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Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

ABC Australia
Australia
Mental Health
Relationships
Friendship
Psychology
Dog Ownership
Social Media
Financial Literacy
Education
Financial Stress
Parenting
Memory
Child Safety
Money Management
Identity
Brisbane
Debt
Divorce
Aging
Grief

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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Your friends are the family you choose for yourself, and even though you know how critical your friends are to your life, these relationships don't get the same formal recognition as your birth family.

A Swedish company has reversed this by triallin... more

In Australia, it's estimated that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 14 men have experienced violence from an intimate partner.

While public awareness of this national crisis has improved, there remains a gap in understanding when survivors speak up about their ... more

We've been turning to the online world for health advice for decades now, but the medium — and the message — has changed drastically over that time.

Earlier this year OpenAI revealed there are 230 million health and wellness queries on ChatGPT every... more

Dinner delivered to your door, one click and a package is on its way, location sharing so you don't have to text your partner to ask when they'll be home, or an AI chatbot to help you word an awkward email.

So much of the technology in our lives is ... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Ellen
Psychiatrist, writer, and professor of psychiatry
University of Melbourne
Episode: Is narcissism really on the rise?
Vanessa Roussa
Clinical neuropsychologist and PhD candidate in the concussion research team at Murdoch Children's Research Institute's Brain and Mind Research Group
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Episode: Could you recognise concussion symptoms?
Jen Ford
Director of Singlehood Australia, advocate for single living issues
Singlehood Australia
Episode: Calculating the added costs of the single living tax
Jill Stark
Author and journalist, host of Well Enough Alone podcast
Well Enough Alone
Episode: Calculating the added costs of the single living tax
Dr. Tim Sharp
Specialist in positive psychology and founder of the Happiness Institute
Happiness Institute
Episode: Ignorance isn't always bliss — the case for hope
Sarah Hayden
Social worker at a clinic that assesses ADHD and autism
Hobart ADHD Consultants / Hobart Psychology
Episode: What is the gold standard in ADHD diagnosis?
Maddie Derrick
Clinical psychologist who specializes in ADHD
Australia's national guidelines contributor
Episode: What is the gold standard in ADHD diagnosis?
Leah Galvin
Churchill Fellow and project lead of Good Food Purchasing Australia report
Good Food Purchasing Australia
Episode: The hidden costs of our public food systems
Stephanie Godrich
Senior Lecturer of Public Health Nutrition at Edith Cowan University
Edith Cowan University
Episode: The hidden costs of our public food systems

Hosts

Jennifer Wong
Contributor with multiple credits across episodes; involvement in discussions on relationships, health, and policy matters.
Tegan Taylor
Regular host with emphasis on health, family, and societal topics; frequently guides discussions and interviews.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 150 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
    Australiaa year 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
    Australia9 years ago

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Generally positive about breadth and professionalism, with appreciation for personal stories and expert input.
Some listeners mention niche topics or episodic focus variability, but many praise accessibility and practical takeaways.
A few reviews note technical or download issues and occasional gender emphasis in topics or guests.

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Could permanent sport uniforms lead to healthier kids?
Q: Where do you see this going next in terms of policy and practice?
Future work aims to help schools adopt a more flexible approach to uniforms and identify evidence-based strategies to sustain changes, considering local challenges and varying contexts across schools.
Could permanent sport uniforms lead to healthier kids?
Q: So when you think about uniforms at school, should we do away with the stiff collars and polished shoes and just let kids wear their sports gear?
The discussion highlights that many teachers, parents, and students are supportive of wearing sports uniforms more often, but principals often have concerns about community expectations and formal norms; the view is that flexible approaches could be adopted gradually and tailored to each school.
Could permanent sport uniforms lead to healthier kids?
Q: Belinda, what did your sports uniform look like in high school?
Belinda describes moving from a pleated netball skirt to knitted shorts and a polo, which she felt allowed her to move more freely, enjoy activities like gymnastics, and not feel self-conscious.
Is 'new' music a dying genre?
Q: Why does it feel so hard to find new music?
Despite greater overall availability, listeners are overwhelmed by choice, and streaming platforms encourage passive listening, making it easier to default to familiar artists while undermining active discovery.
How do we make workplaces truly inclusive of neurodivergence?
Q: How should workplaces adapt to support neurodivergent employees beyond traditional accommodations?
Organizations should redesign environments and processes—from flexible work locations and quiet spaces to bottom-up problem solving and value-based, rather than purely top-down, approaches—to enable neurodivergent employees to use their strengths while reducing barriers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Matters

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

The show blends expert-led discussions with listener stories to explore everyday life questions across relationships, health, money, work, and culture. Episodes frequently center on practical guidance—from navigating toxic workplaces and debt to understanding intimacy, changing family dynamics, and the social implications of trends like AI literacy, zero-alcohol branding, and universal child care. A hallmark is its Australian perspective, with guests ranging from academics and health professionals to industry voices and policy advocates, often pairing anecdotal listener experiences with data-driven insights. The format tends to be accessible and compassionate, aiming to help listeners make sense of big life decisions while offering concrete... more

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Recent guests on Life Matters include:

1. Steve Ellen
2. Vanessa Roussa
3. Jen Ford
4. Jill Stark
5. Dr. Tim Sharp
6. Sarah Hayden
7. Maddie Derrick
8. Leah Galvin

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