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Somewhere on Lily Allen’s tour schedule, between soundcheck and emails, was “test butt plug”. Holly unpacks the new merch and asks whether celebrity sex toys are still smart business, or just the new perfume. Plus, Jessie makes the case against being nice. Is keeping the peace quietly wrecking our relationships? Also, the questions to ask your friends if you actually want to know them better, and why one of them is a slippery slope. And of course our weekly reccos, including a podcast interview with a bombshell that had one of us gasping on the train, and Em’s defence of a movie nobody likes at all. We’re so excited to be selected for Apple Podcasts Creators We Love, which recognises people who are trailblazers and leaders in podcasting. We’re featured alongside some other amazing Australian podcasters. You can check it out on Apple Podcasts or at apple.co/creatorsweloveau. Skip the 12-week waitlist. Subscribe to Mamamia today and you’ll automatically go in the draw to win a $5,000 B2C Furniture voucher to…

“Thank you, you lovely people. I appreciate your help.” Those were reportedly Helen Haines’s first words to the strangers who ran to her aid outside her Wangaratta office on Monday. Jessie, Mia and Holly reflect on the woman, described by all sides of politics as the best of us, on the strangers who ran to help her, and on what female politicians are now saying about their safety. Our love goes to Helen and her family. Also, Russell Brand is on trial in London, and he and his wife Laura are posting about it every day. Holly unpacks why Britain can’t look away. Plus, forget the postcode. Mia is backing a theory that what decides how happy you are is everything within ten minutes of your front door. And, Prince Harry sat down with GQ and used the word “reconcile”. Holly nearly broke a thumb clicking. We’re so excited to be selected for Apple Podcasts Creators We Love, which recognises people who are trailblazers and leaders in podcasting. We’re featured alongside some other amazing Australian podcasters. You…

What happens when you announce your divorce with an FAQ and forget your Instagram is public? A man named Michael found out, five million views later, and now Em needs answers. Who initiated it? Who gets custody of the pet social account? And are Millie and Bug even dogs? Plus, Holly and Jessie discuss the rise of the collab breakup post, and the one detail that tells you a split is anything but amicable. Also, Tobey Maguire stands at the altar at his ex-wife’s wedding, as the officiant. Is there a statute of limitations on being friends with your ex? And, the hosts reveal exactly how they’d handle a breakup online. Em has a very specific prediction for Holly’s feed involving the garden. We’re so excited to be selected for Apple Podcasts Creators We Love, which recognises people who are trailblazers and leaders in podcasting. We’re featured alongside some other amazing Australian podcasters. You can check it out on Apple Podcasts or at apple.co/creatorsweloveau. Skip the 12-week waitlist. Subscribe to Mamamia…

Andy Lee and Bec Harding were together 12 years before they married in New York on the weekend, and Holly Wainwright isn’t mad, she’s just disappointed. Plus, a man online says it’s rude NOT to ask to stay at a friend’s place when you’re in their city. Holly, Jessie and Amelia draw up the houseguest rules, right down to who strips the bed. Also, Amelia unpacks what’s really happening on the streets of France, and how Pope Leo handled a phone call from Vladimir Putin three days after surgery. And, three cookbooks made the list of Australia’s top 100 books. Jessie wants to know if a cookbook even counts, and what to make of the influencers who say they've never read a book. We’re so excited to be selected for Apple Podcasts Creators We Love, which recognises people who are trailblazers and leaders in podcasting. We’re featured alongside some other amazing Australian podcasters. You can check it out on Apple Podcasts or at apple.co/creatorsweloveau. Skip the 12-week waitlist. Subscribe to Mamamia today and…

What actually is perimenopause, and how would you know if you’re in it? Outlouders, we’re popping into your feed on a Sunday for a very important conversation: a special Out Loud episode, where we're talking perimenopause and menopause. Amelia Lester, Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Leigh Campbell are five women at three life stages, from 35 and seven months postpartum to 55 and on the other side of menopause. One of us forgot what year it was this morning. Another questioned whether 'rage' could be added to a list of possible symptoms or whether people actually were being a lot more irritating! You’ll hear why perimenopause can look like a pile of unrelated symptoms, right up until it doesn’t, and why so many women blame themselves for not recognising symptoms they didn’t know were connected. Plus, what the “Wonder Woman era” really means, the sleep that vanished overnight, the skincare that stopped loving them back and the brain fog that sent Leigh downstairs chanting “yoghurt”. And,…

