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- 1 weeks ago26 min
Antoinette Lattouf opens up on fight with the ABC
In December 2023, Antoinette Lattouf was asked to leave ABC Sydney. Since that day, her life has never been the same.A seasoned broadcaster, she was part way through a week-long stint hosting local radio. Behind the scenes however, a coordinated lobbying effort was underway to have Antoinette taken off air.The flashpoint was a Human Rights Watch post she shared on her personal socials. Soon after, she was told to collect her bags and leave.But Antoinette refused to accept the decision, taking the ABC to Federal Court for unlawful termination. Inside the court room, her life was pulled apart in forensic detail. Outside it, the press scrutinised every move and outfit.In her first interview back in the building, Antoinette sits down with Yumi Stynes to unpack the legal fight, who gets to speak and who gets silenced, and her next chapter, starting an independent Australian media company with journalist Jan Fran.Antoinette Lattouf's book Women Who Win is published by Penguin Books Australia.Content Warning: this episode contains discussion of suicidal ideation.This episode will answer questions like:What happened to Antoinette Lattouf?Why did Antoinette Lattouf leave the ABC?Did Antoinette Lattouf win her court case?What is Ette Media?What is Antoinette Lattouf doing now?What did Antoinette Lattouf post?What to listen to next:'I'm leaving you,' Belle Burden's husband became a stranger overnight — ABC listenParenting blind, with Nas Campanella — ABC listenJulie Goodwin finally has the recipe for happiness — ABC listenWhat to read next: ABC ordered to pay $150,000 fine for unlawfully sacking journalist and presenter Antoinette Lattouf — ABC NewsWhy these women have never had a partnerThe women staying single by choice in a world of relentless dating pressureThis episode contains references to: ABC, media, legacy media, independent media, Australian legal system, Antoinette Lattouf, Jan Fran, Ette media, Women who win, Gaza, middle-east conflict, Israel, Lebanon.
- 2 weeks ago27 min
Are you mum or grandma? Having a baby at 47
Mid-life is hard enough, but what happens when you add a baby to the mix?The average maternal age has been creeping up over the past twenty years, with more women than ever becoming first time mums in their 40s, delaying motherhood to build careers, travel, find the right partner, secure housing, or navigate infertility.Having a baby later in life can be exhausting. Sleep is elusive, many women are edging perimenopause and the risks to both mother and baby can increase. Then there's the judgement — the sideways looks, the inevitable question: are you the mum or the grandma?Yumi Stynes meets two first time mums who fell pregnant in their mid-40s to talk about the challenges and the joys of being an older mum.Plus women's health expert Dr Karin Hammarberg weighs in on the risks- and rewards- of waiting.This episode will answer questions like:Can I get pregnant after 40?Can you get pregnant when you're 45?Why do women delay getting pregnant?Should I wait to get pregnant?What are the chances of getting pregnant over 40?What is a geriatric pregnancyIs it harder to get pregnant after 40?What to listen to next:Surrogacy: why women carry babies for others — ABC listenIs your attachment style messing with your love life? — ABC listenFelicity Ward on motherhood, depression and a sexual rebirth — ABC listenLast shot pregnancy — ABC listenWhat to read next: Why these women have never had a partner — ABC NewsThe surprising health benefits linked to having a baby at 35 and older — ABC News This episode contains references to pregnancy, dating, marriage, babies, toddlers, children, conception, TTC, sex, IVF, in vitro fertilisation, motherhood, donor eggs, maternity, parenthood, cancer, geriatric pregnancy, Advanced maternal age, pregnancy after 40, fertility after 40, Hilary Swank, Gisele Bundchen
- 3 weeks ago24 min
One true love or many: Monogamy vs. open relationships
