Damsel Undistressed
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDamsel Undistressed is the new podcast hosted by Bianka Ismailovski. Bianka, 30, has just split from her husband and has been doing nothing short of thriving - despite the fact the breakup occurred during a global pandemic and left her stranded in Stage Four restrictions. Resilience is her middle name. And while she may be slightly bitter towards marriage (read: she definitely is) she’s also discovering that it’s sweet to be freed of the tight noose known as holy matrimony. Damsel Undistressed follows Bianka’s journey as she navigates life following her recent separation. Talking all things marriage, divorce, separation, dating, and independence! Come along as Bianka figures it all out.
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Episodes
Date to get laid
March 21, 2022 01:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBBianka talks about how to date to get SEX *insert water splash emoji* Come see Bianka's show Can't Be Tamed in MICF - tix available here Also go follow B on instagram @biankaismailovski xx
Validation vacation
February 27, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBBianka reads excerpts from her diary and reveals how she realises she had been looking for love (and validation!) in all the wrong places. Come see Bianka's show Can't Be Tamed in MICF - tix available here Also go follow B on instagram @biankaismailovski xx
A breakdown of my breakdown
February 21, 2022 03:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBOK, the people have spoken and the people want vulnerability, they want emotion, and they wanna hear all about Bianka's life. And B likes to give the people what they ask for, so in this ep, Bianka walks through her cute lil' 2021 breakdown, and the huge healing journey she had going to home to Perth. Come see Bianka's show Can't Be Tamed in MICF - tix available here Also go follow B on instagram @biankaismailovski xx
I am w[orri]eed.
January 21, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBBianka's back and she's chatting about the chaos that is MGK + Megan Fox. Come see Bianka's show Can't Be Tamed in MICF - tix available here Also go follow B on instagram @biankaismailovski xx
What's the deal... with women in comedy? with Maryellen Rose George
August 26, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBIn today's ep Bianka is joined by her friend - comedian, writer, producer and fitness professional Maryellen Rose George. They chat about some of the issues women face in a male-dominated industry like comedy, and they each air some of their grievances about marriage. You can find Maryellen on Instagram at @maryellenroseg & check out @bitsandpiecescomedy while you're at it! Maryellen will be participating in Melbourne Fringe Festival (Covid pending!) AND also Adelaide and Perth Fringe Fe...
Divorced and Dating with Maree Buktenica
August 12, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThis week Bianka is joined by Bianka's mum, former Miss Yugoslavia with a penchant for bad boys, Maree Buktenica. They talk about sex, love & dating in your [late] 50s & how you know when it's time to leave a bad relationship. Got a Q for Bianka? A topic you'd like discussed? Send it into [email protected] Follow Bianka on Instagram at @biankaismailovski
But Don't You Get Jealous? with Tiger O'Brien
July 28, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBWelcome to Season Two! Issa whole new season, babes. And to start us off with a bang, Bianka is joined by a very special guest - her boyfriend, Tiger "Lancelot" O'Brien. This Siblings-or-Dating couple chat about their open relationship, jealousy, the benefits of non-monogamy, and how they got together. Got a Q for Bianka? A topic you'd like discussed? Send it into [email protected] Follow Bianka on Instagram at @biankaismailovski
LIVE: The Trauma of Marriage
June 05, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBLIVE FROM THE COMIC'S LOUNGE IN NORTH MELBOURNE - This is the first LIVE SHOW of Damsel Undistressed from The Melbourne International Comedy Festival. In this show Bianka talks about how she's traumatised by marriage, how men are mediocre, and explains how her marriage actually ended. Follow Bianka on Instagram at @biankaismailovski & DM her any Q's you have re: life, sex, relationships, dating, etc etc. annieandbianka.com.au
Sexual ~Healing~
May 28, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBWOAH OK it's been a hot minute, but Bianka is back! Today's ep is about unpacking some of Bianka's past hangups about sex, healing some of her issues around sex, and getting you up-to-date on where she's at with her sexual journey. Follow Bianka on Instagram at @biankaismailovski & DM her any Q's you have re: life, sex, relationships, dating, etc etc. annieandbianka.com.au
Dating fatigue
March 12, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBBianka talks about dating fatigue. Why do we keep dating if it's SO EXHAUSTING and frustrating and TIRING? Can't we just get off this hamster wheel already?! Tickets for Damsel Undistressed Live in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival are available now! Shows are on the 27th and 28th of March @ 5pm at the Comic's Lounge in North Melbourne. Click here to get tix You can also come see Bianka in her first stand-up show Not Mother's Daughters at Trades Hall, tix available here Follo...
