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The Quicky

Mamamia Podcasts

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless? Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia"s daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about. It"s the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

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13:18

Co-Ed Or Same Sex Schools, What's The Better Choice...

The Quicky ·

2019/12/15

There's new research to suggest that the development of your social brain could be influenced by whether you go to a co-ed or same sex school. Today we find out what we need to consider when we're looking at our child's education and why your school life could influence the roles you choose later in life. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Professor of neuroscience at the Chicago Medical School of Rosalind

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14:11

30 Billion Matches: How Dating Apps Have Changed...

The Quicky ·

2019/12/12

How did you two meet? It's a question any couple on first introduction gets asked but if you met on Tinder, do you admit it? Today we're looking at the phenomena of dating apps, how they're changing the way we meet our significant others and whether it's really about finding your one true love or nothing more than a casual hook up. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests, our Tinder success stories and Dr Nikki

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13:37

Samoa's Deadly Measles Epidemic Is A Cautionary...

The Quicky ·

2019/12/11

Thousands of Samoans have contracted the measles virus since the first cases started to show up back in October, more than 70 have died, most of them children. How can a disease that is almost wiped out in other parts of the world, take such a strong hold in the Pacific Island? We find out how a mistake by two nurses last year has led to the deaths of so many in 2019. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest

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11:57

White Island's Alert Level Was Raised Weeks Ago, So...

The Quicky ·

2019/12/10

While the families of those killed in Monday's eruption on White Island in New Zealand come to terms with the fact those they love won't be home for Christmas... there's a question many are asking about why they were there in the first place. With the alert level raised just weeks before, why were tourists still allowed to visit a volcano that had been showing signs of increasing activity? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to

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11:03

Move Over Body Positivity, The Body Neutrality...

The Quicky ·

2019/12/09

The body positivity movement couldn't be causing us more issue could it? Today we look at how body positivity isn't always a positive experience for everyone and how body neutrality could be the way to respecting and protecting the bodies we inhabit without breaking our mental health. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Youtuber, Butterfly Foundation Ambassador and Eating Disorder Recovery Coach Mia Findlay

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10:53

Do Women Still Need To Worry About Toxic Shock Syndrome?

The Quicky ·

2019/12/08

Warnings about it are written on the little leaflet inside every box, it's something we've been told could happen if you leave one in too long... that tampons can cause toxic shock syndrome. It was a real fear in the 1980's and 90's but in 2019 do we still need to be as concerned about tampon users coming down with TSS? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Medical Director of Family Planning NSW Dr Deborah

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15:04

Teen Training Camps, Surgery & Forced Prostitution:...

The Quicky ·

2019/12/05

Years of gruelling training, insane beauty standards, invasive fans and cyber hate... just the average day for a K-pop idol. Today we look at how these stars are created and whether their lifestyles are contributing to an escalating trend of them taking their own lives. ** Warning, this episode discusses issues around suicide, if this is triggering for you please wait for our next episode and if you need help, call Lifeline 13 11 14 ** CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle

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11:52

'He Didn't Recognise Me': The Reality Of Raising A...

The Quicky ·

2019/12/04

What would you do if you were studying overseas on a limited visa and a scholarship and you fall pregnant... would you allow your in-laws back in your home country raise your child until you're in a position to raise them yourself? We look at the emergence of Satellite babies, children being raised in a different country to their parents, the cost of living forcing them to make a drastic choice. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian

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11:45

Is Social Anxiety Killing The Office Christmas Party

The Quicky ·

2019/12/03

The office Christmas party has become a little problematic in 2019. With it's sordid past linked to unwanted sexual advances, excessive drinking and major HR no no's, there's also another factor creeping in to make employees wish they could have a day off instead. We look at how social anxiety and the pressure to go to a party you'd otherwise not attend can leave your colleagues feeling stressed at an event designed to help you relax after a year of hard yakka. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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11:13

"Did We Do The Right Thing?": The New Best Age To...

The Quicky ·

2019/12/02

It's a hot topic of conversation amongst the parents of pre 5 year old children... at what age do you start sending them to school? With more and more people choosing to hold their kids back because they're not physically, emotionally or intellectually ready, we ask whether we're doing the right thing, are we creating more issues and what about those who start earlier? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest

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15:20

Will Science Be Enough To Bring Down The Alleged...

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2019/12/01

How reliable is DNA evidence in 2019? What about DNA that was collected 20 or more years ago? Is it possible for you to leave DNA in a place you've never been? We ask those questions as the case against alleged Claremont serial killer Bradley Robert Edwards is before the court, police and the victim's families hoping to finally get closure on the deaths of Sarah Spiers, Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian

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10:39

The Surprising Effect Of Women Earning More Than...

