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Subscribe to Mamamia There are two types of people: A) the person who invites everyone to everything and B) the person who wants a strict guest list when hosting an event. Which one are you? Plus, did that vase just move on its own? After listening to an eerie podcast about ghosts, Holly, Jessie and Elfy share their own spooky stories. And, we wrap up our best and worst of the week which includes… the world, brilliant women and an unsponsored discussion about Jessie's favourite new place to shop. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: Help. Your Parenting Is Ruining My Life Listen to Holly's friend and pop star Lenka's new album Intraspectral Support UNICEF if you are able. RECOMMENDATION: Jessie wants you to read Amy and Isabelle by Elizabeth Strout 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, Jessie 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.

17 Nov 202338min

Subscribe to Mamamia It’s been three weeks since Matthew Perry died, and all of the predictions he made in his memoir have reigned true. We discuss if the private lives of celebrities are no longer private after they’re gone. Plus, we delve into the fig tree analogy, which explores all the different branches of life, and ask the question: If I follow one path, am I giving up on the other? And, do you need a university degree to be able to give an opinion? The Gen Z TikTokers say yes, and US influencer Emma Chamberlain is their current target.  The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: “Are You That Pathetic?" The Hens' Party Test Holly Failed Read: Matthew Perry knew exactly what would happen after his death. Read: The fig tree analogy is the reason you’re not satisfied with your life. Read: I’ve had enough of Sad Bad Girl novels and sensationalised trauma – but I’m hungry for complex stories about women. RECOMMENDATION: Elfy wants you to watch Jane The Virgin on Stan 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, Jessie 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.

15 Nov 202342min

Subscribe to Mamamia Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were filmed kissing next to a portaloo at her latest Eras Tour show, and like Mia, the Swifties are obsessed with this relationship. But is their honeymoon phase way too public? Plus, do you actually feel like a grown up? Or more like an imposter who belongs at the kids table? We unpack why so many adults feel this way. And, is Patrick Dempsey the Sexiest Man Alive or just the last man left standing? We have a convincing conspiracy theory that McDreamy was not the first man to be considered for the title. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest subscriber episode: A Very Heated Gwyneth Argument Read: There’s a compelling conspiracy theory about how Patrick Dempsey won Sexiest Man Of The Year. RECOMMENDATION: Holly wants you to listen to Ghost Story 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 & Jessie 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.

13 Nov 202338min

Subscribe to Mamamia Every public school kid in Queensland is celebrating today after finding out the state government is introducing a four-day school week. But how will it work for busy parents? We discuss. Plus, Princess Mary of Denmark (yes our Mary) is in the headlines this week, with speculation about her husband, Prince Fredrick’s alleged affair with a Mexican socialite. But, is the commentary unfair or just part of the territory of being a royal? And, our bests and worsts, which include a tricky ethical backflip and a cup-filling night out. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: A Very Heated Gwyneth Argument Read: These schools are moving to a four-day week and different hours. So how do parents feel about it? Read: Wait, what's going on with Princess Mary and Prince Frederik of Denmark? Read: Find the words': Dr Justin Coulson's plea after nephew's tragic death. RECOMMENDATION: Mia wants you to check out My Sensory Store  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 & 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.

10 Nov 202338min

Subscribe to Mamamia Have we all just forgotten how to work? One barefooted man seems to think we have and he’s given us some tips to get back into it. But, do we agree? Plus, will the real Mia Freedman please stand up? The first trailer for Strife, a TV series loosely based on Mia’s book Work, Strife, Balance, is out now and the buzz around it has Mia squirming. And, how many close friends do you actually have? Your answer will determine whether or not you’re experiencing ‘The Friendship Dip’. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest episode: Jessie Has Feedback On Holly & Mia's Parenting Advice Watch the first trailer for Strife here. If you want your dilemma answered on the show or in Holly's Don't Freak Out column, send us an email at helpme@mamamia.com.au  RECOMMENDATION: Holly wants you to watch Nyad on Netflix 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 & 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.

8 Nov 202338min

Subscribe to Mamamia On the show today, we discuss the 'Good Bloke' myth after the headmaster of a prestigious Sydney school faced criticism for comments made about a former student/suspected killer. Excuse me, you can’t ask that… Or can you? We unpack Louis Theroux's theory about asking the questions 'we're not supposed to ask.' And Jessie Stephens is officially back from maternity leave, so we get an honest recap of the last four months. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Clare’s Very Candid Out Loud Exit Interview Read Holly's piece on Mamamia: The Good Bloke Effect RECOMMENDATION: Mia wants you to read Bright Shining: How grace changes everything By Julia Baird 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 & Jessie Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas 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.

6 Nov 202344min

Subscribe to Mamamia Do we have a right to talk about weight loss injections? Or does the body positivity movement have a point? We discuss. Plus, this week Mia met Mitch Larsson, a former male escort. Holly is asking the questions you always wanted answers to about the life of a man who was paid for sex. And, we wrap up our best and worst of the week which include one particular Matilda’s love life, brilliant midlife women and a brand new body part. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest subscriber episode: Clare’s Very Candid Out Loud Exit Interview Listen to Mia's No Filter with Mitch Larsson: A Male Escort On The Women Who Pay For Sex Read: Why can't Mary Fowler have her moment? RECOMMENDATION: Mia wants you to check out the Pongo Ping Pong Tables  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 & 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.

3 Nov 202342min

Subscribe to Mamamia What happens after you share something personal without entirely thinking it through? The “vulnerability hangover” kicks in. We unpack why Britney Spears’ new memoir has us wondering about the aftermath of self-disclosure. Plus, no phones at the dinner table! The owner of a fancy New York restaurant has banned influencers for simply doing their jobs. Is snapping a pic of your food really a punishable crime? And, how do you spot a sociopath in the workplace? Apparently, there’s a difference between your colleague who’s a jerk and an actual psychopath. We discuss. The End Bits:  Listen to our latest subscriber episode: 3 Honest Admissions About Our Current State Of Mind Listen to Clare host But Are You Happy? and Mia on No Filter Read: Do restaurants have the right to ban… influencers? RECOMMENDATION: Holly wants you to support UNICEF & Doctors Without Borders 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.

1 Nov 202341min