Would you ask a date what they earn? A BBC piece found plenty of people who’d rather not, but Em Vernem has a strict rule she adheres to — Holly's Britishness hates it. Also, quiet quitting is over. Loud working, with emails scheduled for 2am, is the new survival strategy. And the new Rules of Rudeness. If you bring a bottle of wine to a friend’s house, are you allowed to drink it? Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright can't agree, and it’s just one of the social rules nobody explained to us. Holly has gone off small talk. Nobody else has. Plus, Jessie Stephens needs Halloween costume ideas for her twins. Please give us your cutest suggestions in the Outlouders Facebook group! We’re so excited to be selected for Apple Podcasts Creators We Love, which recognises people who are trailblazers and leaders in podcasting. We’re featured alongside some other amazing Australian podcasters. You can check it out on Apple Podcasts or at apple.co/creatorsweloveau. Skip the 12-week waitlist. Subscribe to Mamamia today and…

Our favourite freelance royal Prince Harry is teaching a masterclass in grief, and he’s being paid for it. If everyone from the brother to the butler has made money off Diana, why not her son? Jessie has a theory, and Mia has a number. Plus a comedian has walked onto one of the biggest stages in American TV and announced that women at the gym now dress like wh*res. Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live, and Jessie has watched the whole monologue - and thinks it’s worse in context. Then the female comics of the world answered him, and Holly says he’s fair game. Mia is watching a reality show she doesn’t even like. It has something in common with the Matildas, the Eras Tour and a funeral. And, Girls is coming back. Same girls, now 40. If you want to check out these amazing female comedians that we celebrated in today's show - here is where to find them - Kyla Cobbler, Rachel Parris, Katherine Ryan and Cassie Willson. We’re so excited to be selected for Apple Podcasts Creators We Love, which recognises people…

Mary Fowler pulled out of two Matildas games and flew home, reportedly to be with her injured partner Nathan Cleary. Good on her, or did she let the team down? Em, freshly back from Cambodia, brings Holly and Jessie the sport story everyone has an opinion on. And would the conversation be different if it were Cleary? Plus, Kelly Clarkson walked into a Brooklyn curiosity shop, asked about a singing mechanical bird and walked out feeling like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. Holly and Em perform a dramatic reading of the feud that followed on X. Who’s in the right? And is a mechanical bird really worth all this? We’re so excited to be selected for Apple Podcasts Creators We Love, which recognises people who are trailblazers and leaders in podcasting. We’re featured alongside some other amazing Australian podcasters. You can check it out on Apple Podcasts or at apple.co/creatorsweloveau. MOVE is feel-good fitness by Mamamia. For less than a coffee a week, get unlimited access to hundreds of workouts, ranging from…

A 50-year-old woman woke up in a hospital bed last week, angry and confused, because her execution didn’t work. Jessie unpacks the Christa Pike case, and Holly has questions about the Pentagon’s plan livestream the next one. Stand on the edge of the photo, please, so we can crop you out later. One woman has been getting that treatment from her in-laws for 30 years, and Mia, who is Jessie Stephens’ mother-in-law, wants to talk about it. Jessie is surprisingly understanding. Also, the boss of Signal refused to play along with a BBC quickfire round, and Holly is worried our feeds have trained us to want real-life conversations on 2x speed. And, Shanghai has put timers on its public toilets. Mia reckons she’d win. MOVE is feel-good fitness by Mamamia. For less than a coffee a week, get unlimited access to hundreds of workouts, ranging from five to 45 minutes. Plus, you get unlimited access to everything across Mamamia, including subscriber-exclusive podcast episodes, articles, discounts and giveaways. Get your…

Zoë Foster Blake has two rules for friendship, and one of them starts with a word we can't print here. Keeshia, Holly and Jessie unpack why seeing your friends now needs a Google Calendar reminder. Plus, a stylist says there's only one place your clothes actually need to fit. Holly's shirt has some explaining to do. Also, Jessie let four internet sleuths loose on her life for 24 hours. Some of what they found couldn't go to air. In the reccos, a lipstick that won't budge and a man who narrates running that Holly is addicted to watching in bed. MOVE is feel-good fitness by Mamamia. For less than a coffee a week, get unlimited access to hundreds of workouts, ranging from five to 45 minutes. Plus, you get unlimited access to everything across Mamamia, including subscriber-exclusive podcast episodes, articles, discounts and giveaways. Get your MOVE goodness here Recommendations Keeshia recommends M·A·C Locked Kiss Ink 24HR Lipcolour in the shade brazen. Jessie recommends Celebrity Traitors UK. Holly recommends…

