The MOLS are off on special projects for two weeks so here's some of the highlights of the last 7 months, as well as some of the bits that never made it to air.

Should we feel bad for critiquing women on the red carpet? The baby name trend that we desperately need to save.  Why does SIRI play so hard to get? And is Mia's tattoo bogan or cool?

We're back soon. In the meantime, send your show suggestions, love and kindness to podcast@mamamia.com.au. 

This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

Get more info on everything we talk about, and behind the scenes stuff, by liking the facebook page.  

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For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and I Don't Know How She Does It.  Or get on the facebook page for other podcasterly recommendations. 

It's back. And it's bats**t crazy. Rosie Waterland reviews the first episode of The Bachelor's new season. Plus, should there be quotas for women on boards? Gen Y's are taking oversharing into the labour ward with Crowdbirthing.  And Mia Freedman's reveals some surprising career plans. #frieswiththat

Show notes

Charlie Pickering on Adam Goodes and racism in Australia

The Biggest Loser is ruining Taylor Swift's anthem

Parents change baby's name in case it's a racist

Rosie's recap of Episode 1

Your hosts were Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright, Rosie Waterland and Monique Bowley

Get more info on everything we talk about, and behind the scenes stuff, by liking the facebook page.  

This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

Support for this podcast came from you, because you're rad. Also from Maccas #createyourtaste

For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It.  Or get on the facebook page for other podcasterly recommendations. 

Amy Schumer is everything. The comedian, actor and feminist is our hero. And when Monique Bowley went to interview her, she was excited. Except it ended up being an actual trainwreck.

Plus the wedding trend deemed "worst of all time", why magazines still sex up smart women, the compelling case for Jimmy Barnes avatars and the one thing Mia Freedman does when she walks past abortion protestors. 

Show notes

Who is Amy Schumer anyway and why do I need to love her? 

Mick Fanning is a hero

Jimmy Barnes, we salute you for your anti-racist stance

North West has a Personal Trainer. What's your two-year-old doing?

The bill to stop abortion protestors 

Mia recommends UnREAL on Stan

Monique recommends Throw Away Mail

Susan recommends eating more broccoli and working less. 

Your hosts were Mia Freedman, Susan Carland and Monique Bowley

Get more info on everything we talk about, and behind the scenes stuff, by liking the facebook page.  /

Susan's other podcast 'Assumptions' can be found by searching for RN Showcase in your podcast app.

This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

Support for this podcast came from you, because you're rad.

For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It.  Or get on the facebook page for other podcasterly recommendations. 

Forget leaning in. Lets talk about leaning out. Why leaning back is not just OK but neccessary, and why Monique thinks Sheryl Sandberg's message is a bit bullshit.

Plus, the mystery behind Delta's white pantsuit, Mia's day on a plate rivals Therese Kerr, the sneaky tactics to escape street charity fundraisers, and the TV show that is going to kill reality TV. 

Show notes

Cheating husband outed by hotel manager

Space Clearing is a thing.

The latest must have product for curly hair.

The meditation tape that tells it STRAIGHT

Street Fundraisers are driving us mad

Why we won't be reading Harper Lee's new novel

MIA: Leaning back is not just ok, it's neccessary. 

Susan recommends heated blankets for your lap. 

Mia recommends the book Ugly by Robert Hoge

Monique recommends the show that will kill reality TV for you: UnReal

Your hosts were Mia Freedman, Susan Carland and Monique Bowley

Get more info on everything we talk about, and behind the scenes stuff, by liking the facebook page.  

Susan's other podcast 'Assumptions' can be found by searching for RN Showcase in your podcast app.

This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

Support for this podcast came from you, because you're rad.

And also thanks to Maccas #createyourtaste where you can build your own burger just the way you want it.  It's all a bit fancy and gourmet and yum and we were surprised at how good it was. Very unMcDonalds. No offense, Maccas. Thanks for your burgery support in making the show free for listeners.

For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It.  Or get on the facebook page for other podcasterly recommendations. 

Why are obsessed with the idea of happiness? Should spanx come with a warning label? And were the questions in Dolly Doctor REAL? Freedman takes us behind the scenes of the biggest girls magazine. Plus, Jamila Rizvi admits her 4 week old baby doesn't respect authority. Damn younger generations.

Show notes

Kyrious has attitude. So what?

Spare a thought for Daniela Scala.

The Voice pitting women against women

Victoria Beckham tells her kids she used to be cool

This app shows you who deleted you on Facebook.

Your hosts were Mia Freedman, Susan Carland and Monique Bowley

Support the show by liking it on facebook. Susan Carland might not accept your friend request, but we will.

Susan's other podcast 'Assumptions' can be found by searching for RN Showcase in your podcast app.

This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

Support for this podcast came from you, because you're rad.

