Claudia Tétreault-Percy and Holly Warner are writers and creatives living on Ngunnawal and Ngambi Country. In this episode, they open up about their friendship and the transformative power of platonic love. Together, we explore how their bond has shaped their lives and why they believe platonic relationships can be just as fulfilling, intimate and life-affirming as non-platonic ones.
Follow them on Instagram @claudiatetreaultpercy and @war_hols or @heirloombyholly, and be sure to check out their beautiful words on Substack on ALTA/ER and heirloom.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Music by Patrick Kien.
Recorded at Lonsdale Street Studio.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.
We’re back! Sami and Rowena catch up on everything from what they learned in Season 1 to what’s next for Platonically Yours — plus a few personal stories along the way.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Music by Patrick Kien.
Recorded at Lonsdale Street Studio.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.
In this episode, Sami and Rowena welcome Jye and Hayden to the podcast to discuss their friendship. Throughout, they talk about the importance of embracing vulnerability, the value of intimate platonic love, and what it means to be a good human in today’s world.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.
In this episode, Rowena and Sami sit down with their friend Mark. What starts as a conversation about being in a romantic relationship with someone who has strong platonic connections quickly evolves into a deeper, more vulnerable discussion. They explore how platonic love manifests differently for different people - often in subtle and quiet ways - and the impact it has on their relationships and perspectives on love.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.
In this episode, Rowena and Sami sit down with their friend Sarah to talk about her experience making friends working in healthcare. Sarah opens up about how she stays connected with people outside of work, despite the challenges of her demanding role. They also discuss how trauma can affect relationships and share ways to better support critical care workers in both their personal and professional lives.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.
In this episode, Rowena travels to Florence to chat with her dear friend Ari. The conversation is heartfelt, fun, and full of warmth as they reminisce about the start of their friendship and the instant chemistry Rowie, Sami and Ari shared as a group. They also discuss what it's been like to nurture a bond over the past eight years, despite living in separate countries, and explore the unique experience of having friends who don’t speak the same first language.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.
In this episode, Sami and Rowena welcome Alex and Rachael to the podcast to discuss their friendship of more than 20-years. Throughout, they discuss how valuable jealously can be, what it’s like navigating long distance friendships and how they became each other’s home.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.
In this episode, Rowena travels to London to discuss The Social Sex: A History of Female Friendship by Marilyn Yalom and Theresa Donovan Brown with her friend Jess. They discuss their thoughts on the book, exploring the evolution and significance of female friendships throughout history.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.
In this episode, Sami and Rowena welcome Lost Coast onto the podcast. Throughout the episode, they discuss what it’s like being in a band together and what their decade-long friendship looks like outside of it, including a very active group chat.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.
In this episode, Sami and Rowena welcome Elle and Zoe on to the podcast to share their friendship journey. Throughout the episode, they discuss their shared Greek heritage, how they have helped one another navigate personal relationship challenges and emphasise the significance that their shared love for art has had on their relationship.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.
In this episode, Sami and Rowena welcome Sian to the podcast to discuss Sami and Sian’s friendship. They explore the challenges of making friends as adults, how office dynamics can influence connections, and emphasise the importance of building a supportive community, particularly highlighting the power of safe female friendships.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com
In this episode, Sami and Rowena explore Plato's 'Ladder of Love' and engage in a conversation with David and Jerome about their friendship journey, discussing how they ascended the ladder together. Throughout, it is discovered that platonic love is everywhere, and everyone's experience with it is unique.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.
Introducing the first episode of Platonically Yours!
Sami and Rowena introduce themselves and their thirteen-year friendship before addressing what platonic love means to them and why they believe it is not receiving the attention it deserves.
Platonically Yours is on Instagram and TikTok!
Created and produced by Rowena Yates.
Presented by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.
Get in touch: platonicallyyours@outlook.com.
Join Rowena and Sami in an exploration of platonic love.