
It's A Lot with Abbie Chatfield
Join reality TV queen, entrepreneur and chronic over-sharer, Abbie Chatfield each week as she tackles the deep stuff - from abandonment issues and mental health to important social discourse around feminism and politics.
Plus there’s a reliable dose of sex tips, bad dating stories, and interviews with funny, clever, and wickedly cool people. For guest and topic suggestions or to submit your own Nightmare Fuel email hello@itsalotpodcast.com. Follow Abbie at @abbiechatfield and follow the podcast at @itsalotpod on Instagram https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram .
Latest episodes

Sep 9, 2024 • 1h
MISSY HIGGINS: New Album, Dating, Parenting And Sexuality
If you regularly listen to this podcast, you'll know that singer/songwriter and Aussie icon Missy Higgins has derailed the podcast when Abbie couldn't get her songs out of her head mid-episode. This time, Missy Higgins is in the flesh with Abbie talking about her new album, how gross the media was when questioning her sexuality, what dating is like to her now, and what it's like to be a mum fresh out of a breakup.LINKS Missy Higgin’s new album ‘The Second Act’ out now https://bit.ly/4dT4LoF Missy will be inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame on November 20 Missy is touring - click here for all dates & ticketing info: https://www.missyhiggins.com/shows/ Buy tickets to Abbie's national Trauma Dump tour https://bit.ly/3ytG2Id Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Missy Higgins @missyhigginsmusicExecutive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaDigital Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeyManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 2024 • 14min
MATT AGNEW NMF: Is What Mum Did Normal?
In this episode, there is mention of animal cruelty. If any of the topics discussed is triggering for you, please seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14 Author of the kids book 'Is My Phone Reading My Mind?' Matt Agnew joins us for a Nightmare Fuel about a listener's cat and it's sad sad fate.LINKS Buy Matt's new book https://bit.ly/4cX5AvK Listen to Matt on Jess Rowe's show https://bit.ly/4cNPNPM Buy tickets to Abbie's national Trauma Dump tour https://bit.ly/3ytG2Id Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Matt Agnew @drmattagnewExecutive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaDigital Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeyManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 2024 • 55min
MATT AGNEW PART 2: Is AI That Bad?
Will AI make us or break us? Should we be scared of it? How can AI change human interactions? In preparation for his new kids book "Is My Phone Reading My Mind", Dr Matt Agnew has thought of all these sciency questions and has some interesting observations and predictions to make.LINKS Buy Matt's new book https://bit.ly/4cX5AvK Listen to Matt on Jess Rowe's show https://bit.ly/4cNPNPM Buy tickets to Abbie's national Trauma Dump tour https://bit.ly/3ytG2Id Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Matt Agnew @drmattagnewExecutive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaDigital Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeyManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 2024 • 40min
MATT AGNEW PART 1: The Bachelor And Mental Health
In this episode, there is mention of suicide and suicide attempt. If any of the topics discussed is triggering for you, please seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14 Yes Matt Agnew "dumped" Abbie on The Bachlor. Yes they were rumours that they got together afterwards. And Yes the "Gemini" clip went viral. But now for the first time on the podcast, Abbie sits with author of a new kids book, Dr Matt Agnew, to set the record straight. Matt also beautifully and generously shares his experiences with Bipolar disorder and how he manages to remain robust.LINKS Buy Matt's new book https://bit.ly/4cX5AvK Listen to Matt on Jess Rowe's show https://bit.ly/4cNPNPM Buy tickets to Abbie's national Trauma Dump tour https://bit.ly/3ytG2Id Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Matt Agnew @drmattagnewExecutive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaDigital Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeyManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 2024 • 29min
SOLO NMF: "Begging To Touch My Boobs At Hungry Jack's"
When this listener meets a guy she's dating who's surrounded by 10 of his friends, immaturity becomes the theme of the night. It also doesn't help that she got a full bowling strike. Bruised male egos at full display in this week's Nightmare Fuel.LINKS Buy tickets to Abbie's national Trauma Dump tour https://bit.ly/3ytG2Id Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaDigital Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeyManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26, 2024 • 43min
SOLO AMA: Adam &I, My Book, And Ethical Nonmonogamy
Abbie's answering your questions about the highs and lows with Adam, what's happening with her book, and some advice on ethical non-monogamy.LINKS Watch FBoy Island https://bit.ly/43bGGEm Listen to our episode with Dan Savage https://bit.ly/4g19I0s Buy tickets to Abbie's national Trauma Dump tour https://bit.ly/3ytG2Id Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaDigital Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeyManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 2024 • 10min
Dr Jen Gunter Answers A Listener's Question
Disclaimer: None of the contents of this episode are to be taken as medical advice. For medical advice, please visit your GP. Since SO MANY listeners wanted to ask OB/GYN Dr. Jen Gunter questions, we decided to dedicate what is usually a nightmare fuel slot to a listener question. LINKS See Dr Jen Gunter Live as part of The Festival of Dangerous Ideas https://bit.ly/4cv3AdN Follow Dr Jen on TikTok https://bit.ly/3ArpqRX Buy Dr Jen's books https://bit.ly/4dtfwOz Buy tickets to Abbie's national Trauma Dump tour https://bit.ly/3ytG2Id Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Dr Jen Gunter @drjengunterExecutive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaDigital Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeyManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20, 2024 • 42min
BONUS SOLO: My Thoughts On The 'It Ends With Us' Drama
In this episode, there is mention of domestic violence. If any of the topics discussed is triggering for you, please seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14 In Abbie's view, no one would care about what Blake Lively is doing or saying if she was promoting a Romcom. But she's not. She's promoting a movie featuring heavy domestic violence. Abbie walks us through the Blake Lively drama from the book to the movie and what she would do if she was the campaign manager (lol). Enjoy this bonus! LINKS Buy tickets to Abbie's national Trauma Dump tour https://bit.ly/3ytG2Id Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaDigital Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeyManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 2024 • 1h 3min
DR. JEN GUNTER: The Woowoo-fication Of Women's Health
Disclaimer: None of the contents of this episode are to be taken as medical advice. For medical advice, please visit your GP. What is menopause and perimenopause and how are women impacted by these life stages? How do we challenge our doctor's advice when they're not hearing us? Also, how in the world can we stop UTI and how effective is the UTI vaccine? Expert OB/GYN Dr. Jen Gunter serves us facts with zero bullshit.LINKS See Dr Jen Gunter Live as part of The Festival of Dangerous Ideas https://bit.ly/4cv3AdN Follow Dr Jen on TikTok https://bit.ly/3ArpqRX Buy Dr Jen's books https://bit.ly/4dtfwOz Buy tickets to Abbie's national Trauma Dump tour https://bit.ly/3ytG2Id Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Dr Jen Gunter @drjengunterExecutive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaDigital Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeyManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 2024 • 16min
ALYSSA HUYNH'S NMF: "No One Was Doing ANYTHING..."
In this episode, there is mention of racism. If any of the topics discussed is triggering for you, please seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14 A Nightmare Fuel especially dedicated to Australian-Vietnamese author and activist Alyssa Huynh. What would you do if you were out shopping and someone racially abused the store's staff in front of you?LINKS Buy the book Safe Space by Alyssa Huynh https://bit.ly/4dDOwvn Buy tickets to Abbie's national Trauma Dump tour https://bit.ly/3ytG2Id Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Alyssa Huynh @alyssahuynhwritingsExecutive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaDigital Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeyManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.