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Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

ABC Australia
Australia
Mental Health
Friendship
Relationships
Aging
Social Media
Identity
Dog Ownership
Brisbane
Debt
School Transportation Patterns
Psychology
Cycling
Financial Literacy
Financial Stress
Parenting
Melbourne, Australia
Community Engagement
Tinnitus
Education

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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Latest Episodes

Each year the Queensland government allows up to 190 tonnes of coral to be harvested and exported from the Great Barrier Reef.

Coral fishery members say it is a highly regulated industry which operates within the rules and well under the limit.

Ho... more

The federal government has announced a major overhaul of the unemployment system that it says is ill equipped to support many of the people who rely on it.

The plan is to change the way support is provided to people depending on their needs, rather ... more

New data from the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority shows that in 2025, only 37 per cent of year 10 students were proficient in digital skills.

So if the kids can't even keep up with this newfangled techy world — what hope do... more

Sustainability has been a fashion buzzword for well over a decade.

But the controversial sale of ethical fashion brand Everlane to fast-fashion giant Shein has many shoppers asking whether sustainable clothing can make for financially sustainable bu... more

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Recent Guests

Shaun Micallef
Comedian, writer, filmmaker
ABC documentary Going for Broke
Episode: Shaun Micallef investigates Australia's gambling obsession
Sita Sargent
CEO of She Shapes History
She Shapes History
Episode: Putting Australian women who made history on the map
Andy Griffiths
Australian children's author and Children's Laureate (2026-27)
Australian Children's Laureate
Episode: The dark fairytale novella that changed Andy Griffiths' life
Timothy Pietkowski
Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland Centre for Health Services Research
University of Queensland / Steroid Connect
Episode: The rise of peptides as the next health craze
Isabel La Sala
Architect and academic at RMIT University
RMIT University
Episode: Re-imagining cemeteries as a space for the living
Carina MacDonald
Coordinator of Cemetery Services for the Toowoomba Regional Council; board member of Australasian Cemetery and Crematoria Association
Toowoomba Regional Council; Australasian Cemetery and Crematoria Association
Episode: Re-imagining cemeteries as a space for the living
Leah Cottrell
Singer and performance artist
Independent/Project collaborator with Stories in Stones
Episode: Re-imagining cemeteries as a space for the living
Dr. Andrew Clark
Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of New South Wales
University of New South Wales
Episode: Rough sleeping is on the rise. Is your local council ready to respond?
Rosanna Natali
Mayor of the Sunshine Coast Council
Sunshine Coast Council
Episode: Rough sleeping is on the rise. Is your local council ready to respond?

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
    Australia10 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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Putting Australian women who made history on the map
Q: What is the goal of the National Library collaboration?
To open up the library's archives to a broader audience through talks and reading lists, so diverse stories of women—past and present—are explored and documented by everyday researchers.
Putting Australian women who made history on the map
Q: How did the Canberra design story influence your work?
Learning that Canberra's capital design included a prominent woman, Marion Griffin, and that her name was often removed from credit highlighted the ongoing marginalization of women's roles in major national projects.
Putting Australian women who made history on the map
Q: What sparked your passion to start this project?
A mix of personal frustration and discovery—realizing that many Australian women's contributions had been erased from the national story, which pushed me to uncover them and change how history is told.
Head and Heart: Should you try beta parenting?
Q: What are the five key elements you mentioned that benefit a child, and how can parents apply them without becoming overly prescriptive?
The five elements are secure attachment, autonomy, spontaneous play, expressive communication, and healthy boundaries; these can be blended with any parenting style by observing the child and adjusting based on temperament and needs.
Head and Heart: Should you try beta parenting?
Q: When did beta parenting first come onto your radar, and how would you define it in the context of today's parenting climate?
Beta parenting is a backlash to intense helicopter parenting, advocating for a judgment-free space where children's resilience is trusted and parents accept imperfection while still guiding with boundaries.

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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. Shaun Micallef
2. Sita Sargent
3. Andy Griffiths
4. Timothy Pietkowski
5. Isabel La Sala
6. Carina MacDonald
7. Leah Cottrell
8. Dr. Andrew Clark

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