BONUS: Why you need more sleep and how to get it.
Are you tired? We all are. Because between our insanely busy lives, and our constant connection to smartphones, we're in the middle of a sleep deprivation crisis. No more. We need an intervention. This bonus episode - from our health podcast The Well - is just what you need to get you there. It's full of practical tips on how to get your shit together in life and this episode on sleep has so much good advice in it, we had to share. Close your eyes and listen. Subscribe to more of The Well in their itunes feed or search for The Well in your podcast app. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Jun 201629min
The Week of Eddie, Roxy and the Fake Tradie.
Does the Eddie Maguire fallout prove Australia is at a turning point? She's a successful bosslady and entrepreneur, so why is Roxy Jacenko always the villain? How a Tinder profile started a movement that changed legislation. We explain the #faketradie, Mia spills the inside story on why magazines dole out so many freebies, and the perfect dessert to take when you're invited for dinner. This show is hosted by Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito To ask bossy a question, email a voicemail to askbossy@mamamia.com.au OR leave a message on the podphone 02 8999 9386 Email the show outloud@mamamia.com.au The best place to chat about with us is on facebook Follow us on snapchat: @realmiafreed, @Kdbmedia, @moniquebowley And tell a friend about the show for us because you’re a gem. We proudly support Sister2Sister because they do amazing, life changing work for at-risk teens. Find out more hereBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Jun 20161h 1min
BONUS: Susan Carland answers questions about Ramadan.
What does it mean? Why do you fast? How hangry are you? Can you just have water and barley sugars? Susan Carland has heard all the questions over her 18 years of practicing Ramadan. And she answers them all here. From whether kids do it, to how she conquers her coffee addiction, and why it's not actually about the fasting at all, this is the non-Muslims guide to Ramadan. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Jun 201617min
Orlando, Meg Ryan's face and the modern digital dilemma
When tragedy strikes where do you find the rainbow? Is lighting our buildings a mark of solidarity with the gay community, or a useless display? It's the modern dilemma of our time: When you hate social media, but you can’t stop looking. Here's how to take control of your scroll. We need to talk about Meg Ryans face...or should we ignore it in the hope that impossible beauty standards just disappear? And in a world of minimalism, where we are all konmaring the crap out of our lives and trying to de-clutter, what are the superflous items that can make your life better? Plus, Ask Bossy on why you should follow your gut instinct, and our 30th party planner responds to last week's question. Show notes Your host is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito Mia recommends Lust and Wonder by Augusten Burroughs Monique recommends Sammy J's playground politics on iview Kate recommends Lucy Clarke's book; My Beautiful Failure. Contact the show via email outloud@mamamia.com.au The podcast phone is 02 8999 9386 The facebook page is here Or tweet us @mamamiapodcastsBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Jun 201650min
Confessions, Crocs and Election Day Sausages
Sydney's beachside mansions fell into the water and we are a tiny-bit-not-sad-about it. The unfortunate side effect of yoga and pilates that no one is talking about. Generation Y claim they are too poor to have children but do they just need to stop buying Diptyque candles and avocado smash? Crocs (the shoes) are worse for you than we thought. The election is nearing and vegetarians are feeling underrepresented in the sausage sizzles. We explain the Stanford rape and how the ripple effects of this sexual assault case have reveberated across the world. And do you have a good group of friends? This week, an Ask Bossy that will remove all your faith in humanity and friendship. This show was presented and produced by Monique Bowley with Kate De Brito and Holly Wainwright Mia Freedman is in New York and will return next week. For more Holly, listen to her podcast, This Glorious Mess. Have a question for bossy? Send a voice mail to askbossy@mamamia.com.au Get in touch with the show via outloud@mamamia.com.au Or like the facebook page to show you're an Outlouder too. Thanks to Dairy Australia for sponsoring the show: you are legendairy. Great recipes on their website too, including the 5 minute chocolate truffles that Monz made. KDB recommends UNREAL on Stan Holly recommends Welcome To Leith on Netflix Monz recommends the Sleep Cycle app, a free app through the app store on your phone.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Jun 201657min
Johnny Depp. Leaning Out. And The Great IVF Lie
We need to talk about Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, and the whole messy deal. Also this week, there's been a victory for the Facebook police. The theory that everyone, including you, will marry the wrong person. Are women being sold false hope by the IVF industry? Should mum's have to make their kids first birthday cake as a rite of passage? And in a world of scented candles, what has happened to pot pourrie? This show is hosted by Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito Monique recommends Housemates on iview Mia recommends The Baby Business by Sarah Dingle on Four Corners Kate De Brito recommends Shrill by Lindy West Thanks to our sponsor My Food Bag: fresh ingredients and healthy recipes delivered to your door.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Jun 201659min
Kanye, Malcolm, And The Mothers Who Leave
Can you leave a sleeping baby at home alone? Sure you can, just don’t tell the internet about it. Has the honeymoon ended for Malcolm Turnbull, and does politics in general need to grow some balls? Is Kanye West mental or just a mis-understood poet? The comedian that we are all losing our minds over. And should your partner split the cost of your contraceptive pill? Plus, what you should be reading, watching, loving sick. This show is hosted by Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman, and Kate De Brito. Mia recommends the Gloria Steinam book My Life On The Road Kate De Brito recommends Nurse Jackie (on STAN at the moment), and any Robert Galbraith novels Monique is watching The Bachelorette, on 9life streamed straight from the US Ali Wong, Baby Cobra is on Netflix Email the show outloud@mamamia.com.au Or contact us via the facebook page. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Mai 201657min
We don't understand fashion week, wifezillas or puberty.
You’ve heard of the Bridezilla, but what about the Wifezilla? Mia explains the ins and outs of Fashion Week. The lessons you learn at a school’s puberty night, and how did Denmark get so damn HAPPY? And what happens when you go without your phone for seven days? We talk to a Milllenial who says it changed her deeply. This show was hosted by Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Kate De Brito. Contact us outloud@mamamia.com.au Any questions? Hit the facebook pageBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Mai 201651min
