More than 40 per cent of Aboriginal adults in Australia are estimated to have low literacy, so what's being done to help? Plus, neuroscientist Steven Laureys on what prompted him to examine the benefits of meditation. And what should you do when your relationship with your partner lacks emotional intimacy?

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Folge vom 05.11.2021Using literacy to empower and the benefits of meditation
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Folge vom 04.11.2021People with disabilities behind in vaccination rates, Clem Ford reflects on how we love, the psychology of power dressingAs Australia opens up why are COVID vulnerable people with disabilities still not being vaccinated? Author and broadcaster Clementine Ford reflects on how love, and power dressing - it's fascinating history and what it looks like now.
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Folge vom 03.11.2021Elective surgery blowouts, TikTok sensation AJ Clementine, and Walpole’s power solutionWhy the AMA says elective surgery wait times are a sign that the health system is in crisis. Why a small town in regional WA is hoping to take control of its own power supply. And why finding her tribe saved transgender model and advocate AJ Clementine.
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Folge vom 02.11.2021Helen Garner reflects on marriage and Merlin Sheldrake ruminates on fungiRenowned Australian author Helen Garner steps back in time to the mid-90s in the latest instalment of her personal diaries. Biologist and writer Merlin Sheldrake goes on a literally mind-bending journey into the magical world of fungi. And listener Bill Boyd shares his true confession.