Life Matters - Full program podcast

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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.

Episode Date
Saving the school library and first aid for mental health
May 11, 2026
Caring for the carers and the economics of homegrown produce
May 10, 2026
How parenting dynamics change in adulthood and the price of doggy destruction
May 07, 2026
Celebrating 100 years of David Attenborough and cancelling the Met Gala
May 06, 2026
The golden gap year and where to start tightening your budget
May 05, 2026
The reality of leaving an abusive relationship and are influencers making us sick?
May 04, 2026
The great school debate and friction-maxxing
May 03, 2026
Dads discovering the father wound and the unspoken politics of the group chat
Apr 30, 2026
The unpopular solution to our growing waste problem and what to do with old pianos
Apr 29, 2026
How misogi celebrates one big win and the science of cosiness
Apr 28, 2026
The personal toll of advocacy and balancing out the mental load
Apr 27, 2026
A win for renters' privacy and the local councils trying to save uninsurable towns
Apr 26, 2026
How to spot a real narcissist and the case of the missing family jewels
Apr 23, 2026
Why we need to talk about booze and what it really takes to make it in Australia
Apr 22, 2026
The singles tax and psychosocial safety in the workplace
Apr 21, 2026
What's going on with adult ADHD diagnosis and is optimism dead?
Apr 20, 2026
What it costs to feed Australia and why we don't listen to new music
Apr 19, 2026
Making workplaces truly neuro-inclusive and the school fete dilemma
Apr 16, 2026
The neighbourhoods driving the DIY energy transition and why picky eating is a modern problem
Apr 15, 2026
The science of the perfect day and dogs in public spaces
Apr 14, 2026
Can kids claw back their digital privacy and fighting for the right to repair
Apr 13, 2026
The bees are dying again and the rise of 'slopaganda'
Apr 12, 2026
Understanding ethical non-monogamy and a family split over Dad's ashes
Apr 09, 2026
Rescuing the 'post-literate' generation and what ancient philosophers say about aliens
Apr 08, 2026
What kids of divorce really need and the future of space exploration
Apr 07, 2026
How to tackle Australia's gambling problem and why You Can't Ask That is back
Apr 06, 2026
Watching Married At First Sight with your teenager and rethinking financial education
Apr 05, 2026
Parenting advice from Dr Billy Garvey and how to uninvite a friend's four-legged plus-one
Apr 02, 2026
How to solve food insecurity and why Australian men are 'marrying up'
Apr 01, 2026
Learning on the road and the woman who fought Ansett to fly
Mar 31, 2026
Is social media addiction real and focus for dummies
Mar 30, 2026
Putting the car-free experiment to the test and the ethics of panic buying
Mar 29, 2026
How to stay friends when you hate their politics and advice about a toxic ex
Mar 26, 2026
Reimagining boyhood and launching childhood dreams with astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg
Mar 25, 2026
Petrol prices throwing travel plans out the window and AI agents doing your admin
Mar 24, 2026
Giving up your capital gains tax discount and the hot flush gold rush
Mar 23, 2026
Making apartments more family-friendly and is 'leisure sickness' a real thing?
Mar 22, 2026
Understanding 'the mother wound' and drawing the line on workplace gossip
Mar 19, 2026
How to protect your f*** off fund and travelling with dementia
Mar 18, 2026
The big benefits of small talk and leaving the 'manosphere'
Mar 17, 2026
A national hotline for witnesses to war and talking teens through spirituality
Mar 16, 2026
Teaching e-scooter safety and why optimism is good for your health
Mar 15, 2026
Co-parenting after separation and clearing an innocent cat's name
Mar 12, 2026
Why teens are trying therapy via Fortnite and should you get a sleep divorce?
Mar 11, 2026
Denise Scott on making comedy through cancer and workplace conflict tips from Esther Perel
Mar 10, 2026
Giving parents more choice in child care and saying goodbye at a living funeral
Mar 09, 2026
The future of Meals on Wheels and teaching teens to drive
Mar 08, 2026
Getting what you want in the bedroom and discovering infidelity after death
Mar 05, 2026
Is dynamic pricing coming to Australian supermarkets and the end of letters
Mar 04, 2026
What happened to O Week and could art save your life?
Mar 03, 2026
What's the harm in zero-alcohol drinks and should you try a no-buy year?
