Best Mamamia Womens Network Podcasts (2024)

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Parents Anonymous: When The Feedback Is Too Honest 14:14

1h ago14:14

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In this weeks Parents Anonymous we hear from a parent who has gone to some creative lengths to avoid the playground and a Mum feeling some shame after a screaming match with her 3 year old ended in the wrong kind of mic drop moment. Parents Anonymous is part Church Confessional, part Game Show. Where you, our listeners, share your deepest darkest p…

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Two Icons. One Logie. Internet Beef. 44:13

1d ago44:13

44:13

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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Joe Finally Listened (To Jill?) 53:09

10m ago53:09

53:09

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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Are You The Default Parent…Of Course You Are! 24:05

1h ago24:05

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Are you the default parent? Chances are the answer is yes - the one your kids ask for everything, or the one carrying the administrative mental load. Tegan and Annaliese have conducted investigative research and discovered that being the default parent could actually have some adverse side effects on your relationship and your mental health and it'…

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

1h 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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BONUS: Rob Mills On Feeling His Lowest While Under The Spotlight 33:23

31m ago33:23

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Picture this: you're standing on stage, about to perform in front of thousands of people, feeling your absolute lowest then... the stage lights come up. It’s the nightmare we’ve all had, but Rob Mills has actually lived it. Welcome to: But Are You Happy? Rob Mills is a singer, actor, writer, and — Australia’s boyfriend. He’s a big advocate for ment…

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The Mortifying Ways We Tried To Get Our Exes Back 48:19

26m ago48:19

48:19

Subscribe to Mamamia People are paying thousands of dollars in an attempt to win back their exes. In this episode, Holly, Mia and Jessie, dish their honest thoughts about the advice from some popular relationship coaches and get reveal their most personal (and cringey) breakup stories. Plus, Mia’s new passion project, a hair confession and an Ameri…

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A Love Letter To My Body Post Mastectomy 22:23

5d ago22:23

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Kris O’Neill has a love letter to two girls who she misses terribly, her breasts. After being diagnosed with breast cancer almost two years ago, Kris made the choice to go flat. A complex journey wrapped up in fear, celebration and survival. Kris is now on a mission to change the perceptions of mastectomy. Talking to anyone who has gone flat or foo…

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Jack Black And The Joke That Ended A Tour 48:37

1h ago48:37

48:37

Subscribe to Mamamia A bad-taste joke and calls for deportation. We discuss the backlash after Jack Black's band mate from Tenacious D made a joke about Donald Trump's attempted assassination. Is it reaction warranted or an overreaction? Plus, Violet Affleck for President. We unpack why everyone’s talking about Ben Affleck and Jen Garner's oldest d…

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Trump. This Changes Everything. 53:19

3d ago53:19

53:19

Subscribe to Mamamia Former U.S. President Donald Trump has survived an attempted assassination over the weekend. We unpack today's biggest news story and what is to follow in the U.S. election. Plus, it’s a woman’s world and we’re waving drills while wearing teeny-tiny bikinis and putting petrol in our butts - we need to talk about Katy Perry’s co…

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What It Really Means To Be A Boy Mum 18:15

1h ago18:15

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With the news often highlighting the darker side of what men are capable of, raising a boy in 2024 can feel daunting and lets be honest a little bit anxiety-inducing. Annaliese and Tegan, both moms to boys, are inspired by these challenges to teach their sons how to be good partners, sons, and friends. Plus, Sarah Marie tackles a rather cringy prob…

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

3d 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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The Question We're Asking Ourselves In Our Mid Year Slump 48:28

1d ago48:28

48:28

Subscribe to Mamamia Are you feeling rundown? Tired? Burnt out? Are you feeling like you’re hanging by your last nerve and like you might lose it if one more person asks you for something? Welcome to the Mid Year Means, we're here to tell you all about it. Plus… three things to watch over the weekend including a very irritating but hypnotic walk do…

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

6d ago51:11

51:11

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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Parents Anonymous: The Prank That Went Too Far 12:49

7d ago12:49

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In this weeks juicy Parents Anonymous we hear of an intruder situation gone horribly or hilariously wrong, a brand new uniform and an F parent teacher interview... awks! Parents Anonymous is part Church Confessional, part Game Show. Where you, our listeners, share your deepest darkest parenting confessions and we'll score them using our completely …

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'Can I Just Bitch For A Sec?' 48:51

3d ago48:51

48:51

Subscribe to Mamamia Everyone is talking about the new look and direction of a major Australian fashion brand, but not everyone is happy. We unpack our theories as to why the brand chose to change the labelling of their size range and whether or not the reaction was anticipated. And, does an adult child get a say in who their mum dates? Welcome to …

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When Zac Efron’s Face Polarises The Group Chat 42:55

5d ago42:55

42:55

Subscribe to Mamamia The U.K. has a new prime minister, Kiers Starmer, but what does the result and reaction say about Australian politics? We explain. Plus, the new Nicole Kidman movie A Family Affair is out and, as usual, everyone’s talking about what’s been done to a face - but it’s not her face. And, what is a "high value woman"? And is it the …

