Unconditional & Uncensored

We’re out of office for the next couple of months! With a lot going on in our personal lives, we have decided to take a much-needed break. Keep an eye on our socials for updates on when we’ll return with SEASON 2!!🤩

Being self-aware can mean knowing how to censor your reactions and responses in certain situations, but also having an awareness of how extrinsic factors (comments, opinions, behaviours, etc) can impact you, or how you allow it to impact you. Today we explore the true essence of being self-aware, and how you can control certain things better in your own life. Let us know in the comment section wha...

Today we discuss codependency, and how this can manifest in relationships, both romantic and social. We unpack what codependent behaviour looks like, how to identify it in yourself, and how to move past the need to behave in codependent ways. Follow us on social media at: 💗 TikTok 💗 Instagram 💗 Facebook Enjoy!

Today we have a discussion about why there is such a negative connotation to being selfish, and share our personal perspectives on why being selfish can be considered beneficial, and help practice self-care. We negate the concept of negative selfishness from a personal perspective. Let us know if this resonates, and if not what is your opinion? Follow us on social media at: 💗 TikTok 💗 Instagram...

If setting boundaries is something you struggle with, then today's episode is for you. We discuss why setting boundaries can be challenging, how the people close to you can challenge those boundaries, and discuss how to set your own boundaries and stick to them. Sometimes it's ok not to always be the kind person, the "yes-man", and put yourself first. Trust your gut and enforce those boundaries wh...

"Comparison is the thief of all joy" ~ Theodore Roseveldt Today we're discussing self-comparison, and how we're inclined to compare ourselves to others. We open up a bit about how we're comparing in various areas of our lives, and reflect on how this is impacting us. We discuss why humans self-compare, and chat about a few things to keep in mind next time you find yourself fa...

Today we catch up a little on Lauren's experience of travels back to South Africa, and how it compares to living abroad (from a tourist lens). We also reflect on sustaining friendships post-immigration, and elaborate a little on what we feel it takes to maintain a close friendship over such a huge distance. Follow us on social media at: 💗 TikTok 💗 Instagram 💗 Facebook Enjoy!

Today's episode is a light-hearted episode filled with giggles and all the wine!🍷 We chat over a few glasses of wine, sharing stories of our travels and funny moments. We invite you to have a glass of wine and laugh with us - you're bound to have a giggle at something. Follow us on social media at: 💗 TikTok 💗 Instagram 💗 Facebook   Enjoy!

Vulnerability at it's peak as Lauren shares how verbal and emotional abuse can manifest in a relationship, how living in denial or with a perception of yourself can warp your interpretation of a situation, and how coming to terms with being a victim can be a difficult pill to swallow. Today Lauren highlights just how common it is for individuals to suffer from verbal and emotional abuse. Altho...

Today we're discussing conflict, and unpack more about the different types of conflict and how people approach dealing with conflict. We talk a little more about interpersonal conflict, and how Lauren experiences physiological responses to confrontation. This episode gives more of an understanding to why some people respond in ways that may not make sense to others. Follow us on social media a...

Today we discuss how and why disappointment manifests, and how this can give rise to change, or a change of direction entirely. We unpack what disappointment is from a psychological standpoint, and how one can deal with disappointment. Let us know what you think in the comments section! Follow us on social media at: 💗 TikTok 💗 Instagram 💗 Facebook   Enjoy!

Today we catch up a bit on life in general, with some chit-chat and light-hearted fun where Lauren lays bare her most embarrassing moment, and Renate wants a redo in an awkward work-situation. We talk a little on the value of quality time in long-term relationships, and lesve you with some food for thought in our resonate or Debate segment. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section, or sen...

Today we're joined by Bronwyn, who is travelling the world nomad-style. Bronwyn shares her emigration story on how travelling on a budget is possible - living life on a shoestring, and how she has managed to live in 7 countries in the last 7 years, made it through Covid and lockdowns stuck in dormitories, and how this has shifted her perspectives of travel and life to a concept rather than tangibl...

