It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP.

Every week we are joined by our radio co-host Mitch Churi at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!
For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials.

On the show: 
Laura has a warning for all the teachers out there - and a confession cough she cheated on her HSC
Britt's first dance is going to be a disaster
Mitch wants equality for all women
Mitch's questionable anniversary
Your workplace secrets



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It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP.
Every week we are joined by our radio co-host Mitch Churi at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week! For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials.
On the show: 
<ul>
<li>Laura has a warning for all the teachers out there - and a confession cough she cheated on her HSC</li>
<li>Britt's first dance is going to be a disaster</li>
<li>Mitch wants equality for all women</li>
<li>Mitch's questionable anniversary</li>
<li>Your workplace secrets</li>
</ul>
 
You can watch us on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@lifeuncutpodcast/featured"> Youtube</a>
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Talking all things love, life, lust, and a bunch of other stuff. Nothing is off limits in this podcast that navigates relationships and dating in the modern day. Brought to you by two bachelor finalists Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne.

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The Best Of The PickUp - A warning for all the teachers out there

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Hey lifers,
Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer all of your deep, dark and burning questions!
We're all a little scattered today driving past turn offs and forgetting entire road trips! 

PLEASE VOTE FOR US IN THE AUS PODCAST AWARDS

Vibes: 
Britt - Will & Harper on Netflix
Laura - Zoe Foster Blake book "Things Will Calm Down Soon"
Keeshia - How to find the listed For Sale range or price on any listing on Domain or Real Estate Davey Hamilton

Then we jump into your questions!


SHOULD 'FAMILY PLANNING' BE ASKED BY MY BOSS?
I’m a medical doctor going through my final years of subspecialty training. I had a missed miscarriage in April this year and had to ask for time off work to go through the miscarriage and I developed complications afterwards resulting in a hospital admission. This time off “had to be approved” by my head of department I was told. A few months later I interviewed for a Fellow job (a promotion) and was told I’m “not ready”. Then in my supervisor meeting a month or two later, my supervisor (who is the HOD) flatly asked me how my “family planning” is going?!? I feel very uncomfortable about this situation and feel like I’m being held back because I’m a mother hoping to have another child. I guess my question is:
- Am I wrong to feel I’m being discriminated against?
- Is there anything I should/could do about this?
- Should I just suck it up and put up with it?
Keep in mind these people have total control over my career progression in training and in the hospital

WORKPLACE GIFTS
When I first joined my workplace, within a short time there was the 40th birthday of one of the 9 staff members in our office. Despite there being no party that colleagues were invited to, there was a collection of money for a gift for this person. At the time I was in my early 20’s. Fast forward and I’ve recently had my 30th and had celebrations without my work colleagues invited (intimate small gatherings out of town). Now I didn’t receive a gift from my colleagues. No biggie I thought, whatever. But now another colleague is having his 60th and we’ve been invited by the family to lunch and there’s an office money collection for a present. TBH I’m like WTF! I don’t know if this gift is meant to be in lieu of maybe some free food at the party, but I’m not impressed. I kinda want to make a point and not put money in, but being in a small office, I know I will be talked about and so I’ll just cave to social pressure and put cash in… But have I missed some social cues here? Would love to know the girls thought

HOW DO I GET THIS GUY OUT OF MY DMs AND INTO A REAL DATE?
I’ve been messaging this Aussie ‘influencer’ since January. He’s mentioned multiple times that he ‘can’t wait to see me,’ but still hasn’t asked me out despite living just 25 minutes away. I get that he has a busy, travel-heavy life, but it’s frustrating that when he’s back in town, he doesn’t make the effort. I’ve even called him out, saying it feels like he’s just keeping me around to stroke his ego. He insists that’s not the case but always has some excuse. Our mutual friends have hinted that he can be sketchy, so now I’m wondering—do I keep him around for banter or just a ghost

DO I INVITE MY EX BEST FRIEND TO MY WEDDING?
My ex best friend and I were best friends for 10 years, she saw me through the best and worst of times and a few of those years were long-distance (international). We had a falling out two years ago - it was pretty rough and we tried to work through it, but it just wasn’t working so we stopped speaking. We never spoke about it to resolve things but since then we’ve messaged each other for each other’s birthdays, and any other big events (she texted me congrats on the engagement) and it’s always been pleasant. Her family and I have remained super close which includes her parents and her sister (who is like a little sister to me). I definitely want to invite her family to my wedding, does that mean I have to invite her? If so, how do I approach the situation? The wedding will be only with my closest family and friends (100 people max). She was always my other half, and I never imagined having my wedding without her. But is it weird to invite someone who you’re not that close with any more just because they used to mean a lot to you? I think about her every day and I wish that we could reconcile our friendship, but I fear that the distance is too hard as that was our falling out

