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Conversations

1250 Episodes • By ABC listen • www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/c...
Spend an hour in someone else's life. Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met.
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ANZAC Day: letters from the front
For 100 years Australia has been collecting tens and... more
Apr 24 2024 54m
Love Letters Survive Decades
Chapter 1 9 mins
Anzac Day Letters From the Front
Chapter 2 9 mins
Love Letters From Gallipoli
Chapter 3 9 mins
Artistic Reflections on Gallipoli Sacrifice
Chapter 4 10 mins
Family Memories and War Archives
Chapter 5 14 mins
Love Letters in Times of War
Chapter 6 1 min
Navigating Teenage Parenting Challenges
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How Rhonda defied expectations
When Dr Rhonda Wilson was in year 10, she was told s... more
Apr 24 2024 53m
"Photocopying Articles in Library"
Chapter 1 10 mins
Lamb Friends to Mental Health President
Chapter 2 15 mins
Family History and Self-Discovery
Chapter 3 12 mins
Nursing Career Journey and Aspirations
Chapter 4 12 mins
Mental Health Nursing and Indigenous Research
Chapter 5 1 min
Navigating Teenage Parenting Realities
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Dr Sutapa Mukherjee on how to sleep well
From muscle paralysis and sleepwalking, to the power... more
Apr 23 2024 47m
The Importance of Sleep for Healing
Chapter 1 7 mins
Exploring the Mysteries of Sleep
Chapter 2 4 mins
Sleep and Brain Function Importance
Chapter 3 7 mins
The Impact of Sleep Deprivation
Chapter 4 7 mins
Understanding Sleep and Sleep Paralysis
Chapter 5 9 mins
Physiological Effects of Sleep and Parasomnias
Chapter 6 11 mins
Narcolepsy, Cataplexy, and Sleep Disorders
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Ray and the great language recovery
Ray Kelly Snr's grandfather was asked to translate "... more
Apr 22 2024 54m
Reviving Old Language
Chapter 1 14 mins
Language Preservation Through Family Stories
Chapter 2 8 mins
Exploring Language, Culture, and Theatre
Chapter 3 8 mins
Journey of Learning and Growth
Chapter 4 13 mins
Rediscovering Indigenous Language and Culture
Chapter 5 6 mins
Language, Culture, and Self-Discovery
Chapter 6 1 min
Teaching Language to Grandchildren
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Theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama on making peace and living in poetry
Pádraig Ó Tuama survived conversion therapy and exor... more
Apr 19 2024 53m
Poetry as Comfort During COVID
Chapter 1 6 mins
Finding Home Through Stories and Language
Chapter 2 12 mins
Language, Poetry, Home
Chapter 3 9 mins
Journey of Identity and Acceptance
Chapter 4 6 mins
Exploring Identity, Religion and Youth
Chapter 5 4 mins
Creating Peace Through Human Encounter
Chapter 6 13 mins
Building Bridges Through Conversations
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Carly-Jay on dying, living, and learning to breathe
Carly-Jay Metcalfe lives with cystic fibrosis, and h... more
Apr 18 2024 52m
Recovery After Transplant Surgery
Chapter 1 9 mins
Carly's Life With Cystic Fibrosis
Chapter 2 15 mins
Life and Friendship in Hospital
Chapter 3 17 mins
Surviving Transplant, Cancer, and Recovery
Chapter 4 7 mins
Journey of Gratitude and Connection
Chapter 5 1 min
Miraculous Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis
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A portrait of Peter Dutton
Writer Lech Blaine on Peter Dutton, the former polic... more
Apr 17 2024 52m
Queensland's History and Dutton Family Roots
Chapter 1 9 mins
Shifting Political Landscape and Peter Dutton
Chapter 2 10 mins
Peter Dutton's Political Background and Roots
Chapter 3 10 mins
Peter Dutton
Chapter 4 8 mins
Political Maneuvering in Australian Leadership
Chapter 5 12 mins
Political Strategy and Party Dynamics
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The secret life of slime mould
Scientist Tanya Latty on how a single-cell organism,... more
Apr 16 2024 49m
Close Encounters With Wildlife in Parks
Chapter 1 8 mins
Fascination With Slime Molds
Chapter 2 8 mins
Slime Mold's Complex Life Cycle
Chapter 3 10 mins
Insects and Wildlife Conservation Studies
Chapter 4 11 mins
Studies on Slime Mold Behavior
Chapter 5 8 mins
Remarkable Abilities of Slime Molds
Chapter 6 1 min
The Mystery of Slime Molds
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The hottest sightseeing spots of the ancient world
What was on the "must-see" lists for tourists in 200... more