Today's episode follows on from last week where we discussed grief and how this manifests physically in the body. Today we unpack the neuroscience of dealing with grief, how your body reacts and what is happening on a biological level as you work through the grief/heartbreak. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section! Follow us on social media at: 💗 TikTok 💗 Instagram 💗 Facebook   E...

Ever wondered why grief and heartbreak feel like you're physically hurting? In today's episode we unpack what happens in the brain, and the neuroscience behind grief, and why this manifests physically in the body. We discuss how attachment is mapped in the brain, which chemicals are released and why your body feels like it's hurting. Follow us on social media at: 💗 TikTok 💗 Instagram 💗 Facebook...

Why is it that we feel judged by society for making certain decisions, or like our behaviour is deemed 'wrong' or 'inappripriate' based on what society considers normal? Today we unpack why people feel the need to conform, and we challenge you to have a deeper look at whether this aligns with your belief systems or not. Follow us on social media at: 💗 TikTok 💗 Instagram 💗 Facebo...

In today's episode we discuss moving between relationships quickly, not having the time to establish your own identity outside of a relationship, and attachment styles. We unpack our own attachment styles and debate how this could carry over into relationships, both romantic and friendly. Follow us on social media at: 💗 TikTok 💗 Instagram 💗 Facebook   Enjoy!

After touching on our emigration journey's last week, we are joined by Hanno Olinger (57) to share his journey from the perspective of life after emigration during a different phase of life. We look at those unexpected things that you can't anticipate, how to navigate the overwhelm that is integration into new cultures and society, give advice on how to remain open minded and have a few gi...

In today's episode we share our emigration journeys and the high's and low's that go along with emigration. We discuss those little unexpected things that you can't anticipate, integrating into new cultures and coming to terms with what you'd left behind. Follow us on social media at: 💗 TikTok 💗 Instagram 💗 Facebook   Enjoy!

In today’s episode we talk about all things sex and sex education! Joining us for this chat is Erika O, who is passionate about sex education and the important role it should play in the upbringing of young people today. She is a talented designer and illustrator who completed a project on debunking myths about sex and making this sex education more accessible and understandable.  Find her project...

In today’s episode, Lauren shares with us her personal struggles of identifying, and coming to terms with having binge eating disorder. She talks on how it’s triggered, how people around you can influence this, and the help that is out there. Helplines: Australia: Butterfly foundatio n: 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673) - freephone, email and web support for individuals experiencing eating disorders. 24...

Imagine being told you’re not going to make it to your 16th birthday… Guest speaker Melanie Jacobs shares her story about how a medication wreaked havoc in her life, leaving her with an end-date. She lives to tell the story, and has a hell of a story to share. If you enjoy this episode, give us a rating and let us know your thoughts in the reviews! Find Mel and her story here: → Against All Odds -...

In this episode, Renate shares her personal story and experience since being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2019. Join us as we look at what bipolar disorder actually is, how it’s treated, and what it means for the future. 🤗 In the episode, we refer to a podcast episode by Dr. Jehannine Austin on the genetics of bipolar disorder, which you can find here: ( Apple / Spotify ). If you have been...

Guest speaker Montana DeGiacomi joins us today to share her journey on Crohn’s disease, and the impact this had on her personal, social and professional lives. Montana was diagnosed at age 25, after being brushed off as anxiety for years. Today she shares her story and opens a window for us to understand more about this inflammatory bowel disease. If you enjoy this episode, give us a rating and le...

In this episode we deep-dive into the psychology behind self-justification. Why do we feel the need to justify ourselves to others? Why do we feel that we owe people an explanation for cancelling on plans, making a decision or doing something? Why can’t “no” be enough? We unpack the evidence behind it, and leave you with a few tips and reflection points. Follow us on social media at: 💗 TikTok 💗...