RD Talks

Are only children really more likely to be selfish, self-obsessed and socially awkward? An only child examines the reality behind this long-held stereotype. First published September 2022. Written by Jane Murphy. Read by Zoë Meunier.

It was just a quick climb, but one slip trapped him 20 metres underground. First published June 2016. Written by Lisa Fitterman. Read by Zoë Meunier.

I gave his mother all I could. Now it was his turn. First published June 2016. Written by Karen Mott, as told to Melody Warnick. Read by Zoë Meunier.

When his boat struck a reef and sank in the Caribbean, Don Cavers jumped on a life raft and watched as the ocean carried him away. First published February 2023. Written by Gary Stephen Ross. Read by Zoë Meunier.

After a freak backyard accident almost kills her, a woman is taken on a miraculous medical journey. First published December 2022. Written by Donna Barbour. Read by Zoë Meunier.

If you never pine for a different past, you'll stay trapped in a cycle of mistakes. First published October 2022. Written by Arthur C. Brooks from The Atlantic. Read by Zoë Meunier.

When faced with certain death, it takes bravery, determination and plenty of luck. These people lived to tell their stories. First published July 2022. Written by Sheri Niemegeers (as told to Emily Landau); Ryan Osmun (by Jason Daley, from Outside); and Julie McSorley (as told to Emily Landau). Read by Zoë Meunier.

My parents paid far more than they could afford for the greatest gift of my life. First published December 2022. Written by Peter White from The Guardian. Read by Zoë Meunier.

I discovered that this gentle activity supports healing for both body and soul. First published March 2022. Written by Gloria Liu, from Outside. Read by Zoë Meunier.

In 2008, with no inkling of trouble ahead, Bruce Feiler received some devastating news. It was the catalyst for a most unusual request... First published September 2010. Written by Bruce Feiler. Read by Zoë Meunier.