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Subscribe to Mamamia TV shows like Sex & The City and Friends would have us believe that we all need a tight-knit group of best friends who will always be there for us. But in reality making, and keeping friends, can get harder and harder as life gets in the way. That’s why friends Rebecca Sparrow, Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills created The Friendship Project; a six-part audio series that dives deep into what makes adult friendships work and the factors which make them unravel. And that’s what they sit down and unpack with Mia Freedman on this episode of No Filter. THE END BITS: With thanks to Rebecca Sparrow, Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills. Find out more about The Friendship Project. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Producer: Emmeline Peters

Listen to Clare's off mic chat with Mary Coustas here Mary Coustas has graced Australian screens as 'Effie Stephanides' for over 30 years; the big haired, stand out character from Acropolis Now. But behind the scenes, Mary is an open book. And when it comes to speaking about her experience as a later in life mother, growing up as a first generation Greek-Australian, and the pain of losing her father, she's unflinchingly raw and honest. This is Mary Coustas' story. THE END BITS: With thanks to Mary Coustas. Click here to get tickets to This Is Personal. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Claire Murphy. Claire also hosts Mamamia's daily news podcast, The Quicky. Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadiga

Subscribe to Mamamia We're dropping into your feed to reshare a special episode of No Filter with you. Wellmania is the Netflix show that everyone has been talking about for the last few weeks. Celeste Barber plays Liv who is on a wellness journey...whatever that means. The show is based on a book by Bridget Delaney, and in 2017 she joined Mia to talk about 'detoxing', dieting, and her 101 day fast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the rest of Mia's conversation with Kate here... It was after a dinner with friends one night, that journalist and writer Kate Legge’s husband pulled her into their garage to confess; he’d been having an affair. And as she later found out, it wasn’t the first time. Being a journalist, Kate ended up doing some digging, and what she found out about his family history was shocking…and also potentially explained why he was unfaithful. This is Kate Legge’s story. THE END BITS: With thanks to Kate Legge. Buy her book Infidelity and Other Affairs. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadig

This week at Mamamia we launched a new podcast called But Are You Happy? And we thought you might like to hear it... Over eight weeks, Clare Stephens is sitting down with 8 celebrities to ask them to get vulnerable with her. But before she does, it's only fair that Clare opens up first. Clare sits down with the host of No Filter Claire Murphy to discuss her vulnerabilities - competing with the person you love the most, dealing with mental health, jealousy, ambition, and… whether or not she is happy.  If you like this episode find out more about But Are You Happy? here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Mamamia We're dropping into your feed to reshare a special episode of No Filter with you. Over the weekend, Dr Kyl Myers and her partner Brent were featured on an episode of 60 Minutes, resurfacing the national conversation around 'gender creative parenting'. Kyl spoke to Mia about her child Zoomer in 2018....this is her families story...  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Mamamia What do Gwyneth Paltrow, Russell Brand, Pete Evans and Andrew Tate have in common? With more and more influential figures emerging from corners of the internet promising everything from happiness, to more sex, to a healthier gut, modern ‘gurus’ are here to stay. Helen Lewis is a journalist and the host of BBC podcast The New Gurus, and joins Mia Freedman to discuss this fascinating and at times, deeply disturbing new world of modern gurus. THE END BITS: With thanks to Helen Lewis. Listen to The New Gurus and subscribe to her Substack. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the

Listen to the rest of Mia's conversation with Pip here... If you believe certain tabloids and websites, you'd be forgiven for thinking Pip Edwards is simply a socialite, an influencer, and the ex-girlfriend of a famous cricketer. But in reality, she's a successful businesswoman, a fashion mogul, and a single mum to her 16 year old son. And she's ready to talk. In this conversation, she opens up about her business P.E Nation, life as a single mum and reality of co-parenting, and why she hasn't felt 'safe' in any of her relationships so far. This is Pip Edwards story. THE END BITS: With thanks to Pip Edwards. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owne

