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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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0:26:02

Could explicit teaching help your kids in class?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/09

Over the last few years a new way of teaching has emerged in Australian classrooms, yet many of the techniques sound old. It's called explicit instruction, and it's taking over Australian classrooms. What is it and what does it mean for your kids? Guests:Steve Capp, Principal of Chelsea Heights Primary School Jane Hunter, Associate Professor of Teacher Education and Innovation at the University of Technology SydneyAmy Haywood, Deputy Program Director of education at the Grattan

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0:08:29

What is weight stigma and who is it hurting?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/08

Health professionals are pushing back on the idea that you can tell whether someone is healthy just by looking at them.So what is weight stigma, and how is it preventing people from getting the medical help they need?

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0:28:38

Why families create their own languages

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/08

Does your family use made-up words, quirky phrases, or in-jokes no one else would understand? Linguists call it familect.Not only does it guarantee some laughs around the dinner table, it plays a unique role in building connection and a sense of belonging.

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0:14:30

Why are many Gen Zs opting for celibacy?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/08

It's a huge paradox - now, more than ever, hook-ups are more socially accepted and more available.Finding a fling is literally like ordering a cab. Pick up your phone, swipe a few times, and you can have someone at your door within the hour.So, with sex on tap, why are so many young people saying "no"?

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0:14:10

Would you let your children drink non-alcoholic beer?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/07

Zero-alcohol drinks are booming, but could they be a gateway for teens? So, what are the hidden risks behind the trend?

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0:09:39

My siblings are I are all grown up... so why are we...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/07

What if your worst enemy is someone you shared a bedroom with growing up?Siblings often share more than genes - toys, secrets, and - in some cases - a mutual hatred of each other.So, how can you cope if you never outgrew your sibling rivalry?

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0:17:27

Why is buying concert tickets online so expensive and...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/07

Dynamic pricing, online queues crashing, mass cancellations - in 2025, buying concert tickets is a stressful experience.Add sky-high prices into a cost-of-living crunch and it's a surprise anyone can afford to attend a concert.So, why do we run the risk?

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0:10:19

When a town becomes known for tragedy, what happens...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/07

Snowtown, Port Arthur, and now Leongatha.When a place become known for horror or tragedy, what's the impact on those who call it home?

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0:08:24

The science of being "cool"

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/06

It's the art of being cool really an art?It seems you're either born cool or you aren't, but a new study has pinned down the scientific metrics behind coolness.There are six key traits - do you have them?

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0:18:41

Questions raised over male childcare workers

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/06

Last week a male childcare worker was charged with 70 child sex crime offences in Melbourne.So, is changing how we screen men in this sector the answer to keeping children safe?

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0:10:05

12 strangers, one verdict, the hidden dynamics of...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/06

Twelve strangers, one life-altering decision. The so-called ‘mushroom trial’ underway in Victoria is a powerful reminder of just how intense jury duty can be. Strong voices can dominate, quieter ones fade, and the pressure to conform can silence doubt. It’s a high-stakes exercise in group psychology where instinct, emotion, bias and the human urge to belong all collide in one deliberation room.

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0:13:49

The unique grief of losing your best friend

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/06

When writer Tiff Bakker lost her best friend of 50 years she was overwhelmed by grief. But she was also disappointed that many people didn't seem to understand the depth of her loss.So, why aren't there special rituals to mourn a best friend?

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0:12:43

Ask Aunty: Is it OK when kids create chaos in a library?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/03

In the past, it was thought that kids should be seen and not heard. But, these days, many parents believe kids should be messy, loud, and often completely unpredictable. So what happens when these two very different expectations collide in public?

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0:38:02

How were you shaped by your school days?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/03

If you had the chance to time travel back to you school days - and give yourself a pep talk - what would you say?How did your school experience shape your sense of self - for better, worse and everything in between?

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0:13:29

Is your fitness tracker helping or harming you?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/02

The US Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, wants every American wearing a health tracker within four years. And in Australia health insurers give you rewards just for hitting your step count. Sounds like a win for wellbeing, right? But for some people, all that data turns into pressure, guilt, and even disordered eating. It’s a fine line between helpful nudge and unhealthy obsession.

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0:17:51

Are full body health scans worth it?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/02

Chris Hemsworth and Kim Kardashian are among the celebrities promoting a pricey medical procedure called a Whole Body MRI.While the scan can diagnose conditions like tumours and injuries in one session, the medical community has concerns.So, is it worth splashing the cash to get one?

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0:06:12

My Two Cents: Nate Byrne

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/02

In My Two Cents we're asking those questions you'd rather not answer about money. In this episode we find out if it's raining cash in ABC weather presenter Nate Byrne's world.

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0:14:04

How are young people learning about money?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/02

Kids aren't getting taught about money in school ... and it turns out, they're not talking finance at home either. A CommBank study shows half of Aussies don't discuss money with loved ones.So, if children aren't getting money knowledge from home or school, how are they learning how to save and spend - in a time when financial stability matters now more than ever?

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0:13:20

From grief to action: turning tragedy into a legacy

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/01

Have you ever wondered how some people manage to turn the worst day of their life into something that helps others?And does turning your grief into activism actually help process the pain?

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0:15:05

Should you get AI to write a sympathy note or love...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/07/01

We've started to rely on AI for many things but would you use it to write messages from the heart, such a love note, wedding vows, or a eulogy?If not ... would you rely on another human to do it? And does it matter if you outsource your emotions to a human or AI?

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