Mar 02, 2026
The obsession with longevity and how not-for-profit venues could revive live music
Mar 01, 2026
Dropping the shame around debt and phasing out a stale friendship
Feb 26, 2026
Talking about Tourette's and what universal child care could look like
Feb 25, 2026
The Tricketts on taking sport beyond the scoreboard and reviving native languages
Feb 24, 2026
Rebuilding trust in the medical system and the key to feeling like you belong
Feb 23, 2026
Breathing new life into the main drag and the website that lets you rate your neighbours
Feb 22, 2026
Hitting the reset button on everyday overwhelm and navigating neighbourly disputes
Feb 19, 2026
Saving your local pool and how to embrace friction in your life
Feb 18, 2026
The libraries that shaped us and withering takes on Wuthering Heights
Feb 17, 2026
Escaping the supermarket duopoly and turning your hobby into a serious leisure pursuit
Feb 16, 2026
Beyond the health star rating and Ben Crowe's nine lessons to live by
Feb 15, 2026
What it's like coming out in 2026 and advice for a struggling grandparent
Feb 12, 2026
Why hair is such a big deal and advice from an Olympian on sharing your wins
Feb 11, 2026
Our love-hate relationship with running and the reality of tiny home living
Feb 10, 2026
Why the Mardi Gras party matters and the art of saying no
Feb 09, 2026
Turning a trade into a long-term career and optimising your work playlist
Feb 08, 2026
Finding a place to feel at home and bringing a pet as a plus-one
Feb 05, 2026
Scott Pape's vision for kids' cash and reimagining the verge garden
Feb 04, 2026
Rethinking cancer survival and dressing for expression in your third age
Feb 03, 2026
A reality check on women's sport and convincing your boss to let you work from home
Feb 02, 2026
Falling in love at the dog park and healing through companionship
Feb 01, 2026
Simone Stolzoff on how to nurture your non-work self
Jan 29, 2026
The magic of family stories and why you're drawn to doomscrolling
Jan 28, 2026
What it takes to become an astronaut and how to build heat-proof housing
Jan 27, 2026
Reimagining boyhood and sending teenagers to work in aged care homes
Jan 26, 2026
Grand designs and why we breakup in January
Jan 25, 2026
How does nostalgia for our past help us in our present?
Jan 22, 2026
We're retiring later, but a fresh exercise routine could help us live longer
Jan 21, 2026
What it takes to build community and why we're burnt out on volunteering
Jan 20, 2026
Is Doctor Google dead and is comedy an art form?
Jan 19, 2026
How do we create space for grief after Bondi and are buttons making a comeback?
Jan 18, 2026
Debriefing your holiday break and getting ghosted by your hook-up
Jan 15, 2026
Data privacy and daycare apps, plus will aged care changes result in a system we can trust?
Jan 14, 2026
The crisis in foster care, and why weather obsession takes hold
Jan 13, 2026
AI and cheating accusations, and what if your workday is actually a work night?
Jan 12, 2026
Relationship endings and new beginnings, and treating chatbots as friends
Jan 11, 2026
Dr Billy Garvey, host of the Pop Culture Parenting podcast, on kid's mental health
Jan 08, 2026
What's behind the rise in silver separation and women going it alone
Jan 07, 2026
How to stop children committing crimes, and talking to your kids about their own safety
Jan 06, 2026
What book changed your mind and could you fall in love with a character?
Jan 05, 2026
Why young workers are still being exploited, and tackling the class ceiling
Jan 04, 2026
What message do your clothes send to the world?
Jan 01, 2026
Coming off antidepressants and getting an ADHD diagnosis
Dec 31, 2025
Is camping about to get pricier and our obsession with big things
Dec 30, 2025
Science says we peak at 60, plus why so many women are joining the "we do not care" club
Dec 29, 2025
The race to find the elixir of youth, and what's considered "old" in the workforce?
Dec 28, 2025
What it looks like to follow Mel Robbins and 'just let them'
Dec 25, 2025
Life Matters: Live Show from the World Science Festival
Dec 24, 2025
The rise in women using steroids and how blind marathoners learn to race
Dec 23, 2025
Conspiracy theories, extremism, and the tradwife subculture
Dec 22, 2025
Family secrets and surviving your partner's addiction
Dec 21, 2025
Exploring what home means to you and handling your friend's annoying kids
Dec 18, 2025
When you regret sharing your kids online and homebirths on the rise
Dec 17, 2025
Moving to regional Australia for better balance and the importance of hobbies
Dec 16, 2025
From dupes to dark tourism - navigating ethical gift giving at Christmas
Dec 15, 2025
Can your relationship survive a home reno and modular housing's role in boosting supply
Dec 14, 2025
The moment you feel like an adult, and how to stay calm amid house guest drama
Dec 11, 2025
How to navigate personal body change, and what's the secret to reaching 100?
