What is it that haunts us in the aftermath of loss? Join writer Alia Parker on this short thought expedition as she attempts to explain strange coincidences at odd moments. (10 minutes)

How unusual is it for a river to run in reverse? Not as strange as you may think. Join writer Alia Parker in this short thought expedition as she explores two very different rivers in Victoria's High Country.

Why are we forever wanting? Join writer Alia Parker in this short thought expedition as she looks for contentment in a world of wants. Turns out, wanting is not the problem.

Writer Alia Parker takes us on a flight into the philosophy of hermeneutics while learning to trust the wind. What is it that we find in the spaces between? Enjoy this short literary thought expedition as part of a monthly series on mindflexing.com.au.

S1 Episode 66 — Are cinemas a thing of the past? Writer Alia Parker takes a short trip down memory lane with an entertaining look at cultural relics from the not-too-distant past.

It is noon on the grey coast of New Zealand’s Northland, a high tide of grey water under a grey sky and golden grey sand. Join writer Alia Parker as she reads a beautiful autofiction about how easy it is to not truly see the things right in front of you.

The word Anthropocene has dive bombed into our lexicon. But what is it and are we really in it? Writer Alia Parker explores this concept and looks at two of the countless ways it is coming to fruition.

Observations about the love, justice and community of one of Australia's most feared and adored birds - the magpie - with writer Alia Parker.