It's A Lot with Abbie Chatfield

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SAM HALES' NMF: Ruining Arcade Fire's Secret Afterparty Jun 18, 2026

Show notes

The Jungle Giants frontman himself Sam Hales is in the studio!! Fresh off their hit new album, Sam made time to tell us some PEAK Nightmare Fuel stories with music legends aplenty.

LINKS

See The Jungle Giants on tour: https://www.thejunglegiants.com/tour-dates
Listen to the album Experiencing Feelings of Joy https://orcd.co/experiencingfeelingsofjoy
See Abbie on tour! https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen
Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9
Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.
Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review

CREDITS

Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield

Guest: Sam Hales

Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball

It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey

Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HARRI JAMES: From Survival Mode to Changing the Law Jun 15, 2026

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In this episode, we discuss child sexual abuse, mental health issues, and sexual assault. If any of the topics discussed is triggering for you, please seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14.

Since we last had Harrison James on the podcast, he's achieved sweeping legislative change with his #YourReferenceAintRelevant campaign. But it wasn't smooth sailing for Harri to go from living in survival mode to advocate and change-maker. In his new book Transform Your Pain Into Purpose, he gives you the guide he wish he had for handling trauma. He and Abbie discuss burnout, the double-edged sword of social media in advocacy, his 'second chance' at fatherhood, and why you don't need to do anything public with your trauma.

LINKS

Buy Harri's book Transform Your Pain Into Purpose: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Transform-Your-Pain-into-Purpose/Harrison-James/9781923293892
Listen to Bella Johnston's episodes: PART 1, PART 2
See Abbie on tour this July!! https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen
Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram .
Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review

CREDITS

Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield

Guest: Harrison James @itsharrijames

Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball

It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey

Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NMF: The Chaplain's Secret Jun 11, 2026

Show notes

We've had office drama, now it's time for some teacher drama! This chook takes us through some wild stories from her Christian high school and we're so happy to be along for the ride.

LINKS

See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen
Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9
Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.
Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review

CREDITS

Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield

Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball

It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey

Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SOLO: Men's Rights Reddit HATES This Phrase Jun 08, 2026

Show notes

It's been a while and Abbie needed some cheering up, so what better medicine than the Men's Rights Reddit?? Some absolutely kooky takes from the lads about respect, parenting, and office doors.

LINKS

See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen
ABC article about AFL: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/tyrendarra-football-sexual-assault-minor-return-club/106691104
Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9
Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.
Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review

CREDITS

Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield

Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball

It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey

Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NMF: Healthcare Horrors ft. Emma Hardy Jun 04, 2026

Show notes

What better time to hear from a chook about her healthcare horrors than when Emma Hardy is in the studio!! Medical misogyny is truly the stuff of NIGHTMARES.

LINKS

Buy Emma Hardy's book Periodic Bitch https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Emma-Hardy-Periodic-Bitch-9781761473593
See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen
Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9
Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.
Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review

CREDITS

Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield

Guest: Emma Hardy @emahrdy

Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball

It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey

Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking Down the Budget with Larissa Waters Jun 03, 2026

Show notes

In the weeks since the 2026-27 Federal Budget was announced there's been a lot of misinformation to navigate, complicated tax lingo to get around, and of course a bunch of terrible AI content. Abbie sits down with Senator Larissa Waters, leader of the Australian Greens, to talk about what these changes actually mean for the everyday Aussie, what could have been done better, and why One Nation are leading in the polls.

LINKS

Follow Senator Larissa Waters on IG @larissawaters
Follow the Australian Greens on IG @australiangreens
See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen
Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9
Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram
Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review

CREDITS

Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield

Guest: Senator Larissa Waters @larissawaters

Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball

It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey

Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EMMA HARDY: PMDD and the Myths of Monstrous Women Jun 01, 2026

Show notes

Emma Hardy lives with PMDD, and spent years of her life trying to work out what actions and feelings were 'her', and what was her PMDD. Her new memoir, Periodic Bitch, intertwines her exploration of her own psyche with cultural depictions and (mis)understandings of monsters, menstruation, and monstrous women. Emma and Abbie discuss the frustrating cycles of medical misogyny, identity and illness, female rage and so much more. A must-listen for people with PMDD, and those that love and support them.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of mental ill-health and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000. For 24/7 support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au. Help is also available 24/7 via Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au or on 1300 22 4636.

LINKS

Buy Emma Hardy's book Periodic Bitch https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Emma-Hardy-Periodic-Bitch-9781761473593
See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen
Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9
Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.
Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review

CREDITS

Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield

Guest: Emma Hardy @emahrdy

Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball

It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey

Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My New Reality TV Obsession May 31, 2026

Show notes

There's a brand new Aussie reality show and Abbie is OBSESSED. The first ep of Turned On: Dirty Sexy Money just dropped on Stan, and we were lucky enough to chat to one of the cast members! Chloe tells us about her journey unpacking her own internalised misogyny, and shares some insider goss about all the drama to come this season.

LINKS

Watch Turned On: Dirty Sexy Money only on Stan
See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen
Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more:https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9
Check out@itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram .
Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review

CREDITS

Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield

Guest: Chloe Mira @chloemiraa

Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball

It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey

Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SURYA MCEWEN: 80 Hour Detention was "A Different Level of Aggression" May 28, 2026

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Surya McEwen is one of 11 Aussies who have just arrived back in Australia, after another attempt to break the naval blockade and bring aid to Gaza. He speaks to Abbie about his experience on his fourth mission, and how the escalation in violence, and the international attention has changed since October last year.

This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. If any of the topics discussed is triggering for you, help is available at Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14.

LINKS

Follow Surya McEwen @surya.sails.for.gaza
Listen to Surya's previous episode https://shows.acast.com/its-a-lot-with-abbie-chatfield/episodes/69cc6bc3bfb99db0bc96a24b
See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen
Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9
Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram .
Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review

CREDITS

Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield

Guest: Surya McEwen @surya.sails.for.gaza

Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball

It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey

Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NMF: Open Plan and Out of Pocket May 27, 2026

Show notes

While being an independent podcast has its perks, we also miss the weird and wonderful world that is an office. Thankfully, we can have a dose of the goss thanks to this chook's WILD office NMF!!

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