Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering
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Wellbeing means feeling good in different ways, like being healthy and happy. It’s about how we feel physically, mentally, and emotionally, as well as our connections with others and finding meaning in life. In this series, we look at different aspects of wellbeing, and how it relates to family and friend carers
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Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met. Journey into their world, joining them on epic adventures to unfamiliar places, back in time to wild moments of history, and into their deepest memories, to be moved by personal stories of resilience and redemption. Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, wea ...
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Being a parent or carer for a neurodivergent child can seem like an overwhelming new world. We’re here to help you breakdown the diagnosis, navigate the big feelings and hear stories of real family life. With specialists and people who have lived experience, think of us as a little neurodivergence decoder in your back pocket. We’ve been there, we get it, we got you!
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This series has been developed for New Zealand’s army of unpaid family carers who are looking after a loved one who is dying. Developed by the specialist palliative team at Otago Community Hospice and supported by Hospice New Zealand, the series provides reliable advice and information for carers.
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Tune in to Carer Catalysts - a podcast connecting innovators for unpaid carers. There's a sense of hope bubbling away in the world of carer support. There's a hope that right now we're bringing new, exciting, innovative solutions that could be truly transformative - helping us all to care, and thrive. But innovation is no mean feat. That's why we've been speaking with the people who are catalysing the change. These are leaders in carer support whose journeys and experiences have brought them ...
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Voices of Fostering brought to you by National Fostering Group. Everyone’s life takes a different path. As children and young people decisions can be made for us that shape our lives forever – whether for good or bad. As adults, we have the opportunity to make our own choices. And what we choose can have a positive impact on us and the world around us. Particularly if one of those choices is fostering. When you listen to the stories of children and young people whose lives have been touched ...
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The brand new podcast from Kyro and James at Mobilise. We're sharing the stories, wisdom and experience of people who have been caring for a loved one.
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This podcast is being brought to you by the Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma and we are committed to providing people living and working with child trauma with proven strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for families.
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Our podcast series is dedicated to exploring topics related to adoption, fostering and kinship care. We invite children’s social care professionals and experts by experience to join us to share best practices, their experiences and knowledge.
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This podcast is about Sia’s daily life which includes producing music, making beats, recording videos, inventing new gadgets, recommending new movies and tv shows she likes, make-up she loves, dealing with her personal development and being a carer for her parents. It's a full on life!
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"The Spectrum Connection" is a heartfelt and informative podcast that focuses on the experiences of Jess and Alyce, two mums with neurodivergent children. They share personal stories, insights, and advice to support other parents on a similar journey. The podcast covers a range of topics, including daily challenges and breakthrough moments, with the goal of promoting understanding and celebration of neurodivergence.
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. Let's talk! With trusted experts and your stories, Life Matters is all about what matters to you.
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André and Velrita are doing this podcast, to raise awareness of the realities of being a carer for a loved one and living with a rare misunderstood chronic condition. Who knew that becoming a mother for the first time, twenty-seven years ago would be one of the best experiences of her life? no matter how rewarding it was, she knew it would not be easy especially as a single mother. So, imagine one day, when your child is only four years and has a stroke. Without any warning, overnight both o ...
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Are you a parent or a carer of children and wondering how you can best navigate the challenges of COVID-19? Parenting in the age of coronavirus is a new podcast from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne, supported by Medibank. Child health experts will discuss the challenges parents are facing, and explore how you can best support yourself and your children so they can continue to learn, thrive and develop. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and tell your ...
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Welcome to the official free Podcast site from SAGE Publications for Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care. SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets with principal offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, and Singapore.
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DemTalks, Our Stories, Our Voices, Series One. Created by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and proudly sponsored by Hidden Hearing DemTalks, Our Stories, Our Voices is a podcast series by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Series One is produced by the Dementia Carers Campaign Network (DCCN) and is dedicated to amplifying the voices of family carers and supporters of people living with dementia. The DCCN is an advocacy group of people who have experience caring for or supporting someone livin ...
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A podcast about autism and family life. Meet Fiona and Travis, and their son Patch as they discover what an autism diagnosis means and what happens next. Let them be your guide, your community and your support network. This podcast will open your mind to all the incredible things autistic people wish the world understood.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, weary or alone? That is all about to change. Hi. I'm Michele; Wife and Mum of four. My family forged our own path when it came to supporting our son with autism; who against all predictions, is now 18 and thriving. I'd love to help you and your family to do the same. Here at Authentically Autism you will find encouragement, truth, guidance and hope. I look forward to helping you create a future for your child, brighter than you ever imagined. Michele x
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This is a podcast for parents to grow their confidence and skills in communicating, interacting and understanding their children so that they can be the empowered parents they are destined to be for their children! I speak with many inspiring and knowledgeable parents, therapists, community leaders who understand children and parents and provide a treasure trove of information and ideas for parents to think about and try at home! We cover topics such as school readiness, play, how different ...
