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Abi Morgan’s Husband Woke Up & Didn't Remember Her Sep 25, 2022

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Listen to the second half of Mia's conversation with Abi here.

The last few years of Abi Morgan’s life would make an incredible TV show, although you might not believe it because of the plot twists. One of those twists is that Abi herself is an Emmy-award-winning screenwriter of movies like Iron Lady, with Meryl Streep, and TV dramas like The Split.

But nothing could have prepared her for the cascading series of events that began on a very ordinary day. The crescendo of this story is that, after waking up from a coma, Abi's partner of 20 years didn't recognise her. And only her...

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With thanks to Abi Morgan

You can buy her book This Is Not A Pity Memoir here

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

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson

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What Happened When Mia Freedman Was Diagnosed With ADHD At 49 Sep 18, 2022

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Hear Mia's interview with Caroline Hirons about her ADHD here.

At 49, Mia Freedman was diagnosed with ADHD. Today she shares her story with Claire Murphy on this very different No Filter…

You can find part one of Mia's essay here. And part two, here.

Find out more about ADHD in our resource centre: https://www.mamamia.com.au/resources/adhd/

Watch Mia and Claire's interview here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/videos/no-filter/no-filter---mia-freedman-adhd/

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to 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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How The Sexual Revolution Failed Women Sep 11, 2022

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Listen to Part Two of Mia's interview with Louise here.

Louise Perry is a journalist and author who has written a book called The Case Against The Sexual Revolution, that’s igniting a viral conversation about how sexual freedom can have a downside for some women. On this episode, she shares her thoughts on porn, hook-up culture and why a lot of women are having sex they don’t enjoy. Strap in, it’s an interesting one…

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With thanks to Louise Perry

Find out more about her book here: https://www.louisemperry.co.uk/

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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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When Your Baby Is Born In A War Zone Sep 04, 2022

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After years of facing unimaginable hurdles, Jessica van Nooten and her husband Kevin Middleton turned to surrogacy. They sent their embryo across the sea to Ukraine, where a surrogate became pregnant with their baby. 11 weeks before the due date, a message arrived, stating “your baby has been born”.As they raced to Ukraine to get their little girl, Russia invaded. This is the true story of how Jessica and Kevin got their baby girl Alba, back to Australia, against all the odds.

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With thanks to Jessica van Nooten

Read more about her incredible story here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/baby-alba-ukraine-surrogate/

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

Producer: Gia Moylan

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney & Leah Porges

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How The Last Two Years Have Affected Our Mental Health Aug 28, 2022

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One in 16 Australians are currently experiencing depression, and one in 7 Australians are currently experiencing an anxiety condition. And in a post-pandemic world, with many people still working from home, it’s no surprise that these figures are rising. So what can be done? Johann Hari is a journalist and author of the book Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes Of Depression, and he joins Mia to talk about this, and much more now...

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Stolen Focus is available now at all good book stores. You can find Lost Connections here.

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

Producer: Gia Moylan

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Conceived In A Police Cell, Adopted By A Billionaire: Betty Klimenko’s Incredible Story Aug 21, 2022

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Betty Klimenko was conceived in a police cell, then adopted by a billionaire. This week on No Filter, one of the most interesting life stories you could imagine.

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With thanks to Betty Klimenko

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

Producer: Gia Moylan

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

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Australia’s Highest Paid Escort Has Quit Aug 14, 2022

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Amanda Goff was once Australia’s highest paid escort. Under the pseudonym Samantha X, she appeared on TV regularly, wrote books and even started her own escort agency. But 18 months ago, after eight years as Samantha, Amanda received some surprising news after a series of confronting experiences prompted her to seek help. And what she learned made her question everything about her life…

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With thanks to Amanda Goff

Listen to Amanda's interview as Samantha X here: https://omny.fm/shows/no-filter/samantha-x-is-the-highest-paid-escort-in-australia

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

Producer: Gia Moylan

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney

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Olivia Newton John: Hopelessly Devoted To You Aug 09, 2022

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When Olivia Newton-John walked out of the lift and into the Mamamia office in 2018 on a Wednesday morning, she was fragile but somehow full of energy at the same time.

She glowed. She was naturally curious, effervescent, and exuded extremely warm energy.

It’s hard to think of a more iconic Australian nor one more beloved.

Olivia Newton-John passed away this morning at 73, to remember her, we’re resharing her No Filter with Mia…

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"My Career Can Wait. I Just Want To be A Mum." Aug 07, 2022

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Virginia Tapscott describes herself as university-educated, career-oriented and ambitious. She also has four children under the age of six and she doesn’t want a career. Not right now. Not while her kids are little. She wants to stay home with them instead of doing paid work and she is sick of being judged for it.

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With thanks to Virginia Tapscott. Read her article here.

Listen to Mia's discussion with Virginia about her podcast My Sister's Secret here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/my-sisters-secret/

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

Producer: Gia Moylan

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

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Julia Haart’s Unorthodox Life: Part One Jul 31, 2022

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Find part two of Mia's conversation with Julia here.

Until she was 40, every aspect of Julia Haart’s life, was tightly, tightly controlled. What she ate, what she thought, what she wore, and what she was allowed to do in a day. Julia was part of an ultra-Orthodox community in New York – a type of extreme form of religion called Haredi Judaism.
But, after having 4 kids, Julia decided to escape.

Before we jump in, just a quick note - and some context.

It’s important to bear in mind that these are Julia’s personal experiences. They do not speak for the many and varied experiences of all Jewish women - Orthodox, Ultra-Orthodox, or otherwise.

And on those terms - ‘Orthodox’ and ‘Ultra-Orthodox’ - while we use them interchangeably, it’s important to note that actually, Julia’s experience is within an Ultra-Orthodox community of Monsey, New York. This is just one niche sect in a spectrum of many, each with varying customs.

This is part one of her story…

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With thanks to Julia Haart. Find her book here and watch My Unorthodox Life on Netflix now.

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CREDITS:

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

Producer: Gia Moylan

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Leah Porges