Best How To Survive The Death Of Someone You Love Podcasts (2025)

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Treating anorexia by nourishing the heart 52:00

10m ago52:00

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Psychiatrist Warren Ward treats patients who are severely ill with eating disorders. Understanding the mystery of human nature has driven him since he was a young doctor. Warren Ward's patients are often critically ill with diseases like anorexia. Warren says asking someone with anorexia to eat is like asking an arachnophobe to put their hand in a …

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Ghost stories and executions in Iceland — when Hannah Kent and Agnes Magnusdottir became entwined 51:12

28m ago51:12

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When writer Hannah Kent first visited Iceland in 2003, she came across a gothic true story about Agnes Magnusdottir, the last woman hanged in Iceland. That story would change her life. Hannah's arrival to the Nordic island as an exchange student in 2003 was a difficult one. On her first night in the country, she found herself stranded late at night…

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Heroin addiction, Ivan Milat's dentist, and beginning again 51:36

1h ago51:36

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Claude Robinson developed a heroin habit as a young man, and spent years in jail. In 2006 he began to turn his life around for good. (CW: descriptions of drug use, addiction, and crime) (R) Claude Robinson is the manager of Rainbow Lodge, a home in inner Sydney for men just out of prison. Claude knows the place well because nearly 20 years ago he w…

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AMANZA SMITH: FROM SURVIVING ABUSE & ADDICTION TO STARING IN NETFLIX’S SELLING SUNSET 1:04:30

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Amanza Smith might be best known for Selling Sunset, but her journey to the woman she is today is jaw-dropping. She’s lived one of those lives which makes you stop and wonder how she made it through. That’s why it was such a privilege to sit down with her today. Having survived a traumatic childhood marked by abuse and racism, Amanza battled with a…

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Craving Affection with Sam 33:59

8h ago33:59

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ENCORE: Sam and Robin answer questions about the right time to be in a relationship, how to deal with early menopause, and stress at work affecting your sleep. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam h…

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Situationships, risks and growing pains — Jemma Sbeg on surviving your 20s 52:00

14h ago52:00

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From relationships and loneliness, to indecision and burnout, Jemma Sbeg is your guide to navigating your 20s, and looking back on that decade with a new perspective. When Jemma Sbeg started recording a podcast in the back of her Subaru about her quarter life crisis, she had no idea just how many people she would reach. But other people her age wer…

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A life spent making — ‘Mr Millimetre’s’ memories 51:06

1d ago51:06

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Jeffrey Broadfield has made building his life. It has taken him around the world, and given him a place to belong.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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By Going Where The Love Is, You Can Live Full Out 52:52

3d ago52:52

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The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari challenges you to believe in your own resilience and stay confident as you navigate life’s obstacles. Maybe you’ve encountered a setback that shook your self-belief. Perhaps you now question whether you’re still capable of reaching the dreams you once pursued. Join Nancy as she explores how Going Where The…

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Encore: Mt Druitt to Tonga, how Winnie embraced her cultural heritage 51:00

5d ago51:00

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Winnie Dunn was a teenager when the Chris Lilley character 'Jonah from Tonga' became a national joke and as a Tongan Australian the stereotype made her feel uncomfortable. Despite being born into a big Tongan family in Western Sydney, Winnie felt conflicted about her heritage growing up. But over time her understanding of what it means to be Tongan…

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Jamila Rizvi’s one in a million brain tumour 53:14

6d ago53:14

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Jamila’s craniopharyngioma had been growing for years, unbeknownst to her. In hindsight, it was her son who gave the first clue, when he stopped breastfeeding overnight at 11 months old. Today Jamila is an author, a broadcaster and the deputy managing director of Future Women, dedicated to achieving gender equity in Australian workplaces. A few yea…

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Slapped by a whale's tail, and other animal adventures 51:12

7d ago51:12

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Whale and dolphin researcher, Barry McGovern’s love of sea creatures started in Clare, Ireland, when as a child he met the county’s solitary, friendly dolphin, named for the singer Dusty Springfield. Barry grew up in a tiny surfing village where he knew all the bird calls off by heart. His interest in animal science led him to Edinburgh Zoo, where …

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WHY LACK OF SLEEP IS AS DANGEROUS AS SMOKING - with SLEEP EXPERT, DR LINDSAY BROWNING 1:18:21

7d ago1:18:21

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Sleep is something we all do, or at least we’re supposed to do. But for many people, it’s far from a restful reset; it’s a daily struggle that affects every part of life and is a powerful took for protecting both our mental and physical health. I was keen to chat to Dr Lindsay Browning, psychologist and sleep expert, about the biggest misconception…

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How to Get Sleep with Sam 37:52

