The Blunt and The Beautiful

• Postpartum Depression: Bipolar & the Truth About Motherhood with Eden Judd

  What happens when the “happiest time of your life” becomes the darkest?This week, Kate and Tansy sit down with former police officer and mum of one (and one on the way), Eden Judd, for a raw, unflinching conversation about postnatal depression, anxiety, bipolar II, and the brutal truths of early motherhood that no one talks about on Instagram.Eden shares how a traumatic birth, insomnia, and a crippling fear of asking for help led to a breakdown, and how she fought her way back through the doors of a Mother Baby Unit. From the fear of having her child taken away to the deep stigma surrounding psychiatric medication during pregnancy, Eden opens up about what it really takes to survive and recover.Kate shares her own experience with perinatal PTSD, while Tansy dives into why judgment in motherhood is rampant—and why so many women feel they have to perform their way through pain.You'll learn:Why sleep is not a luxury in the postpartum period—it’s a survival strategyHow the system is failing new mothers, and what real care should look likeWhy we need to stop judging mums who ask for help (and start showing up with lasagna)Whether you're a mum, a support person, or someone navigating mental health while raising a family, this conversation is a must-watch. Brutal, tender, funny, and deeply necessary.Resources linked below for anyone who needs support. COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence) – info & screening tools https://www.cope.org.auPANDA – helpline for perinatal anxiety & depression https://www.panda.org.auGidget Foundation Australia – specialist care for new parents https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.auMumSpace (Parent‑Infant Research Institute) – free online mental health programs https://www.mumspace.com.auPeach Tree Perinatal Wellness – emotional support for new mums https://www.peachtree.org.auLifeline – crisis support 24/7 https://www.lifeline.org.au#postnataldepression #bipolar2disorder #motherbabyunit #maternalmentalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth #ivfpregnancy #postpartumrecovery #bluntandbeautiful #kateforster #mentalhealthawareness #mumsupport #breakingthestigma

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• Why We People Please: Therapist Taash Balakas on Self-Worth & Saying No

  This week, Kate and Tansy are joined by psychologist and no-bullshit mental health voice Taash Balakas for a raw and relatable conversation about the inner chaos we all carry. From imposter syndrome to over-functioning during Christmas, self-advocacy to family blow-ups, Tash helps us unpack the stuff we usually keep buried in the group chat.Nothing is off the table: ruminating thoughts, social anxiety, being the “good girl,” carrying the mental load, chronic pain, boundaries with boomers, fatphobia, decentering men, and why radical self-acceptance isn’t a destination - it’s a practice.You’ll learn:How imposter syndrome hijacks your success - and how to reframe itWhy women are so sh*t at saying no (and how to get better at it)How to handle boundary backlash (especially from family) without losing your mindTaash doesn’t gatekeep. She explains therapy concepts in a way that actually makes sense, offering real-world strategies, gentle honesty, and hard truths (with a sense of humour). If you’ve ever felt like a fraud, like you’re too much or not enough, or just plain exhausted from keeping it all together—this episode is for you.Also includes:How social media warps our self-worthThe performance of being a “fun” personFatphobia, patriarchal conditioning, and why so many women lose themselves in service of othersThe world may not be built for women’s mental health! But this episode might be a small start.#BluntAndTheBeautiful #MentalHealthAwareness #ImposterSyndrome #Boundaries #PeoplePleasing #TherapyTalk #PsychologyPodcast #SelfWorth #WomenSupportingWomen #RadicalAcceptance #Fatphobia #SocialAnxiety #BurnoutRecovery #DecenteringMen #KateAndTansy #TherapyIsCool

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• Understanding Mars in Astrology: Power, Drive & Desire Explained: The Astrology Fix

