It's A Lot with Abbie Chatfield

ABBIE GOT HYPNOTISED!! She gives Amy a play-by-play of what happened, including some very strange side-effects on the woman hypnotising her (that were actually really helpful for unmasking??). Abbie also reflects on why conventional talk therapy has not always worked for her, how the session helped her approach catastrophizing, hypervigilance, and feeling unsafe in a different way. LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Follow It's A Lot on socials (video eps now on YouTube!) https://linktr.ee/itsalotpod Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Note: All advice within this podcast is general, and does not take into account your personal situation. Please consult with a healthcare professional before making any decisions about…

Abbie is joined by friend of the show Harri James discuss the use of Amy Acton’s childhood sexual abuse in a political ad during Ohio’s governor’s race. Drawing on Harry’s own experience as a survivor, they examine the harm caused when trauma is turned into campaign ammunition, the hypocrisy in the reaction from Republicans to the backlash, and the barriers misogynistic abuse creates for women in public life. LINKS Buy Harri's book Transform Your Pain Into Purpose: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Transform-Your-Pain-into-Purpose/Harrison-James/9781923293892 Follow Harri on IG @itsharrijames Follow It's A Lot on socials (video eps now on YouTube!) https://linktr.ee/itsalotpod Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram . Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Harrison James @itsharrijames Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media…

New bombshells, an elimination, and a few almost-correct idioms to round out week 1 of season 8 of Love Island Australia! LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Follow It's A Lot on socials (video eps coming soon on YouTube!) https://linktr.ee/itsalotpod Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's weaponised incompetence, and then there's this guy... LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Follow It's A Lot on socials (video eps now on YouTube!) https://linktr.ee/itsalotpod Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A hot new recaps series just entered the villa... Abbie is here to tell you all you need to know about Season 8 of Love Island Australia! Episodes 1 & 2 we get to know all our islanders and sow the seeds of some drama to come... LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Follow It's A Lot on socials (video eps coming soon on YouTube!) https://linktr.ee/itsalotpod Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CW: This episode contains discussions of cancer, bowel movements, fear of food, and suicide. In 2024, appearance activist Carly Findlay thought she just had a gastro bug, or maybe IBS. One person told her she might even have caught dysentery on holiday. Five months later she was in hospital being told she had ovarian and endometrial cancer. Carly tells Abbie about her journey from mystery symptoms to diagnosis, surgery and gruelling treatment. Now cancer-free, Carly is an ambassador for Frocktober, an organisation raising awareness for ovarian and endometrial cancer, and raising money for critical research into this silent killer. LINKS Donate to Carly's Frocktober Fundraiser: https://www.frocktober.org.au/fundraise/carly-findlay26 Follow Carly on IG @carlyfindlay Learn more about Carly https://linktr.ee/carlyfindlay Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts…

Gretta Ray's new album Heartsong is born from grief - but not just the grief of a relationship ending, and the loss of loved one. For the first time, Gretta shares the full story of her hospitalisation in 2024. She takes Abbie through the almost 6 weeks she spent in hospital, when she was forced to reckon not only her career changing, but her entire life. After multiple complications, personal grief, and a long journey of mental and physical recovery, Gretta has emerged with a new outlook on life - but just don't tell her 'everything happens for a reason'... LINKS Gretta Ray's new album Heartsong is out Friday October 30: https://grettaray.lnk.to/heartsongalbum Follow Gretta on IG at @grettaray Follow Gretta on TikTok @grettaray See Gretta on tour, listen to her other music, and more: https://linktr.ee/gretta_ray Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts…

Have you ever been down so bad you made verbatim theatre? Well... Writer, producer, actor, and comedian Bridie Connell has seen it happen first hand... She shares a high school inspiration behind her sensational show Fuccbois: Live In Concert, and makes Abbie's dreams come true with a very special re-enactment. LINKS Buy tickets to see Fuccbois: Live In Concert in Sydney Oct 27-Nov 13 - https://linktr.ee/fuccbois_liveinconcert - Use the code FUCCBUDDIES for $10 off tickets, or 2FOR1 to get two tickets for the price of one! (Codes only valid for 27th, 28th, 30th and 31st October performances) Follow Bridie Connell on IG @bridiekconnell Follow Fuccbois on IG @fuccbois_liveinconcert Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guests: Bridie Connell @bridiekconnell Executive Producer and…

