Life Matters

Gen Z workers are turning away from management roles, in what some are calling "conscious un-bossing". Why is it happening, and how might workplace leadership need to evolve for the next generation? Plus, a new children's book looks at what it's like to have a parent in prison, and Konrad Marshall on the pain and pleasure of running.

Some say perfectionism has become a hidden epidemic — but dialling back the desire to be perfect is easier said than done, so how do we sit with our less than perfect selves. Plus what should you do when a friend of a friend asks you on their podcast and you don't love the result?

What if risk-taking can be harnessed for good? Then, Brodi Snook on the portal to joy, plus a new campaign called 'Buckets of Love' aims to create a positive change for the industry.

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.

The decision-making process can be complex, but understanding your motivations and values can help you choose the right path. Dr Charlotte Keating shares her insights on the psychology of decision-making

And when one of the regulars in a bookshop-cafe takes liberties with the crossword and red pen, is it time to have words?

People over 65 are being prescribed antidepressants as pain treatment based on studies that either exclude older adults or include only a small number of them. We look at other treatments for chronic pain, and ask what's the best way to navigate discussions with your doctor if you're concerned about the current approach?

And how can people navigate the end of a marriage in a healthy and sustainable manner?

William Hanson, an etiquette coach who has been teaching people protocol and good manners for the last 17 years shares why those things remain important and how they've changed in the digital age.

And Attica founder and head chef Ben Shewry reveals the obsessions that have driven his career over the years.

With climate change posed to wreak greater havoc in the decades to come, Australians are being urged to think before they buy (or rent). But how can prospective homebuyers and renters access information about flood, fire and erosion risks for prospective properties? 

And Virginia Trioli shares her favourite side dishes and the importance of paying attention to the small moments in life.