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Smart, often silly and sometimes surprising. Absolutely everything is up for discussion: from pop culture to politics, body image to motherhood, feminism to fashion. Join Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens as they dissect the news and issues of the week.
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Mamamia Reviews

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Mamamia Reviews is a safe space for anyone who thinks heaven is a couch, microwave popcorn, and a big screen TV. Join us to dissect all the cliffhangers and spoilers from your favourite shows.
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Whether you're a big juicy book worm or you want to include more reading into your life, the podcast book club is the place. Read the book club selections then join Jessie Stephens and a host of her Mamamia guests as they dive between the pages of some brilliant, (and not so brilliant) reads. Should you recommend it to a friend or forget it ever happened? Listen in as we debate the works.
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Being a teenager has changed. A lot. There’s TikTok, vaping, d*ck pics, there are Snap maps, selfies and filters...and it's all a potential battlefield for parents where the stakes feel impossibly high. So welcome to some real parenting talk. As both clinicians and parents, Dr. Ginni Mansberg and clinical psychologist Jo Lamble know first-hand how challenging it can be to raise adolescents. This is why they're bringing their common-sense expertise to Mamamia’s Help! I Have A Teenager. Every ...
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Meet 12 extraordinary people who’ll change your life. Mamamia has partnered with Australia’s leading social justice law firm Maurice Blackburn to bring you incredible true stories about Australians fighting for a fairer society. You’ll hear people from all walks of life. From sports heroes to transgender women, rappers to lawyers, pacifists to activists, workers to the wounded, all with one thing in common; they are fighting for a world that gives everyone a fair go, and they are not giving up.
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For the past few weeks, federal election chatter has started to build. When is Scott Morrison going to call it? What are the polls predicting? What are the different parties promising? What should I care about? Enter Tell Me It’s Going To Be OK, your weekly election podcast chaired by some of the savviest female voices in the country. Every Friday we’ll unpack the biggest moments of the election campaign and tell you what’s really going on.
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Subscribe to Mamamia Outlouders, we all know how much Jessie enjoyed travelling back from Europe... solo parenting... with baby Luna. Turns out she's not alone (ground-breaking). She can laugh about it now, which is exactly what she did on The Baby Bubble podcast with comedian Sami Shah. From strategic seat selection, to the realisation of just how…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Have you noticed everyone is cancelling plans? From dinners to meetings… what’s behind our inability to commit, and why does it feel so good? Plus, a life-changing wardrobe hack, our weekend suggestions for what to read and watch, and a much-needed tip for elder millennials. It’s our recommendations. And, the best and worst mom…
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Subscribe to Mamamia She’s just like Oprah except she’s blonde, white and 30 years old. Who is Alex Cooper, what’s her Daddy Gang and why did Kamala Harris choose her podcast to start her media blitz of America just weeks before the election? Plus, what happens when a world-respected wellness guru finds themselves at the centre of some very serious…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Have we always been creative? Well, sort of. In this very special episode, Mia, Holly and Jessie unpack how their MO in life is to harness creativity at work and at home to get stuff done -- while still having fun. Mia shares a story about Mini Mia taking a special bag of clothes to kindy for important outfit changes (who'd hav…
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Sometimes, a story can save a life. This is one of those stories. Anna Martin is a recovering gambling addict who, as you’ll hear, almost lost her life to this insidious industry. Anna gambled in the shadows. She didn’t want anyone to know about her gambling habits, or the risks she was taking, or just how bad it got…to the point where she almost l…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Cheat codes for life. Do you need one, what are they, and what are ours? It’s a chaotic Friday wisdom dump. Plus, our weekly recommendations include the TV show that Holly would rather be watching RIGHT NOW (and so would you), Jessie’s got something er, ‘depressing’ for you to watch and Mia shares her latest fashion hyperfocus.…
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In 2000, Ada Nicodemou joined the cast of Home and Away, Australia’s second longest-running soap opera, after Neighbours. She signed on for a 6-month contract to play the role of Leah Patterson-Baker. But 21 years, and a few near-death experiences and a few husbands (Leah’s had way more husbands than Ada who has only had one) one of Australia’s bes…
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Subscribe to Mamamia The biggest pop star in the world right now, Chappell Roan, needs a mental health day and her fans are really not happy about it. Plus, get kids off screens and out into the world. But not, like that… the hoo-ha around a TV anchor, her son and a very long train ride. And, do you want to know what all the fuss about Demi Moore's…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Ellen DeGeneres is back, and according to the reaction, she’s either glossing over the impact of cancellation or she's playing the victim. We discuss. Plus, what’s a 'dumb job' and is it the most sought after professional 'situationship' of our era? We have some thoughts. And, can you feel it? We’re living in a new era of eroti…
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You can hear part two of Mia's conversation with Ada here. Ada Nicodemou is in love again…with her longtime co-star and on-screen husband, James Stewart. Ada Nicodemou has played the character of Leah Patterson on our screens for 24 years as one of the most iconic stars of Home & Away. In this exclusive interview, Ada tells Mia how the last few yea…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Imagine being so confident that when someone asks you if you’re surprised you got offered a big opportunity you say, ‘Yeah, they were right to choose me, I’m going to be brilliant at it.’. In this episode, we’re unpacking the female confidence trap. Plus, our weekend recommendations include a movie for kids that’s really for ad…