Apr 15 2024 52m
Ancient Lighthouses and Communication
Chapter 1 12 mins
Wonder of the Ancient World
Chapter 2 4 mins
Discovery and Mysteries of Great Pyramid
Chapter 3 9 mins
Ancient Mysteries
Chapter 4 12 mins
Ancient Tourists and Wonderous Temples
Chapter 5 13 mins
The Seven Wonders of the World
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Finding a new version of family
Journalist Marina Kamenev on the changing story of o... more
Apr 12 2024 50m
Surrogacy Seminar
Chapter 1 13 mins
Modern Family Dynamics and Immigration Experiences
Chapter 2 5 mins
Life in Moscow to Family Life
Chapter 3 8 mins
Family Secrets in Donor Insemination
Chapter 4 13 mins
Evolution of Sperm Donation Practices
Chapter 5 7 mins
Complexities of Surrogacy and Parenting
Chapter 6 2 mins
The Value of Individual Choice
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Louise Milligan on justice, family and Ireland
The investigative reporter reflects on her beloved R... more
Apr 11 2024 52m
Unexpected Gift From a Military Source
Chapter 1 15 mins
Family, Irish Heritage, and Catholic Traditions
Chapter 2 6 mins
Generations of Family Understanding and Pride
Chapter 3 5 mins
Family History of Immigration and Catholicism
Chapter 4 5 mins
Childhood Bullies and Cultural Assimilation
Chapter 5 17 mins
Exploring Trauma and Resilience in Society
Chapter 6 1 min
Crime Thriller With Louise Milligan
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Tom Gleeson: the hard man of Australian comedy
Tom Gleeson discovered and honed his distinctively c... more
Apr 10 2024 49m
Culture of Storytelling in Country Towns
Chapter 1 6 mins
Country Childhood Stories and Boarding School
Chapter 2 6 mins
Family Comedic Talent Discovery
Chapter 3 6 mins
High School Drama and Music Experience
Chapter 4 9 mins
Stand-Up Comedy and Performing Overseas
Chapter 5 8 mins
Comedy and Interaction in Military Bases
Chapter 6 11 mins
Navigating Social Interactions and Fatherhood
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Jellyfish, sharks, grease and goggles: the life of a marathon swimmer
Dean Summers became a long-distance ocean swimmer in... more
Apr 9 2024 51m
The Wharfies Strike of 1998
Chapter 1 3 mins
Extreme Long Distance Swimming Journeys
Chapter 2 10 mins
Life at Sea and Union Work
Chapter 3 9 mins
Long Distance Swimming Adventures
Chapter 4 5 mins
Extreme Ocean Swimming Challenges
Chapter 5 5 mins
20-Hour Swim With Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Chapter 6 11 mins
Record-Breaking Swims and Adventures
Chapter 7 4 mins
Swimming Adventures and Limits
Chapter 8 1 min
Creating History Through Expedition Spirit
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The strange origins of our immense oceans
For writer James Bradley, the ocean is the connectiv... more
Apr 8 2024 51m
Coral Scientists' Resilience and Hope
Chapter 1 3 mins
The Ocean's Influence on Australians
Chapter 2 4 mins
The Primal Connection to Water
Chapter 3 6 mins
Origin of Earth's Water and Oceans
Chapter 4 11 mins
The Mystery of Underwater Intelligence
Chapter 5 9 mins
Life in the Deep Ocean
Chapter 6 10 mins
Impact of Black Death on Exploration
Chapter 7 4 mins
Climate Change and Human Agency
Chapter 8 1 min
Mushroom Case Daily Podcast Announcement
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When the family circus comes to town
From the rodeo to the dining room table, this is a c... more
Apr 5 2024 38m
Family Memoir Daring to Fly
Chapter 1 11 mins
Family Circus
Chapter 2 14 mins
Family Memories and Shared Stories
Chapter 3 12 mins
Family Reflections and Istanbul Adventures
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Glennon Doyle's untamed life
Glennon was the world's most famous Christian mummy ... more
Apr 4 2024 52m
Impact of Mental Hospital Experience
Chapter 1 10 mins
Glennon Doyle Meets Abby Wambach
Chapter 2 8 mins
Recovery Journey Through Addiction and Bulimia
Chapter 3 7 mins
Life, Love, and Honesty
Chapter 4 12 mins
Building Community, Mobilizing Change
Chapter 5 13 mins
Navigating Love, Honesty, and Race
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Ayesha is not an escape artist
Ayesha Jehangir left her rural village to get a bett... more
Apr 3 2024 51m
Family Influences on Personal Development
Chapter 1 13 mins
Growing Up in Rural Pakistan
Chapter 2 3 mins
Journey of Encouragement Through Books
Chapter 3 7 mins
Journey From University to Journalism
Chapter 4 9 mins
Life in Afghanistan
Chapter 5 8 mins
Female Journalist's Near-Kidnapping in Kabul
