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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.

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0:52:49

Our money relationships and family estrangement

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2025/05/22

If your emotional 'hangups' about money are holding you back, is there a way to let them go? And, if you're being pressured to reconnect with a family member and you simply don't want to, what's the best way to respond?

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0:54:35

How do you help a loved one who's being drawn to...

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2025/05/21

According to the Australian Federal Police, children as young as 12 are being radicalised by extremist groups online, and petrified families say there's nowhere to turn. So, what does early intervention look? Plus, how to get your groceries down to $10 a week and which generation is bearing the brunt of cossie lives.

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0:54:34

Tracking or Trusting? When location sharing crosses...

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2025/05/20

Nearly one in five young adults think it’s normal for a partner to track their location. For many, it feels harmless, families use it for peace of mind, parents to check kids got home safe. Plus, sober curiosity and the small changes that can have a big impact on your relationship with alcohol. And does the Coalition split signal a bigger divide between city and country?

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0:54:35

Has camping become too expensive?

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2025/05/19

Camping in NSW national parks could soon cost more under a major proposal to standardise fees across the state. Supporters say it will improve facilities and reduce no-shows, but others fear it will make nature less accessible.Plus, the race against aging and why your best ideas happen in the shower.

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0:54:35

Inside the "toxic" tradwife subculture

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2025/05/18

Stacey Knight is a self-described tradwife who blogs about her family life. The movement has made headlines overseas for its links to far-right politics, but Stacey says her lifestyle is about simplicity—not ideology. So why are more young women embracing traditional roles?Plus, why is protein in everything now—and is a robot coming for your job?

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0:53:28

Exploring masculinity and conflicting bin etiquette

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2025/05/15

These days, there are a lot of conflicting opinions when it comes to whether there's a "right" way to be a man. What qualities of masculinity have you embraced in 2025? Also, in most neighbourhoods, there's an unspoken rubbish bin etiquette that is adhered to. What happens when one neighbour starts breaking the rules?

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0:54:36

Why one woman became a "reproductive refugee" to...

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2025/05/14

Jane was blocked from using her frozen eggs in Western Australia. She describes this as forcing her to become a 'reproductive refugee,' travelling across the country to access the medical care she needed to become a mother.Plus, can literary fiction counter the manosphere? And our resident ethicist weighs in on how AI is being used in courts to hear cases from the afterlife.

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0:53:57

Escort, removalist, can collector: how side hustles...

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2025/05/13

Andrew’s side hustle has helped fund his wedding and several overseas holidays. But it’s not just about the money; his side job keeps him fulfilled. We also opened the lines for you to share your thoughts on your own side hustle. Plus, we heard from an expert on side hustle culture and how it has evolved in recent years.Plus, new screening for endometriosis that could prevent invasive surgery, as well as why Australians love to love—and love to hate—Eurovision.

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0:54:36

Overprescribing and undertreating: the antidepressant...

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2025/05/12

Kate first started taking antidepressants when she was 12 years old. Thirty years later, she's still on them. She's one of the three and a half million Australians taking antidepressants. One researcher says they're one of the most commonly overprescribed drugs and it's not getting to the root cause of Australia's mental health crisis.Plus, is the high school literature curriculum too white and too male? And how a new solar battery rebate could benefit you.

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0:54:36

The hidden struggle, one in three adults can’t read...

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2025/05/11

Katelyn managed to finish Year 12 despite struggling with reading. Now an adult, she wants to open her world up to more opportunities, so for the past year, she's been on a learning journey with the Adult Literacy Service.Plus, battles for leadership, from the Catholic Church to the Australian Parliament, have us asking: what makes a good leader? And your last day on the job, for the rest of your life?

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0:52:51

Letting dreams go and super intense parents in kids'...

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2025/05/08

If your dream for a career, relationship, family or life goal, doesn't work out, it can be devastating. But, can it also bring peace, relief and personal growth? Also, how to be your kid's biggest sports' fan, without taking your competitiveness too far.

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0:54:34

It's legal to smack kids in Australia, but advocates...

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2025/05/07

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.

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0:54:34

Pathways to home ownership and intergenerational...

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2025/05/06

Owning a home is often considered part of the Australian dream, so how do some people make that dream a reality? And how could intergenerational communal housing help ease the housing crisis and the loneliness 'epidemic'?

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0:54:22

Screen time links to poor youth mental health...

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2025/05/05

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.

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0:54:20

How to be there for sick loved ones and The Good...

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2025/05/04

Rosie Waterland and Jamila Rizvi's new book, Broken Brains, confronts how we treat mental health and physical health conditions differently and offers comfort and advice "for anyone who has been sick or loved someone who was".

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0:54:04

How to "find your tribe" and helping your elderly dad...

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2025/05/01

If you've moved or changed your living circumstances, it can be tricky to make a new crew of friends. What's the best way to find like-minded souls who "get" you? Also, if your elderly dad has made a decision you think is probably not in their best interest, how do you gently help them make a better choice?

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0:54:32

Why Aussies are cancelling US holiday plans & can you...

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2025/04/30

Do I need to buy a burner, or should I ditch my US trip? Some Aussies are questioning their holiday plans to the States, and travel agency Flight Centre says it could be costing them $100 million. So, what do you need to consider if you're heading to Trump's America? Also, a food fight between Australian cooking empires RecipeTin Eats and Baking With Brooki has us asking chef Adam Liaw: Can you copyright a recipe?

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0:54:26

How to talk politics without losing friends and...

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2025/04/29

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.

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0:54:33

Is an electric vehicle actually the right choice for...

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2025/04/28

Like Bob Dylan in the 60s, the move to go electric might be seen as controversial or risky. But things have changed significantly since the first models hit the market, and the infrastructure across Australia is slowly catching up.So what are the pros and cons? Is it actually cheaper to run, will it work for the area you live in? Are they actually an environmental win?Plus has op shopping become too expensive, a new memoir about saying I love you with food and how to have

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0:54:34

Why people are voting early and how to have a good...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/04/27

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.

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