Regulating buy now, pay later, plus real estate voyeurism

FromLife Matters - Full program podcast

View podcast show

Currently unavailable

Regulating buy now, pay later, plus real estate voyeurism

FromLife Matters - Full program podcast

ratings:

Length:

54 minutes

Released:

May 23, 2023

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

How will regulation around buy now, pay later services impact you? Plus the fantasy fuelling our real estate voyeurism.

Released:

May 23, 2023

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Life Matters is your guide to contemporary Australian life. Be part of rich conversations on relationships, family, parenting, education, work, health and consumer issues.

Skip carousel

Combatting climate change apathy, power of attorney planning: Dealing with our feelings about bad climate change news. Plus making sure powers of attorney are not used against older people, and how COVID amplified the negative effects of social media for primary school children. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
54 min listen
Treating concussion in children, plus the no wash movement: New guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of childhood concussion, plus we take a look at the no-wash movement, and a new campaign to keep young people safe on social media. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
What makes you feel guilty and how do you handle it?: We all deal with guilt in our lives, and it doesn't feel good, but does guilt serve a function? Does it make us do better? And, if so, how can we channel it into positive action? Also, what do you do about the friend whose online personality makes you cringe? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Parenting different personalities and using AI at work: When you have more than one child, managing their individual dispositions can be quite a dance. How do you manage each of your child's needs without favouritism? And, is there a way your parents did it that worked well or not so well for you? Also, if you've found a way to use AI to make your work easier, do you have to tell your boss? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Solar energy for all, Elise Loehnen on being good: Rooftop solar is booming, so how can its benefits be more evenly distributed? Plus making sure your tax return doesn't set off a red flag at the ATO, and former Goop executive Elise Loehnen on how women being 'good' comes at a cost. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
54 min listen
Handling difficult people and a decline in high school graduation: How to get the people who don't respect your boundaries and generally make you feel terrible out of your life. And is our school system set up so that all students have the best chance of making it all the way through? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
The 10th anniversary of the NDIS: When the bill to create the NDIS was first introduced, the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, said that the scheme would "transform the lives of people with disability, their families and carers." But with a major review currently under way, the Minister, Bill Shorten, has expressed concerns, stating that "the NDIS is not what it should be." How has the NDIS impacted people's lives ten years on? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
'Trauma on a page' The Royal Commission into the robodebt scheme hands down its report: "Robodebt was a crude and cruel mechanism, neither fair nor legal, and it made many people feel like criminals." That was the scathing assessment by Commissioner Catherine Holmes in her overview of the Royal Commission into the robodebt scheme. Will the recommendations in the commission's report prevent something similar from happening in the future? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Children in public spaces, donating in tough times: South Korea is creating spaces where children are excluded completely - is that a useful or fair thing to do? Plus the importance of giving when times are tough, and for NAIDOC week, marking 21 years of live prison radio with Beyond the Bars. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Men taking testosterone, how to age happily: Some men are using testosterone therapy in the hopes it will make them healthier, but do they really need it? Plus how the suit became such a staple in our wardrobes, and a look at ageing through the lens of life satisfaction and happiness, rather than focusing on longevity. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
54 min listen
Taking workplace trauma seriously, plus COVID teenagers: Understanding the growing phenomenon of workplace trauma, plus how our obsession with taking photos of food is impacting our relationship to eating, and COVID kids: the teenage years. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Healthcare outside the city: If you're in the city, you usually have access to specialists, hospitals, GPs, and allied health. It may not always be cheap, or immediate, or local, but it is available. When you head out to rural, regional, and remote Australia, how does that story change? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Doing aged care differently, women's fishing and unheard conversations: Life Matters comes to you from Darwin Festival with stories about how the NT does it differently. Learn how a north-east Arnhem Land aged care centre is creating a "little heaven" for its residents, find out why women have embraced fishing in Darwin, and hear the Untold conversations Indigenous creatives say we need to be having. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
53 min listen
