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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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Episodes

The Juggle and The Guilt (aka balancing kids and a career) with Sylvia Jeffreys

Today, Osher speaks with Sylvia Jeffreys, an incredibly accomplished journalist and presenter, originally from Brisbane Australia. Sylvia has a matter-of-fact, get-after-it vibe about her which makes the career success she’s had make perfect sense. Sylvia is very open about how she juggles family life and home life, also how she has found particularly interesting ways to deliberately work emotional regulation into her day so she’s able to go back home to her kids after a day exposing herself to ...

Apr 10, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 939

How I can swing for the fences because my wife passes me the bat (and I do my best to do the same)

Osher brings a slightly late (sorry about that) monologue reflecting on the 2nd season of NTNNNNN at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Reflections on ego, fear, swinging for the fences, and how supporting your partner is an act of love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 07, 202419 minEp. 938

Who will sing the songs of our people if musicians can't make a living?

Who is going to write the next Aussie Anthem if there's nobody making enough money to do it? Osher reflects on his conversation with Angie McMahon and the recent news that half of Australian musicians earn less than 15% of the minimum wage. There's a massive cultural risk that we're facing. Something has to change. Final Melbourne shows this weekend - https://bit.ly/49iqy6p What did you think of this episode? Leave a comment on insta @osher_gunsberg Get on the mailing list oshergunsberg.com Host...

Apr 04, 202422 minEp. 937

Music, Exercise and Mental Health (with Angie McMahon)

Would you believe that a conversation with a singer-songwriter will change how you think about exercise? In this ep Osher chats with singer-songwriter Angie McMahon about exercise, minding her mental health, overcoming fear of performing, and assessing her relationship with alcohol. ‌ Check out Angie on tour: Home - Angie McMahon Get tickets to the last few MICF shows: Osher Günsberg - NTNNNNN | Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 If you enjoyed this, you might like our ep with Melissa ...

Apr 02, 202456 minEp. 936

A conversation about mental health/the news and the relationship between facts, stories and feelings

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has a lot in common with the way we get our news. In this conversation, Osher uses the way that we get our news and the algorithms which then reinforce those stories to draw out the relationship between facts, stories and our mental health. ‌ Tickets to NTNNNNN shows at MICF TicketSearch Online What did you think of this episode? Leave a comment on insta @osher_gunsberg Get on the mailing list at https://oshergunsberg.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Mar 31, 202416 minEp. 935

What I learned from Robert Irwin about purpose, and the true north of Terri Irwin

Checking in, March 29, 2024 What did you think of this episode? Leave a comment on insta @osher_gunsberg Get tickets to Osher’s Live gigs at MICF https://bit.ly/ntnnnnn24 Get on the mailing list https://bit.ly/oglinktree Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Come check out our new Better Than Yesterday Instagram account - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterday Anything else? Come visit us on d...

Mar 28, 202418 minEp. 934

The Power of Purpose, Presence and Legacy (ft. Robert Irwin)

Have you ever thought what it might be like to lose your father when you were still a toddler, but in many ways come to know him intimately through the ways people - sometimes strangers - told you how he made them feel? That’s the absolute reality for Robert Irwin who joins Osher for this episode. ‌ They talk about conservation, photography, having a Dad who was a super-hero and Robert reveals the true role of Terri Irwin in the legacy of this famous conservation dynasty. ‌ Catch Robert Hosting ...

Mar 26, 202457 minEp. 933

A Hard Chat About Cats

After seeing a poster for a lost cat, Osher wanted to talk about what it means to be a cat owner. As a former owner of two furry, purry executioners, he was shocked at recent research out of ANU which shows that the scale of devastation that domestic, cute, furry pet cats are having on native wildlife is absolutely catastrophic. (Not even sorry for that pun) This is absolutely not a rant against cats. What did you think of this episode? Leave a comment on insta @osher_gunsberg Get tickets to Osh...

Mar 24, 202414 minEp. 932

Townsville’s getting P!nk (and a 2nd waterpark), The Bible (the sequel) and the rules of after-school violence with NTNNNNN

Osher is joined by Clare Cavanagh and Hayden Wright from the NTNNNNN news team to talk about Townsville’s new waterslide in honour of Pink, Religious schools and the sequel to their favourite book, and school principals’ fear of violence from students. Discount tickets! 50% off Osher’s 50th birthday shows at MICF TicketSearch Online What did you think of this episode? Leave a comment on insta @osher_gunsberg Get on the mailing list here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Mar 22, 202440 minEp. 931

Effective Discipline, Developing a child’s emotional skills, and setting boundaries as a parent (ft. Gen Muir).