Subscribe to Mamamia Kath Koschel had just achieved her dream of playing cricket professionally, when a terrible on-pitch injury meant she lost the use of her legs. That was the beginning of a series of events that you truly have to hear to believe. But this isn't a story about tragedy. It about resilience, vulnerability and ultimately, kindness. This is Kath Koschel's extraordinary story. THE END BITS: With thanks to Kath Koschel. Buy her book Kindness: What surviving on the kindness of strangers taught me about perspective, connection and happiness. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Claire Murphy. Claire also hosts Mamamia's daily news podcast, The Quicky. Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, t

Listen to the rest of Mia's conversation with Nikki here... A few weeks ago, an article in The Australian entitled ‘Sex? I’m Over It’ infiltrated the group chats of Gen X women all across the country. In it, author Nikki Gemmell put into words a feeling that so many other women have felt at some point in their lives: I’m tired, I don’t want to have sex, and I just want my own bed. 20 years and 4 kids on from her groundbreaking erotic novel The Bride Stripped Bare, Nikki has some different thoughts about sex. Mainly, that she’s over it. And she just wants a good night’s sleep. Nikki is honest, hilarious, and truly has no filter. This is her story. THE END BITS: With thanks to Nikki Gemmell. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Producer: Emmeline

Subscribe to Mamamia When Australian Idol first graced our television screens 20 years ago, audiences fell in love with a 21 year old 'Millsy', a larrikin with blonde highlights, an eye brow piercing and an incredible voice. In his personal life, however, Rob Mills relationship with alcohol, anxiety and the repression of his sexuality meant that life wasn't always smooth sailing. But these days, Rob is an open book. He has a flourishing career in musical theatre, and has written a book about his life and what it means to be a man in Australia. From his problematic first film clip, to the moment that led him to throw a punch at someone (twice), and now finding love, Rob is unflinchingly honest and open. This is Rob Mills' story. THE END BITS: With thanks to Rob Mills. Buy his book Putting On A Show, and see & Juliet. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host

Elfy Scott was thirteen when she came across some medication with her mum’s name on it. After Googling the name of it and seeing the words schizophrenia and psychosis, the ‘voices’ her mum often complained about hearing started to make sense. Schizophrenia is not uncommon, but often completely misunderstood by the general public. Elfy is a journalist who has written a book about this topic, The One Thing We’ve Never Spoken About, and joins Mia on No Filter to discuss her own experiences with her mum’s schizophrenia, and whether the stigma around complex mental health issues can hold people back, even more so than the disorder itself. This is Elfy and her mum’s story. THE END BITS: With thanks to Elfy Scott. Buy The One Thing We've Never Spoken About. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newslett

Subscribe to Mamamia The story of Jessica Watson's unbelievable solo sailing trip around the world at age 16 has been etched into Australian lore. More than a decade after that achievement, the details of how she survived 210 days of severe storms, isolation and even her boat flipping upside down 15 feet underwater, will astound you. She still holds the record for youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world. No mean feat. But that trip wasn't the only storm the now 29-year-old has had to endure. Speaking to Claire Murphy, Jessica reveals the challenge of working on her newly released Netflix biopic True Spirit, while her life was falling apart. This is Jessica Watson's story. THE END BITS: With thanks to Jessica Watson. Watch True Spirit on Netflix. Find out more about the Stroke Foundation, and how to check your blood pressure. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more M

Subscribe to Mamamia No Filter has been around for 8 years this year, and just last week, we hit 50 million downloads. But only a few weeks ago, Mia was sure she wanted to quit hosting the show for good. But instead, we’re shaking things up in 2023. And on this special bonus episode, Mia is joined by Executive Producer and Head of Podcasts, Lize Ratliff and host of The Quicky Claire Murphy to lift the lid on No Filter and give you, our listeners, a peek behind the scenes of Australia’s Number 1 interview podcast. From our first ever guest, to our favourite episodes, and the ones that brought us to tears, this is No Filter with absolutely no filter. THE END BITS: With thanks to Elissa Ratliff and Claire Murphy. The No Filter episodes mentioned in this podcast are:David KoshAt 30, Sophie Cachia Turned Her 'Perfect' Life Upside DownWhen Sophie Cachia Fell Hard For A WomanEveryone Needs a Friend Like Tracy BevanDebbie Malone is a Psychic InvestigatorJeni Has 2682 Personalities. This Is Her StorySophie Monk Says D

Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up to our free ADHD newsletter When Sally Hepworth’s daughter was diagnosed with ADHD, alarm bells went off for her. Because a lot of the things her daughter was struggling with, Sally had experienced too, her whole life. Both Sally Hepworth and Mia Freedman have ADHD - attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder - and their diagnoses have changed their lives. In this very candid conversation, Sally shares how she manages her work as a bestselling author, the difference medication has made, and the unique high and lows that come with being neuro-diverse. THE END BITS: With thanks to Sally Hepworth. Buy her new book The Soulmate. Learn more about ADHD. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peter

Subscribe to Mamamia Mindy Kaling is one of the most successful and powerful women in Hollywood but currently, she is facing criticism for the way she depicts some of her characters. Today, on a special No Filter, Mia is joined by Emily Vernem and Laura Brodnik, two women who have their own unique perspectives on the criticism. Together they have an honest and open conversation about representation in Hollywood, the burden of being a 'first' in your industry and why everyone seems to have such strong views about Kaling’s new animated remake of Scooby Doo, called Velma.  THE END BITS: With thanks to Emily Vernem and Laura Brodnik. Listen to Laura on The Spill. Teen Vogue - On “Velma,” Mindy Kaling, and Whether Brown Girls Can Ever Like Ourselves on TV by Sakeina Syed Buzzfeed News - The Mindy Kaling Backlash Has Lost All Nuance by Izzy Ampil Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcast

Subscribe to Mamamia There is something that happens to a lot of women between their mid twenties and early forties. It's a feeling, the anxiety that sets in as you make potentially the biggest decision of your life; whether or not to have a child. Writer and podcaster Nell Frizzell came up with a name for this period: The Panic Years. She explored this concept in her book of the same name, and joins guest host Jessie Stephens to talk about how she made up her mind, what happened when her partner didn't agree, and the biological inequality of it all. THE END BITS: With thanks to Nell Frizzell. Click here to buy her book The Panic Years. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Jessie Stephens Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have

This week on No Filter, we’re proud to welcome back Narelda Jacobs as our guest host. In October 2022, hundreds of people were gathering across the country to attend vigils for Cassius Turvey, the 15-year-old Noongar Yamatji boy who was tragically murdered last year. Along with Cassius’ mother, the woman who organised those vigils across the country was Megan Krakouer. Megan is the director of the National Suicide Prevention & Trauma Recovery Project. She is also the first person to answer the phone and show up in her community when a First Nations individual needs help or support, 24 hours a day. On this episode of No Filter, Megan and Narelda have a frank conversation about how Australia is experiencing another stolen generation. Please note that this conversation contains mentions of suicide. Please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you need support. THE END BITS: With thanks to Megan Krakouer. Click here to support the National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Recovery Project's GoFundMe. Feedback? We’re list

Subscribe to Mamamia Cathrine Mahoney was married to one of the most famous sportsmen in Australia for 13 years. So when they got divorced, she was reckoning not only with the breakdown of her family in the public eye, but also a loss of her identity. But this isn’t a conversation about her ex-husband. It’s an honest and hilarious look at modern relationships and life after divorce... THE END BITS: With thanks to Cathrine Mahoney. Buy her book Currently Between Husbands. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past

Subscribe to Mamamia You might have heard the phrase ‘black out drunk’ before, which might evoke images of someone asleep or passed out. But that’s not what it is. Blacking out is when you’re conscious and walking around, but can’t remember anything afterwards. And that’s what has happened to journalist Sarah Hepola, dozens of times. Drinking became a normal part of her life, like a lot of people; a social lubricant, a way to meet new people, and a party starter. But as the nights got more and more hazy, she realised she needed to make a change... THE END BITS: With thanks to Sarah Hepola. Buy Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Producer: Madeline Jo