Sam Wood built a fitness empire for hundreds of thousands of Australian women. Now he's been charged with domestic violence offences after his arrest in Noosa, which he intends to defend. Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens unpack what we know so far. Plus, couples are getting ‘food divorces’ and psychologists are worried, but Mia actually already has one. Plus in big Outlouder news, she's finally learning how to cook. Huge, we know. Also, Pete Davidson told Variety that Get Ready With Me videos make him feel like the world is broken. Jessie has spotted a small hypocrisy. Mia thinks something else is going on. And, Holly and Jessie went to a professional photo shoot. Mia has one piece of constructive feedback. If you are in need of support, please call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732. Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We’re so excited to be selected for Apple Podcasts Creators We Love, which recognises people who are trailblazers and leaders in podcasting. We’re featured…

Taylor Swift promised Life of a Showgirl was 12 bangers, no extras. Then came The Encore. Mia has a theory about why Taylor keeps doubling down and what it might have to do with an Oscar, while Holly asks whether it's sexist to want Taylor to have a little lie down and let us miss her. Plus, Jessie has been manipulated into bringing Meghan news and she arrives with four juicy tidbits, including the pub that allegedly refused to serve the Duchess (and her controversial order - well, it surprised us). Plus Mia and Holly disagree about a Sussex Pap Walk. And, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is back. He's suing the police and the Norfolk gentry are inviting him to kitchen suppers. Holly explains what that means. The You Beauty hosts have bundled together their all-time favourite beauty products and two Mamamia subscribers are winning the lot. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Three Rules For Life & The Worst Person In A Conversation…

Outlouders, we’ve unlocked an exclusive subscriber episode for your long weekend listening pleasure. You're welcome. Enjoy! When did you realise you were an adult? Not a specific age - but the moment you're suddenly the one who's supposed to know what to do. There's an essay doing the rounds arguing adults don't actually exist and we're all just winging it, some of us with better posture. So what actually defines an adult? Is it knowing the right thing to do or just being the one willing to do it, even when you'd rather not? And if nobody really has it figured out, what's the risk in admitting that out loud? Plus, Holly, Mia and Em on the exact moment each of them realised: oh, it's me. I'm the adult. The You Beauty hosts have bundled together their all-time favourite beauty products and two Mamamia subscribers are winning the lot. Subscribe to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause…

Holly Wainwright finds Laurie Anderson’s three rules for life inspiring. Em Vernem finds them embarrassing - so cue a generational war in today’s episode. Plus, The Guardian has named the five types of people ruining conversations, from the serial monologuer to the trauma dumper. Holly, Jessie and Em have met every one of them, and one is hated more than the rest. Also, Jessie has found a recruiter who says to never walk into a job interview holding this one diverse item. We debate whether its a fair accessory or a power play. And, the New York Times ranks the 100 best TV shows of the century and we have all your reccos for the long weekend. Recommendations Holly recommends How To Be Hopeful by Caitlin Moran Jessie recommends Vinted for all your second hand shopping. Em recommends the new movie Digger with Tom Cruise. Keen for more? Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. The You Beauty hosts have bundled together their all-time favourite beauty products and two Mamamia subscribers are winning the lot.…

Breast milk fountains have hit the runway and for someone who self-identifies as ‘not a fashion girlie’, Jessie Stephens has never been more on trend. Holly's algorithm has decided it’s time for her to bounce up and down in fitted lycra. We question if it’s ever okay to film during an exercise class and shared some lived experiences that could be used as evidence for why the answer to that question should be ‘no’. Plus, two years on, the ‘Cornell Seven’ case has been reopened. A civil lawsuit, a reopened investigation and a fraternity group chat have women around the world furious, and Jessie Stephens asks why this story has struck such a nerve. Please note, this segment discusses sexual violence. Also, one of the smartest women in the world has a problem with the phrase "I really love reading". We speak about whether ‘reading’ is a hobby and if Mary Beard has a point, or if this is snobby and purist, and puts up a barrier to entry for non-avid readers. If you have experienced sexual assault and are in need…

