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.

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.

We are family

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.

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.

Marika's Story of Surviving Domestic Abuse and Child Exploitation

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.

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.

Sophie and her Courage of Overcoming a Gambling Addiction

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.

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.

ADHD Parenting

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.

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.

Cass Thorburn

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.

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.

Rethinking Guilt: Lisa Bevan on Embracing New Forms of Play in a Digital Age

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.

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.

Why the World isn’t Hearing the Palestinians' Cries

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.

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.

Con and Claudia Q&A

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. 

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.

Meshel Laurie on Australian True Crime, Budisim, Sex Work and Secrets!

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.

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.

Billie on Growing Up Influenced + Q&A

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.  

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.

To be Frank

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