Best Christine Leahy Podcasts (2024)

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Professor of Tropical Biosecurity, Maxine Piggott 37:57

3d ago37:57

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Professor Maxine Piggott is a molecular biologist with a PhD in Genetics and a speciality in tropical biosecurity. Maxine has degrees in Business and Science and a background working in legal and government settings. Currently Maxine Piggott leads the Tropical Biosecurity Group in the Research Institute for Northern Agriculture (RINA) at Charles Da…

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Artist Sam Doughty aka Mango 45:16

2d ago45:16

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Mango's early artistic influences were in skate and graffiti culture and he developed a multidisciplinary practice as a visual artist including painting on canvas, graphic design, and street murals. Mango's art is infused with the colours of the Australian landscape and inspired by his practice of taking time to slow down and observe the world arou…

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Darren Fittler (radio edit) 29:25

17d ago29:25

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Darren Fittler on his life philosophy, the social model of disability, and his interest in stand up comedy. This radio edit of a previous podcast conversation with Darren was broadcast on 2SER 107.3FM ahead of Darren's Sydney Fringe Comedy show.By Christine Gallagher

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Lived experience communicator, Jasper Peach 39:53

8d ago39:53

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Jasper Peach is a trans, non-binary and disabled writer and speaker. They are author of the book "You’ll Be a Wonderful Parent: Advice and Encouragement For Rainbow Families of All Kinds", a contributor to Able radio, and host of a new television talk show called "Unmasked" featuring neurodivergent guests and conversations about life as a neurodive…

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Horticulturist Toni Salter aka The Veggie Lady 52:24

25d ago52:24

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A discussion of organic gardening with Toni Salter aka The Veggie Lady. Tony shares her story of turning an interest in organic gardening into a vocation in teaching people how to grow veggies. Toni offers gardening workshops and seminars as well as horticultural therapy programs informed by her training in diversion therapy and recreational therap…

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A Song for You co-founder Dhanesh Jayaselan 29:04

1M ago29:04

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A Song for You is a vocal ensemble with a rotation of around 50 members from a community of artists in the Berlin live soulful music scene.Co-founder Dhanesh Jayaselan shares the origins and ethos of the project which serves to elevate the voices and stories of BIPOC artists.The music in this episode is used with permission.…

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Darug community leader, Aunty Cino 32:27

2M ago32:27

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Aunty Cino (Cynthia Morrison) is an elder in her communities in various roles as head of the Garabara Dance Group, President and founder of the Didjurigur Netball Club, and as a much loved Aboriginal Education Officer teaching culture to primary school children K-6.By Christine Gallagher

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EPISODE 45 with Sheila Athens, Jan Heidrich-Rice, Christine Gunderson, and Zelly Ruskin 27:43

1M ago27:43

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This episode shines a light on women’s fiction stories filled with characters that will delight, challenge, and engage you. With stories of ghosts both real and imagined, these books tell tales of panic attacks, writing careers, deep personal secrets, adoption, and mystery! This special episode is made possible through a collaboration with “Twelve …

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Public housing researcher Dr Alistair Sisson 49:56

2M ago49:56

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Dr Alistair Sisson is an academic researcher with a speciality in studying public housing and the relationship between stigmatization and gentrification.Alistair is a Macquarie University Research Fellow with the Macquarie School of Social Sciences in the Discipline of Geography and Planning.By Christine Gallagher

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Dog walker Allison Dibben 43:44

2M ago43:44

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Allison Dibben has recently made a vocational change from a career in the corporate sector to starting up her own local dog walking service, Wagtopian. Allison shares what's been involved in making that change along with some dog walking tips.By Christine Gallagher

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Seafarer welfare advocate, Sr Mary Leahy 1:16:35

2M ago1:16:35

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Port Chaplain Sister Mary Leahy RSJ OAM is a longtime advocate for the human rights and welfare of seafarers and other members of the maritime community. This conversation is shared ahead of International Day of the Seafarer on 25th June.By Christine Gallagher

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EPISODE 44 with Nancie Abuhaidar, Charlotte Rains Dixon, Sharon Dukett, and Ann Goltz 31:15

2M ago31:15

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Join these authors as they share their newest books filled with exotic and lush landscapes, personal and professional battles, high-tech crimes, and fractured families. Greed, betrayal, virtue, science, and sentiment fill these debut books. We explore the books and these authors’ journey to book launch. This special episode is made possible through…

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Gaming research and policy, Jeremy Ray 49:31

3M ago49:31

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Jeremy Ray is host of Grokludo, an independent podcast covering topics at the intersections of gaming and cognitive psychology, game design, academic research, and policy.This conversation is a window into topics covered in the first three episodes of the Grokludo podcast including player responses to morality meters, workplace culture at games des…