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Jessie Stephens, Emily Vernem & Holly Wainwright on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: The Victoria Beckham C-word Investigation It's Tuesday, which means gossip we probably shouldn't be enjoying this much. There is a rumour that Taylor Swift invented her own award at the VMAs, then acted surprised when she won it. Wild if true. Em unpacks it for us and details what happens when Taylor and Charli XCX end up at the same show after writing diss tracks about each other. Plus, Holly details the joke that got comedian Katherine Ryan investigated by the BBC after two very influential viewers complained about what she called Victoria Beckham. Is it ever OK to call another woman the C-word? One of us has an answer involving a pub and a stranger who won't be barging into anyone again. And Jessie has the story of Orlando Bloom, real-life sisters Rooney and Kate Mara and a very awkward intimacy scene. Is it just acting, or has someone crossed…

814 hours. That's how much extra care two full time working parents of primary schoolers need to find every year to cover the gap between school hours, school holidays and the working week. We discuss Georgie Dent’s speech that just about every parent shared last week. Should you pay a friend back for a cup of coffee? One writer argues nobody should ask a friend to pay them back for anything under $15. Also, Taylor Swift seems to have entered her ‘wife’ era. She has some new songs out, she’s proudly shouting about who her husband is but we somehow end this segment shouting about joint tax returns. And, Kylie Minogue took over the AFL Grand Final with a bunch of other iconic Australian musos. As incredible as Kylie was, it was also the moment that Holly realised she had a parenting fail. The You Beauty hosts have bundled together their all-time favourite beauty products and two Mamamia subscribers are winning the lot. Subscribe to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already…

A few weeks ago, Holly recommended an episode of Mamamia’s Gen X podcast, Unleashed, and we’re bringing it to the Outlouders feed. If you haven’t listened before, Unleashed is a podcast for Gen X women who need a laugh, a chat and sometimes a space for the harder parts of life. Unleashed co-host Dr Ginni Mansberg recently shared the deeply personal story of her mum’s decision to choose voluntary assisted dying. Ginni wanted to talk about what was happening with her family, but we wanted to give her the space to tell the story not just as a doctor, but most importantly, as a daughter. This is part one of a three-part series, beginning one month before Ginni’s mum’s death. Listen to part two and part three here. Please take care while listening. This episode discusses voluntary assisted dying, death and grief. If this conversation brought up hard feelings and you need some help, please call Lifeline here. In your ears today is Cath Mahoney, Bruna Papandrea and Ginni Mansberg Check out our Unleashed music…

Are you the most annoying person in the workplace? Keeshia Pettit joins the show for her first ‘main show’ and she’s directing this question specifically at Jessie Stephens after learning that she might be an ‘office pinger’. Why does every man alive want to throw a rock into water? We share some of the funniest and strangest things that men like to do and leave asking why they all want to put things on their heads. Also, is free time the new status symbol? There's a very specific number of 'free time' hours that decides if you're happy or miserable. And, do you have ‘ferritin face’? Is this just the newest way to tell us we look tired or do we actually need to increase our iron intake? Recommendations Holly recommends Youth on HBO max and Manucurist nail polish Jessie recommends The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist on Netflix Keeshia recommends Anko 900ml Pull Chopper, $8 Keen for more? Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. The You Beauty hosts have bundled together their all-time favourite…

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Jessie Stephens, Emily Vernem & Keeshia Pettit on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: Is It Just Us, Or Does Everyone Sound Exactly The Same? Would you rather your group chats were leaked, or your ChatGPT history? And how did "Would you like me to develop these ideas for you?" become the most dangerous question of our age? We're asking whether outsourcing our emails to AI is harmless - or whether it's slowly shrinking the part of our brain we need most. Also, we get into why being human-made is the new status symbol, and one of us officially declares herself a Luddite (and reckons it'll become her superpower). Plus this episode marks the first time that Jessie and Keeshia have taken their friendship outside the Whatapp chat and into the pod studio. What could go wrong... Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted…

Ed Sheeran walked onto a stadium stage in Philadelphia with no band, no support acts and a scripted statement. We unpack the fallout between Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and a stadium owner, and discuss whether it’s possible for a celebrity to be apolitical in 2026. Plus, the NRL grand final has no pre-match entertainment this year, reportedly because Tones and I refused to sing Dance Monkey. There’s irony in the song being called Dance Monkey... Also, Cue and Veronika Maine have collapsed. Mia wants to know whether it's bad business or whether getting dressed has fundamentally changed. And there's a brand new 12-part podcast about the Richard Gere gerbil rumour. Why do some celebrity urban legends refuse to die? Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode:…

