Mamamia Out Loud

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Remember when oversharing on the internet was a thing?
The era of the ‘personal essay’ was a time when people poured their messy insides out for the world to read. Except now those stories are frozen in time. Forever. And the oversharing hangover is real.
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Mia, Holly and Em are unpacking the sometimes brutal backlash of ‘going viral’ over a deeply personal moment and the slightly awkward nightmare of your family and friends reading about your business online.
So, is the personal essay dead – or have we all just moved to Substack? And, should some of those literal journal entries actually just stay in the drafts? Mia has thoughts.
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What to read:
Mia Freedman: "Your son growing up will feel like the slowest break up you've ever known."
'I've been an oversharer my whole life. Finally, science says that's a good thing.'
'I'm talking to a guy who ghosted me a year ago. He has absolutely no idea who I am.'
'I expect my “rich” friends to pay for my half of dinner. And you should too.'
Losing My Friend Over Wegovy: She hid her semaglutide use, knowing that I would spiral. She was right; we haven’t spoken since.
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Do you suffer from 'Spoiled Pig Syndrome'? Honestly, maybe. We unpack Lena Dunham’s latest theory that we’ve all become a little too accustomed to getting the treat before we’ve even learned the trick.
Plus, Former The Hills Reality TV star Spencer Pratt is officially running for Mayor of Los Angeles. We’re nominating our top contenders if Aussie celebs entered politics.
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Also, paper straws, automatic taps, hand dryers and Bluetooth. It’s 2026. So why are there certain things that just don’t work? We have a simple request for the universe: be better
And, we’re bedazzling now. Em is excited.
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Recommendations
Em recommends Torriden Dive-In Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Serum.

Clare recommends The Crash documentary on Netflix.
Holly recommends The Four Seasons on Netflix.
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Listen: Bed Shaming & A Terrible Excuse To Skip Your Son’s Wedding
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You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see
Mamamia Out Loud on Apple
What to read:
The one thing happily married women have quietly stopped doing.
'My partner kept putting off trying for a baby. Then I got a text that explained why.'
'I spent years working in reconciliation as a non-Indigenous person. Here's the thing we never want to admit.'
HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: The one question I really wanted to ask Jacinda Ardern.
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens & Emily Vernem
Acting Group Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray
Video Producer: Josh Green
Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.
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Is a female umpire the reason a big-deal tennis player lost his match? He certainly thought so.
A famous 'boy mom' has insisted she only want her sons to marry women with ‘dead mothers’ and everyone’s just a little disturbed.
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What is the correct response to 'actually, we’ve met'? Your hosts do not agree.
And, why doesn’t anyone know what POV means?

Oh, and just throwing it out there: An argument for why women should not be allowed to write books. Obviously.
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Listen: Reading-Gap Relationships & The 'Daddy' Of It All
Listen: What We Wish We'd Never Written On The Internet
Listen: A Woman Got Pregnant & ‘Betrayed Us All’
Listen: The One Big Lie Blown Up By The Kylie Doco
Listen: Bed Shaming & A Terrible Excuse To Skip Your Son’s Wedding
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.
SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media
You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see
Mamamia Out Loud on Apple
What to read:
'The world is choosing daughters, but here is my case for the "boy mum".'
Mia Freedman: "Your son growing up will feel like the slowest break up you've ever known."
Trad wife drama and Anne Hathaway: Everything you need to know about the most divisive book of 2026.
A New York heiress thought her marriage was solid. Then a stranger left a voicemail.
THE END BITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected]
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
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.
Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot divorce energy is having a moment and you don’t actually have to be divorced to get in on it. According to an article in The Guardian, 2026 might be the year of the ‘Hot Divorcée Summer.’

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In today’s subscriber episode, Mia, Holly and Em are unpacking exactly what happens when women stop performing for everyone else and start focusing entirely on themselves.
Also, can you actually claim 'big divorce energy' if you're still... married?

What To Listen To Next:
Listen to our latest episode: Don’t Go To Uni, Baby Doll Dresses & The World’s Coolest Wedding Hat
Listen: Reading-Gap Relationships & The 'Daddy' Of It All
Listen: What We Wish We'd Never Written On The Internet
Listen: A Woman Got Pregnant & ‘Betrayed Us All’
Listen: The One Big Lie Blown Up By The Kylie Doco
Listen: Bed Shaming & A Terrible Excuse To Skip Your Son’s Wedding
Listen: It's Sexy TV Season & An Embarrassing Email Mistake
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts
Got questions or things you'd like Mia to talk about? Email us at [email protected]
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.
SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media
You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see
Mamamia Out Loud on Apple
What to read:
'I agonised over divorce for years. These 5 things caught me off guard afterwards.'
There's a new divorce tactic draining women dry. It's called 'lawfare'.
'I divorced my husband after 30 years. The hardest loss had nothing to do with him.'
'The perks of divorce nobody talks about. But everyone should hear.'
THE END BITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected]
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
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.
Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our very favourite polymath popstar Dua Lipa got married at the weekend and warning: Big Bride Hats are about to be everywhere.
Also: Why do some female musicians get oceans of criticism for their bodies and clothes, while others do not? Meet the baby-doll discourse.
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While we’re at it: Don’t go to uni. That’s the advice coming at Australian kids from AI-savvy academics, and is it terrible advice?
Are you time-poor or time affluent? And if you’re lucky enough to find some “time confetti”, how do you spend it?
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What To Listen To Next:
Listen to our latest episode: Reading-Gap Relationships & The 'Daddy' Of It All
Listen: What We Wish We'd Never Written On The Internet
Listen: A Woman Got Pregnant & ‘Betrayed Us All’
Listen: The One Big Lie Blown Up By The Kylie Doco
Listen: Bed Shaming & A Terrible Excuse To Skip Your Son’s Wedding
Listen: It's Sexy TV Season & An Embarrassing Email Mistake
Listen: Why Yesteryear Is The Ultimate Revenge Fantasy
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.
SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media
You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see
Mamamia Out Loud on Apple
What to read:
This dress is causing problems.
The one question I really wanted to ask Jacinda Ardern.

'I'm a frugal fashion editor. These stylish winter finds are giving bougie on a budget.'
'I read for a living. Here are all the best new books to read in June.'
'I spent thousands treating my perimenopause. Here's what I wish I'd known from the start.'
THE END BITS:
Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com
GET IN TOUCH:
Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected]
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
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.
Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.