Professor Jen Martin and the Science of Communication

Do you ever struggle expressing yourself? What about understanding yourself and all the strange little things you do?  In either case, Professor Jen Martin is someone you need to hear from. She's a science communicator - someone extremely skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to explaining big id…

Heston Russell and the ANZAC Example

This might just be a conversation on ANZAC day like you've never heard before. Drawing on his own military life and the lessons it gave him, along with his continuing work with veterans, Heston shows how ANZAC day connects us all to purpose, values and tradition. 

Danni Rowlands and the Realities of Disordered Eating

If someone you knew was developing some problematic thinking around their body, or food, or exercise, could you tell? What about if YOU were, even?   Danni Rowlands, head of prevention from the Butterfly Foundation is here to share with us how the reality of body image issues and disordered eating…

Maggie Dent and Perfectly Imperfect Parenting

This is one mother of a parenting conversation with Maggie Dent - one of the most prolific and passionate parenting educators there is. By the end, you'll know the power of attunement and attachment, how you can reframe even the toughest parenting moments to become a source of joy and, thanks to ne…

Luke McLeod and the Makings of Mindfulness

Luke McLeod wants you to love meditating as much as he does. He genuinely thinks it can improve every single aspect of your life. In this podcast, Luke tells us all about the benefits he's seen mindfulness bestow, practices for both doubtful beginners and those with a bit of experience, the three d…

Bonnie Hancock and the Endurance of Vulnerability

Former Ironwoman Bonnie Hancock currently holds the world record for the fastest paddle of a surf ski around the Australian coastline - 12,700km in just under 9 months straight - being pursued all the while by sharks, crocodiles and all kinds inclement weather conditions. In the process she raised …

Russell Manser and Purpose After Prison

Russell Manser can tell you a lot about what goes on in prison. As a convicted bank robber, he spent 23 years in and out of various institutions in Australia, dealing with bullying guards, inmate politics and sexual assault.  But he can also tell you even more about what happens afterward: about th…

Art Simone and The Importance of Community

Art Simone is a national icon and treasure, the queen of Geelong and obviously, she slays. In this episode Art talks about her journey to drag, her thoughts on political challenges both at home and abroad, and the importance of community. 

Professor Dan Lubman and Rethinking Addiction

This is the third and final part of our focus on addiction and for this episode we are turning to the research, brought to us by one of Australia's foremost experts in addiction, drug treatment and mental health - Professor Dan Lubman.  Professor Lubman answers the big and pressing questions: what …

Pastor Jon Owen and Why People Aren't Problems

This is the second of our three part series of episodes focusing on addiction. Jon Owen, pastor of Sydney's Wayside Chapel, has spent his whole opening doors and hearts to those most in need - particularly those in the grips of homelessness and substance issues. It's a mission fueled by near unendi…