Mamamia Out Loud

The word "nuzzle" is being used and Victoria Beckham's humiliation is complete. Yes, we have an update on the devastating private family breakdown playing out in the most public of ways. Including: Why was Brooklyn Beckham's name trademarked to his mum? Why are wedding guests posting, and then deleting their recollections of 'that' dance? And what does the 'Atlantic Gap' have to do with all this? It's all here.  Also, there have been four shark attacks in New South Wales in just 48 hours, with devastating repercussions. So, is it time Australia got better and louder about shark education? And, do you have an age-gap friendship? Amelia Lester, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright discuss an article that argues every 20-something woman needs a 40-something friend. What do both sides of that dynamic get out of those relationships? And why do they confuse everyone?  Plus: The meaning behind Naomi Osaka's "catwalk" moment at the Australian Open.  OH, and if you can't get enough Beckham news, Mia Freedman hosted a subscriber episode for Outlouders, and you can listen to it, here.  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to The Quicky: Are Shark Attacks On The Rise? & Clare Stephens On The Beckham Family Feud Listen to our latest episode: Brooklyn Beckham Goes Nuclear: An Emergency Meeting Listen: The Superstar Podcaster Who’s Been ‘Red-Pilled’ & Was JLo Really That Rude? Listen: We’ve Entered The Year Of Friction-maxxing Listen: Our Best Heated Rivalry Theory & Taylor Swift's Mum Listen: A Spectacular Writers' Festival Collapse & The Jennifer Lawrence Dog Drama Listen: Why Mia Really Left... And Why She's Back Listen: Our Notes On The Golden Globes & Hollywood's 'Toxic Mums' Group Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. We’re giving away a Your Reformer Pilates bed (worth $3,400) Subscribe to enter MOVE by Mamamia is the app that helps you fit movement into your every day. Whether you have 10 minutes, or 45, we've got the workout that fits your time, space and body. Get $20 off an annual subscription until the end of January when you use code OUTLOUD at checkout. Start your free trial today. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'To understand the Beckham family estrangement, we need to go back to 1999.' Brooklyn Beckham is done with his family. David just gave a calculated response. CLARE STEPHENS: 'Please indulge my retelling of the Greatest Wedding Drama of the 21st Century.' Brooklyn Beckham just torched the Beckham family fairytale. The Beckham family and the girlfriend problem that won't go away. OPINION: 'Oh Victoria, your husband is not on your team.' THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The full conversation is now live! Enjoy the taster? Listen to the full episode here. Outlouders, Brooklyn Beckham went nuclear on his Instagram stories this morning so, gather around because this is your sneak peek of the emergency podcast meeting Mia Freedman instantly called for subscribers. It was 6am. We had not had coffee. We have literally just stopped recording and are sprinting this straight to you because at 5pm today the entire subscriber episode drops. No waiting. No edging. Full chaos. Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright join Mia because they are deep in the whole sad, sorry saga of the Beckham/Peltz family drama: big opinions, unexpected detours, emotional whiplash and at least one moment where someone says, “Should we cut this?” (We did not.) This is a taste. The full feast lands at 5pm for subscribers.SUBSCRIBE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL CONVERSATION: Support independent women's media  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: SUBS: Brooklyn Beckham Goes Nuclear: An Emergency MeetingListen: A Spectacular Writers' Festival Collapse & The Jennifer Lawrence Dog Drama Listen: Why Mia Really Left... And Why She's Back Listen: Our Notes On The Golden Globes & Hollywood's 'Toxic Mums' Group Listen: One Of Us Has No Charisma & The New Dating Vocabulary Listen: The Fingering Renaissance Listen: Mel Robbins Knows Exactly What's Wrong With You & The Exact Science To Keep You Enjoying Your Job Listen: The Six Roles In Every Family. Which One Are You? Listen: Ugly Female Friendships & There's A Reason You're Stuck Listen: Is It OK To Flirt Outside Of Your Relationship? Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  MOVE by Mamamia is the app that helps you fit movement into your every day. Whether you have 10 minutes, or 45, we've got the workout that fits your time, space and body. Get $20 off an annual subscription until the end of January when you use code OUTLOUD at checkout. Start your free trial today. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. What to read:  HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'To understand the Beckham family estrangement, we need to go back to 1999.' CLARE STEPHENS: 'Please indulge my retelling of the Greatest Wedding Drama of the 21st Century.' Brooklyn Beckham just torched the Beckham family fairytale. The Beckham family and the girlfriend problem that won't go away. OPINION: 'Oh Victoria, your husband is not on your team.' THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most listened to men in the world is being accused of 'red-pilling' his audience. But what is that, and has it happened to Steven Bartlett of Diary of a CEO? Our (literal) foreign policy expert Amelia Lester is back and we have questions for her about Greenland. Namely, where is it? Why does Trump want it? And what happens if he gets it? Also, JLo has been accused of being rude when she didn't say "Hi" to the Glambot Guy on the red carpet at the Golden Globes last week. We all love stories of snooty celebrities but is this just an extension of telling women to "Smile"? Plus, on your Instagram it's 2016. So why are we so attracted to recent nostalgia, and what are the tell-tale signs that a pic was taken the year the whole world lurched towards the flaming bin? All that and other excellent stuff too on today's Mamamia Out Loud with Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester.  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: We’ve Entered The Year Of Friction-maxxing Listen: Our Best Heated Rivalry Theory & Taylor Swift's Mum Listen: A Spectacular Writers' Festival Collapse & The Jennifer Lawrence Dog Drama Listen: Why Mia Really Left... And Why She's Back Listen: Our Notes On The Golden Globes & Hollywood's 'Toxic Mums' Group Listen: One Of Us Has No Charisma & The New Dating Vocabulary Listen: The Fingering Renaissance Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. We’re giving away a Your Reformer Pilates bed (worth $3,400) Subscribe to enterMOVE by Mamamia is the app that helps you fit movement into your every day. Whether you have 10 minutes, or 45, we've got the workout that fits your time, space and body. Get $20 off an annual subscription until the end of January when you use code OUTLOUD at checkout. Start your free trial today. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  'Everyone is nostalgic for 2016. But I can't romanticise a place I barely escaped.' 'This podcast framed itself as a debate on feminism. It was the opposite.' Over 80 babies dead and food fast running out: The Venezuela crisis explained. Every single look from the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could you have guests over without cleaning all the way up? What about turning off the GPS when you're driving? How about not tracking your kids and partner, no matter what? This year, it's all about friction-maxxing. Learning to live without a few of the conveniences that have become crutches, all in the pursuit of becoming - no big deal - more human. Em is horrified and Jessie is inspired by this essay in The Cut by Kathryn Jezer-Morton.  Also, Holly's favourite Dax Shepard says that he will pay for his daughter to freeze her eggs when she turns 18. Is this genius, generous parenting, or snow-plough dadding in action?  And, is everyone brushing their faces now?  Plus, our recommendations include something glowy for your face, the best coffee pot in the world, and a book Jessie cannot stop thinking about.  SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Recommendations Em recommends a Moka Coffee Pot  Jessie recommends Heart the Lover by Lily King. Holly recommends the L’Oreal Lumi Glotion.  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Our Best Heated Rivalry Theory & Taylor Swift's Mum Listen: A Spectacular Writers' Festival Collapse & The Jennifer Lawrence Dog Drama Listen: Why Mia Really Left... And Why She's Back Listen: Our Notes On The Golden Globes & Hollywood's 'Toxic Mums' Group Listen: One Of Us Has No Charisma & The New Dating Vocabulary Listen: The Fingering Renaissance Listen: Summer Book Club: Great Big Beautiful Life - Emily Henry Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  MOVE by Mamamia is the app that helps you fit movement into your every day. Whether you have 10 minutes, or 45, we've got the workout that fits your time, space and body. Get $20 off an annual subscription until the end of January when you use code OUTLOUD at checkout. Start your free trial today. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here  including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. What to read:  'My word for 2026 is "discomfort." Without it, we're unravelling.' Kristen Bell, a bad joke, and the age of 'moral ammunition'. Why people are face brushing for better skin. Yes, face brushing. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Emily Vernem, Jessie Stephens & Holly Wainwright Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa KotowiczBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since when did cosy chats about books suck up quite so many headlines? Adelaide Writers' Week is the longest-running literary event in Australia and this week it collapsed under the weight of its own controversy. So, Em asks Holly and Jessie, what are writers' festivals for, anyway? Jennifer Lawrence re-homed her dogs after she had a baby and Jessie wants to know why nobody warned her that talking about that will ruin her life. And Jessie would know.   When does a situationship become a boy/girlfriend? And when does a boy/girlfriend become a partner? And does anyone (apart from Raye) like the word husband? Thanks to Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, we have a new commitment ladder for relationships in 2026. Also, the job choice that can predict your age and stage.  And the new endo test that could change everything for women tired of waiting for an answer about why they're in agony.  