Best Mary Wagstaff Podcasts (2024)

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Thirty Years of APHIDS, Young Broadway Actors Chat Shrek & Opening Up Melbourne 1:06:56

1d ago1:06:56

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Steph Teitelbaum fills in for Richard Watts this week for chats with Lara Thoms, the Executive Director of experimental theatre collective APHIDS about their 30th birthday; Young Australian Broadway Chorus talent James Pringle and Charlie Abbot-Higgins stop by to talk about bringing Shrek JR to life on stage; Open House Melbourne's Chief Curator Ta…

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Master Your Health Through Metabolic Flexability with Susannah LaPoint Part 1 of 2 45:57

2d ago45:57

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Send us a Text Message. Join wellness coach Susannah LaPoint as we explore a revolutionary approach to vibrant health beyond alcohol, focusing on nutrition, insulin control, breathwork, fasting, and mindful living. Key Takeaways: Achieve Vibrant Health: Discover Susannah's approach to Mastering your wellness through nutrition, breathwork, and fasti…

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A scent-sual play, a sensual play, a sense-ual play and 50 years of Art Access Victoria 57:20

8d ago57:20

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For one week more, Oliver Coleman keeps the seat nice and toasty for resident SmartArts host, Richard Watts. And what a cracking show to end the run! Writer Georgia Ketals & scent artist Erin Adams tell us about Recollection, a unique play that offers a sensory experience. Based on a story about a mother trying to recreate her late daughters smell,…

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Why It's Important To Put Yourself In A New Room 37:42

10d ago37:42

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Send us a Text Message. Today I share the profound transformations I observed on our Women's retreat and why it is so important to put yourself in new intentional environments, to make big change. I offer insight into how you can apply these to your life now and transform your relationship to self and to alcohol. Key Takeaways: -People are ready fo…

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Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion, Lucy Guerin Inc and run away to the NICA Circus 1:21:50

15d ago1:21:50

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Back to fill the enormous SmartArts shoes of Richard Watts OAM is resident funny guy, Oliver Coleman. Kicking off the show is Tai Smith with the latest visual arts reccs - think cutesy wholesome for the Under Five Windows exhibition at A Reading Room, collaging fun at the Ripped - a Punk Collage Workshop, and writing extravaganzas at Alta Forma. Mu…

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Are N/A Beverages Right For Your Awakened Sober Life? 25:19

17d ago25:19

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Send us a Text Message. Today I share my personal journey and insights into the world of non-alcoholic beverages, and learn how to forge a path to intentional living that transcends the need for alcohol or pretending. Take aways: The potential impact of drinks that mimic the taste of alcohol Understanding the pivotal role embodiment and conscious m…

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MIFF 2024, CLIPPEDKilda and Blackout Songs 1:27:40

22d ago1:27:40

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Welcome back to another instalment of SmartArts! Oliver Coleman is steering the ship for you again and boy are we in for a cruisy ride... First up, CLIPPED music video festival director Samuel Bright and James Tran going Oliver to talk all things CLIPPEDKilda, music video festival championing the underrepresented creative community behind music vid…

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How Much Bigger Can You Be ? : The Power Of Sisterhood with The Retreat Queens! Part 2 of 2 41:56

24d ago41:56

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever considered the profound changes that take root when you put down the Have you ever considered the profound changes that occur when you put down the wine glass and join hands with a community of women on a journey of awakened, sensual living? In today's episode, we explore part 2 of the transformative power of s…

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The Shannon Michael Cane celebration, Michelle Hamer's 'I'm A Believer' and Arkadia, a dance opera 1:04:56

29d ago1:04:56

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Oliver Coleman takes the SmartArts seat this week, and he’s keeping it toasty for the next few weeks while Richard is on break. Tai Snaith comes in for Art Attack to talk all things Melbourne Design Week and Melbourne’s thriving design scene. Oliver and Tai recommend finding an art opening and going along! Mark Poston, event creator and friend of S…

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Playing A Bigger Game : The Power Of Sisterhood with The Retreat Queens! Part 1 of 2 41:01

