Frances Whiting interviews Liane Moriarty on her new book Big Little Truths, the sequel to Big Little Lies

In this episode of Frances Whiting's Humankind, global bestselling author Liane Moriarty joins Frances Whiting to unpack Big Little Truths - her first-ever sequel to the phenomenon Big Little Lies.

Liane shares what finally made her break her strict "no sequels" rule to revisit Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Bonnie, and Renata ten years later. Together, they dive into the "beautiful terror" of parenting teenagers, navigating perimenopause and midlife calamities, school WhatsApp group dynamics, and finding humor during tough times. Liane also candidly reflects on her personal health journey with breast cancer, reminisces about her early writing days and discusses what it means to simply be "okay" today.

Frances Whiting's Humankind is a new limited series from The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail.

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Frances Whiting's new novel, The Nocturnals, is out now. 

In this episode of Frances Whiting's Humankind, global bestselling author Liane Moriarty joins Frances Whiting to unpack <a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761902192/">Big Little Truths</a> - her first-ever sequel to the phenomenon&nbsp;Big Little Lies.
Liane shares what finally made her break her strict "no sequels" rule to revisit Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Bonnie, and Renata ten years later. Together, they dive into the "beautiful terror" of parenting teenagers, navigating perimenopause and midlife calamities, school WhatsApp group dynamics, and finding humor during tough times. Liane also candidly reflects on her personal health journey with breast cancer, reminisces about her early writing days and discusses what it means to simply be "okay" today.
Frances Whiting's Humankind is a new limited series from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.couriermail.com.au/">The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail</a>.
<a href="https://www.couriermail.com.au/journalists/fran-whiting?eafs_enabled=false">Read more </a>from Frances Whiting.
Frances Whiting's new novel,&nbsp;<a href="https://harpercollins.com.au/pages/nocturnals">The Nocturnals</a>, is out now.&nbsp;

Deep conversations. Extraordinary people. Human stories. Frances Whiting is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and Australia's longest-running Sunday newspaper columnist. For more than 30 years, she has shared stories of heartache, triumph, love, and loss. Now, her new podcast from The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail takes you behind the scenes of her most candid interviews to reveal what it truly means to be human.

In this limited series, Frances Whiting's Humankind, she shares her favourite conversations with politicians, celebrities, performers, and everyday people with vital stories to tell. Listen in as Frances sits down with wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, journalist Cheng Lei, Pub Choir’s Astrid Jorgensen, radio personality Robin Bailey, and a prominent Queensland police officer facing an unfathomable family tragedy.

This is a podcast that draws you in and makes you cry, laugh, and feel. These are deep conversations that will stay with you long after they end.

Hit follow to never miss an episode of Frances Whiting's Humankind.

Read Frances’s columns at couriermail.com.au/journalists/fran-whiting and features at qweekend.com.au.

Deep conversations. Extraordinary people. Human stories.&nbsp;Frances Whiting is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and Australia's longest-running Sunday newspaper columnist. For more than 30 years, she has shared stories of heartache, triumph, love, and loss. Now, her new podcast from The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail takes you behind the scenes of her most candid interviews to reveal what it truly means to be human.
In this limited series, Frances Whiting's Humankind, she shares her favourite conversations with politicians, celebrities, performers, and everyday people with vital stories to tell. Listen in as Frances sits down with wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, journalist Cheng Lei, Pub Choir&rsquo;s Astrid Jorgensen, radio personality Robin Bailey, and a prominent Queensland police officer facing an unfathomable family tragedy.
This is a podcast that draws you in and makes you cry, laugh, and feel. These are deep conversations that will stay with you long after they end.
Hit follow to never miss an episode of Frances Whiting's Humankind.
Read Frances&rsquo;s columns at&nbsp;<a href="http://couriermail.com.au/journalists/fran-whiting" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety">couriermail.com.au/journalists/fran-whiting</a> and features at <a href="http://qweekend.com.au/" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety">qweekend.com.au</a>.