7d ago37:52

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ENCORE: Sam and Robin answer questions about how to deal with losing sleep while adjusting to adulting, why it’s hard to fall asleep, and what to do when you see younger family members making mistakes. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to Headspace mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow …

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Adam Kay — the magic and misery of doctoring, comedy and fatherhood 46:36

8d ago46:36

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After a caesarean section on his labour ward went catastrophically wrong, Adam Kay took a radical inventory of his entire life. CW: traumatic childbirth, eating disorders. Adam was not far off qualifying as an obstetric consultant in the United Kingdom, when he decided he couldn't be a doctor any longer. He couldn't face ever again experiencing the…

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Briana, Max and Freddy: love, trains and mouth music 52:42

9d ago52:42

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Briana Blackett was a journalist in Qatar when she realised her baby son Max wasn't responding to his name. When Max and his little brother Freddy were both diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Briana left Doha to begin an entirely different life (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Learn How You Can Live Full Out By Tending To Your Garden 52:52

12d ago52:52

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Show Theme: Tending To Your Garden Show Title: Learn How You Can Live Full Out By Tending To Your Garden Episode: 2025.11.18 The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari reminds you that no storm stays forever. Perhaps You are longing for change, but instead feel stuck in place. Maybe you're starting to doubt whether the light will ever break through…

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Encore: breaking the silence around men's mental health 53:00

12d ago53:00

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Jonno Seidler with the story of his Dad Ray, a much-loved and successful doctor, who hid his private struggles from the world. Behind closed doors, Ray Seidler was locked in a herculean fight with his own mental health. His frequent bouts of depression caused him to regularly 'run away' from his own home and family, and eventually led to his suicid…

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Learning from the mighty matriarchs of the animal kingdom 52:03

13d ago52:03

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Erna Walraven was one of the first female zookeepers to work at Sydney's Taronga Zoo in the 1980s. Despite practical jokes from her male colleagues, like animal dung in her gumboots, Erna kept her nerve. She was born in The Netherlands, to parents who were involved in the Dutch resistance during World War II. Erna's love of languages took her to Sp…

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Mawunyo's life in love, journalism and hip hop 52:18

14d ago52:18

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Mawunyo Gbogbo was raised as a church-going African Australian girl in the sleepy mining town of Muswellbrook, before she grew up to become a hip-hop journalist and a writer (R) Mawunyo's parents had met in Ghana, migrating to Australia when she was a baby. At high school, Mawunyo fell hard for a charismatic boy, and for the first time, she was int…

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HE'S MENTORED THE GREATEST CHEFS IN THE WORLD BUT HE'S SELF TAUGHT - THIS IS THE BOLD STORY OF RAYMOND BLANC 1:14:50

17d ago1:14:50

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When I was at uni, I’d come home from a day of lectures and put Raymond Blanc’s shows on my laptop - he was my safe space, and watching him would always calm any anxiety and make me feel calm. So when he replied to my message inviting him onto my show, excited is an understatement. Raymond is a true legend of the culinary world - holding two Michel…

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When You Aren't the Only One Grieving with Eve 42:05

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ENCORE: Eve and Robin answer questions about how to talk to a parent who doesn’t want to let go, how to deal with family grief, and getting over the fear of leaving a job. Book recommendation: "It's Okay That You're Not Okay" by Megan Devine Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to Headspace mental health professionals HE…

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Inside the mind of a dog, and a pig named Habib 46:00

15d ago46:00

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Luke Hura has an innate ability to understand and communicate with animals, and for decades he's been training them for film, television and the stage. You’ve probably seen one of Luke's dogs in action — he trained Bouncer, the labrador from Neighbours, the kelpie from the film Red Dog, and the maremma who starred in Oddball. Luke has trained cats,…

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when_you_focus_on_doing_the_right_thing_the_right_way_you_are_living_full_out 52:52

19d ago52:52

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By Nancy Solari - Living Full Out

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Encore: The case of the unknown sailor 46:34

21d ago46:34

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In 2007, Jeremy Austin was asked by the Royal Australian Navy to help them identify the remains of an unknown sailor from World War II. Using the best forensic DNA technology, he embarked on a quest to figure out who this man was and to track down his surviving descendants. This episode of Conversations explores DNA science, world war 2, Australian…

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Adam Liaw’s longing for food 48:23

20d ago48:23

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The Masterchef graduate shares what he learned from his grandmother, who won the lottery in Malaysia when she was a 25-year-old widow with three children to care for. After Adam's parents met and married, the family emigrated to Australia when Adam was three-years-old. He and his brother sped through school in Adelaide and Adam went on to become a …

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Listening to a mountain to save workers trapped underground 50:18

