Everyone Has An Ex

Rachael and Deborah weren't just sisters—they were best friends. With a 14-year age gap, Deborah helped raise her little sister, becoming her safe place, confidante and one of the most important people in her life. But as Rachael grew up and started building a life and family of her own, their once-unbreakable bond began to change. Then, without a conversation, an explanation or even a proper goodbye, Deborah disappeared from her life. Eight years later, Rachael is still trying to understand how someone who once felt like family and a best friend could become a stranger. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chloe and Jess became instant best friends at sixteen. For the next decade, theirs was the kind of friendship filled with inside jokes, big nights, fierce loyalty and complete honesty. But over the years, that honesty started to hurt. Criticism became harder to brush off, boundaries became harder to maintain, and Chloe began questioning whether the person who knew her best actually liked her at all. After years of forgiving, reconnecting and trying again, Chloe was forced to decide whether some friendships are worth fighting for—or whether sometimes, you have to choose yourself. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lola and Sandra were an unlikely pair. Twenty years apart in age, they went from workmates to best friends—bonding over dark humour, Friday wines, dating disasters and eventually, one of the hardest periods of Lola's life. When Lola was diagnosed with breast cancer, Sandra became her rock. But as Lola fought for her life and slowly began rebuilding it, something in their friendship started to change. She'd been there through the darkest days. But as life finally started getting brighter, the friendship began to change—and the person who'd once been her rock started to feel very different. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can men and women really be just friends? Amanda always thought the answer was yes. She and Dave were inseparable. Gym buddies, concert buddies, each other's biggest cheerleaders, and the kind of best friends everyone hoped to have. But after Amanda's long-term relationship came to an end, one unforgettable weekend away changed everything. Sometimes the person who's always been there for you... has been hoping for something more all along. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Laura were the kind of best friends who did everything together. They fell in love around the same time and shared every chapter of adulthood—every milestone, every heartbreak, every secret. But when Sarah's long-term relationship came to an end, she never imagined she'd lose more than just her partner. The best friend she thought would help her through it... disappeared. Eight years later, Sarah is still trying to understand how losing her best friend ended up hurting even more than losing the man she loved. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you have a best friend who was once your whole world… until they weren't? The friend you spoke to every day. The one who knew your secrets, your family, your dreams, and every version of you. The person you thought would be standing beside you for the rest of your life. Then something happened. Maybe there was a betrayal. Maybe you drifted apart. Maybe the friendship ended in a single moment, or maybe it slowly unraveled over years. Whatever the reason, it left a mark. We're looking for stories for our new podcast, Everyone Has An Ex Best Friend —a series about friendship, heartbreak, loyalty, loss, and the people we never expected to lose. If you have a story to share, we'd love to hear from you. Email us everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au or send us a voice note here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TW: This episode discusses domestic violence, drug use and other explicit content, and is strictly for over 18s. If you or anyone you know needs support, there is a list of services below. We all have a type. Tall, dark, blonde, tradies, “the nice guy”—the list goes on. But Tessa’s type didn’t fit neatly into any of those boxes. Hers came with a certain edge… the kind of past you don’t always ask too many questions about. The thing about that kind of attraction? It rarely comes alone. Because with that edge often comes something else—history, habits, and a kind of baggage that doesn’t stay buried for long. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice message . Support services are available: Sexual Assault or Domestic & Family Violence: 1800RESPECT.org.au or call 1800 737 732 Mental Health Support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TW: This episode discusses suicide and won’t be for everyone. If you or anyone you know needs support, there is a list of services below. There’s something special about meeting someone later in life. You have a stronger sense of who you are, shaped by everything you’ve been through—the highs, the lows—and you move with a kind of calm confidence that just fits. That was the case for Amy and Matt. But life has a way of testing you. The longer you live it, the more you’re asked to carry—and over time, that weight can take its toll. Even with the strongest support around you, some burdens are just too heavy to hold. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice message . Support services are available: Lifeline: www.lifeline.org.au , Call 13 11 14 or Text 0477 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleep — a time to rest, recover, and reset, allowing you to wake refreshed and ready to face a brand new day. That elusive eight hours we all strive for, filled with dreams that quietly keep us company through the night. But for Cindy, sleep wasn’t a luxury. It was something a little more complicated And while those complications can steal those dreams away - what you don’t expect is for them to be replaced by nightmares — not the kind you have in your sleep, but the kind that are happening in real life. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice message . TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of sexual abuse, pregnancy termination and mental ill health, and won’t be for everyone. Support services are available: Sexual Assault or Domestic & Family Violence: 1800RESPECT.org.au or call 1800 737 732 Mental Health Support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Pregnancy Help Australia: https://pregnancyhelpaustralia.org.au/ or call 1300 139 313 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freedom—there’s nothing quite like it. Especially at the beginning of a new romance, when everything feels light, electric, and full of possibility. But freedom can easily be taken for granted, overlooked or underappreciated. And like everything - there’s no guarantee it will last forever. And if or when that sense of freedom starts to slip away, the consequences don’t always just touch you, but start a ripple effect, affecting everything and everyone around you. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice message . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power is an interesting thing when it comes to relationships. It can be shared, moved around when life and circumstances change, it can even be kinda hot. But the key to navigating different power dynamics is in balance. So when a relationship starts with the scales very much one way, it can prove near impossible to shift it, and all of a sudden you can find yourself nowhere near the driver’s seat, and spinning out of control. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice message . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s nothing quite like the instant connection you feel when you meet someone and just know they could be “your person.” It’s a bond that runs deep—felt emotionally, intellectually, and physically—so powerful that, together, you feel capable that you can conquer anything and everything. But with a connection this strong, it’s easy to overlook a few signs—to give your person the benefit of the doubt…but that doesn’t mean everyone in your corner will see it the same way. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice message . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes a perfect partner? Does the person you meet, catch feelings for and see a life with have to be perfect from the start? Or do you look at potential imperfections and think “I can fix them”? Especially when said imperfections are ones you have dealt with yourself? That’s Jen. She’s what we’d call “a fixer”. The connection she had with Steve was strong enough that what others might perceive as red flags, she saw as things they could overcome. Together. No matter what it took. But the problem with fixers is that they often fail to see what they’re losing in themselves, in trying to help the other person. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice message . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relationships can be a lot like games — you win some, you lose some, and just when you think you know the rules, they change. There are highs, lows, and the occasional plot twist you don’t see coming. But the thing about games is when they’re over, you usually get a clean slate — a chance to reset and start again. But sometimes, just when it’s over… that’s when the real games begin. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice message . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“In sickness and in health.” Words usually reserved for traditional wedding vows — not the beginning of a relationship in your early twenties. But for Lucy and Lars, that was exactly how their story began. The thing about being sick in your twenties is that you carry an unshakable belief that you’ll bounce back. You’re young, after all. But what happens when the illness lingers — an unsolved mystery that slowly takes over your life, your love, and the person you once were? Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice message . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communication is often touted as the number one maker or breaker of any relationship. And Ava and Aaron had it nailed. So when open communication is the number one thing you’ve always had, what does it do to a relationship when all of a sudden, one party decides to keep something hidden? Literally hidden, under lock and key. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice message . TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of mental ill health and assault, which may be distressing for some listeners. Support services are available: call 1800 737 732 Mental Health Support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wait is almost over — a brand new season of Everyone Has An Ex is coming your way. This season, we’re bringing you our most scandalous, wildest, and most heartbreaking stories yet. From wicked twists to wizardry… infidelity to first times… secrets to sabotage… and mind games to mystery illnesses. Nothing is off-limits. We’ll deliver the good, the bad, and all the jaw-dropping details in between. Season 8 of Everyone Has An Ex launches Wednesday, March 4. Hit subscribe now so you don’t miss a moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have a crazy ex story, a break-up that has caused jaws to fall to the floor or a nightmare dating experience you’d like to share? If the answer is yes, you need to call the Everyone Has an Ex Hotline and leave us a voice note with your story! Click on the link below, leave your voice note, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode. We can’t wait to hear your stories, because let’s face it, Everyone Has An Ex! Send us a voice message . Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are some love stories that just tug at the old heart strings. Nothing crazy, nothing dramatic, just old fashioned just boy meets girl, they fall in love, and the rest is history. But the thing with fairytales is we never get the WHOLE story. Is there really such a thing as Happily Ever After … forever? Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex TW: This episode deals with a number of sensitive topics including death and pregnancy issues. Listener discretion is advised. Support Ashleigh: visit her instagram here . visit her website here . visit Yellow Falcon's instagram here . More links to support here . CREDITS : Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda Scott Audio Producer: Scott Stronach SUBSCRIBE : Become a Mamamia Subscriber here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Relationship Guy. An elusive, rare breed in this day and age - the guy who loves being someone’s person, who wants and enjoys the simplicity and comfort of being with a partner - no questioning if he likes you, no wondering how long you should wait to text - no drama. And once you’re at this level of comfort, it’s all smooth sailing. He’s The Relationship Guy, after all. Commitment and stability is his whole thing. Or....is it? Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS : Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda Scott Audio Producer: Scott Stronach SUBSCRIBE : Become a Mamamia Subscriber here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.