But Are You Happy?

Alex Dyson got a job in radio straight out of uni with his best mate and went on to co-host one of the top-rated breakfast radio shows for 6 years. A dream gig for many. Since he finished up on the show he’s decided to try other things. He’s been in love and experienced heartbreak, traveled extensively, written a book, started a daily podcast, opened a small business… oh, and ran for office in his hometown, not once but twice. Basically, he’s been busy… but is he happy? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CREDITS: Host: Clare Stephens Guest: Alex Dyson Executive Producer: Tia Ucich Producer: Clare O’Halloran Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auSupport the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aweng Ade-Chuol was working at Lidcombe McDonalds in Western Sydney when she was scouted by a modeling agency and the next thing she knew she was on a fashion runway in Paris. After fleeing Sudan and arriving in Australia she dealt with culture shock and the separation of her family. But the hardship didn’t end there, Aweng discusses coming out to her religious family and the toll it took on her mental health. She’s living an authentic life and reached heights that most models dream of… but is she happy? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CREDITS: Host: Clare Stephens Guest: Aweng Ade-Chuol Executive Producer: Tia Ucich Producer: Clare O’Halloran Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auSupport the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toni Lodge is a comedian, author, and one-half of the comedy podcast Toni and Ryan. Toni is funny, it’s a big part of who she is and what she does. In this episode, she discusses using humor as a coping mechanism for grief and a way to remember her Mum. She's worked hard to get to where she is and now that she has her dream job, where she gets to laugh and make people laugh every day… is she happy? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CREDITS: Host: Clare Stephens Guest: Toni Lodge Executive Producer: Tia Ucich Producer: Clare O’Halloran Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auSupport the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flex Mami is an unstoppable creative force. She seems to be able to do whatever project she puts her mind to. From writing a self-help book, to creating a card game to renovating any space she inhabits. Does anything slow her down? Does she ever second-guess herself? Flex appears to have everything you need to succeed in life, confidence, passion and now - money… But is she happy? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CREDITS: Host: Clare Stephens Guests: Flex Mami Executive Producer: Tia Ucich Producer: Clare O’Halloran Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auSupport the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five years ago, Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews quit their jobs at Mamamia and started their podcast Shameless, from their dining room tables. Today, Zara & Michelle are the hosts of one of the most popular shows in the country and the owners of Shameless Media. From the outside, they appear to have it all…but are they happy? Today, they sit down with Clare to talk through some of the most challenging times in their careers, how they feel about their success and why they never, ever read the comments. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CREDITS: Host: Clare Stephens Guests: Zara McDonald & Michelle Andrews Executive Producer: Tia Ucich Producer: Clare O’Halloran Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auSupport the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first episode of But Are You Happy? Clare Stephens is about to sit down with 8 celebrities and ask them to be at their most vulnerable. But before she does, it's only fair that Clare opens up first. Clare sits down with the host of The Quicky and No Filter Claire Murphy to discuss her vulnerabilities - competing with the person you love the most, dealing with mental health, jealousy, ambition, and… whether or not she is happy. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CREDITS: Host: Clare Stephens Executive Producer: Tia Ucich Producer: Clare O’Halloran Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auSupport the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

But Are You Happy? Is the podcast that taps into the universal vulnerabilities we share as human beings. Over eight episodes, Clare Stephens speaks to high profile Australians and asks them the questions you're not allowed to ask. Because no matter how successful someone appears, life is messy, complicated and gloriously imperfect. But Are You Happy? Coming April 4th. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.