It's a big one today!! Abbie unpacks the Kikiva TikTok live drama, and why a lot of the response online is not only disappointing, but problematic. Plus, Filip from MAFS has been posting some interesting videos, and Abbie brings in a special guest to talk about it. LINKS: Check out Mondrof on IG @mondrof_ Check out Sam's pod Occasionally Funny Follow Sam on IG @sammyystants Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Sam Stanton @sammyystants Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This all-time Euro summer (mis)adventure story proves not only the figurative, but literal, power of female friendship ✊⚢ #ytg LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before sculling a litre of milk on stage with him at Yours & Owls, Abbie brought her friend - Canadian rap icon / internet boyfriend - bbno$ into the studio for a lovely lil chat! They talk about his insane work ethic, dealing with hate online, and why he doesn't really think about masculinity. LINKS Buy tickets to the 'The Internet for Palestine; benefitting PCRF', Nov 7 in LA http://bit.ly/4rT2K3N Find all things bbno$ at his website https://bbnomula.com/ Follow bbno$ on IG @bbnomula Follow bbno$ on TT @bbnotiktok Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: bbno$ @bbnomula Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

Michelle Buteau loves Australia, but she does NOT love creepy crawlies... LINKS Buy tickets to see Michelle Buteau - The Surviving And Thriving Tour in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne: https://michellebuteau.org/tour/ Watch Survival of the Thickest on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81354524?source=35&fromWatch=true Follow Michelle on IG @michellebuteau Follow Michelle on TikTok @michelle.buteau Find all things Michelle on her website https://michellebuteau.org/ Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guests: Michelle Buteau @michellebuteau Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cornell 7 case has been dominating headlines and social media feeds. It's equal parts horrific, frustrating an maddening. Abbie deconstructs how misogyny and power structures all intertwine to allow this kind of behaviour, and what men actually need to do to help prevent this. CW: This episode contains mention of sexual assault, please take care while listening and remember help is always available. You can contact Lifeline 24/7 website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or call them 13 11 14. You can also contact 1800RESPECT any time confidentially at 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au. LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See…

Abbie is trying to get out of burn out land but having adult problems and responsibilities makes it so much harder to recover?? So what the hell do we do divas?? Abbie shares her experience with an ADHD coach and what's helping her at the moment, but let us know in the pod form or in the comments what's been helping you cos god knows we all need it LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's right, we're treating you with two eps today!! We thought we're all in need of a classic listener story and this chook's is like something off of Abbie's NMF bingo card! LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even after a big chat on Tuesday, there was so much we didn't get to with Billy. So, we've got him back to answer your questions! LINKS Buy Billy's book Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-knew-about-raising-boys-9781761620850 Follow Billy on IG @drbillygarvey Listen to Billy's podcast Pop Culture Parenting: https://linktr.ee/popcultureparenting Learn more about Billy's work at Guiding Growing Minds https://linktr.ee/guidinggrowingminds Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guests: Dr Billy Garvey @drbillygarvey Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

From the manosphere, to mental health, to sexual assault and family violence - it is more apparent than ever that we must reckon with how boys are being raised, and the damaging behaviours that are normalised. But how do we raise boys into emotionally healthy men? Abbie sits down with developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey to discuss his new book Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys. They talk about why rigid masculinity is so dangerous, how parents can create safe spaces for their boys, why aggression in boys is a signal not a problem, and so much more. This is an essential conversation for parents, caregivers, and anyone with young boys in their life. LINKS Buy Billy's book Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-knew-about-raising-boys-9781761620850 Follow Billy on IG @drbillygarvey Listen to Billy's podcast Pop Culture Parenting: https://linktr.ee/popcultureparenting Learn more about Billy's work at Guiding Growing Minds…

