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Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. Let"s talk! With trusted experts and your stories, Life Matters is all about what matters to you.

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0:14:56

Unproven autism claims cause global ripple effects

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/23

The US President Donald Trump has linked autism to vaccines ... even pointing the finger at paracetamol. He urged parents to delay childhood vaccinations and announced the FDA would soon warn about possible risks of taking paracetamol during pregnancy.The announcement has been widely criticised by medical experts worldwide and Australian regulators have been quick to point out the safety of both vaccines and paracetamol.But when a US President speaks, the ripple effects are

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0:24:32

How has volunteering changed your life?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/23

Volunteering was once a part of the cultural fabric of Australian society, but with increasing time pressures both at home and work, it's slipping by the way side.Numbers have dropped from about one in three people volunteering in 2010 to just over one in four in 2022. So what's stopping us volunteering? How can you make the time to keep your volunteering commitments alive?

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0:11:20

Buyer Beware: what makes something go viral?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/22

If you're on any kind of social media, you may have seen this mythical dessert popping up everywhere. Dubai chocolate. It's milk chocolate, filled with pistachio cream. But what's really remarkable is how much it costs - about $25 for a standard-sized block.There's the same excitement around Labubus, Ooshies, and even - if you were around in the 90s - the Beanie Baby craze.So, is something going viral enough to make it worth something? And what makes some trends reach fever

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0:17:51

From slacktivism to real change - are petitions still...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/22

As Australia marches towards banning under 16s from social media, it's worth remembering that this idea didn't start in Parliament.It started as an online petition. Supported by regular people, calling for change.The digital world has supercharged petitions. For a long time signing an online petition was seen as the slackest form of activism, but with so many examples of real world results, is that still the case?

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0:06:29

My Two Cents: Mick Thomas

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/22

In our regular segment My Two Cents, we ask those questions you'd rather not answer about money.In this episode, hear how veteran rock and roller Mick Thomas of Weddings, Parties, Anything and The Roving Commission, makes his money decisions.

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0:14:59

When you can't move on from COVID-19

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/22

Last week, New South Wales' first public long COVID clinic announced it will close its doors at the end of the month.The clinic - at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney - has treated more than 1000 patients since it opened three and a half years ago.In a statement, St Vincent's Hospital said patients who had been visiting the clinic would continue to receive the same comprehensive care but "within well-established clinical frameworks and with specialist input available as required".The

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0:05:46

The biography that changed Simon Burke's life

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/21

ABC Radio National has launched its Top 100 Books of the 21st Century. Over the next few weeks, you can vote for the books that you believe belong on the list.We're asking some notable readers to tell us about the book that changed their life. This week, we spoke to former Play School host Simon Burke. Guest:Simon Burke, actor

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0:20:41

Australia's health stats are looking bad - here's how...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/21

Sad, sick, and lonely. The ABS "Measuring What Matters" report is out - and it's showing a pretty dire snapshot of the nation's wellbeing.It shows that you and I are living in a society that's more socially fragmented, less happy, and less healthy than it has been in years.So, what is needed to live a happier, and healthier life?

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0:13:00

The power of an online review

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/21

From Tripadvisor, to True Local, and Google Reviews. Australians can offer opinions on restaurants, cafes, hair salons, mechanics, call centres... even your local school.Consumer decisions are now heavily driven by online reviews. And on the flip side, a business can live or die on the power of reviews.One study found 98% of Australians read online reviews before making a purchase.So, how much weight do you give online reviews when you're making a purchase, deciding where to eat,

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0:10:05

What benefits can kids get from risky play?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/21

The way we think about risk for kids has changed drastically over a generation or two, moving towards a world with all the sharp edges and trip hazards removed. While the chance of harm is minimised, no one is ever challenged in environments with zero risk.Research shows that the benefit does outweigh the risk when it comes to risky play, and a new study includes a tool to calculate exactly where that inflection point is.

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0:09:50

Ask Aunty: Drama at the School Sausage Sizzle

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/18

Volunteering at school events is about building community spirit … but it's also about being fast, efficient, and able to work as part of a well-oiled machine at sausage sizzles and cake stalls.Letter-writer Mark is a longtime member of the parent committee at his kids' primary school. And he has a dilemma for the aunties.

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0:41:37

Embracing the power of saying yes

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/18

What could happen if, rather than saying no to all the things that scare us, we tried saying yes? And we did that over and over again for a whole year?Virologist Kirsty Short gave it a go and found it helped her get in touch with what she really wanted in life. But, why is it that saying yes and no can be so hard? And are there ways to strengthen the muscles that allow us to say and do what we actually want?

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0:17:46

The role model keeping supermodel Samantha Harris...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/17

All mothers are proud of their kids, but for Indigenous supermodel Samantha Harris, her success on the runway has earned her a "Samantha Shrine" in her mum's house.Every photo shoot and poster was laminated and displayed with great pride in their home, and since Samantha got her start at 13, it's a pretty big collection. Samantha's childhood success stands in stark contrast to her mum's upbringing as a survivor of the Stolen Generations. It's their special relationship that takes

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0:21:31

Would you like gene-edited meat on your dinner plate?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/17

For decades, genetically modified foods have sparked debate. Praised as a solution to global food security, and criticised as unnatural, unsafe, and poorly understood.Now, the conversation is evolving.... and so are the rules. Genetically edited animals like fish, cows, and pigs, are being developed for the dinner plate.In Australia, GMO foods were traditionally subject to strict regulation under the national food safety watchdog.But that's changing. Food Standards Australia New

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0:12:46

Why isn't gardening space part of the housing crisis...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/17

There are mental and physical health benefits of a garden. But unfortunately, not everyone has the luxury of their own personal green space - a backyard, a courtyard, or even a balcony with potplants.Now, new research has explored the connection between people's ability to garden and their housing situation.They're asking, why isn't gardening space part of the housing crisis discussions?

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0:10:42

The rise in solo motherhood by choice

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/16

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage... Or does it? Between 2019 and 2023, one fertility group saw a 220% increase in single women undergoing IVF. What's behind the rise in women choosing solo parenthood?

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0:12:02

How to make sure your house lasts the length of your...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/16

How do you build or buy a home that will go the distance? By 2050, climate change could see over $600 billion dollars wiped from our property market ... and over 1 million homes left "uninsurable". That's according to a recent report from the Australian Climate Service ... but it's not just about dollars and data. With floods, fires, and extreme heat - we may be forced to abandon some areas, which are becoming too badly affected.And if you choose to stay put - how can you be sure

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0:27:33

Is there a book that's changed your thinking?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/16

Sometimes a book stays with you long after you finish reading it. Sometimes a book finds a permanent place in your heart... and changes the way you see the world forever.So, is there a book that has changed your mind?

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0:13:14

Divided reaction to the death of Charlie Kirk

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/15

It's been almost a week since Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated, and the public commentary has been extreme.There's no doubt the conservative commentator was a polarising figure - in life, inspiring both devotion .. and hatred.So what are the ethics when it comes to the death of someone whose views you disagree with?

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0:14:58

How climate change is impacting the way we play sport

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/09/15

Footy fever is in the air with the AFL and NRL grand finals just around the corner. But that's not the only kind of heat hitting the world of sport.As temperatures rise, so do the challenges for athletes, clubs, and fans alike - from the grassroots to the global stage.

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