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At 22, Kalkadoon man Derrick Cusack didn’t think he’d live to see 30. He was in a toxic party scene and self-medicating with drugs and alcohol. Now he’s sober, a mentor to young Indigenous men, a small business owner, and a new dad. What gave him the strength to make such a radical change?
And trying to make a big change can feel impossible and terrifying. We hear from an expert on personal transformation and how you can make those changes in your own life.
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As a teenager, Naomi Mourra realised there was something intrinsic to her identity that meant living by the guidelines she'd been raised with would be impossible. How did Naomi navigate the choice that lay ahead of her, which she says was a matter of life or death?
Plus, what led Peter Singer to focus his life on ethics and fifty years since Singer published Animal Liberation, what does he think we can all do to keep building a more sustainable world?
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Meet the man who ditched the 9-5 life to become an escort, and never looked back.
Dr Time Sharp makes the argument that seeking out discomfort, taking risks, and embracing life's messiness might be the true path to a happy and meaningful life.
And Leslie Jamison shares her story: of being a mother, a wife, a teacher, an artist, and, finally, of being herself.
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When Jodi Wilson had her fourth child, she and her partner, Daniel, had their lives sorted. But somehow, things holding together for a family of five fell apart for a family of six.
Their choice: keep going or trade in their home deposit and 90% of their belongings for a caravan? How did a family of six turn their back on the rat race and never return?
And we explore the cultural devaluation of ‘home’ work, and how rethinking our relationship with domestic can improve our lives.
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What are the elements of a so-called 'good life' and what helps you live one?
And what should you do when your colleagues are regularly berated by a man who lives across the road from your workplace?
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Do dreams serve an evolutionary purpose? They're energy-zapping and leave us vulnerable to predation and yet dreams are necessary. What does dreaming allow our brains to do?
And for many of us there is nothing more delightful than sinking our teeth into a crisp apple, for others just hearing that sound can incite rage. Why does misophonia trigger such strong emotional or physiological responses.
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There’s been an explosion of media telling us that consuming more protein can do everything from building muscle to extending our lives, but what does protein actually do and how do you know if you’re getting the right amount?
And Dr Emma Beckett and Kate Manne want us to rethink our approach to diets and to our bodies, so that we develop a healthier relationship with food and with ourselves.
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Building strength has also been shown to be effective at healing injury, both physical and psychological. But how can you start building a routine for physical and psychological healing without injuring yourself further in the process?
And there is growing evidence that the vagus nerve can be stimulated through humming, singing, push-ups, social contact, and even some yoga poses. Will those activities help to reduce stress levels?
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More and more research is showing that building muscle helps us live longer and better lives. So how can you start getting stronger at any age?
And it's now clear that during menopause, women's brains undergo significant changes. But world-renowned neuroscientist Dr Lisa Mosconi says that with the right treatment and support, women can emerge from this period with renewed and enhanced brains rather than depleted ones.
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How do you form new friendships in adulthood: genuine, meaningful, comfortable friendships, not just friendly acquaintances? And once you make them, how do you keep those friendships alive?
And in Ask Aunty - if you're worried about the clothing choices your adult daughter is making, should you talk to her about it?
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There is a growing movement in the world of finance and advocacy, arguing that making money and doing good don't have to be mutually exclusive.
What makes an investment ethical? How do you ensure the companies you're investing in actually do what they say? And how much might you need to participate in this growing marketplace?
And can work ever be entirely based on competence? And why do some people get to fail and succeed while others don't?
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Helping you figure oThe way we imagine the midlife crisis has shifted in recent years, with different expectations from Generation X and a renewed focus on the female experience. How can we recognise a midlife crisis and what's the best way to navigate through it?
And Jo Peck had just had her 60th Birthday when she was greeted with the news her husband of 25 years had taken his business elsewhere. So Jo took a dive into the dating pool, heart first.ut all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
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What does science say about single sex schools? Does gender impact the way we learn, or have we all fallen victim to ‘neurosexism’?
And Dr Norman Swan's taps into his training as a paediatrician to bring parents the latest evidence on how to raise happy and healthy children, particularly through their middle years.
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Aloneness doesn't have to equal loneliness. How can you enjoy your own company and build habits around quality solo time?
We explore the causes of our diminishing 'social fitness' and how to reclaim the lost art of the hang out.
And if your blood relatives aren't a positive part of your life, can you still create that type of family connection?
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How important was food and cooking to you, growing up? For chef and cookbook writer Tony Tan, growing up in Malaysia with one of the most diverse food scenes on the planet, meant he learned to cook (and eat) the food of four cultures. So who or what shaped your food story? And the Ask Aunties are presented with a festive season dilemma of a new uncle tryna impress the kids -- with alcohol.
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Big life changes are an inevitable part of life — sometimes they are exciting, sometimes scary, sometimes both so how do we manage the big changes we face in our lives. Plus what causes sleep paralysis and how can people deal with the symptoms?
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