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You know Mary Coustas as one of Australia's funniest women: the brilliant mind behind the big-haired, iconic character Effie who has graced our screens and stage for over 30 years. But in this episode from the archives, we're bringing you a different side of Mary. In this No Filter conversation with Mia Freedman, Mary talks about her unfaltering desire to become a mother, the unimaginable loss of enduring 23 IVF attempts, and the absolute joy of finally welcoming her daughter at 49. It’s honest, unflinchingly raw, deeply moving, and a chance to get to know this beloved icon a whole lot better. This episode originally aired on No Filter. NO FILTER CREDITS: Host: Mia FreedmanProducer: Elissa Ratliff THE END BITS: Follow No Filter and Unleashed on Instagram.DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY: Win the books we’re obsessed with. 12 books total, one winner. Subscribe to Mamamia here to be automatically entered. Already a subscriber? Don't sweat it, you're already in. T&Cs apply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard the one about the wife who cares for everyone else.... but when she's sick she gets the four hour husband? Mary reckons it's all about love languages. Could Cath Mahoney be Australia's next Golden Bachelorette? Hollywood Producer Bruna Papandrea is on the case. Bruna opens the HR file on office romances, and the things we got up to in a time before relationship policies came in. What happens when a friendship fades? Bruna lets one slip and gets called out on it. And Grace Lam harbors a dream to be an Italian Mafia boss. Obviously. In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea and Cath Mahoney Check out our Unleashed music playlist for some feel good throwbacks! The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Executive Producer Monique BowleySenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer is Coco Lavigne  Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You hot? Same. Grab a fan, because Very Peri is officially here. Created by Mamamia, we’ve sorted through the noise to answer your most urgent perimenopause questions.There is no shortage of perimenopause information out there. In fact, there is too much and most of it is unregulated, incomplete or contradictory. Consider Very peri your single trusted source, built purely around your needs.Get instant access to over 20 on-demand videos featuring 25 leading perimenopause experts from Australia and around the world, including Australia's most trusted medical voice Dr Ginni Mansberg, New York Times bestselling author and internationally renowned gynecologist Dr Jen Gunter, acclaimed neuropsychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni and leading menopause dietitian Nigel Denby.Together, they deliver trusted, up-to-date advice on HRT, periods, weight gain, skin, insomnia, brain fog and so much more, alongside the Mamamia women you already know and love, including Out Loud's Holly Wainwright and Amelia Lester, You Beauty's Leigh Campbell and Unleashed's Cath Mahoney.Best of all, you get six months of flexible access to watch entirely at your own pace, whether that's from your couch at 11pm, at your desk during your lunch break or in the kitchen while you try to remember why you walked in there in the first place... because you know, brain fog.LAUNCH OFFER: Get your all-access pass for just $59 for a limited time only. That’s 40% off.Head to veryperi.com.au today.Disclaimer: The information provided through Very Peri, including video interviews, panel discussions and digital downloads, is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your general practitioner (GP) or another qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment pathway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does ambition die in midlife, or are we just getting started? And what happens when your drive is as strong as ever, but your body is screaming stop? You know Bruna Papandrea as an absolute powerhouse: a Hollywood super-producer who went from working-class Adelaide to becoming one of the most successful forces in Hollywood, bringing us massive hits like Big Little Lies and Gone Girl.  But in this episode from the archives of MID, we're bringing you a different side of Bruna. In this conversation with Holly Wainwright, Bruna strips back the Hollywood glamour to talk about the complex reality of ambition, what it’s like to manage the invisible reality of Lupus, and the brutal hormonal flares that can happen when midlife hits. It’s honest, fast-paced, a little bit raw, and a chance to get to know this industry icon a whole lot better. This episode originally aired on MID. MID CREDITS: Host: Holly WainwrightExecutive Producer: Naima BrownProducer: Tahli Blackman THE END BITS: Follow Unleashed on Instagram.DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One missing blazer has triggered a full time whatsapp group situation and Sally is over it. Bruna once went The Godfather on the kindergarten parents and has no regrets. Cath Mahoney never got a formal, never got a corsage, and is still a little bit heartbroken about the taffeta dress she never wore. Sally got a flat tyre and handed the whole mess to her men and felt great about it. Plus the eulogy that broke us.In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea and Cath Mahoney Check out our Unleashed music playlist for some feel good throwbacks! The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Executive Producer Monique BowleySenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer is Tessa Kotowicz Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're a midlife woman - or live with someone who is - this episode is an absolute must-listen. We love Dr. Ginni