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The Red Tales
by Modibodi
Welcome to The RED Tales! A candid, too-honest podcast about the messy and all-too-awks parts of our teenage years—and bodies. From juggling friendship groups, heartbreak, first periods and first loves, we’ll hear a brave young Aussie open up about the stuff no one dares to share. No judgements, no filter: just real, honest tales about teenhood today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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37. My First Experience with Solo Travel
Doing things on our own can be daunting. Daunting, but also freeing. Going out for lunch. Buying a new pair of jeans. Traveling the world. Through experiencing these moments alone we can become better at managing our emotions, communication skills and independence. But how do you get started? In...
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36. My First Experience with Grief
Grief is one of the most universal human experiences in the world. Whether you’ve felt the loss of a parent, a pet, or even just seen it in films, there’s no denying that grief can be a hard and taboo topic to deal with. Working in the social care sector, today’s guest Amanzi Lawrence understands...
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35. My First Experience Third Wheeling
Have you ever hung out with a couple? Or two really close friends? Feeling like the third wheel can be a super awkward emotion. From assuming you’re a burden to questioning your friendships, third wheeling is a tough one to navigate. Laneikka Denne knows the squeamish feeling all too well. While...
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34. My First Experience with Self-Awareness
From bad experiences, good lessons grow. After dealing with school bullies and feeling nervous to be herself, Mandy Dante decided she wanted to help other girls and non-binary people through their teenage years; so no-one else would feel alone. Now, Mandy is the co-founder of Flourish Girl, a...
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33. My First Lesson In Loving My Femininity
Gender has never been more fluid than it is now. From discovering our sexuality, to defining our identities and pronouns, society is slowly (but surely) breaking down the binary codes that humans have been placed under for so long. With this new era of acceptance, we can begin to open up...
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32. My First Experience with Consent
Most of us are taught consent as children. You learn that you have to ask to play with your sibling’s toy. That you can’t eat chocolate without your mum’s permission. That you have to ask your friends if you can visit. But what happens when we get older? As we begin to navigate sexual…
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31. My First Experience with Stigma & Shame
What was your first period like? Do you remember feeling embarrassed? Annoyed? Or was it a special coming-of-age moment and something to celebrate? Depending on where you grew up or where your family is from, menstruation can have different societal connotations. After witnessing cultural stigma...
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30. My First Experience of Gaslighting
Gaslighting. Many of us will experience it at some point in our lives. Whether it’s a friend’s nasty manipulation tactics, a mean boss insisting they didn’t allow you to take time off (despite the conversation definitely happening) or a partner depicting emotionally cruel patterns, gaslighting is...
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29. My First Toxic Friendship
Friendships can be one of the best parts of life. Whether you have a strong girl gang or just one loyal friend you can depend on, it’s so important to have people in your corner. People who are ready to celebrate with you on the good days and be a shoulder to cry on during the tough days. But…
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28. My First Rejection
Rejection. Hate the word, hate the feeling. One of the more brutal emotions us humans experience. Rejection can feel like a dagger in the back or a punch to the gut as you sit there wondering what on earth you did wrong. Sometimes, it can also (understandably) take years to get over as you…
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27. My First Experience with Sexism
Sexism exists in every environment, not only with the planes of scandalous headlines and court hearings. Most of the time, sexism occurs in small, everyday social settings. From lingering looks and off the cuff comments in the boardroom to everyday scenarios that have seen offensive behaviour...
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26. My First Act of Rebellion
As young people, rebelling against what came before you is a rite of passage. You’re growing up, finding your voice and beginning the lifelong journey of discovering who you really are. In this episode, we sit down with youth activist, Tiara De Silva to explore how to find the balance between...
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25. My First Lesson In Body Image
Everybody has a body that’s worthy, but seeing the worth in our own figure can be a long and arduous battle, many of us struggle with. In this episode, we’re exploring the complex and intimate anxiety surrounding body image with body positivity influencer, Allie Tame. Allie spent years battling…
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24. My First Experience with Mental Health
Today’s episode cover’s topics of mental health, depression and anxiety and may be triggering to some listeners. If you or a loved one is in need of help, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Sometimes all we have are feelings - senses that engulf us, stop us. Feelings that make us paranoid or...
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23. My First Experience Competing on my Period
Life doesn’t stop when our period starts, so why does society question our capability because of it? From being dismissed as ‘too emotional’ and ‘too weak’ to compete, there’s still a misguided idea that those who bleed, can’t succeed. We say no and today’s guest agrees, as national fencer Violet...
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22. My First Experience with PCOS
Period’s don’t need to end in physical pain. The relationship we have with our menstrual cycle’s is fraught with physical ambiguity and emotional angst. In today’s episode, we explore one pain point in the uncharted sea that is femme health female: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Joining us to...
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21. My First Queer Crush
Crushes are crushing, so what happens when you’re smitten with someone who just so happens to sit outside the heteronormative sphere we’re conditioned to stay within? Enter: Georgia Condon, today’s guest and someone who’s felt the depths of these confused, exciting and complex, and intense…
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20. My First Kiss
KISSING. The good, the bad, the too-much tongue, it’s all being aired in today’s episode as we sit down with Caitlin Williams to discuss her first kiss. If you’ve experienced it all or are yet to be met by a pair of lips that make you question every rom-com you’ve ever loved, we’re pretty…
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19. My First Bully
Gas-list city, baby. Bullying, exclusion and gaslighting. These topics aren’t easy to talk about but they are common. We all experience degrees of bullying when we are younger but as we age, so does the nature of what bullying looks like; it becomes subtle, manipulative or even calculated. In...
