The girlies are back, and they're talking all things mental health. Touching on depression, anxiety, therapy ,the taboo of medication and everything in between. We hope this episode gives some comfort to anyone going through it rn. Sending love!!! Find us at: @closefriendsthepodcast @movewithtara @lucymountain @sarahb.London
Our longest episode to date, and perhaps our favourite? Yes - your Close Friends are back to discuss all things manifestation. Tara, Lucy and Sarah share their thoughts on the concept, and delve into the world of ‘masculine’ and ‘feminine’ energy. We hope you lot laugh as much listening to this as we did recording it. You can find us on IG here: @closefriends @lucymountain @movewithtara @sarahb (don’t DM Lucy xx)
After a 18 month break, your close friends are back with a new episode and a load of life updates. In todays episode the gals catch up over what’s been going on over the past year. We touch on Tara’s engagement (and the reaction it had on social media), Sarah new life in Cali and Lucy’s mental health. It feel bloody wonderful to be back, Close Friends. You can find us on IG here: @closefriends @lucymountain @movewithtara @sarahb
In this episode we chat to inspirational strong woman, Jessica, who founded the Instagram account @you.look.like.a.man a few years back to document all of the horrible things that (mostly) men say to (mostly) women on the internet. Join us for chats about incel culture, whether or not we feel safe on social media and how to navigate trolls and hate online. As always, best served with a glass (or bottle) of wine and an open mind. *** Follow Jessica: @you.look.like.a.man Chat with us: @closefriends @lucymountain @movewithtara @sarahb
After the recent and terrifying headlines in the UK about drink spiking, this week the close friends share their experiences of the topic. What does ‘spiking’ actually mean? What substances are involved? How can we try and keep ourselves safe, while also changing the narrative to focus on the perpetrators more than the victims? As always, best served with wine and an open mind. *** Chat with us: @closefriends @lucymountain @movewithtara @sarahb
We can’t express how excited we are to share this week’s episode with you. We sat down with the icon that is Africa Brooke as she chatted with us around the dangers of identity markers, self-censorship, the loss of free-thinking today and her viral letter about leaving the cult of wokeness. Many juicy thoughts, ideas and concepts were shared - all of which are to give you some food for thought to make your own conclusions. As it should be. We hope you love this episode, Close Friends. *** Africa’s viral open letter: https://ckarchive.com/b/d0ueh0h67mpd Follow Africa: @africabrooke Chat with us: @closefriends @lucymountain @movewithtara @sarahb
Author, content creator and mother Tova joins us to talk about all things self worth and being a woman in modern day society. In her latest book "You Did WHAT?", a collection of funny, moving and outrageous confessions from people from all walks of life, Tova discusses how so many people have the same experiences. We discuss our own secrets and confessions, ranging from kids peeing in pools to awkward blunders at work. *** Follow Tova: @tova_leigh Chat with us: @closefriends @lucymountain @movewithtara @sarahb Contact us: closefriendsthepodcast@gmail.com "You Did WHAT?", is available in stores and online now.
TW: we talk about some hard topics including sexual harassment. CLOSE FRIENDS, THIS IS A BIGGIE. Buckle in as we dissect being sexual versus being sexualised by men, with the icon that is Sophie Butler. We compare the difference between attention both online and in public, public hair and victim blaming. We hope you bloody love it. *** Follow Sophie: @sophjbutler Chat with us: @closefriends @lucymountain @movewithtara @sarahb Contact us: closefriendsthepodcast@gmail.com
Hi close friends, it’s good to be back. In this episode we have our first proper catch up since Sarah moved to California. We talk about things dating and relationships, moving to a new place and life going back to pretty much normal again (for folks in the UK) *** Chat with us: @closefriends @lucymountain @movewithtara @sarahb Contact us: closefriendsthepodcast@gmail.com
Join us as we dissect the disgrace that is sexism and misogyny in sport. We talk about why women’s sport is not treated with the same energy and the power we have to change it. Expect a lot of ranting. Best served with an open mind and a glass of whatever takes your fancy. *** Chat with us: @closefriendsthepodcast @movewithtara @lucymountain @sarahb.london Contact us: closefriendsthepodcast@gmail.com
What even is a red flag? Should we be thinking about green flags? When one arises, is it ever ok to ignore it? This week we’re joined by our close friend Fred to discuss red, amber and green flags from both the male and female perspective. Best served with an open mind and a glass of whatever takes your fancy. *** Chat with us: @closefriendsthepodcast @fred_silcock_coaching @movewithtara @lucymountain @sarahb.london Contact us: closefriendsthepodcast@gmail.com
