Who do you turn to when you need help or guidance in your life? In this episode, we discuss the irresistible pull of self-help gurus and why there’s only one right now who has absolutely met her moment - Mel Robbins.  

Plus, we share our weekly recommendations. We’ve got books for you and something to put on your head while you're reading those books.

And, from terrible parenting choices, flat social batteries and musical theatre. It's our best & worst of the week. 

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What To Listen To Next: 
Listen to our latest episode: The White Lotus — 5 Theories & A Dong Watch
Listen: The New Things People Are Saying During Sex
Listen: The Royals' Group Chat & Mia's BTS Secrets From Award Season
Listen: The (No Spoiler) Severance Conversation We’ve Been Waiting To Have
Listen: A Meghan Pivot No One Expected & The Ugly SNARF Phone Trap
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Mia wants you to check out Avenue The Label hats

Holly wants you to listen to The Salt Path by Raynor Winn

Jessie wants you to read Better Days By Claire Zorn

What To Read: 
Read: Everything you need to know about the Mamamia Out Loud ALL OR NOTHING TOUR coming May 2025
Read: 15 years ago, Mel Robbins hit rock bottom. She's now the most listened to woman in the world.
Read: The 'let them' theory has changed more than 2 million people's lives.

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Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens & Mia Freedman 

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

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.

Who do you turn to when you need help or guidance in your life? In this episode, we discuss the irresistible pull of self-help gurus and why there&rsquo;s only one right now who has absolutely met her moment - Mel Robbins.&nbsp; Plus, we share our weekly recommendations. We&rsquo;ve got books for you and something to put on your head while you're reading those books. And, from terrible parenting choices, flat social batteries and musical theatre. It's our best &amp; worst of the week.&nbsp;
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<li>Listen to our latest episode: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/the-white-lotus-season-3-episode-3-and-4/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">The White Lotus &mdash; 5 Theories &amp; A Dong Watch</a></li>
<li>Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/using-ai-in-everyday-life">The New Things People Are Saying During Sex</a></li>
<li>Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/marty-sheargold-matildas/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">The Royals' Group Chat &amp; Mia's BTS Secrets From Award Season</a></li>
<li>Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/severance-season-2/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">The (No Spoiler) Severance Conversation We&rsquo;ve Been Waiting To Have</a></li>
<li>Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/with-love-meghan-season-2-announcement">A Meghan Pivot No One Expected &amp; The Ugly SNARF Phone Trap</a></li>
<li>Listen:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/swedish-death-cleaning-clutter">The Fight You Need To Have With Your Parents</a></li>
<li>Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/severance-season-2/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">The (No Spoiler) Severance Conversation We&rsquo;ve Been Waiting To Have</a></li>
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Holly wants you to listen to<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com.au%2FThe-Salt-Path%2Fdp%2FB07XGBRYX7">&nbsp;The Salt Path by Raynor Winn</a>
Jessie wants you to read<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qbd.com.au%2Fbetter-days%2Fclaire-zorn%2F9781922928078%2F"> Better Days By Claire Zorn</a>
What To Read:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Read: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/mamamia-out-loud-live-tickets/">Everything you need to know about the Mamamia Out Loud ALL OR NOTHING TOUR coming May 2025</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/donald-trump-inauguration-2025/"></a></li>
<li>Read: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/everything-to-know-mel-robbins/">15 years ago, Mel Robbins hit rock bottom. She's now the most listened to woman in the world.</a></li>
<li>Read:<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/what-is-let-them-theory/"> The 'let them' theory has changed more than 2 million people's lives.</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/katy-perry-heading-to-space/"></a></li>
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens &amp; Mia Freedman&nbsp;
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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Mel Robbins Knows Exactly What's Wrong With You

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