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Life Matters - Separate stories podcast — 426 episodes
Head and Heart: Should we tell kids they can 'be anything'?
Is the strategy for tackling smoking rates still working?
What will the everyday objects you leave behind say about you?
I'm a stay-at-home rural mum, but don't compare me to Ballerina Farm
The Grandparent Trap: Modern grandads are reinventing themselves
The line between true crime fascination and investigation
Ask Aunty: can you divorce your 'chosen family'
What you can gain from embracing uncertainty
Why is sauna culture on the rise in Australia
Why more young men are getting a vasectomy
Playing pirates in Sydney Harbour with 'baba' Malcolm Turnbull
Social studies: why gen Z men are finding god
Work In Progress: is your career stalling because you're too valuable?
Raising identical quadruplets
Still friends since primary school? Why some friendships last a lifetime
How balcony solar could bring apartments into the energy transition
Building your family through infertility and loss
Australia is trialling AI traffic lights. How will they change our roads?
When an epic literary adventure like The Odyssey inspires your travel itinerary
The Grandparent Trap: When things go wrong
How to share the mental load before you reach burnout
Ask Aunty: Could sleep divorce be the key to a better sex life?
Bek Condello on rebuilding a life after leaving a doomsday church
Will new rules for AI companies shift the needle on public trust?
The Grandparent Trap: Jacqueline Harvey on how grandparenting brought a blended family closer together
Ask Aristotle: Should you own a T-Rex?
Head and Heart: Entering the friend zone
The kids love democracy, just ask Hannah Ferguson
Finding love off the apps and outside your comfort zone
David Wenham reflects on the life of his friend Sam Neill
Do you need a getting stuff done party?
The co-housing model for older women putting friendship at the centre
The Grandparent Trap: When grandparenting stops being optional
Smart glasses as an accessibility aid
The Grandparent Trap: What Lynne McGranger wants to teach her twin granddaughters
Diamonds are forever — so what do you do with it after divorce?
Ask Aunty: When dogsitting the grandpups goes horribly wrong
How to pull yourself out of a career slump
How to bring truth-telling into the classroom
A different type of share house for older women
The Grandparent Trap: Morris Gleitzman's story-loving grandsons
The tourist destinations that want to get off your dream holiday itinerary
Work In Progress: Why you should take more microbreaks
Why you should read the fine print at the bank of mum and dad
Are smart glasses cool now?
How betting became synonymous with blokeyness
Buyer Beware: Where is your seafood really from?
The Grandparent Trap: The reality of modern grandparenting
If tax time fills you with dread, you're not alone
The Grandparent Trap: Ray Martin's grandparenting 'super powers'
Confidence coaches on the real trick to faking it 'til you make it
Ask Aunty: How soon is too soon to start dating after your partner dies?
How towns are adapting to Australia's shrinking ski season
Neil the seal is back. It's time to leave him alone
Ask Aristotle: Loyal football fans or basic bandwagoners?
The secret to a successful family holiday (and why the stress is worth it)
Why embracing death could be the key to a happy life
Should paying for TV guarantee an ad-free experience?
Thirty years of Dolly the sheep
Tim Minchin on the outlook for Australian theatre
The freedom of rediscovering yourself after a late-in-life autism diagnosis
Middle children are disappearing. You should start listening to them
Spotting text scams is about to get easier
Running 150 marathons down Australia's east coast
How to fix your own toxic traits and stop the self-sabotage
Ask Aunty: Is a new baby a good enough excuse to skip the family gathering?
How pregnancy can trigger an eating disorder
Social Studies: Public displays of affection
Reflecting on Play School's 60-year legacy
Where have all the male school teachers gone?
Keeping bird flu away from your backyard chooks
50 Words Project reaches milestone of 100 languages
The seminal sex book that changed Dee Salmin's life
Buyer Beware: Online shopping simulators
Buy better or wear more — the dilemma in sustainable fashion
Sorting through sunscreen myths and misinformation on social media
Tackling big city problems with people power
Discovering yourself through your ancestors
The dangers of medical conspiracies
Finding spirituality outside of religion
Ask Aunty: Is it OK to call dibs on a dying relative's belongings?
