Best Professional Cheerleading Podcasts (2024)

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Cheer Chat: NFL Cheerleading Update 39:03

1d ago39:03

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Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my observations on the official start of the NFL regular season and give a recap of the Seahawks Dancers Alumni Showcase. Check out my story highlight and feed on Instagram to see the standout performances from the Showcase.By Bleav + Pro Cheerleading Podcast

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I Had My Daughter’s Baby... At 52 54:32

4d ago54:32

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Hugo and Spencer live with their loving parents, Michelle and Jono, and are surrounded by extended family, including their grandmother Jasmina and their Auntie Sophie. But how Hugo and Spencer came to be in the world is a very unique and unusual story: their grandmother Jasmina and their aunt Sophie were actually - also - their surrogate mothers. W…

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Why Africa Brooke Left The Cult Of Wokeness 57:17

12d ago57:17

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Subscribe to Mamamia Writer and activist, Africa Brooke, used to call people out on the internet all the time - because this is what the culture wars told her she needed to do. Until one day - she suddenly stopped. In 2021, Africa wrote an open letter and posted it online. She called it: “Why I’m Leaving the Cult of Wokeness” and it immediately wen…

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"All The Exits Were Blocked" - How Charlotte Cowles Was Scammed 51:20

19d ago51:20

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Subscribe to Mamamia On Halloween morning, Charlotte Cowles - an Ivy League educated journalist and mother of a two-year old son - received a life-altering phone call from a government agent who informed her that she had 22 bank accounts, nine vehicles and four properties registered in her name, and that she’d wired more than $3 million to Jamaica …

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Ladies First: Interview with Wendy Murphy, Former New England Patriots Cheerleader & New England Law Boston Adjunct Professor 1:45:16

22d ago1:45:16

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Mhkeeba interviews Wendy Murphy, former New England Patriots Cheerleader and New England Law Boston Adjunct Professor, about her time cheering professionally in the USFL and NFL and her amazing legal career fighting for women's rights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tnXAMpZsS8 https://www.amazon.com/Oh-No-He-Didnt-Brilliant-ebook/dp/B0D7C3SZPT ht…

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The Mother Who Won’t Put A Trigger Warning On Her Child’s Life 36:49

26d ago36:49

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Subscribe to Mamamia Are you triggered by trigger warnings? Do you need one before you read a story about anxiety? How about before you see a photo of a meal that includes meat? What about before you watch a performance of Macbeth? Trigger warnings are supposed to protect us, but do they? Rachael Casella lost her daughter Mackenzie when she was jus…

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David Finch’s Wife Wanted To Be ‘Unmarried’... But Not Divorced 40:06

1M ago40:06

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You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with David here. Subscribe to Mamamia David Finch is a lot of things: he’s an Autism and Neurodiversity consultant, the author of The Journal of Best Practices; A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man’s Quest to Be a Better Husband, an essayist for the New York Times Modern Love column…

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Tia Levings Escaped A Trad Wife Cult 44:18

1M ago44:18

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You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with Tia here. Subscribe to Mamamia Tia Levings was raised within the same strict Christian fundamentalist ideology as the infamous Duggar family from 19 Kids And Counting. By the time she was 19 years old, Tia found herself in an abusive marriage where the violence was sanctioned by the church. In…

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Cheer Chat: Pro Action Dance Convention Recap 27:42

1M ago27:42

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Join me for Cheer Chat to hear about my observations from attending the showcase at the Pro Action Dance Convention held in Las Vegas with the most talented dancers from the professional sports leagues and collegiate teams. https://www.instagram.com/proactiondance/ https://www.proactiondance.com/By Bleav + Pro Cheerleading Podcast

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Count On Me: Interview with Jasmine Thomas Reed, Former Houston Texans Cheerleader and Houston Rockets Power Dancer 43:21

1M ago43:21

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Mhkeeba interviews Jasmine Thomas Reed, a former NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleader for the Houston Texans and NBA Dancer for the Houston Rockets Power Dancers. Jasmine shares her inspirational story of organizing her second annual Dance Camp 409 in her hometown of Beaumont, TX as a way of giving back to the youth in her community.…

