The Good Life: Andrew Leigh in Conversation

Terri Butler on optimism and her Labor of Love

Terri’s book, Labor of Love, is published by Melbourne University Press.

41. Sue Read on peak performance

Brad Chilcott on compassion, altruism and activism.

Father Bob Maguire on larrikin Catholicism

Marnie Hughes-Warrington on immortality through teaching and learning.

Nick Lee on cancer, farewells and little black dresses

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Susan Carland on Islam and authenticity

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To learn more about Susan's book - Fighting Hislam: Women, Faith and Sexism - follow this link: https://www.mup.com.au/books/9780522870350-fighting-hislam

Maree Crabbe on pornography and gender equality.

You can learn more about Maree's work here: www.itstimewetalked.com

Patti Stiles on life lessons from improvised acting

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(Photo by Mark Gambino.)

33. Frank Brennan on activism, justice and a Jesuit life

32. David Pereira on truth, depth and cello playing

Hugh Mackay on the Golden Rule and the Positivity Trap. Note that this episode contains some discussion of the share of people reporting 'No religion' in the Australian Census. The correct figures were 22.3% in the 2011 Census (which listed 'No religion' last), and 30.1% in the 2016 Census (which listed 'No religion' first).

30. Randolph Sparks on chronic pain and positive psychology

29. Carl Vine on composing, perfectionism and rejuvenation

Photo by Keith Saunders

Jane Halton on leading, mentoring and glass ceilings

27. Robert Dessaix on dalliances, languages and leisure

Photo of Robert Dessaix courtesy of Penguin Books (Copyright Shane Reid).

Debra Rickwood on mental wellbeing

Macgregor Duncan on good versus great

Peter Singer on vegetarianism, altruism & an examined life

Photo credit: Tony Phillips (available at http://www.petersinger.info/photos/)

Linda Burney on love, loss, racism and hope

22. Justin Wolfers on the economics of love, family and work

Maile Carnegie on managing people and coping with email

Bob Carr on Chekhov, Pilates and opera

Cate McGregor on cricket, speechwriting and transitions

During the conversation, Cate refers to Scyld Berry's account of the January 2016 cricket test match between England and South Africa. You can read that article here.

 

Rob de Castella on marathoning, pain and giving back

Patricia Karvelas on resilience and community

Shaun Creighton on versatility, coaching and comebacks

Brian Schmidt on stars, wine and the Nobel Prize

Matt Napier on kicking a soccer ball across Africa 

Tim Costello on compassion and storytelling

Brad Carron-Arthur on extreme sport and mental health

Michael Kirby on love, luck and the law

Lyn Williams on children’s choirs and a creative life

Glenn Keys on disability, philanthropy and grace under pressure

Dick Telford on elite sport and everyday exercise

Lana Sandas on addiction, advocacy and incarceration

Graeme Simsion on The Rosie Project and being a late starter

Nikki Johnston on mortality and a full life.

Jack Heath on walking away from the cliff

Listeners seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or SANE Helpline on 1800 18 SANE (7263).

Annabel Crabb on seasoning, sharing and savouring

Michael Traill on the Willoughby Wildcats, lifelong learning and jumping ship

Lindsay Tanner on family, resilience and life after politics.