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We are a group of Independent Fostering Agencies; Time For Children, Fostering Options, Foster Care Solutions and Futures For Children, We were built by those who know fostering best and are here to talk about all things 'foster care'; from the moments that test us to the ones that truly amaze us. Take a seat, pop the kettle on and join us for a quick chat.
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Each month a new podcast is published with a different guest talking about a mental well being topic that is personal to them. The aim of the podcast is to encourage us all to have conversations about mental health and make it normal to do so, not some abstract or hidden illness that no one can relate to or understand.
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In January 2019, while working in London, Jonathan Hirons’s life suddenly changed. He remembers sitting in a business meeting with colleagues discussing a work project when he “began to feel strange”. Jonathan soon found that he couldn’t make changes to the document he was working on, and he began to struggle to find the words to speak. Fortunately, realising something was very wrong, his colleagues acted quickly and called an ambulance. Jonathan was rushed to University College Hospital, wh ...
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Treating dementia — a new way of caring for the elderly
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Psychiatrist Duncan McKellar wrote the report that triggered the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. He has seen how care changes when we take someone's life story into account.Kirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The quest for eternal youth and the truth about dopamine
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.Kirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Episode 35: Andrew Timms (AusCountry Tag Along Tours Owner) - Uniting Families Through Camping and Four-Wheel Driving Adventures
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Send us a text Can camping and four-wheel driving truly unite families and create unforgettable memories? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Andrew Timms, the passionate owner of Oz Country Tag Along Tours. Andrew's unique journey from the Indian Army to becoming a camping and four-wheel driving enthusiast in Australia offers rich insights …
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The story of James Earl Jones, and his legacy
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The late James Earl Jones grew up with a stutter and hardly said a word for years. After an English teacher intervened, he grew up to become one of the world's finest actors. (R)Kirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Season 2 - What's new for the podcast & life updates
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The Spectrum Connection: Season Two Premiere & Life Updates In the premiere episode of 'The Spectrum Connection' season two, hosts Jess and Alyce share life updates and discuss the journey of diagnosing neurodivergence in adults. The episode begins with a nod to their sponsor, Starfish Store Australia, and transitions into a candid conversation abo…
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Jayne and Ken - We have fostered for 19 years!
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Send us a text Jayne and Ken have been dedicated foster carers for 19 years, and their journey is nothing short of remarkable. In one of our most heartfelt episodes yet, they share stories of children once labelled by local authorities as "children from hell," some facing unimaginable medical challenges. Despite the odds, Jayne and Ken's unwavering…
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Is the cost of living changing the way we eat out? And living separately while married
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.Kirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Better Me Better Us - Ep 16 Safety
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Hello and welcome to this episode of the Better Me Better Us Podcast with Vicki and Hayley. In this episode, they dive into the concept of safety—both physical and emotional—and explore what it truly means to feel safe. They discuss how trauma can deeply affect our sense of security, impacting the way we navigate relationships, environments, and ou…
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Epic sharks — the ancient origins of the monsters of the sea
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From sharks with wheels of teeth, to gargantuan sharks like the megalodon, palaeontologist John Long has traced the long and storied history of these oceanic hunters. This episode of Conversations explores science, origin stories, ancient history, sharks, palaeontology, the ocean, climate change, megalodon, hunting and predators.…
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Do mainstream eating disorder treatments need more tailoring? And John Brogden's reasons for hope
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.Kirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Words of love — writing stories of Aboriginal land
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Author and professor Anita Heiss on her parents' story of romance, and how she brings true history alive in her workKirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Getting loud about your budget and is it ok for your kids to sleep in your bed?
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.Kirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Episode 194 - Summer news with Scott, Al & Fiona Wells
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It's been a busy old summer. In this episode we catch up with family changes, business changes and generally updates from the two. It's been a busy summer for everyone but now we're at the new term we're thinking ahead. Scott shares some updates with FASD Ireland and Al in relation to the Churchill Fellowship. We asked Fiona Wells to come and share…
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My brother's death — writing the story of a family's grief and loss
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For decades, Gideon Haigh and his mum were the only two people who really knew what happened on Jaz's last night. This year, it all poured out.Kirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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What makes a house a home?
