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Dear Clementine

In need of a little guidance? Desperate for some advice, but too afraid to ask your friends? Award winning author and proud feminist Clementine Ford is here to help. Whether you've got a question about family, career, sex or friendships Clementine is the sister you always wanted, the mum you never had, the aunty who always listened and the friend who's got your back. Dear Clementine is a podcast packed with advice you may not want but you definitely need.

I Feel Trapped In My Relationship, But I'm Terrified To End It.

15 mins; December 07, 2023

How Can I Help Young Women Aspire To More Than Just Marriage?

12 mins; December 05, 2023

I Hate My Ex, But I Can't Stop Thinking About Him.

12 mins; December 03, 2023

Your Menopause Questions Answered

34 mins; December 01, 2023

Why Do Men Always Think I'm Flirting?

15 mins; November 30, 2023

I Want To Leave, But I Don't Know How.

14 mins; November 28, 2023

My Colleague Has An Eating Disorder. What Should I Do?

16 mins; November 26, 2023

I Miss The Old Me. What Should I Do?

17 mins; November 23, 2023

My Mother's Group Is Misogynistic. Help!

17 mins; November 21, 2023

My Partner Had An Emotional Affair. What Do I Do?

11 mins; November 16, 2023

The Boys Club Language Is Annoying Me. Help!

10 mins; November 14, 2023

I Need My Mother For Childcare, But Don't Want To Be Around Her

12 mins; November 12, 2023

I Want To Change My Name, But Will I Regret It?

10 mins; November 09, 2023

I Don't. How Can I Support My Friends Who Do?

12 mins; November 07, 2023

I Was Stealthed. What Do I Do Now?

22 mins; November 05, 2023

I Want To Leave, But I'm Worried About My Kids.

20 mins; November 02, 2023

Should I Change My Name Back To My Maiden Name?

17 mins; October 31, 2023

Why Are Women Only Celebrated When They Get Married?

14 mins; October 29, 2023

My Son's Uncles Are Terrible Role Models, How Do I Protect Him?

17 mins; October 26, 2023

Should I Be Weary Sharing About My Kids Online?

17 mins; October 24, 2023

My Family Body Shame My Child. Help!

13 mins; October 22, 2023

Am I Obliged To Clean Up If I'm Not Paying Rent?

14 mins; October 19, 2023

What Can I Do When The Loneliness Creeps In?

12 mins; October 17, 2023

I Found Messages To Another Woman. What Do I Do?

18 mins; October 15, 2023

My Dad Asked Me To Keep His Affair Secret. What Do I Do?

14 mins; October 12, 2023

Is It Time To Let The Friendship Go?

14 mins; October 10, 2023

How Do I Stay True To Who I Am In My Male Dominated Career?

11 mins; October 08, 2023

How Can I Start To Put Myself Out There Creatively?

13 mins; October 05, 2023

I'm Comfortable Talking To My Kids About Sex, But My Co-Parent Isn't. Help!

13 mins; October 03, 2023

Should I Start An Only Fans?

13 mins; October 01, 2023

How Can I Reconcile My Rage Against The Patriarchy With Wanting A Relationship With A Man?

11 mins; September 28, 2023

How Do I Tell Partners About My Trauma?

14 mins; September 26, 2023

Can Marriage Ever Be Truly Equal?

24 mins; September 24, 2023

Thoughts On Russell Brand & Victim Blaming

16 mins; September 21, 2023

How Do I Teach My Son That Main Characters Aren't Always Male?

11 mins; September 19, 2023

I'm Jealous Of My Wealthy Friends. Help!

15 mins; September 17, 2023

Should I Find Friends Who Have More In Common With Me?

12 mins; September 14, 2023

As A High School Teacher, How Can I Push Back Against Andrew Tate's Ideology?

16 mins; September 13, 2023

My Friends Criticise Their Bodies. How Do I Ask Them To Stop?

14 mins; September 10, 2023

My Boss Told Me I'm Too Enthusiastic, Am I?

9 mins; September 07, 2023

I Have 1 Child. Why Won't People Stop Asking Me When I'm Having Another?

7 mins; September 05, 2023

Am I Asking For Too Much In My Relationship?

9 mins; September 04, 2023

How Do I Commit To My Relationship Without Marriage?

7 mins; August 31, 2023

I'm Ready To Leave, How Do I Tell Him?

16 mins; August 29, 2023

How Do I Stop Freezing When I'm Confronted?

15 mins; August 27, 2023

I'm Angry With Women Who Still Want To Get Married. Help!

17 mins; August 24, 2023

Am I A Bad Feminist For Enjoying Misogynistic Shows?

9 mins; August 22, 2023

I Feel Guilty For Cutting My Dad Out Of My Life. Have I Done The Right Thing?

12 mins; August 20, 2023

How Can I Support My Sister, When She's So Loyal To Her Abusive Husband?

12 mins; August 17, 2023

I'm Keeping The Baby, But Not The Relationship. How Do I Tell People?

14 mins; August 15, 2023

I'm Single, My Friends Are Loved Up. Help!

10 mins; August 13, 2023

How Do I Deal With Feeling Disappointed By My Baby's Gender?

14 mins; August 10, 2023

Is Staying Friends With My Ex Holding Me Back?