Returning to the ocean after a shark attack
Ask Aristotle: When does a white lie get out of hand?
John Williamson on what it really means to be true blue
Work In Progress: When AI upskilling turns into 'botsitting'
Is it worth learning a new language to travel?
The dads locked out of paid parental leave
Saving the local bowls club
Head and Heart: Caring for your estranged parent
What is a "good" salary in 2026?
Does the body really keep the score?
How to give building materials a second life
Managing 'technostress' in older generations
Ask Aunty: Can a lapsed Catholic exaggerate their faith for the greater good?
Navigating AI anxiety when it's a tool you rely on
How Libby Trickett is dealing with health anxiety after a SCAD heart attack
Building neighbourhoods your kids want to play in
Social Studies: What defines happiness?
The secret formula for making the 'perfect' decision
What is the future for bookstores?
Should we be considering trees as part of our critical infrastructure?
What happens to the soft plastic you recycle?
The hidden challenges of dyslexia at work
Buyer Beware: How loyalty programs use your data
Dr Billy Garvey on raising boys
Reflecting on Richard Scolyer's legacy
How to bond with a dog that upends your daily routines
Ask Aunty: When a beloved family pet becomes too much to handle
Looksmaxxing, GLP1s and learning to love your authentic self
Can we reset the online outrage economy?
Is there a way to build rest into your everyday life?
Ask Aristotle: The ethics of whistleblowers
Work In Progress: Why are you overwhelmed at work?
Old bands to old cities — finding your nostalgia community online
An ode to intergenerational friendship
What this dad wants you to know about fatherhood after losing his son
Head and Heart: Can you tell a friend to go to therapy?
Reimbursing small-scale scam victims
Could we be living on the Moon any time soon?
What would it take to fix our social media feeds forever?
A trail expert's guide to beginner hiking
Ask Aunty: What should I do if my friend is being scammed online?
When gambling becomes more serious than a harmless punt
Social Studies: Are your digital skills better than a teenager?
Do we need to rethink coral harvesting on the Great Barrier Reef?
Will changes to the unemployment system help people slipping through the cracks?
Does anyone care about sustainable fashion anymore?
Work In Progress: How to quit your job
What do the world's longest golf course and the dunny derby have in common?
Why you're feeling stuck, even when you 'make it'
Australia's world-first School of the Air turns 75
Buyer Beware: 'Down down' with discount marketing
The monstrous madness of living with premenstrual dysphoric disorder
What should you do if you find a fossil?
Ask Aunty: Can I ask my partner to come home earlier from a big night out?
How to manage anxiety and flex your social muscles
What social and community support means for people on the NDIS
Ask Aristotle: Would you freeze your brain?
Would you trade your privacy for a connected car?
How to survive the friendship wealth gap
Putting your life on the line to volunteer
Head and Heart: Should you try beta parenting?
The dark fairytale novella that changed Andy Griffiths' life
Shaun Micallef investigates Australia's gambling obsession
Putting Australian women who made history on the map
The rise of peptides as the next health craze
Re-imagining cemeteries as a space for the living
Rough sleeping is on the rise. Is your local council ready to respond?
Ask Aunty: Who owns the family photo albums?
Working through sexual hang-ups to expand your pleasure potential
It's deeper than beauty therapy, but we don't train hairdressers to deal with trauma
Social Studies: What do our surnames say about us?
Can you afford your specialist fees?
Does this budget deliver intra-generational fairness for older people?
Dee Salmin on what early mistakes in love can teach you about dating later in life
Singing in the workplace for connection and wellbeing
Making mental health first aid everyone's job
Buyer Beware: AI fitness influencers are selling you a false dream
The case for reviving school libraries
How much can you really save growing your own produce?
Activating the outdoor gym
What does true respite for carers look like?
Ask Aunty: Justice for a teddy bear crime
Navigating the parent-child relationship into adulthood
Why blood donation is the last true act of altruism
Sir Dave Day celebrates 100 years of David Attenborough
Ask Aristotle: Should we look away from the Met Gala?