Mansberg for her no-BS medical wisdom and her completely unfiltered take on women’s health. In this No Filter conversation with Mia Freedman, she strips back the clinical talk to get incredibly real about the chaotic reality of perimenopause and menopause - and the wild things that start happening to your body as early as your late thirties.Ginni's own story is also lean-in interesting: she’s a mum of six to a blended family, is a resident doctor on TV shows like Sunrise and Embarrassing Bodies and is the author of The M Word - a guide to surviving and thriving through menopause and its chaotic little sister, perimenopause.Dr Ginni shares her ultimate survival guide for a phase of life that is either happening right now or coming for you next. This chat is honest, fast-paced and a chance to get the straight-talking advice we all desperately need. This episode originally aired on No Filter. NO FILTER CREDITS: Host: Mia FreedmanProducer: Melanie Tait  THE END BITS: Follow No Filter and Unleashed on Instagram.DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary accidentally glimpsed a married man's Google search and now she has to pretend to be blind for the rest of her life. Bruna has discovered boxing, and has the Rocky song in her head and a very specific enemy face on the bag. Sally admits she may have cheated at Wordle for family reasons. Cath's driving instructor kept a wooden ruler on his lap, which feels less like a lesson and more like a minor crime. And after Bruna admits to escaping a wellness retreat, Sally rings ones to ask the thing no one else was brave enough to: how often do people run for their lives? Also, why tiny joys are the ones we hold onto, and one adult son who moved back home and started treating the place like a hotel. In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea and Cath Mahoney. Check out our Unleashed music playlist for some feel good throwbacks! The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Executive Producer Monique BowleySenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Tessa Kotowicz Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends June 30. Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For over 25 years Grace Lam lived inside the glossy world of fashion, including as a Vogue editor. Then hormones kicked down the door and blew up her life. In this MID conversation with Holly Wainwright, Grace gets incredibly real about what that identity crisis actually felt like, and how she went from the fashion front row to the Western Australian Senate, fighting for institutions to finally catch up to women's health needs. Grace is sharp, funny, no-BS, and gloriously sweary. It’s honest, a little bit raw, and a masterclass in turning perimenopause misery into a loud, important movement.  This episode originally aired on MID. MID CREDITS: Host: Holly WainwrightExecutive Producer: Naima BrownProducer: Tahli Blackman THE END BITS: Follow Unleashed on Instagram.DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends June 30.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An expensive wellness retreat was booked. A quiet, nourishing reset was planned. But no TV and no phone? Bruna said..no thanks. Speaking of wellness, Mary claims she cured her warts with witchcraft, and Dr Ginni has some...scientific questions. Creatine is the midlife supplement we hear about more than any, so what does the good Doctor have to say? And how far would you go for your bestie? Because Mary went pretty far to get Bruna a filming permit. Plus a dilemma: our Unleashers husband has discovered Facebook Marketplace and is convinced he can flip a commercial deep fryer by Tuesday. So entrepreneurial. Our advice is savage.  In your ears today: Bruna Papandrea, Mary Coustas, Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney. Check out our Unleashed music playlist for some feel good throwbacks! The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Executive Producer Monique BowleySenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Tessa Kotowicz Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends June 30. Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love Sally Hepworth on the Unleashed couch for her razor-sharp wit and her hilarious, no-BS take on modern motherhood. Sally is one of Australia’s most successful, best-loved authors and her novels are regularly on top bestseller lists around the world. But in this No Filter conversation with Kate Langbroek, she strips back the bestseller glamour to share her most personal story yet - and it’s as layered and compelling as one of her books. Sally gets incredibly real about ending her 20-year marriage, why she no longer believes marriage is a good deal for women and her new golden rule: never living with a man again.  And why, despite the heartbreak, this next chapter might just be her happiest yet. It’s honest, a little bit raw, and a chance to get to know this powerhouse author a whole lot better. This episode originally aired on No Filter. NO FILTER CREDITS: Host:  Kate LangbroekGuest: Sally HepworthExecutive Producer: Naima BrownSenior Producer: Bree Player THE END BITS: Follow No Filter and Unleashed on Instagram.DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends June 30.