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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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0:11:52

Farm-to-table suburbs: Agrihoods are coming to Australia

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/12

Imagine living in a community built around a working farm, where fresh, locally grown food is right outside your door.Imagine living in a community built around a working farm, where fresh, locally grown food is right outside your door.Agrihoods are booming in the US, and several projects are now in the early planning stages in Australia. Advocates say they bring farm-to-table living to suburban communities and reconnect people with where their food comes from.

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0:15:31

What's fueling supplement culture?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/12

From tablets to powders, capsules, gummies, shakes, and sprays. If you stroll through your pharmacy or supermarket... or scroll down your social media feed... it seems like there's a dietary supplement for everything.To ward off potential illnesses. To support mental wellness. To help with weight loss. And to enhance your fitness regime. According to the ABS, one in three Australians take a dietary supplement. One study found the sector is worth $6.2 billion. So what's fueling

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0:12:56

Ask Aunty: “Surprise! The birthday dinner's on you!"

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/09

It can be awkward to split the bill with friends.But when you’re at a new friend’s birthday dinner and you think it's their shout, then get handed a massive bill…What do you do?

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0:37:20

If Madonna can reconcile with her estranged family,...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/09

Madonna's recent discussion with Jay Shetty about reconciling with her estranged brother has sparked conversations about whether it is possible to repair ties with family after years of distance.If you do want to reconnect with estranged family, how do you know if it's the right decision for you? And how do you, safely, take the first step?

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0:08:30

Social Studies: Why do we still bother with weddings?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/08

Recently, 600 couples from the South American nation of Paraguay were married simultaneously in a gym.Is this a genius way to get around the financial strain of throwing a wedding? Or is it somehow less special than a ceremony of your own?What makes weddings so special anyway? They're expensive. They're full of drama. And they rarely turn out exactly how you wanted.So why do we still bother with weddings?

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0:08:30

New guidelines to help you in financial hardship

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/08

Financial Counselling Australia has just released a set of principles aimed at guiding organisations to better respond to financial hardship.So if you find yourself in financial stress, what should you do? And how should you expect a business to treat you?

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0:22:05

New global diet advice: Fill your plate with veggies

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/08

Late last week a group of scientists and nutrition experts unveiled an updated global diet plan. This diet is a bit different. It's not just about what you put into your body to make you healthier. It's also about how we produce food to keep the planet healthy.The EAT-Lancet Commission says adopting its diet recommendations could prevent 40,000 early deaths per day across the world... and cut emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. The diet's key message: eat way less meat

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0:20:47

Turia Pitt: Being selfish is self-care

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/08

In 2011, Turia Pitt was caught in a grassfire while competing in the 100km Kimberley ultra marathon in Western Australia. She suffered burns to 65% of her body. She lost seven fingers, had more than 200 medical procedures, and spent two years in recovery.So safe to say, Turia is no stranger to facing life's challenges head on. But in her new book, she turns her focus to different challenges - sacrifice, guilt, and burnout. It's a book that digs into her life as a parent and a

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0:10:17

The meaning behind a special piece of jewellery

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/07

A really meaningful piece of jewellery can feel like it's part of you... but some people take that to the next level with pieces that are literally made with body parts.Elton John for instance -- he had a double kneecap replacement surgery last year, then hired a jeweller to fashion his old kneecaps into shiny gold jewellery... a pendant and a brooch.Our taste in jewellery is pretty personal... One person's dream engagement ring is another person's gaudy horror. So, how did

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0:12:27

Private tutoring is still unregulated. Experts warn...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/07

Its estimated one in six Australian students receive private tutoring to help them catch up or get ahead at school. However, the billion-dollar industry remains largely unregulated, with no national standards or enforced accreditation.A new University of Sydney study warns this 'shadow' education sector is putting student safety, learning quality and fairness at risk.

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0:24:42

How to start again after a relationship ends

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/07

Last week's big celebrity news that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban had ended their marriage after 19 years came as a bit of a shock. And within a day... came the next update... Keith has reportedly moved on and is in a new relationship. While we're talking about two global superstars here... in a lot of ways, they're also going through a pretty relatable experience. About 30% of Australian marriages end in divorce....and many people go on to find new partners and remarry.

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0:18:56

Would you watch a film starring an AI "actress"?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/06

What if the leading performer in the next movie you saw wasn't human, but an AI entity? Tilly Norwood is young, brunette, with brown eyes and what sounds like an English accent. Tilly's show reel depicts her fleeing explosions, preparing to fight a monster... and sharing a romantic moment in a historic drama. But Tilly is an AI-generated creation made by an artificial intelligence talent studio. The studio's CEO said a number of entertainment companies were interested in signing

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0:17:56

Can specialised libraries encourage kids to read?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/06

Children are reading less and less. And adults? Well, we're not much better.A new report shows that kids need the time, space and a little helping hand to fall in love with reading.So why don't we have more dedicated spaces for kids to explore books?

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0:09:07

Buyer Beware: The inefficient way to connect with...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/06

It can be easier to outsource errands on your phone. Especially if those chores involve a trip to the shops with your kids. But is avoiding the hassle of the shopping centre car park and in-store meltdowns worth what you miss when their face lights up as they find the shoes that fit just right? Or the incidental deep and meaningful chats in the car?What falls by the wayside in our relentless pursuit for efficiency?

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0:21:07

Rural GPs are hard to find, so this town is offering...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/05

Australia has a shortage of GPs, particularly in rural, regional and remote areas.But, one GP clinic in regional Victoria is tackling the problem in a creative way by offering a reward to anyone in their community who can help recruit a doctor!

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0:13:31

A midwife shares her labours of love

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/05

It might be one of life's most common experiences, but giving birth is also one of the most unique and profound moments in any person's life.Midwife Oceane Campbell has lost count of the number of babies she's helped bring into the world. In her new memoir, she shares hilarious births, unexpectedly early arrivals and heartbreaking moments when things don't go according to plan.

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0:17:25

Bob Brown's stories of conviction and defiance

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/05

Former parliamentary leader of the Australian Greens, Bob Brown is known as a beacon of environmental activism.Now he has written a book, Defiance: Stories from Nature and Its Defenders, to inspire a new generation to take action. He reflects on the value of nature and shares what motivates him to keep fighting.

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0:10:11

Ask Aunty: Watching a friend break up and make up

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/02

What should you do to support a friend who has bad luck with relationships? Letter-writer Morgan says she's fed-up with a friend who she thinks is scared to be alone. The friend's latest relationship is just eight months old and they've already broken up and reunited several times.So, is it possible to help a friend without the emotional labour taking its toll on you?

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0:41:58

The scientifically proven way to experience more joy

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/02

Many of us would love to add a little more joy, fun or pleasure into our lives, and research is now proving that we can. Dr Kerry Burnight, Director of the National Pleasure Project, and Dr Desiree Koslowski say there are many ways we can train our brains to feel more joyful and give ourselves a greater sense of meaning and purpose.

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0:23:42

Will aviation reforms help protect Australian...

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/01

A cancelled flight, lost bags, a lengthy delay forcing you to spend hours at an airport, and the stress of trying to rebook the family's holiday at the last minute. Travel has its delights... but it also has its challenges.The Federal Government has released a proposed aviation consumer protection scheme.The aim is to establish reasonable standards for airlines and airports ... like when refunds should be issued and when food and drink vouchers are appropriate.So, what protections

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