Mamamia Out Loud

Understandably, people are now trying to distract themselves any way possible - celebrities included. Just yesterday, Will Farrel, Natalie Portman, Norah Jones and more big names got together to perform a cover of ‘Imagine’ by the Beatles. But do we like it? Also, searching for non-COVID news was like trying to find a needle in a haystack- but we did it! Amanda Bynes’ mystery pregnancy and Catherine Hamlin passing away: We discuss the latest in celebrity news. Plus, what do you do if you’ve already planned your wedding or milestone birthday party and now you have to call the whole thing off? Is it morally OK to be sad about it with all that’s happening right now?  LINKS Holly Wainwright’s instagram account… https://www.instagram.com/wainwrightholly/?hl=en Celebrities singing Imagine… https://www.instagram.com/tv/B95M4kNhbzz/ Jessie’s article on Catherin Hamlin… https://www.mamamia.com.au/dr-catherine-hamlin-death/ The Spill podcast… https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-spill/ RECOS Mia- Good News Movement instagram account… https://www.instagram.com/goodnews_movement/?hl=en And, Reply All podcast episode ‘The Case of the Missing Hit’… https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/o2h8bx Jessie- Dog Working from Home instagram account… https://www.instagram.com/dogsworkingfromhome/ And, Q+A’s special medical edition episode… https://www.abc.net.au/qanda/2020-23-03/12066928 Holly- Thread in the Outlouder’s Facebook Group… https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506 And, the movie Knives Out… https://www.amazon.com/Knives-Out-Daniel-Craig/dp/B081W544J7 CREDITS Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman and Holly Wainwright Producer: Lem Zakharia CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our email at outloud@mamamia.com.au   Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia-  https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Generational divides are becoming ever more apparent in these times! Jessie’s dad can do a plank for 10 minutes so should he worry about getting the ‘rona? We discuss. We’re also introducing a new segment called: Lockdown Dilemmas. Today’s one is:  if we go into full-blown lockdown, who would you want to get stuck with? And on the flipside, who would absolutely do your head in? Plus, podcasts, books, instagram accounts. We’re going to be talking about what’s bringing us joy during these tough times. RECOS Mia- Architectural Digest Magazine’s You Tube channel… https://www.youtube.com/user/ArchitecturalDigest Jessie- Any Ordinary Day book by Leigh Sales… https://www.penguin.com.au/books/any-ordinary-day-9781760893637 And, Tick Tock… https://www.tiktok.com/en/ And, Coronacast Podcast by the ABC… https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/coronacast/latest-segments/12025304 And, The Daily Podcast by the New York Times… https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily And, The Quicky Podcast… https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ Holly- Mark Maron’s the End Times Fun Netflix Special… https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81040891 CREDITS Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman and Holly Wainwright Producer: Lem Zakharia and Luca Lavigne  CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our email at outloud@mamamia.com.au   Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia-  https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look, in these uncertain COVID-19 times, Holly, Jessie, and Mia have decided to huddle (at a distance of 1.5 meters) in the studio for a last face-to-face recording until this all blows over. Yes. Everyday life is changing, so how do we deal with social distancing? What are good ways to self-soothe and distract ourselves from all of the anxiety-inducing headlines? And, most importantly, how can we stay human and kind? LINKS Jessie’s piece ‘OPINION: ‘Closing schools isn't only about protecting students.'... https://www.mamamia.com.au/coronavirus-schools-close/  Holly’s piece ‘In January, Australians came together in adversity. Today, we feel miles apart.’... https://www.mamamia.com.au/coronavirus-australia-response/ CREDITS Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman and Holly Wainwright Producer: Luca Lavigne and Lem Zakharia CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our email at outloud@mamamia.com.au   Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia-  https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the face of this now pandemic, our reactions to COVID-19 are being carefully monitored. Try to be careful and you might be accused of panicking and if you try to be chill, you might be seen as reckless. How should we be acting and what are some practical things we can do to start preparing for lockdown? Also, Prince Harry has been prank-called by Russian pranksters. Luckily, they didn’t manage to get any sensitive information, so what is the point of pranks? Plus apparently there is a healthy way to accept apologies. We discuss.  