JOY Drive

15 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris: Food, Valentine’s Day and the Science of Connection

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Psychology, Relationships, Social Sciences

Food has become one of the central ways people express love, especially around Valentine’s Day, but the connection runs deeper than chocolate or oysters. Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris explains why shared meals strengthen emotional bonds, what actually happens in the brain when we eat together, and why connection matters far more than any so-called romantic food.

Guest: Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris, Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences and Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia

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 ...