Conversations

Conversations

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Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met. Journey into their world, joining them on epic adventures to unfamiliar places, back in time to wild moments of history, and into their deepest memories, to be moved by personal stories of resilience and redemption. Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, weaving together narratives from history, science, art, and personal storytelling. Conversations Live is coming to the stage! Join Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler for an unmissable night of unforgettable stories, behind-the-scenes secrets, and surprise guests. Australia’s most-loved podcast — live, up close, and in the moment. Find out more at the Conversations website.

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When Rosalie Ham was a child, her mum received a devastating diagnosis, and started an affair as a way to find herself before it was too late. This story found its way into Rosalie's best-selling book which became the hit film 'The Dressmaker' (R)

Previous episodes

  • 2840 - The gothic country childhood and the spirited mother 
    Mon, 19 May 2025
  • 2839 - Treating anorexia by nourishing the heart 
    Fri, 16 May 2025
  • 2838 - Ghost stories and executions in Iceland — when Hannah Kent and Agnes Magnusdottir became entwined 
    Thu, 15 May 2025
  • 2837 - Heroin addiction, Ivan Milat's dentist, and beginning again 
    Wed, 14 May 2025
  • 2836 - Situationships, risks and growing pains — Jemma Sbeg on surviving your 20s 
    Tue, 13 May 2025
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