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The Heart Of It

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Cam and Ali Daddo have been partners in life for over 33 years. Through marriage, raising kids, big moves, and the inevitable highs and lows of any long-term relationship, they’ve remained deeply curious about what makes each other tick.

Each week, they sit down with some of Australia’s most fascinating duos to pull back the curtain on their relationships, sharing stories that are humorous, vulnerable, and deeply inspiring. Along the way, they uncover wisdom you might not even realize you need.

Tune in for heartfelt conversations, unexpected insights, and a celebration of the connections that shape our lives.

Episodes

Osher and Audrey's Relationship Was So Secret, She Didn't Realise They Were Dating

CW: This episode contains discussions of mental health and suicide. If this episode has raised any issues for you, help is available through Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via their website lifeline.org.au . Osher Günsberg and Audrey Griffen met on-set at The Bachelor, where Audrey was filling in for his makeup artist. After a confusing courtship, and an "equally difficult to read" proposal, Audrey and Osher have now been married for 6 years and share a 3 year-old son, Wolfie. They open up about gettin...

Mar 05, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Our First (Kid-Free) Holiday In 27 Years!

Cam and Ali are feeling refreshed and relaxed after a gorgeous holiday in The Whitsundays. They chat about how it helped them reconnect, their favourite memories, and travelling without kids. LINKS Follow Cam on Instagram @camerondaddo . Follow Ali on Instagram @alidaddo . Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial . Got a question for Cam & Ali? You can email them at [email protected] . CREDITS Hosts: Cameron Daddo and Alison Brahe-Daddo. Managing Producer: Elle Beattie....

Feb 26, 202318 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Changing The Way We Think About Emotions

Journalist Shannon Molloy and his pyschologist husband Rob Battisti join us in the Bathroom today. Shannon has recently released a new book You Made Me This Way , which is part memoir, part investigation into the taboo topic of male child sexual abuse. This conversation is insightful and profound. We think you'll agree that there is so much to be gained from listening to this wonderful conversation with Shannon & Rob. LINKS Read more about Shannon's book You Made Me This Way here www.shannon...

Feb 19, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Finding Love On Set

Ahead of the incredible Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat hitting the stage, Euan Fistrovic Doidge (Joseph) and Mitchell Fistrovic Doidge chatted to Cam and Ali about their unique meeting, how they manage a work and life balance, and their future family plans. LINKS Follow Euan on Instagram @euanfistrovicdoidge Follow Mitchell on Instagram @mitchell.fistrovicdoidge Find tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/joseph-and-the-amazing-tec...

Feb 12, 202341 minSeason 5Ep. 5

How 'The Block' Made Mitch & Mark Realise Their Potential

Now here's a couple that knows a lot about a good bathroom! The wonderful Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie take some time out from their busy schedule to chat to Cam and Ali about how The Block taught them they could do anything, what the show can teach you about good relationships, and the challenges of growing up gay and hiding your identity. LINKS Follow Mitch and Mark on Instagram @mitchandmark . Learn more about Mitch and Mark Home https://www.mitchandmark.com/shop . Learn more about Mitch and ...

Feb 05, 202352 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Even Psychologists Struggle To Talk About Feelings (Kerrie & Adrian Part 2)

We're continuing our chat with Kerrie and Adrian Lumbewe because we know they've got so much more great advice and insight for us! They chat about how they approach people who are resistant to therapy, the importance of acknowledging and sharing our emotions, and of course hop in the 2-minute shower. LINKS Learn more about Motivating Marriages https://www.motivatingmarriages.com.au Follow Cam on Instagram @camerondaddo . Follow Ali on Instagram @alidaddo . Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsoffic...

Jan 29, 202332 minSeason 5Ep. 3

What Tears Most Couples Apart? (Kerrie & Adrian Part 1)

Talking to friends in relationships can be great for a bit of perspective on your own. But imagine if your friends were psychologists who ran their own relationship therapy practice! Kerrie and Adrian Lumbewe join Cam and Ali in the bathroom to chat about how they ended up as a married couple working together in the relationship space, what they see breaking up relationships most often, and the small things couples can do every day to avoid it. LINKS Learn more about Motivating Marriages https:/...

