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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.
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1 Matters of the heart — the science of love from the World Science Festival 54:26
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Are there actually physical symptoms when someone breaks your heart? Why do heart emojis look nothing like the thing beating in our chests? What can be done to save someone when their heart stops beating? Life Matters is bringing you matters of the heart with a conversation recorded live at the World Science Festival with three experts diving into the science of love. Guests: Adam Bode, researching human love in PhD studies at the Australian National University Associate Professor Sonia Shah from the Institute for Molecular Biosciences at the University of Queensland John Fraser, the founder and director of the Critical Care Research Group at The Prince Charles Hospital and The University of Queensland…
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1 Changing your relationship with work, and advice about an annoying colleague 54:01
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How would you describe your relationship with your job? And how would you like to change that relationship? Plus, advice about an annoying colleague.
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1 Would you play Roblox with your kids to keep them safe? 54:36
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Gayle had never even heard of Roblox when her then eight year old son asked if he could join the online platform, where millions of games would be at his fingertips. After saying no a few times, she took the slightly unconventional move, on her son's invitation, of creating her own account and playing with him. Along with her gamer husband, they allowed their son to explore the online world from a young age with strict supervision, but new studies show that even when you think you're across your kids online activity, things aren't always as they appear. You'll hear from a parent and two experts perspective on how to keep your kids safe on Roblox and other online platforms. Plus is it ethical to chuck a sickie? And the new research showing that men are quicker to say "I love you" than women on Life Matters on ABC Radio National.…
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1 Gen X career switches and how to have a device free holiday 54:19
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1 What's it like to be a tourist with a disability? 54:33
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Brisbane's Story Bridge has just opened the worlds first accessible bridge climb. While tourism operators are offering up more accessible options, what can the industry do to ensure people travelling with a disability have a chance to explore Australia? Plus why experienced teachers are leaving the profession in droves, an Australia-first push for early prostate cancer detection and a day in the life of a beer plumber.…
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1 What have we learned about mental illness a year on from the Bondi Junction attack? 54:33
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Charlie was a teenager when she had her first experience of psychosis. She's since gotten the support she needs to stay well, although she still bristles when she sees sensationalist reports of mental illness in the media. This week families of the six victims of the Bondi Junction attacks gathered to pay tribute to their loved ones on the first anniversary of the tragedy. The coronial inquest into the incident has been broadened to examine media coverage of the events. So how does stigma prevent people from getting the treatment they need? Plus how teenage diets are influenced by social media, why you're seeing more targeted political ads on social media and how to cope when your parents get a divorce when you're all grown up.…
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1 Saying "yes" to yourself as you age and poor food etiquette at work 53:25
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Older Australians everywhere are redefining what it means to age, and many say they started "living their best life" when they hit their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. How are you defying stereotypes as an older person or how do you hope to? And, what would you do if your new desk-buddy ate in a way that put you completely off your food?…
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1 Men's Mental Health Social Media Groups: Help or Hindrance? 54:26
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It's critical that men have an opportunity to talk about their mental health in a space where they feel accepted, free from judgement and with access to the right support. Yet more and more these days, those conversations are taking place online in closed groups that present themselves as places where blokes can talk frankly about anything including their mental struggles. So what happens when men are turning to these places in times of crisis? Plus how body dissatisfaction peaks during life changes, and what to do when kids grow up and start expressing their sexuality.…
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1 How your budget and relationship can survive a home renovation 54:36
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Across Australia, a staggering 12.8 billion dollars worth of home renovations were given the green light last financial year. If you've ever renovated a home you'll know it can be fraught with unexpected issues, costs and not to mention the strain it can put on your relationship. You'll hear from Restoration Australia's Anthony Burke and the Director of the Brisbane Centre for Attachment and Relationships Clare Rosoman on how to survive a home renovation. Plus how women are turning to Facebook groups to stay safe when dating, and a story of surviving cardiac arrest.…
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1 How safe do you feel exercising alone? and what to expect when tariffs take effect 54:26
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Sissy Austin took matters into her own hands following a violent attack while running. She has now started a campaign to raise awareness about safety while running. Beyond behavioural change, what actually makes public exercise spaces safer? Plus how US tariffs could affect you, how comedian Lizzy Hoo counts her cash and is AI in shopping centres actually useful?…
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1 What happens when you regret sharing your kids online? 54:36
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Roisin Tarrant had a penny drop moment when she was visiting the MCG, the stadium packed to it's 100,000 person capacity. The number of people who follow Roisin on her TikTok or Instagram (where she goes by @geebungalowroisin) could fill three MCGs. So what did that mean for the images she was sharing of her young kids? Roisin's been speaking about where the line is when sharing your kids on social media, and alongside Nic Carah the Director of Centre for Digital Cultures and Societies at University of Queensland you'll hear about how this line is shifting in real time. Plus the PTSD of falling for a scam, how Ozempic use has changed 5 years since it landed in Australia and one boxer's story of using OnlyFans to fund her career.…
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1 Communicating with teens and negotiating with the 'bank of mum and dad' 53:21
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The Netflix series 'Adolescence' is resonating with parents concerned about what their teens may be consuming online. How can parents make sure they're keeping in touch with what's happening in their teen's worlds? Also, what to do when a 'gift' from your parents to buy your first home has come with some surprising strings attached.…
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1 Rethinking after school care and Ben Lee's two cents 54:33
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Is it time to rethink before and after school and holiday care? What are the ethics of voting? Ben Lee opens his bank account. And the reason why we're eating less fruit and vegetables.
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1 Is the price of fitness too high? And what your generation says about your vote. 54:33
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Australia is one of the most expensive countries in the world for fitness, according to a new ranking from insurance comparison site Compare the Market, so are you being priced out of staying fit? And what influence your generation has on the issues that are important to you.
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1 What does it mean to commit to a "no money" lifestyle in 2025? 54:36
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Ten years ago, Jo Nemeth quit her job and closed her bank account. Today, she's more committed than ever to her money-less life. Back in the 60s this kind of thing was par for the course, but is there a modern counter-culture movement that actively rejects and opposes mainstream cultural values and norms? Plus what happens to your genetic information when DNA testing companies go bankrupt, how communities can recover from back to back natural disasters and what to do when your friendship circle turns toxic.…
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