Your 'difficult' friends aren't just annoying; they are literally bad for your health. No big deal but it’s official: 'Hasslers' who create drama also accelerate your ‘biological decay’. Is it time to prune the friend tree for the sake of your longevity?

Plus, Belle Burden’s divorce memoir Strangers has the internet asking if telling your 'emotional truth' is just a fancy term for fibbing. With inconsistencies surfacing, Clare wonders if we even care about facts if the story is good, while Em insists that if you’re selling your life story, the least you can do is tell the truth. So, who owns your story and… does the truth even matter any more?

Meanwhile, in other business, Em presents an 'unhinged' list of rules that states men shouldn't drink matcha and women shouldn't know movie directors' names. Yes, it appears we’re all living in her Mojo Dojo Casa House now. 

Oh, and, in breaking news, we’ve all been saying 'Chupa Chups' wrong.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Clare recommends Australian Story: Raising Richard— the moving story of a mother who’s been caring for her son for over 30 years.

Holly recommend Tarte Shape Tape peach corrector for undereye dark circles.

Em recommends Project Hail Mary— a "science-y" space flick starring Ryan Gosling.

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This woman's unbelievable life story was turned into a movie. Then she was accused of making it up.
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CREDITS:

Hosts: Emily Vernem, Clare Stephens & Holly Wainwright

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Video Producer: Josh Green

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

Your 'difficult' friends aren't just annoying; they are literally bad for your health. No big deal but it&rsquo;s official: 'Hasslers' who create drama also accelerate your &lsquo;biological decay&rsquo;. Is it time to prune the friend tree for the sake of your longevity?
Plus, Belle Burden&rsquo;s divorce memoir Strangers has the internet asking if telling your 'emotional truth' is just a fancy term for fibbing. With inconsistencies surfacing, Clare wonders if we even care about facts if the story is good, while Em insists that if you&rsquo;re selling your life story, the least you can do is tell the truth. So, who owns your story and&hellip; does the truth even matter any more?
Meanwhile, in other business, Em presents an 'unhinged' list of rules that states men shouldn't drink matcha and women shouldn't know movie directors' names. Yes, it appears we&rsquo;re all living in her Mojo Dojo Casa House now.&nbsp;
Oh, and, in breaking news, we&rsquo;ve all been saying 'Chupa Chups' wrong.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Clare recommends <a href="https://iview.abc.net.au/show/australian-story/series/2026/video/NC2602Q005S00">Australian Story: Raising Richard</a> &mdash; the moving story of a mother who&rsquo;s been caring for her son for over 30 years.
Holly recommend&nbsp;<a href="https://fave.co/4dybCGR">Tarte Shape Tape peach corrector</a> for undereye dark circles.
Em recommends&nbsp;<a href="https://fave.co/4dybCGR">Project Hail Mary</a> &mdash; a "science-y" space flick starring Ryan Gosling. SUBSCRIBERS: Get 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/nala-discount-code/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=discounts">here</a> to get your code. Ends 1st April. 
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An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For

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Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman on today's subscriber episode. Listen to the full conversation — 'Mia's Diary Note: Burnout & Bras & Books, Oh My!' — at 5 pm TODAY. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE.

Mia is deep in a nostalgia hole this week after bingeing the JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy series, Love Story. It turns out, seeing a world without DMs, TikTok trends, or the urge to live-stream your breakfast has her ready to trade her smartphone for a flip phone and some chic minimalism. Are we actually 'connected' or just... exhausted?

In this episode:


The 'Always On' Burnout: Mia gets real about the specific brand of fatigue that comes from being reachable 24/7. When did 'relaxing' become just another word for 'scrolling in a different room'?
The Content Trap: Why are we obsessed with turning every family moment into a production for the group chat? Mia asks if it’s possible to just exist — without looking for the best lighting.

Mia's Reccos
The retro chocolate bar making a comeback in Mia’s pantry.
The sports bra finally doing the literal heavy lifting.
The memoir sparking a heated debate: is supporting your partner’s career a romantic gesture or a professional death wish?

Remember, this is your free sample of today's subs episode. The full debrief drops for subscribers at 5pm.

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Mia Freedman on starting a media company with her husband.
This new series tackles the complicated legacy of the '90s hottest couple.

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Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman on today's subscriber episode. Listen to the full conversation &mdash;&nbsp;'Mia's Diary Note: Burnout &amp; Bras &amp; Books, Oh My!' &mdash; at 5 pm TODAY. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=instagram&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mmol&amp;utm_content=feed">Solve that problem HERE.</a>
Mia is deep in a nostalgia hole this week after bingeing the JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy series,&nbsp;Love Story. It turns out, seeing a world without DMs, TikTok trends, or the urge to live-stream your breakfast has her ready to trade her smartphone for a flip phone and some chic minimalism. Are we actually 'connected' or just... exhausted?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>
The 'Always On' Burnout: Mia gets real about the specific brand of fatigue that comes from being reachable 24/7. When did 'relaxing' become just another word for 'scrolling in a different room'?
</li>
<li data-path-to-node="5,1,0">The Content Trap: Why are we obsessed with turning every family moment into a production for the group chat? Mia asks if it&rsquo;s possible to just exist &mdash; without looking for the best lighting. Mia's Reccos</li>
<li data-path-to-node="5,1,0">The retro chocolate bar making a comeback in Mia&rsquo;s pantry.</li>
<li data-path-to-node="5,1,0">The sports bra finally doing the literal heavy lifting.</li>
<li data-path-to-node="5,1,0">The memoir sparking a heated debate: is supporting your partner&rsquo;s career a romantic gesture or a professional death wish?</li>
</ul>
Remember, this is your free sample of today's subs episode. The full debrief drops for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=instagram&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mmol&amp;utm_content=feed">subscribers </a>at 5pm.
Get 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/nala-discount-code/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=discounts"> here</a> to get your code ends April 1st.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/mia-freedman-burnout-no-filter-podcast/">MIA FREEDMAN: 'The type of burnout I didn't realise I had.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/mia-freedman-jason-lavigne/">Mia Freedman on starting a media company with her husband.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/love-story-john-f-kennedy-carolyn-bessette-review/">This new series tackles the complicated legacy of the '90s hottest couple.</a></li>
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Celebrity gossip lip-readers have changed the game. Because of them we know Timothée Chalamet hated the Oscars, King Charles says F and Prince William had no time for 'Andrew’s' apology. So is that ‘zero privacy’ development fair play? And what DID Timmy say to his sister about Kylie Jenner? 

In other scurrilous gossip, we’re meant to think that Nicole Kidman has a new friends-to-lovers boyfriend, and that Keith Urban is 'reeling'. Hmmm.

Plus, peptides are the new cottage cheese, in demand from both older women and teenage boys. Except, unregulated, they can be rather more dangerous than a protein-heavy snack. So what the hell is a peptide, and how worried should we be about influencers spruiking them? (Hint: Very)

'Our' Queen Mary is touring Australia and once upon a time, that would have guaranteed tabloid mayhem. These days everything is… quieter. Is that because a midlife Queen is less enticing to the attention economy than the Carrie-esque lure of the princess fairytale? 

Plus, Ethan Hawke has the best advice for those suffering from unrequited love. Yes, some ageing Gen X heartthrobs are still the real deal. 

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Listen: A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV
Listen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana
Listen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note
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What to read: 
Despite what you've read, Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were the real Oscar winners.
Timothée Chalamet losing the Oscar has nothing to do with opera.
'Michael B. Jordan is obsessed with Yerin Ha and I've got two compelling theories.'
'An uncontrolled science experiment.' The truth about the peptides trend.

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

Celebrity gossip lip-readers have changed the game. Because of them we know Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet hated the Oscars, King Charles says F and Prince William had no time for 'Andrew&rsquo;s' apology. So is that &lsquo;zero privacy&rsquo; development fair play? And what DID Timmy say to his sister about Kylie Jenner?&nbsp;
In other scurrilous gossip, we&rsquo;re meant to think that Nicole Kidman has a new friends-to-lovers boyfriend, and that Keith Urban is 'reeling'. Hmmm.
Plus, peptides are the new cottage cheese, in demand from both older women and teenage boys. Except, unregulated, they can be rather more dangerous than a protein-heavy snack. So what the hell is a peptide, and how worried should we be about influencers spruiking them? (Hint: Very)
'Our' Queen Mary is touring Australia and once upon a time, that would have guaranteed tabloid mayhem. These days everything is&hellip; quieter. Is that because a midlife Queen is less enticing to the attention economy than the Carrie-esque lure of the princess fairytale?&nbsp;
Plus, Ethan Hawke has the best advice for those suffering from unrequited love. Yes, some ageing Gen X heartthrobs are still the real deal.&nbsp;
SUBSCRIBERS: Get 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/nala-discount-code/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=discounts">here</a> to get your code. Ends 1st April.
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Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman on today's subscriber episode. Listen to the full conversation —  'Are Flaps In Or Out?' Mia's Rogue Oscars Fashion Feedback — at 5 pm TODAY. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE.

The biggest night in Hollywood has come and gone, and while the show itself was - dare we say - a bit of a snooze, the fashion gave us plenty to talk about.

In this exclusive subscriber episode, Mia Freedman and Em Vernem dive into this year’s Oscars fashion. From Demi Moore’s bird/snake vibe to Rose Byrne’s head to toe perfection, Mia has feedback. So, did the celebs play it too safe on the red carpet?

Also, while Em was focused on the outfits alone, Mia was too distracted by the bodies in them and how different the red carpet looks in 2026.  

Plus, from Gwyneth Paltrow’s glittery ‘naked’ pants to Jeff Goldblum’s wife Emilie Livingston’s high-cut pantless look, they unpack the 'front flap' debate that has Mia questioning everything. 

Sit back and enjoy their unfiltered thoughts about their favourite and not-so favourite Oscars looks.

Remember, this is your free sample of today's subs episode. The full debrief drops for subscribers at 5pm.

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The biggest night in Hollywood has come and gone, and while the show itself was - dare we say - a bit of a snooze, the fashion gave us plenty to talk about.
In this exclusive subscriber episode, Mia Freedman and Em Vernem dive into this year&rsquo;s Oscars fashion. From Demi Moore&rsquo;s bird/snake vibe to Rose Byrne&rsquo;s head to toe perfection, Mia has feedback. So, did the celebs play it too safe on the red carpet?
Also, while Em was focused on the outfits alone, Mia was too distracted by the bodies in them and how different the red carpet looks in 2026. &nbsp;
Plus, from Gwyneth Paltrow&rsquo;s glittery &lsquo;naked&rsquo; pants to Jeff Goldblum&rsquo;s wife Emilie Livingston&rsquo;s high-cut pantless look, they unpack the 'front flap' debate that has Mia questioning everything.&nbsp;
Sit back and enjoy their unfiltered thoughts about their favourite and not-so favourite Oscars looks.
Remember, this is your free sample of today's subs episode. The full debrief drops for <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=instagram&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mmol&amp;utm_content=feed">subscribers </a>at 5pm.
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FREE SUBS TASTER: 'Are Flaps In Or Out?' Mia's Rogue Oscars Fashion Feedback

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It’s Oscars Day, aka Christmas for people who like celebrity gossip and frocks. Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens and Amelia Lester have a chaotic recap for you, including whether Leo stole Pedro’s moustache, the jokes that landed and the ones that flopped, and why justice was served in the Best Actor face-off. 

Plus, Louis Theroux has gone Inside the Manosphere for a new Netflix documentary, and there’s a lot to unpack. Are these men dangerous, or just shoddy salesmen looking for a mark? And while we’re at it, is Louis a little outplayed in the 'everything is content' era?

And, are you a 'reply only' friend? We’re looking at the friendship dynamic where one person does all the heavy lifting while the other just reacts to the blue bubbles. Is it a problem if you’re the one who replies, but never reaches out? 

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It&rsquo;s Oscars Day, aka Christmas for people who like celebrity gossip and frocks. Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens and Amelia Lester have a chaotic recap for you, including whether Leo stole Pedro&rsquo;s moustache, the jokes that landed and the ones that flopped, and why justice was served in the Best Actor face-off.&nbsp;
Plus, Louis Theroux has gone Inside the Manosphere for a new Netflix documentary, and there&rsquo;s a lot to unpack. Are these men dangerous, or just shoddy salesmen looking for a mark? And while we&rsquo;re at it, is Louis a little outplayed in the 'everything is content' era?
And, are you a 'reply only' friend? We&rsquo;re looking at the friendship dynamic where one person does all the heavy lifting while the other just reacts to the blue bubbles. Is it a problem if you&rsquo;re the one who replies, but never reaches out?&nbsp;
In other business, there is a literal culture war bubbling over whether being on The Pill decides which movie star you fancy. Elon Musk thinks it&rsquo;s science, but we have some actual data (and common sense) to throw at that theory.
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/manosphere-misogyny-australian-schools/">'I've been teaching for 12 years. I've never seen boys behave like this.'</a></li>
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The Oscars is two days away, and while experts predict with data, Mamamia Out Loud predicts with vibes. From naked afterparty guests to the high-stakes battle between Michael B. Jordan and Timothée Chalamet, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, and Em Vernem are placing their bets and asking an important industry question - will Lewis Hamilton use this as a moment for a Kim K hard launch?

Plus, the "boyboss" era is over and crying at work is officially encouraged, which is lucky. Emily shares her first Mamamia cry while Holly would still rather die than leak from the eyes. Is crying now a valid form of corporate communication, or just a sign that your workplace is the problem?

Also, are you treating your morning like an “Opening Shift”? The theory leans into a morning that’s all about setting up for the day. Em’s into it, with her early-morning doomscroll and home-brewed coffee under her belt. Clare has a toddler, so her morning’s are… enough said, and Holly has left that chaos era behind. But the question remains - is the snooze button your friend or your enemy? 

Plus, the allure of the bald man and the happiest place on the Internet that celebrates them.  And… recommendations:

Em recommendsHow to get to heaven from Belfast on Netflix.  

Clare recommends The Death of Us by Abigail Dean

Holly recommends Harry Styles. One night in Manchester on Netflix.  

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How to recover from a massive, ugly, work cry.
'I'm a night owl who wakes up at 4:30am every day. This is how I do it.'
'I spend an hour on Instagram': 6 women share exactly what their morning routine looks like.
This new Netflix show is a mix between 'Derry Girls' and 'Only Murders in the Building'.
Harry Styles refuses to repeat himself. On his fourth album, that's the whole point.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Emily Vernem, Clare Stephens & Holly Wainwright

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Video Producer: Josh Green

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

The Oscars is two days away, and while experts predict with data, Mamamia Out Loud predicts with vibes. From naked afterparty guests to the high-stakes battle between Michael B. Jordan and Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, and Em Vernem are placing their bets and asking an important industry question - will Lewis Hamilton use this as a moment for a Kim K hard launch?
Plus, the "boyboss" era is over and crying at work is officially encouraged, which is lucky. Emily shares her first Mamamia cry while Holly would still rather die than leak from the eyes. Is crying now a valid form of corporate communication, or just a sign that your workplace is the problem?
Also, are you treating your morning like an &ldquo;Opening Shift&rdquo;? The theory leans into a morning that&rsquo;s all about setting up for the day. Em&rsquo;s into it, with her early-morning doomscroll and home-brewed coffee under her belt. Clare has a toddler, so her morning&rsquo;s are&hellip; enough said, and Holly has left that chaos era behind. But the question remains - is the snooze button your friend or your enemy?&nbsp;
Plus, the allure of the bald man and the happiest place on the Internet that celebrates them.&nbsp; And&hellip; recommendations:
<ul></ul>
Em recommends <a href="https://fave.co/4baoAYE">How to get to heaven from Belfast </a>on Netflix.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Clare recommends&nbsp;<a href="https://fave.co/4bzVd3a">The Death of Us</a> by Abigail Dean
Holly recommends <a href="https://fave.co/4lhjChg">Harry Styles. One night in Manchester</a> on Netflix.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-female-friendship-mel-robbins/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Mia, Female Friendships &amp; The '3-Word Rule'</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-mia-diary-note-nana/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/beckham-meghan-jackie-o/">Beckham, Meghan &amp; Jessie's Hospital Voice Note</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-mia-freedman-working-mums-dilemma/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/kyle-jackie-fight/">Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle &amp; Jackie O</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/harry-styles-new-album-review/">Harry Styles refuses to repeat himself. On his fourth album, that's the whole point.</a></li>
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Emily Vernem, Clare Stephens &amp; Holly Wainwright
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Video Producer: Josh Green
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

What We Did Before 9am

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Outlouders, your usual Friday dose of Mamamia Out Loud will drop this afternoon but for now, here's a lil' treat from us to you. Enjoy. 

She’s 10 days on. She’s splitting her time and her heart between home and hospital, and she wants to share her story with you, Outlouders. 

Our beloved co-host Jessie Stephens gave birth to her boy-girl twins last week, earlier than hoped, and became a mum all over again. There will be so many of you who’ll relate to this story of terror-tinged joy, who will recognise the awe and exhaustion in Jessie’s voice, and who will want to send her so much love as she and her little family find their way through a new normal.

Jessie’s rock, her twin sister Clare Stephens as well as Emily Vernem and Holly Wainwright are asking the questions:. How much time did she get “off” before the babies came? What was the first thing that happened when they did? How is Luna? How is Luca? Can she finally eat chocolate again? And how is she staying sane and hopeful? A very special episode. 

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Listen: A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV
Listen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana
Listen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note
Listen: How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone
Listen: Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat
Listen: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie O
Listen: Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight Scene
Listen: Uninvited Princesses & The Dating Story We're Yearning For
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What to read: 
JESSIE STEPHENS: On being pregnant with twins. As a twin. With twin brothers.
CLARE STEPHENS: 'I did everything to avoid a traumatic birth. Then I had one.'
'I was 3 days postpartum and holding my son. Then a nurse said 5 words that broke me.'
'I was home alone when I went into sudden labour. I'll never forget what happened 40 minutes later.'

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Outlouders, your usual Friday dose of Mamamia Out Loud will drop this afternoon but for now, here's a lil' treat from us to you. Enjoy.&nbsp; She&rsquo;s 10 days on. She&rsquo;s splitting her time and her heart between home and hospital, and she wants to share her story with you, Outlouders.&nbsp;
Our beloved co-host Jessie Stephens gave birth to her boy-girl twins last week, earlier than hoped, and became a mum all over again. There will be so many of you who&rsquo;ll relate to this story of terror-tinged joy, who will recognise the awe and exhaustion in Jessie&rsquo;s voice, and who will want to send her so much love as she and her little family find their way through a new normal.
Jessie&rsquo;s rock, her twin sister Clare Stephens as well as Emily Vernem and Holly Wainwright are asking the questions:. How much time did she get &ldquo;off&rdquo; before the babies came? What was the first thing that happened when they did? How is Luna? How is Luca? Can she finally eat chocolate again? And how is she staying sane and hopeful? A very special episode.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Listen to our latest episode: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-female-friendship-mel-robbins">Mia, Female Friendships &amp; The '3-Word' Rule'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/gwyneth-auction-meghan-sydney/">A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-mia-diary-note-nana/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/beckham-meghan-jackie-o/">Beckham, Meghan &amp; Jessie's Hospital Voice Note</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/clare-stephens-birth-story/">CLARE STEPHENS: 'I did everything to avoid a traumatic birth. Then I had one.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/new-mum-postpartum-recovery/">'I was 3 days postpartum and holding my son. Then a nurse said 5 words that broke me.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/sudden-labour-signs/">'I was home alone when I went into sudden labour. I'll never forget what happened 40 minutes later.'</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/clare-stephens-birth-story/"></a></li>
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A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Ready To Tell Her Twin Birth Story

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Mia is late to the party. Despite “Let Them” being (one of) her Words Of The Year last year, she is finally listening to the Mel Robbins audio book — and she has thoughts.

In this episode, Mia and Amelia unpack the complicated art of female friendships.  From the 'scatterings' of marriage and kids to the isolation of running a business, is the secret to staying connected actually just... loosening your grip?

But, while Mia is feeling a “massive unclenching”, Amelia is asking whether 'let them' is just a fancy way of being a passive friend?

Plus, the '3-Word Rule' that might actually save your friendship.

What To Listen To Next: 
Listen to Mel Robbins on No Filter: Mel Robbins On The Only Life Lesson You Need To Know
Listen to our latest episode: A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV
Listen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana
Listen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note
Listen: How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone
Listen: Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat
Listen: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie O
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What to read: 
The 'let them' theory has changed more than 2 million people's lives.
The 'let them' theory changed 2 million people's lives. The 'who says' theory is the easy alternative.
'I tried the "Let Them Theory" on my kids... Here's what happened.'
'I asked my friends to give me a performance review. They said, "No".'

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Mia is late to the party. Despite &ldquo;Let Them&rdquo; being (one of) her Words Of The Year last year, she is finally listening to the Mel Robbins audio book &mdash; and she has thoughts.
In this episode, Mia and Amelia unpack the complicated art of female friendships.&nbsp; From the 'scatterings' of marriage and kids to the isolation of running a business, is the secret to staying connected actually just... loosening your grip?
But, while Mia is feeling a &ldquo;massive unclenching&rdquo;, Amelia is asking whether 'let them' is just a fancy way of being a passive friend?
Plus, the '3-Word Rule' that might actually save your friendship.
What To Listen To Next:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Listen to Mel Robbins on No Filter: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/mel-robbins-on-the-only-life-lesson-you-need-to-know/">Mel Robbins On The Only Life Lesson You Need To Know</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen to our latest episode:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/gwyneth-auction-meghan-sydney/">A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-mia-diary-note-nana/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/beckham-meghan-jackie-o/">Beckham, Meghan &amp; Jessie's Hospital Voice Note</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/ghost-lashes-small-talk-tips/">How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-mia-freedman-working-mums-dilemma/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/kyle-jackie-fight/">Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle &amp; Jackie O</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456?ign-itscg=80085&amp;ign-itsct=pod_cha_mamam332_NA">Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
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.
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;
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What to read:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><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></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/who-says-theory/">The 'let them' theory changed 2 million people's lives. The 'who says' theory is the easy alternative.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/let-them-theory/">'I tried the "Let Them Theory" on my kids... Here's what happened.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/friendship-performance-review-trend-experiment/">'I asked my friends to give me a performance review. They said, "No".'</a></li>
</ul>
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FREE SUBS TASTER: Mia, Female Friendships & The '3-Word Rule'

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This morning we got a great example of a sensitive, complicated pregnancy announcement in a surprising place. Today Show host Sarah Abo and her offsider, one Karl Stefanovic, shared stories of miscarriage and fertility struggles that you just would not have heard on mainstream morning telly a few years back. So we’re unpacking the politics of public pregnancy news in 2026. 

Plus, Gwyneth Paltrow is selling her stuff and we want to bid. Meghan Markle is coming to do a fancy retreat in Australia and we want to go. And Kyle Sandilands says he did nothing wrong and we want to know what’s really going on over at ARN.

And, Gen Z men are more likely to believe a wife should "obey" her husband than their fathers ever were. It’s a grim stat, but Amelia, Holly and Clare have some suggestions about how to make equal partnerships more appealing to young men, including something called “choreplay”. 

Plus, the world’s most popular p*rn site has officially blocked Australia. Of course, just like the men in your life, none of us would know anything about that. 

Also, we have an update on the seven Iranian soccer players granted asylum on our shores.

SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media 

What To Listen To Next: 
Listen to our latest episode: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana
Listen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note
Listen: How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone
Listen: Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat
Listen: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie O
Listen: Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight Scene
Listen: Uninvited Princesses & The Dating Story We're Yearning For
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts 

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

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Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud:

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What to read: 
'Australia's been blocked from Pornhub. As a sex expert, I think we're getting this wrong.'
The one demand that Gwyneth Paltrow made as a child that surprised her mother.
Everyone's watching Jackie O's next move. Enter Meghan Markle.
Five Iranian footballers risked everything on the Gold Coast. Australia just stepped in.
'This is devastating.' Kyle Sandilands just issued a statement on his KIIS exit and Jackie O fallout.
'The one question I wish people would stop asking me about my baby.'

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This morning we got a great example of a sensitive, complicated pregnancy announcement in a surprising place. Today Show host Sarah Abo and her offsider, one Karl Stefanovic, shared stories of miscarriage and fertility struggles that you just would not have heard on mainstream morning telly a few years back. So we&rsquo;re unpacking the politics of public pregnancy news in 2026.&nbsp;
Plus, Gwyneth Paltrow is selling her stuff and we want to bid. Meghan Markle is coming to do a fancy retreat in Australia and we want to go. And Kyle Sandilands says he did nothing wrong and we want to know what&rsquo;s really going on over at ARN.
And, Gen Z men are more likely to believe a wife should "obey" her husband than their fathers ever were. It&rsquo;s a grim stat, but Amelia, Holly and Clare have some suggestions about how to make equal partnerships more appealing to young men, including something called &ldquo;choreplay&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Plus, the world&rsquo;s most popular p*rn site has officially blocked Australia. Of course, just like the men in your life, none of us would know anything about that.&nbsp;
Also, we have an update on the seven Iranian soccer players granted asylum on our shores.
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A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV

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Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman on today's subscriber episode. Listen to the full conversation — Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana — at 5 pm TODAY. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE.

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JESSIE STEPHENS: On being pregnant with twins. As a twin. With twin brothers.
'My Omi lived every day with her best friends by her side. Even on that Sunday in Bondi.'
'One month on from the Bondi attack, there's one lesson we're all forgetting.'
'As Australia pauses to mourn Bondi, I am still struggling to process it.'

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Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman on today's subscriber episode. Listen to the full conversation &mdash; Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana &mdash; at 5 pm TODAY. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=instagram&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mmol&amp;utm_content=feed">Solve that problem HERE.</a>
Mia Freedman has had quite a week, and today she's behind the mic unpacking it all. Today's subscriber episode is her complete, unfiltered diary entry.
Remember, this is your free sample of today's subs episode. The full debrief drops for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=instagram&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mmol&amp;utm_content=feed">subscribers </a>at 5pm.
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<li aria-level="1">Listen to our latest episode: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/beckham-meghan-jackie-o/">Beckham, Meghan &amp; Jessie's Hospital Voice Note</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-mia-freedman-working-mums-dilemma/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/kyle-jackie-fight/">Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle &amp; Jackie O</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/andrew-scandal-royal-ascot-princesses-snub/">Uninvited Princesses &amp; The Dating Story We're Yearning For</a><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"></a></li>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/jessie-stephens-pregnant-with-twins/">JESSIE STEPHENS: On being pregnant with twins. As a twin. With twin brothers.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/marika-pogany/">'My Omi lived every day with her best friends by her side. Even on that Sunday in Bondi.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/bondi-attack-one-month-on/">'One month on from the Bondi attack, there's one lesson we're all forgetting.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/bondi-national-day-of-mourning/">'As Australia pauses to mourn Bondi, I am still struggling to process it.'</a></li>
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FREE SUBS TASTER: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana

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Australia's #1 podcast for women is where inquisitive minds come for great conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture, and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud features a rotating panel of hosts, including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Em Vernem. It's your daily dose of conversation that feels like catching up with your funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat. It’s conversation at its most addictive.

Australia's #1 podcast for women is where inquisitive minds come for great 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 features a rotating panel of hosts, including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Em Vernem. It's your daily dose of conversation that feels like catching up with your funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat. It&rsquo;s conversation at its most addictive.

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

Mamamia Out Loud

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