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Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
ABC
250 episodes
2 days ago
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. Let's talk! With trusted experts and your stories, Life Matters is all about what matters to you.
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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.
Show more...
Relationships
Kids & Family,
Society & Culture
Episodes (20/250)
Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
Ask Aunty: staff kitchen etiquette breach
Most offices have an unspoken etiquette around how to eat in the shared spaces, but what happens when a colleague grossly misinterprets those rules?  
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2 days ago
11 minutes 56 seconds

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
The emotions, memories and secrets hidden in your wardrobe
Our wardrobes hold emotion, memory, and even a little rebellion, so how can you use your clothes to better inhabit who you are and who you want to be?
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2 days ago
40 minutes 13 seconds

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
Supporting your neurodivergent kids
Sarah Hayden is a mum of five, including two neurodivergent daughters and has supported many families navigating ADHD and autism. At 48, she discovered she had ADHD herself, a revelation she describes as "cathartic," and now shares her family's experience in her book Parenting Different.
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3 days ago
10 minutes

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
Getting an ADHD diagnosis is about be simplified. But will it be easier?
Getting an ADHD diagnosis can totally depend on where you live and how much you can afford. For many people, that means long waits and big bills. But this year, NSW shook things up.  So what does this mean if you’ve been stuck in ADHD limbo?
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3 days ago
21 minutes

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
Are antidepressants overprescribed in Australia?
With one in seven Australians taking antidepressants, one researcher says they're one of the most commonly overprescribed drugs. So, what does a perfect care model look like? And why are so many us us anxious or depressed? 
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3 days ago
21 minutes

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
Outnumbered by elephant seals and king penguins: my weirdest day at work
In a land where the animals are in charge, a marine ecologist has stories of cross-species camaraderie and weather turning deadly for the latest in our series on your weirdest day at work. 
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4 days ago
11 minutes

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
Should you pay to access national parks?
Camping in NSW national parks could soon cost more under a major proposal to standardise fees across the state. Supporters say it will improve facilities and reduce no-shows, but others fear it will make nature less accessible.  For the first time, many basic and remote sites could carry a price tag. The changes raise bigger questions about how we value public land and who gets to enjoy it. 
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4 days ago
25 minutes 7 seconds

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
Why are we obsessed with big things?
Long family road trips in Australia offer some big reasons to pull over. The Big Banana at Coffs Harbour, the Big Merino in Goulburn, and the Big Lobster in South Australia are just a few of the country's many giant landmarks. Now there's talk of building a giant pear in Shepparton, Victoria. So, what's the deal with Australia's obsession with Big Things?
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4 days ago
13 minutes 59 seconds

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
The Good Retirement: Seeing the world
Years, decades even, before we retire, we start to dream of travel. Sights never seen, places never been...the world is a retiree's oyster. In this fourth episode of the Good Retirement Series we talk seeing the world, whether it's your own backyard or the far-flung ends of the earth, and look at the practicalities of travelling in retirement.
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5 days ago
17 minutes

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
You reach your mental peak at around 60 years of age. Here's why
"Your school years are your best years." "Life begins at 40." According to researchers, what we're told about age isn't exactly correct. Contrary to common belief, your mental peak happens between 55 and 60 years of age. 
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5 days ago
17 minutes

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
Why women are joining the We Do Not Care Club
Chin hairs, smiling and making others happy. These are just some of the things the worldwide We Do Not Care Club have struck off their list. The club started when Melanie Sanders, a US social media influencer, posted a video online listing things she used to care about but no longer does. So, why does the movement appeal to so many women?
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5 days ago
17 minutes

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
The anti-ageing race
Billionaires have entered the space race, and now they're funding a different kind of race—one against time itself. Currently, a $101 million prize is on the table for the entrepreneur who can create an elixir of youth. So, as billionaires line up at the fountain of youth. How are those without a billion dollars in the bank trying to cash in on this new medical frontier?
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6 days ago
13 minutes

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
My Two Cents: Dr Karl
We're asking your favourite Australians about their relationship with money in our new series 'My Two Cents'. He's got all the answers to your science questions, but what does he know about managing money? Hear Dr Karl's my two cents.
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6 days ago
42 seconds

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
Surprising research on what's seen as "older" in the workplace
A new report by the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian Human Resources Institute found almost one quarter of HR professionals now classify workers aged 51 to 55 as "older". Two years ago, only 10 per cent of recruiters took that view. So, what does it mean to be an "older" person in the workplace?
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6 days ago
27 minutes

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
Snap this! How photography can change lives
Do you love taking photos? Well, it's doing more for you than you might think. Whether it’s snapping your dog, the sky at sunset, or your grandkids pulling faces, photography helps us slow down and really see the moment.  It gets us out of the house, sparks conversations, and reminds us that our lives are full of small, beautiful things. So think about the last photo you took that made you smile.
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6 days ago
9 minutes

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
Ask Aunty: When your new date comes with a warning label
When dating someone new, it can feel wonderful to get swept up in feelings of lust and delight. So, what happens when you get a warning to tread a little more carefully?  
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1 week ago
11 minutes 36 seconds

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
A psychologist's deep dive into Mel Robbins' 'Let Them Theory'
Made famous by American author and podcast host Mel Robbins, the viral self-help mantra 'just let them' is about letting go in situations you can't control.   But is there any substance behind the phrase?
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1 week ago
39 minutes 33 seconds

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
Running a half-marathon when you can't see the road ahead
Running a marathon, a half-marathon, even a 5K, is no small thing. The training, the early mornings, the commitment can take a lot out of you. Now, imagine doing it without being able to see. For blind and vision-impaired runners, it's a whole different level of difficult. But a Sydney running club is making it possible - pairing vision-impaired runners with specially trained guides.
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1 week ago
11 minutes 28 seconds

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
What's holding back women’s sport in Australia?
Despite progress, women’s sport still battles for visibility. Experts say issues like low pay, poor scheduling, and weak infrastructure are stalling professionalisation, with ripple effects felt all the way down to community sport.
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1 week ago
14 minutes 8 seconds

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
Women bodybuilding and the growing use of illegal steroids
According to a recent study, women in bodybuilding are four times as likely to use anabolic steroids -- which help your body build muscle -- than average, with one in seven using these drugs. They're illegal... but they're also unregulated, and very often miss-labelled.. meaning it's unclear what you're putting into your body.
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1 week ago
17 minutes 55 seconds

Life Matters - Separate stories 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.