In 2021, Shaun Resnik became the first single man to be approved to have a child through surrogacy. His son Eli is now a toddler, and has a unique family patchwork. We meet some of the parent figures in Eli's life and take a look at the possibilities of alternative family structures. Plus, as Year 12s around the country sit their final exams, we ask what are exams good for?
Many of us are happy to have left our sharehouse days behind, but in a cost of living crunch, more older Australians are reopening their doors to housemates. We hear some success stories and find out whether it's right for you. Plus, almost all of us aren't getting our daily serve of vegetables, which is hurting our health and our farmers. So, how do we get more plants on plates?
Gathering a group of abuse survivors in a boxing class might sound like a cagey exercise, but the Left Write Hook program proves that powerful movement and writing can help process trauma. We meet the people behind the program and a new feature documentary telling its story. We also take a look at the specific difficulties new fathers face, and the story of The Cubbies, the 1970s adventure playground made for children, by children.
Gen Z workers are turning away from management roles, in what some are calling "conscious un-bossing". Why is it happening, and how might workplace leadership need to evolve for the next generation? Plus, a new children's book looks at what it's like to have a parent in prison, and Konrad Marshall on the pain and pleasure of running.
Some say perfectionism has become a hidden epidemic — but dialling back the desire to be perfect is easier said than done, so how do we sit with our less than perfect selves. Plus what should you do when a friend of a friend asks you on their podcast and you don't love the result?
What if risk-taking can be harnessed for good? Then, Brodi Snook on the portal to joy, plus a new campaign called 'Buckets of Love' aims to create a positive change for the industry.
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
The decision-making process can be complex, but understanding your motivations and values can help you choose the right path. Dr Charlotte Keating shares her insights on the psychology of decision-making And when one of the regulars in a bookshop-cafe takes liberties with the crossword and red pen, is it time to have words?
People over 65 are being prescribed antidepressants as pain treatment based on studies that either exclude older adults or include only a small number of them. We look at other treatments for chronic pain, and ask what's the best way to navigate discussions with your doctor if you're concerned about the current approach? And how can people navigate the end of a marriage in a healthy and sustainable manner?
William Hanson, an etiquette coach who has been teaching people protocol and good manners for the last 17 years shares why those things remain important and how they've changed in the digital age. And Attica founder and head chef Ben Shewry reveals the obsessions that have driven his career over the years.
With climate change posed to wreak greater havoc in the decades to come, Australians are being urged to think before they buy (or rent). But how can prospective homebuyers and renters access information about flood, fire and erosion risks for prospective properties? And Virginia Trioli shares her favourite side dishes and the importance of paying attention to the small moments in life.
Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Emily Lahey sold off 3-minute pieces of her remaining time to strangers in a daring public art project called Time To Live. And we are told it’s important to sit in discomfort, but how exactly do we do that? What are the practical things we can do when our tummy is churning or we can’t sleep at night?
What does it mean to be a good person? And how do we sit with ourselves when we feel we have done wrong? And in Ask Aunty, when a package goes missing from a communal table in an apartment block you suspect your neighbours of taking it. But was it an accident or intentional?
In popular culture, there are changing depictions of relationships involving an age gap, and, in the LGBTQ+ community, large age gaps have long been more common. Does a significant age difference help or hurt a relationship? And two women pilots share how they harnessed their fear of flying and forged incredible career paths in the air..
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
If you’ve hit midlife with kids at home and ageing parents, welcome to The Sandwich Generation. Stuff’s about to get real and you are going to need help because it will be the trickiest time of your life, and nobody talks about it. But we see you and listen up ‘cause we’ve got some answers. Featuring: Dr Michelle O’Shea , Senior lecturer in the School of Business at Western Sydney University Dr Megan Godwin , PhD Australian Women’s Wellbeing expert (QUT) Mark McCrindle , social researcher Shevon...
So you’ve decided to care for your parent at home, we'll dive into the sorts of honest conversations you must have with your partner and kids to avoid it all imploding. Plus, how do you protect yourself, and your sanity, as you fall deeper into the world of the Sandwich Generation? Featuring: Dr Rebecca Ray , psychologist and author Setting Boundaries Dr Kaylene Henderson , a medically trained child health specialist and parenting expert Professor Ruth Phillips , Professor of Social Policy at th...
Your siblings have gone AWOL so it’s all on you — all the appointments, decisions and physical care. And if you’re a woman, it seems everyone thinks this is a responsibility that’s yours and yours alone. How do you navigate the emotional strain when other family members aren’t stepping up to help? Featuring: Dr Jenny Brown , family systems therapist and mental health social worker Rohini Balram , researcher at Western Sydney University and contributor to the research for Carers NSW Shevonne Hunt...
The physical, emotional and financial toll of caring for ageing parents while raising children is a double whammy that can leave you reeling. Even your own mental and physical health can suffer and nobody even notices. We’ll hear how best to survive in the Sandwich Generation. Featuring: Dr Megan Godwin , PhD Australian Women’s Wellbeing expert (QUT) Christopher Hall , Psychologist and CEO of Grief Australia Elena Katrakis , CEO Carers NSW Shevonne Hunt, member of the Sandwich Generation...
Our panel of experts share their ideas on the big and little things that need to change to ease the burden and make life better for the Sandwich Generation. Featuring: Elena Katrakis , CEO Carers NSW Ruth Phillips , professor of Social Policy at the University of Sydney Dr Megan Godwin , PhD Australian Women’s Wellbeing expert (QUT)...
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
