Mamamia Out Loud

False information and a sense of hysteria is in the air after nearly 8000 people have been affected by Coronavirus (at the time of the recording of this episode). But is the Coronavirus enabling an anti-Chinese sentiment?  Also, with Instagram, Facebook and even TicTok making everyone witness to our outfits of the day, healing journeys, and tedious workout routines, is there such a thing as a “personal life” anymore?  Plus, it hasn’t been easy wrapping our head around the complicated legacy of basketball legend Kobe Bryant. At his best, he was a dedicated husband and an active philanthropist but at his worst, he allegedly raped a 19 year old woman back in 2003. How do we navigate the good, the bad and the ugly of a celebrity’s legacy? LINKS Jessie Stephen’s article ‘"I am not a virus." How coronavirus became a petty excuse to be racist.’... https://www.mamamia.com.au/novel-coronavirus/ Hayley Nahman’s article ‘Does Anyone Have a ‘Personal Life’ Anymore?’... https://www.manrepeller.com/2019/12/personal-life.html The Quicky podcast’s episode ‘A Complicated Legacy: Who Was Kobe Bryant?’... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/a-complicated-legacy-who-was-kobe-bryant/ Get tickets to our Mamamia Outloud Bushfire Relief Show… https://www.mamamia.com.au/bushfire-relief-live-show/ Jessie Stephen’s article ‘The top 14 Louis Theroux documentaries of all time. Ranked.’... https://www.mamamia.com.au/louis-theroux-documentaries/ RECOS Mia- Why We Can’t Sleep. A book by Ada Calhoun… https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Cant-Sleep-Midlife/dp/0802147852 Jessie- Chasing Cosby podcast series… https://open.spotify.com/show/6msp9rQSGRiGqJvJj7xrHh Rachel- Louis Theroux’s documentary ‘By Reason of Insanity’... https://www.stan.com.au/watch/louis-theroux-by-reason-of-insanity Safe on Social Toolkit website… https://www.safeonsocial.com/ MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Rachel Corbett and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Via our email at [email protected]   Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia-  https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kobe Bryant, widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna (Gigi), were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash over the weekend and the world is in shock.  So why do celebrity deaths affect us so much? And Mia’s recent article on school holidays has gone viral.  She thinks the system is broken but what’s the answer when kids are out of school at 3pm and parents have to work till 5pm? Plus, in her new docuseries ‘The Goop Lab with Gwyneth Paltrow’, Gwyneth Paltrow and her Goop team look at psychedelics, energy work and other wellness topics.  But are there any parallels to be drawn between Gwenyth Paltrow and pseudoscience advocate Belle Gibson? LINKS Mia’s article ‘We need to talk about how our school holiday system is broken’... https://www.mamamia.com.au/mia-freedman-school-holidays-2020/ Get tickets to our Mamamia Outloud Bushfire Relief Show… https://www.mamamia.com.au/bushfire-relief-live-show/ MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Rachel Corbett and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Via our email at [email protected]   Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia.  https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi Outlouders! On Jan 26th we think it's important to reflect on our country's history. Recently on the Mamamia podcast, The Quicky, they looked into The Uluru Statement. And we thought it was such an important episode we had to share it here. Three years ago, nearly 300 people signed a statement to the Australian parliament asking for Indigenous voices be heard in our government, the Uluru Statement from the Heart. It outlines three specific requests.  Three years on, what's happening with it? The Quicky asks the question: with so many other countries like Canada and the US already creating treaties like this with their First Nation People, why wouldn't Australia follow suit? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Professor Megan Davis, contributor the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Constitutional Lawyer, Pro Vice Chancellor Indigenous at UNSW.  The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. Want The Quicky in your ears every day? Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email [email protected] or call the podphone 02 8999 9386.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ladies and Gents, Pete Evans is back and he's feeling vindicated after finding a single study that supports (not really if you read the whole thing) some of his bogus beliefs about sunscreen. So, should he think more carefully about what he posts when he's a person of influence?   And speaking of influence, an Instagram account has blown up this week that shows exactly what it looks like behind the feed of influencers.  So is it funny or creepy? And, Rachel Corbett has been roped into writing a monthly newsletter, dishing out advice so she gets some practice in by trying to solve a listeners dilemma about changing careers later in life. LINKS Want to sign up for Rachel's 'How To Do Life' newsletter?  Click here...https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/ Find out if you've got an idea for a business with the Lady Startup Idea Generator... https://www.ladystartup.com/pages/idea-generator Got a business idea and what to make it happen?  Sign up for the Lady Startup Activation Plan here... https://www.ladystartup.com/ Listen to The Quicky episode about what it'll take to recover from the Australian bushfires... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/what-will-it-take-to-recover-from-the-australian-bushfires/ RECCOS Mia - Everything Is Going To Be Okay on Stan... https://www.stan.com.au/watch/everythings-gonna-be-okay Jessie - Parasite... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEUXfv87Wpk Rachel - The Bold Type on Stan... https://www.stan.com.au/watch/the-bold-type Mamamia Outloud Bushfire Relief Show... https://mamamia.com.au/events/ CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Rachel Corbett and Jessie Stephens Producer: Elise Cooper CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to discuss or a dilemma you'd like us to solve?  Email us at [email protected] or call us on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Join the Outlouders Facebook group... https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Photos of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston hugging at the Screen Actors Guild Awards have taken the internet by storm. So, are they getting back together? Or, is this a publicity stunt?  Also, should we separate the person from the sport? Margaret Court is set to be honoured at a ceremony next week. Should her negative views towards LGBTQI communities affect her recognition as a sporting legend? Plus, our co-worker Lucy Neville has just broken up with her boyfriend of 5 years. Among her many tips on how to deal with a tough breakup, she suggests dating apps. Jessie, Mia and Rachel are wondering, are dating apps really an efficient way to get over someone? LINKS The Quicky episode ‘What Is The Royal Rota & Why Have Mary & Meghan Dumped Them?’- https://omny.fm/shows/the-quicky/the-day-harry-and-meghan-broke-up-with-the-british-press The article by Laura Brodnik: ‘All the Evidence that Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s reunion is just a clever campaign strategy’- https://www.mamamia.com.au/brad-and-jen-reunion/ A Lady Startup podcast episode with Irene Falcone- https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/lady-startup/irene-falcone-nourished-life/ Lucy Neville’s article ‘My boyfriend of 5 years left me overnight. Here are the 10 things I did to get over it.”