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.Kirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Quitting alcohol – the story of how Seana got sober
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After a childhood spent trying to escape her father's booze-fuelled outbursts, Seana developed her own problem relationship with drinking. But by her mid-50s, Seana decided she had had enough. Seana Smith grew up in a beautiful house in rural Scotland, and when things were good at home, they were wonderful. But Seana’s father loved to drink, and hi…
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Ep 1 What is neurodivergence? With Dr James Fitzpatrick
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This is our first episode and we want to start at the very beginning. What is neurodivergence? What is its definition? What are the implied or defined rules of using the term? What disorders does it include? Does being neurodivergent automatically mean you have a disability? When and how is it used?Kirjoittanut Carly Flecknoe
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When should you eat dinner? And living every day as if it were your last
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.Kirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Episode 34: Dale Thatcher (Father and Entrepreneur) - Transformative Journeys of Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship
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Send us a text What happens when the arrival of a new life transforms your very existence? Join us as we sit down with Dale, a devoted father and emerging entrepreneur, who opens up about the seismic shift fatherhood has brought into his life. From the powerful moment of cutting the umbilical cord to the deep-seated realization of his new responsib…
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How dogs think — and what they think of us
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Dog behaviourist Laura Vissaritis uses science and psychology to better understand what our dogs really are telling us and how our behaviour influences theirs (R). Laura is a dog behaviourist with qualifications in both animal behaviour and human psychology. Dogs were the first animals to become domesticated, and over the centuries they've evolved …
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Breast reconstruction after concern and two birders on a big quest
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.Kirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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My Stolen Generations story: how Brenda was taken from her family, twice
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As a young child, chunks of Brenda Matthews' early memories were missing until her biological mother told her the truth of what happened. Together they are slowly healing Wiradjuri woman Brenda Matthews was stolen from her family, along with her six siblings, when she was two-years-old. She came from a loving, hardworking, religious family. She was…
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New rental reforms proposed to combat the housing crisis and breaking the cycle of family violence
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The story of the melancholy spy
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When a devastating injury ended Jack Beaumont's career as a jet fighter pilot, he decided to become a spy, in the French Secret Service. Jack Beaumont (not his real name) is a former intelligence operative and the author of several spy thrillers. Jack grew up in a turbulent family in Paris and when he got older he decided to train as a jet fighter …
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Navigating a mid-life breakup and rocketing child poverty
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.Kirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Episode 173 - Historic Adoption Policy with Dr Michael Lambert
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Scott and Al are having a week off! both taking a pause after a busy year and before a busy autumn. So, rather than do nothing we're re releasing a cracking episode from last year that is well worth a revisit. In this episode we speak to NHS historian Dr Michael Lambert. He has looked at the historic evidence of Government policy to promote and fac…
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Episode 27 | Exploring and assessing motivations to adopt
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In this episode, we dive into the insights from our latest Good Practice Guide, Exploring and assessing motivations to adopt. Jo Francis, CoramBAAF’s Publishing Manager, meets with the guide's author, Laura Payne. Laura shares her experiences in writing the book, detailing the interviews she conducted and the insights she gained while examining the…
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The psychedelic revolution — how MDMA mended Rebecca's mind
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While struggling with PTSD, social researcher Rebecca Huntley chose an unconventional and underground path to healing — MDMA therapy. Rebecca Huntley is well known to many Australians for her formidable intellect and career as a broadcaster, an author and a social researcher. But despite her impressive public-facing life, in private, Rebecca's trau…
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The importance of teeth and supermarket ethics
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.Kirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Smuggled out of Wewak — Carolyn's dramatic escape from Papua New Guinea
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When Carolyn Blacklock's passport was confiscated from her in a foreign country she was faced with a scary reality that got wilder at every turn Carolyn Blacklock's passport was taken from from her at the Port Moresby International Airport when she was trying to get on a plane back to Australia. It was at that moment she realised just how much trou…
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A rise in cases of whooping cough and dealing with weaponised incompetence
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.Kirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Episode 33: Wendy Coombe (Founder of Animal Therapies Limited) - The Power of Assistance and Therapy Animals
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how an animal could transform your life? Meet Wendy Coombe, founder of Animal Therapies Limited, as she shares her poignant journey from a successful career to facing a debilitating nervous system collapse in 2014. Wendy's border collie, Jack, became her indispensable companion, helping her overcome anxiety and…
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When the pirate got paid on the island of Corfu
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Kári Gíslason was 18 when he met a mysterious stranger called 'the Pirate' on the Greek island of Corfu. When he fled the island, he left behind a debt he promised to one day repay. When Kári Gíslason was 18, he came to the island of Corfu as a stony-broke traveller. But he quickly found work in a little town: lime washing walls and working as a bu…
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Would lower speed limits reduce the number of road accidents? And how to increase your strength safely.
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.Kirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The spark that saw Andy become solar-powered
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Andy McCarthy found passion for solar power as a high school dropout. He began one of Australia's biggest solar businesses, right in the heart of Victoria's coal country. But then a breakdown changed everything for Andy and his family Andy McCarthy dropped out of high school in year 10. He was a highly energetic kid but found it difficult to latch …
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Reconnecting with our senses and the science behind happier dogs
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.Kirjoittanut Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The sprawling history of the human soul — part two
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In this two-part series, historian Paul Ham traces how our definition and understanding of the human soul has transformed over thousands of years. Humans have been probing their own invisible inner voice since the Stone Age. But where did the concept of the soul even come from? And is it really what separates the living from the dead? Historian and…
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