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True Colours
by Jay Clair & Sally Olver
We explore big questions and provide simple answers to them. We are a dynamic duo who provide candid unfiltered feedback to questions about life, relationships and culture.
Episodes
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What does it mean to be nice? | Rejection Sensitivity | Expiration Dates of Friendships | Episode 25
Lots to talk about in this episode, we touch on: - the US Election and the lack of integrity in mainstream media. - what does it mean to be nice? - is there an expiration date on friendship? - rejection sensitivity - opinions. Do we need them? - why do we need approval? - why do women (people in...
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Melbourne Lockdown Ends | Sally's an Author | Childhood 2.0 | Kanye West on Rogan - Episode 24
We have had a 3 month hiatus from podcasting but we return with 1.5 hours on random topics including: - The end of Stage 4 Lockdowns in Melbourne - Richmond Tigers premierships - Sallys sinus surgery - Sallys an author - Childhood 2.0 Review - Kanye on Rogan Reaction
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Lockdown Round 2 | Would You Rather | Covid Babies - Episode 23
SHOW LESSThis week we chat about Melbourne heading into lockdown again (guhhh!). A round of 'would you rather' situations. And what's it like to raise a newborn in lockdown.
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What are the most overused words? Unpopular Opinions - True Colours Episode 22
This weeks episode is a discussion about overused words. We also delve into what we are reading and learning about at the mom. More unpopular opinions.
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What I need to let go of. Political Correctness gone mad & Unpopular Opinions - True Colours Ep 21
It's time to let it go. What are the things we hold onto that hold us back from moving on. Letting go of such things help you move forward in life. Political correctness has gone crazy lately especially on the back of the BLM movement and the want to revise history, words etc. Unpopular opinions...
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Life After Lockdown? Black Lives Matter an Australian perspective - Episode 20
So we are getting past lockdown and life moves on. We chat BLM movement and what is really going on in the black community in Ameria. Plus... cake is overrated.
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Lock-Down or Lock-Up? Mass exaggeration or worthy? 2 Perspectives on the lockdown - Episode 19
On True Colours Episode 19 we discuss the current lockdown measures. Is this mass exaggeration or is it needed. When should it end? How good of a job has the Australian government done. Are some of the current measure over the top.
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Virtue Signalling: Are you guilty of it? White guilt | Australia Day - True Colours Episode 18
We delve into the topic of Virtue Signalling to try and understand the nature of why people do it, does it add value to society. We talk about the current phenomenon of publicising donations for the Bushfires. The crassness associated with it but the good that comes of it. Virtue is not something...
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How to break-up with friends and why you should - True Colours - Episode 17
Toxic friends is a topic we have touched on before on the podcast. In this episode we look at whens the right time to break up with a friend. We talk about examples of when we have done it ourselves and the reasons why. We are sharing our experiences so you can see what it is like and why we did...
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Is Christmas a pollution nightmare? Things you can to reduce waste - True Colours - Episode 16
We continue on with our 4th week of festive season chat. We tackle the inconvenient reality around waste involved in the Christmas consumption and gifting period. A chat about mindful gifting.
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Can Non-Christians Celebrate Christmas? Christians only or holiday for all - True Colours - Ep 15
Our on going theme of the festive season gets to the crux of Christmas. Being a spiritual day for the Christians of the world. The day Christ was born. The day itself has morphed for many but at the hear of it all, Christmas is a Christian holiday. We discuss the intricacies.
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What are the rules for gift giving? (Regifting, recycling, gift expectations) True Colours - Episode 14
We continue the theme of the festive season and get right into the rules of gifting and gift giving. Who should you buy gifts for at Christmas time? Receiving unexpected gifts. Is giving recycled gifts (second hand) ok? Is regifting ok and when to do it. When someone gives you a crap gift. So…
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What happened to Christmas? Top 5 Christmas Movies of All Time - True Colours - Episode 13
What happened to Christmas? As each year comes to an end Australian turns to festive season. This includes of course the Christian holiday known as Christmas. You know the day that Jesus was born. This day has then transitioned into a day where an old bearded man delivers presents all around the...
