Yellow Shelf Podcast

"What would you do if you received a message from a stranger telling you that your daughter, who is travelling alone in Turkey, is having some sort of mental health episode? From author Sarah Martin Dear Psychosis, is a confronting, dramatic and no-holds-barred account of a family's experience following their daughter's first-ever psychotic episode in Istanbul, and her later diagnos...

The Lucky Ones is a moving and meticulously researched book of refugee stories from award-winning journalist and former foreign correspondent Melinda Ham.  Though they are from different generations, countries and cultures, the families in this book all have one thing in common: they have escaped persecution in their homelands to find safety in Australia.  Spanning 70 years, and tracking journeys...

Delve into the captivating human story behind the Back In Motion Health Group, revealing the exhilaration and heartache of an entrepreneur’s quest from humble start up to a $100m ASX acquisition of over 140 locations — making it the largest physiotherapy franchise in the southern hemisphere.  Live vicariously through the thrilling highs of a mere idea growing into industry acclaim, and the devasta...

Want to transform your mindset in minutes?  In today's fast-paced world, we've never seen people more stressed, anxious, and time poor than we are now. The big question is: how can we help individuals overwhelmed by constant pressures to cultivate a better mindset and cope with daily challenges?  How can you transform your mindset and conquer these with ease?  In the Time Poor Series: Mi...

Empowered is the story of Cambodia Rural Students Trust (CRST) and how 100 university students lead and manage a world-class organization.  The book highlights their work on projects that address critical issues such as women’s empowerment, energy poverty, social inequality, and environmental degradation, impacting thousands of lives each year.  From author Aviv Palti, this is an inspirational jou...

The Sydney Property Muppets Podcast, is your go-to source for all things Sydney (Australia) real estate! Ever wondered .... Is Sydney really one of the most expensive cities in the world? What is a buyers agents? Hosted by Kurt Lawther & Chris Clarke. Kurt - the expert real estate agent, Chris Clarke -the seasoned buyers agent. Kurt and Chris serve up bite-sized, 10-minute episodes packed with...

Time spent with family can be challenging, especially at Christmas actually…  Kate Cavendish is stuck in a rut. That is until a former colleague contacts her and offers her a chance to fulfil her lifelong dream of becoming a successful photographer.  With her focus pulled in all directions by her children, her pregnant sister, her newly-dating mother, and the niggling worry that her husband might...

Hosted by Henry Fitzhugh & Sumir Srivastava  This US West Coast based podcast explores the complexities of social interactions, relationships, and the impact of technology on communication.  Hosts delve into topics like social dynamics, psychology, and cultural trends, often featuring guest interviews and personal anecdotes.  Their aim is to provide insights that help listeners better understa...

Every negotiation is an opportunity ― to connect, collaborate and create value.  If you want better business outcomes, you need the confidence and skill to ask for what you want.  The Negotiation Playbook: Strategies That Work and Results That Last shares tactics and tools to boost your communication skills for more powerful persuasion and more creative problem-solving.  Backed by insights from be...

What’s holding you back from being your most productive self?  Do you often feel like you’re surviving, rather than thriving?  Start your day feeling energised, focused and ready to conquer your goals. In Productivity Joy, psychologist and leadership coach Simi Rayat shares her proven, science-backed 5Q formula ― supported by practical solutions and real-world examples ― to help you boost your pro...

Want to learn how to podcast like the professionals?  In the Pod like a Pro podcast, 2 former radio producers turned podcast producers, Liz Clarkson and Nathanael Little, talk about what it takes to create a podcast that you're proud of.  The good news ...  Making a podcast is a skill that everyone can learn.  Pod like a Pro is made by Pod and Pen Production team. Facilitated by Liz & Nat...

A book about getting outdoors for all the right reasons ... The Natural Advantage:  How more time outside reduces stress, improves health & boosts social connection. Busy lives mean its harder than ever to find the space to do those things that help you enjoy a greater quality of life.  This book will appeal to the reader who recognises or remembers that time in nature is helpful but is wonder...

Coming Home is a confronting, raw and captivating memoir exploring mental health, travel, childhood trauma and our sense of belonging.  Debut author Ebonie Stirling-Gatt has created a striking, heartfelt and inspiring narrative that poses one simple question:  How do you move on when the two people who were supposed to love you forever choose to abandon you?  To connect with Ebonie & the book....

