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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

Answering Your Questions! (James 'Fish' Gill - Part 2)

We're back for more with the incredible James 'Fish' Gill, and this time we're diving into some of your questions! LINKS Learn more about Fish on his website – https://www.leadbyheart.com/ Follow Fish on Instagram @james_fish_gill and Facebook @jamesfishgill . 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...

Sep 23, 202338 minSeason 5Ep. 37

This Will Change the way you Think About Conflict (James 'Fish' Gill - Part 1)

Conflict is inevitable in relationships, and sometimes in the heat of the moment, we can hurt the people we love the most. So how can we make sure our needs are heard without causing hurt or invalidating our partner's needs? James 'Fish' Gill is on a mission to help people "lead by heart" and practice conscious conflict. LINKS Learn more about Fish on his website – https://www.leadbyheart.com/ Follow Fish on Instagram @james_fish_gill and Facebook @jamesfishgill . Follow Cam on Instagram @camero...

Sep 17, 202342 minSeason 5Ep. 36

Love, Loss, and Living With Dementia

For many people, caring for aging parents is a daunting task. But for Megan and Jason Van Genderen, moving Jason's mother into their home with their young children after she was diagnosed with dementia was a no-brainer. They chat to Cam and Ali about how their journey turned into an internet sensation, what it taught them about communication, and learning to ask for help. LINKS Watch Everybody's Oma and find out more at https://www.everybodysoma.com/ Follow Megan & Jason on Instagram @jasonv...

Sep 10, 202352 minSeason 5Ep. 35

The Dream Clean Dream Team!

What did you do in lockdown? Well, if you're Chantel Mila, the answer is build a following of millions through your incredible cleaning hacks! Chantel and her husband Rob are joining Cam and Ali in the (extra clean) bathrooms today, to chat about their love story, Chantel's book, and whether their house is really as clean as it looks on Instagram! LINKS Buy Chantel's book The Dream Clean . Learn more about Mama Mila Home – https://mamamilahome.com.au/ Follow Chantel on Instagram @mama_mila_au . ...

Sep 03, 202336 minSeason 5Ep. 34

Belle Jackson on the Relationship Stories That Don't Make it to Air

Cam and Ali have got a fresh couple in the bathroom today! Nova 100's Belle Jackson and fiancé Luke Adamson have only been engaged for 2 months, but they've been through more than most relationships go through. They chat about moving states for love (and Belle's career), how Belle navigated becoming a step-mum in her 20s, and bringing their relationship stories to brekky radio. LINKS Follow Belle on Instagram @bellejackson_ . Follow Ben, Liam and Belle on Instagram @benliamandbelle . Listen to B...

Aug 27, 202350 minSeason 5Ep. 33

How a Haircut Nearly Killed a Romance

If you were interested in someone and their idea of a date was "feeding their dad's cat", would you still be keen? This is just one part of the wild story of how Matilda Brown and Scott Gooding got together! They chat to Cam and Ali about their business The Good Farm Shop, how they prop each other up, and how a psychic helped get them together... LINKS Learn more about The Good Farm Shop – https://thegoodfarmshop.com/ Follow The Good Farm Shop on Instagram , Facebook , Follow Matilda on Instagra...

Aug 20, 202351 minSeason 5Ep. 32

Are Lucy Durack and Christopher Horsey TOO Positive??

Cam and Ali are feeling giddy because they've two of the bubbliest people in Aussie entertainment industry joining them in the bathroom. Lucy Durack and Christopher Horsey chat to Cam and Ali about the long road to them getting together, whether their kids will follow in their footsteps, and where their positivity comes from. LINKS Learn more about Hey Lemonade – https://heylemonade.com.au/ . Listen to Lucy's podcast I Love (With Lucy) . Learn more about Christopher's dance school xlr8_arts – ht...

Aug 13, 202348 minSeason 5Ep. 31

Paul and Pauline Field Knew They Could get Through the Worst Together

CW: This episode contains discussions of the death of a baby, if this topic raises any issues for you can contact Sands for 24/7 phone support on 1300 308 307 or visit www.sands.org.au Friday August 11th is the 35th annual Red Nose Day, and in recognition of this, Cam and Ali are revisiting the amazing conversation they were lucky enough to have with Paul and Pauline Field. They talk to Cam and Ali about getting through their family tragedy and their advice for others going through it or support...