1M ago41:01

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Send us a Text Message. What would it take to believe, as long as you were being yourself, you couldn't do it wrong and that you belonged? This was the transformative power of our Woman's Retreat in Mexico. In today's episode, we weave tales of feminine healing and the power of women's retreat and sacred sisterhood. Our sanctuary of conversation op…

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The Odd Couple, Beings, Cutting through Time, and Comedy In The West 1:02:08

1M ago1:02:08

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Oslo Davis fills in for Richard Watts for a jam packed show. Oslo chats with Mark Kilmurry, the Director of Neil Simon's 'The Odd Couple' at the Comedy Theatre, and John Gethin Lewis, the Creative Director of a new exhibition at ACMI called 'Beings'. Also joining Oslo on the show is Geelong Gallery Senior Curator Lisa Sullivan who breaks down new e…

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Client Spotlight : An Unrecognizable Life With Janet 54:49

1M ago54:49

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Send us a Text Message. If you have ever felt like you've tried everything when it comes to quitting drinking, this episode is for you. My client Janet finally flipped the script in her mind when she discovered the holistic approach of the five shifts process. She had countless attempts at other programs that just didn't get to the root of the prob…

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Establishing Safety In Sobriety 23:28

1M ago23:28

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Send us a Text Message. Today's epidote is crucial for your success in sobriety and beyond. It is the starting point you must establish for all new endeavors: establishing a sense safety and authenticity. Safety in the Known: Despite knowing alcohol isn't serving us, we often return to it because of the safety and familiarity it provides. Establish…

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How To Respond To Others About Your Drinking 26:29

2M ago26:29

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Send us a Text Message. If you have ever thought, " I don't want to make anyone feel bad because I'm not drinking." You are in the right place. You don't want your drinking to impact other people in a negative way, so when you are asked about it, you freeze. You don't know how to respond and end up defending, explaining yourself or pointing the bla…

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Hold Me Closer Tony Danza, The Huxleys, Arts Wellbeing Collective's Navigate Well Resources 1:34:13

2M ago1:34:13

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This week, Dan & Steph Teitelbaum take the SmartArts reins and gallop effortlessly into another episode... this episode (as always) is jampacked with recommendations, artist deep dives and what's coming up in Melbourne's performing arts scene. Tai Snaith gives a raving review of ACCA’s current exhibition Oui Move In You by artist Laure Prouvost for…

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How Sober Are You Willing To Get? 23:21

2M ago23:21

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Send us a Text Message. How alive are you willing to feel, is really the question I am asking today? Can you show up even bigger for life than you thought possible? Sobriety does stop giving after you get it out of your way. It's a mindset of removing the veil of illusions that have kept you stick in fear. In today's episode you will take away: the…

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Your Desires Are The Key To Your Sober Success 21:03

2M ago21:03

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Send us a Text Message. You might know what you don't want, but knowing what your deepest desires are and tapping into them, mind, body heart and soul, will create your inevitable success in sobriety. Today we dive into the depths of our desires, showing that sobriety empowers us to manifest a life beyond imagination. Let's uncover your truest year…

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Comparison Narrative 15:29

2M ago15:29

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Send us a Text Message. Today we are having an eye-opening conversation about alcohols so-called benefits. We're breaking down the myth that alcohol affects us all differently, revealing the universal chemical impact it has on our bodies—whether it's wreaking havoc on our nervous systems, disrupting our gut biomes, or throwing our endocrine systems…

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Rethinking the Romance of Alcohol and Authentic Joy 21:49

3M ago21:49

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever found yourself caught up in the enchanting haze of alcohol's promise, believing it holds the key to life's most thrilling chapters? Unpacking the cultural narrative that paints alcohol as the hero of our stories, the liberator of our inhibitions, and the spark in the romance of life. Explore how these potent ta…

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Pia Johnson’s Re-Orient, Possum Magic and a couple of funny guys 58:58

