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Julia Baird

Writer, broadcaster, and biographer known for her work on Queen Victoria and her book "Bright Thing".

Top 3 podcasts with Julia Baird

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Oct 16, 2024 • 51min

Julia Baird on Building Resilience and How Grace Can Change Everything

Julia Baird, an author and journalist known for her biographies on Queen Victoria and Florence Nightingale, shares insights on resilience and the transformative power of grace. She discusses her personal experiences with grief and health challenges, highlighting how cultivating grace can change our responses to adversity. Baird delves into the lives of historical figures, illustrating the importance of compassion and emotional outlets. The conversation encourages cherishing fleeting moments and emphasizes the healing potential of forgiveness in personal relationships.
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Oct 19, 2024 • 46min

Julia Baird on Accepting Responsibility and the Strength of Forgiveness

Julia Baird, an acclaimed author and journalist from Sydney, delves deep into the themes of forgiveness, grace, and historical accountability. She discusses the painful legacy of Australia’s treatment of Indigenous peoples and the necessity of reconciliation. Alongside this, Baird emphasizes the importance of positive leadership in today's divisive climate while sharing inspiring stories of kindness from the pandemic. Her insights highlight how compassion and personal responsibility can transform our responses to suffering and grief.
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Mar 4, 2025 • 54min

The State of the Self: Have we lost a sense of community in a post pandemic world?

Julia Baird, a writer and biographer known for her work on Queen Victoria, Geraldine Brooks, an acclaimed author exploring societal insights, and Rachel Kushner, a celebrated novelist, dive into the shifts in community dynamics post-COVID-19. They discuss the rise of individualism and alienation, contrasting American and Australian responses. The conversation touches on the importance of reviving connections through shared cultural experiences, the impact of political divides on community, and how nature can foster resilience and empathy.