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Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

Osher Günsbergoshergunsberg.com

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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Better Make It Quick: Rebekah Giles

Rebekah Giles is currently the director of Company Giles, a boutique law firm that specialises is reputational risk and sensitive legal disputes. Rebekah is also a survivor of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. If you feel like voting for me for the 2023 Gold Logie, you can do so at https://www.tvweeklogies.com.au/ Stay up to date on more upcoming NTNNNNN shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the ...

Jul 04, 202328 minEp. 819

487: You're Not To Blame for Tech Addiction with Prof Gaia Bernstein

Professor Gaia Bernstein is an expert in privacy and policy law, and is co-director of Gibbons Institute of Law Science and Technology. Her latest book "Unwired: Gaining Control over Addictive Technologies" explores device addiction and what it’s doing to us. Rather than blaming users, the book really shatters the illusion that we autonomously choose how to spend our time online. It shifts the moral responsibility and accountability for solutions to corporations. Drawing lessons from the tobacco...

Jul 02, 202358 minEp. 818

So I Got Nominated For A Logie

Checking in, June 30, 2023 If you feel like voting for me for the 2023 Gold Logie, you can do so at https://www.tvweeklogies.com.au/ Stay up to date on more upcoming NTNNNNN shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 29, 202315 minEp. 817

Better Make it Quick: Georgia Love

Georgia Love is a journalist, writer, presenter and founder of the sleepwear brand Georgia Eliiot . We first met when she was the Bachelorette in 2016, where she met her now husband Lee. If you feel like voting for me for the 2023 Gold Logie, you can do so at https://www.tvweeklogies.com.au/ Stay up to date on more upcoming NTNNNNN shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Disc...

Jun 27, 202325 minEp. 816

486: Why is there Better Tech in Online Shopping than Mental Health? With Rachel Green

Rachel Green has been CEO of SANE Australia since 2021. She’s a mother of 3, and has a long and celebrated career in policy, particularly as a part of the national mental health commission, work at the Black Dog institute’s Lifespan project, and CEO of Independent Community Living Australia. She comes to her role as CEO with not only a huge amount of knowledge of the workings of our public health system - but also with her own experience which she is open about. SANE is a charity I’m proud to su...

Jun 25, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 815

How I Learned To Love Football

Checking in, June 23, 2023 If you feel like voting for me for the Gold Logie, you can do so at https://www.tvweeklogies.com.au/ Stay up to date on more upcoming NTNNNNN shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 22, 202312 minEp. 814

Better Make it Quick: Dan Rosen

Dan Rosen is a big name in the Australian music industry. He is currently the CEO of Warner Music Australia. But, back in 2016 when Dan came on the podcast, he was the CEO of ARIA: the Australia Recording Industry Association. Stay up to date on more upcoming NTNNNNN shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Jun 20, 202322 minEp. 813

485: Getting Deep with Zoe Marshall

Zoe Marshall is a podcaster, broadcaster and entrepreneur from Australia. She’s worked in media for over a decade, from writing a weekly newspaper column to hosting a radio who with her husband Benji Marshall - a prominent football player in Australia. Zoe’s podcast “The Deep” is well worth the listen - it does what it says on the box, deep and intimate conversations which for my money normalise the idea that no person is just one thing. There’s many facets that make up a jewel - even if the pub...

Jun 18, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 812

Taking off my Cozy Victimhoodie

Checking in, June 16, 2023 Stay up to date on more upcoming NTNNNNN shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 15, 202320 minEp. 811

Better Make it Quick: Lucy Durack

Lucy Durack is a singer, actor and television personality. She is the darling of the Australian musical theatre scene. She came to prominence when she played Galinda in the Aussie production of Wicked . You may also have seen her as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde here in Australia. Stay up to date on more upcoming NTNNNNN shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! ...

Jun 13, 202320 minEp. 810

484: Lessons for Competing in the Endurance Sport of Life, with Rich Roll

If you’re completely unaware of who Rich Roll is - let me bring you up to speed. A star of the Stanford University Swim Team, eventually alcohol and addiction played havoc with his life and career, a path that lead him to jails, institutions and ultimately rehab at the age of 31. He got sober, and got his career back on track - however on the eve of his 40th birthday Rich found himself 20kg overweight and breathless and doubled over in pain by a simple flight of stairs - his level of fitness a l...

Jun 11, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 809

Ways to get the Poo of Resentment off your Brain Shoes

Checking in, June 9, 2023 Stay up to date on more upcoming NTNNNNN shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 08, 202323 minEp. 808

Better Make it Quick: Lindsay McDougall

Lindsay McDougall is the lead guitarist of Frenzal Rhomb. He's also a radio presenter in Wollongong, NSW, and you also might remember him as ‘The Doctor’ from his days as breakfast host on triple j. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 06, 202323 minEp. 807

483: The Surprising Positives of Seeking Solitude with Kerri Sackville

What if I told you, that there was a simple way to improve your creativity, self-awareness, focus, concentration, and reduce your stress and anxiety? It’s free. It’s not exercise. It’s not sleep. Any ideas? Turns out - a way to achieve all of those things is solitude. Not sitting in a room alone on your phone, or watching telly - no. That’s not it. Solitude. Just being with your thoughts. Yet Solitude is an interesting thing isn’t it? Too much of it is a bit hard to come back from. Not enough of...

