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 to know if Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are reuniting. But what if "Mankeeping" is the reason you keep seeing them photographed together? We unpac...
Dec 09, 2024•41 min
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. Leigh Campbell enlists the help of colour expert Kim Crowley, to learn how you can eliminate the noise — both in your wardrobe and when you're clothes ...
Dec 07, 2024•26 min
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 notes some things to buy (lol), and checks notes again... potatoes. And, letting down a friend, a very-much needed catch up with another pal, and how Je...
Dec 06, 2024•47 min
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? Have a word please because a life that's completely in order is not something with which all of us are on board. And, Sabrina Carpenter’s live show ...
Dec 04, 2024•48 min
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 gossiping at work just got an image makeover. Also, the anatomy of a rumour. Divorce watch for Harry and Meghan is on, according to Hollywood headlines. But w...
Dec 02, 2024•48 min
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 and a soul that was looking for answers But what happened when the place she went to for help turned out to be... a cult? THE END BITS: Listen to new M...
Nov 30, 2024•30 min
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. Yes, you read that right and yes, those are our recommendations And, our Best & Worst of the week which include; the delicious part of travel, the ...
Nov 29, 2024•46 min
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 McGregor and Nikita Hand. And, why “puffy” is the adjective women are taking to plastic surgeons about their labia. Confused? You're not alone. Suppor...
Nov 27, 2024•44 min
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 much chat about how much she works? What's the real deal here about one of Australia's biggest Hollywood stars? And, Heath Ledger, Jacob Elordi, Timothé...
Nov 25, 2024•40 min
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 as Jessie and Sarah chat about careers, spill all the behind-the-scenes gossip from Mamamia where Jessie's media career began, and examine the never...
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min
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 from Holly, Mia’s new nana name (with a sprinkle of surprise beef) and Jessie’s juicy Saturday night encounter - it’s best and worst. Support independ...
Nov 22, 2024•46 min
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, no-one seems to want to hear what she, or any other celebrity, think. And are you in your Protective Hag era? Let's just say that one of the hosts is...
Nov 20, 2024•46 min
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 being called Charlotte’s Wish. We discuss. And, has it been the year of the thirsty midlife woman? Bridget Jones is back, she’s dating a younger man, and ...
Nov 18, 2024•47 min
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 sharing the hard truths of the years she spent struggling. Jackie and her best friend Gemma sit down for a searingly honest conversation with Mia Fre...
Nov 16, 2024•57 min
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 independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Stevie Nicks And The Hard Truth About Rivalry Listen: Kate Middleton's Face...
Nov 15, 2024•50 min
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 forgotten what women actually look like? And, dating as a job. The new method for singles who no longer want to be quite so... single, that boasts a scorched...
Nov 13, 2024•51 min
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 pulled off the shelves all around the world. But how did it get there in the first place? Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Liste...
Nov 11, 2024•46 min
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. Welcome visitors, a family loss, a grumpy baby and a hell of a hangover. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our lates...
Nov 08, 2024•41 min
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 Polic y magazine and Mamamia's US correspondent Amelia Lester, as she joins Mia Freedman to digest the events that led up to yesterday's US election results. Support independent women'...
Nov 07, 2024•30 min
Subscribe to Mamamia It's the bonkbuster TV show that two of us can't get enough of. The other needs it explaining. Rivals: D eep 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 to our latest episode: What It Means To Have 'Hair Freedom' Listen: Michelle Obama, JLo & Bad Bunny Have Entered The Election Chat Listen: We’ve G...
Nov 06, 2024•33 min
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 Wednesday episode is also right here in your feed. Big love, Outlouders. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Bonnie Blue & Film...
Nov 06, 2024•27 min
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 including drinking 12 Diet Cokes a day, claiming bodies are like batteries, and not thinking through the logistics of a particular wall. Now, if you ge...
Nov 04, 2024•55 min
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 bit... wrong? We discuss "The Blake Lively Effect". What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Worst Decade Of Your Life Listen: The J...
Nov 04, 2024•47 min
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 changed her life, but not in the way she expected it to. So what did she write in that letter? And how did she become unafraid? Was she cancelled? In thi...
Nov 02, 2024•58 min
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 help you do your hair, and Mia’s got a whole list for you. Brace yourselves. And, a Gwyneth update, a workplace dilemma, and the time a creepy crawly r...
Nov 01, 2024•47 min
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 beef? We unpack. The Menendez brothers admitted killing their parents. Now they might be about to get out of jail. Here's why a TV show might be respons...
Oct 30, 2024•44 min
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 Truth will be donated to addiction treatment centre Odyssey House. Plus, you’ve probably seen the clip of the Irish movie star Saoirse Ronan sitting on T...
Oct 28, 2024•43 min
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 would be happier if they stayed home and served their husbands and children, trading in a life of career-focused grind for a life of content domestici...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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. And, our Bests & Worsts of the week which include writing mistakes and what they reveal about you, an accolade from the incomparable Anne Stephens (...
Oct 25, 2024•47 min
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 complicated than well, someone has to. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: It’s Time To Unpack ‘Nobody Wants This’ Listen: The Celebrity Who...
Oct 23, 2024•41 min