It's never too late to take a golden gap year
Where to start tightening the household budget
Work In Progress: Should we do away with 9am meetings to suit circadian rhythms?
Are health influencers making us sick?
What it actually takes to leave an abusive relationship
Head and Heart: Should Australia have friendship leave?
Could 'friction-maxxing' inject satisfaction back into your life?
Why most of us find deeper voices more attractive
The widening gap between public and private education
Understanding the father wound
Ask Aunty: When is it OK to kick someone out of the group chat?
Social Studies: Who decides what makes a neighbourhood 'cool'?
Could burning waste really play a role in the circular economy?
Why do so many pianos end up in landfill?
Has sport drawn a new line on what's 'just part of the game'?
Why we love getting cosy as the seasons change
It's not too late to define your year with a misogi challenge
Why a mental load audit could help stop the spiral
The book that inspired Kathy Lette to become a writer
Buyer Beware: When ethical consumption comes with a price tag
Grief, advocacy and the personal cost of pushing for change
Why 'twitchers' are taking flight
Rent tech platforms on notice for collecting too much personal information
Local councils step in to protect residents in 'uninsurable' towns
Is narcissism really on the rise?
Ask Aunty: The missing family jewels
Work is an Australian value. How hard is it for a refugee to start a new career?
Ask Aristotle: Are 'ghost signs' a good thing?
We need to talk about Australia's relationship with alcohol
Calculating the added costs of the single living tax
Could you recognise concussion symptoms?
Work In Progress: Why your boss is talking about psychosocial safety
Ignorance isn't always bliss — the case for hope
What is the gold standard in ADHD diagnosis?
The hidden costs of our public food systems
Is 'new' music a dying genre?
Would you hire a death doula?
Could permanent sport uniforms lead to healthier kids?
Ask Aunty: Hoodwinked at the school fundraiser
How do we make workplaces truly inclusive of neurodivergence?
Australian households are powering the DIY clean energy transition
Social Studies: The evolution of politeness
How refrigerators, kids' menus and milk helped create a generation of picky eaters
Work In Progress: Career advice for young people
Does the 'perfect' day exist?
Dog-friendly workplaces and pups at the pub
The draft code that could claw back control for kids online
Tech giants are pushing back against the right to repair
Buyer Beware: Sporting cults
Watch out for 'slopaganda' in your feeds
Why it feels harder than ever to start your own business
The tiny parasite killing the backyard bee explosion
From throuples to polycules, how does ethical non-monogamy work?
Ask Aunty: How do you honour a loved one when their ashes are held hostage?
Ask Aristotle: What would you say to an alien?
How to avoid a bookless dystopian future
It's not a phase mum — 1980s skate park up for heritage protection
Local councils push back on the rise of data centres
Why is the Artemis II mission such a big deal?
Home after divorce — creating a sense of security for your kids
You Can't Ask That is back — they want your curly questions
Are we smart enough for smart devices?
Does restricting ads go far enough to protect problem gamblers?
How to teach kids about money
Could watching Married At First Sight be a teachable moment for teens?
Peaking in mid-life and pushing beyond your limits
What happens when no-one can afford groceries?
Turning up the light to find hope and creativity through grief
Social Studies: Women are 'marrying down' when it comes to education
Will ditching card surcharges save you money?
The benefits of an extended break from the classroom
Meet Deborah Lawrie, the woman who took Ansett to court to become a pilot
Is social media addiction a real thing?
A neuroscientist's tips to ditch the distractions and focus
Buyer Beware: Friction by design
Want to save money on fuel? Try ditching your car entirely
Ask Aristotle: Is it unethical to stockpile?
The plan to get more young people into live music
Ask Aunty: What to do when your friend gets back with a toxic ex
How to love someone when you hate their politics
Does the modern kitchen still function as heart of the home?
Are petrol price hikes throwing your Big Lap plans off course?
Work In Progress: Would you let an AI clone take care of your menial tasks?
Pouring cold water on the hot flush gold rush targeting menopausal women
Would you give up your capital gains discount if it meant the next generation would be better off?
Head and Heart: How to take a marriage sabbatical
Is going to uni becoming too expensive for country kids?