LINKS The Cut article ‘How I Learned to Accept an Apology From a Friend’… https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-accept-an-apology.html RECOS Rachel- Disorganised Crime, Smugglers Daughter Podcast… https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-disorganized-crime-smuggl-52910450/ Jessie- Sophie Hardcastle's book Below Deck… https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/fiction/Below-Deck-Sophie-Hardcastle-9781760876388 Holly- Pet Rescue… https://www.petrescue.com.au/ CREDITS Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Rachel Corbett and Holly Wainwright Producer: Lem Zakharia CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our email at outloud@mamamia.com.au   Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia-  https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is it like to be in self-imposed isolation with a bountiful stock of toilet paper and nowhere to go? Jessie Stephens knows because she’s in quarantine at the moment after returning from her holiday in Japan. She joins in remotely to discuss.   and we unpack what happened with the COVID-infected GP, Chris Higgins. Also, Married at First Sight’s Seb told wife Lizzie that she should up her fruit and veggie intake and that she's the “unhealthiest person” he’s ever met. We ask, is it ever appropriate to make comments about your partner’s health? If so, where do we draw the line? Plus, after all the Harry and Meghan media coverage over the last few days, Mia has thoughts on making big decisions while breastfeeding. We discuss. LINKS The latest Quicky episode on Harry and Meghan… https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/battle-royale-how-meghan-and-harry-won-the-pr-war-for-hearts-and-minds-for-now/ CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, and Holly Wainwright Producer: Lem Zakharia CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our email at outloud@mamamia.com.au   Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia-  https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I am not a girl and I am not a boy, so I must be something else.” That’s what 14 year old Audrey said when featured on ABC’s 4 Corners last Monday. In this episode, we discuss how much does the concept of gender dictates our lives? And why do people find gender fluidity to be so confronting?  Also, Kate Middleton was recently featured in a podcast where she talked about the challenges of being a mother. Apparently, she’s human like the rest of us. Holly’s shares what she’s learned from the Duchess of Cambridge. Plus, an Outlouder recently saw a man kicking his partner in a cafe and was wondering whether she should have intervened. Would you? We discuss. If you or your child is struggling with any issue around sexuality or gender identity, visit kidshelpline’s website… https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/gender-identity LINKS ABC’s 4 Corners episode ‘Not a boy, Not a girl’... https://www.abc.net.au/4corners/not-a-boy,-not-a-girl/12017720 No Filter’s episode with Georgie Stone… https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/georgie-stone-was-born-in-the-wrong-body/ The national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service 1800 RESPECT… https://www.1800respect.org.au/ The Quicky episode ‘"He Didn't Like Me Wearing Makeup": Coercive Control Is Abuse That's Still Legal’... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/he-didnt-like-me-wearing-makeup-coercive-control-is-abuse-thats-still-legal/ The ABC’s Q+A episode ‘The Australian Identity: Who Are We?’... https://www.abc.net.au/qanda/2020-02-03/12003422 The Happy Mom Happy Baby podcast episode featuring Kate Middleton… https://play.acast.com/s/happymumhappybaby/82fa9582-552f-49b6-9290-ff51b7b7b872 This Glorious Mess’ episode with Paul Dillon… https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-glorious-mess/teens-drugs-alcohol/ RECOS Rachel- The Bullet Journal… https://bulletjournal.com/ Mia- The Emergency + App... https://apps.apple.com/au/app/emergency/id691814685 Holly- The Coconut Children book by Vivian Pham… https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-coconut-children-9780143793830 CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Rachel Corbett, and Holly Wainwright Producer: Lem Zakharia CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our email at outloud@mamamia.com.au   Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia-  https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has gone berserk on… toilet paper! As fears of COVID-19 escalate, it seems like panic stockpiling has become the coping mechanism for many. But are we overreacting to this global pandemic or is it valid?  Also, does a leader’s ‘indecent’ behaviour speak to a wider character flaw? Boris Johnson’s fiancé is pregnant but he won't say how many children he has in total. Like Bill Clinton and Barnaby Joyce, Boris makes personal choices that are considered to be morally questionable, so should this impact his eligibility for his job?  Plus, how useful is it to name and shame trolls online? Greta Thunberg’s recent visit to Bristol, UK sparked controversy and a local newspaper revealed the comments, names, and faces of some pretty agro trolls. We discuss.  