Oh, and did Holly just get fleeced by Harry Styles?  SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Why Mia Really Left... And Why She's Back Listen: Our Notes On The Golden Globes & Hollywood's 'Toxic Mums' Group Listen: One Of Us Has No Charisma & The New Dating Vocabulary Listen: The Fingering Renaissance Listen: Mel Robbins Knows Exactly What's Wrong With You & The Exact Science To Keep You Enjoying Your Job Listen: The Six Roles In Every Family. Which One Are You? Listen: Ugly Female Friendships & There's A Reason You're Stuck Listen: Is It OK To Flirt Outside Of Your Relationship? Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. MOVE by Mamamia is the app that helps you fit movement into your every day. Whether you have 10 minutes, or 45, we've got the workout that fits your time, space and body. Get $20 off an annual subscription until the end of January when you use code OUTLOUD at checkout. Start your free trial today. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  'It makes zero sense on paper. But I've finally figured out why Kylie and Timothée work.' Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson's movie is torture to watch. That's the point. Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Swift, and the age of the ego. Hey, didn't we already have the debate about working from home? THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Golden Globes day and Mia Freedman is joining Holly, Jessie and Em to talk about frocks that landed and jokes that didn't. We're not mad, we'll just wait for our podcast category invite next year.  When a former Disney star decides to put her mothers' group on blast, famous faces included, what could make it worse? Only a defensive Dad entering the chat. Yes, we're unpacking Ashley Tisdale's viral "toxic mums" essay. Also, the Beckhams' family estrangement gets brutal - thanks to a recipe for roast chicken. Plus an explainer on Trump's Venezuela and why the food pyramid looking upside down is bad news for cows.  Yes, Mamamia Out Loud is back from Summer break and Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Emily Vernem have a LOT to tell you.  SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: One Of Us Has No Charisma & The New Dating Vocabulary Listen: The Fingering Renaissance Listen: Mel Robbins Knows Exactly What's Wrong With You & The Exact Science To Keep You Enjoying Your Job Listen: The Six Roles In Every Family. Which One Are You? Listen: Ugly Female Friendships & There's A Reason You're Stuck Listen: Is It OK To Flirt Outside Of Your Relationship? Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. MOVE by Mamamia is the app that helps you fit movement into your every day. Whether you have 10 minutes, or 45, we've got the workout that fits your time, space and body. Get $20 off an annual subscription until the end of January when you use code OUTLOUD at checkout. Start your free trial today. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  The Ashley Tisdale and Hilary Duff mum group fallout, explained from the very start. As the Beckham family feud gets ugly, Nicola Peltz has made her biggest statement yet. Over 80 babies dead and food fast running out: The Venezuela crisis explained. Every celebrity Nikki Glaser mercilessly roasted in her Golden Globes monologue. Every single look from the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What actually makes someone charismatic? Can you develop 'rizz' or are you just born with it? We discover how researchers have literally invented something called the 'Charismulator' that can boost your charisma by 17 percent in just a few minutes. And, can you have too much of a good thing when it comes to charisma? Plus, the internet has gifted us some new vocabulary. 'Mankeeping', 'heterofatalism', 'hermeneutic labour' — fancy words that all translate to the same exhausting reality: what it's actually like to date men. Em Vernem's got the juicy dating stories to prove these terms exist for a reason. Support independent women's media Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  'This podcast framed itself as a debate on feminism. It was the opposite.' Tradwives, 'femcels' and dating strategists: Meet the women rejecting feminism. 'I call the dads of my students if they're sick.' 23 women on their daily acts of micro-feminism. Marriages, divorces, and a hit Netflix series: The cast of Girls, 13 years later. Lena Dunham disappeared after starring in Girls. She’s finally explaining why THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🌶️ Spice alert, Outlouders. Today's episode is a little bit naughty so you might want to grab your headphones for this one. 🌶️ There was something very specific that happened on screen in 2025, and we need to talk about it. So m uch so, that we decided to pull it out from behind the paywall so everyone could enjoy it. From THAT Bridgerton carriage scene to Baby Girl, a certain intimate act was having a major moment.  We deep dive into why fingering is back, what it says about changing attitudes towards women's pleasure, and reveal the generation that's apparently having the best sex.  Listen in to find out who's top of the leaderboard for 🌶️ action.  Support independent women's media Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  'I cried while watching Bridgerton. Because I'll never have sex like that again.' 