Be Prepared
ABOUT THE SHOW
Dr Norman Swan, Richard Glover, Dr Ahona Guha & Dr Lucy Hone in conversation with Katherine Feeney
You never know when life’s going to throw you a curveball – but it always pays to prepare for the unexpected. Whether you’re worried about (or having to deal with) health challenges, seismic life changes, interpersonal problems or parenting issues, these four experts in medicine, psychology, grief … and how not to raise a child have got you covered.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Dr Norman Swan is a physician and journalist who co-hosts the Health Report on Radio National and What’s That Rash. He also reports for 730, Four Corners and other ABC television shows and has won multiple awards including the most prestigious in Australian journalism – the Gold Walkley.
Richard Glover is the author of the bestsellers The Land Before Avocado and Flesh Wounds. His new book is How to Ruin a Child, a journey into the hilarious and sometimes disturbing history of parenting advice in Australia.
Dr Ahona Guha is a clinical and forensic psychologist, and a survivor with lived experience of complex trauma. She works in the field of public forensic mental health and in private clinical practice, largely focusing on treating clients with trauma.
Dr Lucy Hone’s TED talk ranks in the top 30 must-watch of all time. Her new book, How Will I Ever Get Through This?, has made her a favourite guest on leading podcasts including The Imperfects and Darling, Shine!
Kat Feeney presents the Afternoons program for ABC Radio Queensland. While at the ABC, Kat’s work has also appeared on ABC News and Landline. Before joining the national broadcaster in 2017, Kat worked for Nine News Australia and Fairfax Australia. Her writing has been published by The Guardian and The Sydney Morning Herald. She also had a stint as a food reviewer for the Queensland Good Food Guide.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Dr Norman Swan is a physician and journalist who co-hosts the Health Report on Radio National and What’s That Rash. He also reports for 730, Four Corners and other ABC television shows and has won multiple awards including the most prestigious in Australian journalism – the Gold Walkley.
Richard Glover is the author of the bestsellers The Land Before Avocado and Flesh Wounds. His new book is How to Ruin a Child, a journey into the hilarious and sometimes disturbing history of parenting advice in Australia.
Dr Ahona Guha is a clinical and forensic psychologist, and a survivor with lived experience of complex trauma. She works in the field of public forensic mental health and in private clinical practice, largely focusing on treating clients with trauma.
Dr Lucy Hone’s TED talk ranks in the top 30 must-watch of all time. Her new book, How Will I Ever Get Through This?, has made her a favourite guest on leading podcasts including The Imperfects and Darling, Shine!
Kat Feeney presents the Afternoons program for ABC Radio Queensland. While at the ABC, Kat’s work has also appeared on ABC News and Landline. Before joining the national broadcaster in 2017, Kat worked for Nine News Australia and Fairfax Australia. Her writing has been published by The Guardian and The Sydney Morning Herald. She also had a stint as a food reviewer for the Queensland Good Food Guide.
