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    Rochelle's son murdered Zoe's son. This is their story

    How does murder affect the mothers of victims and perpetrators? Rory Carson investigates.

  2. Restorative justice: Why I met my rapist face to face

    Ailbhe Griffith explains why facing her attacker, nine years on, was empowering.

  3. Resilience: How to get through the tough times

    How do you recover from a setback? Writer Poorna Bell and podcaster Lauren Mahon discuss.

  4. Race on screen and stage - is it part of your world?

    Do the people you see on screen reflect your experience of the UK? We hear from callers.

  5. Post-birth bodies: Why don't we talk more about pelvic floor disorders?

    It is estimated that one in three women will experience them.

  6. My father the fugitive: Growing up on the run

    Tyler thought her family loved travelling. Her dad was actually on the run from the FBI.

  7. More than 'picky eating': Living with ARFID

    Trouble eating greens can be commonplace - but when does 'picky eating' become dangerous?

  8. Meet the mum and son who are 'ethical hackers'

    Chrissy and son Tom have an unusual shared trade - they are both hackers for good.

  9. Medicinal cannabis in the UK: Why is it so hard to access?

    We hear from a leader in cannabis medicine research, plus a chronic pain sufferer.

  10. Material girls? Inside the world of 'sugar dating'

    We meet young women chasing 'benefits' from dating - and the sugar daddies paying for it.

  11. Losing a pet: Why the grief is real

    Ashleigh, who won Britain's Got Talent with her dog Pudsey, talks about pet bereavement.

  12. Life with HIV: The breakthrough people don't know about

    Unexpected Fluids host Alix Fox investigates a HIV innovation that could change lives.

  13. Life with adult ADHD: A misunderstood condition?

    We hear from three women with ADHD about the experiences and difficulties they face.

  14. Life after reality TV: Your stories

    5 Live listeners tell Rachel Burden their stories of being on reality TV shows.

  15. Jamz Supernova talks interracial dating

    1Xtra's Jamz discusses her relationship and meets TJ - who won't date outside his race.

  16. Is the contraceptive pill changing our brains?

    Emma Barnett chats to Dr Sarah E Hill, author of How the Pill Changes Everything.

  17. Is online porn changing our sex lives?

    Stephen Nolan speaks to callers about the way porn has affected their lives offline.

  18. Is modern life bad for our bodies?

    Writer Vybarr Cregan-Reid says our lifestyle is making us short-sighted, unhappy and fat.

  19. Is lab-grown meat the future of food?

    It could ease animal suffering and help reduce carbon emissions. But would anyone eat it?

  20. Is it time to embrace celibacy as a lifestyle choice?

    Michael Ayo, AKA rapper Faith Child, explains why he is saving himself for marriage.

  21. Is it harder to be a black dad?

    Dope Black Dads host Marvyn Harrison challenges the 鈥渁bsent black father鈥� stereotype.

  22. Is it easier to come out as gay or bisexual in 2019?

    Younger and older generations of callers share their experiences. Will they differ?

  23. Is it a parent's responsibility to read to their children?

    Actor and children's author Ben Miller puts the question to parents and literacy experts.

  24. Is 2019 the year to write your book?

    Always wanted to put pen to paper? We ask bestselling authors for their top writing tips.

  25. Inside the criminal mind

    Forensic psychologist Kerry Daynes talks stalking, nature vs nurture and psychopathy.

  26. Information overload: Are we drowning in content?

    Nihal Arthanayake hears how "infobesity" is affecting our brains and lives.

  27. Hypebeast culture: Why do fashion fans queue for hours?

    Fashion fan Sam Harris finds out why limited release streetwear items are big business.

  28. How to style the perfect Christmas tree

    Big fan of bauble bling? Or prefer the natural look? Our experts have you sorted.

  29. How to reduce your stress levels in 2019

    TV's Dr Rangan Chatterjee reveals some of the ways we can de-stress in the new year.

  30. How to have a green Christmas

    Good for the planet - and your bank balance! We hear top eco tips from the experts.

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