Aug 06, 202345 minSeason 5Ep. 30

How 'Dancing with the Stars' Changed Phil Burton's Life

Hot off the heels of his Dancing with the Stars win, Human Nature's Phil Burton joins Cam and Ali in the bathroom with his wife, Justine. They chat about how a 12-month contract in Las Vegas became and 11 year stay, how they support each other, and the surprising outfit Phil was wearing when they first met. LINKS Buy tickets to see Phil Burton on August 26th in Sydney for Hot August Night . Buy tickets to the Human Nature encore show – www.humannaturelive.com . Buy tickets to Phil Burton's Sweet...

Jul 30, 202351 minSeason 5Ep. 29

What One Grieving Woman Wishes People Knew About Depression

CW: This episode contains discussions of suicide and mental ill health. Earlier this year, Gemma Stevens husband died by suicide. In the wake of his tragic death, Gemma is determined to help others by shining a light on this issue, and being open and honest about her relationship with her late husband Adam, and how she has been dealing with his death. If this episode has raised any issues for you, help is available: Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via their website lifeline.org.au . Call Beyond Blu...

Jul 23, 202351 minSeason 5Ep. 28

The Moment Katrina Gorry Knew she Could do Anything

The FIFA Women's World Cup is here, and we're so lucky to have one of the Matildas beam into the bathroom all the way from Sweden! Midfielder Katrina Gorry and her fiancé Clara Markstedt joined Cam and Ali ahead of the competition to chat about their love story, raising daughter Harper (and if more kids are on the cards!), and how they support each other. LINKS Follow Katrina on Instagram @katrinagorry10 . Follow Clara on Instagram @claramarkstedt . Follow The Matildas on Instagram @matildas . L...

Jul 16, 202341 minSeason 5Ep. 27

The Reason Tiff Hall and Ed Kavalee Don't Workout Together

We've got a true power couple joining Cam and Ali in the bathroom today, fitness trainer Tiff Hall and comedian Ed Kavalee. They chat about Tiff's competitive exes, Ed's unique take on the inevitable comedian fart book, and the one rule in their marriage about working out. LINKS Follow Tiff on Instagram @tiffhall_xo . Follow Ed on Instagram @therealedkavalee . Listen to Tiff's podcast Bounce Forward . Watch Have You Been Paying Attention? on 10Play . Follow Cam on Instagram @camerondaddo . Follo...

Jul 09, 202346 minSeason 5Ep. 26

Why Ali Didn't Tell her Kids she was a Model

Cam is out of the bathroom today, so who better to take his place than eldest daughter Lotus Daddo! They chat about Lotus' modelling contract, how she feels about her parents being so open on the pod, and how their relationships has changed since moving out of home 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 Hos...

Jul 02, 202342 minSeason 5Ep. 25

Even Doctors Make Parenting Mistakes

The doctors are in (the bathroom)! Dr Preeya Alexander and Dr Will Alexander chat to Cam and Ali about how they make time for each other in their busy lives, the things that surprised them in their parenting journey, and Dr Preeya's book Eat Sleep Play Love. CW: This episode contains discussions of miscarriage from 28:28-30:40. If this episode raises any issues for you, help is available through Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via their website lifeline.org.au . LINKS Buy Dr Preeya's book Eat Sleep Play...

Jun 25, 202349 minSeason 5Ep. 24

Michael Kirby has Lived Through Hiding his Relationship to Celebrating Marriage Equality

In honour of Pride Month, Cam and Ali are revisiting a very special episode from 2021, when they talked to one of the most prestigious figures in Australian law, the Hon. Michael Kirby. Michael Kirby was the first openly gay man to be appointed the High Court of Australia, and Australia's longest serving High Court judge when he retired. He and his husband Johan have been together for over 50 years and together have weathered having to keep their love hidden, the tragedy of the HIV/AIDS crisis, ...

