Georgia and Amanda catch up for the first time since the pod has been released and discuss how they're feeling.

We find out where the love line really is in friendships. 

Georgia delves a bit deeper into what bipolar and mania is.

Amanda and Georgia talk about performing normal and fronting when you're out and about.

We discuss THE look and talking to your kids about your mental illness. 

Georgia grips onto sanity through routine.

And finally, Georgia is gutted that she had to miss a special viewing of THE GREATEST MOVIE ever made.

Show notes:

The Man from Snowy River

BoJack Horseman

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Book Discussion! 

Amanda and Georgia have read Elfy Scott's new book: The One Thing We've Never Spoken About. 

The book is an investigation into the failings of Australia's mental healthcare system, grounded in a personal story of a mother daughter relationship. Journalist Elfy Scott grew up in a household where her mother's schizophrenia was rarely, if ever, spoken about. 

We discuss our thoughts on the issues raised in the book.

The One Thing we've Never Spoken About - Elfy Scott

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Georgia and Amanda dive into fictional representations of mental illness, from Jane Eyre to Maid to Silver Linings Playbook.

We take on Kanye and ask the question -  is being mentally ill an excuse to act like a jackass? 

Georgia wonders why fictional representations of bipolar nearly always look exactly the same? 

Amanda ponders whether it's possible to make great television without resorting to stereotypes.

Georgia gets fired up and Amanda is: The Problem. 

Bradley Cooper is appropriately appreciated. 

And, Jack Nicholson - the lobotomy is on you buddy.

Show notes 

• Anne Edmonds comedy special  ‘What’s wrong with you?’

• Kanye

• Keeping up with the Kardashians

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Amanda and Georgia discuss creative process. Georgia lets herself eat the popcorn. Amanda tricks herself into swimming in the river. But it's fragile guys, so handle with care! We establish that Georgia would run the world if you could bottle 10 per cent manic. And we tackle the tortured artist trope and the "I feel sorry for you" head tilt.

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When you have a mental health condition, where does it fit within your identity? Is it front and centre? Lurking in the shadows? Or a pesky backseat driver? 

Amanda loves a duck and weave when it comes to her diagnosis but admits maybe it's a thing.

While Georgia gives you the lowdown on how she handles the bullshit that comes along with telling people you have a mental illness. 

Show notes

Honestly Podcast with Bari Weiss - Does glorifying Sickness Deter Healing

The Crazy Lazy Lady - Instagram Page

Too Peas in a Podcast 

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