JOY Drive

13 May 2025

Adam Bode: The Science of Falling in Love – Who Loves Harder? Men or Women?

Kids & Family, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships

Do men fall faster—but women feel deeper? PhD researcher Adam Bode from ANU joins JOY Drive to unpack a groundbreaking global study on how men and women experience romantic love. From obsessive thoughts to cultural patterns, gender equality and emotional intensity, this chat dives into the psychology of passion.

Guest: Adam Bode, PhD student at ANU and lead author of the new cross-cultural study exploring sex differences in romantic love, published in Biology of Sex Differences

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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22 Feb 2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music from Hilary Duff , Leigh-Anne and Lana Del Rey

Music, Popular Culture

Hilary Duff is back with her first album in a decade, Leigh-Anne steps out independently with her solo debut, and ...

22 Feb 2026

Laureate Professor Clare Collins: Coffee and Blood Pressure

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Science & Medicine

Coffee can cause a short-term rise in blood pressure, yet large-scale research suggests it may not increase long-term hypertension risk ...

22 Feb 2026

Dr Jeremie Bracka: Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ Hate Crimes Inquiry

Government & Organisations, History, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Society & Culture

Victoria’s new inquiry into LGBTQIA+ hate crimes marks a significant moment for accountability and prevention. Dr Jeremie Bracka explains why ...