Best Simona Rosa Podcasts (2025)

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From Lonely Lunch To Living Community: Tai Chi At Bexley Uniting Church 17:55

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A quiet invitation at a crowded food court table changed everything. Four letters, four voices—honest, unpolished, deeply human—about how Tai Chi, shared meals, and a patch of soil at Bexley Uniting Church turned isolation into community. We read four voices that chart the same discovery from different paths: movement can be medicine, and friendshi…

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A Taste of Elegy for Colin 2:05

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A little look into this poem as we slow the world down to share an elegy for Colin, a farrier whose six-week visits shaped more than hooves. Jessica’s piece sets a quiet, reflective mood over people that have left this world. Colin the farrier as a steady presence over years, left a deep impression on Jessica’s view of the world. With sensory image…

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A Taste of Headland 2:43

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A taste of salt on the lips, granite underfoot, and a heartbeat that answers the surf. We bring you a richly textured reading of Headland by poet Jessica Klein-Gibaud, a piece that turns a simple shoreline into a mirror for the body and a ledger for time. Through crisp images of dense brown stones, white water sifting through fissures, and wind ski…

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A Taste of M.I.C-K.E.Y M-O-U-S-E 1:55

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A little taste of four souls on the edge of despair. One magical encounter that changes everything. At Disneyland, where wishes are meant to come true, Rose dons the Mickey Mouse costume one last time before her planned suicide. Behind the iconic mask, she carries the weight of an unwanted pregnancy and a shattered relationship. As she prepares to …

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Just Like A Feather 16:02

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What happens when we lose our seemingly magical abilities and must journey through the ordinary world to find extraordinary wisdom? This mesmerizing story follows a man who once walked on water but finds himself sinking to the depths where a sea spirit delivers his first lesson—that what he seeks lies within. From that moment, everything changes. U…

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Interview with Risa August: The Road Unpaved - Living Beyond Limits 54:25

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When doctors dismiss your symptoms for seven years despite you knowing something is deeply wrong with your body, what do you do? For Risa, that medical journey led to a life-altering diagnosis of acromegaly – a rare condition caused by a pituitary tumor she affectionately named "Bubba." The moment an endocrinologist finally validated her experience…

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A Taste of Emergence 1:51

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A little taste of Mama Earther finds a young woman she calls "Cockroach No-Breath" near death in a cave and dedicates herself to bringing her back to life. Over two years, through patient nurturing and unconditional love, she helps the traumatised woman—renamed "Sunshine"—recover physically, emotionally and spiritually until nature itself intervene…

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Little taste of A Question of ID 1:16

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Subscribe today and support the author's artform of storytelling. Ever tried to open a bank account as a clown? Join us for a whimsical adventure featuring Dorin Hart's tale "A Question of ID" from the Voice Within Anthology. Imagine a bank lobby turned stage, where Petal the clown, with her pink tutu and audacious spirit, leads her jester friends …

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Little taste of Jump 1:19

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Subscribe today and support the author's artform of storytelling. What if a simple family outing could transform into an epic adventure laden with the magic of nature and profound familial bonds? Join us as we share the enchanting tale of Vim and their journey to a mystical waterfall, as narrated by Lee Rickwood. This isn’t just a birthday celebrat…

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A Taste of A Letter: To My Younger Self 2:03

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Subscribe today and support the author's artform of storytelling. In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of storytelling through a heartfelt reading of "A Letter to My Younger Self" by Helen Lambert. Helen's work beautifully encapsulates the essence of living in the present, encouraging listeners to cast aside the shadows of past r…

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A Taste of A Letter: Dear Autumn 1:41

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What begins as a simple letter to a season unfolds into a profound meditation on life, death, resilience, and renewal in John Shuttleworth's masterfully crafted "Dear Autumn." Narrated by the author himself, this piece transcends mere seasonal observation to capture the bittersweet essence of autumn as it stands on the precipice of winter's approac…

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A Taste of Furies: short story 2:22

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Have you ever noticed something strange from the corner of your eye that vanishes when you try to look at it directly? Most of us dismiss these fleeting glimpses as tricks of light or optical illusions. But what if they're something more? John Shuttleworth's captivating short story "Furies" invites us into a world where those peripheral flickers mi…

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A Taste of A Love Letter to Humankind 2:08

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Have a taste of this mesmerizing narrative, Chris-James (CJ) Melchizedek channels the voice of an ancient tree spirit delivering a profound love letter to humanity. What if trees could speak? What ancient wisdom might they share about our forgotten connection to them? The tree spirit takes us back hundreds of thousands of years to when the first hu…