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Undoing Toxic 90’s Diet Culture For The Next Generation 24:40

6d ago24:40

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Body dissatisfaction is affecting nearly half of young people in Australia, even keeping them from going to school. Scary statistics, so Annaliese and Tegan dig deep to discuss their own struggles with body shame and how comments about food played a significant role in their childhood. Determined not to pass on the same food trauma or triggering co…

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

6d 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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The Celebrity Who Let Us See Her Worst Moment 55:35

11d ago55:35

55:35

Subscribe to Mamamia One of the world’s biggest superstars has let a film crew record some her most vulnerable moments and we can't stop talking about it. I Am: Celine Dion, reveals a raw insight into the singers life, living with an incredibly rare progressive autoimmune neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome. We discuss the details fr…

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Introducing... Little Love Stories 18:22

9d 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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Introducing... Little Love Stories 16:18

9d ago16:18

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Welcome to a brand new podcast from 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 story she wrote to herself. No …

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Little Love Stories: My Mum Can Do Anything 14:34

16d ago14:34

14:34

Welcome to a brand new podcast from 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 story she wrote to herself. No …

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A Morality Checklist For Cheerleaders 48:19

10d ago48:19

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Subscribe to Mamamia Forget the Poms poms, tiny white shorts and high kicks from hell, the biggest takeaway from America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is the pink economy. This episode we unpack the pay situation highlighted in the new Netflix hit show and how it compares to cheerleaders in our own backyard. Plus, the UK election has b…

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Is This All Jill Biden's Fault? 54:07

12d ago54:07

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Subscribe to Mamamia We can all agree that the American presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was a hard watch. Some people think one woman is to blame for the bin fire. We explain. Plus, does any bride think she looks good in her wedding photos? One bride has taken to TikTok to complain, so we're unpacking wedding photo culture an…

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“Women Can Have It All” But Can We Really? 18:03

20d ago18:03

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Money, money, money - we truly wish it was just an ABBA song, but in reality, talking about money can be very uncomfortable. For primary carers, finances and superannuation can take a significant hit, especially when relying on a partner’s salary during maternity leave. In this week's episode, Annaliese and Tegan tackle the question: when it comes …

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

13d ago58:44

58:44

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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Which Season Are You? The Colour Rules That Changed Our Wardrobes 20:33

15d ago20:33

20:33

Subscribe to Mamamia Have you had your colours done? Are you a warm autumn? A cool spring? Confused? Don't worry we are here to help! Seasonal colour analysis has made a big comeback since the 80s, with the trend going viral on tiktok and it's no secret that Holly, Mia and Jessie are all officially obsessed. In this special episode of Mamamia Out L…

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Shoes Off, No Flowers, Fast Goodbyes. The New Etiquette Rules 47:12

15d ago47:12

47:12

Subscribe to Mamamia Shoes on, no flowers and ghosting goodbyes. There are a new bunch of etiquette rules for being the perfect guest at your next social event. We unpack It’s the lessons we didn’t know we needed on how to party (and socialise) without regrets. Plus, a TV show that blends supermodel standards and high kicks, a must watch movie that…

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Introducing...This Glorious Mess 27:18

16d ago27:18

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We need to talk about sleep. Not your kids sleep - YOUR sleep. Introducing This Glorious Mess the parenting podcast that's just had a major glowup. In this very special sleep episode hosts Tegan Natoli and Annaliese Todd share how the mental load impacts their sleep, and discuss how a "sleep divorce" could be the key to a good nights rest. Annalies…

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Parents Anonymous: The Butt-Dial That Ended A Mothers' Group 8:56

24d ago8:56

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Welcome to a brand new podcast from This Glorious Mess called Parents Anonymous. Part Church Confessional, part Game Show, this is where you share your deepest, darkest parenting confessions to get that guilt off your chest. We'll score each confession, and here at parents anonymous, the worst parenting moment wins the most points. To kick things o…

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The Official Age You're No Longer Hot (According To Kim K) 47:00

18d ago47:00

47:00

Subscribe to Mamamia Today's big news is that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has officially made a deal to be released from prison and return home to Australia. If you’re confused about what it all means, don't worry we explain it. Plus, are you a ‘rememberer’ or a ‘forgetter’? This segment is all about... oh sorry, we've forgotten, but it is fas…

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What We Missed In Taylor's Royal Box 48:44

20d ago48:44

48:44

Subscribe to Mamamia Two Out Loud obsessions collided in a rainbow explosion of sparkly corsets and daggy dad dancing on the weekend. Yes, we’re talking about the time Prince William, the future King of England, attended a Taylor Swift concert. Plus, one of Australia’s most famous feminists - our first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, thinks w…

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Sleep Divorce & 3pm Dinner: Hacks For A Better Sleep 25:05

