
‘Our Generation Did It. So Maybe You Could Just Shut Up?’
Subscribe to Mamamia For almost 25 years Britney Spears’ image was treated and controlled like a product. Now she’s free to do what she wants, she’s choosing dancing in her underwear. So why are we so uncomfortable? We unpack and discuss her new memoir The Woman in Me. Plus, a new policy could see new parents in Australia get more money and time off after having a baby. Is it up to everyone to care, or just those who it directly affects? And, are we expecting too much from our pets? We look at the impact of "too many dogs". The End Bits: Listen to our latest subscriber episode: A Dilemma About Sharing A Baby Photo Read: 'I am 100 people deep on wait lists'. The reality of trying to find childcare right now. RECOMMENDATION: Clare wants you to watch Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles 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 & Clare 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.
25 Okt 202339min

Sis, Is This Your Man?
Subscribe to Mamamia There's a 'discipline crisis' in Australian schools. We dive into what that means for students and teachers. Plus, how long does it take to move on from divorce? Radio star Jackie O has opened up about her private life in an exclusive interview with Mia. And, Sis is that your man? We unpack the Facebook groups playing detective with our love lives. The End Bits: Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Mia's Best Chemist Beauty Buys Listen to Mia's No Filter episode: Jackie O On What She Wishes She'd Known About Divorce Read: The Sydney Facebook group exposing narcissists, predators and cheats. Read: Italy's Prime Minister broke up with her partner after he wanted a threesome. With his co-worker. RECOMMENDATION: Holly wants you to watch Lessons in Chemistry on Apple Tv 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 & Clare 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.
23 Okt 202338min

One Of Us Missed The Marriage Window
Subscribe to Mamamia Madonna, radical icon of ageing or an artist who hasn’t ‘grown up’? The 65 year old is currently on her Celebration Tour and videos from the show are dividing the internet and us. Plus, is your relationship a ‘start-up’, or a ‘merger’ and what does that even mean? We breakdown the new analogy that’s defining relationships and claiming there is a ‘right’ age to wed. And, Holly, Mia and Clare wrap up their best and worst of the week which includes an argument over step count, some surprising advice on a big-deal purchase and… a fringe. The End Bits: Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Mia's Best Chemist Beauty Buys Listen to our daily news podcast The Quicky: The Four Ways The Palestinian Israeli Conflict Could End RECOMMENDATION: Holly wants you to watch Welcome to Wrexham 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 & Clare 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.
20 Okt 202345min

The Moral Minefield Of Britney Spears’ Memoir
Listen to our subscriber episode: 'My Friends Have A Not-Kourtney Group Chat. I'm The Kourtney.' Subscribe to Mamamia The very first excerpt from Britney Spears’ memoir has been released overnight, revealing she had an abortion while dating Justin Timberlake, because he wasn’t ready to be a Dad. We ask who owns your abortion story? Plus, are mainstream discussions of menopause, baby brain and pelvic pain harming women’s chances at work? We discuss. And, is wine cancelled? Does ‘healthism’ mean we have the right to project our ideas of health onto others? The End Bits: Listen to our latest subscriber episode: 'My Friends Have A Not-Kourtney Group Chat. I'm The Kourtney.' Read: The Japanese restaurant staffed by people with dementia. Read: Britney Spears says she had an abortion while in a relationship with Justin Timberlake. RECOMMENDATION: Mia wants you to check out her favourite Banana Cake Recipe 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 & Clare 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.
18 Okt 202336min

Yes, No, And What Just Happened
Listen to our subscriber episode: Holly's Weirded Out By The Beckhams Subscribe to Mamamia Australia has voted ‘No’ to having an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, but where do we go from here? We unpack what led to the No campaign’s success and where the Yes campaign went wrong. Plus, does thinking about your parents having sex make you squeamish? One woman is making it known to her kids that mummy and daddy need their “special alone time”. We share our thoughts. And, we know successful women and productive women, but relaxed women? Never heard of her. What is a “relaxed woman” and does such a thing exist? The End Bits: Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Holly's Weirded Out By The Beckhams Mia's piece on the heartbreaking situation in Israel: What it doesn't feel safe to say Listen to Claire Murphy's The Quicky episode: Australia Has Spoken: But What Happens Now? RECOMMENDATION: Claire wants you to try Thayers Skincare and check out Skin Care Davey on TikTok 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: Mia Freedman Clare Stephens & Claire Murphy 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.
16 Okt 202342min

BONUS: Nothing To Wear
The 5 best sneaker trends to shop right now Introducing Mamamia's brand-new fashion podcast, Nothing To Wear. Prefer comfort over fashion? Well lucky for you sneakers are a hot trend that is here to stay. In this episode of Nothing To Wear, host Leigh Campbell and the queen of sneakers herself, Mia Freedman, unpack the key trends this season and how to style them in your current wardrobe. Whether it's to the office, to dinner or every day, learn how to wear sneakers confidently. Products mentioned in this episode: Adidas Sambas Adidas Blue Tracksuit Nike Gym Sneakers Myer Flatform Sneakers Seed White Sneaker Chloé Nama Sneaker Autry Sneakers Converse High Tops Classic White Converse Low Top Slip On Converse With No Lace Veja Sneaker Forever New White Sneaker Sandler White Basic Leather Sneaker Kmart Smart Comfort Sneaker New Balance 327 Sneaker In Beige StockX App THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to our latest episode of Mamamia Out Loud: GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: Mia Freedman Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 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.
13 Okt 202324min

The Pressure To Post About Everything This Week
Listen to our subscriber episode: Holly's Weirded Out By The Beckhams Subscribe to Mamamia From the atrocities of terrorism and now war in Israel, to the Voice To Parliament Referendum, there is growing pressure for people to post their opinions on social media. We discuss the complexities and challenges with that. Plus, a very famous woman who built her brand on honesty and transparency has just admitted she’s been lying to us all for the past seven years ... Jada Pinkett Smith, we have questions. And, Mia, Elfy and Clare wrap up their best and worst of the week which includes a wedding, a beautiful fat bear and the most epic red carpet couple of all time. The End Bits: Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Holly's Weirded Out By The Beckhams Mia's piece on the heartbreaking situation in Israel: What it doesn't feel safe to say Listen to our special episode about The Voice Referendum: Your Hard Questions About The Voice, Answered. Read: 'Exhausted with trying.' Jada Pinkett Smith says she and Will Smith have lived separately since 2016. RECOMMENDATION: Mia wants you to read Green Dot by Madeleine 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: Mia Freedman Clare Stephens & 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.
13 Okt 202339min

If You Light A Candle Before Sex, I'll Scream
Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to our subscriber episode: An Argy Bargy About Rich People The noise-cancelling industry is booming. We discuss the surprising way people deal with loneliness ... but the irony is, it’s very anti-social. Plus, from lighting candles to gentle back rubs, Mia, Elfy and Clare unpack why your partners attempts to initiate intimacy might be making you flinch. And… have you ever felt sad during life moments that should be joyful? We dive into “perfect moment syndrome” and why so many of us cry at birthdays. The End Bits: Mia's piece on the heartbreaking situation in Israel: What it doesn't feel safe to say Listen to our latest subscriber episode: An Argy Bargy About Rich People RECOMMENDATION: Mia wants you to watch Clare & Jessie's Voice Referendum Instagram Video 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: Mia Freedman Clare Stephens & 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.
11 Okt 202334min






