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2019/11/28

Ladies, do you earn more than 40% of your household income? Do you earn more than your male partner? A new study has found that a woman's pay packet can have an effect on their partner's stress levels... and it's an issue society is holding us back from breaking free of. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Dr Joanna Syrda, Associate Professor in Business Economics at Bath University. The Quicky is the easiest

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12:09

Are Koalas Really Now Extinct In Australia?

The Quicky ·

2019/11/27

We heard a statement this week that after recent devastating bushfires, koalas are now 'functionally extinct' here in Australia... so is that true? Today we find out what it means to be functionally extinct, whether we have really lost one of our most iconic marsupials and whether we can save the species from being wiped off the map. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Deborah Tabart, Chairperson of the

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11:18

Aussies Are Sleeping Less: What Is That Doing To Us?

The Quicky ·

2019/11/26

New data shows that not only are Australians getting less sleep than they need but we're actually experiencing symptoms of the sleep disorder insomnia. So how much do we really need and what is happening to us if we don't get it? We find out what's happening in bedrooms across the country and what we can do to help us nod off. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Dr Amy Reynolds, Sleep Scientist at the

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12:59

What It's Like To Raise Your Child As Neither A Girl...

The Quicky ·

2019/11/25

Gender neutral parenting used to be the realm of celebrity with the likes of Kate Hudson, Pink and Gwen Stefani choosing to raise their children without attaching a boy or girl label to their upbringing... and now more parents are liking the idea of not placing their little one into a stereotype right from the start. We speak to Gender Creative Mum Kyl Myers about navigating parenting when you choose not to involve gender. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio

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10:22

"Climate Emergency" Is 2019's Word Of The Year. So...

The Quicky ·

2019/11/24

Oxford Dictionary has named "Climate Emergency" 2019's word of the year. We're in the midst of some of the most dangerous bushfires our country has ever seen, and there's no end in sight to our crippling drought. ⁠So what does our future look like? ⁠Today we're talking to the CSIRO who've done the most comprehensive climate predictions for Australia on record. CREDITS Host/Producer:Gemma Bath Executive Producer:Elle Beattie Audio Producer:Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest: Dr Kathy McInnes,

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9:03

Why Hundreds Of Five Year Olds Are Being Suspended...

The Quicky ·

2019/11/21

In Australia kids start school when they're four or five. It's exciting and new, and can take some adjusting. ⁠⁠But what if we told you hundreds of these kids are being suspended from school, and a disproportionate number are children recently diagnosed with a disability.⁠ Today we find out why. CREDITS Host/Producer:Gemma Bath Executive Producer:Elle Beattie Audio Producer:Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest: Education Editor at the Sydney Morning Herald, Jordan Baker wrote the article that

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9:10

400 Deaths, Zero Convictions: Why Australia Is...

The Quicky ·

2019/11/20

The death of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker has sparked protests around the country even after an arrest has been made, because Aboriginal deaths are happening far too often. There have been more than 400 fatalities since a Royal Commission in 1991 that was supposed to be looking into this issue. Today we speak to a former inmate about what needs to change. CREDITS Host/Producer:Gemma Bath Executive Producer:Elle Beattie Audio Producer:Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests: Keenan Mundine,

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11:05

Prince Andrew: Why The Queen's "Favourite Son" Thinks...

The Quicky ·

2019/11/19

Every royal is used to being in the headlines, both good and bad. But unlike Meghan Markle - who just can't seem to catch a break - Prince Andrew has always managed to emerge out the other side relatively unscathed and for much bigger gaffes. Today we're going to delve into the Prince's history and try to work out how and why he's so untouchable. CREDITS Host/Producer:Gemma Bath Executive Producer:Elle Beattie Audio Producer:Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest: Head of Content at Mamamia,

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12:39

PMDD: The Silent Period Condition That's Ruining Lives

The Quicky ·

2019/11/18

In May 2019, a new disorder was added to the World Health Organisation's list of diseases. PMDD only affects women and causes severe irritability, anxiety and depression. On average it takes an Australian woman 12 years to be diagnosed. CREDITS Host/Producer:Gemma Bath Executive Producer:Elle Beattie Audio Producer:Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests: Jo Cisternino, who has Pre-Menstrual Dysphoria Disorder. Obstetrics Gynaecologist Dr Andrea Chisholm.

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