Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

If you've ever found yourself repeating the same patterns in your relationships - the same types of partners, the same conflicts, the same thoughts and feelings - this episode is for you. 

Thais Gibson is an expert in relationships, neuroplasticity, the subconscious mind, attachment theory and more. She's also a former "Fearful Avoidant" who successfully rewired her own attachment patterns to build a secure marriage, and creat...

As seven-time world champion surfer Layne Beachley was recently honoured with the DAWN award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF) in Melbourne, it's the perfect time to revisit her chat with Osher and just a few of its many insightful moments. You'll hear:

• What diving headfirst into your fears gives you
• How Layne realised the truth of what was really holding her back from being number 1

And more.

Listen to the who...

How do you go from being a kid, eye-level to a wok burner in your family's takeaway restaurant, to a go-to name for Chinese cuisine for millions of people around the world? What decisions and sacrifices do you need to make? And what lessons do you learn along the way?

Vincent Lim (aka. Dimsimlim) lets us know, plus:

• The surprising reaction other restaurant owners have had to him sharing his kitchen secrets
• What growing up in a...

There are many things that could rightly make Shane Jenek furious - from social media algorithms platforming 'right wing talking points' intended to divide, to the continuing moral panic around drag queen story time, to outright personal attacks on his character. But instead, Shane is choosing a different response - namely, one of kindness and storytelling. He tells Osher why he believes this is actually the most effective course, ...

The last five years have been a revolution in the way Em Rusciano sees herself, as double-whammy diagnoses of ADHD and autism illuminated a lifetime of masking and trying to meet neurotypical standards.

But even amidst burnout and the grief for all her misunderstood prior versions, Em has gained wisdom and learning that is now seeing her rebuild and recognise herself like never before.

In this conversation, Em and Osher discuss:

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 "manospher...

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...

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 'bl...

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.

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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 princ...

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
• ...

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 Oshe...