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Hey lifers, Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer all of your deep, dark and burning questions! We're all a little scattered today driving past turn offs and forgetting entire road trips! 
<a href="https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/voting">PLEASE VOTE FOR US IN THE AUS PODCAST AWARDS</a>
Vibes:  Britt - Will &amp; Harper on Netflix Laura - Zoe Foster Blake book "<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Things-Will-Calm-Down-Soon/dp/192292802X">Things Will Calm Down Soon"</a> Keeshia - How to find the listed For Sale range or price on any listing on Domain or Real Estate <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9cCdxqPb55/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">Davey Hamilton</a>
Then we jump into your questions!
 SHOULD 'FAMILY PLANNING' BE ASKED BY MY BOSS? I’m a medical doctor going through my final years of subspecialty training. I had a missed miscarriage in April this year and had to ask for time off work to go through the miscarriage and I developed complications afterwards resulting in a hospital admission. This time off “had to be approved” by my head of department I was told. A few months later I interviewed for a Fellow job (a promotion) and was told I’m “not ready”. Then in my supervisor meeting a month or two later, my supervisor (who is the HOD) flatly asked me how my “family planning” is going?!? I feel very uncomfortable about this situation and feel like I’m being held back because I’m a mother hoping to have another child. I guess my question is: - Am I wrong to feel I’m being discriminated against? - Is there anything I should/could do about this? - Should I just suck it up and put up with it? Keep in mind these people have total control over my career progression in training and in the hospital
WORKPLACE GIFTS When I first joined my workplace, within a short time there was the 40th birthday of one of the 9 staff members in our office. Despite there being no party that colleagues were invited to, there was a collection of money for a gift for this person. At the time I was in my early 20’s. Fast forward and I’ve recently had my 30th and had celebrations without my work colleagues invited (intimate small gatherings out of town). Now I didn’t receive a gift from my colleagues. No biggie I thought, whatever. But now another colleague is having his 60th and we’ve been invited by the family to lunch and there’s an office money collection for a present. TBH I’m like WTF! I don’t know if this gift is meant to be in lieu of maybe some free food at the party, but I’m not impressed. I kinda want to make a point and not put money in, but being in a small office, I know I will be talked about and so I’ll just cave to social pressure and put cash in… But have I missed some social cues here? Would love to know the girls thought
HOW DO I GET THIS GUY OUT OF MY DMs AND INTO A REAL DATE? I’ve been messaging this Aussie ‘influencer’ since January. He’s mentioned multiple times that he ‘can’t wait to see me,’ but still hasn’t asked me out despite living just 25 minutes away. I get that he has a busy, travel-heavy life, but it’s frustrating that when he’s back in town, he doesn’t make the effort. I’ve even called him out, saying it feels like he’s just keeping me around to stroke his ego. He insists that’s not the case but always has some excuse. Our mutual friends have hinted that he can be sketchy, so now I’m wondering—do I keep him around for banter or just a ghost
DO I INVITE MY EX BEST FRIEND TO MY WEDDING? My ex best friend and I were best friends for 10 years, she saw me through the best and worst of times and a few of those years were long-distance (international). We had a falling out two years ago - it was pretty rough and we tried to work through it, but it just wasn’t working so we stopped speaking. We never spoke about it to resolve things but since then we’ve messaged each other for each other’s birthdays, and any other big events (she texted me congrats on the engagement) and it’s always been pleasant. Her family and I have remained super close which includes her parents and her sister (who is like a little sister to me). I definitely want to invite her family to my wedding, does that mean I have to invite her? If so, how do I approach the situation? The wedding will be only with my closest family and friends (100 people max). She was always my other half, and I never imagined having my wedding without her. But is it weird to invite someone who you’re not that close with any more just because they used to mean a lot to you? I think about her every day and I wish that we could reconcile our friendship, but I fear that the distance is too hard as that was our falling out
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Ask Uncut - Workplace Gift Dramas & Getting A Guy Out of the DMs to Real Life

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Michelle Bridges is a fitness icon, TV personality, and bestselling author of 17 books! Recently, she developed a new program specifically for women navigating menopause, combining her personal experience with her expertise in fitness to help women stay strong and healthy during this life stage.

We previously released an episode on perimenopause and menopause with Dr Louise Newson that you can listen to here
Dr Newson gives us a really important medical insight into the changes that can happen during this time, and we wanted to extend this conversation and speak with Michelle about her lived experience and some of the lifestyle factors that can impact this time of women’s lives.

