Addiction is a bastard of a disease. If you have it, you don’t know it. In fact, the number one symptom of addiction is that it convinces you that you aren’t an addict. That’s a terrible thing to get trapped in. And it’s a terrible thing for the people who care about you, because you may not realise it - but your addiction affects them as well as you, and not just because they have to deal with your bullshit. It changes the way they are around others. However, every now and then - addicts have w...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min
During a meeting with an SEO specialist this week, Osher was shocked that the third most popular search term (after Osher Günsberg and Osher Günsberg wife) was “Osher Günsberg height”. Hundreds of Australians google this every day. More than “Osher Günsberg podcast” (hence the SEO meeting). To finally put all this internet speculation to rest (even though he’s taller than 6’2” on some websites) we present to you the definitive answer to a question which is bothering hundreds of Australians every...
Jun 16, 2024•15 min
Osher’s conversation with Nazeem Hussain got him thinking about how responding to aggression with kindness can drastically change the outcome of an interaction. But how can we assert ourselves, communicate our boundaries and still show grace and understanding in the face of rage? Let Osher know your thoughts, leave a voice mail or use the contact form, and get on the mailing list at oshergunsberg.com Find OG on Instagram here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnys...
Jun 13, 2024•14 min
Laughing with people feels so good. In recent times, there has been a lot of talk about using comedy to change people’s minds. It is easy to forget how cathartic comedy can be. Nazeem Hussain is one of Australia’s most beloved comedians. Osher and Nazeem caught up while they were both performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in April. Nazeem was fasting at the time and so they discuss how fasting can be a form of devotion, how responding to racism with peace has unexpected effec...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, Osher talks about how in times of stress his “to do” list grows from an achievable series of tasks into an overwhelming mountain of improbable, high-stakes ideas. Perhaps you can relate? As the list gets longer, the stress mounts, the distraction gets worse, the quality of work plummets, your effective ability to complete any of those tasks dwindles and then you start to put other things on the list that make up for the things you’ve now missed on the list. Thankfully there’s ...
Jun 09, 2024•15 min
Sometimes without realising it, we lapse back into old behaviours. Sometimes we’re hot and we’re cold. Getting dressed to do a workout and returning emails instead. Arriving late to an event with no clear reason as to why. Behaviours we’ve worked hard to change, sometimes rear their ugly heads. This is what happens when choices we make in a hot state (In the heat of the moment) differ from intentions we have in a cold state (when we are able to reflect on the alignment of our actions and our val...
Jun 06, 2024•14 min
We take our daily showers for granted. Orange Sky co-founder Nic Marchesi created a mobile laundry and shower for homeless people. The initial idea was to help people experience the dignity of cleanliness and make things just that little bit easier. But what happened while everyone’s belongings were being washed was arguably even more important. Orange Sky have created a new podcast called ‘The F Word’. Each episode shares real-life experiences of people experiencing homelessness and hardship, a...
Jun 04, 2024•57 min
To resist change is to resist the very nature of the universe that we are living in. We are moving through space at 230 kilometres per second, change is the only constant in our lives. And yet, when things alter or become different, most of us struggle. Today, Osher will explore ways to not only embrace change, but celebrate it. Remembering that we are moving through space at all times, can help our problems feel a lot less challenging and a lot more manageable. For previous episodes, to get on ...
Jun 02, 2024•23 min
Can you draw? How many goes would you give yourself to try before you gave me an answer? After @theguiltyfeminist host, comedian and writer \@dfdubz dropped by, Osher had a few thoughts on learning, exploring, and how many goes you might give yourself (and what you’re missing out on if you’re not). For previous episodes, to get on the mailing list and to get in touch, go to oshergunsberg.com If you want to you can drop G a DM here Watch full guest episodes on YouTube here Hosted on Acast. See ac...
