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Discovering we're going to be OK by fixing a bike chain by the side of the road

The difference in opinion on how we approach (or don't approach) Net Zero is just the latest story you could use to worry about how divided we are - at least, until your bike chain breaks.  For more from Osher, head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 202517 min

Are We on the Verge of a Manhood Revolution? with Dr Zac Seidler

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As Global Director of Men's Health Research at Movember, Dr Zac Seidler calls male identity and mental health 'the issue of our times'. He's seen the problems - but he also has a vision for the solution.  In this conversation, Zac covers: Why he has stopped using the term "Masculinity" and the powerful, alternative word he prefers to frame the conversation around men’s identity. His expert analysis of the "manosphere" and what young men are truly seeking and needing right now The positive Ideas and examples that can help guide the way for men How he feels about becoming a father to a boy of his own Find out more about Dr Zac and his work here Find out more about Movember here Donate to Osher's Movember effort here    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 20251h 3m

Money in Politics - and the Actions That Can Beat It (featuring Allegra Spender)

We know that money influences politics - but just how much? And is there anything we can do to oppose it? As she's proved again and again, most recently as part of the Punter's Politics event also attended by Osher, Allegra Spender, Independent Member for Wentworth, has some ideas. For more from Osher, head here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 202511 min

How Reading Rescued Luke Bateman's Inner Child and Changed His Life

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussions of suicidal thoughts.  Are there parts of yourself, maybe long lost from your past or your childhood, that are waiting to be heard, to be honoured, to expand the person you think you are? This was certainly the case for Luke Bateman.  In this episode, the ex-NRL player and Bachelor turned BookTok sensation, author and host of new podcast In the Good Books opens up to Osher about: Why shame was so much a part of his life as a child Coming back from the dark depths of his gambling addiction and depression How he dealt with the controversy and social media blowback following news of his book deal Why inner work is essential to achieving any goal SUPPORT For immediate support in a crisis, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 More resources are available from Beyond Blue LINKS Follow Luke on Instagram Listen to Luke's pod In The Good Books Follow Osher on Instagram Books and more: https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg  Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 202552 min

Why Vulnerability, Recovery and Agency Takes Guts, with Melissa Leong

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For Masterchef judge Melissa Leong, life has served far more than just delicious food. And as she tells Osher, whether it's been the choices she's made or the things she's had to deal with, it's often taken a lot of guts to get through. In this conversation, you'll hear:  Why she chose to open up about the dark parts of her life in her new memoir The healthier new way Melissa is approaching relationships When 'blowing up your life' is the right call How taking a path to healing is a choice How she defeated self-doubt in becoming a judge of Masterchef And much more. Content Warning: this episode contains discussions of sexual assault. For support, please contact 1800respect Check out Melissa's memoir Guts For tickets to Story Club and Osher's new book So What, Now What? head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 202543 min

How Our Hometowns Make Us (feat. Sylvia Jeffreys)

It's no surprise that our the experiences of our early lives form us: from our work ethic, to our worldview, even our approach to raising children. But what can be surprising, on reflection, is just how much our environment and shape those experiences themselves - as was the case for Sylvia Jeffreys when she first started her career in Brisbane. Search for Sylvia in the Better Than Yesterday feed for the full chat. Check out Sylvia's podcast 'The Pay Off'  For tickets to Story Club, and for Osher's latest book So What, Now What? head here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 202517 min

Shelley Craft from TV's 'The Block' shares her surprising secrets to success

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Without a doubt, Shelley Craft remains one of the most loved personalities on our TV screens - just as she has been for three decades. From Saturday Disney, to The Great Outdoors, Funniest Home Videos and the powerhouse that is The Block.  How did she turn a work experience stint into a career? How did she deal with being in the public eye, and the many ups and downs of the industry? What are the practices and principles that keep her able to show up so authentically that we think we all know her? What we hear from Shelley aren't the usual success secrets: Instead, it's all about how she relates to herself, the work, and those around her. And it applies just as much to our every day lives as it does to being on telly.  LINKS  To hear more from Shelley, check out her podcast The Aging Project and The Official Block Podcast Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 202555 min