Jan 22, 202335 minSeason 5Ep. 2

All Rise For Lady Alison Daddo!

Cam and Ali are back! Though they've still been in your ears the last few weeks, they were actually off in Scotland on an incredible family adventure. They talk about their favourite moments, what they learnt, and how they ended up with some royal titles! LINKS Follow Cam on Instagram @camerondaddo . Follow Ali on Instagram @alidaddo . Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial . Got a question for Cam & Ali? You can email them at [email protected] . CREDITS Hosts: Camero...

Jan 15, 202331 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Our Un-Romantic Proposal Story

Cam and Ali cast their minds back to the early days of their relationship, reminiscing about how they met (and how much cooler they seemed to each other), falling in love, and their hilarious proposal story. LINKS Follow Cam on Instagram @camerondaddo . Follow Ali on Instagram @alidaddo . Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial . Got a question for Cam & Ali? You can email them at [email protected] . CREDITS Hosts: Cameron Daddo and Alison Brahe-Daddo. Managing Produce...

Jan 08, 202339 minSeason 4Ep. 51

2022 Was A Big Year For Cam & Ali!

Cam and Ali reflect on their respective years, and look ahead to what they hope 2023 will bring. LINKS Follow Cam on Instagram @camerondaddo . Follow Ali on Instagram @alidaddo . Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial . Got a question for Cam & Ali? You can email them at [email protected] . CREDITS Hosts: Cameron Daddo and Alison Brahe-Daddo. Managing Producer: Elle Beattie. Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball. Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au . ...

Jan 01, 202331 minSeason 4Ep. 50

Our Favourite Christmas Memories

Merry Christmas! Cam and Ali talk about some of their favourite memories and traditions from the holiday season, and have a bit of a disagreement about Christmas ham... LINKS Follow Cam on Instagram @camerondaddo . Follow Ali on Instagram @alidaddo . Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial . Got a question for Cam & Ali? You can email them at [email protected] . CREDITS Hosts: Cameron Daddo and Alison Brahe-Daddo. Managing Producer: Elle Beattie. Producer and Editor: A...

Dec 25, 202227 minSeason 4Ep. 49

How Making A Film Helped Tristan & Tahyna MacManus Process Loss

Tristan & Tahyna MacManus have experienced their fair share of loss. They join Cam and Ali in the bathroom to talk about how it brought them closer together, why they decided to open up about it in a documentary, and Tahyna's Grandparent's love story that's one for the ages. LINKS Follow Tristan MacManus on Instagram @tristanmacmanus . Follow Tahyna MacManus on Instagram @tahynamacmanus . Learn more about Tahyna's film Misunderstandings of Miscarriage (MuM) (mumdocumentary.com) . Follow Cam ...

Dec 18, 202256 minSeason 4Ep. 48

On-Screen Couple To Off-Screen Couple

Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope have had to work on their communication more than most. As well as being married, they have also written, produced, and starred in a bunch of hit Aussie comedy shows including The Librarians and Upper Middle Bogan . They chat to Cam and Ali about their love-at-first-sight moment on set, not taking creative criticism personally, and their new show Summer Love . LINKS Watch Summer Love on ABC iView https://iview.abc.net.au/show/summer-love . Follow Robyn Butler on Insta...

Dec 11, 202247 minSeason 4Ep. 47

What Can Astrology Tell Us About Our Relationship?

We've all read our horoscopes in the paper, but what does all that sun, moon, and rising business actually mean? And can it actually help us in our relationships? Cam and Ali invite astrologer and author Emma Vidgen into the bathroom, and let's just say her birth chart reading gets scarily accurate... LINKS Buy Emma's book – The Astrology of You . Follow Emma on Instagram @emma_vee . Learn more about Emma on her website The Wayward | Wellness, Lifestyle, Travel . Follow Cam on Instagram @cameron...

Dec 04, 202239 minSeason 4Ep. 46

Yes, Mothers With Disabilities Exist (Nas + Tom Part 2)

Nas and Tom continue their chat with Cam and Ali, opening up about navigating the health system as a mother with disabilities, how their 8-month-old son Lachie is already making adjustments for his mum, and about the right and wrong times to ask questions of people with disabilities. LINKS Follow Nas on Instagram @nascampanella . Follow Tom Oriti on Instagram @toriti . Follow Tom on Twitter @ThomasOriti . Follow Cam on Instagram @camerondaddo . Follow Ali on Instagram @alidaddo . Follow Nova Pod...