'The one line from The Idea Of You that changed how I feel about aging.' The real inspiration behind Anne Hathaway's The Idea Of You. A brutally honest review of Babygirl. Welcome to the fingering renaissance. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who do you turn to when you need help or guidance in your life? In this episode, we discuss the irresistible pull of self-help gurus and why there’s only one right now who has absolutely met her moment - Mel Robbins.  Plus, American fashion designer Vera Wang says you should expect to ‘age out’ of your career.  Holly. Em and Clare Stephens unpack whether a jobs is only built for a season of your life… And what happens when that season ends. Support independent women's media Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  15 years ago, Mel Robbins hit rock bottom. She's now the most listened to woman in the world. The 'let them' theory has changed more than 2 million people's lives. Mel Robbins told us her advice for getting everything you want in life. It's surprisingly simple. How Gen Z killed the #girlboss. Why everyone just wants a 'dumb job' right now. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 3 of The White Lotus gave us a new iconic female friendship group. So why is the glossy, toxic dynamic of Laurie, Jaclyn and Kate cringingly familiar? Plus, ‘Maybe you’re not actually trying’. It’s a Substack post that stopped us in our tracks and it’s reframed everything we thought we knew about energy and effort. Mia has just one question that can determine your personality type.  Support independent women's media Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  As Elon Musk’s custody battles are dragged into the spotlight, one video speaks volumes. The White Lotus just nailed the ugly friendship dynamic we all recognise. From Koh Samui to Phuket: All of The White Lotus Season 3 filming locations. Two experts just identified the three words at the core of all adult friendship issues. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flirting with strangers, batting eyelashes, smiling demurely — the joy of being single. But what about when you're in a relationship? For some people, the desire to flirt never goes away. But is that wrong or is it just a step in a non-monogamous direction? We just had to bring this juicy episode out from behind the paywall as a little treat to start off the new year in style so settle in Outlouders and enjoy. Support independent women's media Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  'I'm a self-professed pro.' An ex-bartender's 8 tricks for mastering the art of flirting. 'How "battery boys" saved my committed relationship.' 'A male gyno told me I was beautiful.' The problem with being a friendly woman. What is an Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) relationship and why am I seeing it everywhere? Does ADHD make monogamy harder? THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's January 1 and Outlouders know what that means. For almost a decade, on the first day of every year Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright have shared the single word that they hope will define the year ahead.  This year, they picked: Creativity, Nup, and, um, Let Them. But did they live by them? And what about Amelia Lester and Emily Vernem and the wider Outlouder family? It's time to find out, and to pick our words for 2026. Let's just say, some lessons have been learned.  Outlouders, you might hear your words on this special episode. And please, if you don't, run to the Facebook group and tell us what you chose.  Support independent women's media  Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  Mel Robbins told us her advice for getting everything you want in life. It's surprisingly simple. The 'let them' theory has changed more than 2 million people's lives. HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'Embrace your final quarter "nup" energy.' JESSIE STEPHENS: On being pregnant with twins. As a twin. With twin brothers. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2025, we went viral for a concept that was maybe a little too relatable – micropettiness. If you've been feeling slightly annoyed with loved ones over the holidays, maybe a little bit of micropettiness is perfectly acceptable for this time of year.  Plus, hoarding, throwing, selling and Swedish death cleaning — we’re talking about 'stuff' and why what we do with it goes far deeper than just clearing clutter. We discuss why you either love having lots of things around you (or not) and the reasons why many people – particularly parents – hold onto random objects. If you’ve spent the past week surrounded by a growing pile of presents and wrapping paper, we think you’ll enjoy this conversation. Support independent women's media Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  We asked women to share their acts of micro-pettiness. Prepare to take notes. Dear Millennials, it's time to bury another one of our beloved staples. It's time we addressed the micro-pettiness in the room. 'My house is always a mess after Christmas. Then I found the easiest decluttering hack.' 