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Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

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Mar 2, 2025 • 12min

How to be a better listener

When someone comes to you with a problem, going into fix-it mode can feel like the helpful thing to do.Author and communications professional Ross Judd recommends a different approach: he says we should just shut up and listen! Here, he shares his tips on how you can become a better listener in those moments that matter.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 14min

Ask Aunty: do I need to speak to the manager?

Today's question is all about what to do when you feel like being a bit of a Karen at your favourite local small business. 
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Feb 27, 2025 • 37min

Family business highs and lows

Family businesses are as old as time, from farms to family firms and even media empires. If the playbook has been around forever, then why is it still difficult to navigate mixing family relationships with commercial success?
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Feb 26, 2025 • 10min

The benefits of slow looking

Sienna Van Rossum, an artist and PhD candidate at Queensland College of Art and Design, shares her passion for 'slow looking.' She discusses how this practice emerged in galleries to deepen connections with art and how it can be applied to everyday life. Sienna highlights the overwhelming nature of modern visual consumption and offers practical strategies for intentional observation, encouraging listeners to engage meaningfully with their surroundings and appreciate the little moments often overlooked in today’s fast-paced world.
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Feb 26, 2025 • 5min

Comedian Anisa Nandaula on facing her fears

Anisa Nandaula on how she learned at a young age to take big leaps of faith.
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Feb 26, 2025 • 15min

How Kathy Lette is converting men to feminism with humour

'Puberty Blues' co-author Kathy Lette penned her first novel when feminism was still a dirty word.But 40 years and 20 books later, she has learned the art of converting people to the cause and convincing men there is value in women's stories. 
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Feb 26, 2025 • 22min

It's not me, it's the ADHD

ADHD is often framed as an individual experience but if that person is in a relationship, how does the condition impact the partner without ADHD?
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Feb 25, 2025 • 19min

Insurance complications make genetic testing a tough decision

Genetic testing can identify DNA changes that may cause serious illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. This can be live-saving information.But learning you have a genetic predisposition for certain diseases comes with insurance implications.Currently, life insurance companies have access to genetic test results and they can choose to refuse coverage to people based on this.Guests:Linda Rudman - decided to undergo genetic testingSamantha Rudman - decided to undergo genetic testingMeg Rudman - decided to postpone genetic testingDr Jane Tiller - Monash University
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Feb 25, 2025 • 21min

What role does faith play in your life

In the last census, almost 40 per cent of the Australian population reported having no religion.So, what role does faith play in your life?
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Feb 25, 2025 • 0sec

How to help tweens safely enjoy skincare

Tweens are adopting elaborate 10-step skincare routines. While there are underlying concerns that may raise eyebrows about kids using anti-aging products, experts warn of potential dangers in how these products interact with their young skin. So, how can you ensure they stay safe if they want to continue?

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