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The Official Married At First Sight Podcast has renewed its vows with a fresh host and an exciting new format! Join host Shelly Horton as she dives into the week's relationship drama alongside MAFS relationship expert John Aiken. This year, the Official Married At First Sight Podcast also offers fans a podcast exclusive: unmissable chats with this season's participants who'll share revealing insights and personal perspectives on their journey to find love. The Official MAFS Podcast returns on Monday, February 5th, with new weekly episodes dropping every Wednesday following the Dinner Parties. 

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    "I've blocked him!" - Awhina closes the book on MAFS 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 28:03


    Awhina dishes on our pressing reunion issues, including Jacqui and Clint's pair-up, what she REALLY said about Adrian - and her and Billy... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "I thought we would not get to the end of the experiment" - How Rhi and Jeff went from awkward honeymoon to happily ever after

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 19:43


    Rhi and Jeff discuss the friendzone, being the 'example couple', their future, the L word and what’s to come at reunionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "I was gobsmacked" - Beth's raw reactions to final test week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 32:09


    Beth unpacks what went wrong with her and Teejay and shares a blunt message to Paul. John Aiken details what he expected from final tests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ‘Compromise for me was like the main course' - Ryan releases his frustrations!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 36:08


    Ryan speaks his truth on his relationship with Jacqui. John Aiken compares the situations of Teejay and Dave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Preview of a new Nine Podcast called The Pay Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 12:05


    Search for Sylvia Jeffreys' podcast by typing 'The Pay Off' into your favourite podcast app, then press the follow button, new episodes publish for free every Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    "I'm not where I thought I was" - Is the dream over for Jamie and Dave?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 30:54


    Dave shares where he really is in his relationship. John Aiken explains why we see sparks fly during partner swaps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “I'm not good at confrontation” - Carina on Being Caught in Jamie's Firing Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 37:39


    Carina tells how it felt to be at the end of Jamie’s anger - and what she would have done differently at the retreat. John Aiken unpacks his definition of ‘alpha’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "It was the opposite of the reaction I was expecting" - Eliot opens on his MAFS re-entry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 36:13


    Eliot reflects on his past with Lauren and if there is a future with Veronica. John speaks on Paul's shock behaviour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “Feels Like I'm Knocking On a Closed Door” - Awhina Bares Her Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 36:26


    Awhina opens up about being a proud mum, Adrian’s shock exit, and the situation between him and Sierah. John Aiken discusses the return of Eliot and Lauren.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “The Honesty Isn't the Issue - It's the Man” Jacqui Gets Real About Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 31:16


    Jacqui talks about her tears, what really rattled her about the ranking task and being front and centre at the dinner party. Alessandra unpacks the issues within intimacy week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ‘I'm a Firecracker' - Jamie and Dave Ignite the First Dinner Party!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 28:45


    Jamie and Dave express how they set the standard for dinner parties to come.John Aiken shares how he really felt about that “sit down” with Eliot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Your perfect podcast match for MAFS 2025...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 1:04


    We know this relationship works, so we are choosing to STAY as your perfect podcast match for the brand new season of Married at First Sight! FOLLOW OR SUBSCRIBE NOW to once again join Shelly Horton as she unpacks every pressing issue with John Aiken and the MAFS experts AND hears exclusive insights into the experiment first hand from the participants themselves! Your first new episode drops Monday, February 3rd, then every Wednesday night - straight after the dinner parties!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “Tori's the boss - and I kind of like it!”: Happily Ever After for Tori and Jack?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 32:09


    Tori and Jack tell all: what was behind Tori's walk out? What's their take on Jono and Ellie? And are they still happy?John Aiken shares the biggest lesson of this experiment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "Definitely a kick in the guts": Lauren unloads on texting deception

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 23:17


    Did Jono's texts to Ellie constitute cheating? And was Tori's revelation driven by personal motives? Lauren tells all. John Aiken shares his final thoughts ahead of final vows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "I deserve better": Lucinda sees the Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 28:48


    After a challenging homestay, Lucinda reflects on what the experiment has taught her about love, life, and herself. John Aiken shares tips on supporting an anxious partner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “I deserved every single bit of it”: Sara on facing judgement and making amends

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 31:52


    Sara reflects on EVERYTHING surrounding the scandal of meeting her ex. John Aiken tells why Tori didn't react to Jade's revelation and what's going wrong with Richard and Andrea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "Definitely not on the same page": Eden on spilling secrets & speaking the truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 26:10


    Eden has no regrets about confronting Sara at the dinner party and admits she wishes she'd ended their friendship sooner. John Aiken on the age-old question: when is it cheating?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “Fire in my belly”: Lucinda & Timothy's Medicine Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 25:31


    John Aiken examines why things keep boiling over at the Dinner Parties. Plus, hear why Timothy likes to pick fights while Lucinda prefers to practice non-violent communication.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “Bottom Line - It's Offensive” - Reactions to THAT comment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 28:39


    John Aiken picks apart locker room talk and the comment that rocked the experiment. Then, Tristan and Cassandra unpack their crucial intervention and how they're working things out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “We're absolutely the main characters” Tori & Jack defend their relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 30:47