Deep conversations. Extraordinary people. Human stories. A new limited podcast series hosted by award-winning journalist and best-selling author Frances Whiting, brought to you by The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail.

Frances Whiting’s Humankind

Deep conversations. Extraordinary people. Human stories. Frances Whiting is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and Australia's longest-running Sunday newspaper columnist. For more than 30 years, she has shared stories of heartache, triumph, love, and loss. Now, her new podcast from The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail takes you behind the scenes of her most candid interviews to reveal what it truly means to be human. In this limited series, Frances Whiting's Humankind, she shares her favourite conversations with politicians, celebrities, performers, and everyday people with vital stories to tell. Listen in as Frances sits down with wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, journalist Cheng Lei, Pub Choir’s Astrid Jorgensen, radio personality Robin Bailey, and a prominent Queensland police officer facing an unfathomable family tragedy. This is a podcast that draws you in and makes you cry, laugh, and feel. These are deep conversations that will stay with you long after they end. Hit follow to never miss an episode of Frances Whiting's Humankind. Read Frances’s columns at couriermail.com.au/journalists/fran-whiting and features at qweekend.com.au. 

Deep conversations. Extraordinary people. Human stories. Frances Whiting is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and Australia's longest-running Sunday newspaper columnist.&nbsp;For more than 30 years, she has shared stories of heartache, triumph, love, and loss. Now, her new podcast from The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail takes you behind the scenes of her most candid interviews to reveal what it truly means to be human. In this limited series, Frances Whiting's Humankind, she shares her favourite conversations with politicians, celebrities, performers, and everyday people with vital stories to tell. Listen in as Frances sits down with wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, journalist Cheng Lei, Pub Choir&rsquo;s Astrid Jorgensen, radio personality Robin Bailey, and a prominent Queensland police officer facing an unfathomable family tragedy. This is a podcast that draws you in and makes you cry, laugh, and feel. These are deep conversations that will stay with you long after they end. Hit follow to never miss an episode of Frances Whiting's Humankind. Read Frances&rsquo;s columns at&nbsp;<a href="couriermail.com.au/journalists/fran-whiting">couriermail.com.au/journalists/fran-whiting</a> and features at <a href="qweekend.com.au">qweekend.com.au.</a>&nbsp;

Deep conversations. Extraordinary people. Human stories. 

Frances Whiting is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and Australia's longest-running Sunday newspaper columnist. For more than 30 years, she has shared stories of heartache, triumph, love, and loss. Now, her new podcast from The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail takes you behind the scenes of her most candid interviews to reveal what it truly means to be human. 

In this limited series, Frances Whiting's Humankind, she shares her favourite conversations with politicians, celebrities, performers, and everyday people with vital stories to tell. Listen in as Frances sits down with wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, journalist Cheng Lei, Pub Choir’s Astrid Jorgensen, radio personality Robin Bailey, and a prominent Queensland police officer facing an unfathomable family tragedy. 

This is a podcast that draws you in and makes you cry, laugh, and feel. These are deep conversations that will stay with you long after they end. 

Hit follow to never miss an episode of Frances Whiting's Humankind.

Read Frances’s columns at couriermail.com.au/journalists/fran-whiting and features at qweekend.com.au.

Deep conversations. Extraordinary people. Human stories.&nbsp;
Frances Whiting is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and Australia's longest-running Sunday newspaper columnist. For more than 30 years, she has shared stories of heartache, triumph, love, and loss. Now, her new podcast from The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail takes you behind the scenes of her most candid interviews to reveal what it truly means to be human.&nbsp;
In this limited series, Frances Whiting's Humankind, she shares her favourite conversations with politicians, celebrities, performers, and everyday people with vital stories to tell. Listen in as Frances sits down with wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, journalist Cheng Lei, Pub Choir&rsquo;s Astrid Jorgensen, radio personality Robin Bailey, and a prominent Queensland police officer facing an unfathomable family tragedy.&nbsp;
This is a podcast that draws you in and makes you cry, laugh, and feel. These are deep conversations that will stay with you long after they end.&nbsp;
Hit follow to never miss an episode of Frances Whiting's Humankind.
Read Frances&rsquo;s columns at&nbsp;<a href="http://couriermail.com.au/journalists/fran-whiting" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety">couriermail.com.au/journalists/fran-whiting</a> and features at <a href="http://qweekend.com.au/" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety">qweekend.com.au</a>.