The wonderful ladies of Granny Bingo, Edith and Maureen, stuck around for a special bonus episode where they're doling out their sage wisdom to you the lucky listener! LINKS Watch Another Cuppa on YouTube or ABC iView, and listen on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts Follow Granny Bingo on IG @grannybingo Follow Granny Bingo on FB https://www.facebook.com/EdithAndMaureen/ See Granny Bingo live https://www.grannybingo.com.au/ Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guests: Granny Bingo @grannybingo Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get yourself a piping hot cappuccino and settle in with Australia's favourite women of a certain age, Granny Bingo's Edith Vale & Maureen McGillicuddy!! The ladies tell their own on-stage Nightmare Fuel, and take clear sides when they hear a listener's story. LINKS Watch Another Cuppa on YouTube or ABC iView, and listen on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts Follow Granny Bingo on IG @grannybingo Follow Granny Bingo on FB https://www.facebook.com/EdithAndMaureen/ See Granny Bingo live https://www.grannybingo.com.au/ Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guests: Granny Bingo @grannybingo Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See…

What's the difference between a hyperfixation and a special interest? When is a symptom anxiety and when is it ADHD or autism? Why are so many women still struggling to get diagnosed with autism and ADHD? How do our hormones affect symptoms? Could Abbie be AuDHD? Abbie sits down with neurodivergent clinical psychologist, and host of The Neurodivergent Woman podcast, Dr Monique Mitchelson to answer all these questions and more. LINKS The AADPA ADHD Professionals Directory: https://aadpa.com.au/adhd-professionals-directory/ Embrace Autism RAADS-R screener: https://embrace-autism.com/raads-r/ Find out more about Dr Monique Mitchelson: https://www.moniquemitchelson.com/ Follow Monique on Instagram @monique.mitchelson.nd.psych Listen to The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast: https://www.ndwomanpod.com/ Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts…

As a sex worker and investigative journalist, Bension Siebert does in practice what some only do in theory, f*ck's around AND finds out! He tells Abbie about how the NMF client who spurred him to come out, and why he decided to pursue both careers. Plus, some chat about some true nightmare fuel - Australian defamation laws! LINKS Read Bension's piece on Cheek Media - How sex work saved my investigative journalism career https://cheekmedia.substack.com/p/how-sex-work-saved-my-investigative Follow Bension on IG @bensionfindsout Follow Bension on TT @bensionfindsout Learn more about Bension on his website http://bensiondoesboth.com/ Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Bension Siebert @bensionfindsout Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social…

The trial of Lindsay Clancy has made headlines around the world and has sparked countless debates and conversations, some more productive than others. Abbie unpacks some of the extreme manosphere reactions, why we still have a long way to go when it comes to talking about mental illness, and why some hot takes actually have nothing to do with the case. NOTE: This podcast discusses details that may be disturbing for some listeners. Please listen with care and remember that help is always available at Lifeline on 13 11 14, or at lifeline.org.au. Support for parents and families is available via PANDA at 1300 726 306 or at panda.org.au. LINKS: Book mentioned by Abbie, Unreasonable Women https://www.harpercollins.com/products/unreasonable-women-justine-van-der-leun?variant=44287886753826 Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield…

Abbie found a new op shop book about gender roles!!! This one is called Why Men Don't Listen And Women Can't Read Maps, and of course features complete fabrications about 'caveman times', among many other hilarious takes that attempt to turn sexism into science. Plus a nice, long tangent about cheating and surveillance culture! LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a NMF situation we've all had to endure; listening to a co-worker's insane opinions because you're stuck on shift together at a minimum wage job. But some of these conspiracy theories even WE haven't heard of!! Abbie didn't take a dexie today so this NMF comes with extra rants! LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abbie has made it well known on this podcast that she is not a fan of generative AI and LLMs. But, as journalist Marc Fennell found in his new podcast series Unreal, AI is already fundamentally changing the way we relate to each other and understand ourselves. Abbie and Marc talk about why he wanted to focus on human stories, the real-world effects of AI he encountered when making the series, and how they've both had their views challenged by these stories. NOTE: This episode contains discussions of gun violence, please listen with care. LINKS Listen to the Audible Original Unreal: When AI Becomes Us https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Unreal-Audiobook/B0H69KZG6Y Follow Marc on IG @marcfennell Follow Marc on TT @marcfennellaus Follow Audible on IG @audible_au Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield…

