A to Be

By Jo Stanley and Mimi Kwa

Life is a journey, but how do we know we’re on the right path? On this podcast, Mimi Kwa and Jo Stanley talk with fascinating people about the signs and sliding door moments that led them to a life

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The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

A to Be episodes:

March 12, 2024 Finding goodness in darkness
It takes a remarkable person to see the goodness in people when facing the depths of man’s cruelty. Mira Unreich, a Holocaust survivor who endured the horrors of four concentration camps and a death march before the age of 18, never lost her indomitable spirit. Today we hear her remarkable story from her daughter, journalist Rachelle Unreich, who in her mother’s final moments conducted the most important interviews of her career, documenting Mira's enduring legacy of joy in the pages of her novel, 'A Brilliant Life’. Through the A to Be journeys of both mother and daughter we grasp the precious stories of our parents and gain the unique perspective of being the child of a survivor. In the echoes of Mira's life, this episode is one of love, appreciation and wonder.

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51min
March 04, 2024 A life’s work
It is an extraordinary purpose to restore an 1820 French chateau. Such is the calling of designer/artisans Steve Holmes and Tim Gosling, who are reviving the glory of this Normandy gem with meticulous care and exquisite flair. Together the pair have discovered love stories, ghosts, and in the process, their life’s work. A fascinating tale that takes us through the British royal family, rock royalty and great moments in history, to land on the great legacy of building a thing of beauty for generations to enjoy.
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43min
February 26, 2024 There is nothing wrong with you
In their incredibly impactful life, Sonny Jane Wise has gone from overdosing at aged 11 to now powerfully advocating for a neurodiverse affirming world. In this fascinating chat, Jo and Mimi explore Sonny’s new book, ‘We’re All Neurodiverse,’ in which they educate, enlighten and broaden our minds to the point where society and the constructs we live within are blown apart. Sonny’s vulnerability in sharing their personal journey from mental distress to self-acceptance is truly beautiful.
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47min
February 19, 2024 Make friends with grief
We are defined by many moments in our lives. Jane Badler is known worldwide for playing one of the most iconic scenes in 80’s television, and for her wonderful body of work as an actress since. She is also someone who has experienced great loss, including her beautiful son. In this raw and moving episode, Jane shares what she has learned about living with grief. And how she is choosing to live as a person who can change and inspire others.
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43min
February 12, 2024 New beginnings for Kaz Cooke
Join us on the next leg of this journey with lifelong friend and guide, Kaz Cooke. For many of us, Kaz has been our voice when we couldn't find the right words, and it's high time we heard her story. From the sexism she faced when breaking new ground, and how her earliest cartoons were calling out bad behaviour long before we had the words. This is a conversation about new beginnings, being your own best friend and what's next for everyone's best friend, Kaz Cooke.

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39min
February 05, 2024 How Kaz Cooke became our go-to on our bodies
Kaz Cooke has been a lifelong friend to many of us, acting as a guiding light to generations of women figuring out life and health. From decoding the mysteries of girlhood in the Girl Stuff Books to the essential Up The Duff and her latest gem, It's The Menopause, she’s spent years empowering us. A constant in our journeys, now it’s time for us to explore hers. From a young bold cadet journalist to finding her iconic style and deciphering the facts from the bonkers, in true Kaz Cooke form, part one of this conversation ventures to the profound, the relatable and the downright hilarious.

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43min
January 31, 2024 From punk to purpose
Step into the extraordinary life of Jane Rowe, from an upper-class English boarding school to rubbing shoulders with rock stars and moguls in 70s punk London to, unexpectedly, an Australian sheep station. Jane shares her personal struggle with addiction, a journey that led her to work in drug rehabilitation and witness the heart-wrenching scene of a child weeping at his mother's coffin. Now, 25 years on, she's dedicated her life to caring for the forgotten victims of drug abuse. In this powerful episode, we break the stigmas around addiction and explore the transformative power of letting go of shame and opening up secrets.

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54min
January 22, 2024 Manifesting dreams
It is a rare thing to dream a life goal at age 10, and then to go on and live it. But Chloe Dalton did exactly that, winning an Olympic gold medal in Rugby 7’s just as her younger self had dreamed. She has since gone on to play elite basketball as well, and now AFLW. But beyond her on-field success, Chloe’s passion is promoting sport in girls and women, which is the basis of her hugely popular platform, The Female Athlete Project. Join this inspiring chat as Jo and Mimi sit down with a woman who has found her true purpose.
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52min
January 15, 2024 Breaking the infertility stigma
The path from wanting a child to holding that precious baby in your arms is rarely a simple one. Sometimes the A to Be of this story is complicated, challenging and heart-breaking. In this very special episode, we take you along an IVF journey with fertility specialist, Dr Nicole Hope, and her patient Jade. These two women share a unique bond - Jade’s daughter, Harper, was conceived via IVF thanks to Dr Nicole’s care. If you’re hoping for a baby, and you think fertility treatment might be for you, this conversation is a crucial one.
This episode is brought to you by Newlife IVF, a doctor-owned fertility clinic offering personalised, supportive and affordable care.
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47min
December 11, 2023 Finding peace after shame
Comedian Diana Nguyen is one of the most joyful people you can meet. Her energy is uplifting and infectious, and underpins her purpose in life to spread the joy with all those she meets. But in this raw conversation, Diana reveals how being the daughter to Vietnamese refugee parents and having a childhood of trauma left her with crippling shame - and how she has courageously leant into her pain, to now find peace. This episode is powerful in it’s vulnerability, and in true Diana style, brings as many laughs as it does tears.

This episode contains material of a highly sensitive nature including sexual abuse that may be triggering for some individuals. If you’re currently in distress, please head to 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) for support.

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47min

FAQs about A to Be:

How many episodes does A to Be have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.