Princess Diana's brother has a 'tell-all' memoir out tomorrow, and the King has already made a "furious" statement about it. But the big question remains: Did he really say THAT? The movie about long-term relationships that you might have to watch alone. Also, Patrick Clancy has sat down for a 60 Minutes interview with his new wife. Why would he do that? Plus, over the weekend, internet sleuths stumbled on what they think is a very famous man's Instagram account and he appears to be trolling his equally-famous exes. Also, it's been a horror few days of family violence across Australia. We urge everyone who is able to support organisations working on the frontlines of this issue, like: Rize Up Support is available at 1800RESPECT Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our…

Would strangers open up to you on a train? Do people quietly start copying the way you talk? Em Vernem has found the 19 signs that show you might be more attractive than you think. Plus, Jessie unpacks the rise of the "thoughtfluencer" and how easy it is to appear to be an expert online. While it makes information a lot more accessible, we question if you can trust anything you’re reading. The push-up bra is back! You can decide whether to pack away the wire free comfort bras or not. Plus, Holly has found a creativity hack in an unexpected place. The asses might have had the answer all along. And our recommendations for the week! Em recommends Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Strawberry Basil Eau de Toilette Holly recommends Last Seen on Apple TV and Dalliance on Paramount+ Jessie recommends Devanti 12kg Ice Maker Machine 2L - Black Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so…

Taylor Swift is hanging out with her wedding guest Tom Cruise at a football game and we want to know who's got more to gain from those optics. You've heard about the Hyrox athlete who, um, soiled herself mid comp but went on to win. There are lots of memes. But we’re asking a different question: would you do the same for the prize money of $21k? Today's a big day for Mia, as you'll hear as she struggles to get through our conversation about kids. And why did the advice to 'act like a drunk person falling downstairs' change Jessie's parenting? Plus Karl Stefanovic’s podcast is M.I.A and he and his business partner are in court. Mia has some thoughts about why running a media business is harder than it looks. Listen to Jessie’s interview on No Filter "I Went to a Really Dark Place": Jessie Stephens on the Six Months Nobody Saw Listen to our episode about Karl leaving the Today show https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/emergency-meeting-karl-tommy-the-sack/id928350893?i=1000774131014 Get access to Very Peri,…

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Holly Wainwright, Emily Vernem & Jessie Stephens on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: The Emmy’s Love Story We Can’t Stop Thinking About Harry and Meghan pulled their kids out of school after just two days, and Holly has a theory about what's really driving it and who should be footing the bill to fix it. Plus Karl Stefanovic's podcast has gone dark for three weeks. We chat about the court battle with his business partner and the very rich name he's floated as a possible saviour. Also, Em Vernem runs through the biggest Emmy wins, the show that swept almost everything and the surprise appearance from a celebrity's cat! Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Sydney Sweeney…

We're being told AI could end humanity, which is a lot for a Monday. But don’t worry, Sydney Sweeney is here to tell us how much she loves sports! There’s a skit going viral about Harry and Meghan that has people divided on whether it’s a little bit funny or a little bit mean. An AI researcher quit his job last week and told us that the people building this stuff genuinely believe it could kill us all within the decade. Amelia explains what the whistleblowers are calling for and why "just regulate it" might not be the easy fix everyone assumes. Plus Holly's making the case for 'hopepunk' - why choosing hope right now might be the most rebellious thing you can do. Borrowing from Caitlin Moran and Nick Cave, we explore how you can actually change anything in a world this broken, and why giving up isn't an option. Also, Sydney Sweeney's new ad for a sports betting app has her straddling a basketball hoop naked, and it has united female athletes around the world. They’re furious. We unpack why women in sport…

Are Aussies anti bush? Not the former president, the bikini kind. A viral essay asked why nobody blinked when a writer wore hers to the beach, and Em wants to know whether Australia is culturally anti-bush while America is having a big bush renaissance (a bush-enaissance if you allow). Would you post about it if your partner killed the family pet? A well-known content creator told her 1.8 million followers that her husband had killed the injured bird they were nursing back to health, and the internet unanimously said the same thing: leave him. But is it actually that simple, or is there a difference between the line you'd draw with your partner and the line you'd draw with a friend? Plus, one of the biggest names on the internet has just quietly ended a show she's been running for 12 years, and Em thinks she's stopped too soon. And therapy is over-rated! Why none of us are having it at the moment and what we’re doing instead. If this episode brings up anything for you, or if you or someone you know needs…

