The Well

How do you start your life over again? We've launched a new show with Madeleine West and we want you to hear it. If you like it, make sure to subscribe to Restart wherever you get your podcasts. From the outside, Madeleine West had it all. A successful acting career, six beautiful kids, a life in Melbourne and a marriage of 15 years. Until a conversation about placemats made her question, 'Is this really what I want?'. It was in this moment that, Madeleine West chose to press 'Restart' on her life. It was hard- really hard in fact. So has it all been worth it? On the first episode of Restart, Madeleine explores something almost half of all Australian adults will go through at some point in their lives: divorce. Madeleine speaks to Divorce Coach & Legal and Separation Strategist (and divorcee) Nikki Parkinson, about the reality of a separation. PLUS has a truly heartbreaking and hilarious chat with comedian and podcast host Helen Thorne, who marriage became immediately unraveled after she found a love note in her husbands jacket pocket...that wasn't from her. No stone will be left unturned as Madeleine West explores what it is really like to restart your life. THE END BITS Buy Get Divorced, Be Happy by Helen Thorn and listen to her podcast Scummy Mummies. Learn about The Divorce and Separation Hub. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. CREDITS Host: Madeleine West Producers: Emmeline Peterson Executive Producers: Tia Ucich, Elissa Ratliff & Holly Wainwright Audio Production: Madeline Joannou Guests: Nikki Parkinson and Helen Thorn. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and we aim to get to 1,000. Find out more at mamamia.com.au Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're dropping into your feed to share an awesome episode of our new podcast, What I Eat When, with you: https://omny.fm/shows/what-i-eat-when/playlists/what-i-eat-when What do you eat when... you're alone? You're homesick? You're celebrating? What you eat when says a lot about you, about your culture, your taste, your family, and what matters to you. Food is so much more than just fuel, it’s an excuse to express who we are and what connects us. What I Eat When is a Mamamia podcast that’s all about meals, moments, and memories. And on our first episode host Silvia Colloca is joined by self-confessed 'Crap Housewife' Jessica Rowe. So what does Jess eat when she's on holiday? Or when she's pregnant? And why does she match her hats with the dinner she's making? Although she doesn't like cooking, as she explains to Silvia, she still likes eating. And food holds a lot of memories for her. As you're about to find out... CREDITS Host: Silvia Colloca Guest: Jessica Rowe Executive Producers: Zoe Ferguson and Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US If you want to send us feedback or a picture of your take on today's recipe, then send us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Ask Me Anything here: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/ask-me-anything/id1353590914?mt=2 We've got a new show launching on the 8th of March. Ask Me Anything is the short, sharp, car-trip podcast giving heartfelt answers to real-life anonymous questions from teenage girls. From friendship dramas to first crushes, author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow is here to listen and offer some advice. You can ask her anything ...

It seems everyone has a horror story of a relative who ruins family functions and leaves them feeling uncomfortable. But those family ties make it hard to walk away. We don’t get to choose our families – but we CAN choose how we respond. Chocked full of listener experiences and sage advice from Therapist Cynthia Morton on how to deal with the drama, this episode of The Well is for everyone who’s ever cried out ‘I can’t believe I’m related to them!’. Show notes The Well is hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host Robin Bailey. This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. Thanks to Therapist Cynthia Morton The EP of Podcasts at Mamamia is Monique Bowley And the Head of Entertainment is Holly Wainwright. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we losing the art of listening? Is our addiction to our smart phones and social media making us rude? Why is it so hard to RSVP? Be on time? Or just say thank you? Whether you're at home at the dinner table, or out in the big bad world on public transport, we need a masterclass in etiquette for adults. So mind your P's’s and Q’s people - it's time to reclaim the lost art of manners. Show notes The Well is hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host Robin Bailey. This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. The EP of Podcasts at Mamamia is Monique Bowley And the Head of Entertainment is Holly Wainwright. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life is short. Far too short for many. Don’t wait for something to bring you to your knees to remind you that each day is precious. Now is the time to learn the lessons of the dying and make joy in our lives a priority, right here, right now. In this very special episode of The Well we remember dear friends who have passed and the lessons that they have shared with us that will live forever. It might be too exhausting to live everyday as if it’s your last but what if there was a simple trick you could do every time you’re at a traffic light that could change your life? Why is it so important to take just 5 mins today to think about your own funeral? And why we should never, ever take aging for granted… Show notes The Well is hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host Robin Bailey. This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. Emma Betts - Dear Melanoma Brownie Ware - The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying John Kralik - 365 Thank You Notes The EP of Podcasts at Mamamia is Monique Bowley And the Head of Entertainment is Holly Wainwright. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever felt like you're too old to follow your dream? Well, it's time to put the excuses away and get down to business! This is a very special episode of The Well – featuring three amazing women who didn’t let the big 4-0 (and beyond!) stop them, picked themselves up, took control of their lives and achieved amazing things. Featuring insights from George McEncroe - founder of female ride share company Shebah, Author Kate Hunter and Creator of Fashion Brand White Label Noba Tracey Watkins you will be amazed at how three very different roads led these three very different women to realise their dreams. So why not you? And why not now? Show notes The Well is hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host Robin Bailey. This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. With thanks to George McEncroe, Kate Hunter and Tracey Watkins The EP of Podcasts at Mamamia is Monique Bowley And the Head of Entertainment is Holly Wainwright. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the future, employers won’t even search for resumes – they’ll look at what you post online which will tell them all they need to know about who you are as a person and what you stand for. So who are you online? And who are your kids growing up to be in this digital world? Before you hit send, join us for this episode of The Well – packed with social media tips for parents, tweens and families. We explore how to work out who you want to engage with online, what your values are and how to stop smart phones and social media white anting your family’s life! Show notes The Well is hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host Robin Bailey. This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. Links: https://www.thinkuknow.org.au The EP of Podcasts at Mamamia is Monique Bowley And the Head of Entertainment is Holly Wainwright. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much of your life do you love? And how much of it actually doesn’t work for you anymore? It’s time to clean house on your life and stop doing things because you “should” – and that includes the things you “should” enjoy. Join us as we discover the Magic Art of Not Giving a “Truck” – how to work out what you want, how to get it without being a jerk and how to let go of the need to be liked. Show notes The Well is hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host Robin Bailey. This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. Watch Sarah Knight's The Magic Art of Not Giving a F**K here And Sarah Knight's TED Talk here The EP of Podcasts at Mamamia is Monique Bowley And the Head of Entertainment is Holly Wainwright. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your Mother the mothering type? Are you? Did you learn your style of mothering on your Mother's knee or are you actively parenting in opposition to how you were raised? If the mother you got was not the mother you needed how do you deal with that? This episode of The Well is all about the complicated relationships that we have with our Mother's – what we’ve learnt from them, what we need to learn from them and what we are mindful to pass down the line to our children. Robin and Bec are the first to admit that they’re not 'Super Mums' - if you can’t cook or sew on a button or wonder if you’re the only Mum who feels isolated and behind the 8 ball then this ones for you. With a bonus challenge to help disarm the cliques at the school gate, this episode of The Well really is “The Mother” of all episodes… Show notes The Well is hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host Robin Bailey. This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. Nikki Gemmell’s book is called After The EP of Podcasts at Mamamia is Monique Bowley And the Head of Entertainment is Holly Wainwright. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s your relationship like with your dad? Does it affect who you are today, how confident you feel in yourself, in your relationships to others? Did you become like him or seek him out in other ways? Did you marry him, as they say? Our relationships with our parents are our first important relationships and can set the tone for how we relate to the world… and it’s not always an easy beginning. Robin’s Dad passed away when she was just 11 and without a male role model validating her as she transitioned from a girl to a woman, her relationships with her body, food and others were affected. Bec’s Dad is her hero and challenged and inspired her as she grew up. With sage advice from Psychiatrist Dr Judith Martin on how to heal the wounds today if you didn’t have the father you needed in childhood, this episode of The Well is about how we’re all our father’s daughters – for better or for worse. Show notes The Well is hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host Robin Bailey. This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. Thanks to Psychiatrist Dr Judith Martin Steve Biddulph's '10 Things Girls Need Most' - http://www.stevebiddulph.com The EP of Podcasts at Mamamia is Monique Bowley And the Head of Entertainment is Holly Wainwright. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much super do you have? Do you know how much money is coming in and going out of your household? Do you own your credit card or does it own you? Money. It’s not a dirty word. But it can be a scary one - which is why this episode of The Well is all about money, money, money. When Robin became a single mother she took on whole new worlds overnight – and one of them was the family finances. She shares her story of how she went from paralyzing overwhelm to working through the anxiety – and the paperwork – bit by bit. Bec shares a stack of money smart ideas on how to shape up our finances now and for our future. So, grab a cuppa and joins us for The Well, this episode could just be worth its weight in gold… Shownotes: The Well is hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host Robin Bailey. This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. Money Smart Website: https://www.moneysmart.gov.au Financial Basics Foundation's Essi Money: http://financialbasics.org.au/essi-money/about-register.aspx The Richest Man in Babylon: http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/294317/the-richest-man-in-babylon-by-george-s-clason/ The EP of Podcasts at Mamamia is Monique Bowley And the Head of Entertainment is Holly Wainwright. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bec’s parents have been married for 52 years. 