Jun 18, 202335 minSeason 5Ep. 23

The Non-Negotiable Relationship Rule for Sean & Josh Szeps

Two men walk into a bar, insult each other, then talk the whole night and fall in love. A tale as old as time! Sean and Josh Szeps join Cam and Ali in the bathroom to talk about their New York love story, the turmoil of moving countries with 2-month-old twins, and Sean's debut book Not Like Other Dads . LINKS Buy Not Like Other Dads https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780733342691/not-like-other-dads/ . Follow Sean on Instagram @seanszeps . Listen to Josh Szeps on ABC NSW Afternoons NSW Afternoons...

Jun 11, 202348 minSeason 5Ep. 22

The Plea that Boy Parents Need to Hear

We have our first return guests to the bathroom! Dr Christopher Scanlon and Kasey Edwards are back to talk about their new book, Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves. They chat with Cam and Ali about why 'tough' isn't actually a good quality for boys to have, the importance of letting them fail, and whether or not we need to treat boys and girls the same. LINKS Buy Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves – https://www.penguin.com.au/books/bringing-up-boys-who-like-themselves-9780143778738 . Buy Rai...

Jun 04, 202346 minSeason 5Ep. 21

It Happens Every 5 Minutes, And We’re Not Talking About It

Isabelle Oderberg knew she had to tell her story, and help shine a light on an issue that is still so stuck in the dark. In her first book Hard To Bear , Isabelle explores her own journey with, and the history of, the world's most common pregnancy complication – miscarriage. She chats to Cam and Ali about why this silence still exists, and how we can support people who give birth and the people that love them. CW: This episode contains discussions of miscarriage. If this topic raises any issues ...

May 28, 202348 minSeason 5Ep. 20

Why We're Back In Couples Therapy

We're shutting the bathrooms doors this week to check in with each other and see how things are going. Turns out, it's quite a lot! We chat about ageing parents, kids following in your footsteps, and getting that extra help when you need it. 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 Al...

May 21, 202328 minSeason 5Ep. 19

The Wildest First Date Story We've Ever Heard

We've heard a lot of first meeting stories here in the bathroom, but Paul & Carly Taylor's certainly takes the cake for the wildest! They also chat to Cam and Ali about how we can build resilience in parents and kids, the positive influence religion can have, and how values can be the north star for families. LINKS Follow Paul on Instagram @mindbodybrainpi . Follow Carly on Instagram @carly_taylor_coaching . Learn more about Paul and Carly on their website https://www.mindbodybrain.com.au/ ....

May 14, 202353 minSeason 5Ep. 18

Jodie Oddy Couldn't Fight Her Inner Critic Without Her Husband Greg

Nova 919's Jodie Oddy and her former ice hockey champ husband Greg join Cam and Ali in the bathroom to chat about dealing with online trolls, the struggles of parenting a three-year-old, and how a sportspersons mindset can help you in life. LINKS Listen to Jodie on Nova 919's Jodie & Haysey – https://www.novafm.com.au/podcast/jodie-and-hayesy/ . Follow Jodie on Instagram – @jodieoddy15 . Follow Greg on Instagram – @gregoddy10 . Learn more about Jodie on her website https://www.jodieoddy.com....

May 09, 202358 minSeason 5Ep. 17

Remembering Jock Zonfrillo

Cam and Ali would like to take this time to remember the wonderful conversation they had with Jock Zonfrillo and his wife Lauren Fried in 2021. Our deepest sympathies go out to Lauren, and to Jock's family at this difficult time. CREDITS Hosts: Cameron Daddo and Alison Brahe-Daddo Guests: Jock Zonfrillo and Lauren Fried Managing Producer: Elle Beattie Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au If this episode raises any issues for you, help is avai...

May 08, 202338 min

Sheila & Tyson Aren't Giving Up On Having Children

Sheila Vijeyarasa and Tyson Salijevic shared the highs and lows of their IVF on the show Big Miracles . Today, Cam and Ali are bringing Sheila and Tyson into the bathroom to learn more about how they met, the things that people don't warn you about or avoid when you're going through IVF, and what life has been like after their story was shown on national television. CW: This episode contains discussions of fertility issues. If this episode raises any issues for you, help is available through Lif...

