First Read

What happens when the mental load becomes too much to bear? For cook and media personality Julie Goodwin, she had to reconfigure her life to take back her power. In this in-depth interview we cover Julie's ascendence from 'just a mum' on Masterchef's inaugural season, through to a period of work so intense she was eventually hospitalised. It's led her and her family to want to re-assess, and her new goal to help all families is laid out in her latest cookbook Home for Dinner.

If this episode brought anything up for you, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

First, Read is hosted by Charle Malycon, and this episode's guest is Julie Goodwin.

Produced by Liz Burnett. Video Production by Michael Windle and Maia Longhurst. Additional research and scripting by Lydia Burgham. Theme song composed by Kieran Parker. Content co-ordination by Tiana Warner. Graphic design by Olivia Mead.

Part 1 of our in-depth interview with developmental paediatrician Dr. Billy Garvey tackles the early years or raising boys, and is available now.
In Part 2, we discuss the teen years and beyond. We reflect on the importance of connection through play, the social media debate, and how to manage online and offline friendships. We also delve into how to have the hard conversations, what we should say, why it's important and why we must have them early and often.

First, Read is hosted by Charle Malycon, and this episode's guest is Dr. Billy Garvey.

WHERE TO GET HELP AND RESOURCES

Websites
Raising Children Network - raisingchildren.net.au
Guiding Growing Minds - guidinggrowingminds.com

Phone support (in Australia)
Lifeline 13 11 14
Kids Helpline (counselling service for those aged 5 to 25) 1800 551 800

Produced by Liz Burnett. Video Production by Michael Windle and Isabella Francis. Additional research and scripting by Lydia Burgham. Theme song composed by Kieran Parker. Content co-ordination by Tiana Warner. Graphic design by Olivia Mead.

What happens when our boys and their behaviour starts spiralling out of control? In Part 1 of our in-depth interview with developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey, author of Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys, we step through how to navigate the challenging early years of raising boys. We discuss toddler tantrums, the importance of connection and repair, and emotional regulation for kids and parents. We also reflect on the generational differences in parenting and Billy's personal experiences of childhood and parenting life. Part 2 of this interview releases 07/10/26.

First, Read is hosted by Charle Malycon, and this episode's guest is Dr. Billy Garvey.

WHERE TO GET HELP AND RESOURCES

Websites
Raising Children Network - raisingchildren.net.au
Guiding Growing Minds - guidinggrowingminds.com

Phone support (in Australia)
Lifeline 13 11 14
Kids Helpline (counselling service for those aged 5 to 25) 1800 551 800

Produced by Liz Burnett. Video Production by Michael Windle and Isabella Francis. Additional research and scripting by Lydia Burgham. Theme song composed by Kieran Parker. Content co-ordination by Tiana Warner. Graphic design by Olivia Mead.

What happens when the conversation around immigration reaches fever pitch? For political journalist George Megalogenis, it comes back to the data. In this in depth interview, we delve into the third book in the George's trilogy on Australia's politics, Three Shocks. We also discuss the future of Australia's two party system, the immigration debate, the likelihood of Pauline Hanson's bid to become Australia's next Prime Minister.

First, Read is hosted by Charle Malycon, and this episode's guest is George Megalogenis.

Produced by Liz Burnett. Video Production by Michael Windle and Isabella Francis. Additional research and scripting by Lydia Burgham. Theme song composed by Kieran Parker. Content co-ordination by Tiana Warner. Graphic design by Olivia Mead.

What happens when our brains are bombarded by consistent sensory and mental overload? We talk to clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis, gambling and addiction expert to understand to how to overcome the overstimulation that our modern lives so often provide, and to find the roadmaps back to stillness. We discuss her best-selling book The Dopamine Brain and her forthcoming book Ovestimulated: Finding Calm and Connection in a Noisy World, and the cutting-edge neuroscience research that led her to write them.

First, Read is hosted by Charle Malycon, and this episode's guest is Dr. Anastasia Hronis.

Produced by Liz Burnett. Video Production by Michael Windle and Isabella Francis. Additional research and scripting by Lydia Burgham. Theme song composed by Kieran Parker. Content co-ordination by Tiana Warner. Graphic design by Olivia Mead.