Life Matters - Separate stories - ABC RN Podcast
1) Julie Peters: trans activist and archivist
Julie Peters thought she was a hoarder, but it turns out what she is holding on to was of great historical value. Growing up and trying to make sense of herself, Julie inadvertently amassed Australia'...Show More
2) Can bright colours lift your mood?
'Dopamine dressing' and 'dopamine travel' are two recent trends touting the power of colour to lift our spirits. But do colours really have the power to change our minds and emotions?
3) Talkback — do you need a winter COVID-19 booster?
Australia has had more deaths from COVID-19 in the last six months than in the entire pandemic prior. Concern is now around two sub-variants, BA.4 and BA.5, which prompted ATAGI to give new advice abo...Show More
4) Too Hard Basket: My best friend has ditched me, how do I get over it?
After spending four years supporting your incarcerated best friend, and a year living together right after they were granted parole, you've found myself seriously mistreated and cut-off. Despite the h...Show More
5) Talkback — navigating love and money
Money can be a point of difference or even conflict when it comes to romantic relationships. So how do you and your partner deal with that? How do you negotiate joint responsibilities, savings and cas...Show More
6) Can psychedelics really change your mind, for good?
MDMA and psilocybin are just some of the psychoactive drugs that are being tested out here in Australia and overseas to see if they can be used to treat psychological disorders and improve mental heal...Show More
7) Life in 500 Words: Andrew's crystal set
Remember when you were a kid, and you'd spend hours listening to the radio? Maybe you still do! Andrew West tells us about a listening device that became a very precious object for him in his childhoo...Show More
8) How should truth-telling happen?
Voice, treaty, truth. The Uluru Statement from the Heart underlined these three steps to reconciliation with First Nations people. So what's the best form of truth-telling? And what is non Indigenous ...Show More
9) Pooches in small places: a guide to apartment living with dogs
More Australians are becoming dog owners – and opting for apartment living. So, what's the winning formula for a harmonious life with a four-legged friend in a smaller space, both for your dog and you...Show More
10) Teaching First Nations cultures through children's stories
Children have endless curiosity, and more importantly, they don't have lifetime of baggage and learnt prejudices to overcome when trying to absorb a new story. This may explain why more and more Indig...Show More