Liane Moriarty on her new book Big Little Truths

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Former police officer Jacinta Pannowitz on responding to the fatal shooting of her own mother 

In a heart-wrenching conversation, senior police officer Jacinta Panowitz shares her personal story of loss and resilience in the face of domestic violence. This episode is a powerful exploration of the complexities of coercive control and the importance of understanding the signs of abuse.

Pannowitz, who is now an Inspector, opens up about the aftermath of her mother's murder and the journey she took to understand the dynamics of coercive control.  Her mother was shot and killed by a man she loved and trusted and in an unfathomable tragedy, she was on duty and attended the scene.  

She shares experiences as a police officer, working to educate her colleagues about the signs of abuse and the importance of supporting victims.  Pannowitz's story is a testament to the strength of her mother's legacy and her own determination to make a difference.

If you are in danger call Triple Zero (000). For helo call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or online. This is a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

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Read Frances Whiting's Qweekend story that lead to this podcast. 

In a heart-wrenching conversation, senior police officer Jacinta Panowitz shares her personal story of loss and resilience in the face of domestic violence. This episode is a powerful exploration of the complexities of coercive control and the importance of understanding the signs of abuse.
Pannowitz, who is now an Inspector, opens up about the aftermath of her mother's murder and the journey she took to understand the dynamics of coercive control.&nbsp; Her mother was shot and killed by a man she loved and trusted and in an unfathomable tragedy, she was on duty and attended the scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;
She shares experiences as a police officer, working to educate her colleagues about the signs of abuse and the importance of supporting victims. &nbsp;Pannowitz's story is a testament to the strength of her mother's legacy and her own determination to make a difference.
If you are in danger call Triple Zero (000). For helo call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or&nbsp;<a href="https://1800respect.org.au/">online</a>. This is a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
<a href="https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/">https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/</a>
Read Frances Whiting's<a href="https://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/qweekend/senior-sergeant-jacinta-pannowitz-speaks-out-on-her-mothers-murder/news-story/1fcdcee44324f528df42f3595fe6beee"> Qweekend story t</a>hat lead to this podcast.&nbsp;

Former police officer Jacinta Pannowitz on responding to the fatal shooting of her own mother.

Officer Jacinta Pannowitz on duty, grief and losing her mother.

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Frances Whiting interviews author Holly Ringland on the release of her new novel The World Beneath Her Feet

Frances Whiting interviews Holly Ringland about her brand new novel The World Beneath Her Feet. 

Step inside the vivid, layered world of author Holly Ringland as she joins Frances Whiting on episode four of Frances Whiting's Humankind. From the magic of the Australian bush to the lingering ache of teenage first love, Holly reveals the deeply personal inspiration behind her new novel, The World Beneath Her Feet, and how she was able to find her voice.

Frances Whiting's Humankind is a new limited series from The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail.

Read more from Frances Whiting.

Frances Whiting's new novel, The Nocturnals, is out now. 

See Holly Ringland in conversation with Frances Whiting at the Old Museum in Brisbane on Tuesday September 1. 

