Life Matters - Full program podcast
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AI anxiety and fibbing about your religion for the greater good
According to a 2026 report from Stanford University, Australians are among the heaviest intentional users of AI in the world — and yet, many of us don't trust it. It's a complicated relationship. So…
Dealing with anxiety after a health scare and chasing happiness
After hanging up the Olympic swimming goggles, growing and birthing five beautiful children, Libby Trickett was ready to make her 40s the decade of health and fitness. But last June she had what she…
Using maths to make the 'perfect' decision and why communities need trees and bookstores
In the 1970s, the late physicist and Nobel laureate Richard Feynman came up with a mathematical formula to help his friend decide what to order at their favourite restaurant. The trouble is, no-one…
Our plastic shame and how to deal with dyslexia at work
Australia uses 1.3 million tonnes of plastic packaging every year — and the majority of that packaging ends up in landfill. Exemptions that allow some companies to export certain types of plastic…
What Dr Billy Garvey wants you to know about raising boys and reflecting on Richard Scolyer's legacy
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
Where looksmaxxing crosses the line and the guilt of pet regret
In an era where we have access to the technology, surgery and drugs to modify every aspect of our appearance, how can we build a relationship with our selves based on compassion and acceptance?…
Can we reset the ragebait machine and how to get better rest
Ten years ago, Facebook updated its platform to introduce new ways to interact with posts you see in your feed. Alongside a range of smiley face emojis sat a one-click shortcut to the most powerful…
Intergenerational BFFs and online nostalgia communities
Most of us make friends with people around our own age, and we bond over the things we're all navigating at the same stage of life. But there's something valuable in friendships that span…
What losing his son taught this dad about fatherhood and recovering scam losses
Lawyer and educator Adair Donaldson is navigating a kind of grief that no parent should ever have to go through. Earlier this year, his son Oliver, the youngest of four boys, died suddenly. He was…
Fixing our social media feeds and planning a new city in space
Australia's social media ban has been in place for six months — with mixed reports on its success. For teens managing to bypass the ban, they're still swimming in the same addictive stream of harmful…
How to talk about gambling and spotting a romance scam
The odds are, gambling is part of your life or the life of someone you know. It's a national pastime woven into Australian culture, so talking about the harms it brings can be tricky. Advocate Kate…
How coral became big business and a new system for job seekers
Each year up to 190 tonnes of coral is allowed to be harvested from the Great Barrier Reef, making Australia the second-largest exporter in the world. While those in the industry say it's a highly…
The weirdest Australian festivals and the future of sustainable fashion
From the dunny derby to the championship tuna toss, some of Australia's most iconic events sound almost completely made up. But these quirky festivals tell us something deeper about regional…
Why you're feeling stuck and how discounts influence buyer behaviour
Most of the best things in life start as a risk — changing careers, moving cities, building a dream. But data suggests we're not taking these chances as much as we used to. Even owning your own home…
The real winners of the Enhanced Games and what to do if you find a fossil
Thousands of spectators at a purpose-built complex in Las Vegas are about to watch something that's never happened before. The Enhanced Games will see 40 athletes attempting to break human records by…
Overcoming social anxiety and untangling sleep envy
Recent research suggests social anxiety is on the rise. Beyond the usual feelings around making awkward small talk, many people are struggling to socialise at work, meet new friends or even leave…
The value of NDIS social supports and is your car spying on you?
Among the major changes slated for the NDIS, funding for "social and community participation" looks likely to be significantly reduced. These programs help people stay connected, build confidence and…
The friendship wealth gap and the price of volunteering
Not all friendships are for life, and there are plenty of reasons people drift apart. Sometimes distance makes it harder to catch up, or life just pulls you in different directions. But what happens…
Forgotten women of Australian history and our deep obsession with gambling
Less than 4 per cent of the statues in Australia depict women from our history. It reveals a lot about who we remember, and how they're immortalised. Our collective memory is shaped by historians'…
Local councils tackling homelessness and bringing life back to cemeteries
Since, COVID, there's been a 39 per cent increase in the number of people sleeping rough. When housed residents see this in their local parks, they call council to report it. But of all the levels of…
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