Dec 10, 2025
When to stop being a bystander, and can AI make you laugh?
Dec 09, 2025
Life under Australia's social media ban, and how to enjoy smooth holiday travel
Dec 08, 2025
The future of Aussie libraries, and using AI to get closer to God
Dec 07, 2025
Parenting with Dr Billy Garvey, and dealing with an in-law culture clash
Dec 04, 2025
The mystery behind our country's empty houses, and could price tag changes get us to eat more veggies?
Dec 03, 2025
Big Design Adventures with Kevin McCloud and Tim Ross
Dec 02, 2025
Search and rescue in the wild, and the meaning behind what we wear
Dec 01, 2025
How to prevent deadly shark attacks, and do you care if music is AI-generated?
Nov 30, 2025
Making a second marriage work, and how to deal with best friend drama
Nov 27, 2025
Why backyards have a vital role, and saving our kids' social media history
Nov 26, 2025
Defining the 2020s, and anonymous fashionista Fashion Critical shares her style insights
Nov 25, 2025
Debate over changes to the auction system, and what happens when your ex moves on?
Nov 24, 2025
Why so many people are working multiple jobs, and how do we close the gender play gap?
Nov 23, 2025
Celebrating a childfree life, and should you make amends if you were a bully as a kid?
Nov 20, 2025
Keeping young people safe at Schoolies, and facing ageism in the healthcare system
Nov 19, 2025
How Schoolies celebrations have changed, and the power of a mentor
Nov 18, 2025
What a longer mortgage would cost you, and Australia's millionth refugee
Nov 17, 2025
The impact of Black Friday, and how parents supporting their adult children became the norm
Nov 16, 2025
Reigniting the spark for work, and what happens when your best friends are mates with your ex?
Nov 13, 2025
Begging in public places, and how to support the next wave of artists and performers
Nov 12, 2025
How to consume ethically, and will our coastline look very different in a decade's time?
Nov 11, 2025
Illicit tobacco's impact on smoking, and who wants to be a trillionaire?
Nov 10, 2025
Bringing down the house, and avoiding subscription traps
Nov 09, 2025
Talking about consent, and what happens when a family heirloom is offered to someone else?
Nov 06, 2025
What to do when landfill runs out, and do organ recipients owe a debt of gratitude?
Nov 05, 2025
A plan to give households access to free electricity, and the truth behind toxic toys
Nov 04, 2025
Are e-bikes safe for your kids and re-thinking gluten's dietary villain status
Nov 03, 2025
Data privacy and daycare apps, plus will aged care changes result in a system we can trust?
Nov 02, 2025
Russ Harris on how to stop worrying, and drama over screen time at grandpa's house
Oct 30, 2025
Why weather obsession takes hold, and are death bots ethical?
Oct 29, 2025
Courtney Act's first children's book, and do you use tech to monitor your sleep?
Oct 28, 2025
The best way to assess your family's childcare, and Wikipedia co-founder on public trust
Oct 27, 2025
The crisis in foster care, and who's looking after feral cats?
Oct 26, 2025
The power of mattering, and should you "borrow" your neighbour's bin?
Oct 23, 2025
The debate over speed limits, and treating chatbots as lovers and friends
Oct 22, 2025
Switching off the online world, and will we soon see the end of cash?
Oct 21, 2025
Rethinking suspension in schools, and why do people queue for hours to buy something?
Oct 20, 2025
Peaking at 60, and does telehealth come at a cost?
Oct 19, 2025
How to do relationship maintenance, and what happens when the group chat gets mean?
Oct 16, 2025
The debate over universal basic income, and what are the ethics around speaking up?
Oct 15, 2025
Coming-of-age travel is evolving, and what's it like to broker a hostage release?
Oct 14, 2025
Under 16s are already using workarounds to stay on social media, and is your workday a night?