All I Recently Learned about AI (feat. Matt Agnew)

Osher's time at the recent SXSW resulted in a lot of new thoughts (and wonders and worries) around AI. He recounts them, along with reliving some of the best moments from his recent chat around AI with Dr Matt Agnew (find the full chat in the feed). For tickets to Story Club, Osher's new book So What, Now What? and more, head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 202518 min

How Stoicism Can (Still) Help Us All, with Brigid Delaney

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While sometimes it might seem the appeal of stoic philosophy is limited to only a certain group of people or a certain set of circumstances, Brigid Delaney (author of 'Reasons not to Worry' and 'Wellmania') is here to tell us how it can be for everyone, in every moment - and how it can benefit us collectively just as much as individually.  In this conversation: The one simple step to begin stoic practice in your own life How to develop immunity to frustration, anger and even suffering  The power of communicating through values Check out Brigid's new book The Seeker and the Sage For from more Osher, including tickets to Story Club and his new book So What, Now What? head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 202549 min

The Big Reveal - A true story of how the Rocky Horror Picture Show changed my life

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From ideas of belonging, to what's great in art, to funny feelings in the tummy and figuring out what they mean (eventually): this is why, for Osher, the Rocky Horror Picture Show was a real reva..... lation. to hear more true stories like this one, get tickets to Story Club (and more) hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 202515 min

Pub Choir's Astrid Jorgensen - We're Average. That's Perfect. Here's Why.

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If you're longing for a life of more freedom, more feeling and more fulfilment, the answer could sound like a very average rendition of your favourite song... Astrid Jorgensen (OAM) is a conductor, composer and the founder and director of Pub Choir - a special kind of show that, under Astrid's guidance, sees thousands of strangers singing together in perfect harmony, all in under an hour.  In this conversation, Astrid and Osher cover: What we truly gain by relinquishing perfectionism The immense benefit of being connected to others Why artistic expression is for all of us And much more. Pub Choir shows are happening near you SOON! Check here for details For more from Osher, including tickets to Story Club and for his new book 'So What, Now What?' head here This conversation contains references to disordered eating - for information and support, visit butterfly.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 7, 202551 min

How Health 'Kicks' Trip Us Up, and the 'Steps' to Take Instead

Speaking from experience, Osher explains how getting real results requires taking small steps around your ego.For books, tickets to Story Club, to get in touch and for more from Osher, head here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 5, 202511 min

The Skills of Being Happier, with Happiness Researcher and Expert Declan Edwards

Could it be that happiness isn't the product of success, but the other way around? According to happiness researcher and happiness coach Declan Edwards, that's exactly the case - and there are many simple and powerful things we can do today to approach a happier life directly. In this chat, Declan reveals: The truest definitions of happiness The most important skills we can practice to be happier every day How the benefits of being happier are even greater than you realise Find more from Declan in his podcast 'How to be Happy' and through B U Happiness College. For more from Osher, including links to both his books, tickets to Story Club and more, head here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 202552 min

Jim and Pam from the Office cause Autism in Babies

Or, how to spot when someone is building a bamboo control tower - Osher gives some thoughts about correlation, causation, the questions that challenge bad science, and the recent announcement in the US about the link between paracetamol and autism (which there isn't). For more from Osher, including info on his new book (and his less new book) plus tickets to Story Club and more, head here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 202514 min

Caring for a Parent - Essential Advice from Someone Who’s Been There, with Casey Beros

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For two and a half years, journalist and author Casey Beros was the carer for her father as he passed away from cancer. In this chat, she not only tells Osher of her experience and how it changed her, but all the practical advice she wish someone had told her, including: important tips about navigating the healthcare system how to make sure carers can still care for themselves dealing with grief and finding meaning  Find more on Casey's book Next Of Kin here   To buy Osher's new book, or tickets to Story Club, or for more from Osher, head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 20251h 17m

Yeah, but when does it get better than yesterday?