12 mins; August 08, 2023

Is Using The Word 'Guys' Problematic?

13 mins; August 06, 2023

I've Never Had Positive Female Friendships. How Do I Find Them?

20 mins; August 03, 2023

My Husband Is Having An Emotional Affair. Help!

18 mins; August 01, 2023

How Can I Make True Friends In My Thirties?

10 mins; July 30, 2023

Is The Relationship Over Or Is It My Anxiety?

12 mins; July 27, 2023

My Partner Wants Kids, But I'll Have To Do All The Work

12 mins; July 25, 2023

How Do I Handle My Father's Preference for My Son Over My Daughter?

15 mins; July 24, 2023

Splitting Finances, Embracing Body Hair & Your Obligations To Your Parents

41 mins; July 19, 2023

Ditching Your Father's Name & Feeling Obligated To Have Sex

40 mins; July 12, 2023

Jonah Hill & The Weaponisation Of Therapy Speak

19 mins; July 11, 2023

Forgiving Past You & Profiting From A Toxic Relationship

33 mins; July 05, 2023

And Just Like That...Correcting Carrie Bradshaw's Questionable Advice

27 mins; July 05, 2023

Realising You Resent Your Partner, Guilt Over A Lack Of Ambition & Fighting Sons

34 mins; June 28, 2023

Your Neurodivergent Questions Answered with Chloe Hayden

29 mins; June 21, 2023

Letting A Friendship Go, Finding The Courage To Leave & Keeping Your Parents' Secrets

36 mins; June 14, 2023

An Overbearing Mother-In-Law, Child Support Manipulation & Pulling Up Your Siblings

31 mins; June 07, 2023

Body Hair, Co-Parenting With A Narcissist & Becoming Confident At Work

34 mins; May 31, 2023

Fading Attraction, Catching Feelings For A FWB & Dealing With Entitled Men

41 mins; May 24, 2023

Negotiating A Pay Rise, Changing Your Last Name & Ending Friendships

36 mins; May 17, 2023

The True Origins Of Mother's Day

30 mins; May 12, 2023

Whether You Owe Your Parents A Relationship, Warning An Ex's New Partner & Why Men Hate Fun Hair

36 mins; May 10, 2023

Parenting With A Cheater, Gender Equality Targets & Men Helping Men

31 mins; May 03, 2023

Withdrawn Teens, A Best Friend's Awful Boyfriend & Knowing When To Speak Up

34 mins; April 26, 2023

Weekend Chat: Yvie Jones

35 mins; April 21, 2023

Playing The Girl, The Fear Of Aging & Whether To Say You're A Mum On Dating Apps

30 mins; April 19, 2023

Travelling Solo, Dealing With Sexual Harassment At Work & How To Tell Men To Leave You Alone

27 mins; April 12, 2023

Imposter Syndrome Post Baby, A Partner Comes Out As Trans & Becoming A Surrogate

36 mins; April 05, 2023

Feeling Too Guilty To Leave, Re-Evaluating Life In Your 40s & Talking About Trauma With Kids

36 mins; March 29, 2023

Coming Out To A Partner, Teens Listening To Misogynistic Music & Is Loneliness A Male Concept?

44 mins; March 22, 2023

Teaching Teen Boys About Patriarchy, Sexual Confidence & Holding Grudges

42 mins; March 15, 2023

Choosing Not To Breastfeed, Child Custody Anger & Knowing When It's Time To Leave

53 mins; March 08, 2023

Yes, You Should Be Celebrating International Women's Day. Here's Why...

17 mins; March 07, 2023

Whether To Tell Your Date You're a Mum, Triggers From The Past & Kindness

38 mins; March 01, 2023

Tampon Tiger & The Myth Of Men's Comedy

13 mins; February 23, 2023

Navigating Dating Apps, Misogynistic Fathers & One-Sided Friendships

47 mins; February 22, 2023

Concerns For Dad's New Partner, Splitting The Bill & Living The Life You Dream Of

33 mins; February 15, 2023

Work Guilt, Why Friends Aren't Therapists & Explaining Patriarchy To People Who Don't Want To Listen

29 mins; February 08, 2023

Co-Parenting With An Ex, A Fear Of Aging & Feeling Guilted Into Sex

34 mins; February 01, 2023

Dating A Man Accused of SA, Choosing Your Baby's Surname & A Friend Following 'Men's Rights Activists'

41 mins; January 25, 2023

Playing 'The Girl', Ambivalence Towards Motherhood & Lending Money To A Friend

34 mins; January 18, 2023

Best Of: Crazy Cat Lady Comments & Telling Partners About STIs

27 mins; January 11, 2023

Best Of: Embracing Uncertainty & Baby Gender Disappointment

23 mins; January 04, 2023

Best Of: Second Chances & Overcoming Jealousy

23 mins; December 28, 2022

Best Of: Am I Ready To Have A Baby & Guilty Fantasies

26 mins; December 21, 2022

Best Of: Single Mum Insecurities & Age Gap Love

31 mins; December 14, 2022

Falling Out With Friends, Age Gap Guilt & Sex Positive Teens

26 mins; December 07, 2022

A Workplace Crush, An Unsolicited Dick Pic & Being The Other Woman

28 mins; November 30, 2022

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