Apr 30, 20231 hrSeason 5Ep. 16

Autistic Love in A Neurotypical World

Kay Kerr is an autistic author and journalist, and for a long time, s he carried a feeling that she was doing love wrong. Her new book, Love and Autism , explores 5 different stories of neurodivergent love from the lives of autistic Australians. Kay chats to Cam and Ali about why she wrote her book, what she discovered looking back at her own teen years, and why we should reexamine our expectations of autistic people. LINKS Buy Love and Autism Love & Autism - Pan Macmillan AU . Follow Kay on...

Apr 23, 202343 minSeason 5Ep. 15

Life After Birth

There's a lot of focus on pregnancy and parenting, but what about the wellbeing of the birthing parent following birth? Jessica Prescott & Vaughne Geary know the importance of good postpartum care, and have put all their learnings into their new book – Life After Birth . They chat to Cam and Ali about the best ways to support new parents, what Western culture gets wrong about postpartum, and why partners need support too. LINKS Buy Life After Birth – https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing...

Apr 16, 202336 minSeason 5Ep. 14

Yes, Cam & Jules From MAFS Are Still Together!

They met for the first time on our screens over 4 years ago, and now the MAFS golden couple are doing better than ever! Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson are still happily married (for real, not just TV married), and are parents to their gorgeous son Ollie. They chat to Cam and Ali about the important causes they've set their heart to, and how MAFS actually helped them to set the foundation for their relationship. LINKS Find out more about Figur – www.figur.com.au . Listen to Jules' podcast The Ju...

Apr 09, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 13

Two Hearts, One Dream

Have you ever met someone and felt an instant connection? Meredith Gaston Masnata and Roberto Masnata certainly have! They chat to Cam and Ali about gratitude for life and love, finding the truest version of yourself, and collaborating on their new book Be Here Now. LINKS Follow Meredith on Instagram – @meredithgastonmasnata . Follow Roberto on Instagram – @robertomasnataphotographer . Buy Meredith's book – Be Here Now . Follow Cam on Instagram @camerondaddo . Follow Ali on Instagram @alidaddo ....

Apr 02, 202354 minSeason 5Ep. 12

How Melissa Ambrosini & Nick Broadhurst Make Time For Each Other

There may be a new record in the bathroom... Cam and Ali got engaged after 2 1/2 months, but Melissa Ambrosini got engaged after 2 WEEKS!! They chat to Cam and Ali about step-mums, divorced dads, taking responsibility for the things that fill them up, and their new book Time Magic. LINKS Follow Melissa on Instagram – @melissaambrosini . Follow Nick on Instagram – @nickbroadhurst . Buy Melissa and Nick's book – Time Magic: Reclaim Your Time, Reclaim Your Life Follow Cam on Instagram @camerondaddo...

Mar 26, 202347 minSeason 5Ep. 11

How Ellia Green & Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts Draw Strength From Survival

The phrase 'power couple' gets thrown around a lot, but Ellia Green and Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts give it a whole new meaning. Vanessa is a proud Bundjalung woman, activist, author, speaker and 2023 Fulbright Australia scholar. Ellia is a former professional athlete, Olympic gold medalist, ambassador, speaker, and the first Olympic gold medalist to come out as a trans man. They chat to Cam and Ali about their hilarious first date, how they support each other, the fight for the rights of Indigenou...

Mar 19, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 5Ep. 10

How Grief Can Help A Relationship

When you're going through something as tragic as the death of a family member, it can be nearly impossible to see what positive impacts it would have on your life. But for Kate Gladdin, the legacy of her sister connected her to her future husband Nate. They talk about the ups and downs of long-distance, rethinking masculinity, helping the next generation, and how grief can help you reframe your life. LINKS Follow Kate Gladdin on Instagram @kategladdin . Buy Kate's workbook for teens – The Social...

Mar 12, 202345 minSeason 5Ep. 9
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