Send us a textThis week: Flooding in Spain, the appeal of easily digestible feminist moments, All Eyes On Sudan, tax breaks for billionaires and a new moon in Scorpio. For the week ending November 3, 2024….this is the Friday Five with Clementine Ford. ***Let’s face it, we don’t always pay attention to the news. But just in case it comes up at pub trivia or knock off drinks with our friends, we still want to know what’s going on. Clementine's Friday Five provide's a quick cheat sheet...

Send us a text✨This episode is proudly sponsored by Holme Beauty, home to the world’s best make up primer! Explore their range here, and check out their incredible new red lip glosses.✨“Dear ClementineI’m writing to ask for advice on how to help a friend who has fallen into a rabbit hole with the wellness industry and people claiming to be channels for medical advice. Over the past four years, my friend has become further convinced of the medically unsound things propagated by this community,...

Send us a textLet’s face it, we don’t always pay attention to the news. But just in case it comes up at pub trivia or knock off drinks with our friends, we still want to know what’s going on. Clementine's Friday Five provide's a quick cheat sheet of five of the week’s biggest news items, political gaffes or pop culture tidbits so YOU can bluff your way through whatever comes up. It's smart, irreverent, quickfire and to the point - just like that friend who everyone always says should hav...

Send us a text“Dear Clementine, I would love some advice on how to support the tween girls in my life to be safe in a society that sexualises girls, without prematurely terrifying them. Although I have mostly aged out of men's attention (truly the dream), my life is full of girls entering adolescence, and I remember so clearly how early attention from random men started, especially when we were taking public transport in our school uniform, or starting work in service jobs like supermark...

Send us a textLet’s face it, we don’t always pay attention to the news. But just in case it comes up at pub trivia or knock off drinks with our friends, we still want to know what’s going on. Clementine's Friday Five provide's a quick cheat sheet of five of the week’s biggest news items, political gaffes or pop culture tidbits so YOU can bluff your way through whatever comes up. It's smart, irreverent, quickfire and to the point - just like that friend who everyone always says should hav...

Send us a textMarieke Hardy is a stalwart of the Australian creative scene, with a career in writing, performance and art spanning decades. As presenter of the podcast Marieke Hardy Is Going To Die, Marieke is fascinated by rituals of loss, longing and saying goodbye. In this intimate and beautiful conversation, Marieke and I explore the good, the bad and the ugly of growing up. We discuss our mutual (if independent) choice to estrange ourselves from a parent, the role of trauma in these deci...

Send us a text"Dear Clementine,I’m cis male and have been second guessing my interactions with others. I notice I find it easier to socialise with women, and while I have some strong and satisfying male friendships, the vast majority of my new friendships are with women. Throughout my PhD I’ve also had the opportunity to start managing volunteers, and similarly find it easier working with women. To sum it up I’d say I’m just more interested in spending time with women. I’m really worried thes...

Send us a textLet’s face it, we don’t always pay attention to the news. But just in case it comes up at pub trivia or knock off drinks with our friends, we still want to know what’s going on. Clementine's Friday Five provide's a quick cheat sheet of five of the week’s biggest news items, political gaffes or pop culture tidbits so YOU can bluff your way through whatever comes up. It's smart, irreverent, quickfire and to the point - just like that friend who everyone always says should hav...

Send us a textDana Omari-Harrell is someone whose work I’ve admired for a long time, and I couldn’t wait to speak to her for this episode. We begin by discussing Dana’s work in the cosmetic space - interventions, beauty standards and honesty about procedures all get a look in! But the conversation moves swiftly into Dana’s position as a Palestinian American woman, and her choice to ‘come out’ publicly. What does it mean to fight for your people, and to have grown up in a culture that makes it...

Send us a textIn the first of Untethered's Dear Clementine advice line, a listener on the cusp of turning 30 asks what advice I would give to my 30 year old self. This episode is a heartfelt reassurance that your 30s are a time of growth, self-discovery, and the chance to explore life's possibilities with a fresh perspective.I also champion the cause of self-love and personal growth, challenging societal norms and embracing the journey towards the fullest version of ourselves. Let go of the f...

