The pressures of ageing

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