Close Friends: The Podcast

What tf is a deepfake? What do we need to know about ai? And why should we care? This week Sarah and Tara unpick the world of deepfakes and ai, without the tech bro speech. We talk about deepfake p0rn, how ai can be used for good, the current laws surrounding it and more. Plus a little life catch up as usual :) If you have any questions drop us a dm: www.instagram.com/sarahb www.instagram.com/movewithtara Ps Lucy is still a close friend ! Just not present in this episode <3

Lucy cheated on us this week while she recorded with a different podcast so in today's episode, Tara and Sarah are joined by friends Char and Imogen as they dissect menstrual cycles. We talk about misinformation around our periods, how to work with our bodies and contraception. You can also find Tara's new website (!!!!!) at https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ Follow us on: @sarahb @movewithtara @lucymountain @closefriends And! @misscharholmes @imogenleaver

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

In this episode we chit chat about disordered eating habits, so you might want to skip if you find this triggering. We have another long episode for you this week! And we’re joined again by the iconic Rina, Tara’s mum. What a treat. We talk about diet culture through the generations, body image changes with age and go off on various tangents / rants. As always. Hope you love it close friends. You can find us on IG here: @culthread - Rina's company @closefriends @lucymountain @movewithtara @sarahb (Don’t DM Lucy xx)

Can we ever rid ourselves of the male gaze when making decisions about plastic surgery? Do we think about growing old positively or negatively? Who are our older role models and why are they important? Does the so called 'ticking time bomb of fertility' scare us? Are we making life decisions based on having kids? In this episode we cover all of those questions and more. Follow us on IG and let us know if you have anything to add: @sarahb @movewithtara @lucymountain @closefriends

This week, the close friends answer YOUR questions from Tara's anonymous question box. Expect unsolicited life advice, uncomfortable topics, and many giggles. On the menu: balancing 'living your best life' vs. being a mature adult, sexual attraction in long-term relationships, and an analysis of Lucy's dating history. Please follow us on Instagram, we (Sarah) desperately need it x @sarahb @movewithtara @lucymountain @closefriends

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

We had some things to say, so we’re back for a one-off episode of Close Friends. In this episode Lucy and Tara dissect the recent controvery around British Lifestyle influencer and Creative Driector of fast fashion chain Pretty Little Thing, Molly-Mae. We discuss why we disagree with her sentiments around privledge whilst unpicking the public scrutiny she’s facing and mob mentality. It’s a tricky one to navigate and not a simple answer, but something we need to discuss more. Follow us on: @CloseFriends @SarahB @Movewithtara @Lucymountain Love and miss you!

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

Singer, songwriter and presenter Fleur East joins us for chats about fame, the music industry, her experience coming second in the X Factor in 2014, how the media portrays women, and even a bit about dating and relationships. We hope you love listening to this one as much as we loved recording it! *** Follow Fleur: @fleureast 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