Life Matters - Full program podcast

Up to one in five Australians are postponing retirement or re-entering the work force later in life. For many, there's just not enough in the nest egg to retire when and how they'd like. Financial adviser Olivia Maragna and Neysa King, who returned to work in her 70s, unpack some of the reasons behind the trend.
A new study from Harvard University shows that mixing up the types of exercise you do can significantly reduce the risk of early death. Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis breaks down the science and Heather Cooper shares her own training regime for running a half marathon at the age of 81.
Have you tried typing your name into an online search engine? It can be surprising what shows up. Rae Johnston explains how to clean up the digital footprint you leave online.

You've heard the saying "it takes a village". But when so much of our modern lives are geared towards convenience and individualism, where do we find one?  New York-based writer Amanda Litman decided to build her own by inviting friends and strangers to weekly dinners for a whole year. 
Weight loss drugs are here to stay — and changes coming to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme are set to make it easier for more people to access these medications. So how might that change the way we eat together and connect over food? 
And Professor Dan Woodman examines the conundrum of volunteer burnout: while volunteer numbers have been in steady decline, the amount of work we rely on those volunteers to do has stayed roughly the same.

We've all Googled our symptoms, but would you ask AI for medical advice? David Hansen from CSIRO's e-Health Research Centre, Dr Michael Bonning and consumer health expert Elizabeth Deveny weigh up the risks of relying on AI chatbots to navigate your health concerns.
When comedian Craig Quartermaine applied for an arts grant, it was a flat-out no. Comedy wasn't on the list of "accepted" performing arts. So, if the purpose of "art" is to act as a mirror to reflect society, does stand-up deserve a ticket to the show?
The face of multi-level marketing schemes seems to be changing, but the chances of success remain the same. Consumer behaviour expert Paul Harrison examines how MLMs hook us in, and what keeps us coming back for more.

The Bondi terrorist attack has left the Jewish community and the nation at large reeling. Journalist Nadine Cohen, artist Joel Adler and grief sociologist Margaret Gibson unpack how you can create space for mourning to heal and move through tragedy. 
Ben Collins had been contemplating a career change for years before hitting the books again in his late 40s to become a junior doctor at 51. So when is the right time to make a career pivot? You'll hear Ben's story and career counsellor Ellen Hooper's advice on making the move.
When was the last time you pressed an actual button to get where you needed to go? Australia's car safety body warns touchscreens are taking over, and is pushing for a return to physical controls.

If you spent the holidays with your immediate or extended family, it may have been joyful. But is may also have been stressful and draining. 
Psychologist Anushka Phal helps you work through any emotions that came up during what may have been some intense family time. 
And, aunties, comedian Geraldine Hickey and ABC meteorologist Nate Byrne, advise on what to do when you want your new hook-up to be casual but not MIA!