Do you talk to yourself harshly? Did you know it’s as threatening as if someone else talked to you that way? Parenting expert Gen Muir is my guest today, in an episode packed with tools and techniques to help you (and me) not be so hard about potentially ruining the life of these kids we love so much. Her new book Little People, Big Feelings is an insight into not just powerful, research based tools and techniques - but a real-life reflection that this powerhouse Mum of four boys uses every day ...

Mar 19, 202458 minEp. 930

14 things that helped me not drink for 14 years (and counting)

Are you a drinker? Is it serving you? When you drink did it used to be fun? Then it was fun with some problems, and now it’s just problems? 14 years and one day ago, my life was nothing but problems. One day at a time it’s got a lot better. Here’s 14 ways I stay sober today. Checking in, March 18, 2024 MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.com https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntnnnn Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in o...

Mar 17, 202430 minEp. 929

Kate’s clone-brush conundrums, Ute Taxes and TikTok traumas: The weekly news wrap with NTNNNNN

The week’s news wrap-up ft @jeeves from the NTNNNNN news team is here. Kate’s clone-brush conundrums, Ute Taxes and TikTok traumas all uncovered - link where you think it is to listen and get tickets to the upcoming live gigs at the Melb International comedy festival. Share with a person who sleeps with a man that has a noisy penis. MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.com https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntnnnn Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'...

Mar 15, 202441 minEp. 928

519: Melissa Etheridge on grief, connection and redemption

MELISSA ETHERIDGE is my guest this week. Yes, THE Melissa Etheridge. She’s touring once again, kicking off in Perth in May, then heading east stopping all stations, Adelaide, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Sydney (which is already sold out). She’s bringing some family with her as you’re about to hear she is very very excited about it. If this is your first time hearing about this remarkable woman, let me bring you up to speed. Melissa Etheridge is a Grammy winning, Oscar winning singer/songwriter sup...

Mar 12, 202442 minEp. 927

Other ways for men to say hello than by punching each other in the arm

Checking in, March 11, 2024 MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.com https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntnnnn Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Come check out our new Better Than Yesterday Instagram account - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterda...

Mar 10, 202418 minEp. 926

NTNNNNN Update March 8, 2024. National Park Driveways, Pets on a plane and Sam Kerr's Curse

Catch NTNNNNN at Melbourne International Comedy Festival - tix here This week, Alex Reynolds and John Glover join G to talk Mardi Gras, concreting protected nature reserves, snakes on a plane and Sam Kerr's copper's court case. MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.com https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntnnnn Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up to date...

Mar 08, 202444 minEp. 925

518: Sharon Callister on the misconceptions of and the (many) solutions for homelessness

Today we’re talking to SHARON CALLISTER - she’s the CEO of Mission Australia. Sharon is one of these rare humans that’s just born to help. Can’t stop her, won’t stop her. Among the things she’s focusing on - is addressing the grim challenge of rising homelessness among women in Australia. You might be confronted by some of the misconceptions about homelessness in Australia. Sharon shares some pretty intense stories of people she’s worked with who have experienced homelessness and the challenges ...

Mar 05, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 924

Simple instructions on how to build a time machine which you can use today

Osher’s Simple Instructions to build a Time Machine which you can use today. a) Open a music streaming app b) Create a playlist. C) populate the playlist with the following: Track 1: First song you remember hearing Track 2: First song you memorised all the word to Track 3: Song that was playing around your first kiss Track 4: Song that was playing when you lost your virginity Track 5: The song you played all schoolies Track 6: Song that arrived with your first non-school friend as an adult Track...

Mar 03, 202416 minEp. 923

NTNNNNN weekly update, March 1 edition

Jeeves Verma and Jez Fenton-Menzies join Osher to discuss the gender pay gap, all-boys' schools going co-ed, and how hard can it be to land something on the freakin' moon? MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.com https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntnnnn Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Bett...

Mar 01, 202448 minEp. 922

517: Finding joy in the fleeting chaos of parenthood with poet Jess Urlichs

Jess Urlichs is on the show today, she’s an author and a poet, who lives in New Zealand with her husband and their three kids. ‌ She has written a variety of children’s books, to help babies and young children navigate their emotions in their early years. Jess is very successful, she’s sold hundreds of thousands of copies of her books all around the world, her most popular book being From One Mum to Another. Her latest book "Beautiful Chaos" is available now for pre-order and to purchase March 5...

