Welcome to episode three of The Disappointing Friend Podcast! In today’s episode, Juliet talks to one of her first friends Laura Sabine. First meeting at kindergarten, the pair forgot about each other during their years at separate primary schools only to meet again as teenage rivals on the Melbourne Punk scene of the early 2000's.

From a debate over the theft of a slab of beer to confronting eating disorders and drug addiction, the pair sit down for a raw, funny, and emotionally honest conversation. Reflecting on 30 years of on-again-off-again friendship and what it means to show up—even when it’s messy.

⚠️ Content Warning: Discussion of eating disorders, addiction, and mental health. We know this one is tender and maybe a bit heavy at times. If it brought anything up for you, or if you're needing support, please reach out. Here are some places that can help:

• Lifeline (24/7 crisis support): 📞 13 11 14 | ⁠www.lifeline.org.au⁠
• Butterfly Foundation (Eating disorder support): 📞 1800 33 4673 | ⁠www.butterfly.org.au⁠
• Alcohol and Drug Foundation: 📞 1300 85 85 84 | ⁠www.adf.org.au⁠
• Beyond Blue (Anxiety, depression, mental health): 📞 1300 22 4636 | ⁠www.beyondblue.org.au⁠
• Qlife (LGBTQI+ peer support): 📞 1800 184 527 | ⁠www.qlife.org.auSubmit your stories or questions to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