Challenging misinformation: The Australian Federal Government has introduced legislation to combat misinformation and disinformation on social media, but who should have the responsibility to decide what we see online? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Staying in touch with your erotic side, and what's in a name?: How have you been able to improve the sexual relationship you have with yourself? Plus, why are we so sentimental about names? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
The backlash against toxic masculinity: Who is shaping our boys and teenagers into young men, and how are they being influenced by ideas about toxic masculinity? Plus Matthew Evans on eating ethically, and Louise tells the story of a stolen locket that's still precious to her. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Taking an adult gap year and caring for an abusive parent: Rachael Coopes explains why she left behind her stable life and her soul mate to study for a year with the French master clown Philippe Gaulier. And what happens when a woman who moved countries to escape her parents learns that her father has dementia and has been left in her care? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
54 min listen
The age of retirement: The age to access the age pension has increased to 67 years old, with some reports suggesting it will eventually need to rise to 70. Should age be the only thing that defines our access to the age pension, or do we need to think about other factors, like occupation and means testing? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Is it time to do away with marriage plus new approaches to drug use: Advocates say that treating drug use as a crime rather than a health issue is causing the waiting lists for drug treatment programs to reach epic proportions and are calling for a new national approach. And is the institution of marriage still fit for our modern lives? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
54 min listen
Psychedelic assisted therapy: Soon, some patients will be able to get treatments for PTSD and treatment resistant depression using a psychedelic drug and psychotherapy in combination. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Challenging the body mass index, are we really less kind?: Experts are beginning to turn away from the body mass index as a measure of health. Why is it seen as problematic and what's the alternative? Plus preserving our digital history, and what makes us think people are becoming more unkind? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
How to find your chosen family: For some of us, our families of origin might show up the way we need them to. But, if that's not the case, we may have found a group of friends we feel more 'at home' with than anyone else. How do we go about finding these 'chosen families', and how do we continue to nourish them as we age? Also, if your partner isn't picking up their share of the domestic load, how do you confront them about it? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
GriefTok, Roe versus Wade, then Musk versus Zuck: What can GriefTok teach us about death? The fallout of Roe v Wade, one year on. Plus, why do men keep resorting to public violence to settle disputes, and why do people enjoy watching? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
How to spot poisonous food, swimming in your city river and the science of sound baths: Food poisoning can be debilitating and in some cases, even fatal. So how can you help figure out what made you ill? Learn how urban swimmers are pushing cities to clean up their rivers, and how sound baths can ease stress and pain. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Can you learn to manage your fear?: When we're confronted by new challenges, it's our primeval response to feel fear. To want to back off. But is it good for us to try new things? And are there ways we can learn to better understand and outsmart our automatic reaction to fear? Also, what do you do if your futsal teammate is so intense, he's ruining the game for everyone? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Changes to your viewing habits and NAPLAN results: What will the future economics of the screen industry look like? Changes to NAPLAN results, plus could tiny homes play a role in easing the housing crisis? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Protecting whistleblowers, men opening up to other men: What protections would you like to see for people who call out misconduct? Plus surveys show Gen Z workers often don't have the tech skills for the job. And The Mens Table is bringing men together to talk about their feelings, build connections and combat social isolation. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
FDA approves world's first pill to treat postnatal depression: Will the new pill to treat perinatal depression be a game changer? Then, what are the rules behind the naming rights of these fireballs? Plus, how do we understand ourselves in relation to our family, our communities, and our work? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Fixing the housing crisis, plus the power of libraries: Who should pay to fix the housing crisis? Then, are individual virtues ruining our democracy? Plus, the power of libraries. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Overcoming loneliness: Feelings of loneliness and disconnection have soared since the pandemic, and more than half of Australians say they're feeling more lonely than ever. So, how can we learn to embrace time alone without feeling lonely? Also, how do you navigate a friendship with a couple when they break up, especially when one of them starts seeing someone new? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen

More Episodes from Life Matters - Full program podcast

Skip carousel

Why we find it hard to ask for help, and splitting the bill with a fussy freeloader: Many of us struggle to ask for help when we need it, even when most people we love are willing to support us. So what holds us back, and how do you ask for the help you need without overstepping? Plus, Jenny Tian and Suren Jayemanne unpick an annoying lunch encounter for Ask Aunty. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
How hummus led to a new life path and disappearing inside an investment firm: Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
57 min listen
How to raise respectful, non-violent men & being passionate about work: Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
54 min listen
Making tertiary education more affordable and reflections on grief and love: Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
The power of social prescribing and how semaglutide affects fertility: Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
The story your clothes tell: Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
How did lamb become one of our most cherished national foods? And can job sharing work for senior roles?: Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
What do we know about long COVID?: Professor Steven Faux shares what we know, and what we still need to know, about the symptoms, the treatment, and the policies around Long Covid. And Bryan Washington talks about food as an act of caring and the way that our relationship with certain meals can be defined by our personal relationships. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Ending violence against women and the warning signs of a cult: Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
54 min listen
Failing up and financial literacy for women: Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Styles of parenting and cross-talking friends: Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
How a family keeps food traditions alive across generations: Angie Chong, her mother Elizabeth Chong and daughter Tessa Duddy-Chong share their food stories and traditions, and their connection to the dim sim. Plus actor Geraldine Turner on confidence, and the evolution in formal dressing. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
54 min listen
Creating genuinely caring cultures in health care & Leslie Jamison's Splinters: Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
54 min listen
When trauma becomes linked to a particular place & doping, boycotts, and gold at the Olympics: Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Why small talk matters and are your glasses really making your eyes lazier: Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Relationships during a cost of living crisis and my friend's cringe-worthy social media feed: Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
54 min listen
Squatting as a response to the housing crisis and the power of exercise: Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Psychedelic assisted therapy and how to inspire change: Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Enjoying your own company and keeping your friendships: Whether you're an introvert or extrovert, everyone can find benefits in solitude, and aloneness doesn't have to equal loneliness. How can you enjoy your own company and build habits around quality solo time? And are we too quick to cull our friends in the name of self care? We look at how to maintain healthy friendships. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
What does a good life mean? And my friends are breaking up with me.: What are the elements of a so-called 'good life' and what helps you live one? And is it possible to salvage a relationship with your friend when they decide to break up with you? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
The growing ethical investing movement and the healing power of strength: There is a growing movement in the world of finance and advocacy, arguing that making money and doing good don't have to be mutually exclusive. What makes an investment ethical? How do you ensure the companies you're investing in actually do what they say? And how much might you need to participate in this growing marketplace? And how can you start building a strength routine for physical and psychological healing? And how do you make sure you don’t go too hard and injure yourself further in the process? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
56 min listen
Learning to drive after 30 and how to knit a human: The percentage of drivers passing their probationary license test after 30 is increasing in Australia. But whether it’s finding an understanding teacher, starting on quieter roads, or seeking the help of a psychologist, people eventually find ways to get their licence. What holds some people back and what helps to push them to master the art of driving? And how do you rebuild your life and your sense of self, when your memories become unreliable or inaccessible? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
How do women experience pain and a program that's been turning lives around: Research into women's pain shows that it tends to be more common and sometimes more intense, but when women report it, they can often be dismissed, misdiagnosed, or receive different treatment to men experiencing pain. And Backtrack is an organisation that aims to help at-risk youth turn their lives around - as the program itself turns 18, how has it changed the lives of people who have passed through it? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Living like a toddler and finding community in an independent library: The best model for the good life might not be the CEO but the tiny person playing with blocks and screaming for another episode of Bluey. What can we learn from a toddler's unencumbered approach to life? And more tiny, independent libraries are popping up, each with unique collections. The people starting these libraries say it's a great way of building community. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
How to handle a secret crush and a difficult mother-daughter conversation: What are the consequences of one-sided love, and how can we move on from it? And in Ask Aunty, can you have a constructive conversation with your adult daughter about the clothes she's choosing to wear? by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Respecting our own grief and are conspiracy theories on the rise?: How can we use rituals, memorials, and other grief practices to give ourselves room to heal, when we lose a pet? And it can feel like the number of conspiracy theories and conspiracy theorists is rising astronomically, but new research suggests it's not that clear cut. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Online sports betting and charting a new path in life: Has online gambling become too central to sports in Australia? Or is a bit of a flutter just a fun part of the game? And, when Qin Qin realised that the path she was on wasn't actually bringing her a lot of joy, she decided to go off-script. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Navigating the child support system and a cadetship that's changing lives: The formula that helps calculate how much child support parents are paid is being reviewed, over concerns that it no longer reflects the true costs of raising a child. And a cadetship program that has been working with people who have lived in social housing to help them gain qualifications and long-term employment. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen
Living your best life, how to blend a family: It can feel sometimes like you're on a treadmill, getting through the routine of regular tasks. But what if you could bring more meaning into your daily life? Plus how to be a good step parent, and make a successful blended family. by Life Matters - Full program podcast
55 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

Episode #381 What Would Happen To Creative Real Estate If The Realtor Vanished Today?: Weird question, right? But think about it, what would Creative Real Estate look like if the realtor system severely, or catastrophically changed today? In this thought - provoking episode we are going to delve into a hypothetical yet intriguing... by Flipping Houses for Rookies
72 min listen
Why Rent Control is HURTING Tenants... by Real Estate Strategies with Ken McElroy
34 min listen
Will Better Credit Hurt Your Mortgage Rate? by Check Your Balances
26 min listen
RE #54: Moses Kagan - COVID-19: Impact on LA Real Estate: Moses Kagan, CEO of Adaptive Realty, joins Chris for his second appearance on The FORT Podcast. In this episode, they discuss how COVID-19 has affected the real estate market in Los Angeles. Moses gives his perspective on best practices providing rent... by The Fort - An Entrepreneurship Podcast
54 min listen
Surprise! Your Real Estate Agent is a Bot!: Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way that landlords and property managers are handling rental screenings, and it’s making the leasing process better for everyone. But it isn’t just for rentals. Many home buyers are also getting the... by Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast
5 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Regulating buy now, pay later, plus real estate voyeurism

Regulating buy now, pay later, plus real estate voyeurism

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Life Matters - Full program podcast

Related podcast episodes