Episodes

  • The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked
    Nov 21 2025
    The new trend of 'underconsumption core' is taking on Black Friday, but is this thrifty, anti-consumerist vibe even achievable for parents who are the ultimate victims of the 'stuff' economy? Special guest host Luca Lavigne joins Stacey Hicks and Monique Bowley to unpack. Plus, casual nudity is slowly disappearing from the public pool and gym change rooms but what does this mean for our kids? Welcome to the era of physical prudes but emotional nudists. And, we're stumbling into Spotify Wrapped season, the annual moment of profound parental shame. We unpack the need for a 'Parent Incognito Mode' that censors results because nobody wants their friends seeing 9,000 hours of Chicken Boonana or KPop Demon Hunters. Our Recommendations: 👕 Stacey wants you to try a clever laundry hack. 💸 Monz recommends the instagram account Two Broke Chicks for all the Black Friday deals. 🛍️ Luca is obsessed with the app Shopback to get some money back on the purchases you're planning. And an extra recommendation, to watch Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy on Netflix. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out LoudThe Rise Of Trad Sons & Sheet Masks For 3 Year OldsThe Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion EconomyThe Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So HardPicnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny SpiesThe Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby DebateThe Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter TheoryConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: Spotify Wrapped is here. Here's what you need to know.'K-Pop Demon Hunters is breaking records on Netflix. Here's why I'm obsessed with it.'As Black Friday sales kick off, these are the dodgy sales tactics to look out for.'I’m teaching my daughter to love her body. But I hate my own.' GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Luca Lavigne Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa KotowiczBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    44 mins
  • The Rise Of Trad Sons & Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds
    Nov 14 2025
    Shay Mitchell's skincare line for toddlers is here. So, are sheet masks for your three-year-old just some harmless fun, or the latest commodification of girlhood? And, everyone says “it takes a village”, but we beg to differ. Monique, Stacey and Amelia unpack why community is harder than ever to build, and whether we even want a village at all. Plus, we have a new term for you: 'Hub-Sons' (aka 'Trad sons'). These stay-at-home sons are causing quite a stir amongst a particular group who are not very happy about this new breed of men. Our Recommendations: 🥗 Stacey recommends the Tik Tok famous, zero-cook 'Dense Bean Salad'. 🎄 Monz recommends um... 'wanking your tree' — bear with us here — it's the simple hack of making your budget friendly Christmas Tree feel a little more elevated. 🤓 Amelia is obsessed with Hard Quiz Kids, the trivia show that has her entire family invested. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out LoudThe Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion EconomyThe Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So HardPicnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny SpiesThe Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby DebateThe Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter TheoryConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: '"Trad sons" are the new breed of men. And I'm not mad about it.'The Princess of Wales has released her first statement since announcing her cancer diagnosis.This 15-year-old launched her skincare line at Sephora. Kids as young as 8 attended.'My 9-year-old asked to borrow my skincare. What she said next floored me.'Does it still take a village to raise a child? We asked 20 mums. GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa KotowiczBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    36 mins
  • The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy
    Nov 7 2025
    Call it what you like — sleep deprivation/sleep recession/The Exhaustion Economy —but when you're not getting enough sleep as a parent, it's sheer torture. And when actor Keira Knightley named it for the hell it is, every parent felt it in their (tired) bones. This week, we’re unpacking the long-haul burnout that comes with parenting — and the societal shrug that keeps it invisible. Meanwhile, if you think your parenting Group Chats are delivering chaos, you're not alone. Amelia (ever the secret Nicole) has three golden rules to survive them, while Monz is rolling out the five parent archetypes you’ll absolutely recognise. 👀 And finally — the Melbourne Cup. Should the 'race that stops a nation' have stopped your daycare too? For some kids, it did this year. We’re asking if early exposure to The Cup is normalising gambling way too young. Our Recommendations: 🎶 Stacey is obsessed with Yoto, the screen free audio players for stories, music and podcasts. ☀️ Monz recommends Whipscreen, a sunscreen which might help sensory-sensitive kids. 📕 Amelia recommends The First Six Weeks by Cathryn Curtin, for any parents of freshly-hatched little ones. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out LoudThe Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So HardPicnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny SpiesThe Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby DebateThe Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter TheoryRihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training CampStealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet FeudUnpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool ControversyConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: We asked mums for the sleep advice they wish they knew. They all said these 3 things.There are 7 types of rest, and only one involves a good night's sleep.The art of functioning on broken sleep.'Gambling addiction started as a slow burn. Soon it was all consuming.' GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa KotowiczBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    40 mins
