Things are going well with Gene. It's the happily ever after Hilary hadn't considered would come so soon, if at all. At this stage of life, Hil wonders what she's looking for in the long term and where this dating quest is supposed to lead her. An in 2014, Matty Hannon set out on the adventure of a lifetime. But, near the start of the trip, he met Heather Hillier. After a few months of letter writing, she agreed to join him and his tale of adventure became a love story.
Jan 08, 2025•55 min
How do you deal with people who lie, overshare, or don't respect your feelings? Hilary confronts the reality that the people she meets on the apps might challenge her trust while looking inward at how her baggage affects her interactions. Older daters are covered in scars. Some heartbreaks and hang-ups significantly influence how we connect with others. So, how do we protect ourselves while trying to be vulnerable with strangers? An Hilary takes a hard look in the mirror and considers her relati...
Jan 07, 2025•55 min
The way we meet potential lovers has changed drastically over the past decade, moving from pubs and parties to the online space. How can we navigate these new tools, learning how to craft the perfect profile and grappling with the flat way we have to represent ourselves to catch a mate today. And if you decide that separate beds are the answer for your relationship, how do you manage that conversation with a partner who might not feel the same way?
Jan 06, 2025•55 min
Two years after the breakdown of her 20-year marriage, Hilary Harper feels like she might be ready to date again. But how do you pick up the pieces and work out when you're emotionally ready to resume the quest for love? And how do you figure out what you want? Plus what role does class play in our closest relationships? Especially if the person we love comes from a very different socio-economic background than the one we grew up with?
Jan 05, 2025•55 min
Sometimes sex is disappointing. Instead of giving up on it altogether, how can you turn bad sex into something more satisfying? And in Ask Aunty: You have three separate friends who you believe are 'breaking-up' their relationship with you. How can you salvage the friendships?
Jan 02, 2025•55 min
At 22, Kalkadoon man Derrick Cusack didn’t think he’d live to see 30. He was in a toxic party scene and self-medicating with drugs and alcohol. Now he’s sober, a mentor to young Indigenous men, a small business owner, and a new dad. What gave him the strength to make such a radical change? And trying to make a big change can feel impossible and terrifying. We hear from an expert on personal transformation and how you can make those changes in your own life.
Jan 01, 2025•55 min
As a teenager, Naomi Mourra realised there was something intrinsic to her identity that meant living by the guidelines she'd been raised with would be impossible. How did Naomi navigate the choice that lay ahead of her, which she says was a matter of life or death? Plus, what led Peter Singer to focus his life on ethics and fifty years since Singer published Animal Liberation, what does he think we can all do to keep building a more sustainable world?
Dec 31, 2024•55 min
Meet the man who ditched the 9-5 life to become an escort, and never looked back. Dr Time Sharp makes the argument that seeking out discomfort, taking risks, and embracing life's messiness might be the true path to a happy and meaningful life. And Leslie Jamison shares her story: of being a mother, a wife, a teacher, an artist, and, finally, of being herself.
Dec 30, 2024•55 min
When Jodi Wilson had her fourth child, she and her partner, Daniel, had their lives sorted. But somehow, things holding together for a family of five fell apart for a family of six. Their choice: keep going or trade in their home deposit and 90% of their belongings for a caravan? How did a family of six turn their back on the rat race and never return? And we explore the cultural devaluation of ‘home’ work, and how rethinking our relationship with domestic can improve our lives....
Dec 29, 2024•55 min
What are the elements of a so-called 'good life' and what helps you live one? And what should you do when your colleagues are regularly berated by a man who lives across the road from your workplace?
Dec 26, 2024•55 min
Do dreams serve an evolutionary purpose? They're energy-zapping and leave us vulnerable to predation and yet dreams are necessary. What does dreaming allow our brains to do? And for many of us there is nothing more delightful than sinking our teeth into a crisp apple, for others just hearing that sound can incite rage. Why does misophonia trigger such strong emotional or physiological responses.
Dec 25, 2024•55 min
There’s been an explosion of media telling us that consuming more protein can do everything from building muscle to extending our lives, but what does protein actually do and how do you know if you’re getting the right amount? And Dr Emma Beckett and Kate Manne want us to rethink our approach to diets and to our bodies, so that we develop a healthier relationship with food and with ourselves.
Dec 24, 2024•55 min
Building strength has also been shown to be effective at healing injury, both physical and psychological. But how can you start building a routine for physical and psychological healing without injuring yourself further in the process? And there is growing evidence that the vagus nerve can be stimulated through humming, singing, push-ups, social contact, and even some yoga poses. Will those activities help to reduce stress levels?
Dec 23, 2024•55 min
More and more research is showing that building muscle helps us live longer and better lives. So how can you start getting stronger at any age? And it's now clear that during menopause, women's brains undergo significant changes. But world-renowned neuroscientist Dr Lisa Mosconi says that with the right treatment and support, women can emerge from this period with renewed and enhanced brains rather than depleted ones.
Dec 22, 2024•55 min
How do you form new friendships in adulthood: genuine, meaningful, comfortable friendships, not just friendly acquaintances? And once you make them, how do you keep those friendships alive? And in Ask Aunty - if you're worried about the clothing choices your adult daughter is making, should you talk to her about it?
Dec 19, 2024•55 min
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 can work ever be entirely based on competence? And why do some people get to fail and succeed while others don't?
Dec 18, 2024•55 min
Helping you figure oThe way we imagine the midlife crisis has shifted in recent years, with different expectations from Generation X and a renewed focus on the female experience. How can we recognise a midlife crisis and what's the best way to navigate through it? And Jo Peck had just had her 60th Birthday when she was greeted with the news her husband of 25 years had taken his business elsewhere. So Jo took a dive into the dating pool, heart first.ut all the big stuff in life: relationships, he...
Dec 17, 2024•55 min
What does science say about single sex schools? Does gender impact the way we learn, or have we all fallen victim to ‘neurosexism’? And Dr Norman Swan's taps into his training as a paediatrician to bring parents the latest evidence on how to raise happy and healthy children, particularly through their middle years.
Dec 16, 2024•55 min
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?
Dec 15, 2024•55 min
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.
Dec 12, 2024•54 min
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?
Dec 11, 2024•55 min
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?
Dec 10, 2024•55 min
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.
Dec 09, 2024•55 min
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.
Dec 08, 2024•55 min
What does it mean to have something - or someone - to nurture in your life? And Ask Aunty gets into the challenges of job references.
Dec 05, 2024•54 min
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.
Dec 04, 2024•55 min
At a time when women's professional sport is finally booming, how can we keep girls active? Well, we can start with what they're asked to wear. Plus, feel hopeless at online dating? Meet the professional who will write you a profile, and even flirt and banter with your matches, as part of a new market that's arisen around dating apps.
Dec 03, 2024•54 min
Receiving the all-clear after cancer treatment should be a relief. But for many cancer patients, the fear that the cancer will come back can be debilitating in its own right. Plus disability advocates say airlines are still falling way behind expected standards. And daytime clubbing is gaining popularity.
Dec 02, 2024•55 min
Wicked is a movie set in a fantasy world. So, why is this story resonating with so many people? Plus is doing nothing the best way to recharge when you're on annual leave? And why Australia's AIDS quilt became a beautiful beacon of hope.
Dec 01, 2024•55 min
We're heading into the silly season — but is it also the season of burnout? And Ask Aunty gets into borrowers’ remorse.
Nov 28, 2024•54 min
