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He says he has no fears. We took that as a challenge. 😏 Tonight, Nadi and Zana sit down with Marcus Richardson, billed as Australia’s highest-paid male escort, for a conversation that gets very personal, very quickly. Zana comes in hot. Nadi tries to unpack his psyche. Marcus? Tries to keep his head above water. Has he ever fallen in love with a client? What makes him feel vulnerable? What’s his body count—and who’s actually his type? And when sex is your job, can it still be something you enjoy off the clock? He arrived claiming nothing scares him. Naturally, we spent the rest of the episode putting that confidence to the test. Expect cheeky banter, some serious squirming, and a candid look at the man behind the profession. 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Can you be masculine as an escort 02:20 The armor you wear as an escort 03:00 What is Marcus afraid of? 03:35 The cure for loneliness 04:05 What about love? 04:14 Does he want children? 04:25 Has he ever been in love? 04:45 Has he ever fallen in love with a client? 05:00 Who hires him? 05:27 Does he have an age limit? 06:00 His opinion on masculinity 08:00 Nadi starts psychoanalysing him 08:30 Why he joined the military 11:45 Waking up from a coma 12:45 Being stoic 13:00 How he got into escorting 13:54 Are Australians kinkier than Brits? 14:34 The stigma of sex work 16:45 His body count 18:40: "Faking it" as a male escort 19:45 What do women want 19:55 How do you seduce women? 20:46 Does Zana date? 21:04 What is his review rating 22:15 He's softer than what he seems 22:47 Married women 25:15 What does he look for in a woman? 25:40 Who he would marry? 26:45 Dogs 29:00 Angelina Jolie and Megan Fox Follow The Audacity: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theaudacitypodcast.official/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@the.audacity.pod⁠ Subscribe: YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/@audacitypodaus Follow your hosts: Demi: https://www.instagram.com/demihall_ Nadi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nadi.meyar/ Zana: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zana_pali/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S FEMINISM GONE TOO FAR? 👀 Has feminism empowered women… but accidentally emasculated men in the process? This week on The Audacity, Zana, Demi and Nadi step straight into the gender debate — and let’s just say, they do NOT agree. Zana argues that modern feminism and the obsession with “50/50” relationships have gone too far, leaving men unsure of their role and women wondering why they’re expected to do everything and split the bill. Nadi couldn’t disagree more. Feminism isn’t the problem — and it definitely isn’t a dirty word. Her argument? The fact that three outspoken women can sit behind the microphones of a female-led podcast, challenge each other and have this conversation publicly is exactly what generations of women fought for. Meanwhile, Demi finds herself somewhere in the middle… because maybe the real conversation isn’t men vs. women at all. Has equality become confused with being exactly the same? Can a woman be fiercely independent and still want a man who provides? Is 50/50 actually fair? And are men really being emasculated — or are gender roles simply changing? Things get heated. Opinions get challenged. Nobody leaves completely unscathed. 😂 So… has feminism gone too far? Press play before you pick a side. Follow The Audacity: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theaudacitypodcast.official/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@the.audacity.pod⁠ Subscribe: YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/@audacitypodaus Follow your hosts: Demi: https://www.instagram.com/demihall_ Nadi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nadi.meyar/ Zana: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zana_pali/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we talk about the ways in which we are all addicted to dopamine. From drugs, to the high of cosmetic procedures, to social media, what is your addiction? Follow The Audacity: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theaudacitypodcast.official/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@the.audacity.pod⁠ Subscribe: YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/@audacitypodaus Follow your hosts: Zana: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zana_pali/⁠ Nadi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nadi.meyar/ Demi: https://www.instagram.com/demihall_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helping hand or handout? This week on The Audacity, Zana, Nadi, and Demi take on the Bank of Mum and Dad — and whether giving your kids money is love, or the fastest way to raise a spoiled, lazy adult. The girls are split. Nadi says everything she has is for her children and refuses to apologise for it, especially in an economy where nobody can afford a house. Zana's seen both public and private school worlds and won't budge: her kids are getting jobs, they're learning the value of a dollar, and nobody's getting a Ferrari at 18. Then the conversation turns properly heated over gentle parenting, with Zana arguing kids today have no fear, no boundaries and no respect, while Nadi fires back that gentle parenting isn't permissive parenting — and that you don't need to scare a child to raise one. Then come the big questions: do private school kids actually turn out more successful, or just better networked? What happens to trust fund babies when real life hits? Are your parents allowed to blow the inheritance on first-class flights and a world cruise? And where exactly is the line between backing your kids and ruining them? In this episode: 00:00 – The audacity of living off the Bank of Mum and Dad 00:11 – "Why am I working? I'm working for them": Nadi's case for helping your kids 01:09 – Does inherited wealth kill ambition? 02:49 – Private school vs public school: does it actually make kids more successful? 04:42 – The gentle parenting debate: do kids need fear and boundaries? 06:05 – "Tell me a consequence of gentle parenting" — Zana vs Nadi 07:09 – Feral kids in restaurants and the death of manners 08:25 – Trust fund babies vs kids with no safety net 09:09 – The middle ground: parents who work their asses off to get them in there 10:14 – What about parents who won't help their kids at all? 12:43 – Should your parents spend the inheritance and enjoy their retirement? 14:56 – "My daddy's house is bigger than yours": designer jackets in Year 3 16:02 – Money isn't everything: knowing your worth outside of success 17:21 – Ferraris, $400 toys and "just work harder, Mum" 18:13 – Roblox, chores, and letting kids decide what's valuable 18:57 – The verdict: a bit of help is fine, handouts aren't Follow The Audacity: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theaudacitypodcast.official/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@the.audacity.pod⁠ Subscribe: YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/@audacitypodaus⁠ Follow your hosts: Zana: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zana_pali/⁠ Nadi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nadi.meyar/⁠ Demi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/demihall_/ Got a confession? Slide into our DMs - you might hear it on the next episode. 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are traditional gender roles dead, or are modern men just getting soft? This week on The Audacity, Zana, Nadi, and Duda get into a heated clash over what actually defines a masculine man in today’s world. The verdict is divided: are men slacking off because society has gone "woke," or are traditional standards driving an epidemic of male mental health issues? Zana lays down her non-negotiables on why a man must be an ambitious provider, a protector, and the ultimate calming force who pays the bill. Meanwhile, Nadi calls out the trap of rigid binary roles, arguing that true strength lies in emotional intelligence, empathy, and vulnerability. Duda steps in to balance the scales, questioning whether women are being forced into their masculine energy just to survive. They tackle the big questions: Is expecting a man to pay the bill chivalry or outdated? Does expecting men to be stoic ruin their mental health? Can a man be truly masculine if he cleans the house, cooks, or stays home with the kids? And can a high-powered, independent woman ever let her guard down without a hyper-masculine partner? Plus, a deep dive into raising the next generation: are we raising resilient young men who can handle the pressure, or are we raising a generation that is afraid to express how they really feel? In this episode: 00:00 – The bare minimum: defining real masculinity 01:37 – Ambition vs. privilege: what makes a true provider? 03:34 – Male mental health, stoicism, and the pressure to perform 05:23 – Emotional intelligence: can cooking and cleaning be masculine? 07:16 – Going 50/50 on dates: chivalry or dealbreaker? 09:50 – The traditional housewife trap: what happens if it breaks down? 11:12 – "Control my emotions": calming your partner vs. emotional suppression 14:06 – Old-school values vs. modern dating culture 16:46 – Masculine women and single mums: why it's hard to drop the guard 18:50 – Are traditional gender roles better for long-term relationships? 22:12 – Raising sons: resilience vs. emotional expression 26:23 – Handling stress, financial pressure, and daily life as a leader Follow The Audacity: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theaudacitypodcast.official/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@the.audacity.pod⁠ Subscribe: YouTube: https://⁠www.youtube.com/@audacitypodaus⁠ Follow your hosts: Zana: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zana_pali/⁠ Nadi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nadi.meyar/⁠ Duda: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/duda_nusevic/⁠ Got a confession? Slide into our DMs - you might hear it on the next episode. 