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Why do non believers care so much about believers & likewise the other way - True Colours Episode 12
This episode we start by looking at why do non believers care so much about believers and likewise the other way. Then this segways specfically into the spectrum of thought and how the opposite ends of the thought spectrum clash so hard nowadays. Is there a death of civility?
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The Podcast About Nothing and Everything - True Colours - Episode 11
Episode 11 is a combination of various topics including Sally returning to work after 6.5 years. How the big bang theory works with Christian belief. Is Die Hard the best Christmas movie of all time (now showing at IMAX). Who can do no wrong. Musicless Video Clips reactions.
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Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Appreciation: Australian Perspective - True Colours - Episode 10
In episode 10 we examine the social construct of cultural appropriation. Given we are people of colour in a predominantly white country. We thought it would be good to discuss this phenomenon of rules around what you can and can't do around other peoples cultures.
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Is home schooling a valid option? Is the education system broken? - True Colours - Episode 9
In episode 9 we look at home schooling. In recent times Sally has really delved into whether its's a viable option to home school her two young boys who are on the Austism spectrum. She shares her story of her current struggles with the rigid neuro-typical schooling. We then give reasons why home...
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MyHeritage DNA Results - Where do I come from? - True Colours - Episode 8
In episode 8 of True Colours we look through Jay's DNA results to find out exactly where he originates from. The results are such a surprise.
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What happened to music? Top 20 Spotify 2019 vs Top 20 1989
In this episode, we take the seriousness down a notch and look at some pop culture. We look at the top 20 Spotify artists (which Jay has no idea about) and learn a little about the prominent pop artists of today from Sally. We then do a cross-reference versus the year 1989 and look at what has...
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How to parent - A comparison of parenting now vs 30 years ago
We dive in and discuss, what has happened to parenting? Sally take the stance that parenting has eroded from where it used to be. We look at current methods of discipline versus the old methods. Are we on the anti-smacking wagon. Where is the smack line? We take a deep look into where parenting…
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Is Social Media Good or Bad? - True Colours Episode 5
Episode number 5 sees us delving into the impact of social media on society. Is it good, is it bad? How has it changed the way we live our lives. Are people able to achieve success on a global scale today without the use of Social Media? Does the social media machine perpetuate success even…
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The Art of Happiness? What is happiness?
Episode number four looks into the world of happiness. We explore the question at is basic form of what happiness actually is? What affects our happiness? Is a constant state of happiness a realistic state of mind? Do our surroundings affect the way we feel and impact our level of happiness?
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What is a ‘real’ friend? Friends of convenience. Ok or not ok? When is it ok to walk away from particular friendships?
How does one define a true friend? We delve deep into the topic of friendship to understand what a read (true) friend is. What exactly makes someone a really good friend and what does that look like. Making new friends and the concept of the convenience friend. Then finally we discuss when is it...
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Is honesty the best policy? What does it mean to be vulnerable? Are people getting offended too easily?
In episode 2 we answer some big questions. Is honesty the best policy? What does it mean to be vulnerable? And finally are people getting offended too easily? We also throw in a couple of random Segways into Janet Jackson touring, favourite comedians and a review of the movie Wine Country.
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The 'Seen' no reply phenomenon, ghosting and the battle to get knocked up
Have you ever sent an sms, a Whatsapp or a FB Messenger and been dealt the harsh blow of the 'seen' no reply. Sally and Jay discuss this in detail and ponder why society has gotten to this stage. Naturally this leads to ghosting and an interconnecting story of getting pregnant at the same time as...
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How many episodes does True Colours have?
True Colours currently has 25 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is True Colours about?
We explore big questions and provide simple answers to them. We are a dynamic duo who provide candid unfiltered feedback to questions about life, relationships and culture.
How often does True Colours release new episodes?
True Colours has 25 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts True Colours?
True Colours is created and hosted by Jay Clair & Sally Olver.
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