For years, the most damning thing anyone could say about Meghan Markle was that she doesn’t speak to her dad. This week, that story took a very dark turn. Holly, Jessie and Amelia unpack the allegations against Thomas Markle (which he denies), Meghan’s response and the role the tabloids have played in all of this.

Plus, if you’re having a rubbish start to the week, it could be because Mercury is now in retrograde in Scorpio! If that sentence gave you the maths-lady meme face, Amelia explains why the next ten days could change the world.

Also, Leigh Campbell, host of You Beauty, posted a very serious Instagram carousel over the weekend announcing a big life decision. We break down our thoughts.

And, Margot Robbie is back on Ramsay Street. Sort of. Yes even though Neighbours has vanished from our screens, it seems it could be coming back in a very different way.

Plus, if you’re in our wonderful Mamamia Outlouders Facebook group, Holly wants to have a chat…

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Meghan Markle wrote her estranged father a pointed letter. It made one thing clear.
'They're destroying the monarchy.' The 8 weirdest moments from Thomas Markle's 'tell-all' interview.
Maybe you wouldn’t speak to Harry & Meghan’s families, either.
'My phone addiction was genuinely taking over my life. This is the only thing that fixed it.'

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For years, the most damning thing anyone could say about Meghan Markle was that she doesn&rsquo;t speak to her dad. This week, that story took a very dark turn. Holly, Jessie and Amelia unpack the allegations against Thomas Markle (which he denies), Meghan&rsquo;s response and the role the tabloids have played in all of this.
Plus, if you&rsquo;re having a rubbish start to the week, it could be because Mercury is now in retrograde in Scorpio! If that sentence gave you the maths-lady meme face, Amelia explains why the next ten days could change the world.
Also, Leigh Campbell, host of You Beauty, posted a very serious Instagram carousel over the weekend announcing a big life decision. We break down our thoughts.
And, Margot Robbie is back on Ramsay Street. Sort of. Yes even though Neighbours has vanished from our screens, it seems it could be coming back in a very different way.
Plus, if you&rsquo;re in our wonderful <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/outlouders">Mamamia Outlouders</a> Facebook group, Holly wants to have a chat&hellip;
If you or anyone you know needs expert help, please contact <a href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/">1800 RESPECT</a> (1800 737 732) &mdash; the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in immediate danger, call <a href="http://000.hi">000.</a> We&rsquo;re so excited to be selected for Apple Podcasts Creators We Love, which recognises people who are trailblazers and leaders in podcasting. We&rsquo;re featured alongside some other amazing Australian podcasters. You can check it out on Apple Podcasts or at<a href="http://apple.co/creatorsweloveau."> apple.co/creatorsweloveau.</a>
Get 20% off Fearless Swimwear when you become a <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol&amp;utm_content=fearless-swimwear">Mamamia subscriber</a>. You&rsquo;ll also get subscriber-only podcast episodes, early listening, exclusive articles, giveaways, more partner discounts and our fitness app, MOVE, included for free.
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<li aria-level="1">Listen to our latest episode: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/the-questions-you-need-to-ask-your-friends/">The Case Against Being Nice</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/elon-musk-new-documentary?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Elon Musk &amp; The 4 Hour Documentary We Can&rsquo;t Watch</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/helen-haines-mp-attack/">What The Attack On Helen Haines Has Shown Us &amp; The Russell Brand Strategy</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/divorce-faqs/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">"Major Life Update. We're Getting Divorced. Any Questions?"</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/andy-lee-rebecca-harding-wedding/">Andy Lee &amp; Bec Harding&rsquo;s Royal Wedding &amp; &ldquo;Can I Crash On Your Couch?&rdquo;</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/perimeopause-special-episode/">Special Episode: Perimenopause, Out Loud</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/how-to-be-rude-in-2026/">The New Ways To Be Rude &amp; &ldquo;How Much Do You Earn?&rdquo;</a></li>
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</ul>
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We&rsquo;ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to<a href="http://veryperi.com.au/"> veryperi.com.au</a> today. You hot? Same.
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/meghan-markle-father-allegations/">Meghan Markle wrote her estranged father a pointed letter. It made one thing clear.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/thomas-markle-documentary/">'They're destroying the monarchy.' The 8 weirdest moments from Thomas Markle's 'tell-all' interview.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://substack.com/home/post/p-221416359">Maybe you wouldn&rsquo;t speak to Harry &amp; Meghan&rsquo;s families, either.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/analogue-bag-hack/">'My phone addiction was genuinely taking over my life. This is the only thing that fixed it.'</a></li>
</ul>
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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.

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This Is Not A Frivolous Royal Story & Why Your Life Is Chaos Right Now

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