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Riveting stories. Fascinating lives. Australia’s #1 interview podcast, with Kate Langbroek.

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Aug 1, 2016 · 43 min
The Ultimate Gift Of Love
Daniel Germanos was completing his HSC when he found out his kidneys were failing. He was 17. He played rep soccer, was fun loving, and had never had a problem with his health before. Yet, out of nowhere he got sick. His mum Rita and Dad George, along with his three older siblings were blindsided.The family knew they would have to do everything in their power to try and make him better. And that’s exactly what they did. Rita and George join Mia Freedman to talk about the reality of living on the organ donor list, and what happens when you decide you will do anything in your power to save your child's life. Show Notes Your host was Mia Freedman With thanks to George and Rita Germanos. Find out more about organ donation in Australia here. This show was produced by Elissa Ratliff. Contact this show, suggest a guest, or leave feedback via twitter @mamamiapodcasts Visit us on Facebook at Mamamia Podcast Network And email is podcast@mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25, 2016 · 32 min
Taryn Brumfitt is a Body Image Warrior
Four years ago, Taryn Brumfitt was booked into surgery for a boob job, and a tummy tuck, when she had an epiphany. "If I go through with this, what am I saying to my daughter about body image? How am I going to encourage her to accept and love her body? What type of hypocrite or mother would I be?" Now, she has a dream. To change the way we see our bodies. She joins Mia to talk about her mission to address body image issues in society, before we raise another generation of humans who hate themselves. Show Notes Your host was Mia Freedman With thanks to Taryn Brumfitt. Her brand new documentary Embrace is out now, Find out where you can see it here This show was produced by Elissa Ratliff. Contact this show, suggest a guest, or leave feedback via twitter @mamamiapodcasts Visit us on Facebook at Mamamia Podcast Network This show was brought to you by Wear White Again. And email is podcast@mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2016 · 1 hr
Caroline Overington: The Woman Who Healed Oprah
Not many people can say they influenced Oprah, but Caroline Overington can. The award-winning author and journalist interviewed the most famous woman in the world at her Harpo studios last year, and it did not go as expected. A woman who believes in "fake it till you make it", she has twice won Australia’s most prestigious award for journalism, the Walkley Award for Investigative Journalism; and the Sir Keith Murdoch award for Journalistic Excellence. Her latest book is the thriller, The One Who Got Away, a bestseller that critics are saying rivals Gone Girl, but as she tells Mia Freedman, nothing compares to the hairy experience of raising 18-month old twins in New York. Show Notes Your host was Mia Freedman With thanks to Caroline Overington. Buy The One Who Got Away here. This show was produced by Elissa Ratliff. Contact this show, suggest a guest, or leave feedback via twitter @mamamiapodcasts Visit us on Facebook at Mamamia Podcast Network This show proudly supports Rize Up, a wonderful grass roots community organisation who help to provide the comforts of home to women and children fleeing from family violence. Find out more here. And email is podcast@mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2016 · 54 min
Sarah Ferguson Is Not All Serious
If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the top of the media tree, and how one of Australia's top journalists works and thinks, you are going to love this episode. Sarah Ferguson is a multiple Walkley-award winning journalist, the host of Four Corners, and is known for asking politicians the tough questions. She is also funny and sweary and beautiful. She's half of one of Australia's media power couples (and what she has to say about that is hilarious), and this episode reveals so much about the person she really is. Show Notes Your host was Mia Freedman With thanks to Sarah Ferguson. Find out more about her book, The Killing Season Uncut, here. This show was produced by Elissa Ratliff. Contact this show, suggest a guest, or leave feedback via twitter @mamamiapodcasts Visit us on Facebook at Mamamia Podcast Network And email is podcast@mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2016 · 45 min
Whatever Happened To Poppy King?
