Is Justin Timberlake Cancelled? On Wednesday we discussed Framing Britney Spears, the new New York Times documentary, and one theme that has emerged is the role Justin Timberlake played in Britney’s story. Plus, we all know about burnout. It’s something we experience at varying stages of our lives and careers, but what about the kind of burnout that comes from being dissatisfied? Groundhog burnout is the type of burnout you get from feeling incredibly unfulfilled, rather than the physical burnou...
Feb 12, 2021•38 min
Everyone is talking about Britney Spears, after the release of a new documentary. Holly talks about her days in tabloid magazines and admits her industry was complicit in the toxic Britney frenzy. Jessie asks, have we really changed? Plus, Sex Nostalgia is the term Mia has coined off the back of Kelly McCaren's Bridgerton article. Do people in relationships mourn the sex lives they used to have or is it more a question of mourning your youth? And, A listener dilemma about a side-effect of lazy c...
Feb 10, 2021•33 min
Is it time to rethink hotel quarantine? It’s been just short of a year since anyone who arrived in Australia from overseas has had to undergo two weeks of mandatory quarantine in a specific hotel, only to be released after two negative COVID test results. The process is coming under review, while today there's more news of hotel quarantine workers testing positive, and a person in NSW who tested positive for the virus, two days after finishing hotel quarantine. Plus, Hilaria Baldwin is back in t...
Feb 08, 2021•32 min
Yesterday, the Golden Globes nominations were released and it’s a firm… no. From everyone. But one piece of commentary that’s emerged is begging us to stop "hate binging" shows like Emily in Paris. Are these nominations entirely our fault? And how do we feel about award shows without the glitz and glam of the red carpet, how relevant are they in a post-covid context? Plus, Emily Vernem joins us to talk about Dating Burnout. There isn't really a space in society for single people who go through t...
Feb 05, 2021•29 min
There’s a name you might have been hearing a lot this week. Craig Kelly. He's a federal Liberal Party MP whose areas of special interest are vaccine skepticism and climate-change denial. Plus, there’s been a turn in the #metoo stories we’re hearing in 2021 and it’s unveiling some horrifying stories about famous men. This week, there’s a new one. Marilyn Manson. And, can you imagine having slept through the entire pandemic? One 19-year-old in the UK has done just that, after emerging from an 11-m...
Feb 03, 2021•29 min
As most of WA is returned to lockdown for the next five days, we're talking about a brand of vaccine hesitancy emerging in women of a certain age. Plus, over the last couple of days, you might have heard the words GAME STOP bandied about as if you’re meant to know about what it is. Jessie explains how we can wrap our heads around it. And, the new Sex And The City reboot is going to deal with COVID. Of course. What do we think about our escapist pleasures being dragged into the real world? Could ...
Feb 01, 2021•30 min
Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles are dating and it's another case of the internet having lots of opinions about two famous people getting together. Olivia is being hammered for dating a younger man and we think she's receiving a special brand of hatred reserved only for single mothers. Plus, an article was recently published in the Sydney Morning Herald by Madonna King, titled: “ My friend, she’s really skinny, I need to lose weight”. The teenage angst swamping 10 year old girls . King’s new book ‘...
Jan 29, 2021•32 min
An all-female lineup has been recognised in each of the Australian of the Year categories for 2021. We discuss the impact of the four amazing women honoured and, in particular, the strength and courage of Australian of the Year, abuse survivor Grace Tame. Plus, an image is doing the rounds, an animated picture of what the remote worker will apparently look like in 25 years. She's a middle-aged woman named Susan and frankly, she's terrifying. Is it a wake-up call to change our working from home h...
Jan 27, 2021•32 min
Holly, Mia and Jessie are passing the mic to three talented First Nations women today, for a very special episode of Mamamia Out Loud. Shahni Wellington, Isabella Higgins, and Laura Thompson take us through how they're spending this January 26, where they're at emotionally after such a significant year, and what they do to 'survive Survival Day.' Plus, a listener dilemma from a young non-indigenous woman who wants to have more meaningful conversations with her family. And, what these bright and ...
Jan 25, 2021•30 min
It's been an entire year since someone in Australia first tested positive for the Coronavirus. Holly poses the question, imagining where we were 12 months ago, has the COVID impact been better or worse than you imagined? Plus, a famous 21-year-old has a new tattoo and it says a lot about young love. Brooklyn Beckham is the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham and his latest tribute to his fiance, in the form of something very permanent, has Holly and Jessie divided. And, the Order of Austral...
