Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

Kids aren't getting taught about money in school ... and it turns out, they're not talking finance at home either. A CommBank study shows half of Aussies don't discuss money with loved ones.So, if children aren't getting money knowledge from home or school, how are they learning how to save and spend - in a time when financial stability matters now more than ever?

Many people's earliest memories centre around spending time with their grandma or grandpa.But, as the demands on parents have changed dramatically in recent years.... so have the expectations of grandparents.So, what's the role of a grandparent in modern families?

Have you ever wondered how some people manage to turn the worst day of their life into something that helps others?And does turning your grief into activism actually help process the pain?

We've started to rely on AI for many things but would you use it to write messages from the heart, such a love note, wedding vows, or a eulogy?If not ... would you rely on another human to do it? And does it matter if you outsource your emotions to a human or AI? 

Trust makes the world go round, even if we don't think of it like that. And when brands or businesses break that trust... it has consequences.The ACCC says consumer trust across a range of industries is falling.So how can you repair broken trust?

Calling your teachers by their first name used to get you sent straight to detention. But things are changing. Now it's less about the name and more about the way you say it.

Wake up, work, chores, sleep and repeat. Life’s grind can leave you burnt out and craving balance.But what if the secret to feeling better is adding more? How getting a hobby can make your life better. 

Across Australia, cemeteries are nearing capacity. Now, one of Sydney's cemeteries has revealed a plan for more than 700 additional lots for people to store the ashes of their loved ones.So, have you given any thought to your final resting place?

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez said "I do" on the weekend with Venice as their backdrop. But many locals saw it as just another example of mass tourism destroying their historic city. So, what do travellers owe the places they visit?

Imagine pushing your body to the limit every day, representing Australia on the world stage and still worrying about how to pay the rent. That’s the reality for so many of our elite athletes, juggling side jobs and study just to keep their dreams alive.Tax-deductible donations might help a little, but it’s no long-term fix. Shouldn’t being the best in the country mean more than living on the breadline?