The Wingwoman

This week, Charlie and Frankie discuss their thoughts on the second lockdown, from what's making them feel anxious, to coping strategies and distraction techniques (takeaway coffee for Charlie, early Christmas trees for Frankie).  Charlie enlightens Frankie about voice memo dating, while Frankie runs through the weird and wonderful buys she'd like from Goop's brilliantly ridiculous gift guide – bread lamp anyone?

Plus, we share the books, TV series, podcast and website currently on our radar.

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This week, Charlie's sharing her.... unusual first vibrator story, and Frankie's wondering why she's never felt particularly comfortable talking about masturbation. Plus, we're talking about tipping culture, and the cult of the Instagram 'expert'.

Plus, our guide to the best TV of the week, and a new addition to the Top of the Chocs pain au chocolat guide. 

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Episode links:

Women and sex: what we don't reveal - The Times

These women paid an Instagram influencer to help them manifest money. Now they're not happy - Vicky Spratt, Refinery29

This week, Charlie got her kit off to pose for a nude portrait in a bid to reframe her body image. She tells Frankie about the catalyst behind it, what it’s like to have your bare boobs immortalised in pastel, and how it’s changed the way she considers herself.

We also discuss ‘Zoom Dick’, our ghost outfits and Matthew McConaughey’s book bio, plus share our recommendations of the week.

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Episode Links:

I had body issues - so I posed nude for artists Hester Finch – Charlie Gowans-Eglinton, The Times

As dramatic as it sounds, this was my destiny - Jessica Diner for Vogue

Lunch Hour Links

This week, Frankie's revelling in the joys of autumn... even though they might be considered 'basic' by some. Doesn't that just mean they're good enough to have widespread appeal? It seems Emily in Paris got at least one thing right. Meanwhile, Charlie's wondering if she's really the enigmatic introvert that she hoped she was, or something altogether different (and far needier). 

Plus, we reveal our government-assigned new careers, though there might be a bit of a problem with Frankie's...

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Episode links:

The arts aren't a luxurious hobby, Rishi Sunak. They're a lifeline for millions - Tim Burgess, The Guardian

In defence of pumpkin patches, Halloween, and being an all-round autumnal basic bitch - Rhiannon Evans, Grazia

I have come to the humiliation conclusion that I am an extrovert - Molly Fischer, The Cut

On Reflection podcast, hosted by Funmi Fetto

Why is your skin so good, The Cut

This week, we're talking about the positive impact that getting dressed in the morning (and we don't mean into lockdown leggings) can have on how we feel, and discussing the end of the cinema as we know it.

Plus, we share our weekly recommendations, from Tom Hollander's viral day in the life to Emily in Paris - is it the next Sex and the City?

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Episode links: 

I wouldn't go on a date to the cinema. What does that mean for its future? Charlie Gowans-Eglinton, The Times

A life in the day: Tom Hollander, The Sunday Times Magazine

This week, Frankie's exploring the phenomenon of friendship paranoia and looking at how 2020 has altered our relationships, while Charlie examines the Norwegian art of 'mental framing' in preparation for a potentially tricky winter (it's all to do with hot wine and festive security lights). 

Plus, we put on our glad rags and go to a pandemic-era wedding, and share the TV documentary that's moved us, podcast we've loved and toilet-roll holder that's proved horrifying – all over an Oatly Barista oat milk latte. 

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Episode links:

Dreading a dark winter? Think like a Norwegian – David Robson for The Guardian 

Are all my friends mad at me? - Katie Heaney for The Cut 

Home cooking with Samin Nosrat and Hrishikesh Hirway

This week, Charlie's making plans for lockdown 2.0, while Frankie's wondering if success can be dangerously addictive - and whether it can even really make us happy.

Plus, we're watching a lot - and we mean a lot - of TV, from illuminating documentaries to guilty pleasures, and sharing our alternative life milestones (there's a roast chicken involved), all over our morning coffee.

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Episode links: 

Why success won't make you happy - Arthur C. Brooks for The Atlantic

The art of happiness, with Arthur Brooks

This week, Charlie is switching her alone time for new work colleagues, while Frankie is experiencing her first days of flying solo since lockdown – and rather enjoying it! We also discuss the phenomenon of dating for friends, and explore the experience of egg freezing thanks to Sophia Money-Coutt’s brilliant new podcast.

Plus, we share talk holidays for one, and which new Netflix series has got us hooked - all over two iced Monmouth coffees.

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Link from the episode

Egg freezing: expensive, unpredictable and harrowing. So why is it on the increase? - Sophia Money-Coutts for The Times 

Freezing Time - Sophia Money-Coutts

Ticket For One - Kate Wills 

This week, Frankie's struggling to find her 'personal brand', while Charlie's reflecting on another non-starter of a date and asking herself: am I the arsehole?

Plus, we share the podcasts, TV shows and films we loved this week, and crack open a bottle of Salice Salentino Riserva.

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Links from the episode:

Code-switching - Lucrece Grehoua, Seriously... BBC Radio 4

Why it's never too late to master the art of self-promotion - Clare Thorp, Stella Magazine 

Success secrets of a shameless self-promoter - Emma Gannon, Medium