Everyone Has An Ex
by Mamamia Podcasts
Exes. We’ve all had one and we’ve all been one. And while breakups can be painful and heart-breaking, a complete surprise or a total relief, there’s always a story to be told. This documentary-style series, narrated by Georgia Love, brings you a collection of unconventional stories about relationships past, through the eyes and the hearts of the very people who lived them.Tales of public humiliation and prison to forbidden love and funerals; we bring you the good, the bad and all the juicy details in between.Everyone Has An Ex explores the deep intricacies of relationships, the curve-balls life throws at you and overcoming adversity through resilience, honesty and a few glasses of wine.Submit your story: [email protected]
Episodes
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A Tale Of Two Halves
Anna was just 18 when she met Jason, and what followed was the kind of love story most people only dream of. From whirlwind adventures around the world to building a beautiful family together, life was pretty close to perfect. But as we all know, life doesn't always go according to plan. What...
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Training Season
Sarah and Jack's love story wasn't filled with grand gestures or dramatic declarations. It was simple, easy and everything she'd ever wanted. After 11 years together, a beautiful wedding, a dream home and two gorgeous children, life was pretty close to perfect. But navigating motherhood with a...
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What A Girl Wants
Michelle was 23 when she packed up her life in New York City and moved to Sydney, where a chance encounter on the streets of Bondi led her straight into the arms of Finn. Their whirlwind romance had all the makings of a fairytale. But when her visa expired, they were forced to navigate a...
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Dollars And Sense
After a painful divorce, Jess wasn’t looking for love—but she still believed her silver fox was out there. And then she met Simon. He was charming, successful and seemingly very wealthy. He adored her, embraced her daughters and offered the kind of love and security she’d been missing for years....
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Season 10 Story Submissions - Calling all in-law horror stories!
Season 10 of Everyone Has An Ex launches October 7, and we need your help with a very special episode: Everyone Has An Ex... In-Law. Did meddling in-laws, crossed boundaries, family feuds, wedding drama or one too many passive-aggressive comments contribute to the end of your relationship? Maybe...
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Blood Is Thicker
Rachael and Deborah weren't just sisters—they were best friends. With a 14-year age gap, Deborah helped raise her little sister, becoming her safe place, confidante and one of the most important people in her life. But as Rachael grew up and started building a life and family of her own, their...
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In All Honesty
Chloe and Jess became instant best friends at sixteen. For the next decade, theirs was the kind of friendship filled with inside jokes, big nights, fierce loyalty and complete honesty. But over the years, that honesty started to hurt. Criticism became harder to brush off, boundaries became harder...
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Ride Or Die
Lola and Sandra were an unlikely pair. Twenty years apart in age, they went from workmates to best friends—bonding over dark humour, Friday wines, dating disasters and eventually, one of the hardest periods of Lola's life. When Lola was diagnosed with breast cancer, Sandra became her rock. But as...
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Just Friends
Can men and women really be just friends? Amanda always thought the answer was yes. She and Dave were inseparable. Gym buddies, concert buddies, each other's biggest cheerleaders, and the kind of best friends everyone hoped to have. But after Amanda's long-term relationship came to an end, one...
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Side Effects
Sarah and Laura were the kind of best friends who did everything together. They fell in love around the same time and shared every chapter of adulthood—every milestone, every heartbreak, every secret. But when Sarah's long-term relationship came to an end, she never imagined she'd lose more than...
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NEW PODCAST: We Want Your Stories
Did you have a best friend who was once your whole world… until they weren't? The friend you spoke to every day. The one who knew your secrets, your family, your dreams, and every version of you. The person you thought would be standing beside you for the rest of your life. Then something…
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Nothing But Trouble
TW: This episode discusses domestic violence, drug use and other explicit content, and is strictly for over 18s. If you or anyone you know needs support, there is a list of services below. We all have a type. Tall, dark, blonde, tradies, “the nice guy”—the list goes on. But Tessa’s type didn’t…
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I'll Stand By You
TW: This episode discusses suicide and won’t be for everyone. If you or anyone you know needs support, there is a list of services below. There’s something special about meeting someone later in life. You have a stronger sense of who you are, shaped by everything you’ve been through—the highs…
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While You Were Sleeping
Sleep — a time to rest, recover, and reset, allowing you to wake refreshed and ready to face a brand new day. That elusive eight hours we all strive for, filled with dreams that quietly keep us company through the night. But for Cindy, sleep wasn’t a luxury. It was something a little more...
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Driving Me Crazy
Freedom—there’s nothing quite like it. Especially at the beginning of a new romance, when everything feels light, electric, and full of possibility. But freedom can easily be taken for granted, overlooked or underappreciated. And like everything - there’s no guarantee it will last forever. And if...
