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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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0:53:45

The moment you know a relationship is over, and...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/08/14

In a long-term relationship, when does someone start thinking, "This isn't working anymore?" What goes on between that initial thought and the final decision that its definitely over? Investigative journalist Nicole Madigan shares insights from her book Torn: Four Women’s Stories of Why They Left – or Why They Stayed. Psychologist and psychotherapist Stephen Andrew discusses his thoughts as an expert who specialises in treating individuals couples, thrupples and polycules.In Ask

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0:55:04

The evolving role of pharmacists, and have you been...

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2025/08/13

As the role of pharmacists expands, there's a push to place them inside GP clinics to provide on-the-spot medication advice. Associate Professor Jean Spinks, Centre for Business and Economics of Health, University of Queensland, GP pharmacist Brooke Shelly, and Dr Michael Wright, President, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners discuss whether it could provide more efficient and effective care?Outside school hours care is a lifesaver for parents who can't clock off in

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0:55:33

Todd McKenney's journey to fatherhood, and what to do...

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2025/08/12

Performer Todd McKenney's decades-long career on stage has reached a full circle moment. He joins the cast of the classic musical 'Cats' once again, a role he first embodied almost forty years ago where he made a pact with a friend that made him a father.What if a random interaction with a stranger ends with covert video uploaded to a social media platform? We hear from Tahnaya Smith, who was filmed without her consent and Professor Nicola Henry, from RMIT University's Social

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0:55:06

The pros and cons of our health star rating system,...

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2025/08/11

What's next for our health star rating system? And, attractive people often benefit from special treatment. So, what's the impact of "pretty privilege"? Plus, how sex ed has changed in the 50 years since the book Where Did I Come From? hit our shelves. Also, why Australia's latest star-studded international tourism campaign may not work.

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0:55:05

Claiming the right to "own" your face, plus the...

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2025/08/10

Who owns the copyright... to your face? And, a new book delves into the history of Aussie fatherhood. Also, a glimpse into the life of a spy... with the former head of Australia's top espionage agency. Plus, how much does it cost you to get to work each day?

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0:54:41

Connecting to your family's past, and what happens...

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2025/08/07

How are you connected to your family history? And in Ask Aunty, is it possible to maintain a relationship with friends who have a very different finances to you?

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0:55:05

Being left behind as life moves online, and the app...

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2025/08/06

Everything's moving online! Where does that leave the less-tech-savvy among us? Especially... our seniors? And, caring for someone at the end of their life can be all-consuming and overwhelming. Now there's a tool to help people organise the support they need. Plus, a few years ago, we couldn't get enough of streaming... but the dial may now be swinging back towards physical media you actually own. Also, do we owe each other honesty, all the time?

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0:55:03

Trusting parents' gut instincts, and who is in the We...

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2025/08/05

In hospital, gauging parents' instincts is about to be part of standard care. From the end of next month, all NSW hospitals will require staff to ask this question: "Are you worried they are getting worse?" Plus, who's a member of the We Do Not Care Club? And, a deep dive into Australia's home-grown conspiracy theories.

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0:55:06

Peaceful protest is getting harder, and the...

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2025/08/04

Australia has a proud history of taking to the streets to protest a cause... but it's getting harder. Plus, it's National Missing Persons Week and the way we talk about missing people can make it even harder for those left behind. Also, are group chats a poor substitute for hanging out in person? And, with our national dictionary poised to close ... who's going to keep track of 'Strine?

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0:55:06

Debating a teenager's right to delete, and are...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/08/03

Should everyone have the right to easily delete their social media footprint when they turn 18? And, forget the pulpit - are influencers the new missionaries? Plus, if you've ever muttered, "They don't make things like they used to," the tide may finally be turning. Also, what have you got hanging on your walls at home?

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0:56:23

The evolution of masculinity, and what happens when...

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2025/07/31

We're in a state of change and evolution when it comes to expectations around masculinity in 2025. So, what does it mean to be a man in a contemporary world? Plus, what's the best way to address oat milk theft from an office fridge?

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0:54:36

The push to move Aussies to the regions, and should...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/07/30

Westpac wants a million Aussies to leave city life behind... and move to the regions. And, if you could redesign your work to suit the demands of your life, what would you change? Also, the towns that realised if they wanted something, they were going to have to build it themselves. Plus, younger people's habits may be sounding the death knell for nightclubs.

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0:54:36

Living booze-free in Australia, and should parents...

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2025/07/29

We're a day away from the end of Dry July. Has it got you thinking about going teetotal for good? And, there is another case of alleged abuse inside a childcare centre. Now some parents are petitioning to use their childcare subsidy for nannies, au pairs or even grandparents. Plus, they cause pollution that leads to hundreds of premature deaths a year... but is that enough to get us to give up wood burning heaters?

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0:54:34

Digital age verification online, and is the solution...

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2025/07/28

Is it worth giving up some of our privacy to keep kids safer online? And could an extra long weekend be good for our collective mental health? Plus, the impact of famous faces in advertising. Also, the benefits of being a board game family.

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0:55:04

The baggage that comes with the word "cancer" and why...

Life Matters - Full program podcast ·

2025/07/27

The power of the word "cancer". And, why mainstream school isn't working for many families. Plus, how ABC finance guru Alan Kohler manages his money. Also, what one woman gained by taking a break from looking at her own reflection.

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0:54:17

Helping kids through mental health challenges, and...

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2025/07/24

Parents today have a greater awareness of the importance of supporting kids' mental health and emotional needs. But in an era of information overload, how do you navigate the best way forward? And, what's appropriate behaviour at a funeral?

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0:55:04

A plan to tackle homelessness in Australia, and does...

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2025/07/23

Why are homeless rates in Australia getting worse and what can we do about it? And, the controversy surrounding fashion label Princess Polly being given B Corp Certification. Plus, an AI influencer is making waves around the world. Should we be worried?

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0:55:06

The age considered "older" in the workplace, and is...

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2025/07/22

A new report found almost one quarter of HR professionals now classify workers aged 51 to 55 as "older". Plus, so-called "appointment television" is dwindling around the world... so who controls the remote in your home? And, what are the ethics of visiting a tragic tourism site?

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0:55:04

Pioneering work with psychedelic drugs, and AI...

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2025/07/21

Why many Australians are optimistic about the uses of psychedelic drugs. And, a new Netflix show has used AI to cut costs, leaving fears about job replacement. Plus, why do some people develop a god complex? Also, the fallout from the "Coldplay concert affair."

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0:55:05

Why young workers are still being exploited, and do...

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2025/07/20

A new study reveals young workers still face obstacles in the workplace. Plus, is there a healthy way to deal with a relationship ending? And, journalist Monique Ross transformed her life by becoming a basket weaving instructor. Also, why superheroes and dinosaurs keep entertaining us in movies.

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