Squirting, Dawn Culture & The Most Motivating Word

Sarah Jessica Parker has spent decades as Carrie Bradshaw, but here’s the twist: she’s never actually watched herself do any of it. Not the sex, not the shopping, not even the typing. So is it the ultimate act of self-care, or just a lil bit lazy? Plus, everyone’s talking about texting less—until they’re the ones left on read. We unpack the modern crisis of communication overload, from parenting to work to friendships, and why it’s never as simple as just putting your phone down. If you thought podcasts were just for your ears, think again. Vodcasts are taking over and we feel… conflicted about it. Are you sick of our faces yet? We certainly are. And our recommendations, including a documentary on Jessie’s roman empire, Holly’s 1923 binge, and Mia’s new comfort TV show. Support independent women's media Recommendations Mia recommends Overcompensating on Prime Video and If I Could Be My Silhouette by Jacqui Oberg Jessie recommends Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster documentary on Netflix Holly recommends 1923 on Paramount Plus Listen to Parenting Out Loud Parenting Out Loud: The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Ethical Flirting Rules & The Sister Who Just Won't Change Listen: The Lick Ick & The Patron Saint of Betrayed Women Listen: And Just Like That…Carrie Won’t Talk About Her Vagina Listen: Jessie & The Inside Scoop On The Project's Cancellation Listen: Meghan Sussex, Emma Grede & The Rebrand of 'Hustle' Listen: The Books That Changed Our Lives Listen: Indy Clinton, A Private Investigator & The Anonymous Women Running Scared Listen: The Test Everyone In Hollywood Wants You To Do Listen: The 36 Questions We All Need To Ask Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: When Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick first met, they were dating different people. MIA FREEDMAN: 'Was Carrie always a monster or did we just not notice?' 'I gave him my seat.' Christine Dawood on losing her husband and son on the Titanic sub. Father and son Jay and Sean were supposed to be on the Titanic sub. They pulled out last-minute. THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens & Holly Wainwright Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producers: Coco & Tessa 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 Jun 50min

There's a standout star on Duchess Meghan’s latest long-form interview, but surprise... it's not Megs. Enter one Emma Grede: Skims co-founder, Shark Tank guest judge, and the new archetype of the modern girl boss. While Meghan’s business advice is a little on the fluffy side, Emma’s empire—from shapewear to podcasts to philanthropic pledges—has Mia exhausted. Meanwhile, Holly is bringing Etsy witches back with a dark update. What happens when your Etsy witch dies mid-spell? It happened and the buyer of this magical intervention isn't happy. Plus, someone returns from therapy with two anxiety hacks that might just change your life... or at least put your performance anxiety on hiatus for a while. And the debate about a debate: Why are South Australian high schools debating the legitimacy of 'Tradwives'? Jessie's extensive debate career (ages 13-16), has prepared her for this moment. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Books That Changed Our Lives Listen: Indy Clinton, A Private Investigator & The Anonymous Women Running Scared Listen: The Test Everyone In Hollywood Wants You To Do Listen: The 36 Questions We All Need To Ask Listen: Tampons, Tarot & The Rise Of Magical Thinking Listen: Bonnie Blue's Glass Box Stunt & Blake Lively's Vindication Listen: Jessie & The Inside Scoop On The Project's Cancellation Listen: LITTLE TREAT: The Money Pushover & A Woman Named Karen Listen to Parenting Out Loud: The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Emma Grede cold-called Kris Jenner with an idea. Now she's worth $600 million. Meet the real brains behind the success of every big Kardashian business. Tradwives, 'femcels' and dating strategists: Meet the women rejecting feminism. Meghan Markle's new era screams 'tradwife'. The truth is very different. The A-list actress who called out Meghan Markle has quietly deleted the evidence. HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'How you feel about Meghan's new "shop" tells me one thing about you.' Meghan Markle writes a letter every night. They won't be opened for years. After visiting Ballerina Farm, Megan knows what we don't understand about Hannah Neeleman. THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud 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 Jun 42min

