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The queen of turning her breakups into number one records, has a new album. Taylor Swift'sThe Tortured Poets Department explores the five stages of breakup grief. So why are we so obsessed with breakups? And do women have a knack for predicting when they'll happen? We discuss. 

Plus, the most-watched show on Netflix right now, a newsletter (with a cheeky hack) and a controversial book - our weekend recommendations.

And, socks, long-distance celebrations and a great big period headache, it's our best and worsts of the week. 

The End Bits: 

• Listen to the latest episode: Mia Re-thinks Her Relationship With Social Media
• Listen: Yes, We're Reading 'Fairy Smut' Out Loud
• Listen: Followed Home & The Voice In Her Ear: The Times We Trusted Our Gut
• Read: 40 women on the specific moment they knew they were going to break up with their partner.
• Read: 'I have to call in sick every month because I have a hangover. It's not from alcohol.'
• Read: The hidden condition affecting the sex lives of nearly 1 in 3 women at Mamamia.
• Get your tickets: Mamamia Out Loud Live Presented By NIVEA CELLULAR
• Listen to True Crime Conversations with Gemma Bath 
• Listen to The Spill for your daily dose of pop culture

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Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Emily Vernem & Gemma Bath

Producer: Emeline Gazilas

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