From low-stakes internet use, to an iconic era of pop culture moments: Were millennials the last generation to really have it all? That slight crunch you can hear is special guest Amelia Lester flexing for all she's worth. 

Plus, our recommendations include a deeply original novel, some no-bullshit health advice and a lipliner that's taken someone's lip game up a notch. 

And our Bests & Worsts of the week: an amalgamation of singing, dancing and having nightmares – all at the same time. 

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Recommendations: 

Amelia wants you to try the Bobby Brown lipliner

Mia wants you to read Mother Tongue by Naima Brown 

Holly wants you to listen to Well

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• Read: Liz Plank's Newsletter, Where Millenials the Last Generation to Have it All?
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CREDITS:

Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Amelia Lester & Mia Freedman

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas

Audio Producer: Lu Hill & Tegan Sadler

Video Producer: Josh Green 

Junior Content Producers: Coco Lavigne & Tessa Kotowicz

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