Best Jo Laurens Podcasts (2025)

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Amy Pickett-Williams - Shining a Light on Grief 54:05

7h ago54:05

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Grief, Healing, and Finding Light in the Darkness: A Conversation with Amy Pickett-WilliamsIn this moving conversation, psychotherapist and yoga teacher Amy Pickett-Williams shares her remarkable journey through personal tragedy to creating meaningful change in the grief support community. With 26 years of experience in therapy work, Amy's path too…

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Episode 131 - marking vs steadiness and moving recalls off the long-line 28:31

1h ago28:31

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This episode is an outdoor ramble (verbally and physically!)....By Jo Laurens

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Talking Aussie Books with Valerie Miller 40:25

1d ago40:25

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Valerie Miller is a Brisbane-based writer who teaches high school by day and writes stories at night. In late 2024, Valerie decided to self-publish her debut novel 'There's Something About You Olivia Bennett'. A dual-time line historical novel which flips between Sydney of the 1960s and late 1980s. This is a book that Valerie has coloured with her …

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Talking Aussie Books with Maithree Wijesekara 32:13

6d ago32:13

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Maithree Wijesekara is an Australian-Sri Lankan writer based in Melbourne who graduated with a Masters in Dentistry in 2021, and who, this year, became a published novelist with her debut novel, 'The Prince Without Sorrow' (Harper Voyager). Now, Maithree splits her time between telling people to brush their teeth, and writing stories inspired by th…

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On the Edge of the Real: Guadalupe Nettel on The Accidentals 51:34

10d ago51:34

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In this rich conversation, Guadalupe Nettel joins Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company to explore the themes of her short story collection The Accidentals. They delve into the complexities of perception and the uncanny, the deep strangeness embedded in familial relationships, and the porous boundary between nature and human nature. Nettel discusse…

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Talking Aussie Books with Natasha Lester 40:54

10d ago40:54

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Natasha Lester is a international bestselling author whose novels have been translated into 21 languages. Novels which include 'A Kiss From Mr Fitzgerald', 'Her Mother’s Secret', 'The Paris Seamstress', 'The French Photographer', 'The Paris Secret', 'The Riviera House', 'The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre' and "The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard'. …

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Talking Aussie Books with Chris Flynn 46:50

16d ago46:50

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Chris Flynn is the author of several novels that include the astonishing novel ‘Mammoth’ - told from the point of view of a 13000 year-old fossilised mammoth. A book which was shortlisted for a number of awards in 2021 - and which drew praise from some of the brightest literary minds. His new book, ‘Orpheus Nine’, published by Hachette Australia, i…

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#218 - Sara Barrick, LMFT "Demystifying Misophonia" 51:54

16d ago51:54

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Today we’re reconnecting with a guest who many of you will remember from one of our most popular episodes a couple of years ago. Sara Barrick, formerly Sara Bidler, has returned to share more of her invaluable insights. Since we last spoke, Sara has published her book "Demystifying Misophonia," which I highly recommend to all our listeners. As a li…

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Talking Aussie Books with Shankari Chandran 41:10

16d ago41:10

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Listeners it’s been almost 3 years since I last welcomed my next guest to the podcast. Back then we were talking about a truly remarkable novel which just over a year later went on to win the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award. That book was, of course, Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens and the author, Shankari Chandran. In the time since that f…

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Talking Aussie Books with Jackie French 50:34

24d ago50:34

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Jackie French is one of Australia's best-loved, bestselling authors and earlier this year, she released another new novel. Called ‘The Whisperer’s War’ (published by HQ Fiction) it’s an incredible war-time story set in England between 1938 and 1947. A story that examines - amongst many other things - the cost of war and the quest for wealth, power …

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William Blake, Sea Monsters, and the Ecstasy of Art, with Philip Hoare 57:28

25d ago57:28

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In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, Adam Biles welcomes Philip Hoare to the bookstore for a mesmerizing conversation about Hoare’s latest book, William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love. With characteristic lyricism, Hoare explores the mystic intersections between Blake’s visionary art and poetry and the siren call of…

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Utkarsh Narang - Leadership, Fear and Finding Purpose 49:55

27d ago49:55

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In a deeply moving conversation, Utkarsh Narang shares his remarkable journey from being a physiotherapist in India to becoming an influential executive coach and TEDx speaker in Australia. His story resonates with anyone seeking meaningful change, as he describes how a LinkedIn message unexpectedly opened the door to a new life abroad, proving tha…

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Episode 130 - tips for advancing water work 27:22

29d ago27:22

27:22

Here are some useful tips for moving onto marks and then blinds across water.By Jo Laurens

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Talking Aussie Books with Jo Skinner 49:08

1M ago49:08

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**Discussion of Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Abuse and Other Mature Themes. Please proceed with caution.** Jo Skinner is a Brisbane based author of two novels, a practising GP as well as a long-distance runner. I connected with Jo online a couple of years ago now and have watched on with delight as she achieved her publication dream last yea…

