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Netflix's new series "Apple Cider Vinegar" has reignited interest in one of Australia's most notorious wellness scams - the story of Belle Gibson; the wellness influencer who claimed she cured her terminal cancer through clean eating.

And as outrageous as some of the storylines in the show may be, turns out there may be more truth to them than first expected. 

Today we separate fact from fiction in the Netflix series, and revisit the true story of how one woman's lies shook the foundations of the wellness industry.

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Read more about Apple Cider Vinegar here 

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Host: Claire Murphy & Taylah Strano

Guest: Chelsea Hui, Writer at Mamamia 

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The Prime Minister has broken his silence on the Islamophobic attack on two women at a suburban shopping centre, almost a week after the assaults; US President Donald Trump says he won't let Elon Musk take part in any space-related government decisions; Cabinet Ministers have batted away suggestions that a recent rate cut will lead to an early election; Rapper A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of firing a gun at a friend, avoiding prison time.

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Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan

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Weight loss injections like Ozempic are here to stay, but with them requiring a prescription and sometimes a hefty price tag, people are wondering are the rise of gummies and patches proving to be a good alternative?

Welcome to the fauxzempic revolution, a whole swathe of GLP-1 products have hit the market piquing the interest of many. 

But are their claims as the holy grail alternative to real deal weight loss injections true? 

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Host: Claire Murphy 

Guest: Dr Brad McKay, General Practitioner & author Fake Medicine: Exposing the Wellness Crazes, Cons And Quacks Costing Us Our Health

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Lu Hill 

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Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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It's been hard to ignore the rise of romantasy and fairy smut books like ACOTAR and Fourth Wing.

Across the globe more and more women are turning to written and now also audio forms of erotica to get their rocks off. 

 So today we investigate just why women are so turned on by words.

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Host: Claire Murphy & Taylah Strano

Guest: Lisa Torney, Counsellor and Sex & Relationships Therapist 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

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Another child bitten by a dingo in Queensland; Mortgage holders hoping for a rate cut as Reserve Bank meet; A Melbourne teenager has received the call of lifetime joining the Matilda’s; Pop star Shakira has cancelled her Lima concert after being hospitalised. 

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Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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In case you missed it, we're prepping for bedtime from the moment we wake up in the morning.... sort of.

Today, sleep expert Dr Carmel Harrington guides us through an hour-by-hour routine that could transform your relationship with rest.

Plus, we discover the simple daily habits you can incorporate into your life to finally achieve that elusive perfect night's sleep.

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Host: Claire Murphy 

Guest: Dr Carmel Harrington, Managing Director of Sleep For Health and Author of The Sleep Diet & The Complete Guide To A Good Night's Sleep. You can buy her books here. 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Lu Hill 

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Chelsea Football Club have provided a full back to Sam Kerr following her trial; A Melbourne man will spend nearly three decades behind bars for domestic violence turned murder; US President Donald Trump has announced plans to implement reciprocal tariffs, potentially affecting Australian exports; Lexi Minetree has been cast as Elle Woods in the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series 'Elle'

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Host/Producer: Kim Braddish 

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Revenge quitting, aka the act of dramatically walking away from your job as an act of protest, is striking a chord with frustrated workers across the globe.

Today we're unpacking why this workplace phenomenon is resonating with so many people, and what it reveals about modern workplace culture.

Plus, we investigate the pros and cons of revenge quitting, and why career experts say it might feel good in the moment but could come back to haunt you.

And Claire has a big announcement about her role on the show in 2025 and how you can get all your biggest health questions answered.

Checkout Mamamia's brand new podcast BIZ here

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Guest: Michelle Battersby, Cohost of BIZ & founder of Sunroom

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Audio Producers: Lu Hill 

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One of the two public hospital nurses under investigation over anti-Semitic comments has apologised; According to US researchers, diabetes drug Ozempic has led to improvements in some measures of alcohol use disorder; 17 years on from the apology to Stolen Generations call for change remains; US actor Kevin Spacey is facing another British lawsuit alleging sexual abuse, just over 18 months after he was cleared of all charges in a high-profile criminal trial.

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Host/Producer: Alix Nicholson 

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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