No one wants a hot girl summer all year round... Today, we break down the massive and incredibly intimidating topic of sustainability into tiny micro-changes we can make every day to feel better about our impact on the planet. We've brought in NSW Young Australian Of The Year, Lottie Dalziel to walk us through the practical resources we can use to actually make a difference (and stick to it.) LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Reduce your waste and find sustainable products with Lottie's website - Banish, here. Offset your carbon emissions with Gold Standard here. Learn more about Samsara Eco recycling technology here. Subscribe to Mamamia CREDIT Hosts: Emily Vernem & Bec Melrose Guest: Lottie Dalziel Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Production: Scott Stronach THE END BITS Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to your mental health first aid kit... One out of every two people will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime. But for most of us, we were never taught how to handle it. So, we've brought in psychologist Jacqui Manning to provide easy, practical tips for actually feeling better. And no, it's not a bubble bath or "smiling more!" Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or doctor with any questions you may have regarding your mental health. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CREDIT Hosts: Emily Vernem & Bec Melrose Guest: Jacqui Manning Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Production: Scott Stronach Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TikTokers love telling us they’ve found the number one trick to get rich quick. Crypto, drop shipping, riding the stocks...There's a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow (just don't forget to sign up to the e-book to claim it.) Today's episode is for those of us who actually want to build a solid foundation of understanding when it comes to investing. We've brought in financial expert Paridhi Jain to help us understand our money habits, risk profiles and the biggest mistakes she sees investors make. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CREDIT Hosts: Emily Vernem & Bec Melrose Guest: Paridhi Jain Producer: Cassie Merritt Executive Producer: Tia Ucich Audio Production: Scott Stronach Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an important health message for women in their 20s who spend hours wading through misinformation thanks to TikTok ‘experts’… We’ve brought in registered GP and TV personality, Dr Preeya Alexander to teach us the things we actually need to know about our health and how to make sure you’re getting the health care you need. Think: essential checkups and getting your doctor to take you seriously. LINKS TO ALL RESOURCES MENTIONED: Jean Hailes Women's Health Resource Eat, Sleep, Play, Love By Dr Preeya Alexander THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CREDIT Hosts: Emily Vernem & Bec Melrose Guest: Dr. Preeya Alexander Producer: Cassie Merritt Executive Producer: Tia Ucich Audio Production: Scott Stronach Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ah, the Australian dream... or as we like to call it, the Australian f**king nightmare. The affordability crisis, the housing bubble, the first home buyers scheme - does this stuff fill you with anxiety? Join the club. We wanted someone to sit us down and tell us everything we actually need to know about buying a house so we've brought in property manager Fleur Schrader to help us figure out if home ownership is right for us. Plus, we'll hear from mortgage broker Anthony Alabakov to demystify the schemes and hacks we can use to save our precious dollars if we decide to take the leap. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CREDIT Hosts: Emily Vernem & Bec Melrose Guest: Fleur Schrader & Anthony Alabakov Producer: Cassie Merritt Executive Producer: Tia Ucich Audio Production: Scott Stronach Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alright, we need to talk about our cars...Just not too much, and without the patronising undertones pls. We've all been there at the mechanic, nodding and wondering if they’re ripping us off... So, we’ve brought in expert mechanic Melanie Hardwicke to school us on everything you actually need to know about looking after your car. And she’s one of the girlies so we know we can trust her. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CREDIT Hosts: Emily Vernem & Bec Melrose Guest: Melissa Hardwicke Producer: Cassie Merritt Executive Producer: Tia Ucich Audio Production: Scott Stronach Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the recent Referendum and world events, politics have entered our group chats more than ever. Life’s overwhelming enough as it is without trying to get up to speed on where we should or shouldn’t stand on the big issues that really matter. To break down the ridiculously complex world of politics, voting and how Aussie Government works, we’ve brought in the host of political podcast ‘Left Right Out’ - Elfy Scott. Elfy’s here to teach us why our vote matters, how to figure out our political values and practical hacks for finding resources that you can actually trust. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CREDIT Hosts: Emily Vernem & Bec Melrose Guest: Elfy Scott Producer: Cassie Merritt Executive Producer: Tia Ucich Audio Production: Scott Stronach Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We haven't thought much about our fertility. Really, why should we? We're just two teenage girls...who happen to be in their late 20s...ANYWAY "When are you having kids?" is a question you will no doubt be asked in your 20s, but if the entire idea of pregnancy and eggs and babies fills you with anxiety, today's episode will help. We've brought in Gabriela Rosa, Founder of the Fertility Breakthrough Program to demystify fertility and answer ALL our questions...from birth control to egg freezing. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to Gabriela's free audiobook Fertility Breakthrough here. For more egg freezing information & fertility support click here. CREDIT Hosts: Emily Vernem & Bec Melrose Guest: Gabriela Rosa Producer: Cassie Merritt Executive Producer: Tia Ucich Audio Production: Scott Stronach Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is for the girlies who've found themselves in a touch of debt... but what if we told you that not all debt is actually bad? This week on the pod, we've brought back Victoria Devine from Australia's number 1 money podcast, She's On The Money. Vic's here to help us unpack the real reason so many of us get into debt, the girl-math trap, tips for hacking the credit card system, and how we can actually use debt to our advantage. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out Victoria's favourite money website moneysmart.gov.au here. Check our Victoria's podcast She's On The Money, here. CREDIT Hosts: Emily Vernem & Bec Melrose Guest: Victoria Devine Producer: Cassie Merritt Executive Producer: Tia Ucich & Gia Moylan Audio Production: Scott Stronach Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surprisingly, we have a lot in common with the rental market… we’re both in crisis xx How are we supposed to get our rental applications over the line when it's SO competitive, and we're lining up for an hour to inspect a 4x4 shack that comes with a family of pet cockroaches?! This week on Things You Didn't Learn In School, we're diving into Renting101 with multi-award-winning Belle Property Real Estate Agent Fleur Schrader. We wanted someone from the inside who knows what landlords actually look for in tenants, how to stand up for your rights, and what NOT to do in a rental inspection. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CREDIT Hosts: Emily Vernem & Bec Melrose Guest: Fleur Schrader Producer: Cassie Merritt Executive Producer: Tia Ucich & Gia Moylan Audio Production: Scott Stronach Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know you can spend money on things you love without feeling guilty about it?! Neither did we until this episode. This episode, we teach you the basics of money and financial literacy (whatever that is) with the money queen herself, Victoria Devine from Australia's number 1 money podcast, She's On The Money. She's here to walk us through budgeting, credit cards, and Super PLUS the biggest money mistakes people make in their 20s and how to avoid them. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check our Victoria's podcast She's On The Money, here. CREDIT Hosts: Emily Vernem & Bec Melrose Guest: Victoria Devine Producer: Cassie Merritt Executive Producer: Tia Ucich Audio Production: Scott Stronach Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are so many aspects of adulthood we want to nail. But first, we need a job! On our first episode of Things You Didn't Learn In School, we teach you how to nail a job interview with the help of Sarah & Emma from the Interview Boss podcast. They give advice on what to say, what not to say, how to negotiate your salary PLUS their top secrets to getting the job of your dreams. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia For more tips for nailing a job interview, click here. CREDIT Hosts: Emily Vernem & Bec Melrose Guest: Sarah Smith & Emma Smith Executive Producer: Tia Ucich Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Production: Madeline Joannou Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

’I’ve lost track of how many times I use algebra each week. What a lifesaver!’… said no adult ever. We learned a lot of things in school that we’ve never actually needed to know in real life. Meanwhile, important things like how to nail a job interview, how to do taxes, and whether buying or renting is a better financial option were conveniently left off the curriculum. That’s where we come in. Comedian Bec Melrose and Mamamia’s Emily Vernem are here to walk you through the lessons you’re too embarrassed to admit you still don’t know. Things You Didn't Learn In School is in session next week! THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.