Life Matters - Full program podcast

Can you 'over-praise' your child? New research offers some clues on how praise can influence your child's happiness and success. Plus, why a couple are rescuing books from landfill. And what do you do when your spouse comes out as bisexual and polyamorous?

Can you 'over-praise' your child? New research offers some clues on how praise can influence your child's happiness and success. Plus, why a couple are rescuing books from landfill. And what do you do when your spouse comes out as bisexual and polyamorous?

With health experts and politicians divided over widening vaccine access we do our best to sift through the confusion, why are villains getting a back story and make over, and the argument for scripted, instead of spontaneous, sex!

With health experts and politicians divided over widening vaccine access we do our best to sift through the confusion, why are villains getting a back story and make over, and the argument for scripted, instead of spontaneous, sex!

Keeping a lid on how much you spend and also how much you use, can really help build your nest egg. But are the motivations all about saving money? We hear stories of your best frugal moments, and hear the latest episode of The Pineapple Project, about being "tight" with food.

Keeping a lid on how much you spend and also how much you use, can really help build your nest egg. But are the motivations all about saving money? We hear stories of your best frugal moments, and hear the latest episode of The Pineapple Project, about being "tight" with food.

As Australia deals with multiple COVID outbreaks, understanding how the Delta variant spreads is crucial. What is the best strategy for governments as they try to keep it under control? Also, gourmet farmer Matthew Evans on why there's so much more to soil than we might think.

As Australia deals with multiple COVID outbreaks, understanding how the Delta variant spreads is crucial. What is the best strategy for governments as they try to keep it under control? Also, gourmet farmer Matthew Evans on why there's so much more to soil than we might think.

Caring for grandchildren is a joyful experience for many, with more time available to build relationships and less pressure on the hip pocket. But for some grandparents, looking after the welfare of their grandchildren can generate emotional stress and a financial burden. Advocates are calling on governments to provide more support.

Caring for grandchildren is a joyful experience for many, with more time available to build relationships and less pressure on the hip pocket. But for some grandparents, looking after the welfare of their grandchildren can generate emotional stress and a financial burden. Advocates are calling on governments to provide more support.