Mamamia Out Loud

In 2017, is monogamy overrated? Open Marriages are on the rise, but can it work or is it too much effort? Is Cassie Sainsbury the new Schapelle Corby? And what does her being a sex worker have to do with anything? “Imposter syndrome” is the new buzzword for career women, but is it the new humblebrag? A theory that everyone is making the same Instagram moves but no one wants to admit it. Should cafe’s and restaurants have “soft rooms” for people who just want to be comfortable and have a conversation? And the politics of gift giving at work: how much? How often? And can you just say 'How about no'?  Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Jessie recommends 7 Types of Ambiguity on iview  Monz recommends The Barefoot Investor Mia recommends The Well  And the Tell Me It's Going To Be OK facebook page Thanks to The Lott for sponsoring today's show. – the home of Australia’s Official Lotteries by Tatts, New South Wales Lotteries, Golden Casket and SA Lotteries. Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or join the conversation on the Facebook page: Mamamia Out Loud  And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday the world got a little darker. Twenty-two people lost their lives at an Ariana Grande pop concert in Machester, England. The majority of those murdered were young girls. And ISIS has claimed responsibility. Mamamia's Head Of Entertainment Holly Wainwright, a born and bred Mancunian, joins Mia, Monz and Jessie to discuss about how we talk about this attack. Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman. With thanks to Holly Wainwright Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or join the conversation on the Facebook page: Mamamia Out Loud  And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one tell John Laws, but in this workplace, women actually wear pants. This week, we take a look at some other casual sexism from the week. But don't get your frilly knickers in a knot; because it's alllll just a joke. Earlier this year it was Bernard Salt who said Millenials can’t afford houses because they spend too much on smashed avo. Now a millionaire property tycoon says it's our addiction to lattes and the finer things in life that is stopping us stepping onto the property ladder. Does he have a point? There's a new slow-dating app but not everyone is convinced.  Bill Gates has answered the all-important question; What's the best age to give your child a smartphone? Plus, we need to talk about the post-baby selfie. You know the one; a bikini shot just days after your placenta plopped out.  Is it empowering, or a punch in the guts to other women? Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Jessie does not recommend the movie Snatched Monz feels strange about Big Ballet on Netflix. Is she crazy? Mia recommends new winter PJ's from Cotton On. Thanks to Marie and Aaron, our live studio audience of two.  And to The Lott for sponsoring today's show. – the home of Australia’s Official Lotteries by Tatts, New South Wales Lotteries, Golden Casket and SA Lotteries. Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or join the conversation on the Facebook page: Mamamia Out Loud  And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While everyone was distracted by the budget, there were two great things that happened in Parliament for women this week. Meanwhile, all the parents in the world are wringing their hands over the stress of NAPLAN but do kids just need to suck it up? There’s a list of 101 ways to destress …..but it’s making us stressed. Can you ever comment on someone's weight? Plus, we take a look at the Luke Lazarus case that made so many people uncomfortable this week. Plus, the hairiest modern dilemma: when you’ve had your bush lasered off completely, how do you explain to your feminist teenagers going through puberty that mummy well...mummy is as bald as Peter Dutton? Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Jessie recommends the movie Get Out if you want to scare the living daylights out of yourself. Monz recommends Losing Sight of Shore on Netflix And the Samuel Johnson No Filter podcast  Mia recommends Option B by Sheryl Sandberg Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or join the conversation on the Facebook page: Mamamia Out Loud Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many, many books written by many successful women who talk about how wildly successful they are. Mia Freedman's book is not one of them.  In typical Mia style, it's her life laid bare: the mistakes, setbacks, and slip ups. The kind of life lessons you won't see in an Instagram quote. It's helpful, honest, a tome for women who thinks 'am I the only one who feels like this'?  Join Mia in conversation with Mamamia's Monique Bowley, Jessie Stephens, and Holly Wainwright. Three women in their 20's, 30's and 40's, who each took something entirely different from the book.Show notes: You can order the book here The Facebook page for the book is here Contact the show: 02 8999 9386 Or send an email or a voice message recorded on your phone to [email protected]  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One minute, Cassie Sainsbury was a 22-year-old who was buying headphones for her wedding. The next, she's in a Colombian prison under drug charges. Why are we so obsessed with this story? The AFL has made history again, with Hawthorn hiring their first female CEO. Is it cynical to think it's another glass cliff situation? Vogue have announced the Wedding Trends That Are Sooooo Over For 2017 and we can't help but dissect. Is it still taboo for women to date men significantly younger than them? Does age in relationships really matter all that much?  Everyone loves Masterchef, (including us), but does it need a female judge quota introduced or are we cooked in the head? And if Facebook's targeted ads are making you feel bad about your life, join the club. Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright Mia Freedman will be back next week!  Holly recommends listening to Alec Baldwin on Death, Sex and Money podcast Jessie is all about these 36 Questions to make you fall in love Monz recommends adding a kick arse woman to Wikipedia to balance the gender imbalance. Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or join the conversation on the Facebook page: Mamamia Out Loud Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your thoughts about what was discussed on our podcasts this week. Pod phone: 02 8999 9386  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are a few things that remain sacred in the Australian landscape. ANZAC day is one of them. So when commentator Yassmin Abdel-Magid suggested that Australians should instead spare a thought for those on Manus Island and in Syria, it went down like a lead balloon. But isn't this the freedom of speech that our ANZAC soldiers fought for? What’s the right amount of Maternity leave to take? Anne-Marie Slaughter, former advisor to Hillary Clinton, says 12 months of maternity leave is too long and it will damage your career. Plus, the Logies moment that divided option: we need to talk about Molly. Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright Holly recommends watching No Offence on iTunes Jessie is all about investing in a new mattress Monz recommends baking the best ANZAC biscuits known to mankind. Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or join the conversation on the Facebook page: Mamamia Out Loud Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meghan Markle is one step closer to being a Royal Princess, and she's just what the world needs right now. Should Asma al-Assad, Syria's First Lady, have her British citizenship stripped for war crimes? The new editor of women's mag British Vogue is a man and not everyone's pleased. Are you carrying an "obligatory friend" in your life, and is it time to ditch them? Please, TV, can we have a trigger warning on televising gruesome sports injuries, vibrators, and any more "dating experiment" shows because we've almost had enough. And there's  a listener dilemma about teenage sleepovers, and two awesome shows to add to your 'watch' list.  Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Mia recommends Mike Birbiglia on Netflix Jessie is all about Louis Theroux documentary on Autism: it's on iview and Netflix Monz recommends online florists for brightening someone's day: Melbourne and Sydney have Daily Blooms / Little Flowers  Melbourne has The Little Market Bunch Adelaide has Sophies Posies Brissie: Poppy Rose or Poco Posy Perth: The Flower Run For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  The podcast phone is 02 8999 9386 To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Sign up for Mia's newsletter, and Monz's newsletter here Tell a friend about the show. Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself. Don't look at their pics, you might see something weird, just go straight to the App Store, download the Mamamia Podcast app, or push straight onto the Podcast App on their iPhone and subscribe them to this show. Much thanks. Many hugs.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of us waiting, crossing our fingers, and writing it on our Christmas wishlists, Botox for your butthole is finally a thing. Which has made Jackie realise that she has never actually seen her butthole...Have you? Plus, NSW Politician Pru Goward has given an interview about her relationship with estranged daughter Tziporah Malkhah, which begs the question what has to happen in a mother-daughter relationship to make you sever it entirely? And if you are a late person, good news - turns out you’re just wired differently. Show notes Mia and Monz will be back next week. Your host was Holly Wainwright with Jackie Lunn and Jessie StephensToday's show was produced by Elissa Ratliff Jackie recommends Our Souls At Night by Ken Haruf Jessie is all about saying you SHOULDN'T watch 13 Reasons Why on Netflix And Holly really really wants you to eat Easter Eggs this weekend.  For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  The podcast phone is 02 8999 9386 To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Sign up for Mia's newsletter, and Monz's newsletter here Tell a friend about the show. Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself. Don't look at their pics, you might see something weird, just go straight to the App Store, download the Mamamia Podcast app, or push straight onto the Podcast App on their iPhone and subscribe them to this show. Much thanks. Many hugs.    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A listener wants to know why her best friend is now suddenly acting superior after having a baby. It's 'mother martyr' syndrome and it's everywhere. Remember Hygge? That's over. The new hot lifestyle trend is Lagom. Would you let your partner dine alone with a member of the opposite sex? Mike Pence, the Vice President of the United States, has outlined his rules for marriage, and they are fascinating. A white woman was turned away from a multicultural playgroup and it’s exactly the kind of bad press that mums groups DON’T NEED. And saying 'No' is one of the hardest things to do: we have a trick that means you can do it without feeling like a jerk. Plus, S-Town, the book you should add to your pile, and Jessie has just discovered Pinterest....17 years after it started. Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Mia recommends Ariel Levy's book Jessie is all about Pinterest Monz recommends the podcast S-Town  For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  The podcast phone is 02 8999 9386 To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Sign up for Mia's newsletter, and Monz's newsletter here Tell a friend about the show. Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself. Don't look at their pics, you might see something weird, just go straight to the App Store, download the Mamamia Podcast app, or push straight onto the Podcast App on their iPhone and subscribe them to this show. Much thanks. Many hugs.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many questions this week. Is the price of bananas about to skyrocket? If you give birth in a Cyclone should you name the baby after the Cyclone during which you birthed? If you're a powerful woman discussing national issues do you need to shave your legs so the paper can report on them instead of your important work? Can you claim to be into clean living, and still have botox? Have you ever been summoned to the bosses office and been asked to show your boobs? When someone says "did you have a GOOD weekend" are they actually asking if you got a shag in?  In a world of hustle and striving to be better, what happened to ever being "mediocre"? And we know teens want to get drunk and have sex, but what happens when things go wrong, are filmed, and then distributed all throughout the school? Have parents gone soft when it comes to cracking down? Plus, the app, TV show and podcast recommendation for your downtime. Whenever the hell that is. Phew. Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Holly Wainwright. Jessie has Glandular Fever. Poor lamb. Get well soon Jessie.  Mia recommends Youtube Kids and the Our Pact app Holly is all about Wil Anderson's Comedy Special on Stan Monz recommends the podcast S-Town and stuffing your eyeballs with these MAFS recaps so you don't have to watch the whole show You can listen to Holly on This Glorious Mess Mia's No Filter with Wil Anderson is here And our newest podcast, for KIDS, is The Beanies! And it's coming soon. Subscribe here For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Email us: [email protected] To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Sign up for Mia's newsletter, and Monz's newsletter here Tell a friend about the show. Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself. Don't look at their pics, you might see something weird, just go straight to the App Store, download the Mamamia Podcast app, or push straight onto the Podcast App on their iPhone and subscribe them to this show. Much thanks. Many hugs.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you been called a "difficult" woman? This week Pia Miller, Home and Away actress was in Elle magazine, described as exhibiting a “zealous level of control”. Is the criticism justified? Or is a bossy woman inevitably a bitch? Also, is wolf whistling the worst, the three million dollar wedding that ended up in court, and why International Happiness Day is a crock. Plus, if you hate your body, and you aren’t convinced by the “body positivity movement” it’s time to embrace "body neutrality". And a listener in an open plan office is on the brink of insanity, what should she do? Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Mia recommends the Big Little Lies soundtrack on Spotify And Yevu clothing for anyone who needs something to wear other than Gorman Jessie recommends Art classes, or sending us a drawing for the facebook page Monz recommends getting a Keep Cup Thanks to NAB for sponsoring the AFL women's segment For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Email us: [email protected] To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Sign up for Mia's newsletter, and Monz's newsletter here Tell a friend about the show. Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself. Don't look at their pics, you might see something weird, just go straight to the App Store, download the Mamamia Podcast app, or push straight onto the Podcast App on their iPhone and subscribe them to this show. Much thanks. Many hugs.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cartoonist Bill Leak died.  But rather than celebrating his life, many of his critics have vocally celebrated his death. Should we always respect someone in death, even if we didn’t agree with them?  The Girls episode that blew open a conversation many of us had been too afraid to have. Is there such thing as casual sexual assault? Plus - have you noticed anything about RomComs of late? There’s an argument that modern dating has changed the ‘happily ever after’ narrative for movies in Hollywood.Plus, we're on Amal Clooney Bump Watch, Monique has had enough of sexualised songs on radio, Amy Schumer's new Netflix comedy gets roasted, and the Sydney School Boys who started the biggest conversation on International Women's Day.Show notes: Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Mia recommends How to Murder Your Life, by Cat Marnell. Published by Penguin Jessie recommends the RHOS on Foxtel, and then The Recap podcast that drops on Sunday nights straight after the show Monz recommends deleting any fitspo from your insta feed.  Thanks to Rebel for sponsoring the AFL women's segment For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Email us: [email protected] To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Sign up for Mia's newsletter, and Monz's newsletter here Tell a friend about the show. Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself. Don't look at their pics, you might see something weird, just go straight to the App Store, download the Mamamia Podcast app, or push straight onto the Podcast App on their iPhone and subscribe them to this show. Much thanks. Many hugs.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This #IWD we are having a women's only show! Hosted by three women! Produced by an actual woman!  Talking about women's issues! Incredible! Seriously, though. We talk about Emma Watson's Vanity Fair cover. There's a new move for equality for pedestrian crossing symbols. Have you heard of The Alpha Wife? They're ruining marriages. Should you fake an orgasm or is that just rewarding bad behaviour? And the most juicy dilemma; a listener whose best friend wants to ensnare her in a Pyramid scheme. Awks.  Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Mia recommends  Jessie recommends TED TALK and Girls Season 6, eps 3 on Foxtel. Monz recommends Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares on Yahoo7 Mia recommends Imposters on Stan Thanks to Disney's Beauty And The Beast for sponsoring the show And Special K for sponsoring the AFL women's segment For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Email us: [email protected] To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Sign up for Mia's newsletter, and Monz's newsletter here Tell a friend about the show. Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself. Don't look at their pics, you might see something weird, just go straight to the App Store, download the Mamamia Podcast app, or push straight onto the Podcast App on their iPhone and subscribe them to this show. Much thanks. Many hugs.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the thinking woman's guilty pleasure but do we need to butt out on the Canadian Prime Minister's pants policy? The world's biggest Oscars stuff up revealed one hero who we need in our lives. Is it ever ok to say you don't want a man to babysit your child? Is the term 'basic bitch' offensive or just funny? The new penalty rates decision brings some workplace tension, but it's not the worst thing we've ever heard in the workplace.... and should Hot Cross Buns be an all year proposition or a sometimes food? Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Mia recommends Short and Curly the kids podcast Jessie recommends Death Sex and Money the podcast Monz recommends the only dressing gown you need in your life Thanks to Truvee wines for sponsoring the show And NAB for sponsoring the AFL women's segment For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Email us: [email protected] To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Sign up for Mia's newsletter, and Monz's newsletter here Tell a friend about the show. Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself. Don't look at their pics, you might see something weird, just go straight to the App Store, download the Mamamia Podcast app, or push straight onto the Podcast App on their iPhone and subscribe them to this show. Much thanks. Many hugs. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From an ageless Christie Brinkley posing on a magazine cover at 63 to "empower" women, to seeing Karl Stefanovic's new girlfriend papped in the media, there's a lot of things to call out this week. Should suicide be more widely reported in the media? We examine the ethics involved, compared to the need for awareness. Mia recaps the week in Trump, and we found a Kick Arse Woman Doing Kick Arse Things of Kick Arsery that will make your jaw drop. Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Mia recommends Girls, on Foxtel Showcase Jessie recommends This American Life, No Coincidence, No Story! Monz recommends Grammarly, the app that will change your online writing life. Thanks to Truvee wines for sponsoring the show AndHostplus for sponsoring the AFL women's segment For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Email us: [email protected] To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Sign up for Mia's newsletter, and Monz's newsletter here Tell a friend about the show. Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself. Don't look at their pics, you might see something weird, just go straight to the App Store, download the Mamamia Podcast app, or push straight onto the Podcast App on their iPhone and subscribe them to this show. Much thanks. Many hugs. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the celebs are up the duff.  It's a Hollywood baby boom. Why does it make some women feel so terrible? There are calls to boycott Fifty Shades Darker, we examine the rules for fashion-at-a-certain-age, can teachers secretly play Kill, Marry, F*ck about students? Jessie roadtests Air-Tasker for a Valentines Day date, Monz found the best Kick Arse Women Doing Kick Arse Things of Kickarsery, and Mia Freedman ran into Anna Wintour in New York. No biggie.  Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Get the selfie light up thingymabob at lumee.com Mia recommends The First Monday in May - on iTunes Thanks to Truvee wines for sponsoring the show And Chemist Warehouse for sponsoring the AFL women's segment For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Email us: [email protected] To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Sign up for Mia's newsletter, and Monz's newsletter here Tell a friend about the show. Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself. Don't look at their pics, you might see something weird, just go straight to the App Store, download the Mamamia Podcast app, or push straight onto the Podcast App on their iPhone and subscribe them to this show. Much thanks. Many hugs. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you give women a wine and say 'tell us what you really think'? This. We talk the Kardashian Book Club, sex lives of celebrities that we have no business in, when you commercialise your kids for your own monetary gain (looking at you Beyonce), whether career women make bad mothers, and it's Jessie's most daring love experiment yet. You'll need a Mintie after this one. Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Jessie Stephens and Jackie Lunn. Mia Freedman was on a plane and will be back next week. For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Email us: [email protected] To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Sign up for Mia's newsletter, and Monz's newsletter here And the weekly challenge (apart from trying out cheesy one-liners), is to tell a friend about the show. Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself. Don't look at their pics, you might see something weird, just go straight to the App Store, download the Mamamia Podcast app, or push straight onto the Podcast App on their iphone and subscribe them to this show. Much thanks. Many hugs.  Thanks to Truvee wines for the wine time. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Tziporah Malkah the most interesting woman on TV right now? She has some stiff competition because this week the NSW Minister for Women admitted she's pro-life, meteorologists said we need to dump the term 'weather girls', Melania Trump continued to look utterly despondent, and there was a crazy ex-girlfriend on Married At First Sight.  It's not all bad news though; we talk the AFL women's launch, and the kitchen trick that will transform your cheap wine into expensive tasting plonk.  Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Email us: [email protected] To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Sign up for Mia's newsletter, and Monz's newsletter here And the weekly challenge (apart from trying out cheesy one-liners), is to tell a friend about the show. Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself. Don't look at their pics, you might see something weird, just go straight to the App Store, download the Mamamia Podcast app, or push straight onto the Podcast App on their iphone and subscribe them to this show. Much thanks. Many hugs. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a new Premier, a new President, and it's a new period. This week, it's kick arse women doing kick-arse things of kick-arsery: Gladys Berjiklian, Serena Williams and the Women's AFL are making us happy. There's A Dummies Guide to the Hottest 100, to get you through any conversation with your cool-factor intact. Is asking a dad permission for marriage completely outdated? And should having children be taught at school? Jessie road-tests a dating guru's advice with interesting results. The peculiar habit of never having enough tampons in the house, unfortunate overseas chemist experiences, and the game-changing podcast, brilliant film, and trashy TV show you need to get onto, pronto. Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Email us: [email protected] To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Sign up for Mia's newsletter, and Monz's newsletter here And the weekly challenge (apart from trying out cheesy one-liners), is to tell a friend about the show. Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself. Don't look at their pics, you might see something weird, just go straight to the App Store, download the Mamamia Podcast app, or push straight onto the Podcast App on their iphone and subscribe them to this show. Much thanks. Many hugs. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No jacket? No job. When Channel 9’s Amber Sherlock's had an off-air spat leaked, the world cried “bully”.  But was her behavior really so disgraceful? The latest Australia Day lamb ad has received widespread acclaim, but there are some people who aren't impressed. And calling all single ladies; we have the one phrase you can say to someone that will make them fall for you in an instant, and we want you to roadtest it. Write it on your hand, (hopefully you don’t get too sweaty and it rubs off), and go for it. We dare you.   Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens. When have you tried to get out of a gym membership? Let us know: 02 8999 9386 For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Email us: [email protected] To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Sign up for Mia's newsletter, and Monz's newsletter here And the weekly challenge (apart from trying out cheesy one-liners), is to tell a friend about the show. Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself. Don't look at their pics, you might see something weird, just go straight to the App Store, download the Mamamia Podcast app, or push straight onto the Podcast App on their iphone and subscribe them to this show. Much thanks. Many hugs. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahh, Summer. A time of binge-watching, binge-listening and binge-reading. If you're looking to fill your eyeballs and ears with all the good stuff, here's the best shows, podcasts, books and apps that Mia Freedman, Monique Bowley and Jessie Stephens are recommending for your life. TV: Bright Lights; Starring Debbie and Carrie - on Foxtel  Blackish is on iTunes Insecure is on Foxtel Girls is on Foxtel Thirteenth is on Netflix Minimalism is on Netflix Family Rules is on SBSLa La land is at the movies  BOOKS Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld published by Penguin Random House and also on the Book Club podcast Hillbilly-Elegy by J D Vance is published by Harper Collins Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult  and listen to her on No Filter Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty published by Pan MacMillan The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work by Alain de Botton PODCASTS Casefile Stranglers Word For Word on itunes Dear Prudence podcast Show your work by Lainey GossipBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Hollywood awards season and Meryl Streep has played the Trump card in her acceptance speech. Can she be our President instead? Because the Devil doesn't wear Prada, he wears a fake tan. Planning on quitting your job in January? Join the queue of everyone else with a holiday hangover. We've got the straight HR advice no one is nice enough to tell you. And can you treat dating like a KPI? Plus, your words, pledged for 2017.  Recommendations will drop this FRIDAY.  Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens. Thanks to Nicolle Stuart.This show was sponsored by Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband. Connect the whole family to Australia’s largest mobile network this summer with a Telstra Pre-Paid 4GX Wi-Fi Plus portable hotspot. Want to chat? Leave us a message on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Email us: [email protected] To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Sign up for our newsletters here Could you tell a friend about the show? Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself, if that's not too forward. It's the fanciest and cheapest way to say "You're awesome and here's something you should get into.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resolutions? Bah. This year it's all about the revolution of one word. Something that encapsulates your focus for the year.  It's simple, it's powerful, it's minimalism for resolutions.  And we want yours. Dial us up on 02 8999 9386 and tell us, or record a voice memo in your smartphone and email it to [email protected]. Think of us as your word pals. Like Oprah. After all, she's one word and it worked for her. 02 8999 9386 or email [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side vag, full vag, bum-baring. The red carpet this year was all about peek-a-boos, cut-outs and flesh flesh flesh. Is everyone on excellent terms with their laser hair removalist? What kind of underwear trickery has to happen? Who wore it (or didn't wear it) best? And despite how entertaining it all was, there's another darker message it's sending. Join Mamamia editors as they recap the year that was in this six-part bonus series. Show notes:   Your hosts were Monique Bowley and Mia Freedman with Edwina Carr-Barraclough, editor at Mamamia This show was produced by Monique Bowley For the Mamamia Podcast Network.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2012 it was activated almonds. In 2013 it was quinoa and acai bowls. Last year, Kale stole everyone’s hearts. And in 2016, Australia stopped for Avocado. It’s the fruit of the Zeitgeist. On menus in every corner of the country, beloved by hipsters and health nuts alike, you can buy an avocado facial, avocado chips and avocado brownies, and avocado tatts are up 800%. But its influence went far beyond food and fashion. It sparked an intergenerational war. Your host was Monique Bowley  Thanks to Holly Wainwright and Jo Robin Avocado is written by Luke Escombe and performed by The Vegetable Plot This show was produced by Monique Bowley For the Mamamia Podcast Network.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year, did you share a Waleed Aly viral video? Dabble in Instagram stories or watch the PM do a Facebook live? 2016 was the year we filmed everything. So what were the big hits? What makes a video go viral? And do we really need to see Snapchat Birth? With more people watching Kylie Jenner's pouty Snapchat every day than Australia's biggest ratings shows of all time, umm, yeah. There are no signs of it letting up.  Your host was Monique Bowley  Thanks to Brittany Stewart  and Josh Britt from Mamamia This show was produced by Monique Bowley For the Mamamia Podcast Network.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don your best choker. Pull on your denim overalls. Put down Pokemon Go for a minute, and switch Gilmore Girls off the TV, because 2016 was a 90's nostalgia fest. From Full House, to the Spice Girls reunion, why are we suddenly craving the delights of the nineties? It's psychology, of course, and social media. But enjoy it while it lasts because there's a theory that mass nostalgia, the way we've seen it emerge this year, will never happen again.  Show notes: Your hosts were Monique Bowley and Mia Freedman with Laura Brodnik from the TV podcast, The Binge. This show was produced by Monique Bowley For the Mamamia Podcast Network.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a watershed year for women in sport. They dominated the Olympics, scored themselves TV deals with major networks, and showed male sports reporters how it was done. What was behind the sudden surge of interest in women's sport? Timing, cultural change, and recognition that was long overdue. Join Mamamia editors as they recap the year that was in this six-part bonus series. Show notes: Your host was Monique Bowley  Thanks to Alicia Sometimes from The Outer Sanctum This show was produced by Monique Bowley For the Mamamia Podcast Network.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a weird year. There was the rise of Trump, there was Brexit, and like a bad soapie, Pauline Hanson returned for a sequel in Australian politics. What were the big themes of the year, and where to next? Political guru Annabel Crabb joins us to dissect the year that was. Your host was Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Holly Wainwright  With thanks to ABC political commentator, columnist, author and nit-wrangler Annabel Crabb This show was produced by Monique Bowley For the Mamamia Podcast Network.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a sex scandal at the top of the Australian media world and it's a bit messy. In these situations does the woman ever come out on top? Heard of 'dry feeding'? It's not a diet, it's a new frontier for mums you should be kept abreast of. Ever rolled down the hill of Parliament House? Your democratic rolling rights are about to end. Why you need to stop asking people to eat more at Christmas, can you regift stuff you got given for free, last minute ideas for the blokes in your life, and a bumper recommendations extravaganza with everything to watch, read, listen to and wear this summer.  Show notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Holly Wainwright. Jessie Stephens will be back in 2017. Holly hosts the hilarious podcast for parents: This Glorious Mess. BUMPER RECOMMENDATIONS:Read: You'll Grow Out Of It by Jessie Klein Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld The One Who Got Away by Caroline Overington The Natural Way Of Things by Charlotte Wood Black Rock White City by A.S Patric Watch: Designated Survivor on Netflix Nathan For You on Netflix The Beautiful Lie on the ABC Barracuda on the ABC   Outlander on Netflix Listen to: You Must Remember This Making Oprah Note To Self My Dad Wrote A Porno The Bridechilla Podcast Lena Dunham's Women Of The Hour 2 Dope Queens  Sooo Many White GuysThis show was sponsored by Allied - With Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard, in cinema's this Boxing Day.   Want to chat? Leave us a message on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email us: [email protected] To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Could you tell a friend about the show? Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself, if that's not too forward. It's the fanciest and cheapest way to say "You're awesome and here's something you should get into.