Rewiring the Reading Brain: Hope in a Time of Declining Literacy S2 E20

What if reading difficulties aren’t about intelligence or effort—but about how the brain and body learned to move? Today we’re joined by Dr Janiece Moylan, whose pioneering work using the Delacato Method is transforming how children and adults overcome reading challenges by rewiring the foundations of learning itself.

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You Must Hear This: Antony Penrose on Lee and His Mother’s Extraordinary Life S2 E19

Lee Miller lived many lives — Vogue model, surrealist muse, war correspondent and truth-teller. Her extraordinary story is now brought to the screen in the film Lee, starring Kate Winslet, and in this episode her son Antony Penrose takes us beyond the movie to the woman, the courage and the legacy.

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Get Your Affairs In Order (Before Your Family Does) With Martin Dubler

It is important to sort it out now so they don't fight later!

Not all lawyers speak plain English – but our guest today does. Martin Dubler is a respected Sydney estate lawyer with years of experience in top-tier law firms, and a deep understanding of the legal issues older Australians face.

He joins us to cut through the jargon and talk honestly about what seniors and families need to know before problems arise.

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Love Without Labels: Monogamy, Polyamory and The Art of Relationships with Gerard Margetson

Relationships shape our lives at every age—but the way we understand love, connection, and intimacy doesn’t stop evolving just because the calendar keeps turning.

Today I’m joined by Gerard Margetson, a relationship and personal development coach who works with individuals and couples to help them build more honest, fulfilling, and resilient relationships.

Gerard supports people who are navigating change—whether that’s re-entering dating later in life, strengthening long-term partnerships, or learning how to communicate more openly and confidently.

In this conversation, we explore how relationships change as we age, why it’s never too late to grow emotionally, and how staying connected to others is a vital part of staying active, engaged, and well.

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Unsettled Realities: The Politics of Israel-Palestine with Marcelo Svirsky

Marcelo Svirsky, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of Wollongong, discusses the Israel–Palestine conflict and the broader politics of the Middle East. Marcelo’s work explores power, violence, and resistance, drawing on both scholarly insight and lived perspective.

In this conversation we discuss the human impact of long-standing conflict, the forces shaping political narratives, and what it means to think ethically about politics. Rather than focusing on headlines, this episode offers context, reflection, and critical thinking for listeners who want to engage deeply with one of the world’s most complex issues.

A thoughtful discussion for anyone seeking to stay curious, informed, and connected to the world.

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Our guest today needs very little introduction — but she deserves a good one. Kathy Lette is one of Australia’s sharpest, funniest writers, a fearless feminist, and a woman who has spent decades proving that humour is not only entertaining, it’s essential.

Her work skewers hypocrisy, celebrates friendship, and reminds us that laughter might just be the most Australian survival skill of all.

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“Peek” into Malta: A Chat with Global Citizen Linda Peek

Linda Peek is a writer, blogger and businesswoman. Born in the United Kingdom, she has been involved in international diplomacy through her husband's work as an Australian diplomat. Linda has lived in Switzerland, Israel, Malaysia, South Africa, Chile, France and Denmark, with postings in Canberra, Australia in between.

Linda shares her Mother’s story of resilience and courage living in Malta during World War II. From her book Malta A Childhood Under Siege.

She also shares some of the details of the wedding of Mary from Tasmania to Frederik of Denmark, when her husband was the Australian Ambassador to Denmark

As well as being an author, Linda runs her own business, which handles imports and exports of food ingredients. Since 2011 she has been writing about food in her weekly blog Café Cat.

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Felonious Females with Jan Richards

Join Jan Richards as she unravels the gripping tale of Hannah Williams, a woman whose life was changed by a fateful decision in 1928 London. Discover the fascinating story of a felonious female and the secrets of her past.

My guest is Jan Richards, a passionate advocate for public libraries and a leader in the library and archives world, here in Australia and internationally. Jan has spent decades helping libraries not just preserve history, but bring it to life for communities.

Today, Jan is joining us as a storyteller. She’s going to take us into the archives and share one of the remarkable stories from Felonious Females — the story of Hannah Williams, a woman whose life was recorded in fragments, court documents, and official records, yet whose voice still speaks powerfully to us today.

It’s a story about women, justice, resilience, and the hidden lives that libraries help us rediscover.

Jan also recommended the University of Tasmania’s Diploma in Family History for those interested in pursuing their family history.

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The Social Life of Silver

Today we dive into the fascinating world of art, culture, and history with an amazing guests. I'm your host, Roz, and I'm delighted to be joined today by Anne Harbers, art historian extraordinaire.

Anne Harbers received her M. Art History and is spends part of each year in The Netherlands whilst working on her PhD on the 17th century Dutch painter, Abraham van Beyeren.

She also holds an MBA & Masters research degree in science and worked for 30 years in medical research & international business.

Her current art history research interests lie in Dutch 17th Century and 17th to 19th century European Art and Decorative Arts.

Silver – the metal of elegance, sophistication, and intrigue. From ancient treasures to modern masterpieces, silver has captivated artists, collectors, and enthusiasts for centuries. Today, Anne will share her expertise on the art of silver, its history, and the stories behind some of the stunning pieces.

Silver has always represented wealth and status. The story of antique silver gives us a window into royal use of silver to its importance in the 18th century and into Regency times. Silver represented society manners and tastes but also extravagance and fashion.

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'Just Saying': Words Worth Carrying into the New Year with Hugh Mackay

As we begin a new year, many of us are thinking about resolutions — what we might change, what we might let go of, and how we want to live more thoughtfully in the months ahead.

Hugh MacKay invites us to approach those questions in a very human way — not through rules or self-help formulas, but through words that have travelled across centuries and cultures.

Hugh Mackay is one of Australia’s most respected social researchers and writers, known for his deep curiosity about who we are and how we live together. In his latest book, Just Saying, Hugh gathers more than a hundred sayings — from philosophers, poets, activists and everyday wisdom — and reflects on why these few words still matter in our lives today.

As we start a new year, this feels especially timely. Rather than making resolutions about doing more or being better, Just Saying encourages us to reflect on how we speak, how we judge, how we forgive, and how we live with one another.

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