- https://www.mamamia.com.au/get-over-a-breakup/ Rachel Corbett’s ‘How To Do Life’ newsletter- https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-mamamiaaus&utm_content=later-4958133&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram Mamamia Outloud Bushfire Relief Show: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mamamia-out-loud-live-bushfire-relief-tickets-88637712785 MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Rachel Corbett and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here...https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some say it’s racist, others say it’s just what every new royal experiences when they become part of the family. Has Meghan Markle’s treatment by the media really been that different to Kate Middleton’s? And if so, what’s behind it? And an Outlouder wants to know, should you be asking questions in job interviews? Can you ask… how much you’re going to get paid?  Plus, have you ever wondered why sex scenes look so sexy on camera? Apparently, intimacy coaches are professionals who are hired to direct and choreograph sex scenes in film and theatre. We discuss the role they play and why they are so important.  LINKS Modern Love on Amazon Prime- https://www.primevideo.com/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.88b6392d-ff9c-b074-785b-326fe5196791?ref_=dvm_pds_tit_au_dc_s_g|c_388321513866_m_w8IvV8Ce-dc_s__ The Quicky episode “Gwyneth Paltrow's 'Intimacy Coach' On What We're Doing Wrong In Bed”- https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/gwyneth-paltrows-intimacy-coach-on-what-were-doing/ The 10 Best Questions to Ask in a Job Interview Article- https://www.thecut.com/article/questions-to-ask-in-a-job-interview.html RECOS Mia- Where The Crawdads Sing Book- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36809135-where-the-crawdads-sing Mia- Such a Fun Age- http s://www.amazon.com/Such-Fun-Age-Kiley-Reid/dp/052554190X Jessie- The Last Days of August Podcast Series- https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Last-Days-of-August-Audiobook/B07JK81ZM8?source_code=M2MOR131091619005N&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1252391&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI66yvtMOJ5wIV1wRyCh0CqAl6EAAYASAAEgIf-fD_BwE Jessie- How to Fail podcast episode with Andrew Scott- https://player.fm/series/how-to-fail-with-elizabeth-day/s7-ep1-how-to-fail-andrew-scott Rachel- New Philosopher Magazine- https://www.magshop.com.au/new-philosopher?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI26aMicaJ5wIVBZWPCh3xSw_JEAAYASAAEgL3QfD_BwE Mamamia Outloud Bushfire Relief Show: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mamamia-out-loud-live-bushfire-relief-tickets-88637712785 MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Rachel Corbett and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here...https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl Stefanovic has returned to Today alongside co-host Allison Langdon. So, is the new combination working? And what is it about Karl that makes him exceptional television talent?  And Wilson Gavin was among a small number of protesters who stormed a Brisbane City Council library hosting a Drag Queen children’s story-telling event on Sunday afternoon. A video of the protest went viral shortly after, and the social media response was swift and cutting. By the next morning, Gavin had died by suicide. We look at the way events unfolded and ask, what can we all learn from this? Plus, we’re in the middle of divorce month, and Rachel wants to know: Is going to couples therapy before problems arise in a relationship a good thing? If you think you may be experiencing depression or another mental health problem, please contact your general practitioner or in Australia, contact Lifeline 13 11 14 for support or beyondblue 1300 22 4636. Mamamia Outloud Bushfire Relief Show: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mamamia-out-loud-live-bushfire-relief-tickets-88637712785 MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Rachel Corbett and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here...https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're bringing the show back early because there's so much going on! We're also doing a live show for bushfire relief in Melbourne on Tuesday, February 11th.  If you want to grab tickets and help us raise money for the Red Cross you can do that here... https://mamamia.com.au/events/. On the show today we're interrupting Holly's book writing duties to pick her brains about whether Harry and Meghan's resignation is proof of a Royal rift.   Plus, people have started having a go at celebrities like Celeste Barber for their decisions on where to distribute the funds they've raised for bushfire relief.  So is tall poppy syndrome starting to creep into philanthropy? And if you've been wondering what's going on with Iran, Jessie breaks it down and tells us whether we're headed for World War III. And of course, we've got some Friday recommendations to get you through your weekend. RECOMMENDATIONS Rachel: City Of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert Jessie: You on Netflix Mia: Lot One Hundred...https://www.instagram.com/lotonehundred/ MMOL TOUR DATES Get tickets to the Mamamia Out Loud bushfire relief show or A Night with Mia Freedman at https://mamamia.com.au/events/ END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Rachel Corbett and Jessie Stephens Producer: Hannah Bowman, Leah Porges COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group... https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ GET IN TOUCH Call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here...https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since September, Australia has experienced the worst bushfires in our history. The conditions have been described as “apocalyptic” and likened to “an atomic bomb” as fires continue to burn in every state and territory in the country. On New Year’s Eve tens of thousands of Australians found themselves trapped by fire with no power or mobile phone service. We speak to Mamamia’s Editor, Clare Stephens, who was one of them.  The loss of homes, business, wildlife and, at last count, 23 lives, is being mourned all over the world. In this special episode of Mamamia Out Loud, Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens discuss what’s happened, why such fury is being directed at our Prime Minister and perhaps most importantly, what can be done to help.  For a full list of where to donate, see the list below:  New South Wales Support your local brigadehttps://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/support-your-local-brigade Support firefighter’s familieshttp://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/general-news/featured/support-for-firefighter-families Giveit NSW - you can donate money or find specific items that have been requested for donationhttps://givit.worldsecuresystems.com/items-needed?campaign=50 Mogo Zoo Fire Recovery https://au.gofundme.com/f/mogo-zoo-fire-recovery  Port Macquarie Koala Hospital https://au.gofundme.com/f/help-thirsty-koalas-devastated-by-recent-fires Victoria Bushfire Appeal for the ongoing support of bushfire survivorshttps://www.vic.gov.au/bushfireappeal Gippsland Emergency Relief Fundhttps://www.gerf.org.au/donate/  GoFundMe pages have been set up for the Victorian communities of Cudgewa https://bit.ly/2Qr1F3b and Mallacoota https://www.gofundme.com/f/mallacoota-fires-support-fund Wildlife Victoriahttps://www.facebook.com/donate/466018984334454/2938373519529456/ South Australia  CFS foundationhttps://cfsfoundation.org.au/donate Gofundme for Kangaroo Island wildlife recovery and rehabilitation effortshttps://bit.ly/37KGQFx  Kangaroo Island Mayoral Relief and Recovery Bushfire Fund https://bit.ly/2T3dhLy  Adelaide Koala Rescue LTD http://www.akr.org.au/donate  Queensland RFBAQ Donationshttps://rfbaq.org/donate-to-a-specific-brigade Queensland-government-backed