In this week’s episode, the close friends explore the topic of ‘pocket activism’, a term coined on the spot by our queen #movewithtara to describe small ways in which we can stand up for ourselves & others in everyday life. The friends share personal anecdotes of experiencing tricky situations and grappling the need to speak up, alongside the bravery & confidence needed to do so. Best served with wine and an open mind. *** Chat with us: @closefriendsthepodcast @movewithtara @lucymountain @sarahb.london Contact us: closefriendsthepodcast@gmail.com
Actively search for a relationship or just go with the flow and let it happen? Partner tries really hard to make you finish and it’s giving you the ick? Would you be offended if someone gave you pointers on your performance in the bedroom? Can you be a feminist and still be turned on by degrading chat in the bedroom? An episode fuelled by prosecco, best served with an open mind. *** Chat with us: @closefriendsthepodcast @movewithtara @lucymountain @sarahb.london Contact us: closefriendsthepodcast@gmail.com
From Lucy’s furious teenage ex punching a wall to various iconic reality TV showdowns, cheating is something most of us will have witnessed or experienced at some point throughout our lives. In this week’s episode, the close friends explore the more complex side of cheating, how relationships change over time and the concept of decoupling the sexual and emotional parts of an adult relationship. Even more so than ever, this episode is best served with wine and an open mind. *** Chat with us: @closefriendsthepodcast @movewithtara @lucymountain @sarahb.london Contact us: closefriendsthepodcast@gmail.com
In this episode we chat about Love Island, a UK based dating show which has become increasingly more controversial each series. We delve into the lack of diversity within the guests, the tragedies surrounding previous contestants and social media trolling. We answer the question of whether guests should now expect hate comments and where the blame lies for them. Best served with wine + an open mind. *** Chat with us: @closefriendsthepodcast @movewithtara @lucymountain @sarahb.london Contact us: closefriendsthepodcast@gmail.com
In this episode we discuss all things plastic surgery. We go into the nuances of being able to love yourself but still want to change things about your appearance, pretty privilege and the role we play as role models for younger generations. This episode is best served with wine + an open mind. *** Chat with us: @itssophiemilner @closefriendsthepodcast @movewithtara @lucymountain @sarahb.london Contact us: closefriendsthepodcast@gmail.com
*DISCLAIMER* we recognise its a privilege to have the option to conceive but our goal on this pod is to try and address the underrepresented side of these discussions too. Our opinions are constantly in flux but these are our views right now. In this episode we talk about announcement culture, how we feel about marriage and whether or not we want to have kids. We dig deep into the why, it even gets a bit existential at one point, and it’s safe to say we don’t hold back. We also speak to our close friend who is currently pregnant with her first child! This episode is best served with wine + an open mind. *** Chat with us: @closefriendsthepodcast @movewithtara @lucymountain @sarahb.london Contact us: closefriendsthepodcast@gmail.com
How soon is too soon to date after a break up? How to get over someone who made you feel like you'll never find anyone better? If he's shy, is it ok to take the reins? This week we welcome superstar podcaster, influencer and comedian Oenone for a heartfelt chat about your dating dilemmas. Expect your standard dose of unsolicited life advice plus some ridiculous stories that involve deep-throating bananas and getting suspended from school. This episode is best served with wine + an open mind. *** Chat with us: @oenone @closefriendsthepodcast @movewithtara @lucymountain @sarahb.london Contact us: closefriendsthepodcast@gmail.com
In this episode we chat with Lauren Elise, pole dance instructor, performer and choreographer about all things pole dance. We talk about how the sport has evolved in recent years, its ties to strip clubs, what to expect from your first pole class and our advice on how to get started. We also branch into a wider conversation around stripping and sex work. (Note: Tara had a Zoom malfunction half way through, so apologies for any quality issues) This episode is best served with wine + an open mind. *** Chat with us: @laurenelisepole @closefriendsthepodcast @movewithtara @lucymountain @sarahb.London Contact us: closefriendsthepodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, we have two comedians on the show... plus two guests joining Lucy and Sarah! We’re talking dating fails with two real life men. Ali and Tom are stand up comedians from the London circuit, the hosts of ‘All I Do is Fail’ podcast and most recently, lockdown TikTok influencers. We chat about the ick, height differences and Sarah’s massive crush on Ali. As always, this episode is best served with wine + an open mind! *** Find our guests at: @aidifpod @tomelwes @aliwoodsgigs and ‘All I Do Is Fail Podcast’ Contact us: closefriendsthepodcast@gmail.com Follow us: @lucymountain @sarahb.london @movewithtara @closefriendspodcast