To be Frank

Con and Claud discuss their initial reactions to the conflict between Israel and Palestine and how their views have evolved after doing more research. They express concern that mainstream media is not giving equal coverage to violence against Palestinians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of To Be Frank, hosts Constance Hall and Claudia McLeod answer questions submitted by listeners on a variety of topics. They discuss the challenges of parenting school-aged children and navigating different schooling options, and Con shares her experience with her children's schools. They also touch on the social difficulties that can arise for homeschooled teenagers. See omnystudi...

Meshel Laurie drops by and a hilarious, insightful and engaging conversation follows.  How did she end up on stage with Ian Thorpe and the Dali Lama? Why is Australia telling her the innermost secrets!? And what has she learned discussing Australian true crime? All this will be answered and more in an episode you don't want to miss.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on A...

This week, Con interviews her daughter Billie about growing up with a famous influencer mom and what it's like having your life shared online. They discuss how she feels about being in the public eye from a young age, and what advice she has for other influencer parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Constance Hall interviews Sally Faulkner about her harrowing experience trying to rescue her children from her ex-husband in Lebanon in 2015. Sally shares intimate details about her relationship, the events leading up to her children being taken, her desperate attempts to get them back through the media, and the ongoing trauma of being separated from her kids. Constance and Sally discuss the manip...

Constance Hall interviews fitness expert and TV personality Michelle Bridges on her podcast "To Be Frank". They discuss Bridges' career in the fitness industry, her time on Dancing with the Stars, balancing work and parenting as a single mom, making lifestyle changes, and advice for women starting businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Eddie shares his incredible story with Con and Claud of being diagnosed with stage 4 testicular cancer and overcoming 3 relapses to become cancer-free. He discusses his journey through conventional and alternative treatments, including an experimental hyperthermia clinic in the Philippines. Listen as Eddie describes what it was like to have tumors all over his body and be told there was no cure. F...

Nat shares the harrowing story of what happened in October 2019. She chats with Con and Claud about how she was asleep at her parents' house with her two sons, when her father kicked open her bedroom door and began pouring fuel throughout the house. Nat fought with her father to stop him and protect her sons. During the struggle, her father lit a lighter and set Nat on fire. She describes the pain...

Constance Hall and Claudia McLeod discuss the recent headlines surrounding Mormon mommy blogger Ruby Franki, who has 6 children. Franki was known for her strict parenting regimes and punishment techniques shown in her YouTube videos, such as denying children food or confiscating their beds as punishment. The hosts discuss some of the concerning videos, such as one where Franki made her 5-year-old...

Constance Hall and Claudia McLeod dive into the controversy surrounding Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis writing character references for their friend and former That 70s Show co-star Danny Masterson after his rape conviction. They discuss Masterson's involvement with the Church of Scientology and the allegations that the church silenced his victims. Con and Claud also analyse Kutcher and Kunis' apol...

Join Constance Hall and Claudia McLeod as they share embarrassing stories from their past and discuss times they've acted in cringeworthy ways to get attention. In each episode, the hosts recount awkward encounters, failed pickup attempts, and regrettable decisions from their younger years in an effort to make each other feel better about their own missteps. Listeners are sure to find comfort in k...

In this episode of To Be Frank, hosts Constance Hall and Claudia McLeod interview Kylie Bailey about the tragic death of her daughter Caitlin. On International Women's Day, Kylie was informed that Caitlin had been found unconscious at her abusive ex-boyfriend Alex's home and was on life support. Despite a history of domestic violence, Alex maintained control as Caitlin's next of kin. Kylie shares...

This episode of the podcast features an in-depth interview between Constance Hall and her mother Jackie Robinson. Constance and her co-host Claudia talk to Jackie about her experiences raising Constance and her siblings after losing her parents at a young age. Jackie candidly discusses topics like using drugs as a young mother, dating different boyfriends, and navigating life's challenges. She als...

We sit down with Sharon as she bravely shares her tumultuous yet empowering story of growing up with an abusive parent. With unflinching honesty, Sharon takes us on a journey through the darkest corners of her early life, shedding light on the profound challenges she faced and the remarkable resilience that guided her towards healing.   Lifeline 13 11 l4 (or text 0477131114 between 6pm and midnigh...

In this episode of To Be Frank, Constance Hall and Claudia McLeod dive into various intriguing topics. They discuss the appeal of paying for companionship, the complex love of a mother for her criminal child, and much more. With their signature no-nonsense approach, Constance and Claudia explore these subjects with honesty and curiosity. Plus, they share personal stories and even talk about their...

Phil Barker is the author of The Revolution of Man, a manifesto for a new masculinity, a manhood that is positive, healthy and safe. As a regular commentator and columnist on men’s issues, he came to see the “performance of being a man, from the moment we open our eyes to our last breath, is damaging us and those around us.” Phil found the suicide and domestic violence statistics he encountered, a...

A lot of speculation and a hell of a lot of comments on media sites has proven that haters think they know exactly who Denim Cooke is. Following advice, Con never commented. She believes it's time to tell the story, you might not like it, and you might find it a complex story to listen to.  But it's their story, it's not pretty, it's not ideal, but its love and above all, that's life. See omnystud...

Doctor Lucy Hone is a leading resilience expert. I first came across her when her audience was left silenced at a TED talk in Aukland. She talks openly about surviving her own unthinkable pain and how to not just cope with loss but live a life worth living. A truly remarkable that I will forever recommend anyone who wants to choose life, after loss.   For more information about Coping with Loss, v...

Welcoming you all to come and get frank. After approximately 6 years of threatening, Ive actually done it. Meet one of my oldest and bestest mates and new cohost Claudia and me, Con. find out why we decided to finally create To Be Frank and get a feel for whats to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.