Podcasts by Category
- 2741 - How menopause is transforming your brain and how young is too young for the the gym
It's now clear that during menopause, women's brains undergo significant changes. But world-renowned neuroscientist Dr Lisa Mosconi says that with the right treatment and support, women can emerge from this period with renewed and enhanced brains rather than depleted ones. And is the gym the right place for teenagers or pre-teens to be working out? How old should kids be before they lift weights? And what does a safe, age-appropriate and fun kid's strength work-out look like?
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2740 - Why is the ATO pursuing old debts? And what impact does the vagus nerve have on our stress?
Two federal ombudsmen have released a critical report on the manner in which the Australian Tax Office has pursued old debts that had previously been 'written off'. Why, in some cases, are these debts reappearing after more than a decade? And what does the evidence say about the impact of the vagus nerve on stress levels.
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2739 - Co-operative housing and an adventure leads to love
Co-operative housing makes up around 22 percent of housing in Sweden, but it constitutes less than one percent of housing in Australia. Could it become a bigger part of the housing solution here? And when Matty Hannon set out on a solo trip from the top of Alaska to the bottom of Patagonia, he was expecting an adventure. What he found was love, and a new way of looking at the world.
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2738 - The psychology of fads and the changing face of churches
Why do we keep falling for fads again and again, and what can we expect from the future of trends? And while church attendance has declined over the decades, parishioners are still gathering. So, how have churches themselves transformed?
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2737 - Dealing with shame and an upselling hairdresser
Exploring strategies to help you overcome shame or embarrassment. And how do you handle the pressure when you're at the salon and your hairdresser suggests extra products and treatments while you're in the chair?
Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 56min - 2736 - How much protein do you really need? And what can whales teach us about being human?
What does protein actually do and how do you know if you’re getting the right amount? And wildlife scientist Vanessa Pirotta shares her passion for whales and explores what it is about the adventures of these massive creatures that resonates with us so deeply.
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2735 - The rise of electric vehicles and concerns over flight safety
Even before new policies to support electric vehicles are implemented, there has been a shift in consumer purchasing, with EV sales doubling in 2023. What factors have the most influence over consumers decisions around low-emissions vehicles? And is the recent run of incidents on Boeing planes just a random run of bad luck? Or something to factor in as you plan your next trip?
Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2734 - Tackling depression in aged care and reducing early births
People in aged care face some of the highest risks of depression in our community. But new Australian research shows there may be simple solutions with enormous potential to help, if they're properly implemented. And Every Week Counts, has been working to reduce early births and pre-term births before week 37. The people behind the campaign believe it is working, but significant challenges remain, particularly for some First Nations mothers and babies.
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2733 - How do we prevent sexual harassment and is there a future for cash?
New data from Our Watch reveals that more than two in five women, and just over a quarter of men, experienced sexual harassment at work in the past five years. Australian law says it's on workplaces to prevent sexual harassment, so how can that actually be done? And the demand for cash is declining. Yet some are concerned about the charges we pay at the point of sale, especially during a cost-of-living crisis. Is there a future for cash?
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2732 - Managing value clashes with parents of your children's friends
A big part of being a parent is supporting our children to make friends. So, what happens when our values are very different to those of the families of their new friends? How can you best manage those clashes? Also, what would you do if you went on a road trip with an old friend and it all went wrong?
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2731 - How to get strong and Peter Singer's tips for cutting down on meat
More and more research is showing that building muscle helps us live longer and better lives. So how can you start getting stronger at any age? Also, fifty years since Peter Singer published Animal Liberation, what does he think we can all do to keep building a more sustainable world?
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2730 - Peter Goldsworthy's lessons from cancer, and Ed Byrne finds the funny in grief
Finding out you have cancer can be terrifying, and going through treatment can be arduous. But the experience of cancer can also bring about illuminating discoveries on the nature of life and our place in it. That's what author and GP Peter Goldsworthy AM found, and he tells his story in his memoir The Cancer Finishing School: Lessons in Laughter, Love and Resilience. We hear from him and Life Matters listeners about the lessons learned from cancer. Plus, Irish comedian Ed Byrne shares how creating his latest show Tragedy Plus Time helped him process the death of his younger brother.
