Ep 47: Healing Through Words: Rachael Coopes on 'The Art of Forgiveness
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Guest: Rachael Coopes *Interviewed by Chelle Griffin* Episode Highlights: Introduction to Rachael Coopes: Award-winning actress, writer, and presenter known for her work on Australian television and theater Career Journey: Rachael discusses her path from early acting roles to becoming a multifaceted creative professional Writing Process: Insights into how Rachael approaches scriptwriting and storytelling across different mediums Industry Challenges: Honest conversation about navigating the entertainment industry and overcoming obstacles Current Projects: Discussion of Rachael's...
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Ep 46: Five Seasons in Seoul: A Journey Through Culture and Connection with Christine Newell
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In this inspiring episode, we chat with author Christine Newell about her beautiful memoir, Five Seasons in Seoul, which chronicles her transformative year living and teaching in South Korea. Christine opens up about the personal challenges that led her to seek a fresh start, her deep cultural immersion, and the powerful impact of Korean traditions—especially the symbolic “five seasons” shaped by Yin and Yang philosophy. She shares how community, kindness, and resilience helped her find healing, purpose, and creative spark. We also explore the emotional journey of writing a memoir, the...
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Ep 45: Bridesmaids, Boundaries, and Being Yourself with Rachael Johns
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Episode Title: Rachael Johns: The Bad Bridesmaid and the Love of Books Guest: Rachael Johns, Australian Romance Author Key Highlights: Discussion of Rachael's latest book "The Bad Bridesmaid" Insights into her writing process and inspiration Exploration of her love for books and libraries Episode Breakdown: Book Overview Main character: Winnefren (Fred) Darling Setting: Norfolk Island Plot: Fred tries to stop her mother's sixth wedding Inspired by "The Parent Trap" movie concept Writing Journey Started writing at 17 Former English teacher Known as the...
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Ep 44: Letting Go: A Deep Dive into Living Untethered by Michael A Singer
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Podcast Show Notes: Living Untethered with Michael A. Singer Episode Highlights: Book: Living Untethered: Beyond the Human Predicament Author: Michael A. Singer (New York Times bestselling author) Key Themes: Inner peace, self-realization, mindfulness, and personal growth Episode Overview: Hosts Leanne and Shel dive deep into Michael Singer's latest book, exploring profound insights about: Understanding the universe's complexity Separating oneself from thoughts Practicing meditation and awareness Accepting life's inherent suffering Techniques for personal transformation ...
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Ep 43: Rebels with Reading Glasses: Clare Pooley on Aging Disgracefully
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Podcast Episode: How to Age Disgracefully with Claire Pooley Guest: Claire Pooley, author of "How to Age Disgracefully", "The Authenticity Project", and "People on Platform Five" Episode Highlights: Discussion of Claire's latest novel "How to Age Disgracefully" Exploration of multi-generational connections and community Insights into writing, aging, and finding purpose Key Themes: Breaking stereotypes about aging The importance of community and human connection Humor as a tool for addressing challenging life experiences Book Recommendations: "Margot" by Ruthie Thorpe "The...
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Ep 42: Work, Travel, Thrive: Designing a Bleisure Life with Emma Lovell
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In this episode, Emma Lovell discusses her book "The Art of Pleasure" and shares insights on combining work, leisure, and self-care to create a fulfilling lifestyle. Key Highlights: Emma's philosophy of "pleasure life" - traveling the world, making money, and living life on your own terms Strategies for blending business and leisure Importance of work-life harmony over work-life balance Travel experiences and goals (76 countries visited) Practical tips for incorporating more pleasure into daily life Notable Quotes: "It's not about waiting until everything is perfect to live your...
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Ep 41: Sisters in Grief: Navigating Loss and Love in Blue Sisters
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In this episode, Leanne Tran and Chelle Griffin dive into Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors - a raw, layered novel about estranged siblings reunited by grief. Following the death of their sister Nikki, Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky return to their childhood home and are forced to confront the complicated ties that bind them. Told from alternating perspectives, Blue Sisters explores themes of identity, sisterhood, and the legacy of family. Leanne and Chelle unpack the emotional weight of the book, share their thoughts on the characters’ extreme lives and inner worlds, and reflect on how relatable the...
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BONUS Episode: Autumn Reading Pile
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Ep 40: Get Rich Lucky B****!
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Ep 39: Sandwich, the meal and the generation.
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info_outlineEpisode Title: The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife
Podcast: Between The Lines
Hosts: Leanne Tran and Chelle Griffin
Guest: Anna Johnston
Episode Summary:
In this episode of "Between The Lines," hosts Leanne Tran and Chelle Griffin are joined by debut author Anna Johnston to discuss her novel "The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife." The story centers on 82-year-old Frederick, who, due to a case of mistaken identity, takes the place of cranky Bernard Gray at a nursing home. The novel explores themes of kindness, loneliness, and the value of older individuals. Anna draws inspiration from her personal experiences and her grandfather, who influenced the character of Frederick. The book is set to release on July 2 and will also be available as an audiobook.
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Introduction and Book Synopsis: Leanne introduces the episode and Anna Johnston, while Chelle reads the book's synopsis, highlighting Frederick Fife's unique situation at the Waddle River Nursing Home and the positive reaction from their book club.
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Anna Johnston's Background: Anna shares her background as an Australian author, her career transition from medicine to aged care, and her role as a social support coordinator in a nursing home, which influenced her writing.
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Anna's Career Path and Influences: Anna discusses her journey, including her decision to leave medicine, her work in aged care, and the influence of her grandfather, Fred, on her writing. She also shares her love for screenplays, theater, and creative aging.
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Themes and Character Development: The hosts and Anna explore themes of kindness, invisibility, and connection in the book, emphasizing the underrepresentation of older people in literature and the relatability of Frederick's character.
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Writing Process and Emotional Connection: Anna describes her writing process, including her diagnosis with ADHD, her love for creative writing, and the emotional investment in her characters. She shares her visual approach to storytelling.
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Publication and Future Plans: Anna reveals her excitement about the release of her debut novel and her contract for another book. She discusses the challenges of balancing promotion with writing her second book, tentatively titled "Rat Bag."
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Final Thoughts and Recommendations: The hosts express their admiration for the book and its themes. Anna shares her gratitude for connecting with readers and discusses her future plans, including potential bookstore visits for promotional events.