The algorithm has been serving you the word 'algorithm' all week and we explain why. Is your feed about to change forever? Why aren't women allowed to break script and say they feel relief when their kids leave home? One very famous Gen X icon did and Mia and Holly have thoughts. Why would a woman about to go to jail invite a controversial documentary maker into her home for a month? Jessie unpacks the Elizabeth Holmes news. And can two people who hated each other for fifteen years really just... go back to normal? Apparently a quarter of all siblings are estranged at some point and Liam and Noel Gallagher might just have a message for Princes William and Harry. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The King's Very Pointed Harry Letter & Alix Vs Alex…

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Holly Wainwright, Emily Vernem & the latest addition to the group chat, Keeshia Pettit on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: The King's Very Pointed Harry Letter & Alix Vs Alex King Charles has sent a very formal letter about Prince Harry's return to Britain — and it's basically him telling the whole world that nothing has changed. Harry's still not part of the royal family. Plus, Alix Earle's new Netflix show is finally addressing the very public feud with another famous Alex, Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper. It turns out there's something more serious behind this 'celebrity' drama. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Raygun And The Confidence Question Listen: Your House…

Among the tributes to a legend, one Gloria Steinem quote is landing hard for a generation of millennial women. So, Holly wants to discuss, are we still “living the unlived lives of our mothers?” or do we now almost envy the lives they got to lead? Plus, Jessie wants to tell us about a $800 toothbrush with its own onboard camera and an AI opinion about your gums, and she is worryingly into it. And, Amelia has watched Netflix's new Raygun documentary and wants to know if you can actually have TOO much self belief? Plus: The Australian sporting moment you can’t watch without crying. And, the much-discussed US murder trial of LIndsay Clancy has been declared a mistrial. What happens now? Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Your House Needs A Dirty Zone…

Jessie Stephens, co-host of Mamamia Out Loud and bestselling author, sits down with Kate Langbroek for a completely candid conversation about the last six months of her life. Ten weeks early, on the day she finished up for maternity leave, Jessie gave birth to twins Margot and Harry, while at home raising her toddler daughter, Luna. Jessie opens up about something she's never spoken about publicly before, a moment in NICU when she found herself in what she describes as "a really dark place." She also talks about growing up an identical twin, falling for her now husband Luca while they worked together, and building a marriage and family and a career when it's all intertwined. Jessie will be back on Mamamia Out Loud in September. Want to listen before everyone else? Mamamia subscribers get exclusive early access to No Filter from 6am every Saturday, a full two days before regular listeners. Click here to subscribe now. What To Listen To Next: Listen: Sophie Delezio Wouldn’t Change A Thing Listen: Liane…

Your house needs a “dirty zone”. Which, let’s face it, is just as well. Also, is there such a thing as living too long? Jessie Stephens wants to take on the longevity craze and unpack this dangerous idea, after seeing Lucinda Holdforth speak. Plus, Holly Wainwright blames Harry Styles for the fact that running has become the coolest hobby there is, Jessie has a theory about marathon runners and Em thinks there’s a very strict rule about how long they can wear their medals. And, a marathon (ouch) of recommendations, friends: Em recommends a water filter jug from Kmart. Jessie recommends A LOT — The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout, The Traitors Australia, and Silk Pillowcases. Also Love Island. Holly recommends My Brilliant Career on Netflix. Keen for more? Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go…

Outside a Massachusetts courtroom, women have travelled across the country to hold signs that read "she needed help". Jessie Stephens unpacks forensic fandom — the internet's habit of working a real trial as if it’s a season of Lost — and why those signs might not be about Lindsay Clancy at all. Plus, Holly Wainwright is back from holidaying in Harry and Meghan’s new home and has a surprising (for her) new take. Also, Married at First Sight is reportedly going sober, drastically cutting its alcohol rules after a series of scandals. Jessie has thoughts about whether a show built on a hand grenade survives without one. And, Olivia Rodrigo is our crush and pin-up in a week when we need heroes, and why men are cutting off their eyelashes for a really dumb reason. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What…

