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

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In this episode, we discuss child sexual abuse, mental health issues, and sexual assault. If any of the topics discussed is triggering for you, please seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14.

Since we last had Harrison James on the podcast, he's achieved sweeping legislative change with his #YourReferenceAintRelevant campaign. But it wasn't smooth sailing for Harri to go from living in survival mode to advocate and change-maker. In his new book Transform Your Pain Into Purpose, he gives you the guide he wish he had for handling trauma. He and Abbie discuss burnout, the double-edged sword of social media in advocacy, his 'second chance' at fatherhood, and why you don't need to do anything public with your trauma.

LINKS

• Buy Harri's book Transform Your Pain Into Purpose: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Transform-Your-Pain-into-Purpose/Harrison-James/9781923293892
• Listen to Bella Johnston's episodes: PART 1, PART 2
• See Abbie on tour this July!! https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen
• 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 and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

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We've had office drama, now it's time for some teacher drama! This chook takes us through some wild stories from her Christian high school and we're so happy to be along for the ride.

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

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It's been a while and Abbie needed some cheering up, so what better medicine than the Men's Rights Reddit?? Some absolutely kooky takes from the lads about respect, parenting, and office doors.

LINKS

• See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen
• ABC article about AFL: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/tyrendarra-football-sexual-assault-minor-return-club/106691104
• 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.

What better time to hear from a chook about her healthcare horrors than when Emma Hardy is in the studio!! Medical misogyny is truly the stuff of NIGHTMARES.

LINKS

• Buy Emma Hardy's book Periodic Bitch https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Emma-Hardy-Periodic-Bitch-9781761473593
• 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: Emma Hardy @emahrdy

Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball

It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey

Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter

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In the weeks since the 2026-27 Federal Budget was announced there's been a lot of misinformation to navigate, complicated tax lingo to get around, and of course a bunch of terrible AI content. Abbie sits down with Senator Larissa Waters, leader of the Australian Greens, to talk about what these changes actually mean for the everyday Aussie, what could have been done better, and why One Nation are leading in the polls.

LINKS

• Follow Senator Larissa Waters on IG @larissawaters 
• Follow the Australian Greens on IG @australiangreens 
• 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: Senator Larissa Waters @larissawaters

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.

Emma Hardy lives with PMDD, and spent years of her life trying to work out what actions and feelings were 'her', and what was her PMDD. Her new memoir, Periodic Bitch, intertwines her exploration of her own psyche with cultural depictions and (mis)understandings of monsters, menstruation, and monstrous women. Emma and Abbie discuss the frustrating cycles of medical misogyny, identity and illness, female rage and so much more. A must-listen for people with PMDD, and those that love and support them.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of mental ill-health and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000. For 24/7 support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au. Help is also available 24/7 via Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au or on 1300 22 4636.

LINKS

• Buy Emma Hardy's book Periodic Bitch https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Emma-Hardy-Periodic-Bitch-9781761473593
• 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: Emma Hardy @emahrdy

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 a brand new Aussie reality show and Abbie is OBSESSED. The first ep of Turned On: Dirty Sexy Money just dropped on Stan, and we were lucky enough to chat to one of the cast members! Chloe tells us about her journey unpacking her own internalised misogyny, and shares some insider goss about all the drama to come this season. 

LINKS

• Watch Turned On: Dirty Sexy Money only on Stan
• 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: 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.

Surya McEwen is one of 11 Aussies who have just arrived back in Australia, after another attempt to break the naval blockade and bring aid to Gaza. He speaks to Abbie about his experience on his fourth mission, and how the escalation in violence, and the international attention has changed since October last year.

This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. If any of the topics discussed is triggering for you, help is available at Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14. 

LINKS

• Follow Surya McEwen @surya.sails.for.gaza 
• Listen to Surya's previous episode https://shows.acast.com/its-a-lot-with-abbie-chatfield/episodes/69cc6bc3bfb99db0bc96a24b
• 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: Surya McEwen @surya.sails.for.gaza

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.

While being an independent podcast has its perks, we also miss the weird and wonderful world that is an office. Thankfully, we can have a dose of the goss thanks to this chook's WILD office NMF!!

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.

NOTE: This episode contains discussion of mental ill-health, 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.