Smart, often silly and sometimes surprising. Absolutely everything is up for discussion: from pop culture to politics, body image to motherhood, feminism to fashion. Join Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens as they dissect the news and issues of the week.
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Mamamia Recaps is the podcast that deep dives on the biggest shows on television episode by episode.
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Mamamia Reviews is a safe space for anyone who thinks heaven is a couch, microwave popcorn, and a big screen TV. Join us to dissect all the cliffhangers and spoilers from your favourite shows.
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Finding Light in the Dark Transforming Pain to Power Walking Boldly in the Strength of Peace and Love.
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Let us tell you a story you don't have time to read. Mamamia Daily is cutting through the internet's content crush to bring you the three stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them. Join the writers of Mamamia every weekday to hear essential pieces carefully selected for you by our editor, Melody Teh. You don’t have time to read it, so let us do it for you.
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Whether you're a big juicy book worm or you want to include more reading into your life, the podcast book club is the place. Read the book club selections then join Jessie Stephens and a host of her Mamamia guests as they dive between the pages of some brilliant, (and not so brilliant) reads. Should you recommend it to a friend or forget it ever happened? Listen in as we debate the works.
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A Cancelled Girls' Guide To Christmas
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Merry Christmas, Outlouders! If you need a break from family and festivities then this is the episode for you. In 2023, Jessie and Clare Stephens decided enough was enough. Someone needed to put Christmas on trial. Because while the festive season can be great, it's also stressful, overwhelming and quite frankly, a lot of pressure to be merry and b…
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Emergency Meeting: The Blake Lively Smear Campaign Unpacked
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“We can bury anyone: Inside a Hollywood smear machine”. That’s the New York Times headline that meant, holiday or no holiday, we were definitely bringing you a show today. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni made headlines just a few months ago for their roles in one of the year’s most-watched films, It Ends With Us. But what was happening off-screen t…
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SUNDAY SPECIAL: Mia Recommends The Seven Types of Rest
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Outlouders the end of the year is almost upon us! Which is why we are sharing this particular Sunday Special with you. When you’re feeling exhausted - like so many of us are - what do you do? Most of us think we need more sleep. But, it turns out, sleep and rest are not the same thing. In fact, we can be tired in different ways, and each one of tho…
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Meghan & Harry, Sam Armytage & Run Clubs: 2025 Predictions
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What’s going to happen in 2025? Mia has theories, Jessie has confident predictions and Holly has some gossipy speculation 👀. Welcome to the future. Plus, recommendations for things to watch and listen to plus, a very heavy thing to wear that comes complete with a funny story. And teenage boys, the end of a Big Era and a “You can’t say that!” moment…
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An Influencer, A Toilet Rule & What Men Think We Really Look Like
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You either know everything about popular influencer Matilda Djerf or nothing but after allegations were made about her behaviour — and yes, they do include a toilet incident or two — and Djerf responded with an apology, we just had to ask, 'What's it all about?' Plus, this is why we can't have nice things. Every year during the festive season we wa…
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An Argument About The Woman Who Slept With 100 Men In A Day
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If you’re buying a gift for your partner’s sister, running through a relentless three-day menu in your head and stuffing stockings while crying - you’re not just carrying the Christmas mental load, you’re kin-keeping. We explain. Plus, a young woman who slept with 100 men in one day is crying on the Internet and the general vibe is “I told you so.”…
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SUNDAY SPECIAL: How Do I Know If I'm Drinking Too Much?
