Mamamia Out Loud

The day has finally arrived! Holly’s new book, The Couple Upstairs, is officially out in the world. Mia and Jessie got to read it first, so in this special bonus episode, hear them debrief with Holly about all their feelings and questions. Plus, Holly reads the entire first chapter of The Couple Upstairs, just for Outlouders. The Couple Upstairs by Holly Wainwright is available in all good bookstores and online now.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Mamamia A basketball superstar and a Prime Minister walk into a press conference, and no one knows why... Over the weekend, Shaquille O’Neil met with Anthony Albanese in a move that's being labeled a ‘clueless and out of touch publicity stunt'. Was it a good thing? Or an embarrassing misstep?  Plus, as another anniversary rolls around - is there anything new to say about the death of Princess Diana? And why everyone is worried, about a movie called Don’t Worry Darling.  The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to read, or listen to the audiobook, of Lost Connections by Johann Hari Join the Outlouders Facebook group to livestream Holly's book launch!  Sign up to the newsletter: https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/ GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright  Producer: Emma Gillespie  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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Mamamia It took two years but Meghan Markle has finally released her highly anticipated podcast, Archetypes. What do we really think about it, and what does it tell us about ambition? Plus, what happens when someone with millions of followers on social media has a meltdown in real time? And our best and worst of the week, ranging from bums to invites to printers. RECOMMENDATIONS: Holly wants you to watch Victoria's Secret Angels and Demons on Prime Video Sign up to the newsletter for our foundation recommendations: https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/ GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright  Producer: Emma Gillespie  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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Mamamia There’s a cover shoot that might have been passed around your group chats over the last 24 hours. What does it tell us about the 'rebrand' of Nicole Kidman? Plus, how do you know if you’re 'toxic' and is it a label you can ever refute? And, is there power in giving up on your dreams? What the latest Masked Singer reveal has us wondering about success and happiness. RECOMMENDATIONS:  Listen to Mia’s four golden rules for saying no here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/mia-golden-rules-for-saying-no Sign up to the newsletter for our foundation recommendations: https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/ GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright  Executive Producer: Lize Ratliff 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Mamamia Mia is ready to stage an intervention with Holly about Brad Pitt after an FBI report has revealed what actually happened on that plane with Angelina Jolie and his family in 2016. So why is he being protected? Plus, there’s a name for the complete hormonal overload that women go through when they become mothers and thank god.  And, in case you missed it, bleached eyebrows are coming back in and Jessie is thrilled. RECOMMENDATIONS:  Jessie wants you to read this article on The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/08/social-justice-new-religion/671172/  Sign up to the Mamamia Newsletter here  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright  Executive Producer: Lize Ratliff 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Mamamia The latest celebrity ambassador for anti-wrinkle injections is a man and… we have a few questions about it.  Plus, in case you missed it, Scotland made history this week when it became the first country to offer free pads, tampons, and other period products nationwide… And then they hired a man as their ‘period dignity officer’. And, our best and worst of the week; from calming music to Scomo.  The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS:  Jessie wants you to listen to the KIC podcast with Will McMahon: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/achieving-success-while-living-with-depression-with/id1457667995?i=1000576268944  Sign up to the Mamamia Newsletter here  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright  Executive Producer: Lize Ratliff 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Mamamia It’s been revealed this week that Scott Morrison held some ‘secret’ positions during his Prime Ministership - including Treasurer, without anyone knowing. So what the heck does that mean?  Plus, why are parents deleting photos of their kids off social media?  And in case you missed it, JLO and Ben Affleck are getting married (again) and it’s making us think that entree weddings are a thing.  The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS:  Holly wants you to watch: The Thief His Wife & The Canoe - Holly - Apple TV Listen to The Quicky here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-quicky/wren-eleanor-tik-tok  Sign up to the Mamamia Newsletter here  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright  Executive Producer: Lize Ratliff 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Mamamia Holly is back from holidays and has a lot of books she wants you to read, but that’s beside the point. And on the show today, we’re talking about the peach test that’s dividing the internet, and no, it’s not about an actual peach.  Plus, you might have seen the name Salman Rushdie making headlines over the weekend, due to pretty horrific circumstances. So, why was this author targeted? And the improbable return of the cleanse. The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS:  Here are all the books that Holly wants you to read: French Braid by Anne TylerBefore You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bubblitz Girl A by Abigail Dean Sign up to the Mamamia Newsletter here  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright  Executive Producer: Lize Ratliff 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Mamamia Over the last few weeks, you might have heard the name, Andrew Tate. He’s framed as the King Of Toxic Masculinity, and he appeals to men, apparently, who want to learn about business, how to be a man, and dating. And as Jessie explains, he’s one of the most dangerous people on the internet right now… Plus, in an interview with US-based Marie Claire Magazine, Mindy Kaling said that she wishes every woman had the opportunity to freeze their eggs. But is fertility really that easy?And of course, our best and worst of the week… The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia recommends the Calm app.  The article Jessie wants you to read about egg freezing: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/feb/07/life-on-hold-with-frozen-eggs  Find out more information about The Skin Summit here: https://www.theskinsummit.com.au/  Listen to What The Finance here Listen to Mia's No Filter with Virginia Tapscott here Sign up to the Mamamia Newsletter here  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman, Susan Carland Executive Producer: Lize Ratliff 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Mamamia Last week, Beyonce changed the lyrics of a new song after she was accused of using an ableist slur. It's the same thing Lizzo did just a month or so prior. This week, Eminem released a greatest hits album, and one of the tracks includes that very same slur. Will he be held to the same standard?  Plus, a listener dilemma about an over-stepping Mother In Law. (No, it’s not Mia.) And Serena Williams says she wants to 'evolve' away from tennis, what does it tell us about motherhood? The End Bits: RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to read Electric and Mad and Brave by Tom Pitts Listen to Mia's No Filter with Virginia Tapscott here Sign up to the Mamamia Newsletter here  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman, Susan Carland Producer: Emma Gillespie  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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.