Dear Clementine

Our listener today has been friends with a neighbour for the past 3 years. Since the friend moved away, she's contacted her multiple times but with no answer. Should our listener address it with her or accept the friendship is done? If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS   Executive Producer:  Edwina Stott  Audio Production:  Adrian Walton...

Today's question comes from a young woman who's just started out on a career in politics. She wants to know how she can stay true to herself whilst navigating people who automatically see her as lesser because she is a young woman. If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   Please vote for Dear Clementine as Listener's Choice in the Australian Podcast...

Our question today comes from a listener who realises that her fear of putting herself out there creatively has stopped her from doing the things she truly loves. How can she start to feel comfortable putting herself out there or feel the fear and do it anyway? Please vote for Dear Clementine as Listener's Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards. CREDITS   Executive Producer:  Edwina Stott  Audio...

This question comes from a dad whose son has started to ask him questions about sex. Whilst he's comfortable talking openly, his sons mother isn't. So is this a part of a bigger issue & how can he talk to her about this so that his son gets both perspectives? If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   Please vote for Dear Clementine as Listener's...

This question comes from a woman in her late twenties who, with the rising cost of living is considering starting an Only Fans, but is concerned it may harm her future career prospects. If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   Please vote for Dear Clementine as Listener's Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards. CREDITS   Executive Producer:  Edwina...

How does today's questioner reconcile their passion for equality and their deep patriarchal rage, with their need and want to continue to exist amongst, sleep with and have relationships with straight men? If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   Please vote for Dear Clementine as Listener's Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards. CREDITS   Executi...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode involves discussion of sexual abuse. The question today is from a listener who'd like some guidance on how to share their history of sexual trauma with new partners. If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   Please vote for Dear Clementine as Listener's Choice in the Australian Podcast Awards. CREDITS   Executive Produce...

Our questioner in the episode is getting married next month & wants to know whether Clem feels there's space for a new kind of marriage in society where it's not the ultimate validation of a woman's worth? Can it be a conscious choice made by two people working towards a shared goal? If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS   Executive P...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode involves discussion of sexual abuse. This episode is a discussion of allegations against and the accountability of high-profile men, especially in the media.  The episode discusses Russell Brand who has been accused of rape and sexual assaults by women who have broken their silence on alleged attacks between 2006 and 2013.  These are allegations only.  Russell Brand v...

This episode's question comes from a mum who's noticing that her son's world is filled with male main characters - in books, songs, shows. How can she teach him that this isn't the way things always are or should be? If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS   Executive Producer:  Edwina Stott  Audio Production:  Adrian Walton  Managing Produ...

In this episode, our questioner is struggling to deal with the jealousy she has towards her wealthy friends. She says they are incredible friendships but she just can't get over the admiration she feels for their fortunes. She'd like some advice on how to reckon with this uncomfortable feeling. If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS   Exec...

The listener in today's episode is concerned that she may have grown apart from her long-term friendship group. They're keen for marriage & babies & they just don't understand why those things aren't a part of her plan. Is it time for her to find some friends that she has more in common with? If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS...

Today's writer is a high school teacher keen for some guidance on dealing with young and impressionable men who have embraced the troubling views of Andrew Tate and Jordan Peterson. She want to foster critical thinking and respectful discussions, but would like Clem's advice on how to navigate the situation. If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au  ...

Our listener in this episode has done a lot of work to come to a place of body neutrality & wants to know how she can stop her friends from spouting diet culture BS. If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS   Executive Producer:  Edwina Stott  Audio Production:  Adrian Walton  Managing Producer:  Elle Beattie  For more great Nova Podcast...

This question is from a listener whose boss has told them they're too enthusiastic, need to relax & should be more like their male counterparts. Is this really a problem or is their boss threatened by their approach? Clementine advises. If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS   Executive Producer:  Edwina Stott  Audio Production:  Adria...

In this episode, our listener has a 3 year old child & is very happy, but people keep asking her when she's going to have another. She wants to know why people are obsessed with this & how she can answer them. If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS   Executive Producer:  Edwina Stott  Audio Production:  Adrian Walton  Managing Prod...

The author of today's question is keen to know whether she's holding her boyfriend to too high a standard when it comes to emotional intelligence. He has a toxic relationship with his mother & she wonders whether she should make consideration for that... If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS   Executive Producer:  Edwina Stott  Audio...

Today's question comes from a listener who's keen to show her commitment to her relationship, but doesn't want to get married. She wants to know if Clem has any other suggestions for cementing the partnership. If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS   Executive Producer:  Edwina Stott  Audio Production:  Adrian Walton  Managing Producer:  E...

Our listener is ready to leave, but how does she tell her husband? She's keen to keep the conversation as calm as possible given they have two younger children & will be in each other's lives regardless of the status of their relationship. If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS   Executive Producer:  Edwina Stott  Audio Production:  Ad...

We've all been there - you're in a tricky situation & you just freeze. Today, Clem is helping a questioner with the skills to help them deal with the situation in a way that doesn't leave them feeling powerless & like they've tacitly agreed to what's happened. If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS   Executive Producer:  Edwina Sto...

Today's listener is feeling frustrated at women who decide to get married after leaving a bad marriage herself. She'd like to know how she can ease this hidden anger & come from a place of compassion. If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS   Executive Producer:  Edwina Stott  Audio Production:  Adrian Walton  Managing Producer:  Elle B...

Our questioner in this episode wants to know if she's betraying her inner feminist because she enjoys watching classic TV shows that are now problematic with their outdated content & characters.  If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS   Executive Producer:  Edwina Stott  Audio Production:  Adrian Walton  Managing Producer:  Elle Beatti...

The question today comes from a man who's decided to cut his father out of his life, after finding out how his father has treated women, including his mother, so poorly in the past. He's feeling guilty & wants to know if he's made the right decision. If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS   Executive Producer:  Edwina Stott  Audio Prod...

WARNING: This episode contains discussion of emotional abuse. In this episode a listener wants to know how to best support her sister, without inadvertently pushing her closer towards her abusive husband. If you have a question for Clementine, send an email to dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS   Executive Producer:  Edwina Stott  Audio Production:  Adrian Walton  Managing Producer:  Ell...

Our question today comes from a listener who's happy to be pregnant, but isn't in a relationship with the father. She's keen to talk through how the arrangement with the father might work & wants to know how (or if) to tell people that she's pregnant to a man she's not in a relationship with. If you have a question for Clementine, send an email to dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au   CREDITS  ...