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A Taste of Firefly in My Garden 2:31

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Have you ever experienced that magical moment when something you've wished for materialises before your eyes? A little taste of Johnny Lee's enchanting story "Firefly in my Garden" captures exactly this phenomenon through a tale that begins in a backyard sanctuary and culminates in a profound lesson about self-acceptance. Johnny, both an author fea…

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A Taste of A New Birth 2:17

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A taste from the first breath of life, a pattern was established - a newborn girl met with maternal indifference, a mother overwhelmed by her own psychological demons. Through haunting poetic verse, this deeply personal narrative traces the shadow that childhood trauma casts across decades, threatening to engulf the next generation in its darkness.…

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A Taste of A Good Egg 2:20

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A taste of Rachel Faith's powerful story "A Good Egg" takes us on a journey that shatters expectations and reveals the transformative potential of conscious awareness. This story leaves you asking, what happens when gratitude meets mindfulness in a relationship teetering on destruction? We meet Sasha, trapped in a cycle of abuse with her partner Al…

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Your inner voice can change everything, even during difficult times. Affirmations Publishing House. 8:20

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Finding joy during difficult times might seem impossible, but this episode offers a gentle reminder of our power to choose positivity regardless of external circumstances. Through Nick Vale's beautifully crafted piece from Affirmations Publishing House, we explore practical wisdom for maintaining inner light when the world feels dark. Even peaceful…

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Multidimensional Storytelling: Breaking the Rules While Honoring Structure: An interview with CJ Melchizedek 50:37

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CJ Melchizedek illuminates the dance between creative rebellion and structured storytelling, sharing how his journey as a multidimensional fiction writer evolved through self-published novels, collaborative graphic novels, and experimental narrative forms. Come join Lee Rickwood who interviews CJ on his own journey in being a published author. • Wr…

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The Internalist 6:31

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Have you ever found yourself in deep conversation with the voice inside your head? Simona Rosa takes us on a mesmerizing journey through her 2019 poem "The Internalist," created during a period of profound solitude in Bellingen, New South Wales. Written before motherhood transformed her life, this poem emerged from four years of being single and tr…

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An Interview with Writer Rachel Faith: When Your Muse Calls at Night 54:25

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The transformative power of words takes center stage as Rachel Faith opens her heart about writing as a pathway to healing and self-discovery. With remarkable candor, she reveals how putting pen to paper became her salvation during difficult chapters of her life, particularly in breaking cycles of trauma between generations. Rachel's journey throug…

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Dear Sister, Dear Brother 10:42

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A poem to ignite the feminine and masculine within us and around us all. As we cozy up with a warm cup of tea, we uncover the heartfelt inspiration behind "Dear Sister, Dear Brother," a piece that speaks to the core of self-belief and empowerment. We navigate the societal pressures of being a woman, and a man. We acknowledge the inherent strength, …

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A Journey with Storyteller and Writer Lee Rickwood: an interview. 55:21

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Have you ever imagined a world where childhood fantasies merge with storytelling's transformative power? Join us on a heartwarming journey as we sit down with Lee Rickwood, contributing author to "Voice Within," who shares her mesmerizing tales inspired by the whimsical wonder of waterfalls. Together, we dive into her captivating story, "Happy, Hap…

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Journey Through Nature-Inspired Storytelling with Samantha Rose 1:10:09

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Step into the enchanting world of storytelling with Samantha Rose, a captivating Sydney-born writer and storyteller whose nature-inspired narratives redefine the storytelling experience. Samantha's tales, drawn directly from the natural world, sparkle with spontaneity and ephemeral beauty, offering a sensory experience that transcends traditional c…

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As seas carry people. 17:39

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What happens when a discarded book in the streets of Kenya changes the course of a life? Join us as we share the transformative journey of Somali poet and writer Hani Abdel, whose encounter with Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist" ignited a relentless pursuit of freedom and self-discovery. Hani's story weaves through the perilous escape from an arranged…

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Let's play in the dark, at the house of RIO 8:05

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What happens when the walls of reality blur with fiction, and the shadows whisper haunting tales of pain and redemption? Embark on a soul-stirring journey as we explore 'Let's Play in the Dark at the House of Rio,' a narrative that blends true events with the dark allure of imagination. Here, we encounter a spectral figure who reveals her poignant …

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Goa, the Gazelle and the Snow Leopard 27:09

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Have you ever felt torn between the safety of your familiar surroundings and the pull of a quest of personal discovery into the unknown? Join us as we explore the moving story of Goa, a young boy from the village of the Himalayan Mountains, whose life is colored by both profound loss and unwavering community support. Goa grapples with his duty to h…