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Subscribe to Mamamia A very famous man is in jail and celebrities are deleting their socials… unpacking the truly confronting Sean "Diddy" Combs allegations and their impact. Plus, a presidential candidate, nude photos and a conversation about digital cheating. Welcome to Mia’s current obsession. And, from a hot sauna, ice baths to 5am runs... are …
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Subscribe to Mamamia The former first lady of the USA, Melania Trump, is defending her right to express herself through nudity. We unpack why, and the timing of her new memoir. Plus, there’s a surge in breast surgery among young women. But it’s breast reductions, not enlargements that are on the rise. We discuss the move. And, "take it down". Why t…
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You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with Suzanne here. When Suzanne Heywood and her little brother were told by their parents that they’d be leaving the UK, leaving school, leaving their friends and their dog to go and sail around the world for three years…Suzanne had her doubts - but like so many little girls, she trusted her father…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Tim Minchin regrets one of his most famous songs. And it tells us a lot about where culture has moved to. In this episode, we discuss the age of intolerance. Plus, we help set up your weekend with some recommendations which include: a book, an album and two TV shows (one that Holly will be watching this weekend). And… sleepover…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Instagram is finally doing something about teenagers on its app. But others think this is just parental cop-out. We unpack. Plus, are you terrified of breaking a streak? When does a self-improvement habit become an addiction, and what are ours? We have thoughts. And, a very famous Australian man is in complete public free-fall.…
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Subscribe to Mamamia There’s been another assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life. Holly, Mia and Jessie unpick the conspiracies that have spiralled across the US presidential election. Plus, everyone in our group chats has watched The Perfect Couple with Nicole Kidman and is it just us... or is Nicole in her "rich lady who lives by the sea er…
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For many years Paulina Porizkova was the most recognized face in fashion & beauty - from her iconic Sports Illustrated cover to being the face of Estee Lauder. When she married rock star Ric Ocastek from the iconic band, The Cars. From the outside looking in, it seemed like she was living the dream. To look at her, she really did seem like the woma…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Are your female friendships being sabotaged by affirmation culture? We discuss how it could be affecting your relationships and why you might need a ‘rage friend' in your life. Plus, from make-up, to a brilliant read and a Jessie-endorsed true crime doco, we’ve got recommendations for you. And, we wrap up the week with our best…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, dogs and cats. Holly, Mia and Jessie watched the US presidential debate so you don’t have to. Don't worry... we have all the scoop on Taylor Swift's endorsement too. Plus, the very happy announcement that sees William and Kate take a PR pivot straight out of the Harry and Meghan playbook. And, it lo…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Why women all over the world are sharing one, very disturbing story. We discuss the woman who testified against her husband of 50 years... and the shocking details that followed. Plus, a leaked fake breakup agreement and a stream of very public PDA. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's updated PR strategy. And, every zeistgeisty sho…
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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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Subscribe to Mamamia How woo woo are you? From astrology and tarot readings to the app everyone is using - we unpack why everything magical thinking is back in fashion. Plus, a recommendation that Holly, Mia and Jessie equally loved, a book just for you and a lil' treat for your dog. And, we wrap up the week with best and worst, which includes: a h…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Elle Macpherson has been branded as "dangerously irresponsible". We unpack the headlines in your news feed. Plus, are people asking you what you want for your next big birthday? We’ve got an idea that’s either brilliant, or absolute torture. And, finally, women own pop music. Inside the genius selling of Sabrina Carpenter, Char…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Angelina Jolie has no friends. Is that a problem? We unpack a recent interview that Jolie did while promoting her new film Maria, and how our friendships impact not just you, but also the family unit. Plus, why everywhere you look, there’s a row going on about how much the government should know about your sexuality… We’re expl…
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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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Subscribe to Mamamia Savouring the season you’re in might be the most infuriating advice you could give someone. In today's episode we unpack whether phrases like "you'll miss this one day" are actually helpful... or just demeaning. We have some thoughts. Plus, the book you should read this very weekend and a VERY talked about movie. It’s weekly re…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Two famous women have closed their clothing businesses this week. Are we seeing the end of the celebrity side-hustle? Plus, there have been literal tears in the Mamamia office about the divorce of a celebrity couple Holly and Mia have never even heard of. Jessie brings all gossip about the bennifer-scale split of someone called…
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Subscribe to Mamamia How a 17-year-old boy and some Alpha blokes shifted the definition of a good man on the world stage. We unpack the response to Tim Walz's son at the Democratic National Convention. Plus, as of today, you are legally allowed to ignore your boss after hours. We discuss the new 'right to disconnect' policy. And, the trick to solvi…
