Podcasts on humanist wellbeing
Humanism
Produced by Humanists UK
Inspired by the What I Believe essays of two humanist greats, philosopher Bertrand Russell and the novelist E M Forster, this podcast shines a light on different humanist perspectives, encouraging listeners to think about their own philosophies for living. Listen now.
General Wellbeing
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What’s the secret to a happy life? Answers from the longest happiness study ever conducted
It’s no secret to those of us who live by humanist philosophy that human connection is a key factor in living a happy and fulfilling life. Well, a long running study, 85 years to be exact, by Harvard University has confirmed it, that “good relationships lead to health and happiness” and we must nurture them. To hear more on the study and its findings, listen via the ABC’s Life Matters podcast.
the reMAKERS, the Australia reMADE podcast
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Season 3, Ep 2: The road to wellbeing
Guest Dr Cressida Gaukroger, global expert on wellbeing government joins the reMAKERS team for a “look at what’s happening globally, what works and what doesn’t, and why she’s completely changed her mind on how ambitious we should be”. Listen now.
Voluntary Assisted Dying
Produced by Go Gentle and The Wheeler Centre
SEASON ONE Explore the stories, moral arguments and individual experiences behind voluntary assisted dying law reform.
SEASON TWO Andrew Denton investigates the stories behind Victoria’s landmark voluntary assisted dying law: Who seeks to use it, and why? Who are the doctors stepping forward to help them? And how does the Church continue to resist a law it describes as ‘evil’?