How to create an equitable workplace and Dungeons & Dragons turns 50

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

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Big questions about fatherhood: A proposed new law in Israel would allow the parents of soldiers who die at war to retrieve sperm from their deceased sons' bodies to create 'future grandchildren'. What are the ethical considerations at play? And in the first episode of Modern Dads, Hugh van Cuylenburg talks to Professor Rob Moodie about the small triumphs and big lessons of fatherhood. by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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Taking control of strata levies, and the mechanics of a referendum: How can you manage the rising cost of strata levies? Then, unpacking the mechanics of a referendum. Plus, dealing with anxiety. by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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What happens when love, faith, and the law collide? Plus finding your own path as a modern dad: After falling in love with a woman from her church and coming out to her school, not only was Steph Lentz fired, but she was forced to ask herself: could she be gay and still be a 'true Christian'? And how do you chart your path as father, when you lost your own parents at a young age? by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Indigenous place names and the history of the diamond ring: What are the benefits of dual-naming traditional place names as part of healing and reconciliation? Plus, why diamonds are no longer a newlyweds best friends. And, creating community from the ground up. by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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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

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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

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Taking care of others and not neglecting yourself: All relationships take sacrifices, and doing things for others can make us feel good. But it can also become a one-way-street. So, how can meet the needs of others while also looking after our own needs? Also, what to do about a stingy friend who always makes you pick up the tab. by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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Eating your way to cognitive decline and a story of love: New research is showing that ultra-processed food could be having a major impact on our minds. And Sam Drummond shares the story of his childhood and everything his mum gave up just so he and his brother 'had a shot'. by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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'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

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Are mindfulness apps bad for mental health? And a John Farnham musical takes the stage: Mental health and mindfulness apps are one of the fastest growing sectors of the trillion dollar wellness market but how likely are they to do what they're promising? And could they actually make your symptoms worse? And a musical in which three different John Farnhams travel back in time to teach you about their lives. by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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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

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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

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Getting in the mood for sex, and dealing with food shaming at work: Our sexual desires and preferences change over time. What got you hot and heavy early in a relationship might no longer do it for you. So how do you stay in touch with your turn-ons over time? Plus, Kirsty Webeck and Rich from The Listies solve a case of workplace food shaming from the Too Hard Basket. by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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Should the government fund major sporting events: The Victorian Government cited a massive cost blowout when it withdrew from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but does this signal an end to major sporting events in Australia, or is it specific to these Games? by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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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

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Managing the cost of childcare and 'death cleaning': How are parents managing the rising cost of childcare? Then, learning the Swedish art of death cleaning. Plus, can a country town survive without a pub? by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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Preventing family violence: We know men's violence against women is a national crisis. But what does it take to prevent domestic and family violence? Then, how sensory experiences can help lift your mood. by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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Inflammation and your health, Rachel Ward on her regenerative farm: Inflammation is cited as a factor in various diseases, why is that and what do we really know about it? Plus actor Rachel Ward reveals her new passion for regenerative farming, and roboticist Marita Cheng on writing a book for girls using AI. by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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Learning to value our friendships: As we experience both the happy and sad events of our lives, not only do our friends ground us and comfort us, they also teach us valuable lessons. What are some of the life lessons that come from our friendships? And do we always value them enough? Also, can you uninvite someone to your wedding? by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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Containing work stress: When you come home, how do you go just shedding all the stress related to work at the front door? If the work-life boundary gets blurry, it can have really bad impacts on our mental and physical wellbeing, so what can we do to reduce work stress? Also, how to handle a friend who's a troll. by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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Climate-proofing our homes and communities: Against a trend of extreme weather events that scientists warn is likely to continue or escalate, what can we do to protect our own homes and communities? by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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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

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Caring for kids' teeth, and Dylan Buckley on vulnerability: Do milk teeth need a dentist? We look at the senate review of children's dental care and how to look after your child's pearly whites without breaking the bank. Plus, what more can be done to support young people with intellectual disabilities transitioning from school. And former AFL player Dylan Buckley opens up for some Honest Chat. by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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How to survive your high school reunion, and dealing with flaky friends: High school reunions can be daunting affairs, but they don't have to be! Get the survival guide to reconnecting with teenage friends and foes, and talking about your adult journey without being a brag. Plus, we solve the problem of the commitment-phobic friend who always cancels at the last minute with ABC Alice Springs presenter Alex Barwick and The Conversation's Patrick Lenton. by Life Matters - Full program podcast

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