

Mamamia Out Loud
Mamamia Podcasts
Australia's #1 podcast for women is where smart women come for good conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud is hosted by journalists and authors Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. It's your daily dose of conversation that's like catching up with your best, funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat, offering conversation at its most addictive.
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Jan 11, 2025 • 56min
SUNDAY SPECIAL: Paulina Porizkova: The Supermodel Who Dared To Grow Old On Instagram
Outlouders, do you remember Holly and Mia's obsession with the TV show In Vogue: The 90s? We have a little treat for you today... and it's a conversation that Mia had supermodel Paulina Porizkova on No Filter. For many years Paulina Porizkova was the most recognised face in fashion & beauty - from her iconic Sports Illustrated cover to being the face of Estee Lauder. When she married rock star Ric Ocastek from the iconic band, The Cars. From the outside looking in, it seemed like she was living the dream. To look at her, she really did seem like the woman who had it all. But while Paulina was as visible as you could be…she didn’t feel like she was being heard. Not by the photographers and fashion people, not by producers and directors, and not by her husband, Ric. But then, during COVID, she became known to a whole new generation of women for an unlikely reason…crying on Instagram. And as you’re about to hear - Paulina had a lot of really good reasons to cry. (But, she also gets the last laugh). When Paulina hit her low point, she shared her grief and pain - and tears - with Instagram. As you’ll hear, Paulina had a lot of reasons to cry (and a lot of new reasons to laugh). Support independent women's media To enter Mamamia x Belong's More of The Good Stuff competition THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.auShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Naima Brown Audio Producer: Thom Lion 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 culturesBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 2025 • 47min
CANCELLED: Zac "The Jaw Controversy" Efron
Outlouders, remember when we all watched A Family Affair? Well today, Jessie wants to share a little treat with you all. The time she and Clare Stephens invited Zac Efron into the Cancelled courtroom. He may have soared into the hearts of millennials when starring in High School Musical, but this doesn’t mean we can overlook his many misadventures. Welcome to the Cancelled courtroom Mr Efron, there are no shirts allowed in here.Can Zac be let off free of charge because his eyes are too dreamy? We (reluctantly) beg to differ!Support independent women's media To enter Mamamia x Belong's More of The Good Stuff competitionA LIST OF EVERYONE WE'VE CANCELLED ALONG THE WAY: Jojo "Get Your Ex On Your Podcast" SiwaJacob "We Need To Talk About Your Girlfiend" ElordiTaylor "How I Uncancelled Myself" Swift (Taylor's Version) SEND US YOUR LAZY GEWL STORIES: podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS:Hosts: Clare and Jessie Stephens Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz & Kimberley BraddishAudio Producer: Thom Lion 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 9, 2025 • 24min
Our Most Talked About Conversations: The Woman No One Wants To Hear From At A Dinner Party
The burden of caring for babies, sick friends and elderly parents - is it time to recast care work as a privilege? We discuss why women often find themselves in caring roles and how society really values it (or not). Today, we are sharing you one really important conversation we had in 2024 about the most societally undervalued, yet most important job of all. Support independent women's media Get your tickets to the Mamamia Out Loud Live 2025 All or Nothing Tour Presented By Nivea Cellular What To Listen To Next: Listen: Get The F*ck Out Of Our Village (Please) Listen: The Job Every Woman Wants To Quit Listen: Listener Dilemma: Escort On A Bucks Night Listen to Mid: The Cure For Burn-Out Is Cooked To enter Mamamia x Belong's More of The Good Stuff competition Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts END BITS: Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7, 2025 • 22min
Our Most Talked About Conversation: F*ck First — And Other Cheat Codes For Life
Outlouders, as we settle into the new year we just had to share with you one of our most talked about conversations. Don't make 2025 harder than it needs to be... start the year by embracing cheat codes for life. So what are some of the secrets to making life easier? Do you need one, what are they, and what are ours? We let you in on some of our best kept secret advice. Support independent women's media Get your tickets to the Mamamia Out Loud Live 2025 All or Nothing Tour Presented By Nivea Cellular What To Listen To Next: Listen: The Heated Ozempic Debate We Had To Have Listen: Demure Nudes & Digital Cheating Listen: Ugh. Are You The Affirmation Friend? To enter Mamamia x Belong's More of The Good Stuff competition Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 5, 2025 • 22min
Our Most Talked About Conversations: Which Colour Season Are You?
