SUNDAY SPECIAL: Mia, Holly & The Attack On Teenage Girls

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: outloud@mamamia.com.au 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.

30 Nov 201640min

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: outloud@mamamia.com.au 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.

23 Nov 201636min

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 outloud@mamamia.com.au 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.

16 Nov 201652min

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 outloud@mamamia.com.au 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.

9 Nov 201645min

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 outloud@mamamia.com.au 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.

9 Nov 201632min

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 outloud@mamamia.com.au 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.

2 Nov 201654min

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 outloud@mamamia.com.au 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.

26 Okt 201650min

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 outloud@mamamia.com.au 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.

19 Okt 20161h