The Quicky

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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. read less
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"It's Just Porridge" - A Doctor's Thoughts On Oat-Zempic
Apr 18 2024
"It's Just Porridge" - A Doctor's Thoughts On Oat-Zempic
Content warning: We are discussing diet culture and disordered eating in this episode, please take care when listening.  Oat-Zempic! The latest viral craze that claims to help you lose weight...except it's literally just porridge. So how dangerous is this latest weight loss fad? And what do we need to know about the concoction influencers are claiming is a 'miracle weight loss combination' we've all been waiting for.  In this episode of The Quicky we speak to a medical profession to get the facts.  If you are looking for advice on how to approach weight loss for your own health, please speak to your GP, dietician, or other health care professional.  Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Brad Mackay - Family GP and author of the book Fake Medicine: Exposing the Wellness Crazes, Cons And Quacks Costing Us Our Health Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally BorgAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Been A Week, This Will Destress Your Brain
Apr 16 2024
It's Been A Week, This Will Destress Your Brain
We've all had a stressful few days, the news cycle leaving us with heavy hearts. Sometimes we need to find ways to break that feeling, and for a lot of us that can be popping in our headphones and switching on some music.  It's no secret that music can make us feel certain ways, but did you know there is science to suggest that certain types of music can improve our brains in a number of different ways.  In this episode of The Quicky, find out how you can calm your brain and benefit your mental health by listening to Low-Fi music.  Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Kevin Woods - Director of Science at Brain.FM. He has a doctorate from the Program in Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology, Harvard University, for work performed in the Lab for Computational Audition, MIT Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally BorgAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yes, We Can Now Say Bruce Lehrmann Is A Rapist
Apr 15 2024
Yes, We Can Now Say Bruce Lehrmann Is A Rapist
Trigger warning: This episode speaks of sexual assault, please take care when listening.  "Mr Lehrmann raped Ms Higgins." Those were the words spoken by Justice Michael Lee on Monday afternoon as he handed down his verdict in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson.  It's a verdict we had been waiting to hear since the trial wrapped up late last year after 22 days of evidence.  In this episode of The Quicky we take a look at what happens now that Justice Lee has found Brittany Higgins was raped by Bruce Lehrmann in 2019 at Parliament House.  If this story has raised any issues for you, help is available at Lifeline on 13 11 14.If you or someone you know wants to talk about sexual assault or harassment, family or domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au Listen to more on Bruce Lehrmann verdict, as it broke on MMOL Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Aaron Patrick - Journalist, Senior Correspondent for the Australian Financial Review and was in court on Monday when the verdict was handed down.  Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally BorgAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.