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2729 - Ageism in the travel industry, and the shadow private tutoring gap
If you've read the fineprint of your hotel terms and conditions or travel insurance, you might find that people over a certain age have very expensive premiums or are not welcome at all. We explore how common ageism in travel really is and look at how to embrace inclusive tourism. Plus, how a lack of regulation in private tutoring is causing education inequity, and a history of social work in Australia.
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 53min - 2728 - Navigating life with a 'dumb phone', plus being a fan
Meet someone who has made the switch away from a smart phone to a device with no internet. No maps, no email, no google and no facetime. Just how practical is it, and do the benefits outweigh the cons? Plus how being a fan can enrich your life.
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2727 - When sex is dissapointing, and the weird job interview
Your stories about times when sex has been disappointing, and how you turned that around. We get tips for those who want a more satisfying sex life from expert sexologist Tanya Koens. And in Ask Aunty, the job interview full of awkward pauses.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2726 - Chosen vs nuclear families, plus Muster Dogs
Journalist Marina Kamenev learned how unsustainable the nuclear family model was, both practically and economically, and began looking for alternatives. Plus the joy of watching dogs muster sheep, and how to engage with wildlife in your area.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2725 - Does everyone need higher education? And how benching kids can hurt their love of sport
The recent Australian Universities Accord report says if we don't increase higher education participation, it will "do lasting damage to Australia's prospects of national economic success" and lock out certain groups from higher-paid jobs. But is radically increasing the number of people going to TAFE or university the answer? Will that fix social and economic inequities, as well as skilling up our future workforce? We explore and hear your thoughts. Plus, playing sport is great for kids, when they get to participate that is. Spending too much time on the bench can be discouraging, so how can we manage the tension between playing and winning?
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2724 - Understanding the role algorithms play in our lives and navigating palliative care
Every day, we interact with dozens of algorithms as we go about our lives, but many of us don't understand how they work. How do we get the the best out of these tools while keeping the potential dangers in check? And, by 2050, we're going to need twice the level of palliative care in the home as we do now. What can we do to start building the workforce we'll need to make sure our future selves are cared for?
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2723 - How mindful housekeeping can boost wellbeing and are airline point schemes worth the effort?
We explore the cultural devaluation of ‘home’ work, and how rethinking our relationship with domestic can improve our lives. And getting something for nothing seems like a great deal, but earning points, particular when credit cards are involved, can expose us to financial traps. We look at what airline points really get you.
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2722 - DATED 01 | Hearts on the line
Two years after the breakdown of her 20-year marriage, Hilary Harper feels like she might be ready to date again. But the dating scene has changed a lot since she was last single in the early 2000s. Having never made contact with the world of dating apps and profiles, she feels overwhelmed wading into things again. How do you pick up the pieces and work out when you're emotionally ready to resume the quest for love? How do you figure out what you want? In our 40s and beyond, our priorities around relationships shift. Hilary sets the scene, letting us know what she's weathered and how her heart got to a place where she might be able to put herself out there again. Credits Hilary Harper, Presenter Nat Tencic, Series Producer Matthew Crawford, Mixing and mastering Hayley Crane, Executive Producer Maria Tickle, Editor - Factual, ABC RN
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 26min - 2721 - DATED 02 | How we date now
If you missed the rise of dating apps because you were in a long marriage or relationship, it’s very fair to find them a bit intimidating. The way we meet potential lovers has changed drastically over the past decade, moving from pubs and parties to the online space. Hilary navigates these shifts and gets across these new tools, learning how to craft the perfect profile and grappling with the flat way we have to represent ourselves to catch a mate today. Credits Hilary Harper, Presenter Nat Tencic, Series Producer Matthew Crawford, Mixing and mastering Hayley Crane, Executive Producer Maria Tickle, Editor - Factual, ABC RN
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 26min - 2720 - DATED 03 | Our complicated bonds
Hilary goes on her first first-date and finds the goods are not quite what was advertised. Plus, an oversharing bookseller and the flaky 'poetry guy' test her fragile heart. How do you deal with people who lie, overshare, or don't respect your feelings? Hilary confronts the reality that the people she meets on the apps might challenge her trust while looking inward at how her baggage affects her interactions. Older daters are covered in scars. Some heartbreaks and hang-ups significantly influence how we connect with others. So, how do we protect ourselves while trying to be vulnerable with strangers? Credits Hilary Harper, Presenter Nat Tencic, Series Producer Matthew Crawford, Mixing and mastering Hayley Crane, Executive Producer Maria Tickle, Editor - Factual, ABC RN
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 2719 - DATED 04 | Our naked selves
Hilary has found someone, and sparks are flying. She's starting to feel the flutter of sexual attraction, but she's worried about breaking her long dry spell. She takes a hard look in the mirror and considers her relationship with her body and sexuality. With the help of sex therapist Tanya Koens, she learns how to overcome the trauma of her past and embrace pleasure again with someone new. Credits Hilary Harper, Presenter Nat Tencic, Series Producer Matthew Crawford, Mixing and mastering Hayley Crane, Executive Producer Maria Tickle, Editor - Factual, ABC RN
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 2718 - DATED 05 | Happily ever after?
