Angry, much? Yep, we get it. Today we’re talking to Jacinta Parsons about rage. The ABC radio presenter and author has a sharp and clever book called A Question of Age. It’s not an angry book, but she writes brilliantly about one of the most common - yet surprising - things about midlife: The fury. In this conversation, we talk about why anger might be a very rational response to many things about… life. Like many women, she lives with a chronic illness, is a parent, and has a big job, but...

There’s something we need to talk about more. Naomi Watts, Alison Brahe-Daddo & Dr Ginni Mansberg sat down with Mia Freedman to talk about the Bermuda Triangle of women’s health. The funny and the not so pleasurable, hot mess stuff. They get real about the rollercoaster that is menopause and peri-menopause. The chaos, brain fog, sex drive and silver linings. Prepare for a huge flow of beautiful stories and some new found IDGAF attitudes. THE END BITS: Subscribe to MamamiaYou can find...

Grown-up dating is a bit like the middle aisle at Aldi - full of surprises, a few hidden gems and a whole lot of sh*t you don't need. Generation X are getting around the apps and although they didn't exist when we were young, we're fast learners, resilient as hell and our b******t detectors are unparalleled. So, what could possibly go wrong? Cathrine Mahoney knows. She's been post-divorce dating for almost a decade and has the stories to match. Like the time the man she'd been walking past...

Follow The Quicky We've seen celebrities harness the power of public relations to navigate tricky or embarrassing situations time and time again. But could the everyday person use PR to get out of their own personal crisis... something like the post-divorce period? When things get messy, people take sides and the story spins out of control, could a PR strategy be useful during your spilt? Today we find out.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or...

Introducing our brand new podcast MID, the grown-up conversations women deserve. This season brings you compelling conversations full of fun, frank wisdom from an impressive line up of well loved names, in the second act of life who share it all. MID goes deep on self-care with zero shame and rich experiences you can cherry-pick for wisdom to share, changes to make and attitude we can borrow. This episode we're speaking to a familiar voice for 456 Club listeners Cathrine Mahoney all about...

Friendships are some of the most important relationships in our lives, but just how much time and care are you really giving to your friendship garden? Today we chat with Bec Sparrow from the Friendship Project and Chaotic Social's Chrissy Flanagan about how to friend new friends, keep old friendships going strong and repair the connections that are fading out.  The 456 Club is proudly made in partnership with Priceline Pharmacy. A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUESTS: Rebecca Sparrow - The...

This week on the 456 Club we are talking about the complexities of parenting children who aren’t children. How do you maintain healthy boundaries? Can you be friends with your kid? And what do you do when you profoundly disagree with choices your adult child is making? This episode we speak with Mia Freedman, about her relationship with her adult son, becoming a grandmother, and what the experience is like transitioning from ‘ your child’s manager to their consultant’. Plus, we’re joined...

From grey hair, to saggy bits and everything in between! There’s no denying our bodies change as they age and our relationship does with them as well.So how do women in their 40’s and beyond feel about their bodies? And faces? And hair? Today we’re speaking to Tracey Spicer and Virgie Tovar about all the things you’re not supposed to say about ageing bodies. The 456 Club is proudly made in partnership with Priceline Pharmacy. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUESTS: Tracey Spicer, author of...

Growing up, your parents are your world, and sometimes sooner than you think the carers become the ones who need to be looked after. Welcome to the ‘sandwich generation’ sometimes you’re parenting young children and your parents at the same time, and all the while you are trying to hold down a job and still have a life. It’s tough, we see you and this episode is for you. This episode we are speaking to Jean Kittson, who knows the job of parenting parents so well she’s written a how-to book...

Have you ever felt invisible? From being overlooked for career opportunities, to being isolated from loved ones, and feeling overshadowed by children this week we get vulnerable to prove that we are in this together. Plus we chat with Carlii Lyon, a personal brand expert who helps women in their 40’s and beyond rebrand themselves to feel relevant in their lives again. The 456 Club is proudly made in partnership with Priceline Pharmacy SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUESTS:Carlii Lyon, A Brand In...

Want to know what it’s like online dating for the first time in your 50’s? Or what the key to spicing up a long term relationship is? Then this episode is for you! This week on 456 Club we’re talking about dating, relationships and dating again. From great dates to duds, it’s a mixed bag in the 456 Club and we dive head first into all of it. The 456 Club is proudly made in partnership with Priceline Pharmacy SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUESTS:Fiona & Laura Jackel CREDITSHosts: Narelda...

SEX! Now we’ve got your attention... it’s time to talk about it. When it comes to what you do or don’t do in the bedroom, we know everyone’s experience in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s is unique and that’s more than okay. For episode two we are joined by two women on very different sides of the fence. Susan Jarvis is in her 50's and having the most passionate sex of her life, while Monica Zwolsman turns 60 this year and has sworn off sex forever. The 456 Club is proudly made in partnership...

Welcome to the very first episode of 456 Club, hosted by journalist and Studio 10 presenter Narelda Jacobs and author and podcast host Cathrine Mahoney. We’re kicking off talking about menopause, and peri menopause and everything in between. From mood swings, to sleep anxiety to a dry vagina, it can be a lot. Especially when you’re going through it and you don’t know where to turn. Narelda has been through it, and Cath, well, she isn’t sure. Today, we’re joined by Ali Daddo, model, author...

In your 40s, 50s or 60s? Welcome to the 456 Club. Hosted by Narelda Jacobs and Cathrine Mahoney each week, we’ll discuss the topics in your world from sex, dating, menopause, ambition, motherhood, not-motherhood, and what you’re not supposed to say about aging bodies. The first episode drops Friday the 28th of April.  Made in partnership with Priceline Pharmacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.