3M ago58:58

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It’s that time of year again… Melbourne International Comedy Festival! You can’t escape it… so let’s embrace it, with two fabulous comics joining Richard on the program. But he's got art and theatre covered too, of course! Kicking off with comedian Darby James whose kooky cabaret, ‘Little Squirt’ (formerly SpunkDaddy), turns the big but rarely disc…

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The Path To Self-Acceptance 21:15

3M ago21:15

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Send us a Text Message. Self-acceptance is crucial if you've ever questioned your relationship with alcohol. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to peel back the layers of self-doubt and limiting beliefs, revealing the bright essence of who you truly are. Learn how to rekindle trust in your instincts, and together, we'll confront the stories we'…

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Unpacking Sober Curiosity 18:05

3M ago18:05

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Send us a Text Message. Your truest self is buried beneath layers shaped by alcohol. I'll take you through my personal transformation and reveal how my five shifts process could be the key to unlocking your most authentic life. This isn't about abstaining for the sake of it; it's about questioning deeply held beliefs and reconstructing a life where…

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Sober Sex and Intimacy 19:33

3M ago19:33

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Send us a Text Message. Navigating sober sex and rediscovering sexual pleasure without alcohol is a whole new area for most people. Pleasure is a huge part of reclaiming your wholeness beyond alcohol. Explore the challenges and triumphs of sober intimacy, with personal stories and insights. Discover how sobriety can enhance sensuality, define bound…

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Arts Project Australia, State of Australian Regions Report, Akaraka and Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons! 1:33:47

4M ago1:33:47

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Join Richard Watts in the studio with Liz Knowles, the new Executive Director of Arts Project Australia about their upcoming 50th Anniversary, Tai Snaith for the fortnightly review of current Melbourne exhibitions, and Director Charlotte Rogers and Hazel Pigrim on their production called Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons. Richard is also joine…

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Reclaiming Autonomy Through Sobriety 14:28

4M ago14:28

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Send us a Text Message. Challenge the notion that rebellion and self-governance are tied to alcohol consumption. As women navigating motherhood, care taking and challenging ourselves in new ways. Explore strategies for reclaiming personal power, including setting boundaries and embracing solitude. Learn about self-soothing techniques and letting go…

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Palestinian Film Festival 2024, The Mary Wallopers, Dungeons & Dragons 50th anniversary, PHOTO 2024, and theatre theatre theatre! 1:44:22

4M ago1:44:22

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Richard kicks off this week’s epic show with Irish band, The Mary Wallopers. The cheeky, rowing brothers, Charles and Andrew Hendy, talk sibling rivalry, genre shifting, and their anticipation of Ireland’s global domination… Professor Lisa Given is on the line to celebrate Dungeons & Dragons 50th Birthday. What is the legacy of DnD and tabletop rol…

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Paths to Empowerment : Celebrating 4 Years Of The Podcast! 24:46

4M ago24:46

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Send us a Text Message. In honor of four years of the podcast, I unveil a new online sanctuary for women who are sober, sober-curious, or in the midst of awakening, you're warmly welcomed to join a community where growth transcends traditional recovery paths! This episode not only commemorates our devotional leadership movement for women in sobriet…

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What Happens In Vegas...The Short Cut To Sobriety 23:43

4M ago23:43

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Send us a Text Message. Today I share with you a personal experience of spending three days in a Las Vegas night club dancing with strangers. It was an integrative journey that anchored my knowing in the ONLY SHORT CUT to sobriety. Today I share with you my take aways. Takeaways: Sobriety is more than just abstaining from alcohol; it's a journey of…

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Yentl, Counting and Cracking, When We Were Young, Back to Back and Not Natural! 1:42:32

4M ago1:42:32

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Richard Watts is back in the studio to chat to director Gary Abrahams and actress Evelyn Krape on the production of Yentl, an adaptation of a Yiddish short story. Plus, S.Shakthidharan, the writer and associate director of Counting and Cracking for the 2024 RISING festival; conductor Carlo Antonioli visits the studio to discuss the new performance …

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Client Spotlight: Creating a Life That Honors Your Humanity with Jaclyn 51:08

