What did you do before 9am today and did it involve dunking your face in ice at least three times and rubbing the inside of a banana on your skin? If not, join us as we discuss the man with the five-hour morning routine. It's a vibe.

Plus, Chappell Roan has another unpopular opinion: She’s never met a happy parent. Does she have a point?

And, did you know that worrying takes as much energy as climbing a set of stairs while carrying something heavy? We now know exactly why you’re always tired.

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Read: 17 parents share the hacks that get them through a busy week.
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Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas

Audio Producer: Leah Porges 

Video Producer: Josh Green 

Junior Content Producers: Coco Lavigne & 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.

What did you do before 9am today and did it involve dunking your face in ice at least three times and rubbing the inside of a banana on your skin? If not, join us as we discuss the man with the five-hour morning routine. It's a vibe.
Plus, Chappell Roan has another unpopular opinion: She&rsquo;s never met a happy parent. Does she have a point?
And, did you know that worrying takes as much energy as climbing a set of stairs while carrying something heavy? We now know exactly why you&rsquo;re always tired.
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<li>Listen to our latest episode: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/group-chat-mistake-us-defence-security/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Oh Dear. The Biggest Group Chat Whoopsies.</a></li>
<li>Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/adolescence-tv-show">"Too Rich" Celebrities &amp; The Adolescence Theory</a></li>
<li>Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/non-traditional-relationships-solo-parenting">Open Marriages &amp; The New Kind Of Divorce</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/the-white-lotus-season-3-episode-5-recap/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol"> </a></li>
<li>Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/the-white-lotus-season-3-episode-5-recap/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">The White Lotus Recap &ndash; The Kiss &amp; An Astonishing Scene</a></li>
<li>Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/snow-white-movie">The 7 Controversies Of This Year's Biggest Movie</a></li>
<li>Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-the-three-questions-you-should-ask-on-a-first/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">The Three Questions You Should Ask On A First Date</a></li>
<li>Listen to No Filter: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/saundra-dalton-smith/">When Sleep Isn&rsquo;t Enough: The Seven Types of Rest</a></li>
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<ul>
<li>Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/single-parent-grief/">'I have 50-50 custody and nobody talks about the silent micro-grief.'</a></li>
<li>Read: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/morning-routine-ashton-hall">'Is that a banana? This man&rsquo;s baffling morning routine is all I can think about.'</a></li>
<li>Read: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/morning-shed-expert">We need to talk about those viral 'morning shed' beauty routines.</a></li>
<li>Read: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/game-changing-parenting-hacks-for-busy-parents">17 parents share the hacks that get them through a busy week.</a></li>
<li>Read: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/coping-with-the-grief-of-childlessness">'When I gave up my dream to be a mother, something amazing happened.'</a></li>
<li>Read: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/single-mother-ivf-story">'I was 38 and single. This is my story of becoming a mum on my own.'</a></li>
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens &amp; Mia Freedman
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas
Audio Producer: Leah Porges&nbsp;
Video Producer: Josh Green&nbsp;
Junior Content Producers: Coco Lavigne &amp; 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.

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.

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The Woman Who's Never Met A Happy Parent

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