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Nicole Madigan's Stalker Was Another Woman Jul 02, 2023

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Listen to part two of Mia's conversation with Nicole here.

Journalist Nicole Madigan, was stalked for three years by a woman she didn’t know. A woman who became so obsessed with Nicole, that she tried to ruin her life. Nicole found herself in a constant state of anxiety for herself, her children and her partner. And on this episode of No Filter she joins Mia to share her story…

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With thanks to Nicole Madigan.

You can find her book Obsession here.

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Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

Producers: Cassie Merritt & Emeline Gazilas

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

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The Life Stage You Finally Have A Name For Jun 25, 2023

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A few weeks ago, Mia inhaled a newsletter titled ‘Is Going Camel Mode Inevitable For Parents.’

Camel mode is a time in your life when you power down to focus on one task, it might be for an aging parent, dealing with a separation or a chronic illness, or in the case of both of our guests today, parenting little kids.

On the show today, Mia explores the concept of camel mode with writer Katheryn Jezer-Morton, and the day-to-day routine of it with a friend of the podcast, Amelia Lester.

And the idea of it will truly change your life.

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With thanks to Katheryn Jezer-Morton - read her article on Camel Mode here.

& thanks to Amelia Lester.

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Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

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What Emma Gannon Wants You To Know About Burnout Jun 18, 2023

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Emma Gannon had a successful podcast, had written multiple books and a career as a high profile journalist in the UK. She also had a happy personal life, and on paper everything looked great…but she was unhappy. And burnt out. Which is when she realised that no amount of success is worth your health.

Her new book, The Success Myth, Letting Go Of Having It All dives in to why all the things we measure as successful - being rich, famous, even having kids - are, in fact, myths.

This conversation between Mia and Emma will make you question everything you think you know about what success actually means…

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With thanks to Emma Gannon

Find The Success Myth here.

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Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Producer: Cassie Merritt

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

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David Limbrick’s First Girlfriend Was Murdered By A Serial Killer Jun 11, 2023

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In the early 1990s, 21-year-old Paul Denyer terrorised the Victorian suburb of Frankston. He preyed on the local women; stalking, abducting, and eventually murdering three young victims.

Their names were Elizabeth Stevens, Deborah Fream, and Natalie Russell.

David Limbrick was Natalie Russell’s boyfriend at the time. He was just 19 when Natalie was found, and his life was forever changed. David went on to become a member of the Victorian Parliament, representing the suburb of Frankston. So in 2021, when Paul Denyer applied for parole for a 2023 release, David, along with other family members of the victims started a very public campaign. This is his story…

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With thanks to David Limbrick

Listen to our True Crime Conversations episode about The Frankston Killer here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/true-crime-conversations/the-frankson-murders-parole/amp/

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Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

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The Wrongful Conviction Of Kathleen Folbigg Jun 05, 2023

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Nearly 20 years ago, Kathleen Folbigg was sentenced to 40 years in jail for the murder of three of her children, and the manslaughter of her fourth. She was described as Australia’s worst female serial killer.

Earlier this week, she was pardoned of her crimes.

Mia Freedman sits down with journalist Jane Hansen to hear Kathleen's story...

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Elise Loehnen Walked Away From Fame & Money For A Smaller (Better) Life Jun 04, 2023

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Listen to part two of Mia's interview with Elise, here.

You’d probably recognise Elise Loehnen’s face because, in her role as Chief Content Officer at Goop, she hosted the Goop Lab TV show on Netflix and the Goop podcast alongside the company's founder, Gwyneth Paltrow.

But that fact is probably the least interesting thing about Elise Loehnen. In 2021, Elise walked away from her extremely high-profile job to launch a podcast and write her book. And her book On Our Best Behaviour, has blown our minds. As women, we congratulate ourselves when we resist the donut in the office kitchen. We celebrate our restraint when we hold back from sending an email in anger. We put others' needs ahead of our own and believe this makes us exemplary. But Elise is asking…does it?

This book and this conversation has changed the way Mia see’s the world and the way she sees herself...and we’re excited that it’s going to do the same for you.

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With thanks to Elise Loehnen.

Find her book On Our Best Behaviour here

Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

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CREDITS:

Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

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The Woman Who Broke Up With Her Boyfriend & Walked Across Australia May 28, 2023

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When Sophie Matterson was 31, she broke up with her long-term boyfriend. Soon afterward, she packed all her belongings into saddlebags and decided to trek from Shark Bay in Western Australia to Byron Bay on the east coast with five camels. For 13 months Sophie crossed deserts, salt lakes, and cattle stations, often without seeing another person. But somehow, along this journey, Sophie found love. She joins Claire Murphy to tell her all about it...

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With thanks to Sophie Matterson

You can find her book The Crossing in any good bookstore.

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Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

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"My Best Friend Is Having My Baby" May 21, 2023

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Listen to part two of Lisa and Sarah's story here.

Lisa Messenger always thought she’d be an entrepreneur, not a mother.

But one day, after 15 years of running multiple businesses including publishing company The Messenger Group and later Collective Hub, Lisa decided it was time to try. But what happened next wasn’t easy.

Over 8 years, Lisa had 16 rounds of IVF and spent over $500,000 trying to conceive. She even came close to adopting.

But it wasn’t until her friend Sarah Megginson offered to help that she had a chance.

And now, her baby is due in August…

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With thanks to Lisa Messenger & Sarah Megginson.

Follow their journey here at Mummy At Last

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Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

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Kate Reid Had Anorexia. Then She Opened A World Famous Bakery May 14, 2023

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Listen to the second half of Mia and Kate's conversation here.

Kate Reid has lived three very different lives.

The first, as an engineer who worked at the most elite level of Formula 1 car racing. The second as a young woman consumed by anorexia to the point where she nearly died. And the third as the owner of a croissanterie called Lune, where she now makes some of the best croissants in the world.

On this episode of No Filter, Kate Reid shares with Mia Freedman how the lowest moments in her life led her directly to where she is now...

If you or a loved one is dealing with anorexia, please get in touch with The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673.

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With thanks to Kate Reid

Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

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CREDITS:

Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

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Why Megan Phelps-Roper Sat Down With J. K. Rowling May 07, 2023

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If the name Megan Phelps-Roper doesn’t immediately ring a bell for you, her former church and home might - the incredibly controversial and almost universally despised Westboro Baptist Church. Megan was raised in the church and from just 5 years of age, was on the picket line day and night hoping to save those her family believe needed to be saved.

10 years ago, Megan left the church. And she’s since made a living by using her own example of how her belief system could be challenged to show the power of changing people’s minds through conversations in good faith. Which, is what led her to this year, make a podcast called The Witch Trials Of J. K. Rowling.

Megan sat down with Rowling and discussed why she believes the things she does. It’s been met with a fair amount of controversy, but it’s not about choosing a ‘side’ for Megan. It’s about listening, learning, and conversation

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With thanks to Megan Phelps-Roper.

You can buy her book Unfollow at any good bookstore, and listen to The Witch Trials of J.K Rowling in your podcast app.

Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

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CREDITS:

Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

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