Mamamia Out Loud

Today, America is reeling from what looks to be the worst mass shooting in its history. A gunman opened fire during a concert at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Hotel yesterday and the death toll is currently 59 with an astonishing 527 injured and currently being treated in hospitals throughout Las Vegas. Tell Me It's Going To be OK co-hosts Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester recorded this special episode to debrief on the deadliest mass shooting in US history and gun laws that desperately need a change.

Show Notes

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Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman.

This show is produced by Luca Lavigne.

The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett. 

The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright.

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We need to talk about Frances Abbott. The youngest daughter of former PM Tony has been everywhere this week - first in her bikini on a body-building stage and then as a vocal opponent of her father’s ‘No’ campaign on the marriage equality postal vote. What must it be like around that Sunday dinner table right now?

Plus, are you a slave to your ‘to-do’ list? Lots of A-types swear by them, but Happiness guru Gretchen Rubin thinks we might actually be better-served by creating a ta-da list instead.

Three Kardashian’s are pregnant. Is this the best PR stunt the family has ever pulled?

And, Comedian Dawn French caused a media storm in a shotglass this week when she questioned whether young women getting drunk and having ‘casual sex’ is really what the suffragettes fought for - but is this, in the words of Jessie Stephens, problematic?

Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens

Your producer and editor is Elissa Ratliff

The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett

Jessie recommends listening to the Casefile podcast on Jonestown

Mia wants you to listen to her playlist on Spotify Mamamia Motivational Vibes

Holly thinks you should watch Amy on Netflix

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Can changing your social media profile picture get you fired? For one Canberra woman, the answer was yes. She changed hers to say she's voting NO and her boss was not impressed. Plus, why is the nation so smitten with Sophie Monk? Is it okay to get a Melania Makeover? And, should we all be moving to New Zealand, where everyone can get married and the politicians are kick-arse?

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Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens

Your producer and editor is Elissa Ratliff

The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett

Jessie recommends The Dry by Jane Harper

Mia and Coco recommend Grace Vanderwaal

Holly thinks you should watch Marc Maron's Netflix 

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It’s the topic that’s dominating home pages across the country... should you have babies in your 40s? Are women unnecessarily living in fertility fear or do we need to have real, honest conversations about aged eggs? Plus, Prince George started school but isn’t allowed to have a best friend. Cruel, or kind? And the new iPhone is about to be released, but is it worth your dollars or should we all need to stop queuing up around the block for every update?

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Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens

Your producer and editor is Elissa Ratliff

The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett

Jessie recommends Crabtree & Evelyn's Espresso & Lavender scrub. 

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Conscious re-coupling is a thing. Brad and Angelina are doing it, and so are Roxy Jacenko and Oliver Curtis. But how do you know if a relationship is really worth saving? And does your boss 'leave loudly'? One of the world's biggest head honchos says that they should. Can we ever really 'love' our bodies? Jessie doesn't think so. And it has been a big week for the Royal family. Kate got pregnant again and Meghan Markle is on the cover of Vanity Fair. What does it all mean? And does it prove the point that Royals have pulled off the best PR move in 20 years? Plus, Jessie has the most problematic issue she’s ever come across. And it involves a toilet.

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Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens

Your producer and editor is Elissa Ratliff

Holly recommends rewatching Game of Thrones from the start. 

Jessie recommends reading 'Under The Influence' by Jacqueline Lunn. Find it at apple.co/mamamia

Mia recommends three things. YES THREE. The first is Jessie's article on Why women should stop hating on other women. Find it on our Facebook page. The second is sitting down and watching The Queen on Netflix. And the third is working out to a playlist called '90s Workout Beats on Spotify.

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We need to talk about Taylor Swift. Because she's everywhere. On Friday we heard the lyrics to her new song. On Monday we watched the video clip. And by Wednesday it would seem the internet has fallen in love with hating on Taylor Swift. But, why? Plus, we need to talk about the statues that sit in our parks across the country. Should they be pulled down? Should their inscriptions be changed? Should we just put up some different ones of, you know, women? Also, did you know that you are probably suffering from a condition called nomophobia? Yup, you are. And, is a dirty-eating Instagram account problematic? Jessie has some feelings...

Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens

Your producer and editor is Elissa Ratliff

Holly recommends Mogul the podcast on Gimlet

Jessie recommends working out what exercise regime works for you

Mia recommends watching ATypical on Netflix 

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Yup. Only four. And you can tell which one you are by asking yourself what you do with your office coffee mug when no-one is looking. Thank you for that, happiness guru Gretchen Rubin. Also, Australia is going through the worst flu season it has ever seen, and people are dropping like flies. But is it ever okay to text your boss to tell them that you’re sick? And, is the "singles' list" the new "singles' table" at weddings? Join Mia, Jessie and brand new host Holly Wainwright to discuss all this, and to tackle a listener dilemma about what to do about an unemployed spouse...

Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens

Your producer and editor is Elissa Ratliff

Holly recommends watching Top Of The Lake: China Girl on Foxtel

Jessie recommends Holly's new book The Mummy Bloggers - available at apple.co/mamamia

Mia also recommends The Mummy Bloggers and the fashion label Erin Lousie

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This week, the details of former Bachelor star Alex Nation’s alleged new relationship with a woman were splashed across every major news site in the country. But, is it actually true? And if it is, is it any of our business?

Taylor Swift won a big court case so why did she only receive $1?

There’s a mistake you’re making with your work email that could be damaging your career.

How can you survive an open plan office when you're an introvert?

Want to know how you can trust someone? There are four questions you need to ask yourself.

Are you a bad feminist if you constantly tell your friends how pretty they are?

We've finally got a man on a TV ad getting stains out of kids clothes.

And three amazing recommendations for your life, including the genius crayon that can get rid of grey roots in 60 seconds flat.

Your host is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens

Your producer and editor is Monique Bowley, blame her for any sound errors. 

Monz recommends the female ride sharing app, Shebah

Mia recommends the 1000 hour hair colour stick

Jessie recommends this article on The Atlantic : Have smartphones destroyed a generation?

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Lick your stamp and prepare the glitter. Because just when you thought the marriage equality debacle couldn’t be more ridiculous, we might be voting for it via Australia Post. Chris Lilley is in hot water after a social media bungle, which has a lot of people asking; is what we found funny from ten years ago seem very tone deaf today? Does your gym tell you “Summer bodies are made in Winter”? We call bullsh*t on that. A listener dilemma: If a friend is lying about her gastric-banding-induced weight-loss; should I call her out on it?
Messy house? We have the “House Rules” that will turn you tidy. And there are six great background TV shows to put on when your brain is Netflix-fried.

Show notes

Your host is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens

Your producer and editor is Monique Bowley, blame her for any sound errors. 

Monz recommends Luxury Escapes if you want to feel like a millionaire.

Mia recommends Friends From College for brilliant background TV. It's on Netflix 

Jessie recommends Pantene's 3 minute miracle conditioner for hair that is so shiny and soft you will want to curl up into it for a good nap.

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This episode of Mamamia Out Loud is brought to you by Steptember. A brilliant way to get fit, and a wonderful cause. 

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Are you over 35? Did you know that you are officially 'middle-aged'? If that title doesn't sit well with you, we have good news, there’s a new word for your stage of life, and it will make you feel cooler. What do you do when you don’t get along with your boss? It’s the listener dilemma we’ve all wondered about. Jessie doesn’t like saying Hello or Goodbye, so Mia and Holly decide to give her some hard and fast etiquette rules. Plus, is it problematic to spend $15,000 ona life-size, eerily realistic, silicone sex robot named Harmony? Holly’s answer may surprise you.

Show notes

Your host is Holly Wainwright with Mia Freedman and Jessie Stephens

Your producer is Elissa Ratliff

Monique Bowley is on holidays

Holly recommends Double X Gabfest Podcast on the 150 Greatest Albums made by women.

Mia recommends The Incredible Jessica James on Netflix and buying a longer charging cord for your phone.

Jessie recommends forcing your kids into debating at school.

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