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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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0:12:42

The anti-ageing race

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/19

Billionaires have entered the space race, and now they're funding a different kind of race—one against time itself.Currently, a $101 million prize is on the table for the entrepreneur who can create an elixir of youth.So, as billionaires line up at the fountain of youth. How are those without a billion dollars in the bank trying to cash in on this new medical frontier?When is trying to stop the clock on aging taking it too far? And why are humans so obsessed with living forever?

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0:26:13

The cost of camping in National Parks

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

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. For the first time, many basic and remote sites could carry a price tag. The changes raise bigger questions about how we value public land and who gets to enjoy it. The future of camping is now open for public feedback.

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0:19:47

The Good Retirement: Seeing the world

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/18

Seeing the world, whether it's your own backyard or the far-flung ends of the earth, and look at the practicalities of travelling in retirement.

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0:15:54

Inside the "toxic" tradwife subculture

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/18

From homeschooling to homesteading, groups of women are eschewing moden life to take up the "traditional" roles of 1950s-era wives and mothers.And while many of us yearn for simplicity, an expert warns against the dark side of the tradwife subculture. Guests:

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The Protein Myth: are we being fed a fad?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/18

Protein is everywhere in our chocolate bars, chips, and even breakfast cereals but do we really need it? The protein craze is spiralling, from gym junkies to school lunchboxes, pushing the idea that more is always better. In reality, most Australians already get enough protein, and the ‘high-protein’ label is often just clever marketing dressed as nutrition. We're paying more for something we don’t necessarily need and ignoring the bigger picture of a balanced diet. It’s time to

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0:07:03

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Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/18

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0:07:03

The Protein Myth: are we being fed a fad?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/18

Protein is everywhere in our chocolate bars, chips, and even breakfast cereals but do we really need it? The protein craze is spiralling, from gym junkies to school lunchboxes, pushing the idea that more is always better. In reality, most Australians already get enough protein, and the ‘high-protein’ label is often just clever marketing dressed as nutrition. We're paying more for something we don’t necessarily need and ignoring the bigger picture of a balanced diet. It’s time to

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0:07:23

Robots, AI & Automation: Is Your Job Next?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/18

We’ve long been told that the robots are coming for our jobs. This week – they got a step closer.

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0:39:40

What does it mean to be a man in 2025?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/15

What does it mean to be a man in 2025? It's no longer about being tough, silent, or having it all together. These days, more men are opening up, getting vulnerable, and breaking free from outdated stereotypes.With changing gender roles, social media, and growing mental health awareness, the game has shifted. But with progress comes pressure and plenty of mixed messages.

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0:12:48

Ask Aunty: My non-composting neighbour's co-opting my...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/15

You may really want to be welcoming to your new neighbour in your very eco-conscious street. But, what happens when said neighbour starts (non-consensually) co-opting your bin space to dispose of her un-composted garbage?

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0:06:34

Does AI belong in courtrooms?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/14

Does AI belong in courtrooms? The case of an American man killed in a road rage incident who was able to make his own victim impact statement in the trial of his accused killer through an AI -generated video has raised an ethical dilemma of whether your AI-self is a reliable narrator of real-life you.

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0:16:14

Is literary fiction the antidote to the manosphere?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/14

BookTok has become a huge cultural phenomenon, with young people online going nuts for new fiction.But if you've seen this trend, you've probably noticed that it's dominated by women. So, where have the male readers gone? And what are the ramifications of men letting their book shelves get dusty?Some critics say that this decline could be filled by more harmful male narratives online that can radicalise young men.

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0:10:50

Could cheaper parking at hospitals get patients out...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/14

If you've ever found yourself laying in a hospital bed - you'd know how much a visit from a loved one can lift your spirits.But a visit can do a lot more than lift your mood - it could also help you get out of hospital quicker.A health economist makes the case for a rethink on high hospital parking fees to help patients get better sooner.

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0:16:12

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

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/14

There are around 20,000 babies born in Australia and New Zealand each year, conceived through assisted reproductive technology.But not everyone has equal access to IVF. One West Australian woman says she was forced to become a "reproductive refugee" and cross the country to access the medical care she needed to become a mum.

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0:06:06

My Two Cents: Brett Blake

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/13

What do a pick-locking kit, a lettuce-growing kit, and a box of pizza have in common? Not much, except that they were comedian Brett Blake’s last three purchases. The list of questionable buys doesn’t stop there, as Brett opens up about his financial highs and lows.In this episode of My Two Cents, Brett Blake issues a warning: credit card debt is real. He also shares his financial dreams, which include owning 17 dirt bikes.

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0:11:22

Eurovison: why Aussies love or hate it

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/13

Eurovision is back and whether you're a die-hard fan or a curious onlooker, it’s hard to ignore the spectacle. With dazzling costumes, powerful vocals, and performances that range from heartfelt to completely over-the-top, it’s become a much-loved part of the cultural calendar. Since Australia joined the contest in 2015, the excitement has only grown, with watch parties, group chats, and national pride thrown into the mix. It’s not just about the music it’s about the shared joy,

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Revolutionising how endometriosis is diagnosed

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/13

Almost one million Aussies have lived with endometriosis at some point in their life, and there's no known cure. Diagnosis often involves invasive surgery - but now, experts are recommending an internal ultrasound can pick up the illness.

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0:20:22

How side hustles have gone mainstream

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/13

Whether you're a local handyperson, sell earrings on Etsy, or walk dogs... it seems like there's endless ways to earn extra cash.And recent data shows there are almost one million Australians working two or more jobs. Some cite cost of living pressures as a major motivator.So, how has side hustle culture changed in recent years?

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0:12:26

Endometriosis is a pain, but diagnosis doesn't have...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/12

Almost one million women have lived with endometriosis at some point in their life. If you're one of them, you know the chronic condition has far-reaching and debilitating consequences.It's also been hard to diagnose and the procedure involves invasive surgery, but that's about to change with new guidelines that recommend an ultrasound to confirm whether or not you have endometriosis.

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0:20:54

Are too many of us taking antidepressants?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/12

With one in seven Australians taking antidepressants, one researcher says they're one of the most commonly overprescribed drugs.So, what does a perfect care model look like? And why are so many us us anxious or depressed?

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