The Blunt and The Beautiful

• The Week That Was: Miley’s Engaged, Gwen’s Gone Catholic & Jacob Elordi Needs to Calm Down

  Kate and Tansy are BACK - and after a few weeks off counting their chickens (and losing their sanity), they return with a jam-packed, unhinged recap of everything they missed while the world spun off its axis.From the wildest Met Gala host lineup (Nicole Kidman?! Beyoncé?! Serena and her Ozempic propaganda?!) to Golden Globe snubs, Sinners supremacy, and the Ariana/Cynthia Wicked divide, nothing is safe!Kate walks us through her 80-hour workweek, her gallbladder crisis, and the fire evacuation that tragically did not deliver hot firemen. Meanwhile, Tansy is fighting the good fight against Juniper ads, ugly-acting award campaigns, and the ongoing cultural sabotage of Sydney Sweeney.The girls discuss:✨ Why Jacob Elordi is suddenly quoting like a Tumblr boy in 2018✨ The Miley Cyrus engagement that healed a nation (sorry Liam)✨ Bradley Cooper’s transformation into Barry Manilow’s long-lost cousin✨ Gwen Stefani’s bizarre pivot to Catholic propaganda (yes… really)✨ Paul Frank bikinis, Lamb singlets, and poolside pre-teen slay eras✨ Plus: the yearly chaos of Kate’s colour-coded Christmas presentsIt’s messy, it’s gossipy, it’s chaotic, it’s festive — The Week That Was is officially back in full force.#theweekthatwas #kateandtansy #popculturepodcast #celebritynews #metgala2026 #goldenglobes #mileycyrus #jacobelordi #sydney­sweeney #gwenstefani #hollywoodgossip #australianpodcasts #stitchupstudios

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• Saint Somebody: Why Shopping for Swimsuits Shouldn't Suck

  This week on Blunt and the Beautiful, Kate and Tansy dive deep into swimsuit season - without the shame. Joined by Sophie Henderson-Smart, designer and founder of inclusive swimwear brand Saint Somebody, they unpack everything from body confidence and bathers trauma to the fatphobia still baked into fashion, sizing, and swimwear shelves.In this candid and hilarious episode, you'll hear:👙 Why shopping for bathers is an emotional minefield—and how to make it easier🧠 The fatphobia we’ve internalised (and how it’s rooted in colonialism)💪 Why being strong matters more than being a size 8🌊 What happens when one swimsuit changes everything—for you, your self-worth, and your kidsYou’ll also hear stories about:– Public pool panic– Boobs that arrive too early– The perfect leopard print– Geriatric James Bond– And why every size deserves a dipWhether you’re a size 8 or 28, this one is for anyone who’s ever avoided the beach, covered up out of shame, or just wants to feel good in their own damn skin. You deserve to swim.Shop now at - saintsomebody.com.au #everybodyisabeachbody #bluntandbeautiful #inclusivefashion #saintsomebody #swimwearforall #bodyconfidence #swimwearshopping #plussizefashion #feministpodcast #aussiestyle #kateforster #tansygorman #fashionthatfits #bodypositivity #curvygirlstyle #ozempik #fatphobia #beachbodyready

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• 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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