Here If You Need

For most of her life, Emma Dieters lived an action-packed and adrenaline-fuelled lifestyle. That all changed in 2021 when a routine spinal surgery didn’t go to plan and Emma woke up as a C4 quadriplegic. Now, less than two years later she is a World Champion Para-Surfer after a chance encounter during her recovery.

Plus, we discuss sports-washing and what FIFA’s newest sponsorship really represents, Lauren Jackson’s season-ending injury, and an update on Cate’s Olympic training.

We also take a look around the grounds for the latest results and let you know what to watch in women’s sport this weekend.

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• Watch Emma's story here. 

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Hosts: Cate Campbell & Hayley Willis

Guest: Emma Dieters

Executive Producer: Tia Ucich 

Producer: Susannah Makin

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 

Music by Mardi Lumsden

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

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Danielle Laidley thought footy would kill her, instead, after she transitioned, the AFL welcomed her back with open arms. As a former player, senior coach and premiership winner, Danielle shared with us her unique perspective on the AFL, the community that has embraced her, and what it took to become her true self in an environment that she wasn’t sure was ready to accept her.

Plus we celebrate the Matilda’s huge venue change in the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup, and cyclist Chloe Hosking’s potential forced retirement.

We also take a look around the grounds for the latest results and let you know what to watch in women’s sport this weekend.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Cate Campbell & Hayley Willis

Guest: Danielle Laidley

Executive Producer: Tia Ucich 

Producer: Susannah Makin

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 

Music by Mardi Lumsden

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

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A week after winning bronze at the Women’s Basketball World Cup, Cayla George was gifted a baby. She joins hosts Cate Campbell and Hayley Willis to explain the tradition behind ‘island adoption’ and how the practice allowed her to fulfil her dream to be a mother whilst also continue to thrive in her basketball career.

Plus, off the back of Jelena Dokic’s attack from body-shaming trolls we explore the expectation of desirability that plagues current and former female athletes.

And if you want more, we take a look around the grounds at results from the weekend and let you know what you can watch coming up.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Cate Campbell & Hayley Willis

Guest: Cayla George

Executive Producer: Tia Ucich 

Producer: Susannah Makin

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 

Music by Mardi Lumsden

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

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One woman. 150 marathons. 150 days. Erchana Murray-Bartlett has just broken the world record for consecutive marathons in a row, all while raising over $120,000 for The Wilderness Society. She puts her feet up (finally) to sit down with Cate and Hayley and share her incredible achievement.

Plus, we take a look around the grounds at results from the weekend including Olivia Gadecki’s wild-card win at the Australian Open and the disparity in media coverage between Erchana and Ned Brockman’s iconic runs.

And if you want more, we let you know what women’s sports you can catch over the next week.

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Here If You Need is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here.

CREDITS:

Hosts: Cate Campbell & Hayley Willis

Guest: Erchana Murray-Bartlett

Executive Producer: Tia Ucich 

Producer: Susannah Makin

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 

Music by Mardi Lumsden

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

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Cara Honeychurch has spent 30 decades ingrained in the world of tenpin bowling.  From taking out the AMF Bowling World Cup and Bowler of the Year in 1996 to over a decade serving as Tenpin Bowling Australia’s CEO, Cara knows a thing or two about bowling. After being inducted into the Sports Australia Hall of Fame in 2022 Cara is recognised as a world champion who has dominated the game across the globe. 

In this deep dive episode, Cara sits down with Cate and Hayley to chat about moving to The USA to compete, equality in tenpin bowling, and the tricky transition from being an athlete to a CEO. 

We’ll be back to regular programming on January 19 2023 with a look around the grounds, and what to watch over the weekend. 

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Here If You Need is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here.

CREDITS:

Hosts: Cate Campbell & Hayley Willis

Guest: Cara Honeychurch

Executive Producer: Tia Ucich 

Producer: Susannah Makin

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 

Music by Mardi Lumsden

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

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Cath Cox is an Australian netball legend. She’s represented Australia on the world stage no less than 108 times. In her 16-year playing career, Cath captained multiple local, state and national teams, and lead them to gold at the World Netball Championships, Commonwealth Games, and multiple premierships. Since retiring from the game Cath has turned to the commentary box. 

In this deep dive episode, Cath sits down with Cate and Hayley to chat about the early days and where netball is headed.  

We’ll be back on January 19, 2023 with a look around the grounds, and what to watch over the weekend. 

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Here If You Need is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here.

CREDITS:

Hosts: Cate Campbell & Hayley Willis

Guest: Cath Cox

Executive Producer: Tia Ucich 

Producer: Susannah Makin

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 

Music by Mardi Lumsden

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

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Emily Seebohm is a world-champion backstroke swimmer. In her high school days, she broke records, going on to represent Australia at four Olympics and at world championships. She has 21 professional-level gold medals to her name (oh… and a whole aquatic centre named after her). Now, Emily is looking down the barrel of a 5th Olympic games. 

In this deep dive episode, Emily sits down with Cate and Hayley to chat about what Olympic prep looks like, disappointment, and whether there’s a comeback on the cards.

We’ll be back to regular programming on January 19 2023 with a look around the grounds, and what to watch over the weekend. 

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Here If You Need is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here.

CREDITS:

Hosts: Cate Campbell & Hayley Willis

Guest: Emily Seebohm 

Executive Producer: Tia Ucich 

Producer: Susannah Makin

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 

Music by Mardi Lumsden

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

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Ellie Cole lost her leg at three years old. Weeks after the amputation her mum signed her up for swimming lessons. When instructors predicted it would take Ellie a year to build up her swimming ability, she blew them out of the water in just two weeks. Today, Ellie is recognised as the most decorated female Paralympian in Australian history. 

In this deep dive episode, Ellie sits down with Cate and Hayley to chat about what it’s like to be called a hero, being a disability advocate and her swimming retirement. 

We’ll be back on January 19 2023 with a look around the grounds, and what to watch over the weekend.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Hayley Willis & Cate Campbell

Guest: Ellie Cole

Executive Producer: Tia Ucich 

Producer: Susannah Makin

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 

Music by Mardi Lumsden

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

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Ariarne Titmus has hit a career-high at 22 years old. In the space of 5 years, she’s picked up world championship titles, multiple gold medals, and broken world records. Now prepping for her next Olympic Games challenge Ariarne has also turned her sights to the commentary box.

Plus, we talk about ‘skin fold’ testing and its true impact on athletes, take a look around the grounds at results from the weekend and unpack the Women’s A-League sprinkler drenching.

And if you want more, we let you know what women’s sports you can catch over the next week.

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Here If You Need is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here.

CREDITS:

Hosts: Hayley Willis & Cate Campbell

Guest: Ariarne Titmus

Executive Producer: Tia Ucich 

Producer: Susannah Makin

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 

Music by Mardi Lumsden

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

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Cricket runs through Alyssa Healy’s blood. Even though she was born into a family of cricket greats she hated the sport at first. Now, 15+ years later, Alyssa has over a decade of professional experience under her cap, including breaking world records, winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal, and finally captaining the Australian team.

Plus, we take a look around the grounds at results from the weekend and unpack the ABC’s A League Of Her Own documentary about the QLD State of Origin team.

And if you want more, we let you know what women’s sports you can catch over the next week.

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• Watch A League Of Her Own here. 

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Here If You Need is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here.

CREDITS:

Hosts: Hayley Willis & Jelisa Apps

Guest: Alyssa Healy

Executive Producer: Tia Ucich & Talissa Bazaz

Producer: Susannah Makin

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 

Music by Mardi Lumsden

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.