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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 305
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The human heart of productivity, and pocket money pay gap
The human side of making our nation more productive, behind the pocket money gender pay gap, why our world leaders can't agree on the best way to tackle plastic pollution, and the dark side of your w…
00:55:04 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Charging EV users a road use charge, and the argument for pets on planes
The argument for electric vehicle users paying a road use charge, the ethics behind disclosing adoptees' status, and what your nightmares reveal about your health - plus, why Virgin Australia's new p…
00:55:05 |
Sun 17 Aug 2025
The moment you know a relationship is over, and surviving a getaway with the in-laws
In a long-term relationship, when does someone start thinking, "This isn't working anymore?" What goes on between that initial thought and the final decision that its definitely over? Investigative j…
00:53:45 |
Thu 14 Aug 2025
The evolving role of pharmacists, and have you been targetted by a "Gen Z stare"?
As the role of pharmacists expands, there's a push to place them inside GP clinics to provide on-the-spot medication advice. Associate Professor Jean Spinks, Centre for Business and Economics of Heal…
00:55:04 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Todd McKenney's journey to fatherhood, and what to do if you're filmed without consent
Performer Todd McKenney's decades-long career on stage has reached a full circle moment. He joins the cast of the classic musical 'Cats' once again, a role he first embodied almost forty years ago wh…
00:55:33 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
The pros and cons of our health star rating system, and what's the impact of "pretty privilege"?
What's next for our health star rating system? And, attractive people often benefit from special treatment. So, what's the impact of "pretty privilege"? Plus, how sex ed has changed in the 50 years s…
00:55:06 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Claiming the right to "own" your face, plus the real-life experiences of an Aussie spy
Who owns the copyright... to your face? And, a new book delves into the history of Aussie fatherhood. Also, a glimpse into the life of a spy... with the former head of Australia's top espionage agenc…
00:55:05 |
Sun 10 Aug 2025
Connecting to your family's past, and what happens when your friends have money... and you don't?
How are you connected to your family history? And in Ask Aunty, is it possible to maintain a relationship with friends who have a very different finances to you?
00:54:41 |
Thu 07 Aug 2025
Being left behind as life moves online, and the app helping ease the load
Everything's moving online! Where does that leave the less-tech-savvy among us? Especially... our seniors? And, caring for someone at the end of their life can be all-consuming and overwhelming. Now …
00:55:05 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
Trusting parents' gut instincts, and who is in the We Do Not Care Club?
In hospital, gauging parents' instincts is about to be part of standard care. From the end of next month, all NSW hospitals will require staff to ask this question: "Are you worried they are getting …
00:55:03 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
Peaceful protest is getting harder, and the heartbreak when a loved one goes missing
Australia has a proud history of taking to the streets to protest a cause... but it's getting harder. Plus, it's National Missing Persons Week and the way we talk about missing people can make it eve…
00:55:06 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
Debating a teenager's right to delete, and are influencers the new church missionaries?
Should everyone have the right to easily delete their social media footprint when they turn 18? And, forget the pulpit - are influencers the new missionaries? Plus, if you've ever muttered, "They don…
00:55:06 |
Sun 03 Aug 2025
The evolution of masculinity, and what happens when stolen milk drama spills into the workplace?
We're in a state of change and evolution when it comes to expectations around masculinity in 2025. So, what does it mean to be a man in a contemporary world? Plus, what's the best way to address oat …
00:56:23 |
Thu 31 Jul 2025
The push to move Aussies to the regions, and should parents redesign the workplace?
Westpac wants a million Aussies to leave city life behind... and move to the regions. And, if you could redesign your work to suit the demands of your life, what would you change? Also, the towns tha…
00:54:36 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
Living booze-free in Australia, and should parents get more choice in how to spend their childcare subsidy?
We're a day away from the end of Dry July. Has it got you thinking about going teetotal for good? And, there is another case of alleged abuse inside a childcare centre. Now some parents are petitioni…
00:54:36 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Digital age verification online, and is the solution to burnout more public holidays?
Is it worth giving up some of our privacy to keep kids safer online? And could an extra long weekend be good for our collective mental health? Plus, the impact of famous faces in advertising. Also, t…
00:54:34 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
The baggage that comes with the word "cancer" and why more families are homeschooling
The power of the word "cancer". And, why mainstream school isn't working for many families. Plus, how ABC finance guru Alan Kohler manages his money. Also, what one woman gained by taking a break fro…
00:55:04 |
Sun 27 Jul 2025
Helping kids through mental health challenges, and how to deal with a rude funeral guest
Parents today have a greater awareness of the importance of supporting kids' mental health and emotional needs. But in an era of information overload, how do you navigate the best way forward? And, w…
00:54:17 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
A plan to tackle homelessness in Australia, and does Princess Polly deserve the sustainability tick of approval?
Why are homeless rates in Australia getting worse and what can we do about it? And, the controversy surrounding fashion label Princess Polly being given B Corp Certification. Plus, an AI influencer i…
00:55:04 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
The age considered "older" in the workplace, and is your toddler in charge of your remote?
A new report found almost one quarter of HR professionals now classify workers aged 51 to 55 as "older". Plus, so-called "appointment television" is dwindling around the world... so who controls the …
00:55:06 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
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