May 30, 2024•22 min
You failed? Great! ‘The Guilty Feminist’ podcast host, comedian and writer Deborah Frances-White believes that embracing our failures is the key to success. We won’t always get everything right, but that’s OK. We learn the most by failing. Deborah Frances-White joined Osher in Sydney while she was in town for the Australian leg of The Guilty Feminist tour. Deborah shares her story of growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness in Brisbane. It turns out Osher and Deborah went to the same theatre sports sch...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Who is ruling whom? Are we in charge, or are our phones? Osher was in a Pilates class and the lady on the mat next to him spent most of the class checking her smart watch. There is so much scientific research that proves that the notifications on our phones are affecting our brains, our lives and how we connect with other people. We can get control back of our lives, by changing how we interact with our phones. Osher discusses how we can live better lives without notifications. For every e...
May 26, 2024•20 min
Reflecting on Jelena Dokic’s episode, in this episode Osher explores the relationship between resilience and vulnerability. Vulnerability without resilience is dangerous. If you’re vulnerable without the strength to cope, you’re wide open to calamity. Like being immunocompromised next to someone coughing—you’re incredibly susceptible to harm. On the flip side, if you’re resilient without being vulnerable, your relationships, creativity, and ability to connect with others suffer. Vulnerability sh...
May 23, 2024•17 min
We have come a long way. Ten years ago when this podcast began, would we as a society have been ready to hear Jelena Dokic’s story? Australia watched and cheered as Jelena Dokic dominated international tennis. From the outside it seemed as though Jelena had everything. But behind the scenes, a lot more was going on. There were clues, but the media and society at the time made a joke of them. Jelena Dokic has revealed her truth in her new book ‘Fearless’. Jelena is honest, open and has begun a co...
May 21, 2024•1 hr
Have you ever gone through an intersection while driving tired late at night and only when it was behind you did the explosion of adrenaline alert you to the fact that you almost had an accident? In this episode Osher tells a tale of running through a massive stop sign while he was still drinking and using, describes the wreckage that followed, and the repair work that needed to happen (and continues to this day) Perhaps this story will help you recognise a stop sign you’ve missed in your own li...
May 19, 2024•18 min
After Linda Marigliano’s episode on Wednesday, Osher was on a mission to recapture that wonderful feeling of a first kiss. Using something his shrink taught him years ago, Osher explains how to increase the release of the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin when kissing to the point you’ll be singing that song “feels like the first time”. For every episode ever, to ask a question on the voice mail, get on the mailing list or get in touch - head to oshergunsberg.com Happy pashing. If you want to you can drop...
May 16, 2024•17 min
Everyone has a story about how we were affected by the Covid Pandemic. In this episode, Osher speaks with broadcaster and DJ Linda Marigliano about being stuck in Australia, away from the man she fell in love with and not knowing if they’d ever make it. This all happened while she grappled not only her own fertility journey, but working around a life-long tendency to be a people pleaser. Linda’s has a new book “Love language” and an award-winning documentary podcast “tough love”. Leave a voicema...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 6 min
We generally avoid thinking about losing the things we love, but what if deliberately doing so made us love and appreciate those things even more? In this episode, Osher explores the idea of “The Last Time” (*not the Farnham farewell tour). With its roots in ancient Stoic practice, “The Last Time” only takes a few breaths to do yet can have a profound effect on the presence and meaning we feel in our day. It even makes Osher’s wife say “why are you being so weird ?” when he sees her again after ...
May 12, 2024•15 min
This week, Osher lost two jobs in one day when news broke that The Bachelor Australia and The Masked Singer Australia aren’t being renewed by the network. What’s hilarious is that it’s not the first time this has happened to him, and in today’s episode he talks about the work he did around this news going public to ensure a stable transition of not only income but also mental health. If you’ve ever lost a job, or you’ve never thought about what would happen if you lost your current job, this epi...