  • The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard
    Oct 31 2025
    Did you grow up in a home with a favourite child? Do you secretly favour one of your own kids? We unpack the expert opinions and whether or not parental favouritism actually matters in the long run. Plus, we deep-dive into Jennifer Lawrence's recent The New Yorker profile where she shares what her life looks like postpartum and how returning to work has left her feeling like a fundamentally different person. Relate, much? And, from Jennifer Aniston opening up about adoption to Hailey Bieber sharing the secret that helps her raise her son, it seems like the A-listers are finally peeling back the curtain on the unvarnished truth about having kids. Our Recommendations: 📺 Stacey is obsessed with the new show Building The Band. 🎲 Monz recommends the simple but powerful children's game Spot It! — a secret weapon of OTs and speech therapists for motor skills and focus. 📰 Amelia is desperate for you to read the Jennifer Lawrence Profile so you too can join the conversation. For support for perinatal & postnatal depression and anxiety please reach out to the Gidget Foundation. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out LoudPicnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny SpiesThe Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby DebateThe Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter TheoryRihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training CampStealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet FeudUnpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool ControversyConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: 11 years ago, Jennifer Lawrence predicted her future with freakish accuracy.'When I was a teen, I overheard my mum say who her favourite child was. It wasn't me.'The Password Child: The new way of knowing if you have a favourite child.I have a favourite child. Here's why.We need to debrief about the first year of motherhood. THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    34 mins
  • Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
    Oct 24 2025
    Parenting can involve big ideas, public debates and the odd festive guilt trip - and this week, we’re tackling all three. The man who created Adolescence has a new idea for how dads can connect with their sons - it’s beautiful, but one of us hates it. Plus, Amelia dives into the kids party photo that’s divided Australia: can you really “bags” a park table? And finally, it’s Elf O’Clock. Monz realises she’s the last mum on earth without a tiny spy living in her house, and wonders aloud if there are some traditions that should just be left alone. Our recommendations: 💄Stacey recommends you treat yourself to a $150 Mecca makeup lesson (redeemable on product) where you learn game-changing tips. ❤️‍🩹 Monz wants you to check out A Year of Healing by Lucy Ormonde on Substack, a brilliant guide to showing up for a friend going through cancer. ⏰ Amelia is recommending Dr Dan Shapiro’s idea of time-ins: five minutes of phone-free, one-on-one time fully led by your child. Support independent women's media WHAT TO LISTEN TO: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out LoudThe Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby DebateThe Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter TheoryRihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training CampStealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet FeudUnpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool ControversyConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts WHAT TO READ: So your friend's been diagnosed with breast cancer. Here's how you can help.No Elf on the Shelf or Santa photos: The 6 Christmas traditions I'm cancelling this year.'My daughter found out the Elf on the Shelf isn't real because of an article I wrote.'There's one question we're all asking since watching Adolescence. An expert just answered it.'As a mum of teen boys, Adolescence was a sobering watch.''I had breast cancer and I'd love for my story to scare the s**t out of you.' THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    39 mins
  • The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
    Oct 17 2025
    School holidays are out and spooky season is officially in. So, in honour of the halloween-y moment, we try to figure out what the actual point of this Yankee holiday is. Plus, are some nepo babies... better than others? Amelia presents her theory on why some nepo babies thrive in the court of public opinion while others flounder. And what does it mean when they're from the same family? And speaking of nepo babies, a surprising one has just become our new parenting guru. Hailey Bieber has surprised us all with how perfectly she shared an untold parenting experience. Our recommendations: 🎨 Stacey is recommending the Hey Doodle drawing mats for the creative kiddos AND the podcast She Built That. 🌌 Amelia is recommending the app Stellarium, for all your stargazing needs. 