Oct 13, 2025
Rethinking our dependence on supplements, and why agrihoods are taking off in Australia
Oct 12, 2025
Taking the first step to end family estrangement, and drama over splitting the bill
Oct 09, 2025
Global push to eat less meat, and Turia Pitt on why being selfish can be a life-changer
Oct 08, 2025
Relationship endings and new beginnings, and concerns about unchecked private tutoring
Oct 07, 2025
How to stop the decline in young readers, and will AI "actresses" take over the screen?
Oct 06, 2025
Bob Brown on standing up for the planet, and a creative way to attract a rural GP
Oct 05, 2025
Embracing joy in life, and how to support a friend who has bad luck with relationships
Oct 02, 2025
How new airline rules will impact passengers, and the appeal of a quiz show
Oct 01, 2025
The key to surviving burnout and Melissa Leong's unexpected career in food
Sep 30, 2025
The campaign for sports finals without gambling ads, and do our universities have a trust problem?
Sep 29, 2025
The debate over entry fees for Australia's iconic landmarks and letting driverless technology take the wheel
Sep 28, 2025
Embracing the ups and downs of a friendship group, and how do you share family responsibilities?
Sep 25, 2025
Breaking free of prejudice and who deserves a bronze statue?
Sep 24, 2025
Fact-checking President Trump's autism claims and how volunteering can "fill your cup"
Sep 23, 2025
The positive power of petitions and the struggle of living with long COVID
Sep 22, 2025
How to live a happier and healthier life and the power of a one-star review
Sep 21, 2025
The mindset of saying yes and emotions run hot at a school sausage sizzle
Sep 18, 2025
Debating the future of gene-edited meat and supermodel Samantha Harris' meteoric rise
Sep 17, 2025
The impact of a good book and will your house last the distance?
Sep 16, 2025
AI and cheating accusations complicating student life and how extreme weather is changing sport
Sep 15, 2025
The complex steps needed to protect koalas and why men with eating disorders face an added challenge
Sep 14, 2025
You've been diagnosed with ADHD, now what?
Sep 11, 2025
Retail workers facing abuse and why phone scams are targetting Aussies
Sep 10, 2025
Treaty promises to "reckon with the past" and what's it like to reunite with an old friend?
Sep 09, 2025
The questions surrounding female perpetrators and what's the meaning behind work uniforms?
Sep 08, 2025
Why new suburbs become fast food magnets and can your local club survive the volunteer drought?
Sep 07, 2025
Taking action to change your personality and what to do when a young child is sharing her family's secrets?
Sep 04, 2025
The meaning behind the Australian flag and the minefield of an office romance
Sep 03, 2025
Reimagining the Great Australian Dream and how much would you pay to call someone you loved?
Sep 02, 2025
The struggle to share the mental load and coping when you're caring for a loved one
Sep 01, 2025
Stopping a life of crime at the start and are universities dying?
Aug 31, 2025
Navigating difficult conversations and managing ex-in-laws
Aug 28, 2025
Why are banks bailing on the regions and is gun control still under control?
Aug 27, 2025
The mixed emotions of empty nesting and what is a sovereign citizen?
Aug 26, 2025
New frontier for gambling advertising and the cult of Swifties, Beliebers and Bey-hive
Aug 25, 2025
The upsides to downsizing and Osher Günsberg on how to ask for help
Aug 24, 2025
Recovering from perfectionism and handling an ex-best friend
Aug 21, 2025
Navigating drug rehab wait lists, and why legal language is so confusing
Aug 20, 2025
Wild stories from a paramedic, and why one woman ran the City2Surf topless
Aug 19, 2025
The human heart of productivity, and pocket money pay gap
Aug 18, 2025
Charging EV users a road use charge, and the argument for pets on planes
Aug 17, 2025
The moment you know a relationship is over, and surviving a getaway with the in-laws
Aug 14, 2025
The evolving role of pharmacists, and have you been targetted by a "Gen Z stare"?
Aug 13, 2025
Todd McKenney's journey to fatherhood, and what to do if you're filmed without consent
Aug 12, 2025
The pros and cons of our health star rating system, and what's the impact of "pretty privilege"?
Aug 11, 2025
Claiming the right to "own" your face, plus the real-life experiences of an Aussie spy
Aug 10, 2025
Connecting to your family's past, and what happens when your friends have money... and you don't?
Aug 07, 2025
Being left behind as life moves online, and the app helping ease the load
Aug 06, 2025
Trusting parents' gut instincts, and who is in the We Do Not Care Club?
