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Life Matters - Full program podcast

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Life Matters - Full program podcast
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  • Life Matters - Full program podcast

    The big benefits of small talk and leaving the 'manosphere'

    17/03/2026 | 55 mins.
    Small talk might feel trivial, but professor in the psychology of kindness Gillian Sandstrom says these tiny exchanges can help us live a kinder, more connected life. Gillian unpacks it all in her new book Once Upon A Stranger.
    Leeson Timms knows the world of the 'manosphere' all too well. He was drawn in by the allure of confident blokes and an assured place in the world, only to realise the damage it was causing to others around him. British documentary maker Louis Theroux's latest project Inside the Manosphere has put this misogynistic world back in the spotlight. But does it go far enough? 
    And what can Australia learn about curbing homelessness from looking to Finland's Housing First policy?
  • Life Matters - Full program podcast

    A national hotline for witnesses to war and talking teens through spirituality

    16/03/2026 | 55 mins.
    Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
  • Life Matters - Full program podcast

    Teaching e-scooter safety and why optimism is good for your health

    15/03/2026 | 54 mins.
    A new program has launched in Queensland to teach teenagers how to safely ride e-bikes and e-scooters on the roads. It comes as trauma experts warn the number of serious injuries and fatalities associated with these devices is rising, so when the stakes are so high, is education enough? 
    Are you a glass half-empty or half-full kind of person? A long-term study out of Yale University suggests it actually pays to be an optimist, with people who have a positive attitude around getting older showing improvement in areas like memory, cognition and physical mobility. Geriatrician Kate Gregorevic unpacks the science behind ageing well.
    Why is it that you can hold onto the lyrics to a song from 25 years ago, or the entire script of a classic movie, yet can't remember where you parked your car or why you walked into a room? Researcher Michelle Spear talks through the mysteries of our memory.
  • Life Matters - Full program podcast

    Co-parenting after separation and clearing an innocent cat's name

    12/03/2026 | 54 mins.
    Breaking up can be brutal, especially if you have children together. Navigating feelings of anger, sadness, betrayal and shock without bringing the kids into it can be complicated. Family mediation specialist Danielle Lundberg shares the secret to staying sane while bringing up kids with your ex.
    Life Matters listener Katherine asks the Aunties for advice on clearing her cat's name after a neighbour wrongly accused them of a stinky crime.
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    Why teens are trying therapy via Fortnite and should you get a sleep divorce?

    11/03/2026 | 55 mins.
    Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.

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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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