Medi Mums #medicalmoms are on the rise on social media. Don't know what we're talking about? Listen in as we discuss why parents share their children's moments when they're at their most vulnerable --- and why.   Plus, is the era of the celebrity endorsement over? Eva Longoria made her thoughts about the new US president clear but after the election, no-one seems to want to hear what she, or any other celebrity, think.  And are you in your Protective Hag era? Let's just say that one of the...

Surely the tallest of poppies is the man who declares himself the Sexiest Man Alive? John Kransinski is the latest to take the title and yes, there's a strategy. Pull up a chair while we unpack exactly how something old turned into something new. Plus, bullying, phones and a teenage girl’s legacy. What actually needs to change to fulfil what’s being called Charlotte’s Wish. We discuss.  And, has it been the year of the thirsty midlife woman? Bridget Jones is back, she’s dating a younger...

Jackie O was deep into a years-long addiction to pills and alcohol until one phone call changed her life. There’s a reason Jackie O kept her addiction to pain medication and alcohol a secret for so long: shame. But now, she wants to share her story of recovery and healing with the world and to help other people get the help they need - and so she’s sharing the hard truths of the years she spent struggling. Jackie and her best friend Gemma sit down for a searingly honest conversation with...

Don’t be a d******d. Easy to say to others but, what about ourselves? Welcome to the d******d list. Also, recommendations for your weekend including a book, a TV show and a podcast that we’re all consuming at pace. And, Holly's new rule for reading, Mia’s latest grandma angst and Jessie’s massive FOMO - our best and worst of the week.  Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Stevie Nicks And The Hard Truth About Rivalry Listen: Kate...

Martha Stewart is a whole vibe -- which is probably why Netflix made a doc about both her and it. Trouble is, the billionaire professional homemaker, jailbird and Snoop's best friend isn't too happy with the end result...  Plus, why did Kate Middleton’s face attract so much attention after a Remembrance Day service in London? Or have we just forgotten what women actually look like? And, dating as a job. The new method for singles who no longer want to be quite so... single, that boasts a...

Liam Payne, Jackie O and who should be held responsible for another person’s addiction. We discuss.  Plus, it’s been five days but it feels like a month. In the wash-up from the American presidential election, what’s actually useful in understanding what it means for women… everywhere.  And, a children’s book written by a very famous man has been pulled off the shelves all around the world. But how did it get there in the first place?    Support independent women's media What To Listen To...

Ever calmed down after being told to calm down? Yeah, nah. Us neither. But  everywhere we look, we’re being told to emotionally regulate.  Plus, Jessie and Holly would like to recommend a TV show to you, but… can’t. So, instead they're giving their pick of beauty products while Em’s bringing you an essential follow. And best & worst of the week. Welcome visitors, a family loss, a grumpy baby and a hell of a hangover.  Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next:  Listen...

So then. It's been quite the week. Trump won and... well, HOW? Because after the initial shock and disbelief comes the need for the cold, hard facts of exactly what happened.  Grab a cup of tea, a wine, your dog or whatever will help you get through and listen to the calm, soothing tones of Deputy Editor of Foreign Policy magazine and Mamamia's US correspondent Amelia Lester, as she joins Mia Freedman to digest the events that led up to yesterday's US election results.  Support independent...

Subscribe to Mamamia It's the bonkbuster TV show that two of us can't get enough of. The other needs it explaining. Rivals: Deep commentary on our collective cultural psyche or just… a bloody good time? Plus, the knotty ethics of Bonnie Blue, the most infamous sex worker at Schoolies. Many thoughts, much to discuss. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: What It Means To Have 'Hair Freedom' Listen: Michelle Obama, JLo & Bad Bunny Have Entered The Election Chat Listen:...

Subscribe to Mamamia Come sit in on our emergency meeting about the US election. Recorded as late as we could manage on Wednesday afternoon, join Holly, Mia, Jessie and American-Australian journalist Amelia Lester in quietly panicking, comforting and dissecting where the world's at with Harris Vs Trump. But if you would really rather not, our usual Wednesday episode is also right here in your feed. Big love, Outlouders. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Bonnie Blue...

Subscribe to Mamamia Outlouders, with the US presidential election this week, we thought it would be timely to share with you the time the Cancelled courtroom welcomed Donald John Trump, reality star, businessman, former president and current presidential candidate. Donald is no stranger to a real courtroom but today is all about his petty crimes including drinking 12 Diet Cokes a day, claiming bodies are like batteries, and not thinking through the logistics of a particular wall.  Now, if...

Subscribe to Mamamia A woman's real-time meltdown is top of the Australian TV ratings... again. So why has even The Block got a side of cheating scandal?  Also, what happened to our Sundays? We unpack how meal-prepping has become a badge of honour.  And, Anna Kendrick has donated millions of dollars to an anti-violence charity, but why does it feel a bit... wrong? We discuss "The Blake Lively Effect".  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: The Worst Decade Of Your Life ...

