The Australian Women’s Weekly has launched a new video-led podcast series, Love Stories, marking a continuation of Are Media’s expansion of its audio and video strategy in 2026.

Designed to extend The Weekly’s long-standing leadership in storytelling and community, Love Stories is the first in a new suite of podcasts to be rolled out by the brand this year, complementing its editorial across digital, magazines, cookbooks, events, email and social media.

Hosted by Deputy Editor Tiffany Dunk, Love Stories is part confession booth delving into the deeply human ways we choose each other – and ourselves – in the age of scrolling, swiping and chronic loneliness.

The first episode features media couple Jess Rowe and Peter Overton in an intimate conversation about long-term love, chaos and compromise, setting the tone for a series that explores connection in all its forms. From family and friendship to community, romantic partnership and self-love, the series uncovers raw, never-before-heard vulnerability and deeply personal perspectives.

Editor of The Australian Women’s Weekly, Sophie Tedmanson, said the podcast represents a significant evolution for the brand. “Love has never been one size fits all, and these are the stories we love to tell at The Australian Women’s Weekly.

This is a really special moment for The Australian Women’s Weekly – Love Stories is our very first podcast, marking a new chapter for a brand that has always been about connection, community, and telling women’s stories with heart. We’re incredibly proud to bring that legacy into a new format – and this is just the beginning, with more podcasts from The Weekly to be unveiled across the year ahead.”

Commercially, Love Stories launches with founding partner Vixin Beauty, leveraging the podcast to reach and engage with The Weekly’s loyal female audience.

Commenting on the partnership, Charmaine Caldwell, Founder of Vixin Beauty, said:
“Love Stories is ultimately about connection, and that is something deeply personal to me. Vixin was born from wanting women to feel confident, cared for and respected in an industry where that isn’t always the case.

“The Australian Women’s Weekly is a trusted voice for women, and partnering with them allows us to support conversations that celebrate real experiences, real relationships and the importance of self-care in every sense of the word.”

Based on the latest Roy Morgan data, released today, The Australian Women’s Weekly is read by more than 1.66 million Australians monthly across platforms. The Australian Women’s Weekly Love Stories podcast is now available for download from iHeart or wherever you get your podcasts.

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