JOY Drive

16 Apr 2025

Associate Professor Katie Wood: Easter Bunny

Kids & Family, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

For some families, Easter is not just about chocolate; it is about wonder, magic, and that trail of mysterious powder paw prints leading to a basket of eggs.

But in 2025, the Easter Bunny is facing an identity crisis. From TikTok mums to parenting blogs, we hear more stories of families stepping away from the tradition altogether, whether for financial, religious or philosophical reasons.

So what happens when the kids start asking questions or Googling the truth? And how do we preserve the spirit of Easter when the Bunny’s hopping off into the sunset?

Guest: Katie Wood, Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist at Swinburne University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()

Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS

20 Jun 2025

Leo Stubbing: Jonas Brothers, Jade and a Jackson Throwback

Music, Popular Culture

Leo Stubbing delivers your Friday music fix from Benson Boone’s soaring new single to Jade’s solo sass and the Jonas ...

20 Jun 2025

Ricky Muscat: Soul, Singles and Starting Again

Music, Personal Journals, Popular Culture

Before he heads to the United States, Ricky Muscat gives Melbourne one last night of big vocals and love. The ...

19 Jun 2025

Dr David King: Why Won’t My Cough Go Away?

Health, Medicine, Personal Safety

That lingering cough might not be just a cold. Dr David King explains the real reasons behind persistent coughs, when ...