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Sam Armytage’s undies became the target of the paparazzi, the response from the public was swift and fierce. The curious case of Mel Gibson’s comeback; would you support a movie that’s directed by a man with a dodgy history? What do you get men for Christmas? A little help for if you’re stuck in man-gift limbo. And why women need a pack to sunscreen each other's backs this summer. Show Notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Holly Wainwright. Holly hosts the hilarious podcast for parents: This Glorious Mess. Thanks to author, writer, columnist and advice-giverer Jacqui Lunn for single-handedly raising the profile of Atlases this Christmas. Monz recommends having a squiz at #clothesmyhusbandhates on Instagram Holly recommends voting for Leigh Sales and Lisa Wilkinson for the Logies Mia recommends this Teen Vogue article on how Trump is Gaslighting America Jessie Stephens is away in Bali and will be back in 2017 Want to chat? Leave us a message on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email us: [email protected] To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Could you tell a friend about the show? Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself, if that's not too forward. It's the fanciest and cheapest way to say "You're awesome and here's something you should get into."Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is she hiding all the plus sized models backstage? This week it’s the Superbowl of fashion, the Victoria’s Secret runway show. Despite body positivity being the biggest runway trend of 2016, the lingerie brand just doesn’t seem interested. Amy Schumer is set to play Barbie in the upcoming Barbie movie - but many are arguing she’s not the right ‘fit’. Plus: Christmas is the most joyful time. Unless you’re hosting in which case, send help, and spike the punch. At what age or stage do you have to take the mantle, and host the bloody thing? Do the smashed avocado generation need to step up? Show Notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Thanks to Jacqui Lunn Monz recommends cataloguing up this Christma Mia recommends Louis Theroux The Most Hated Family in America And the follow-up New York Times article of the member who fell in love and left the church Jessie recommends Escape Rooms as a brilliant first date, family activity, or friend bonding. Hello? Want to chat? Leave us a message on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email us: [email protected] To find any books mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Could you tell a friend about the show? Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself, if that's not too forward. It's the fanciest and cheapest way to say "You're awesome and here's something you should get into."Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s party season, which is great for some but if you have social anxiety it’s the pits. We have tips that can help you pull through the season of small talk.  All you need is a helping hand a little meditation. And a New York bar has a “no hitting on women policy”. Fun police? Or fair enough? Hillary Clinton has gone sans-makeup in public. Is it post-campaign sadness? A deliberate move to stick the middle finger up to being a woman in the public eye? And a plea for no more phone noise. Show Notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Monz recommends Black Rock, White City the debut novel of Australian writer A. S. Patrić. It won the Miles Franklin Award this year. To find it, or any book mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Mia recommends episode 200 of the Tim Ferris Show  Jessie recommends watching Big Bad Love on iview Hello? Want to chat? Leave us a message on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email monz: [email protected] Could you tell a friend about the show? Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself, if that's not too forward. It's the fanciest and cheapest way to say "You're awesome and here's something you should get into."Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest red carpet look is labia, darlings. Chrissy Teigen is the latest celeb to put her muff out and while she's calling 'wardrobe malfunction', we're calling BS. Is it time we stopped mocking Melania Trump or is the First Lady fair game? Who owns an IVF embryo post-separation? Sofia Vergara is locked in a legal battle over her eggs and it's not very Modern Family. Toss out Candy Crush, this app will make you smarter, and we have the best fix for when your fake tan goes Oompa Loompa on you..  Plus, Mia's best summer read for when the pollen count is too high to leave the house and Monz has a podcast for anyone who's missing Oprah's show. Show Notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Mia recommends Zadie Smith's new book, Swing Time. To find it, or any book mentioned in Mamamia podcasts go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows and books by our guests in one place.  Monz recommends Chux Magic Eraser for fake tan emergencies, (via Jamila Rizvi, who recommended it first to her). And the Making Oprah podcast from NPR Jessie recommends the app Vocabulary Builder Hello? Want to chat? Leave us a message on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 For Questions, comments, and general chitty chat: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email monz: [email protected] Could you tell a friend about the show? Actually, just take their phone off them and subscribe them yourself, if that's not too forward. It's the fanciest and cheapest way to say "You're awesome and here's something you should get into."Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So here's a question: After our shock about the US election result - is it time we stopped shouting and started listening? Even, gulp, us? Also: Sharenting - how much is too much when it comes to posting about our kids' lives? And one more thing: When it comes to bras, how often are you meant to wash them? We're asking for a friend... Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens our producer is Elissa Ratliff  Jessie thinks you should listen to true crime podcast Felon podcast. Mia wants you to go to The Wall Street Journal and view Red Feed Blue Feed and Holly thinks you should watch The Fall on Foxtel. You can leave correspondence on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 Questions, comments, and love: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email [email protected] Subscribe in iTunes go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows in one place and any books written by the many Mamamia guests.  Monz will be back next week.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apparently there are other things going on other than the US election. Things like Prince Harry’s new girlfriend. Is she really ‘princess material’? And more to the point, should she want to be? And in case you missed it, boobs are now out of fashion. Vogue said so. Plus, Gable Tostee is looking at a six-figure deal to tell his story on 60 Minutes after being found not guilty of the murder of his Tinder date. But should we be watching? Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens our producer is Elissa Ratliff  Jessie thinks you should listen to The Berlin Patient podcast. Mia wants you all to take the Bias quiz (google it) and Holly thinks you should watch anything Samantha Bee has ever made.  You can leave correspondence on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 Questions, comments, and love: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email [email protected] Subscribe in iTunes go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows in one place and any books written by the many Mamamia guests.   Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab chocolate and wine and join the Out Loud team (and a few others) for a real-time debrief about what a Trumpocalypse means for America, women and the world. And what the hell do we tell our daughters tonight? Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens are joined by Senior Editor Jackie Lunn, writer Rosie Waterland and friend of Mamamia and current US resident Kate Spies to discuss the results. Gulp.* This podcast was recorded before the election result was officially announced.  Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Rosie Waterland, Kate Spies and Jacqueline Lunn Your producer is Elissa Ratliff  You can leave correspondence on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 Questions, comments, and love: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email [email protected] Subscribe in iTunes go to apple.co/mamamia where you'll find all of our shows in one place and any books written by the many Mamamia guests. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne Cup may be over, but online gawking at drunk women at the races is not. Why? Isn’t it time we stopped snapping tipsy race-goers as if they’re wild animals in a nature documentary? Victoria's Secret have offered us something #diverse by having a model with stretch marks. The only problem is you can't see them. Plus, should animal owners refer to themselves as their pets' “mum” and “dad’? Jessie thinks yes. And the great generation debate returns. Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Monique Bowley is enjoying her honeymoon. Stalk her on Instagram here. Your proudcer is Elissa Ratliff  Mia recommends Spring.St. The Happy Place for Smart Women. Holly recommends an article Finally, Someone Who THinks Like Me in The Washington Post Jessie recommends the website Wait But Why You can leave correspondence on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 Questions, comments, and love: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email [email protected] Subscribe to us in iTunes and tell a friend.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a nasty woman? We hope so. How this insult has become a badge of honor for women. Behind every successful man is a woman. So when a marriage breaks down, who ends up worse off? Taylor Swift got groped on the arse by a man and her response was exactly what we all need. Australias most Instagram famous toddler, Sonny Blake, isn’t just cute. Some say he is changing the perception of modern fatherhood. And is asking a woman when she plans on having a baby a)none of your business or b)none of your actual business?   Show Notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens We recommend you listen to Ideas At The House with Anne-Marie Slaughter Mia recommends Black Mirror Season Two on Netflix Monz recommends Feminist Fight Club by Jessica Bennet Jessie recommends this video on how Hamish and Andy make their show. You can leave correspondence on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 Questions, comments, and love: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email [email protected] Subscribe to us in iTunes and tell a friend.This podcast was brought to you by Fostering NSW. Be part of an amazing journey. For more information: http://www.fosteringnsw.com.au/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you brunch out without a care for the cost? Are you living a lavish life of daily takeaway lattes? No wonder you can’t buy a house.  It's an intergenerational war over housing affordability, and things get uglier than an overripe avocado. Australians are grieving over the tragic story of the Davidson deaths. What does it say about family violence, mental health and community? Is Melania Trump a prisoner who is sending us signals with her eyelashes? Has Donald Trump's attitude ignited a new wave of political incorrectness? And where the SMEG is Oprah in all of this? And for those planning a Halloween costume, a guide to selecting a completely inoffensive and boring option so you don’t trigger anyone. You can never be too careful. And Ask Bossy gives her final piece of advice, and ends her time with the show on a Sultana cake. Because we had to. Show notes: Show Notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate de Brito. Thanks to Jessie Stephens. If you're struggling with the content in this episode,Lifeline Australia provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. 13 11 14. And Mensline Australia is on 1300 789 978 Kate De Brito recommends buying and eating lots of Youngcakes: the sultana cake making a difference to the lives of young people in aged care homes. Mia Freedman recommends Iliza shlesinger on Netflix  and the food episode of The Well  And Monique is doing Tabless Thursday because single-tasking is the new black.  Leave correspondence on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 Questions, comments, and love: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email [email protected] Subscribe to us in itunes and tell a friend.This podcast was brought to you by Fostering NSW. Be part of an amazing journey. For more information: http://www.fosteringnsw.com.au/  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Donald Trump dismissed sexist comments as 'locker room' banter, we asked some male athletes what they actually talk about in locker rooms. How could a joyous pregnancy announcement possible spark a backlash? And do you drink to celebrate, commiserate, for stress reasons, because you're happy, because the kids have gone to bed, or because they haven't yet? Problem drinking has a new face; women. But are our support services keeping up? And all hail Turia Pitt. She's a miracle.  Show Notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate de Brito.Thanks to Brad Newley from the Sydney Kings and Sam Carter from the ACT Brumbies. The Australian Story "The Big Dry" is on iview. If you're struggling with problem drinking:Lifeline Australia provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholismHello Sunday Morningis an online movement towards a better drinking culture. Mia recommends Liane Moriarty's book The Last Anniversary, published by Pan Macmillan And Ann Patchett's novel, Commonwealth, published by Harper Collins Kate De Brito recommends watching Poldark on the ABC  And Monique laughed out loud in her bed at this glorious video of the debate. by Lucky TV Leave correspondence on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 Questions, comments, and love: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email [email protected] Subscribe to us in itunes and tell a friend. Especially men in locker rooms.This podcast was brought to you by Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The terrible, no good response to Kim Kardashian's Paris hold up. What does it say about our approach to women who don't play by the rules? Australian Story this week was an ethical dilemma; should a couple with Down Syndrome get to have a baby? Just when we got used to side boob, side vag has appeared to give us all a stress rash, and would you sit on a park bench and talk to strangers? Also, why are car ads still so sexist? We have the perfect mask for scaring the crap out of everyone this Halloween and Holly has a Netflix pick that you can add to your watch list.  