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sally called in from Melbourne to formally lodge a complaint against Cath's new dating coach. Mary invented a ball bra and pitched it to a Bonds designer. Cath saw Stirrup Pants are back and needs a fashion assessment from Grace. Meanwhile, Grace turned up to Parliament House in polka dot socks and briefly out-styled the entire Australian Government. Dr. Ginni invented a brilliant new business idea; shame it's already been done. Also: what was the first R-rated film you snuck into? And what kind of psychological damage did it leave behind? Cath also has a TV recco for your winter nights; Rivals is a Gen X viewing paradise. In your ears today: Mary Coustas, Cath Mahoney, Grace Lamb and Dr. Ginni Mansberg. Check out our Unleashed music playlist for some feel good throwbacks! The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Executive Producer Monique BowleySenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Tessa KotowiczSUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know Cath Mahoney from the Unleashed couch: funny, filthy, fast, and very willing to say the thing everyone else is only thinking. But in this episode from the archives, we're bringing you a different side of Cath. In this No Filter conversation with Mia Freedman, Cath talks about the end of her marriage, what it was like to go through divorce in public, and the strange identity crisis that can happen when a relationship ends and you realise you’re not quite sure who you are without it.It’s honest, hilarious, a little bit raw, and a chance to get to know one of your Unleashed favourites a whole lot better.This episode originally aired on No Filter. You can find Cath at Cathrine Mahoney and buy her book Currently Between Husbands. NO FILTER CREDITS: Host: Mia FreedmanExecutive Producer: Elissa RatliffAssistant Producer: Emmeline PetersonAudio Producer: Madeline Joannou THE END BITS: Follow No Filter and Unleashed on Instagram.DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just when we thought we couldn't love Kylie Minogue any more, she gave a masterclass in how to handle your ex, and we're obsessed. Grace is handing out shower caps to strangers on public transport like it's her actual job. Meanwhile, Cath has been running her entire dating life through an AI chatbot for advice, then Dr. Ginni broke everyone's heart talking about her grandchildren, who are impossible to just cuddle on a Tuesday. Also: in other people's problems, a listener accidentally flubbed her best friend's job reference. She missed out on the job. Should she confess? In your ears today: Cath Mahoney, Dr. Ginni Mansberg, Grace Lam, and Bruna Papandrea  Check out our Unleashed music playlist for some feel good throwbacks! The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Executive Producer Monique BowleySenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Tessa KotowiczSUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sally's gone woo woo and we're here for it. Cath went on a very promising date but the next step split the group chat. Should she she text him? Should she be a beautiful, elusive deer? Or is she simply a Labrador in need of love, reassurance and maybe a Spotify playlist? Also this week: Grace gives a stranger on a plane a tissue, Mary reminds us why showing up for your friends’ good news is deeply underrated, Sally makes little deals with the universe, and everyone tries to process the horrifying news that smoking might be back. In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Grace Lam, Mary Coustas and Cath Mahoney. Check out our Unleashed music playlist for some feel good throwbacks! The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Executive Producer Monique BowleySenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Coco LavigneSUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! We’ve teamed up with Twoobs to snag a sweet discount just for our subscribers! New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code. T&C's apply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janet works from home. Her husband just retired. He lurks. He breathes. He wants to eat lunch together every single day. She needs him to f**k off and she needs the girls to tell her she's not a monster for feeling that way. Also this week: Cath has been stalking a stolen pair of AirPods around Sydney for three weeks like a one-woman Magnum PI. Bruna got on a plane to LA she knew she shouldn't, cried the entire flight, and turned around and came home. Sally is 45 and officially elderly (eye floaters, favourite supermarket trolley, dinner before 5:30) and Grace has been watching Meryl Streep negotiate her worth and has some very Grace Lam thoughts. In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Grace Lam, Bruna Papandrea and Cath Mahoney. The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Executive Producer Monique BowleySenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Coco LavigneSUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! We’ve teamed up with Twoobs to snag a sweet discount just for our subscribers! New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code. T&C's apply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace heard someone breaking into her apartment, grabbed a tennis racket, lowered her voice and screamed through the door in her mouth guard. It was not, in fact, a burglar. Mary has had it with people saying 'I Love You'. We disagree (and we love Mary, very much). Cath confesses that she dreads holidays since her divorce. Bruna lives with lupus and wakes up in pain every single day, and almost no one knows. And Grace had nits for four days and genuinely thought it was perimenopause.And the songs that changed us. Whether sitting on a school bus, lying in a delivery room, or chasing David Bowie down a street in New York, it's a lot. It's everything. It's Unleashed.In your ears today: Grace Lam, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea and Cath Mahoney. The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Executive Producer Monique BowleySenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Coco LavigneSUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! We’ve teamed up with Twoobs to snag a sweet discount just for our