Givit is coordinating donations of items across Australia.https://givit.worldsecuresystems.com/items-needed?campaign=4 General Help Donate blood with the Australian Red Crosshttps://www.donateblood.com.au/  Australian Lions Foundationhttps://www.givenow.com.au/australianlionsfoundation  RSPCAhttps://www.rspcansw.org.au/  Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recoveryhttps://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donate  WIRES for animal support and carehttps://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund   Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for our 2020 Word Of The Year episode! At the start of 2019 Mia’s word was ‘impact,’ Jessie chose ‘health’ and Holly threw in an entire Maya Angelou quote. This year, Hol has obeyed the rules and stuck to one word so what is it? And how have Mia and Jessie’s words changed from last year? Listen to find out and share your word of the year in our Outlouders Facebook Group. LINKS Mamamia Book Club Podcast- https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-book-club/ Holly Wainwright’s “Every woman has an 'I Don't' list. And it's about time we shared them.” article - https://www.mamamia.com.au/i-dont-list/ MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here...https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the holiday season and that means you might actually have time to watch some TV!   So Mia, Holly and Jessie are here to fill your recommendation bucket with the very best TV shows of 2019. Happy binge watching, everyone! TV RECOMMENDATIONS  Fleabag on Amazon Prime Crashing on Netflix Succession on HBO series Game of Thrones on Foxtel The Loudest Voice on Stan The Morning Show on Apple TV The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel  Years and Years on SBS on Demand Mothers on the Edge on BBC Two The Night in Question on BBC Two Australia’s Cheapest Weddings on Netflix Love on the Spectrum on ABC iview Magic for Humans on Netflix Gavin and Stacey on Stan MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS Bombshell the movie- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rBnkBIhoFE Marriage Story on Netflix- https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80223779 Kramer vs Kramer- https://www.netflix.com/au/title/60010559 MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here...https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Christmas day! While you’re enjoying your time away or getting stuck in awkward extended family conversations, why not bury yourself in a thought-provoking read?  Jessie, Holly, and Mia share their favorite books of the year so you can get that bedside table stocked for the holidays. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Three Women by Lisa Taddeo Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner How to Be Second Best by Jessica  Dettmann Normal People by Sally Rooney Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney  Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales The Dog Runner by Bren MacDibble How to Bee by Bren MacDibble Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid Books by the Bronte Sisters LINKS The Book Club Podcast- https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-book-club/ MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here...https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we’re nearing the end of the year, a much-contested topic is making headlines yet again. The second draft of the religious discrimination bill has been released and it’s raising a very important question. What will this bill look like in the real world and what does it mean for non-religious people? And, is it really that sad to be spending Christmas alone? Rachel joins today’s show and asks why pity is the response she gets when she tells people she’ll be alone at Christmas.  Plus, what’s better than hearing life advice from people who’ve been around a long time? We’re closing the last regular Mamamia Outloud show with some words of wisdom. LINKS The Book Club Podcast- https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-book-club/ RECOMMENDATIONS Rachel- A Fitbit Watch- https://www.fitbit.com/au/home Jessie- Joe Hammond's final article: ‘I’ve been saying goodbye to my family for two years’- https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/dec/14/saying-goodbye-to-family-motor-neurone-disease-reflecting-on-end-of-life Holly- Olga Valentine’s Swimwear- https://www.olgavalentineswimwear.com/ MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here...https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Boris Johnson winning the UK general election, a washed-up reality TV star becoming the president of the US, and Scott Morrison winning against all poll predictions, it feels like we’re all living in a bubble at the moment. So, how is it that we still find ourselves shocked, and what can we learn moving forward? And an anonymous listener is fed up with her mother-in-law and wants to know what Jessie, Mia and Holly think. Should she be drawing some boundaries or accepting the relationship for what it is? Plus, what on earth is an Instagram face? Jia Tolentino wrote a feature for The New Yorker this week, and it’s all about the prevalence of one specific face. How has our relationship with beauty changed in a world where we’re photographed more than ever before? And haven’t women always had a complicated relationship to beauty standards? LINKS MIA’S RECOMMENDATIONS The Lindt Cafe Siege: Louisa Hope's Survival Story episode on the No Filter Podcast- https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/louisa-hope-sydney-siege/ The Safe on Social Toolkit Website- https://www.safeonsocialtoolkit.com/pages/toolkit MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Sunday, rapper, singer, and positive body movement championer Lizzo was snowed with positive and negative reactions after she rocked up to a sports game in an “assless” dress. Holly asks, had it been Taylor Swift in the same situation, would the reaction have been the same?  And, now that party season is here, what is the best way to strike up a conversation with uncle Greg (we all have one, apparently)? For most of us, small talk can be so unbearable, so why do we do it and how do we do it better?  Plus, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word ‘They’ is 2019’s Word Of The Year. Used as a pronoun for non-binary people, is this recognition that “They” has gone mainstream.  LINKS MamaMia’s article: The 60 good news stories you probably missed in 2019- https://www.mamamia.com.au/good-news-2019/ RECCOS Lem: Chubby Buns Burgers and the Savage Lovecast Podcast Jessie: The Sydney Seige Part 1 episode on the True Crime Conversations podcast and Marriage Story on Netflix Holly: The Happy Broadcast account on instagram MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Lem Zakharia fills in for Mia Freedman, and joins Holly and Jessie to discuss where on earth our Prime Minister has been lately. While Jacinda Ardern unites New Zealand in the wake of a devastating natural disaster, Australia’s response has been very different.  And, would you consider yourself a giver, a matcher or a taker? It turns out we all fit into one of those categories, and one group excels at work far more than the others.  Plus, we’re all very excited that there’s another female world leader. The Prime Minister of Finland, Sana Marin, is making headlines because she’s just 34. It got us thinking, what’s the perfect age to become a leader? LINKS The Quicky episode on White Island’s volcano eruption- https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/white-islands-alert-level-was-raised-weeks-ago-so-why-were-tourists-still-allowed/ MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Be part of our big annual podcast survey -  https://surveys.globaltestmarket.com/survey/selfserve/1aab/13100768/13100768_CS  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re not on our Summer holidays yet, but we know a bunch of people who are...Australian politicians.  