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Ladies, We Need To Talk

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  • Ultra-thinness is back: how to talk about our bodies

    October 26, 2026 · 31 min

    Celebrities and everyday women are shrinking before our eyes. So how do we have conversations about our bodies when they're the source of renewed scrutiny? Yumi Stynes sits down with Olympic gold medallist Libby Trickett, journalist Demi…

  • "No one really talked about it:" Myf Warhurst on menopause and her ADHD diagnosis

    October 18, 2026 · 25 min

    Getting an ADHD diagnosis while going through perimenopause helped explain the quiet bubbling rage and feelings of inadequacy that Myf Warhust had been dealing with her whole life. Discovering she had ADHD mid-life has been life changing…

  • The secrets to a happy relationship (they're not what you think)

    October 12, 2026 · 33 min

    What's the key to a long-lasting, happy relationship? Grand gestures and date nights might cause a momentary flare, but successful couples know there's more to it than that. How do they fight, divide the load, and keep their intimacy hot…

  • How the law silences women— Jennifer Robinson

    October 5, 2026 · 24 min

    What does free speech mean if women can't afford to defend it? And what happens when the law meant to protect reputations is used to silence women speaking out about alleged sexual violence? Jennifer Robinson is one of the world's most…

  • Why this Sydney mum swapped monogamy for sex parties

    September 28, 2026 · 30 min

    Sex parties without creepy dudes? Forget keys in a bowl and seedy nightclubs: women are flipping the stereotype and creating sexy playgrounds on their own terms. Fifteen years into her marriage, Fliss, a Sydney mum of two, stepped into the…

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  • Why tradwife content is so seductive

    September 21, 2026 · 23 min

    From making bubble gum by hand to tranquil depictions of motherhood, why is the tradwife fantasy so appealing and why can't we look away? During the pandemic, tradwives like Nara Smith and Hannah Neeleman from Ballerina Farm dominated our…

  • "I'm actually gay": My husband's best kept secret

    September 14, 2026 · 27 min

    An "I do" between husband and wife comes with many promises, not least of which is to be truthful.  So what do you do when your husband comes out as gay? For some women, it's a revelation that up-ends decades of marriage, family and…

  • Our bodies, our choice. But are abortion rights under threat?

    September 7, 2026 · 29 min

    Abortion is legal across Australia, but safe, affordable access is still not guaranteed for everyone. While three quarters of Australians support abortion access, finding a GP who will help is a postcode lottery. And the fallout from the…

  • Quiet Quitting Marriage: Why Women Are Emotionally Checking Out

    August 31, 2026 · 29 min

    Instead of dealing with the upheaval of divorce, some women are quietly quitting their role as wife. Physically, they're there, going through the motions, but emotionally they've checked out. There's no huge conflict, but there's also no…

  • What you don't know about the mental load with Leah Ruppanner

    August 24, 2026 · 26 min

    We've been talking about the mental load for decades, so why are so many women still carrying it? It's the unseen mental and emotional work we do to keep our lives running — the planning, problem-solving, and remembering that often goes…

  • "I wish I'd never had them": the pain of regretting kids

    August 17, 2026 · 30 min

    Having children is one of the most rewarding and meaningful things we can do. But what if you wish you'd never become a parent? For mothers especially, the taboo of admitting they regret their children can be incredibly lonely. Many carry…

  • ‘I'm always going to be the mistress’: Dating a married man

    August 10, 2026 · 29 min

    There’s a special kind of fury reserved for the 'other woman.' She’s often depicted as a home wrecker and immoral, but is she misunderstood? Unlucky to fall for someone who’s already taken?    Yumi Stynes speaks with women whose hearts…

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About the show

Ladies, We Need to Talk goes deep on the women's health and relationship issues that are setting your group chat on fire. Come hang with the fabulous Yumi Stynes as she takes a candid, non-judgemental and often hilarious look at the deeply personal stuff that's hard to bring up, even with your closest mates. You'll meet incredible experts to help you improve your wellness, manage the mental load; survive break-ups and prioritise your mental health. With sensitivity, personal stories from real women, and serious smarts, this show is for women who feel the squeeze between work, their private life, and their pelvic floor. Get in touch with episode ideas, feedback, or just say hi! Ladies@abc.net.au