Film Review: The Mirror Has Two Faces
February 16, 2021 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this first ep at taking a look at a romantic film & why Hollywood has fucked with us, Bianka heads back to 1996 and reviews The Mirror Has Two Faces, a film whose tagline is: There are two things a woman knows: what she's looking for and what she'll settle for... Needless to say, Bianka is not a fan. You can find Bianka on Instagram at @biankaismailovski annieandbianka.com.au
*rolls eyes @ Valentine's Day*
February 12, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBBianka talks about how shit Valentine's Day is and why you're better off just dating your self, babe. You can find Bianka on Instagram at @biankaismailovski annieandbianka.com.au
Is this what I do for fun now?
January 24, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBBianka tries to reconcile with the fact that she's officially a grown up. You can find Bianka on Instagram at @biankaismailovski And you can check out her other podcast We Want To Be Better here References from the ep: You can find Katie McNicol (@thissobergal) on Instagram at @thissobergal You can also listen to the Single Minded Podcast or find Hannah Furst on Instagram at @hannahfurst annieandbianka.com.au
Just own it, babe
January 09, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBBianka, in the midst of an identity crisis/metamorphosis, finds some very helpful information in a very unlikely place. You can find Bianka on Instagram at @biankaismailovski And you can check out her other podcast We Want To Be Better here annieandbianka.com.au
Breakin' up with Forever
December 06, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBBianka decides to give the idea of "forever" the boot. **Content warning: this episode mentions miscarriage ** You can find Bianka on Instagram at @biankaismailovski And you can check out her other podcast We Want To Be Better here annieandbianka.com.au
Por Que No Los Dos?
November 22, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBBianka tries to navigate how can one be an independent woman while simultaneously having FEELINGS for a HUMAN MALE!? You can find Bianka on Instagram at @biankaismailovski And you can check out her other podcast We Want To Be Better here annieandbianka.com.au
I said BRR! it's cold in here
November 08, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBBianka, inspired by Miley Cyrus, talks about the stigma associated with women who are considered "cold" for moving on quickly a breakup. You can find Bianka on Instagram at @biankaismailovski And you can check out her other podcast We Want To Be Better here annieandbianka.com.au
I got it from my mama
October 25, 2020 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBBianka talks about her mum's bad marriage and how it has taught her not to make the same mistakes her mum did. If you want to hear Bianka's mum talk about Divorce on We Want To Be Better then click here You can find Bianka on Instagram at @biankaismailovski annieandbianka.com.au
Love & other drugs
October 20, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBBianka takes a very hard look at why she felt she needed marriage to validate her. **CONTENT WARNING: please note that this ep talks about DRUG USE so if you aren't cool with that, maybe skip this one - it also includes discussion about SEXUAL ASSAULT so please do not tune in if that could be triggering for you** You can find Bianka on Instagram at @biankaismailovski And you can check out her other podcast We Want To Be Better here annieandbianka.com.au
Why the f*** did I get married?
October 16, 2020 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWelcome to the first episode of Damsel Undistressed. In today's episode, Bianka tries to remember why she ever thought marriage was a good idea. You can find Bianka on Instagram at @biankaismailovski And you can check out her other podcast We Want To Be Better here annieandbianka.com.au
Damsel Undistressed - Trailer
October 14, 2020 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.39 MBThis is the trailer for the new podcast from Bianka Ismailovski, Damsel Undistressed. Bianka, 30, has just split from her husband and has been doing nothing short of thriving - despite the fact the breakup occurred during a global pandemic and left her stranded in Stage Four restrictions. Resilience is her middle name. Bianka may be slightly bitter towards marriage but she’s also discovering that it’s sweet to be freed of the tight noose known as holy matrimony. Damsel Undistressed will...