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Why Age 47 Is The Rock Bottom Year On The Happiness Curve. Gulp.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Sally's dad had chest pains, so she drove him across town... to the wrong hospital, because he wanted the nicer one. Then she ended up with actual poop on her hands walking the family dogs. Cath did a full CSI-style deep clean before a friend came to stay, and Ginni confessed she is, unsettlingly, guest-ready at all times, no cleaning frenzy required. Oh, and Bruna has given herself a new job title. Plus: the exact age science says is the unhappiest of your whole life, and why one of them is only one year off it.

In your ears today: Bruna Papandrea, Ginni Mansberg, Sally Hepworth and Cath Mahoney.

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I Have 6 Days Left With My Mum. Our Relationship Is Complicated: Ginni’s Story Part 2

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Dr Ginni has six days left with her mum before she passes away.

As Unleashers would know, Ginni’s mum is very ill and has been for a long time. She has made the decision to choose voluntary assisted dying.

This is Part 2 of Ginni and her mum’s story, if you missed Part 1, you can listen here.

In this episode, Ginni opens up about life with a countdown on her mum’s life. From doctors' visits and the stark reality of someone’s final days, to the complicated family dynamics that don't simply disappear when the end is near.

Because losing a parent isn't always simple. Sometimes, the person you love and admire most is also the person whose approval you've spent your whole life chasing.

If this conversation brought up hard feelings and you need some help, please call Lifeline here.

In your ears today is Cath Mahoney, Sally Hepworth and Ginni Mansberg

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I Yawned And Ruptured My Jaw. This Is Getting Ridiculous

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000

The Unleashed hosts have a movie pitch for Bruna and she is extremely underwhelmed. Georgie can't open a bottle of milk anymore without her wrist giving out. Ginni explains the real reason your jaw can seize up over something as small as a yawn. Bruna reveals her plan for the ultimate girls' commune, right down to the house rules.

Plus, the noise that apparently ends your husband's chances tonight, a retirement plan built entirely around gossip, and a listener whose almost-moment in the kitchen got a lot more attention than she wanted.

In your ears today: Bruna Papandrea, Ginni Mansberg, Georgie Page and Cath Mahoney.

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I Know The Day My Mum Is Going To Die: Ginni’s Story Part 1

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000

We talk a lot about getting older. Usually, we’re here for a laugh, because God knows we need one. But sometimes, at this stage of life, we also need to have a cry.

For Gen X, that can mean watching our parents age and facing the realities of serious illness.

Our co-host Ginni is living this right now. Her mum has been very ill for a long time and has made the decision to choose voluntary assisted dying.

It’s been a long and complicated road for Ginni and her family, and she’s decided to share this deeply personal experience with us in the hope it might help another family.

This is a three-part series taking us through the before, the moment itself and the after.

If this conversation brought up hard feelings and you need some help, please call Lifeline here.

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I Need To Know How Big My GP’s Fingers Are

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Cath got bumped off a screensaver, and she still remembers exactly who took her spot. Mary's husband treats a nap like a NASA mission. Ginni has one line she says to every patient before a certain exam, and it never fails.

Plus: the movies and shows that actually ended relationships, the childhood celebrity meeting that went badly wrong, and a Spring Fling playlist update with strong opinions on Footloose.

In your ears today: Ginni Mansberg, Mary Coustas, Georgie Page and Cath Mahoney.

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I Love You. Now Get Out Of My House

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000

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Cath accidentally gave Dannii Minogue a full Basic Instinct moment. Georgie will defend her sleep bra collection to her grave. Bruna's mum has a Google Alert set up and reports back whether she likes her work or not.

And somehow, everyone's first job scarred them for life... burns, tips, tiny wrists, and one very large tray. Plus: the four-month house guest nobody knows how to evict, and the world's most detailed dummy's guide to solo parenting.

In your ears today: Grace Lam, Bruna Papandrea, Cath Mahoney and Georgie Page.

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I Invited William And Kate To My Wedding

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Cath is getting her formal!! Democracy has won.

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The Unleashed family is growing, with a new voice joining the couch: Georgie Page. And she’s joining with some cracking stories, including the time she sent her actual wedding invite to actual royalty… and then made the fatal mistake of reading the comments. Mary got run over as a kid, sort of, and her reaction still haunts her. Grace heard one podcast episode and nearly torched her marriage over a park ban.

