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: I'll Let Myself In
Podcast: Between The Lines
Hosts: Leanne Tran and Chelle Griffin
Episode Summary:
In this episode of "Between The Lines," hosts Leanne Tran and Chelle Griffin dive into the powerful and inspiring book "I'll Let Myself In" by Hannah Diviney, a leading disability and women's rights advocate based in Sydney. Diviney, who has cerebral palsy, shares her journey of self-discovery and advocacy, shedding light on the lack of representation of disabled characters in mainstream media and the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
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Introduction and Background: Leanne and Chelle introduce themselves, highlighting their professional backgrounds in child psychology and gestalt psychotherapy, respectively. They set the stage for discussing books that promote self-awareness, practical parenting, and understanding children.
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About Hannah Diviney: The hosts delve into Hannah's impressive achievements, including co-founding Missing Perspectives and advocating for a disabled Disney princess. Her book, "I'll Let Myself In," is praised for its defiant coming-of-age narrative and its call for representation and inclusion.
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Initial Impressions: Both hosts express admiration for Hannah's articulate and humorous writing style, discussing the importance of inclusive language and representation in media.
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Personal Experiences and Advocacy: The conversation covers Hannah's personal experiences with cerebral palsy, her determination to create her own representation, and her broader advocacy efforts.
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Challenges and Representation: Leanne and Chelle discuss the lack of disabled characters in mainstream media and the impact of representation on young people, emphasizing the need for awareness and education.
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Humor and Sensitivity: The hosts reflect on the evolution of humor and the importance of being mindful of the impact of words and actions.
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Calling Out and Awareness: They discuss Hannah's call-out of Lizzo for using ableist language, highlighting the role of advocates in raising awareness and modeling appropriate responses.
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Personal Reflections: Chelle shares a personal story about her daughter with cerebral palsy, underlining the emotional impact of ableist language and the importance of having a voice to address it.
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Hannah's Writing Style: The hosts appreciate Hannah's narration of her own book, adding a personal touch and enhancing the storytelling experience.
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Recommendations and Final Thoughts: Leanne and Chelle recommend "I'll Let Myself In" for its engaging narrative and its broader implications for understanding and inclusion, concluding with a call for more diverse perspectives in media.