Mamamia Out Loud

Did you take an Uber this year? Stay in an Air BnB? You're partaking in one of the biggest trends of 2015; the sharing economy. In this bonus series looking back at the year that was, we argue that 2015 was the year that we all took our buying power back.  Join Mamamia Out Loud's Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman and Jamila Rizvi as they deep dive on the trends from 2015. Show notes: Thanks to Kate De Brito  Her essay was, The Year We Took The Power Back, from mamamia.com.au Contact the show via email podcast@mamamia.com.au Via twitter @mamamiapodcasts Or have your say on the Mamamia Podcast Network facebook page.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're happy to go to a dentist for our teeth...why not see a psychologist for our mind? Would you take LSD to give you a creative edge? And spare a thought for women who don't want to see the new Star Wars...the force is strong.   SHOW NOTES: Your hosts are Monique Bowley  Mia Freedman and Jamila Rizvi. You can contact the show via facebook, search for the Mamamia Podcast Network, via twitter @mamamipodcasts or by emailing podcast@mamamia.com.au     This podcast was brought to you by the Dove Self-Esteem Project.  The project delivers self-esteem education to young people (primarily girls) aged 8-17 years through lessons in schools, workshops for youth groups, and online resources for parents. In Australia, they deliver the workshops via their valued partners Butterfly Foundation & Girl Guides Australia to make a positive impact on the lives of young people in our community by travelling to different schools within the area and conducting self esteem work-shops. Dove’s vision is of a world where beauty is a source of confidence, and not anxiety. So, Dove is on a mission to help the next generation of women develop a positive relationship with the way they look – helping them raise their self-esteem and realise their full potential. To find out more about the Dove Self-Esteem Project or to access Dove’s tips, tools, advice and reading materials visit www.mydove.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you're pulled between two things you love very much?  At some stage in your life, you might find your heart divided. Today, it’s one of ours.   Also today, shopping for swimwear is the worst. A shop assistant reveals what goes on in the changerooms. Plus, competitive christmas card collections, the case for sleeping in seperate beds, and the podcast that will put you to sleep in five minutes. SHOW NOTES: Your hosts are Monique Bowley  Mia Freedman and Jamila Rizvi. You can contact the show via facebook, search for the Mamamia Podcast Network, via twitter @mamamipodcasts or by emailing podcast@mamamia.com.au Jamila recommends the Stella Young TED talk Mia recommends Trainwreck the movie Monique recommends getting a lash lift for anyone that gets itchy mascara eyes.   This podcast was brought to you by the Dove Self-Esteem Project.  The project delivers self-esteem education to young people (primarily girls) aged 8-17 years through lessons in schools, workshops for youth groups, and online resources for parents. In Australia, they deliver the workshops via their valued partners Butterfly Foundation & Girl Guides Australia to make a positive impact on the lives of young people in our community by travelling to different schools within the area and conducting self esteem work-shops. Dove’s vision is of a world where beauty is a source of confidence, and not anxiety. So, Dove is on a mission to help the next generation of women develop a positive relationship with the way they look – helping them raise their self-esteem and realise their full potential. To find out more about the Dove Self-Esteem Project or to access Dove’s tips, tools, advice and reading materials visit www.mydove.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh. Oh. Ohhhhhhpprah. It’s been almost five years since our life coach overlord has actually filmed a show but she’s still kicking. On the eve of her Australian tour we dive into the cult of Oprah. KPI’s are generally used in the workplace to measure performance, but should they be used on your partner?And are the days of bikini models draped seductively over cars numbered? This week, tyre manufacturer Pirelli made a calendar that some are calling the signal for a major cultural shift for women.  Female empowerment comes in mysterious ways…. like a tyre calendar…. Show Notes Your hosts are Monique Bowley  Mia Freedman and Jamila Rizvi. You can contact the show via facebook, search for the Mamamia Podcast Network, via twitter @mamamipodcasts or by emailing podcast@mamamia.com.au Monique recommends a shameless plug to subscribe to her book podcast. I Know What You'll Read This Summer in itunes. Jamila recommends  Mia recommends some good TV watching: Happy Endings - the modern version of friends (itunes) and the Australian show No Activity on Stan. She also recommends Mindy Kalings’ new book, Why Not Me Jamila recommends instead of sending the usual baby present, send food. Homecooked meals in a freezer bag from http://letlulu.com.au/ And the app Parabo - turns your photos into gifts. This podcast was brought to you by the Dove Self-Esteem Project.  The project delivers self-esteem education to young people (primarily girls) aged 8-17 years through lessons in schools, workshops for youth groups, and online resources for parents. In Australia, they deliver the workshops via their valued partners Butterfly Foundation & Girl Guides Australia to make a positive impact on the lives of young people in our community by travelling to different schools within the area and conducting self esteem work-shops. Dove’s vision is of a world where beauty is a source of confidence, and not anxiety. So, Dove is on a mission to help the next generation of women develop a positive relationship with the way they look – helping them raise their self-esteem and realise their full potential. To find out more about the Dove Self-Esteem Project or to access Dove’s tips, tools, advice and reading materials visit www.mydove.com.au   Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media is rife with #humblebrags, so why are women crap at talking themselves up in real life? Do you forget things easily? We can now blame "Google brain" for that. We talk paternity leave, dating at the gym, breakfast raves, mouthguards in bed, and who Taylor Swift should choose as her Australian #girlsquad representative. Show notes: Your host is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jamila Rizvi. You can contact the show via facebook, search for the Mamamia Podcast Network, via twitter @mamamipodcasts or by emailing podcast@mamamia.com.au Monique recommends the prison T-shirt program servingtime.org Jamila recommends Nars Lipstick, it's bold, beautiful and long lasting. Mia always wears the Schiap colour.  