And Cath blanked so hard at the mechanic she just started announcing her hormones to strangers.

Plus: the pub comeback Cath still high-fives herself for, the neighbour note that ended Georgie's singing career, and the cafe comment about Mary's "granddaughter" that we will never, ever let go.

In your ears today: Georgie Page, Mary Coustas, Grace Lam and Cath Mahoney.

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Executive Producer Grace RouvraySenior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina MatolovSocial Media Producer is Coco Lavigne

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The Embarrassing Reason I'm In Therapy Now

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Grace declared war on a noisy neighbour and it got loud. Sally bought a $20 bowl off Marketplace and it changed her whole week. Ginni found out that being a rule follower is basically a diagnosis. And someone's Great Auntie once hid a small fortune somewhere you'd never think to look.

Plus, the ladies tackle a dating dilemma from a listener who's ready to get back out there, but isn't sure how.

In your ears today: Cath Mahoney, Ginni Mansberg, Sally Hepworth and Grace Lam

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Mad Mabel Is A Real Woman And We Have So Many Questions

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Sally's ex sent an accidental message that has us all cringing, and now she has to decide if bailing him out of humiliation is still her job. Ginni puts the whole midlife supplement stack under the microscope, plus the "Enhanced Games" scam nobody saw coming. There's also a proper gut-punch listener dilemma this week: what do you do when your dead mum's estranged family wants a separate goodbye? Grace has some very personal advice to share on that one. And Cath may finally be getting the school formal she never had (decades late, taffeta mandatory).

In your ears today: Cath Mahoney, Sally Hepworth, Ginni Mansberg and Grace Lam.

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Do I Tell My Friend Her Partner Sucks?

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Or keep your mouth shut and wait for the whole thing to implode? Mary learned that telling the truth can come back to bite you. Meanwhile, Cath went heavy petting in a 12th-century graveyard and Grace got caught mid-pash with her knickers around her ankles and a pack of wild dogs closing in. Bruna makes adult dramas but can’t stop watching teenage ones, and Mary's worried we've lost the art of small talk.

Plus, can two sisters grow up in the same house and remember completely different childhoods?

In your ears today: Cath Mahoney, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea and Grace Lam.

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I Pashed Robbie Williams But I Have No Proof

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0000

In a time before social media, before camera phones and before anyone could prove anything, one of us had a toilet-line kiss with Robbie Williams. And somehow, that is not even the funniest celebrity story in this episode.

Sally says there is a childhood trend directly linked to her declining mental health. Mary once thought she was pregnant at eight years old. Bruna takes aim at the myth that women vanish after 40. And a very spicy problem involving an affair, a soulmate and one dinner table nobody wants to sit at.

Plus... Cath never went to a formal, so should we throw her one? If you're keen, let us know on Instagram @unleashed.show !

In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea and Cath Mahoney

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EXTRA: Mary Coustas Was 49 When She Became A Mum

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0000

You know Mary Coustas as one of Australia's funniest women: the brilliant mind behind the big-haired, iconic character Effie who has graced our screens and stage for over 30 years. But in this episode from the archives, we're bringing you a different side of Mary.

In this No Filter conversation with Mia Freedman, Mary talks about her unfaltering desire to become a mother, the unimaginable loss of enduring 23 IVF attempts, and the absolute joy of finally welcoming her daughter at 49. It’s honest, unflinchingly raw, deeply moving, and a chance to get to know this beloved icon a whole lot better.

This episode originally aired on No Filter.

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Host: Mia FreedmanProducer: Elissa Ratliff

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The Rise of the Four Hour Husband

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Have you heard the one about the wife who cares for everyone else.... but when she's sick she gets the four hour husband? Mary reckons it's all about love languages. Could Cath Mahoney be Australia's next Golden Bachelorette? Hollywood Producer Bruna Papandrea is on the case. Bruna opens the HR file on office romances, and the things we got up to in a time before relationship policies came in. What happens when a friendship fades? Bruna lets one slip and gets called out on it. And Grace Lam harbors a dream to be an Italian Mafia boss. Obviously.

