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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

Love’s Role in Rhys Nicholson’s Stand-Up Success

Rhys Nicholson: 'I'd probably have quit comedy if I hadn't met Kyran.' Join today's guests Rhys and Kyran Nicholson as they question Cam and Ali's bathroom decor and reflect on their 13-year relationship. Laugh along as the comedians recount their first meeting and unconventional proposal story, involving alcohol, swearing and a second proposal. They tackle the big question – who's funnier? Plus, insights into their creative partnership, Rhys's delight at Kyran's 'underpants dance,' and why they...

Apr 07, 202447 minSeason 6Ep. 13

A Look Inside a Polyamorous Relationship

'My insecurities were the same in monogamy and polyamory.' When Siobhan and Rich met online and began dating they had barely heard of polyamory, let alone considered it for themselves. But after Rich came out to Siohban as polyamorous by orientation they made the decision to open their relationship, and they haven't looked back. In a bathroom first, Siobhan and Rich join Cam and Ali to delve into the world of ethical non-monogamy. The couple chat navigating jealousy, how that first conversation ...

Mar 31, 202438 minSeason 6Ep. 12

Introducing: Big Business

Ever wondered how you build a business from scratch? Seven years ago Brittney Saunders started a business in her garage. Today it’s grown to an 8-figure empire with almost 60 employees, four retail shops and a booming online store. Big Business is a brand new podcast from Nova Podcasts where she unpacks exactly how she did it. Each week, Brittney will take you behind the scenes of the day to day of running a business and teach you all the lessons she wishes she’d known from the start. She'll als...

Mar 31, 20241 min

After 10 Days Together, He Moved 17,000 km for Her

"After 10 days, I went back to London and said I've met a girl... I'm moving to Australia." A classically trained chef at the top of his game in the UK, Bake Off Australia's Darren Purchese had low expectations for his chance visit to Brisbane in 2004. He didn't expect to fall in love with Australian food – and an Australian girl, fellow chef Cath Caringbold. Join Darren and Cath as they step out of the kitchen and into the bathroom. On top of their dramatic meeting story and plenty of mouth-wat...

Mar 24, 202445 minSeason 6Ep. 11

Jase and Lauren's ‘Seedy’ First Meeting

Some of the most important, profound relationships in our lives are not romantic. While today's guests share 'rare' chemistry and a partnership that has carried them through tough times, in a bathroom first, they're in what some call a 'work marriage'. If you're familiar with Melbourne breakfast radio duo Jase Hawkins and Lauren Philips, you might know they've weathered some dramatic highs and lows together. Join Cam and Ali as they learn about the couple's 'seedy' first meeting, their turbulent...

Mar 17, 202438 minSeason 6Ep. 10

254 Days at Sea Tested Bonnie Hancock's ‘Ability To Love’

"I almost lost that ability to love." Bonnie Hancock paddled her way into the history books when she circumnavigated Australia on a surf ski, breaking four world records in the process. Bonnie's husband, Matt Palmer, helmed her support crew from day one. Join Cam and Ali as they delve into the couple's journey from DM slide and disastrous first date to selling their cars to fund the 254-day, 12,700 km paddle. But as Bonnie navigated shark and crocodile-infested waters, an unforeseen challenge wa...

Mar 10, 202448 minSeason 6Ep. 9

Years of Friendship, Then One Moment Changed Everything

"Suddenly, I just felt really nervous... It was like he was a different Chris." Steaming up the bathroom today are fire-sign CEOs Mary and Chris Doube, who share with Cam and Ali their competitive partnership and journey from long-time friends to power partners—all thanks to a monogrammed suit. Listen to Mary's incredible story of rebuilding her life and becoming a strongwoman at 40; Chris and Ali's firm stance on shop talk in bed; and a discussion on whether it's fair to call out your partner's...

Mar 03, 202451 minSeason 6Ep. 8

The Fib That Kicked Off Wes Carr’s Love Story

Singer-songwriter and Australian Idol winner Wesley Dean (formerly Wes Carr) didn't want a relationship like his parents had: "I remember thinking, that's not my story." Wes and his wife Charlotte are visiting Cam and Ali in the bathroom today - all the way from Nashville, Tennessee. During their visit, Wes squirms as Charlotte shares the 'creative' tactics he employed when they first met. The couple also discuss being thrust into the public eye shortly after getting together, starting again fro...

Feb 25, 202434 minSeason 6Ep. 7

The Importance of Never Settling

Today's guest is trading their boat for the bathroom. We're chatting with Jill Whelan who played Vicki Stubing on the one and only The Love Boat TV series. Jill is chatting all things love, travel, and of course shares some memorable stories from her time in Hollywood. LINKS Follow Jill on Instagram @officialjillwhelan. 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 s...