Aug 05, 2025
Peaceful protest is getting harder, and the heartbreak when a loved one goes missing
Aug 04, 2025
Debating a teenager's right to delete, and are influencers the new church missionaries?
Aug 03, 2025
The evolution of masculinity, and what happens when stolen milk drama spills into the workplace?
Jul 31, 2025
The push to move Aussies to the regions, and should parents redesign the workplace?
Jul 30, 2025
Living booze-free in Australia, and should parents get more choice in how to spend their childcare subsidy?
Jul 29, 2025
Digital age verification online, and is the solution to burnout more public holidays?
Jul 28, 2025
The baggage that comes with the word "cancer" and why more families are homeschooling
Jul 27, 2025
Helping kids through mental health challenges, and how to deal with a rude funeral guest
Jul 24, 2025
A plan to tackle homelessness in Australia, and does Princess Polly deserve the sustainability tick of approval?
Jul 23, 2025
The age considered "older" in the workplace, and is your toddler in charge of your remote?
Jul 22, 2025
Pioneering work with psychedelic drugs, and AI threatening some workplace roles
Jul 21, 2025
Why young workers are still being exploited, and do you have a breakup ritual to help you move on?
Jul 20, 2025
Finding a physical activity that fills you with joy, and juggling different sleep schedules
Jul 17, 2025
Call to ban card surcharges, and older Aussies dealing with anxiety
Jul 16, 2025
The debate over letting kids skip school for a holiday, and the rise of the YIMBY movement
Jul 15, 2025
Housing affordability is now impacting divorce, and are you a #GirlDad?
Jul 14, 2025
The risk of losing your doctor, and what's your favourite big Aussie tourist attraction?
Jul 13, 2025
How we mask aspects of ourselves, and dealing with a difficult step-sister
Jul 10, 2025
A new teaching method that's old-school, and what are the limits to supporting a friend?
Jul 09, 2025
Families who develop their own lingo, and why Gen Z is saying no to sex
Jul 08, 2025
Zero-alcohol beverages are having a moment, and why is buying tickets online so stressful?
Jul 07, 2025
Fixing a broken childcare system and grieving your best friend
Jul 06, 2025
Give a pep talk to your high school self, and how should children behave in public?
Jul 03, 2025
The pros and cons of whole body MRIs, and why are young people tight-lipped about money?
Jul 02, 2025
The special role of grandparents, and should AI write our heartfelt messages?
Jul 01, 2025
Creative burial ideas, and why you should ask strangers "what do you do for a hobby?"
Jun 30, 2025
Children living shorter lives than their parents and how to not be 'that' annoying tourist
Jun 29, 2025
Connections with people you've never met, and what to do if you're 'ghosted'
Jun 26, 2025
Challenging tired stereotypes in advertising, and the tech that's changing who gets to watch sport
Jun 25, 2025
What to say after someone you love says "I have cancer", and what's it like to give birth at home?
Jun 24, 2025
Winning a million-dollar lottery, and playgrounds that prevent bullying
Jun 23, 2025
Finding calm in times of global crisis, and helping kids transition to school
Jun 22, 2025
Exploring your sense of home, and is a pet dog a party guest?
Jun 19, 2025
How we fall in love with particular songs, and the challenges of Fly In Fly Out work and parenting
Jun 18, 2025
Putting your love life in the hands of a matchmaker, and why are climate targets starting to unravel?
Jun 17, 2025
Dealing with a spouse's alcohol addiction, and a new study about an embarrassing illness
Jun 16, 2025
Safety concerns escalate over e-scooters, and what's your relationship with meal delivery apps?
Jun 15, 2025
The lessons we learn in relationships, and what to do when your family doesn't "do feelings"
Jun 12, 2025
Changes to liquor laws aim to curb family violence, and is it acceptable to discipline other people's children?
Jun 11, 2025
The extreme things we do for a crush, and fears after another Australian embryo mix-up
Jun 10, 2025
How to ensure boys embrace reading, and why do families keep secrets?
Jun 09, 2025
New guidelines for cosmetic injectables, and what happens when you donate your body to science?
Jun 08, 2025
The changes that parenting brings to your life, and is it wise to get involved in your child's friendships?
Jun 05, 2025
The push for Australia to invest more in the gaming industry, and why is grey divorce a phenomenon?
Jun 04, 2025
A legal test case for the Right to Disconnect, and new data about forever chemicals
Jun 03, 2025