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Talking Aussie Books with Lauren K McKellar 34:28

1M ago34:28

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**Discussion of some mature themes** While Lauren K McKellar is no stranger to publishing, this year marks the release of her first foray into women's fiction with a thoroughly delightful, uplifting and thought-provoking novel entitled 'The Calendar Mums'. Published by HQ Fiction, 'The Calendar Mums' is a novel about motherhood and the importance o…

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Underlying Cause to Common Health Issues 30:41

1M ago30:41

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Episode 10: Underlying Cause to Common Health Issues Healing the Whole Body Podcast Host: Heather Mongie Guest: Dr. Terry Pfau, DO, HMD In this enlightening episode, Heather Mongie sits down with Dr. Terry Pfau, a seasoned expert in holistic medicine, to uncover the deeper roots of today’s most common health problems. Together, they explore how anx…

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Overnight: Dan Richards on Sleep, Service, and the Secrets of the Small Hours 59:27

1M ago59:27

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In this episode, Adam Biles is joined by writer Dan Richards to talk about his new book Overnight, a deep dive into the world of the night and the people who live and work while the rest of us sleep. From ferry captains and bakers to ICU nurses, researchers, and racing drivers, Richards explores the unseen rhythms and quiet heroism of nocturnal lif…

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Healing The Whole Body Podcast - EP009 - 4-21-25 - Homeopathy and Anxiety 20:53

1M ago20:53

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Healing The Whole Body Podcast - EP009 - 4-21-25 - Homeopathy and Anxiety Podcast Title: Healing the Whole Body Episode 9: Homeopathy and Anxiety Host: Heather Mongie Guest: Dr. Dhaani from Renaissance Health Center In this enlightening episode of Healing the Whole Body, host Heather Mongie sits down with Dr. Dhaani of Renaissance Health Center to …

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#217 - Jo 55:12

1M ago55:12

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Jo works in project management for the NHS in the UK. Jo’s greatest miso issue currently is her noisy apartment which has exacerbated her condition, leading to a lot of stress and frustration. Jo reflects on her childhood, particularly her relationship with her father, who has OCD and is a noisy person. She reflects on the challenges of navigating …

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Bruise, Heal, Repeat: Anna Whitwham on On Boxing, Loss, and the Female Body 45:45

2M ago45:45

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In this episode, Adam Biles is joined in the bookshop’s writing studio by Anna Whitwham, author of Soft Tissue Damage, a raw and electrifying memoir of grief, boxing, and womanhood. Following her mother’s death, Whitwham trained and fought competitively as a boxer—an act of both healing and reckoning. She discusses how physical pain can become a la…

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Talking Aussie Books with Cassie Hamer 46:40

2M ago46:40

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Cassie Hamer is not only an Australian bestselling author of 3 novels - 'After the Party', 'The End of Cuthbert Close' and the 'Truth About Faking It' - but a colleague, a writing buddy and most importantly, a dear friend. This month, Cassie has a new novel out. And listener’s it’s an absolute cracker. ‘The Stranger at the Table’ published by HQ Fi…

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Talking Aussie Books with Sara Foster 42:48

2M ago42:48

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Sara Foster is a Perth-based author of six best-selling psychological suspense novels that include ‘You Don’t Know Me’ The Hidden Hours’ and ‘All that is Lost Between Us’, along with the acclaimed dystopian thriller ‘The Hush’. Two of Sara’s novels have been optioned for TV and ‘You Don’t Know Me’ - a book I have read and absolutely loved - was ada…

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Solvej Balle on Time, Wonder, and Writing the Impossible International Booker Prize Shortlist 56:43

2M ago56:43

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In this episode recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, celebrated Danish author Solvej Balle returns to the bookshop she once called home to discuss her monumental literary project On the Calculation of Volume. The novel’s protagonist, Tara Selter, finds herself reliving November 18th—again and again—opening up a profound meditation on time, mem…

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Talking Aussie Books with Victoria Brownlee 34:43

2M ago34:43

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Listeners, I may have mentioned once or twice on the podcast before that I’m a huge francophile. So whenever I have the chance to read a book that takes me back to France or immerses me in the sensory heaven that is French food and wine, I’ll savour it like a glass of Moet and Chandon. And so when a book called ‘Eat Your Heart Out’ set in France cr…

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This Is The End (if you’re new — start here) 19:58

2M ago19:58

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Okay wow… we’re really doing this. This is our last episode under the Deconstruct to Curiocity umbrella — and we’re feeling all the feelings. This podcast has been a journey. We started Deconstruct back in 2019 when we were deep in the process of publicly questioning, evolving, and reimagining what faith, spirituality, and life even meant to us. It…

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Eve X & Sai - Activism, Embodiment & Pleasure 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