Is misogyny really that bad? Well, yes, obviously! But now it's not just us screaming into the void. A new study from Melbourne University details the findings of research into the link between misogyny and youth radicalisation in Australia. Abbie has printed it out, gone through with the highlighter, and is here to distill it all to you chooks! The study features some great definitions of what misogyny actually is, plus some shocking stats on the growing generational divides in misogynistic beliefs. Side tangents include how personalised feeds have fucked up how we relate, and a lil meds reminder!! LINKS: Read the study here: https://figshare.unimelb.edu.au/articles/report/Misogyny_Online_Radicalisation_and_Youth_Extremism_in_Australia/33250176?file=67531593 Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and…

Producer Amy has been saving up some quickfire stories and boy oh boy you chooks are outdoing yourselves! You think you've heard it all, and then you hear a story that Joe from 'You' would probably take notes from. Also, sound off in the comments if seeing Ewan McGregor in Trainspotting was a formative experience for you xx LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Defamation laws have a long and strange history, and in recent years, these laws have been leveraged in order to silence women who attempt to speak out about abuse. In the midst of the cultural reckoning incited by the #MeToo movement, many women across the globe are facing a legal reckoning. This is the central point of the new documentary Silenced. The documentary's main subject is Jennifer Robinson, a human rights lawyer who represented Amber Heard during her testimony in the libel case brought by Johnny Depp against The Sun newspaper. Jennifer and Abbie discuss how defamation is weaponised, what responsibility the media has to prevent violence against women, and Abbie's personal regret in the way she engaged with the media circus around Amber Heard's legal battles. LINKS Find a screening of Silenced near you: https://www.silenced-film.com/where-to-watch Follow Jen on Instagram: @suigenerisjen Buy Jen's book How Many More Women Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more:…

It's the crossover you've all been waiting for!!! After filling in for Brittney Saunders with Alright Hey over at High Scrollers, Abbie thought she better have them both in to listen to a NMF! And boy is this one a doozy, we may have set the record here for longest NMF ep?? Wagon wheels, troughs, weaning cows, a bridezilla... This story has got it all and more. LINKS Listen to High Scrollers go.pddr.app/HighScrollers Follow High Scrollers @highscrollerspodcast Follow Alright Hey and get tickets to the Bring Back Glamor tour! https://linktr.ee/alrighthey Follow Brittney Saunders, shop Fayt and more! https://brittneyleesaunders.com/ Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guests: Brittney Saunders @brittney_saunders and Matt Hey @alrighthey Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media…

It's time for an AMA!!! Abbie's been asked to unpack what happened on the Logies, as well as an update on her mental health, her thoughts on current beauty standards and more!! LINKS Stream the new Peking Duk album!! https://pekingduk.komi.io/ Ecomind, climate mental health charity mentioned by Amy: https://www.ecomind.au/ Read the Jia Tolentino article about plastic surgery: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/our-plastic-surgery-nightmare Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe thought her Nightmare Fuel wasn't up to scratch... our reactions would prove otherwise. Tashi Duncan eat your heart out. LINKS Follow Annie Knight on IG @anniekknight Follow Chloe Mira on IG @chloemiraa Watch Turned On: Dirty Sexy Money only on Stan Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram . Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guests: Annie Knight @anniekknight & Chloe Mira @chloemiraa Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where's the line between engagement and exploitation? So-called 'stunt creators' on OnlyFans have stirred up a lot of controversy in the last few years, with some creators targeting teenagers at Schoolies, or attempting to break records for having sex with the most people. These stunts have led to rule changes on the platform, and debate within the sex work community and more broadly about their impact. Abbie has a lot of thoughts about 'stunt creators' but needs to hear more... So, the stars of Turned On: Dirty Sexy Money Annie Knight and Chloe Mira are here to share their perspectives. LINKS Follow Annie Knight on IG @anniekknight Follow Chloe Mira on IG @chloemiraa Watch Turned On: Dirty Sexy Money only on Stan Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram . Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guests: Annie Knight…