  Welcome back to The Astrology Fix, where we explore the celestial forces that shape our inner worlds. In this episode, Kate and Tansy dive deep into the planet Mars - the astrological firestarter that governs action, anger, desire, and drive.Mars gets a bad rap. It’s often blamed for impulsive decisions, aggression, or anger outbursts. But as Kate explains, Mars is not chaos. Mars is clarity. It's the part of you that says: "No more people-pleasing. This doesn't work for me anymore."Mars Sign: Tells you how you act. Your style of anger, desire, assertion.Mars House: Tells you where you need to act. The area of life that demands your fire.Some highlights:Mars in Leo: Needs pride and purpose. Overperforms when stressed. Doesn’t need permission to shine.Mars in Pisces: Intuitive and empathetic, but needs boundaries or risks burnout, dissociation, or addiction.Mars in the 6th House: Grows through rituals, routines, and structure. Without it? Perfectionism and burnout.Mars in the 11th House: Collective change lights your fire. Isolation dims it.They talk about Mars as a gut feeling, a tightening in your chest, the moment you say yes when you meant no. It’s your internal side coach, whispering: "You don't like that. Say no."Mars isn’t about screaming in a carpark. It’s about knowing when to leave the party. Declining an invite without guilt. Not explaining yourself. It’s adult. It’s calm. It’s a love letter to your energy.Join the Blunt and the Beautiful Facebook group for Mars worksheets, resources, and more astrology fix.We love you. We’re proud of you. Let your Mars rise.#astrologyfix #marsinastrology #astrologypodcast #spiritualgrowth #natalchart #astrologytips #astrologymemes #astrologyreadings #astrologytalk #planetaryenergy #marsenergy #birthchartreading #astroinsights #healingjourney #selfawareness #consciousliving #divinefeminine #marsplacement #astrologycommunity #witchtok

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• The Week That Was: Ariana Grande Drama, Dermal Piercings & Met Gala Conspiracies

  From chaos on the yellow carpet to chaos in the celebrity press cycle, Kate and Tansy are back to dissect another week of pop culture that has us laughing, yelling, and side-eyeing Bezos.They dive into:The terrifying moment Ariana Grande was rushed at the Wicked premiere and why empathy isn’t parasocialNorth West’s finger dermal piercing (is it punk, painful or pure chaos?)The Vanity Fair all-male Hollywood cover: where are the women?Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez taking over the Met Gala and what that means for the future of fashion’s biggest nightDick Van Dyke as Bond? Yes, that almost happenedSabrina Carpenter cast as Alice in Wonderland, Usher in the club, and whether we’re finally entering camp musical eraPlus, theatre recommendations (with wigs), migraine TikTok hacks, and a brief spiritual moment about ear pressure points 🧝‍♀️It’s smart, unfiltered and deeply unserious. Just the way you like it.#thebluntandthebeautiful #theweekthatwas #arianagrande #vanityfair #northwest #dermalpiercing #jeffbezos #metgala #celebrityculture #sabrinacarpenter #aliceinwonderland #popculturepodcast #motherdaughterduo #weeklyrecap #smartandsilly #tiktoktrends #celebritydrama #melbournelife #podcastrecommendation

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• Best Friends, Business Partners & Breaking the “Nice Girl” Code

  This week on The Blunt and the Beautiful, we’re joined by the women who built us — in more ways than one!Tully Humphrey and Sarah Pasini. Founders of Tully Lou, Curious Conversations, Co- Founders of Stitch Up Studios, and about 7 other domain names they may or may not use, these two are more than just businesswomen — they’re chosen family.In this episode, we deep-dive into everything from co-founder therapy sessions to influencer fakery, grief and caregiving, and the terrifying return of SkinnyTok. We talk friendship, finances, eating disorders, family legacies, and the impossible task of showing up online when you’d rather crawl under a doona.We also get brutally honest about what it’s like to co-run businesses, reparent yourself through motherhood, and why you’re better off being kind than nice. Spoiler: Nice is for people who can’t set boundaries.Whether you're healing your inner child, managing your mental health, or just trying to avoid polyester during perimenopause — this one’s for you.🔥 TakeawaysReal friendship means knowing what words not to sayInfluencer culture rewards performance over authenticityWomen deserve to be financially educated — and empoweredGrief, guilt and caregiving often exist in the same breathYou can rewire an eating disorder, but it takes brutal honestyPurpose really doesn’t age (hi, Nana!)SkinnyTok might be gone, but body pressures still haunt usBusiness partnerships are basically marriages. With more admin.⏱ Chapters00:00 – What makes a ride-or-die friendship06:00 – Influencer culture and “nice girl” performance14:00 – Grief, legacy and caring for elders19:00 – Reparenting through motherhood & food language25:00 – Therapy, money, and launching 47 businesses at once31:00 – SkinnyTok, body image & when Barbara shows up37:00 – Op-shop codes, society spreadsheets, and fake linen values#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #BluntPodcast #TullyLou #SarahPasini #CuriousConversations #FemaleFriendship #WomenInBusiness #FinancialWellness #GriefSupport #SkinnyTok #BodyImageAwareness #MotherhoodUnfiltered #EatingDisorderRecovery #TherapyTalk #FriendshipGoals #NeurodivergentVoices #PodcastOfTheWeek #WomenSupportingWomen #KateAndTansy

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