Kate and Tansy are back with another brutally honest, thought-provoking episode of The Blunt & The Beautiful, this time diving deep into the world of comfort zones.

Are comfort zones keeping you safe or secretly holding you back from your potential? In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind comfort, fear of change, and how personal growth often begins where your comfort zone ends.

Expect fiery opinions, generational differences, and a few uncomfortable truths (as always).

In this episode, we explore:

🧠 How your nervous system is wired for safety and why comfort is not weakness, but wisdom

🛋️ What your tracksuit, candle, or Billie Holiday playlist might be saying about your need for regulation

🍫 Comfort foods, cosy crime, Pinterest scrolls, teddy bear biscuits, and why the small things aren’t so small

⚠️ When comfort becomes avoidance (hello, 2-hour scroll in the bath or “just one more” glass of wine)

Full of practical tools, warm laughs, and gentle truths that will make you rethink how you treat your nervous system.

#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #KateForster #ComfortZone #NervousSystemRegulation #PersonalGrowthPodcast #SelfSoothingVsAvoidance #ComfortIsNotWeakness #EmotionalWellbeing #ComfortRituals #HomeAsSanctuary #TraumaInformedLiving #RestIsResistance #ModernWomanPodcast #MumAndDaughterPodcast #NoFucksGiven

Welcome to our new weekly wrap, where Kate & Tansy break down the biggest pop culture and world news stories—the blunt way.

This week, we’re recapping the 2025 Met Gala: the fashion, the faux pas, and the cultural conversations everyone should be having. From the brilliance of Black dandyism to celebs who clearly didn’t get the memo, we unpack who nailed the brief and who missed the moment.

Then it’s onto the election aftermath—what it means, who’s winning (and losing), and why political theatre is starting to look a lot like reality TV. Plus: Gene Simmons’ luxury fire sale, raccoons in the headlines, and other chaotic celeb moments you might’ve missed.

High fashion. Hot takes. Hilarious chaos. This is your weekly rundown, the Blunt and The Beautiful way.

#MetGala2025 #BlackDandyism #PopCulturePodcast #CelebrityNews #CulturalCommentary #Election2025 #PoliticalHotTakes #BluntAndTheBeautiful #FashionCritique #GeneSimmons #WeeklyWrap #UnfilteredVoices #BlackCultureInFashion #RaccoonDrama

Warning: This episode of the Blunt and the Beautiful contains mentions of death, grief, suicide, suicidality and terminal illness. 

Helpful Resources and Support Lines:

Griefline- ⁠1300 845 745⁠ between the hours of 8am and 8pm, 7 days a week (AEST/AEDT)

⁠Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.⁠

Beyond Blue- 1300 22 4636 or ⁠https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/urgent-help⁠

Grief isn’t one-size-fits-all — and it sure as hell doesn’t follow the rules.

In this episode, we’re going there. We’re talking about the full, messy spectrum of grief: the kind that makes sense, the kind that doesn’t, and the kind that never really goes away.

✨ What “clean” vs. “dirty” grief actually means
✨ Losing people to suicide, illness, murder, and natural causes — and how it all hits different
✨ Why people grieve in ways that might not look “right” from the outside
✨ How to support someone grieving when they don’t even know what they need
✨ The weird, awkward, and unexpected parts of mourning no one talks about

Whether you’ve lost someone, know someone who has, or just want to understand grief beyond the Hallmark version — this is the episode we wish existed when we needed it most.

👇 Share this with someone who needs to feel seen. And if you’re grieving right now — we see you. We’re with you. And you’re not doing it wrong.

#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #GriefPodcast #CleanGriefDirtyGrief #MentalHealth #GriefSupport #DeathTalk #SuicideAwareness #GrievingOutLoud #GriefIsNotLinear #KateForster #PodcastThatGetsIt #MumAndDaughterUnfiltered

Let’s talk boundaries. The invisible line between your peace and everyone else’s chaos.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into why so many of us suck at saying no - especially when it comes to the people closest to us. Friends, partners, family… even your mum guilting you over Sunday lunch? Yeah, we’re going there.

✨ Why helping people isn’t your full-time job
✨ How to stop fixing everyone else’s mess at the cost of your own sanity
✨ The link between no boundaries and physical burnout (your body will start yelling)
✨ Why self-worth isn’t measured in emotional labour
✨ And how to set boundaries without turning into a “bad guy”

This one’s for the people-pleasers, the overthinkers, and the “sure, I can do that” crew. You deserve rest. You deserve peace. And you’re allowed to say no - even to the people you love.