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In 2023, Arnold Dix helped rescue 41 men trapped in a tunnel after it collapsed high in the Himalayas. As an engineer and tunnel expert, he was uniquely placed to assist, but Arnold also used another skill in the high risk operation: he listened to the mountain.The successful rescue made Arnold a hero to millions of people across India and it was i…

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£200 MILLION to MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON - THE INSANE STORY OF RIORDAN MAYNARD 1:16:18

22d ago1:16:18

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This episode is a little bit different: it’s with someone whose name I doubt you’ll know, but it’s a story which, as soon as I heard, I knew I wanted to share with you all on Great Company. Riordan Maynard was a high flying business man until one day it all came crashing down - he doesn’t shy away from the crimes he committed - but they resulted in…

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Accepting What Is with Kessonga 39:55

24d ago39:55

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ENCORE: Kessonga and Robin answer questions about burnout and persistent anger, being broke early in your career, and how to handle relationships with prejudiced people. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to Headspace mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting …

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The physics and feeling of floating — why Angelica learnt to swim 42:30

22d ago42:30

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Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis grew up in Sydney, famous for its coastline and beachside existence. But for reasons beyond her control, she didn't learn to swim until she took the plunge as an adult. Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis has achieved a lot in her young life. She is a social researcher at Western Sydney University, she has represented Australia …

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when_you_surrender_in_life_you_can_tap_into_peace_as_you_live_full_out 52:52

26d ago52:52

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By Nancy Solari - Living Full Out

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Encore: Grief, loss and the healing power of the natural world 50:18

26d ago50:18

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In 2013, Raynor Winn and her husband, Moth lost their beloved farm in Wales, it was where they'd lived for 20 years and raised their children. In the same week, Moth was diagnosed with a rare degenerative brain disease and doctors gave him just two years to live. Homeless and with their future together rapidly shrinking, Raynor and Moth decided to …

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The epic escape story of four ANZAC POWs — through the Italian Alps to freedom 50:06

27d ago50:06

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Writer and tour guide Simon Tancred on the little-known ANZAC story of how a group of POWs made a daring escape on foot to neutral Switzerland. Simon Tancred fell in love with Italy as a young man, and set up a job for himself leading hikes and tours across the country, and into the Alps. So Simon was familiar with the old trails and passes that cr…

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JAMIE LAING: THE UNEXPECTED COST OF RUNNING 5 ULTRAMARATHONS 47:17

28d ago47:17

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In March 2025, I embarked on probably the hardest challenge of my life, running from London to Manchester, completing five ultramarathons in five days with Radio 1 for Comic Relief. I don’t think anyone anticipated how big the challenge would become - nor did I fully appreciate the scale of what I was undertaking, but needless to say it was a life …

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Made in Burnie — Justin Heazlewood on swapping fame for his hometown 52:00

28d ago52:00

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Justin Heazlewood fled a complicated early life in Tasmania searching for fame as an artist on the mainland. Recently he moved back to his home town of Burnie, and realised community is where you find it. Justin Heazlewood grew up in Burnie, a coastal town on the North West coast of Tasmania. For years he imagined his hometown as somewhere he had t…

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KANE BROWN: AMERICA'S HOTTEST COUNTRY STAR OPENS UP 51:38

29d ago51:38

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Kane Brown is a trailblazer in country music, with two diamond records, platinum albums, and chart-topping collaborations that have set him apart. Despite his massive success, his path has been anything but easy: Kane is someone who finds it hard to open up, so I was honoured to get a chance to sit down with him… We started by talking about emotion…

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The Power of No with Eve 34:50

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ENCORE: Eve and Robin answer questions about how to say no without guilt, find the motivation to do things for yourself, and what to do when you want to get other folks into meditation and mindfulness. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to Headspace mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow …

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From Manila to Sydney — how Loribelle found family, love and her art 52:00

29d ago52:00

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The artist Loribelle Spirovski on her unusual childhood in the Philippines, meeting her father for the first time at 7 years old, and making her way as one of Australia's most exciting young painters. Loribelle Spirovski grew up in the Philippines, with her mum and her extended Filipino family. Her Serbian father, whom she had never met, was in Aus…

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By Harnessing Grit To Get Through Tough Times, You Can Live Full Out 52:52

1M ago52:52

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Show Theme: Harnessing Grit Show Title: By Harnessing Grit To Get Through Tough Times, You Can Live Full Out Episode: 2025.11.9 The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari reminds you that when you notice yourself going down the wrong path, you can always pivot and aim for something better. Maybe a sudden shift has left you feeling unsure. Perhaps t…

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Encore: The poker-playing cardiologist 52:30

