The Blunt and The Beautiful

Apparently we're now qualified to solve everyone's problems.Questionable? Absolutely.So this week, we handed the podcast over to you and invited you to ask us anything. Careers. Parents. Partners. Empty nests. Work friends. Narcissists. Grief. LinkedIn (which, as you know, remains my natural enemy). Nothing was off limits.We talk about why women are still terrified of backing themselves, why your work bestie might actually just be a trauma bond with a shared lunch break, and why if someone tells you you're "too much", they can politely go and find less.We tackle narcissistic parents, the complicated grief of missing someone who's still alive, whether it's ever okay to stop rescuing your family, and why becoming an empty nester isn't the end of your story... it might actually be the beginning of the best bit.There's also a healthy amount of swearing, unsolicited relationship advice, Tansy comparing LinkedIn to a soggy biscuit, and at least one reminder that you're dead a long time - so wear the sneakers, cut your hair, paint with your boobs if that's what makes you happy.This episode is funny. It's honest. It's a little bit feral. And if you've ever found yourself asking, "Am I the problem?"... well, come sit with us before you decide.We unpack:Why confidence gets labelled as arrogance (especially if you're a woman)The truth about work friends"My partner says I'm too much..."Narcissistic parents and family estrangementEmpty nest syndrome without losing yourselfSupporting adult children without enabling themWhether 50 is too late to reinvent your life (spoiler: absolutely not)Grief, boundaries and why sometimes love means saying no.Pull up a chair. Put the kettle on.Or pour the wine.We're not judging.#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #AdvicePodcast #WomenSupportingWomen #Relationships #Dating #FamilyDrama #MotherDaughter #Boundaries #CareerAdvice #Confidence #WomenInBusiness #EmptyNest #NarcissisticParents #MentalHealth #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #LifeAdvice #AustralianPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #ComedyPodcast

This week, Kate welcomes special guest the Moon, who’s finally explaining herself after several billion years of being blamed for everyone’s mood.
With Pluto turning direct and Venus retrograde in Scorpio, we explore why someone who loved your generosity might be less enthusiastic about your boundaries, alongside what to lean into and out of throughout the week.
Join Kate on Patreon for more astrology, and leave a review or comment to let us know whether the Moon deserves another appearance.

This week? Taylor Swift has been BLOCKED on Spotify, a marathon runner has allegedly taken a shortcut on a bicycle, and somehow we've ended up discussing which Muppet best represents your birth chart.
Kate and Tansy are back for another The Week That Was, covering Taylor Swift's latest music, the serious domestic violence charges against former Bachelor star Sam Wood, a fitness influencer's spectacular marathon cheating scandal, and the surprisingly important relationship between astrology and The Muppets.
First up: has the tide finally turned on Taylor Swift? Tansy has officially blocked her on Spotify, some Swifties aren't loving the new music, and the girls ask whether Taylor's audience is growing up faster than her songwriting. Also, a gentle reminder that your favourite celebrity does not know who the fuck you are.
Then, former Bachelor star Sam Wood faces serious domestic violence charges, which he intends to defend. Kate and Tansy discuss the allegations, the public response and the exhaustion of watching men who have built careers around women become the subject of headlines like these.
Plus, a fitness influencer allegedly decided that running the Berlin Marathon would be considerably easier on the back of a bicycle. A personal best, a disqualification and a lost sponsorship later, Kate and Tansy have several questions. Mainly: who was hiding the fucking bike?
And finally, Tansy introduces perhaps the most important astrological exercise of our time: if your Sun, Moon and Rising signs were Muppets, which Muppets would they be? Kate is Miss Piggy, obviously. Tansy might be Animal. Nobody is particularly surprised.
It's pop culture. It's scandal. It's unsolicited opinions.
It's The Week That Was.
Watch now and tell us: which Muppet is your star sign?
#TheWeekThatWas #TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #TaylorSwift #SamWood #TheBachelorAU #BerlinMarathon #PopCulture #CelebrityNews #KateForster #TansyGorman

Apparently... we weren't finished.After last week's episode, there was still plenty left on the list (and, thankfully, plenty more opinions).In Part 2, Kate and Tansy dive into the parenting lessons that don't always make the books—but probably should. From raising kind humans instead of impressive ones, to navigating teenage mental health, encouraging independence, apologising when you get it wrong, and why your children should always know one thing:**You actually enjoy being their parent.**Along the way we tackle helicopter parenting, tiger parenting, private school guilt trips, kids quitting too soon, the importance of saying "no", supporting your child's interests (even if it's Drag Race instead of football), and why being the smartest kid in the room means absolutely nothing if you're also the biggest dickhead.It's honest.It's funny.It's occasionally confronting.And if you've ever wondered whether you're completely stuffing this parenting thing up...You're probably doing better than you think.Your kids don't need a perfect parent.They need one who shows up, says sorry when they get it wrong, laughs a lot, and keeps reminding them they're loved.(And yes... puberty does eventually end. Kate promises.)#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #Parenting #ParentingAdvice #HowNotToRaiseADickhead #RaisingGoodHumans #Kindness #MentalHealth #Motherhood

Venus is officially retrograde in Scorpio, which means the cupboard marked THINGS WE THOUGHT WE HAD DEALT WITH is open.

This week we’re looking at what comes back, what deserves another chance and what should probably remain exactly where you left it. There are old conversations resurfacing, unexpected ideas, relationship revelations and a Libra New Moon asking you to look again at something you thought was finished.

I also break down where the New Moon lands for every rising sign, plus the question Venus retrograde wants you to answer about your most important relationship.

And remember: someone coming back does not mean you’re supposed to take them back.
#AstroTalk #VenusRetrograde #VenusRetrogradeScorpio #LibraNewMoon #WeeklyAstrology #AstrologyForecast #KateForster