We Need To Talk

Jane Hasler, the host, is a sociologist, mental health professional and mother of eight. Each week, Jane has a discussion with an expert about a particular social issue. The aim of this podcast is to ...more

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June 15, 2025 01:03:16
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Rewiring the Brain from 'Womb to Tomb' - Talking with cognitive neuroscientist, Prof Mark Williams, about how to enhance our brain function for better human connection

This episode I'm talking with cognitive neuroscientist, Professor Mark Williams, who's spent over 25 years researching the connection between the human brain and our...

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March 24, 2023 01:02:54
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Facing the Truth - Talking with Craig Foster on Human Rights and moving Australia forward as a nation

This episode, the first of our second series, I had the great pleasure of talking with Craig Foster, one of Australia's most respected sportspeople...

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January 15, 2023 01:08:37
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'Eleven Sons, Two Daughters' - Talking with Catherine Knox about Postnatal Depression, in particular, anger, guilt and a loss of identity

This episode I'm talking with Social Justice advocate and educator, Catherine Knox, about Postnatal Depression and how we each got through this tough life...

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September 28, 2022 00:41:36
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Making clear 'Voice, Treaty and Truth' - Talking with author and leading activist, Thomas Mayor, about the Uluru Statement from the Heart in the lead up to Australia's next referendum

This episode I had the great honour of talking with author and leading activist, Thomas Mayor, who carried the Uluru Statement from the Heart...

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September 01, 2022 00:46:37
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Australia's 'Violence Factories' - Talking with Professor James Ogloff about our punitive prison system and how we can lower our high recidivism rate

This episode I'm talking with world-renowned forensic psychologist, Professor James Ogloff, about our punitive prison system, the causes of criminal behaviour, and how we...

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August 12, 2022 00:50:21
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The Porn Invasion - Talking with Maree Crabbe on pornography, the harm it causes and solutions to this serious issue

This episode I'm talking with Maree Crabbe, author, film maker and educator, on pornography and the harm it causes, particularly to children, adolescents and...

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