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Jen Glantz Is A Professional Bridesmaid - She Works Hard For The Money 46:01

2M ago46:01

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Subscribe to Mamamia Jen Glantz was so sick of being invited to weddings and asked to do so much work…for free. So she did what any good entrepreneur does: she turned it into a business called Bridesmaid For Hire. In this episode of No Filter, Jen spills all the tea about her life as a professional bridesmaid - the good, the bad and the ugly (and a…

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Cheer Chat: National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization Reunion Recap 23:41

2M ago23:41

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Join me for Cheer Chat to hear all about the 6th National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization Reunion held in Boston over the weekend! https://www.nationalfootballcheerleadersalumni.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nflcheeralumni/By Bleav + Pro Cheerleading Podcast

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Eve Wiley’s Father Was A Serial Sperm Donor…And He’s Not Alone 56:18

2M ago56:18

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Subscribe to Mamamia Eve Wiley is one of the featured voices in the Netflix series The Man with 1000 Kids, but the story of how she came to be a fierce advocate for victims of fertility fraud is a deeply personal one…and one you have to hear to believe. In this episode of No Filter, Eve Wiley tells Mia Freedman how she finally found out that she is…

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Injuries, Exploitation and Eating Disorders: The Real Story Behind The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders with Sarah Hepola 42:53

2M ago42:53

42:53

Subscribe to Mamamia Before the Netflix documentary America’s Sweethearts, a 7-part series that examines the wild world of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, author and journalist Sarah Hepola created and hosted the Texas Monthly podcast America’s Girls and she has stories that didn’t make it into the Netflix series. In this wide-ranging conversation…

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Cheer Chat: Final Thoughts on America's Sweethearts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Netflix Series 40:46

2M ago40:46

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Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my final thoughts on the impact of the popularity of the Netflix America's Sweethearts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders series and what I hope to see for Season 2!By Bleav + Pro Cheerleading Podcast

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The Twisted True Dating Story Behind Asher Keddie's ‘FAKE’ 51:11

2M ago51:11

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Subscribe to Mamamia Almost 40% of relationships begin online and while there are plenty of success stories, there are also some horror stories. This is one of those stories. In 2019, Mia Freedman interviewed Stephanie Wood, the author of Fake, which is now a hit TV series starring Asher Keddie and David Wenham. This is the true story behind the sh…

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Run the World: Interview with Jami Stigliano, CEO & Founder of DivaDance 42:56

2M ago42:56

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Mhkeeba interviews Jami Stigliano, CEO & Founder of DivaDance, an exciting dance experience brand that offers all-levels of choreography for dance classes, parties, and dance team performance programs. Jami shares how DivaDance provides jobs for choreographers and dance teachers and helps women start and run their own business through its unique fr…

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How Dassi Erlich Escaped Her Extreme Community And Exposed Malka Leifer's Crimes 44:41

2M ago44:41

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You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with Dassi here. Subscribe to Mamamia In this searing episode of No Filter, Dassi Erlich talks to Mia Freedman about growing up in an extreme ultra-Orthodox religious community in Melbourne and the abuse she suffered at the hands of her school principal, Malka Leifer. Dassi shares the story of how …

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Introducing... Little Love Stories 18:22

2M ago18:22

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Welcome to a brand new podcast from Mamamia's parenting podcast This Glorious Mess called Little Love Stories. Little Love Stories is an open-hearted conversation with someone who has love and gratitude to share, whether it's about a person, an object, or an event. In this first episode, This Glorious Mess co-host Annaliese Todd shares the love sto…

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The Bromance The World Needs - Jimmy & Nath 58:44

2M ago58:44

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Subscribe to Mamamia The Jimmy & Nath show is the biggest weeknight radio programs in Australia. Hosted by best mates, Jimmy Smith and Nathan Roye. Jimmy and Nath joined Mia Freedman in the Mamamia studios for a candid conversation about their careers, their successes, their friendship, as well as the ways that they're using their platform and thei…