And it's no wonder they're pooped because it's been a massive couple of weeks in Canberra.  If you want a quick wrap of what's been happening and why, Holly has you covered. And are you struggling to find time to factor self-care into your routine?  Well, Jessie has some troubling news.  Apparently self-care isn't all face masks and mani-pedi's, it also includes doing your taxes and putting together a household budget.   Plus, as Christmas is approaching it's time to start thinking about what you're going to buy the men in your life.  So why are blokes so hard to buy for and should you just implement Mia's 'let's not worry about a present' rule? And of course, it's Friday, which means it's recommendations time! Be part of our big annual podcast survey... https://surveys.globaltestmarket.com/survey/selfserve/1aab/13100768/13100768_CS RECCOS Holly - The Dawn Wall...https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81004270 Mia - The Safe On Social Toolkit... www.safeonsocialtoolkit.com Jessie - Breathing...no need to google that. LINKS Read Jessie's article on the Chair Challenge...https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-chair-challenge/ MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia GET IN TOUCH Join the Out Louders Facebook group Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Scott Morrison was elected in mid 2019, it was said to be a victory for the ‘Quiet Australians’. But this week, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull encouraged us all to be ‘Loud Australians’. What does that actually mean? And what camp do we belong in?   And Christmas is becoming increasingly problematic… at least according to Jessie. After a year that’s been all about cancel culture, sustainability, introversion and self care, is Christmas on the brink of cancellation?  Plus, Kim Kardashian West is one of the world’s most powerful business moguls. A recent Vulture interview looked at her influence over the last decade, and now we’re all asking: Have we gone mad, or is Kim seriously profound? LINKS Lady Startup Instagram Page- https://www.instagram.com/ladystartups/?hl=en This Glorious Mess Big Kids: The Questions Every Teenager Wants To Ask Their Parents episode- https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-glorious-mess/teenagers-questions-for-parents/ MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Outlouders!  We wanted to introduce you to a new podcast we think you're going to love...Overshare. It's hosted by Kelly McCarren, Flex Mami & Lama Zakharia and its like an invite into a private, adults-only group chat.  Since you're a fan of this show we know you love conversations that cut the BS and this show gets candid about everything from sex and relationships, career, mental health and of course, general "what the heck am I doing with my life?" questions. It’s smart, it's dumb, it's taboo. It's three women and too much information. If you love it you can subscribe in your favourite podcast app or listen at mamamia.com.au/podcasts. Enjoy!Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, leggings were reportedly banned at a school in Melbourne, after a teacher suggested they were distracting to boys. So, does he have a point? Or are leggings just pants with a bad reputation? Also, this week Jessie had a near-death experience. And by that we mean she attended John Edward’s Sydney show. After seeing the psychic medium in the flesh she wants to know: Is this a man exploiting people’s grief? Or is he providing closure and peace?   Plus, surprise surprise, a twitter fight has erupted and it’s all about friendship. A woman named Melissa Fabello shared a template that looks a lot like an ‘Out Of Office’ message… but for your friends. Is the whole concept a little narcissistic? Or do we all need to get better at drawing clear boundaries?  RECCOS Holly- Mystify Michael Hutchence  Jessie- Urban You services and a book by Marian Keyes called Anybody Out There Mia- Love on The Spectrum Series LINKS Mia’s article on leggings- https://www.mamamia.com.au/leggings-are-not-pants-and-other-values-for-your-kids/ Jessie’s John Edward’s recap story-  https://www.mamamia.com.au/john-edward-psychic-medium-australia/ John Edward on No Filter- https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/john-edward-interview/ Richard Lowenstein on No Filter- https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/michael-hutchence-mystify/ Overshare link- https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/overshare/ MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Trump going to win in 2020? Between the complicated impeachment proceedings to the flood of candidates hoping to win the presidential race, things are getting quite confusing. Mia gives us a tidy little synopsis and throws in who she thinks is likely to win. Plus, Rachel Corbett is filling in for Jessie today and she is absolutely sick of people throwing pity parties for single women like herself. Why are married women who are in unhealthy relationships feeling sorry for all the single ladies?  Also, the Victoria’s Secret show has been cancelled. Is this the end of the brand as we know it? And what, ultimately, led to its collapse? LINKS Here are some Lady Startup underwear brands to check out: Lela Lingerie - https://www.instagram.com/lelalingerie/ Bimby and Roy - https://www.instagram.com/bimbyandroy/ Bham Power Pants - https://www.instagram.com/bhampowerpants/ Modi Bodi - https://www.instagram.com/modibodi/ Thinx (period proof) - https://www.instagram.com/shethinx/?hl=en Azura Bay - https://www.instagram.com/azura_bay/ Silent Arrow - https://www.instagram.com/wearesilentarrow/ Nico Underwear - https://www.instagram.com/nicounderwear/?hl=en Le Buns - https://www.instagram.com/lebuns_/?hl=en Nisa - http://instagram.com/nisawomen/ Overshare episode - Kelly McCarren's Wedding Was A Disaster https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/overshare/wedding-disaster-kelly-mccarren/ MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Rachel Corbett Producer: Lem Zakharia and Elise Cooper COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]    Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re seeing them pop up everywhere on our instagram feed. Posts that reel you in by assuming that you’re unhappy, that something is missing, and that your 9 to 5 job is a burden you’d like to avoid. Our question is: When did everyone on Instagram become a life coach? Also, researchers at Baylor University have published their findings on the mental load of ‘daughter-ing’. Apparently, there are four things daughters tend to do, that sons don’t. Sound familiar?  Plus, Holly is obsessed with Apple+’s new TV series “The Morning Wars” featuring a very angry Jen Aniston. Are we seeing the rise of The Angry Woman? RECCOS Holly- The Crown on Netflix Jessie- Years and Years on SBS on Demand Mia- The Koala Hospital MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, there’s one interview that has the whole world talking. Over the weekend, the BBC aired Prince Andrew’s much anticipated interview with journalist Emily Maitlis. Full of bizarre claims and a lack of empathy for victims, Prince Andrew’s attempt at defending himself has been a colossal disaster. We unpack the TV interview that will no doubt go down in history.  Also, with social media always at our finger tips, we’re becoming more and more inclined to share our joys, mistakes and traumas in real time. But are there some experiences that ought to be processed first? Plus, inspired by last week’s Bachelorette finale, are you a mutt or a cavoodle? Jessie, Mia and Holly discuss.  MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘OK Boomer’ is the new viral phrase we’re beginning to hear everywhere. But, what does it actually mean? And why does it feel so… ageist?  