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Professor Anna Clark on fishing and History 35:16

3M ago35:16

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Professor Anna Clark is an historian and fishing enthusiast whose interests have intersected with her book, The Catch: Australia's love affair with fishing.Anna Clark is co-director of the Australian Centre for Public History at UTS and author of numerous critically acclaimed books about how history is made and taught in Australia.…

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EPISODE 43 with D. J. Green, Ross Hightower, Deb Heim, Ginny Rorby, and Peggy Joque Williams 30:17

3M ago30:17

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This episode delights with a witch who must master her powers; a girl who must prove that an entire greenhouse of plants is witnesses to a crime; a young girl ill-equipped for the world of King Louis the XIV’s court; and, a family story that explores how we define progress and speaks to the impact of man’s impact on geology and vice versa. In this …

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Crossword puzzle creator Fred Piscop 44:29

3M ago44:29

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Fred Piscop is a master puzzle creator and a legend of crossword construction. He has been a regular contributor to The New York Times, a former daily crossword editor for USA Today, former editor of the Washington Post Sunday crossword, and now a contributor of cryptic crosswords to the Times and The Guardian.Fred has an inspiring story of being i…

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Barkindji lawyer and academic Gemma McKinnon 51:34

4M ago51:34

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Gemma McKinnon shares the story of her entry to Law and the development of her interest in issues at the intersection of law and poverty. This conversation includes a discussion of Gemma's experiences as a First Nations lawyer in corporate law and academic settings and the motivation for making her radio and podcast program Blaksiders together with…

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EPISODE 42 with Jude Berman, Anne Marie Farage-Smith, Bret Hurst, and Tracey Yokas 28:45

4M ago28:45

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In this episode of LAUNCH PAD we will explore the depths of family trauma and healing; understand the role pets and their loss have on our lives and how to deal with it; and romp through high crimes, spies, and Silicon Valley high-tech gaming worlds with novels that engross us in dangerous circumstances and a mind-controlling plot. We will discuss …

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Latin America and socioeconomic inclusion, Adriana Rueda Barrios 1:06:47

4M ago1:06:47

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Adriana Rueda Barrios is a project officer at the Trust for the Americas which is a non-profit, non-government organisation that promotes economic and educational opportunities for vulnerable people in the Americas. As well as working on socioeconomic inclusion, Adriana has lived experience of the transformative power of education as the first pers…

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EPISODE 41 with Ann Bancroft, Patti Eddington, Catherine Harrington, and Claudia Marseille 29:58

4M ago29:58

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE In this episode, we host She Writes Press authors whose books are packed with multi-layered stories and poignancy. From a mother who fights to stay in her children’s lives; to an adopted daughter who finds a manila envelope that causes her to question everything; to a powerful tale of navigating bo…

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Te Rina Taite on swimming and stand-up comedy 31:46

4M ago31:46

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Te Rina Taite has had a varied and interesting vocational life starting as an elite swimmer and more recently turning to stand-up comedy with a lot of experiences in between.By Christine Gallagher

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Dr Cathy Monro on Aged Care Governance 35:16

4M ago35:16

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Dr Cathy Monro is a specialist in aged care policy and governance with a PhD in Health Policy from the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney.Cathy shares insights about the aged care system in Australia from her experience as a non-executive on the board of an aged care provider and from her PhD research.…

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EPISODE 40 with Sherri L. Dodd, Debbie Chein Morris, Leslie Hachtel, and Kathy Ramsperger 29:28

4M ago29:28

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE Welcome to Episode 40 where 160 authors have now shared their stories and celebrated their debuts! In this episode explore new books and meet new authors, some from She Writes Press and Black Rose Writing. Be transported by thrilling and paranormal writing, a story of love lost and a soul restored,…

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Anthony Dockrill on radio, media, and his early interests in film 1:00:14

5M ago1:00:14

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Anthony Dockrill is a media professional who was most recently Program Director at radio 2SER 107.3FM Sydney for 17 years. Prior to joining the staff at 2SER, Anthony had worked in various roles at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and for Film Australia.This episode features some of the regular themes of the Wide Open Air Exchange about the …

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EPISODE 39 with Alicia Blando, Liz Kinchen, Linda Joy Myers, and Menah Pratt 29:56

5M ago29:56

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE On this episode of LAUNCH PAD join these She Writes Press authors who share deliciously haunted memoirs and novels focused on spiritual and psychological healing, identity and ingenuity, astrology and the power to map your life, and genre-bending stories about being fierce and fearless. Join us now…

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Heart transplant specialist, Professor Peter Macdonald 1:00:23