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When did intimacy stop meaning something? This week, Zana, Nadi, and Demi clash over whether hookup culture has completely ruined modern dating - or if having full autonomy over your own body is true empowerment. The verdict is fiery: is casual sex a sign of zero self-discipline, or is judging another person's sexual history just outdated puritanism? The girls throw down on whether body counts actually matter, why Melbourne’s dating pool feels completely "cooked", and whether traditional values need to make a massive comeback to save us from empty relationships. Then it's question time: Does watching porn or paying for OnlyFans ruin real-life intimacy and fuel unrealistic expectations? How many dates should you actually wait before sleeping with someone? Can casual sex ever be used as a legitimate way to heal after a breakup, or does it just leave you feeling emptier? In this episode: 00:00 – Has intimacy lost its meaning in modern dating? 00:27 – Does body count actually matter, or is it an outdated standard? 03:29 – How many dates should you wait before having sex? 04:39 – Is casual sex true empowerment or just a broken society? 07:36 – Would you date someone who has slept with 20+ people? 08:24 – The rise of STDs and the issue with hookup culture 11:04 – Can women actually have casual sex without catching feelings? 13:45 – Is porn and OnlyFans destroying real-world intimacy? 18:37 – Why modern dating feels "cooked" and impossible to navigate 22:00 – Is using "rebound sex" to heal after a breakup healthy or toxic? 24:12 – What is the "acceptable" number of partners to have? 27:13 – Are traditional values and self-respect due for a comeback? 31:09 – Why men will always test your boundaries (and how to set restraint) Follow The Audacity: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theaudacitypodcast.official/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@the.audacity.pod⁠ Subscribe: YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@audacitypodaus⁠⁠⁠ Follow your hosts: Zana: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zana_pali/⁠ Nadi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nadi.meyar/⁠ Duda: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/duda_nusevic/⁠ Got a confession? Slide into our DMs — you might hear it on the next episode. 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Zana, Nadi, and Duda clash over what it really means to become a mum—and whether society is handing women the bill for a sacrifice they never fully signed up for. The chat gets heated fast. Is choosing career over kids a tragic mistake, or are we just romanticising motherhood to avoid paying women what they’re worth? Nadi opens up about her battle with postnatal depression as a psychiatrist, while Zana defends strict boundaries, traditional parenting, and why she gave up her law career for her boys. Meanwhile, Duda brings the perspective of a career-driven woman terrified of losing her identity to societal expectations. Then, we dive into the hard questions: Is making your kids your whole personality actually selfish? Should dads automatically step up as the default parent when a marriage breaks down? And can you love your kids while still grieving the life you used to have? Plus, your confessions: the mum who feels jealous and robbed by her adult children’s success, and the single mum who admits she wouldn't have had kids if she knew her marriage would end. In this episode: 00:00 – Motherhood is a penalty: calling it a blessing and handing us the bill 00:20 – Would you do it all again? Nadi’s honest take 01:27 – Raising kids alone & the fear of losing your career identity 03:00 – The greatest blessing vs the "motherhood tax" 04:03 – Missing the boat: career women vs women who regret having kids 05:07 – Postnatal depression, control, and the "good enough" parent 06:18 – Giving up a law career and the reality of parenting post-separation 09:23 – Mum guilt, societal judgment, and western privilege 12:26 – Is it selfish to regret becoming a parent? 13:56 – Losing your identity: when kids become your whole world 18:05 – Should dads become the primary parent after a breakup? 21:18 – Strict parenting, boundaries, and gentle parenting myths 22:40 – Your confessions: "I'm jealous of my adult children's success" 25:32 – Confessions: "I wouldn't have had kids if I knew I'd be doing it alone" 27:30 – Safe spaces for dark motherhood feelings Follow The Audacity: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theaudacitypodcast.official/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@the.audacity.pod⁠ Subscribe: YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@audacitypodaus⁠⁠⁠ Follow your hosts: Zana: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zana_pali/⁠ Nadi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nadi.meyar/⁠ Duda: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/duda_nusevic/⁠ Got a confession? Slide into our DMs — you might hear it on the next episode. 