Also, sexting and sharing nudes seems to be a byproduct of living on the internet. Just last month, ex-congresswoman Katie Hill had to resign from office in what seems to be a case of revenge porn. Will nudes ever become the norm? And should they ever cost you your job? Plus, how do we feel about men fiddling with their faces? The Bachelorette winner Carlin Sterritt admitted to having his lips done, and Ciarran Stott laughed about having a nose job. Is masculinity beginning to change? LINKS https://www.esafety.gov.au/ https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/trinny-woodall-london-interview/ RECCOS Jessie- Tell Me Who I Am Documentary on Netflix Holly- The “Royalty: Dead or Alive? (With Anna Whitelock)” episode on Under The Skin Podcast Mia- Sequins and Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow Find out how to help with the bushfires via this link: https://www.mamamia.com.au/nsw-bushfires-how-can-i-help/ MMOL TOUR DATES Sydney Live Show - Giant Dwarf Theatre Saturday 16th November  A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, NSW has been in a State of Emergency. Fires have spread throughout the state and into Queensland, with more than 200 homes destroyed, and three people dead. It’s predicted that up to 350 koalas have been killed, and in Tuesday’s fires, 21 people injured. Meanwhile, politicians are arguing over whether or not climate change is to blame. Is now the time to be angry? And who should we be angry at? Plus, for the first time, ABC has removed an episode of Q&A after a panel of “outspoken feminists” were accused of inciting violence. But did they actually cross the line?  If you want to help victims affected by the bushfires, visit this link: https://www.mamamia.com.au/nsw-bushfires-how-can-i-help/ MMOL TOUR DATES Sydney Live Show - Giant Dwarf Theatre Saturday 16th November  A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In case you missed it, a rapper named T.I. desperately wants to talk about his daughter’s vagina. Or more specifically, her hymen. On an American podcast titled  “Ladies Like Us” the rapper, actor, and TV personality said that he accompanies his 18-year-old daughter Deyjah Harris to a gynaecological exam each year, in order to have her hymen (and therefore, her virginity) checked. Where do we even start? Plus, Karl Stefanovic is reportedly in discussions with Nine about taking back his old seat on the Today show next year, even if it means copping a hefty salary cut. Mia puts her industry hat on and explores whether Karl can really save the day.  And, actress and activist Emma Watson is in the headlines for rejecting the word ‘single’ and instead going with ‘self-partnered’. But, does the status of ‘single’ really need a makeover?  RECCOS Holly- Morning Wars TV series on Apple + Jessie- The Lighthouse podcast and the latest episode of Mamamia podcast True Crime Conversations  Mia- Lobby Baby by Seth Myers on Netflix MMOL TOUR DATES Sydney Live Show - Giant Dwarf Theatre Saturday 16th November  A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Outlouders! We wanted to introduce you to the newest member of the Mamamia family, a podcast that's designed to help you keep the kids entertained in the car...That's Incredible. Hosted by Andrew Daddo, each week we go on an adventure and explore topics like the human body, sport, music, science, technology and space.  Plus, we'll find out what it's like to travel to the moon, sing in front of the Queen and climb to the top of Mount Everest! This is a taste of our first episode where we learn about space and take you on a trip to the moon!  To subscribe to the show search for 'That's Incredible' in your favourite podcast app or head to...https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/thats-incredible/ That's Incredible was made in partnership with Subaru.  Where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/why-subaru/one-momentBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Jacinda Arden has set a precedent yet again. In a recent video that went viral, Jacinda spent two minutes listing the policies her government has implemented in the past two years - and it’s… overwhelming. Jessie, Mia, and Holly reflect on how much they’ve accomplished in the last two years, and it looks very different.  Plus, Kiwi singer Lorde has just lost her beloved rescue dog, Pearl, and says she’s too grief-stricken to work. We can’t help but ask, is stoicism dead? And is there something to be said for just ‘getting on with things’? And, 55-year-old Keanu Reeves is back in the headlines, all because of his new girlfriend. Why are we applauding a man for having a girlfriend roughly the same age as him? And what’s so bad about age gaps in relationships anyway? MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook groupBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a filmed interview at the Obama Foundation Summit, Barack Obama challenged “call-out culture” telling the audience that criticising something on Twitter isn’t activism. But is calling stuff out sometimes necessary in order to stimulate change? Plus, the NSW government plans to make maths compulsory for years 11 and 12. Is maths really something all of us need to do? And is there a gap in our learning that maths might perfectly fill? And a viral post on Instagram suggested some new rules for visiting a newborn. It turns out, we’ve all been making a lot of mistakes… This episode of Mamamia Out loud  is brought to you by Amazon Prime Video RECCOS Jessie- Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes podcast Mia- @buyfromthebush insta follow Holly- That’s Incredible podcast MMOL TOUR DATES Sydney - Seymour Centre Friday 1st November Sydney Overflow Show - Giant Dwarf Theatre Saturday 16th November  A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Australia’s most infamous serial killers, Ivan Milat, died early Sunday morning in his cell at Long Bay Jail. Then, over the weekend, ISIS leader Abū Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed during a US military operation. There has been a lot of celebration over the last few days about the death of these two men. But is there something a little gross about celebrating when someone dies? Plus, we’re constantly being told to be mindful and zen. Stress and chaos are very out of fashion. But Taffy Brodesser-Akner argues in a recent column that stress is what helps her get things done, and maybe a ‘calm’ and ‘peaceful’ life is overrated. Does she have a point? Also, if you’re in shock that it’s nearly Christmas again, there’s a reason for that. This has been the decade where time was turned on its head, and here’s what that means for the average person. LINKS Listen to Mamamia’s new Overshare Podcast here: https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/overshare/ Holly’s Recommended article: https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/life-strategies/taffy-brodesser-akner-stress-tips Mia’s Recommended article:  https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katherinemiller/the-2010s-have-broken-our-sense-of-time MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well-known cartoonist Michael Leunig’s most recent work shows a young mum glued to her screen as her newborn is cast away on the ground behind her. He’s copped a lot of criticism, but does Leunig have a point when it comes to our relationship with our phones?  Plus, boys from a private school were filmed yelling a misogynistic chant on a Melbourne tram this week. What does this tell us about young men? And would the same thing have happened if these boys went to a co-ed school?  And a reality TV star has taken a network to court over her ‘psychological wound’, and won. So, who is liable for the so-called “villain edit”? And is this precedent going to change reality television for good?  