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8 Sep 2025

Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: Unpacking the ‘Cortisol Cocktail’ Craze

Alternative Health, Diet and Nutrition, Health, Natural Sciences, Personal Safety, Popular Culture

A drink claiming to lower stress and boost energy has gone viral, but does it work? Theresa Larkin explains what cortisol really does in our bodies, the risks behind wellness fads and what healthier habits actually support balance.

Guest: Associate Professor Theresa Larkin, University of Wollongong

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...