Nov 27, 202234 minSeason 4Ep. 45

Changing The Disability Narrative (Nas + Tom Part 1)

Journalists Nas Campanella and Tom Oriti live and breathe the news, in fact, it's what brought them together. They chat to Cam and Ali about how they keep the grimness of current events out of their relationship, the surprising issues Nas had with getting a wedding dress that accommodated for her disabilities, and the opportunity she saw to change the narrative in our society about people with disabilities. LINKS Follow Nas on Instagram @nascampanella . Follow Tom Oriti on Instagram @toriti . Fo...

Nov 20, 202234 minSeason 4Ep. 44

Supporting Men's Mental Health

November is Men's Health Awareness Awareness Month, though you might know it better as 'Movember'. So, Cam is bringing his men's team mindset coach Maurice Harvey-Hall into the bathroom. Maurice is a registered mental health nurse, and has been practicing meditation for over 25 years. He shares talks with Cam and Ali about how we can support men with their mental health, and what led him into this incredible line of work. LINKS Learn more about Maurice on his website – https://mauriceharvey-hall...

Nov 13, 202234 minSeason 4Ep. 43

Larry Emdur: High School Dropout To TV Royalty

After 40 years in the media and entertainment industry, it's fair to say Larry Emdur has a couple of stories to tell. Larry chats to Cam and Ali about being the most axed man on television, why he and his wife still disagree about their meeting, and the book he never thought he'd write, Happy As . LINKS Vote for Separate Bathrooms for the Listener's Choice Award at the Australian Podcast Awards https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote (voting closes November 15th 2022) Buy Larry's book Happy As ...

Nov 06, 202248 minSeason 4Ep. 42

How A Psychologist Saved Her Marriage

Many of us turn to psychologists when we need help, but what happens when a psychologist needs help? Cam and Ali chat to Suzie Plush, Careers Expert and Psychologist, about how she navigated the challenges of the postpartum period and how it affected both herself and her marriage. Suzie highlights the importance of emotional connection in marriage and discusses simple tools to overcome adversity. If this episode has raised any issues for you help is available; Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 | Text 0477...

Oct 30, 202249 minSeason 4Ep. 41

Jimmy & Holly: The Exception To The Reality TV Rule

Can you really find love on a TV show? Jimmy Nicholson was The Bachelor in 2021, and did just that, with Holly Kingston winning his heart over 22 other women. They talk to Cam and Ali about adjusting to life outside of reality TV, the good and bad sides of social media, and why you shouldn't be so quick to judge people you see on TV. LINKS Follow Jimmy on Instagram @jimmynicholson . Follow Holly on Instagram @hollykingston . Learn more about 100 Honeymoons @100_honeymoons . Follow Cam on Instagr...

Oct 23, 202244 minSeason 4Ep. 40

How To Succeed As A Stepparent

So, you've fallen in love with an incredible person, and they have kids. How do you navigate all the tricky situations that come with becoming a part of an established family? Rachel Brace is co-founder of Stepping Through, a solution focused, web-based, educational and support resource for parents and stepparents. Rachel chats to Cam and Ali about all the do's and don'ts of becoming a stepparent, and why you should probably avoid all those movies about evil ones! LINKS Buy Harriet's Expanding H...

Oct 16, 202237 minSeason 4Ep. 39

One Couple's Mission To Keep People Together

When you've been in a long-term relationship, it takes effort to keep the spark alive, and remind yourself of why you got together in the first place. Matt Richardson and Lenise Pattini went through this and came out the other side determined to help other couples stay together. They chat to Cam and Ali about their app Shake N' Date , which brings some old fashioned techniques into the 21st century! LINKS Learn more about Shake N' Date https://www.shakendate.com/ . Get Shake N' Date for Android ...

