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Life Matters - Full program podcast
ABC listen
247 episodes
54 minutes ago
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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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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Relationships
Kids & Family,
Society & Culture
Episodes (20/247)
Life Matters - Full program podcast
Finding calm in times of global crisis, and helping kids transition to school
Global tension can impact us emotionally, mentally, even physically. So, how can we deal with this anxiety? Plus, how did you navigate the transition to school for your kids? Also, Australia's first lab-grown meat will be in restaurants within weeks. And when and where do you wear your earbuds? 
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13 hours ago
54 minutes 34 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
Exploring your sense of home, and is a pet dog a party guest?
When you think about home... where do you go? It it where you live or where you feel most like yourself? Plus in Ask Aunty, does loving your friends mean you also have to love their pets?
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3 days ago
54 minutes 37 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
How we fall in love with particular songs, and the challenges of Fly In Fly Out work and parenting
Creative Australia has released a new report that looks at how we find and engage with local music. Plus, dealing with the difficulties of family life when you work Fly In Fly Out. And, have human attention spans shrunk down to goldfish levels? Also, if you're struggling to buy a house....why don't you just ask your parents for money?
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4 days ago
49 minutes 57 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
Putting your love life in the hands of a matchmaker, and why are climate targets starting to unravel?
Aussie matchmakers share how they help singles find love. And after years of effort convincing the public of the urgency of climate change, are politicians now testing whether people still care? Plus, how early do you start Christmas shopping?
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5 days ago
54 minutes 35 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
Dealing with a spouse's alcohol addiction, and a new study about an embarrassing illness
One couple's story of pandemic drinking and pulling their marriage back from breaking point. Plus, a major new study about Irritable bowel syndrome. And, how Dolly Parton and the city of Tamworth are turning little minds into big-time readers.
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6 days ago
54 minutes 19 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
Safety concerns escalate over e-scooters, and what's your relationship with meal delivery apps?
Councils around the country are calling for better regulation of e-scooters. Plus, how meal delivery apps have changed Australia. And, how is support for women's leagues in Australia holding up? Also, do public protests still have the same impact as in years past?
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1 week ago
54 minutes 34 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
The lessons we learn in relationships, and what to do when your family doesn't "do feelings"
Was there a moment that made you realise you had to evolve your relationship style? And in Ask Aunty, how to navigate a family that isn't good at talking, listening, and validating.
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1 week ago
53 minutes 27 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
Changes to liquor laws aim to curb family violence, and is it acceptable to discipline other people's children?
Changes to alcohol delivery laws aim to prevent family violence. Meanwhile, the Buy Now Pay Later industry has undergone an overhaul, with new regulations coming into force this week. Plus, the Australian Government has updated its COVID vaccination guidelines website. And, should you parent someone else's child? 
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1 week ago
54 minutes 34 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
The extreme things we do for a crush, and fears after another Australian embryo mix-up
Have you ever pretended you're someone you're not, in order to impress a new love interest? And, shock after another embryo error at one of Australia's biggest fertility companies. Plus, does travel open our eyes or put fragile places at risk?
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1 week ago
54 minutes 33 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
How to ensure boys embrace reading, and why do families keep secrets?
When it comes to reading, Aussie boys aren't keeping up with girls and the gap is getting wider. Why do families keep secrets... and what makes people finally reveal the truth? Plus, new research suggests that taking photos can be surprisingly powerful. And what happens when a business partnership fails?
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1 week ago
54 minutes 34 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
New guidelines for cosmetic injectables, and what happens when you donate your body to science?
Australia's medical regulator last week introduced new safeguards aimed at protecting young people from potentially dangerous side-effects of non-invasive cosmetic procedures. Plus, the University of Queensland's body donor program has stopped accepting bodies. Turns out, so many people want to donate ... they've run out of space. And, have mobile phones taken over our lives like parasites?
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2 weeks ago
54 minutes 34 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
The changes that parenting brings to your life, and is it wise to get involved in your child's friendships?
There is no manual or perfect guide to tell you how to raise a child, everyone just kind of figures it out as they go. So, how has being a parent changed you?  And in Ask Aunty, if another child is being mean to your little one... should you get involved?
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2 weeks ago
53 minutes 5 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
The push for Australia to invest more in the gaming industry, and why is grey divorce a phenomenon?
Should Australia offer more support to the gaming industry? Why is later-in-life divorce becoming more common? Plus, musician Sarah McLeod offers her thoughts about money. And, is a university degree worth it?
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2 weeks ago
54 minutes 33 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
A legal test case for the Right to Disconnect, and new data about forever chemicals
How have the Right to Disconnect laws impacted your work life? And, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that 85% of Australians have at least three types of forever chemicals in their blood. Plus, what's the best way to protect vulnerable people from cyber scams?
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2 weeks ago
54 minutes 33 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
How to respond to a mental health crisis, and should you withdraw your super early?
A call to emergency services can save lives, but what should you do when you see someone in mental health crisis? What are the long-term effects on your finances when you dip into your super early? Also, Gen Zs have identified "recession indicators", but what's the reality? And, why do some people love the thrill of extreme sports?
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2 weeks ago
54 minutes 34 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
Changes set to make an ADHD diagnosis easier for some patients, and retiring comfortably on a budget
Is an ADHD diagnosis set to become easier and more accessible? How can you lead a comfortable and fulfilled retirement without spending a fortune? Also, new family law changes aim to make splits fairer ... even for the family dog. 
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3 weeks ago
54 minutes 35 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
Our relationship with our clothing and a warning about a new girlfriend
Our clothing is one of the most individual forms of self-expression. So, what do your clothes say about you?  And in Ask Aunty, what should you do if you get a warning about a new romantic partner?
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3 weeks ago
52 minutes 29 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
The world of human cryopreservation and why drama is engulfing parent WhatsApp groups
An Australian mother is trying to raise the funds to cryogenically preserve the body of her teenage son, who died tragically last week. So, what are the ethical implications of cryogenics?  Meanwhile, WhatsApp parent chat groups have some people pulling their hair out. But should they be banned?  And can you offset doing something morally wrong?
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3 weeks ago
54 minutes 33 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
Have you imagined a life without the internet and what's behind the rise of 'dupe' culture?
The internet has opened up the world and changed the way we live our lives. But are we better for it? Plus, from fashion to tech, dupe culture is more popular than ever. So why are shoppers embracing copies of big brand items? Also, could modular homes be the answer to Australia's need for more housing?
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3 weeks ago
54 minutes 34 seconds

Life Matters - Full program podcast
Playing team sport improves mental health
Michael is a rugby league educator who’s spent the past forty years helping at risk youth stay out of trouble by getting them involved in sport. He says the benefits go far beyond the footy field. Michael’s on the ground experience echoes recent a Swedish research showing that participation in team sports can significantly reduce the risk of mental illness and addiction later in life. Plus, soft plastics recycling returns, will it work this time? And a psychologist takes on AI therapy bots.
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3 weeks ago
54 minutes 36 seconds

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.