Feb 27, 202452 minEp. 921

I'm trying to be the worst cover band I can be when it comes to parenting

Checking in, February 26, 2024 MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.com https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntnnnn Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Come check out our new Better Than Yesterday Instagram account - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyeste...

Feb 25, 202415 minEp. 920

NTNNNNN weekly update, Feb 23 edition

Josh Magee and Jeeves Verma join Osher to discuss the Woolies CEO going undercover boss, Albo’s wedding vows and how much Asbestos can we actually eat? MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.com https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntnnnn Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Po...

Feb 23, 202442 minEp. 919

516: Developing a healthy body image in ourselves and in our kids, with Taryn Brumfitt

Taryn Brumfitt is here, she’s the 2023 Australian of the Year. Leader of the @ bodyimagemovement , an Adelaide-based organisation that teaches people to love and appreciate their bodies. She has made two brilliant films, Embrace and Embrace Kids - the first film explores the serious issue of women’s body loathing and Taryn’s path to body acceptance, her second film Embrace Kids has a message for nine- to 14-year-olds to move, nourish, respect and appreciate what their bodies can do. She’s a four...

Feb 20, 20241 hrEp. 918

How I found freedom from fear of death inside Darren Hayes' skull

Every day, I stare deep into the darkness of his empty eye sockets, my own death unflinchingly staring back at me from darkness. And you know what? It’s one of the best parts of my day. Checking in, February 19, 2024 MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.com https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntnnnn Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up to date by joining...

Feb 18, 202415 minEp. 917

NTNNNNN weekly update, Feb 16 edition

Get your news where it matters, from NTNNNNN. @alexkreynolds and @jezf.m join me for the weekly update, covering asbestos super villains, no-poo pools and how we’ve been lied to - science says there are WAY more than just five love languages. Oh yeah, and Jez had a microbat try to attack him while he did a wee. Tickets to gigs and link to listen in the thing under the round photo. MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.com https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntn...

Feb 16, 202447 minEp. 916

515: The undeniable Abbie Chatfield, on romance, reality and butt stuff

Abbie Chatfield is the most exciting figure in Australian media today, and she’s only just getting started. A finance degree graduate who arrived on reality TV fresh from a career in corporate real estate, Abbie absolutely exploded on to our screens in Matt Agnew’s season of The Bachelor Australia. ‌ However it was what she did next that changed everything. Earnestly, honestly, and openly - she began to navigate public life with a power and cadence which took many by surprise. ‌ Creating her pod...

Feb 13, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 915

'How Fascinating!'

John Denver once said “Some days are diamonds, some days are stones” - so when my day turned into ten tonnes of road base gravel dropped on my head, I knew the only way out was by using two of the more powerful words I know how to use. Checking in, February 12, 2024 MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.com https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntnnnn Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsu...

Feb 11, 202418 minEp. 914

NTNNNNN weekly update, Feb 9 edition

Gen Fricker and Hayden Wright join OG for NTNNNNN’s wrap up of the week - Swifty’s swiftly swishing private jet, record breaking in the era of cancel culture and how the NRL can recapture market share in 2024. MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.com https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntnnnn Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up to date by joining the ma...

Feb 09, 202440 minEp. 913

514: The maddening manipulation of King George. Lessons in getting people to do what you want from the greatest Survivor player ever.

For me, @survivorAU is For me is simply the greatest game ever invented by humans. It combines all the strategy and game-theory of a chess match with the hardest CrossFit class you’ve ever done, with all the delicate diplomacy of an intergovernmental climate conference, all while camping for 55 days in the wild in conditions that would make Bear Grylls flinch. ‌ And it’s widely accepted that the greatest player to have ever played the game is an Australian man, whom you may know as @kinggeorgeof...

Feb 06, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 912

The ironic practice of using catastrophic thinking to find relief from catastrophic thinking

Checking in, February 5, 2024 Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osher Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Come check out our new Better Than Yesterday Instagram account - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterday Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Feb 04, 202412 minEp. 911

NTNNNNN weekly update, Feb 2 edition

Jeeves Verma and Chris Ryan join G to talk through the biggest stories of the week, including Taylor Swift’s undercover mission, the government taking over air conditioning, and Victorian pollies quacking under pressure. And no, we’re not even sorry about that pun. MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.com https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntnnnn Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsur...

Feb 02, 202430 minEp. 910
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