Mamamia Daily

Thanks for listening to Mamamia Daily, we won’t be returning next year so this is goodbye from us.  You can listen to our back catalogue and read more from our writers on mamamia.com.au, check out their profile links in the show notes. On today's episode: I'm A Beauty Editor. Here Are 6 Things I Changed About My Beauty Routine In 2022 By Erin Docherty  Wait. They Haven't... Spoken.' A Very 2022 Recap Of Love Actually By Clare Stephens GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: "School Uniforms Need To Grow On Trees." 10 Things You Know To Be True If You Have A Blended Family By FRANII CAYLEY Christina Applegate And I Both Have MS. But There's A Huge Difference In Our Journeys By JUSTINE MARTIN GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: From The Smell, To Skinning And Stuffing: What It's Really Like Working In Taxidermy. By Isabella Ross I Left My First Husband Because Of Porn. My Second Husband Promised He Didn’t Use It. He Lied. By Melinda Tankard Reist GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: The Pre-Schoolies Trip: Is 17 Too Young For Teens To Go Away With Friends? By Angela Eves  I Ignored These 10 Pieces Of Advice From My Mum Growing Up, And Now I Want To Apologise By Shannen Findlay  GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: 'I'm A Woman In Her 40s With No Children, And People Don't Quite Know What To Do With Me By Nina Jervis No Elf on the Shelf or Santa photos: The 6 Christmas traditions I'm cancelling this year By Laura Jackel GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: We Need To Talk About The Peculiar World Of Performative Instagram Parenting By Gemma Bath I Just Got Engaged. Here Are 8 Surprising Things That I Didn't Know Would Happen. By Jessica Patterson GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Jess Kingston Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: I'm Pretty Sure I Don't Want To Have Children. But The World Is Telling Me I Must Be Wrong By Katie Stow I Walked Away From My Career And A Six Figure Salary. It Was The Best Year Of My Life By Annie Mudin GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Jess Kingston Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: For Decades, This 4 Year-Old Was Known Only As 'The Boy In The Box'. Now We Know His Name By Isabella Ross Move Aside Love Languages: Knowing Your Apology Language Is More Crucial For Your Relationship By Shannen Findlay GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh  Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: 44 Years Ago, Darlene Avis Geertsema 'Went To Visit A Sick Friend'. She Hasn't Been Seen Since. By Adrienne Tam I'm British and even I don't want to hear about the royal family dramas anymore By Laura Jackel If this has raised any issues for you, or if you just feel like you need to speak to someone, please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) – the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh  Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: The Lie Women Are Told About 'Getting Your Body Back' After Giving Birth By Zoe Rochford "Not Everyone Will Like You And That's Okay." 21 Life Lessons Everyone Should Learn by 21 By Emma Gillman GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh  Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: 'Suddenly, I Noticed Something.' Please Behold The *Other* Leonardo DiCaprio Dating Theory By Clare Stephens I'm 31, And I've Never Been Part Of A "Girl Gang". I Can't Help Feeling Sad About It. By Shaeden Berry GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh  Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: I went to 7 weddings this year. Here's what I'll be doing (and not doing) at mine By Erin Docherty  Do you ever wish you were at another point in your life? You need to read the 'life seasons' theory By Isabella Ross GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh  Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: It Took Me 30 Years To See My Relationship With An Older Man For What It Really Was. By Anonymous "I Was Obsessed.' What Happened When I Started Tracking My Teenage Daughter By Petronella McGovern If this has raised any issues for you, or if you just feel like you need to speak to someone, please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) – the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh  Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: I Was So Jealous Of My Friend's Successful Career, It Ended Our Friendship By Mary Rose Madigan The Breakfasts Hosts, The Melrose Place Star And The Affair America Is Obsessed With By Isabella Ross GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh  Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: I'm A Personal Trainer. Here Are 5 Easy Hacks To Get More Movement Into Your Day. By Marie Anagnostis I Want To... Scream. We Need To Talk About The Utter Mayhem Of Term 4 By Laura Jackel GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh  Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: I've Said No To Sex For Two Years. Here's Why. By Shannen Findlay "I Hope To No Longer Be My Harshest Critic." What It's Like Being Diagnosed With ADHD At 38 By Janna Linke GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh  Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: "I Have Been Shaken By Those Disturbing Images." Why Everyone Is Talking About Balenciaga By Isabella Ross I Quit My Life And Moved Overseas With $10k And A List Of Contacts. Here’s What I Learnt By Gemma Bath GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh  Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: I Found Out I Had Cancer Hours Before My Hen's Party. I Planned My Wedding In Nine Days By Brielle Burns I Had A Child-Free Wedding. Now That I'm A Mother, I'm Horrified At Myself By Zoe Rochford GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh  Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: The NSW Town Australia Forgot By Gemma Bath The Spice Girls Invented Girl Power. Behind The Scenes, They Were All Struggling By Adrienne Tam GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh  Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia Daily brings you the stories you need to hear today, read by the women who wrote them.  On today's episode: I Had To Laugh, Otherwise I Would Cry. The Chaos Of Mornings When You're A Parent By Laura Jackel I'm A Fashion Writer Living Out Of A Suitcase. Here Are The 9 Packing Hacks I Swear By Charlotte Dallison GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Melody Teh  Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.