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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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Oct 6, 2024 • 23min
Let Go Of Perfect: Unlock Creativity & Get Stuff Done
Delve into the messy side of creativity as the hosts share their childhood stories and inspirations. They discuss the importance of a supportive environment for nurturing creativity, especially in girls facing societal pressures. Personal anecdotes highlight the need to embrace imperfections in creative expression. They also explore how modern distractions affect imaginative play and offer tips for overcoming writer's block. Ultimately, it's a celebration of creativity in all its forms, encouraging a fun and freeing approach.

Oct 4, 2024 • 51min
F*ck First — And Other Cheat Codes For Life
Subscribe to Mamamia Cheat codes for life. Do you need one, what are they, and what are ours? It’s a chaotic Friday wisdom dump. Plus, our weekly recommendations include the TV show that Holly would rather be watching RIGHT NOW (and so would you), Jessie’s got something er, ‘depressing’ for you to watch and Mia shares her latest fashion hyperfocus. And, ugly birthday cakes, debunking teenage conspiracies and a very confronting drivers’ licence photo. Yes, it’s our best and worst. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Mansplaining & Resting Worried Face - VP Debate Debrief Listen: The Heated Ozempic Debate We Had To Have ICYMI Wednesday's Episode: Chappell Roan Can’t Come To Work Today ICYMI Monday's Episode: What Ellen DeGeneres Wasn't Allowed To Say Listen: Demure Nudes & Digital Cheating Listen: Ballerina Farm And The Tradwife Conspiracy Listen: Ugh. Are You The Affirmation Friend? 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 What to Read: Read: With four words, Nobody Wants This has healed millennial women. Read: 'I didn't think there was anything wrong with my passport photo. Then I saw a video.' Read: Why everyone just wants a 'dumb job' right now. 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: Ruth Devine Senior 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.

Oct 2, 2024 • 44min
Chappell Roan Can’t Come To Work Today
Subscribe to Mamamia The biggest pop star in the world right now, Chappell Roan, needs a mental health day and her fans are really not happy about it. Plus, get kids off screens and out into the world. But not, like that… the hoo-ha around a TV anchor, her son and a very long train ride. And, do you want to know what all the fuss about Demi Moore's new movie The Substance is, but you don’t want to watch body parts exploding? We’ve got you covered. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Heated Ozempic Debate We Had To Have Listen: The Debate, Eating Pets & Taylor’s Cat Listen: Jessie Chooses A Parenting Style Listen to The Quicky: Iran Launches Attack On Israel Listen to Mid: But What Have You Done To Your Face Listen to But Are You Happy? 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 What to Read: Read: Chappell Roan can take a stand, we apparently just need her to suffer a bit first. Read: 3 years ago, Chappell Roan was working at a drive-through. She just won her first VMA. Read: Demi & Sienna & Cate. The contradiction of midlife style icons. 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: Ruth Devine Senior 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.

Sep 30, 2024 • 44min
What Ellen DeGeneres Wasn't Allowed To Say
Subscribe to Mamamia Ellen DeGeneres is back, and according to the reaction, she’s either glossing over the impact of cancellation or she's playing the victim. We discuss. Plus, what’s a 'dumb job' and is it the most sought after professional 'situationship' of our era? We have some thoughts. And, can you feel it? We’re living in a new era of eroticism and it’s aimed at… grown up women. We discuss the booming market for female sexual fantasy. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Hollywood Has Quit On Meghan And Harry Listen: Yes, We're Reading 'Fairy Smut' Out Loud Listen: The Perfect Couple: Unpacked, Decoded & Debriefed Mamamia's podcast Butter is coming soon 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 What to Read: Read: Introducing Butter, Mamamia’s first foray into audio erotica. Read: Wim Hof is the latest wellness guru to face a reckoning. Read: Ellen DeGeneres has dropped her comeback special. One moment is a step too far. 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: Ruth Devine Senior 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.

