Ladies, We Need To Talk

Does your partner feel more like a housemate than a lover? Have you lost your spark in the overflowing laundry basket? Resentment got you snarking at each other? Get yourself to the relationship ER! If things are flatlining and you want your partnership to survive, there are treatment options.Yumi Stynes meets women who have brought their relationships back from the dead. Plus, sex and relationships therapist, Toya Ricci shares advice on how to build healthier, long-lasting connections.This episode contains references to: sex therapy, relationship therapy, marriage difficulty, marriage sabbatical, relationship sabbatical, intermission, infidelity, couples counselling, parenting, mental load, mental health.

Jessie Tu, an acclaimed author of "The Honeyeater" and "A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing," opens up about her harrowing experience with miscarriage and the struggles of motherhood. She discusses the deep grief that accompanies loss while navigating societal expectations and cultural pressures around parenting. Jessie reflects on her transformative love and evolving perspective on family, emphasizing the importance of community and resilience. The conversation highlights the emotional terrain women face in their quest for motherhood and the need for open dialogue on these sensitive topics.

The conversation dives into the rising popularity of Botox and fillers among women of all ages, exploring how social media shapes beauty standards. Personal experiences reveal the ease of getting cosmetic tweaks and the societal pressures that drive this trend. Experts discuss the emotional impact of aging and the desire for an Instagram-perfect look. The dialogue emphasizes the thin line between enhancing one’s beauty and maintaining authenticity, highlighting the implications of these changing ideals on self-perception and confidence.

Join Georgia Grace, a certified sexologist and author of 'The Modern Guide to Sex,' and Alyx Gorman, lifestyle editor and author of 'All Women Want,' as they tackle the misconceptions surrounding sexual satisfaction. They discuss how true intimacy is often overshadowed by comparisons, explore sexual empowerment for divorced women over 50, and address the emotional complexities that can inhibit pleasure. With insights on navigating sexual communication, they emphasize the importance of self-discovery and embracing personal desires for a more fulfilling sex life.

Your parents are elderly. Your kids need you. And it's up to you to tend to the needs of everyone. Welcome to the sandwich generation.The bad news is you'll be wading through a ton of logistical, financial and medical obstacles while watching your folks decline. The good news is you're not alone.Join Yumi Stynes in meeting two women doing their best in the middle of a sandwich, with some tips on getting your sh*t together before everything falls apart. Plus, clinical psychologist Nasalifya Namwinga has the goods on how to deal emotionally.Helpful links:Carers AustraliaThe Violet InitiativeWe want to know what you want to hear more of, take our audience survey:https://forms.office.com/r/R5uACN6GWU

Dr. Jen Gunter, a gynaecologist and women's health expert, takes a bold stand against wellness myths, calling out harmful treatments peddled by influencers. She tackles outrageous trends like coffee enemas and jade yoni eggs, exposing their risks and the profit motives behind them. Gunter dives into the stigma surrounding female hygiene, critiques media sensationalism, and discusses the dangerous overlap between wellness culture and anti-abortion narratives. With humor and insight, she empowers listeners to navigate health misinformation.

Loneliness hurts. And we know it's bad for us, worse than smoking or obesity. Even though a third of us are lonely, we're embarrassed to say so. So, what would happen if we talked about our loneliness openly? And how can we build more meaningful connections?Yumi Stynes speaks to women who are lonely, one within a marriage and one hoping to find a partner, to understand the toll it can take. Plus, psychologist Dr Bella Ingram shares tips on how we can insulate ourselves from the chill of being lonely.Helpful links:Ending Loneliness ReportBeyond BlueLifeline 13 11 14This episode contains references to marriage, friendship, relationships, loneliness, anxiety, depression, mental health, alcohol, substance use, community. 

Do you need to pee at all hours of the day? Pelvic floor got you down? Are things a getting saggy down there like like a rogue bit of pizza dough or like Gary Oldman's face?There are some medical reasons why you might need to constantly rush to the loo, but the good news is in most cases your bladder is deconditioned, and you need to get your urinary tract back into ship-shape form.Tegan Taylor and Noman Swan, hosts of What's That Rash podcast are here to help!

When filmmaker Anna Broinowski turned 50, she stopped giving any f*cks about what other people thought of her. Stopped prettying herself, being concerned with niceness, and exhaled. Certified badass Gina Chick spent 67 days in the literal wilderness living off the land to win Alone Australia. Jessie Tu refuses to adhere to the male gaze.So, what happens to us women when we stop playing by the Good Girl guidebook and start living by our own rules? And what does it mean to live dangerously? Yumi Stynes sits down with Anna, Gina and Jessie at the Adelaide Festival to ask just that. Zero f*cks included.This episode contains references to Gina Chick, Alone Australia, Jessie Tu, sexism, misogyny, self-care, boundaries, strong women.

Are chick flicks and rom-coms your secret indulgence but you feel too embarrassed to admit it? Caroline O'Donoghue, host of the hit podcast, Sentimental Garbage, says it's time to stop apologising for the culture we love. Under the tongue-in-cheek banner 'Justice for Dumb Women', O'Donoghue celebrates the pop-culture we've long been told we should feel ashamed for loving, from Sex and the City to Taylor Swift (and Twilight).So, get out the friendship bracelets and drop the cynicism as Yumi Stynes and Caroline take the guilt out of guilty pleasures.This episode contains references to Sentimental Garbage, Caroline O’Donoghue, Dolly Alderton, women’s culture, women’s media, Netflix, streaming, pop culture, female friendships, para social relationships.