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How to get kids to move more
Despite our sports-loving culture, Aussie kids don’t get enough activity. Taren Sanders explains how we can get them moving.
The psychology of New Year's resolutions (and how to get better at keeping them)
ACU psychologist John Mahoney explains the missing link between setting a goal and achieving it.
Putting a name to the 'lost emotion' of our distracted age
Exploring the ancient emotion of acedia, an unwelcome by-product of the pandemic, with ACU’s Dr Jonathan Zecher.
The long-term perils of pandemic weight gain
Staying ‘healthy at home’ during a global crisis can be hard, says ACU’s Andy King. A robust daily rhythm is crucial.
Thinking Philosophy
Explore the big questions of life and death, underlying meaning and how to live a better life with this podcast series.
How releasing your attachment to ideas, feelings and possessions can ease suffering and lead to a greater appreciation of life.
The imitation game: Why we follow the crowd in times of crisis
Irrational herd behaviour can be magnified by uncertainty and upheaval. But crisis can also prompt more positive imitation.
Six tips to be green while you quarantine
Channel your pent-up energy into reducing your household energy footprint.
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