Is monogamy a tired social contract — or a deeply meaningful way to build a life with someone you love? Is opening up your relationship an act of honesty and freedom, or just another complicated commitment in an already overbooked life?Roll up, Ladies, as monogamy and Ethical non-monogamy go head-to-head. Arguing in favour of fidelity is comedian and Deadloch actor, Nikki Britton. Meanwhile, sex therapist, Aleks Trkulja goes in to bat for ENM.Will one relationship style prevail?This episode will answer questions like:What is Ethical non-monogamy?Should I open my relationship?Was Lindy West in an open marriage?Are there rules in an Non-Monogamous relationship?How can I date more than one person?Is monogamy the same as marriage?Is ENM the same as Polyamory?What to listen to next: What we need men to know about sex — ABC listenIs your attachment style messing with your love life? — ABC listenIs everyone having better sex than me?The case against hookup sex with Hannah Ferguson — ABC listenWhat to read next: Why these women have never had a partner — ABC NewsThe women staying single by choice in a world of relentless dating pressureWhat happens to your sex life during perimenopause?This episode contains references to dating, monogamy, non-monogamy, heterosexuality, ethical non-monogamy, ENM, polyamory, sex, relationships, orgasms, partnerships, tinder, bumble, Hinge, dating apps, ghosting,
- 4 weeks ago27 min
Goodbye uterus: Life after a hysterectomy
The uterus is central to womanhood: it's the baby house, and allows for menstruation. So, what's it like to have it removed?Each year around 30,000 Australian women have a hysterectomy — to relieve pain, to treat cancer, or as part of gender affirming care.The path to surgery isn't always straightforward or quick. It can involve years of heartache, confusion and BS from specialists. But for most women, a hysterectomy is a game changer, bringing lasting relief and restoring quality of life.Yumi Stynes speaks to women who've a had hysterectomy and finds out what led to their decision and what life is like on the other side.Plus, gynaecologist and endometriosis specialist Dr Pav Nanayakkara explains the reasons we might need to get a hysterectomy, how to navigate the side effects of having your reproductive organs removed and whether we can still achieve the big O post-surgery.Helpful resources:Ausralian Endometrosis FoundationJean Hailes Foundation This episode will answer questions like:What is a hysterectomy?Why do people get a hysterectomy?What are the different types of hysterectomy?What happens after a hysterectomy?Do I need my uterus?Will a hysterectomy cure my adenomyosis pain?Will a hysterectomy cure my endometriosis?Did Lena Dunham get a hysterectomy?What to listen to next:"Where the hell is my husband?" Women who've never had a partner — ABC listenWill we ever have a cure for endometriosis? — ABC listenThe new way to date — ABC listenFamily Feuds: Is estrangement the new normal? — ABC listenYou can binge more episodes of Ladies, We Need to Talk on the ABC listen app (in Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.What to read next:Why Kate chose to 'stay flat' after breast cancer surgery — ABC NewsWhy these women have never had a partner — ABC NewsThis episode contains references to hysterectomies, hysterectomy, uterus, medical misogyny, surgery, ovaries, gender affirming care, relationships, orgasms.
- Apr 13, 202625 min
Is your attachment style messing with your love life?
Ever been called too clingy? Or felt overwhelmed by your partner's needs? Blame your attachment style!Attachment theory is a cornerstone of modern psychology; chances are you've read about it in Attached or spent hours spiralling on TikTok as you tried to identify your attachment style and what it means for your relationship.The theory breaks our attachment styles into three main categories: anxious, avoidant and secure and suggests that the way we're raised shapes how we show up in relationships.We might hold on too tight, we might shut down and reject our partners, or if we're lucky, we might embrace open honest communication and feel secure.Yumi Stynes is joined by Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr Hannah Korrel to unpack your questions on love, relationships and conflict.Further information:Dr Hannah Korrel is a Neuropsychologist who runs the Sydney Neuropsych clinic.Her book How to break up with friends is publish by Impact Press.This episode will answer questions like:What is attachment theory?What are the different attachment styles?How do attachment styles affect relationships?What is my attachment style?Can attachment styles change over time?What to listen to next:Relationship resuscitation — coming back from the brink — ABC listenThe new way to date — ABC listen"Where the hell is my husband?" Women who've never had a partner — ABC listenFamily Feuds: Is estrangement the new normal? — ABC listenYou can binge more episodes of Ladies, We Need to Talk on the ABC listen app (in Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.What to read next:Why these women have never had a partnerThe women staying single by choice in a world of relentless dating pressureThis episode contains references to attachment, attachment theory, attachment styles, family, relationships, arguments, conflict, avoidance, anxiety, security, attached, dating, parenting, love
- Apr 6, 202625 min
Family Feuds: Is estrangement the new normal?
