x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Life Matters - Full program 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.

society & culture relationships

All Episodes

0:54:37

Exploring your sense of home, and is a pet dog a...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/06/19

When you think about home... where do you go? It it where you live or where you feel most like yourself? Plus in Ask Aunty, does loving your friends mean you also have to love their pets?

en

0:49:57

How we fall in love with particular songs, and the...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/06/18

Creative Australia has released a new report that looks at how we find and engage with local music. Plus, dealing with the difficulties of family life when you work Fly In Fly Out. And, have human attention spans shrunk down to goldfish levels? Also, if you're struggling to buy a house....why don't you just ask your parents for money?

en

0:54:35

Putting your love life in the hands of a matchmaker,...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/06/17

Aussie matchmakers share how they help singles find love. And after years of effort convincing the public of the urgency of climate change, are politicians now testing whether people still care? Plus, how early do you start Christmas shopping?

en

0:54:19

Dealing with a spouse's alcohol addiction, and a new...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/06/16

One couple's story of pandemic drinking and pulling their marriage back from breaking point. Plus, a major new study about Irritable bowel syndrome. And, how Dolly Parton and the city of Tamworth are turning little minds into big-time readers.

en

0:54:34

Safety concerns escalate over e-scooters, and what's...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/06/15

Councils around the country are calling for better regulation of e-scooters. Plus, how meal delivery apps have changed Australia. And, how is support for women's leagues in Australia holding up? Also, do public protests still have the same impact as in years past?

en

0:53:27

The lessons we learn in relationships, and what to do...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/06/12

Was there a moment that made you realise you had to evolve your relationship style? And in Ask Aunty, how to navigate a family that isn't good at talking, listening, and validating.

en

0:54:34

Changes to liquor laws aim to curb family violence,...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/06/11

Changes to alcohol delivery laws aim to prevent family violence. Meanwhile, the Buy Now Pay Later industry has undergone an overhaul, with new regulations coming into force this week. Plus, the Australian Government has updated its COVID vaccination guidelines website. And, should you parent someone else's child?

en

0:54:33

The extreme things we do for a crush, and fears after...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/06/10

Have you ever pretended you're someone you're not, in order to impress a new love interest? And, shock after another embryo error at one of Australia's biggest fertility companies. Plus, does travel open our eyes or put fragile places at risk?

en

0:54:34

How to ensure boys embrace reading, and why do...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/06/09

When it comes to reading, Aussie boys aren't keeping up with girls and the gap is getting wider. Why do families keep secrets... and what makes people finally reveal the truth? Plus, new research suggests that taking photos can be surprisingly powerful. And what happens when a business partnership fails?

en

0:54:34

New guidelines for cosmetic injectables, and what...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/06/08

Australia's medical regulator last week introduced new safeguards aimed at protecting young people from potentially dangerous side-effects of non-invasive cosmetic procedures. Plus, the University of Queensland's body donor program has stopped accepting bodies. Turns out, so many people want to donate ... they've run out of space. And, have mobile phones taken over our lives like parasites?

en

0:53:05

The changes that parenting brings to your life, and...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/06/05

There is no manual or perfect guide to tell you how to raise a child, everyone just kind of figures it out as they go. So, how has being a parent changed you? And in Ask Aunty, if another child is being mean to your little one... should you get involved?

en

0:54:33

The push for Australia to invest more in the gaming...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/06/04

Should Australia offer more support to the gaming industry? Why is later-in-life divorce becoming more common? Plus, musician Sarah McLeod offers her thoughts about money. And, is a university degree worth it?

en

0:54:33

A legal test case for the Right to Disconnect, and...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/06/03

How have the Right to Disconnect laws impacted your work life? And, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that 85% of Australians have at least three types of forever chemicals in their blood. Plus, what's the best way to protect vulnerable people from cyber scams?

en

0:54:34

How to respond to a mental health crisis, and should...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/06/02

A call to emergency services can save lives, but what should you do when you see someone in mental health crisis? What are the long-term effects on your finances when you dip into your super early? Also, Gen Zs have identified "recession indicators", but what's the reality? And, why do some people love the thrill of extreme sports?

en

0:54:35

Changes set to make an ADHD diagnosis easier for some...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/06/01

Is an ADHD diagnosis set to become easier and more accessible? How can you lead a comfortable and fulfilled retirement without spending a fortune? Also, new family law changes aim to make splits fairer ... even for the family dog.

en

0:52:29

Our relationship with our clothing and a warning...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/05/29

Our clothing is one of the most individual forms of self-expression. So, what do your clothes say about you? And in Ask Aunty, what should you do if you get a warning about a new romantic partner?

en

0:54:33

The world of human cryopreservation and why drama is...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/05/28

An Australian mother is trying to raise the funds to cryogenically preserve the body of her teenage son, who died tragically last week. So, what are the ethical implications of cryogenics? Meanwhile, WhatsApp parent chat groups have some people pulling their hair out. But should they be banned? And can you offset doing something morally wrong?

en

0:54:34

Have you imagined a life without the internet and...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/05/27

The internet has opened up the world and changed the way we live our lives. But are we better for it? Plus, from fashion to tech, dupe culture is more popular than ever. So why are shoppers embracing copies of big brand items? Also, could modular homes be the answer to Australia's need for more housing?

en

0:54:36

Playing team sport improves mental health

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/05/26

Michael is a rugby league educator who’s spent the past forty years helping at risk youth stay out of trouble by getting them involved in sport. He says the benefits go far beyond the footy field. Michael’s on the ground experience echoes recent a Swedish research showing that participation in team sports can significantly reduce the risk of mental illness and addiction later in life.Plus, soft plastics recycling returns, will it work this time? And a psychologist takes on AI

en

0:54:35

Surviving disaster after disaster: new research...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/05/25

There’s a common belief that after experiencing a disaster once, people are better placed the second time, you get better at sandbagging, know what to secure, and what to leave behind.But what toll does this actually take, enduring disaster after disaster? New research shows the cumulative toll on mental wellbeing goes far beyond the physical damage.Plus, how to navigate retirement when your health takes a turn and how neuromyths are holding us back.

en

697 results

Similar Podcasts

Voices of Life

APG Mannheim

Promo Estereo Podcast

Promo Estereo

Talking Timelines Podcast

Talkingtimelines

גיקונומי

ראם שרמן ודורון ניר

Drømmefanger

Drømmefanger