RECCOS Jessie: Finer Rings https://www.finerrings.com/ Rach: The Thing About Pam podcast https://www.nbcnews.com/thethingaboutpamMia: Trinny Woodall on Instagram @trinnywoodall MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Elise Cooper and Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, it’s been a very big week in royal world. Even Jessie is interested. So why did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex choose now to give quite such an honest interview on their African tour? Why are some commentators so upset about it? And what would a post-royal life look like for Harry and Meghan? Are they the next Obamas?  Also, last weekend, a plane full of journalists flew for 20 hours straight from Sydney to New York to see what it does to you. Jessie has questions.  MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Lem Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Outlouders! We're quickly popping into your ears today to chat to those of you who maybe are interested in starting your own business venture! The host of our Lady Startup podcast Rachel Corbett sits down with Mia Freedman the founder of Lady Startup to chat about how the activation plan can help you change your life. So...  For anyone dreaming of starting their own business, and being their own boss... the doors are open. The Lady Startup Activation Plan is open now for the very last time this year, and we want you (and your business idea) to join us. Over six weeks, Lady Startup founder Mia Freedman will guide you through the steps you need in order to launch your business the right way, in a series of videos you can watch anywhere, anytime. So if you're ready to stop thinking about it, and actually make that first step towards being a Lady Startup - then click here to join -https://ladystartup.com/activation-plan/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lsu_octpromoepisode We'll see you there!   Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 6:30 am on October 10th, a jogger was filmed relieving herself outside Roxy Jacenko’s office. Shortly after, Jacenko posted a video that went absolutely viral. So, Mia asks whether this behavior can ever be excused and if yes, under what circumstances?  Also, Kyle and his KIIS FM co-host Jackie O, have reportedly signed one of the biggest media deals in Australian history, earning approximately $7-8 million per year.  Holly wants to know is anyone who isn’t saving the world worth $40,000 a day? Plus, research has shown that owning a dog can lower your risk of dying early by 24%. Jessie dives deep on why cuddling your little pup can massively enhance your mood and also help you be present in the moment. RECOMMENDATIONS: Mia: Shrill on SBS And the Lady Startup Activation Plan Holly: Clarke Gayford on InstagramJessie: The Mysterious Mr. Epstein podcast MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Elise Cooper and Lama Zakharia COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week there was a man on The Bachelorette who may have been a new-low in reality TV villains. Yes, we’re talking about Jess Glasgow and the men who stood up to his misogynistic behaviour towards our heroine Angie Kent. This week Mamamia writer and host of the You Beauty podcast Amy Clark wrote a piece titled ‘A stranger sent me an Instagram message about my weight. They were "concerned for my health".’ Amy joins Holly, Mia, and Jessie to talk through the experience, and why people seem to feel like it’s okay to body-shame someone if you say it comes from a place of “concern” for your well-being. You can read Amy’s piece on Mamamia here https://www.mamamia.com.au/i-was-fat-shamed/  Also, does cuddling ruin your sex life. Some researchers say cuddles are the death of more intimate physical touch, while others say the opposite. Tell us what you think by emailing [email protected] MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Elise Cooper COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it okay to take food from the hotel buffet for breakfast, lunch AND dinner? Asking for a friend. Or actually, a listener whose husband thinks she’s a thief.  Also. Is Cancel Culture real? Mia read a piece from The New Republic titled The Cancel Culture Con about celebrities coming back from “cancellation” which really riled her up. Because the likes of Taylor Swift, Anziz Ansari and Louis C.K might be back on our screens - or in our ears - but are they really unscathed?  Plus, do you love being seen to use your Keep Cup even more than you love using your Keep Cup for the planet? As an avid reusable straw lover, Jessie discusses whether or not her efforts to live a more earth-friendly life are a form of virtue signalling. RECOMMENDATIONS:Mia: Books by Sally Rooney - Conversations With Friends, Normal People - and Jia Tolentino - Trick Mirror: Reflections On Self-DelusionHolly: Movie Someone Great on NetflixJessie: Mr and Mrs Jones Reusable Gifts https://www.mrandmrsjones.com.au/collections/all-reusable   The Quicky Episodes: ”What No One Tells You About The Pill And Men”  https://bit.ly/325ajb5 and “Finally There’s A Solution For Sharing The Mental Load” https://bit.ly/35krSWp  MMOL TOUR DATES A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Elise Cooper COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen Degeneres has been called out for sitting next to George W Bush at an NFL game. Because, surely, she doesn’t agree with him on all the things? A Perth NightClub owner is infuriating the nation with his assertion that a  young woman in his establishment couldn’t possibly have had her drink spiked because… she wasn’t attractive enough. Since we recorded this episode Scott has publicly apologised for his awful words but it begs the question; what did he think it would take for someone to be “worth” sexual assaulting?! Plus it’s been a week since White Ribbon Australia announced the organisation was going into liquidation. Some women around the country aren’t exactly sad about this. So what does it mean, and how should we feel about it? MMOL TOUR DATES Orange - Orange Civic Theatre Wednesday 16th October Geelong - GPAC Wednesday 30th October Sydney - Seymour Centre Friday 1st November A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Elise Cooper COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the social etiquette when it comes to “liking” a post on social media. Is it okay to bring up a post in real life if you don't interact with it digitally?  And the enormous loss of Aiia Maasarwi was felt all around the nation. This week, the details of her murder were released after a judge removed the suppression order preventing their distribution. That has raised the question, what purpose do the details serve? And what responsibility do we have to know them? Plus, is it problematic to tell a woman she has a “big personality”? One listener was described as such in a job interview and she has no idea how to feel about it.  If any of the discussions from this episode have raised any concerns for you in particular the discussion of the case of Aiia Maasarwi please reach out to 1800 RESPECT or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 RECOMMENDATIONS Claire: Fair Play by Eve Rodksy https://bit.ly/2LNXRXU and Beneath The Surface by Libby Trickett https://bit.ly/2AIw98c  Jessie: Bondi Sands Wash Off Instant Tan https://www.bondisands.com.au/wash-off-light  Holly: Free Solo documentary about rock climber Alex Honnold https://apple.co/2Ot3TP5  This episode of Mamamia Out Loud is brought to you by Shebah MMOL TOUR DATES Orange - Orange Civic Theatre Wednesday 16th October Geelong - GPAC Wednesday 30th October Sydney - Seymour Centre Friday 1st November A Night With Mia Freedman tickets available now at https://www.mamamia.com.au/events/  Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Claire Murphy, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Elise Cooper COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Masked Singer is everyone’s latest television obsession. People are utterly captivated by how bananas it is. But in the Golden Age of television, with scripted dramas and documentaries, should we apologise for indulging in a bit of ‘trash’?  