Friendships are some of the most important relationships in our lives, but just how much time and care are you really giving to your friendship garden?

Today we chat with Bec Sparrow from the Friendship Project and Chaotic Social's Chrissy Flanagan about how to friend new friends, keep old friendships going strong and repair the connections that are fading out. 

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUESTS: 
Rebecca Sparrow - The Friendship Project
Chrissy Flanagan - Chaotic Social

CREDITS
Hosts: Narelda Jacobs & Cathrine Mahoney
Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz
Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Friendships are some of the most important relationships in our lives, but just how much time and care are you really giving to your friendship garden?
Today we chat with Bec Sparrow from the Friendship Project and Chaotic Social's Chrissy Flanagan about how to friend new friends, keep old friendships going strong and repair the connections that are fading out. 
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUESTS:  Rebecca Sparrow - <a href="https://rebeccasparrow.com/friendship-project/">The Friendship Project</a> Chrissy Flanagan - <a href="https://www.chaoticsocial.com/about">Chaotic Social</a>
CREDITS Hosts: Narelda Jacobs &amp; Cathrine Mahoney Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

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In your 40s, 50s or 60s? Welcome to the 456 Club. It&rsquo;s just like your favourite group chat that will make you laugh, think and feel connected. Hosted by Narelda Jacobs and Cathrine Mahoney each week, we&rsquo;ll discuss the topics in your world from: sex, dating, menopause, ambition, motherhood, not-motherhood and what you&rsquo;re not supposed to say about ageing bodies.

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How Often Do You Water To Your Friendship Garden?

In this episode, Liz Ellis sits down with author, athlete, coach and entrepreneur Turia Pitt. Known across Australia as a beacon of fierce resilience, Turia reveals a candid, hilariously unfiltered side of herself as she opens up about the chaotic reality of parenting two young boys while running a business. 

She shares how she had to unlearn her hyper-competitive athlete mindset to survive the daily grind, diving into a period of severe burnout that led her to seek therapy and discover the magic of asking herself, "What's going to make this day a little bit easier?" 

The conversation also explores her heritage, reflecting on growing up with a Tahitian mother whose home-cooked fish, rice, and lentils were decades ahead of the trend, alongside a raw look back at her Ironman days when toxic societal pressures forced her to under-fuel her body. 

From raw-dogging chia seeds to her controversial morning "badass coffee" routine, this chat is a funny, reassuring look at learning to let yourself off the hook.

Watch Turia & Liz teach you how to make their (very funny) fave coffees here. 

Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here.

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CREDITS:

Host: Liz Ellis 

Guest: Turia Pitt

Group Executive Producers: Naima Brown & Courtney Ammenhauser

Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti

Social Producer: Keeley Mercieca

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

In this episode, Liz Ellis sits down with author, athlete, coach and entrepreneur Turia Pitt. Known across Australia as a beacon of fierce resilience, Turia reveals a candid, hilariously unfiltered side of herself as she opens up about the chaotic reality of parenting two young boys while running a business.&nbsp;
She shares how she had to unlearn her hyper-competitive athlete mindset to survive the daily grind, diving into a period of severe burnout that led her to seek therapy and discover the magic of asking herself, "What's going to make this day a little bit easier?"&nbsp;
The conversation also explores her heritage, reflecting on growing up with a Tahitian mother whose home-cooked fish, rice, and lentils were decades ahead of the trend, alongside a raw look back at her Ironman days when toxic societal pressures forced her to under-fuel her body.&nbsp;
From raw-dogging chia seeds to her controversial morning "badass coffee" routine, this chat is a funny, reassuring look at learning to let yourself off the hook.
Watch Turia &amp; Liz teach you how to make their (very funny) fave coffees here.&nbsp;
Discover more<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> Mamamia Podcasts here</a>.
Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au
Share your story, feedback, or dilemma!<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> Send us a voice message</a>, 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.
If you want to support independent women's media, <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=mamamia&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=editorial">become a Mamamia subscriber</a>. Get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts, articles, videos and our exercise app, MOVE.
CREDITS:
Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizzylegsellis/">Liz Ellis</a>&nbsp;
Guest: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/turiapitt/">Turia Pitt</a>
Group Executive Producers: Naima Brown &amp; Courtney Ammenhauser
Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti
Social Producer: Keeley Mercieca
Audio Producer: Thom Lion
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Raw Dogging Chia Seeds, Eating The Frog And Life After Burnout with Turia Pitt

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Comedian Lizzy Hoo has a very full plate. 

Host Liz Ellis, former netball champion turned busy mum, sits down with comedy star Lizzy Hoo to talk about life at "game on" pace. Trading a corporate 9-to-5 for the unpredictable chaos of the stage, Lizzy discusses balancing a high-octane career with the everyday messiness of her 40s. They explore how she manages a "full plate" when she's mid-tour, performing late nights and surviving on whatever food she can find on the road.

The two dive into the survival strategies of a traveling comic, from Lizzy's "liquid diet" during festival season to her accidental airport yogurt-eating mishaps. Reflecting on her Chinese-Malaysian and Irish heritage, Lizzy shares how her palate has space for both pub food and spicy home cooking. It’s a hilarious look at staying nourished under pressure, featuring everything from gourmet sandwich press hacks to the truth about life on the comedy circuit.

