Ask Me Anything

Ask Me Anything

Ask Me Anything is the short, sharp, car-trip podcast giving heartfelt answers to real-life anonymous questions from teenage girls. From friendship dramas to first crushes, author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow is here to listen and offer some advice. You can ask her anything ..

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March 7, 2018 4 mins

Payback is NEVER a good idea...unless you're Liam Neeson in Taken.  Why? Because you're better than that. As Michelle Obama says when they go low, we go high. And really, who's going to argue with Michelle Obama? 

CREDITS:

Host: Rebecca Sparrow

Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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Find Bec's book Ask Me Anything at apple.co/mamamia

Have an anonymous question you need to ask? Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 or email th...

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We're all on our own path so run your own race, girl!  A true friend will cheer you on no matter what.  

CREDITS:

Host: Rebecca Sparrow

Producer: Elissa Ratliff

GET IN TOUCH:

Find Bec's book Ask Me Anything at apple.co/mamamia

Have an anonymous question you need to ask? Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 or email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au

Head to https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ to this and all our ...

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First things first, can we pause and have a minutes silence for how annoying periods are, please? 

Okay, glad that's over. Now here's the thing - it's only awkward if you make it awkward. If you own your period and the fact you have it, it's completely natural and totally normal.  

CREDITS:

Host: Rebecca Sparrow

Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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Find Bec's book Ask Me Anything at apple.co/mamamia

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Sneaking out to parties isn't everyone's idea of a good time and there's nothing wrong with that!  Being a homebody is completely normal and there are so many other teens that feel just like you do.

CREDITS:

Host: Rebecca Sparrow

Producer: Elissa Ratliff

GET IN TOUCH:

Find Bec's book Ask Me Anything at apple.co/mamamia

Have an anonymous question you need to ask? Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 or email the show at podca...

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In life it takes a while to find your tribe but good friends always come along eventually.  But what do you do while you're waiting?

CREDITS:

Host: Rebecca Sparrow

Producer: Elissa Ratliff

GET IN TOUCH:

Find Bec's book Ask Me Anything at apple.co/mamamia

Have an anonymous question you need to ask? Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 or email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au

Head to https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ to...

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How do you deal with peer pressure without making a scene or being embarassed?  The key is to come up with a plan so you can go into every situation with your game face on.  You've got this.

CREDITS:

Host: Rebecca Sparrow

Producer: Elissa Ratliff

GET IN TOUCH:

Find Bec's book Ask Me Anything at apple.co/mamamia

Have an anonymous question you need to ask? Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 or email the show at podcast@...

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Tread carefully grasshopper. Honesty is important in friendships but so is kindness , especially when you're dealing with peoples feelings. Remember, always be guided by your integrity and don't let your emotions get the better of you.  

CREDITS:

Host: Rebecca Sparrow

Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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Find Bec's book Ask Me Anything at apple.co/mamamia

Have an anonymous question you need to ask? Call the PodPhon...

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March 7, 2018 8 mins

The eternal question!  Who doesn't like to be liked?  But being popular isn't always as amazing as you think it is...

CREDITS:

Host: Rebecca Sparrow

Producer: Elissa Ratliff

GET IN TOUCH:

Find Bec's book Ask Me Anything at apple.co/mamamia

Have an anonymous question you need to ask? Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 or email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au

Head to https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ to this and ...

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Tread gently grasshopper!  This is a tough one because parents are often cooking at the end of a long day...and nobody likes hearing they suck in the kitchen!  But if you really need to say something follow the positive, negative, positive rule. 

CREDITS:

Host: Rebecca Sparrow

Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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Find Bec's book Ask Me Anything at apple.co/mamamia

Have an anonymous question you need to ask? Ca...

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Before you think of doing anything else, you need to ask yourself this question...is your friendship bigger than the fight? If it's a yes then what are you waiting for? If it's a no I've got some advice.

CREDITS:

Host: Rebecca Sparrow

Producer: Elissa Ratliff

GET IN TOUCH:

Find Bec's book Ask Me Anything at apple.co/mamamia

Have an anonymous question you need to ask? Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 or email the show at podca...

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Ask Me Anything is the short, sharp, car-trip podcast giving heartfelt answers to real-life anonymous questions from tween and teenage girls. From friendship dramas to relationships with parents, author and columnist Rebecca Sparrow is here to listen and offer some advice. You can ask her anything ...

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June 30, 2019 14 mins

What are your tips for having a more positive experience on social media?

How can I get my parents to let me have Instagram?

What do I do if I’m being cyberbullied?

Rebecca Sparrow is back with the second season of Ask Me Anything, answering anonymous questions from tween and teenage girls. On today's episode, Bec goes deep on social media and trolls.

From the people, you SHOULD be following on Instagram to the actions you ne...

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School is (or at least feels like) your entire world when you’re a tween or a teen.  You spend more time at school with your classmates and teachers than with your own family so when you've got a strong group of friends the schoolyard can be an amazing place, full of possibilities.  But if you feel alone or you can't find your people it can be a harsh place.  So how do you increase your chances of finding a tri...

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Today on the show, we’re talking about failure and resilience.

Nobody enjoys failing or being disappointed but it happens to everyone so how do you prepare yourself?

From how to be brave in tricky situations to dealing with changes in your friendship group, Bec is here to answer all your questions.

Ask Me Anything is the podcast for any girl in your life looking for answers.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN TODAYS SHOW:

How do you get t...

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July 22, 2019 13 mins

This week we’re talking all about body image and self-esteem and that means everything from how our bodies change to dealing with what other people are saying about them.

From breaking down expectations on what it means to be beautiful to learning how to feel more comfortable in your own skin, Bec's here to answer all your questions.

Ask Me Anything is the podcast for any girl in your life looking for answers.

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July 29, 2019 15 mins

This week we're talking all about school and that means everything from pressures in the classroom to dealing with troubles with friends in the playground. 

 If you’ve been feeling under the pump at school, or maybe things at home are changing and you're struggling, then this is the episode for you. Bec's here to answer all your questions.

Ask Me Anything is the podcast for any girl in your life looking for answers.

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This week we’re talking all about self-care which is another way of saying looking after yourself long term. And since we’re all different and have different needs, self-care means different things for different people.

Ask Me Anything is the podcast for any girl in your life looking for answers.

QUESTIONS COVERED THIS WEEK

I’m not very good at keeping a journal What are some other ways to practice gratitude?

I fi...

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This week on Ask Me Anything, it's all about trust. 

From figuring out how to navigate difficult conversations about things you don't want to do anymore through to learning how to ask the hard questions and have difficult conversations with your loved ones, Bec is here to give her best tips, tricks and advice.

Ask Me Anything is the podcast for any girl in your life looking for answers.

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August 19, 2019 13 mins

On the final episode of Ask Me Anything, we're talking about dealing with conflict. 

It's an icky topic that even makes adults uncomfortable, but during your tween and teenage years, conflicts are incredibly common and part of life. But that doesn't make them any easier. 

And Bec has some very handy tips on how to handle it all. 

Ask Me Anything is the podcast for any girl in your life looking for answers. And the qu...

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