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse. Help is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) and Lifeline on 13 11 14. Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly Multiple Personality Disorder) has long been misrepresented and misunderstood, but Dr Jeni Haynes is here to change that. In 2019, she made international headlines when she testified against her father, who was the perpetrator of years of sexual, physical and psychological abuse upon her. It was the first time in the Australian legal system to accept testimony from alters within a person living with DID was accepted as evidence in a criminal prosecution. Since her landmark case, Jeni has co-authored a memoir, and is the subject of a new feature-length documentary 'We Are Jeni'. Abbie sits down with Dr Jeni to discuss why she still identifies with the term MPD (but disagrees with the disorder part), how her alters make decisions, and her journey…

We are so blessed to have one of the funniest (and smallest) women in the country on the pod for a NMF - it's MICHELLE BRASIER!!! Seat backs and tray tables up for an all-time tale that has to be heard to be believed! LINKS Vote 1 Michelle Brasier for the Silver Logie!! https://vote.tvweeklogies.com.au/ Follow Michelle on Instagram @michellebrasier Follow Michelle on TikTok @michellebrasier Buy Michelle's book: My Brother's Ashes Are In A Sandwich Bag Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Michelle Brasier @michellebrasier Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UPDATE FROM ABBIE: "Please note I've gotten two new pieces of information since publishing this episode; The first is that I had seen screenshots of Nara Smith using #tradwife, but I have since been told they were not real thanks to a follower! Any references to this have now been edited out of the episode. I have also found out that she has previously posted videos of herself drinking raw milk while pregnant." (It is illegal to sell raw/unpasteurised milk for human consumption in Australia) Nara Smith's appearance on Call Her Daddy caused some arguments online about what she does or doesn't stand for. Abbie unpacks why Nara never was a trad-wife, why some women are rejecting the title, and talks about the real dangers that these videos cause. Abbie also introduces us to a new woman in the tradwife space she's obsessed with, but first, Abbie has had some epiphs about the weirdo men in the comments of Adam's videos... LINKS Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more:…

We were screaming SO loud at this NMF that Mr Walter got up to check we were okay #ally LINKS Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CW: This episode contains discussions of mental ill-health, chronic illness, and suicidality. If this raises any issues for you help is available 24/7 via Lifeline at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14, as well as Beyond Blue at 1300 224 636 or https://www.beyondblue.org.au. At just 16 years old Lily Schubert got sick, eventually receiving a diagnosis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. She was forced to drop out of school and was bedbound for six years. Her condition worsened to the point that even small exposures to light, sound, or touch would cause severe crashes. As her symptoms started to improve, she started documenting her life on TikTok, with videos of her 'firsts' reaching millions of people around the world. Lily sits down with Abbie to talk about the reality of living with ME, what helped her get through her darkest days, and why she doesn't subscribe to the 'gratitude' narrative. LINKS Follow Lily on TikTok @lilygschubert Follow Lily on Instagram @lilygschubert Lily's website…

Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Florida last week, and are facing extradition to the UK to face 38 additional charges. The Tate brothers deny any wrongdoing. Abbie and Amy are breaking down what happens next, but not before a big long rant about why the discourse around reactions to the arrest is so cooked. LINKS See Abbie on tour! https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram . Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CW: This episode contains mention of animal cruelty. This NMF had our jaws ON THE FLOOR!!! Still in shock tbh... This is why you never go to a party alone. LINKS See Abbie on tour! https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a minute since Abbie's been on the mic solo, so it's time for a little life update, mental health check in, and Abbie randomly remembering she got in touch with someone from her past... NOTE: If any content in this episode raises issues for you, please remember that help is always available. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or visit www.lifeline.org.au for 24/7 help. You can also contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or visit www.beyondblue.org.au. If you or anyone you know is in immediate danger, call 000. LINKS See Abbie on tour! https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram . Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on…