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Outlouders, it's the season of socialising, parties and most likely, more fancy drinks than you can shake a cocktail stick at. Which is why today we wanted to share this episode of MID with you (hosted by our very own Holly Wainwright). Holidays, celebrations, milestones. Wine o’clock, and the witching hour and the glass (or two) that marks the end…
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Get The F*ck Out Of Our Village (Please)
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It takes a village to raise a child, or so the saying goes. So why are we always telling the village to F off? We unravel what's behind the idea of community being cancelled. Plus, our weekend recommendations include an addictive spy show, a T-shirt Mia’s about to send viral and… a dog pee cleaner? Also, mysterious playground encounters, a sudden l…
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Jay-Z And An Audacious Family PR Strategy
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Jay-Z's making headlines globally. We explain the disturbing allegations that ended up all over the red carpet of a massive new Hollywood movie, and the statement he released to the world. Can you copyright your… vibe? One influencer certainly thinks so. We unpack. And, the very popular children’s book that has just been unmasked as the primary rea…
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A man was shot dead on a NYC street and within 48 hours his killer has become a pin-up worthy of a lookalike competition. Amelia Lester explains the story behind the headlines that are everywhere. Plus, planning to freeze your teenage daughter’s eggs? Incredible generosity or helicopter parenting soaring every higher? We unpack. And, everyone wants…
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SUNDAY SPECIAL: Mia Recommends Getting Your Colours Done This Party Season
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It's no secret that colour analysis changed Mia Freedman's life (she's been pretty vocal about it) so before party season really kicks off, listen to this stellar episode of Nothing To Wear. From the importance of knowing your season (summer, autumn, winter or spring), to understanding your undertone, to why black might not be your best neutral. Le…
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Sibling Wealth Gaps & Tricky Christmases
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Do you earn more than your sibling or vice versa? There's so much baggage to unpack around money and families but like the heroes we are, no task is too great nor too small. Be warned: This episode's sibling wealth gap discussion pulls no punches. Plus, this week's recommendations including; a plea not to buy anything, followed swiftly by checks no…
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'Too Sexy' Sabrina Carpenter & The Very Bad Son
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What would you risk to help a family member? In the case of one of the most powerful people on the planet, the answer might be reputation, credibility and legacy. On the table today is US President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son — the understandable act of a devoted dad or a morally dodgy decision? Also, why is 'sorted smugness' a thing now…
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Harry & Meghan: Anatomy Of A Divorce Rumour
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If you thought extravagant debutante balls were a Bridgerton thing of the past, think again. One happened in France over the weekend and it was Bridgerton, meets Coldplay and Goop. Here's why. Plus, is bringing a baby into the office a form of psychological harassment? We discuss a new take on what workplace safety actually means — and why gossipin…
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SUNDAY SPECIAL: The Time Mia Freedman Accidentally Joined A Cult
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Outlouders, you might think you know a lot about Mia Freedman. She's pretty much an open book but there's one fundamental time in her life which she's never spoken about. Until now, that is. In this Sunday Special, Mia opens up about a particularly vulnerable period when challenges around her marriage, fertility and career made for a tender heart a…
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Wedding tax, luxury content creators and bank details on wedding invitations. Wait… are we putting our bank details on wedding invites now? We’ve got some serious questions about wedding etiquette in 2024. Plus, Jessie has a TV show she wants you to watch, Mia has a brilliant podcast episode for you to listen to and Em’s got a balm for your bits. Y…
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Holding Space For My 'Wicked' Hoo-ha
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The world’s in tears and holding both space and fingernails for one movie musical —so why all the big feelings about Wicked? We unpack the reaction you're seeing on social media. Plus, a woman has waited six years to be able to call one of the most famous men in the world her rapist, and now she can. But he isn’t going to jail. The story of Conor M…
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The Lie Nicole Kidman Still Has To Tell
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They're the girls whose names and images have been on every screen and hovering in every conversation around Australia over the last few days. So, exactly what happened to Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles? And how? Plus, Nicole Kidman is an enigma wrapped in a riddle — is that happy divorce pap shot REALLY fake, as she says now, and why is there so mu…
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Little Treat: Jessie Stephens On 'Seize The Yay'
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Oh Outlouders, you are going to be a very happy lot because you, friends, have a little treat coming your way today. You might have heard of one Jessie Stephens. Our very own clever clogs, author, multiple podcast host and mum is this week's special guest on Mamamia's podcast Seize The Yay, hosted by Sarah Davidson. This is your chance to listen in…
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What Every Woman Needs To Hear From Her Ex
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There’s never been more in life to distract us, but we’re more bored than ever before. We unpack why we’re all so damn bored… and whether or not it’s a good thing. Plus, our recommendations, including some funny women talking about Holly’s favourite subject, a new podcast baby in our family and a TV show to watch this weekend. And a formal apology …