In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea and Cath Mahoney

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Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000

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EXTRA: Bruna Papandrea on Hollywood, Lupus, and The Body Saying No

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Does ambition die in midlife, or are we just getting started? And what happens when your drive is as strong as ever, but your body is screaming stop? You know Bruna Papandrea as an absolute powerhouse: a Hollywood super-producer who went from working-class Adelaide to becoming one of the most successful forces in Hollywood, bringing us massive hits like Big Little Lies and Gone Girl.

But in this episode from the archives of MID, we're bringing you a different side of Bruna. In this conversation with Holly Wainwright, Bruna strips back the Hollywood glamour to talk about the complex reality of ambition, what it’s like to manage the invisible reality of Lupus, and the brutal hormonal flares that can happen when midlife hits. It’s honest, fast-paced, a little bit raw, and a chance to get to know this industry icon a whole lot better.

This episode originally aired on MID.

MID CREDITS:

Host: Holly Wainwright
Executive Producer: Naima BrownProducer: Tahli Blackman

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The Flat Tyre Test And The Appointment Nobody Wants

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0000

One missing blazer has triggered a full time whatsapp group situation and Sally is over it. Bruna once went The Godfather on the kindergarten parents and has no regrets. Cath Mahoney never got a formal, never got a corsage, and is still a little bit heartbroken about the taffeta dress she never wore. Sally got a flat tyre and handed the whole mess to her men and felt great about it. Plus the eulogy that broke us.

In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea and Cath Mahoney

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EXTRA: Ginni Mansberg Says You're Not Going Mad

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0000

If you're a midlife woman - or live with someone who is - this episode is an absolute must-listen.

We love Dr. Ginni Mansberg for her no-BS medical wisdom and her completely unfiltered take on women’s health. In this No Filter conversation with Mia Freedman, she strips back the clinical talk to get incredibly real about the chaotic reality of perimenopause and menopause - and the wild things that start happening to your body as early as your late thirties.

Ginni's own story is also lean-in interesting: she’s a mum of six to a blended family, is a resident doctor on TV shows like Sunrise and Embarrassing Bodies and is the author of The M Word - a guide to surviving and thriving through menopause and its chaotic little sister, perimenopause.

Dr Ginni shares her ultimate survival guide for a phase of life that is either happening right now or coming for you next. This chat is honest, fast-paced and a chance to get the straight-talking advice we all desperately need.

This episode originally aired on No Filter.

NO FILTER CREDITS:

Host: Mia FreedmanProducer: Melanie Tait

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Never Look At A Married Man's Google Search

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Mary accidentally glimpsed a married man's Google search and now she has to pretend to be blind for the rest of her life. Bruna has discovered boxing, and has the Rocky song in her head and a very specific enemy face on the bag. Sally admits she may have cheated at Wordle for family reasons. Cath's driving instructor kept a wooden ruler on his lap, which feels less like a lesson and more like a minor crime. And after Bruna admits to escaping a wellness retreat, Sally rings ones to ask the thing no one else was brave enough to: how often do people run for their lives?

Also, why tiny joys are the ones we hold onto, and one adult son who moved back home and started treating the place like a hotel.

In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea and Cath Mahoney.

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EXTRA: Grace Lam Has An Idiot Allergy

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0000

For over 25 years Grace Lam lived inside the glossy world of fashion, including as a Vogue editor. Then hormones kicked down the door and blew up her life.

In this MID conversation with Holly Wainwright, Grace gets incredibly real about what that identity crisis actually felt like, and how she went from the fashion front row to the Western Australian Senate, fighting for institutions to finally catch up to women's health needs. Grace is sharp, funny, no-BS, and gloriously sweary. It’s honest, a little bit raw, and a masterclass in turning perimenopause misery into a loud, important movement.

This episode originally aired on MID.

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Host: Holly Wainwright
Executive Producer: Naima BrownProducer: Tahli Blackman

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I Escaped a Wellness Retreat Before Breakfast

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0000

An expensive wellness retreat was booked. A quiet, nourishing reset was planned. But no TV and no phone? Bruna said..no thanks. Speaking of wellness, Mary claims she cured her warts with witchcraft, and Dr Ginni has some...scientific questions. Creatine is the midlife supplement we hear about more than any, so what does the good Doctor have to say? And how far would you go for your bestie? Because Mary went pretty far to get Bruna a filming permit.

Plus a dilemma: our Unleashers husband has discovered Facebook Marketplace and is convinced he can flip a commercial deep fryer by Tuesday. So entrepreneurial. Our advice is savage.