The Beckhams know about it. Hilary Duff's been through it. Harry and Meghan could write a handbook. Family estrangement is brutal, but when there's a rift, can it be repaired?Beyond the celebrity headlines, the "no contact" movement has been gaining traction online as children cut themselves off from their parents, parents find themselves out in the cold and rigid boundaries strain what's left of family bonds.In this episode, Yumi Stynes talks to women who've been through the pain of family estrangement. She finds out what led to the rift and how letting go can be a form of healing.You'll also hear from clinical psychologist Dr Kayla Steele with tips on navigating family break ups – from learning how to move on or figuring out how to mend a broken relationship.This episode will answer questions like:Why does estrangement happen?What should I do if I've been cut off?Is it ok to go "no contact" with a family member?How can I talk to a family member who's estranged?How can I move forward?What to listen to next:Where's my village? Esther Perel on how to build communityEmotional labour with Rose Hackman — ABC listenEmbracing imperfection was the key to Astrid's success — ABC listenThe price of perfectionism — ABC listenYou can binge more episodes of Ladies, We Need to Talk on the ABC listen app (in Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.What to read next:Building a village means showing up even when it feels hard, says Esther PerelWhy these women took marriage sabbaticals — and how it went — ABC NewsWhat loving someone with an addiction or dependence can look likeThe dark side of being a perfectionistThis episode contains references to estrangement, grief, dishonesty, loss, illness, family, depression, anxiety, relationships, arguments, confrontation, isolation, alienation
- Mar 30, 202624 min
Felicity Ward on motherhood, depression and a sexual rebirth
Comedian Felicity Ward started having the best sex of her life after the worst time in her life.After years of fertility struggles, Felicity finally fell pregnant at 38. But being a mum to a newborn wasn't the Instagram highlight reel she'd imagined. Felicity wrestled with perinatal depression, zero sleep and a loss of identity…and then she became a single mum.At 40, Felicity was dating again but her expectations were low. She reluctantly joined the apps and started swiping…and what was on the other side amazed her. Felicity found a babysitter for her toddler and sexual liberation for herself.Yumi Stynes sits down with the professional funny woman, dancing with the stars contestant and star of The Office for a deeply personal chat about starting over, rediscovering confidence and how the best sex of your life may yet be ahead of you.The Sydney Comedy Festival runs from Monday April 13 — Sunday May 17 where Felicity Ward is performing I wish I could come out of my shell on April 25If you need help:Lifeline Australia 13 11 14PANDA National Helpline 1300 726 306Gidget Foundation 1300 851 758This episode will answer questions like:What does it feel like to have perinatal depression and anxiety?Is it ok to be tired after having a baby?Can I ask for help after having a baby?How to have good sex in your 40sWhat should I ask new mums?What are the treatments for perinatal depression?What to listen to next:Great sex: What we wish men knew — ABC listenQueers are meant to have kids — ABC listenBody image and babies with Turia Pitt and Sophie WalkerWhere's my village? Esther Perel on how to build communityYou can binge more episodes of Ladies, We Need to Talk on the ABC listen app (in Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.What to read next:Why these women took marriage sabbaticals — and how it wentBuilding a village means showing up even when it feels hard, says Esther PerelWhy Kate chose to 'stay flat' after breast cancer surgeryWhy genital herpes does not mean the end of your sex lifeThis episode contains references to perinatal depression, divorce, pregnancy, child birth, sex, dating apps, newborns, motherhood, comedy, comedians
- Mar 23, 202627 min
"Where the hell is my husband?" Women who’ve never had a partner
Life as a perennially single woman can be lonely. Coupled-up friends often too busy to catch up, family constantly asking "So, have you met anyone yet?" What's a gal to do?The truth is, we live in a world that celebrates coupledom. And while there are women who love the single life, for others being called to the front to catch the bouquet at every friend's wedding is painful.Yumi Stynes meets three women who have never been in a serious relationship. They've tried it all, psychic readings, blind dates, even auditioning for MAFs, but their true love has never materialised.In this episode, you'll hear from women who keep their relationship hopes alive but prioritise their peace, ditching the dating apps for a life of independent travel and a table with a view and no one to steal your fries.This episode will answer questions like:Do I need a partner?Should I travel alone?Do I need a partner to freeze my eggs?Is therapy helpful?What to listen to next:Building a village means showing up even when it feels hard, says Esther PerelHow swapping a husband for a wife made this economist better offThe power of one: the single ladies owning it — ABC listenWhy are we exercising less than men?What to read next:Why these women took marriage sabbaticals — and how it wentBuilding a village means showing up even when it feels hard, says Esther PerelThis episode contains references to sex, dating, relationships, egg freezing, Married at First Sight, reality TV
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About Ladies, We Need To Talk
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
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