It's A Lot with Abbie Chatfield

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.LINKSBuy tickets to see Fuccbois: Live In Concert in Sydney Oct 27-Nov 13 - https://linktr.ee/fuccbois_liveinconcertFollow Bridie Connell on IG @bridiekconnellFollow Fuccbois on IG @fuccbois_liveinconcertSend us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-reviewCREDITSHost: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfieldGuests: Bridie Connell @bridiekconnellExecutive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeySocial Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

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 FunnyFollow Sam on IG @sammyystantsSend us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IGReview the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-reviewCREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfieldGuest: Sam Stanton @sammyystantsExecutive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeySocial Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

This all-time Euro summer (mis)adventure story proves not only the figurative, but literal, power of female friendship ✊⚢ #ytgLINKS:Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-reviewCREDITSHost: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfieldExecutive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeySocial Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

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.LINKSBuy tickets to the 'The Internet for Palestine; benefitting PCRF', Nov 7 in LA http://bit.ly/4rT2K3NFind all things bbno$ at his website https://bbnomula.com/Follow bbno$ on IG @bbnomulaFollow bbno$ on TT @bbnotiktokSend us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-reviewCREDITSHost: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfieldGuest: bbno$ @bbnomulaExecutive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeySocial Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

Michelle Buteau loves Australia, but she does NOT love creepy crawlies... LINKSBuy 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=trueFollow Michelle on IG @michellebuteauFollow Michelle on TikTok @michelle.buteauFind all things Michelle on her website https://michellebuteau.org/Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-reviewCREDITSHost: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfieldGuests: Michelle Buteau @michellebuteauExecutive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeySocial Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

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/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IGReview the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-reviewCREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfieldExecutive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeySocial Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

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 itLINKS:Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IGReview the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-reviewCREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfieldExecutive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeySocial Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

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/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-reviewCREDITSHost: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfieldExecutive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeySocial Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

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!LINKSBuy 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-9781761620850Follow Billy on IG @drbillygarveyListen to Billy's podcast Pop Culture Parenting: https://linktr.ee/popcultureparentingLearn more about Billy's work at Guiding Growing Minds https://linktr.ee/guidinggrowingmindsSend us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-reviewCREDITSHost: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfieldGuests: Dr Billy Garvey @drbillygarveyExecutive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeySocial Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter