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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Subscribe to Mamamia Already, 26 Australian women have been killed this year by men close to them. And while our Federal Government plans to “end gender-based violence in one generation”, we have decided enough is enough. Mia is back for round two, to debate whether Arj Barker should have kicked a breastfeeding mother out of his comedy show. But no…
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Subscribe to Mamamia It might be Monday... but everyone is still talking about Taylor Swift's new double album The Tortured Poets Department. But is it time for Taylor to stop being petty to those who've crossed her? We can't agree. Plus, a debate about pepper spray and whether or not laws should be changed to better arm women against male violence…
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Taylor Swift & The Birthday Card Relationship Test
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Subscribe to Mamamia The queen of turning her breakups into number one records, has a new album. Taylor Swift'sThe Tortured Poets Department explores the five stages of breakup grief. So why are we so obsessed with breakups? And do women have a knack for predicting when they'll happen? We discuss. Plus, the most-watched show on Netflix right now, a…
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Yes, We're Reading 'Fairy Smut' Out Loud
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Subscribe to Mamamia It’s been a rollercoaster week for Australian women with an outcry about our safety after the Westfield Bondi Junction tragedy was paired with the relief after the long-awaited verdict, the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case. We unpack. Plus, is it hot in here? Why so many women are deep in romantasy novels involving faeries (yep..…
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It Was Just An Ordinary Saturday Afternoon
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Subscribe to Mamamia Australians are grieving the unthinkable acts that took place at Westfield Bondi Junction over the weekend. We discuss why this feels so close to home for so many of us. Plus, the verdict's in for Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case. But what's really at the heart of today's news is the ongoing pursuit of justice for Lisa Wilkinso…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Revelations from the new docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, are making many millennials and Gen Zs re-think their favourite childhood shows. From the bizarre and uncomfortable sexual innuendos... to Drake Bell's heartbreakingly raw story of sexual abuse, we unpack this important documentary. Plus, Jessie dives i…
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"I'm A Man, Let Me Into The Ladies Lounge"
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Subscribe to Mamamia It’s the missing husband case that’s gone viral... Ashley McGuire asked the internet for help to locate her husband after he disappeared without a trace a year ago, and we have some very strong thoughts. Plus, do you have someone to feed your cat? Your answer has a lot to say about your friendships. And, the court case over a L…
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The Inspired Unemployed Prank. We Have Notes
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Subscribe to Mamamia There’s new evidence in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case, which includes a $300 steak and we have so many questions. Plus, awkward tennis puns and a surprise celebrity divorce announcement, we deconstruct Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen's slightly baffling break up post. And… the prank that involved three of Australia’s mos…
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The Case For Marrying An Older Man That Blew Up The Internet
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Subscribe to Mamamia Is there a case for marrying an 'older man'? A viral essay has brought up some strong feelings for Holly that she just has to unpack. Plus, a must-see documentary... and a book Holly, Mia and Jessie do not agree on. And, from stitches, interviews and a religious experience. It's our best and worst of the week. The End Bits: Lis…
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The Celebrity Cheating Story That Won’t Die
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Subscribe to Mamamia Yee-haw! Beyoncé has released a new album and is well and truly in her country era. But its her reimagined version of Jolene and the message to women who want to “steal” her husband, that we needed to unpack. Plus, would you use A.I. to have just one more conversation with a loved one who has passed? We discuss our mixed feelin…
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Outlouders, we're popping into your feed with a little treat for the long weekend: A relaxing breathwork routine from MOVE by Mamamia. Put it on if you need a minute to yourself after racing around trying to hide eggs, unwind after a long road trip, or if you just want to head into the weekend feeling nice and relaxed. If you want more from MOVE, h…
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HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Bella “Cosplays As Poor” Hadid
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Subscribe to Mamamia Outlouders, we have a little treat for your public holiday weekend. It was the “morning routine” that Holly, Mia and Jessie became utterly obsessed with. From sea-moss gel, to a bite of a croissant. So today we are throwing back to a popular episode of Mamamia podcast Cancelled. Bella Hadid is a model, an obvious middle-child a…
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Rebel Wilson & The “Massive A**hole” Reveal
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Subscribe to Mamamia Why has Rebel Wilson called Sacha Baron Cohen an a**hole? That's the question on everyone's mind. We unpack. Plus, won’t someone start a support group for the children of Almond Mums? Yes, they’re still lingering around, but now it’s not just mums, it’s also friends. And, have you ever had an emotional reaction to something and…
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“Some Of You Should Be Ashamed Of Yourselves”
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Subscribe to Mamamia Princess Catherine has cancer and the world is working out how to process the news after months of obsessing over her whereabouts. Plus, young Australians are cancelling the contraceptive pill in droves with conversations around potential side-effects happening on social media. We unpack what that means for young women. And, Br…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Is the babysitter dead? Not literally, but they seem to be becoming a thing of the past! So why is that? We discuss. Plus, Jessie and Holly have finally caught up on some of this year's Oscar-nominated films and they share what's genuinely worth watching. And, trying new things, a back disaster and deciphering some very confusi…