Is there a point to trying to improve? For more from Osher, head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 21, 202515 min

The Wonder and Hilarity of Nature - and How to Keep Fighting for It, with Natalie Kyriacou, OAM

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Even in an age of extinction, conservationist, social justice activist and entrepreneur Natalie Kyriacou (OAM) thinks the story of nature is far from just the final chapter in a slowly unfolding tragedy.Here, she shows there is still so much to be in awe of, to hope and work for, and even to laugh at. In this conversation, you'll hear: What the devastation that ensued in the wake of the loss of a vulture population tell us about our connection to other species Why our economy isn't working and what a better one could look like And how Barnaby Joyce wanted to give fish herpes (yep, you read that right) Check out Natalie's book Nature's Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction here Get Osher's new book So What, Now What? along with tickets to the live show hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 202547 min

Father of the Year 2025: Dr Arne Rubinstein - the Power of Rites of Passage

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Could re-establishing healthy rites of passage be key in addressing the problems of our young men and women? Based on the knowledge and experience of father of the year 2025 Dr Arne Rubinstein, the answer is a powerful and resounding 'yes'. In this conversation, he discusses: What a healthy rite of passage really entails - and the dangerous substitutes we often see instead  Why they're just as much for the parents as the children themselves The interesting differences between boys and girls in the character, effects and impact of rites of passage The power in recognising where you are in life, intergenerational relationships, connecting to community and more For more on Dr Rubinstein's work, see the Rites of Passage Institute For tickets to Osher and Struthless's 'So What, Now What?' live show tour, head here More from Osher hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 20251h 2m

Four Fathers for Father's Day: Hamish Blake, Dave Hughes, Ryan Holiday, Dr Billy Garvey

A collection of some of the best bits from Better Than Yesterday's dads. You'll hear: Hamish Blake talk about what play is to him and why its so important Dave Hughes on what makes every moment more meaningful Ryan Holiday on how he chooses to curate his life Dr Billy Garvey on moving past unhealthy displays of masculinity and the secret to really connecting with your kids Need a gift? So What, Now What?! (don't forget to leave a review for Osher to read out here) OR tickets to Story ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 202549 min

My Problem with Kids Parties

Look: kids parties are a lot. But there's also a lot to be learned from them. Like the different ways that young boys interact, that you're not your kids, or that they're a great place to practice trying to stay calm.Need some help in situations you find difficult? Check out So What, Now What? Checked out So What, Now What? Leave a review here! FINAL TICKETS FOR STORY CLUB, SEPTEMBER 7th, ON SALE NOW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 202513 min

Resetting Your Idea of Success, with Brandon Jack

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Brandon Jack set the bar high. As the son of legendary league figure Garry Jack and brother of Sydney Swans captain Keiren Jack, when Brandon himself began playing for the Swans, it was a position that was loaded with expectation and a pressure that didn't always pay off.  After his career in sport ended, he was forced to forge a new identity, purpose, measure of success - and was left with a few stories to tell.  Check out Brandon's new book Pissants. Check out Osher's new book So What, Now What? Already got it? Leave your review here For tickets to Story Club and more, head here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26, 202556 min

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

From a time of pre-pubescent revenge, to a time of cynicism, to actually the most wonderful time of the year, Osher tracks his history with Christmas, what saved it, and why it stands a testament to the different stages of his life. Recorded live from Story Club, December 2024. For more like this, get tickets to the next Story Club or check out the Substack. Click here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 202514 min

Outback Tom and Grandad - How Where You Are Changes Who You Are

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This a useful conversation, bush style. Tom Forrest (aka. Outback Tom) and his Grandad (aka. Grandad [or Steve]), famous for their viral campfire cooking videos, join Osher to discuss: How and why they got started cooking and making videos together Why, after living in both the city and the outback, Tom much prefers life in Kununurra How life in the outback shapes your relationships, sense of community and ability to figure things out Check out Tom and Grandad's cookbook: Gone Bush: Easy Campfire Recipes Check out Osher's new book: So What, Now What? Already got Osher's new book? Please, leave a review here (it helps a lot) For tickets to Story Club, the Story Club Substack, and more from Osher, head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 202548 min

