In 2025, we went viral for a concept that was maybe a little too relatable – micropettiness. If you've been feeling slightly annoyed with loved ones over the holidays, maybe a little bit of micropettiness is perfectly acceptable for this time of year. 

Plus, hoarding, throwing, selling and Swedish death cleaning — we’re talking about 'stuff' and why what we do with it goes far deeper than just clearing clutter. We discuss why you either love having lots of things around you (or not) and the reasons why many people – particularly parents – hold onto random objects. If you’ve spent the past week surrounded by a growing pile of presents and wrapping paper, we think you’ll enjoy this conversation.

Support independent women's media

Don't miss an episode ofMamamia Out Loud

Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode ofParenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts.

Watch Mamamia Out Loudon YouTube

What to read: 
We asked women to share their acts of micro-pettiness. Prepare to take notes.
Dear Millennials, it's time to bury another one of our beloved staples.
It's time we addressed the micro-pettiness in the room.
'My house is always a mess after Christmas. Then I found the easiest decluttering hack.'
'I just discovered this very specific hack for decluttering your kitchen drawers.'

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

In 2025, we went viral for a concept that was maybe a little too relatable&nbsp;&ndash; micropettiness. If you've been feeling slightly annoyed with loved ones over the holidays, maybe a little bit of micropettiness is perfectly acceptable for this time of year.&nbsp;
Plus, hoarding, throwing, selling and Swedish death cleaning &mdash; we&rsquo;re talking about 'stuff' and why what we do with it goes far deeper than just clearing clutter. We discuss why you either love having lots of things around you (or not) and the reasons why many people&nbsp;&ndash; particularly parents &ndash; hold onto random objects. If you&rsquo;ve spent the past week surrounded by a growing pile of presents and wrapping paper, we think you&rsquo;ll enjoy this conversation.
<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>
Don't miss an episode of <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud">Mamamia Out Loud</a>
Discover more<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> Mamamia Podcasts here</a> including the very latest episode of<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/"> Parenting Out Loud</a>, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts.
Watch Mamamia Out Loud<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@mamamiaoutloud"> on YouTube</a>
What to read:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/micro-pettiness-stories/">We asked women to share their acts of micro-pettiness. Prepare to take notes.</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/sidewalk-etiquette"></a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/rules-of-etiquette-australia/"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/millennials-crossbody-bags">Dear Millennials, it's time to bury another one of our beloved staples.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://mamamiaoutloud.substack.com/p/its-time-we-addressed-the-micro-pettiness">It's time we addressed the micro-pettiness in the room.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/box-method-for-decluttering/">'My house is always a mess after Christmas. Then I found the easiest decluttering hack.'</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/how-to-use-the-20-20-decluttering-rule-for-kitchen-organisation/">'I just discovered this very specific hack for decluttering your kitchen drawers.'</a></li>
</ul>
THE END BITS:&nbsp;
Check out our merch at<a href="https://www.mamamiaoutloud.com.au/store"> MamamiaOutLoud.com</a>
GET IN TOUCH:
Feedback? We&rsquo;re listening. Send us an email at outloud@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>.
Join our Facebook group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/outlouders"> Mamamia Outlouders</a> to talk about the show.
Follow us on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamamiaoutloud/?hl=en"> @mamamiaoutloud</a> and on Tiktok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mamamiaoutloud"> @mamamiaoutloud</a>

Australia's #1 podcast for women is where smart women come for good conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud is hosted by journalists and authors Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. It's your daily dose of conversation that's like catching up with your best, funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat, offering conversation at its most addictive.

Australia's #1 podcast for women is where smart women come for good conversation &mdash; with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud is hosted by journalists and authors Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. It's your daily dose of conversation that's like catching up with your best, funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat, offering conversation at its most addictive.

A weekly podcast that's smart, often silly and sometimes surprising.

Mamamia Out Loud

Our Most Talked About Conversations: Micropettiness  & The Fight You Need To Have With Your Parents

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/9f24f0c8-80f3-4be2-b0c1-b38e002420d0/transcript

Advertisement