JOY Drive

11 Jan 2026

Samuel Cornell: Why We Pretend Holidays Were Great

Places & Travel, Popular Culture, Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Coming home from a trip and admitting it was disappointing can feel strangely shameful. Public health researcher Samuel Cornell explains why holidays come with pressure to be “worth it”, how cost and hype shape our self-judgment, and how social media turns travel into a performance.

Guest: Samuel Cornell, Public Health Researcher and PhD Candidate, UNSW 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 ...