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Jessie Stephens on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: What Mia Didn’t Know About Jessie’s Postpartum The OGs are back. Mia, Holly and Jessie are back together on Mamamia Out Loud for the first time in… well, none of them can actually remember how long it’s been. And Jessie is officially back from maternity leave! In case you missed it, she also joined Kate Langbroek on this week’s No Filter, where she got very vulnerable about the last six months of her life. There were things Mia didn’t even know about Jessie and now you get to hear all about them too. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next: Listen to No Filter: "I Went to a Really Dark Place": Jessie Stephens on the Six…

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Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply. Did you know you can ghost your long-term partner? Enter the 'disappearing boyfriend'. Is this actually a new dating phenomenon, or just heartbreak with better branding? Plus, there’s another way to be 'mid'. That messy, awkward, deeply embarrassing stage we all have to endure before we become remotely good at something. And Mia has been sorting her friends into two very important categories: the ones you see in daylight… and the ones you’d actually call at 2am. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. Recommendations Em recommends RecpieTin Eats' Quick and Dirty Focaccia recipe for the perfect pot luck…

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply. Dolly Parton has died at 80, and the world has lost one of its most beloved icons. Mia, Amelia and Em unpack what made Dolly so universally loved. From her music and iconic look to her extraordinary business brain and the millions of books she’s given to children. Plus, would you have a baby for $75,000? Singapore is offering new parents a huge cash incentive to tackle its declining birth rate. And is the humble ‘pop-in’ officially cancelled? Is turning up at someone’s house unannounced rude or even, controversial? Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next: Listen to Unleashed: 'I'm…

The Sydney Swans scandal has left fans devastated, but what does it mean for a club that built its identity around being progressive, inclusive and different from other sporting codes? Mia Freedman, Em Vernem and Amelia Lester unpack the fallout and why so many female fans feel betrayed by a team they thought was a safe place to belong. Plus, Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK... but why? Our royal correspondent Holly Wainwright dials in to tell us what’s really behind their return, from family reconciliation to Meghan’s career and Harry’s relationship with his home country. And Nicole Kidman reveals she’s either at a small dinner party or a rave and honestly, we have questions. Buy tickets to The Spring Fling here. Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25…

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply. Would you go topless in front of your dad? Mia Freedman puts the question to Outlouders after one Sports Illustrated model — and Baywatch reboot star — does exactly that on a family holiday, and the internet has a lot to say. Plus, Amelia Lester unpacks the celebrity couple everyone's obsessed with right now, and asks why some couples radiate real chemistry while others can't fake it no matter how much red-carpet PDA they throw at us. Also, Emily Vernem is skipping the cleanse and doing a clog instead — she'll explain exactly what that means. And, this week's reccos cover a movie, a perfume and more. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to…

This is a heavy one, and an episode we wish we didn’t have to record. Today, we’re stepping away from our usual format to sit with a story that has broken hearts globally: the Lindsay Clancy trial currently taking place in the US. Mia Freedman is joined by The Quicky journalists, Tamsin Rose and Georgie Page, to unpack the details of this incredibly distressing case. We’ve kept this as a standalone episode so you can choose if, and when, you’re ready to listen. Please look after yourselves. RESOURCES: If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, please contact your GP or in Australia, contact Lifeline (13 11 14), Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) or Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), all of which provide trained counsellors you can talk with 24/7. If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert after welcoming a child, please contact the Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) Helpline on 1300 726 306. If you or anyone you know needs expert help, please contact Bravehearts. For more on…

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply. Who is Natalie, and why was she in a catering truck with Donald Trump? Amelia Lester untangles the mystery that's sent half the internet down a rabbit hole, and what it reveals about the president's inner circle. Plus, does Australia have the cheapest coffee in the world? and if so, why is everyone still complaining about the price of a flat white? And, Em Vernem shares the story of Hayden Panettiere, and how her sudden death has impacted an entire generation. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Fake Bump Conspiracy Continues. Anne Hathaway…

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: No Influencers allowed. Seriously. One Nantucket shop has declared war on influencers, with a very blunt sign in the window: ‘No Influencers.’ Is this the beginning of the end for influencer culture or just one shop owner who’s had enough? Mia, Holly and Em discuss if hating influencers is just a new, more acceptable way to hate women. Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Logies Recap & The…

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply. Robert Irwin just became the youngest person ever to host the Logies at 22. Mia Freedman is running through the five moments from TV's night of nights that actually mattered. Plus, a junior lawyer's TikTok about her job went viral and got her fired — Em Vernem explains the one thing nobody's saying about it. Also, Amelia Lester on why Bumble just scrapped the rule that made it different from every other dating app, and why women aren't as angry as you'd think. And Mia's back with a theory about why nobody under 30 dresses like they've ever worn clothes before. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To…

Breaking sock news for everyone bullied out of their footwear of choice by bossy Gen Zs. What does Miranda Kerr’s bison breakfast say about the great wellness escalation? Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways, discounts including Zjoosh and our home workout app, MOVE. You need a bigger world, and to stop bringing the weather and if you don’t know what either of those things mean that’s okay, one of us does. And recommendations, including a Prime Minister’s podcast, one of the great mascaras and Mia’s new lunch. If this conversation has brought up anything for you, please reach out to The Butterfly Foundation for support. You can call their helpline on 1800 33 4673. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to…

There was one question in last night’s census that’s starting shit in houses all over Australia. The woman who wants to be the next President of the United States is also freezing her eggs and some people aren’t “behaving” about it. Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways, discounts including Zjoosh and our home workout app, MOVE. The world’s most famous movie star has done a very sad interview. Vulnerability, or strategy? Also, a woman wants to take her baby to a Sydney concert but there’s a big, expensive problem. And… Not ‘another f*cking woman’. Does the ‘fourth prettiest girl in the playground theory’ explain why women troll women? Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.…

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: Meghan Vs Martha & Sad Ted Lasso News The Kardashians throw parties like it's their job, but Kylie Jenner's 29th birthday party looked like it came straight out of a 9-year-old's dreams — except with latex included. Martha Stewart, 82, has decided she has nothing left to lose — and she's just dropped a dinner-party detail about Meghan Markle that's sent Meghan's camp into full, frantic damage control. Plus, Holly delivers the verdict on Ted Lasso's return — and it is not good news for anyone hoping for a season 1 comeback. Get 20% off Zjoosh. Click here to access your exclusive code. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today…

Homework isn’t a thing anymore because no-one can be trusted. Tom Holland and Zendaya are busy saving cinema and keeping the wedding industry in business. Is the “cosy” craze just making you sad, one beading night in at a time? There’s a billionaire in his villain era, and it’s about to be on screen. And, the email that ended a friendship of almost 30 years. Would it have ended yours? Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40% What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Hidden Cost Of Being Married & The World’s Most Tracked Vagina Listen: The Exact Moment You Realise You're An Adult Listen: The Luke Bateman Fantasy & Millennial Wedding Bingo Listen: "Emma Grede Disease" & The Trap For Female Founders Listen: Ariana Retreats & Are Your Friends Anchors Or…

Stop ‘chopping’ your cushions. Our bossiest bedroom boyfriend says so. The hidden cost of being married might be in that dripping tap. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40% The world’s most-tracked vagina and her fancy techno-tampon. Why Mia doesn’t mind if you hate her clothes, Em’s excited about basket-sex and Holly is not angry, just disappointed by the men in her house and her garden. Recommendations Em recommends Colin From Accounts Mia recommends a Maze Matt fidget toy Holly recommends Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Kieth Keen for more? Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. Check out Mia's photo dump here. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Exact Moment You Realise You're An Adult Listen: The Luke Bateman Fantasy & Millennial Wedding…

No more bags in the overhead unless you’ve paid. The Australian footballer who was addicted to gambling, alcohol and drugs now just wants us all to read, and he has some sobering words about why men don’t. Also, Em has a bone to pick with him. The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. Amelia doesn’t mind a little frosty exchange at checkout to save the purity of her inbox. And also, Donald Trump never, ever loses at golf. Oh, and is the millennial wedding over? Gen Z want to get married on a Tuesday afternoon with a phone-ban, and Amelia has a whole theory about why. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot?…

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: "Emma Grede Disease" & The Trap For Female Founders There's finally a name for the "Emma Grede-ification" of female founders, and it's "Emma Grede Disease" — the expectation that women don't just run a business, they have to perform running one. Private jets. Book deals. A personal brand polished to a mirror shine. Holly has a theory on who's actually earned that aesthetic — and who's skipping straight to the penthouse without building the fifteen years underneath it. Plus, why this persona has never quite worked in Australia. The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25…