Supply chains have been limited since an avian influenza outbreak in mid-2024.And eggs are still in short supply on some major supermarket shelvesWhat does consumer response to the shortage reveal about our relationship with convenience shopping?Guests:Adrienne Oxenham - egg seller, South Melbourne MarketPaul Williams - Chair of Consumer Behaviour at Deakin Business School.

Does science make you feel uncomfortable? Do you try and fill up your soundtrack with music, podcasts or radio?But what are the benefits of embracing silence? Two people who crave silence are Maria, who has attended several silent Buddhist retreats, and Matt Mikkelsen Matt Mikkelsen, a US based sound designer and campaigner to preserve the areas of the world that still have 'natural silence'

At home, it's pretty straightforward to recycle and be mindful of the environment.But what about when you're on holiday? How can you still be on the road without generating unnecessary waste?Lottie Dalziel, is a sustainability expert and author of 365+ Ways to Save the Planet and Your Money at the Same Time.

Deciding when to give your child a phone is a major modern parenting milestone.And its often a big transition for both parents and children.You'll hear from two dads.  One has just given his 12 year old daughter her first phone, the other dad has a 15 yr old daughter with no phone. Guests:Mark Gomes - parent of daughter with phoneDany Elachi - parent of daughter without phone Dr Judith Locke - clinical psychologist, author of Raising Anxiety 

Altruistic donors are people who willingly donate an organ to a complete stranger while still alive.It's very rare, only one to two people a year volunteer to become an altruistic donor.So, what makes someone decide to donate an organ to a stranger, and what are the lasting impacts on the lives of both donors and recipients?Guest: Bec Vallee, kidney donor recipientPeter Hughes, program director of the Australian and New Zealand Paired Kidney ExchangePenny Lane, altruistic donor and documentary film maker 

Everyone talks about how to keep the romance alive in relationships after you have kids.

Blending families and introducing new partners and siblings can be hard. Especially in the wake of divorce, bereavement and unresolved feelings. 

Buying and selling second hand online is not a new trend but it does feel like the market has exploded in recent years.

Annie Louey is a comedian, wedding celebrant and presenter you may have seen on China Tonight, with a zesty take on life. She shares a few things she wished she knew earlier about navigating the supermarket and vegetable safety. 

Do you ever feel disappointed your weekend wasn't as fun as you were hoping?Have a listen to this advice on how to savour those days off and let go of any productivity guilt.