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Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

ABC Australia
Australia
Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence
Grief
Social Media
University Of Melbourne
Friendship
ABC
Mental Load
Education
Melbourne
ADHD
Melbourne, Australia
Ethics
Gambling
Sustainable Fashion
Family Dynamics
Sam Neill
Public Displays Of Affection
Regulation

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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Do you ever catch yourself scrolling on your phone and think 'I am on this device far more than I should be'?

The desire for a return to the offline world has led a group of people to organise The Summer of Ludd in New York City.

It was an eight-da... more

When you picture a witch, the image that springs to mind usually involves women wearing pointy hats and flying around on broomsticks. The reason why lies in a 15th century book.

Malleus Maleficarum (The Hammer of Witches) was a manual for how to hun... more

When was the last time you used a physical map to find your way? Or drove across the city with a street directory balanced precariously on your knees?

In this age of navigation apps, you can simply enter an address and a robotic voice will plot the ... more

In the vast history of the universe, a human lifespan is a mere blip. But long after our bodies are gone, signs of the lives we lived will remain.

Postcards sent across the seas, photographs of treasured times spent with loved ones, and the seeming... more

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Recent Guests

Leah Rapana
Founder of the Future Work Lab and the Gender Equity Initiative at the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Episode: How to share the mental load before you reach burnout
Simon Rice
Chief Impact Officer at Movember, Clinical Psychologist
Movember
Episode: How to share the mental load before you reach burnout
Bek Condello
Author of Can You Handle A Girl Like Me
Self-published author, former cult member
Episode: Bek Condello on rebuilding a life after leaving a doomsday church
Nicole Gillespie
Chair of Trust and Professor of Management
University of Melbourne
Episode: Will new rules for AI companies shift the needle on public trust?
Cam Wilson
ABC's AI and Technology reporter
ABC
Episode: Will new rules for AI companies shift the needle on public trust?
Jacqueline Harvey
Children's author and nanny to her grandson Albie, step-grandparent
Self
Episode: The Grandparent Trap: Jacqueline Harvey on how grandparenting brought a blended family closer together
David Wenham
Actor and friend of Sam Neill
Australian film industry
Episode: David Wenham reflects on the life of his friend Sam Neill
Christy Flora
Time Management coach who hosts Get Stuff Done parties
Time Management coaching practice
Episode: Do you need a getting stuff done party?
Dr. Hannah Carell
Clinical neuropsychologist, founder and director at Sydney Neuropsych
Sydney Neuropsych
Episode: Do you need a getting stuff done party?

Host

Tegan Taylor
Host of Life Matters

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • Woman’s matters

    Like the rest of the ABC this show is mostly women talking about women’s issues to other women with the occasional expert of a male gender thrown in.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BogW
    Australia2 years ago
  • Absolutely loved DATED!

    I listened to the podcast after hearing Hilary Harper on ABC Melbourne this morning.

    I love Hilary on RN and listened to this as soon as I could!

    It’s warm, insightful, fascinating and hopeful. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

    Well done, Hilary!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1 in the world
    Australia2 years ago
  • Love the separate stories

    So great being able to pick and choose the stories I’m interested in. Short bites work well for me too rather than hour long episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suzmerelda
    Australia7 years ago
  • 3 men and a feeling - Anger podcast

    Downloaded this EXCELLENT episode after I heard it on radio, but it isn't the titled one. Please would you upload the anger episode (aired Tuesday 25th July 2017) Many thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sally. A
    Australia9 years ago
  • Essential listening

    Meaningful coverage across the width and breadth of the human experience from parenting, health and the arts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pharmlover
    Australia10 years ago

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Guests and hosts are described as professional and engaging, offering credible perspectives.
Overall, the show is praised for warmth, insight, and useful practical guidance.
There is appreciation for personal stories that accompany expert analysis, enhancing relatability.
A few comments mention a strong focus on women's issues and health topics.
Some listeners note download issues or uneven pacing in parts of the flagship series.

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Ask Aristotle: Should you own a T-Rex?
Q: What is the ethical thing I should be weighing when I'm looking at perhaps buying a dinosaur?
The guest outlines the core dilemma: whether ownership should be allowed to exclude researchers and the public from access, and whether stewardship or public ownership better serves the preservation and study of such irreplaceable artifacts.
Ask Aristotle: Should you own a T-Rex?
Q: Talk me through the reasoning here.
The host prompts the guest to compare the private ownership of a fossil with the idea of stewardship, highlighting the tension between individual legal rights and social responsibilities to protect scientific knowledge for the public good.
Bek Condello on rebuilding a life after leaving a doomsday church
Q: What does life look like now for you, after years of rebuilding?
Bek shares that she traveled extensively, found grounding, built a life outside the cult, and now focuses on growth, relationships, and the book launch as a pathway to new opportunities.
Bek Condello on rebuilding a life after leaving a doomsday church
Q: Bek, clearly you left. What did that departure look like?
Leaving was abrupt and traumatic; she describes being ejected from her belief system, losing family and community in an instant, and facing a long, difficult transition without immediate supports.
The Grandparent Trap: When grandparenting stops being optional
Q: What does this look like for your family as a full-time carer?
Lou describes a life reorganized around grandchildren, with no room for traditional employment, a demanding schedule, and a constant need for coordination of transport, schooling, and activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Matters

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

The collection covers a broad range of human-centered topics, from health and mental health to relationships, money, work, technology, and civic life. Episodes frequently blend expert analysis with personal stories, practical guidance, and policy context, offering actionable takeaways for everyday life and societal issues alike. A standout trait is the program's ability to pair clinical or policy expertise with lived experience, creating accessible discussions that can appeal to listeners seeking both depth and relatable narratives. The format often features guest experts, practitioners, and individuals with lived experience, providing diverse viewpoints on timely, real-world questions.

Noteworthy for potential sponsors and guests is the s... more

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1. Life Matters - Full program podcast
2. What's That Rash?
3. Conversations
4. Health Report
5. All In The Mind

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Recent guests on Life Matters include:

1. Leah Rapana
2. Simon Rice
3. Bek Condello
4. Nicole Gillespie
5. Cam Wilson
6. Jacqueline Harvey
7. David Wenham
8. Christy Flora

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