52 years! So how do they make it work? Bec’s dad said it’s not just about love - it’s about commitment. With the divorce rate these days sitting at around 42% do we just not have the staying power that some of our folks did? Or is the idea of lifelong marriage just not as realistic now in this day and age? Bec’s a romantic and likes to think that love can be enduring for a lifetime – if you work at it. Robin thinks love is for a time and that people change…We know partnerships aren’t all love and rainbows – so what do you do when you’re stuck in a rut but want to make it through to the other side together? Firstly it helps if you’re speaking the same language – love language that is. Robin takes us through the concept of the 5 Love Languages and explains how they’ve helped her in all kinds of relationships. Bec brings to the table a wealth of tips for when you’re in the trenches and your relationship has gone to the bottom of the list. Along the way Robin and Bec share the war stories of their first marriages and the roads to where they are now. Join us as we traverse the wonderful world of relationships - for better or worse! Shownotes The Well is hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host Robin Bailey. This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. Find your love language here: http://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/ And Cynthia Morton's Daily Word Vitamins here: https://cynthiamorton.com/category/daily-word-vitamins/ The EP of Podcasts at Mamamia is Monique Bowley And the Head of Entertainment is Holly Wainwright. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you overwhelmed by fashion? Does the thought of a shopping centre stylist have you running for the hills? What’s your relationship like with the clothes you already own? Are they a creative expression of your inner self or just something functional? Robin Bailey has 400 pairs of shoes. Bec Sparrow has about 14. Robin Bailey cares deeply about clothes. Bec Sparrow doesn't "get" fashion. So what happens when your most honest friend thinks you need a clothing intervention? Join us as we traverse the wonderful world of clothes, our tricky relationship with them, and how to navigate fashion when you’re just too busy to care. And for anyone needing a spruce up with minimal cost and effort, stylist Sarah Elizabeth Turner has the best advice. The Well is hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host Robin Bailey. With thanks to stylist from StyleVice Sarah Elizabeth Turner This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. The EP of Podcasts at Mamamia is Monique Bowley And the Head of Entertainment is Holly Wainwright. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember when everyone was glad to put 2016 behind them? If 2017 hasn't quite been the 'Happy New Year' you were hoping for, welcome. Around here it's disease, death, and divorce....of our jobs. Bec’s family were felled by Dengue Fever, Robin was sacked from her radio gig and producer Ruth was made redundant from the same show. So what do you do when life pulls the rug out from under you? How do you snap yourself out of it and recover from a false start? Can you build resilience as an adult? And do we need rituals around the ugly parts of life? We discuss surviving unemployment - the shock, the fears, the unknowns, and the upsides. Chock full of survival tips for life's unexpectedly hairy moments, it's the glorious return of The Well. It's hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host Robin Bailey, . This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season Two of The Well drops May 21st. Join Robin Bailey and Rebecca Sparrow as they bring you ways to live a happier, healthier, more manageable life. Subscribe, and refresh your feed so you don't miss an ep! Brought to you by the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you define success? Is it a big pay check and a house with a picket fence? Or is it about loving what you do? If you've found something you're good at AND enjoy, congratulations, you've hit the jackpot. We spend a third of our lives working, but that doesn't mean we can forget about those virtues that aren't found on a resume. This is a case for living your eulogy values, the things people will say about you at your funeral. Also, according to Elizabeth Gilbert, there are four words we need to know: hobby, job, career and vocation. But the only one you really need is a job, and it doesn't have to be soul-fulfilling. The Well is the show that explores the head, the heart and the happiness of life. It's hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host Robin Bailey, . This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's your relationship to food? Would you rather eat cake or be healthy? At the end of an out of control day, do you hide in the pantry snacking? Or is saying no to that giant slice of chocolate cake more of a reward? Food is our life source and we all have to eat, but our relationships with food are far from simple. Bec Sparrow is an emotional eater, prone to grazing on her kids leftovers. Robin Bailey likes to be in control of what she puts in her mouth, and she's never ordered a three course meal. The Well is the show that explores the head, the heart and the happiness of life. It's hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host Robin Bailey, . This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bec Sparrow wants to raise her children to be kind and empathetic and realise the value in giving and not just receiving. But in a world where you can have whatever you want, whenever you want - how can you raise your children to be grateful? Is it about giving them more of your time, and less of everything else? Kids aren't born grateful, so how do we teach them? It's a conversation that will have every parent nodding along... The Well is the show that explores the head, the heart and the happiness of life. It's hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host r Robin Bailey, . This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the topic that no-one really wants to talk about, but almost all of us will experience at some time or another. We still don’t know how to deal with it properly, or what to do when it comes our way. And for hosts Rebecca Sparrow and Robin Bailey it is the elephant in the room - Grief. Robin and Bec both have the unfortunate distinction of having spent plenty of time with grief. And for this episode, they decided to pool their experiences with loss to help others. You will cry, you will laugh and you will most definitely learn something. The Well is the show that explores the head, the heart and the happiness of life. It's hosted by author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow and Triple M Breakfast Host Robin Bailey, . This show was produced by Ruth De Glas. Contact the show on the Facebook page, via email, or call the Pod Phone on 02 8999 9386. Please subscribe to this show in iTunes, and if you have a moment, rate and review the show! This is another podcast from the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.