Things are going well with Gene. It's the happily ever after Hilary hadn't considered would come so soon, if at all. He ticks all the boxes and everything feels miraculously right. Is it too soon to use the 'R' word? Or the 'L' word? At this stage of life, Hil wonders what she's looking for in the long term and where this dating quest is supposed to lead her. Credits Hilary Harper, Presenter Nat Tencic, Series Producer Matthew Crawford, Mixing and mastering Hayley Crane, Executive Producer Maria Tickle, Editor - Factual, ABC RN
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 2717 - Your relationship with money and a feud on the netball court
Whether you're a saver or a spender, have you ever wondered what drives your behaviour around money? And what do you do when your best friend and her sister, who is also a friend, are feuding on the netball court and you're caught in the middle?
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 54min - 2716 - Why are gluten issues being ignored? And finding a moral compass
Ten per cent of Australians have cut it out, but doctors say they may not need to do so. Meanwhile, 80 per cent of those with coeliac disease don’t know they have it. So, whether you have a gluten sensitivity or are coeliac, how do you get the diagnosis and treatment you need? Plus when Maura Pierlot began reading ethical texts, she found a moral compass that guided her throughout her life. And she believes you’re never too young to learn the art.
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2715 - How to create an equitable workplace and Dungeons & Dragons turns 50
Unions and other bodies are calling for specific types of leave for things like menstruation and menopause, but do we need additional solutions to create truly equitable workplaces? And as Dungeons & Dragons turns 50, how has the game changed over the years and why is it still capturing the imagination of so many people?
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2714 - Is there enough competition in Australian business? And making it easier to visit relatives in prison.
A recent report by the former ACCC chair Alan Fels claims that rising prices have been caused, not just by inflation, but also by companies with too much market power using that position to increase their profits. What's led to this concentration of corporate power? And what does it mean for consumers, workers, and suppliers? And prison visits from relatives have been shown to have a positive effect on the prisoner, both in jail and upon release. What can be changed to make the visiting process less fraught?
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2713 - The importance of hanging out and the meaning of feijoas
While casual socialising, without a particular productive purpose, is supposedly on the decline, loneliness is on the rise. What are the causes of our diminishing 'social fitness' and how do we reclaim the lost art of the hang out. And why do some fruits become part of a country's food culture, while others fall by the wayside?
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2712 - Finding love on the apps
With the relatively recent rise of dating apps, the world of romance can feel quite foreign to anyone looking for love after the end of a long relationship. Hilary Harper answers questions about what she learnt while documenting and sharing her own foray into the world of online dating after 50 in the audio series — Dated. And in Ask Aunty, should a brother be expected to host his nephew during an international trip?
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2711 - How Dassi Erlich found her strength and finding joy in sustainability
Dassi Erlich shares how she found the courage to speak out, even as her community did everything it could to silence her, and how she and her two sisters built a formidable community coalition to see justice served. And Dr Kate Luckins found that there is a way to "do green" that doesn’t just help the planet, but also brings mental relief, joy and cost savings.
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2710 - The right to disconnect and happily ever after?