subscribers! New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code. T&C's apply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the most revealing question to ask someone when you're dating again? A newly single Unleasher needs advice, and Sally Hepworth swears she’s got the answer. Maybe don't take advice from Cath though; she asked a man for his exact time and place of birth so she could run his star chart. He blocked her. Also in this episode, Mary got pulled over by the cops and tried to make them laugh to get out of it. Bruna sent a very direct email to a Hollywood exec who crossed a line, and Grace lent Kate Moss her knickers at a London fashion shoot, and then sniffed them afterwards. No regrets.In your ears today: Bruna Papandrea, Mary Coustas, Grace Lam, Cath Mahoney and Sally Hepworth. Cath's undies recommendation The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Executive Producer Monique BowleySenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Coco LavigneSUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace sent a vicious bitch session about her assistant… directly to the assistant. Then crawled out of the office on all fours. Cath sent a spicy message to an entire WhatsApp group of under-11 soccer parents and is still avoiding eye contact at training. Ginny proposed hardcore sex on the family chat, sandwiched between her mother-in-law's prayer messages. And Mary accidentally told a business meeting she loved them. Oops. And what white goods give you a wide-on? Because Mary is evangelical about the power hose and Ginny has feelings about a colander with flaps. Plus a listener is having better sex with her bedside drawer than her husband of 25 years. Dr Ginny has thoughts. In your ears today: Grace Lam, Ginni Mansberg, Cath Mahoney and Mary Coustas The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Monique BowleyThe Executive Producer is Monique BowleySenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Coco LavigneSUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruna met Meghan Markle straight off a long-haul flight and now the photos will never see the light of day. Cath nearly wore sneakers to the event and had to be stopped by an emergency Grace Lam FaceTime. Mary once met George Clooney, thankfully with zero boogers in her nose. And remember when stalking someone pre-Google was an act of creativity and persistence? Because Mia was calling Japanese restaurants every night, and Mary was in a nightclub carpark in her pyjamas to catch a man. Also: a listener has been in love with her husband and her secret boyfriend for a decade. We have thoughts.   In your ears today: Mia Freedman, Bruna Papandrea, Cath Mahoney and Mary Coustas The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Monique BowleyThe Executive Producer is Bree PlayerSenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Coco LavigneSUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace micromanaged her birthday and cancelled sex for a car race. Cath once masturbated on the freeway. Mary received a Valentine’s Day card with a pube in it, and Dr Ginni knows why you're awake and spiralling at 3am. And is there a mystery in your life you're yet to solve? Because Cath lined up a date who disappeared in suspicious medical circumstances. We have theories. In your ears today: Grace Lam, Mary Coustas, Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Monique BowleyThe Executive Producer is Bree PlayerSenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Coco LavigneSUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cath booked a wax...and it did not go to plan. Sally had a case of celebrity mistaken identity. Mary told a driver to get f**cked and it turned out to be her own mother, and Bruna accidentally did a little wee in a designer dress (and then had to buy it). And how was your first kiss? Because these women absolutely butchered theirs.In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea and Cath Mahoney The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Monique BowleyThe Executive Producer is Bree PlayerSenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Coco LavigneSUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! GET IN TOUCHFeedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected] acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cath is back on the dating scene and the icks are immediate. From men with necklaces, to gym selfies, and those who won't ask a single question, she's compiled a list of what makes a man instantly undateable. Meanwhile, Sally wants to talk about the towel system in your house. Are you a towel dictator, or is it a free-for-all? And why are all the midlife women putting vaginal oestrogen on their faces? Dr Ginni is here to debunk the Tik Tok trend. Finally, the bush is back and Mary has questions. In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath MahoneyThe End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Monique BowleyThe Executive Producer is Bree PlayerSenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Coco LavigneSUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! GET IN TOUCHFeedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected] acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when your life  - and marriage - looks fine on paper....but you feel like you've outgrown it? That's the very real problem we're Unleashing on this week. Meanwhile, the 90's nearly killed us. Bruna used be a full-blown party girl (including near-death experiences), but now she’s in bed by 9pm. Mary dreams of long, late European dinners but even she's leaving the children's New Years Eve fireworks before they've finished. And Cath once flashed her whole bush to a rave.... but now she just raves about getting