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This conversation is a vibrant and candid exploration of sexuality, gender, consent, and social activism, centered around Eve X and Sai's work with the Australian School of Sexuality (ASS Fest). The tone is playful, irreverent, and deeply intellectual, with the speakers using humor (particularly butt jokes) to disarm serious topics and create a sen…

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Episode 129 - uncontrolled behaviour in the yard & training multiple dogs 37:51

2M ago37:51

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This is a slight bonanza of a wandering episode, where I waffle about prepping for our upcoming litter, woes around tick products, why it's a useful training opportunity to have a dog which is highly aroused... in your yard and how to train many dogs at once. It's a bit all over the place and it's got something for everyone. Sort of.…

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Talking Aussie Books with Sal Gallaher 36:01

2M ago36:01

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Listeners, if you tune in regularly, I’m sure you appreciate that I read eclectically and I’m fascinated by how books come into being - whatever path that happens to take. Indie or trad, I’m interested in it all. So when my fellow writer and friend, Sal Gallaher took the plunge and decided to self-publish her debut, I was keen to have a chat about …

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Talking Aussie Books with Maryrose Cuskelly 35:47

2M ago35:47

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Listeners I last spoke to my next guest, Maryrose Cuskelly, when her debut novel ‘The Cane’ was published by Allen & Unwin back in 2022. "The Cane" was an atmospheric crime novel set in a fictional sugarcane town in North Queensland in the 1970s. A terrific story reminiscent of 'The Dry' and other Australian rural and outback noir, that became an A…

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Healing The Whole Body Podcast - EP008 - 4-4-25 - Seasonal Transitions with Acupuncture, Renae Halderman 25:41

2M ago25:41

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Healing the Whole Body Podcast – Episode 8 Title: "Seasonal Transitions with Acupuncture" Host: Heather Mongie | Guest: Renee Halderman As the seasons change, so do our bodies. But have you ever wondered why some people struggle with seasonal shifts more than others? In this enlightening episode, host Heather Mongie sits down with acupuncturist and…

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#216 - "Between Two Ears" Ep. 2 - Visiting Dr. Sukhbinder Kumar's Research Lab 7:27

2M ago7:27

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In the second episode of the series "Between Two Ears", I share my recent trip to Iowa City to participate in a groundbreaking misophonia research study led by Dr. Sukhbinder Kumar — a continuation of his earlier work on mirror neurons and the motor basis of misophonia. This new study explores the social context of trigger reactions and involved ti…

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Talking Aussie Books with Fiona Hardy 30:21

2M ago30:21

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Listeners today I’m so excited to introduce you to another Aussie author whose book has simply floored me. Fiona Hardy - a writer, bookseller and reviewer from Melbourne - is the author of a new book published by Affirm Press earlier this year called ‘Unbury the Dead’. A contemporary crime fiction novel about two best friends who are hired to under…

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#215 - Stacy 50:48

2M ago50:48

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Stacy is an accomplished brand and creative strategist whose journey with misophonia began long before the condition even had a name. Stacy takes us through her early experiences participating in a college study on sound sensitivity back in the 1980s, her lifelong struggle with certain trigger sounds—especially from her mother—and how these experie…

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Nobel Prizewinner Abdulrazak Gurnah on Theft, Love, and the Power of Fiction 48:45

2M ago48:45

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Nobel Prize-winning author Abdulrazak Gurnah sits down with Adam Biles in store to discuss his new novel, Theft. Their conversation delves into the intricate interplay between personal history and the enduring legacy of colonialism, examines the complex dynamics of family and servitude, and discusses the challenge of transcending inherited narrativ…

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Episode 128 - enjoying the journey and structuring your training on blinds 30:37

2M ago30:37

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I talk about prioritising your enjoyment of the actual activity of working your dog in the field, separate to any achievements, goals or objectives. It's not about the destination, it's about the journey. I also talk about the importance of splitting your training and structuring your work with blinds. Be a lumper and not a splitter. Finally, we've…

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Taking a Break: Reflections and What's Next 4:04

2M ago4:04

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In this episode of the Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, host Matthew Head announces taking a pause in the podcast's regular schedule as he takes a break to recharge and focus on personal goals. Since launching in June 2021, the podcast has released over 100 episodes, featuring a diverse range of guests, from politicians to educators and advocates within t…

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Talking Aussie Books with Marion Taffe 50:29

2M ago50:29

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Marion Taffe is a Melbourne-based writer who after a 20 year career as a journalist, decided to turn her hand to novel-writing. A graduate of the RMIT degree in Professional Writing and Editing, Marion was named Creative Industries Student of the Year in her graduating year of 2023. She was also runner-up in the Grace Marion Wilson Emerging Writers…

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#214 - Carlie (@womenunmasked) 55:02

2M ago55:02

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Carlie is up in northern Alberta, of the great independent nation of Canada. Carlie shares her personal misophonia journey, her experiences with therapy through the years, and her path to self-discovery and understanding her neurodivergence. She highlights the importance of nervous system regulation, the impact of trauma, and the need for supportiv…

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