Family lawyer Bec Dahl and relationship counsellor Lucy Street unpack the difference between healthy conflict and toxic patterns in relationships, and the warning signs couples should not ignore. They also discuss when it might be time to seek therapy, legal advice, or support before issues escalate.

Guests: Bec Dahl, Partner at Nicholes Family Lawyers; Lucy Street, Counsellor at Sexual Health and Intimacy Psychological Services

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Many people think of chickenpox as a childhood illness, but the virus can remain hidden in the body for decades before returning as shingles. Associate Professor Theresa Larkin explains how the virus stays dormant, why shingles can be extremely painful, and what signs and treatments people should know about if symptoms appear.

Guest: Associate Professor Theresa Larkin, Associate Professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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The series House of Blak: Miss First Nation follows eight First Nations drag performers competing for a title that is about far more than performance. Suzy Wrong discusses how drag can serve as cultural storytelling, why chosen family sits at the heart of queer communities, and how joy, identity, and resistance intersect on stage.

Guest: Suzy Wrong

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Many people attribute weight changes to a fast or slow metabolism, but the science behind metabolism is more complex than those labels suggest. Dr Hayley O’Neill breaks down what metabolism actually does in the body, why daily movement matters more than many people realise, and the habits that genuinely support energy use over time.

Guest: Dr Hayley O’Neill, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Pregnancy and birth bring enormous changes to the body, but recovery and pelvic health are often talked about far less. Alexandra Lopes explains why movement during pregnancy can support both the parent and the baby, what postnatal recovery really looks like, and the small steps people can take to protect pelvic health in the months after birth.

Guest: Alexandra Lopes, Pelvic Health Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate progress, but global data shows gender equality is still far from reality. Nayomi Kannangara discusses the growing pressures on women’s rights and LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide, why feminist movements remain critical to protecting democratic freedoms, and how people can support equality beyond the symbolic one day each year.

Guest: Nayomi Kannangara, Chief Executive Officer, International Women’s Development Agency

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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After 25 years together on air, the powerful partnership between Kyle and Jackie O has suddenly collapsed following a dramatic argument. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne explores why long-running media duos sometimes unravel, how public chemistry between hosts shapes audience loyalty, and what happens when two personalities evolve in very different directions.

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Honey has been used for healing for thousands of years, and new Australian research suggests there may be strong science behind that tradition. Dr Kenya Fernandes explains how honey made from native wildflowers can stop harmful bacteria like golden staph and E. coli, and why compounds inside Australian honey could help in the global fight against antibiotic resistance.

Guest: Dr Kenya Fernandes, Research Fellow, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney

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Open relationships and ethical non-monogamy are increasingly part of conversations about modern relationships. Anthony Smith discusses when non-monogamy can support honesty and connection, when it can create emotional strain, and how couples can recognise whether an open arrangement is strengthening their wellbeing or undermining it.

Guest: Anthony Smith, Clinical Psychologist

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Australians buy more than a billion garments each year, many of which are barely worn before being discarded. Dr Lorinda Cramer explores the social media trend known as frugal chic, why younger consumers are questioning fast fashion, and whether ideas like capsule wardrobes and buying better quality clothes could reshape our relationship with fashion.

Guest: Dr Lorinda Cramer, Lecturer in Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies, Deakin University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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