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Cheer Chat: America's Sweethearts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Netflix Show Episodes 4-7 1:17:59

3M ago1:17:59

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Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my thoughts on the last few episodes of the Netflix America's Sweethearts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders series! So many topics to discuss and awesome comments from my live IG session. https://www.today.com/video/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-talk-america-s-sweethearts-series-213790789653 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dal…

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What Life Is Like After You Decide Not To Have Kids 49:59

3M ago49:59

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Subscribe to Mamamia If you're a girl or a woman who doesn't think she wants to have kids - where are your role models for what your life could look like? Portrayals of happy mums are everywhere, but rarely do we see women who choose not to have children shown in a positive light. Ten years ago, journalist and editor Farrah Storr decided to be a no…

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Cheer Chat: America's Sweethearts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Netflix Show Episodes 1-3 44:32

3M ago44:32

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Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my reactions to the first three episodes of the Netflix series, America's Sweethearts on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders! https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a61145098/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-salary/# https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-netflix-docuseries_n_6670b329e4b08889dbe5e725…

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When Sleep Isn’t Enough: The Seven Types of Rest 46:34

3M ago46:34

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Subscribe to Mamamia When you’re feeling exhausted - like so many of us are - what do you do? Most of us think we need more sleep. But, it turns out, sleep and rest are not the same thing. In fact, we can be tired in different ways, and each one of those ways requires a different kind of rest. In this episode of No Filter, Mia talks to Dr. Saundra …

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90's Girl: Interview with Vicky Harris, Owner of Choreography Pros 1:19:19

3M ago1:19:19

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Mhkeeba interviews Vicky "Miz V" Harris, Owner of Choreography Pros, about her pro dance career as part of the inaugural WNBA Phoenix Mercury Hip Hop Squad and over 25 years of pro sports and commercial style choreography for the NBA, NFL, college and high school dance teams. She also shares all of the details of her upcoming Pro Dance Convention i…

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Sam & Nia: The Couple Who Survived The Ashley Madison Cheating Scandal 39:06

3M ago39:06

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You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with Sam & Nia here. Subscribe to Mamamia What would you do if your husband cheated? And what if you found out about it at the same time the whole world did. That’s what happened to Nia. She found out her husband, Sam, had been unfaithful to her when all the data from the Ashley Madison website was…

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Pocket of Sunshine (Part 2): Interview with Ray Cook, Former Baltimore Ravens Cheerleader 1:15:54

3M ago1:15:54

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In Part 2 of this episode, Mhkeeba continues her conversation with Ray Cook, former Baltimore Ravens Cheerleader, about his favorite experiences being part of the squad over five seasons, the challenges he faced after retirement, and all of the amazing opportunities that have opened up from him as a former NFL cheerleader. https://www.instagram.com…

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What If Your Best Friend Was Your Soulmate? 49:01

3M ago49:01

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Subscribe to Mamamia Some friendships have everything a romantic relationship has, they’re just as intense but without the sex. Why aren't they seen as equally important? In this episode of No Filter, Rhaina Cohen is asking: what if our friends are our soulmates? And she shares some powerful friendship stories, from those who have chosen each other…

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Cheer Chat: My Thoughts on Harrison Butker 31:47

4M ago31:47

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Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my thoughts on the controversial Harrison Butker speech at the Benedictine College commencement ceremony and the one group of women who I wish could have been part of the dialogue. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/fans-shocked-to-learn-kansas-city-chiefs-cheerleaders-have-day-jobs_n_65b13ff7e4b09e7f5b9e1518…

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Pocket of Sunshine (Part 1): Interview with Ray Cook, Former Baltimore Ravens Cheerleader 1:42:34

4M ago1:42:34

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Mhkeeba interviews Ray Cook, former Baltimore Ravens Cheerleader, about the stunting side of pro cheerleading in the NFL, the auditions process for the Baltimore Ravens, and the very moving story of his first year auditioning for the team. https://www.instagram.com/theraycook/By Bleav + Pro Cheerleading Podcast

