The Self Made Woman

Harvey Weinstein is one of the most powerful men in Hollywood. His movies have been nominated for more than 300 Academy Awards. He is tied only with God on numbers of mentions in Oscars' acceptance speeches. He’s also alleged to have assaulted 34 actresses in Hollywood and is now an accused rapist. It's the story that has the world obsessed. And the Mamamia Out Loud team is sitting down to unpack it. Is it surprising? Who knew and who covered it up? Will anything change? Can he come back from this? What about his wife and kids? Join Holly, Mia and Mamamia’s editor Gemma Garkut as they unpack what is happening in Hollywood right now... Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman and Gemma Garkut Your producer and editor is Elissa Ratliff The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Loka 201740min

Is making a sandwich a crime against feminism? It is according to the women of a popular Facebook mother's group who took aim at one of their own after she dared to ask if anyone had any interesting ideas for sandwiches she could make her husband. Plus, What’s going on with Harvey Weinstein? At the start of the week the New York Times published an expose about his history of sexually assaulting young women in the industry. So why did it take this so long for this to come out? And are house guests problematic? Of course they are... Show Notes Your host is Rachel Corbett with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Your producer and editor is Elissa Ratliff The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett Holly Wainwright will be back next week. Jessie recommends going on holiday and reading Jane Harper's new book Force of Nature and listening to Esther Perel's interview with Mia (and her podcast 'Where should we begin?' Mia wants you to watch the Amy Winehouse documentary and the Whitney Houeston Documentary on Netflix 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. This episode of Mamamia Out Loud is brought to you by Berlei Womankind Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Loka 201748min

Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner will be resting in peace after it was revealed he bought the crypt next to Marilyn Monroe despite never having met her. Do we have to put the rose coloured glasses on when someone dies or can we call him for what he is...a bit creepy? Plus, a new study found that same-sex schools won’t exist in 20 years but Mia doesn’t buy it. The United States is still reeling after its 273rd mass shooting this year but the White House says it’s not the right time to talk about gun control. So, when is the right time? AND, you might have seen that bum bags are back BUT did you know they're feminist? Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Your producer and editor is Elissa Ratliff The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett Jessie recommends downloading the app Splitwise Mia wants you to listen to watch 5 foot 2 Holly thinks you should watch Outlander on Foxtel 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. This episode of Mamamia Out Loud is brought to you by The Natural Chip Company. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Loka 201756min

Today, America is reeling from what looks to be the worst mass shooting in its history. A gunman opened fire during a concert at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Hotel yesterday and the death toll is currently 59 with an astonishing 527 injured and currently being treated in hospitals throughout Las Vegas. Tell Me It's Going To be OK co-hosts Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester recorded this special episode to debrief on the deadliest mass shooting in US history and gun laws that desperately need a change. Show Notes You can subscribe to Tell Me It's Going To Be Okay in iTunes or your favourite podcast app. Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett. The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to the Tell Me It's Going To Be OK Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Loka 201720min

We need to talk about Frances Abbott. The youngest daughter of former PM Tony has been everywhere this week - first in her bikini on a body-building stage and then as a vocal opponent of her father’s ‘No’ campaign on the marriage equality postal vote. What must it be like around that Sunday dinner table right now? Plus, are you a slave to your ‘to-do’ list? Lots of A-types swear by them, but Happiness guru Gretchen Rubin thinks we might actually be better-served by creating a ta-da list instead. Three Kardashian’s are pregnant. Is this the best PR stunt the family has ever pulled? And, Comedian Dawn French caused a media storm in a shotglass this week when she questioned whether young women getting drunk and having ‘casual sex’ is really what the suffragettes fought for - but is this, in the words of Jessie Stephens, problematic? Show notes Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Your producer and editor is Elissa Ratliff The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett Jessie recommends listening to the Casefile podcast on Jonestown Mia wants you to listen to her playlist on Spotify Mamamia Motivational Vibes Holly thinks you should watch Amy on Netflix 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. This episode of Mamamia Out Loud is brought to you by The Natural Chip Company.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Syys 201754min

Can changing your social media profile picture get you fired? For one Canberra woman, the answer was yes. She changed hers to say she's voting NO and her boss was not impressed. Plus, why is the nation so smitten with Sophie Monk? Is it okay to get a Melania Makeover? And, should we all be moving to New Zealand, where everyone can get married and the politicians are kick-arse? Want to buy a ticket to our live show? Click this way... Show notes Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Your producer and editor is Elissa Ratliff The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett Jessie recommends The Dry by Jane Harper Mia and Coco recommend Grace Vanderwaal Holly thinks you should watch Marc Maron's Netflix 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. This episode of Mamamia Out Loud is brought to you by The Natural Chip Company. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Syys 201750min

It’s the topic that’s dominating home pages across the country... should you have babies in your 40s? Are women unnecessarily living in fertility fear or do we need to have real, honest conversations about aged eggs? Plus, Prince George started school but isn’t allowed to have a best friend. Cruel, or kind? And the new iPhone is about to be released, but is it worth your dollars or should we all need to stop queuing up around the block for every update? Want to buy a ticket to our live show? Click this way... Show notes Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Your producer and editor is Elissa Ratliff The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett Jessie recommends Crabtree & Evelyn's Espresso & Lavender scrub. 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. This episode of Mamamia Out Loud is brought to you by The Natural Chip Company. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Syys 201740min

Conscious re-coupling is a thing. Brad and Angelina are doing it, and so are Roxy Jacenko and Oliver Curtis. But how do you know if a relationship is really worth saving? And does your boss 'leave loudly'? One of the world's biggest head honchos says that they should. Can we ever really 'love' our bodies? Jessie doesn't think so. And it has been a big week for the Royal family. Kate got pregnant again and Meghan Markle is on the cover of Vanity Fair. What does it all mean? And does it prove the point that Royals have pulled off the best PR move in 20 years? Plus, Jessie has the most problematic issue she’s ever come across. And it involves a toilet. Want to buy a ticket to our live show? Click this way... Show notes Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens Your producer and editor is Elissa Ratliff Holly recommends rewatching Game of Thrones from the start. Jessie recommends reading 'Under The Influence' by Jacqueline Lunn. Find it at apple.co/mamamia Mia recommends three things. YES THREE. The first is Jessie's article on Why women should stop hating on other women. Find it on our Facebook page. The second is sitting down and watching The Queen on Netflix. And the third is working out to a playlist called '90s Workout Beats on Spotify. 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. This episode of Mamamia Out Loud is brought to you by the new WOMANKIND bra by Berlei. It’s time to be kind. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Syys 201757min