Wholly accepting the things you cannot change is not always easy, but is that the key to transforming suffering into contentment? In this episode Amanda and Anita discuss the concept of radical acceptance and how they have applied it to their own lives. They also explore the ultimate example of acceptance that we all face in death - and the extreme lengths that some scientists are going to in an attempt to avoid it...

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Quitting is often equated with failure and can create a sense of shame, but sometimes it is necessary. How do you know whether to push through something, or if it is time to call it quits? On this week's episode Amanda and Anita discuss how to make that decision when it comes to many areas of our lives - like in relationships, careers, a lifelong dream of becoming a basketball player, and more...

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Don’t miss Find and Tell, the search for the next generation of Australian storytellers. Think of it like one of those TV talent shows... but for podcasting!

You'll hear from four Australians as they go head-to-head to Find and Tell unique and interesting stories from around the country, based on a new theme each episode.

Follow along each Wednesday as host Jamila Rizvi decides which storyteller will take home the grand prize and be crowned the Find And Tell champion.

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Meet the storytellers at findandtell.com.au/

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This week Amanda and Anita unpack a confronting speech made at a graduation ceremony that lit up the internet because of its brazen misogyny. They share their personal reactions to the video, the grammatically incorrect rants in the comments section defending the speaker, and the schoolteacher who proved that sometimes a bit of tasteful ridicule can provide a small joy when tensions are running high in debates such as these. Plus, they share two large glimmers from their week!

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Young people are turning away from dating apps in search of serendipity. They want love at first sight and a rom-com worthy meet-cute. But are they nostalgic for a form of dating that has never really existed? In this episode Amanda and Anita reflect on their own meet-cute stories with their husbands, and how the dating landscape has changed since then - for better or worse...

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It seems parents these days are bombarded with trends about how to raise kids. From self-feeding babies and extravagant gender reveals, there is so much messaging swirling around about what it takes to be a good parent. Amanda and Anita reflect on their own parenting styles, what they would change and what they wouldn't. Is it as simple as doing your best and hoping for the best? Or is there more to it than that...

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Anita has just moved to a new area, which inspired this conversation about all the things that create our sense of community. From loyalty to hairdressers, to the intimacy with your favourite waxer, and friends with shared history... The fantasy to up and leave can feel tantalising, but what is the reality of leaving these relationships behind? How long does it take to build new ones? Why do some of us step forward into the unknown with a sense of adventure, while others prefer to reside in the warmth of familiarity...

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The recent stabbings that occurred at Bondi Junction have sparked a conversation about the culture of violence against women in Australia. In this episode, Amanda and Anita look upstream at the systemic failures that are perpetuating extreme rates of violence against women. Anita's professional experience of working with perpetrators of violence brings much needed, and extremely eye-opening nuance to the subject. Together, they explore what needs to happen to create effective prevention and lasting change. Shifting the focus away from punishment and towards treatment might feel challenging, but it is key.

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The world is changing around us, and we don't know how to feel about it! Gone are the days of the home phone, a Velcro case to hold your favourite CDs, and a general respect for grammar. Are there genuine life skills that are going down the drain, and if so, does that matter? Change is an inevitable thing, but sometimes it is hard to decide what to fight for and what to let go...

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In Western culture, death is a topic that can feel uncomfortable and confronting. So, this week Amanda and Anita discuss some ideas they have come across that look at death in different ways. From death doulas, decorated caskets, confessions and catwalk funerals... death is no laughing matter, until it is! Maybe it is time to allow some lightness to be part of the fullness of grief.

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