LINKS The Quicky Podcast… https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/ CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Rachel Corbett, and Holly Wainwright Producer: Lem Zakharia CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our email at outloud@mamamia.com.au   Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia-  https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey it's Mia dropping into the Outloud feed to let you know about Overshare. Have you given it a listen? This is what the girls are talking about on this episode: Mutual orgasm is the HOLY GRAIL of sex but if it’s so important why is it so damn hard to achieve? Is there a secret to it? Is there no hope of it if a lot of women aren’t turned on by penetration?  Lem has some sage wisdom to help you be a better, more reciprocal lover the next time you’re getting freaky. Plus can sleeping (just sleeping, no funny stuff) in separate bedrooms be beneficial to your relationship? Kel swears by it, not just because it prevents her from kicking her husband awake when he snores like a rail train, and Flex thinks everyone should do it (if only we could afford to). And Kel has noticed a woman in her workplace dealing with professional conflict in a ‘bitchy’ way. So, is there a way to handle rejection and disappointment at work without taking it personally? And why can’t we all just get along and promote each other until we run the world damn it! This episode was brought to you by MAC Cosmetics  CREDIT: Hosts: Kelly McCarren, Flex Mami & Lama Zakharia Producer: Rach Hart & Elise Cooper GET IN TOUCH: Got a topic you'd like the Oversharers to discuss?  Call our podphone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Want to join the conversation?  Jump in our Facebook group, just search for Overshare or follow this link https://bit.ly/376oEplBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How concerned should we be about Coronavirus? Some media outlets have been accused of causing panic and anxiety but how do we keep cool heads with information coming from everywhere?  Also, last weekend, Mia’s daughter Coco went to her first underage music festival. During the event, 12 children were strip-searched including six who were allegedly found to be concealing drugs “internally". Is there ever a valid excuse for underage drug searches? Plus, what if all I want is a small, slow, simple life? And what if I’m ok with being mediocre? An article by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui’s is circulating and we discuss these important questions.  LINKS Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui’s article ‘What if All I Want is A Mediocre Life?’... https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/want-mediocre-life/?fbclid=IwAR1wj_vq-_FHEa2BkR47ht8IM8IF-O4VnIt7YBmyiMHyfSJ7Wm-0K1cmDKo For reliable information on how COVID-19 is being handled here in Australia, visit this link… https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert RECOS Rachel- ‘We Crashed’ Podcast… https://wondery.com/shows/we-crashed/ Mia- the book ‘Far from the Tree’ by Andrew Solomon… http://bit.ly/2wUdhEw and the TED Talk ‘Love, No Matter What’ by Andrew Solomon… https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_solomon_love_no_matter_what?language=en Holly-’ The True History of the Kelly Gang’ TV series on Stan… http://bit.ly/2vey9Gd Based on the book by Peter Carey… https://www.penguin.com.au/books/true-history-of-the-kelly-gang-9781760896430 CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Rachel Corbett, and Holly Wainwright Producer: Lem Zakharia CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our email at outloud@mamamia.com.au   Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia-  https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week’s devastating murder of Hannah Clarke and her three children left us shaken but comments made by Bettina Arndt this week made us ask, should she be stripped off her Order of Australia Award? And, what impact does language have on Australia’s domestic violence problem? And recently, the Queen banned Harry and Megan from using the word ‘ROYAL’ in their branding which the couple are not happy about. We wonder, are Harry and Meghan asking for too much? Plus, ‘Liz-Lemoning’. The term inspired by Tina Fey's character in the series 30 Rock, refers to a woman whose achievements aren’t accidents, but she doesn’t want you to see how much she cares. So, why are some high achieving women pretending that their lives are in shambles? We discuss. LINKS The national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service 1800 RESPECT… https://www.1800respect.org.au/ The Quicky’s episode ‘How Six Brave Women Brought Down Harvey Weinstein’... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/how-six-brave-women-brought-down-harvey-weinstein/ The ‘Small Steps For Hannah’ Charity Organisation… https://www.facebook.com/Small-Steps-For-Hannah-100915728180621/ The book ‘Lean in’ by Sheryl Sandberg… https://amzn.to/39020AP CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Rachel Corbett, and Holly Wainwright Producer: Lem Zakharia CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our email at outloud@mamamia.com.au   Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia-  https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.