Episodes

  • LISTEN NOW: Don't Call It A Breakdown
    Dec 22 2024

    Julie Goodwin has had an extraordinary ordinary life. And in the last few years, she has had an extraordinary ordinary wrestle with her mental health.

    While you were buying Julie's cookbooks, watching her two stints on Masterchef and listening to her on the radio, she was taking care of everyone but herself (sound familiar?) and some issues she thought she'd successfully shoved in a low drawer spilled out and began to take over.

    In this episode of Mid, host Holly Wainwright talks to Julie about the winding road back from a "breakdown" and what happens when you stop doing everything for everyone all at once.

    This is Mid, Episode 1: Mental Health.

    If this episode brings up anything for you Lifeline is always there on 13 11 14.

    Want to get yourself a copy of Julie's incredible book Your Tim Starts Now? Click here

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    CREDITS:

    Hosts: Holly Wainwright

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    Assistant Production: Sandy McIntyre

    Audio Producer: Jacob Round

    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.

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    42 mins
  • Mum Guilt Can Get In The Bin
    Dec 3 2024

    It's been a while since we checked in with you.

    Mum guilt—it's something most of us have heard about. But what about Dad guilt? Does it exist?

    Annaliese and Tegan take a deep dive into their own experiences with Mum guilt, exploring where it stems from. To get the Dad perspective, they brought back resident dad Thom Lion to share whether dads feel the same weight of guilt.

    Plus, a few of Mamamia's own dads shared their honest take... The results might surprise you and definitely give you something to think about.

    Like what you heard? You can listen to more of This Glorious Mess wherever you get your podcasts.

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    CREDITS:

    Host: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd & Thom Lion

    Producer: Grace Rouvray

    Audio Producer: Lu Hill

    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.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    24 mins
  • Gwyneth Paltrow: That Skiing Accident & Being Mean To Winona Ryder [bonus]
    Dec 1 2024

    This week Gwyneth Paltrow is on trial in the Cancelled courtroom, this time for some dangerous eating habits, skiing (kinda) and also for the historic crime of being mean to Winona Ryder.

    But, is the sentence tough enough to stop her perfect goopy face from ending up in court again?

    Listen to another Cancelled podcast episode on Gwyneth: Gwyneth "You're Not Better Than Us" Paltrow, here.

    A LIST OF EVERYONE WE'VE CANCELLED ALONG THE WAY:
    Taylor "How I Uncancelled Myself" Swift (Taylor’s Version)
    The O.C: Seth's Behind The Scenes Antics & The Issue With Marissa
    It Ends With Us Drama
    Bennifer

    Lady Gaga
    Billie Eilish: The Most Bizarre Interview Of All Time
    Katy "Feud With Taylor Swift" Perry

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

    CREDITS:
    Hosts: Clare and Jessie Stephens

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    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.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    39 mins
  • Friends: A Deleted Scene & Very Weird Sex Stuff [bonus]
    Nov 28 2024

    If this show was new we'd be cancelling it for real but thankfully Friends began in the 90's where literally anyone's idea in the writers room was approved.

    We won't be putting the actors on the stand. However, we are welcoming the creators, Ross, Rachel, Joey, Chandler, Monica and Phoebe to the Cancelled courtroom.

    Should a fake fat Monica and a very creepy Ross be the reason we stop watching Friends?

    Also, you might have missed some of the weird sex stuff that went on across 10 seasons, like when one character tried to hook up with their cousin.

    A LIST OF EVERYONE WE'VE CANCELLED ALONG THE WAY:
    7th “Stop Trying To Be The Bible” Heaven
    Timothée Chalamet
    The “Ryan Gosling’s Face Is Too Hot” Notebook
    The Olympics
    Drew Barrymore
    It Ends With Us Drama
    Bennifer
    Lady Gaga

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    If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

    Or click here to listen to But Are You Happy, hosted by Clare Stephens.

    Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired.

