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.
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.
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.
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 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 CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussions of suicidal thoughts. For support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. For tickets to Story Club and for Osher's new book So What, Now What? head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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.
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. To hear more from Shelley, check out her podcast The Aging Project and The Official Block Podcast For tickets to Story Club, copies of So What, Now What? and to get in touch with Osher, head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is there a point to trying to improve? For more from Osher, head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AA
loving your podcast. may i suggest production person consider lowering the volume of background music. it gives a vibe sure but its distracting the volume.
AA
wow. sweet bro, your spot on. its so sad that society thinks its standard and OK to have notifications on. its literally impacts mental well being and sociability.
Gabby Simpson
would like to hear more. going through it. dealing with anxiety and talking myself through. difficult.
Sekai
I wanted to like this podcast but there is too much waffle! Tried several times but takes too long to get into the actual topic.
lovelogo
Exposure therapy shouldn’t suck. Exposure therapy can easily turn into flooding therapy. Don’t flood yourself with over-exposure Be merciful to yourself. Even if you cannot handle 10% exposure, try 1% exposure. If not, try 0.1% or 0.01% or 0.001% exposure but only at the level of you comfort. It’s kinda like working out in the gym. If 10kg is too heavy for you, then use 1kg. Always work your way in the tolerance range of your comfort up to the level of powerful strength