Elmo becoming the internet's therapist was not on my 2024 bingo card, but here we are!

Earlier this week, thousands of people unloaded their life problems on the Sesame Street alumni after he asked “How is everybody doing?” on X. 

Not well, it seems.

In this episode of The Quicky we take a look at why Elmo's post sent us all into existential dread and how we can turn that around. 

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Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Elmo becoming the internet's therapist was not on my 2024 bingo card, but here we are!
Earlier this week, thousands of people unloaded their life problems on the Sesame Street alumni after he asked “How is everybody doing?” on X. 
Not well, it seems.
In this episode of The Quicky we take a look at why Elmo's post sent us all into existential dread and how we can turn that around. 
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CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Carly Dober - Psychologist and Director of Australian Director of Psychologists 
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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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;

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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.

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Elmo Inspired A Social Media Trauma Dump; Why Aren't We Ok?

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One Australian capital has topped a global list of most liveable cities
NRL community in shock as young player forced to retire following motor neurone disease diagnosis 
New research shows large amount of food waste comes from incorrect customer orders
There's a new parenting trend dubbed the antidote to perfect parenting
Police increase reward to $1million for information on 30 year cold case murder
Wikipedia founder says Ai could make our lives better, but is still too unreliable 
A Melbourne teenager has become the youngest Aussie to summit Mt Everest 
Spotify has split opinions with its temporary rebranded logo for 20th anniversary 
Stephen Colbert reflects on late night TV tenure as he prepares for final show 
Cher celebrates milestone 80th birthday

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<li aria-level="1">Bondi terror attack hero allegedly being extorted by own family</li>
<li aria-level="1">One Australian capital has topped a global list of most liveable cities</li>
<li aria-level="1">NRL community in shock as young player forced to retire following motor neurone disease diagnosis&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">New research shows large amount of food waste comes from incorrect customer orders</li>
<li aria-level="1">There's a new parenting trend dubbed the antidote to perfect parenting</li>
<li aria-level="1">Police increase reward to $1million for information on 30 year cold case murder</li>
<li aria-level="1">Wikipedia founder says Ai could make our lives better, but is still too unreliable&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">A Melbourne teenager has become the youngest Aussie to summit Mt Everest&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Spotify has split opinions with its temporary rebranded logo for 20th anniversary&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Stephen Colbert reflects on late night TV tenure as he prepares for final show&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cher celebrates milestone 80th birthday</li>
</ul>
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Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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Extortion Threat For Bondi Terror Attack Hero & The Disco-Ball Icon That Broke Our Brains 

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Anthony Albanese rules out help for the second 'ISIS bride' group
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Kylie Minogue reveals second secret cancer battle in 2021

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<li>
Anthony Albanese rules out help for the second 'ISIS bride' group
</li>
<li>eSafety Commission cracks down on AI-powered 'nudifying' service</li>
<li>Queensland expected to deliver less than a quarter of the hotel rooms needed for the 2032 Olympics, new analysis shows</li>
<li>Scientists identify two humpback whales that made record-breaking journeys between Australia and Brazil</li>
<li>Kylie Minogue reveals second secret cancer battle in 2021</li>
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Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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HEADLINES: PM Rules Out Help For ISIS Brides & Kylie Minogue’s Secret Cancer Battle

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Police say a man accused of killing his wife and two children was planning it for months
Images of Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis can now be published as a 25 year old suppression order is lifted
A slump in vaccination rates to blame for Australian diphtheria outbreak 
Experts warn curbing migration won't solve Australia's housing crisis 
A former doctor has been charged with nearly 150 counts of sexual assault against female patients 
Urgent calls for blood donation as stocks run low ahead of winter months
Turns out office air could be to blame for ruining your skin
A new three part series exploring pop star Kylie Minogue's rise to global fame drops today
Danish group AQUA have called time of their 30 year run as a band
Anne Hathaway will serve as Executive Producer on forthcoming Ella Enchanted series 

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🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Police say a man accused of killing his wife and two children was planning it for months</li>
<li aria-level="1">Images of Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis can now be published as a 25 year old suppression order is lifted</li>
<li aria-level="1">A slump in vaccination rates to blame for Australian diphtheria outbreak&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Experts warn curbing migration won't solve Australia's housing crisis&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">A former doctor has been charged with nearly 150 counts of sexual assault against female patients&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Urgent calls for blood donation as stocks run low ahead of winter months</li>
<li aria-level="1">Turns out office air could be to blame for ruining your skin</li>
<li aria-level="1">A new three part series exploring pop star Kylie Minogue's rise to global fame drops today</li>
<li aria-level="1">Danish group AQUA have called time of their 30 year run as a band</li>
<li aria-level="1">Anne Hathaway will serve as Executive Producer on forthcoming Ella Enchanted series&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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Accused Triple Murderer Planned For Months & Why Your Job Could Be Ruining Your Skin

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Elmo Inspired A Social Media Trauma Dump; Why Aren't We Ok?

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