Meredith Lake
Dr Meredith Lake is a historian of religion, society and culture with a PhD from the University of Sydney. She is also the presenter of Soul Search, a program on RN about faith and meaning in Australia.
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At 52 Jose Petrick became a cadet journalist. On her 100th birthday, she says 'take every opportunity you have'
Historian and community advocate Jose Petrick has celebrated her centenary with an enthralling ballet recital in her honour and a party with extended family in Alice Springs.
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Six months ago, Meredith couldn't shower or drive. She says electroconvulsive therapy saved her life
When Meredith Campbell was diagnosed with acute depression with psychosis, she received electroconvulsive therapy. A clinical psychiatrist says there's still a widespread stigma around the treatment, despite it being deemed "safe and effective".
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Rare recording of 'mysterious' night parrot captured, described as 'holy grail' of ornithology
Indigenous rangers manage to record the song of the "extremely secretive" night parrot in a remote part of Western Australia.
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How a tree, a dog and a chimpanzee taught Jane Goodall to hold on to hope
Amid a changing climate and the COVID-19 pandemic, Jane Goodall shares her life lessons on hope.
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What Hamilton says about race, religion and America's 'unfinished revolution'
Radio National / By Nick Baker and Meredith Lake for Soul Search
The hit musical Hamilton looks back at the founding myths and messages of the USA – with some Americans believing these ideals are more relevant than ever.
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Unpacking the baggage of colonialism on Australia Day as a Christian
Amid calls to "change the date" or "change Australia", Christian communities are rallying behind a call to "change the heart". It's a spiritual process — with potentially national implications.
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