1M ago52:30

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As a child, before she escaped communist Hungary, Bo Remenyi had no ambitions. But when she got to Australia all of that changed. She's gone from cruising the casino floor as a high-stakes professional poker player, to saving the lives of children in remote Australia. (R) In 2018, Dr Bo Remenyi was made the Northern Territory’s Australian of the Ye…

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Miles Franklin's secret life as a 'boy sober' undercover maid 48:30

1M ago48:30

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Journalist Kerrie Davies with the story of how novelist Miles Franklin went undercover as a maid for a year, in Sydney and Melbourne's wealthy houses, well before gonzo journalists became household names. The real-life story of novelist Stella Maria Miles Franklin had an unexpected chapter after publishing My Brilliant Career. In 1903, Miles became…

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The life-changing power of a choir 51:06

1M ago51:06

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Song propelled Morris Stuart from his early life shepherding sheep in British Guyana to an unlikely love story in London. In his retirement, he found himself shaping a choir of Central Australian Aboriginal women, who had been breathing life into 138-year-old Lutheran hymns. Morris Stuart met his Australian wife, Barbara in London in the 1960s. The…

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DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE: CHRONIC STRESS IS LOWERING YOUR LIBIDO 53:03

1M ago53:03

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Have you ever listened to a podcast and felt it’s changed your life? That happened to me when I listened to an episode of my guest today’s podcast at one of my lowest points. It’s one of the reasons I love podcasting - that ability to really connect and speak to people, and I was so delighted to welcome Dr Rangan Chatterjee onto my own podcast toda…

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After Acceptance with Dora 40:04

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ENCORE: Dora and Robin answer questions about songs stuck in your head during meditation, taking care of your mental health when dealing with physical health issues, and whether acceptance means you shouldn’t confront someone. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to Headspace mental health professionals HERE or email ask…

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The wisdom of an ancient Pencil Pine 52:12

1M ago52:12

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Nature writer Andrew Darby on what he learned from his rambles through the wilds of Tasmania, communing with the world’s oldest surviving trees. In particular, his ‘buttock clenching’ ascent up a 60-metre-tall eucalyptus known as The Vibe Tower. Nature writer, Andrew Darby spent more than 20 years as a Fairfax correspondent based in Tasmania. His s…

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The Voice of Lamenting - Pastor Alan Latta 50:59

1M ago50:59

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Pastor Alan Latta, the Senior Pastor of Generations Church in Granbury Texas teaches his entire congregation a valuable principal about the value and power of lamenting. This is a transparent and open testimony of how he went through a personal and difficult experience in life and how he learned a valuable principal about life, love and loss. This …

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Discover how to live full out even when life does not go to plan 52:52

1M ago52:52

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Show Theme: When life does not go to plan Show Title: Discover how to live full out even when life does not go to plan. Episode: 2025.11. 8 The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari reminds you that even when life takes an unexpected turn, you have the power to adapt and thrive. Maybe a sudden change has left you feeling lost or uncertain about yo…

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Encore: A daring escape from Vietnam to the halls of prestigious American universities 50:48

1M ago50:48

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Anh Nguyen Austen's family fled Vietnam by sea in 1982, on a wooden boat bound for the Philippines. When a once-in-a-century storm struck in the South China Sea, they thought all hope was lost (R) Anh is an academic and community volunteer who grew up in Vietnam in a Catholic family. Anh's childhood was idyllic, with a big extended family and a clo…

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How Vincent Fantauzzo's life was saved by love and painting 52:00

1M ago52:00

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When artist Vincent Fantauzzo was a boy he was a street-fighting petty criminal with dyslexia and a blazing talent for drawing. He escaped jail time, and grew up to become one of Australia's most well-known portrait artists. VIncent Fantauzzo is one of Australia's most successful portrait artists. For his luminous, photo-realistic paintings he's wo…

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'Mistakes were made' — a live storytelling experience 52:22

1M ago52:22

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Rebecca Huntley, Rick Morton, Julia Zemiro and Sarah Kanowski bring you stories of human failure, misadventure and outright fiasco in a live storytelling event recorded at Adelaide Writers Week. A few weeks ago, some former guests of Conversations, and our two presenters gathered at the Adelaide Town Hall. The event was a live storytelling hour, wi…

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JESSIE REYEZ: DEPRESSION IS LIKE A DAGGER BUT YOU CAN'T SEE IT TO TAKE IT OUT 53:02

1M ago53:02

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Jessie Reyez is a Canadian singer-songwriter who’s worked with the likes of Eminem, Duo Lipa, Calvin Harris - she’s a real musician’s musician, but the thing that has always struck me about Jessie was her energy: her music oozes emotion so I was excited to get her in the studio to chat. Jessie chatted to me about those big emotions she feels - how …

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