She started making the lipsticks she would want to wear when she was 19. Within three years Poppy King was head of the biggest cosmetic company in Australia. She was one of the few young women in our pre-Internet public life and she changed the psyche of Australia in terms of what we could make and what we could export. And then she disappeared. Poppy moved to New York and Australia’s lips were never the same. Then, this year, Mia Freedman bought a new lipstick in a cool Sydney make-up store and realised it was made by her old friend Poppy. Weeks later, they sat down in New York City to discuss success, failure and the peculiar experience of being a successful young woman with a target on their back. Show Notes Your host was Mia Freedman With thanks to Poppy King. Find out more about her new lipstick range here. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff. Contact this show, suggest a guest, or leave feedback via twitter @mamamiapodcasts Visit us on Facebook at Mamamia Podcast Network And email is podcast@mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 12, 2016 · 47 min
An Extraordinary Tale Of Tragedy And Beauty
In 2013, mother-of-three Sam Bloom’s world changed. A freak accident on a family holiday in Thailand left her paralysed from the chest down. Her three young sons and her husband Cameron rallied around her. But it wasn’t until the family found a baby magpie who had fallen from his tree that things started looking up for the Blooms. Now, Cameron has written a book about Penguin, the Magpie who pulled his family from a dark, dark place. Show Notes Your host was Mia Freedman With Cameron and Sam Bloom. Find out more about Penguin Bloom, the Magpie, here. This show was produced by Elissa Ratliff. Contact this show, suggest a guest, or leave feedback via twitter @mamamiapodcasts Visit us on Facebook at Mamamia Podcast Network And email is podcast@mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 6, 2016 · 38 min
Dave Hughes Likes Himself Better Sober
He hasn't had a drink since he was 22 years old. And he reckons that’s the reason he’s made it in comedy. There’s no denying that Dave Hughes is one of our most popular comedians. From hosting the Logies to touring internationally, the former co-host of The Project joins Mia to talk about how his career started, his friendship with radio co-host Kate Langbroek and why he really left one of Australia's most popular weekly news shows. Oh, and why his wife made him get the snip. It is No Filter, after all. Show Notes Your host was Mia Freedman With thanks to Dave Hughes. This show was produced by Elissa Ratliff. Contact this show, suggest a guest, or leave feedback via twitter @mamamiapodcasts The facebook page is Mamamia Podcast Network And email is podcast @mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2016 · 36 min
Gloria Steinem Feels Bad For Kim Kardashian
Gloria Steinem has long been considered the mother of feminism. Since her days of political activism in the ‘60s and ‘70s, the journalist and author has spent her life campaigning for women’s rights. And at 82 years old, there’s still no stopping her. In this interview with Mia Freedman, Gloria discusses the idea of selfies as empowerment, why she feels sad for Kim Kardashian, plastic surgery and the future of feminism in popular culture. Show Notes Your host was Mia Freedman With thanks to Gloria Stienem. Find out more about her book, My Life on The Road, here. This show was produced by Elissa Ratliff. Contact this show, suggest a guest, or leave feedback via twitter @mamamiapodcasts Visit us on Facebook at Mamamia Podcast Network And email is podcast@mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2016 · 33 min
One Family, Two Unthinkable Tragedies
Ruby Rose lost her mum when she was only two years old... In 2009, the Heuston family's world changed for ever when Chloe Waterlow was murdered by her brother in Sydney's east. Chloe was mother to the three Heuston kids, then aged 5, 2 and 4 months. Those children would grow up without their mum. Their father Ben, lost the love of his life. Five years later, another unthinkable tragedy has struck the family. Ben and Chloe's only daughter Ruby Rose was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and suffered a haemorrhage that has left her permanently blind at just nine years old. As a single dad, Ben is trying to do the best for his daughter, and his two sons. But he needs your help. TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP RUBY ROSE - CLICK HERE. In this searingly emotional interview, Ben discusses life after loss, dealing with Ruby's shocking diagnosis and what it takes to rebuild a family, not once, but twice. Show Notes If find out more about how you can help the Heustons, go to Rise For Ruby Rose, here. Your host was Mia Freedman With thanks to Ben and Penny Heuston. This show was produced by Elissa Ratliff. Contact this show, suggest a guest, or leave feedback via twitter @mamamiapodcasts Visit us on Facebook at Mamamia Podcast Network And email is podcast@mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 9, 2016 · 31 min
BONUS: Madison Missina is an award-winning porn star. And she's gay.