May 09, 2024•30 min
Even if you don’t care about cars, you can’t deny the massive global success of Mighty Car Mods. With nearly 4M subscribers and over 1 Billion views on YouTube, Marty & Moog have been representing the culture of vehicle modification for over 16 years - and they’re only getting bigger. You don’t care about cars? Then what if I told you that Moog’s actual name is Blair, and Blair is a prolifically talented multi-instrumentalist and composer who has created the soundtracks to hundreds, even tho...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 7 min
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May 05, 2024•21 min
What teeny weeny tiptoe wins have you had? Leave a comment or DM on Insta @osher_gunsberg Get on the mailing list and the entire back catalog at oshergunsberg.com To support the show, simply share it, subscribe, review and rate wherever you can.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 02, 2024•21 min
Few things can wound a person as much as betrayal. As your whole world comes crashing down around you, how can you hold onto reality? How do you move on with your life? Tracy Hall is a high-powered single mum in the corporate world. She was left absolutely devastated by emotional and financial betrayal perpetrated by one of the world's most prolific con men, Hamish McLaren. Tracy is now ready to talk about how she re-built her life. She’s not just surviving, she’s thriving. For more episodes and...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Osher describes how yesterday he discovered an underlying freeze response which he didn’t realise was playing havoc with his life. Join him for an exploration in to how if we’re not in “fight” or “flight” we can become immobile, literally frozen and unable to speak. (He also manages to work the hunting habits of South African Killer Whales into this conversation, which was a nice surprise. You won’t believe their favourite snack). Former, you might find these episodes interesting to listen...
Apr 28, 2024•25 min
After his chat with Jodi on Wednesday, Osher was reminded about his experience with a fascinating way to develop theory of mind: The Three Chairs Technique. While it sounds like mental musical chairs, it’s actually quite powerful and super accessible. Have you tried this one? What techniques do you use when you come across adversity? Leave a comment or DM on Insta @osher_gunsberg Get on the mailing list and the entire back catalog at oshergunsberg.com To support the show, simply share it, subscr...
Apr 25, 2024•21 min
Are you someone who is in a relationship with a person that has a different brain? A husband, your wife, one of your siblings, a parent - or even one of your kids. Today Osher's guest is Jodi Rodgers. Through her work on the fabulous TV series “Love on the spectrum”, Jodi turned the spotlight onto the humanity, longing for connection and need for intimacy in all of us by exploring what those things mean for neurodivergent people. This episode is wall-to wall-with tools, techniques, advice - and ...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 945
Inspired by an early morning, bicycle-bound hunt through his neighbourhood with Wolfgang as they searched for a noisy jackhammer, Osher talks about the transformative power of curiosity. Drawing on examples from his own life, and discussing how curiosity can transform a situation, a relationship, or even ourselves. What do you think? Leave a comment or DM on insta @osher_gunsberg Get on the mailing list here To support the show, simply share it, subscribe, review and rate wherever you can. Hoste...
Apr 21, 2024•18 min•Ep. 944
Burpees. You hate them I hate them Why? Because they are pretty much the best whole-body exercise you can do in a confined space. If you had to pick on exercise to do for the rest of your life, bang-for-buck - it's probably the burpee. But what about keeping your mind fit? In this episode Osher offers up a technique to train the observing mind to get more involved, more often. It's simple to learn, and can have profound impacts on how we react to things. What do you think? Drop a DM here Get on ...
Apr 18, 2024•17 min•Ep. 943
How many people are in your village? It might sound like a silly question - as not many of us live in villages anymore, yet for the vast majority of our evolution - we lived in communities that we depended on for support and care, and communities that depended on us. Community-driven purpose was baked into our way of living and as our brains and bodies evolved expecting these things. Without that support or purpose, things can get out of balance. Osher is joined by broadcaster and the founder of...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 942
In this open and honest episode, Osher talks through dealing with the horrific events of Saturday Afternoon. Sometimes it's useful to hear how other people process things, and this episode features three powerful techniques he's using to keep the PTSD from flaring up again. Mailing list at oshergunsberg.com Leave a comemnt or drop a DM on Insta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 14, 2024•24 min•Ep. 941
Today Osher reflects on what he learned from this week's conversation with Sylvia Jefferys. In particular, two powerful lessons; learning from a job as another way to get value other than a pay packet, and helpful ways to think about the world when our newsfeeds are an avalanche of sadness and woe. Mailing list at oshergunberg.com Feedback? Drop a DM here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 11, 2024•22 min•Ep. 940