And is being bad at your job the worst possible thing you can be? We’re all, to some extent, stuck in the capitalist rat race, but what if you have no ambition to be ‘the best’? In a hustle culture obsessed with ambition, can we ever just be mediocre? Plus, crystals are on bedside tables, in drink bottles and bras, and even in jade face rollers. It would seem, however, that there’s a dark side to the crystal industry, and very few people know about it.  TOUR DATES Orange - Orange Civic Theatre Wednesday 16th October Geelong - GPAC Wednesday 30th October Sydney - Seymour Centre Friday 1st November Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Claire Murphy, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright Producer: Elise Cooper COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week a piece of legislation was passed in ACT parliament that legalised marijuana in the territory. Should we be celebrating? Or could this be a slippery slope? Plus, 16-year-old climate activist and all around human mood board Greta Thunberg spoke at the UN climate summit this week. She stared down some of the most powerful leaders in the world - demanding immediate action on the climate crisis. As is the way with these things Greta has now become the subject of personal attacks from everyday citizens right up to the literal President of the United States. Should we be worried about Greta? Watch the funny skit Mia talks about from the ABC here; ABC 7:30 Greta Thunberg Helpline https://bit.ly/2n2mzt8. And, ladies and gentlemen, what is the point of having a bookshelf if it’s not professionally organised? At least that’s what we were left thinking after a Town And Country Mag.com feature on Gwyneth Paltrow revealed the actress has a professional bookshelf organiser.  RECOMMENDATIONSMia: Ride Like A Girl film https://bit.ly/2lUPTS8 and Too Peas In A Podcast  https://apple.co/2mZJDZC Jessie: Unbelievable on Netflix https://bit.ly/2kJUENE Holly: Rageism All Day Foundation https://bit.ly/33Ff8sR  MMOL TOUR DATES Orange - Orange Civic Theatre Wednesday 16th October Geelong - GPAC Wednesday 30th October Sydney - Seymour Centre Friday 1st November Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie StephensProducers: Elise Cooper COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Constance Hall gave a powerful TEDxTalk about her experience with bullying both online and in the real world. Mia originally discouraged Constance from speaking publicly about being bullied for fear it would ‘feed the trolls’. But she now realises she was wrong, and in fact, there’s a lot to be gained by shining a light on these experiences.   Mark Ronson has spoken out about his sexuality, announcing his preference of ‘sapiosexuality,’ which involves being attracted to a person’s intellect above their gender and appearance. So, is this just another way of saying “it’s what’s inside that counts?” Plus, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the latest public figure to have photos from his past emerge; this time with the PM wearing black face for a dress up party. Holly asks why we’re quick to forgive some people for their socially unacceptable behaviour, while withholding that luxury from others. TOUR DATES Orange - Orange Civic Theatre Wednesday 16th October Geelong - GPAC Wednesday 30th October Sydney - Seymour Centre Friday 1st November Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright Producer: Elise Cooper COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look, there's a lot to unpack today. The episode is late to your ears because we've been observing #climatestrike, we won some sparkly awards last night and it's also Producer Lize's last show. But first... The Bachelor's finished and the "good girl" won. But what does our reaction to Abbie say about how we view women who aren't afraid to express their sexuality?  Anti-violence advocates are not the only ones upset about the fact that another inquiry into the Family Court has been announced, when what they've been asking for is urgent change, not more navel-gazing. To add insult to that injury, Pauline Hanson is leading that inquiry, even though her position on the Court is far from impartial. And, Holly, Mia and Rach discuss everything we love about the most-complained about ad on Australian television.  RECOMMENDATIONSRachel:  The Hills is on FoxtelMia: She Said by Jodi Kantor and Meghan TwoheyHolly: Fleishman Is In Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-AknerMMOL TOUR DATES Cairns - Tanks Arts Centre Wednesday 25th September Orange - Orange Civic Theatre Wednesday 16th October Geelong - GPAC Wednesday 30th October Sydney - Seymour Centre Friday 1st November Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Rachel Corbett and Holly Wainwright Producers:  Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is flirting really allowed in 2019? We ask this question because one of our listeners wrote in with a group therapy about her friend's husband being a tremendous flirt. Which got us thinking: is flirting just plain problematic these days? Plus, abortion remains technically illegal in NSW. On Saturday, thousands of women marched in Sydney’s Hyde Park to get it removed from the criminal code - Mia and her family were among them. But on Sunday there was an anti-choice rally. And in attendance? Barnaby Joyce and Tony Abbott. So why do these fathers of daughters not trust women? And Mia is here to explain the Caroline Calloway story that everyone is talking about.  TOUR DATES Cairns - Tanks Arts Centre Wednesday 25th September Orange - Orange Civic Theatre Wednesday 16th October Geelong - GPAC Wednesday 30th October Sydney - Seymour Centre Friday 1st November Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Claire Murphy and Holly Wainwright Producers:  Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Constance Hall flagged something on her Instagram about bucks' parties that got us thinking. She claims that more often than not, they're used as an opportunity for cheating to happen in relationships, and what happens there is protected by the ‘bro code'. But what about the sister code?  Plus Taylor Swift is performing at the Melbourne cup this year, but is it problematic to go and watch her if you don’t actually support horse-racing? We’ve got a group therapy that is very of the moment.  And, Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has referred to the children in a Tamil asylum-seeker family facing deportation as "anchor babies" so what does this mean? RECOMMENDATIONS  Rach: Reading Bitcoin Billionaires by Ben Mezrich Holly: Listening to Tabloid: The Ivanka Trump story on Luminary and watching Backtrack Boys on SBS on Sunday night at 8.30pm. Mia: Reading About A Girl by Rebekah Robertson TOUR DATES Cairns - Tanks Arts Centre Wednesday 25th September Orange - Orange Civic Theatre Wednesday 16th October Geelong - GPAC Wednesday 30th October Sydney - Seymour Centre Friday 1st November Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Rachel Corbett and Holly Wainwright Producers:  Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holly read an article about something called the No-Fap Movement over the weekend. So she decided to put her Sherlock Holmes hat on and investigate why women are joining this predominantly-male group and explain what fapping actually is. (Hint, it’s not suitable for work). And, in news that might make you feel old, When Harry Met Sally turns 30 this year. It's the movie to blame for the trope of 'High-Maintenance' woman, and we're asking: Is that really an insult?  