What does a family-friendly apartment look like?
Why do I always get sick when I take time off?
The book that inspired Kathy Lette to become a writer
Unravelling the mother wound
Ask Aunty: When is it OK to gossip at work?
Travelling the world with dementia
How to protect your money after a breakup
Social Studies: Gen Zs are embracing nanna crafts and analogue hobbies
Could Australia adopt Finland's plan to end homelessness?
"Lovely day, isn't it?" The big benefits of small talk
Buyer Beware: Why we crave human-made in the AI era
Parenting teenagers experimenting with their own sense of self
The hotline to call when you've been a Witness to War
School's in session for e-bike education
Why you can remember old song lyrics but forget why you walked into a room
Does a positive outlook help you age better?
Staying sane while co-parenting with your ex
Ask Aunty: In defence of a wrongly accused cat
Ask Aristotle: Should adults sacrifice their privacy to protect kids from porn?
Could Fortnite therapy help improve young men's mental health?
The argument against sharing a bed with your lover
Work In Progress: Tips from Esther Perel on navigating conflict in the workplace
Denise Scott survives breast cancer and takes on the Sydney Opera House
Teen girls are missing from our parks and playgrounds. Why?
How a living funeral helped a family say goodbye
Head and Heart: When is it OK to judge people?
What's behind the push to expand the childcare subsidy and pay it to parents instead?
Can a frozen delivery replace Meals on Wheels?
What would you do with an extra week of annual leave?
The terror of teaching teens to drive
Let's talk about sex: from duty to the erotic menu
Ask Aunty: Discovering a partner's infidelity after their death
Stuck with a toxic coworker? Here's what to do
Is dynamic pricing coming to Australian supermarkets?
The end of letters
Why 'AI literacy' is the biggest online challenge since the internet began
Has online learning sucked the life out of university?
An epidemiologist and Antarctic sound collector on how art changes lives
Buyer Beware: The subtle manipulation of earworms
How 'frugal chic' and no-buy trends are changing our relationship with our clothes
Zero-alcohol drinks are booming — but are they really harmless?
Could your next favourite band get their start in a charity venue?
Are we so worried about living longer that we're not living well?
The voices we find attractive and what that says about us
Ask Aunty: When is it OK to break up a friendship?
If we want to tackle debt, we need to drop the shame around it
What would universal child care mean for your kids?
'Two things can exist in the same space': Talking about the reality of Tourette's after the BAFTAs
My Two Cents with Mick Thomas
Ask Aristotle: The philosophy behind mind swaps and head transplants
Work In Progress: Why a council backflipped on its four-day work week plans
New generation speaking ancient languages
Why the Tricketts want sport chat to refocus on the little wins
How to restore trust in the medical system for the endometriosis community
Head and Heart: Should you ever pressure test a new relationship?
Is a sense of belonging the key to social cohesion?
Breathing new life into country towns
The book that sparked a feminist rage and changed Bri Lee's life
How do you rate your neighbours?
How wind phones are making space for grief and connection after death
How to deactivate your nervous system and feel positive about the world again
Ask Aunty: How to avoid a war with your neighbours over street trees
Friction-maxxing: an ode to doing things the "hard" way
Why kids are starting to 'yap' like their grandparents
How far would you go to protect your local swimming pool?
The libraries that shaped us — and how they're changing
Withering takes on Wuthering Heights — what makes a good adaptation
The cave experiment: Five days in total darkness
Should stores be allowed to scan your face?
Why you should take your leisure time seriously
Can we really avoid the supermarket giants?
Looking beyond the health star rating to help choose the food we eat
The fantasy series that changed Luke Bateman's life
Mindset coach Ben Crowe on shifting perspectives to change your life
Is coming out as queer any easier in 2026?
Ask Aunty: Can you tell your grandkids what you really think about their parents?
How sharing a gold medal became the sweetest success story
Ask Aristotle: What would you do if you were stranded on a desert island?
Why do we care so much about hair?
Is tiny house living as simple as buying a DIY flat pack?