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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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Subscribe to Mamamia Getting dumped and getting over it. Do celebrities know more about heartbreak than civilians (*cough* JLo *cough*)? We unpack some heartbreak advice given to one of our Mamamia employees by celebrities at the Logies. Plus we share some of our own wise advice. Also, fashion icon Jessie Stephens has a clothing recommendation (whi…
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Subscribe to Mamamia "Taylor Swift endorses Donald Trump". At least, that’s what he says. We unpack the latest in the US election, including the moment from the first night of Democratic National Convention that made Holly cry. Plus, the mother who refuses to put a trigger warning on her child’s life. Do they do more harm than good? We have a very …
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Subscribe to Mamamia Our very own Mia Freedman went to the Logies and she’s very, very tired. But also, she’s a professional, so she’s bringing us all the tea from TV's night of nights. Plus, why is absolutely everything suddenly Blake Lively’s fault? We unpack why she's still at the centre of mighty backlash. And, we discuss why five people have b…
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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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Subscribe to Mamamia If cats and dogs and rats and hamsters are our fur babies, what happens to them when human babies enter the picture? We unpack the life changes that occur, what our pets really think about it and why we treat our pets like they're humans. Plus, a podcast worth bingeing and an Australian icon whose midlife vulnerability rocks Ho…
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Subscribe to Mamamia A TV presenter suffered a panic attack live on air and everyone’s so very grateful. We discuss the reaction to Nate Byrne's on-air panic attack and why other TV presenters and radio stars are now opening up. And, why gambling companies are on every footy jersey and Gina Rinehart is sitting poolside in Paris. Who funds sport and…
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Subscribe to Mamamia The Olympics is over and we have a LOT to unpack. The entire world is talking about one Australian woman… We decode the Raygun phenomena. Plus, more athletes have asked their other halves to marry them at this Olympics than ever before and Holly has some questions for the married (Mia and Jessie). Plus, all the Tom Cruise-ness …
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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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Overlooked, touched-out and too tired. That's how many MID women feel about sex. It's how Leslie Morgan felt, too. At 49, her marriage ended, and after not having sex for three years, she decided to change that. Over the next year, Leslie found five boyfriends and discovered her sexual self wasn't actually dead, she was just having a good lie down.…
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Subscribe to Mamamia The burden of caring for babies, sick friends and elderly parents - is it time to recast care work as a privilege? We discuss why women often find themselves in caring roles and how society really values it (or not). Plus, our weekly recommendations which include two things to watch and one thing to listen to all weekend. And, …
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Subscribe to Mamamia The US election became... weirder. It seems a school-yard insult has become the most effective political strategy and the man who coined it is has just become Kamala Harris’ right-hand man. We unpack. Plus, a teenager with a big heavy medal, worms in the village food and a very hot man sleeping in a park… Yes, it’s our very non…
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Subscribe to Mamamia An apparent gender panic, exes winning gold together and a river of poo — it’s our very non-expert Olympic round-up. Plus, the Royal Sussexes of Montecito have given their first joint interview since that Oprah show and… it’s not about jam. And, what makes an instant movie star? Glen Powell has it, so does George Clooney but To…
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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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Subscribe to Mamamia The Olympic Village is full of losers... in the nicest possible way. So, what can we learn about how to handle failure from the people who try the hardest? Plus, our weekly recommendations with include a brand-new fiction thriller, Mia’s ridiculous discovery and something delicious. And, Jessie’s strange stomach, Mia’s estrogen…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Light the ceremonial torch and start commentating from the couch... it's time for more of our Olympic vibes. We discuss: cameramen being given an official warning for the angles they are recording female athletes, the beach volleyballers uniforms looking a little different this year (which has upset the pervs), and whether or n…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Queen Celine, a threesome, a sprinkling of religious outrage, a man who’s lost his job and the coolest 14 year old in the country - it’s our Olympic vibes round-up. Plus, what happened when Trump’s running mate came for Jennifer Aniston? Also known as cat ladies of the world unite. And, a journalist travelled to Ballerina Farm …
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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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Subscribe to Mamamia Is your family toxic? If you’re unsure, there’s a handy quiz to find out online. In this episode we discuss the rise in people cutting off family members from their lives and the complexities that come with doing so. Plus… a really good Aussie celebrity beauty product, the Olympic adjacent doco everyone is talking about and a p…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Why is Irene from Home And Away beefing with a 20-year-old about the Gold Logie? We unpack the latest Logie beef bubbling on the internet. Plus, "Kamala is Brat". We dive into exactly why calling the US Vice President Kamala Harris a brat is actually a compliment in 2024. And, the teacher who staged a rebellion over… birthday p…
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Subscribe to Mamamia Well, Joe Biden has decided to step aside in the U.S. presidential election (did Jill listen to Mia... unconfirmed). In this episode, we unpack how the news unfolded, what you need to know about vice president Kamala Harris and what happens next. Plus, the workplace mistake that ruined an awful lot of Friday afternoons. And, ye…
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