'Dear Prudence' author Daniel M. Lavery on delivering home truths

Daniel M. Lavery's advice has been read by millions during his turn as Slate's agony aunt at the helm of its Dear Prudence column.  He's now in Melbourne to give people a peek behind the scenes with his namesake book.  SYN Media's Loughlin Patrick spoke to Lavery about how to give good advice - and how he put his identity into the column.   Follow Lavery @daniel_m_lavery on Instagram and find 'Dear Prudence' where you get your books.   Art Smitten is SYN's guide to Melbourne/Naarm's arts, culture, and entertainment.  Listen live on SYN 90.7FM, digital radio and online.  And stream anytime online with your preferred podcast platform; just search ‘Art Smitten SYN.'   On The Beat broadcasts from SYN Media's Melbourne/Naarm studios in the eastern Kulin nation.  SYN recognises this land is unceded and respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.