How I Got Kicked Out of a Band and Still Adjacently Won a Grammy

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To hear more stories just like this, check out Story Club live and on the substack Osher's new book is So What, Now What? His previous book, now back in print, is Back After the Break Do you have a question for Osher? Shoot a voice note to [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 202518 min

What Putting Yourself Out There Gives Back, with Eliza and Liberty Paschke

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What do you get from giving something new a try? For sisters Eliza and Liberty Paschke, the answer is an entirely new life. From being self confessed 'spinsters' in their mid 30s (but don't get Osher started on that word), to throwing themselves into reality reno show 'The Block' despite having no reno-experience; Eliza and Liberty have made extending themselves, getting uncomfortable and giving as many things a go as they can their life's work, openly sharing their feelings about what they encounter in their own podcast 'Try Before You Die'. In this chat, they cover:  What kept them from 'truly living' before the Block The link between self-improvement and trying new things, and how it goes both ways The things they've overcome and what they still hope to work on - and how Osher might help? Osher's new book So What, Now What? is out nowOsher's first book Back After the Break is out AGAIN now! For more from Osher, head here Got a question for Osher? Send a voice memo to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12, 202547 min

Keeping an Eye on Yourself

On knowing what an incoming metal health crisis looks like and knowing what to do to prevent it. Osher gives his examples For more practical tools, check out Osher's new book So What, Now What? - out now! For tickets to Story Club, head here Send your voice notes hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 202510 min

Truly Knowing Your Mind, with Professor Ian Hickie and James O'Loghlin

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What do you need to truly stay happy in your own head, day after day? The answer won't be the same every day, and it definitely won't be the same for everyone. However, truly knowing the answers for ourselves is one of the single most important things we can do. And the sooner we can find those answers, the better.  That's according to Ian Hickie, one of Australia's foremost experts on mental health, and James O'Loghlin, his collaborator, broadcaster and fellow mental health advocate. In this episode, they join Osher to guide us through the process of finding those answers, including: The most effective way to monitor and track your mental health The importance of finding what works for YOU Why you should prioritise what makes you happy How to set boundaries What you can and cannot change about yourself And more LINKS  Check out Ian and James's new book A User's Guide to the Mind Listen to the full interview with Prof. Alistair Sproul here Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected]   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 6, 20251h 5m

Why you need to work out your why

When's the last time you ask why you do what you do?  From work to working out, Osher has had many reasons and motivations in the course of his life. Some of these have led him to unthought-of levels of performance and satisfaction. Others have led to a self destructive spiral. For more helpful ideas, check out Osher's new book 'So What, Now What?' Story Club is back August 10! Get tickets here For even more from Osher, head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 202514 min

What's Your Why? with Sam Wood

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Sam Wood is here to share his biggest insights into what really motivates us, what doesn't, and ways to make change for the better that sticks. He opens up to Osher about his own ever-changing 'whys', his surprisingly down to earth personal approach to exercise and fitness, his journey of step-parenting and, yes, some previously unheard tales from the Bachelor... LINKS  Check out 28 by Sam Wood here Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected]   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20251h 4m

Why a higher power gives us power, even when it's got nothing to do with God

Turning to some kind of higher power is a key component in many addiction recovery programs. And, as discussed in Osher's recent chat to 360, there's a good reason for that: it helps.  But why? What does a high power even look like outside of religion? And how can this idea help us in our lives even outside of addiction?  For more ideas like this, check out Osher's new book 'So What, Now What?' For tickets to Story Club, head here Get in touch with Osher hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 202516 min

Redemption, Reinvention and the Realities of Addiction, with 360

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Matt Colwell, better known by his stage name 360, is not the person he was. In this raw and personal conversation, he takes Osher through his full journey - from the romanticised partying rockstar, to self described 'total junkie', to rehab, reset, recovery and reinvention. He outlines the tricks his ego played to keep him in the grips of addiction, how small actions were crucial in transforming his body and mind, the tools he now uses to get by and perform in sobriety and finally how he found faith, and exactly what that gives him. LINKS  360's album, Out of the Blue, is out now Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 22, 20251h 1m

