The Wisdom & Action Podcast

Introducing Dumbo Feather's newest podcast, That Time When, a series where people tell the story of what happened when they had a life-changing experience, planned or not!Our first episode explores the world of Vipassana, and what happened when Farayi, a self-described corporate baby was silent…for ten days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You can come up with a really cool idea but unless you’re willing to put in all the effort to get it into orbit then it’s nothing."—Peter Drew We chatted recently to Peter Drew about making art that starts conversations. He's the man behind the "Real Australians Say Welcome" poster series—and has many interesting things to say about what it takes to make art that stops you in the street.Mentioned in this podcast:*Peter Drew's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/peterdrewarts/*6:35: The Design Files & "Real Australians say welcome" creative pile-on https://www.instagram.com/p/1kOclAG2TI/?taken-by=thedesignfiles*7:40: Shepard Fairey's "OBEY" campaign: https://obeygiant.com/The Dumbo Feather podcast is a monthly series where we chat with inspiring, thought-provoking guests who are doing their bit to make the world better. Subscribe where all podcasts are found!This podcast is supported by Bank Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We loved hearing from singer-songwriter Missy Higgins about finding her way back to music after depression, turning her focus to social justice—and the difficulty of writing a protest song.If you’re struggling with depression—or someone you love is—please check out this list of resources for Australia from BeyondBlue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/national-help-lines-and-websites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are always inspired by David Ritter, CEO of Greenpeace Australia Pacific. He is thoughtful, articulate and remarkably optimistic about humanity’s capacity to band together and stave off the worst effects of climate change. He makes us feel better!We loved chatting with him about having tough conversations at BBQs, the language of resistance and why getting involved matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will it take for us to give refugees a fair go? Julian Burnside QC has a few ideas. The barrister (and arts lover and storyteller and much more besides) has been fighting for better treatment for refugees for 15 years.He chatted to us recently about the value of listening to other people, why we should all support living artists and the piece of music that never fails to lift his soul.Mentioned in this podcast:*The Nauru Files: https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/nauru-files*The film, Downfall*Zero Degrees of Empathy by Simon Baron Cohen*Oxbridge Blues by Frederic Raphael*Beethoven's Heiliger Dankgesang eines Genesenen an die Gottheit (Holy song of thanksgiving of a convalescent to the Deity). The version featured in this podcast is by Philharmonia Quartet. Courtesy of Naxos. http://www.naxoslicensing.com/track/NDE3NTIwOC03YWIzYjE/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noni Hazlehurst, beloved Aussie actor and Play School presenter, fears our hearts are growing cold. That's why she wants to create a positive news channel full of stories that reflect our ordinariness and vulnerability, stories that empower us and make us feel good to be human.We sat down with her to chat about her idea and why it's ok to feel things deeply. In fact, we need a whole lot more of it.This podcast is proudly supported by our friends at Bank Australia.Mentioned in this pod:*That Logies speech: http://www.tvweeklogieawards.com.au/news/articles/2016/5/noni-hazlehursts-full-hall-of-fame-speech/*Larry Moss's book, Intent to Live: http://larrymoss.org/acting-coach-larry-moss-book-author*Play School: http://www.abc.net.au/abcforkids/sites/playschool/*Paolo Coelho "cheesy" interview: http://www.onbeing.org/program/paulo-coelho-the-alchemy-of-pilgrimage/transcript/6703*The book, The Theater of War: What Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us Today : https://www.amazon.com/Theater-War-Ancient-Tragedies-Teach/dp/0307949729 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we help people move through trauma? Just listen, says Amy Ziering. And she’d know. The documentary filmmaker has taken on enormous institutions—like the US military—and had some seriously difficult conversations. Her latest film, The Hunting Ground, tells the harrowing story of the culture of rape in American universities and has had an enormous social impact since it was released. And just a heads-up before you listen, this podcast discusses sexual assault and could be traumatic for some. If you or someone you know needs help, we've found online directories for a few countries.Australia: www.whiteribbon.org.au/finding-helpNew Zealand: www.familyservices.gov.nz/directoryUK: www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/supportInternational: www.rainn.org/get-help/sexual-assault-and-rape-international-resources This podcast is proudly supported by our friends at Bank Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Worldwide, less than a quarter of the people we hear from in the media are women. Tara Moss is over it! Hear her tips for creating a world where gender doesn’t limit any of us. In this podcast: how to deal with trolls, the art of self care and Feminist Gaslighting Bingo!This podcast is supported by our friends at Bank Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh Mackay has been examining how we live for six decades. So he's got some pretty great insights into what makes a good life. We loved our chat with him!This podcast is supported by our friends at Bank Australia and presented in collaboration with The School of Life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this mini-series, our editor Berry is determined to sit her rebellious, music-loving mum Lee down with a pile of her favourite records to get to the heart of things. Berry looks forward to the luxury of sitting down with her mum over endless cups of tea and hours of music. But, as ever, life has other plans! Thank goodness then for Mahler and the divine Sarah Vaughan.This podcast is brought to you by our friends at Victorian Opera.Music from the episode: http://bit.ly/1rpeUBo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.