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Perimenopause
Gen X
Dating
Menopause
Self-Care
Gen X Women
Aging
Comedy
Oscars
Lindsay Clancy
Voluntary Assisted Dying
Divorce
Women's Health
Friendship and Tough Love
Midlife
Shower Routine
Humor
Hong Kong
Parenting
Melbourne, Australia

For Gen X women who need a laugh right now.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes52Founded10 months ago
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Sally was unprepared for an overseas mishap as a single parent. Annaliese steps in for Cath and shares how she’s entered the era of “having a fall” rather than simply falling over. Mary gave a friend some tough love, and it paid off, but it’s a risky... more

Cath flew one-way across the country to meet a man she had already married in her head, and he cried instead of consummating. Bruna discovered she had been paying someones phone bill for two and a half years, to the tune of five grand. Mary's mum sto... more

Grace went in for a friendly hello hug and came out with a handful she didn't ask for. Ginni got pulled up by immigration over a joke about cathedrals and thought her holiday was over. Grace also wants to outsource half her husband and most of her so... more

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Author and skincare founder Zoë Foster Blake joins this week’s Unleashed and she’s bringing her new book, Group Chat, to the couch.

Mary hired a nude dancer for a hen’s night, only for one very religious relative ... more

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Recent Guests

Zoë Foster-Blake
Author and creator of Group Chat, guest on the sofa
Episode: Chris Hemsworth, A Dodgy Stomach & The Plane Ride From Hell
Sally Hepworth
Author and fellow divorce survivor
Author of The Family Next Door
Episode: The One Thing That Got Me Through My Divorce
Grace Lam
Co-host/guest contributing insights on midlife friendships
Episode: I Finally Found Out Why My Friends Stopped Texting Back
Dr. Ginni
Medical professional and guest sharing her personal family story about end-of-life decision making
None stated
Episode: I Have 6 Days Left With My Mum. Our Relationship Is Complicated: Ginni’s Story Part 2
Georgie Page
Group executive producer at Mamamia, Quicky team member
Mamamia
Episode: SPECIAL EPISODE: The Lindsay Clancy Conversation
Tamsin Rose
Accomplished journalist and Quicky host
Mamamia
Episode: SPECIAL EPISODE: The Lindsay Clancy Conversation
Grace Bam Bam Lam
Fashion stylist
Grace Lam Fashion
Episode: The Embarrassing Reason I'm In Therapy Now
Mary Coustas
Actress and writer
Episode: Do I Tell My Friend Her Partner Sucks?
Bruna Papandrea
Film and TV producer
Episode: Do I Tell My Friend Her Partner Sucks?

Hosts

Bruna Papandrea
Producer and founder of Made Up Stories
Cath Mahoney
Former publicist who moved into podcasting, storytelling and writing
Mary Coustas
Ginni Mansberg
Grace Lam
Fashion stylist

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 917 ratings
  • Obsessed - want more

    Can I tell you what’s not good about this show? When I’m craving it and there’s only one a week and I have to go back and listen to repeats to get me through!! Love love love. Can’t get enough of this!! Keep them coming! Xxx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Popsticles
    Australia3 months ago
  • My highlight every week

    Love Mary and Sally

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    karenjthen
    Australia4 months ago
  • Great listen!

    Religiously listen every week! Btw, you don’t have to be Gen X to listen and relate! I’m a Millennial and boy it’s funny! So relatable and fun! Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KarlahVA
    Australia4 months ago
  • Love this show

    I look forward to Tuesdays so much because of you guys - I am a Gen Xer ( 56)- I just love your conversations - Bruna - I did the same thing re dentists- I feel very seen!! I think you need to book a place and all wear taffeta dresses to give Cath an idea of formals in Australia- I had the pink water wave taffeta dress made by my grandmother- still have it- anyway you guys are ALL great and I love this podcast! Thx so much

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bne mum
    Australia4 months ago
  • Really loving this podcast

    Love everything about this show, including all the unique and wonderful women. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work. 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Walkinginformed
    Australia4 months ago

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Personal stories and open discussion of difficult experiences help listeners feel understood and less alone.
A few listeners want more frequent or longer episodes.
The hosts' chemistry and distinct personalities are a major draw, with Grace Lam and Mary Coustas singled out for their humor.
Listeners often describe the conversations as laugh-out-loud funny, candid and relatable.
Some listeners find Bruna Papandrea's celebrity name-dropping distracting or her stories less relatable.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

I’m Too Old For Bridesmaid Drama. It Found Me Anyway
Q: My younger sister is getting married next year. She's asked four of her friends to be bridesmaids, but not me, her own sister. She says it's because sisters are just different and wants me to do a reading instead. I'm trying to be supportive, but I'm honestly devastated. Is it unreasonable to say something or do I just accept it's her day and her choice?
The hosts say it is reasonable to feel hurt and recommend discussing what would make the sister feel meaningfully included. They suggest asking for a more significant role, while joking about wearing white and making a speech.
I Didn’t Need To Know This Much About My Neighbours’ Sex Life
Q: Do I chase the agency for my final two dates, or accept that $990 was the price of my life lesson and go back to dating badly for free?
The hosts recommend pursuing the two remaining matches and challenging the agency for failing to deliver what it promised. They also suggest seeking a refund, keeping expectations open, and meeting potential partners in person.
Are You An Energy Vampire Or A Joy Attractor?
Q: Is it irresponsible to walk away from a successful career because I've simply outgrown it? Or is this exactly the age to do it?
The hosts encourage Jess to follow her instinct, noting that career pivots can bring greater happiness and that changing direction in her 40s is a reasonable choice.
Mad Mabel Is A Real Woman And We Have So Many Questions
Q: Would you have stepped in to save them from EmojiGate?
No. The group decision fell to the parent in the moment, and the discussion centered on not overstepping personal boundaries and the importance of letting the other parent bear responsibility for his own actions, while still offering support.
EXTRA: Mary Coustas Was 49 When She Became A Mum
Q: What was it like to experience the birth of Jamie after such a long journey?
She details the relief and joy of finally holding Jamie, the calm that followed, and the sense that motherhood became possible and real.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Unleashed

What is Unleashed about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively roundtable of Australian women sharing funny, candid stories about friendship, family, work and the upheavals of midlife. Regular voices include producer Bruna Papandrea, comedian Mary Coustas, writer and former publicist Cath Mahoney, doctor Ginni Mansberg and fashion stylist Grace Lam, with other women joining for conversations shaped by their experiences and expertise. The informal, conversational format mixes playful banter and personal stories with thoughtful discussion of topics such as aging, divorce, caregiving, health and changing relationships.

The distinctive appeal is its blend of irreverence and openness: everyday mishaps and social awkwardness sit alongside vulnerable accounts of grief, family and major life decision... more

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2. Sally Hepworth
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5. Georgie Page
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