The View From A Broad
Hi welcome to The View From A Broad. I'm Teresa Norton and this podcast dives into my past, revisiting columns I wrote for the South China Morning Post between 1993 and 2000 during my 40 years living in Hong Kong.
These often funny, sometimes tender, occasionally provocative musings cover everything from marriage and working motherhood, to national identity and global events. As a weekly columnist I aimed to capture the quirks of human interactions, carve up a few sacred cows and tell it like it is... but did I? In the 30 years since those columns were written much has changed and... so have I.
In each episode I read a column and talk to a guest about how the piece stands up today - what still rings true and what feels out of sync with today’s world. They then share a true story from their past that's been unearthed by something in the column.
The result is an engaging and honest conversation about the evolution of social norms, culture and humor, re-examining the past through the lens of today’s values.
By looking back with compassion and curiosity, my hope is that The View From A Broad encourages reflection on how our perspectives have changed... or not... and why.
The View From A Broad
Playground Politics | Teresa talks to James Osborn
In this episode Teresa invites James Osborne, a licensed therapist and coach, to discuss the relevance of her 30-year-old column newspaper column titled 'Playground Politics' about a conversation she had with her, then, 7-year old son about a situation with a schoolmate that was worrying him.
James and Teresa explore themes of bullying, the impact of social media on youth, and the complexities of adolescence. The conversation also highlights the importance of compassion, meaningful relationships, and the role of parents in navigating these challenges.
They discuss the critically acclaimed television series "Adolescence" and how young people's social interactions have been impacted by smart phones.
James shares about a charity his mother runs which addresses loneliness in rural communities, the Royal Coffee Caravan.
https://ruralcoffeecaravan.org.uk
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