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With every new day comes the opportunity to grow. Hosted by Osher Günsberg - a best-selling author, podcaster, TV host, husband, dad, stepdad, electric mobility enthusiast and part-time climate worrier. This podcast is here to help make today better than yesterday. Since 2013, the show has set out to improve life for you and the people you love. Sometimes it’s authentic conversations. Sometimes we’ll unpack the news or hear how Osher deals with life as a sober person with a different brain. But you’ll always hear something you need to hear (and laugh while you do). Listen to feel less alone, build better habits and discover some solution-based approaches for when life gets tricky.
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1... because at a time where being at home is so good, we need one, right? But there are some powerful things crucial for our wellbeing that we can only get by venturing out. Tickets for Osher and Cam's 'So What, Now What?' Live Show here Get the book here More from Osher here See 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 sendosheremail@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 sendosheremail@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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 Check out Ian and James's new book A User's Guide to the Mind Osher's new book is out now! Buy So What, Now What? here Get tickets to Story Club here More from Osher here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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... Check out 28 by Sam Wood here It's your last chance to nab Osher's new book 'So What, Now What?' at a discounted pre-order price! Get tickets to Story Club here More from Osher here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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. 360's new album, Out of the Blue, is out now National tour underway now. Get tickets here. Time's running out to pre-order Osher's new book 'So What, Now What?' Get tickets to Story Club here More from Osher hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
🚨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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
would like to hear more. going through it. dealing with anxiety and talking myself through. difficult.
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.
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
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
amazing, inspiring, powerful episode to feel good about today and every day to come: it's a Must Listen
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I love Hamish so so so so so so much ❤
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Stay safe osher and family, love your pod cast
Can you get a climate denier on? Be a good show.
super hopeful show - love it ❤
I am so grateful to have found your show this week, boy what an impact! Depending on how you tell my story, my life, can be a complete disaster full of PTSD, substance abuse, anxiety and depression, chronic illness and the man who is still trying to ruin me, or it can be a blessing. My adoptive Dad and stepmum, my miracle baby, the chance to work with our beautiful wildlife. My psychiatrist, my psychotherapist that have never given up on me even after 9 yrs. Always there helping me get well. Listening to this program has reminded me of the human spirit. The want of others to help. I have been through these tough times to teach me the power of the self. To demonstrate to my daughter no matter what, I have her back. And as long as we can be mindful that today, is better than yesterday......
This sounds exactly like Nicholas Cage!
Love listening to you each night have only recently found you so only up to ep 19 but really enjoying every show
Thank you so much Osher and Rosie 🙏🙏🙏
Congratulations Osher and Audrey!!!!! What a blessing! It’s the best feeling in the world! Osher.... look after Audrey on day 4!! She’ll need a lot of hugs! ( the day 4 blues )
could've listened to this all day. God I haven't heard the word piffle in years, my Mum used to use it all the time.
did he apologise to the girl he called fat on national television?