It can be exxy though, so for the mid-range purchase try Sportgirl lipsticks. The Flirt one is a bright, vivid pink. Mia recommends Master of None on Netflix This podcast was brought to you by the Dove Self-Esteem Project.  The project delivers self-esteem education to young people (primarily girls) aged 8-17 years through lessons in schools, workshops for youth groups, and online resources for parents. In Australia, they deliver the workshops via their valued partners Butterfly Foundation & Girl Guides Australia to make a positive impact on the lives of young people in our community by travelling to different schools within the area and conducting self esteem work-shops. Dove’s vision is of a world where beauty is a source of confidence, and not anxiety. So, Dove is on a mission to help the next generation of women develop a positive relationship with the way they look – helping them raise their self-esteem and realise their full potential. To find out more about the Dove Self-Esteem Project or to access Dove’s tips, tools, advice and reading materials visit www.mydove.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The movement No Platform aims to stop people who have fringe opinions and viewpoints from speaking. But what about our the right to free speech? We can’t stop masterdating around here and when you hear about it, you’ll be finding some alone time and doing it too. And would you hire someone to be your mum for a few hours? There’s a business for that. Show notes: Your host is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jamila Rizvi. You can contact the show via facebook, search for the Mamamia Podcast Network, via twitter @mamamipodcasts or by emailing podcast@mamamia.com.au Monique recommends the instagram,unspirational Jamila recommends Freeze Dried Strawberries for your afternoon sugar hit. Mia recommends the Lena Dunham Podcast  Women Of The Hour   This podcast was sponsored by Zip.  Experience the Zip Effect. Drink more water. Feel more woohoo. Increase your water intake with Zip HydroTap and improve your happiness, health, and wellbeing, inside and out. Zip HydroTap provide water any way you like it. Pure tasting, instant boiling, chilled or sparkling, filtered and crystal clear- at the touch of a button. To learn more, visit www.zipwater.com The Zip Effect. It’s water. Refreshed.    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, they're all hobbies, right? Mia Freedman, Jamila Rizvi and Monique Bowley compare leisure activities and ask: has the internet eaten them all? And shared hobbies with your partner are great but what if you don't want to do their boring things? Would you ban phones at your wedding? A photographer is calling on guests to unplug, but turns out there's a big upside to nuptial screen time. And why university students are desperate to get their hands on baby formula. Show notes: Your host is Monique Bowley with Mia Freedman and Jamila Rizvi. You can contact the show via facebook, search for the Mamamia Podcast Network, via twitter @mamamipodcasts or by emailing podcast@mamamia.com.au Monique recommends the facebook fashion critic, fashioncritical Jamila recommends The Ugly Christmas Rashie Mia recommends Spotify playlists: Acoustic afternoon, acoustic covers and the Alec Baldwin podcast Here's The Thing with Amy Schumer and if you haven't heard Mia's interview with Magda Szubanki, get on that HERE.   This podcast was sponsored by Zip.  Experience the Zip Effect. Drink more water. Feel more woohoo. Increase your water intake with Zip HydroTap and improve your happiness, health, and wellbeing, inside and out. Zip HydroTap provide water any way you like it. Pure tasting, instant boiling, chilled or sparkling, filtered and crystal clear- at the touch of a button. To learn more, visit www.zipwater.com The Zip Effect. It’s water. Refreshed.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes a Gen Y social media star snap? The story behind  Instagram model Essena O’Neill. We need to talk about Lorna Jane's fridge and Nigella's avocado toast. And the first female to win the Melbourne Cup, Michelle Payne, captured the nation and forced Mia to talk about sport. Plus all the stuff you need to be watching, reading and listening to in your life. You're welcome.   Want to help homeless women by donating sanitary products? Support Share The Dignity here  Baby showers are on the way out  Things not to do when you visit a newborn baby Essena O'Neill on Instagram Jamila is obsessed with Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa and her Beat Poetry  Mia loves the latest episode of Just Between Us about life in your 40's. She also is loving Simple Note. Jam loves the show Sense8. On Netflix. If you like Homeland, you'll love it. Monique is into the app Room For Thought And your homework this week is to watch Black Mirror.  Thanks to Rebecca Sparrow who wrote this about Essena Your hosts are Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman and Jamila Rizvi. Contact the show via facebook, on twitter @mamamiapodcasts or via email podcast@mamamia.com.au We read all your notes and messages and it makes Monique so happy.  This episode was sponsored by Zip! It's water, refreshed. Go to zipwater.com for more info. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia has a new thing. It's a Madonna headset and we're a bit jealous. Also this week, can just one person fulfil all your needs in long term relationships?  The most interesting change Malcolm Turnbull has made is something you might not have even noticed. Plus, nipple shields, the recipe that saved a relationship and JOMO: The Joy Of Missing Out.  Your hosts are Monique Bowley, Mia Freedman and Jamila RizviMia recommends the Madonna Headset  (if you have an iphone you will need to buy an iphone connector with it)Jam recommends award winning drama Homeland for your next binge-TV watching session. Monique recommends the Donna Hay recipe for Chicken , Lentils and PancettaBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which Monique Bowley, Jo Robin, Lizzie Marton, Claire de Freitas and Rachel Wagner eat icecreams and talk about their feelings.  Twitter: @mamamiapodcasts Facebook: Mamamia Podcast NetworkBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.