 

 

Frances Whiting interviews Holly Ringland about her brand new novel <a href="https://harpercollins.com.au/products/9781460713020">The World Beneath Her Feet</a>.&nbsp;
Step inside the vivid, layered world of author Holly Ringland as she joins Frances Whiting on episode four of Frances Whiting's Humankind. From the magic of the Australian bush to the lingering ache of teenage first love, Holly reveals the deeply personal inspiration behind her new novel, <a href="https://harpercollins.com.au/products/9781460713020">The World Beneath Her Feet,</a> and how she was able to find her voice.
Frances Whiting's Humankind is a new limited series from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.couriermail.com.au/">The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail</a>.
<a href="https://www.couriermail.com.au/journalists/fran-whiting?eafs_enabled=false">Read more </a>from Frances Whiting.
Frances Whiting's new novel,&nbsp;<a href="https://harpercollins.com.au/pages/nocturnals">The Nocturnals</a>, is out now.&nbsp;
See&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oldmuseum.au/event/hollyringland" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.oldmuseum.au/event/hollyringland&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787017146272000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0THUG5XsONKEUaCiYf6lw8">Holly Ringland in conversation</a>&nbsp;with Frances Whiting at the Old Museum in Brisbane on Tuesday September 1.&nbsp;
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Holly Ringland on her new novel The World Beneath Her Feet

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/f7880dcc-3505-4bcc-9ad2-b4a80077f942/transcript

Journalist Cheng Lei reveals how she survived Chinese jail in this episode of Frances Whiting's Humankind

Frances Whiting interviews journalist Cheng Lei about her time in a Chinese jail

How do you hold on to your own humanity in inhumane conditions? This is what you'll discover in  this powerful episode of Humankind with journalist Cheng Lei, who's had a storied career presenting news and current affairs in Australia and Asia.

Lei speaks about her remarkable journey of resilience and survival after being wrongly detained in China for three years and two months. A detention that included six months 'sitting in punishment', unable to move or speak without permission. 

Now she's using her voice to help others, determined to share the incredible gift of freedom. In this third episode of Frances Whiting's new podcast, Lei reveals how she survived those years and how the mind can free what the body cannot. 

Frances Whiting's Humankind is a new limited series from The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail.

Read more from Frances Whiting, including her Qweekend story on Cheng Lei.

Frances Whiting's new novel, The Nocturnals, is out now. 

Cheng Lei's A Memoir of Freedom is out now. 

Content warning: this episode contains references to sexual assault.

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help now call 000.  1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) is a 24/7 phone service to support people impacted by sexual violence and domestic and family violence. You can also reach out to Lifeline for 24/7 crisis support on 13 11 14.

 

 

How do you hold on to your own humanity in inhumane conditions? This is what you'll discover in&nbsp; this powerful episode of Humankind with journalist Cheng Lei, who's had a storied career presenting news and current affairs in Australia and Asia.
Lei speaks about her remarkable journey of resilience and survival after being wrongly detained in China for three years and two months. A detention that included six months 'sitting in punishment', unable to move or speak without permission.&nbsp;
Now she's using her voice to help others, determined to share the incredible gift of freedom. In this third episode of Frances Whiting's new podcast, Lei reveals how she survived those years and how the mind can free what the body cannot.&nbsp;
Frances Whiting's Humankind is a new limited series from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.couriermail.com.au/">The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail</a>.
<a href="https://www.couriermail.com.au/journalists/fran-whiting?eafs_enabled=false">Read more </a>from Frances Whiting, including her Qweekend story <a href="https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/national/worse-than-solitary-jailed-australian-journalist-cheng-lei-reveals-cruel-torture-and-cries-with-thanks-for-the-cop-who-helped-her-younger-self/news-story/387d4722729a5cb9fb996155bbe3523b">on Cheng Lei.</a>
Frances Whiting's new novel,&nbsp;<a href="https://harpercollins.com.au/pages/nocturnals">The Nocturnals</a>, is out now.&nbsp;
Cheng Lei's <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/collections/books-by-cheng-lei">A Memoir of Freedom</a> is out now.&nbsp;
Content warning: this episode contains references to sexual assault.
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help now call 000.&nbsp; 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) is a 24/7 phone service to support people impacted by sexual violence and domestic and family violence.&nbsp;You can also reach out to Lifeline for 24/7 crisis support on 13 11 14.
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Journalist Cheng Lei on the power of the mind

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