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Ep33 – Is happiness overrated?
Journalist and Writer Sarah Catherall recently published an editorial called “Toxic positivity: The business of happiness”, where she examines the rise of a new well-being industry focused on our happiness. Is it possible to be happy all the time? Would that even be good for us? Aaron and Sarah discuss if this new fixation on happiness might be making us sad. https://youtu.be/02x7ECSic3Y EP33 Is happiness overrated?
Ep32 – Should you lose your job over Social Media posts?
Dr Jereth Kok was suspended due to 30 comments on social media cited by the Medical Board of Australia. The allegation is that his online…
Ep31 – Are Covid Vaccinations dividing the Team of 5 Million?
90% of New Zealanders have received at least one Covid-19 Vaccination, yet the Vaccine and Lockdowns continue to divide the “Team of 5 mIllion”. Some…
Ep30 – Climbing onto the Property Ladder
Many Kiwis assume that homeownership is out of reach. Debt and low savings are just some of the barriers apart from the ever-expanding price bubble.…
Ep29 – Is there any hope for the Pro Life movement?
Texas recently adopted a new Heartbeat Abortion Law making it unlawful to abort a baby once a heartbeat can be detected. Pro-choice advocates have pointed…
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