
Science says we peak at 60, plus why so many women are joining the "we do not care" club
29/12/2025 | 55 mins.
Over Summer, we've been revisiting some of your favourite stories from 2025.Science says we reach our mental peak at 60. So, why are we always being told our best years are in our teens or twenties? Plus, the women joining the "We do not Care" club in droves. We also discuss the practicalities of long-haul travel in retirement.

The race to find the elixir of youth, and what's considered "old" in the workforce?
28/12/2025 | 55 mins.
Over Summer, we've been revisiting some of your favourite stories from 2025.Today, we'll be discussing the hint to find the elixir of youth - and the huge cash prize up for grabs. Plus, what do we consider "old" in the workforce? The answer might surprise you. We also look into how photography can help us age well, as Dr Karl shares his money secrets.

What it looks like to follow Mel Robbins and 'just let them'
25/12/2025 | 55 mins.
Have you heard of the "Let Them theory", the viral self-help trend popularised by American motivational speaker Mel Robbins?The mantra, according to Robbins, can help you let go of situations you can't control. But what do psychologists say about what happens if the theory is applied to our actual relationships and life goals? Clinical psychologist Dr Jacqueline Baulch weighs in.And, aunties, comedian Reuben Kaye and journalist Denise Eriksen, advise on what to do when your no-strings-attached hook-up is getting you all tied up.

Life Matters: Live Show from the World Science Festival
24/12/2025 | 55 mins.
Are there actually physical symptoms when you get your heart broken? Why do heart emojis look nothing like the thing beating in our chests? What can be done to save someone when their heart stops beating?

The rise in women using steroids and how blind marathoners learn to race
23/12/2025 | 55 mins.
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