The same tools that have given us the flexibility to work from anywhere at any time, also mean that we can feel like we're expected to work from anywhere at any time. What will the right to disconnect, recently introduced by the federal government, mean for the way we work? And in the final episode of Dated, we meet Gene and consider what happily ever after looks like when we're dating in older age.
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2709 - Returning to sex and the health risks of asbestos-contaminated mulch
Asbestos-contaminated mulch has been discovered at dozens of sites across Sydney and NSW. How much of a risk is this contamination? And how could it have happened in the first place? And in part four of Dated, Hilary takes a hard look in the mirror and considers her relationship with her body and sexuality.
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2708 - The benefits of insomnia and surprises on a first date
When Annabel Abbs-Streets found herself in the midst of chronic insomnia, she began to explore the mystery of the 'night brain' and found a wondrous world of people she now calls her 'night spinners'. And in part 3 of Dated, Hilary goes on her first first-date and finds the goods are not quite what was advertised.
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2707 - Getting out of a rut and the anger of bin night
Whether it's living an unhealthy lifestyle, an unsatisfying job, or some other aspect of your life, being in a rut can be a difficult experience. Dr Amantha Imber provides some helpful tips on getting yourself back on track. Plus on Ask Aunty with Reuben Kaye and Nelly Thomas: what to do when the man screaming at your colleagues on bin night happens to be your relative.
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2706 - Superbugs and how we date now
By 2050, superbugs are predicted to become the second biggest cause of human death, after heart disease. Could a new treatment, developed by Australian researchers, provide a cure? Plus part 2 of Dated sees Hilary navigating a changed dating scene, which has moved from pubs and parties to the online space.
Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2705 - Dated: Love Online After 50, and are there benefits to single-sex schools?
Many older people are coming out of long relationships, and having to learn about dating apps. Hilary Harper is one of them! How do you pick up the pieces and work out when you're emotionally ready to resume the quest for love? How do you figure out what you want? In our 40s and beyond, our priorities around relationships shift. In the first instalment of our five-part series, Dated: Love Online After 50, Hilary sets the scene, letting us know what she's weathered and how her heart got to a place where she might be able to put herself out there again. Plus, many argue for the benefits of single-sex schools, but what does the evidence show?
Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2704 - New protections for telco customers and the changing face of fan culture
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has just introduced new regulations to protect customers experiencing financial hardship, but many consumer groups argue the protections governing phone and internet consumers need to be beefed up beyond the changes being proposed by the industry. And, as Taylor Swift begins her Australian tour, how has fan culture changed since The Beatles visited our shores 6 decades ago?
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2703 - Taking time off and conscious aging
Cultural historian Witold Rybczynksi says deciding how to use our free time has been complicated since the start of human history. So what can we learn from our ancestors' approach to time off? And a growing movement that invites you to consider how you want to transition to old age, and how you want to spend the last years of your life.
Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2702 - Marking significant endings
When a big chapter in your life ends, it can be hard to accept. But it can also mean that a new beginning is just around the corner. So why not mark the end of this time with a ritual celebration? Plus Ask Aunty looks at how to deal with a boarded who isn't paying board.
Fri, 09 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2701 - A solution to school inequality? And staying safe at the beach
New school funding from the Federal Government may be a step towards closing the widening inequity gap in our public schools. But experts say, for that to happen, we need buy-in from the states, and the money needs to be spent correctly. An Dr Rob Brander looks at how to stay safe while enjoying a day at the beach.
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2700 - Stopping maths anxiety and changing our approach to weightWed, 07 Feb 2024 - 54min
- 2699 - Can we find a better balance between care and work?
What would change if care policy took a whole-of-life approach? One that acknowledges that our personal lives are part of our reality, even at work. And that we may be caring for different people, at different stages, of life at the same time. And answers to the strange things we experience every day, like why can't I get that song out of my head and why do I see faces in everyday objects?
Tue, 06 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2698 - The world of wellness and the tastes of home
Extreme ice bathing, cuddle therapy, and ecstatic dance are just some of the wellness fads we now see everywhere on social media. Is it possible to try them out without getting burnt? And Junda Khoo shares his journey from a teenager living on instant noodles to the head chef at a celebrated restaurant.