She has slept with around 12,000 people. Many of them men. But for as long as she can remember, Madison Missina has lived part of her life in the closet. As an award-winning porn star, sex worker, sex therapist and business owner - she's gotten used to not revealing her real name, or any parts of her previous life. But now she is coming...out. In every possible way. She speaks to Mia Freedman about what it's like to be a gay woman, having straight sex on camera. And why it was time for her to stop living a lie. And a warning: This podcast includes explicit content. Show Notes Your host was Mia Freedman Huge thanks to Madison Missina. Learn about her ground-breaking Raw exhibit, here (warning: the content is explicit). Find out more about the Prude and the Pornstar here. This show was produced by Elissa Ratliff. Contact this show, suggest a guest, or leave feedback via twitter @mamamiapodcasts The facebook page is Mamamia Podcast Network And email is podcast @mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 1, 2016 · 1 hr 9 min
Julia Morris Wants A Gold Logie
The much loved comedian and actor may have clocked a long career on stage and screen, a book, a battle with breast cancer and botox, but there's still something on the wish list. Julia Morris lays it all out in this hilarious interview with Mia Freedman, spanning topics from miscarriage to magazines, the papparazzi and how to best mask your menopausal rage. Your host is Mia Freedman Huge thanks to the divine Julia Morris Contact this show, suggest a guest, or leave feedback via twitter @mamamiapodcasts The facebook page is Mamamia Podcast Network And email is podcast @mamamia.com.au Thanks to Westinghouse for sponsoring this show. Details on how to enter the competition to have lunch with Julia Morris are here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2016 · 56 min
Rebecca Sparrow on Surviving and Thriving After Loss
"I cannot believe that is how my cards fell. I cannot believe I should have a six-year-old daughter." Rebecca Sparrow is an author, columnist, mother, and Oprah worshipper. She's also one of the wisest women Mia Freedman knows. After the death of her daughter Georgie, these two women connected and forged an unlikely friendship. In this interview with Mia, Rebecca talks about the loss of her daughter Georgie, the surrealness of losing a baby, and her new role as a teenage agony aunt, canvassing teens worst fears and anxieties in her new books. Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Rebecca Sparrow. Find all of Bec's books here. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Suggest a guest via: podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 4, 2016 · 43 min
Natasha Stott Despoja
Natasha Stott Despoja famously walked into parliament, at age 26, wearing Doc Martens. It set the tone for a political career that would shake things up. The former Leader of the Australian Democrats Party and mother ot two was once asked if she could breastfeed on a schedule. Now as the Ambassador for Women and Girls, she joins Mia Freedman to talk about her life in politics, her children and why we never question men about their work/life balance and "having it all". Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Natasha Stott Despoja, find out more about OurWatch here This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Suggest a guest via: podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook This show was bought to you by nbn This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 24, 2016 · 38 min
Peter FitzSimons
"The dominant partner in any relationship will always sleep on the side of the bed closest to the door." So says Peter FitzSimons. It's one of his little theories of life, of which he has many. The author, columnist and former Australian rugby player has written 27 books, holds the record for the longest radio interview ever, and is the Chair of the Australian Republican movement. Peter FitzSimons rips the bandana off while talking to Mia Freedman. They cover love, writing, religion, philosophy, his 24 year marriage to Today show host Lisa Wilkinson, leaning out, and why Australia will be a republic in the next five years. Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Peter FitzSimons, his website is PeterFitzsimons.com.au This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Tell us something via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 8, 2016 · 36 min
'Hey Dad!' Actress, Sarah Monahan
The Hey Dad! child star blew the whistle on her TV dad. Robert Hughes, who played her father on the popular Australian TV show, was found guilty of repeatedly molesting her over a period of many years. Hughes was sentenced to a maximum of 10 years and nine months jail. But now, he's appealing for a second time. Monahan details the moment she 'snapped', facing Hughes in court, and why she's decided to never become a mother herself. Show notes Your host is Mia Freedman With thanks to Sarah Monahan. Her memoir, Allegedly, is out now through New Holland publishers. Contact the show via facebook, via twitter, @mamamiapodcasts or email podcast@mamamia.com.au This show was produced by Elissa Ratliff and Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Women's Network Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 22, 2016 · 42 min
