Life Matters

In most cases, therapy isn't supposed to be forever, but how do you know it's really time to end that special relationship? We look at how often people leave earlier than they should, and why that personal relationship can make finishing difficult.

Plus, author Kate Mildenhall peels back the curtain on those author endorsements you see on book covers, and learn how doodling can improve your mental health and focus with artist Tamara Michael.

When free time is scarce, it's hard to know what to do with it when you have it. So, what are weekends really for, and how can we make sure we're making that precious time work for us? Plus, how to deal with the coworker who hogs every meeting to ramble and brag, with comedians Amy Hetherington and Ben Russell.

It's not just adults who can find themselves in unhealthy or violent relationships. Often in the first ever romantic relationships, teenagers are particularly vulnerable. So how can you spot abuse, and what can we do to foster respectful relationships for teens?

Plus, a look at how stoicism can get you through a frustrating workday and help you thrive in your career.

Medicinal cannabis has been legal in various Australian jurisdictions for seven years, but those who have a prescription can still face discrimination at work. How do we update our thinking around prescription marijuana? Plus, AIME founder Jack Manning Bancroft on how Indigenous ways of thinking could reform the economy for everyone's benefit. He calls it 'hoodie economics'.

Is private health insurance fit for purpose? New research has found that although half of Australians have private cover, many don't use it. So is it doing what it's supposed to? Plus, mitigating the environmental cost of getting the perfect holiday photo, and how honey holds the hidden secrets of our surroundings.

Our body image has a huge impact on our wellbeing, and as we get older, it can become fraught. We look at how to love your body as it ages, and feel great in your skin. Plus, a look at how formal settings change our behaviour and what we lose in a world that's becoming more casual. And learn how technology has changed the art of street photography.

What makes a superfan so devoted? And why spend all that time and money on your favourite artist? Turns out there are plenty of psychological benefits to being a fan, according to psychologist and Dolly Parton-fan Chris Cheers. Plus, we take some family wedding drama out of the Too Hard Basket, and find out whether it's ever ok to announce your pregnancy at a family member's wedding with comedians Adam Rozenbachs and Mish Wittrup. 

Without a clear plan for your retirement, there's a risk you could lose your sense of relevance and purpose. We look at how to steer clear of 'relevance deprivation syndrome' and have a meaningful retirement. Plus, as we grow into adults and have our own children, how does our appreciation of our own parents change? Hugh Van Cuylenburg wraps his look at Modern Dads by sitting down with his own.

The idea that we should be constantly busy is one that's really taken hold in Australia. But do we need to think differently about the importance of rest? And what draws people in and keeps them in a cult? 

A new scheme called BetStop came into effect this week and it's aiming to help problem gamblers block themselves from betting on the phone and online. But does it go far enough?

Gestational diabetes can be serious but experts believe it's being over-diagnosed, and the treatments could be doing more harm to those without the condition. 

Plus, learn about the science behind the ever-growing flavours of craft beers.