4M ago51:08

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Send us a Text Message. Meet my client Jaclyn who is an example of what it truly means to go Beyond Alcohol. You don’t want to miss this episode! You will learn exactly what you need to do to end the confusion around alcohol and the exact steps to take to go beyond the moderation story. What it means to create a life that honors your humanity Explo…

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Recommit with Conviction 21:01

5M ago21:01

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Send us a Text Message. Whether you began this year with a resolution or you're seeking fresh inspiration to reignite your commitment, this episode will offer you the insights and encouragement to continue moving forward. Have you ever wondered what it means to truly commit to your own transformation, especially when it comes to reshaping your rela…

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BONUS! Why simply quitting alcohol doesn't quite cut it 32:19

5M ago32:19

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Send us a Text Message. Rekindling the inner flame. We are celebrating Imbolc! You’re invited to join our free Imbolc Circle this Sunday, February 4th. Bring a friend, and your open heart. We look forward to connecting with you in circle. You can join free by signing up HERE! Why simply quitting alcohol doesn't quite cut it—instead, we discuss the …

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Rock Musicals, Northern Irish Chavs, and 7 Hours of Theatre 51:41

5M ago51:41

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Jess McEvoy talks about their solo rock musical, 'The Show,' and the way that the show came about naturally after years of performing as a singer-songwriter between Naarm and New York City. Sandrine Lescourant, dancer and performer in Oona Doherty's piece 'Hope Hunt and the Acension into Lazarus', discusses the way the work looks at suburban youth …

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Permission To Be Successful In Sobriety 20:59

5M ago20:59

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Send us a Text Message. We often wait for someone else to give us the green light to feel a certain way, to change, to be happy, to love something. In this process you may find your self defensive nd over expaplining, creating even more resitance to change. How can you be successful in sobriety without anyone else "getting It". Find out on today's …

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The #1 Secret To Sustainable Sobriety: Part 2 25:51

6M ago25:51

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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast I reveal the powerful five-shifts process that redefines sustainable sobriety. If you want consistent and predictable results this episode is a deep dive into aligning your actions with your core values, transcending typical sobriety methods to effect true transformation. We'll discuss the critical need fo…

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#1 Secret to Sustainable Sobriety : Part 1 12:57

6M ago12:57

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Send us a Text Message. Today I teach you the #1 secret to not just quitting drinking, but sustaining a life not dictated by alcohol or sobriety. If you want consistent, reliable results transforming alcohol this year, you don't want to miss this show. I reveal the strategic process that's been a game-changer in my own relationship with alcohol. We…

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Celebrating local artists, program releases, cabaret, and a Broadcast Birthday! 47:09

7M ago47:09

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SmartArts' 19th birthday was celebrated on the day of broadcast (December 14, 2023), which was also Richard's last show for 2023! Richard is joined by Liam James, Deputy Director of Linden New Art. They discuss the gallery's Postcard Show 2023-24; how it celebrates the hobby artists, makes art accessible and defies the meaning of “postcard”. Richar…

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Deep Knowing: A journey of self trust with Elizabeth 53:37

7M ago53:37

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Send us a Text Message. My client Elizabeth grew up in a family where alcohol felt like the sixth member. Today she shares her courageous journey beyond alcohol and the transformative power of self-love. Your brain keeps telling you the transition is going to be so hard. But "how" will I actually do it without always wanting alcohol?!? Today is you…

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No Woman Left Behind 39:54

7M ago39:54

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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to have your own back? Because that's what this journey requires. We look into the topic of self-care, self-validation, and self-compassion, and how pivotal these elements are in going beyond alcohol. Together, we will explore practical ways to show up for yourself in times of struggle and reduce the dependency…

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Practicing Presence with Elena Brower 49:05

7M ago49:05

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Send us a Text Message. Today's show was a big moment for the show and me personally, as I had the high honor of having a sweet, heartfelt conversation with one of my role models and personal teacher, Elena Brower. Elena's insights on personal growth and creating a life that doesn't need alteration promise to leave you inspired and motivated. She g…

