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23 Oct 2025

Professor Toby Newton-John: Pain, Comfort Food and Coping Without Guilt

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Medicine, Psychology, Science & Medicine, Society & Culture

Two in three people with chronic pain turn to comfort eating for relief, and Professor Toby Newton-John explains why food can both soothe and sabotage our wellbeing. He shares the science behind the “pain-food loop” and practical ways to find comfort without the crash.

Guest: Toby Newton-John, Professor of Clinical Psychology, and Head of School in the Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...