Oct 09, 202231 minSeason 4Ep. 38

The Books That Changed Us

It's safe to say Cam and Ali love books. They've had plenty of authors on the show, and Ali released her debut book this year! So today, Cam and Ali are chatting about the books that have changed them. LINKS Follow Cam on Instagram @camerondaddo . Follow Ali on Instagram @alidaddo . Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial . Got a question for Cam & Ali? You can email them at [email protected] . CREDITS Hosts: Cameron Daddo and Alison Brahe-Daddo. Managing Producer: Ell...

Oct 02, 202236 minSeason 4Ep. 37

Is Your Sleep Type Compatible With Your Partner?

Is it okay if Ali doesn't get up at 6am like Cam does? Do you need to go to bed at the same time as your partner? Cam and Ali chat to sleep expert Olivia Arezzolo about the importance of knowing your 'sleep type', accommodating for your partner's differences, and why we need to be taking sleep health more seriously. LINKS Take the Chronotype quiz https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/623106c8a2b1420018c30f18 . Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviaarezzolo . Learn more about Olivia's Sleep Kit www.oliviaar...

Sep 25, 202254 minSeason 4Ep. 36

How To Live Well, In Sickness and In Health

When you get married, you say to your partner you'll support them in sickness and in health. But what happens when the sickness comes much sooner than expected? Karra Eloff was diagnosed with a chronic illness at 21-years-old, only two years into her marriage to her husband Johann. Karra was inspired by her experience to help other couples through the effects chronic illness. Cam and Ali chat to Karra and Johann about their relationship, how they support each other, and Karra's book The Chronic ...

Sep 18, 202250 minSeason 4Ep. 35

Where Are All The Parenting Books For Dads?

From pregnancy, to childbirth, to infancy, so much of the focus in parenting books is on the mother. So who's giving advice to new dads? What started off as a letter to a dad-to-be friend turned into Ailsa Wild's book You'll Be A Wonderful Dad . Cam and Ali chat to Ailsa about letting dads feel the joy of meeting a child's needs, the mental load, and why Mother's Day and Father's Day is BS. LINKS Buy You'll Be A Wonderful Dad https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/you_ll-be-a-...

Sep 11, 202243 minSeason 4Ep. 34

How Wippa's Voice Saved His Relationship

Hopping into the bathroom today is half of breakfast radio duo Fitzy & Wippa, and his other half! Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli, and Lisa Wipfli chat to Cam and Ali about their struggles with post-natal anxiety, why Lisa laughing at farts was a terrible mistake, and how Wippa's voice served as a sign for Lisa that they should be together. If you or someone you know is struggling with post-natal anxiety, support is available at PANDA via their website https://panda.org.au/ or you can ring the PANDA ...

Sep 04, 202248 minSeason 4Ep. 33

There's No Such Thing As False Hope

Julie Randall didn't want to turn 50. Then, an unexpected diagnosis turned her world upside-down. Julie tells Cam and Ali her amazing story of love and determination that changed her relationship with life. LINKS Buy Julie's book Patient 71 — http://bit.ly/Patient71Booktopia Follow Julie on Facebook @julierandallpatient71 Follow Julie on Instagram @patient71_ Find out more about Julie on her website — https://julierandall.com.au/ Watch Julie's 60 Minutes story — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g...

Aug 28, 202242 minSeason 4Ep. 32

It's Not Them... It's You

Relationships are hard. In long-term relationships it can be easy to get stuck arguing about the same things, or finding yourself getting annoyed by things that never used to annoy you. So, how do we break the cycle? Individual and couple psychotherapist Lissy Abrahams chats to Cam and Ali about her book Relationship Reset , and how looking deeper into ourselves can change the way we deal with conflict. LINKS Buy Lissy Abrahams' book Relationship Reset — https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/978176098...

Aug 21, 202239 minSeason 4Ep. 31

Popularity Is Messing Up Our Daughters

When you're a teenager, it can seem like being popular is the most important thing in the world, but this mindset can lead to harmful behaviours that can affect people for the rest of their lives. Cam and Ali chat to Dr Mary Kaspar about her book The Popular Girls, and how we can break the popularity cycle. LINKS Buy The Popular Girls – https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-popular-girls-dr-mary-kaspar/book/9781922714459.html . Follow Dr Mary Kaspar on Facebook @drmarykaspar . Follow Dr Mary Kaspar o...

Aug 14, 202247 minSeason 4Ep. 30
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