In your ears today: Bruna Papandrea, Mary Coustas, Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney.

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EXTRA: How Sally Hepworth Survived Her Divorce

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0000

We love Sally Hepworth on the Unleashed couch for her razor-sharp wit and her hilarious, no-BS take on modern motherhood. Sally is one of Australia’s most successful, best-loved authors and her novels are regularly on top bestseller lists around the world.

But in this No Filter conversation with Kate Langbroek, she strips back the bestseller glamour to share her most personal story yet - and it’s as layered and compelling as one of her books. Sally gets incredibly real about ending her 20-year marriage, why she no longer believes marriage is a good deal for women and her new golden rule: never living with a man again.

And why, despite the heartbreak, this next chapter might just be her happiest yet.

It’s honest, a little bit raw, and a chance to get to know this powerhouse author a whole lot better.

This episode originally aired on No Filter.

NO FILTER CREDITS:

Host: Kate LangbroekGuest: Sally Hepworth
Executive Producer: Naima BrownSenior Producer: Bree Player

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The Unexpected Dating Coach for Divorced Women. Seriously?

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Sally called in from Melbourne to formally lodge a complaint against Cath's new dating coach. Mary invented a ball bra and pitched it to a Bonds designer. Cath saw Stirrup Pants are back and needs a fashion assessment from Grace. Meanwhile, Grace turned up to Parliament House in polka dot socks and briefly out-styled the entire Australian Government. Dr. Ginni invented a brilliant new business idea; shame it's already been done. Also: what was the first R-rated film you snuck into? And what kind of psychological damage did it leave behind? Cath also has a TV recco for your winter nights; Rivals is a Gen X viewing paradise.

In your ears today: Mary Coustas, Cath Mahoney, Grace Lamb and Dr. Ginni Mansberg.

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EXTRA: Cath Mahoney & What Nobody Says About Getting Divorced

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0000

You know Cath Mahoney from the Unleashed couch: funny, filthy, fast, and very willing to say the thing everyone else is only thinking. But in this episode from the archives, we're bringing you a different side of Cath.

In this No Filter conversation with Mia Freedman, Cath talks about the end of her marriage, what it was like to go through divorce in public, and the strange identity crisis that can happen when a relationship ends and you realise you’re not quite sure who you are without it.

It’s honest, hilarious, a little bit raw, and a chance to get to know one of your Unleashed favourites a whole lot better.

This episode originally aired on No Filter.

You can find Cath at Cathrine Mahoney and buy her book Currently Between Husbands.

NO FILTER CREDITS:

Host: Mia FreedmanExecutive Producer: Elissa RatliffAssistant Producer: Emmeline PetersonAudio Producer: Madeline Joannou

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That 6:37am Text & Lam’s Tram Takeover

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Just when we thought we couldn't love Kylie Minogue any more, she gave a masterclass in how to handle your ex, and we're obsessed. Grace is handing out shower caps to strangers on public transport like it's her actual job. Meanwhile, Cath has been running her entire dating life through an AI chatbot for advice, then Dr. Ginni broke everyone's heart talking about her grandchildren, who are impossible to just cuddle on a Tuesday.

Also: in other people's problems, a listener accidentally flubbed her best friend's job reference. She missed out on the job. Should she confess?

In your ears today: Cath Mahoney, Dr. Ginni Mansberg, Grace Lam, and Bruna Papandrea

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I Made A Woo Woo Deal With The Universe... And It Answered

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Sally's gone woo woo and we're here for it. Cath went on a very promising date but the next step split the group chat. Should she she text him? Should she be a beautiful, elusive deer? Or is she simply a Labrador in need of love, reassurance and maybe a Spotify playlist?

Also this week: Grace gives a stranger on a plane a tissue, Mary reminds us why showing up for your friends’ good news is deeply underrated, Sally makes little deals with the universe, and everyone tries to process the horrifying news that smoking might be back.

In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Grace Lam, Mary Coustas and Cath Mahoney.

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My Husband Retired And I've Never Hated Anyone More

Mon, 25 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Janet works from home. Her husband just retired. He lurks. He breathes. He wants to eat lunch together every single day. She needs him to f**k off and she needs the girls to tell her she's not a monster for feeling that way.