How a mis-heard lyric that started in Australia in the early 80's became a podcast hosted by two chicks reminiscing about all the music.  Do you remember the The Go-Go's song .... Our Lips Are Sealed.  This is the song that became known by the famous mondegreen or misheard lyrical title “Alex the Seal”,  Hosts Jo and Sandy reminisce about the music that got them hooked-up, knocked-up, an...

Dogs.  They’re companions, guardians, and much much more – they complete us. And they just might save us from ourselves.  Podcast host Anna Webb explores all levels of modern dog ownership and brings to life why every dog is extraordinary. She speaks to scientists and experts - people who have and are changing our understanding of dogs - on everything from emotional intelligence to nutrition to be...

Romantic relationships are complicated. Conflict is painful. Sometimes, the attraction just seems to die. So how do some couples create relationships that are the foundation of an extraordinary existence, improving their physical and mental health and freeing them to focus on broader life goals? The answer isnt just finding the right person. The difference between togetherness and breakups is know...

This is a podcast that helps people be better at work.  Hosted by Cathal Quinlan. Each episode, Cathal is joined by his long-time corporate collaborator and good friend Annette Sloan.  Episodes feature and talk to the ‘go-to’ people who have influenced Cathal's working life, including world-leading behavioural psychologists, neuroscientists and performance gurus.  Guests are asked to reveal t...

Holly's Hell is a remarkable journey story of trauma, growth and redemption.  At the age of 29, Holly Deane-Johns was found guilty of attempting to post 15 grams of heroin to Australia from Bangkok.  She narrowly avoided the death penalty but received a 31-year prison sentence.  Her book describes the years she spent inside the notorious Thai prison and how she overcame her drug addiction.  T...

Set between the wars, A Cold Season is rich in voice, character and landscape. It follows the story of fourteen-year-old Beth, who is also the narrator.  Beth’s brother Sam and her father Owens have gone missing in a freak winter storm. In a small house in the foothills of Mount Kosciuszko, Beth is stuck with her mother and her other brother, Little Sasha. They are waiting and longing for Sam and...

The Leaves is a meditation on loss, female friendship, motherhood and the role of the state.   Faith and Evelyn are close friends, neighbours, and single mothers of Luke and of Mitch – and both bear the scars of the trauma of colonisation and the Stolen Generations.  When Faith dies unexpectedly, Luke’s childhood is severed into a ‘before’ and ‘after’ and a chain of catastrophic events is unleashe...

Compulsive Reader Talk Podcast interviews and features, book chats, literary discussions, readings and more.  It's an audio haven for book lovers, and deep dives with the author into their book. Compulsive Reader Talks is a hub of a thriving and exciting online community of book lovers .  Hosted by Maggie Ball ..... who shares in-depth features, informative and witty reviews on a wide range o...

This book is a journey story, a story about reinventing and self-acceptance.  It’s 1974 when 20-year-old Grace arrives in London. . While embracing her new life in the Free Republic of Beltonia, a street of communal squats, she’s haunted by the unbearable thought that she might be a lesbian – a fate she considers almost worse than death. Before long, she falls (secretly) in love with Marigold, upp...

Beam of Light, is a haunting collection of stories.  The stories chart the lives of characters who are flawed in some way.  Including ...  A man is disturbed by the sight of a familiar dining table and chairs atop an impending bonfire of bulldozed trees, a girl finds a fox skeleton and feels compelled to protect its spirit by dispersing its bones over the valley, a couple are invited to dinner by...

A podcast full of curious and meaningful conversations! The future of work started yesterday, and everyone's scrambling to figure out what's next.  Join hosts Milly Tamati and Lindsey Lerner, as they build Generalist World and ask the quiet questions out loud.  Generally Curious is the show where the minds shaping tomorrow's workforce gather to swap notes, learn, teach, shortcut, an...

Townsend of the Ranges is a sensitively told, surprisingly dramatic biography of Townsend’s life, from his early days as a junior surveyor in Australia to his time living as a recluse in London before his death.  Author Peter Crowley has engaged in extensive research of primary sources, relying on letters from estranged family members, Townsend’s employers and Townsend himself to map the story of...