The one thing I thought I'd never do on reality TV, I did on Dancing with the Stars

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🚨SPOILER ALERT FOR SUNDAY 20th OF JULY'S BROADCAST OF DWTS🚨 Osher's been a part of reality TV for a long time, but Dancing with the Stars made him do something he's never done before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 202521 min

Creating a Better Life, with Campbell Walker (aka Struthless)

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Cam Walker isn't here to tell about 'one weird trick that will 10x your life.' He's not even trying to inspire you. But he does know firsthand what it's like to be lost in the depth of feelings of doom, and exactly what helped him slowly reach a place a bit more colourful. That's the basis for his new book 'Doom and Bloom: The case for creativity in a world hooked on panic.' In this chat, he tells Osher all about it, plus his learnings on being more creative, how creativity has been essential in his life, why a lot of self-help isn't actually helpful, how he navigates the common compulsion of social media, the secrets to a long-lasting relationship and why attention can be life or death. Check out 'Doom and Bloom' here Check out Struthless on youtube and instagram Pre-order Osher's new book 'So What, Now What?' (also illustrated by Cam) here For more from Osher (including his other book) head here Get tickets to Story Club hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 20251h 16m

Motorcycles, Mentorship and Manhood

The true story of how some men with forearm tattoos told Osher the secrets of the world, and how to know if a Harley was tuned just right...  Get tickets for the next Story Club Find more from Osher here Pre-order Osher's new book 'So What, Now What?' hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 13, 202518 min

What to Do when You Feel ‘Stuck’ in Life, with Dr Emily Musgrove

If you feel like you're not living the kind of life you want, and if you feel like you're avoiding more than you're taking action to change that, then you might be what Dr Emily Musgrove calls 'stuck'. In this episode, Dr Emily, the clinical psychologist (regularly heard on 'The Imperfects' podcast') and author of the new book 'Unstuck: A Guide to Finding Your Way Forward to the Life You Want to Live' tackles this all too common feeling and shares simple ways to disarm the many things that paralyze us - from emotions, to stress, to the old stories that no longer serve us. Pre Order Osher's new book 'So What, Now What?' here Get tickets for Story Club here And for more from Osher, head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 8, 202552 min

Dancing with my (Ideal) Self - Staring into the Mirror on Dancing with the Stars

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What happens when the person you are is out of step with the person you thought you were, in some way? Or, what do you do when the effort you put in doesn't match the reception you expected to get back? Off the back of Osher's second performance on Dancing with the Stars, he has some ideas on these topics - and they could be very useful the next time you encounter criticism, or the restriction created by your own expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 202518 min

Actor Tim Pocock on hiding his sexuality and the trauma of conversion therapy

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You might know actor Tim Pocock from his roles in Dance Academy or X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Even as a child, he graced the Sydney Opera House starring in operas directed by Baz Lurhman.  But that world of artistic expression was in stark contrast to the other world Tim was part of for so long - one of repression by conservative catholicism under Opus Dei - made all the worse as he began to realise who he truly was. In this chat, Tim reveals his experiences of shame, bullying and conversion therapy, as well as his journey toward healing, discovery and self-acceptance, and the ongoing work of undoing the trauma of the beliefs that kept him feeling trapped for so long.  An inspiration for anyone who’s ever felt silenced or lived an inauthentic life, an insight into certain pockets of religious institutions and a vital plea for the parents of every LGBTIAQ+ child. LINKS  Check out Tim's book, the Truth Will Set You Free: Growing up Gay Under Opus Dei Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 20251h 18m