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your relationship too good to leave, but too bad to stay? This week, Zana, Nadi, and Duda take a hard look at the "beige flags" that keep us stuck in relationships that no longer serve us. From the "cage of comfort" to the fear of starting over, the girls unpack whether feeling unfulfilled is a valid reason to call it quits or if we've been sold a social media fairytale about what love is supposed to look like. The verdict is brutally honest: comfort isn't a dirty word, but accepting mediocrity out of fear is dangerous. The girls break down the difference between a natural low season in a long-term partnership versus your intuition telling you it's time to pull the pin. Plus, Duda shares her ultimate rule of threes for knowing where you stand. Then, it's question time: Is the love of your life the one you marry or the one you never got over? Can a relationship recover once the spark is gone, or is emotional peace the real goal? And which is truly worse - the regret of leaving, or the regret of staying? Plus, your confessions: faking orgasms in a "good" marriage, leaving a great partner because you thought you could do better (and searching 5 years later), and the emotional toll of thinking about someone else every single day. In this episode: 00:00 – The danger of "not good enough" 00:15 – Intuition vs. impulsive questions: knowing when you've stayed too long 01:53 – Beige flags: growing apart vs. lack of fulfilment 03:34 – Has social media ruined our expectations of reality? 08:49 – Duda's rule of threes: 3 dates, 3 months, 3 years 11:44 – Is the spark overhyped, or can a relationship survive without it? 14:03 – Staying for the kids: is an unfulfilled marriage doing more damage? 15:10 – Which is worse: the regret of leaving or the regret of staying? 17:05 – Fantasy lives, roleplay, and keeping the bedroom alive 18:55 – Do healthy relationships take work, or are you just incompatible? 21:27 – Confessions: "I fake orgasms with my husband — should I leave?" 24:58 – Confessions: "I left a good man thinking I could do better — 5 years later, I'm still single" 27:55 – Confessions: "I met someone who made me realise I settled — and I think about him every day" 29:14 – Biological urges, celebrity crushes, and where the line is drawn Follow The Audacity: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theaudacitypodcast.official/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@the.audacity.pod⁠ Subscribe: YouTube:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@audacitypodaus⁠⁠ Follow your hosts: Zana: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zana_pali/⁠ Nadi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nadi.meyar/⁠ Duda: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/duda_nusevic/⁠ Got a confession? Slide into our DMs - you might hear it on the next episode. 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They want to see you do well, just never better than them. This week, Zana, Nadi, and Duda are calling out the absolute audacity of fake friends, subtle enemies, and the people who are only around to use you for your network. The verdict is brutal: a fake friend who quietly plants landmines while smiling to your face is far more dangerous than an honest enemy. The girls break down why your successful times - not your hard times - reveal who your true mates are, how to spot "weaponised concern," and why copying your style layer-by-layer is a massive red flag. Duda also drops a controversial boundary: why genuine close friendships rarely survive when you sit in completely different financial brackets. Then it's question time: Can a stay-at-home "trad wife" ever be genuinely happy for a high-flying career woman? Have you ever had to downplay your own massive wins just to protect a mate's fragile ego? Do blokes show envy and jealousy in the same backstabbing way women do? And is it ever okay to secretly enjoy watching someone fail when they've done you wrong? Plus, your mind-blowing confessions: the "friend" who watched her mate's husband cheat and stayed silent out of pure spite, and the social climber who admitted to using a friendship strictly for connections and networking. In this episode: 00:00 – The audacity of wanting me to do well, just not better than you 01:25 – Why success - not hardship - tests a true friendship 03:14 – Spotting "weaponised concern" and passive-aggressive support 07:37 – Friendship red flags: gossip merchants and people without long-term mates 11:35 – Question time: can traditional stay-at-home mums and career women be true mates? 14:21 – Hiding good news: have you ever downplayed your success to preserve the peace? 