YARNS

About YARNS

YARNS Podcast is a bold, exquisite audio journey into the minds of creatives, thinkers, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives. Hosted by multidisciplinary Bohemian artist, curator, and author Petra Jungmanová. Every episode of YARNS is an intimate invitation to step inside the rich, complex architecture of the human experience. Through deep-dive discussions, the podcast uncovers the distinct philosophies, creative triumphs, and everyday rituals of visionary individuals who choose to live their lives authentically, boldly, and with fierce intent.

Publisher

Petra Jungmanová

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

26 Apr 2026

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   21. Yarn with Jennifer Baird - The Gallery Next Door

   The Gallery Next Door: Making Space for Emerging Artists. A once-quiet shopfront in Duffy has become a welcoming home for local art. Jennifer Baird, founder of The Gallery Next Door and owner of The Fifth Season Artworks, is a seasoned artist with 30 years of industry experience. She established her gallery to provide a platform for the creative community, proving her favourite sentiment right: 'Dreams can come true.' She shares how she turned a long-held idea into The Gallery Next Door—a space supporting emerging artists, connecting neighbours with original art, and bringing new creative energy to the community. Jennifer reflects on the realities of opening a gallery, from the admin and fit-out to finding artists and setting approachable prices. She and Petra discuss the cost of exhibiting, why group shows can be a valuable starting point, and how galleries can make art feel accessible to both artists and first-time buyers. They also explore the importance of community support, artist-led workshops, and keeping a creative practice alive through busy seasons of life. Jennifer offers encouragement for artists facing rejection or waiting to feel completely ready: keep making, look for opportunities to show your work, and don’t wait for perfection. A warm, practical conversation about creativity, resilience, and building a space where artists can grow—and where the local community can discover art just around the corner.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   20. Yarn with Livonne Larkins

   "A quick note before we begin: This episode includes frank discussions of domestic violence and sexual abuse that some listeners may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised" What if the art you make from your hardest experiences could help someone else feel less alone? Australian conceptual fine art photographer, author and mixed-media artist Livonne Larkins shares how fairy tales, fantasy worlds, and digital composites became a way to transform trauma into healing, connection, and striking artwork. Livonne began photography at 51. Since then, she has created surreal, richly layered images inspired by dreams, secondhand finds, handmade props, and the stories she carries. She talks about the many steps behind each image—and why she sees photography and art as meeting in the middle. In this conversation, Livonne reflects on her exhibition From Fractured to Fairy Tale, how art gave her a safe way to tell difficult stories, and the powerful responses her work has sparked from people who recognise parts of their own lives in it. She also shares the meaning of the blue butterfly that appears in many of her images, in memory of her daughter. Plus, Livonne discusses creative confidence, comparison, AI and the human heart in art, her residency in a 12th-century French chateau, and her upcoming exhibition Daydreams and Detours with artist Cate Neil. A conversation about creativity, grief, resilience, and the stories art can help us share.

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   30 Sept 2026

   19. Yarn with Kerrie Atherton - Young men

   Episode Summary: Petra talks with Kerrie Atherton, founder of Stories of Hope Australia, about the challenges facing boys and young men—from isolation, mental health stigma, and online influences to addiction and pressure around masculinity. Kerry shares practical ways parents, mentors, and educators can build trust, spot warning signs, and support young people through connection, honest conversations, and early intervention. Episode Description: Boys are being pulled into a pressure cooker most adults still barely understand—and the fallout shows up in silence, shame, addiction, and isolation. Kerrie Atherton, founder of Stories of Hope Australia, breaks down what young men are really up against and what actually helps them come back from the edge. Petra sits down with Kerry to unpack the hidden forces shaping boys and young men today, from the manosphere and porn exposure to the mental health stigma that keeps so many from speaking up. Kerry brings two decades of work as an addictions and trauma counsellor, plus years in schools, mentoring programs, and family support, to a conversation that is equal parts urgent and practical. You'll discover why trust matters more than tough love, why connection is the real antidote to isolation, and why so many parents miss the warning signs until a crisis hits. Kerry also shares the role of love languages, the power of positive role modelling, and why even a small daily check-in can change the trajectory of a young person's life.We break down the reality of hypersexualised media, early pornography exposure, drug risks that many families still misunderstand, and the growing pressure on boys to define success through looks, money, and dominance. Kerry explains why schools alone cannot carry the burden, and why prevention, early intervention, and honest family conversations matter more than ever. This episode is a wake-up call for parents, mentors, educators, and anyone who cares about the next generation of men. If you want to understand what young boys are navigating right now—and how to be part of the solution—this conversation belongs in your queue.

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