    CREDITS:
    Hosts: Clare and Jessie Stephens

    Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish

    Audio Producer: Leah Porges

    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.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    49 mins
  • Bonus: Suddenly Irritated By Absolutely Everyone
    Nov 14 2024

    Angry, much? Yep, we get it.

    Today we’re talking to Jacinta Parsons about rage. The ABC radio presenter and author has a sharp and clever book called A Question of Age. It’s not an angry book, but she writes brilliantly about one of the most common - yet surprising - things about midlife: The fury.

    In this conversation, we talk about why anger might be a very rational response to many things about… life. Like many women, she lives with a chronic illness, is a parent, and has a big job, but now Jacinta’s done pretending that everything is fine, and has made some big changes – to relationships, to work, and to how she handles her health - to live a better midlife. We talk about all that, and why it’s so complicated, dealing with the transition from “young” to “old”.

    So put down the mask, relax that forced smile, and join Holly Wainwright with Jacinta Parsons, for a peaceful chat about rage.

    LINKS:

    • You can buy the book A Question of Age by Jacinta Parsons here
    • Follow Jacinta Parsons on Instagram
    • Follow Holly Wainwright on Instagram

    If you feel overwhelmed by your rage and emotions - and you need some help, please call Lifeline at: 13 11 14

    If you need additional support with depression, anxiety or your mental health, please call Beyond Blue at: 1300 22 4636

    And if you need medical support or expert knowledge about perimenopause, menopause, and your health, please reach out to the Australasia Menopause Society: https://www.menopause.org.au/

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    Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

    Follow us on Instagram @MidbyMamamia or sign up to the MID newsletter, dropping weekly here.

    CREDITS:

    Host: Holly Wainwright

    Executive Producer: Naima Brown

    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.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    37 mins
  • Bonus: We Need To Talk About 'It' With Naomi Watts, Alison Brahe-Daddo & Dr Ginni Mansberg
    Nov 10 2024

    There’s something we need to talk about more.

    Naomi Watts, Alison Brahe-Daddo & Dr Ginni Mansberg sat down with Mia Freedman to talk about the Bermuda Triangle of women’s health. The funny and the not so pleasurable, hot mess stuff.

    They get real about the rollercoaster that is menopause and peri-menopause. The chaos, brain fog, sex drive and silver linings.

    Prepare for a huge flow of beautiful stories and some new found IDGAF attitudes.

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    CREDITS:

    Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

    Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish

    Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

    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.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    53 mins
  • Bonus: The Mid Life Dating Pool Has Wee In It
    Oct 31 2024

    Grown-up dating is a bit like the middle aisle at Aldi - full of surprises, a few hidden gems and a whole lot of sh*t you don't need.

    Generation X are getting around the apps and although they didn't exist when we were young, we're fast learners, resilient as hell and our bullshit detectors are unparalleled. So, what could possibly go wrong?

    Cathrine Mahoney knows. She's been post-divorce dating for almost a decade and has the stories to match. Like the time the man she'd been walking past at the park for months finally matched with her on Bumble, the time the guy asked if he could bring his "bull", and what happened when she slid into celebrity dating app Raya and everyone was famous.

    If you're dating, thinking about dating or just keen to peer into the world of your single friends...

    Here's MID Season 1, Episode 2: Dating.

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    Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

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    CREDITS:

    Hosts: Holly Wainwright

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    Assistant Production: Sandy McIntyre

    Audio Producer: Jacob Round

    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.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    44 mins
  • Bonus: Does Your Divorce Need A PR Strategy...
    Oct 19 2024

    Follow The Quicky

    We've seen celebrities harness the power of public relations to navigate tricky or embarrassing situations time and time again.

    But could the everyday person use PR to get out of their own personal crisis... something like the post-divorce period?

    When things get messy, people take sides and the story spins out of control, could a PR strategy be useful during your spilt? Today we find out.

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    CREDITS

    Host: Grace Rouvray & Claire Murphy

    With thanks to: George Konstand, Director of Brandology

    Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

    Audio Producer:
    Thom Lion

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    14 mins