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Marshmallow Lasers, Robot Painting Dogs & the 2024 Sydney Festival 49:38

7M ago49:38

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Artist Agnieszka Pilat on her optimism towards AI in art and walking Richard Watts through the process of training three robot dogs to oil paint, for her new exhibition at the NGV Triennial; Ersin Han Ersin, director of Marshmallow Laser Feast collective on their latest installation, ‘Works of Nature’ at ACMI, a hypnotic display of rhythmic lights,…

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Journey Back To Sobriety 31:04

7M ago31:04

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Send us a Text Message. What keeps us tolorating alcohol? We’re discussing the societal pressures and self-concept dynamics that keep us in the endless cycle of drinking. You are wanting to reclaim a missing part of you. That missing part IS your sober self. The power of your feminine energies that will guide you on this transformative journey. We'…

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Exploring “Place”: 56 Printmakers Connect with Country & the Friendships Built Liberating Homelands 55:21

8M ago55:21

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Writer and director Glenn Shea on his unabashed new play ‘MI: WI 3027,’ unpacking the unlikely friendship between an Indigenous soldier and a Jewish-German ethnologist and prisoner of war, as they bond over the notions of freedom and country; Curator Rona Green unveils ‘Whereabouts: Printmakers Respond,’ a new exhibition at the Art Gallery of Balla…

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Using gratitude to bypass an urge 27:12

8M ago27:12

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Send us a Text Message. As the holiday season approaches, let's shatter some myths about quitting drinking and explore a new perspective on gratitude as a powerful self-care tool. We'll take a moment to appreciate the privileges we often take for granted - safety and health, and how they can foster a sense of gratitude. Together, we'll unlock the p…

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How and where you place your attention will define your results 24:35

8M ago24:35

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we uncover the truth about why people struggle to drink less and the underlying beliefs that drive our behaviors. It's not just about sheer willpower; it's about understanding the intricate web of beliefs that lead us to reach for that drink. We explore the concept that habits don't start with the behavior itself, but…

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Triennials, the Legacy of Blade Runner, the Resilience of Women and the Art of Waacking 1:13:48

8M ago1:13:48

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Ewan McEoin, the Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, Design and Architecture, NGV and lead curator on Triennial for a NGV Triennial overview chat; Primal Screen’s Flick Ford & Zero G’s Rob Jan talking about the legacy of film Blade Runner ahead of Blade Runner live at Hamer Hall; Jennifer Monk & Lisa Dallinger present Slightly Cracked, the new show…

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247. Redefining Fun 31:39

8M ago31:39

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Send us a Text Message. We dive into the topic of redefining fun beyond alcohol. Exploring the innate desires and pleasures within us, especially as women. We discussed the various aspects of life where we naturally seek enjoyment and how alcohol has become intertwined with those experiences. Here are the key takeaways: Associations with Pleasure: …

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Performance Art Mania & Remembering Ukraine 1:07:38

8M ago1:07:38

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Ruth McKenzie, Artistic Director of Adelaide Festival gives an overview of the exciting new festival program; Dynamic duo, choreographer Stephanie Lake and composer Robin Fox astonish Richard with their exhilarating performance art piece, Manifesto, featuring a frenzied nine-person troop dancing to the beat of nine frantic drummers; Performer and c…

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246. Self Care vs. Self Love 31:55

8M ago31:55

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Send us a Text Message. In this introspective podcast episode, I explore the deep layers of self-love, self-care, and self-awareness. Reflecting on my recent yoga experiences and encounters with insightful teachers, I explore the profound question from Poet Andrea Gibson: Is my attention on loving, or is it on who isn't loving me? I discuss the soc…

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Dumplings, Dodgeball and Dancing 'In the Club' 51:36

8M ago51:36

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Ania Reynolds & Alisa Tanaka-King join Richard to talk about their show 'Dumplings Darling' and their approach to cultural sharing; being un-pretentious and inclusionary, using the cultural cross-section that is made up of food, music and storytelling. Joining Richard next is Anna Louey, the creator of 'A Dodgeball Named Desire', a show set up as a…

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