Jan 25, 2021•37 min
It's the inauguration conversation Out Louders have been waiting for. Mia, Holly and Jessie dissect the highs and lows of a week in Washington the world won't soon forget. Plus, Amelia Lester joins us on the phone from Washington DC. Her husband works in congress, she details what it was like not knowing if he was safe during the recent riots, and tells us what the mood has been like since. And, Best and Worst is back. Jessie has exciting book news, Mia is worried about her neck, and Holly's exc...
Jan 22, 2021•41 min
The Australian Open lockdown saga is continuing, but it's a player's partner who's making headlines this week. Vanessa Sierra is the 26-year-old girlfriend, and now coach, of tennis bad boy, Bernard Tomic. The pair are in quarantine and Vanessa Sierra has given an insight into what life in hotel quarantine is really like and the people? The people are NOT pleased with her. Plus, having kids only affects your work life in the baby stages, right? Well, no. When radio host Jane Kennedy stepped down...
Jan 20, 2021•31 min
We're back! And a lot has happened since we last spoke. America gets a new president this week, so Holly is taking us through the current climate in Washington and across the U.S. Trump has been taken off Twitter, so what's next? Plus, we're kicking off the New Year with a Please Explain: WTF is going on with Armie Hammer? You might have seen that a Hollywood actor is being accused of… cannibalism. Jessie tells us what we know so far, and why it's a lot more sinister than some creepy DMs. And, t...
Jan 18, 2021•35 min
After a year many of us struggled to find the energy and attention span for a lot of reading, Holly, Jessie and Mia are here with the page-turners you won't be able to put down in 2021... From big hits to an old classic, and even one from our very own, here is your definitive list of book recommendations to read this summer, into the rest of 2021 and beyond. THE END BITS Books mentioned: The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton I Give My Marria...
Jan 05, 2021•20 min
It’s the first day of 2021 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 year ahead of us. There's no pass or fail, word of the year is about creating a focus or filter for the months, decisions and moments to come. Holly, Jessie and Mia look back at their words from last year before taking us through the new word to shape the mood of the 365 days to come. Liste...
Dec 31, 2020•25 min
Holly, Jessie and Mia are here to save your holidays with a list of recommendations, shortlisting the very best in television, from a year we spent lots of time bingeing whatever we could. From the obvious (The Crown) to the unique, including a documentary about an Octopus, this list of shows will see you into 2021 in great company. THE END BITS Recommendations: Cheer on Netflix The Split on Stan My Octopus Teacher on Netflix The Crown on Netflix Sex Education on Netflix Normal People on Stan Fo...
Dec 29, 2020•21 min
Mia, Holly and Jessie are going rogue and taking over one of Mamamia's most beloved podcasts, You Beauty. Listen for their beauty learnings of 2020 and hear them gush over their favourite products. Shop my stash: Mia - L'Oreal True Match liquid foundation $17 Jessie - L'Oreal Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic Acid Anti Wrinkle Serum $23 Holly - Sukin Balance 3-step Hair Kit $40 Spendey: Jessie - Hourglass Scattered Light glitter eyeshadow $46 Mia - Ultraviolette Sunscreen $42-$47 Holly - Mukti Organi...
Dec 22, 2020•31 min
Jessie is back with one of her famous recaps to take Mia, Holly, and the rest of us through the strange, scary, and surreal that was 2020. From fires and a global pandemic at the start, to an election and new hope towards the end, we've laughed together and cried (lots) together. So here it is, our recap of the year. Follow us on Instagram @MamamiaOutLoud CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our...
Dec 21, 2020•35 min
An elegance coach has revealed the five things that make you unattractive to ‘high quality men’ for us to all have a laugh at. Things ladies are supposed to avoid saying include 'dude' and we're also supposed to avoid indecisiveness... Plus, a listener dilemma about trust and finances has Holly and Leigh divided. And, our best and worst of the week. THE END BITS Recommendations: Em wants you to watch Little on Netflix this weekend. Follow us on Instagram @MamamiaOutLoud CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wain...
Dec 18, 2020•31 min
A column appeared in the Wall Street Journal earlier this week suggesting Dr. Jill Biden should drop her ‘honorific,’ the ‘doctor’ part of her title…It was sexist and stupid but is there a grain of truth in the broader message? Or is it a classic case of tall poppy syndrome? Plus, UK beauty icon Caroline Hirons had a relatively common “journey” to her ADHD diagnosis. Meaning, she didn’t get one until one of her kids was diagnosed with it. But some of the characteristics she outlined on a recent ...
