Mamamia Out Loud

We need to talk about eggs. Not the ones you eat for breakfast but the ones, if you are a woman, you’ve got in your ovaries. Why you ask? Because Rachel froze hers this week and we have a LOT of questions. Plus, we unpack the interview with Barnaby Joyce and Vicki Campion that has everyone talking. You can read Jessie's article about it here . And #MeToo is back in a big way so we get you up...

Many moons ago we had a conversation about how there are two types of women, poodles, and wolves. Everyone wanted to be a poodle. But now, everyone wants to be a wolf. Why? Because former Olympic soccer player Abby Wambach made a rousing speech and urged all women to be the wolf instead of Little Red Riding Hood in their lives. And to that, we say preach. Plus, we finally discuss The Rachel Divide...

Is Barnaby Joyce Australia’s worst boyfriend? It’s a big call, but the former Deputy Prime Minister continues to throw his girlfriend and mother of his fifth child, Vicki Campion, under the bus.  Plus, Roseanne Barr made an outrageous comment on Twitter and her show was cancelled, so is it because there was a woman in charge? And, do you shave your legs using just water or soap? W...

Today, on the other side of the world, there’s a referendum going on. Ireland is voting on whether to legalise abortion for the first time. But did you know abortion is still not legal in New South Wales? Plus, apparently you are supposed to have saved the equivalent of twice your annual salary before you are 35? Oh, and you are meant to pay your ex a break-up fee when you dump them...Yep, w...

Do you like to go get a coffee with your workmate and VENT about everyone in the office who is annoying you? WELL, far from it being good to ‘get things off your chest’, that rant might be doing you harm... Plus, are we the only ones who have royal wedding hangovers? We need to debrief about our complicated feelings. The End Bits Hosts: Holly Wainwright ,  Jessie Stephens and Rach...

Put your feminism aside, this is a dirty debrief on the wedding the world won't stop talking about. Grab some popcorn and some wine - or maybe a green smoothie if that's more your jam - and join us for a raw, unedited, and slightly inappropriate gabfest about the wedding that was.  Holly's recap of The Royal Wedding All the best reactions to the never-ending sermon "As Harry walks down the ai...

Kim Kardashian sucked a lollipop and broke the internet. Plus, is it ever okay for a workplace to dictate that a woman must wear heels? That’s what happened to one of our listeners and it’s a little bit problematic. And, some recommendations homework for you to watch over the weekend. THE END BITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright ,  Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff...

People are actually getting turned on by fish sex. And it is now an actual thing in pop culture. So there’s a fun fact for your Wednesday. Plus, the royal wedding is three days away. The lawns are mowed, the tea towels are made - but Meghan Markle’s dad is NOT going to be there. And, have you ever dated a bloke that hits the accelerator too fast on your relationship and then freaks out...

You know how often in life and certainly in Hollywood, the person someone is married to before they find success is not the person they STAY married to once they hit the big time? There’s a term for that and it involves baked beans. Plus, what is digital blackface and how do you avoid it? And Mia recommends the perfume that will leave you smelling like Lisa Wilkinson for half the price. THE...

How do you go about getting a new job when you are pregnant? We’ve got a group therapy question that has Holly and Mia a bit conflicted. Plus, How do you police consent? This week, Four Corners told the story of Saxon Mullins, a young woman whose sexually assault in Sydney's Kings Cross was the beginning of a five-year legal ordeal. And is it problematic to have a special section of books fo...

This week, the ABC's Four Corners program I Am That Girl followed the story of Saxon Mullins, a young woman whose sexual assault in Kings Cross was the beginning of a five-year legal ordeal. In this special episode, Holly and Jessie speak to investigative reporter Louise Milligan about how the show came together, the increasingly complex issues around consent, and how we all support Saxon in a tan...

You know that one friend who organises everything in your group? Who orders when you go out for dinner? Who sends you a timetable of activities when you go away together? Thanks to comedian Geraldine Hickey, there’s a name for her: Nicole. Plus, Amelia Lester joins us in the studio to discuss the generation that is going to change the world - Generation Z. And Mia met the French President, E...

Season Two of The Handmaid’s Tale is out, but should you be watching it? Or is it seriously problematic? Plus, an article called ‘I want to be rich and I’m not sorry’ is going viral on the interwebs, but is it only because it is written by a woman? Jessie thinks no and Holly thinks yes. And Mia has a beautiful recommendation that will bring tears to your eyes. THE END BITS...

