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Apr 2024
16m 11s

Gossip Isn't Just Women's Business - It ...

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About this episode

A little bit gossip never hurt anybody… or so we tell ourselves.

What we know gossip to be now, is very different from how it once was.

From its old timey use during childbirth, to the more modern day concept of swapping secrets, and even its application as a tool for women’s safety, gossip has been through many, many phases.

So how do we feel about gossip in 2024?

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Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to:

Carly Dober - Director of the Australian Association of Psychologists

Producers: Claire Murphy 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer:
Thom Lion

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