The Wisdom & Action Podcast

Noni Hazlehurst, beloved Aussie actor and Play School presenter, fears our hearts are growing cold. That's why she wants to create a positive news channel full of stories that reflect our ordinariness and vulnerability, stories that empower us and make us feel good to be human.We sat down with her to chat about her idea and why it's ok to feel things deeply. In fact, we need a whole lot more of it.This podcast is proudly supported by our friends at Bank Australia.Mentioned in this pod:*That Logies speech: http://www.tvweeklogieawards.com.au/news/articles/2016/5/noni-hazlehursts-full-hall-of-fame-speech/*Larry Moss's book, Intent to Live: http://larrymoss.org/acting-coach-larry-moss-book-author*Play School: http://www.abc.net.au/abcforkids/sites/playschool/*Paolo Coelho "cheesy" interview: http://www.onbeing.org/program/paulo-coelho-the-alchemy-of-pilgrimage/transcript/6703*The book, The Theater of War: What Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us Today : https://www.amazon.com/Theater-War-Ancient-Tragedies-Teach/dp/0307949729 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we help people move through trauma? Just listen, says Amy Ziering. And she’d know. The documentary filmmaker has taken on enormous institutions—like the US military—and had some seriously difficult conversations. Her latest film, The Hunting Ground, tells the harrowing story of the culture of rape in American universities and has had an enormous social impact since it was released. And just a heads-up before you listen, this podcast discusses sexual assault and could be traumatic for some. If you or someone you know needs help, we've found online directories for a few countries.Australia: www.whiteribbon.org.au/finding-helpNew Zealand: www.familyservices.gov.nz/directoryUK: www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/supportInternational: www.rainn.org/get-help/sexual-assault-and-rape-international-resources This podcast is proudly supported by our friends at Bank Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Worldwide, less than a quarter of the people we hear from in the media are women. Tara Moss is over it! Hear her tips for creating a world where gender doesn’t limit any of us. In this podcast: how to deal with trolls, the art of self care and Feminist Gaslighting Bingo!This podcast is supported by our friends at Bank Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh Mackay has been examining how we live for six decades. So he's got some pretty great insights into what makes a good life. We loved our chat with him!This podcast is supported by our friends at Bank Australia and presented in collaboration with The School of Life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this mini-series, our editor Berry is determined to sit her rebellious, music-loving mum Lee down with a pile of her favourite records to get to the heart of things. Berry looks forward to the luxury of sitting down with her mum over endless cups of tea and hours of music. But, as ever, life has other plans! Thank goodness then for Mahler and the divine Sarah Vaughan.This podcast is brought to you by our friends at Victorian Opera.Music from the episode: http://bit.ly/1rpeUBo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this mini-series, our editor Berry is determined to sit her rebellious, music-loving mum Lee down with a pile of her favourite records to get to the heart of things. Berry and Lee swoon over the ridiculously urbane Nat King Cole, Lee scandalises Berry with her favourite Beatle—and both chat about the challenges of motherhood.This podcast is brought to you by our friends at Victorian Opera.Music from the episode: http://bit.ly/2399Q1M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this mini-series, our editor Berry is determined to sit her rebellious, music-loving mum Lee down with a pile of her favourite records to get to the heart of things. In this final episode, we take a whirlwind tour of Lee's vinyl collection—with stops at tantric songs and pyramid recordings—while Berry and Lee reflect on what it means to swap stories across generations.This podcast is brought to you by our friends at Victorian Opera.Music from the episode: http://bit.ly/1Uu7GHY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's at the core of the prejudice we still encounter in our political and social lives? Listen in to our chat with Melbourne-based sociologist Susan Carland who advocates for a more openhearted Australia.This episode includes questions from the audience, and at some points can become a little hard to hear. We’re working on improving our recording techniques—thanks for bearing with us!This podcast is supported by our friends at Bank Australia.Find out more:Susan Carland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SusanCarlandAnne Lamott and the Shitty First Draft (SFD): https://www.brainpickings.org/2013/11/22/bird-by-bird-anne-lamott/Muslim leaders' refutation of terrorism: http://www.lettertobaghdadi.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we help raise our boys and girls to become responsible, motivated and resilient men and women? Dr Arne Rubinstein shares practical advice for helping teenagers develop healthy adult behaviour.This episode includes questions from the audience, and at some points can become a little hard to hear. We’re working on improving our recording techniques—thanks for bearing with us!This podcast is supported by our friends at Bank Australia.Find out more: Arne's website: http://doctorarne.com/Arnold van Gennep and his book, The Rites of Passage: https://books.google.com.au/books/about/The_Rites_of_Passage.html?id=kJpkBH7mB7oCLiminality: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liminality Creativity and the Liminal Space: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-creativity-cure/201306/creativity-and-the-liminal-space Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan Murray is the principal at Victoria’s Parkville College, a school that’s inside a prison. He believes in the power of education to change people’s lives and treats every student with unconditional positive regard.This episode includes questions from the audience, and at some points can become a little hard to hear. We’re working on improving our recording techniques—thanks for bearing with us!This podcast is supported by our friends at Bank Australia.Find out more: Parkville College: http://parkvillecollege.weebly.com/Unconditional Positive Regard: http://www.dumbofeather.com/why-i-teach-with-unconditional-positive-regard/Viktor Frankl: https://www.ted.com/talks/viktor_frankl_youth_in_search_of_meaningCarl Rogers: http://www.simplypsychology.org/carl-rogers.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.