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Not My Circus
Power is an interesting thing when it comes to relationships. It can be shared, moved around when life and circumstances change, it can even be kinda hot. But the key to navigating different power dynamics is in balance. So when a relationship starts with the scales very much one way, it can…
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The Spy Who Shagged Me
There’s nothing quite like the instant connection you feel when you meet someone and just know they could be “your person.” It’s a bond that runs deep—felt emotionally, intellectually, and physically—so powerful that, together, you feel capable that you can conquer anything and everything. But…
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The First Time
What makes a perfect partner? Does the person you meet, catch feelings for and see a life with have to be perfect from the start? Or do you look at potential imperfections and think “I can fix them”? Especially when said imperfections are ones you have dealt with yourself? That’s Jen. She’s what...
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Game Over
Relationships can be a lot like games — you win some, you lose some, and just when you think you know the rules, they change. There are highs, lows, and the occasional plot twist you don’t see coming. But the thing about games is when they’re over, you usually get a clean slate — a chance to…
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All In Your Head
“In sickness and in health.” Words usually reserved for traditional wedding vows — not the beginning of a relationship in your early twenties. But for Lucy and Lars, that was exactly how their story began. The thing about being sick in your twenties is that you carry an unshakable belief that...
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I Put A Spell On You
Communication is often touted as the number one maker or breaker of any relationship. And Ava and Aaron had it nailed. So when open communication is the number one thing you’ve always had, what does it do to a relationship when all of a sudden, one party decides to keep something hidden?…
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Season 8, Incoming!
The wait is almost over — a brand new season of Everyone Has An Ex is coming your way. This season, we’re bringing you our most scandalous, wildest, and most heartbreaking stories yet. From wicked twists to wizardry… infidelity to first times… secrets to sabotage… and mind games to mystery...
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We Want To Hear From You
Do you have a crazy ex story, a break-up that has caused jaws to fall to the floor or a nightmare dating experience you’d like to share? If the answer is yes, you need to call the Everyone Has an Ex Hotline and leave us a voice note with your story! Click on the link below, leave your voice note,...
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Invisible String
There are some love stories that just tug at the old heart strings. Nothing crazy, nothing dramatic, just old fashioned just boy meets girl, they fall in love, and the rest is history. But the thing with fairytales is we never get the WHOLE story. Is there really such a thing as Happily Ever…
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The Relationship Guy
The Relationship Guy. An elusive, rare breed in this day and age - the guy who loves being someone’s person, who wants and enjoys the simplicity and comfort of being with a partner - no questioning if he likes you, no wondering how long you should wait to text - no drama. And once you’re at this...
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In Two Minds
Patterns. They’re what keep us grounded — the familiar rhythms that shape our routines and relationships. When they’re good, they bring comfort, joy, and a sense of home. And honestly, you just can’t get enough of them. But the thing about patterns is — not all of them are good. Some sneak up on...
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Light Bulb Moment
Religion. We often talk about the role it plays in a relationship - two people coming from different backgrounds with different beliefs. But when you find the right person, differences in belief systems don’t mean a thing, if you know you want to be together. So when a relationship starts - and...
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Everywhere You Go
Sometimes in life, you might feel like you’re missing a certain something but not be up for the fuss and mess and commitment that a real relationship may bring. Enter the situationship. A bit of fun with a nice person who makes you feel good, no strings attached. But life often has its way of...
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Sorry, Not Sorry
First love - remember that? The innocent fun, the inseparability, the rush of emotions, and all those unforgettable firsts. For Suzy and John, that was exactly what it was like. The thing about first love is that one of the “firsts” is the breakup - a rite of passage, but never an easy one. But...
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Losing My Religion
Belief systems run deep within us, etched into our nature and reinforced through our upbringing. We are moulded by the adults who surround us, people who, often with the best of intentions, shape our understanding of the world and pass down the lessons of life. But sometimes, the very truths you...
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Cruel Intentions
When friendship turns into love, it feels less like a leap and more like coming home. There is risk in crossing that line, but when it works, love born from friendship carries a rare intimacy - and that was the case for Simone and Antony. But when lovers turn into strangers, it’s the most painful...
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Gotta Have Faith
Matchmaking: we've all attempted it, and we've all probably been set up before. But when you enlist the help of professionals, they just might deliver exactly what you've been looking for. At least, that's what happened for Liv and Ali. But, dear listener, matchmaking is a game of two halves. How...
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The Good Girl
Starting fresh. It’s a wonderful, scary and exciting thing. You can leave an old life behind and start discovering a whole new way of living, new experiences, finding new people and finding yourself. But while those new experiences may seem fun and exciting in the beginning, they can take a dark...
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Think Twice
We’ve all heard the saying: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. But isn’t that a terrible way to look at life? Because if you go into everything with negativity, you might miss the best thing that could ever happen. But, dear listener, the saying is a saying for a reason. What if...