Feb 23, 202431 min

Win the Argument, Lose the Relationship

Is your need to be right getting in the way of your relationship? It's a trait that award-winning public speaker, best-selling author and stubbornness expert, Michael McQueen, has had to unlearn. Michael and his wife, theatre-maker and lecturer Hailey McQueen, are dropping pearls of wisdom all over the bathroom floor today. They chat to Cam and Ali about negotiating differences in a relationship, navigating loss early into dating, career rough patches, poor fashion decisions, stubborn kids, and ...

Feb 18, 202452 minSeason 6Ep. 6

The Key to a Successful Blended Family

Cam and Ali are sitting up extra straight today because they have a pilates instructor joining them in the bathroom! Talia Avenell and Jem Fuller are stepping into the bathroom today. Talia is a Clinical pilates instructor and Jem is a TEDx speaker, author and relationship coach. They share their love story, advice on how they blended their families, and some of the parenting moments they'll treasure forever. Jem and Talia also share details about the different retreats that they are running thi...

Feb 11, 202455 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Sometimes Grand Gestures Are Necessary

Paula and Saxon Joye have had a tumultuous love story, from dad's getting in the way, to break-ups, and awkward proposals, they tell Cam and Ali all the wild turns their relationship has faced to get where they are today. They also talk about the pillars of their marriage, their incredible careers, and looking ahead to 'The Rocking Chair factor'. LINKS Follow Paula Joye on Instagram @paulajoye . Buy Paula's book The Glow Up – https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/The-Glow-Up/Paula-Joye/97817...

Feb 04, 202450 minSeason 6Ep. 4

A Psychic's Uncanny Reading of Cam & Ali

This episode is something a little different, and a lot of fun! Renowned psychic medium Florence King is in the bathroom to tell us a bit about her life, and how she found this line of work. And of course, Florence does a reading for Cam & Ali and the results are BUCK WILD. 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] ...

Jan 28, 202448 minSeason 6Ep. 3

Sick of Dating Apps? How About A Dating Experiment?

Dating seems to get harder as you get older, but Dr Amantha Imber is the perfect woman to give a life challenge to. She created a dating experiment for herself, and it worked! Cam and Ali chat to Amantha and her partner Neo Aplin about how online dating, running experiments together, navigating step-parenting, and Amantha's new book The Health Habit. LINKS Follow Dr Amantha Imber on Instagram @amanthai . Connect with Neo Aplin on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/neoaplin/ Buy Amantha's book ...

Jan 21, 202457 minSeason 6Ep. 2

New Year, New Season!

WE'RE BACK! 2024 is well and truly here and Cam and Ali are taking a bit of time to freshen up the bathroom before they get a new lot of guests in. They're chatting about their goals for 2024, and what they learned from 2023. 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...

Jan 14, 202431 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Best of the Bathroom: Overcoming Challenges

Cam and Ali love to explore ALL aspects of relationships – the good, the bad, highs, lows, and everything in-between. Today they're looking back at some of the stories shared by guests of how they overcame challenges together, and seeking support. 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 ...

Jan 07, 202425 minSeason 5Ep. 52

Best of the Bathroom: First Meeting Stories

The first question Cam and Ali always ask couples is "how did you meet?", and so we're looking back at a few of the iconic stories we've heard of how couples found love. 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. Guests: Phil Burton & Justine Smith, Josh Szeps &a...

Dec 31, 202329 minSeason 5Ep. 51

Best of the Bathroom: Parenting Stories and Advice

It's been another fabulous year in the bathroom, so for the next couple of weeks, we're looking back at some of the best moments from 2023. This week, Cam and Ali are diving into some of their favourite parenting stories and advice. 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 Brah...

Dec 24, 202331 minSeason 5Ep. 50

Our First Christmas Without all the Kids...

Christmas is looking a bit different for Cam and Ali this year now that two of the kids live out of home, so they're reflecting on their parenting – warts and all! 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 Ki...

Dec 17, 202323 minSeason 5Ep. 49

Dealing With Difficult People This Holiday Season

Our dear friend Dr Rebecca Ray is back, and here to tell us all about how to deal with those tricky people we all end up seeing over the holiday season, and make sure we're still looking after ourselves. LINKS Follow Dr Rebecca Ray on Instagram @drrebeccaray . Buy the book Difficult People – https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761261664/ . Follow Cam on Instagram @camerondaddo . Follow Ali on Instagram @alidaddo . Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial . Got a question for Cam & Ali? You...

Dec 10, 202355 minSeason 5Ep. 48

Why Heather Mitchell Turned Down Martin McGrath's Proposal (At First)

Cam and Ali have given the bathroom a good clean because they've got Aussie film and TV royalty joining them! Actress Heather Mitchell and cinematographer Martin McGrath chat about their fortuitous meeting, how they navigate over 30 years in a hectic industry with their marriage and family, and how they've weathered their toughest battles. LINKS Buy Heather's book - Everything and Nothing . Follow Heather on Instagram @ladyheathermitchell . Follow Martin on Instagram @martymeme . Follow Cam on I...