It's no secret that one of our roman empires for 2024 was getting your colours done. So with that in mind we are sharing one of our most talked about conversations with you. Have you had your colours done? Are you a warm autumn? A cool spring? Confused? Don't worry we are here to help! Seasonal colour analysis has made a big comeback since the 80s, with the trend going viral on tiktok and it's no secret that Holly, Mia and Jessie are all officially obsessed. In this special episode of Mamamia Out Loud, we invited fashion designer and colour analysis expert, Kim Crowley, to unpack everything you need to know about colour. From how to identify exactly what season you are, to the benefits of knowing what your colour season is, and the one colour that suits every single person. Support independent women's media Get your tickets to the Mamamia Out Loud Live 2025 All or Nothing Tour Presented By Nivea Cellular The End Bits: What season are you? Take our colour analysis quiz. Listen to Nothing To Wear: Why You Need To Do Your Colours Immediately Check out Kim Crowley: Style Sense To enter Mamamia x Belong's More of The Good Stuff competition Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Guest: Kim Crowley Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 4, 2025 • 1h 2min
Holly Recommends MID: From No Sex To Best Sex At 49
Is it getting hot in here... or is it just peri? We have a sexy little treat for you Outlouders and it's an episode all about sex. Overlooked, touched-out and too tired. That's how many MID women feel about sex. It's how Leslie Morgan felt, too. At 49, her marriage ended, and after not having sex for three years, she decided to change that. Over the next year, Leslie found five boyfriends and discovered her sexual self wasn't actually dead, she was just having a good lie down. In this MID interview, Holly Wainwright speaks to author and advocate Leslie Morgan, to discuss what women really mean when they say they no longer care about sex, why you should never cover your wrinkles to attract a younger man (if you want one) and how it feels to have the best sex of your life after 50. Support independent women's media Get your tickets to the Mamamia Out Loud Live 2025 All or Nothing Tour Presented By Nivea Cellular LINKS:You can learn more about Leslie and find her books here.You can follow Leslie on Instagram here. THE END BITS: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Follow us on Instagram @MidbyMamamia or sign up to the MID newsletter, dropping weekly here. Want to go in the running to win a $50 voucher? Answer this short survey. CREDITS: Host: Holly Wainwright Executive Producer: Naima Brown Content Manager: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Thom Lion 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 3, 2025 • 20min
How We Navigate Our Threesome
Have you ever wondered how Holly, Mia and Jessie navigate their threesome friendship? Outlouders, we have a little treat for you -- a taste of the kinds of conversations that our subscribers get exclusively twice a week! In this episode, we help a listener unpack her own threesome friendship dilemma, after her friends went on the annual girls trip... without her. Plus, Holly, Mia and Jessie share their own personal take as a friendship threesome. Support independent women's media Get your tickets to the Mamamia Out Loud Live 2025 All or Nothing Tour Presented By Nivea Cellular The End Bits: Listen: Jessie's Great Big Mother-In-Law Dilemma Listen: My Summer Vagina & Emotional Regulation Listen: "We Can See You... Could You Not?" Listen: A Very Awkward Sex Toy Dilemma Listen: A Friendship Dilemma Very Close To Home Listen to No Filter: Throuple Life: Rowan Mangan And Her Two Wives Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Producer: 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 2025 • 20min
Our Most Talked About Conversations: ‘The Uncomfortable Case For Marrying An Older Man’
Is there a case for marrying an 'older man'? A viral essay has brought up some strong feelings for Holly that she just has to unpack. Welcome to a special Hot Pod Summer episode, of one of our most talked about conversations from the show. Support independent women's media Get your tickets to the Mamamia Out Loud Live 2025 All or Nothing Tour Presented By Nivea Cellular The End Bits: Listen: Some Things We Wish We Never Said Listen: What Every Woman Needs To Hear From Her Ex Listen: Get The F*ck Out Of Our Village (Please) Listen to Mia on No Filter Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 2024 • 28min
Word Of The Year 2025
Happy New Year Outlouders! It’s the first day of 2025, and that means it's time for Word Of The Year. If you're new here... welcome to the group and to one of our most anticipated episodes of the year. New Year's resolutions can be a bit drab, so instead, every year we choose a word to that helps us set an intention for the 12 months ahead of us. Word of the year is more of a vibe that helps create a focus or filter for every moment and decision, big or small, that is to come. But before Holly, Jessie and Mia share their words for 2025... they reflect on 2024. They give themselves a performance review on their word for last year and see if they lived up to them... or better yet remembered what it was! Support independent women's media Get your tickets to the Mamamia Out Loud Live 2025 All or Nothing Tour Presented By Nivea Cellular What To Listen To Next: Listen: The Breakup Text We Got This Week Listen: Get The F*ck Out Of Our Village (Please) Listen: The Trends We Want To Return (Or Die For Good) Listen: Jay-Z And An Audacious Family PR Strategy Listen: It's Time We Talked About 'That Guy' Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts The End Bits: Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. What To Read: Read: Everything you need to know about the Mamamia Out Loud ALL OR NOTHING TOUR coming May 2025. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 29, 2024 • 25min
A Very Deep & Meaning 2024 Reflection: Our Best & Worst Of The Year
What a wild year 2024 has been filled with highs and lows. One thing we are grateful for is having YOU the Outlouders with us every episode of this year. In this episode, Holly, Mia and Jessie are reflecting on the year that was. From health concerns, seasons ending, best friends, life transitions.. and so much more. There is lots of deep and meaningful in this episode. Plus, Mia breaks the rules (the very rules she is so strict about) and does her best before her worst. Support independent women's media Get your tickets to the Mamamia Out Loud Live 2025 All or Nothing Tour Presented By Nivea Cellular What To Listen To Next: Listen: Our Best Reccos of 2024 Listen: The Breakup Text We Got This Week Listen: Get The F*ck Out Of Our Village (Please) Listen: The Trends We Want To Return (Or Die For Good) Listen: Jay-Z And An Audacious Family PR Strategy Listen: It's Time We Talked About 'That Guy' Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts The End Bits: Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. What To Read: Read: Everything you need to know about the Mamamia Out Loud ALL OR NOTHING TOUR coming May 2025. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.