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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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0:52:38

Is the "Let Them" theory useful? And sharing tough...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/27

The "just let them" philosophy, popularised by motivational speaker Mel Robbins, has gone viral. So when might it help us let go of situations we can't control? And, is there ever the right time to share difficult health news with your partner?

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0:54:33

Do boycotts work? and how to spot early signs of...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/26

Earlier this week, the federal government reached a landmark funding arrangement on education. Will this make schools fairer? And how can you stay safe on holidays when you're busy having a good time? Also, when people protest with their dollars, does it make a difference?

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0:54:34

Sharing finances with your spouse and how to raise...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/25

Hear one couple's story about shared finances, Thomas Mayo reflects on how to raise good men in reaction to the hit show Adolescence, and why separated parents say the school system struggles to accommodate different family structures.

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0:54:33

Why do younger people with disabilities still end up...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/24

At 59 years old, Susan McDonald was one of the hundreds of people under 65 living in residential aged care just because of her disability. For two and a half years she was told this was her only option to receive the care she needed after a flare up of multiple sclerosis. This is the harsh reality for many people with disabilities, and despite a 2025 deadline set by the federal government to move everyone under 65 out of aged care in Australia, 1400 people remain in this

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0:53:58

Are rental blacklists being misused? and how fantasy...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/23

Have you ever found yourself on a rental blacklist? There are databases across the country that real estate agents and landlords can check before approving a new tenant, so how does it work and what do you do if you find yourself on one?Sports have always brought people together, and for a growing number of Australians that connection is taking place in the world of fantasy sports. You'll hear about how fantasy leagues are taking off and how communities are springing up around

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0:53:19

Big conversations with friends and dealing with...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/20

Friends are there to help you when the going gets tough but what do you do when your friendship is the cause of your pain? And what happens when you and your spouse have different perspectives on your teenager's love life?

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0:54:33

Bravery in all its forms and when is public shaming ok?

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/18

One woman's courageous actions that saved the life of a police officer. Why electricity bills are set to rise and how to opt out of the grid. And when it comes to public shaming, where is the line between a righteous quest for justice and an angry mob with pitchforks?

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0:54:33

The truth behind hoarding clean-up TikToks and the...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/17

You're scrolling online and a video pops up of a room full of clutter and rubbish, then cuts to someone wearing a hazmat suit scrubbing grime off a wall. These videos can be hard to look away from, but hoarding disorder is a serious issue that's much deeper than a minute long piece of content.If your life is controlled by migraine attacks you'll know just how misunderstood they are, you'll hear from the organiser of the world's largest migraine summit in an effort to help other

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0:54:33

Are housing co-operatives the future of renting? And...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/16

Advocates of housing co-operatives say they could be part of the solution to Australia's rental crisis, so what is the model exactly, and why isn't it more popular?Hear the story of a Geraldton woman caring for civilians and also safeguarding her own mental health working with Médecins Sans Frontières in southern Darfur.A new study shows people with accents face discrimination when they apply for jobs. Researchers hypothesise it's because some people find it too hard to process

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0:53:48

The psychology of grudges and a 'rainbow space invasion'

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/13

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

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0:54:33

Creative solution to GP shortage? and the struggle to...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/12

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

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0:54:33

What are your COVID silver linings? and giving your...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/11

It's been five years since The World Health Organization declared COVID a global pandemic, and life has changed for so many of us as a result in both good and bad ways. So what are the unexpected changes the pandemic brought into your life that you're grateful for?If you've got a pet you know how special that bond is and it's no exaggeration to say they feel like family, which makes losing them especially hard. If you've got the luxury of time to farewell your pet, is there value

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0:54:36

Disaster resilience, first time voters and the...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/10

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

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0:54:36

What does it mean to go 'no contact'? and how to spot...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/09

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

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0:51:09

How aunts and uncles shape us, and jealousy in...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/06

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

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0:54:36

Is it safe for kids to play contact sports? and...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/05

What are the protections for kids playing contact sports, and is it safe to let your little ones play the sports they love? Australian divorce rates are at their lowest levels since the mid 1970s, but that doesn't mean that couples are living happily ever after. We dive into what this means for your relationship.A recent Australian Ethical Consumer Report says that 70% of Australians want to make ethical choices at the shops but cost of living pressures are stopping us putting this

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0:54:34

Grandparents footing the bill and how to talk about...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/04

Grandparents are finding themselves paying for more and more family expenses, South East Queensland and Northern NSW is preparing for a cyclone, and how to talk about obesity with children.

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0:54:34

When the breadwinner loses their job and the cultural...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/03

How the stereotype of being the "breadwinner" can make a job loss particularly destabilising for men. We also discuss the cultural value of reality tv.

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0:54:33

Why fewer people are going to the cinema, and are you...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/03/02

Going to the cinema remains the most popular cultural experience in Australia, yet attendance is on the decline. You'll hear from two experts on how our favourite leisure experience is evolving.We know that women tend to downplay their health problems, but when it comes to heart attacks the consequences could be deadly. Nadene Hall survived a heart attack in 2023 and shares her story.You'll also hear what it's like to cook meals fit for a literal king with chef Tom Kime, and learn

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0:52:43

Family business highs and lows, bookstore bad...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/02/27

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

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