Show Notes Your host and producer is Monique Bowley  Mia Freedman and Kate de Brito are away this week, thanks to Holly Wainwright from This Glorious Mess, and Jessie Stephens from The Binge for stepping in.  Monique recommends The Daily Edited for early christmas presents Holly recommends Hunt for the Wilderpeople on Netflix Jessie recommends Sully with Tom Hanks.  Botched a word? Only just realised? Tell us: 02 8999 9386 Or leave other correspondence on the pod phone: 02 8999 9386 Questions, comments, and love: facebook.com/mamamiaoutloud  Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Email [email protected] Subscribe to us in itunes and tell a friend. Especially men. One at a time. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's fine, he's a feminist, we checked. This week Mia is wearing her Hillary T-shirt, and glowing, so we unpack the top moments from the US presidential debate. At home, there was a small, but important shift in the way we view red carpets. Is fit-shaming the new fat-shaming? Shane Warne: loveable larrakin or creepy uncle? Is it a bit wrong that Pauline Hanson's face is on a dog poo bag? Are you an introvert or just an arsehole? And if you're washing your hair with shampoo then conditioner you're doing it wrong. Show notes: KdB is on leave reading all the books you suggested.  Thanks to Jessie Stephens for warming the chair and for Luca Lavigne for allowing an interrogation. Mia recommends Season 3 of Transparent on Stan And the podcast Keepin it 1600.  Luca recommends the Vivino app Jessie recommends Audrie and Daisy on Netflix Monz recommends Multix baking templates, find them in the baking aisle of your supermarket and just TRY and not be excited. Show notes: This show is hosted and produced by Monique Bowley  And for bonus segments, listen to this show in the Mamamia Podcast app. Just search for Mamamia Podcasts in your app store.  Contact the show via [email protected] Or dial up the pod phone with correspondence, Ask Bossy questions, and feedback: 02 8999 9386Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love is dead. Brangelina is over, and everyone hates Richie and Alex from The Bachelor. At least Amal and George are keeping our hopes alive. How do you feel about the death penalty? The story of Australia's most evil man might change your views. And Ask Bossy tackles the delicate issue of the wedding wishing well.  Show notes: This show is hosted and produced by Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito     Monique recommends Highbrow Mia recommends the Science Vs podcast, and build your own headphones at Factorie. If you have a book recommendation for bossy, let us know on the facebook page And for bonus segments, listen to this show in the Mamamia Podcast app. Just search for Mamamia Podcasts in your app store.  Contact the show via [email protected] Or dial up the pod phone with correspondence, Ask Bossy questions, and feedback: 02 8999 9386Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pass the tissues, and put your hand over your mouth. Hillary Clinton has pneumonia. What does this mean for the woman who could be president? We've had a gutful of this same-sex marriage plebiscite but if we're going to spend $185 million on asking Australians what they think, should we throw a few other questions in too? The no-pants fashion moment that we can't stop looking at, why the Cleo Bachelor of the Year sparked another big idea from Mia. Plus Ask Bossy has advice for an impossible mother in law.  Show notes: This show is hosted and produced by Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito Contact the show via [email protected] and join the conversation on the facebook page Question for bossy? Send a voice mail to [email protected] Or dial up the pod phone 02 8999 9386 Mia recommends the documentary Weiner And the US political podcast Keeping it 1600 and  KDB recommends The Falling Man in Esquire Monz recommends The Woman Who Wasn't There  And thanks to our listener who recommends the Conversations With Richard Fidler episode with Anthony AlbaneseBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Lamb ad is a big meaty display of diversity but there's one thing we noticed. Lena Dunham forced to apologise for racism; is outrage culture out of control? The best part of the AFL women's game had nothing to do with what happened on the field. Should taxpayers stop funding IVF in women who are trying to have babies much later in life? Can we please talk about Kyly Clarke's Baby Baptism? Can someone call Sarah Koenig to make the Tromp family mystery into season three of Serial? And advice for when you want a spray tan before you go into labour. Show notes This show is hosted and produced by Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito Contact the show via [email protected] and join the conversation on the facebook page Question for bossy? Send a voice mail to [email protected] Or dial up the pod phone 02 8999 9386Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is having your father walk you down the aisle outdated? Why do we call makeup-free celebs "brave"? A dating expert has written a guide on how men can interrupt women with headphones in order to crack onto them. What's going on with the same-sex marriage plebiscite? And Ask Bossy has advice for a racist. Plus, remember when Book Week was all about the books? HA. HAHAHAHAHA. No, seriously. In a week of blackfaced kids dressed up as sports stars, we ask: are the librarians out there OK?  Show notes This show is hosted and produced by Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito Contact the show via [email protected] and join the conversation on the facebook page Question for bossy? Send a voice mail to [email protected] Or dial up the pod phone 02 8999 9386 Mia recommends the Mamamia Book Club podcast episode of Michelle Bridges Make It Happen Monique recommends Younger on Stan KDB recommends Sultana Cake (recipe on Mamamia.com.au)   Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the furniture is shifting on Mamamia Out Loud. It could be the very heated debate that flares around Mia's opinion on nude selfies. It could be the warmth rising from the red faces about the celebrity names we've been saying incorrectly all these years. It could be the fury around the Salim Mehajer video that the nation is obsessed with this week. Or it could be a wave of relief at us finally finding a parenting book that validates our laziness. As ever, it's three women talking about absolutely everything.  And a warning, this week's episode does deal with adult themes. Show notes Mamamia Out Loud is hosted and produced by Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate De BritoThis week, Monique is away and the show is hosted by Holly Wainwright and edited by Elissa Ratliff.  Contact the show via [email protected] and join the conversation on the facebook page Question for bossy? Send a voice mail to [email protected] Or dial up the pod phone 02 8999 9386Dr Ginni Mansberg answered our TMI tampon question today.    Mia recommends the Radiolab podcast episode Playing God. Kate recommends You Can't Ask That, on ABC and iView.  Holly recommends Narcos, on Netflix.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.