Also this week: Cath has been stalking a stolen pair of AirPods around Sydney for three weeks like a one-woman Magnum PI. Bruna got on a plane to LA she knew she shouldn't, cried the entire flight, and turned around and came home. Sally is 45 and officially elderly (eye floaters, favourite supermarket trolley, dinner before 5:30) and Grace has been watching Meryl Streep negotiate her worth and has some very Grace Lam thoughts.

In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Grace Lam, Bruna Papandrea and Cath Mahoney.

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Grace Found An Intruder At 3am. She Did Not Wake Her Husband

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Grace heard someone breaking into her apartment, grabbed a tennis racket, lowered her voice and screamed through the door in her mouth guard. It was not, in fact, a burglar. Mary has had it with people saying 'I Love You'. We disagree (and we love Mary, very much). Cath confesses that she dreads holidays since her divorce. Bruna lives with lupus and wakes up in pain every single day, and almost no one knows. And Grace had nits for four days and genuinely thought it was perimenopause.And the songs that changed us. Whether sitting on a school bus, lying in a delivery room, or chasing David Bowie down a street in New York, it's a lot. It's everything. It's Unleashed.

In your ears today: Grace Lam, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea and Cath Mahoney.

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'Dating After Divorce, How Do You Get Back On The Horse?'

Mon, 11 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000

What's the most revealing question to ask someone when you're dating again? A newly single Unleasher needs advice, and Sally Hepworth swears she’s got the answer. Maybe don't take advice from Cath though; she asked a man for his exact time and place of birth so she could run his star chart. He blocked her.

Also in this episode, Mary got pulled over by the cops and tried to make them laugh to get out of it. Bruna sent a very direct email to a Hollywood exec who crossed a line, and Grace lent Kate Moss her knickers at a London fashion shoot, and then sniffed them afterwards. No regrets.

In your ears today: Bruna Papandrea, Mary Coustas, Grace Lam, Cath Mahoney and Sally Hepworth.

Cath's undies recommendation

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'I Turned Down Anna Wintour And I'd Do It Again'

Mon, 04 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Grace sent a vicious bitch session about her assistant… directly to the assistant. Then crawled out of the office on all fours. Cath sent a spicy message to an entire WhatsApp group of under-11 soccer parents and is still avoiding eye contact at training. Ginny proposed hardcore sex on the family chat, sandwiched between her mother-in-law's prayer messages. And Mary accidentally told a business meeting she loved them. Oops.

And what white goods give you a wide-on? Because Mary is evangelical about the power hose and Ginny has feelings about a colander with flaps. Plus a listener is having better sex with her bedside drawer than her husband of 25 years. Dr Ginny has thoughts.

In your ears today: Grace Lam, Ginni Mansberg, Cath Mahoney and Mary Coustas

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'I Met Meghan Markle And I Looked Like A Tree'

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Bruna met Meghan Markle straight off a long-haul flight and now the photos will never see the light of day. Cath nearly wore sneakers to the event and had to be stopped by an emergency Grace Lam FaceTime. Mary once met George Clooney, thankfully with zero boogers in her nose. And remember when stalking someone pre-Google was an act of creativity and persistence? Because Mia was calling Japanese restaurants every night, and Mary was in a nightclub carpark in her pyjamas to catch a man.

Also: a listener has been in love with her husband and her secret boyfriend for a decade. We have thoughts.

In your ears today: Mia Freedman, Bruna Papandrea, Cath Mahoney and Mary Coustas

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'I Wake Up At 3am And Spiral... Every Night'

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Grace micromanaged her birthday and cancelled sex for a car race. Cath once masturbated on the freeway. Mary received a Valentine’s Day card with a pube in it, and Dr Ginni knows why you're awake and spiralling at 3am. And is there a mystery in your life you're yet to solve? Because Cath lined up a date who disappeared in suspicious medical circumstances. We have theories.

In your ears today: Grace Lam, Mary Coustas, Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney

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'The Bikini Wax That Did Not Go According To Plan'

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Cath booked a wax...and it did not go to plan. Sally had a case of celebrity mistaken identity. Mary told a driver to get f**cked and it turned out to be her own mother, and Bruna accidentally did a little wee in a designer dress (and then had to buy it). And how was your first kiss? Because these women absolutely butchered theirs.

In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea and Cath Mahoney

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'The Post-Divorce Ick'

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Cath is back on the dating scene and the icks are immediate. From men with necklaces, to gym selfies, and those who won't ask a single question, she's compiled a list of what makes a man instantly undateable.