Plus, Scarlett Johansson has stuck up for Woody Allen, and it’s been revealed that Gwyneth Paltrow helped two Pulitzer-prize-winning journalists break the Harvey Weinstein story. So what else is happening in #MeToo news this week?  TOUR DATES Cairns - Tanks Arts Centre Wednesday 25th September Orange - Orange Civic Theatre Wednesday 16th October Geelong - GPAC Wednesday 30th October Sydney - Seymour Centre Friday 1st November Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  Subscribe to our new podcast Social Squad here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/social-squad/id1476996782 END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Rachel Corbett and Holly Wainwright Producers:  Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you learn how to be charismatic? Jessie thinks you can in three easy steps but Holly and Mia don’t think it’s that simple. Plus if you’re confused as to why UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has fired 21 people and is calling for an election before the end of October, Holly is making a comeback with our favourite analogy, the Brexit sh*t skirt. Even though this time it's actually pants. And, Brad Pitt and Renee Zellwegger have both had relaunches this week thanks to interviews with fancy magazines. But how do they differ and should we even care anymore? And of course the Friday recommendations…. The Renee profile: https://www.vulture.com/2019/09/renee-zellweger-judy-garland.html  The Brad profile: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/04/movies/brad-pitt-ad-astra.html Recommendations Mia: Workin Moms Season 3 on Netflix and the latest episode of Q&A Jessie: Narcos on Netflix Holly: Rocketman on iTunes You can buy tickets to see us live at mamamia.com.au/events and it's all thanks to our partners, Toyota Kluger…. TOUR DATES Cairns - Tanks Arts Centre Wednesday 25th September Orange - Orange Civic Theatre Wednesday 16th October Geelong - GPAC Wednesday 30th October Sydney - Seymour Centre Friday 1st November Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright Producers: Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of stuff going on this week for women... Leigh Sales was hosting a black-tie dinner when the man introducing her tried to kiss her on the lips. Influencer Nadia Bartel's marriage broke down because her husband allegedly cheated on her but somehow she got the blame for it. And the University in Sydney decided to lower it's entrance marks for women so there can be more females in engineering. It seemed like the perfect time to do an episode about sexism because there's a lot of sexist stuff happening right now. We hope you enjoy. TOUR DATES Adelaide - Norwood Concert Hall Wednesday 4th September Cairns - Tanks Arts Centre Wednesday 25th September Orange - Orange Civic Theatre Wednesday 16th October Geelong - GPAC Wednesday 30th October Sydney - Seymour Centre Friday 1st November Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  Subscribe to our new podcast Social Squad here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/social-squad/id1476996782 END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright Producers:  Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday and Mia wants to talk about Taylor Swift's new album Lover. But this time Jessie's going to let her because it's not just an excuse for Mia to sing.  There are some big questions that need answering, like whether we should like Taylor because she's 'safe' for kids as opposed to someone like Miley Cyrus.  Plus, does your relationship have a third leg? Well, it needs one if you want to remain stable and strong. Jessie explains why.  And when you're stressed do you tend to internalise it? Even stew on it? Well, chances are you have quiet stress. And that friends, is bad. But we have some solutions for how you can deal with it.  Recommendations Jessie: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens https://bit.ly/2L3TPKc  Mia: Our latest podcast Social Squad hosted by Tully Smyth https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/social-squad/id1476996782   Holly: Cold Cream for your face.  You can buy tickets to see us live at mamamia.com.au/events and it's all thanks to our partners, Toyota Kluger…. TOUR DATES Adelaide - Norwood Concert Hall Wednesday 4th September Cairns - Tanks Arts Centre Wednesday 25th September Orange - Orange Civic Theatre Wednesday 16th October Geelong - GPAC Wednesday 30th October Sydney - Seymour Centre Friday 1st November Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Rachel Corbett, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright Producers:  Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The G7 Summit was held in France this week, where world leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the United States met to discuss everything from climate change to gender equality. But perhaps the biggest thing to come out of the G7 is the fact that the world is now shipping Melania Trump and Justin Trudeau!  But why? Plus, the Amazon rainforest is burning, kids are skipping school to protest climate change and climate anxiety is very real. But shouldn’t we be focused on things people are doing to fix the problem instead of dwelling on the bad?  And if you eat lunch at your desk every day, we’ve got bad news for you. TOUR DATES Darwin - Studio Theatre (Darwin Entertainment Centre) Thursday 29th August Adelaide - Norwood Concert Hall Wednesday 4th September Cairns - Tanks Arts Centre Wednesday 25th September Orange - Orange Civic Theatre Wednesday 16th October Geelong - GPAC Wednesday 30th October Sydney - Seymour Centre Friday 1st November Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  Subscribe to our new podcast Social Squad here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/social-squad/id1476996782 END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright Producers:  Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CGI influencers are taking over Instagram, and making serious money from it. So who is pocketing all that cash? And how does it align with the trend toward authenticity when these ‘people’ are about as inauthentic as it gets?  We’ve got all the pictures in our Mamamia Outlouders Facebook group so make sure you’ve joined to check them out… https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Plus, do you find it hard to keep the friendship flame alive when your peers are at different stages in their lives? Hol, Rach and Jessie talk about how to maintain friendships as your lives change and when to know when to let people go. And an Outlouder wrote in asking for advice on how to handle finding themselves suddenly single a 32 and Rach has a lot of feels! Don’t forget to check out our new podcast Social Squad which takes you behind the feed of some of Australia’s most influential women!  Search for it in your favourite podcast app or listen at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/social-squad/ Recommendations Jessie: How Dying Works from the Stuff You Should Know podcast Rachel: The Family documentary available to stream on Netflix Holly: Allegra in Three Parts fiction book by Suzanne Daniel You can buy tickets to see us live at mamamia.com.au/events and it's all thanks to our partners, Toyota Kluger…. TOUR DATES Darwin - Studio Theatre (Darwin Entertainment Centre) Thursday 29th August Adelaide - Norwood Concert Hall Wednesday 4th September Cairns - Tanks Arts Centre Wednesday 25th September Orange - Orange Civic Theatre Wednesday 16th October Geelong - GPAC Wednesday 30th October Sydney - Seymour Centre Friday 1st November Subscribe to Mamamia Out Loud here: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-out-loud/playlists/podcast  END BITS Hosts: Rachel Corbett, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright Producers: Elise Cooper and Elissa Ratliff COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at [email protected]   Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.