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How Remy And Alain Became Fathers To Three Children Overnight 46:47

4M ago46:47

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Subscribe to Mamamia When Remington and his husband Alain welcomed three children into their home 18 months ago, as foster parents, they knew their lives would never be the same. What they didn't know is how long their children would stay. In Australia, thousands of children find themselves in foster care for various reasons: neglect, abuse, trauma…

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BONUS EPISODE: Why Lauren Jackson Came Back To Basketball At 41 45:35

4M ago45:35

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Subscribe to Mamamia Lauren Jackson is the GOAT in Australian women's basketball. Her last Olympic games was in 2012 and she retired from the sport in 2016 after a routine leg wax while recovering from an ACL injury went bad. Then, in 2022, aged 41, she made a comeback to the sport and now at 43 she is part of the team who qualified for the Paris 2…

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Patric Gagne Is A Sociopath 50:54

4M ago50:54

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You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with Patric here. Subscribe to Mamamia Patric Gagne is not what most people picture when they hear the word ‘sociopath’. For example, she’s married and has two children. She’s a functioning member of society. She has friends. Sociopaths tend to lie, break laws, act impulsively and they have little …

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BONUS EPISODE: Katrina Gorry's Most Vulnerable Interview Yet 40:49

4M ago40:49

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Subscribe to Mamamia In the second episode of our 3-part No FIlter mini-series featuring interviews with Olympians before they head to Paris to compete, Matilda's star Katrina Gorry opens up to guest host Libby Trickett in a way that takes them both by surprise. Gorry captured our hearts at the Women’s World Cup in 2023- as did her two-year-old dau…

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The Long Goodbye 50:39

4M ago50:39

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Subscribe to Mamamia The first time Keri Kitay’s mother Terry forgot where she parked her car, she was surprised and annoyed. But she wasn’t alarmed. It wasn’t until years later that she would realise it was one of the first signs of early onset Alzheimers which would slowly dismantle her mother’s life. There are around 15 Australians per 1,000 liv…

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Cheer Chat: 2024 NBA Dance Team Playoffs Format 21:24

4M ago21:24

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Join me for Cheer Chat to discuss the competition structure and categories for the 2024 NBA Dance Team Playoffs. Opening Night Performance Team Concept Video Heels Performance Musician/Movie Themed Performance Latin Night Black History Month/HBCU Night Pride Night Cultural Celebration Night Senior Dance Team Kids Dance Team Hip Hop/Hype Crew Jazz P…

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Go DJ: Interview with Rodney McDaniel, Former Washington Wizards Dancer 1:06:37

4M ago1:06:37

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Mhkeeba interviews Rodney McDaniel, a former Washington Wizards Dancer, about his first season in the NBA on one of the first coed dance teams and his experience mixing music for the hottest choreographers in the pro cheer and dance industry. https://www.instagram.com/itsrodzilla/ https://www.instagram.com/p/C6G-o-6RJXI/ https://www.instagram.com/p…

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BONUS EPISODE: Vanessa Was Hit By A Train, She's Now A Paralympian 40:16

4M ago40:16

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Subscribe to Mamamia When Vanessa Low was 15, she accidentally stumbled off an overcrowded platform and was hit by a train. She lost both her legs around the knee, broke multiple other bones and was placed in a coma. A couple years later she was competing internationally. She’s now a Paralympic gold and silver medallist, six-time World Championship…

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Throuple Life: Rowan Mangan And Her Two Wives 44:51

4M ago44:51

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Subscribe to Mamamia Rowan Mangan never expected to be part of a throuple. Neither did her two partners, Martha Beck and Karen Gerdes who had been together for several decades before Rowan came into their lives. Today, the three women are in a monogamous relationship with one another and are raising a toddler after Rowan gave birth to their daughte…

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Cheer Chat: NBA Dance Team Playoffs 26:45

4M ago26:45

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Join me for Cheer Chat to discuss ideas of how we can structure the NBA Dance Team Playoffs to showcase the best performances of the various NBA dance teams throughout the past season.By Bleav + Pro Cheerleading Podcast

