The Question We're Asking Ourselves In Our Mid Year Slump

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.

10 Mai 201756min

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 podcast@mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Mai 201755min

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.

3 Mai 201745min

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28 Apr 201717min

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.

26 Apr 201753min

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.

19 Apr 20171h 6min

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.

12 Apr 201753min

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.

5 Apr 20171h 4min