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Life Matters - Full program podcast

ABC Radio National

Life Matters is your guide to contemporary Australian life. Be part of rich conversations on relationships, family, parenting, education, work, health and consumer issues.

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54:35

Housing and climate risk, colour for your mood

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/07/12

How can climate risk data about the place in which you want to live be made more easily accessible, so you're fully informed before you move there? Plus we ask experts to fact check the popular belief that exposing yourself to bright colours can lift your mood, and Julie Peters on her role as an 'accidental archivist' of transgender culture.

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54:34

Your questions about COVID-19 now

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/07/11

Australians aged 30 and older are now eligible for a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, amid concerns around new COVID-19 sub-variants and a rise in Omicron infections. Life Matters takes your questions on reinfection rates, boosters and what you want to know about COVID-19 now.

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54:25

Money and romantic relationships, letting go of a...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/07/08

You might love your partner, and still not love the way they think about and handle money. So how can you figure that out? Plus how to move on when your best friend is not giving you what you need.

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54:34

Truth telling and Michael Pollan on the psychedelic...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/07/08

When it comes to reconciliation with First Nations people, what's the best form of truth-telling? Plus journalist and author Michael Pollan on his new TV series 'How to Change Your Mind' about psychedelic drugs and their potential as treatments for some psychological disorders. And for Life in 500 Words, Andrew describes a family breakup, and a Christmas gift he was given by his dad.

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54:33

Recycled fashion, teaching through children's stories...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/07/06

Clothing made from recycled materials sounds great for the environment, but experts say the trend isn't as green as it sounds. We look at how to make the most sustainable choice for your wardrobe. Plus, we meet First Nations authors teaching about culture through children's books. And, is it cruel to keep a dog in an apartment? We look at pooch options for flat-dwellers.

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54:47

The future of telehealth and pressing pause on...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/07/05

For two years, many people accessed medical appointments through video and telephone consults, but longer telephone consultations will no longer be funded, concerning patients. Plus, visit childcare centres implementing bilingual programs. And Sober in the Country's Shanna Whan shares the joys and trials of lowering your alcohol intake.

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54:37

NAIDOC Week and being an ally

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/07/04

This year's NAIDOC Week theme of Get Up! Stand up! Show up! calls for change and support for First Nations peoples and communities. So, what does enduring, meaningful allyship look like?

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54:36

ABC 90th birthday special: The Too Hard Basket - LIVE!

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/07/01

To mark the ABC's 90th birthday, Life Matters takes the Too Hard Basket to a live audience in Melbourne. The popular Friday segment is part of the ABC's long and proud history of tackling tricky interpersonal situations that many of us grapple with in our daily lives.

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54:36

Young people and image based abuse, art therapy and...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/06/30

An increase in image-based abuse during the pandemic is one of the reasons behind the creation of a resource for young people called 'Scroll'. Plus how a nurse with burnout learned to help herself and other health workers with art therapy, and Pat finds a book owned by his dad, which raises questions. And how second hand shopping is more difficult when you're plus-size.

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55:39

The High Court, activist brands and family-owned...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/06/29

s there a risk that Australia's High Court appointments could be ideologically appointed like in the US? And what impact would that really have on our lives? We investigate why we seem to know more about SCOTUS than our own apex court. Plus, do you have a preference for brands that have a "stance" on social issues? We take a look at brand activism and whether you should trust it.

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54:33

Stigma is still one of the biggest barriers to...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/06/28

In the shadow of this week’s overturning of the Roe vs Wade ruling, new Australian research finds that access, stigma and affordability are still the biggest barriers women face when it comes to seeking an abortion. Also, is it better to be a generalist or a specialist in the current job market, and why many of us are awkward around other people’s grief.

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55:35

Privacy, your face and the rise of facial recognition

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/06/27

Several large retailers, including Kmart and Bunnings, already use facial recognition technology in their stores – collecting biometric data that is as unique as a fingerprint – but are customers aware of how their facial data is being captured and used?

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54:36

The pain of falling out with a close friend, and...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/06/24

Conflict with close friends can be a significant event in adult life. We take your calls on how you’ve navigated the ups and downs of these relationships. And in the Too Hard Basket, your brother and sister-in-law tell you that their kids don’t respond well to discipline, so do you step in when your young niece and nephew behave badly, or do you tell their parents to step it up?

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56:03

Menopause as an awakening and saving the reef

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/06/23

Former Dolly Magazine cover girl Alison Daddo reveals what she learned about menopause, and how it changed her life. Plus a farmer from Queensland who is helping to protect the Great Barrier Reef, and Monique's story for Life in 500 Words about her father and a fire horse doll.

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54:34

Learning through play and ditching poor lockdown diets

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/06/22

Victoria and NSW are bringing in big changes to support a year of pre-school for all children, double what's offered now. We look at how play based learning became the hot topic in education and what play can do for kids' development. Plus, if you binged on processed comfort food in lockdowns, we learn how those eating habits might still be affecting your mental health.

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54:36

Workforce Australia changes explained, songbirds and...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/06/21

Next month the "Job active" program is being replaced by the "Workforce Australia" scheme. How will this change the way jobseekers interact with the services that help them into work? Also, how does musician Murray Cook use music in prison to help build confidence and connectedness? And, we hear from TV quiz master Braydon Coverdale on the role of quizzing in his life and in contemporary Australia.

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54:37

Who will be better off if stamp duty is scrapped?

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/06/20

The NSW government has announced it wants to scrap stamp duty in favour of an annual land tax. While it's been supported by economists, it is uncertain what impact the move could have on the housing crisis. So, what will it mean for you?

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54:35

Coming out later in life, and how much should you...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/06/17

We hear your stories of coming out later in life, and how to date, explore sex, talk about it with friends and family and embrace your authentic self. And in the Too Hard Basket, how far should you go when it comes to catering to the dieting needs of your house guests? If your visitors are vegan, should the household only eat vegan food while they’re staying?

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54:36

Male life expectancy and the female mid-life crisis

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/06/16

For medical issues that affect both sexes, more men than women will die, that's a fact. So what can be done to address the gender gap in life expectancy for men? Plus we explore the phenomenon of the midlife crisis in women, and in our Life in 500 Words segment, Jennifer tells us about a little embroidered harp which is precious to her.

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54:35

Dowries, pies and a disability dystopia

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2022/06/15

Domestic violence is a pressing issue in Australia's growing South Asian migrant community. We look at how traditions of dowry, patriarchy and caste play a role and how we can intervene in culturally sensitive ways. Plus, Alice Zaslavsky has an ode to the humble pie. And we meet the team behind Shadow, the dystopian debut feature of acclaimed Australian neurodiverse theatre company Back to Back Theatre.

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