Should you ever tell your boss exactly what you think of them, even if you're leaving? It’s the group therapy question we’ve all dreamed of writing, but according to Mia there is only one dignified way to leave a job. Plus, Amy Schumer has a 'no new friends' policy and we can’t work out if it’s genius or just a little smug. And pert nipples. Apparently, fillers in your fidd...

Hundreds of women will be marching out in front today at ANZAC Day celebrations across the country, and we think it is bloody fantastic. Has pre-wedding prep gone too far? Blogger and Influencer Nicole Warne, aka Garry Pepper Girl, spent around $10K on just getting herself ready for the big day. So is that the norm? And what the heck is microaggression? We need it explained. VOTE FOR US IN THE AUS...

Forget Alpha Males, these days it’s all about the Alpha Single. A woman who refuses to compromise her independence for any old guy and Jessie thinks that label suits Rach to a tee. Plus, should you be looking for more friends outside your generation if you want to be truly happy? And is it problematic Leonardo diCaprio doesn't seem interested in dating women is own age? VOTE FOR US IN THE AU...

The Greens want to legalise Cannabis for Australians over the age of 18 so is it a good idea? Plus in a world of working from home and co-working spaces is ‘dressing for work’ even a thing anymore? And Mia goes rogue and gives you some extra recomendations…illegally. THE END BITS Hosts: Rachel Corbett ,  Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff ROGUE RECOME...

One celebrity story has eaten the Internet this week, and it's Khloe Kardashian's. She had her first baby just as it was revealed her boyfriend was cheating on her. So how can the savviest family in media spin this one? And why is no one telling Khloe to stay away from the 'ballers', as Holly calls them? Plus, do you wash your new clothes before you wear them? Because chances are the number of peo...

Is it possible to raise a gender open child? Parents in the US are doing it and there’s a name for their kids - theybies. YEP. Theybies. Plus, Brad Pitt has a new girlfriend (not me) who happens to be a drop-dead gorgeous Professor. So are Hollywood guys after a different kind of trophy wife these days? And Syria is back in the news and it might be because Donald Trump did something right. T...

First impressions are formed in milliseconds so how can you stop making common meeting mistakes at work?  Plus is religion still a deal breaker in relationships? An article in the Washington post has raised a lot of questions, so we're of course going to talk about it. And do you need the tooth fairy in your life? Holly has a recommendation that will probably save your arse. THE END BITS Host...

A profile in the Weekend Australian of Reese Witherspoon left us feeling a bit confused. So, why does it feel so shocking when a woman talks herself up? Plus, what the heck is the pegan diet and how do you do it? And what do you do if you don’t like your adult kid? THE END BITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright ,  Jessie Stephens and Mia Freedman Producer: Elissa Ratliff READ MORE: Pegan Die...

If you’re feeling a bit anxious about all those conversations your slightly racist uncle wants to have at Easter get-togethers this weekend then we have a solution for you. It involves the words ‘I don’t know’. And it’s been 5 years since Sheryl Sandberg’s hit book Lean In was released - what has changed? Plus, does it matter if your big fat diamond is a big fat...

Pretty sure it is safe to say that no one in Australia likes a cheater. The nation is still up in arms after the Australian cricket team tampered with the ball in an attempt to win a test. So is it time to stop looking at the sports field for our role models? And can you be a feminist and have an affair? On No Filter this week Mia sat down with Blanche d’Alpuget and her thoughts on fidelity...

Data has been leaked.  People’s information has been harvested. And Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to do better. So should we be deleting our Facebook profiles after the Cambridge Analytica scandal? Or is it nothing to worry about? Plus, how do you tell someone to stop kissing your baby? It’s the group therapy that nightmares are made of. And forget about fat shaming or fit shaming...

Don’t you hate it when you’re sitting in an Uber talking about a co-worker on speakerphone and it gets recorded? Yeah us too. But seriously, when it comes to b*tching about people you work with, is it ever a good idea? Holly doesn’t think so. Plus, who the heck is Jordan Peterson and why is he Jessie’s new pin-up guy? And, is it ever okay to go out with your friend's ex? Ra...