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All the details for Mamamia Out Loud LIVE presented by NIVEA CELLULAR The tide is (finally) turning on the Kate Middleton conspiracy theories following another sighting. We unpack. Plus, model Bella Hadid’s “morning routine” involves mysterious potion beverages, 15 supplements and one bite of a croissant, for balance, you know? But why has she show…
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Holly Valance Has Entered The Chat
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All the details for Mamamia Out Loud LIVE presented by NIVEA CELLULAR Billionaire, ex-Neighbour and Kiss Kiss singer, Holly Valance has a lot of thoughts about what’s wrong with Australia. But, do we care about her take on the current political climate? Plus, the article that gave Holly a panic attack in the back of an Uber last week. How do we put…
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All the details for Mamamia Out Loud LIVE presented by NIVEA CELLULAR Louis Theroux has published a podcast episode with Australian feminist Germaine Greer. But Louis, are there some questions you just shouldn’t ask an 85-year-old woman? We discuss whether this interview should have seen the light of day. Plus, we’ve got loads of recommendations fo…
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All the details for Mamamia Out Loud LIVE presented by NIVEA CELLULAR Are we ever going to stop talking about the Princess Kate photoshop drama? Highly unlikely. So, what is photographic “metadata”? And is “C” really to blame? Plus, Hugh Jackman doesn’t know how to be single and it shows. So, do single people need a social media strategy in 2024? A…
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An 'Unprecedented Bin Fire’: Kate’s Doctored Photo
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Subscribe to Mamamia 'Why can't we go for a f**king run?' is the simple, desperate question that women are asking this week, following the alleged murder of Samantha Murphy. We have the conversation you need to have with every man you know. Plus, how Kate and William just made every royal conspiracy theory 100 times worse, with one sweet Mother’s D…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Our national treasurer, Sam Kerr, has been accused of the “racially aggravated harassment” of a London police officer in early 2023. But, is this why we need to keep our hot takes to ourselves before we have all the facts? Plus, we’ve been keeping them from you all week… our recommendations are finally here. Holly has some new …
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The Holes In Guru Jay Shetty’s Origin Story
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Subscribe to Mamamia Some things just aren’t adding up about former monk turned podcaster and self-help guru Jay Shetty’s rags-to-riches origin story. But do the specifics of his story mean anything? Or do we feel a tad lied to? Plus, you’re not imagining it; pants are getting wider. What pants are you wearing right now? If you don’t feel ridiculou…
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But Why Is It Geri Halliwell's Walk of Shame?
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Subscribe to Mamamia Geri Halliwell’s husband, Christian Horner, the principal of Red Bull Racing, is being investigated for an “inappropriate relationship” at work. But why has Ginger Spice decided to stand by her man? Plus, why are so many women's homes filling up with non-essential, suspiciously cheap items from the shopping app Temu? Is this ev…
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Mia’s Pissed About Jennifer Aniston’s Workout
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Subscribe to Mamamia Jennifer Aniston is promoting a new exercise called Pvolve, showing the reality of how she seemingly defies gravity and time. But, has she missed the mark or is she the only celebrity who’s saying the quiet part out loud? Plus, the New York Times released a story titled 'Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men.' It …
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The Conspiracy Theories About Princess Kate
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Subscribe to Mamamia "Where is Kate Middleton?" is the question that's trending worldwide, and the conspiracy theories are wild. Plus, what do women value more: equal pay or work flexibility? Our hosts have a very different discussion about the gender pay gap, following new data. And, has 'little treat' culture gone too far? Psychologists have thou…
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Subscribe to Mamamia The murder of a young Sydney couple has sent shockwaves through the country. How much media focus should be on the alleged perpetrator, a NSW policeman? And how do the queer community feel about police marching in Mardi Gras in Sydney this weekend? Plus, Jennifer Lopez’s new “film” This Is Me… Now (emphasis on the …) is the fev…
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The Cringe Of Building Your Personal Brand
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Subscribe to Mamamia As the impacts of Covid continue to come to light, experts are asking the question: should we have closed Australian schools during the pandemic, given what we now know? We discuss. Plus, we cannot escape the ‘personal brand’ despite what industry we’re in. So, are we all just turning into sellouts, having to shamelessly promot…
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Tell Me Less About Your Penis Protocol
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Subscribe to Mamamia Ben Cousins has been cast for the new season of Dancing With The Stars, which begs the question: does everyone deserve a redemption arc? (Especially on prime-time TV). Plus, the ‘Birthday girlies’ are draining our bank accounts, and enough is enough. So, is it as simple as just saying you can’t afford to attend their endless ex…
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The Unspoken Taylor Tension We Had To Address
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Subscribe to Mamamia Perin Davey has admitted to being under the influence of alcohol speaking in the senate, just a week after images of a drunk and disorderly Barnaby Joyce went viral after he attended a political function. So, should government leaders be allowed to drink while on the clock? Or should the PM implement random drug and alcohol tes…
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Quick Question About Your Marriage Proposal: Why?