Questions from the weekend: What's an 11A? Why is America protesting kings? And what took Sir David Beckham so long? Mia, Jessie, and Em Vernem are here with the answers. Plus, Sabrina Carpenter drops her new album cover—and the internet loses its mind. Is it DV glamour porn? Subversive satire? Or just a PR play we’ve seen before? And, Aussie content creator Indy Clinton hired a private investigator to unmask her worst trolls. What she discovered was a rude awakening for anonymous haters. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Test Everyone In Hollywood Wants You To Do Listen: The 36 Questions We All Need To Ask Listen: Tampons, Tarot & The Rise Of Magical Thinking Listen: Bonnie Blue's Glass Box Stunt & Blake Lively's Vindication Listen: Jessie & The Inside Scoop On The Project's Cancellation Listen: LITTLE TREAT: The Money Pushover & A Woman Named Karen Listen: A Famous Mother & A Treacherous Daughter Listen: Celebrities Are Spruiking Their Boob Jobs. Everyone Cool With That? Listen to Parenting Out Loud: The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Indy Clinton was determined to unmask her trolls. She's just been handed a 64-page report. Leave Indy Clinton alone. Yes, this album cover is shocking, but that's the whole point. A very important history of David Beckham sooking about not being knighted. If you thought surviving the Air India crash was miraculous, wait until you hear the backstory. A moment for Hollywood's professional trolls. THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud 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 Jun 41min

Outlouders, today we're introducing you to a new podcast we're releasing at Mamamia called I Never Told You This. Two People. One big reveal. A simple card deck with questions. Some are light-hearted, some deeper…and one that says ‘I Never Told You This’ - the chance for one person to share something they’ve never told the other before. In the first episode of 'I Never Told You This', Mary and Martha Kalifatidis chat about their all-too-relatable experience of protectiveness and anxiety as parents. If you want to continue to enjoy this series, it will be dropping every Thursday over at the But Are You Happy podcast. Head to Medibank to learn more about the Family Roast card game that sparked the conversation. The experiences shared and views expressed are those of the people featured and do not reflect the views of Medibank. This is not health advice. If you or someone you know needs help, you should always consult a trusted health professional. For further support and guidance, visit Medibank Mental Health. Or, if in need of immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Jun 8min

Outlouders, the second episode of Parenting Out Loud has just dropped so we're adding it here as a little Saturday treat. You. Are. Welcome.Join Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester as they discuss: Is the family dinner really just a guilt trip with cutlery? If Kourtney Kardashian is on to something when she says school's outdated. The model who makes money from encouraging women and girls to live a 'skinny' lifestyle. Different generation, different platform, same disturbing message. And in their reccos this week: Amelia's got a brilliantly grim podcast that both you and your kid will love. Jessie shares her sneaky hack to score all the toys—no meltdown required. Come join the conversation. New eps drop Saturdays. No shoulder spit-ups required. Support independent women's media WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT: Parenting Out Loud Ep 1: Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance Review Undoing Toxic 90’s Diet Culture For The Next Generation A Declutter Expert's Top Hacks And Why Every Family Needs A 'Drop Zone' How To Build A Universe: Trains, Planes And Adventure Games! But Are You Happy: The Right Way To Say No To People You Love WHAT TO READ: 'I'm an organisational expert, and the "drop zone" hack is all you need to beat clutter.' 'My house was full of clutter, until I learnt about the "reach" theory.' STEPH CLAIRE SMITH: 'Your whole family will love these 20-minute dinner recipes.' LYNDI COHEN: 'The simple recipe I recommend everyone makes for a family dinner.' "It sucks if you have carpet." 6 things no one told me about feeding a baby. THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family 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 Jun 38min