And also thanks to audible.com.au. Audible is the largest provider of premium audiobooks and spoken word content. Sign up today and your first book is free. get clicking at audible.com.au/mamamia

For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It.  Or get on the facebook page for other podcasterly recommendations. 

Facebook is awash in rainbow profile pictures. How do you change back without looking like a jerk? What the heck does 'On Fleek' mean? The very interesting reason people are getting semi-colons tattooed on their wrists.  And the Belle Gibson interview that prompted some uncomfortable questions: like do we sometimes excuse bad behaviour by labelling it as mental illness? 

Show notes

Semicolon tattoos 

Why is hating Delta now a national pasttime?

See Inside Out - but prepare to cry

Botox in the scalp is a thing

Allens did us a favour and dumped crap lollies

Your hosts were Mia Freedman, Susan Carland and Monique Bowley

Susan's other podcast 'Assumptions' can be found by searching for RN Showcase in your podcast app.

This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

Support for this podcast came from you, because you're rad.

And also thanks to audible.com.au - get your free book by signing up at audible.com.au/mamamia

For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It.  Or get on the facebook page for other podcasterly recommendations. 

If you are suffering from a mental illness please seek help. Talk to a GP or health professional or call Lifeline on 13 11 14

Have you ever looked at Annabel Crabb and thought "how does she manage all that?"

An author, columnist, political journalist, TV host, speaker and kitchen goddess, she also has three children and a smile on her face. 

The newest podcast from the Mamamia Women's Network is called: I Don't Know How She Does It. It's conversations with some of the busiest women we know. We'll hear the tips and strategies, from balancing children and budgets to career and health. 

For every woman who has looked at another and wondered "how does she manage her life?", this is your podcast.

Subscribe in itunes or your podcast app. 

The program is hosted and produced by Sarah Macdonald. 

This podcast is also produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

Support for this podcast comes from CommBank’s Start Smart program – changing the way young people learn about finance.

For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us. And support the show by liking the Facebook page.

How much would you pay for your hair? Is women's sport boring? A confusing new baby name trend.  And the most offensive word to call another woman isn't even a swear word - it's one that is used everyday.

Show notes

The hair that shocked the office

Harvard study shows daughters of working mothers enjoy better careers, higher pay and more equal relationships

The genderless baby name trend

I think I'm a character from a TV show.

The Abortion Drone

Fed Government withdraws peri-natal funding

Women's sport isn't "boring". That old argument is.

Susan recommends the app that can UNSEND an email

Mia recommends Primates of Park Avenue by Wednesday Martin

Monique says watch Belle Gibson on 60 mins

Your hosts were Mia Freedman, Susan Carland and Monique Bowley

Susan's other podcast 'Assumptions' can be found by searching for RN Showcase in your podcast app.

This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

Support for this podcast came from you, because you're rad.

Does anyone ever read down this far? 

For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It.  Or get on the facebook page for other podcasterly recommendations. 

You know the feeling: someone cancels plans and it's like a hit of a sweet, sweet drug. Why are we so crap at committing to things?  The Rachel Dolezal story we can't stop talking about. The one reason every woman should watch Orange Is The New Black, and the very best reason to put down your razor. #fasshion

Show notes

Why did Rachel Dolezal pretend she was black?

Armpit hair, don't care.

No more placenta smoothies

The Silent Baby Shower

How Orange Is The New Black really compares to life in prison

Your hosts were Mia Freedman, Susan Carland and Monique Bowley

Susan's podcast 'Assumptions' can be found by searching for RN Showcase in your podcast app.

And Monique loves You're The Expert; it's bright, funny and smart.

This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

Support for this podcast came from Audible.com.au, sign up and get your first book free.

Please subscribe on itunes and join our poddy family. And if you're looking for more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It. 

Are you a woman? Do you have a voice? You're probably doing it wrong.  From uptalking to vocal fry to missing out on being hired for jobs, why do we judge women on the pitch of their voice? Plus, would you let your partner take your name? Would you cuddle a stranger? And why parents need to calm down about babies on flights. 

Show Notes:

Grow up Kate Moss.

The Hug app

Where the food from Masterchef ends up

Mia recommends colouring in for adults. If you bought the book and are yet to complete a single page, email us.

Here's the podcast Love and Radio

Sarah MacDonald recommends Transparent, which is available on Stan (Not netflix, sorry)

Monique recommends white noise for anyone that works in an open plan office.

Your hosts were Mia Freedman, Sarah MacDonald and Monique Bowley.

For more Sarah, listen to the Debrief Daily podcast, Just Between Us.  

This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

You can contact the show via email podcast@mamamia.com.au

Please subscribe on itunes and join our poddy family. And if you're looking for more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, or Just Between Us.