To be Frank

In this powerful episode, Con interviews Marika about her experience discovering that her ex-husband was convicted of multiple counts of child exploitation and abuse. Marika shares the harrowing details of finding out about her ex's crimes and the aftermath, including uprooting her family and moving across the country for safety. She also discusses the lack of support services for secondary victims and their ongoing trauma. This candid conversation sheds light on the often hidden realities of abuse and gives voice to those who have survived.

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In this episode, Con and Claud speak with Sophie about her experience with developing a gambling addiction after moving to a small town in Australia and frequently visiting the pokies at local pubs. Sophie shares how she was drawn in by an initial win and soon found herself losing her pay checks on the machines multiple times a week. The hosts discuss how accessible and predatory gambling options can be, especially in certain states.

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Con and Claud discuss the challenges of parenting with ADHD, including feelings of shame over forgetting school events and dealing with judgment from other parents. They talk about strategies like asking friends for reminders and finding supportive schools. The hosts also reflect on their experiences with ADHD diagnoses and medication over time.

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Constance Hall interviews her friend Cass Thorburn about her experiences working in the media for many years and dealing with media scrutiny after her divorce. They also discuss Cass' children and career changes.

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In this episode, Aunty Lisa shares over 35 years of experience working in family and children's services. She discusses the stigma around after school care, screen time, and play. Lisa encourages parents to stop feeling shame and instead embrace new forms of connection in our digital age. Constance and Claudia also open up about their own parenting struggles and triumphs. Tune in for an insightful look at rethinking guilt and embracing change in how we raise our kids.

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Con and Claud discuss their initial reactions to the conflict between Israel and Palestine and how their views have evolved after doing more research. They express concern that mainstream media is not giving equal coverage to violence against Palestinians.

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In this episode of To Be Frank, hosts Constance Hall and Claudia McLeod answer questions submitted by listeners on a variety of topics.

They discuss the challenges of parenting school-aged children and navigating different schooling options, and Con shares her experience with her children's schools. They also touch on the social difficulties that can arise for homeschooled teenagers.

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Meshel Laurie drops by and a hilarious, insightful and engaging conversation follows. 

How did she end up on stage with Ian Thorpe and the Dali Lama?

Why is Australia telling her the innermost secrets!?

And what has she learned discussing Australian true crime?

All this will be answered and more in an episode you don't want to miss. 

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This week, Con interviews her daughter Billie about growing up with a famous influencer mom and what it's like having your life shared online. They discuss how she feels about being in the public eye from a young age, and what advice she has for other influencer parents.

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Constance Hall interviews Sally Faulkner about her harrowing experience trying to rescue her children from her ex-husband in Lebanon in 2015. Sally shares intimate details about her relationship, the events leading up to her children being taken, her desperate attempts to get them back through the media, and the ongoing trauma of being separated from her kids. Constance and Sally discuss the manipulation, victim blaming and control Sally experienced, and the strength and bravery it took for her to keep fighting for her children.

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