We Are Lonely Podcast

Celebrated sculptor and artist, Patricia Piccinini has a thoughtful discussion about the loneliness she experienced as a child migrant and the borderless world she creates in her art. She discusses her approach to making art, the sexuality of her creatures and the idea of empathy and connection between people and animals. Enjoy this inspiring We Are Lonely episode with the wonderful Patricia Piccinini. To find resources, activities and support on loneliness visit wearelonely.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being the Savage Garden front-man, set Darren Hayes up for a life of pop stardom. But this story goes so much deeper than that. Darren talks about his experience of loneliness when his band split up, leaving a loving relationship and discovering how his upbringing shaped who he is. His personal revelations about what loneliness is and where he sees it in his work are thoughtful and beautifully articulated. This is a We Are Lonely episode not to be missed. To find resources, activities and support on loneliness visit wearelonely.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this far ranging discussion, singer-songwriter Tash Sultana discusses how they managed to get through some tough times growing up, the empowering nature of having a passion and how music is the centering force in their life. And unexpectedly, Tash decides to reveal a story that leaves us in awe. Enjoy this fascinating We Are Lonely episode with the fabulous Tash Sultana. To find resources, activities and support on loneliness visit wearelonely.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Briggs talks about growing up feeling isolated and angry and ponders what loneliness is when you’re already part of a group that feels excluded from the rest of Australian society. He discusses what it means to feel unheard and how he channelled that rage into music. And he asks, what’s the difference between loneliness, isolation and alienation? Enjoy the journey with Briggs as he takes We Are Lonely to an entirely different place. To find resources, activities and support on loneliness visit wearelonely.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugo Weaving describes what loneliness is from the perspective of someone who often inhabits ‘lonely’ personalities for a job. Plus, we discover the cathartic role creativity can play in alleviating loneliness. Hugo Weaving shares many profound thoughts on the subject. Welcome to a fascinating episode of We Are Lonely. To find resources, activities and support on loneliness visit wearelonely.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Are Lonely is a podcast that seeks to demystify loneliness by revealing it in iconic music, film, and art. Hosts Myf Warhurst and Dr Frederic Kiernan talk to celebrated actors, songwriters and artists to understand the many kinds of loneliness that exist and the effect it has on our society. With award winning actor, Hugo Weaving, rapper Briggs, musician Tash Sultana, artist Patricia Piccinini and Savage Garden frontman, Darren Hayes, Myf and Dr Fred delve into the art and the science of what it means to be lonely in Australia and the natural role it plays in our lives. We Are Lonely is a collaboration between Myf Warhurst, Dr Frederic Kiernan and Medibank. To find resources, activities and support on loneliness visit wearelonely.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.