27d ago25:05

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We need to talk about sleep. Not your kids sleep - YOUR sleep. This episode Tegan and Annaliese share how the mental load impacts their sleep, and discuss how a "sleep divorce" could be the key to a good nights rest. Annaliese speaks to a sleep expert, leading to her full meltdown after learning about the mistakes she's been making and how we could…

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

20d ago49:59

49:59

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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"I'm Looking For A Man In Finance" 44:50

23d ago44:50

44:50

Subscribe to Mamamia Are you "looking for a man in finance, trust fund, 6'5", blue eyes"? These are the lyrics of what has accidentally become the hottest songs of the American summer. But many dating influencers are also echoing the same sentiment. So is the viral song onto something? We unpack. Plus, a movie that’s way more than just a movie, a T…

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Stop Monologuing At Me 39:00

25d ago39:00

39:00

Subscribe to Mamamia You're cordially invited to the most mysterious royal jam launch in history. Is Meghan Markle just disorganised or a marketing genius? An investigation. Plus, alphas, f-boys and even rodents are out (that didn't last long). Apparently the most attractive energy a heterosexual man can project is DADDY ENERGY. We have thoughts. A…

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Decoding Kate's Comeback & That Bridgerton Sex Scene 39:24

27d ago39:24

39:24

Subscribe to Mamamia Princess Kate is back at work, attending the Trooping of the Colour for the King's birthday. In photos she looked pristine and happy, which has lead some to comment that it's not what we expect someone who is receiving cancer treatment to look like. So, now that Kate Watch is back, how do we feel? Also, have you heard? It’s nev…

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The Village Has Nits 23:06

1M ago23:06

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Who do you turn to on the tough days of parenting? When you're stuck in the trenches a phone call, a play date, or a coffee catch-up can be like oxygen. Today, in this brand new chapter of This Glorious Mess, hosts Annaliese Todd and Tegan Natoli kick things off with a shout-out to the village. The people in your community who lift you up, spark jo…

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

27d ago46:34

46:34

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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No, I Won't Be Nude At Your Wedding 46:56

1M ago46:56

46:56

Subscribe to Mamamia Why are so many people furious with one handsome, cheating, devout Christian husband? Mia's recent No Filter interview with a famous YouTube couple, has brought up a lot of feelings for listeners. In this episode, Holly, Mia and Em Vernem unpack what they really think about cheating. From the complexities of infidelity and forg…

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The Woman Who Wants To Bring Back Perving 40:32

1M ago40:32

40:32

Subscribe to Mamamia A wedding, a nasty divorce and a whole new Kate gate, it's Holly's royal round up. Also, have you ever heard of grey rock theory? It might just be the answer for getting through conversations with difficult people. We explain. And, the return of the lads’ mag. Are middle-aged men nostalgic for a time of what they call "innocent…

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How Early Is Too Early To Join A Daycare Waitlist? 22:40

1M ago22:40

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Mamamia host and journalist Gemma Bath discovered just how challenging the daycare juggle can be. She joins Tegan Natoli to share her findings from her in-depth analysis on why daycare is so hard to wrangle! We also introduce one of our new This Glorious Mess hosts, Annaliese Todd. She reveals her secret parenting shame, what makes her a magical pa…

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Followed Home & The Voice In Her Ear: The Times We Trusted Our Gut 22:06

1M ago22:06

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Subscribe to Mamamia Our little treat for your public holiday is a subscriber exclusive episode, and if you want more candid chats like this become a subscriber here. Have you ever trusted your gut? And was it right? In this episode, Jessie, Mia and our guest host Em Vernem unpack the science behind intuition and why women are more likely to tap in…

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

1M 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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If I'm So Beautiful, Prove It 41:50

1M ago41:50

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Subscribe to Mamamia Is everyone beautiful? A mass experiment in the Mamamia office certainly suggests that they don’t feel it. Holly, Mia and Em Vernem unpack the impact of beauty standards on the everyday woman (and it gets pretty heated!). Plus, your weekly recommendations of things to watch, read and do this weekend which include a very sweary …

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Rodent Boyfriends & Billionaire Ex-Wives 36:14

1M ago36:14

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Subscribe to Mamamia There's an election coming up in the U.K. and the current Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, appears to be trying to lose. So who is in the running? And what does Gen Z really think of Sunak's conscription plan? Holly shares a very biased rundown. Plus, everyone wants a sexy rodent boyfriend, and if you're confused (you're not alone)…

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Two Weddings & A Guilt Trip 40:52

1M ago40:52

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Subscribe to Mamamia Brittany Higgins is back in the news this week, and this time we're celebrating her. We discuss the media's coverage of Brittany's wedding to her long-time partner, David Sharaz, and why some outlets are being snarky instead of supportive. Plus, is 13 too young for teens to be on social media? Aussie celebs are backing a cause …

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Do You Still Shower With Your Kids? 18:53

2M ago18:53

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When was the last time you got the girls together for dinner? According to This Glorious Mess scientific data, it's likely been at least four months since your last social catch-up. In this episode, Libby and Tegan encourage mums to move their catch-ups from the group chat back into real life. And they discuss whether there's a specific age when yo…

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

1M 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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