📕 And Monz wants you to read THE BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK EVER. Hunwick's Egg by Mem Fox. Support independent women's media WHAT TO LISTEN TO: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out LoudPrince William Flips The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter TheoryRihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training CampStealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet FeudUnpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool ControversyThe 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day RethinkThe Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The TextsDr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline DebateCheck out She Built ThatConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts WHAT TO READ: From Double Nepo to Semi-Nepo: The nepo baby universe has expanded.The rise of the nepo babies 2.0.Victoria Beckham shared her makeup 'rules' for Harper. Here's what 7 mums had to say about theirs.13 whimsical and spooky Halloween movies for cowards.The Hailey Bieber 'documentary' everyone’s talking about, and everything that happened since. THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    39 mins
  • The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'
    Oct 10 2025
    Your weekend sanity check has arrived. A new episode of Parenting Out Loud is here with all the conversations you need - because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. Are you feeling ‘The Squeeze’? The daily chaos of modern parenting is real. We unpack why you’re feeling maxed out and overwhelmed and talk about whether there’s actually anything you can do about it. Plus, are you raising readers or just scrollers? And in today’s digital world, is it even important? We discuss whether it’s possible to get over your scrolling addiction and get you (and your kids) back into books. And, the dads are in their feelings this week, and we’re here for it. George Clooney reflects on the sacrifices he’s made for success, while Prince William reveals how even Royal dads can feel overwhelmed when it comes to raising tiny humans. Our recommendations: 💄 Stacey is recommending the Nyx Fat Oil Lip Drip in the shade Newsfeed to achieve her iconic lip look. 🪨 Amelia is recommending Rock Painting, and now we all know what we're getting in the office Kris Kringle this year. 🎧 And Monz wants you to listen to the Paul Field episode of the podcast Conversations, for his deeply moving, heartfelt story. A trigger warning for anyone who has experienced the loss of a child. Support independent women's media WHAT TO LISTEN TO: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out LoudSo That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter TheoryRihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training CampStealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet FeudUnpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool ControversyThe 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day RethinkThe Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The TextsDr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline DebateCheck out She Built ThatConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts WHAT TO READ: Prince William just gave his most candid interview. One comment lands like a message to his brother.'My life changed.' A look into George Clooney's family life with 7-year-old twins.'I'm a new mum who read 60 books last year. This is how I actually did it.''I was reading bedtime stories with a glass of wine. A question from my son stopped me in my tracks.''No one is reading bedtime stories to their kids anymore and I know exactly why.' THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    31 mins
  • So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter Theory
    Oct 3 2025
    The kids are at home, the holiday activities are seemingly endless and you probably need a break. So welcome back to the podcast that's not just any parenting podcast. On the show today: You're officially excused from ever attending your child's sport practice. Don't believe us? Just ask the professional soccer player Abby Wambach. Plus, are you an eldest daughter? Well, so is Taylor Swift and the birth order theory might explain a lot.And, magicians are having a moment. But this time it's not just for the kids. So get the girls over, put the kids to bed and enjoy some whimsy. And our recommendations: 🗞️ Stacey wants you to check out this great opinion piece on the Australian divorce story to end all Australian divorce stories. 📺 Amelia is recommending The Assembly on ABC IVIEW. 🎄 And Monz (in true eldest daughter fashion) is recommending the Christmas Mums Facebook page for Chrissy inspiration, wholesomeness and some early planning. Support independent women's media WHAT TO LISTEN TO: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out LoudRihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training CampStealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet FeudUnpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool ControversyThe 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day RethinkThe Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The TextsDr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline DebateConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts WHAT TO READ: OPINION: 'Everyone's saying the same thing about Nicole and Keith's divorce. They're wrong.'Forget attachment styles, Birth Order Theory is the new personality reading trend.Someone check on the eldest daughters this Christmas.'As the eldest daughter, I felt the most pressure.''I have a sibling age gap of almost 5 years. Here's why it's so much better.' THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    35 mins