American journalist Michael Pollan is best-known for his food writing, but in the seven years since his last Sydney appearance his research has changed direction. His latest book, How to Change your Mind, investigates the use of psychedelics in the treatment of a range of issues and illnesses. He was in conversation with ABC broadcaster Dr Norman Swan on the Concert Hall stage. Show notes: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/backstage/talks-ideas/michael-pollan-psychedelics.html https://youtu.be/B7tbvzn9vOo   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ladies We Need to Talk tackles taboo yet essential topics for the thinking woman. In this live recording from All About Women 2018, host Yumi Stynes leads a discussion about the orgasm gap. Along with Dr Melissa Kang (aka Dolly Doctor), playwright Nakkiah Lui and sexologist Tanya Koens they ask two very important questions: why is there a gender gap when it comes to pleasure? And, how can we have more?   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women are far more likely to have their health concerns belittled by GPs, get diagnosed with anxiety more often than men, and can struggle to have their health concerns taken seriously. Debilitating diseases like endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome are shockingly under-diagnosed, and yet they affect the lives of millions of women.  This special live event of Guardian Australia's podcast Witch Hunt unpacks some of these crucial issues with hosts and journalists Melissa Davey and Gabrielle Jackson, plus a panel of experts featuring:  Dr Susan Evans, gynecologist, pain physician and founding member of the Pelvic Pain Foundation of AustraliaDr Hannah Dahlen, professor of Midwifery at University of Western Sydney Dr Megan Williams, head of Indigenous health discipline at University of Technology Sydney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the next few weeks on the podcast we're featuring live recordings of podcast events from All About Women festival. First up is The Cut On Tuesdays, a new podcast from Gimlet Media. Take a look at the evolution of women's media with host Molly Fischer, guests Sarah McVeigh, Clementine Ford and Nakkiah Lui.  Recorded live at All About Women 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During his 2014 visit to the Sydney Opera House Michael Pollan said “I write books about what I’m interested in”. And at that point, he was interested in food production, diet, and ways we eat. Now he’s turned his attention to a different type of edible, with his new book about psychedelics, and the effects they can have on depression, addiction, and on our very sense of self. Reacquaint yourself with this visionary thinker ahead of his return to Sydney Opera House on Saturday 20 July. Read more about Michael https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/backstage/talks-ideas/michael-pollan-psychedelics.html Get tickets here https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/events/whats-on/ideas-and-talks/2019/michael-pollan.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From international policy to the nuance of consent, survivor, writer and former coordinator of a rape crisis centre, Sohaila Abdulali finds ways to talk about the difficult question of rape. At All About Women 2019 she spoke with Fenella Kernebone about her 2018 work of nonfiction What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape. Please note that this podcast contains discussion of rape and sexual assault. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our understanding of gender and sexuality is often limited to narrow labels. But what happens when we desire beyond borders? Renowned German philosopher and journalist Carolin Emcke's book, How We Desire, explores the way norms restrict us. Her conversation with Fenella Kernebone at All About Women reflects on this attachment to clear and defined lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of It’s a Long Story, host and ANTIDOTE festival curator Edwina Throsby is interviewed by Sydney Morning Herald Editor Lisa Davies about the 2019 festival. Discover the lineup here: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/festivals/antidote.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arab women are so often othered in western discussions about feminism. But the reality is there are strong feminist and LGBTQI movements across the Arab world. Artist, poet and activist Sara Saleh curated this panel at All About Women 2019 featuring activist Aya Chebbi, writer Randa Abdel-Fattah and journalist Ruby Hamad whose work challenges these well-worn assumptions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Identity, which is at the heart of wokeness, is often regarded as the most fundamental thing we have. But clinging too hard to your identity can lead to an emphasis on what makes us different, rather than what we all might have in common. In a conversation at All About Women 2019 with broadcaster Jan Fran, stylist and cultural commentator Ayishat Akanbi considers the radical power of kindness. Together they discuss the limits of identity, the gendered nature of image, and how to transcend the superficial to form meaningful connections. Watch Ayishat and Fran on Youtube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.