Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

Robert Skinner, a columnist renowned for his insights on manners, joins comedian Irvi Majumder for a lively discussion on office kitchen etiquette gone awry. They share hilariously relatable anecdotes, like Robert's horror story of a housemate's moldy porridge and the cultural clashing of hot soup and breakfast traditions. Irvi adds comedic flair as they react to a colleague’s bizarre desk dining habits, including banana peels and pasta eaten with fake nails. Ultimately, they explore ways to tactfully address such gross breaches of etiquette in shared spaces.

Join Liz Sunshine, a fashion photographer and creator of the Not Buying Clothes Project, and Dr. Harriet Richards, a fashion academic at RMIT University, as they explore the deep emotional connections we have with our wardrobes. They discuss how clothing shapes identity and tells family stories, the impact of social media on personal style, and the importance of emotional durability in fashion. From the significance of hand-me-downs to the politics of pockets, this conversation delves into how our clothes reflect who we are and our values.

With one in seven Australians taking antidepressants, one researcher says they're one of the most commonly overprescribed drugs.So, what does a perfect care model look like? And why are so many us us anxious or depressed? 

Sarah Hayden is a mum of five, including two neurodivergent daughters and has supported many families navigating ADHD and autism.At 48, she discovered she had ADHD herself, a revelation she describes as "cathartic," and now shares her family's experience in her book Parenting Different.

Getting an ADHD diagnosis can totally depend on where you live and how much you can afford. For many people, that means long waits and big bills. But this year, NSW shook things up. So what does this mean if you’ve been stuck in ADHD limbo?

Camping in NSW national parks could soon cost more under a major proposal to standardise fees across the state. Supporters say it will improve facilities and reduce no-shows, but others fear it will make nature less accessible. For the first time, many basic and remote sites could carry a price tag. The changes raise bigger questions about how we value public land and who gets to enjoy it. 

Long family road trips in Australia offer some big reasons to pull over.The Big Banana at Coffs Harbour, the Big Merino in Goulburn, and the Big Lobster in South Australia are just a few of the country's many giant landmarks.Now there's talk of building a giant pear in Shepparton, Victoria.So, what's the deal with Australia's obsession with Big Things?

In a land where the animals are in charge, a marine ecologist has stories of cross-species camaraderie and weather turning deadly for the latest in our series on your weirdest day at work. 

Chin hairs, smiling and making others happy. These are just some of the things the worldwide We Do Not Care Club have struck off their list.The club started when Melanie Sanders, a US social media influencer, posted a video online listing things she used to care about but no longer does.So, why does the movement appeal to so many women?

Years, decades even, before we retire, we start to dream of travel. Sights never seen, places never been...the world is a retiree's oyster.In this fourth episode of the Good Retirement Series we talk seeing the world, whether it's your own backyard or the far-flung ends of the earth, and look at the practicalities of travelling in retirement.