The Simple Solution for Staying Sane when it Feels like the World is Ending

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Depending on your algorithm, you’re being fed death, destruction, calamity, chaos, fire, floods, and horror more and more and more.Chatting with Sally Gold the other day. It’s pretty clear we only really have so much room between our ears for stuff like that.So when a friend who lives in Africa reached out to me the other day asking, “How do we stay sane when everything’s such a mess?” I sent her a voice note, which turned into this podcast. Pre-Order 'So What, Now What?' here Get tickets to Story Club here Get more from Osher here and send him an email hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 202516 min

How Talking about Money can Pay Off, with Sylvia Jeffreys

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Sylvia Jeffreys knows the power that lies in asking the right questions about your finances. She's been talking a lot on that topic recently, with some of the best money minds around, as part of her podcast 'The Pay Off'. In this conversation, she shares the best of what she's learned so far, both from the experts and from her own life.  Get your tickets to Story Club here Pre-order the new book 'So What, Now What? Send Osher email hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 20251h 0m

What my 'Dancing with the Stars' Debut Showed Me

Osher offers his reflections on his first dance - including what was really hardest about the process, why deliberately going into something you're not good at is so good for you, the power of habit and  a way he reacted to the process that really surprised him. Find tickets to Story Club here Pre-order Osher's new book 'So What, Now What?' here Email Osher hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 202518 min

Life-Changing Authenticity, with Kat John

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Are you truly being yourself? How can you be sure? What could be gained when you embrace your authenticity - or, what do you miss when you don't? Kat John, authenticity coach, speaker, podcaster and author of 'Authentic: Coming Home to Your True Self' explains to Osher why understanding and answering these questions are essential. Check out Osher's Dance-it-out playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2umndwMFXAWsK5IJm0UEZs?si=7511cc6da35e4415 And Kat's here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BCq8K7vbZxtyT7STG8nrX?si=BhHyN_JSTfCxvYsKpjtNbQ&pi=eJ-T78OAQ3C1t Find more from Kat here Find more from Osher here Pre-order Osher's new book 'So What, Now What?' Get tickets to Story Club hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 202556 min

How Collaboration is Key to Creativity

Do you struggle with coming up with ideas on your own? Or properly realising the vision in your head? What if the greatest creativity isn't found in isolation, but emerges only when we truly open ourselves to the brilliance of others? Osher offers 4 questions for genius ideas and effortless collaborative creativity. Pre-order “So What, Now What?” Story Club LIVE, Tickets here July 6th Factory Theatre MarrickvilleFt Marlee Silva, Merrick Watts, Phil O’Neill and Nadia Townsend, Zoë Norton Lodge and Osher Günsberg    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 15, 202516 min

Why the greatest challenge in life is yourself, with Chris Ryan

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The pressure to work more, constantly comparing yourself to other people, the endless list of self-improvement 'shoulds', and even full blown mental health struggles - what do we do when the biggest obstacles are the ones inside our own heads?  Comedian Chris Ryan might not have every answer, but in this chat with Osher, she certainly has a way of illuminating the problems.  For tickets to show Extreme Tenant (Melbourne only, sorry) head here Pre-order “So What, Now What?”Story Club LIVE, Tickets here for July 6th Factory Theatre MarrickvilleFt. Marlee Silva, Merrick Watts, Phil O’Neill and Nadia Townsend, Zoë Norton Lodge and Osher Günsberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10, 202555 min

The 7 Best Books for Better Thinking

Have you ever wanted more clarity around how your brain works? Often, it can be knowledge that can mean the difference between having the perspective and tools to make changes in your life, or not. There are countless books on the subject, but here, Osher details 7 that have been instrumental to his own life, that have helped his own clarity on the inner workings of our minds - in other words, the books he thinks about (and recommends) when he thinks about thinking.  For more, links to those books are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Check out (and pre-order) Osher's upcoming book here Scope out Chris Ryan's upcoming comedy shows here Have thoughts? Other books you think Osher should read? Or anything else? Email him Get your tickets to Story Club hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 8, 202519 min

Purpose, Parenting, Posca - and how you can do everything you want, with Merrick Watts