Dec 16, 2020•29 min
Holly explains Kim K's push over the weekend to save a man from death row. The reality juggernaut turned criminal justice activist counted down with her 68 million Twitter followers as Brandon Bernard's chance at clemency dwindled. Plus, do you talk to strangers? Apparently, Gen Z never does and some people say that’s the reason anxiety/mental health issues are so high in younger people. And, the beer and puppy test: A fail-safe way to work out if you trust someone with two simple questions THE ...
Dec 14, 2020•28 min
We're dropping into your feed to share an awesome episode of our new podcast, What I Eat When, with you: https://omny.fm/shows/what-i-eat-when/playlists/what-i-eat-when What do you eat when... you're alone? You're homesick? You're celebrating? What you eat when says a lot about you, about your culture, your taste, your family, and what matters to you. Food is so much more than just fuel, it’s an excuse to express who we are and what connects us. What I Eat When is a Mamamia podcast that’s all ab...
Dec 12, 2020•32 min
An article on GOOP has turned the idea of 'not being busy' into a badge of honour. But is it an enormous privilege to not be busy? Is busyness really a choice and are some people just busy as a personality trait? Parents, in particular, have no choice about busyness. Plus, our resident Dating Expert Em Vernem shares a Cosmo list with us, about 'how to tell if someone likes you'. The list is made up of different dating habits, plenty which made us roll our eyes, but a few were interesting. And, o...
Dec 11, 2020•33 min
Vagina sunning has become a thing, after a Brazilian model caused a stir on social media, for suggesting you should engage in a practice that would involve exposing your...erm...bits...to some vitamin D. If this sounds familiar it’s because just last year butthole sunning, which is the official term, became a fixture of wellness culture. Influencers claimed that exposing your butt can greatly improve energy levels and sleep patterns. Plus, the evolution of Holiday Nicole - If you don’t know what...
Dec 09, 2020•26 min
Jennifer Lopez has upset a lot of people...by saying she doesn’t get botox because she’s ‘not that kind of person.’ It’s off the back of news the 51 year old is launching her own skincare line. Holly asks the question, how much honesty do famous women owe us about their faces? Plus, Jessie’s had a preview of what might be around the corner for us at family Christmas this year, after she got into a disagreement with her cousin over the 'existence' of Covid-19. And, a listener dilemma about expens...
Dec 07, 2020•26 min
What if, instead of calling people out, we called them IN? A professor in the U.S is working with young people to re-structure the cancel culture narrative and encourage more open discussion. "Calling in is like calling out, but done privately and with respect." Mia and the team discuss. Plus, Jessie goes rogue and talks about rats, you've been warned. And, our best and worst of the week, including a powerful message from Holly after four women were killed across the country over the last seven ...
Dec 04, 2020•33 min
Holly puts on her foreign correspondent hat to help us make sense of what's going on between the Australian and Chinese governments right now. Plus, Dominic West and the men whose taxi light is always on: We’re told to look for a partner with a light that shines brightly. But for some, their taxi light is always bright. Jessie tells us about the people who are always acting like they're single, even when they're in a relationship, the ones constantly wondering "Is this as good as it gets?" and "...
Dec 02, 2020•33 min
The sexual assault trial against former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne and the rape trial against Jack De Belin are back in the spotlight as their court cases continue. While their guilt is for a judge to decide, there are some undisputed details emerging from these cases that are worth a closer look. Off the back of a powerful article by Jessie, the Outlouders discuss the porn pandemic and where it goes wrong for these men and so many sports stars like them. Plus, we’re talking about The Crown ...
Nov 30, 2020•31 min
Meghan Markle spoke out this week about miscarriages, and the importance of asking each other if we're ok. Meghan's decision to open up about this kind of loss, and the criticism that followed, prompted Mia to share a deeply personal and raw account of life after her own miscarriage, the day after her wedding, more than two decades ago. Plus, Run the Dishwasher Twice: One woman is calling out the invisible rules we set for ourselves, to encourage us all towards a little more self-kindness. And, ...
Nov 27, 2020•30 min
Scott Morrison has switched up his Instagram game lately, so is he really the 'daggy dad' his social media suggests, or is it a carefully thought out strategy from his team, taking a page out of the Jacinda Ardern book? Plus, Candice Warner, Bec Judd and media witch hunts: Mia did an interview this week with a woman who’s been publicly shamed en masse on social media not once, but twice. What does the tale of women like Candice Warner and more recently, Bec Judd, tell us about when the media tur...
Nov 25, 2020•32 min