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18: My First Experience with Cervical Fluid/ Discharge
Cervical fluid sounds like something you want to run away from but unfortunately it likes to show up in your underpants. In today’s episode, we sit down with womxn’s health educator, Demi Spaccavento to uncover exactly what cervical discharge is, it’s function and how it can help us understand…
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17. My First Gyno Experience
Gynacologists! Less nauseating than dating but more awkward than puberty. While nobody jumps at the chance to visit their OBGYN, having access to healthcare is a privilege we should embrace, especially when it comes to female health. In today’s episode, we sit down with Alison Cooper to discuss…
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16. My First Internship
Internships: where social lives go to die and coffee orders are more complicated than your last relationship. Or, are they? When many of us consider what an internship is - we’re automatically filled with unforgiving images of underpaid workers and overlooked work but what are they really like…
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15. My First Experience with Endometriosis
Menstrual cycles can be an emotionally sensitive time for some, for others their cycle brings discomfort and heaviness and then there’s Zoe Sitas. A long time sufferer of endometriosis, Zoe’s period doesn’t prescribe to the usual 5 day window and as we’re about to find out, a diagnosis is only…
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14. My First Job
There comes a time when we all have to get our first part time job but navigating what comes with it is the real work. From managing schedules and money to balancing personal relationships and encountering conflict, entering the workplace equips us all with lessons in life and self that go far...
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13. My First Formal
Formals can be fun and exciting occasions but too often than not, they can lead to stress, judgement and tension; so how can we enjoy them in a way that feels right for us? For Sophia Morrison, this was a lesson learned the long way. In this episode, we get candid with Sophia about the big, the…
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12. My First Squad
In most cases, belonging just feels better. Our friendship squad is there for the highs, the lows, and everything in between. But, as we get older, juggling our friendships can feel so much more complicated. And it goes without saying, as we evolve and grow, so do our friendship groups. Tune in…
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11. My First Period Cramp
Let’s be real – our periods are a beautiful, natural thing. But, the symptoms that come with them can make us feel 100% otherwise. We’re talking, of course, about period cramps. Often like a punch in the guts, but worse. In this episode, 24-year-old Tayla Gregson shares her tale of what it’s like...
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10. My First Mood Swing
Have you ever felt sad one moment, extremely outraged the next, and then incredibly elated all in one day? That semi-violent swing of the emotional pendulum? Us, too. This rollercoaster of emotions is known as a mood swing, and it’s a completely normal part of having your period. In this episode,...
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09. My First Boyfriend
We all idealise being in love. The years spent watching endless sitcoms and rom-com movies can make us feel like being in a relationship is a dream come true. But we also know that getting into a relationship IRL can be so much more complicated. In this episode, 18-year-old Molly...
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08. My First Swimming Carnival
Universal fact: shimmying down into nothing but your swimsuit in front of your entire school can feel super awkward and intimidating. But for many Aussie teens, it’s an inevitable rite of passage in the school calendar. In this episode, 23-year-old Lali Gill shares how she survived her first...
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07. My First Role Model
Every single one of us needs someone to look up to. A special, inspiring someone who can show us the type of life we want to lead and the values we want to emulate. These people are our role models. In this episode, 23-year-old Pearl Cardis shares the tale of her first role model and how this...
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06. My First Bra
It can be quite the shock to awaken one day to realise you have boobs. All of sudden, it feels like the whole world has noticed that you now have two very defined bumps and you’re wearing a bra. Stuffing crop tops with tissues, no more. In this episode, 21-year-old Libby Gunther shares her tale...
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05. My First Experience With Period Underwear
When it comes to getting your period, you’ve probably been given the rundown on how to use pads, tampons, and even menstrual cups. But have you ever heard of period underwear? In this episode, 30-year-old Anna Khan shares the first time she discovered period underwear and how it’s forever changed...
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04. My First School Camp
There comes a point in all our lives when we have to take a bold step out of our comfort zone and step outside the safety net of the familier. For many of us, that monumental step starts with our very first school camp. In this episode, 22-year-old Eleanor Henderson shares the tale of her very...
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03. My First Breakout
As we enter puberty, it’s normal for our skin to change. And by change, we mean freak us out; pimples and breakouts across our face, back, and even our butt. It’s just a side-effect of our hormones playing up. But, dealing with persistent breakouts and acne can often mess with our self-esteem. In...
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02. My First Heartbreak
They say you never forget your first love. But for many of us, it’s the sting of our first heartbreak that sticks around for even longer. Bleeding hearts, this one’s for you. In this episode, 23-year-old Tiffany Wong shares the tale of her first heartbreak and how she has learnt to process...
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01. My First Period
A memorable moment for every person who bleeds: the moment they got their first period. In this episode, 18-year-old Pratha Nagpal shares hers (which occurred in a very public way), and we discuss – why do we even get periods in the first place? Disclaimer: The content contained in this podcast…
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Life is messy. Being a teenager is even messier. Luckily, we’re not alone. Every fortnight, tune in to hear a young Aussie open up about the awkward, but all-too-relatable moments from their teenage years, and how they lived to tell the tale. The RED Tales is brought to you by RED by Modibodi and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The RED Tales! A candid, too-honest podcast about the messy and all-too-awks parts of our teenage years—and bodies. From juggling friendship groups, heartbreak, first periods and first loves, we’ll hear a brave young Aussie open up about the stuff no one dares to share. No judgements, no filter: just real, honest tales about teenhood today.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Modibodi
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Welcome to The RED Tales! A candid, too-honest podcast about the messy and all-too-awks parts of our teenage years—and bodies. From juggling friendship groups, heartbreak, first periods and first loves, we’ll hear a brave young Aussie open up about the stuff no one dares to share. No judgements, no...
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