Did you discover anything interesting in the first edition of our ‘Stay ChatTY recos’? Here’s another round of recommendations from the team:
Apps
“Smiling Mind” – a great app for mental wellbeing containing 100s of mindfulness activities for all ages!
Books and Audiobooks
“The Whole Truth” by Jackie O – A brave, ‘no-holds-barred’ memoir from Jackie Henderson, known as ‘Jackie O’ on Australia’s airwaves since 1993. We were taken on a journey through Jackie’s past struggles through addiction, the ups and downs of public life, and how support services, family and friends all contributed in getting her back into a ‘good place’.
Podcasts
“What are your future regrets” with Bronnie Ware – a podcast episode with Bronnie Ware, author of “Five Regrets of The Dying”, in which she explores the way we can make simple changes in our lives now, to prioritise the things that matter most.
Movies & Series
“Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” – In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award. Her win, in turn, helped give Weeds and Grey’s Anatomy star Shoshannah Stern the confidence to pursue an acting career as a Deaf woman. Now, Stern is bringing things full circle in her directorial debut Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, in which the two women trace Matlin’s career and how navigating Hollywood has (and hasn’t) changed for the Deaf community.