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 54min - 2697 - Our eyes and screen time & the cannibalistic origin of sexThu, 01 Feb 2024 - 54min
- 2696 - Bringing fun back to our daily livesFri, 02 Feb 2024 - 54min
- 2695 - Access to childcare and how to make friends
A recent report by the ACCC has found that there are serious problems with access to child care and early education in Australia. What is the cost to families when childcare is inaccessible? And a celebration of the relationships that make up our lives: from the childhood best friend to the casual chats that make the week a little brighter.
Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 53min - 2694 - School refusal and bad sleep
Practical steps that will help if your child becomes unable or unwilling to attend school. And what do we know about the melatonin gummies that are becoming popular for children with sleep problems?
Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 54min - 2693 - The joy of meditation and the reality of love
Many regular meditators say their practice is their ‘anchor in the storm’, and research supports their experience. But how do you get started? And we all hope love lasts forever, but sadly, that's not always the case. Scientists are discovering more about love and how it influences our bodies and brains.
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 54min - 2692 - What role do past relationships play in your life?
How tight is the hold of past experiences and relationships on our lives today? Best selling author Sloane Crosley shares her thoughts. Also, you want to change your surname but are worried it will upset others. What should you do?
Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 54min - 2691 - Different paths to finding meaning in the world
An insight into what organ donation means for grieving families, and the barriers to donation. Could a search for meaning, rather than happiness, lead us to a more joyous life? And two young birders set off on an adventure across Australia.
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 54min - 2690 - The role of pill testing and supporting young people who stutter
Australia's approach towards drugs is back on the agenda after a number of overdoses at recent festivals. Is pill testing part of the solution? Or is it better to just say no? And how can we be more supportive of children and adults who have a stutter?
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 54min - 2689 - An investment in social housing and chasing your unpaid super
Will a $10 billion investment in social housing be money well spent? Or is it too little, too late to make a difference? Plus how to find out if your employer has been paying your superannuation and what to do if the payments are missing.
Tue, 23 Jan 2024 - 54min - 2688 - New year, new you: building your fitness and health goals
How did a change in diet completely transform Dr Will Bulsiewicz's lifestyle and health? And personal trainer Jono Castano on getting back into exercise. He says that the hardest exercise is getting through the door of your gym, but once your mentality is in the right place, momentum does the rest.
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 54min - 2687 - Making big life changes and the housemate affairFri, 19 Jan 2024 - 54min
- 2686 - How to be ready for a dementia diagnosis
It's been called the most feared condition of our time, but many of us are unsure about the early signs, despite having more information than ever now on our potential risk factors. Plus a time travelling John Farnham musical, and the wonders of seaweed.
Thu, 18 Jan 2024 - 54min - 2685 - Feelings: personality changes, emotional utopia and honest chat
A look into our inner world and the feelings that drive us. Does your personality change as you get older? Plus behavioural scientist Pragya Agarwal on reaching emotional utopia, and ex AFL player Dylan Buckley transforms his anxiety through having honest conversations with others.
Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 54min - 2684 - What helps us deal with difficult things in life?
Some tips on how to endure and possibly even transform things about your self and your life that are difficult. Like rewiring your brain to heal chronic pain. Plus how the philosophy of stoicism might help us get through the working week, and what we know works for those living with tinnitus.
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 54min - 2683 - Navigating your working life and slowing down time
Author Jenny Odell on how to look for purpose outside the world of work, deadlines and to-do-lists, and change the way you think about time altogether. Plus journalist Jane Hutcheon on how she's reinvented herself and is enjoying a fulfilling older life.
Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 54min - 2682 - What role does luck play in your life?Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 53min
- 2681 - Managing our impact on the environment
There's lots of ways to protect the environment around us, marine parks are one. But if fishing is one of the ways you enjoy our coastal waters, these big protective measures can be less welcome. Plus, how one family restored a rainforest, and what honey can tell us about the environment.
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 53min - 2680 - Maintaining a healthy body and mind
Inflammation can be a force for good in our bodies, as well as a cause of illness, as it tries to regenerate us after injuries. Plus, learn about the ways in which stretching, which we usually think about as a way to prevent injuries, actually works for us mentally too. And can having a sound bath make you feel better?
Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 54min - 2679 - What would it be like to live (almost) forever?
