When You Want To Be ‘Unmarried’ But Not Divorced

Well, they're all hobbies, right? Mia Freedman, Jamila Rizvi and Monique Bowley compare leisure activities and ask: has the internet eaten them all? And shared hobbies with your partner are great but what if you don't want to do their boring things? Would you ban phones at your wedding? A photographer is calling on guests to unplug, but turns out there's a big upside to nuptial screen time. And why university students are desperate to get their hands on baby formula. Show notes: Your host is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jamila Rizvi. You can contact the show via facebook, search for the Mamamia Podcast Network, via twitter @mamamipodcasts or by emailing podcast@mamamia.com.au Monique recommends the facebook fashion critic, fashioncritical Jamila recommends The Ugly Christmas Rashie Mia recommends Spotify playlists: Acoustic afternoon, acoustic covers and the Alec Baldwin podcast Here's The Thing with Amy Schumer and if you haven't heard Mia's interview with Magda Szubanki, get on that HERE. This podcast was sponsored by Zip. Experience the Zip Effect. Drink more water. Feel more woohoo. Increase your water intake with Zip HydroTap and improve your happiness, health, and wellbeing, inside and out. Zip HydroTap provide water any way you like it. Pure tasting, instant boiling, chilled or sparkling, filtered and crystal clear- at the touch of a button. To learn more, visit www.zipwater.com The Zip Effect. It’s water. Refreshed. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Nov 201546min

What makes a Gen Y social media star snap? The story behind Instagram model Essena O’Neill. We need to talk about Lorna Jane's fridge and Nigella's avocado toast. And the first female to win the Melbourne Cup, Michelle Payne, captured the nation and forced Mia to talk about sport. Plus all the stuff you need to be watching, reading and listening to in your life. You're welcome. Want to help homeless women by donating sanitary products? Support Share The Dignity here Baby showers are on the way out Things not to do when you visit a newborn baby Essena O'Neill on Instagram Jamila is obsessed with Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa and her Beat Poetry Mia loves the latest episode of Just Between Us about life in your 40's. She also is loving Simple Note. Jam loves the show Sense8. On Netflix. If you like Homeland, you'll love it. Monique is into the app Room For Thought And your homework this week is to watch Black Mirror. Thanks to Rebecca Sparrow who wrote this about Essena Your hosts are Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman and Jamila Rizvi. Contact the show via facebook, on twitter @mamamiapodcasts or via email podcast@mamamia.com.au We read all your notes and messages and it makes Monique so happy. This episode was sponsored by Zip! It's water, refreshed. Go to zipwater.com for more info. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Nov 201553min

Mia has a new thing. It's a Madonna headset and we're a bit jealous. Also this week, can just one person fulfil all your needs in long term relationships? The most interesting change Malcolm Turnbull has made is something you might not have even noticed. Plus, nipple shields, the recipe that saved a relationship and JOMO: The Joy Of Missing Out. Your hosts are Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman and Jamila RizviMia recommends the Madonna Headset (if you have an iphone you will need to buy an iphone connector with it)Jam recommends award winning drama Homeland for your next binge-TV watching session. Monique recommends the Donna Hay recipe for Chicken , Lentils and PancettaBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Okt 201544min

In which Monique Bowley, Jo Robin, Lizzie Marton, Claire de Freitas and Rachel Wagner eat icecreams and talk about their feelings. Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Facebook: Mamamia Podcast NetworkBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Okt 201518min

What was the moment you realised your relationship was over? Many of us say we want to leave the world a better place - this week we say goodbye to someone who actually did. Plus, confessions, obsessions, and what women are talking about this week. Your hosts are Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman and Jamila RizviMia recommends the Nike Training AppJam recommends Sticky9 for all your photos, delivered. Monique recommends watching The Beautiful Lie on the ABC (8:30pm Sundays or on iview).Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Okt 201550min

Monique Bowley, Jo Robin, Lizzie Marton and Claire De Freitas hang out after work, watch the Bachelorette, and talk about their thoughts. This week, fun facts, families, and f**k me, someone's mum has already started asking about grandchildren. Warning: Contains spoilers Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Okt 201534min

What a week. Zoo Magazine goes under. Playboy decides to stop all it's nudes. And Jennifer Lawrence writes a kick arse essay about the gender pay gap. Nice one. Also today, the worst thing you've been told in the workplace. Confessions of lapsed vegetarians, the cult of Konmari, and what's wrong with being a 'white feminist'? Show notes Your hosts are Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman and with thanks to Georgie Dent for filling in for Jamila Rizvi, whose on holidays this week. Tweet us @mamamiapodcasts Like the facebook page here Mia recommends Rosie Batty's book, A Mother's Story and Magda Szubanski's book, Reckoning. Georgie recommends reading too. The Rosie Project if you haven't yet. Monique recommends The Life Changing Magic Of Tidying Up. This podcast is part of the Mamamia Women's Network Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Okt 201543min

Monique Bowley, Jo Robin and Lizzie Marton drink beers, watch The Bachelorette and talk about their thoughts. This week, eps 5 and 6 sees clown phobias rise, men with hats fall, and more sporting analogies than you can poke a stick at. Plus, will 'Shark Island' be embedded in the nations conscience forevermore as a symbol of hopelessness? Warning, contains spoilers. Also a tiny bit of dick talk and the odd f word. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Okt 201530min