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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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0:09:29

Finding an egg donor to start a family at 47

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/27

After seven failed rounds of IVF, Sheila Vijeyarasa and her husband turned their focus overseas - looking to America to find an egg donor to make them first-time parents.This story has a very happy ending - they now have a son

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0:04:27

Here's What I Know: Nina Oyama what you shouldn't post

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/24

Nina Oyama is a comedian, writer and actor who has breathed life into some of Aussie TV's most loveable characters.She shares her hard-learned lessons about posting online, and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.

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0:12:04

Ask Aunty: I don't like my friends' kids

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/24

Everyone talks about how to keep the romance alive in relationships after you have kidsBut what about keeping the friendship alive with your friends who have gone on and had kids?And how do you maintain a friendship with someone whose kids are particularly difficult to be around?

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0:36:48

Navigating step family dynamics

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/24

Blending families and introducing new partners and siblings can be hard. Especially in the wake of divorce, bereavement and unresolved feelings. You'll hear lots of stories of how people adjusted with the arrival of a step parent, child or sibling.

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0:14:20

Young cancer survivors study

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/23

April is Youth Cancer Awareness month and while 90% of teenagers and young adults with cancer in Australia will survive, they still face many challenges after their treatment ends.Now, a groundbreaking two-year study is set to explore the psychological and cognitive needs of young cancer survivors aged 15 to 25.The research aims to offer insights into how survivors can be better supported.

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0:08:36

Why do we experience collective grief?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/23

This week has seen tens of thousands of people flocking to the Vatican to mourn the death of Pope Francis in person.It's a huge number... but it's not that unusual... the death of a public figure often prompts waves of emotion across the globe among those who might never have met them personally.

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0:09:14

Your weirdest Day at Work: Crocodile hunter

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/23

In the 1980s, one Aussie film became a worldwide phenomenon. But unlike Mick Dundee, Roger Matthews is a real-life crocodile hunter. He protects environmental scientists as they go about their work in the Northern Territory. He also works for cattle station managers, who enlist his services to protect their livestock.

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0:18:39

Women bodybuilding and the growing use of illegal...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/23

According to a recent study, women in bodybuilding are four times as likely to use anabolic steroids -- which help your body build muscle -- than average, with one in seven using these drugs.

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0:13:13

Making it easier for same sex couples start a family

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/22

Earlier this month, the federal health department accepted an expanded definition of infertility that would allow LGBTIQ+ couples and single people to access Medicare rebates for assisted reproductive technology, including IUI and IVF. So, what more needs to be done to provide equal access to this vital technology?

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0:09:27

Drew Lynch American stand-up comedian

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/22

Comedian Drew Lynch hit the headlines after his 2015 appearance on America's Got Talent, where he eventually finished in second place.His comedy act was all the more memorable because he has a stutter, since then, Drew has built a loyal global following through stand-up, podcasts, and social media. He's currently on tour here in Australia

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0:27:49

Do you feel pressure to be productive 24/7?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/22

We live in a world where being busy is worn like a badge of honour. The pressure to be constantly productive is everywhere, from optimising our workdays to squeezing the most out of our weekends.And if you've been swept up in this pace, it doesn't take long before you start asking, is this really sustainable?

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0:12:41

What do you hope your legacy will be?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/21

This morning we've been reflecting on the life of Pope Francis, who died yesterday - Easter Monday - at age 88.He left a legacy as a reformer - reaching out to gay and marginalised people, demanding justice for the poor and speaking out against corporate greed and climate change.His death is a time of reflection for many people... and not just Catholics. The outpouring of tributes might have you thinking about how you'd like to be remembered when you go.

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0:21:04

Why are tradies so hard to find

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/21

We keep hearing about big housing investment pledges from all political parties , but here's the thing, money doesn't build houses, people do.Right now, the construction industry is stretched to its limit, with costs up 40 per cent in the last 5 years and not nearly enough skilled workers to get the job done.

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0:05:52

My Two Cents: Nelly Thomas

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/21

In this new Life Matters series, Australians are giving us an insight into their relationship with money. We're calling it 'My Two Cents'.Comedian and author Nelly Thomas has a few purchases she regrets, but none so big - or permanent - as the giant money pit she put in her backyard during the pandemic.

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Do political corflutes actually change minds?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/21

Despite signalling who people in that home are voting for, do political corflutes actually encourage other people to reconsider their views?

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0:54:26

Matters of the heart — the science of love

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/20

Are there actually physical symptoms when you get your heart broken? Why do heart emojis look nothing like the thing beating in our chests? What can be done to save someone when their heart stops beating?Tegan Taylor brings you matters of the heart with a conversation recorded live at the World Science Festival with three experts diving into the science of love. Guests:Adam Bode, researching human love in PhD studies at the Australian National UniversityAssociate Professor Sonia

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0:11:57

Ask Aunty: Workplace friendship going wrong

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/17

Office dynamics can be tricky. Have you ever found yourself falling behind at work because of an overly chatty colleague?How can you stop these interruptions and address your annoyance without it turning sour and making work a hostile environment?

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0:36:42

How would you like to change your relationship with...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/17

Work is work - we do it for a living - but it's also tied to so many personal aspects like how we feel about ourselves, relate to each other -- even how well we sleep at night.So, how would you describe your relationship with your job? And how would you like to change that relationshi

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0:03:48

Here's What I Know: Brodi Snook's need for little treats

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/17

Comedian Brodi Snook has been a rising star on global stages with her caustic brand of humour.She shares some of that snark with advice from her younger self about the absurdity of life, and the importance of little treats.

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0:11:23

The ethics of chucking a sickie

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/16

Calling in sick to work almost feels like a rite of passage in this country. We've even got our own slang for it: 'chucking a sickie.'So, what are the ethical implications when it comes to a much-needed mental rest day? Do your needs outweigh the needs of your colleagues, who'll have to pick up the slack?

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