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Ozempic: Johann Hari's Very Personal Story 49:01

5M ago49:01

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You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with Johann here. Subscribe to Mamamia This is a story about a massive dilemma we're all about to face. What if there was a 'magic pill' that could turn off your appetite? Would you take it? Ozempic and other weight loss injections are predicted to have as much impact on our culture as smartphones.…

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What Happened When Marian Keyes Couldn’t Write 54:16

5M ago54:16

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Subscribe to Mamamia Marian Keyes, one of the most successful authors in the world, has forgotten how to read three times. Once when she fell into a pit of depression that lasted four years and nearly cost her her marriage and her life. Once at the start of Covid. And last year, after her father died. Marian joins Mia Freedman to reveal how she got…

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Cheer Chat: NFL Cheer Directors 47:32

5M ago47:32

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Join me for Cheer Chat to discuss the latest leadership changes in NFL cheerleading teams, audition tips, showing facials and the request to host another NBA Dance Team Playoffs on the podcast.By Bleav + Pro Cheerleading Podcast

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17-Year-Old Fletcher Crowley Became Paraplegic Six Months Ago 1:12:49

5M ago1:12:49

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Subscribe to Mamamia On September 10, 2023, 17-year-old Fletcher Crowley’s life changed in an instant when an ordinary day out with his mates went bad. In that moment, his whole family was impacted in ways they’re only just starting to understand. So six months later, how are they doing? Fletcher and his parents, Nicky and Pat join Mia Freedman to …

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The Business Of Tammy Hembrow’s Body 59:12

5M ago59:12

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You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with Tammy here. Subscribe to Mamamia Tammy Hembrow is rich, famous and entirely self-made. At just 29, she has two thriving businesses worth an estimated $50m, three kids, two ex fiancés, she’s getting married in a few months to a man she insists is the love of her life. Yes, back in 2018 she had …

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Gimme Some More: Interview with Celine Edmondson, Assistant Coach, Brooklynettes Dancers 46:32

5M ago46:32

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Mhkeeba interviews Celine Edmondson, Assistant Coach and Choreographer of the Brooklynettes Dancers, about her experiences coaching, teaching, choreographing for performances with musical artists and her appearance on the Netflix Dance 100 reality show competition. Celine also shares how she is balancing her booming career as a new mother and what …

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‘Meeting The Terrorist Who Killed My Son, James Foley’ 54:57

6M ago54:57

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Subscribe to Mamamia James Foley’s death was unimaginable. He was a journalist held hostage by ISIS for two years in Syria and killed in 2014 as a threat to America. Footage of him wearing an orange jumpsuit, forcibly reading a message before being beheaded was posted to Twitter. The media coverage of the event had the second most recognition in re…

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‘Australia’s Most Sexually Active Woman’ On Positions, Pleasure and Money 48:08

6M ago48:08

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You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with Annie here. Subscribe to Mamamia At the intersection of sex, marketing and the gig economy, you will find Annie Knight, who has been branded ‘Australia’s Most Sexually Active Woman’. Annie is a 27-year-old Brisbane woman who makes her own sex content and sells it to subscribers via Only Fans w…

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Get Right: Interview with Kayla Cruz, Captain of Brooklynettes Dancers 1:28:05

6M ago1:28:05

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Mhkeeba interviews Kayla Cruz, a captain and five-year veteran of the Brooklynettes Dancers, about her experiences growing as a leader on the team and how the organization has shaped her career as a Professional Dancer, Model and Actress. Kayla shares what it really takes to thrive in the challenging auditions process for the Brooklynettes as well …

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‘One Day You Wake Up And It Hits You’, Kayla Itsines On Knowing He’s Not Your Person 57:45

6M ago57:45

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Subscribe to Mamamia When Kayla Itsines’ fitness empire was at its peak, she’d just had her first baby. Behind the scenes she was feeling her absolute worst and was internally screaming “when is this gonna get better?” She ended her relationship with her business partner and fiance Tobi Pearce and they later sold their company for hundreds of milli…

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