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 went viral. The letter changed her life, but not in the way she expected it to.  So what did she write in that letter? And how did she become unafraid? Was she...

Subscribe to Mamamia What are officially the happiest and least happy decades of our lives, and why is that whole question a crock? We discuss with a sprinkle of advice from the guru herself... Jennifer Aniston. Plus, recommendations for your weekend and beyond, including the book that might finally change Holly's life. Em Vernem has something to help you do your hair, and Mia’s got a whole list for you. Brace yourselves.  And, a Gwyneth update, a workplace dilemma, and the time a creepy...

Subscribe to Mamamia Imagine finding out you're standing on a gold mine. Lily Allen did just that and now she's making more money from sharing photos of her feet than she does from her hits. Mia's not surprised because the Internet has given a rating to HER feet -- but do Lily's score higher? And is this the beginning of some prime Mia/Lily feet beef? We unpack.  The Menendez brothers admitted killing their parents. Now they might be about to get out of jail. Here's why a TV show might be...

Subscribe to Mamamia One of the most successful women in Australian media has surprised everyone by opening up about her serious addiction issues and a stint in rehab. And it reminds us of something we repeatedly choose to forget. We discuss Jackie O's viral and very vulnerable moment as the star confirms that proceeds from her memoir The Whole Truth will be donated to addiction treatment centre Odyssey House.  Plus, you’ve probably seen the clip of the Irish movie star Saoirse Ronan...

Outlouders, Mia has a little treat for you today about one of our Roman Empires... Trad Wives.  Trad Wives like Hannah Neeleman and her Ballerina Farm empire have captured our imagination - and divided our opinions. They're an Instagram phenomenon using highly-produced content to promote traditional family values - specifically, the idea that women would be happier if they stayed home and served their husbands and children, trading in a life of career-focused grind for a life of content...

Subscribe to Mamamia Do you have a friend you love, but somehow, they never ever make the grid? Are you that friend? We unpack the new politics of social media friendship. Also, the most ridiculously wonderful (and VERY spicy) TV show of the year, an interview that made Jessie Stephens swoon and Em’s 20-minute face routine. It’s recommendations.  And, our Bests & Worsts of the week which include writing mistakes and what they reveal about you, an accolade from the incomparable Anne...

Subscribe to Mamamia Britney’s Spears' latest wedding and the rise of ‘sologamy’. Confused? Don't worry, we explain.  Plus, has the US exported it's abortion politics all the way to Australia? This week, it seems yes. We unpack why the conversation about abortion laws is ramping up.    And. why women clean. The answer, apparently, is much more complicated than well, someone has to.   What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: It’s Time To Unpack ‘Nobody Wants This’ Listen:...

Subscribe to Mamamia A millennial pop icon is dead, and among the lurid coverage of the death of Liam Payne, a slow grumble is growing about whether it can ever be okay for a teenager to be world famous. We discuss.  Plus, King Charles is here. Have you noticed? We unpack the underwhelming welcome of Charles & Camilla.  And, does the return of the Victoria’s Secret fashion show foretell the American election result? Stay with us as Amelia’s going to explain why undies and politics are...

Outlouders, it's fair to say that almost everyone has fallen in love with Nobody Wants This on Netflix and our friends at The Spill podcast have delivered their brutally honest review.From the behind the scenes stories that will change how you see the show, to a storyline we’ve never seen play out on TV before and the biggest moment that no one is talking about, there’s so much we need to discuss. Enjoy this special episode of The Spill. THE END BITSFollow The Spill here. Find The Spill...

Subscribe to Mamamia In defence of marital secrets. Does intimacy have to go hand in hand with being a wide-open book? We have some thoughts (and some secrets).  Plus, we have your weekend recommendations. Holly has a book that blew her mind. Jessie is pretending she watches things other than true crime docos and Em Vernem wants to tell you about something British and scary. Also - what it’s really like to live without a phone, a story about an emergency and the truth about Em’s sickie…...

Subscribe to Mamamia Outlouders, in light of the sad news today about the sudden death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, here’s an episode from the Mamamia podcast The Spill - hosted by our friend Em Vernem & Laura Brodnik. In this episode, Laura and Em look at Liam’s rise to stardom, the fandom that was built around his work, and what he had to say about being a young man and father in the public eye. Plus, the complicated legacy he left behind. What To Listen To Next:  ...

Subscribe to Mamamia We’re looking for a man in finance. But he’s not in the office today. What happened to women when one of the most macho work cultures in the world tried a four-day work week. We unpack.   Plus, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese bought a very expensive house. You might have heard. So, is this perfectly dandy, class betrayal, or just a little quiet quit? We discuss the reaction.  And, 222, 423 and don’t try to make a 5 year a 7 year, you fool. Why number woo-woo is so very...