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Merrick Watts is a comedian, radio and TV personality, actor, event and festival manager, highly certified sommelier, parent, fitness nut, SAS Australia selection-passer, entrepreneur and drink developer. And he has a jet-ski license. So if you wanted to talk to someone who can tell you exactly what it takes to balance your commitments and still go after your passions and curiosities, and to get a good dose of inspiration and wisdom while you do it, Merrick's your guy.  It's exactly what he talks to Osher about in this episode, along with how to find drive, where to really place your effort, the place of sacrifice, what he hopes to instill in his children, his thoughts on service, leadership and bravery both in the media and outside of it, and how he came to launch a drink based on a 2000 year old recipe... LINKS More info on Posca here Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 20251h 2m

New Book Reveal with my Illustrator Campbell Walker (Struthless)

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When it came to writing a second book, Osher hadn’t lived enough since the extra bits were added to the second edition of his memoir to write another memoir based on only five years. Instead, he wrote the book he wished he had during times when his mental health wasn’t doing well. It’s the kind of book one grabs when they’ve tried everything else but still feel stuck, or they’re trying to understand how someone they care about keeps going in circles, and things seem to be getting worse. It’s specifically written for people who aren’t used to asking for help or are concerned that asking for help might impact them negatively. To ensure the book is as powerful as possible, Osher worked with an eminent Australian psychologist to make sure all the messages and techniques are legitimate. Some of the content is quite complicated, so to make things easier to understand, he wanted to use illustrations. While Osher isn’t bad at sketching, he isn’t an artist. There was only one artist Osher wanted to work with, someone who could understand what he was trying to do and who would get the concepts he wanted to put on the page. That person is the legendary Campbell Walker aka @struthless69, who joins us today. Pre-order “So What? Now What?” here, be sure to screenshot your proof of purchase and email [email protected] to get your free thank you gift.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 202520 min

The Paramedic Secrets to Handling Anything, with Sally Gould

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In a job where stress, trauma and the unexpected greet you everyday, with lives on the line, how do you cope?Sally Gould, author of 'Frog: the secret diary of a paramedic' gives Osher the answers - including what she always does and says to stay calm and control a room, how she debriefs and deals with trauma, why humour is essential, and the 'magical' things that have made her fall in love with what she does. Find out more about Sally and her book Check out Osher's substack and more hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 20251h 6m

Escaping the trap of “I have reasons, you have excuses”

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When that person up ahead in the right turn only lane puts their blinker on way too late and starts to merge across the solid line towards your lane, what are your thoughts about that person? When you you distinctly recall asking your partner to empty the recycling bin yesterday, and now it’s a jenga pile of jam jars and plastic packets - what are your thoughts about that person? Just to speculate, they’re not positive thoughts are they? However - do you realise that what’s happening there with your judgment about the other person is one of the core thinking biases which can destroy relationships, and lead to unnecessary, possibly dangerous conflict with strangers? Luckily it’s one of those things that once you know it’s there, you can actively start to work at it - and in this episode Osher talks about identifying and dealing with this trap of thinking which often sits at the core of all relationship discontent.For more on the book announcement: https://oshergunsberg.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 202518 min

The power of Origin and how NRL can change us with Marlee Silva

Marlee Silva has achieved some incredible things - and some of the biggest lessons and inspirations in her life have come from directly from the NRL itself. In this episode, Marlee reveals those key lessons, as well as talking about role models and mentoring, the mindsets that have led to her success, why there's nothing like State of Origin, how both the women and men's NRL games have changed - and how they can change us too.  Search for Marlee's podcast 'Marlee and Me' as well as her previous one with Nicho Hines ' When we Grow Up' Check out her book here Get in touch with Osher hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 202559 min

A preference deal with yourself

When you look at Australian politics, you’ll know that preference deals play a big role in who eventually ends up in power. But preferences can put you in a powerful position too.  In this episode Osher talks about how you can make a preference deal with yourself to win a better day today - particularly if you're feeling terrible about something that 'should' have happened or something you 'could' have done... Read more from Osher, get tickets to Story Club, get in touch and more hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 202512 min