The percentage of Australian men taking paternity leave is minuscule but in a system and a society where they've been set up as nothing more than an accessory to their children's upbringing can we blame them?
Today we discover the hurdles men face in even being recognised as their chid's carer and why we need to focus on flexibility for men as well as women to ever achieve equality.
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Host/Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Elle Beattie
Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri
Thanks to our special guests Working Dad Adam Connelly and ABC's chief political reporter Annabel Crabb
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Why Aren't Aussie Men Taking Parental Leave?

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Content warning: We are discussing diet culture and disordered eating in this episode, please take care when listening. 
Oat-Zempic! The latest viral craze that claims to help you lose weight...except it's literally just porridge.
So how dangerous is this latest weight loss fad? And what do we need to know about the concoction influencers are claiming is a 'miracle weight loss combination' we've all been waiting for. 
In this episode of The Quicky we speak to a medical profession to get the facts. 
If you are looking for advice on how to approach weight loss for your own health, please speak to your GP, dietician, or other health care professional. 
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Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:
Dr Brad Mackay - Family GP and author of the book Fake Medicine: Exposing the Wellness Crazes, Cons And Quacks Costing Us Our Health
Producers: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg

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"It's Just Porridge" - A Doctor's Thoughts On Oat-Zempic

The Quicky news update for Thursday, April 18th 2024.
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Host/Producer: Isabella Ross
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The rise of South Korea's 4B movement, where women are abstaining from heterosexual relationships and boycotting men, has sparked global attention.
The movement, advocates for women to reject gender norms, including marriage and having children, in protest of the country's rampant misogyny. 
So what does a world without men look like? And what are the implications? 
In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at the 4B movement and find out why western women of the world are looking to adopt it into their lives. 
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Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:
Nadia Bokody - Sex columnist and content creator
Producers: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg

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No Sex, Marriage Or Kids; The Women Decentralising Men From Their Lives

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, April 17th 2024.
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We've all had a stressful few days, the news cycle leaving us with heavy hearts.
Sometimes we need to find ways to break that feeling, and for a lot of us that can be popping in our headphones and switching on some music. 
It's no secret that music can make us feel certain ways, but did you know there is science to suggest that certain types of music can improve our brains in a number of different ways. 
In this episode of The Quicky, find out how you can calm your brain and benefit your mental health by listening to Low-Fi music. 
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Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:
Kevin Woods - Director of Science at Brain.FM. He has a doctorate from the Program in Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology, Harvard University, for work performed in the Lab for Computational Audition, MIT Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Producers: Claire Murphy
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Why Aren't Aussie Men Taking Parental Leave?

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