It's A Lot with Abbie Chatfield

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.LINKSBuy Harri's book Transform Your Pain Into Purpose: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Transform-Your-Pain-into-Purpose/Harrison-James/9781923293892Listen to Bella Johnston's episodes: PART 1, PART 2See Abbie on tour this July!! https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmenCheck out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram .Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-reviewCREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Harrison James @itsharrijamesExecutive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeySocial Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.LINKSSee Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmenSend 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.LINKSSee Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmenABC article about AFL: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/tyrendarra-football-sexual-assault-minor-return-club/106691104Send 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 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.LINKSBuy Emma Hardy's book Periodic Bitch https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Emma-Hardy-Periodic-Bitch-9781761473593See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmenSend 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: Emma Hardy @emahrdyExecutive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeySocial Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.LINKSFollow Senator Larissa Waters on IG @larissawaters Follow the Australian Greens on IG @australiangreens See Abbie on tour https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmenSend us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagramReview the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-reviewCREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Senator Larissa Waters @larissawaters Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeySocial Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.