Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to our subscriber episode: An Argy Bargy About Rich People The noise-cancelling industry is booming. We discuss the surprising way people deal with loneliness ... but the irony is, it’s very anti-social. Plus, from lighting candles to gentle back rubs, Mia, Elfy and Clare unpack why your partners attempts to initiate intimacy might be making you flinch. And… have you ever felt sad during life moments that should be joyful? We dive into “perfect moment syndrome” and wh...
Oct 11, 2023•35 min
Subscribe to Mamamia Heartbreaking scenes continue to unfold in Israel after Hamas launched an attack over the weekend, killing hundreds of civilians. With graphic images being circulated online, we ask the question: how do you navigate social media during a time of terrorism and war. Plus, in pop culture news, it’s official David Beckham is a “wife guy.” Holly, Mia, and Clare unpack the new Beckham documentary. And, is your boss making you dance in the office a workplace health and safety hazar...
Oct 09, 2023•39 min
Listen to our subscriber episode: An Emergency Meeting About Taylor Swift's 'Fake' Boyfriend Subscribe to Mamamia Why are Jason Momoa, a.k.a. Aqua Man, and Taika Waititi being linked to the Australian Voice Referendum campaign? We discuss why the latest viral ad is making waves around Australia and internationally. Plus, from a chat with your family, another with your friends, to your kids school group, to simply organising a gift for someone. Group chats are getting out of control and we have t...
Oct 06, 2023•38 min
Listen to our subscriber episode: What We Each Most Dislike About Our Appearance Subscribe to Mamamia There’s a very silly feud between two Kardashian sisters that has taken far too much of our attention. Clare Stephens unpacks so we can all move on with our lives. Plus, Australia is more divided than ever, so why can't anyone agree anymore? And, ageing is apparently a "choice" for women. Holly, Mia and Clare have thoughts. The End Bits: Listen to our latest subscriber episode: What We Each Most...
Oct 04, 2023•45 min
Introducing Mamamia's early childhood parenting podcast, How To Build A Human. There's a big wide world out there, and everyday is an opportunity for our kids to learn and grow... but what happens when external influences come into the mix. From pre-school friends, to TV ads and family members, our kids manage a lot of external influences every single day. In this episode of How To Build A Human, parenting expert Gen Muir shares with us some ways to keep your little one safe from negative influe...
Oct 01, 2023•28 min
Listen to our subscriber episode: Why Mia And Holly Won’t Shut Up About The Super Models Subscribe to Mamamia Yes, you read that right. We'll be discussing if your rich friend should have to pay for dinner. Plus, is it possible for a man to give a compliment to a woman without being creepy? We have thoughts. And, Holly, Mia and Clare wrap up their best and worst of the week, which include a stolen identity, a sign of stress and a pedestrian echidna. The End Bits: Listen to our latest subscriber ...
Sep 29, 2023•37 min
Listen to our subscriber episode: A Fight About How To Get Ahead In The Workplace Subscribe to Mamamia Dan Andrews has resigned as Premier of Victoria effective immediately, but why is this news everywhere? What makes some politicians ‘cult figures’? Plus, the Barbie movie has inspired women to break up with their boyfriends or divorce their husbands, and we think they might have a point. And, the Unhappy Medium. Do you have to hit rock bottom before you can be motivated to fix your life? We hav...
Sep 27, 2023•40 min
Listen to our subscriber episode: Emergency Meeting About The Direction Of The Show Subscribe to Mamamia ‘The Super Models’ documentary starring Linda, Naomi, Christy and Cindy is now available to watch, but it has us asking the question: Are beautiful women just bad for the rest of us? Plus, Holly’s return to TikTok left her wondering why one side of the Voice To Parliament debate is getting so many views. And, if you’re worried about exposing your social media snooping, it might be time to get...
Sep 25, 2023•39 min
Listen to our subscriber episode: Emergency Meeting About The Direction Of The Show Subscribe to Mamamia Rupert Murdoch has announced he's stepping down from his media empire at the age of 92. We unpack if we have a say as to whether or not, the older people in our life should "slow down". Plus, does Kanye West weaponise fashion against the women in his life? We have thoughts. And, Holly, Mia and Clare wrap up the week with their best and worst, which included a troll trap, a fashion win and one...
Sep 22, 2023•43 min
Listen to our subscriber episode: The Times We Lie Subscribe to Mamamia Do the wives of problematic men owe us anything? We unpack the scrutiny Bijou Phillips has faced, after announcing she is filing for divorce from Danny Masterson. Plus, we explain what an "Office 10" is, and why everyone is talking about it. And, Holly, Mia and Clare have thoughts on how to survive the friendship "stretch", when your friends become parents.The End Bits The End Bits: Listen to our latest subscriber episode: T...
Sep 20, 2023•41 min
Listen to our subscriber episode: Mia’s Unexpected ADHD Symptom Subscribe to Mamamia The world continues to send sobbing emojis after learning about the surprising celebrity split of Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness. Holly, Mia and Clare discuss why we all feel so strongly about this relationship. Plus, we unpack Russell Brand's response, after he found himself at the centre of sexual assault allegations. And, we have thoughts on why one Australian multi-millionaire thinks the unemployment r...
Sep 18, 2023•43 min
Subscribe to Mamamia In this special bonus episode, we invited Quandamooka woman and ABC National Indigenous Affairs reporter Carly Williams on the show to answer Outlouders' questions about the upcoming Voice To Parliament Referendum. The End Bits Listen to Carly's podcast: The Voice Referendum Explained Listen to our subscriber episode: A Crisis Expert On Where Ashton And Mila Went Wrong Want more from Mia? Mia Freedman's Babble Newsletter Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our...
Sep 15, 2023•29 min
Listen to our latest subscriber episode: A Crisis Expert On Where Ashton And Mila Went Wrong Subscribe to Mamamia Big boobs are back and they are everywhere. But why is the world obsessed with women's bodies being "trendy"? We have thoughts. Plus, have you experienced a 'Pandemic Skip'? We unpack the years we all "missed". And, Holly, Mia and Clare wrap up their best and worst of the week, which include a live TV groping, a traumatising chair, and the speech that’s gone viral. The End Bits Liste...
Sep 15, 2023•47 min
Listen to our latest subscriber episode: The Traits We Hate Most About Ourselves Subscribe to Mamamia Amy Schumer's recent Instagram post of Nicole Kidman sitting awkwardly at the US Open is causing a stir, with many crying "cyberbullying”. We unpack the drama. And, what is ‘formal language’ in 2023? Is the old “Yours Sincerely" email sign-off being replaced by "Slay all day"? Plus, Mel B and Heidi Klum have been busy posing for photos with their daughters in their underwear, does anyone else th...
Sep 13, 2023•40 min
Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Mia’s Unexpected ADHD Symptom Subscribe to Mamamia 'That 70's Show' actor Danny Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for the rape of two women. A crime that has been rigorously scrutinised in the media. But why in the same breath, are we also talking about a character reference written by Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis? Plus, a loneliness cry for help. Holly, Mia and Clare unpack a viral clip about friendship rejection. And, is seei...
Sep 11, 2023•47 min
Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Mia’s Unexpected ADHD Symptom Subscribe to Mamamia What is free bleeding? We unpack the latest trend of period pride and why so many women are feeling called to do it. Plus, are you a soft troll? Odds are you might be. We tell you why. And, Holly, Mia and Clare wrap up their best and worst of the week, which includes sitting-down shoes, burnout and a case of the missing rug. The End Bits Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Mia’s Unexpected ADHD Sympt...
Sep 08, 2023•42 min
Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Jessie Stephens On The First 8 Weeks Subscribe to Mamamia Everyone is talking about Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's divorce. We discuss why, all of a sudden the wife is receiving a villain edit. Plus, Holly, Mia and Clare unpack why more than 4000 women in one Australian state have submitted their negative birth stories. And, why group-chats are not the place to make plans. The End Bits Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Jessie Stephens On The First 8...
Sep 06, 2023•42 min
Listen to our latest subscriber episode: The Meanest Things Anyone Has Ever Said About You Subscribe to Mamamia Roxy Jacenko has shared a cautionary tale after she went against her doctors advice regarding a weight-loss drug. We unpack why Roxy's experience is no joking matter. Plus, what is a frenemy and why are they the worst relationships for you? Holly, Mia and Clare have thoughts. And, does menopause have to be sexy? We decide if it's time to give women a break. The End Bits Listen to our l...
Sep 04, 2023•40 min
Listen to part two of this interview Jessie Stephens: Something Bad Is Going To Happen: Part Two Subscribe to Mamamia If you're struggling with anxiety & depression, reach out to Beyond Blue here. Before Jessie Stephen's went on maternity leave, she sat down with Mia on No Filter for their most candid conversation yet. Anxiety and depression are mental health issues that so many Australians will experience in their life. But for Jessie, her experiences with mental health issues were almost i...
Sep 01, 2023•51 min
Listen to our latest subscriber episode: The Meanest Things Anyone Has Ever Said About You Subscribe to Mamamia Jessie Stephens’ first novel Something Bad is Going to Happen hit bookshops around the country this week and we could not be more proud. She tells us the story behind her brainchild. Plus, Hamish Blake has just been announced as Australia’s Father of the Year, but what does award-winning fatherhood actually look like? And, Holly, Clare and Jessie wrap up the week with their best and wo...