It's our first Nightmare Fuel from our new Reddit page!! This group chat drama story's got everything with mentions of the 4B movement, looksmaxxing, birth rates and more... LINKS See Abbie on tour! https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Endometriosis awareness is higher than it's ever been, but why is there still so much that's missing from common knowledge?? Abbie sits down with Prof Jason Abbott, one of Australia's leading experts in endometriosis, pelvic pain, and menstrual disorders. They discuss uncommon endo symptoms, treatment, the latest research, and answer some of your burning questions about the condition. LINKS See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen National Endometriosis Clinical and Scientific Trials Registry and Biorepository (NECST) - https://www.unsw.edu.au/research/necstnetwork/registry UNSW Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI) - https://www.unsw.edu.au/institutes/aeri Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Professor Jason Abbott Executive Producer and Editor:…

We've got something a bit different for you! Instead of a Nightmare Fuel, Abbie and Aleks are unpacking an email from a chook who was after some advice about her relationship. LINKS See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen Learn more about Aleks Trkulja https://linktr.ee/ThePleasureCentre Follow Aleks on IG @_thepleasurecentre Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Aleks Trkulja @_thepleasurecentre Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have not one but TWO amazing episodes with sex, relationship, body image and trauma therapist (AND Abbie's dear friend) Aleks Trkulja! In this ep Aleks will be talking all about TRAUMA BONDS! What are they? Does it always mean you're in an abusive relationship? What can you do to break the cycle? If this episode has raised any issues, please know that help is always available. You can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au. Full Stop Australia also provides 24/7 support online at fullstop.org.au/ or by calling 1800 385 578. If you or anyone you know is in immediate danger, call 000. LINKS See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen Learn more about Aleks Trkulja https://linktr.ee/ThePleasureCentre Follow Aleks on IG @_thepleasurecentre Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS…

Today we have not one but TWO amazing episodes with sex, relationship, body image and trauma therapist (AND Abbie's dear friend) Aleks Trkulja! In this ep Aleks will be answering some of your burning questions about navigating different sex drives, unmasking during sex, and feeling embarrassed about initiating sex. LINKS See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen Learn more about Aleks Trkulja https://linktr.ee/ThePleasureCentre Follow Aleks on IG @_thepleasurecentre Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Aleks Trkulja @_thepleasurecentre Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short and not-so-sweet horror story about a woman who just won't leave this chook and her family alone!! LINKS See Abbie on tour! https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the end of another financial year, and for many it's the opportunity to restart working on money resolutions. It's SO important for young people, and especially young women, to take control of their finances and feel empowered about their decisions!! But where do you start? Well, luckily we have money expert Jessica Brady here to chat through spending habits and goals, money in relationships, investing basics, and so much more!! LINKS Learn more about Jessica Brady https://courses.jessicabrady.com.au/work-with-jessica-brady-1 Follow Jess on IG @jessbrady_financialadvice See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Jessica Brady @jessbrady_financialadvice Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot…

We love a self-aware chook who knows when she is both in the Nightmare Fuel but also causing a bit of it. Let's go lesbians!! LINKS See Abbie on tour! https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The good news is, Abbie handed in the first draft of her book!!!! The bad news is, right as the extra brain space has opened up, Pauline Hanson did a speech at the National Press Club so now we have to unpack that... LINKS See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Jungle Giants frontman himself Sam Hales is in the studio!! Fresh off their hit new album, Sam made time to tell us some PEAK Nightmare Fuel stories with music legends aplenty. LINKS See The Jungle Giants on tour: https://www.thejunglegiants.com/tour-dates Listen to the album Experiencing Feelings of Joy https://orcd.co/experiencingfeelingsofjoy See Abbie on tour! https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Sam Hales Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.