Mamamia Out Loud

Australia's #1 podcast for women is where inquisitive minds come for great conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture, and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud features a rotating panel of hosts, including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Em Vernem. It's your daily dose of conversation that feels like catching up with your funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat. It’s conversation at its most addictive.

  1. 2 days ago • Subscribers Only

    SUBS: The Story That Changed Our Mind About Commercial Surrogacy

    Is it ever okay to pay someone to have your baby? Just a few days ago the Australian Law Reform Commission finally submitted the report it’s been working on for the past two years after it was asked to look at surrogacy in Australia. Today we talk about a single man in China who paid an American surrogate to carry triplets for him and then wasn't able to collect the children and a billionaire allegedly having children with multiple surrogates who may not know about each other. Today's conversation about commercial surrogacy might have you entering the chat with a certain opinion but leaving with a different one. That's what happened for Mia, Amelia and Keeshia.You can listen to The Quicky - Should Australia Pay Its Surrogates?And Mia's No Filter Interview When Your Baby Is Born In A War ZoneIf anything in this episode has bought up anything for you, Lifeline (13 11 14) or Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), all of which provide trained counsellors you can talk with 24/7. If you or anyone you know needs support for eating disorders, please contact the Butterfly Foundation National Support Line and online service 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673), and if you’re concerned about the welfare of a child, you can get advice from the Child Abuse Protection Hotline (1800 688 009) Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to The Quicky: Should Australia Pay Its Surrogates? Listen to our latest episode: The Karl Stefanovic Podcast Gossip & An Unpopular Opinion About The Hyrox Pooper Listen: The Emmy’s Love Story We Can’t Stop Thinking About Listen: Sydney Sweeney Knows Exactly What She's Doing & The 'Paperclip' Theory Listen: Why We All Quit Therapy & When The Internet Says ‘Leave Him’ Listen: When Keeshia’s Lip Filler Went Wrong Listen: You Can't Say That About Your Kids & The Infamous Woman We Just Don't Believe Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Got questions or things you'd like Mia to talk abou

    SUBS: The Story That Changed Our Mind About Commercial Surrogacy
  2. 4 days ago

    FREE SUBS TASTER: The Emmy’s Love Story We Can’t Stop Thinking About

    Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Holly Wainwright, Emily Vernem & Jessie Stephens on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: The Emmy’s Love Story We Can’t Stop Thinking About Harry and Meghan pulled their kids out of school after just two days, and Holly has a theory about what's really driving it and who should be footing the bill to fix it. Plus Karl Stefanovic's podcast has gone dark for three weeks. We chat about the court battle with his business partner and the very rich name he's floated as a possible saviour. Also, Em Vernem runs through the biggest Emmy wins, the show that swept almost everything and the surprise appearance from a celebrity's cat! Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Sydney Sweeney Knows Exactly What She's Doing & The 'Paperclip' Theory Listen: Why We All Quit Therapy & When The Internet Says ‘Leave Him’ Listen: When Keeshia’s Lip Filler Went Wrong Listen: You Can't Say That About Your Kids & The Infamous Woman We Just Don't Believe Listen: The King's Very Pointed Harry Letter & Alix Vs Alex Listen: Raygun And The Confidence Question Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Got questions or things you'd like Mia to talk about? Email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au 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:  All the very best looks from the 2026 Emmy Awards red carpet. The 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards are here and there's one major TV show missing from the nominees. The 7 best and most underrated TV shows of 2026 (so far). Harry and Meghan just moved back to England. SNL UK gave them a brutal welcome home. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Keen for more? Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au 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.

    FREE SUBS TASTER: The Emmy’s Love Story We Can’t Stop Thinking About
  3. 11 Sept ·  Video

    Why We All Quit Therapy & When The Internet Says ‘Leave Him’