Some in the field of longevity research are now saying we could live to 150, or beyond. We look at how much ageing-related decline is under our control. And we hear from a centenarian about the key to his very long life.
Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 54min - 2678 - Celebrating the lives of older Australians
Older people share what it's like getting to 70, 80, 90 and the certain perspective that comes from weathering decades of life's storms. One developed the ability to deadlift more than their own bodyweight, and another two started making books together. Plus a nonagenarian on what it means to her to 'age well' and live a fulfilling life.
Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 53min - 2677 - Getting rid of the clutter in your life
When it comes to clutter -- are you a keeper or a chucker? What's your approach to sorting through the stuff of life? Do you need some help? Plus in the Too Hard Basket, the late apology from the estranged relative.
Fri, 05 Jan 2024 - 53min - 2676 - How to understand and accept yourself, just as you are
Writing your own life story is one way to to approach understanding yourself and your past in a way that's helpful. We'll explore that and how to handle the feelings it might bring up for you. Plus former athlete now doctor, Jana Pittman on how she learned to accept that who she is, is enough.
Thu, 04 Jan 2024 - 54min - 2675 - How to take care of your brain
As we discover more about the importance of keeping our brains functioning well into later life, we'll hear the latest on what we should and shouldn't eat, to keep our brains healthy. Plus, what does writing by hand, and listening to live music, do for our brains?
Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 53min - 2674 - Virtual companions, polyamory, neurotypical: ways we experience love and relationships
Chat GPT technology is super-charging relationship chatbots, so what are the implications of this for our relationships with other humans? Plus, how one author's coming out as polyamorous led to an examination about attitudes held in wider society, towards love and sex. And we learn about the many and varied ways that autistic people experience love.
Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 53min - 2673 - Taking a gap year as an adult
Rachael Coopes explains why she left behind her stable life and her soul mate to study for a year with the French master clown Philippe Gaulier. And a couple move their entire young family to France, and get more than they bargained for.
Mon, 01 Jan 2024 - 53min - 2672 - Navigating relationships with more than one partner
Have you heard of ethical non-monogamy? It's when people in a relationship have more than one partner at a time, but everybody involved is aware and enthusiastically consenting. What are the challenges and how are people making it work? Plus in the Too Hard Basket, what do you do when your friend's partner super-likes you on Tinder?
Fri, 29 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2671 - Ways to feel good: time in nature, breathwork, having fun
What are the things that you practice in your life, to help you feel good? We're delving deeper into more ways to help you feel good, spending time in nature is one of them. Learning how to breathe properly is another, and a happiness expert helps us understand what fun actually is.
Thu, 28 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2670 - Ways to feel good: hobbies, singing and laughter as therapy
What are the things that you practice in your life, to help you feel good? It might be cooking, or sewing, or playing a game with friends. With a focus on ways to improve your wellbeing, how important are hobbies, to having a full and healthy life? Plus, how laughing, and singing, might help too.
Wed, 27 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2669 - The power of deep listening
Yes, you're listening, but are you really listening? Deep listening is the act of listening for pleasure, with purpose. Learn how to listen mindfully and how it can open up your life.
Tue, 26 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2668 - The music of Paul Kelly and Jimmy Little
Legendary songwriter Paul Kelly sets out to share his love of poetry with a new generation. Plus, Frances Peters Little reflects on the life and songbook of her father, the late Jimmy Little.
Mon, 25 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2667 - Chosen families and the Christmas newsletter
For some of us, our families of origin might show up the way we need them to. But, if that's not the case, we may have found a group of friends we feel more 'at home' with than anyone else. How do we go about finding these 'chosen families', and how do we continue to nourish them as we age? Also, how to handle the triggering annual Christmas Newsletter you receive from a relative.
Fri, 22 Dec 2023 - 53min - 2666 - Motherhood, desire and identity
An exploration of how a desire to have children impacts our lives. We examine stories from fiction with authors Rachel Yoder and Esther Freud, and take a look at the experiences of women who choose to take on mothering 'solo'.
Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2665 - Stories from the Darwin Festival
A powerful and personal story of the Stolen Generations, an exploration of how Yolngu law and the Westminster system could work together instead of in opposition, and how are Indigenous superheroes, old and new, changing comic books?
Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2664 - Doing things differently: stories from the Top End
Learn how a north-east Arnhem Land aged care centre is creating a "little heaven" for its residents, find out why women have embraced fishing in Darwin, and hear the Untold conversations Indigenous creatives say we need to be having.
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2663 - Sourcing seafood and changing schools
Most of the fish you buy in restaurants could be imported and you'd never know. But that might be about to change. So will knowing where your fish comes from change your dining habits? Plus, we look at when to change schools if your child is having difficulties, and when it might be better to stick it out.
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2662 - Processing the good and the bad from 2023
It's time to think about the highs and lows of the year for you personally, and take part in our annual 'ritual cleanse'. Plus in the Too Hard Basket, the mum who won't let go of control of the traditional Christmas lunch.
Fri, 15 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2661 - Uncovering the keys to a good life
Friends, volunteering, work? Researchers have scoured the Harvard Study of Adult Development to come up with the keys to a good and happy life, and are willing to share them with you. Plus, how to tame your inner toddler, and be less reactive at this stressful time of year.
Thu, 14 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2660 - The holidays can be a lonely time for many. Here's how to cope
Christmas and the summer holidays are a time to be with the people we love, but for those who aren't close to family, or lacking strong support networks, the loneliness can be difficult to bear. We look at how to cope and build social bonds that last all year around. Plus, meet young female goldminer Tyler Mahoney.
Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2659 - How semaglutide drugs are already changing our relationship with food
The use of semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss are already having ripple effects in the food system, as US industry figures report slumps in processed food and alcohol sales. Could these drugs be the key to finally altering the obesity-prone food environment? Plus, a rural telefit service that aims to get seniors in Katherine moving.
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2658 - How to talk to your kids about cutting back this Christmas
It's another year where Christmas might not look like what the young people in your life are used to, as cost of living pressures have us cutting back on the trappings and tinsel. We look at how to broach this with children, and use the moment to teach kids important lessons about budgeting and materialism
Mon, 11 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2657 - How to find your confidence
Why do some people seem to have confidence and others don't? We look at how to find that self-belief that can carry you through the world, and why confidence does not always equal high self-esteem. Plus, we navigate an awkward dilemma around babysitting children in a very unclean house, with comedians Kyran Nicholson and Jennifer Wong.
Fri, 08 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2656 - There's really good news around, so why do we feel like the world is ending?
War, death, climate destruction and disease - given the state of the news, it's easy to feel like everything is hopeless. But good things are also happening around the world, from poverty rates falling to the advancement of women's and LGBTQ+ rights, and yet, we rarely hear about it. Future Crunch co-founder Dr Angus Hervey explains why solutions-focused stories of progress need to be told. Plus, an organisation finding novel pathways to work for those struggling to find it.
Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2655 - How do we heal Australia's great home ownership divide?
Since the turn of the century, house prices have significantly outpaced other parts of the economy, like wages. While that's been great news for those who've received good returns on their investments, but has lead to tough times for anyone paying off a mortgage or trying to buy their first home. It's been signalled as a crisis for years, but what really needs to change to close the divide between the haves and the wants? Finance journalist Alan Kohler discusses the range of factors at play. Plus, Jimmy Rees on how being a children's entertainer shaped him as a father.
Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2654 - In a digital future, do we still need public radio?
It's been 100 years since RN started broadcasting, and over that century, it's been a powerful fixture in people's lives. But as the media landscape changes, is public radio being drowned out? Or is it more necessary than ever? We look at how public radio is evolving for the future. Plus, beachgoers live in terror of coming across a shark on a summer swim, but they might not deserve their bad reputation. We look at whether we need to be so scared of sharks.
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2653 - The myth of addictive personality, and a history of Christmas feasting
In periods of chronic stress, like the one we're in now, substance abuse risk goes up. But is that the same for everyone? We look at who is more at risk of addiction and how to protect people in stressful times. Plus, a look at why Australians are turning away from travel to the USA, and how Christmas feasting has changed throughout history.
