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Life Matters - Full program podcast

ABC Australia
Mental Health
Australia
Parenting
Relationships
Housing Crisis
Family Dynamics
Social Media
ADHD
Psychology
Gambling
Education
Foster Care
Climate Change
Childcare
Community Engagement
Home
Burnout
Aging
Consumer Behavior
Work-Life Balance

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.

In an era where we have access to the technology, surgery and drugs to modify every aspect of our appearance, how can we build a relationship with our selves based on compassion and acceptance? Clinical psychologists Louise Adams and Zac Seidler expl... more

Ten years ago, Facebook updated its platform to introduce new ways to interact with posts you see in your feed. Alongside a range of smiley face emojis sat a one-click shortcut to the most powerful emotion of all: anger. In the years since, it seems ... more

Most of us make friends with people around our own age, and we bond over the things we're all navigating at the same stage of life. But there's something valuable in friendships that span generations, too. Reporter Alice Angeloni and her friend Clive... more

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Recent Guests

Lyle Squire Jr.
CEO of Cairns Marine
Cairns Marine
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Simon Miller
Campaign Manager, Great Barrier Reef Fisheries Campaign
Australian Marine Conservation Society
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Dr. Jon Daly
Conservation Biologist
Taronga Conservation Society Australia
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Kerry Forrest
Job seeker, former recipient of JobSeeker
Private public welfare context
Episode: How coral became big business and a new system for job seekers
Edwina MacDonald
Acting CEO and Chief Strategy Officer
ACOS, Australian Council of Social Service
Episode: How coral became big business and a new system for job seekers
Kathryn Mandla
CEO
National Employment Services Association
Episode: How coral became big business and a new system for job seekers
Bea Wilmot
Course Manager of Nullarbor Links
Nullarbor Links
Episode: The weirdest Australian festivals and the future of sustainable fashion
Robin Stevens
Organizer for Winton Outback Festival, home of the Dunny Derby
Winton Outback Festival
Episode: The weirdest Australian festivals and the future of sustainable fashion
Clare McCracken
Senior Lecturer at RMIT University, School of Art
RMIT University
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Hosts

Beverly Wang
Host of Life Matters with ABC Radio National affiliation; collaborates across episodes on health, policy, and social topics.
Tegan Taylor
Co-host with wide-ranging coverage across health, education, policy, and culture.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 631 ratings
  • What’s the point?

    Not sure if the show improved but I started with the earliest episodes and they seem to just state the obvious. I didn’t gain anything from listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Poshum
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Love!

    Hilary I just loved your Dated series! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sabrina2234
    Australia2 years ago
  • Celiacs disease

    Assoc Prof Jason Tye-Din is a professional and my Mum, Pat, is forever in his debt.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amoloch007
    Australia2 years ago
  • Always well researched and presented

    I love this podcast. The range of subjects offered is fascinating and a great set of highly qualified authors and professionals lined up to discuss. Hilary Harper asks the most insightful questions and shows she’s done her homework. Beverley Wang has great style and warmth. I’ve learned so much and read loads of books I’d never have discovered otherwise. Thanks guys, well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnniFurtdoos
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Judgy and gaslighty

    Interesting topics but the way the presenters respond to callers and writers who express opinions that differ to their own is so rude.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mumbos
    Australia4 years ago

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Long-form, evidence-based formats with expert guests.
Listeners appreciate the host warmth and insightful questions, with some calling for more audience interaction.
Varied topics make it a strong general interest show for listeners who enjoy policy context.

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Forgotten women of Australian history and our deep obsession with gambling
Q: How do you think about the balance between telling historical stories and making them relevant today?
The guests discuss focusing on underrepresented narratives and engaging diverse audiences, while connecting historical lessons to present-day issues of representation and social impact.
Local councils tackling homelessness and bringing life back to cemeteries
Q: What policy options are discussed to reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients?
Possible levers include increasing Medicare rebates, expanding public hospital capacity, improving fee transparency, capping fees with guardrails to avoid unintended consequences, and enhancing informed financial consent at the point of care.
Local councils tackling homelessness and bringing life back to cemeteries
Q: What are the main drivers behind rising specialist fees in Australia?
Experts cite factors like rising wages, higher practice costs, expensive equipment, and a lagging Medicare rebate, which together push more costs onto patients, while some consider fee transparency and reform as possible mitigation.
Saving the school library and first aid for mental health
Q: What would it take to make school libraries mandatorily funded and staffed across Australia?
Panel discusses the need for measurement, surveys, and ultimately legislation that makes library staffing a requirement and enforceable, along with funding considerations and the role of principals in budgeting.
The personal toll of advocacy and balancing out the mental load
Q: Kate, what's been the most beneficial part of your advocacy for you?
Using advocacy to share survival stories and focus on helping young people has shifted the narrative from personal trauma to collective resilience and empowerment.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Matters

What is Life Matters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program covers a wide range of life topics with a strong emphasis on practical, evidence-based discussion. Episodes frequently explore relationships, health care access, aging and retirement, education, and social policy, often weaving in expert analyses with personal stories from listeners. A hallmark is the mix of deep-dive interviews with clinicians, researchers, and policy advocates alongside lighter, lively audience interactions in the aunties-style segments. The show stands out for its ability to connect public-interest issues (like privacy in renting, library funding, and health economics) to real-world experiences, making complex topics approachable for a broad audience. Potential listeners will likely find it valuable if they ... more

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1. All In The Mind
2. Health Report
3. Conversations
4. What's That Rash?
5. Big Ideas

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Life Matters launched 21 years ago and published 1461 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Life Matters include:

1. Lyle Squire Jr.
2. Simon Miller
3. Dr. Jon Daly
4. Kerry Forrest
5. Edwina MacDonald
6. Kathryn Mandla
7. Bea Wilmot
8. Robin Stevens

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