After the recent and terrifying headlines in the UK about drink spiking, this week the close friends share their experiences of the topic. What does ‘spiking’ actually mean? What substances are involved? How can we try and keep ourselves safe, while also changing the narrative to focus on the perpetrators more than the victims? 

As always, best served with wine and an open mind. 

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We can’t express how excited we are to share this week’s episode with you. We sat down with the icon that is Africa Brooke as she chatted with us around the dangers of identity markers, self-censorship, the loss of free-thinking today and her viral letter about leaving the cult of wokeness.

Many juicy thoughts, ideas and concepts were shared - all of which are to give you some food for thought to make your own conclusions. As it should be. 

We hope you love this episode, Close Friends.

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Africa’s viral open letter: https://ckarchive.com/b/d0ueh0h67mpd

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Singer, songwriter and presenter Fleur East joins us for chats about fame, the music industry, her experience coming second in the X Factor in 2014, how the media portrays women, and even a bit about dating and relationships.

We hope you love listening to this one as much as we loved recording it!

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Author, content creator and mother Tova joins us to talk about all things self worth and being a woman in modern day society. In her latest book "You Did WHAT?", a collection of funny, moving and outrageous confessions from people from all walks of life, Tova discusses how so many people have the same experiences.

We discuss our own secrets and confessions, ranging from kids peeing in pools to awkward blunders at work.

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"You Did WHAT?", is available in stores and online now.

TW: we talk about some hard topics including sexual harassment. 

CLOSE FRIENDS, THIS IS A BIGGIE. Buckle in as we dissect being sexual versus being sexualised by men, with the icon that is Sophie Butler. We compare the difference between attention both online and in public, public hair and victim blaming. We hope you bloody love it. 

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Hi close friends, it’s good to be back. In this episode we have our first proper catch up since Sarah moved to California. We talk about things dating and relationships, moving to a new place and life going back to pretty much normal again (for folks in the UK)

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Join us as we dissect the disgrace that is sexism and misogyny in sport. We talk about why women’s sport is not treated with the same energy and the power we have to change it. Expect a lot of ranting.

Best served with an open mind and a glass of whatever takes your fancy.

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What even is a red flag? Should we be thinking about green flags? When one arises, is it ever ok to ignore it?

This week we’re joined by our close friend Fred to discuss red, amber and green flags from both the male and female perspective.

Best served with an open mind and a glass of whatever takes your fancy.

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In this week’s episode, the close friends explore the topic of ‘pocket activism’, a term coined on the spot by our queen #movewithtara to describe small ways in which we can stand up for ourselves & others in everyday life. The friends share personal anecdotes of experiencing tricky situations and grappling the need to speak up, alongside the bravery & confidence needed to do so. 

Best served with wine and an open mind.

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Actively search for a relationship or just go with the flow and let it happen? Partner tries really hard to make you finish and it’s giving you the ick? Would you be offended if someone gave you pointers on your performance in the bedroom? Can you be a feminist and still be turned on by degrading chat in the bedroom?

An episode fuelled by prosecco, best served with an open mind. 

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