    Are Aussies anti bush? Not the former president, the bikini kind. A viral essay asked why nobody blinked when a writer wore hers to the beach, and Em wants to know whether Australia is culturally anti-bush while America is having a big bush renaissance (a bush-enaissance if you allow).  Would you post about it if your partner killed the family pet? A well-known content creator told her 1.8 million followers that her husband had killed the injured bird they were nursing back to health, and the internet unanimously said the same thing: leave him. But is it actually that simple, or is there a difference between the line you'd draw with your partner and the line you'd draw with a friend? Plus, one of the biggest names on the internet has just quietly ended a show she's been running for 12 years, and Em thinks she's stopped too soon. And therapy is over-rated! Why none of us are having it at the moment and what we’re doing instead. If this episode brings up anything for you, or if you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to the following services: 1800RESPECT: Call 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au for free, confidential 24/7 National Sexual Assault, Domestic, and Family Violence Counselling. Emergency Services: If you are in immediate danger, please call 000. And, because it's Friday, our best recommendations for your weekend: Holly recommends The Unleashed episode with Ginni on voluntary assisted dying Em recommends a leather journal from Milligram, plus their $15 ruled notebooks if you're just starting out Mia recommends The Ultimatum: Queer Love, both seasons, now streaming in full on Netflix Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. Keen for more? Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: When Keeshia’s Lip Filler Went Wrong Listen: You Can't Say That About Your Kids & The Infamous Woman We Just Don't Believe Listen: The King's Very Pointed Harry Letter & Alix Vs Alex Listen: Raygun And The Confidence Question Listen: Your House Needs A Dirty Zone & Everything That Got Jessie Stephens Through Mat Leave 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:  Constance Hall's husband killed her rescue bird. There's more to the story. 'Millennial hobby energy' is the reason we'll never be happy. 'These are the 5 winter hobbies I'm obsessed with for under $50.' 'I'm a psychologist. This is the one thing you should never do in therapy.' HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: ‘I desperately needed to find some calm… So I read one very particular book and I got a hobby.’ THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au 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 CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Emily Vernem Group Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Executive Producer: Keeshia Pettit Video Producer: Josh Green Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz 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.

    Why We All Quit Therapy & When The Internet Says ‘Leave Him’
  4. 9 Sept

    SUBS FREE TASTER: The King's Very Pointed Harry Letter & Alix Vs Alex

    Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Holly Wainwright, Emily Vernem & the latest addition to the group chat, Keeshia Pettit on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: The King's Very Pointed Harry Letter & Alix Vs AlexKing Charles has sent a very formal letter about Prince Harry's return to Britain — and it's basically him telling the whole world that nothing has changed. Harry's still not part of the royal family.  Plus, Alix Earle's new Netflix show is finally addressing the very public feud with another famous Alex, Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper. It turns out there's something more serious behind this 'celebrity' drama. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Raygun And The Confidence Question Listen: Your House Needs A Dirty Zone & Everything That Got Jessie Stephens Through Mat Leave Listen: Gwyneth’s Dinner Party Disaster & Tom Cruise’s New Love Interest Listen: The Lindsay Clancy Frenzy & Holly’s Surprising Harry Take Listen: What Mia Didn’t Know About Jessie’s Postpartum Listen: The Names In Nicole Kidman’s Freezer & It's Time To Talk About Choking Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Got questions or things you'd like Mia to talk about? Email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au 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:  These two women had a very public fallout. We're now learning what happened. King Charles just released a pointed letter about Harry and Meghan. It makes one thing very clear. 'I spent a morning with Prince Harry. It wasn't at all like I expected.' THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Keen for more? Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au 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.

    SUBS FREE TASTER: The King's Very Pointed Harry Letter & Alix Vs Alex
  5. 7 Sept ·  Video

    Are You Married To Raygun's Husband?

    Among the tributes to a legend, one Gloria Steinem quote is landing hard for a generation of millennial women. So, Holly wants to discuss, are we still “living the unlived lives of our mothers?” or do we now almost envy the lives they got to lead? Plus, Jessie wants to tell us about a $800 toothbrush with its own onboard camera and an AI opinion about your gums, and she is worryingly into it. And, Amelia has watched Netflix's new Raygun documentary and wants to know if you can actually have TOO much self belief?  Plus: The Australian sporting moment you can’t watch without crying. And, the much-discussed US murder trial of LIndsay Clancy has been declared a mistrial. What happens now? Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Your House Needs A Dirty Zone & Everything That Got Jessie Stephens Through Mat Leave Listen: Gwyneth’s Dinner Party Disaster & Tom Cruise’s New Love Interest Listen: The Lindsay Clancy Frenzy & Holly’s Surprising Harry Take Listen: What Mia Didn’t Know About Jessie’s Postpartum Listen: The Names In Nicole Kidman’s Freezer & It's Time To Talk About Choking Listen: The Blindside Divorce & Everything Is Embarrassing Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. 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:  After the Olympics, the internet hated Raygun. She just answered the one question everyone was asking. Before she went viral at the Olympics, breakdancer Raygun was 'locked in a room crying'. A mistrial has officially been declared in the Lindsay Clancy case. We're watching the 'world's saddest murder trial' unfold. It feels startlingly familiar. Jai Arrow had just welcomed his daughter when he noticed something strange with his arm. Feminist icon Gloria Steinem has died, aged 92. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au 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.

    Are You Married To Raygun's Husband?
  6. 5 Sept

    NO FILTER: "I Went to a Really Dark Place": Jessie Stephens on the Six Months Nobody Saw

    Jessie Stephens, co-host of Mamamia Out Loud and bestselling author, sits down with Kate Langbroek for a completely candid conversation about the last six months of her life. Ten weeks early, on the day she finished up for maternity leave, Jessie gave birth to twins Margot and Harry, while at home raising her toddler daughter, Luna. Jessie opens up about something she's never spoken about publicly before, a moment in NICU when she found herself in what she describes as "a really dark place." She also talks about growing up an identical twin, falling for her now husband Luca while they worked together, and building a marriage and family and a career when it's all intertwined. Jessie will be back on Mamamia Out Loud in September. Want to listen before everyone else? Mamamia subscribers get exclusive early access to No Filter from 6am every Saturday, a full two days before regular listeners. Click here to subscribe now. What To Listen To Next: Listen: Sophie Delezio Wouldn’t Change A Thing Listen: Liane Moriarty Was Terrified To Write A Big Little Lies Sequel. She Did It Anyway. Listen: Harriet Dyer: "It Should Have Been A Dealbreaker. I Chose Him Anyway" Listen: Amy Shark: “There’s No Way I Should’ve Made It” Listen: Everyone's Talking About Rosie O'Donnell. This Conversation Explains Why Listen: Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes: "I Have Been a Narcissist Most of My Life" 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. CLICK HERE.  Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40% Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Want to listen before everyone else? Mamamia subscribers get exclusive early access to No Filter from 6am every Saturday, a full two days before regular listeners. Click here to subscribe now. Watch No Filter on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram here. Follow us on TikTok here.  Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS: Guest: Jessie Stephens Host: Kate Langbroek Executive Producer: Bree Player Audio and Video Producer: Julian Rosario Content and Social Producer: Jess Chan 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.

    NO FILTER: "I Went to a Really Dark Place": Jessie Stephens on the Six Months Nobody Saw
  7. 3 Sept • Subscribers Only

    SUBS: Gwyneth’s Dinner Party Disaster & Tom Cruise’s New Love Interest

    Days of Thunder is getting a sequel. That 1990 film where Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman met. It's actually happening but who is his partner now, you ask? Considering the original couple have now divorced, Mia has opinions.  Plus, Em unpacks why Jacob Elordi's $80 million Ridley Scott sci-fi thriller absolutely tanked at the box office. And, Amelia has Gwyneth news that's genuinely out of character for the Goop Founder. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: The Lindsay Clancy Frenzy & Holly’s Surprising Harry Take Listen: What Mia Didn’t Know About Jessie’s Postpartum Listen: The Names In Nicole Kidman’s Freezer & It's Time To Talk About Choking Listen: The Blindside Divorce & Everything Is Embarrassing Listen: Taylor's Missing Dress & The Best Friend Curse Listen: Goodbye Dolly & The Controversial ‘Pop-In’ Listen: New Couple Launch & A Very Hollywood Situationship Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Got questions or things you'd like Mia to talk about? Email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au 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 real Tom Cruise is hiding in plain sight. a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/nicole-kidman-tom-cruise-divorc

    SUBS: Gwyneth’s Dinner Party Disaster & Tom Cruise’s New Love Interest
  8. 2 Sept

    FREE SUBS TASTER: What Mia Didn’t Know About Jessie’s Postpartum

    Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Jessie Stephens on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: What Mia Didn’t Know About Jessie’s Postpartum The OGs are back. Mia, Holly and Jessie are back together on Mamamia Out Loud for the first time in… well, none of them can actually remember how long it’s been. And Jessie is officially back from maternity leave! In case you missed it, she also joined Kate Langbroek on this week’s No Filter, where she got very vulnerable about the last six months of her life. There were things Mia didn’t even know about Jessie and now you get to hear all about them too. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to No Filter: "I Went to a Really Dark Place": Jessie Stephens on the Six Months Nobody Saw Listen: A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Ready To Tell Her Twin Birth Story Listen to our latest episode: The Names In Nicole Kidman’s Freezer & It's Time To Talk About Choking Listen: The Blindside Divorce & Everything Is Embarrassing Listen: Taylor's Missing Dress & The Best Friend Curse Listen: Goodbye Dolly & The Controversial ‘Pop-In’ Listen: New Couple Launch & A Very Hollywood Situationship Listen: The Swans Aftermath & WTF Harry And Meghan? Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Got questions or things you'd like Mia to talk about? Email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au 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:  Jessie Stephens doesn't know what just happened. Exactly what Jessie Stephens' day looks like now. On being pregnant with twins. As a twin. With twin brothers. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Keen for more? Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au 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.

    FREE SUBS TASTER: What Mia Didn’t Know About Jessie’s Postpartum

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Australia's #1 podcast for women is where inquisitive minds come for great conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture, and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud features a rotating panel of hosts, including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Em Vernem. It's your daily dose of conversation that feels like catching up with your funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat. It’s conversation at its most addictive.

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