👇 Let us know how you set boundaries - or where you’re still learning. Hit subscribe, share with your boundary-less bestie

#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #Boundaries #PeoplePleaserRecovery #EmotionalBurnout #SelfWorth #MentalHealthMatters #SayNoWithoutGuilt #FamilyDrama #TikTokTherapy #PodcastForWomen #KateForster #MumAndDaughterRealTalk

Friendship hits different in every season of life — and sometimes, it gets complicated.

In this episode, we’re unpacking the real, unfiltered truth about friendships: the ones that grow with you, the ones that drift, and the ones that quietly break your heart.

✨ How friendships shift through your 20s, 30s, motherhood, grief & growth
✨ What a healthy friendship actually looks like (it’s not about how often you text)
✨ Losing a friend — through death, distance, or just life pulling you apart
✨ The painful truth about friends who take more than they give
✨ Why protecting your peace and filling your cup should come first

We’re calling time on friendship guilt, silent resentment, and bending over backwards for people who wouldn’t do the same. You deserve friends who see you, not just need you.

👇 Tag your ride-or-dies in the comments — or share this with someone who’s learning to let go with love. Hit subscribe for more real talk every week.

#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #FriendshipBreakups #AdultFriendships #FillYourCup #EmotionalBoundaries #FriendshipAfter30 #MumAndDaughterPodcast #KateForster #FriendshipRedFlags #NoMorePeoplePleasing #PodcastThatHitsDifferent

In Episode 2 of The Blunt & The Beautiful, we’re talking personal style - what the hell is it, how do you find it, and why are we all dressing the same on Instagram? 🤔

This episode is packed with honest convos about:✨ The difference between fashion and style✨ Why personal style has NOTHING to do with trends✨ Our takes on who actually has great style right now (spoiler: it’s not who you think)✨ How to develop a wardrobe that reflects you, not just the algorithm

Hit subscribe, share with your stylish (or style-lost) mates, and drop your fave fashion inspo in the comments!

#PersonalStyle #HowToFindYourStyle #FashionVsStyle #StyleConfidence #TikTokTrends #WardrobeEssentials #TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #NoFucksGiven #KateForster #MumAndDaughterPodcast #StyleOverTrends #SlowFashion #FashionPodcast

TikTok’s Tracery Grimshaw is back for Part 2- and this one is a ride. Two hot takes because of our generational gap. 

We’re diving into the TikTok drama with Anna Paul & Mikaela Testa, a whole lot of OnlyFans real talk, and even questioning why the hell Van Cleef jewelry. Oh, and let’s not forget the infamous cardigan that got us tangled in this whole conversation in the first place.

This isn’t about canceling anyone—it’s about awareness. What content are you letting into your brain, and why? 

Hit subscribe, drop a comment, and let’s talk about this together. 🚨

#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #NoFucksGiven #AnnaPaul #MikaelaTesta #OnlyFansReality #TikTokDrama #VanCleefFlex #SocialMediaAwareness #HonestConversations

Alright, buckle up because we’re coming in hot for episode one of The Blunt & The Beautiful! This time, we’re delving deep into the world of influencers- what the f*** is real influence, and are we all just victims of social conditioning? Expect some flack for this one, but we don’t care (maybe a little bit)—we’re here to make you think.In Part 1, we break down:

- The art of actually being honest (not just “authentic” for clout)- That brief moment when TikTok got banned- WTF happened?- Confessions from the influencer world (and why you should take most of it with a fing grain of salt)- The illusion of pretend money & fake flexing- How do you really grow on social media? (Spoiler: What are you actually giving people in return?)We’re not here to cancel anyone- we just want you to think about the s*** you consume, believe, and aspire to. Influencing is more than just selling a dream, so let’s talk about it.🔔 Subscribe, watch Part 2 next, and let’s keep the conversation going in the comments. Don’t hold back- we sure as hell won’t.#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #KateForster #InfluencerCulture #SocialMediaBS #FakeFlexing #BeAuthentic #HotTakes #HonestConversations #TikTokDrama #ThinkForYourself #theBluntAndTheBeautiful

Buckle up because The Blunt & The Beautiful is here, and we’re not holding back. Everybody’s favourite TikTok truth-bomber, Kate Forster, is teaming up with her highly educated, well-spoken daughter, Tansy, to unpack life’s bullshit- unfiltered, unhinged, and unapologetically real.

This is the show that says the things you’re thinking but don’t have the balls to say out loud. From deep-dive discussions on life, friendship, and influencers to brutally honest hot takes that will have you questioning everything, Kate and Tansy will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even become a better human (or at least a more self-aware one).

No topic is off-limits and no patience for bullshit.

Subscribe now and prepare for a season of hard truths and deep reflections.

#KateForster #TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #NoFucksGiven #HonestConversations #TikTokUnfiltered #SavageOpinions #RawAndReal #MotherDaughterDuo #SocietyUnplugged #SayItLikeItIs #HotTakes