To be Frank
To be Frank
Constance Hall and her cohost Claudia talk about everything and anything. Interviewing the most fascinating, most heart wrenching and funniest people on earth and getting more then personal about their own lives. Reaching a point in their lives where they are all out of f**ks to give, it was time for them start a podcast that bi-passes the easily offended internet and to get seriously Frank.Social links:
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We are family
Con and Claud catch up after not speaking for a week. They discuss school drop offs, family dynamics at Constance's house, and the differences they see in how partners treat their biological vs. non-biological children.
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Marika's Story of Surviving Domestic Abuse and Child Exploitation
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 movin…
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Sophie and her Courage of Overcoming a Gambling Addiction
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…
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ADHD Parenting
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 experienc…
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Cass Thorburn
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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Rethinking Guilt: Lisa Bevan on Embracing New Forms of Play in a Digital Age
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…
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Why the World isn’t Hearing the Palestinians' Cries
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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Con and Claudia Q&A
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 school…
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Meshel Laurie on Australian True Crime, Budisim, Sex Work and Secrets!
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 mor…
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Billie on Growing Up Influenced + Q&A
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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