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But You Look So GoodGetting the Most Out Of Your GP with Dr. Melanie TaitIn this insightful and entertaining episode of But You Look So Good, Seona and Sally sit down with GP Melanie Tait, who brings a unique perspective as both a doctor and someone living with a chronic health condition. They dive into the often misunderstood dynamics of the GP-patient relationship, sharing tips on how to make the most of your GP visits, what to expect (and not expect) from your doctor, and why finding a great regular GP can make all the difference.
Livology (Psychology - Private Practice)
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No FilterThe Extraordinary True Story of Susan Francis [re-release]Never has the cliche “truth is stranger than fiction” applied more than to the woman on today's episode. You couldn’t make Susan Francis’s life up - it has too many twists. It begins with an adoption story and the mystery of her biological parents, it includes a secret sister, a heartbreaking confrontation, unexpected love and a series of events that were so dramatic that she had to write them down in a memoir just to make sense of them. It’s called The Love That Remains. Read an extract of The Love That Remains her...2025-01-0533 min
Nods & PopsEpisode 140: It Was So Nostalgic & Yet FreshThis week, the buzz is all about Michael Cassel Group's A (Very) Musical Christmas. Melanie Tait's new play A Model Murder on sale, Conan O'Brien announced as host of the Oscars & we break down the legal drama plaguing Sean "Diddy" Combs*. At the theatre, we went to the opening nights of Jesus Christ Superstar (watch a taster here) & Six The Musical. On the small screen we’ve been watching Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story* & Woman of the Hour, both on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we check in on the Boyfriend in the Suitcase Trial, the...2024-11-281h 36Nods & PopsEpisode 136: I'm Scared Of Writing Things That Aren't FunnyThis week, the buzz is all about the Emmy Awards, Anna Delvey, Rebel Wilson's big month, Nicole Scherzinger's Broadway debut & the sad passing of Gavin Creel & Maggie Smith. At the theatre, we went to The Queen's Nanny at Ensemble Theatre & we were thrilled to talk to playwright Melanie Tait. On the small screen we’ve been watching Emily In Paris & The Union on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we hear about the Deadly Daughter Murder Trial & we preview the Boyfriend in the Suitcase Trial.Want to support the show? Hit the follow button so you...2024-10-031h 29Nods & PopsEpisode 131: You're Not Gonna Mess With The FormulaThis week, the buzz is all about Snoop Dogg at the Olympics, the iconic trio of Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman, the latest on Bennifer, plus we preview the new seasons of The Last Of Us, The White Lotus & Squid Game. At the theatre, we went to In The Heights at Sydney Opera House & Little Women at the Hayes Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching Fake on Paramount Plus & Hit Man on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on three trials: the Rust case, the Black Swan case & the Appl...2024-08-231h 02
STAGES with Peter Eyers‘Liz, Margaret, Molly, Marion and Mel’ - Playwright; Melanie TaitMelanie is a writer for stage and screen with a proven track record in Australia and the UK.
Her first play The Vegemite Tales won critical and popular acclaim, playing eight years in London, including two years on the West End. Melanie then trained as a journalist with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, where she worked for twelve years across radio, podcasting and television.
Her next play The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race premiered at the Ensemble Theatre in Sydney in March 2019 and toured nationally in 2021. The play has been programmed right around Australia and New Zealand includi...2024-07-211h 08
Two Girls One PodThe Untold Story of the Queen's NannyMelanie Tait is an author, a playwright and a screenwriter currently working on a play telling the story of the Queen's nanny. This woman looked after Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Margaret during the war and how she basically raised the children while their real parents were pre-occupied. Anyone who's a fan of The Crown, will love this play! Melanie also talks about her process of writing a play as well as what's in store for her next. LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Melanie Tait @melaniejtait Nova Podcasts Instagram @nova...2024-06-1946 min
Elite Publishing with Melanie Johnson and Jenn FosterCompilation Books and Self-Publishing with Jacki Semerau TaitJoin Melanie Johnson and Jenn Foster co-owners of Elite Online Publishing, as they interview Jacki Semerau Tait, a talented author who has written a children's book and contributed to several impactful compilation books. Learn the differences between self-publishing and participating in compilation books, and how both avenues can help build your credibility and business.
