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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15 Feb 2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music – Charli XCX, Bic Runga and Perrie Lead

Music, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

From new albums by Charli XCX and Bic Runga to fresh singles from Perrie, Meghan Trainor and Morgan Evans, Leo ...

15 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: When Olympic Athletes Speak Out About Politics

Politics, Professional, Social Media, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

The Olympics are often framed as separate from politics, yet athletes continue to use the global stage to express personal ...

15 Feb 2026

Chris Zeiher: Lonely Planet’s Top 100 Australian Beaches

Environment, Travel

Australia has no shortage of beautiful beaches, but what makes one truly unforgettable goes beyond sand and water. Chris Zeiher ...