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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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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Mia's Only Fans Account Dilemma
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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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The Jackie O Story We All Got Wrong
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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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The Friends Who Don’t Make The Grid
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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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The Celebrity Who Dated A Witch
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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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Adam Brody's Bright Green Flags
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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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Sex Boundaries & Gen Z's 'Oprah'
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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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Hollywood Has Quit On Meghan And Harry
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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 ad…
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Demure Nudes & Digital Cheating
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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 …
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"Take That Down." A Very Inconvenient Interview
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Subscribe to Mamamia The former first lady of the USA, Melania Trump, is defending her right to express herself through nudity. We unpack why, and the timing of her new memoir. Plus, there’s a surge in breast surgery among young women. But it’s breast reductions, not enlargements that are on the rise. We discuss the move. And, "take it down". Why t…
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Winged Eyeliner & The Age Of Intolerance
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Subscribe to Mamamia Tim Minchin regrets one of his most famous songs. And it tells us a lot about where culture has moved to. In this episode, we discuss the age of intolerance. Plus, we help set up your weekend with some recommendations which include: a book, an album and two TV shows (one that Holly will be watching this weekend). And… sleepover…
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The Very Famous Australian In Complete Free Fall
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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.…
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The Big Trump Conspiracy Theory
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Subscribe to Mamamia There’s been another assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life. Holly, Mia and Jessie unpick the conspiracies that have spiralled across the US presidential election. Plus, everyone in our group chats has watched The Perfect Couple with Nicole Kidman and is it just us... or is Nicole in her "rich lady who lives by the sea er…
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Ugh. Are You The Affirmation Friend?
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Subscribe to Mamamia Are your female friendships being sabotaged by affirmation culture? We discuss how it could be affecting your relationships and why you might need a ‘rage friend' in your life. Plus, from make-up, to a brilliant read and a Jessie-endorsed true crime doco, we’ve got recommendations for you. And, we wrap up the week with our best…
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The Debate, Eating Pets & Taylor’s Cat
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Subscribe to Mamamia Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, dogs and cats. Holly, Mia and Jessie watched the US presidential debate so you don’t have to. Don't worry... we have all the scoop on Taylor Swift's endorsement too. Plus, the very happy announcement that sees William and Kate take a PR pivot straight out of the Harry and Meghan playbook. And, it lo…
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Taylor, Travis & The Breakup Document
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Subscribe to Mamamia Why women all over the world are sharing one, very disturbing story. We discuss the woman who testified against her husband of 50 years... and the shocking details that followed. Plus, a leaked fake breakup agreement and a stream of very public PDA. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's updated PR strategy. And, every zeistgeisty sho…
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Tampons, Tarot & The Rise Of Magical Thinking
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Subscribe to Mamamia How woo woo are you? From astrology and tarot readings to the app everyone is using - we unpack why everything magical thinking is back in fashion. Plus, a recommendation that Holly, Mia and Jessie equally loved, a book just for you and a lil' treat for your dog. And, we wrap up the week with best and worst, which includes: a h…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Elle Macpherson has been branded as "dangerously irresponsible". We unpack the headlines in your news feed. Plus, are people asking you what you want for your next big birthday? We’ve got an idea that’s either brilliant, or absolute torture. And, finally, women own pop music. Inside the genius selling of Sabrina Carpenter, Char…
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Angelina Jolie & The Friendship Red Flag
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Subscribe to Mamamia Angelina Jolie has no friends. Is that a problem? We unpack a recent interview that Jolie did while promoting her new film Maria, and how our friendships impact not just you, but also the family unit. Plus, why everywhere you look, there’s a row going on about how much the government should know about your sexuality… We’re expl…
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We Just Want This "Season" To Be Over
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Subscribe to Mamamia Savouring the season you’re in might be the most infuriating advice you could give someone. In today's episode we unpack whether phrases like "you'll miss this one day" are actually helpful... or just demeaning. We have some thoughts. Plus, the book you should read this very weekend and a VERY talked about movie. It’s weekly re…
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Molly Mae, Divorce & A Very Flawed PR Strategy
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Subscribe to Mamamia Two famous women have closed their clothing businesses this week. Are we seeing the end of the celebrity side-hustle? Plus, there have been literal tears in the Mamamia office about the divorce of a celebrity couple Holly and Mia have never even heard of. Jessie brings all gossip about the bennifer-scale split of someone called…
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Gus Walz, Emotional Policing & A Villain
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Subscribe to Mamamia How a 17-year-old boy and some Alpha blokes shifted the definition of a good man on the world stage. We unpack the response to Tim Walz's son at the Democratic National Convention. Plus, as of today, you are legally allowed to ignore your boss after hours. We discuss the new 'right to disconnect' policy. And, the trick to solvi…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Getting dumped and getting over it. Do celebrities know more about heartbreak than civilians (*cough* JLo *cough*)? We unpack some heartbreak advice given to one of our Mamamia employees by celebrities at the Logies. Plus we share some of our own wise advice. Also, fashion icon Jessie Stephens has a clothing recommendation (whi…
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The Celebrity Who Wants Her Fans To F*ck Off
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Subscribe to Mamamia "Taylor Swift endorses Donald Trump". At least, that’s what he says. We unpack the latest in the US election, including the moment from the first night of Democratic National Convention that made Holly cry. Plus, the mother who refuses to put a trigger warning on her child’s life. Do they do more harm than good? We have a very …
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Subscribe to Mamamia Our very own Mia Freedman went to the Logies and she’s very, very tired. But also, she’s a professional, so she’s bringing us all the tea from TV's night of nights. Plus, why is absolutely everything suddenly Blake Lively’s fault? We unpack why she's still at the centre of mighty backlash. And, we discuss why five people have b…
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