Jun 04, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 806

Backstage in Brisbane wearing Andrew Winter's haircut

Checking in, June 2, 2023. Tickets for the upcoming NTNNNNN live show in Newcastle (the last show we're doing for a while!) are here . Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 01, 20239 minEp. 805

Better Make it Quick: Jan Fran

In 2018, Walkley award-winning journalist, TV presenter and social commentator Jan Fran came round my place for a cup of tea. Tickets for the upcoming NTNNNNN live show in Newcastle (the last show we're doing for a while!) are here . Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

May 30, 202326 minEp. 804

482: Capturing the hyper-object of Climate Change in a conversation with Playwright David Finnigan

David Finnigan, an accomplished Australian playwright, climate researcher and author who has been working in this space for over 20 years. His theatre work is visionary to say the least. Among his notable works is "Kill Climate Deniers," a bold and audacious play that cleverly weaves together politics, climate change, and activism. This groundbreaking production challenges the status quo and ignites conversations about the urgency of addressing environmental crises. And here’s how you know it’s ...

May 28, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 803

NTNNNNN Live in Sydney, May 19

Checking in, May 26, 2023 Tickets for the upcoming NTNNNNN live show in Newcastle (the last show we're doing for a while!) are here . Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 25, 202329 minEp. 802

Better Make it Quick: Darren Hayes

Darren Hayes is an Australian music icon. He was the front man of Savage Garden, has had countless hits, and in 2014 he came to my place, we had a cup of tea and had a conversation. Before we continue, I do want to mention that there is talk of suicide in today’s conversation. If that’s not something you want to hear about today, that’s OK. If you need support, get in touch with Beyond Blue at http://www.beyondblue.org.au. If you're in an emergency or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or oth...

May 23, 202321 minEp. 801

481: The staggering power of Kindness with Kath Koschel

Kath Koschel is an inspirational human who has faced numerous challenges in her life. In her mid-twenties, Kath broke her back and had to fight against predictions that she would never walk again. After piecing her life back together, she was hit by a car while cycling and forced to relearn walking once more. In 2015, she founded the Kindness Factory, a global non-profit organization aimed at inspiring people to perform acts of kindness. So far, over four million acts have been logged, and nearl...

May 21, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 800

Performing two radio plays written by GPT opposite a replicant version of my own voice

Checking in, May 19, 2023 Tickets for NTNNNNN live shows are here: Sydney Newcastle Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 18, 202312 minEp. 799

Better Make it Quick: Nicki Hutley

Nicki Hutley is an economist who came on the show in 2021 to discuss the economic costs of climate inaction. Nicki is a highly experienced economist who in 2020 was appointed as a councillor of the climate council. Nicki is the President of the NSW branch of the Economics Society of Australia n and an economic adviser to One Million Women and the Financy Women’s Index . Tickets for NTNNNNN live shows are here: Sydney Newcastle Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list he...

May 16, 202322 minEp. 798

480: Tactics to deal with uncertainty with psychologist Chris Cheers

Chris Cheers is a psychologist and author based in Melbourne, Australia. He’s spent over 20 years helping people understand their minds and overcome the challenges of life. As a psychologist, he's worked with all kinds of people from right across the spectrum of background, socio-economic status and sexuality. On top of his day job, Chris is a prolific writer and speaker, spreading his passion for mental health and well-being to both professionals and punters. Chris has just put out his new book...

May 14, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 797

But I Still Always Find What I'm Looking For

Checking in, May 12, 2023 Tickets for NTNNNNN live shows are here: Sydney Newcastle Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 11, 202312 minEp. 796

Better Make it Quick: Fiona O'Loughlin

Fiona O’Loughlin has been a fixture in the Australian comedy scene since she won best newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2001. Tickets for NTNNNNN live shows are here: Sydney Newcastle Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/...

May 09, 202318 minEp. 795

479: How to treat addiction with Psychotherapist Diane Young

Diane Young is a Psychotherapist and a Director and Clinical supervisor at South Pacific Private on Sydney’s northern beaches. South Pacific Private is Australia’s leading treatment centre for addiction, trauma and mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. For 30 years, South Pacific Private has been at the forefront of addiction and mental health treatment. Their team is proud to have helped over 13,000 people and their families start their recovery journey and find freedom. Open...

May 07, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 794

The path from concept to success is never a straight line (or how I learned to stop worrying and love NTNNNNN)

Checking in, May 5, 2023 Tickets for NTNNNNN live shows are here: Sydney Newcastle Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 04, 202312 minEp. 793

Better Make it Quick: Bernie Black

Bernadette Black, or Bernie Black, is the founder, former CEO and now social economic empowerment ambassador of Brave Foundation and the author of the book, Brave Little Bear, the Inspirational Story of a Teenage Mother. Tickets for NTNNNNN live shows are here: Sydney Newcastle Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on ...

May 02, 202321 minEp. 792

478: The Promise and Peril of Using Psychedelics to Treat Mental Illness with Psychiatrist Dr Adam Bayes

Dr Adam John Bayes is a Psychiatrist & Senior Research Fellow, Black Dog Institute. Dr Bayes is a clinician scientist with a special interest in mood disorders (depressive and bipolar conditions) including diagnosis, classification and treatment. He has a special interest in interventional psychiatry (e.g. rapidly acting antidepressants such as ketamine) and psychedelics. Adam works at the interface of research and clinical application, and has an interest in developing models of care, previ...

Apr 30, 20231 hr 30 minEp. 791

NTNNNNN live with Gorgi Coghlan

Checking in, April 28, 2023 Tickets for Sydney NTNNNNN live shows are here . Stay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 27, 202333 minEp. 790
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