'I just discovered this very specific hack for decluttering your kitchen drawers.' THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrity Traitors UK. Adolescence. The Studio. Lily Allen. A matte primer and a Japanese eye mask.  What's worth your time, your attention and your money this year according to Mamamia Out Loud?  These are just some of the recommendations Amelia Lester, Emily Vernem, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright are pulling out from the very long list of recommendations they made in 2025 for the second half of their comprehensive list of how to spend your holiday. Feel free to add to it.  Support independent women's media  TV & Movie Recommendations Holly recommends The Celebrity Traitors UK and The Four Seasons Jessie recommends We Live In Time Amelia recommends The Beast In Me Em recommends The Studio and One Of Them Days Book Recommendations Holly recommends Lonely Mouth by Jacqueline Maley Jessie recommends The Wedding People by Alison Espach Amelia recommends Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed by Maureen Callahan Em recommends A Court of Thorns and Roses and the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas Beauty Recommendations Holly recommends La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Jessie recommends the Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer Hydrating Amelia recommends the Bobbi Brown Lip Liner in Rum Raisin Em recommends the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System Best Random Reccos Holly recommends Lily Allen's West End Girl and CMAT's EURO-COUNTRY Album Jessie recommends giving blood and levelling up your smoothie.  Amelia recommends using the MegRhythm Gentle Steam Eye Mask by Kao Em recommends the analog bag. What To Listen To Next:  Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the second episode of our Summer Book Club and this time, we’re diving headfirst into Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. So then, it was the book that promised joy, mess, meaning and maybe a mild existential spiral — did it deliver? 👀 In this episode, Em V, Jessie and Holly unpack: Why this story hits differently when you read it in summer The characters we wanted to hug… and the ones we wanted to gently shake Big love, big choices and the pressure to live a 'beautiful' life Whether this book is hopeful escapism or a mirror held a little too close And the one question it leaves you asking long after the last page It’s warm, emotional, occasionally unhinged (in a good way) and exactly the kind of book you want to argue about with friends. Read it. Feel things. Then come scream about it with us. Summer Book Club Episode 3 drops on January 25 when we'll be discussing the Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin. Support independent women's media Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  'I’m obsessed with audiobooks, here are 10 of the best I’ve ever heard.' 11 of the very best beach reads to lose yourself in this summer. If you loved A Court of Thorns and Roses, here are 6 romantasy books to read next. The 8 best spicy reads that aren't all-out smutty. The 22 best books Reese Witherspoon has recommended. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was the deeply personal subscriber episode which got everyone talking so what could we do but make it so that all of you could enjoy listening? In this special episode of Mamamia, Jesse, Holly, and Amelia dive into their personal tarot readings with guest Evelyn. They explore their futures, hopes, and fears, and Evelyn shares her insights on their careers, relationships, and life paths. From Jesse's potential TV series to Holly's book and Amelia's baby on the way, the trio gets real about their desires and doubts. With Evelyn's guidance, they uncover hidden truths and gain a deeper understanding of their lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about tarot readings and personal growth. Support independent women's media Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'Exactly what a tarot reader told me.' 'I saw a psychic medium to connect with lost loved ones. What happened 2 days later shook me.' THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look, it was random, it was rogue and so... it had to be repeated. This was one of our most talked about subscriber conversations this year so naturally, it made the cut when it came to deciding which episodes we'd bring out from behind the paywall as a little treat for you this summer. Enjoy. A particular flavour of jam. Disintegrating straws. Cutlery chaos. Some things aren’t just annoying — they’re downright offensive. After stumbling across a Substack by Tamsin Amy called Things I Deem Offensive, Em V was inspired to make her own list. Jessie and Holly? Naturally, they already had their grievances locked and loaded. From harsh bathroom lighting to chocolate that lies to your face, the trio have some notes for the world. Pufferfishes unite — consider this episode your official permission slip to complain loudly about the little things.  And do we want to hear what gets your hackles up? Hell, yeah.  