It popped up in The White Lotus, has reached peak celebrity level in Hollywood with everyone from Taylor Swift to Jennifer Anniston a fan, and is the latest personality test we’re using to put ourselves neatly into boxes (because chaos is exhausting). Welcome to the resurgence of the Enneagram. On today's episode, Jessie, Holly and friend of the pod, Claire Murphy discuss why, for some, it's just a numbers game, and for others, the Enneagram is a map by which to live. Plus, in recommendations: Murphy brings a spicy book series, Jessie’s all over (at last) a buzzy docuseries, and Holly’s been glued to a delicious new TV binge. And in Best & Worst: a celeb’s viral video that's very Holly.com, a cursed algorithm that haunts our hosts, and a wholesome Saturday night family feast. Support independent women's media Recommendations Claire recommends The Kingdom of Lies by Stacia Stark. Jessie recommends Drive To Survive on Netflix. Holly recommends Sirens on Netflix. Listen to Parenting Out Loud Parenting Out Loud: Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance Review What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The 36 Questions We All Need To Ask Listen: Tampons, Tarot & The Rise Of Magical Thinking Listen: Bonnie Blue's Glass Box Stunt & Blake Lively's Vindication Listen: Jessie & The Inside Scoop On The Project's Cancellation Listen: LITTLE TREAT: The Money Pushover & A Woman Named Karen Listen: A Famous Mother & A Treacherous Daughter Listen to Parenting Out Loud: Grandparents — It's Time for Your Performance Review Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Why everyone suddenly wants to know their Enneagram personality number. Meghan and Harry left the royal family for their kids. This is Archie and Lilibet's life now. Meghan Markle writes a letter every night. They won't be opened for years. 'I transformed my sad beige home with dopamine decor. This is how.' Who are 'Beige-fluencers'? And why do they want us to live such boring lives? "WHY IS EVERYTHING... BEIGE?" An honest recap of Kim Kardashian's renovated pantry. Are infrared saunas worth the hype? We asked a doctor to get the facts backed by science. THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Claire Murphy, Jessie Stephens & Holly Wainwright Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producers: Coco & Tessa 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 Jun 47min

Blake Lively has broken her silence on the It Ends With Us chaos, calling it “manufactured shame". With Justin Baldoni’s $614 million countersuit just dismissed, it’s validation for Lively — but the real drama’s not over till 2026. Mia, Jessie and Em Vernem discuss. Plus, Wife Guys. You’ve seen them online — gushing about their spouses like it’s their full-time job. Mia, Jessie and Em ask: is it wholesome... or a red flag? And finally, are we OK? Sydney Sweeney is selling 'vintage' soap made from her actual bath water, and Bonnie Blue was all set to launch a human petting zoo with herself as the star attraction — until Only Fans banned her. We unpack the trend of women turning themselves into brands and whether it’s empowerment to be proud of or something else that's far more troubling. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Jessie & The Inside Scoop On The Project's Cancellation Listen: LITTLE TREAT: The Money Pushover & A Woman Named Karen Listen: A Famous Mother & A Treacherous Daughter Listen: "We're Having A Baby #SPONCON" Listen: Khloe Kardashian And A Cheating Scandal Listen: The Lick Ick & The Patron Saint of Betrayed Women Listen: We Need To Debrief On 'And Just Like That' Season Three, Ep One Listen to Parenting Out Loud: Grandparents — It's Time for Your Performance Review Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Justin Baldoni just responded to his lawsuit being dismissed. He’s not taking it lying down. Justin Baldoni claimed Blake Lively extorted Taylor Swift. A judge has just thrown out his letter. Blake Lively isn't the first person to sue Justin Baldoni. Thousands of armed troops, an Aussie reporter shot and exactly what's going on in LA right now. A woman, a glass box, and 2,000 men. We’ve been here before, and it never ends well. Bonnie Blue, Lily Philips and the grim truth behind their recording breaking sex 'feats'. Why you should never trust a Hollywood Wife Guy. The Project is ending soon and Network 10 explained exactly what happened. THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud 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 Jun 42min

Outlouders, we’ve unlocked a juicy bonus episode for your long weekend listening pleasure. Why? Because Jessie drops some absolute gold in this one, and it’s simply too good to gatekeep. Are you that friend—the one who always pays the bill, then simmers in silent rage while your mates mysteriously 'forget' to transfer their share? The one who’d rather sell a kidney than send a “Hey, can you pay me back?” text? Congrats, you might be a money pushover. But don’t worry—today’s episode is basically therapy. One brave Outlouder shares her tale of financial frustration, and Jessie serves up a no-cringe guide to getting your money back without spiralling into an anxiety pit. PLUS: What do you do when your name becomes... a meme? Listener Karen has a full-blown identity crisis, and we have thoughts. Spoiler: changing your name isn’t off the table. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: A Famous Mother & A Treacherous Daughter Listen: "We're Having A Baby #SPONCON" Listen: Khloe Kardashian And A Cheating Scandal Listen: The Lick Ick & The Patron Saint of Betrayed Women Listen: We Need To Debrief On 'And Just Like That' Season Three, Ep One Listen: Harry, Brooklyn And The Epidemic of Family Estrangement Listen to Parenting Out Loud: Grandparents — It's Time for Your Performance Review Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud 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.

8 Jun 16min