A dangerous beauty trend is putting Australians in hospital, with multiple cases of botulism linked to backyard Botox procedures performed in suburban living rooms instead of medical clinics. 

As the cost of professional cosmetic treatments continues to soar, we investigate why people are risking their lives for cheaper alternatives and what medical experts want you to know. 

And join us inside the femosphere. It's growing social media movement that's seeing millions of young women reject modern feminism in favour of something experts warn could be putting women at serious risk.

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Host: Claire Murphy & Taylah Strano 

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Dr Brad McKay, General Practitioner  

Nicole Madigan, Mamamia's Senior Writer 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Lu Hill 

A dangerous beauty trend is putting Australians in hospital, with multiple cases of botulism linked to backyard Botox procedures performed in suburban living rooms instead of medical clinics.&nbsp;
As the cost of professional cosmetic treatments continues to soar, we investigate why people are risking their lives for cheaper alternatives and what medical experts want you to know.&nbsp;
And join us inside the femosphere. It's&nbsp;growing social media movement that's seeing millions of young women reject modern feminism in favour of something experts warn could be putting women at serious risk.
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Host: Claire Murphy &amp; Taylah Strano&nbsp;
With thanks to:&nbsp;
<a href="http://www.eastsydneydoctors.com.au/doctors/dr-brad-mckay">Dr Brad McKay,</a> General Practitioner &nbsp;
Nicole Madigan, Mamamia's Senior Writer&nbsp;
Executive Producer: Taylah Strano&nbsp;
Audio Producers:&nbsp;Lu Hill&nbsp;

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming?  Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky.   Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.  
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

The Quicky

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy. 

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy.&nbsp;

The Quicky by Mamamia

The Quicky is Mamamia's twice daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It’s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.

It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror. 

The Quicky is Mamamia's twice daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It’s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.

The True Cost Of Backyard Botox & Join Us In The Femosphere

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Move over, three trimesters, the internet is now obsessed with everything that happens before week 1 of pregnancy.  

Known as trimester zero, this burgeoning wellness trend has influencers dishing out tips, hacks and dietary suggestions all in the name of prepping "the soil for the seed". 

Today we ask an expert to distinguish sensible prep from expensive overkill.

And in headlines today, Former Prince, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested at his home in Sandringham as police conduct searches on properties in Berkshire and Norfolk; A supermarket giant fighting allegations of manipulating grocery prices as part of a nationwide "down down" promotion insists it "genuinely cares" about its customers; US President Donald Trump has told the ‌first meeting of his Board of Peace that $US7bn has been contributed to a Gaza reconstruction fund; Aussie actress Margot Robbie has explained how the movie The Mighty Ducks inspired her to take up ice hockey

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guests: 
Annaliese Todd, Mamamia reporter
Dr Mariam Chalaan, co-host of Well 

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

Move over, three trimesters, the internet is now obsessed with everything that happens&nbsp;before week 1 of pregnancy.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Known as trimester zero, this burgeoning wellness trend has influencers dishing out tips, hacks and dietary suggestions all in the name of prepping "the soil for the seed".&nbsp;
Today we ask an expert to distinguish sensible prep from expensive overkill.
And in headlines today, Former Prince, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested at his home in Sandringham as police conduct searches on properties in Berkshire and Norfolk; A supermarket giant fighting allegations of manipulating grocery prices as part of a nationwide "down down" promotion insists it "genuinely cares" about its customers; US President Donald Trump has told the &zwnj;first meeting of his Board of Peace that $US7bn has been contributed to a Gaza reconstruction fund; Aussie actress Margot Robbie has explained how the movie The Mighty Ducks inspired her to take up ice hockey
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Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taylahkatestrano/">Taylah Strano</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clairemurphyyukich/"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/clairemurphyyukich/">Claire Murphy</a>
Guests: Annaliese Todd, Mamamia reporter Dr Mariam Chalaan, co-host of Well&nbsp;
Audio Producer: Lu Hill&nbsp;
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested On Suspicion Of Misconduct In Public Office

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the government will provide no support for the return of Islamic State-linked women and children from a Syrian refugee camp; Danika Mason apologised live on the Today Show this morning after struggling during a live cross from the Winter Olympics; Online marketplace eBay is set to buy second-hand fashion platform Depop from Etsy; Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has named a 26-player squad for the Women's Asian Cup; The BBC is celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday on May 8 with a week-long festival of shows. 

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the government will provide no support for the return of Islamic State-linked women and children from a Syrian refugee camp; Danika Mason apologised live on the Today Show this morning after struggling during a live cross from the Winter Olympics; Online marketplace eBay is set to buy second-hand fashion platform Depop from Etsy; Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has named a 26-player squad for the Women's Asian Cup; The BBC is celebrating Sir David Attenborough&rsquo;s 100th birthday on May 8 with a week-long festival of shows.&nbsp;
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"Nothing But Contempt" PM Explains Why ISIS Brides Will Receive No Government Help

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After 15 months of uncertainty, the Kyneton Women’s Football Club has officially won the right to play in 2026.

Following a high-profile breakaway from their former club, the team has been cleared to compete under their new identity: the Wedge-Tailed Eagles.

We speak with club President Natalie Korinfsky about the long road to this moment.  

And in headlines today, Aussie Danielle Scott has taken silver in the aerials at the Winter Olympic games; Australian teen Ally Hickman has been taken for scans after the snowboarder suffered a sternum injury falling in the women's slopestyle Olympic final; Subscription traps and dangerous products bought on marketplaces like Shein and Temu are in the crosshairs of the consumer watchdog; Actress and talk show host Whoopi Goldberg has spoken out after it was revealed that her name is in the Epstein files; Taylor Swift has been confirmed by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry as the Official Biggest-Selling Global Artist of the 2025; Mamamia Out Loud, has come in at number one on the Australian podcast ranker for the first time

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Hosts: Claire Murphy

Guest: Natalie Korinfsky, Wedge-Tailed Eagles Club President

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

After 15 months of uncertainty, the Kyneton Women&rsquo;s Football Club has officially won the right to play in 2026.
Following a high-profile breakaway from their former club, the team has been cleared to compete under their new identity: the Wedge-Tailed Eagles.
We speak with club President Natalie Korinfsky about the long road to this moment.&nbsp;&nbsp;
And in headlines today, Aussie Danielle Scott has taken silver in the aerials at the Winter Olympic games; Australian teen Ally Hickman has been taken for scans after the snowboarder suffered a sternum injury falling in the women's slopestyle Olympic final; Subscription traps and dangerous products bought on marketplaces like Shein and Temu are in the crosshairs of the consumer watchdog; Actress and talk show host Whoopi Goldberg has spoken out after it was revealed that her name is in the Epstein files; Taylor Swift has been confirmed by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry as the Official Biggest-Selling Global Artist of the 2025; Mamamia Out Loud, has come in at number one on the Australian podcast ranker for the first time
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Hosts:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/clairemurphyyukich/">Claire Murphy</a>
Guest:&nbsp;Natalie Korinfsky, Wedge-Tailed Eagles Club President
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

Up The Wedgies! The Good News Women's Footy Story We Need Right Now

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The True Cost Of Backyard Botox & Join Us In The Femosphere

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