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A World at War with Itself

The podcast will be for a year, where Julie Finch-Scally, writer and broadcaster can interview people about life and the current situation of the world.  She will discuss how so many things have changed over the past 80 years since her birth, and what the world needs to change to improve and save the planet from ourselves.

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    Bicycle Riding

    We all rode bikes as a child, but as an adult? Julie speaks with Paul and Alan who tell her about their lives with a bicycle.

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    Teeth

    Are your teeth important?  You bet they are.  They help when your smile, and they are the best way to chew your food.  Discover how and what to do to have the best teeth in town, when Julie talks with a Dentist of 40 years standing. 

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    Fitness

    To keep fit, is it necessary to do regular exercise?  May be, maybe not.  This podcast tells you what you really need to do to keep fit.

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    Wellness

    How well do you feel?  Do you often feel tired?  Julie was interested in the concept of wellness and discusses the subject with Anne who has become thinner and fitter by changing her way of living.

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    Gambling

    Gambling can be fun, but also an horrific addiction.  How can you help a friend that can't stop gambling?  There are people who can assist.  They've been through it too.  

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    Sex

    This is another one of those subjects that people don't generally talk about.  But when I discovered Dr Hilary Caldwell, the author of Slutdom, I knew she would be able to discuss it so that people could learn.   

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    Addiction

    I've always felt sorry for people who suffer from addiction, so to speak with someone who is still and addict but turned his life around was a revelation.

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    Firearms

    Many people use Firearms, farmers, hunters, they are even used in the winter Olympics. But Firearms have a bad name.  Why?  Julie talks with the President of the ACT and Snowy Mountains branch of the Australian Deer Association to find out.

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    Everything Happens for a Reason

    Things happen in our lives and there is always the question Why?  Some people, like me, beleive there is a reason but we don't find out until sometimes years later.  I talked with several people about this subject, with some interesting results.  

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    HInduism

    This is the final episode of the investigation into religions.  What is different about Hinduism?   It is more a way of life than a religion, but strangly enough that can be said about the other religions we have discussed.  I am sure you will find it interesting in what the Hindus beleive.  

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    Christianity

    Julie has discussed Judaism, Buddhism and Islam.  In this episode she finds out more about Christianity. What is different with this monotheistic belief to the other faiths?  There is a difference, but there is also a lot of similarities.   

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    What If?

    Could it happen to our planet?  Probably not, but if it did, what would we do.?Time for us all to take stock of what is happening here.

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    Islam

    The fastest growing religion in the world is Islam.  What does Islam offer that the other relgions don"t?  Nazmul Hasan a devote muslim, gives Julie some explanations.

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    Happiness

    When are you happy?  Do you know the answer?  Happiness is different for everyone, but when you find it, you know.

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    Buddhism

    What is Buddhism all about?  Does it have any similarities to other religions?  Amazingly, yes.  The number 40 rings a bell.

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    Judaism

    What do we know about the Jewish religion?  Julie thought she knew a lot, but there were other things she wasn't aware of.  Find out more about what the Jews believe and follow.

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    Learning

    What do we learn through our lives.  Julie has recorded several peoples opinions on what we learn and when.

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    Morals & Ethics

    Michael Aichholzer has started a new career where he goes to schools and teaches the children about morals and ethics.  He explains to Julie why and what he teaches and the success of the lessons.

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    Opinions

    Steve who was a camera man at the beginning of the Wide World of Sport with Australia's Channel 9 and the introduction of a new way to televise cricket, talks about opinions around sport and how TV has helped and changed the viewing habits.  

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    Minorities

    Sophi for the past few years has become dependant on a wheelchair.  We discover what it is like to be a minority member of society.

  21. 15

    Manners

    Julie discusses manners and the lack of them with friends and relatives.

  22. 14

    Can we believe in what we read, hear and see

    Sam Webster has been a broadcaster, advertising sales man and involved with the media for many years.  He discusses with Julie the issue of discovering the truth in what people write, and say.  

  23. 13

    Charities

    Every organisation cost money to run.  That includes charities.  Who has to support them?  And, is it worth our while to do so?  Menslink is a Canberra charity that helps young men learn about life.  It is successful and is generously supported by those who can see its value.  What can we learn from this? 

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    Ownership

    Why does something belong to you?  Is it because you have it?  Can that be proof you own it?  Julie gets some legal interpretation on Ownership as well as what you can you say is yours from a Will.

  25. 11

    Spending & Saving

    In this episode and well known accountant and writer on money matters discusses saving and budgeting with Julie. 

  26. 10

    Volunteering

    Have you ever thought about Volunteering, and how much it saves charitable organisations?  Without volunteers they wouldn't survive.  Brittany explains how working for Saint Vincent de Paul (Vinnies) has enriched her life.  

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    Wealth & Responsibility

    People who are born with, or are fortunate to become wealthy, should realise with wealth comes responsibility.  Money, as the saying goes, Makes the World go Round, but not if the owner doesn't spend it to help others.  Julie discusses this with her guest today. 

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    Abuse

    There are many ways people can be abused.  Julie investigates the various effects of abuse and the results on people abused. 

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    Public Speaking

    There is power in being able to speak to a crowd.  Learning to speak in public is easy?  Of course it is once you have learned the art. 

  30. 6

    Vengeance

    It is Christmas.  So let's be cheerful.  This is a sad story that ends in triumph.

  31. 5

    War

    Wars have been raging since man inhabited this planet.  Why?  What do people want?  Dr Albert Pelazzo explains why men fight others.  

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    Leadership

    Are leaders born?  Find out more from this podcast on how to be a great leader.

  33. 3

    Business

    Running your own business can be powerful, but there are many hidden traps.  Everyone wants to be a success.  Listen to Julie and Spiro discuss where we can go wrong. 

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    Politics

    Voting is different around the world, but the way it is done in Australia is admired by many.  Find out more when I speak with Rebeccas Vassaroti a once elected member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly.

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    Friendship

    How many friends do your have?  Friendship is the security blanket of life.

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    Death

    We all have death in our future.  Is it scary.  Listen and discover how peaceful it is.  

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    Childhood

    When a child turns eighteen they are considered an Adult.  But when and how do they learn to be an adult.

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    Parenting

    How difficult is it being a parent, and who teaches us to do a good job?

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    HERE and NOW

    Julie Finch-Scally discusses what is happening on this planet today and her feelings about the situation

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The podcast will be for a year, where Julie Finch-Scally, writer and broadcaster can interview people about life and the current situation of the world.  She will discuss how so many things have changed over the past 80 years since her birth, and what the world needs to change to improve and save the planet from ourselves.

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Julie Finch-Scally

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The podcast will be for a year, where Julie Finch-Scally, writer and broadcaster can interview people about life and the current situation of the world.  She will discuss how so many things have changed over the past 80 years since her birth, and what the world needs to change to improve and save...

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