Mamamia Out Loud FREE SUBS TASTER: Mia's Diary Note: Uh-Oh
Mar 19, 2026
Mia revisits 90s nostalgia and wonders what life looked like before constant scrolling. She talks candidly about a creeping kind of burnout that sneaks in even when you think you are off the clock. Conversation turns to why we feel compelled to turn private moments into content. She also tosses out light recommendations from chocolate to a trusty sports bra and a gripping memoir.
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Stepping Back From High Profile Hosting
- Mia Freedman stepped back from hosting main shows like Outloud and No Filter after long service leave to create space in her life.
- She still works heavily on her business with her husband and team, but finds herself working 18-hour days and weekends despite stepping back.
Owning A Business Means Hidden Unpaid Labor
- Running your own business often means doing unpaid work and carrying roles you never expected to sustain indefinitely.
- Mia realised she couldn't imagine not hosting while also managing many unseen responsibilities of co-founding and running a media company.
Retreat Doesn't Guarantee Reduced Burden
- Stepping away from public-facing roles can create personal space but doesn't automatically reduce overall workload or mental load.
- Mia retreated to a more private participation on the show yet found herself overwhelmed and unsure how to protect that space.