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Soft Launch
Moving in together. Some do it quickly, some choose to wait a while. For Fiona and Steve, it was the former, wasting no time in creating their own special memories and routines. Plus, it really is the best way to really get to know someone. But even though you share a space, there are always…
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Tortured Soul
What would you do, Dear Listener, if you found out something about your partner that changed the very fabric of your relationship, at a point when you felt you were too far in? Would you cut and run, or would you trust the fact you’ve now found out and try to move on? So maybe you do keep moving...
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Family Ties
When it comes to relationships, there are great relationships, terrible relationships, broken relationships and all those relationships in between. But there’s another kind we don’t talk about that often. Perhaps because it’s not really a relationship? It's the situationship. While not having a...
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Breaking Free
It’s often said women have a sixth sense. Our guts are strong and can play a big part in whether we trust someone or not. But a gut instinct isn’t evidence. Can our bodies play tricks on us? We can choose to ignore, to live with the icky feelings or, we can confront them head on? That was the...
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Killer Instinct
Not every relationship is perfect. Christ, none are really! But some are far less perfect than others.Unfortunately, though she didn’t really see it at the time, that was the one Alice found herself in. But she loved him. Isn’t that what we so often hear? You let things slide, you ignore the…
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Love Me Two Times
We all know what they say — if there are question marks or gut feelings early on in a relationship, it’s probably because it’s not the right one. Your match should be someone with who you have no doubts. It should be easy. But sometimes even the best, strongest and happiest relationships can…
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Repeat Offender
Trust. It’s the pillar of any relationship — romantic or not. That’s what Indy believes. She also thinks there’s no reason NOT to give it out when you first meet someone. But others would disagree, arguing trust should be earned. That, Indy reckons, is just going into life with a negative…
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The Long Game
There are many great loves women can find in their lives. Best friends, sisters, ‘The One’, the one who got away and of course, the gay best friend. It really is a love like no other. And because it’s a friendship, deep and fulfilling but platonic, it doesn’t have the same pressures as a romantic...
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Baby Blues
When you know, you know. That’s what they say. And that can even be true for some who meet us young as 15. That was the case for Amy and Sam. But just because you’ve known someone for more than a decade, shared a life, a home, even a child … can you ever really know anyone? Email us:...
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Show Me The Money
Money. We work hard for it. It can bring so much joy, especially when shared with loved ones to create long lasting memories, as was the case for Bianca. But there’s a dark side to money. Or more so how it can turn acts of kindness into entrapment and loved ones into vultures. Email us:...
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No Place Like Home
Acceptance. We all crave it and it makes us feel good. But it feels extra special when it comes at a time in need and from someone who you immediately fancy and this was the case when Sacha met Jay. But the thing about acceptance is that when you have it, it’s something you’re scared to lose.…
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Chef's Kiss
The power of the sisterhood. Isn’t it glorious? Female friendships can really be the true, Great Loves of our lives. Lucy certainly felt it with her bestie, Holly. The best thing about a girlfriend? They’re there through everything. The good times and the bad, all the hurt and the heartbreaks....
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Sugar Baby
Age differences. Do they really mean anything? You’re only as old as the person you feel, age is but a number, etc etc etc. It doesn’t matter when you’re in love, right? That was the case for Carly. She’ll be the first person to tell you age doesn’t mean a damn thing when you find your One. But...
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Fear & Loathing
A heads up: this episode deals with serious themes including domestic violence, coercive control and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. We always hear how great a relationship is when it begins. Why else would it, right? There’s butterflies, late nights staying up talking, a sense of...
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Soldier On
Online dating. We've all heard a story - good or bad. It’s the way of the world now. You log on, upload your best pics, think of a few witty pickup lines and get swiping. And if you're lucky, you won’t be swiping too long, because the perfect person is right there at the tap of a button - without...
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Blindside
The blindside. A simple term, but it can mean so much. It comes in many forms. There’s of course the good sort, where the unexpected is a welcome, happy surprise. But, it can be a bad thing too. And For Sarah, there were other things she didn’t see coming. That other type of blindside that only...
About this show
Exes. We’ve all had one and we’ve all been one. And while breakups can be painful and heart-breaking, a complete surprise or a total relief, there’s always a story to be told. This documentary-style series, narrated by Georgia Love, brings you a collection of unconventional stories about relationships past, through the eyes and the hearts of the very people who lived them.Tales of public humiliation and prison to forbidden love and funerals; we bring you the good, the bad and all the juicy details in between.Everyone Has An Ex explores the deep intricacies of relationships, the curve-balls life throws at you and overcoming adversity through resilience, honesty and a few glasses of wine.Submit your story: [email protected]
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