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Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

Hilary Harper

Booking Overview

This is a broad-issue Australian public-radio interview program covering health, relationships, money, work and everyday life, with recurring contributions from subject-matter experts and occasional prominent Australians sharing personal perspectives. Credible pitches include clinicians, researchers, psychologists, financial and workplace specialists, authors, and public figures with relevant lived experience; booking difficulty is medium because the show has a national broadcaster profile but covers accessible, practical topics rather than requiring celebrity status.

Metrics

Episodes: 250

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 466.0k subscribers

Instagram: 57.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

abcpodcasts@abc.net.au

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Host

Hilary Harper - Australian journalist and broadcaster who presents ABC Radio National's Life Matters.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognised clinicians, researchers, psychologists, authors, financial or workplace specialists, and public figures with relevant expertise or lived experience connected to practical life issues.
Required Achievements:  
Professional expertise in health, relationships, money, work or aging, Published research, books or substantial professional experience, Public profile or notable personal achievement relevant to the discussion

Recent Guest Discussions

Libby Trickett - Her Favourite Australian Children's Book And What It Taught Her About Creativity In Quiet Moments

Recent Topics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
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Are you a 'carer' or are you just doing what's expected?

October 18, 2026

According to new research, 46 per cent of people who would fit the definition of a "carer", don't think of themselves that way. Because maybe caring for your aging family while juggling the younger ones is something you don't think about in depth — it's just what you do. Care is complex, it doesn't look the same from one family to the next, and the way we define the word "carer" could be excluding a whole range of people from crucial support services.

What genetically modified purple tomatoes say about our food future

October 18, 2026

From today, the first genetically modified whole food to be grown and sold in Australia will start hitting shelves in Victoria.It's a purple tomato that's been in the works for more than a decade, and producers have high hopes it'll be a hit with consumers.The industry regulator's latest consumer survey suggests about half of us are open to the idea of genetically modified foods. So will the purple tomato shift the mood? Are we likely to see more genetically modified fruits and vegetables in ...

Senior drama enrolments are falling. What is the point of an arts education?

October 18, 2026

As year 12 students across the country sit down for their HSC exams this month, the number sitting to complete senior level drama is dwindling.From 2015 to 2025, senior drama enrolments have fallen by 43 per cent across the country, the most of any arts subject.Even though their decline hasn't been as steep, music, visual arts and dance have also been in steady decline over the last decade.And the old argument goes, what job is a drama education going to get you anyway? We can't all be Margot...

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Frequently asked questions

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Life Matters - Separate stories podcast
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How do I get in touch with Life Matters - Separate stories podcast?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast is hosted by Hilary Harper. Its publicly listed email is abcpodcasts@abc.net.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Life Matters - Separate stories podcast?

The publicly listed email for Life Matters - Separate stories podcast: abcpodcasts@abc.net.au.

How many listeners does Life Matters - Separate stories podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Life Matters - Separate stories podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Life Matters - Separate stories podcast?

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Recognised clinicians, researchers, psychologists, authors, financial or workplace specialists, and public figures with relevant expertise or lived experience connected to practical life issues. Common among recent guests: Professional expertise in health, relationships, money, work or aging; Published research, books or substantial professional experience; Public profile or notable personal achievement relevant to the discussion. Recent guests include Libby Trickett.

How hard is it to get booked on Life Matters - Separate stories podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Life Matters - Separate stories podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Lifestyle, Wellness, Relationships, Personal Finance, and Aging. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

abcpodcasts@abc.net.au

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