JOY Drive

20 Apr 2023

Is Social Media making you anxious? Why reading books is good for your wellbeing.

Health, Literature, Mental Health

Is social media making you anxious?  You’re not alone!  We had a fascinating chat with Meg Elkins Senior Lecturer with the School of Economics, Finance and Marketing at RMIT University about the surprising benefits of reading a book.

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10 Apr 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Wedding Costs

Consumer Affairs, Kids & Family, Social Media, Society & Culture

A wedding meant church, flowers, a nice lunch, and maybe a few speeches. But today? There are drones, content creators, ...

10 Apr 2025

Laura Hickleton: Newborn Lion Cub at Werribee Open Range Zoo

Animals, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel

Werribee Open Range Zoo has just welcomed a brand-new lion cub. And this is not just any cub. He is ...

10 Apr 2025

Dr Evangeline Mantzioris: Nostalgic Recipes

Diet and Nutrition, History, Society & Culture

In this episode, we dive into the delicious (and sometimes questionable) world of food nostalgia. Long before smashed avo and ...