5M ago1:00:23

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Professor Peter Macdonald MBBS FRACP PHD MD FCSANZ is a world-leading cardiologist with a speciality in heart transplants who has made significant contributions to translational medical research including the "Heart in a Box" technology".By Christine Gallagher

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EPISODE 38 with Terry Lee Caruthers, Susan J Godwin, Sophia Kouidou-Giles, and Jennifer Silva Redmond 30:32

5M ago30:32

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THIS SHOW WAS BE RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE Set sail, fall in love, travel through time, flee for your life, discover feminism - then and now, and connect with sorceresses and Greek gods all in this episode of LAUNCH PAD. Discover a new-to-you author and find your next best read. Find out more about these authors at: Terry Lee Caruthers -…

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Basketball and the NBA, William Lyttle 41:07

6M ago41:07

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An introduction to the five player positions in basketball with reference to legendary NBA players along with an explanation of the NBA conference and division structures and historical rivalries. William Lyttle is a sports commentary enthusiast with a special interest in basketball. Will presents the Community Armchair sports segment on community …

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Naomi Lewis, Homelessness NSW 1:20:10

6M ago1:20:10

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A wide-ranging conversation about the problem of homelessness and the potential for Housing First policies and principles to lead on to greater economic empowerment. Naomi Lewis is Senior Project Officer, Together Home at Homelessness NSW and a former senior case manager for the Salvation Army.This episode includes a discussion of what it means to …

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Generalist, Pauline Futeran 42:05

6M ago42:05

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A discussion of what it can mean to be a generalist in your vocational life with Pauline Futeran whose skills and attributes have transferred across professions in different sectors and in various kinds of roles.This conversation includes a discussion of some of the problems with recruitment processes.…

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EPISODE 37 with Noel Caraccio, Clifford Garstang, Evelyn Kohl LaTorre, and Elizabeth Sumner Wafler 29:52

6M ago29:52

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE In this episode of LAUNCH PAD join She Writes Press and Black Rose Writing authors share a marriage memoir, evocative women’s fiction, dual timelines in paradise, and a long-deceased grandmother’s quest to solve a family kidnapping! Fall in love with your next author and find your next favorite rea…

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Handywoman, Norma Dann aka MsFixet 40:44

7M ago40:44

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Norma Dann aka MsFixet is a handywoman providing lawn, garden and home repair services. Norma shares what informs and motivates her vocational choices and comments on some of the gender issues she observes through her work.By Christine Gallagher

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EPISODE 36 with Anoop Judge, Edward J. Leahy, Kim McCollum, and Susan Sage 32:52

7M ago32:52

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE Join an amazing cast of characters and the Black Rose Writing authors who created them in this episode of LAUNCH PAD. Murder, mayhem, ghosts, intrigue, secrets, altruism, and the power of story all come together as we discuss writing, novels, point of view, and so much more. Listen and fall in love…

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Musician and Physician Dr Eki Shola 32:16

7M ago32:16

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Eki Shola is a medical doctor who turned to making music after losing her home and clinic in California wildfires.Eki's latest album 還 Kaeru ("to return home") was recorded in Japan where Eki experienced another sense of home. All music featured in this episode is from the album.By Christine Gallagher

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Decolonising names, Dr Elaine Laforteza 28:26

7M ago28:26

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Dr Elaine Laforteza leads the "Say My Name" campaign at UTS, an education initiative for improving literacy about names that are deemed "foreign" or "tricky" "unfamiliar" within a dominant linguistic context, which in Australia is an Anglo-British postcolonial context. Elaine is from the UTS Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion and works with th…

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EPISODE 35 with M. Lee Musgrave, Saborna Roychowdhury, Fred Rutman, and Kirsten G. Schuder 31:50

7M ago31:50

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE Join these Black Rose Writing authors and delight in a contemporary romance thriller, a coming-of-age novel set in India, a memoir of the repeatedly dead, and a novel where an unexplained phenomenon might just save all humankind from destruction! Find out more about these authors at: M. Lee Musgrav…

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Episode 120: Karen Eber the Penultimate Expert on the Art and Power of Storytelling 20:32

7M ago20:32

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Karen Eber is an author, international leadership consultant, professional storyteller, and keynote speaker. Her talk on TED.com: How your brain responds to stories – and why they’re crucial for leaders, has almost 2 million views. As the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group, Karen helps Fortune 500 companies build leaders, team, and …

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Episode 119: Tracey Enerson International and USA Today Bestselling Playwright, Screenwriter and Novelist 21:24

7M ago21:24

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Tracey Enerson Wood is the international and USA Today bestselling author of The Engineer’s Wife, The War Nurse, and, most recently, The President’s Wife. While working as a Registered Nurse, starting her own Interior Design company, raising two children, and bouncing around the world as a military wife, she indulged in her passion as a playwright,…