Chapter 6 8 mins
Navigating a Complex Journey in Australia
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How Bri Lee became incendiary
Bri Lee on the brutal series of events which began h... more
Apr 2 2024 51m
Dad Joined Police Force for Job
Chapter 1 8 mins
Brie Lee
Chapter 2 15 mins
Life of a Police Officer's Daughter
Chapter 3 10 mins
School Funding and Courtroom Trauma
Chapter 4 8 mins
Journey From Silence to Strength
Chapter 5 6 mins
Exploring Pain and Artistic Creation
Chapter 6 1 min
Ornamental Pots of Validation
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Family folklore: spies, secrets and suffering
Phil Kafcaloudes grew up hearing stories about his l... more
Apr 1 2024 47m
Grandmother's WWII Spy Legacy
Chapter 1 4 mins
Family Folklore
Chapter 2 5 mins
The Legend of Olga
Chapter 3 5 mins
Central European Collaborators and Resistance Stories
Chapter 4 11 mins
Life of Olga and Tragic Events
Chapter 5 7 mins
Resistance Work in WWII Greece
Chapter 6 10 mins
Family Reconciliation Through War Stories
Chapter 7 1 min
Olga's Influence on Sylvia's Confidence
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Jane Fonda - writing her own script
Jane Fonda's big life has included Barbarella, activ... more
Mar 29 2024 45m
Jane Fonda Reflects on Family Dynamics
Chapter 1 13 mins
Climate Activism With Jane Fonda
Chapter 2 11 mins
Hair Transformations and Family Dynamics
Chapter 3 7 mins
Jane Fonda
Chapter 4 3 mins
Empowerment Through Fitness and Activism
Chapter 5 7 mins
Women Empowerment
Chapter 6 1 min
Embracing Authenticity for Wholeness
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Joseph Tawadros – from Egypt with love
The oud virtuoso reflects on his path to the instrum... more
Mar 28 2024 51m
Music Roots and Oud Passion
Chapter 1 12 mins
Golden Age of Egyptian Cinema
Chapter 2 2 mins
Musical Journey From Cairo to Sydney
Chapter 3 8 mins
Family Stories of Migration and Tradition
Chapter 4 10 mins
Coptic Christian Identity and Beliefs
Chapter 5 3 mins
Middle Eastern Music and the Oud
Chapter 6 4 mins
Musical Education and Career Journey
Chapter 7 7 mins
Musical Journey and Cultural Connections
Chapter 8 1 min
Mushroom Case Daily Podcast Launch
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On crime writing, wallaby wrangling and possum washing
Best-selling crime writer Candice Fox has a second l... more
Mar 27 2024 53m
Rescue Mission for a Tiny Bird
Chapter 1 7 mins
Crime Writer Candice Fox and Motherhood
Chapter 2 4 mins
Infiltrating Firehouses to Expose Bad Firefighters
Chapter 3 12 mins
First Responder Trauma and Wildlife Rescues
Chapter 4 10 mins
Rescuing Wildlife With Richard Feidler
Chapter 5 3 mins
Rescuing Possums With Unconventional Methods
Chapter 6 12 mins
Rescuing a Wallaby in Backyard
Chapter 7 2 mins
Rescuing and Releasing a Possum
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The secret world of servos after dark
David Goodwin spent years working the graveyard shif... more
Mar 26 2024 51m
Bizarre Encounter With Speed-Induced Stranger
Chapter 1 8 mins
Australian Servo Culture and Night Shifts
Chapter 2 11 mins
Life as a Servo Console Operator
Chapter 3 11 mins
The Late-Night Servo Stories
Chapter 4 6 mins
Working Environments and Customer Behavior
Chapter 5 12 mins
The Servo
Chapter 6 49 sec
Mushroom Case Daily Podcast Launch
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Va — the sacred space between us
Australia's first Pasifika university Professor, Jio... more
Mar 25 2024 50m
Coming Out to Parents in 20s
Chapter 1 8 mins
Chief Inherits Leadership in Fiji
Chapter 2 10 mins
Family, Culture, and Community in Australia
Chapter 3 13 mins
Cultural Connections and Family Bonds
Chapter 4 8 mins
Navigating Identity and Cultural Tensions
Chapter 5 7 mins
Supporting Youth Reentry and Family Connections
Chapter 6 1 min
Nurturing Sacred Connection Through Social Work
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Anton Clifford-Motopi on finding his full name
Anton Clifford-Motopi didn't see a face that looked ... more
Mar 22 2024 47m
Becoming a Father in University
Chapter 1 6 mins
Identity Reflections in Family History
Chapter 2 14 mins
Adopted Child's Struggle With Identity
Chapter 3 7 mins
Unexpected Discovery of Biological Father
Chapter 4 6 mins
Reconnecting With Birth Father and Heritage
Chapter 5 9 mins
Exploring Identity Through Family Connections
Chapter 6 3 mins
Navigating Identity Through Family Relationships
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