into bed early. What happened? Then, Ginny suspects a friend has committed the ultimate betrayal: recipe sabotage. With missing ingredients and possibly fake instructions, we launch a full investigation into whether some women just… don’t share. Plus, the medical chat that has taken over the group chat — are we all walking around with a “sausage of poo”… and what exactly are we meant to do about it? In your ears today: Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea, Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath MahoneyThe End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Monique BowleyThe Executive Producer is Bree PlayerSenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Coco LavigneSUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! GET IN TOUCHFeedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected] acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camping? Meditation? Marathons?! Absolutely not. Mary Coustas is calling for the Unleashed anti-bucket list - the things we are officially opting out of for life. Meanwhile, Sally ticks off a major life milestone… and with it comes a deeply unsettling realisation: she is the adult now. Plus, the time Bruna got fired as a bridesmaid, and Mary got sacked for standing her Greek ground. And in very sad news, Sally shares the loss of her family dog Hannah, and why losing a pet unlocks a very deep and unique kind of grief. In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Cath Mahoney, Mary Coustas and Bruna PapandreaThe End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify - it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Monique BowleyThe Senior Producer is Tina MatolovAudio Editing by Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Coco Lavigne  SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's just got off a plane from the Oscars so yeah, we have questions. What’s it actually like inside the Academy Awards? In this special bonus episode, Bruna Papandrea tells us everything: from the red carpet to the toilets, the snack boxes, and some deeply weird behaviour during "In Memoriam." We revel in the glamour! The showbiz! The stars! And then Bruna reveals the devastating truth: she didn't tell a single Hollywood soul about this podcast. In your ears today: Bruna Papandrea, Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas and Cath MahoneyThe End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Monique BowleyThe Senior Producer is Tina MatolovAudio Editing by Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Coco Lavigne  SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At some point you look in the mirror and realise gravity has come for your face. Bruna's pretty miffed no one warned her. Meanwhile, should you be with one person for the rest of your life? Because Grace has some ground rules - like if her husband replaces her, she'll come back as a ghost and haunt his d*ck. And what did you get up to to when your parents weren't looking? Sally stole a library book from the nuns and still feels guilty, and Grace spat in her mums face washer. And finally, Producer Mia needs some advice after a designer jacket situation at work goes horribly wrong. Lets just say the office "free table" is involved.In your ears today: Grace Lam, Bruna Papandrea, Sally Hepworth and Cath MahoneyThe End Bits:Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify — it helps other Gen X women find us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Monique BowleyThe Executive Producer is Bree PlayerAudio Editing by Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Coco Lavigne  SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A ticket to the Oscars, a real estate agent gone wrong, and an emotional cup of tea.Bruna casually prepares to go to the Oscars. Meanwhile at home, Ginni has beef with people that take their shoes off in houses. Grace has some feedback for a real-estate agent, and Cath pays $140 to drink a cup of tea, sit in a circle and cry with strangers. Then we remember the first concert we went to - with a surprising result.In your ears today: Cathrine Mahoney, Bruna Papandrea, Grace Lam and Ginni Mansberg The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram: @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify - it helps other Gen X women find us, laugh with us, cry with us… and possibly consult a psychic or two with us.This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Monique BowleyThe Executive Producer is Talissa BazazAudio Mastering and design by Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Gemma Donahoe and Coco Lavigne  SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many psychics is too many psychics? Cath has reached the point where she needs a Chat GPT spreadsheet to track them all. Mary confirms - with evidence - that her mother has never given a blowjob. Bruna joins a wellness cult called 75 Hard, but she still can’t find time for a shower. Grace’s clairvoyant spat water all over her to exorcise a ghost. Sadly, it didn't work for Bruna when the ghost of Princess Diana turned up in her bedroom. Plus, a miracle church, and the lengths we go to for love, for family, and for the sisterhood.In your ears today: Cathrine Mahoney, Bruna Papandrea, Grace Lam and Mary Coustas.The End Bits:Follow us on Instagram: @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify - it helps other Gen X women find us, laugh with us, cry with us… and possibly consult a psychic or two with us.This show was produced and created by Mia Freedman Created and developed by Monique Bowley The Executive Producer is Talissa Bazaz Audio Mastering and design by Tina Matolov Social Media Producer Gemma Donahoe SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cath swears by