    Returning to the Dinner Party spotlight, MAFS "main characters" Tori and Jack explain why they have targets on their back, as well as what it means to be an 'alpha'. Also, MAFS expert Alessandra Rampolla reveals why Intimacy Week shouldn't be mistaken for 'sex week'. Watch the Official Married At First Sight Podcast on 9NowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "Who says that?!" Lauren & Jono's wedding chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 24:46


    Join Shelly Horton for an exclusive peek behind the veil of Lauren & Jono's wedding, and hear why they're not buying what Jack was selling at the dinner party. Plus, hear from MAFS expert John Aiken on what went wrong with Collins & Natalie. Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9NowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Official MAFS Podcast Renews its Vows on Feb 5th!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 1:20


    The Official Married At First Sight Podcast is back and bigger than ever – this season featuring exclusive unmissable chats with participants! New host and MAFS superfan Shelly Horton breaks down the week's relationship dramas alongside MAFS expert John Aiken. And in a podcast exclusive, catch the unmissable chats with this season's participants as they share their personal revelations, insights and feelings on how this year's experiment has tested them in ways they never imagined.  The Official MAFS podcast returns on Monday, February 5th, with episodes then dropping every Wednesday after the dinner party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The MAFS reunion: Is it happily ever after?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 37:05


    With the experiment coming to an end, MAFS relationship experts Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken leave no stone unturned as they look at each couple's journey to find love. The couples' experiences of tenderness, tears, togetherness, temptations, and total breakdowns are laid on the table. So, who grew apart and who found their happily ever after? Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9NowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Criticism, Comfort Zones, & Long-Distance Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 26:47


    Receiving constructive feedback is essential to get back on track when we fail to meet our partner's expectations. However, people's reactions to it vary, with some embracing it, others rejecting it, and some even perceiving it as an attack. Maybe that's why it's known as "tough love". In this episode of The Official Married At First Sight Podcast, MAFS experts John Aiken and Alessandra Rampolla delve into: Understanding when feedback is valid and not hyper-critical Why it's important for couples to step outside their comfort zone Adjusting to the new dynamic of a long-distance relationship Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9NowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Intervening, Planning, & Dating a Parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 27:15


     As a general rule, intervening in a friend's relationship should be done with extreme caution... so when should you speak now, and when should you forever hold your peace? In this episode of the Official Married At First Sight Podcast, MAFS relationship experts Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken dive head-first into this week's most pressing issues: When should you give feedback on a friend's relationship? Can you enjoy the present whilst planning for the future? How do you make room for a new partner as a single parent? Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9NowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Venting, Meddling, and Common Ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 35:34


    Finding common ground in a relationship, standing your ground with family members and being grounded for bad chat on a boys night out - it was all the territory of the latest Married at First Sight commitment ceremony.   It gives MAFS relationships experts Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken plenty of ground to cover and in this episode of the Official Married At First Sight Podcast, they explore questions like: What are the right and wrong ways to vent about your relationship issues? How can you manage a meddling family member? Just how important are shared interests? Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9NowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cheating, Chemistry, & Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 32:59


    A cheating scandal and confessions of absent chemistry took centre stage at the Married At First Sight Commitment Ceremony.  Are the flames of desire being fanned in all the wrong directions?In this episode of the Official Married At First Sight Podcast, MAFS relationships experts Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken weigh in on these hot topics, asking: Is cheating always terminal or can a couple bounce back? How can you encourage a shy partner to step up? If chemistry doesn't come naturally, can you create it?   Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9NowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Gaslighting, Manliness, & Break-Ups

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 27:48


    It wouldn't be a Married At First Sight Commitment Ceremony without bombshells and relationship revelations. Still, the drama peaked when the rulebook was cast aside and two participants were allowed to leave despite their partners choosing to stay.  In the middle of it all were MAFS relationships experts Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken, and in this episode of the Official Married At First Sight Podcast they break down some of the night's most intriguing issues: Why it's damaging to question 'manhood' or 'manliness' on the back of conversations surrounding intimacy  Signs it's time to cut and run Manipulating and gaslighting: how to recognise it and what to do about it   Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9NowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jealousy, Defensiveness, & Exes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 28:17


    On the back of the first drama-filled commitment ceremony of the year, MAFS experts Alessandra Rampolla & John Aiken examine the relationship between jealousy and setting boundaries, the possible origins of defensive behaviour, and why failure to let go of past relationships can sabotage future happiness. Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9NowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "I do's" and "I'm not so sure's"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 13:27


    Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Official Married at First Sight Podcast as the nation's most talked about experiment kicks off its tenth season. All of our couples have walked down the aisle, jetted off on their honeymoons and are getting to know one another on a deeper, more intimate level. With sparks flying for some and fizzing out for others, relationship expert John Aiken and sexologist Alessandra Rampolla assess how the couples are placed as they enter the next phase of the experiment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    TRAILER - Married At First Sight: The Official Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 0:30


    Welcome to Married At First Sight: The Official Podcast, hosted by MAFS sexologist Alessandra Rampolla and relationship expert John Aiken.   Alessandra and John will dive into the parts of the show Australia can't stop talking about, and share tips and lessons that you can apply to your own relationship. New episodes are released Sunday nights, straight after the Commitment Ceremony on Nine. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of MAFS: The Official Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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