World-renowned superstar Celine Dion discusses battling Stiff Person Syndrome in a raw documentary. The hosts unpack Dion's motivation for sharing vulnerable moments. They also delve into group activities, trivia quizzes, Amber Heard's case, online manipulation, burnout struggles, and unique body-positive events.
Celine Dion shared her struggles with a rare disorder in a documentary to raise awareness.
Attendees embraced body positivity at a naked performance event, celebrating diverse bodies.
A missed Pilates class due to lateness led to frustration and disappointment, disrupting the day's schedule.
Deep dives
Naked pole dancing and body positivity event
A body and sex-positive event called Show us your Tips features naked performers of all shapes and sizes, pole dancing, and more, with audience members tipping as a form of appreciation. Despite initial shock, attendees embrace the celebration of diverse bodies.
A friend setting Mia Friedman's coat on fire
Julia Baird's confession reveals accidentally setting Mia Friedman's expensive gold coat on fire at an event. Despite the mishap, the humorous retelling and unique mishap bring laughter among friends.
Missed Pilates class due to one-minute lateness
A missed Pilates class due to being just one minute late highlights frustration as a well-organized day centered around the session falls apart. Despite efforts, entry is denied, leading to disappointment.
Spilling incidents
A series of spilling mishaps, from tea on the bed and cold milk on the carpet to smoothie on the nose, mark a week filled with accidental spills, serving as a comical yet recurrent reminder of clumsiness.
Empowering and liberating Saturday night out
Attending a body- and sex-positive event featuring naked pole dancing and body diversity brings laughter, pride, and a sense of liberation, providing a fun and empowering Saturday night out amidst a free-spirited and accepting community.
One of the world’s biggest superstars has let a film crew record some her most vulnerable moments and we can't stop talking about it. I Am: Celine Dion, reveals a raw insight into the singers life, living with an incredibly rare progressive autoimmune neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome. We discuss the details from the moving documentary and unpack Dion's motivation to share her most personal moments with the world.
Plus, your weekly recommendations, which include an eye-opening podcast, something to do with three generations and the best kind of shopping - it’s free.
And, a very messy Mia, a lesson never learned and Jessie’s big Saturday night, it's our best and worst of the week.
Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens
Producer: Emeline Gazilas
Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman
Audio Production: Leah Porges
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.