Sep 27, 2024 • 56min
Hollywood Has Quit On Meghan And Harry
Subscribe to Mamamia Imagine being so confident that when someone asks you if you’re surprised you got offered a big opportunity you say, ‘Yeah, they were right to choose me, I’m going to be brilliant at it.’. In this episode, we’re unpacking the female confidence trap. Plus, our weekend recommendations include a movie for kids that’s really for adults, a Gen X Hollywood memoir and a TV show that you gives you the most personal insight into other peoples relationships (you won't be able to look away). And, someone’s been rummaging around Mia’s downstairs area, Jessie’s had a skin scare and Holly is really pissed off about something very silly. It’s our best and worst of the week. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: "I'm So Sorry, They're Inside". The Impact of January 6 Listen: The Perfect Couple: Unpacked, Decoded & Debriefed Listen: Demure Nudes & Digital Cheating Listen: We’re Desperate To Talk About Saltburn Listen: "Take That Down." A Very Inconvenient Interview Listen to This Glorious Mess podcast Listen to No Filter podcast Listen to The Spill Katy Perry Has A New Australian Enemy 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 What to Read: Read: The 5 biggest reveals from Katy Perry's viral new interview. Read: When it comes to Meghan and Harry's bad press, the call could be coming from inside the house. 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: Ruth Devine Senior 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.

Sep 25, 2024 • 46min
Demure Nudes & Digital Cheating
Subscribe to Mamamia A very famous man is in jail and celebrities are deleting their socials… unpacking the truly confronting Sean "Diddy" Combs allegations and their impact. Plus, a presidential candidate, nude photos and a conversation about digital cheating. Welcome to Mia’s current obsession. And, from a hot sauna, ice baths to 5am runs... are you suffering from 'wellbeing burnout'? What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Perfect Couple: Unpacked, Decoded & Debriefed Listen: "Take That Down." A Very Inconvenient Interview Listen: Forget The Shooting, Everyone's Talking About Trump's 'Girlfriend' Listen to You Beauty podcast 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 What to Read: Read: We asked 9 women about the small daily habits that changed their lives. Read: What's going on with Ben Affleck and Kick Kennedy? Read: A model alleges she was also assaulted by Diddy. She kept the clothes she was wearing as 'proof'. 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: Ruth Devine Senior 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.

Sep 23, 2024 • 41min
"Take That Down." A Very Inconvenient Interview
Melania Trump, former First Lady of the USA, defends her right to express herself through nudity, discussing her recent memoir and the evolving perception of First Ladies. Hayden Panettiere's recent interview ignites a global debate, calling for its removal amidst concerns about media ethics and celebrity struggles. Meanwhile, there's a notable surge in breast reductions among young women, reflecting shifting body image trends. The conversation also touches on the complexities of celebrity personas and the influence of media on personal narratives.

Sep 20, 2024 • 51min
Winged Eyeliner & The Age Of Intolerance
Tim Minchin, the insightful musician and comedian, reflects on cultural shifts and his regrets over a once-celebrated song. The conversation navigates the complexities of wokeness, discussing how public discourse is evolving amid rising intolerance. Personal anecdotes about beauty standards hit home, especially with Gen Z's fresh perspectives on makeup. The joy and challenges of grandparenting are shared humorously, while recommendations for weekend reads and shows round off a lively chat about parenting in today's world.

Sep 18, 2024 • 47min
The Very Famous Australian In Complete Free Fall
Subscribe to Mamamia Instagram is finally doing something about teenagers on its app. But others think this is just parental cop-out. We unpack. Plus, are you terrified of breaking a streak? When does a self-improvement habit become an addiction, and what are ours? We have thoughts. And, a very famous Australian man is in complete public free-fall. Is it time to look away? We discuss. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Emmys, Controversy & Stuck Style Listen: What Elle Macpherson Did Next Listen: Tampons, Tarot & The Rise Of Magical Thinking 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 What to Read: Read: Ben Affleck's cousin is the worst part of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. 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: Ruth Devine Senior 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.

Sep 16, 2024 • 45min
The Big Trump Conspiracy Theory
The recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump ignites a whirlwind of conspiracy theories and political manipulation. The hosts delve into social media reactions surrounding Prince Harry's birthday, revealing royal dynamics. They also discuss Nicole Kidman's new role and her luxurious lifestyle. Meanwhile, the rise of period tracking technology raises questions about women's health and privacy in relationships. The conversation highlights the balance between sharing personal health data with partners and maintaining boundaries.