Support independent women's media Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  'Brace yourselves. Here is my extensive list of things I deem deeply, personally offensive.' Things I Deem Offensive THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Open marriages have been quite the topic on the show this year so when we were deciding which shows to bring you as part of Our Most Talked About Conversations summer listening, this episode was a no-brainer. Mindy Kaling recently revealed she chose solo motherhood because she didn't want to compromise on money, career decisions, or parenting choices. She joins a growing number of high-profile women who are reimagining traditional approaches to family, marriage and relationships. We unpack the rise of intentional solo parenting and non-traditional family structures. Plus, everyone's talking about this surprise TV hit of the year (and no, it's not The White Lotus). We discuss why it's capturing everyone's attention. And in our recommendations: jelly beans vs brussels sprouts in an unexpected health showdown, and Mia discovers a soothing video trend that's helping her unwind. Support independent women's media Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  'After 20 years, we opened up our marriage. Here are the rules that worked for us.' 'I asked my husband if we could open our marriage. Here's what happened.' 'I went out for a drink with another man. I came home to an open marriage.' The 'grey divorce' phenomenon that no one's talking about. 'The perks of divorce nobody talks about. But everyone should hear.' THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's worth your time, your attention and your money this year according to Mamamia Out Loud? So glad you asked. Well... Sinners. Blusher. Chalamet. Bed Hair. Eyeliner, and a 40-year-old book. These are just some of the recommendations Amelia Lester, Emily Vernem, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright are pulling out from the very long list of reccos they made in 2025 for the first half of their comprehensive list. Feel free to give feedback. It's a gift, you know. Support independent women's media  Movie & TV Recommendations Holly recommends A Real Pain and Sinners   Jessie recommends Titan: The Oceangate Submersible Disaster Amelia recommends A Complete Unknown and Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere Em recommends  Sinners too and Superman  Book Recommendations Holly recommends One Hundred Years of Betty by Debra Oswald Jessie recommends The Elements by John Boyne  Amelia recommends Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld Em recommends How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang Beauty Recommendations Holly recommends Ellis Faas Skin Veil Foundation   Jessie recommends Kevin Murphy Bedroom Hair and the Baies Room Spray Amelia recommends the Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid eyeliner Em recommends the Sephora Collection New Cream Lip Stain in Naughty Burgundy Best Hacks & Random Reccos Holly recommends Virginia Trioli’s green beans and RecipeTin Eats mango pancakes Jessie recommends using Depop or Facebook Marketplace.   Amelia recommends getting the newspaper delivered.  Em recommends a cleanser hack where she sits in front of the TV massaging her oil cleanser in for 20 minutes. What To Listen To Next:  Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which of your festive traditions are just plain 'tacky'? Emily Vernem has a list, and you're probably on it. Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens certainly are.  This is the last 'normal programming' show for 2025, and we're leaning into comfort and joy. We're bringing all our predictions for 2026 including the fate of some celebrity relationships, the details of the most famous woman in the world's wedding dress, and whether or not it will be the Year Of The Unusual Face. We also revisit what we said would happen in 2025. Some of us were more right than others.  Plus, the letter you should absolutely write yourself before the year is out, and recommendations.  Also: Here is the essay, by Maggie Alderson, that inspired our 'letter' chat: https://www.mamamia.com.au/december-letter-to-self/ Support independent women's media Recommendations Em recommends Heated Rivalry for all your steamy, hockey playing TV needs. Jessie recommends Anatomy of a Cancellation on ABC. Holly recommends the Beth's Dead podcast.  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Our Glimmers of 2025 Listen: The Bondi Stories We’ll Never Forget & How To Be A Good Guest Listen: The Unspoken Etiquette Of Friendship Listen: A Sunday Evening At Bondi Beach Listen: The Rudest Question You've Definitely Asked This Week Listen: Jessie's Twin Pregnancy Update: They're Doing What Now? Listen: The Performers Who Have Had Enough Of Australia Listen: Things You Fantasise About When You're Single Listen: The Most Surprising Relationship Red Flag Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  'What's your favourite nostalgic Christmas tradition? Your answer tells me everything.' 'I asked a psychic for her 2025 predictions, and what she said floored me.' 'It makes zero sense on paper. But I've finally figured out why Kylie and Timothée work.' 'Millions of people are watching Heated Rivalry. It's the hottest TV show I've seen all year.' A brutally honest review of Meghan Markle's new Netflix series. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Emily Vernem, Jessie Stephens & Holly Wainwright Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa KotowiczBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.