Life Matters - Full program podcast

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 how can you start building a strength routine for physical and psychological healing? And how do you make sure you don’t go too hard and injure yourself further in the process?

The percentage of drivers passing their probationary license test after 30 is increasing in Australia. But whether it’s finding an understanding teacher, starting on quieter roads, or seeking the help of a psychologist, people eventually find ways to get their licence.

What holds some people back and what helps to push them to master the art of driving?

And how do you rebuild your life and your sense of self, when your memories become unreliable or inaccessible?

Research into women's pain shows that it tends to be more common and sometimes more intense, but when women report it, they can often be dismissed, misdiagnosed, or receive different treatment to men experiencing pain.

And Backtrack is an organisation that aims to help at-risk youth turn their lives around - as the program itself turns 18, how has it changed the lives of people who have passed through it?

The best model for the good life might not be the CEO but the tiny person playing with blocks and screaming for another episode of Bluey. What can we learn from a toddler's unencumbered approach to life?

And more tiny, independent libraries are popping up, each with unique collections. The people starting these libraries say it's a great way of building community. 

What are the consequences of one-sided love, and how can we move on from it? 

And in Ask Aunty, can you have a constructive conversation with your adult daughter about the clothes she's choosing to wear?

How can we use rituals, memorials, and other grief practices to give ourselves room to heal, when we lose a pet?

And it can feel like the number of conspiracy theories and conspiracy theorists is rising astronomically, but new research suggests it's not that clear cut.

Has online gambling become too central to sports in Australia? Or is a bit of a flutter just a fun part of the game?

And, when Qin Qin realised that the path she was on wasn't actually bringing her a lot of joy, she decided to go off-script.

The formula that helps calculate how much child support parents are paid is being reviewed, over concerns that it no longer reflects the true costs of raising a child. 

And a cadetship program that has been working with people who have lived in social housing to help them gain qualifications and long-term employment.

It can feel sometimes like you're on a treadmill, getting through the routine of regular tasks. But what if you could bring more meaning into your daily life? Plus how to be a good step parent, and make a successful blended family.

Mothers can be the centre of your world when you're a child, but that relationship has twists and turns over the life span. Author Susan Johnson talks about her mother and we hear your stories as well. Plus how to handle an awkward comment from your child about your friendship with another parent.