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Subscribe to Mamamia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese proposed to his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day and Holly wants to know, why? Plus, should we wait until people are gone to declare how much we loved them or is there something to be said for a ‘living funeral’? And, our best and worst of the week, which include wedding dresses, sprained ears and t…
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Harry & Meghan’s Relaunch, We Have Notes
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Subscribe to Mamamia The face and story of six-year-old Hind Rajab is rightfully everywhere this week reminding us of the horror of war. What does Harry and Meghan's official relaunch tell us about their comeback plans? And, why you feel exhausted all the time, even after a good lie down. Meet the seven different types of rest. The End Bits: Listen…
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Haven’t We All Been Drunk In A Planter Box?
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Subscribe to Mamamia Barnaby Joyce was filmed lying on a footpath in Canberra, drunk and swearing into his phone last week. He’s since responded, but the real question is; does it matter how the people who run our country conduct themselves in public? Plus, we actually watched the Super Bowl this year, and no, it wasn’t for the sport. So, did we ju…
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The Taylor Swift Backlash You’re About To See
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Subscribe to Mamamia The tide has shifted against Taylor Swift (again) following one very big night at the Grammys. But, is this just what happens when we’re over-saturated by a celebrity? Plus, do babies belong in the workplace? A Labor Party Senator has "made history" this week by bringing his baby to work and we have mixed feelings And, our best…
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An Emergency Meeting About King Charles & Harry
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Subscribe to Mamamia King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. So, what does this mean for the British royal family? Plus, there’s a man who believes that women who wear G-String bikini bottoms are portraying themselves as “sex objects”, so he’s pushing to ban them. Does he have some valid concerns? Lots of argy bargy follows. And, Andy Lee does…
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Ballerina Farm And The Tradwife Conspiracy
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Subscribe to Mamamia Anthony Albanese has backflipped on his promise to stay away from stage three tax cuts, so is he a liar or simply keeping up with a changing economy? If you are in a position of power can you change your mind? We unpack. Plus, there’s a TikTok “tradwife” known as @ballerinafarm who enjoys staying home with her eight kids making…
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The School Girls Making Grown Men Cry
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Subscribe to Mamamia Grown men have been found crying on the streets of Sydney this week about girls being allowed into the classrooms of one very prestigious private boys school. We unpack. Plus, a group of Hollywood insiders have shared exactly how they make A-list celebrities look younger on screen and we are divided. And, our first week of best…
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This MP's Boobs Didn't 'Fix' Themselves
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Subscribe to Mamamia Australian politician Georgie Purcell received an “apology” this week for the “graphic error” in which an image used on a national news bulletin was altered to make her look more sexualised… we discuss. Plus, is it narcissistic to send long voice notes to your friend or an efficient use of time? Holly, Mia and Jessie are divide…
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Barbie And The ‘Right’ To Be Nominated
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Subscribe to Mamamia Explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift have been circulating the internet, and erm, we think technology has evolved enough now. But in the age of “deepfakes” do any of us actually own our face or other bits? And how do we protect ourselves online? Plus, the world is thirsty for insulated water vessels, so when did we all …
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SUMMER SERIES: The Ghost Stories That Still Haunt Us
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Subscribe to Mamamia Is Proximity Friendship a thing? We unpack the story of a woman who made 22 of her friends move to her suburb. Plus, we explain what an "Office 10" is, and why everyone is talking about it. And, did that vase just move on its own? After listening to an eerie podcast about ghosts, Holly, Jessie and Elfy share their own spooky st…
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SUMMER SERIES: The Absolute Worst Sex And The City Boyfriend