Watch Lizzy Hoo teach you how to make her sandwich press potato rostis here.

Discover more Mamamia Podcasts 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.

If you want to support independent women's media, become a Mamamia subscriber. Get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts, articles, videos and our exercise app, MOVE.

CREDITS:

Host: Liz Ellis 

Guest: Lizzy Hoo

Group Executive Producers: Naima Brown & Courtney Ammenhauser

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti

Social Producer: Keeley Mercieca


Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Comedian Lizzy Hoo has a very full plate.&nbsp;
Host Liz Ellis, former netball champion turned busy mum, sits down with comedy star Lizzy Hoo to talk about life at "game on" pace. Trading a corporate 9-to-5 for the unpredictable chaos of the stage, Lizzy discusses balancing a high-octane career with the everyday messiness of her 40s. They explore how she manages a "full plate" when she's mid-tour, performing late nights and surviving on whatever food she can find on the road.
The two dive into the survival strategies of a traveling comic, from Lizzy's "liquid diet" during festival season to her accidental airport yogurt-eating mishaps. Reflecting on her Chinese-Malaysian and Irish heritage, Lizzy shares how her palate has space for both pub food and spicy home cooking. It&rsquo;s a hilarious look at staying nourished under pressure, featuring everything from gourmet sandwich press hacks to the truth about life on the comedy circuit.
Watch Lizzy Hoo teach you how to make her sandwich press potato rostis <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZLvRPZTyGd/">here</a>.
Discover more<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> Mamamia Podcasts here</a>.
Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au
Share your story, feedback, or dilemma!<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> Send us a voice message</a>, 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.
If you want to support independent women's media, <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=mamamia&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=editorial">become a Mamamia subscriber</a>. Get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts, articles, videos and our exercise app, MOVE.
CREDITS:
Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizzylegsellis/">Liz Ellis</a>&nbsp;
Guest: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizzyhoo/">Lizzy Hoo</a>
Group Executive Producers: Naima Brown &amp; Courtney Ammenhauser
Audio Producer: Thom Lion
Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti
Social Producer: Keeley Mercieca 
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Introducing Full Plate: Car Dates and Sandwich Press Magic with Lizzy Hoo

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Welcome to the rogue, unfiltered and slightly unhinged podcast for Gen X women who need a laugh. Forget inspirational life coach energy. Forget toxic positivity. This is the show for the woman who is looking for an antidote to the bin-fire of right now.

From the brain of Mia Freedman comes a podcast that’s not inspirational in the slightest. You don’t need to learn anything or remember anything either. Just turn up.

Join your smartest, most brilliant friends; Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea, Grace Lam, Cathrine Mahoney, and Dr Ginni Mansberg for a bit of distraction, some helpful things, and a lot of laughs.

In today's episode: Cath booked a wax...and it did not go to plan. Sally had a case of celebrity mistaken identity. Mary told a driver to get f**cked and it turned out to be her own mother, and Bruna accidentally did a little wee in a designer dress (and then had to buy it). And how was your first kiss? Because these women absolutely butchered theirs.

In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea and Cath Mahoney

The End Bits:
Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.show
Love the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.

Listen to Unleashed here 

This show was produced and created by Mia Freedman
Created and developed by Monique Bowley
The Executive Producer is Bree Player
Senior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina Matolov
Social Media Producer Coco Lavigne

SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media 
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GET IN TOUCH
Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the rogue, unfiltered and slightly unhinged podcast for Gen X women who need a laugh. Forget inspirational life coach energy. Forget toxic positivity. This is the show for the woman who is&nbsp;looking for an antidote to the bin-fire of right now.
From the brain of Mia Freedman comes a podcast that&rsquo;s not inspirational in the slightest. You don&rsquo;t need to learn anything or remember anything either. Just turn up.
Join your smartest, most brilliant friends; Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea, Grace Lam, Cathrine Mahoney, and Dr Ginni Mansberg for a bit of distraction, some helpful things, and a lot of laughs.
In today's episode: Cath booked a wax...and it did not go to plan. Sally had a case of celebrity mistaken identity. Mary told a driver to get f**cked and it turned out to be her own mother, and Bruna accidentally did a little wee in a designer dress (and then had to buy it). And how was your first kiss? Because these women absolutely butchered theirs. In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea and Cath Mahoney
The End Bits: Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.show Love the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify &mdash; it helps other Gen X women find us.
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/unleashed/id1868862473">Listen to Unleashed here&nbsp;</a> This show was produced and created by Mia Freedman Created and developed by Monique Bowley The Executive Producer is Bree Player Senior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina Matolov Social Media Producer Coco Lavigne SUBSCRIBE here: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Support independent women's media</a>&nbsp; Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456">here</a>!
GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We&rsquo;re listening. Send us an email at <a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au" aria-haspopup="menu">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a> Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Introducing: UNLEASHED

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How Often Do You Water To Your Friendship Garden?

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