Rachel E. Menzies & Ross G. Menzies in Conversation episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 28 MIN

Rachel E. Menzies & Ross G. Menzies in Conversation

from The Readings Podcast · host Readings Books

In this episode, a conversation with two psychologists; father-and-daughter duo Rachel E. Menzies and Ross G. Menzies, the authors of a new book, Being: Why it's harder to be human than a hamster or a herring. Being human is hard. From early childhood, we start to become aware of the difficulties we must all inevitably face. We will battle an inner critic across the entirety of our life. We will never truly know those around us, and time will destroy all we create. Death becomes a reality, and we cannot escape the knowledge that it is coming for us all. These are the problems of being. In this book, the two Menzies – Rachel and Ross – explore what it means to be human, and our shared need for love, meaning and self-understanding. They highlight the power of hope, the role of purpose in wellbeing, and how acceptance is key to a more authentic and joyful life. Enjoyed what you heard? Click here to purchase the book: https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781761471438/being--rachel-e-menzies-ross-g-menzies--2026--9781761471438

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 24, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Rachel E. Menzies & Ross G. Menzies in Conversation

0:00 28:40

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Readings Podcast?

This episode is 28 minutes long.

When was this The Readings Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on July 24, 2026.

Can I download this The Readings Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!