Our love-hate relationship with running
Why time feels like it speeds up as we get older
Taking over the family business alongside six of your siblings
The fight for queer parties and nightclubs
Head and Heart: Why do we find it so hard to say no?
Tradie trajectory — what does it take to succeed in a trade career?
Why surgeons can listen to AC/DC, but it might distract you at work
Why cycling feels less safe for women
What does it mean to feel at home?
Ask Aunty: Do you have to love your friends' pets?
Could the grass be greener? Reimagining the verge garden
It's not about the money — Scott Pape's vision for kids' financial education
Social Studies: What's in a name and why are they all Charlotte and Noah?
Rethinking what it means to survive cancer
Sound therapy to turn down the volume on tinnitus
Love, loss and expressing yourself in your third age
Why do we keep dropping the ball on women's sport?
Buyer Beware: What price would you pay for authenticity?
How to convince your boss to let you work from home
How do we make active commuting the easy option for more families?
Could a cuppa with a stranger be the missing link in patient care?
An ode to the friendships and community we find at the dog park
Simone Stolzoff wants to help you nurture your non-work self
Celebrating John Clarke's legacy and the spellbinding magic of family stories
Is there virtue in bearing witness to tragedy online?
Demystifying the internet for teenagers
How to launch a childhood dream with Katherine Bennell-Pegg
Can good design keep a heatwave out of your house?
Does the gender of my AI assistant matter?
Inside the aged care home where teens help fill the workforce gap
Why schools want a say over kids' hairstyles
If we could start again, how would we re-imagine boyhood?
Why do we break up in January?
Kevin McCloud and Tim Ross on good design and solving the housing crisis
Why do we look to the past in uncertain times?
Ask Aunty: politics at the school canteen
Taking back control of your online life
Variety is the spice of life when it comes to exercise
Why some of us are delaying retirement or going back to work
Why do we look to the past in uncertain times?
We all like the idea of community, but what does it take to build one?
Social Studies: Our volunteers are burning out
Are weight loss drugs changing our relationship with food?
Why we're still so drawn to multi-level marketing schemes
Is stand-up comedy an art form?
Can AI chatbots give you accurate, tailored medical advice?
How can we create space to grieve in the wake of the Bondi massacre?
Why a midlife career change can be both terrifying and transformative
Forget touchscreens, car buttons are making a comeback
Surviving holidays with 'the fam'
Ask Aunty: Have I just been 'ghosted'?
What do new aged care reforms mean for those in care?
Why is lunch a growing challenge for Australian schools?
Concerns about children's data on daycare apps
Ask Aristotle: Is it ethical to create AI clones of the deceased?
Foster care concerns as volunteer numbers drop around Australia
Why are we so interested in the weather?
Millions of Aussies work at night: why aren't our cities built for them?
Buyer Beware: How long would you stand in line to buy something special?
Schools and students grapple with AI and cheating
New guidelines rethink male infertility
How to start again after a relationship ends
Chatbot relationships: What are the risks when your companion is AI?
Dr Billy Garvey answering questions about your kid's mental health
Ask Aunty: When your guest's plus one has four legs and a tail
Why are women choosing to holiday alone?
Are you for or against pets on planes?
What's behind the boom in silver separation?
How are young people learning about money?
How to have conversations with kids about safety
How do you stop a child from committing a crime?
My Two Cents: Nate Byrne
What is the book that changed your mind?
Are high school reading lists still relevant?
The book that changed Astrid Jorgensen's life
Could you fall in love with a fictional character?
Experts fear AI is replacing work done by interns and grads
Why we're being targetted by the "Gen Z stare"
My Two Cents: Alan Kohler
Why are young workers still so widely exploited?
The uncomfortable truth of the 'class ceiling' at work
The emotions, memories and secrets hidden in your wardrobe
Ask Aunty: staff kitchen etiquette breach
Are antidepressants overprescribed in Australia?
Supporting your neurodivergent kids
Getting an ADHD diagnosis is about be simplified. But will it be easier?
Should you pay to access national parks?
Outnumbered by elephant seals and king penguins: my weirdest day at work
Why are we obsessed with big things?
The Good Retirement: Seeing the world
Why women are joining the We Do Not Care Club
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