Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

It might be one of life's most common experiences, but giving birth is also one of the most unique and profound moments in any person's life.Midwife Oceane Campbell has lost count of the number of babies she's helped bring into the world. In her new memoir, she shares hilarious births, unexpectedly early arrivals and heartbreaking moments when things don't go according to plan.

Australia has a shortage of GPs, particularly in rural, regional and remote areas.But, one GP clinic in regional Victoria is tackling the problem in a creative way by offering a reward to anyone in their community who can help recruit a doctor!

Former parliamentary leader of the Australian Greens, Bob Brown is known as a beacon of environmental activism.Now he has written a book, Defiance: Stories from Nature and Its Defenders, to inspire a new generation to take action. He reflects on the value of nature and shares what motivates him to keep fighting. 

Many of us would love to add a little more joy, fun or pleasure into our lives, and research is now proving that we can. Dr Kerry Burnight, Director of the National Pleasure Project, and Dr Desiree Koslowski say there are many ways we can train our brains to feel more joyful and give ourselves a greater sense of meaning and purpose.

What should you do to support a friend who has bad luck with relationships? Letter-writer Morgan says she's fed-up with a friend who she thinks is scared to be alone. The friend's latest relationship is just eight months old and they've already broken up and reunited several times.So, is it possible to help a friend without the emotional labour taking its toll on you?

The internet pile-on is a well-established phenomenon in 2025.We've been living our lives online for decades now, so is it time for our behaviour on the internet to turn a corner?In two new projects, podcaster and author Clare Stephens asks what would we learn if we paused, just as the pitchforks are coming out, to ask what are we actually trying to achieve here? 

Have you ever wondered how to get your mug on a quiz show? Or have you wondered who comes up with all those left-field questions?Hamish Watt is the senior question producer for one of the country's highest rating quiz shows - Channel 9's Tipping Point Australia.

Dawsons Creek. Little Britain. Friends. At the time, you thought these TV shows were hilarious. But by 2025 standards, they haven't aged well. But is that fair? Can we view things that were made in a different time with different ethical standards and moral expectations than if they were made today? 

A cancelled flight, lost bags, a lengthy delay forcing you to spend hours at an airport, and the stress of trying to rebook the family's holiday at the last minute. Travel has its delights... but it also has its challenges.The Federal Government has released a proposed aviation consumer protection scheme.The aim is to establish reasonable standards for airlines and airports ... like when refunds should be issued and when food and drink vouchers are appropriate.So, what protections would you like to make your airline travel smoother? 

A seemingly never-ending list of work projects is piling up... meanwhile family and personal commitments have never been more demanding. You feel like every ounce of energy has drained from your body... and you're beyond worn out. The deep exhaustion of burnout makes it feel like you'll never emerge at the other end. A 2023 report found 80% of the Australian workforce struggles with burnout. So, what are the signs you are headed for a crash? How do you course-correct?