Childless by choice: the last female taboo
Motherhood is still considered a benchmark that women should aspire to. What happens when you have other plans? Will Hillary Clinton smash the biggest glass ceiling on the planet? A work uniform could change your life. And the reason you need to dust off a recipe book this week. Show notes Thanks to Holly Wainwright for co-hosting, you can hear her on This Glorious Mess Shelly Horton is happily childfree, thankyou very much Jamila Rizvi has a challenge: cook from Jerusalem. Monique Bowley is absorbed by ye olde period drama The Paradise - it's on Netflix. Here's the story about that sex toy that can impregnate you The woman that wore the same outfit to work everyday for 3 years You can email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au or Facebook us here And our sister shows are This Glorious Mess; Mamamia's parenting podcast And Just Between Us; where the conversation goes further. They are both excellent listening. Promise Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Apr 201549min
I'll Kill For Woolworths Dominoes
What's the epidemic sweeping through our supermarkets? It's not Halal certification. It's Dominoes. It's been called the new 'Men Are From Mars / Women are from Venus' - we review the Five Love Languages that can boost your relationship. And Tony Abbott's daughter speaks exclusively to us on why her dad is an angry man. Thankyou to our normal celebrities that joined us today. To be involved, the facebook page is here You can email us podcast@mamamia.com.au Or tweet Monique, Jamila or Holly. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Apr 201544min
Gen Y are the most selfish generation of all.
"There are times when I put photos on my instagram and they get so few likes that I delete them." #GenYproblems are REAL. Today Mia Freedman (of Generation X) goes the hack on all the Generation Y's she's hired. Plus, why is it called 'Good' Friday? And we pay homage to storage. Show notes The Larry Emdur Dilemma Is this the dumbest thing at Ikea? Mia says Gen X is the best. Gen Y hit back Wanna get Netflix? Here's what you should know Here's the online catalogue for Country Road, in case you are like Jamila and want to fawn over it, but also like Monique in that you are not posh enough to get the real hardcopy one. The show's facebook page is here. This Glorious Mess will be released on Friday. And our new podcast Just Between Us is garnering Five Star reviews. It is glorious, smart listening. You can find it here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Apr 201538min
The Walking in parks alone edition
What we learned from Masa. The TV show making a mockery of marriage. A Weetbix mystery reveals Jamila's dirty secret, and Monique road tests 'Beezin' - the stupidest way that kids are getting high. Oh, and then there's the bit where Mia raps like Nicki Minaj. Of course. Show notes The incredible read about the costs and causes of Domestic Violence from Jess Hill at The Monthly Amy Stockwell writes on Masa Vukotic. What star sign are you now? The Tim Tam Scandal and why we loved social media so hard. And the show's facebook page is here, drop us a note or say hi or just lurk. Don't forget to subscribe in itunes so you get the shows fresh. If you laughed or learnt something, tell your friends. It's good karma and helps more people find out about us. And if you hated it, sorry Tony Abbott. But we just really like the idea of equal rights for marriage.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Mar 201541min
WTF does "leaning in" mean?
What's all the argy-bargy about the magazine with Margie? What does "leaning in" mean? And the one big problem with binging watching TV. Show notes Rebecca Sparrow weighs in on that Margie Abbott headline More on Leaning In, for anyone that missed it the first time. We welcome the new Bachelor: Sam Wood. The toilet paper economic indicator The book: Nice Girls Don't Get The Corner Office Mia wants you to watch Scandal so she can talk about it with you. She also has House of Cards and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt on her list. Here's how binge TV is ruining things for everyone. The show's facebook page is here And keep an ear out for the new podcast launching later this week: it's called Just Between Us. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Mar 201534min
We are all bad feminists.
Are you a shit feminist? Us too. It's ok. The theory that being a bad feminist is a really good thing. Women commenting on each others appearance: innocent fun or a bit wrong? Plus, crying in public, Kanye's sex breath, and the desperate plea for the return of baby Gary. Show notes Sarah MacDonald's wikipedia is here. Mia Freedman has one too! (Monique Bowley does not have one 'cos she is a wikinobody but she is on facebook which is the poor cousin) The best bits from when women took over Q and A Roxane Gay's book: Bad Feminist. There's a crisis in baby names. Poor Gary. Abbott gets a report card as Minister For Women Andrew Chan is engaged, despite waiting for execution. Extraordinary revelations of sexism in the medical profession. Cate Blanchett is making Mia feel quite the underachiever. Elizabeth Gilbert really liked Sarah's book, Holy Cow. Elizabeth Gilbert gave this amazing tedx presentation. And if you stole Monique's bike, or you know where it is, she would really like it back. She misses it and needs it badly. The bike is a Trek Lexa. This is her on it. (Not crying). You can email the show: podcast@mamamia.com.au or like us on Facebook. And Jamila Rizvi will be back next week, she was off on Serious Journalistic Business. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Mar 201540min
The one where Jamila brushed us off.
Claims of alternative medicine curing cancer. Book snobbery. Is celebrating hot chips and meat pies a bit wrong? And we play Smug or Crap. Show notes Jess Ainsclough The Wellness Warrior, dies at 30 An oncologist responds The theory that Madonna isn't coming to Australia The best reason to take hotel toiletries: pinchapoo Behold: the vagina selfie stick And The show's facebook page is here Contact Mia here And Monique here And leave a review on itunes. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Mar 201538min
You don't need a Thermomix. You have a wooden spoon.
Who is Gillian Triggs and why is she in the news? With more pre-produced food and kitchen gadgets than ever before, is cooking a skill that's still important? And can this man make anything sound good? We put the ABC's Michael Rowland to the test. Show notes Senator says Gillian Triggs is a 'fine woman and an exceptional lawyer'. Rebecca Huntley's book is here: Does Cooking Matter? The Vanity Fair article that took Jamila to a happy place Mia's obsession is this shopping list app, OurGroceries. For a letter in Monique's Mad Monthly Mission of Letterwriting, email your postal address to podcast@mamamia.com.au. For an audio file of Michael Rowland's wakeup call, email podcast@mamamia.com.au Thankyou to Michael Rowland for being a great sport. ABC News Breakfast is an excellent way to start the morning. Like the show? Leave a review in itunes. It helps more people to know about it. And the facebook page is full of more goodness.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Feb 201540min
