The Netflix series 'Adolescence' is resonating with parents concerned about what their teens may be consuming online. How can parents make sure they're keeping in touch with what's happening in their teen's worlds? Also, what to do when a 'gift' from your parents to buy your first home has come with some surprising strings attached.
Is it time to rethink before and after school and holiday care? What are the ethics of voting? Ben Lee opens his bank account. And the reason why we're eating less fruit and vegetables.
Australia is one of the most expensive countries in the world for fitness, according to a new ranking from insurance comparison site Compare the Market, so are you being priced out of staying fit? And what influence your generation has on the issues that are important to you.
Ten years ago, Jo Nemeth quit her job and closed her bank account. Today, she's more committed than ever to her money-less life. Back in the 60s this kind of thing was par for the course, but is there a modern counter-culture movement that actively rejects and opposes mainstream cultural values and norms? Plus what happens to your genetic information when DNA testing companies go bankrupt, how communities can recover from back to back natural disasters and what to do when your friendship circle ...
Sarah knew something was wrong after her daughter's first day at a new high school. After some gentle questions, her daughter revealed a boy in her class had made disturbing and violent sexual comments to her. What followed is a story of what schools, parents and broader society can and can't - or won't - do to take threats and sexual harassment against kids seriously. Plus one midwife's story, why your gluten intolerance is real - even if it's just in your head - and why this woman is running t...
The "just let them" philosophy, popularised by motivational speaker Mel Robbins, has gone viral. So when might it help us let go of situations we can't control? And, is there ever the right time to share difficult health news with your partner?
Earlier this week, the federal government reached a landmark funding arrangement on education. Will this make schools fairer? And how can you stay safe on holidays when you're busy having a good time? Also, when people protest with their dollars, does it make a difference?
Hear one couple's story about shared finances, Thomas Mayo reflects on how to raise good men in reaction to the hit show Adolescence, and why separated parents say the school system struggles to accommodate different family structures.
At 59 years old, Susan McDonald was one of the hundreds of people under 65 living in residential aged care just because of her disability. For two and a half years she was told this was her only option to receive the care she needed after a flare up of multiple sclerosis. This is the harsh reality for many people with disabilities, and despite a 2025 deadline set by the federal government to move everyone under 65 out of aged care in Australia, 1400 people remain in this situation. Plus how woul...
Have you ever found yourself on a rental blacklist? There are databases across the country that real estate agents and landlords can check before approving a new tenant, so how does it work and what do you do if you find yourself on one? Sports have always brought people together, and for a growing number of Australians that connection is taking place in the world of fantasy sports. You'll hear about how fantasy leagues are taking off and how communities are springing up around them. Plus what d...
Friends are there to help you when the going gets tough but what do you do when your friendship is the cause of your pain? And what happens when you and your spouse have different perspectives on your teenager's love life?
One woman's courageous actions that saved the life of a police officer. Why electricity bills are set to rise and how to opt out of the grid. And when it comes to public shaming, where is the line between a righteous quest for justice and an angry mob with pitchforks?
You're scrolling online and a video pops up of a room full of clutter and rubbish, then cuts to someone wearing a hazmat suit scrubbing grime off a wall. These videos can be hard to look away from, but hoarding disorder is a serious issue that's much deeper than a minute long piece of content. If your life is controlled by migraine attacks you'll know just how misunderstood they are, you'll hear from the organiser of the world's largest migraine summit in an effort to help other people ease thei...
Advocates of housing co-operatives say they could be part of the solution to Australia's rental crisis, so what is the model exactly, and why isn't it more popular? Hear the story of a Geraldton woman caring for civilians and also safeguarding her own mental health working with Médecins Sans Frontières in southern Darfur. A new study shows people with accents face discrimination when they apply for jobs. Researchers hypothesise it's because some people find it too hard to process speech differen...
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.
It's been five years since The World Health Organization declared COVID a global pandemic, and life has changed for so many of us as a result in both good and bad ways. So what are the unexpected changes the pandemic brought into your life that you're grateful for? If you've got a pet you know how special that bond is and it's no exaggeration to say they feel like family, which makes losing them especially hard. If you've got the luxury of time to farewell your pet, is there value in preparing f...
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.
What are the protections for kids playing contact sports, and is it safe to let your little ones play the sports they love? Australian divorce rates are at their lowest levels since the mid 1970s, but that doesn't mean that couples are living happily ever after. We dive into what this means for your relationship. A recent Australian Ethical Consumer Report says that 70% of Australians want to make ethical choices at the shops but cost of living pressures are stopping us putting this into action....
Grandparents are finding themselves paying for more and more family expenses, South East Queensland and Northern NSW is preparing for a cyclone, and how to talk about obesity with children.
How the stereotype of being the "breadwinner" can make a job loss particularly destabilising for men. We also discuss the cultural value of reality tv.
Going to the cinema remains the most popular cultural experience in Australia, yet attendance is on the decline. You'll hear from two experts on how our favourite leisure experience is evolving. We know that women tend to downplay their health problems, but when it comes to heart attacks the consequences could be deadly. Nadene Hall survived a heart attack in 2023 and shares her story. You'll also hear what it's like to cook meals fit for a literal king with chef Tom Kime, and learn why you migh...
Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
The toll that ADHD can have on relationships, both for the person with the diagnosis and the other partner and the benefits of 'slow looking'
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.
