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The Weekly Wrap Men, Tech, and Trust
Episode 72

The Weekly Wrap Men, Tech, and Trust

This Complex Life · Marie Vakakis

July 24, 20257m 53s

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Show Notes

When a breakup becomes life-threatening, why the Coldplay affair is stirring up fears about trust and betrayal, and what teens are really saying about how technology is affecting their mental health.

This week:

Men, separation and suicide risk

New research from Orygen shows separated men are up to nine times more likely to die by suicide. We explore why this matters and what support is available.

Orygen summary

Full paper

The Coldplay affair

It is more than celebrity gossip. Infidelity brings up shame, fear and emotional vulnerability.

→ Recommended book: The State of Affairs by Esther Perel

Teen mental health and tech

The ABC Compass episode Hijacking Adolescence captures what teens are really saying about screens and stress.

Watch on ABC iview

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Join me live Jan 28th for the Relationship New Year Reset https://marievakakis.com.au/relationship-new-year-reset-2026/