Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

With less than two months until the under-16 social media ban comes into effect, some kids are already finding ways to stay on the platforms.In some cases, their parents are supporting their mission - to convince the sites they're not children.The restrictions are designed to protect the mental health and wellbeing of kids, and limit their exposure to harmful content.But, how effective will the ban even be? 

This year multiple stories of embryo mix-ups and surprise donor-conceived siblings have come to light, highlighting issues in the assisted reproductive technology sector.It's led to a rapid review of the IVF industry, and now that report is in.Although there are wins for strengthening oversight of the sector, some are saying it doesn't go far enough.

It's the three words every newly-engaged couple is given as well-meaning advice at some point: "marriage is hard".But we also hear that "familiarity breeds contempt" - and over the course of a few decades, highs and lows are normal ... right?When two people marry - they'll bring with them different hobbies, different expectations, and different ways of communicating.So, it's unlikely you'll mesh perfectly, 100 per cent of the time.But - those disconnects can leave you feeling... well, lonely.  Is some level of loneliness in a marriage to be expected? 

Imagine living in a community built around a working farm, where fresh, locally grown food is right outside your door.Imagine living in a community built around a working farm, where fresh, locally grown food is right outside your door.Agrihoods are booming in the US, and several projects are now in the early planning stages in Australia. Advocates say they bring farm-to-table living to suburban communities and reconnect people with where their food comes from.

Financial Counselling Australia has just released a set of principles aimed at guiding organisations to better respond to financial hardship.So if you find yourself in financial stress, what should you do? And how should you expect a business to treat you?

From tablets to powders, capsules, gummies, shakes, and sprays. If you stroll through your pharmacy or supermarket... or scroll down your social media feed... it seems like there's a dietary supplement for everything.To ward off potential illnesses. To support mental wellness. To help with weight loss. And to enhance your fitness regime. According to the ABS, one in three Australians take a dietary supplement. One study found the sector is worth $6.2 billion. So what's fueling supplement culture? And is it really making us healthier?

In My Two Cents, we ask those questions you'd rather not answer about money.Today hear how actor, artist and author Ione Skye makes and spends her money.

It can be awkward to split the bill with friends.But when you’re at a new friend’s birthday dinner and you think it's their shout, then get handed a massive bill…What do you do?

Madonna's recent discussion with Jay Shetty about reconciling with her estranged brother has sparked conversations about whether it is possible to repair ties with family after years of distance.If you do want to reconnect with estranged family, how do you know if it's the right decision for you? And how do you, safely, take the first step?

In 2011, Turia Pitt was caught in a grassfire while competing in the 100km Kimberley ultra marathon in Western Australia. She suffered burns to 65% of her body. She lost seven fingers, had more than 200 medical procedures, and spent two years in recovery.So safe to say, Turia is no stranger to facing life's challenges head on. But in her new book, she turns her focus to different challenges - sacrifice, guilt, and burnout. It's a book that digs into her life as a parent and a partner ... And it's called Selfish.