Meanwhile, Sally wants to talk about the towel system in your house. Are you a towel dictator, or is it a free-for-all? And why are all the midlife women putting vaginal oestrogen on their faces? Dr Ginni is here to debunk the Tik Tok trend. Finally, the bush is back and Mary has questions.

In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney

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'I Think I’ve Outgrown My Husband... Now What?'

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000

What happens when your life - and marriage - looks fine on paper....but you feel like you've outgrown it? That's the very real problem we're Unleashing on this week.

Meanwhile, the 90's nearly killed us. Bruna used be a full-blown party girl (including near-death experiences), but now she’s in bed by 9pm. Mary dreams of long, late European dinners but even she's leaving the children's New Years Eve fireworks before they've finished. And Cath once flashed her whole bush to a rave.... but now she just raves about getting into bed early. What happened?

Then, Ginny suspects a friend has committed the ultimate betrayal: recipe sabotage. With missing ingredients and possibly fake instructions, we launch a full investigation into whether some women just… don’t share.

Plus, the medical chat that has taken over the group chat — are we all walking around with a “sausage of poo”… and what exactly are we meant to do about it?

In your ears today: Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea, Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney

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'Mum's Discovered Sex And I Cannot Un-Know The Things'

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Camping? Meditation? Marathons?! Absolutely not.

Mary Coustas is calling for the Unleashed anti-bucket list - the things we are officially opting out of for life. Meanwhile, Sally ticks off a major life milestone… and with it comes a deeply unsettling realisation: she is the adult now. Plus, the time Bruna got fired as a bridesmaid, and Mary got sacked for standing her Greek ground.

And in very sad news, Sally shares the loss of her family dog Hannah, and why losing a pet unlocks a very deep and unique kind of grief.

In your ears today: Sally Hepworth, Cath Mahoney, Mary Coustas and Bruna Papandrea

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Bruna Went To The Oscars and She's Got Gossip

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

She's just got off a plane from the Oscars so yeah, we have questions.

What’s it actually like inside the Academy Awards? In this special bonus episode, Bruna Papandrea tells us everything: from the red carpet to the toilets, the snack boxes, and some deeply weird behaviour during "In Memoriam."

We revel in the glamour! The showbiz! The stars!

And then Bruna reveals the devastating truth: she didn't tell a single Hollywood soul about this podcast.

In your ears today: Bruna Papandrea, Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas and Cath Mahoney

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'Be Honest - What Do You Do To Your Face, Grace?'

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000

At some point you look in the mirror and realise gravity has come for your face. Bruna's pretty miffed no one warned her. Meanwhile, should you be with one person for the rest of your life? Because Grace has some ground rules - like if her husband replaces her, she'll come back as a ghost and haunt his d*ck.

And what did you get up to to when your parents weren't looking? Sally stole a library book from the nuns and still feels guilty, and Grace spat in her mums face washer.

And finally, Producer Mia needs some advice after a designer jacket situation at work goes horribly wrong. Lets just say the office "free table" is involved.

In your ears today: Grace Lam, Bruna Papandrea, Sally Hepworth and Cath Mahoney

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'I'm Going To The Oscars And I Might Even Shower'

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000

A ticket to the Oscars, a real estate agent gone wrong, and an emotional cup of tea.

Bruna casually prepares to go to the Oscars. Meanwhile at home, Ginni has beef with people that take their shoes off in houses. Grace has some feedback for a real-estate agent, and Cath pays $140 to drink a cup of tea, sit in a circle and cry with strangers. Then we remember the first concert we went to - with a surprising result.

In your ears today: Cathrine Mahoney, Bruna Papandrea, Grace Lam and Ginni Mansberg

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'Friendship Is The Affair Your Husband Knows You're Having'

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000

How many psychics is too many psychics? Cath has reached the point where she needs a Chat GPT spreadsheet to track them all.

Mary confirms - with evidence - that her mother has never given a blowjob.

Bruna joins a wellness cult called 75 Hard, but she still can’t find time for a shower.

Grace’s clairvoyant spat water all over her to exorcise a ghost. Sadly, it didn't work for Bruna when the ghost of Princess Diana turned up in her bedroom.

Plus, a miracle church, and the lengths we go to for love, for family, and for the sisterhood.