16:22 – Do men show envy and jealousy differently to women? 17:26 – Secretly enjoying karma: watching nasty people fail 20:52 – Is a high-achieving, high-earning woman exhausting to be friends with? 23:27 – Your confessions: "I knew her husband was cheating, but it was satisfying to watch" 24:43 – Loyalty lines: would you tell your mate if their partner was straying? 28:59 – Mixing friend groups and how circles shrink after a major life separation Follow The Audacity: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theaudacitypodcast.official/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@the.audacity.pod⁠ Subscribe: YouTube:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@audacitypodaus⁠⁠ Follow your hosts: Zana: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zana_pali/⁠ Nadi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nadi.meyar/⁠ Duda: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/duda_nusevic/⁠ Got a confession? Slide into our DMs — you might hear it on the next episode. 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If he wanted to, he would. This week, Zana, Nadi and Duda call time on men who can't make a decision — and the women who keep waiting for them to. The verdict is brutal: men aren't wasting our time, we're volunteering it. The girls break down why the first three months is the best version of a man you'll ever get, why falling in love with his "potential" is a trap, and Duda's rule of threes — three dates to know, three months to be official, three years to put a ring on it. Then it's question time: Is staying with a man who said he doesn't want marriage manipulation… or just hope? Can a woman inspire a lazy man to level up? Can a man genuinely love you and still never commit? And if you have to ask for flowers, does the gesture even count? Plus, your confessions: three years and still hasn't met his family, six years and he bought a car instead of a ring, and the boyfriend who refuses to post her on social media. In this episode: 00:00 – If he wanted to, he would 01:37 – Watch his actions, not his words 05:59 – The rule of threes: 3 dates, 3 months, 3 years 08:45 – Why grand romantic gestures are a red flag 10:12 – Question time: he said he doesn't want marriage — why are you still there? 11:50 – Can a woman inspire a lazy man to level up? 17:32 – Can he love you and still never commit? 21:03 – If you have to ask for flowers, do they count? 22:44 – Your confessions: 3 years and no family intro 23:35 – 6 years, no ring… but he bought a car 25:21 – "He won't post me on social media" 27:42 – Where are the masculine men? Follow The Audacity: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theaudacitypodcast.official/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@the.audacity.pod⁠ Follow your hosts: Zana: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zana_pali/⁠ Nadi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nadi.meyar/⁠ Duda: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/duda_nusevic/⁠ Got a confession? Slide into our DMs — you might hear it on the next episode. 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The audacity of asking a modern woman to sign up for a traditional marriage. This week, Zana, Nadi and Duda get brutally honest about whether marriage still benefits women — or just men. Nadi says she'd do her 20 years all over again. Zana says marriage is a business transaction and you'd better have an exit strategy. And Duda is somewhere in the middle — she loves the institution, but only if you go in protected. Then it's question time: Should marriage come with a 5-year contract and performance reviews? Is married sex actually boring? If she earns more, should he still pay for dinner? And is emotional cheating worse than physical? Plus, your anonymous confessions get read live — including one about a husband's best friend that left the whole table speechless. In this episode: 00:00 – Would you get married knowing what you know now? 02:50 – "50% of marriages end in divorce" — the case for an exit strategy 06:14 – Red flags to watch before you say yes 09:45 – Question time: 5-year marriage contracts? 11:40 – Married sex is boring… isn't it? 13:14 – She earns more — should he still pay? 16:30 – Emotional vs physical cheating 22:24 – Listener confessions (the audacity is REAL) 26:45 – "How do I tell my wife to lose weight?" Follow The Audacity: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaudacitypodcast.official/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.audacity.pod Subscribe: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@audacitypodaus Follow your hosts: Zana: https://www.instagram.com/zana_pali/ Nadi: https://www.instagram.com/nadi.meyar/ Duda: https://www.instagram.com/duda_nusevic/ Got a confession? Slide into our DMs — you might hear it on the next episode. 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices