If you, like us, are obsessed with Lena Dunham's latest book Famesick, we're here for you with this special episode. You're welcome.

The Girls creator who became the ‘voice of a generation’ is back with a second memoir and Mia, Holly, Amelia and Em are discussing why the world is finally ready to hear her side of the story. From the heights of toxic fame to the depths of chronic illness, her relationship with Jack Antonoff and highly publicised falling-out with showrunner Jenni Konner - we're unpacking it all. 

Plus, did her parents save her from the darker side of fame or did they actually stop her from ever growing up? We have thoughts. 

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If you, like us, are obsessed with Lena Dunham's latest book Famesick, we're here for you with this special episode. You're welcome.
The&nbsp;Girls creator who became the &lsquo;voice of a generation&rsquo; is back with a second memoir and Mia, Holly, Amelia and Em are discussing why the world is finally ready to hear her side of the story. From the heights of toxic fame to the depths of chronic illness, her relationship with Jack Antonoff and highly publicised falling-out with showrunner Jenni Konner - we're unpacking it all.&nbsp;
Plus, did her parents save her from the darker side of fame or did they actually stop her from ever growing up? We have thoughts.&nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re rewatching Girls for the tenth time or you&rsquo;re reading her memoir like a novel, this is the conversation you&rsquo;ve been waiting for.
Support independent women's media -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">SUBSCRIBE HERE</a>&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/four-styles-friendship-mel-robbins/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Wait, There Are Four Styles of Friendship?</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/ryan-reynolds-blake-lively/">A Fashion F-Up &amp; The Ryan Reynolds Of It All</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/harry-styles-dancing/">How To Be Liked By Absolutely Everyone</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/scurrilous-gossip-kris-jenner-facelift-slipping/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Scurrilous Gossip: A Facelift Slippage &amp; &lsquo;Wildly Unhappy&rsquo; Royals</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/lena-dunham-famesick-celebrity-gossip/">Every piece of celebrity gossip in Lena Dunham's new memoir, ranked.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/lena-dunham-met-gala/">Lena Dunham just returned to the Met Gala. In 2018, her ride home took her straight back to rehab.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/lena-dunham-exits-polly-pocket/">Lena Dunham disappeared after starring in Girls. She&rsquo;s finally explaining why.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/too-much-netflix-true-story/">After her high-profile split, Lena Dunham escaped to London. What happened next inspired Too Much.</a></li>
</ul>
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UNPACKED: Famesick - Lena Dunham

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