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The Influencer Family We Can’t Talk About
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Medi Mums #medicalmoms are on the rise on social media. Don't know what we're talking about? Listen in as we discuss why parents share their children's moments when they're at their most vulnerable --- and why. Plus, is the era of the celebrity endorsement over? Eva Longoria made her thoughts about the new US president clear but after the election,…
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Horny Midlife Women & The Sexiest Man Alive
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Surely the tallest of poppies is the man who declares himself the Sexiest Man Alive? John Kransinski is the latest to take the title and yes, there's a strategy. Pull up a chair while we unpack exactly how something old turned into something new. Plus, bullying, phones and a teenage girl’s legacy. What actually needs to change to fulfil what’s bein…
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EXTRA: Mia Interviews Jackie O About The Addiction That Almost Ended Her
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Jackie O was deep into a years-long addiction to pills and alcohol until one phone call changed her life. There’s a reason Jackie O kept her addiction to pain medication and alcohol a secret for so long: shame. But now, she wants to share her story of recovery and healing with the world and to help other people get the help they need - and so she’s…
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We're Ready To Share Our D*ckhead List
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Don’t be a dickhead. Easy to say to others but, what about ourselves? Welcome to the dickhead list. Also, recommendations for your weekend including a book, a TV show and a podcast that we’re all consuming at pace. And, Holly's new rule for reading, Mia’s latest grandma angst and Jessie’s massive FOMO - our best and worst of the week. Support indep…
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Kate Middleton's Face & Martha Stewart's Fortune
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Martha Stewart is a whole vibe -- which is probably why Netflix made a doc about both her and it. Trouble is, the billionaire professional homemaker, jailbird and Snoop's best friend isn't too happy with the end result... Plus, why did Kate Middleton’s face attract so much attention after a Remembrance Day service in London? Or have we just forgott…
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Liam Payne, Jackie O & The Addict's Friend
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Liam Payne, Jackie O and who should be held responsible for another person’s addiction. We discuss. Plus, it’s been five days but it feels like a month. In the wash-up from the American presidential election, what’s actually useful in understanding what it means for women… everywhere. And, a children’s book written by a very famous man has been pul…
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My Summer Vagina & Emotional Regulation
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Ever calmed down after being told to calm down? Yeah, nah. Us neither. But everywhere we look, we’re being told to emotionally regulate. Plus, Jessie and Holly would like to recommend a TV show to you, but… can’t. So, instead they're giving their pick of beauty products while Em’s bringing you an essential follow. And best & worst of the week. Welc…
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BONUS: How The Hell Did Trump Win? Mia & Amelia Debrief
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So then. It's been quite the week. Trump won and... well, HOW? Because after the initial shock and disbelief comes the need for the cold, hard facts of exactly what happened. Grab a cup of tea, a wine, your dog or whatever will help you get through and listen to the calm, soothing tones of Deputy Editor of Foreign Policy magazine and Mamamia's US c…
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Bonnie Blue & Filming Sex At Schoolies
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Subscribe to Mamamia It's the bonkbuster TV show that two of us can't get enough of. The other needs it explaining. Rivals: Deep commentary on our collective cultural psyche or just… a bloody good time? Plus, the knotty ethics of Bonnie Blue, the most infamous sex worker at Schoolies. Many thoughts, much to discuss. What To Listen To Next: Listen t…
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US Election Emergency Meeting: Not Again
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Subscribe to Mamamia Come sit in on our emergency meeting about the US election. Recorded as late as we could manage on Wednesday afternoon, join Holly, Mia, Jessie and American-Australian journalist Amelia Lester in quietly panicking, comforting and dissecting where the world's at with Harris Vs Trump. But if you would really rather not, our usual…
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A LITTLE TREAT: Jessie and Clare Cancel Donald Trump
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Subscribe to Mamamia Outlouders, with the US presidential election this week, we thought it would be timely to share with you the time the Cancelled courtroom welcomed Donald John Trump, reality star, businessman, former president and current presidential candidate. Donald is no stranger to a real courtroom but today is all about his petty crimes i…
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Subscribe to Mamamia A woman's real-time meltdown is top of the Australian TV ratings... again. So why has even The Block got a side of cheating scandal? Also, what happened to our Sundays? We unpack how meal-prepping has become a badge of honour. And, Anna Kendrick has donated millions of dollars to an anti-violence charity, but why does it feel a…
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From Mia: Why Africa Brooke Left The Cult Of Wokeness
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Writer and activist, Africa Brooke, used to call people out on the internet all the time because this is what the culture wars told her she needed to do. Until one day - she suddenly stopped. In 2021, Africa wrote an open letter and posted it online. She called it: “Why I’m Leaving the Cult of Wokeness” and it immediately went viral. The letter cha…
