Life Matters - Full program podcast
ABC AustraliaHelping 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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1461 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsKids & FamilySociety & Culture | |||
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- 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 Podcasts2Poshum
United Kingdom2 years ago - Love!
Hilary I just loved your Dated series! Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Sabrina2234
Australia3 years ago - Celiacs disease
Assoc Prof Jason Tye-Din is a professional and my Mum, Pat, is forever in his debt.
Apple Podcasts5Amoloch007Australia3 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 Podcasts5AnniFurtdoosUnited Kingdom3 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 Podcasts2MumbosAustralia4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #157 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #217 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #6 | Australia/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #42 | Australia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #110 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #18 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture/Relationships |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Matters
What is Life Matters about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show blends personal storytelling with expert insight across life topics like parenting, aging, education, technology ethics, and community resilience. Episodes frequently pair everyday experiences—grandparenting, navigating relationships, balancing work and home—with research from universities, public health, and policy perspectives. A hallmark is bringing in researchers, writers, and public figures to unpack complex social issues in accessible ways, often tying them to practical actions, policy discussions, or community initiatives. Noteworthy are conversations about family dynamics in modern Australia, the ethics of technology and AI, and innovative housing and energy solutions aimed at real people in real communities. The mix of li... more
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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. Rachel Menzies
2. Ross Menzies
3. Tim Jarvis
4. Lizzie O'Shea
5. Niels Wouters
6. David Bowman
7. Jean Renouf
8. Carol Tan
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