In this episode we speak about:


The lesser known symptoms that Michelle experienced during perimenopause


The steps Michelle took to work out what was going on in her body


The importance of finding a GP who specialises in women’s health


Being offered antidepressants when Michelle didn’t identify with being depressed


Feeling really empowered during this stage of life


How exercise, nutrition and supplementation can impact menopause

You can find more from Michelle’s Menopause Method

You can follow Michelle on Instagram

You can watch us on Youtube

Find us on Instagram

Join us on tiktok

Or join the Facebook Discussion Group

Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! xx

Michelle Bridges is a fitness icon, TV personality, and bestselling author of 17 books! Recently, she developed a new program specifically for women navigating menopause, combining her personal experience with her expertise in fitness to help women stay strong and healthy during this life stage.
We previously released an episode on perimenopause and menopause with Dr Louise Newson that you can listen to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/life-uncut/id1472126503?i=1000670567217">here</a> Dr Newson gives us a really important medical insight into the changes that can happen during this time, and we wanted to extend this conversation and speak with Michelle about her lived experience and some of the lifestyle factors that can impact this time of women’s lives.
In this episode we speak about:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
The lesser known symptoms that Michelle experienced during perimenopause
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
The steps Michelle took to work out what was going on in her body
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
The importance of finding a GP who specialises in women’s health
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Being offered antidepressants when Michelle didn’t identify with being depressed
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Feeling really empowered during this stage of life
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
How exercise, nutrition and supplementation can impact menopause
</li>
</ul>
You can find more from Michelle’s <a href="https://12wbt.com/the-menopause-method/">Menopause Method</a> 
You can follow Michelle on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mishbridges/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
You can watch us on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@lifeuncutpodcast/featured"> Youtube</a>
Find us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeuncutpodcast/?hl=en"> Instagram</a>
Join us on<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeuncutpodcast?lang=en"> tiktok</a>
Or join the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/549565895610504"> Facebook Discussion Group</a>
Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! xx

So, This Is Perimenopause With Michelle Bridges - PART 2

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Hey Lifers!

PLEASE VOTE FOR US IN THE AUS PODCAST AWARDS

Laura went to the reptile park and had a brilliant time. She's also planted a new fear in a friend's child by accident. Are there activities that you feel like you can't do unless you have kids with you? 

Do you think you can recycle and reuse nudes? Do they have an expiry? Does it matter if they're taken while during the current relationship? Britt and Ben are on different sides of the fence for this one!

We break down the new 'dating terminology' coming to 2025 that includes:
Swamping
No-habiting
Fiscal attraction
Loud dating
Marmalading
Digital ex-pression

Are you meant to say anything to a woman who is pregnant? There is currently a huge amount of commentary about Margot Robbie's pregnant body. But, is this type of commentary only for celebrities and pap pics or do most women receive comments on their body when they're pregnant? 
We speak about how some comments are received in a different way to what they may be intended and how inappropriate some of the common types of comments are.

We also spoke about Kate Winslet being labelled as 'brave' for being okay with her 'belly rolls' being on display during a topless scene in a new film that she stars in. 

You can watch us on Youtube

Find us on Instagram

Join us on tiktok

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Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! xx

Hey Lifers!
<a href="https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/voting">PLEASE VOTE FOR US IN THE AUS PODCAST AWARDS</a>
Laura went to the reptile park and had a brilliant time. She's also planted a new fear in a friend's child by accident. Are there activities that you feel like you can't do unless you have kids with you?  Do you think you can recycle and reuse nudes? Do they have an expiry? Does it matter if they're taken while during the current relationship? Britt and Ben are on different sides of the fence for this one!
We break down the new 'dating terminology' coming to 2025 that includes:
<ul>
<li>Swamping</li>
<li>No-habiting</li>
<li>Fiscal attraction</li>
<li>Loud dating</li>
<li>Marmalading</li>
<li>Digital ex-pression</li>
</ul>
Are you meant to say anything to a woman who is pregnant? There is currently a huge amount of commentary about Margot Robbie's pregnant body. But, is this type of commentary only for celebrities and pap pics or do most women receive comments on their body when they're pregnant?  We speak about how some comments are received in a different way to what they may be intended and how inappropriate some of the common types of comments are.
We also spoke about Kate Winslet being labelled as 'brave' for being okay with her 'belly rolls' being on display during a topless scene in a new film that she stars in. 
You can watch us on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@lifeuncutpodcast/featured"> Youtube</a>
Find us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeuncutpodcast/?hl=en"> Instagram</a>
Join us on<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeuncutpodcast?lang=en"> tiktok</a>
Or join the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/549565895610504"> Facebook Discussion Group</a>
Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! xx

What not to say about a pregnant woman's body

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The Best Of The PickUp - A warning for all the teachers out there

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