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Episode 118: Pat Rullo Radio Host, Patient Advocate, Generous Spirit, and Celebrator of All Things Story 19:01

7M ago19:01

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Patricia J. Rullo is an author, national radio talk show host, and sought-after speaker. In 2012, Pat teamed up with Salem Media Group to produce a radio talk show based on her book Speak Up and Stay Alive, the patient advocate hospital survival guide. The radio program was the first nationally syndicated show to address patient safety and the pati…

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EPISODE 34 with Louella Bryant, Sherry Hobbs, Cary Lowe, and Amanda Schiavo 29:54

8M ago29:54

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE LAUNCH PAD welcomes these Black Rose Writing Authors as they share their memoirs, biographies, and novels. Travel with us from the Renaissance to the times of the Titanic and World War II to the present day. Meet historical figures and marvel at personal journeys all on your way to finding your nex…

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EPISODE 30 with Shelley Blanton-Stroud, Laura L. Engel, Ann Marie Jackson, and Sandra L. Young 33:05

7M ago33:05

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THIS SHOW WILL BE RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE From memoir to murder, with messages and sightings from the hereafter, and with poignant stories of tough choices, the joy of self-discovery, and solving riddles of the heart, this episode of LAUNCH PAD will have you, once again, adding to your TBR list. Join us. Find out more about these autho…

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The Simpsons as a special interest 31:42

8M ago31:42

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Rachael Hunter has been a fan of The Simpsons since she was the same age as Bart Simpson during the first season of the show. Rachael shares some of her favourite characters, musical numbers, celebrity guests, and literary and historical references within storylines.We discuss references from The Simpsons that have become common phrases and memes, …

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EPISODE 32 with Deb Brandon, Florence Reiss Kraut, Lauren Martin, and Barbara Sapienza 30:17

8M ago30:17

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE On this episode of LAUNCH PAD a poet, a memoirist, and two novelists lead us on their writing adventures and take us to some fascinating places. From those who experience loss and despair and those who talk to the dead; to suspenseful family sagas set in pre-World War 1; to the importance of stubbo…

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Episode 116: Renea Winchester: Award-winning Author, Workshop Leader, and Botanicalist 20:05

8M ago20:05

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Renea is an internationally-released, award-winning author of: Outbound Train, the French translation, De l’autre cote’ des rails. Her nonfiction titles include: Farming, Friends & Fried Bologna Sandwiches, In the Garden with Billy and multiple essays and short stories. She is a passionate supporter of literacy and libraries. Renea is the winner of…

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Growing up with a Christmas tree farm 31:04

8M ago31:04

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Melanie Junghans is a return guest, this time sharing with us her experience of growing up with her family running a Christmas tree farm business that has been active for more than forty years.By Christine Gallagher

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Swedish Christmas, John Tenho 32:35

9M ago32:35

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A discussion of Swedish Christmas traditions with John Tenho, a Swede living in Australia. From the winter setting in Sweden and specific Christmas decorations to Advent rituals, St. Lucia celebrations and St. Knut's Day, this conversation covers a broad range of Swedish Christmas traditions. Included is a description of foods that are part of a Ch…

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Aviation Safety, Jorge Lobarinas 59:12

9M ago59:12

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An introduction to aviation safety as a vocation with insights from Jorge Lobarinas who works for an aviation safety regulator. Jorge also shares the story of his mid-career change from anatomical pathology to aviation management.By Christine Gallagher

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EPISODE 31 with Gabi Coatsworth, Jo Ivester, Teresa H. Janssen, and Lynne Spriggs O’Connor 30:59

8M ago30:59

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE From the perfect English cottage to the most rural of ranches, from the boom and bust American West, to social rights advocacy, join these four authors for memoir, historical fiction, a husband’s ghost, a search for the meaning of family and the human spirit, and so much more on your way to finding…

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Episode 117: Laurie Frankel NY Times Bestselling and Film-Optioned Author Talks Family and Books 24:18

9M ago24:18

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Laurie Frankel is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of four novels, including her most recent, One Two Three, and This Is How It Always Is. She is the recipient of the Washington State Book Award and the Endeavor Award. Her novels have been translated into more than twenty-five languages and been optioned for film and TV. Her new…

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Angela Cairns: Author, BBC broadcaster, and Amazon Best-seller 20:26

8M ago20:26

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Born in the U.K., owner of two successful healthcare businesses and BBC broadcaster, Angela has been involved with coaching since 1986. She began her writing career with non-fiction articles and progressed to a blend of fiction and non-fiction in the creation of Play Pause Unwind a series of relaxation visualization resources. Her ambition to write…

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