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Ideas at the House

Sydney Opera House
Gender Equality
Feminism
Social Media
Mental Health
Pornography
Public Intellectuals
Indigenous Psychology
Menopause
Women's Health
Consent Education
Influencers
Australia
Child Sexual Abuse
Sexual Violence
Single Mothers
Artificial Intelligence
Suicide Prevention
Mental Health Care
Aboriginal Communities
Journalism

Talks and conversations from the Sydney Opera House featuring the world’s greatest minds and culture creators.

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Latest Episodes

Miranda July’s “great perimenopause novel”, All Fours tells the story of a woman who abandons routine suburban life for a reckless road trip and an extramarital affair.

All Fours has hit a real-world nerve and since its release in 2024 has been blam... more

For solo parents, queer couples and people experiencing fertility issues the path to parenthood often comes with extra steps. Today, finding donor sperm is harder than ever — It’s the drought Australia is not talking about!

As Australian fertility c... more

Women’s pain isn’t “mysterious”. Medicine is failing us.

For centuries, women’s symptoms have been misunderstood, minimised or dismissed, from wandering wombs and so-called “hysteria” to modern-day misdiagnosis, mistreatment and delayed care.

Medic... more

What if ageing wasn’t something to avoid, but something to embrace?

Right now, a revolution is gathering force. Middle-aged and older women are refusing to fade out, shrink back or apologise for taking up space.

Jacinta Parsons’ new book, A Wisdom ... more

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Recent Guests

Neha Kale
Writer, journalist and cultural critic
Episode: The All Fours Effect | All About Women 2026
Melanie Kembrey
Editor, Spectrum, Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
Episode: The All Fours Effect | All About Women 2026
Jacqueline Maley
Journalist and novelist
Episode: The All Fours Effect | All About Women 2026
Alisha Burns
Founder of the Solo Mums Society
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Episode: Seeking Sperm | All About Women 2026
Melanie Saward
Author and donor-conception advocate
Love Unleashed; Queer Stories
Episode: Seeking Sperm | All About Women 2026
Maeve Marsden
Writer, theatre maker and creative director
Varuna; Blue Mountains Writers Festival
Episode: Seeking Sperm | All About Women 2026
Summer Mae Finlay
Associate professor of Indigenous health; Indigenous health advocate
University of Wollongong / Thirilli Australis
Episode: Medical Misogyny | All About Women 2026
Zoe Wehner
Director general of the Australian Centre for Disease Control; health policy expert
Australian Centre for Disease Control
Episode: Medical Misogyny | All About Women 2026
Brenda Appleton
Transgender advocate and author featured in the book
Episode: A Wisdom of Age | All About Women 2026

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings
  • Giulia Enders interview was brilliant!

    Had read her book before and it change my life! So grateful she went against the grain to teach us on how it works and what they know so far! Loved hearing her talk over her findings and give advice and opinions on many topics we all want direction on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tbag13
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Love this podcast series. I always get FOMO from being in Melbourne and missing the talks and shows at the Opera House and this podcast brings the house to me, simply brilliant. Edwina you do an incredible job! Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chelsea from Melbourne
    Australia5 years ago
  • Brilliant

    Great podcast with so many exceptional talks worth multiple listens. However be prepared to be frustrated at the end by the audience. Who no matter how often they are explicitly told to ask a short direct question, instead choose to launch into rambling comments that use up all the time for questions while the moderators desperately try to politely get things back on track.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LivListensALot
    Australia6 years ago
  • Ooo

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    asdfghjkluuuuu
    Australia7 years ago
  • mind opening fearless conversations

    what TED talk thinks that it is but isnt

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deafdoorknob
    Canada8 years ago

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Aspirational but grounded in real-world impact.
Thought-provoking conversations with strong guests.
Consistently rich and challenging discussions for policy and culture.
Engaging, open-minded host and diverse panelists.
High-quality takes on tough issues with actionable insights.

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A Wisdom of Age | All About Women 2026
Q: I've got so many questions, and now only five minutes with which to do it. Do you think that living a long life requires a particular kind of courage?
Brenda and the panel discuss that courage comes from lived experience and from trusted relationships, and that enduring aging involves facing loss, change, and transformation with support.
No Spin No Compromise | All About Women 2026
Q: What was the most challenging aspect of conducting the interview with a high-profile figure?
Maintaining impartiality and gathering a complete, verifiable account while balancing the guest's control over the narrative, all within the constraints of time and editorial standards.
The Tracy Westerman effect | All About Women 2025
Q: Could you expand on your work about collective trauma and the justice system?
Dr. Westerman explained that racial trauma should be considered a separate trauma category, emphasizing the importance of validating and naming experiences of trauma in Indigenous communities.
Your Body, Who's Choice? | All About Women 2025
Q: How do you feel about the political landscape regarding reproductive rights?
The panelists agree that while there is a vocal minority opposing abortion rights, a significant portion of the population supports reproductive rights, indicating a complex political environment.
Your Body, Who's Choice? | All About Women 2025
Q: What are the challenges surrounding access to abortion in Australia?
Access is the most pressing issue, with significant barriers existing, especially in rural areas, and a need for culturally appropriate services.

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This series centers on big ideas at the Sydney Opera House, featuring thoughtful conversations with journalists, authors, and cultural voices. Episodes often tackle social issues, gender equality, reproductive rights, Indigenous perspectives, and human rights, with a mix of advocacy, policy context, and personal storytelling. A standout quality is the blend of rigorous reporting with accessible, provocative dialogue among prominent thinkers and culture-makers, making it appealing to listeners who want nuanced, impact-focused conversations that challenge assumptions.

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1. Neha Kale
2. Melanie Kembrey
3. Jacqueline Maley
4. Alisha Burns
5. Melanie Saward
6. Maeve Marsden
7. Summer Mae Finlay
8. Zoe Wehner

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