Sep 01, 2023•47 min
Listen to our latest subscriber episode where we tackle new listener dilemmas Subscribe to Mamamia The private diary entries of Amy Winehouse will soon be released by her parents. We take a deep dive into the ethics. Plus, are we ever truly “enough”, and is the world done with pressures on romantic love? We have thoughts. And, Holly, Clare and Elfy unpack the Australian influencer who is hating on her European holiday. The End Bits Listen to our latest subscriber episode: "I Don't Want To Spend ...
Aug 30, 2023•37 min
Listen to our recap of the And Just Like That finale episode: Samatha Came For 74 Seconds Subscribe to Mamamia It's the unsolicited sporting field kiss that has raised eyebrows around the world. We unpack the Spanish football saga surrounding football chief Luis Rubiales. Plus, can "life hacks" really improve your life? We have thoughts. And, why do weddings seem to expose family rifts? Holly, Mia and Clare take a deep dive into how even the Cyrus family can't escape wedding drama. The End Bits ...
Aug 28, 2023•39 min
Listen to our recap of the And Just Like That finale episode: Samatha Came For 74 Seconds Subscribe to Mamamia If you thought you knew everything about Jennifer Aniston, think again. Today we dish the details of her latest profile and unpack why Adam Sandler sends her flowers every year. Plus, what is negging, and is it good or bad? We discuss why some women like it. And, Holly, Mia and Clare wrap up the week with their best and worst, which include a slogan, Clare’s brain and a patch. The End B...
Aug 25, 2023•49 min
Listen to our latest episode Ask Us Anything: Mia And Holly's Friendship here Subscribe to Mamamia Is Carrie Bradshaw a monster? With the finale of And Just Like That season two upon us and the announcement of a third season... we have some thoughts and theories to unpack. Plus, can we engage in respectful debate on TV in 2023? We dive into why the fate of political show Q+A suggests otherwise. And, Holly, Mia and Clare explore the relationships with the people they have known the longest... the...
Aug 23, 2023•46 min
Listen to our latest And Just Like That recap here... Subscribe to Mamamia The Women’s World Cup finished with a glorious performance by Spain, so why didn’t the players celebrate victory with their coach? We unpack the details. Plus, from ‘girl dinners’, to ‘hot girl walks’ and ‘girl math’, we unpack why the world has suddenly become “ girlified ” and why it is problematic. And, Holly and Mia take a deep dive into the new phenomena of glimmers. They explain what it is and share their own person...
Aug 21, 2023•36 min
Hi Outlouders. Jumping your feed to give you a laugh and re-introduce you to Cancelled the show hosted by our very own Clare and Jessie Stephens. This episode is all about Emily Ratajkowski, aka Em Rata and judging her crimes which include: saying hair is feminine, her controversial book and her feud with Celeste Barber. And we assign charges and sentences accordingly. If you love this episode, there is plenty more where that came from and you can listen to them here ! THE END BITS Subscribe to ...
Aug 19, 2023•40 min
Listen to our latest And Just Like That recap here... Subscribe to Mamamia Bradley Cooper's new movie is causing controversy after the trailer showed him wearing a prosthetic nose while portraying Jewish Composer Leonard Bernstein. Is this offensive or is it just 'acting'? We discuss. Plus, are trigger warnings a load of BS? Holly thinks they're helpful, but Mia and Clare just don't agree. And…our hosts share their best and worst of the week including a certain woman’s right foot, a statistic we...
Aug 18, 2023•42 min
Listen to our latest 'Ask Us Anything' subscriber episode here... Subscribe to Mamamia On this podcast, we worship the Matildas… however, there’s a great unfolding and we simply can’t agree. If Australia does win the Women’s World Cup Semifinal (we won’t jinx it), is giving everyone a public holiday the right way for our government to go? Plus, 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. And ...
Aug 16, 2023•37 min
Listen to our latest And Just Like That recap here... Subscribe to Mamamia On Saturday night, the Matildas beat out France for a spot in the World Cup semifinals and we can’t shut up about it. But, why are we so obsessed with this team and their personal lives? And are we allowed to be? Plus the four most iconic 90s supermodels are making a comeback in Vogue’s September issue, but does anyone actually care? And is it anti-feminist to still give your child their fathers last name? Clare’s tired o...
Aug 14, 2023•34 min
Listen to our latest And Just Like That recap here... Subscribe to Mamamia Earlier this week, two cast members were sent packing from Below Deck Down Under for inappropriate sexual behaviour and we saw it all play out on our TV screens. So what does it tell us about how reality shows frame these incidents? We discuss. Plus, how many hours a day does it take to be a stay-at-home parent? The internet is furious over a father’s obvious “boy math” miscalculations that have defined staying at home wi...
Aug 11, 2023•37 min