Mon, 04 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2652 - Breaking from family traditions, and the law of the dog beach
Inherited traditions can connect us to family and culture, but they aren't for everyone. How do you break away and find your own path, without burning too many bridges? Plus, we get into dog beach drama for the Too Hard Basket with comedian Michelle Brasier and writer Patrick Lenton.
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 - 54min - 2651 - How to deal with perinatal depression, and the joys of tiny forests
Having a baby is never easy, but if you have perinatal depression or anxiety, it can be outright impossible . So why is it still so hard for women to get support they need- particularly the medication that may be a lifesaver? Plus, meet the communities restoring our ecosystem with tiny forests.
Thu, 30 Nov 2023 - 54min - 2650 - How language learning connects us to community
Language learning programs are shifting around Australia, and not in ways that always reflect the communities in which they're run. We look at how we can set language priorities to make communities stronger. Plus, Sonny Jane Wise discusses changing our thinking around neurodiversity.
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 54min - 2649 - What to do if you get a tax debt notice, and Jane Gilmore on fairytales' anti-feminist lessons
Across the country, thousands of Australians have been receiving that dreaded letter from the ATO, letting them know that they have an outstanding tax debt. The ATO has said that they want to increase the visibility of the debts, but why now? How does someone end up with an unexpected tax debt? And how does the ATO decide what to forgive and what to collect? Plus, author Jane Gilmore looks at the quality of fairytale princesses as role models, and finds they come up short under feminist scrutiny. So what stories should we tell our kids? And while it's become something of a meme (#foodporn), we still love to post pictures and videos our food, so why the urge to share what's on our plate with the world?
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 - 54min - 2648 - How to break the single mother stereotype
Nearly 80 per cent of single mothers are in paid employment, while 84 per cent have completed secondary education and have a University degree or TAFE qualification. But despite their work status and educational achievements, many single mothers say they're worried about their long-term financial security. And while the picture is complicated, stigma and stereotypes are playing a role we can change. Plus, we peer into the crystal ball as demographer Simon Kuestenmacher makes some big predictions for 2033.
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 - 54min - 2647 - Partners in life and business? The ups and downs of working with your significant other
Mixing business with pleasure can be a recipe for disaster. But if you do work with your romantic partner how can you keep both your relationship and your professional life strong? Plus, we tackle the question of attending the high school reunion with comedian Lou Wall and ABC Newcastle Drive presenter Paul Culliver.
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 - 54min - 2646 - The fight over workplace flexibility is raging. How should we work in 2024?
The years of the COVID work from home experiment are over, now workplaces are trying to decide the best model for the future of work, but there's little agreement. CEOs want workers to return to the office, workers want full flexibility. What's the best way to work in a post-COVID world? Plus, if you've ever Googled your symptoms, and convinced yourself you have a rare parasitic disease from South East Asia (when you've never been there), Tegan Taylor and Dr Norman Swan are here to highlight where to find sound health advice - their new podcast What's That Rash?.
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 - 54min - 2645 - Changes to family law focus on 'the best interests of the child'
The federal government recently passed major amendments to the Family Law act, which remove the presumption of shared parental responsibility and seek instead to prioritise the needs of the child. What will this mean for families encountering the system? And Anja Christoffersen, an ambassador for the International Day of People with Disabilities shares her story and explains why she founded an agency to help people professionalise their lived experience.
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 - 54min - 2644 - Why are people taking supplements they don't need?
More than one third of Australians take a dietary supplement, but far fewer people need to be. Most of us get the nutrients we need from our diets, so why are increasing numbers of people taking pills, gummies and tonics they don't need? And we find out about how to stay safe as the latest COVID wave peaks.
Tue, 21 Nov 2023 - 54min - 2643 - The surprising things you'll learn after making a tree changeMon, 20 Nov 2023 - 54min
- 2642 - Is there a small moment that changed your life?
Can you recall a moment that changed your life? A chance meeting? A book that inspired you? A plane you missed? As part of our series Leap, we've been hearing stories of people who've made big changes to their lives. But we've all had life-changing moments, even if we didn't realise it at the time. We hear your stories of small moments with big ripple effects. Plus, comedian Chris Ryan and podcaster Fuzz Ali solve some apartment bin night drama for the Too Hard Basket.
Fri, 17 Nov 2023 - 54min
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