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Subscribe to Mamamia What is a Canon Event and does everyone really have one that defines them? We think, the answer is yes and hopefully we can help you identify yours. Plus, corporate speak has had a comeback and be warned it's starting to creep into your friendships. And, from lighting candles to gentle back rubs, we unpack why your partner's attempts to initiate intimacy might be making you flinch.   The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: The Beauty Items We Can’t Stop Raving About Listen to a dilemma about a cannon event: "My Daughter Is Making A Very, Very Bad Decision" Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Tammi 202427min

Subscribe to Mamamia What is formal language in 2023? Is the old “Yours Sincerely" email sign-off being replaced by "Slay all day"? And are we okay with that? Plus, a loneliness cry for help. Holly, Mia and Clare unpack a viral clip about friendship rejection. And…birthday registries are now a thing and we are divided on the etiquette of gift-giving. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: Jessie Stephens And The Lies She Keeps Telling Read: ‘I’m not choosing it, it’s choosing me.’ The viral friendship video that broke our hearts. Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Tammi 202429min

Subscribe to Mamamia In 2023, Jessie Stephens’ first novel Something Bad is Going to Happen hit bookshops around the country and we could not be more proud. She tells us the story behind her brainchild.  Plus, there are four distinct people-pleasing personality types. Which one are you?  And, the major etiquette rule we love, that is very simple in theory, but incredibly difficult to actually do. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: The Best Books Of 2023  Listen to Jessie Stephens on No Filter Jessie's Book Something Bad Is Going To Happen Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Tammi 202429min

Subscribe to Mamamia It’s the first day of a brand-new year, and that means it's time for our Word Of The Year episode! New Year's resolutions are notorious for falling over, so instead, every year we choose a word to set an intention for the 12 months ahead of us. The word of the year is about creating a focus or filter for every moment and decision, big or small, that is to come.  Holly, Jessie and Mia look back at their words from last year before revealing the new word that will shape the mood of 2024. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: The Must See Movies We Loved In 2023 Listen to our 2023 Word Of the Year episode: Word Of The Year 2023 & A Special Announcement Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Joulu 202328min

Subscribe to Mamamia Looking for something to watch or stream over the summer break? Mia, Jessie and Holly have put in the hours to bring you a beautifully collated list of reccos that’s actually worth your precious time! Including the best movie Jessie Stephens has ever seen.  Movies & TV shows mentioned in this episode:  Licorice Pizza on Stan Beef Homeland Air Past Lives Succession Alone Australia WHAM! Matildas: The World at Our Feet Barbie The Banshees Of Inisherin Cocaine Bear  Beckham The Super Models  Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles Tár  The End Bits:  Ready to MOVE? Click here to start a seven day free trial of our new exercise app. Listen to our latest episode: Jessie, Luca And 'That' Email Listen to Part 1: Jessie, Luca & The Luna Update We're Desperate For Check out: Just Watch App Listen to Mia's No Filter Interview: The Fall And Rise Of The Blue Wiggle, Anthony Field Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Joulu 202330min

Subscribe to Mamamia Do you need to justify a ridiculous purchase? This episode Clare Stephens teaches us how to employ the genius of girl math. Plus, Holly and Mia unpack the new phenomena of ‘glimmers’ and reflect on their own personal glimmers. And, we discuss why so many young people are letting their friends track their phones. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: Em Rata Just Fell Into The Relatability Trap Read: 'I just discovered 'Girl Math,' and now everything makes sense.' More Girl Math: Clare Explains 'Girl Math' To Luca Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Joulu 202325min

Subscribe to Mamamia Em Rata is “trying” to be relatable for a female audience while Kim Kardashian had one of her assistants fill her bath tub with chocolate. So, why shouldn’t we look to celebrities for validation? Holly makes her case. Plus, sorry to everyone else but (apparently) people born in December are superior, according to a Jessie Stephens original theory. And, our bests and worsts, not of the week but of the year for 2023. From loss and despair, to silliness and joy, we share it all. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: Why Didn’t Jason Bring Jeans For Jason? Read: Em Rata thinks the world wants her to be relatable. She couldn't be more wrong. Read: People born in December are superior to everyone else: A theory. RECOMMENDATION: Jessie wants you to gift a Yearly Mamamia Subscription  Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Joulu 202342min

Subscribe to Mamamia Revenge at last for Prince Harry who’s just won his infamous phone hacking lawsuit. But he didn’t do it for the money, so why is it so important that he won? We discuss. Plus, 2023 is the year of the girl: we’ve got girl math, girl dinner, hot girl walks and movies like Barbie sending us all into a frenzy. But why are we all referring ourselves as “girlies” instead of just women? And, how much time have you spent “getting ready” this year, when the men in your life have just rolled out of bed? Probably too much. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: The Poison Mother-In-Law Invitation Make a difference by donating to RizeUp  Read: Harry and Meghan's year of revenge is coming to a righteous end. Read: The exact moment you can no longer eat #girldinner or do #girlmaths. RECOMMENDATION: Holly wants you to check out Victoria Beckham's Instagram Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations in one place.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Leave us a voicememo or email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Elfy Scott Producer: Emeline Gazilas Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Joulu 202339min