JOY Drive

23 Oct 2025

Anthony Smith: Mind Matters — Adult Autism: Understanding, Acceptance and Identity

Health, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Science, Self-Help, Society & Culture

Autism doesn’t disappear in adulthood and many people go undiagnosed for decades. Clinical Psychologist Anthony Smith joined JOY Drive to unpack what autism can look like in adults, how assessments work, and why self-understanding often brings relief and a sense of belonging. He also explores the power of dropping the mask and finding support that fits.

Guest: Anthony Smith, Clinical Psychologist and Behaviour Support Practitioner

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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5 Feb 2026

Jesse Matheson: Mardi Gras Cancels its After Party

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The cancellation of the official Mardi Gras after-party has raised big questions for festival-goers and the broader community. Jesse Matheson ...

5 Feb 2026

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Health, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel ...

5 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Ultra-processed Foods Increasing Bowel Cancer Rates In Under 50s

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Science & Medicine

Rates of bowel cancer are rising in people under 50, and researchers are increasingly linking this shift to ultra-processed foods. ...