No Filter

Put everything you have EVER heard about Roxy Jacenko to one side of your mind and prepare to have all your preconceptions blown out of the water. Because we promise, you have never heard Roxy Jacenko like this before. From cancer, to how she’s coping as a single mum. Visiting Ollie in jail, to why she no longer posts on her 5-year-old daughters instagram account. This is a conversation that will change the way you look at Roxy’s instagram pictures. Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Roxy Jacenko.  Roxy will be hosting her 2017 ‘In Conversation Seminar’ on PR/Digital/Business in April, for tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/in-conversation-with-roxy-jacenko-tickets-32994881579?aff=eac2   Buy all Roxy's books at ibooks apple.co/mamamia This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff  CONTACT US Suggest a guest via: podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebookThis show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s the award-winning stand-up comedian and host of the hit ABC show, Gruen. But as Mia Freedman finds out, for everything that we know about Wil Anderson (including those people who think he’s Adam Hills) there’s a lot we don’t know. From what it’s been like living with Osteoarthritis, to a very prickly conversation about his personal life, Mia asks the very funny man some very serious questions. Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Wil Anderson. Find out more about Wil's show Critically Wil here.   This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff  CONTACT US Suggest a guest via: podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook This episode was brought to you by One Night Stan, an original comedy series which features Australia's biggest comedians. Premiering March 24th only on Stan. This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s NetworkBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you live when you know don’t have much time? Emma Betts is 25. She has stage four melanoma. And according to doctors, has around six months to live. In this extremely intimate No Filter, this wife, daughter, sister, crazy dog-lady, lover of pavlova, former international aid and development worker, and current writer/blogger/advocate talks to Mia about being diagnosed with cancer at 22, planning her own funeral and her hopes for her husband when she is gone. You may need tissues. TO SUPPORT TO EMMA, HEAD TO MY CAUSE Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Emma Betts. Visit her blog Dear Melonoma here. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff  To support Emma, click here. CONTACT US Suggest a guest via: podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebookThis show is part of the Mamamia Women’s NetworkBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A housing commission background. A single mum of two children. A son addicted to ice, and a time - a dark time - that she wanted to end it all. Senator Jacqui Lambie knows a lot about the underdog. But behind the bolshy exterior is a woman who is surprisingly reasonable. The fierce Tasmanian independent has seen and been through a lot over the years, and she’s not afraid to talk about it. From that heated TV argument with Yassmin Abdel-Magied, to examining her love life and everything in between, this is a rare glimpse into the mind of a woman who believes more in fight than flight.  If this interview has affected you, there is 24/7 support available, and we would encourage you to seek help: Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 www.mensline.org.au Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Jacqui Lambie This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff  CONTACT US Suggest a guest via: podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebookThis show is part of the Mamamia Women’s NetworkBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Oldfield has no filter. The term was practically invented for her, according to Mia Freedman. The business woman turned soon-to-be Real Housewife of Sydney has a no bullsh*t attitude when it comes to life. She doesn’t care what people think of her parenting style, her marriage to One Nation founder David Oldfield or her conservative views. Which makes for some pretty interesting conversations. So grab a glass of red (like Lisa did while recording this episode) and get ready to have your mind...opened.  Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Lisa Oldfield  The Real Housewives of Sydney premieres on the 26th of February on Arena. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff  This podcast was brought to you by Real Iced Tea Co. Brewed with real tea leaves and not tea extract; it’s brewed to hit the spot. CONTACT US Suggest a guest via: podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebookThis show is part of the Mamamia Women’s NetworkBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brace yourself. Because Peggy Orenstein has spent seven years studying the sexual landscape for young girls, and it's confronting. From hookup culture, to casual sex (and how it has become the precursor to intimacy), she examines the ways in which porn and all its sexual myths have seeped into young people’s lives.So how do you explain to your 10-year-old daughter that a nude selfie isn't 'empowering'? How do you tell her that what she’s wearing is not really appropriate without slut shaming her? And how do you do it in a way where she wont rebel against you and do it all anyway? Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Peggy Orienstein.  Find Peggy's book Girls And Sex by going to apple.co/mamamia.  This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff  CONTACT US Suggest a guest via: podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebookThis show is part of the Mamamia Women’s NetworkBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was a career-driven reporter who was obsessed with work when she was approached to be on The Bachelorette. For Georgia Love, it was the hardest decision she's ever had to make. But, she jumped. Australia watched her take a chance on finding love. And the day after the finale, the day after she'd selected Lee Elliot in front of the entire nation, her mother died.Georgia Love speaks to Mia Freedman about a year that contained the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.  How when opportunities present themselves, you take a leap. And how some days, all you can do is hang in there. Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Georgia Love. You can find out more about Pancare here.  Love Spotify? Find our podcasts there too by following this link. Subscribe to No Filter by going to apple.co/mamamia. You'll also find all the books Mia has ever written here too.  This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff  CONTACT US Suggest a guest via: podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebookThis show is part of the Mamamia Women’s NetworkBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gender studies Professor and feminist Dana Berkowitz was strongly opposed to Botox. She would lecture students on body image and beauty culture, and was researching for a book on anti-aging practices in society. And then, while researching it, she had it. What followed for her were compliments. Many compliments. And she found herself at the centre of a conflict so many women have: Is there a feminist way to have Botox? Is using it to improve your appearance proof of a woman's right to choose? Or is it more evidence of women having to bow to a society that rewards youth and emphasises appearance? And how does it differ to colouring your hair, or shaving your legs? In a society obsessed with youth, Mia Freedman and Berkowitz tackle aging, body image, resting bitch-face, the patriarchial bargain, and the eternal question Mia Freedman faces: should I do it?  Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Dana Berkowitz.  Find Dana's book Botox Nation by going to apple.co/mamamia. You can also subscribe to all of our shows there. Love Spotify? Find our podcasts there too by following this link. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff  CONTACT US Suggest a guest via: podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebookThis show is part of the Mamamia Women’s NetworkBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s won 11 Aria Awards. 22 Golden Guitars. Released 10 albums. And somewhere in between all that had three kids and written an autobiography.  There is no denying that Kasey Chambers has done a lot into her 40 years of life. But behind the many golden guitars is a person who, at the age of 30 was diagnosed with anorexia and has spent the past ten years dealing with her relationship with food and working out what is best for her. Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Kasey Chambers. Find out more about her new album here.  Find Kasey's autobiography by going to apple.co/mamamia.  This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff  CONTACT US Suggest a guest via: podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebookThis show is part of the Mamamia Women’s NetworkBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kids say some funny things sometimes. So when two-year-old Georgie Stone said 'Mum, I want a vagina', it seemed like an innocent, cute kid comment. And Mum barely blinked. But Georgie knew already that she was born in the wrong body. That she was transgender. And as the years unfolded, it became apparent. In 2015 - at just 15 years old - Georgie publicly came out as transgender. She did so to advocate for other trans kids not just in the media... but in the legal system, where delays in processes can mean a world of difference during puberty. This is the story of an open trans teen, her family, her friends, her brave and open decision to say 'this is me'. It's the story of a teenager battling prejudice, bullying and even legal hurdles to become a remarkable young woman. Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guests Georgie and Rebekah Stone. Find out more about their website, Transcend here. If you or your family need help visit: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Transcend Gender Help for Parents This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne. CONTACT US Suggest a guest via: podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebookThis show is part of the Mamamia Women’s NetworkBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.