Michelle Bridges
Michelle Bridges gets stuff done. She is an entrepreneur, a personal trainer, a television personality, and a new mum to son Axel. And did we mention she has written 13 books? Yeah. But what you might not know about Michelle is that she is a survivor of sexual assault, is an absolute "sook" about her baby son, and that on the day she sat down to talk to Mia Freedman about her new book Make It Happen, her boobs were killing her. Welcome to No Filter. Show Notes: Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Michelle Bridges This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff Make It Happen is released on March 1. CONTACT US Tell us something via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook This show proudly supports Rize Up, a wonderful grass roots community organisation who help to provide the comforts of home to women and children fleeing from family violence. Find out more here. This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 16, 2016 · 46 min
Samantha Armytage
Sam Armytage has had a rough few days. As co-host on Australia's highest-rating breakfast TV show Sunrise, Sam is used to everyone having an opinion about her. But after an interview with Hollywood star Kristin Davies took an unexpected turn last week, that attention has taken a particularly negative turn. Sam talks to Mia about how breakfast television works, how it feels to be labelled a "mindless bimbo" by a peer in print, and how a cheesy celebrity skit can spin into a national discussion about feminism. Again. Show Notes: Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Samantha Armytage. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Tell us something via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 8, 2016 · 50 min
Mary Coustas
She is one of Australia's funniest women. But behind the big hair of her famous character, Effie, it's Mary Coustas' unfaultering desire to become a mother that has provided her life's biggest challenges. Through 23 IVF attempts, Mary suffered unimaginable losses, faced unenviable decisions and ultimately, found the joy that she'd been looking for all along. Here, she shares with Mia what got her through that experience, and what she wishes she'd known back at the very beginning. Show Notes: Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Mary Coustas. Find out more about her show, Effie, The Virgin Bride here This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Tell us something via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network Effie the Virgin Bride Tour dates: Feb 04, 2016 Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - Preview Show (8pm) All Ages Feb 05, 2016 Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (7pm) All Ages Feb 05, 2016 Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (9.30pm) All Ages Feb 06, 2016 Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (7pm) All Ages Feb 06, 2016 Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (9.30pm) All Ages Feb 07, 2016 Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (5pm) All Ages Feb 12, 2016 Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (7pm) All Ages Feb 13, 2016 Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (7pm) All Ages Feb 13, 2016 Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (9.30pm) All Ages Feb 14, 2016 Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - (5pm) All Ages Feb 26, 2016 Astor Theatre, Perth - (7pm) 18+* Feb 27, 2016 Astor Theatre, Perth - (7pm) 18+* Mar 04, 2016 The Tivoli, Brisbane - (7pm) All Ages* Mar 05, 2016 The Tivoli, Brisbane - (7pm) All Ages* Mar 18, 2016 Enmore Theatre, Sydney - (7pm) All Ages Mar 19, 2016 Enmore Theatre, Sydney - (7pm) All Ages Mar 20, 2016 Enmore Theatre, Sydney - (5pm) All Ages Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 29, 2016 · 23 min
Nigella Lawson
She's a cook, an award winning author, and of course a domestic goddess. But behind the scenes of her TV shows, Nigella Lawson is a woman who carries around salt and mustard in her handbag. And has an array of condiments on her bedside table. In this special live episode of No Filter, Nigella sits down with Mia and the Mamamia office to talk food, diets and her new cook book, Simply Nigella. Show Notes: Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Nigella Lawson. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Tell us something via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2016 · 1 hr 1 min
Cate McGregor: 2016 Australian Of The Year Finalist
She's the highest ranking trans military officer in Australia. Is friends with some of the most powerful people in the country. And has a love of cricket that knows no bounds. But these are just some of the hats that Group Captain Cate McGregor wears. Australian of the Year 2016 finalist, and 2016 Queenslander of the year opens up about about life before becoming Cate, dealing with transphobia and what is next for her. Show Notes: Your host is Mia Freedman. With thanks to special guest Cate McGregor. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Tell us something via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.