In your ears today: Cathrine Mahoney, Bruna Papandrea, Grace Lam and Mary Coustas.

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'I Look Forward to General Anaesthetic'

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Cath swears by a new life philosophy: The Four M’s. Metamucil, Magnesium, Meditation and Masturbation. And yes, apparently you can multitask.
Bruna confesses she loves going under general anaesthetic because it’s the only proper rest she gets.
Grace torches an article that says French tucks and cross body bags are cancelled, and Sally invests in a prosperity spell and a lotto ticket with very modest returns.

In your ears today: Cathrine Mahoney, Bruna Papandrea, Grace Lam and Sally Hepworth.

Trying & buying:Spell Box prosperity spell Naked Asian Grocer zero-waste pantry staples Brio neck massager Laura Mercier 'Fire' lipstick and MAC 'Ruby Woo' Lipstick

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'I'm Wearing Red Undies For Financial Reasons'

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

What colour are your undies? Grace has the Chinese New Year rules you absolutely must follow (or risk financial ruin).

Cath accidentally joined up on a BDSM dating app, and decides her ‘slave’ Barry should be put to work around the house.

Dr Ginni breaks the news that women are medically, literally, full of shit. No one told us.

In your ears today: Cathrine Mahoney, Grace Lam, Sally Hepworth and Dr Ginni Mansberg.

Trying & buying:

LOWF premium streetwear
The Vintage Secret recycled designer jewellery
Chickpeas: the official sponsor of midlife nutrition

End bits:Follow us on Instagram: @unleashed.showLove the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify, it helps other Gen X women find usAnd if you can’t be bothered…get Barry to do it.

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‘I’m Trying To Seduce Lewis Hamilton - And I Have A Plan’

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Unleashed, the podcast for Gen X women who need a laugh and absolutely did not ask for this much admin.

In your ears this week: actor Mary Coustas, author Sally Hepworth, stylist Grace Lam and comedian Cathrine Mahoney.

In this episode:
Grace has a foolproof plan to seduce Lewis Hamilton at the Melbourne Grand Prix. Husbands and children negotiable.

Wigs, alopecia and sex: what actually happens when someone grabs your hair mid-hookup?

Divorce, co-parenting and the long game: why it only takes 11 years to get a peaceful social media photo.

Trying & buying:

Depop (including the elite joy of “re-pop”)
The Names — a mind-bending novel about names, legacy and fate
Natto — the Japanese superfood that your gut microbiome needs

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‘I’m Too Busy To Have A Shower - So I Don’t.’

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Welcome to the very first episode of Unleashed, the podcast for Gen X women who just need a laugh right now.
In your ears this week: actor Mary Coustas, Hollywood producer Bruna Papandrea, bestselling author Sally Hepworth and comedian Cathrine Mahoney.

In this episode:

How often do you shower? Bruna has everyone gasping and Sally realises she's doing it wrong.
Heated Rivalry: the real reason straight women are frothing for gay men.
The most comfy underwear and whose Skims snapped in front of Kim Kardashian?
Charcuterie is cancelled: and Mary is not happy Jan.
The best (and worst) products our hosts are trying and buying this week.

Trying & buying:

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So, What’s This Show All About?

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:25:00 +0000

The antidote to the bin-fire of right now.

Forget inspirational life coach energy. Forget toxic positivity. This is the show for the woman who is tired of being a human doormat, sick of being told to get in the bin, and currently eating her body weight in Greek yogurt because someone on Instagram said protein is the answer and honestly...to what?

From the brain (and slightly unhinged vision board) of Mia Freedman comes a podcast that’s not inspirational even in the slightest. You don’t need to learn anything or remember anything either. Just turn up.

Join your smartest, most brilliant friends; Sally Hepworth, Mary Coustas, Bruna Papandrea, Grace Lam, Cathrine Mahoney, and Dr Ginni Mansberg for a bit of distraction, some helpful things, and a laugh. Produced by Mia Freedman, who now owns a hat with PRODUCER written on it in very large font. Launching Feb 3. New eps every Tuesday. Tell your group chat. Send it to your sister. Recommend it aggressively to the friend who says “I don’t really listen to podcasts”. She's an idiot.

Follow the chaos on Instagram: @unleashed.showFollow on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyAnd if you are ready to get unhinged with us, leave a review.

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