a new life philosophy: The Four M’s. Metamucil, Magnesium, Meditation and Masturbation. And yes, apparently you can multitask.Bruna confesses she loves going under general anaesthetic because it’s the only proper rest she gets.Grace torches an article that says French tucks and cross body bags are cancelled, and Sally invests in a prosperity spell and a lotto ticket with very modest returns.In your ears today: Cathrine Mahoney, Bruna Papandrea, Grace Lam and Sally Hepworth.Trying & buying:Spell Box prosperity spellNaked Asian Grocer zero-waste pantry staplesBrio neck massagerLaura Mercier 'Fire' lipstick and MAC 'Ruby Woo' LipstickThe End bits:Follow us on Instagram: @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify, it helps other Gen X women find usThis show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Monique BowleyThe Executive Producer is Talissa BazazAudio Mastering and design by Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Gemma Donahoe SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here  Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What colour are your undies? Grace has the Chinese New Year rules you absolutely must follow (or risk financial ruin). Cath accidentally joined up on a BDSM dating app, and decides her ‘slave’ Barry should be put to work around the house. Dr Ginni breaks the news that women are medically, literally, full of shit. No one told us.In your ears today: Cathrine Mahoney, Grace Lam, Sally Hepworth and Dr Ginni Mansberg.Trying & buying: LOWF premium streetwear The Vintage Secret recycled designer jewellery Chickpeas: the official sponsor of midlife nutrition End bits:Follow us on Instagram: @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify, it helps other Gen X women find usAnd if you can’t be bothered…get Barry to do it. This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Monique BowleyThe Executive Producer is Talissa BazazAudio mastering and design by Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Gemma Donahoe SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Unleashed, the podcast for Gen X women who need a laugh and absolutely did not ask for this much admin.In your ears this week: actor Mary Coustas, author Sally Hepworth, stylist Grace Lam and comedian Cathrine Mahoney.In this episode:Grace has a foolproof plan to seduce Lewis Hamilton at the Melbourne Grand Prix. Husbands and children negotiable. Wigs, alopecia and sex: what actually happens when someone grabs your hair mid-hookup?Divorce, co-parenting and the long game: why it only takes 11 years to get a peaceful social media photo.Trying & buying: Depop (including the elite joy of “re-pop”) The Names — a mind-bending novel about names, legacy and fate Natto — the Japanese superfood that your gut microbiome needs End bits:  Follow us on Instagram: @unleashed.show Love the show? Hit the plus (+) sign to Follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It’s free and helps other Gen X legends find us! Read the origin story of Unleashed here This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Monique BowleyThe Executive Producer is Talissa BazazAudio mastering and design by Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Gemma Donahoe SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the very first episode of Unleashed, the podcast for Gen X women who just need a laugh right now.In your ears this week: actor Mary Coustas, Hollywood producer Bruna Papandrea, bestselling author Sally Hepworth and comedian Cathrine Mahoney.In this episode: How often do you shower? Bruna has everyone gasping and Sally realises she's doing it wrong. Heated Rivalry: the real reason straight women are frothing for gay men. The most comfy underwear and whose Skims snapped in front of Kim Kardashian? Charcuterie is cancelled: and Mary is not happy Jan. The best (and worst) products our hosts are trying and buying this week. Trying & buying:  Life360 Cerave Foaming Oil Cleanser  Makeup glasses Vibrating plate End bits:  Follow us on Instagram: @unleashed.show Love the show? Hit the plus (+) sign to Follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It’s free and helps other Gen X legends find us! Read the origin story of Unleashed here This show was produced and created by Mia FreedmanCreated and developed by Monique BowleyThe Executive Producer is Talissa BazazSenior Producer and Audio Editing by Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer Gemma Donahoe SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The antidote to the bin-fire of right now. Forget inspirational life coach energy. Forget toxic positivity. This is the show for the woman who is tired of being a human doormat, sick of being told to get in the bin, and currently eating her body weight in Greek yogurt because someone on Instagram said protein is the answer and honestly...to what?  From the brain (and slightly unhinged vision board) of Mia Freedman comes a podcast that’s not inspirational even in the slightest. You don’t need to learn anything or remember anything either. Just turn up. Join your smartest, most brilliant friends; Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea, Grace Lam, Cathrine Mahoney, and Dr Ginni Mansberg for a bit of distraction, some helpful things, and a laugh. Produced by Mia Freedman, who now owns a hat with PRODUCER written on it in very large font. Launching Feb 3. New eps every Tuesday. Tell your group chat. Send it to your sister. Recommend it aggressively to the friend who says “I don’t really listen to podcasts”. She's an idiot. Follow the chaos on Instagram: @unleashed.showFollow on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAnd if you are ready to get unhinged with us, leave a review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.