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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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Building healthy relationships with ourselves, our friends, and our families

Aloneness doesn't have to equal loneliness. How can you enjoy your own company and build habits around quality solo time? We explore the causes of our diminishing 'social fitness' and how to reclaim the lost art of the hang out. And if your blood relatives aren't a positive part of your life, can you still create that type of family connection?

55 min
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How did you develop a love (or hate) of cooking? Plus, a 'cool' uncle tries to impress a teen

How important was food and cooking to you, growing up? For chef and cookbook writer Tony Tan, growing up in Malaysia with one of the most diverse food scenes on the planet, meant he learned to cook (and eat) the food of four cultures. So who or what shaped your food story? And the Ask Aunties are presented with a festive season dilemma of a new uncle tryna impress the kids -- with alcohol.

54 min
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How to support children's independence and why holiday traditions are important

Children roam freely much less than they used to. So, do we need to get them back out there more? Plus comedy great Andrew Hansen shares his insights on love and luck. And what are your special holiday traditions... and what's the meaning behind these rituals?

55 min
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Navigating big life changes and understanding sleep paralysis

Big life changes are an inevitable part of life — sometimes they are exciting, sometimes scary, sometimes both so how do we manage the big changes we face in our lives. Plus what causes sleep paralysis and how can people deal with the symptoms?

55 min
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AI in the mental health space and the science behind iron infusions

Artificial intelligence is being used in the mental health space. But can AI replace the human touch? Plus, the rate of women of reproductive age getting iron infusions has jumped rapidly in Australia over the past few years. But the treatment is not without its downsides.

55 min
8 DEC.

Making the most of your superannuation and how can shoppers navigate a supermarket duopoly?

How can you plan for retirement and maximise your superannuation? Plus, why shoppers make the choices they do and how a shift in thinking could benefit us.

55 min
5 DEC.

Nurturing relationships and what happens when you regret a job reference?

What does it mean to have something - or someone - to nurture in your life? And Ask Aunty gets into the challenges of job references.

54 min
4 DEC.

Using buy now, pay later to pay for groceries and why people are forced to 'hot bed' in a housing crisis

More and more Australians are using 'buy now, pay later' services to pay for everyday items such as groceries. So, will new federal legislation regulating this booming industry help consumers? Plus, a shortage of affordable housing is forcing many people, including international students, to share beds and sleep in shifts, a phenomenon known as 'hot bedding'. And Jennifer Wong serves up life lessons she's received in Here's What I Know.

55 min

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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.