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Subscribe to Mamamia What are officially the happiest and least happy decades of our lives, and why is that whole question a crock? We discuss with a sprinkle of advice from the guru herself... Jennifer Aniston. Plus, recommendations for your weekend and beyond, including the book that might finally change Holly's life. Em Vernem has something to h…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Imagine finding out you're standing on a gold mine. Lily Allen did just that and now she's making more money from sharing photos of her feet than she does from her hits. Mia's not surprised because the Internet has given a rating to HER feet -- but do Lily's score higher? And is this the beginning of some prime Mia/Lily feet be…
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Subscribe to Mamamia One of the most successful women in Australian media has surprised everyone by opening up about her serious addiction issues and a stint in rehab. And it reminds us of something we repeatedly choose to forget. We discuss Jackie O's viral and very vulnerable moment as the star confirms that proceeds from her memoir The Whole Tru…
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From Mia: The Trad Wife Life Of Ballerina Farm’s Hannah Neeleman
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Outlouders, Mia has a little treat for you today about one of our Roman Empires... Trad Wives. Trad Wives like Hannah Neeleman and her Ballerina Farm empire have captured our imagination - and divided our opinions. They're an Instagram phenomenon using highly-produced content to promote traditional family values - specifically, the idea that women …
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Subscribe to Mamamia Do you have a friend you love, but somehow, they never ever make the grid? Are you that friend? We unpack the new politics of social media friendship. Also, the most ridiculously wonderful (and VERY spicy) TV show of the year, an interview that made Jessie Stephens swoon and Em’s 20-minute face routine. It’s recommendations. An…
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We Know What Your House Really Looks Like
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Subscribe to Mamamia Britney’s Spears' latest wedding and the rise of ‘sologamy’. Confused? Don't worry, we explain. Plus, has the US exported it's abortion politics all the way to Australia? This week, it seems yes. We unpack why the conversation about abortion laws is ramping up. And. why women clean. The answer, apparently, is much more complica…
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Subscribe to Mamamia A millennial pop icon is dead, and among the lurid coverage of the death of Liam Payne, a slow grumble is growing about whether it can ever be okay for a teenager to be world famous. We discuss. Plus, King Charles is here. Have you noticed? We unpack the underwhelming welcome of Charles & Camilla. And, does the return of the Vi…
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Subscribe to Mamamia In defence of marital secrets. Does intimacy have to go hand in hand with being a wide-open book? We have some thoughts (and some secrets). Plus, we have your weekend recommendations. Holly has a book that blew her mind. Jessie is pretending she watches things other than true crime docos and Em Vernem wants to tell you about so…
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The PM Should've Checked His Angel Numbers
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Subscribe to Mamamia We’re looking for a man in finance. But he’s not in the office today. What happened to women when one of the most macho work cultures in the world tried a four-day work week. We unpack. Plus, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese bought a very expensive house. You might have heard. So, is this perfectly dandy, class betrayal, or just…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s teenage daughter Sunday Rose walked the runway for Miu Miu last week, Kim Kardashian’s interview with her tween daughter is going viral... but one Australian businesswoman and influencer has taken a very different approach to how she puts her child on social media and some of her followers are we…
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BONUS: Traveling With A Baby Is Traumatic
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Subscribe to Mamamia Outlouders, we all know how much Jessie enjoyed travelling back from Europe... solo parenting... with baby Luna. Turns out she's not alone (ground-breaking). She can laugh about it now, which is exactly what she did on The Baby Bubble podcast with comedian Sami Shah. From strategic seat selection, to the realisation of just how…
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‘October Theory’ Might Explain The Vibe Shift
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Subscribe to Mamamia Have you noticed everyone is cancelling plans? From dinners to meetings… what’s behind our inability to commit, and why does it feel so good? Plus, a life-changing wardrobe hack, our weekend suggestions for what to read and watch, and a much-needed tip for elder millennials. It’s our recommendations. And, the best and worst mom…
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Subscribe to Mamamia She’s just like Oprah except she’s blonde, white and 30 years old. Who is Alex Cooper, what’s her Daddy Gang and why did Kamala Harris choose her podcast to start her media blitz of America just weeks before the election? Plus, what happens when a world-respected wellness guru finds themselves at the centre of some very serious…
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Let Go Of Perfect: Unlock Creativity & Get Stuff Done
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Subscribe to Mamamia Have we always been creative? Well, sort of. In this very special episode, Mia, Holly and Jessie unpack how their MO in life is to harness creativity at work and at home to get stuff done -- while still having fun. Mia shares a story about Mini Mia taking a special bag of clothes to kindy for important outfit changes (who'd hav…
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F*ck First — And Other Cheat Codes For Life
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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.…
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Chappell Roan Can’t Come To Work Today
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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…
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What Ellen DeGeneres Wasn't Allowed To Say
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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 eroti…
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