Learn More: https://linktr.ee/stepstostrength2024-05-3020 min
Elite Expert Insider PodcastOvercoming Burnout and Succeeding in Real Estate with Jacki Semerau TaitIn today’s episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the world of real estate with million-dollar agent Jacki Semerau Tait. Join your hosts, Melanie Johnson and Jenn Foster, as they explore Jacki's inspirational journey from her last $4 to selling millions in real estate. You’ll hear about the lessons she learned from personal mentorship with Les Brown and how these experiences propelled her to success. Plus, Jacki shares invaluable insights on avoiding burnout, leveraging referrals to boost your business, and the importance of setting boundaries. Learn More: https://linktr.ee/stepstostrength $4 Story Freebie: https...2024-05-1322 min
Three Food MemoriesSeason 4: Coming soon (well, April 30 to be exact!)We're taking a short break before returning with season four on Tuesday the 30th of April with New York Times bestseller Johann Hari. Put it in your diary because we’ll back it up with Tim Ross, Ken Done, Jo Malone, and Australia’s most adored cook, Stephanie Alexander too. In the meantime don’t forget to check out the back episodes - sing along with Natalie Imbruglia and Jessie Ware, get your paint on with Sally Scales and Michael Zavros, and laugh your head off with Kathy Lette, Melanie Tait and so many more. P.S...2024-04-1702 minNods & PopsEpisode 104: Lez Mizeral or Les MisérablesThis week, the buzz is all about Groundhog Day The Musical coming to Australia, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce and the untimely passing of Cal Wilson & Jacqui Dark . At the theatre, we watched Packemin Productions’ Les Misérables and Hayes Theatre’s Murder For Two plus we preview Ensemble Theatre & Sydney Theatre Company’s 2024 seasons. On the small screen, we’ve been watching The Newsreader on ABC, Gogglebox Australia on Binge & The Pez Outlaw on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we’re introduced to CrimeCon & the boy in the box case, plus we get the verdict in the Sydney Powel...2024-01-041h 22
The Theatre Thoughts PodcastOne on one with Australian Theatre Royalty, Sharon MillerchipWELCOME TO SEASON 2!We're back with a brand new season of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast and on our very first episode of the season, I sit down with Australian Theatre Royalty, Sharon Millerchip.Sharon is currently starring in the new Australian play A Broadcast Coup and takes time out of her busy schedule to talk about her career and history in Australian Theatre, including her role as Associate Director on SIX the Musical, and her starring roles as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in Chicago which landed her two seperate Helpmann Awards.You...2023-02-1226 min
The Justin Hamilton PodcastPlaywright Melanie Tait - A Broadcast CoupAward winning playwright Melanie Tait joins Hammo to discuss her new play, "A Broadcast Coup", a story about a super successful radio broadcaster who discovers his past behaviour hasn't been forgotten or forgiven. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-071h 27
The Saturday QuizUn-Cancelled with Melanie Tait and Janine WatsonMelanie Tait's new play "A Broadcast Coup" has just opened at the Ensemble Theatre. She is joined on the quiz by the director, Janine Watson and together they manage to breeze through the first quiz of the fourth season of The Saturday Quiz.If you're in Sydney, book tickets to see A Broadcast Coup here:https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/broadcast-coup/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0327 min
BackstageMelanie Tait talks A Broadcast CoupTrisha Starrs talks with Melanie about her new work.
Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to stage the long-awaited world premiere of writer and broadcaster,
Melanie Tait’s (The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race) thought-provoking, sharp comedy, A BROADCAST
COUP, from 26th January to 4th March 2023.
A major highlight of the 2023 Sydney Festival, A BROADCAST COUP incisively delves into the abuse of power and lack of accountability from controversial public figures.
Cut-throat journalist Jez Connell is out for her next sting. It’s been a year since she brought down one of TV’s most lauded stars fo...2023-01-3115 min
Bookmark ThisOff Stage - The Wild Western Talent PoolHave you ever noticed how many of our most famous acclaimed exports come from Western Australia? Heath Ledger. Kate Mulvaney. Tim Minchin. This episode - three ‘Perthies’ who’ve made it big in theatre, film and music talk to OFF STAGE about what’s in the water across in the West of Australia and why they think it bats above its average in terms of artistic success. Marcus Graham tells the story of what made him leave WA. Genevieve Hegney talks about the incredible scene when she was starting out. Iain Grandage looks to the future o...2022-11-0320 minBookmark ThisOff Stage - Crime Scene to Rock SceneMartin Philbey began his photography career capturing every part of a crime scene. It was the beginning of a life in photography that would see him becoming so acclaimed he’d be hung in the National Portrait gallery of Australia as a rock photographer. How do you go from crime scene to rock scene? Martin talks about this and the music industry he’s been a part of for the last thirty years. Links: National Library of Australia On Stage Exhibition Martin Philbey Website Martin Philbey Instagram 2022-10-1318 minBookmark ThisOff Stage - David's PartyIn the late sixties, an engineering lecturer had a wild party at his home in suburban Melbourne. It was election night, and tensions were high. The lecturer had aspirations to be a playwright and what he saw going on around him, well, he reckoned it might make a good play. The aspiring playwright was David Williamson, and the party inspired Don’s Party, one of Australia’s first ever home grown blockbusters. Here, we chart the story from an AV Jennings stage in Bundoora to the many, many productions since. Lin...2022-09-0816 minBookmark ThisOff Stage - Mount Gambier's first superstarSir Robert Helpmann’s legacy remains relatively strong in 2022: his face adorned the program of the NLA’s On Stage exhibition and his name is immortalised in our biggest theatre awards, The Helpmann’s. Yet, how many of us know much about his extraordinary life? A life that started on a farm in Mount Gambier and would go on to perform, direct, dance and choreograph in pretty much every major theatre in the world. Links: National Library of Australia On Stage Exhibition Papers of Sir Robert Helpmann at the...2022-08-2522 min