Send us a textLet’s face it, we don’t always pay attention to the news. But just in case it comes up at pub trivia or knock off drinks with our friends, we still want to know what’s going on. Clementine's Friday Five provide's a quick cheat sheet of five of the week’s biggest news items, political gaffes or pop culture tidbits so YOU can bluff your way through whatever comes up. It's smart, irreverent, quickfire and to the point - just like that friend who everyone always says should hav...

Send us a textThis week, I’m joined by Samantha Ratnam, who resigned from her position as leader of the Victorian Greens to take on the increasingly precarious Labor seat of Wills in the forthcoming federal election. Samantha opens up about her journey as a woman of South Asian descent navigating the often rigid expectations of the political landscape. From her upbringing in Sri Lanka and England to her bold vision for substantive change, Samantha's story underscores the courage it takes to s...

Send us a textWorld 'leaders' join forces to call on Israel to commit to a paltry 21 day ceasefire against Lebanon, and of course Israel refuses; Chappell Roan is hounded for having political integrity by the same people who can't bring themselves to demand it from their presidential candidate; Bisan Owda wins an Emmy for outstanding reporting for 'It's Bisan from Gaza and I'm still alive', despite a pathetic campaign from Zionists to have her nomination rescinded; the Ladies Lounge at MONA's...

Send us a textThis week, I’m joined by one of my favourite people - a woman with one of the biggest hearts you’ll ever find. Nadine Chemali is a feminist organiser, thrill seeker and all-round excellent human. We had a beautiful conversation about community building, the importance of support networks and how to mobilise collective action, as well as what it means to navigate the grief and loss of a much-loved parent. Through Nadine's personal stories of growing up in a Lebanese family, ...

Send us a textUntethered…with Clementine Ford is a weekly podcast exploring courage, choices and the catalysing moments in a person’s life that lead them to define themselves on their own terms. From choosing to remain childfree, cutting off toxic parents for good, unpacking white supremacy and embracing gender euphoria, Untethered invites speakers, thinkers and everyday folk to share first person stories of untethering from the weight of the world’s bullshit . After a hugely successful ...

Send us a textThis week, I’m joined by my own personal icon and legendary trailblazer, Shirley Manson, front woman of 90s rock band Garbage. We discuss teenage rebellion, sexism in the music industry, the patriarchal systems that shape our world and the history of witches in Scotland. We also delve into the cultural landscape of the 90s, celebrating the nonconformity of British women in music and Shirley's own journey of self-acceptance and authenticity, and how different the possibiliti...

Send us a textIt's been a few weeks since I recorded an episode. Because what is there to say? Today's episode is a rumination on hopelessness and the responsibility we have to resist it. I consider the deep soul wound of watching a genocide play out and be ignored by anyone with the power to stop it. But I also ask listeners feeling similarly despondent to consider those who've come before us. All the revolutions in the world's history, fought by people who felt helpless at various points. I...

Send us a textWelcome to Untethered Advice, a new format for the Untethered pod! In today’s episode, a listener asks if monogamy is responsible in part for men’s violence against women, because of its emphasis on ownership. I answer this the best way I know how - by looking at the broader picture of where the SYSTEM of male violence learns its tactics from. And yes, I talk about Palestine and imperial violence. This is a challenge to western feminists who want to focus solely on dom...

Send us a textSpeaking with conviction has always been my approach, especially when discussing topics that many shy away from. For this episode of Untethered, I'm going solo to talk about the hypocrisy of those suddenly speaking up about men's violence against women while remaining silent on the Israeli genocide of Palestinians. This dialogue is more than just talk; it's a call to action—a challenge to examine the heavy cost of true change. As we consider the complexities of advocating for ju...

Send us a textPart two of my episode with YUMIKO KADOTA is here! A beautiful reading I designed called THE STAR:S: The spirit. What light do you shine on the world?T: Truth. What truth are you here to illuminate?A: Arising. What's arising in you right now?R: Retreating. What energy is retreating?Thanks to Yumiko for being so kind and generous with her time! I know Tarot isn't for everyone, but if you're listening to this then I'm glad it's for you.Follow my new Tarot newsletter on Substack: T...