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Subscribe to Mamamia On the hunt from some new pals… this ‘click or clash’ personality test will help you find your people. Plus, introducing Bare Minimum Monday. Maybe we’ll tell you about it, maybe we can’t be bothered, but it might be coming to a workplace near you. And, we can’t simply agree about who the worst boyfriend was on Sex And The City…
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SUMMER SERIES: The Scientific(ish) Reason You’re More Likely To Cry On Your Birthday
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Subscribe to Mamamia Have you ever felt sad during life moments where you thought you’d feel the exact opposite? We dive into “perfect moment syndrome” and why so many of us cry on our birthdays. Plus, the person behind one of the world's biggest celebrity gossip sites, DeuxMoi, has revealed they are living in fear of being unmasked, which feels a …
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SUMMER SERIES: Ladies, Stop The ‘Humble Brag’
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Subscribe to Mamamia Should you get extra credit if you’re also a mother? From Barbie director Greta Gerwig to Matilda's football star Katrina Gorry, we discuss the praise women in the public eye have been receiving after having babies. Plus, does being humble negatively impact women? Would you ever keep a 'compliments journal'? We unpack one write…
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SUMMER SERIES: “Uh Oh… I Think I’m Entering My Canon Event”
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Subscribe to Mamamia What is a Canon Event and does everyone really have one that defines them? We think, the answer is yes and hopefully we can help you identify yours. Plus, corporate speak has had a comeback and be warned it's starting to creep into your friendships. And, from lighting candles to gentle back rubs, we unpack why your partner's at…
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SUMMER SERIES: Your Email Sign Off Is Ready For An Upgrade
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Subscribe to Mamamia What is formal language in 2023? Is the old “Yours Sincerely" email sign-off being replaced by "Slay all day"? And are we okay with that? Plus, a loneliness cry for help. Holly, Mia and Clare unpack a viral clip about friendship rejection. And…birthday registries are now a thing and we are divided on the etiquette of gift-givin…
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SUMMER SERIES: Why Mia Is Not A People Pleaser
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Subscribe to Mamamia In 2023, Jessie Stephens’ first novel Something Bad is Going to Happen hit bookshops around the country and we could not be more proud. She tells us the story behind her brainchild. Plus, there are four distinct people-pleasing personality types. Which one are you? And, the major etiquette rule we love, that is very simple in t…
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Subscribe to Mamamia It’s the first day of a brand-new year, and that means it's time for our Word Of The Year episode! New Year's resolutions are notorious for falling over, so instead, every year we choose a word to set an intention for the 12 months ahead of us. The word of the year is about creating a focus or filter for every moment and decisi…
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The Must See Movies And TV Shows We Loved In 2023
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Subscribe to Mamamia Looking for something to watch or stream over the summer break? Mia, Jessie and Holly have put in the hours to bring you a beautifully collated list of reccos that’s actually worth your precious time! Including the best movie Jessie Stephens has ever seen. Movies & TV shows mentioned in this episode: Licorice Pizza on Stan Beef…
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SUMMER SERIES: The 2023 Maths Equation We Didn't Know We Needed
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Subscribe to Mamamia Do you need to justify a ridiculous purchase? This episode Clare Stephens teaches us how to employ the genius of girl math. Plus, Holly and Mia unpack the new phenomena of ‘glimmers’ and reflect on their own personal glimmers. And, we discuss why so many young people are letting their friends track their phones. The End Bits: L…
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Em Rata Just Fell Into The Relatability Trap
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Subscribe to Mamamia Em Rata is “trying” to be relatable for a female audience while Kim Kardashian had one of her assistants fill her bath tub with chocolate. So, why shouldn’t we look to celebrities for validation? Holly makes her case. Plus, sorry to everyone else but (apparently) people born in December are superior, according to a Jessie Steph…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Revenge at last for Prince Harry who’s just won his infamous phone hacking lawsuit. But he didn’t do it for the money, so why is it so important that he won? We discuss. Plus, 2023 is the year of the girl: we’ve got girl math, girl dinner, hot girl walks and movies like Barbie sending us all into a frenzy. But why are we all re…
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