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JOY Drive

Sep
19
2025
Sep
8
2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Hooked on Nostalgic TV

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture, TV & Film

From comfort rewatches to streaming fatigue, old 2000s favourites are pulling us back more than ever. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne ...

Aug
28
2025

Adam Bode: Why Online Couples Report Lower Relationship Satisfaction

Relationships, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Couples who meet online report feeling less satisfied and less intense love than those who meet in real life. Adam ...

Aug
17
2025

Alex Kain: ‘The Philosophy’

Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Could your life be running on autopilot? Melbourne entrepreneur Alex Kain urges Australians to reflect on the systems we live ...

Jul
24
2025

Anthony Smith: Mind Matters – Healing Guilt and Shame

LGBTIQA+ Community, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Shame and guilt can weigh heavily, particularly in the LGBTQIA+ community. Clinical Psychologist Anthony Smith explores the origins of these ...

Jul
11
2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Are Your Emojis Making Things Worse?

Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Relationships, Social Media, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

The smiley face. The thumbs-up. The dreaded skull. Lauren Rosewarne unpacks the social politics of emoji use and why those ...

Jul
10
2025

Professor Kate Burridge: The 201 Ways We Say The ‘F’ Word And What That Says About Us

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

From “frickin’” to “no wucking furries,” Professor Kate Burridge takes us inside a billion-word study of online swearing. Find out ...

May
19
2025

Professor Jeffrey Craig: The Science of Twin Connection

Kids & Family, Psychology, Relationships, Social Sciences

Are twins telepathic or just deeply in tune? Professor Jeffrey Craig joins JOY Drive to unpack the fascinating science behind ...

May
1
2025

Dr Ben Singh: The Truth About Forming Habits

Health, Psychology, Self-Help, Social Sciences

Dr Ben Singh reveals why building lasting habits takes months, not weeks. From flossing to fitness, he unpacks the real ...

Mar
4
2025

Dr Dragan Rangelov: Falling in Love

Psychology, Relationships, Social Sciences

Love—poets write about it, musicians sing about it, and it can feel like a full-body experience when it hits. But ...