Dec 03, 202342 minSeason 5Ep. 47

Have Mitchell Starc & Alyssa Healy Planned for Life After Cricket?

Being a professional sports person brings a lot of hurdles to a relationship, but when BOTH partners are playing their sport at the highest level, it's going to bring some unique challenges. That's the reality for Aussie cricketers Mitchell Starc and Alyssa Healy. They chat about how they make time for each other, dealing with media scrutiny, and whether they give each other cricket tips. LINKS Follow Alyssa on Instagram @a_healy . Follow Mitchell on Instagram @mstarc56 . Follow Cam on Instagram...

Nov 26, 202346 minSeason 5Ep. 46

Charlie Albone Came Hungover to his First Meeting with Juliet Love

Charlie Albone and Juliet Love seem like a perfect match, interior design and gardening - inside meets outside! But when they first met, it was a very different story... They talk about how first impressions aren't everything, balancing their relationship and family life with filming Better Homes and Gardens, and how their lives changed when Juliet was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. LINKS Follow Charlie Albone on Instagram @charlie_albone . Follow Juliet Love on Instagram @julietlove . Follow B...

Nov 19, 202354 minSeason 5Ep. 45

Brent Draper Couldn't Have won Masterchef Without Shon

Brent Draper has a comeback story straight out of a movie. He made headlines when he dropped out of Masterchef in 2021, sharing his mental health struggles as being the reason he had to quit the show. In 2023, Brent came back to the Masterchef kitchen and took home the coveted gold plate. Brent and wife Shonleigh join Cam and Ali to chat about how they support each other, how their lives have changed since the win, and their next project... baby number 2! LINKS Follow Brent Draper on Instagram @...

Nov 12, 202349 minSeason 5Ep. 44

The Moment Tanya Hennessy Knew She'd Found The One

Podcaster, author, comedian and social media superstar Tanya Hennessy is bringing the giggles to the bathroom with her fiancé Tom. They chat to Cam and Ali about Tanya's aggressive flirting, Tom's Hollywood delusions, and how humour helps their relationship. LINKS Follow Tanya Hennessy on Instagram @tanhennessy . Listen to Tanya's podcast – More To Say . Buy Tanya's book – Pink Santa . Follow Cam on Instagram @camerondaddo . Follow Ali on Instagram @alidaddo . Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastso...

Nov 05, 202349 minSeason 5Ep. 43

How OCD Becomes 'The Joy Thief'

Penny Moodie lived with OCD for over 20 years before she got a formal diagnosis, and access to treatment. Through her new book 'The Joy Thief', Penny has created the resource she wishes she'd had. Penny chats to Cam and Ali about her 'magical thinking' as a child, what people get wrong about OCD, and how couples therapy helped her marriage. LINKS Buy 'The Joy Thief' – https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-joy-thief-penny-moodie/book/9781761068669.html . Follow Penny Moodie on Instagram @penny_moodie ...

Oct 29, 202343 minSeason 5Ep. 42

Ben & Jackie Gillies Couldn't say no to The Amazing Race

Hot off the heels of their stint on The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition, power couple Ben & Jackie Gillies are taking some much needed downtime in the bathroom! They chat to Cam and Ali about meeting as teenagers (and Jackie not being very impressed with Ben), Ben's new book Love & Pain, and what they learned about each other doing The Amazing Race . LINKS Watch The Amazing Race Australia on 10play – https://10play.com.au/the-amazing-race-australia . Buy Ben's book Love & P...

Oct 22, 202346 minSeason 5Ep. 41

How one Woman Helped her Friend to Have a Family

We all say things in the moment after a few drinks, but have you ever offered to have your someone's baby? Well that's just what Leonie McKinnon did for her friend Rebecca MacDonald. Lee and Beck have put their story to paper in their book Little Ray of Sunshine: An Australian Surrogacy Story and are here in the bathroom to tell Cam and Ali all about their unique relationship. LINKS Learn more about Little Ray of Sunshine – https://www.alittlerayofsunshine.net/ Follow Cam on Instagram @cameronda...

Oct 15, 202345 minSeason 5Ep. 40

Lessons From The Bathroom!

Cam and Ali are flying solo today, and they wanted to take this time to talk about their favourite lessons they've learnt in the bathroom from some of the amazing experts that have joined them and shared their wisdom! LINKS Rebecca Ray – https://omny.fm/shows/separate-bathrooms-and-other-handy-marriage-tips/dr-rebecca-ray-pt1 James 'Fish' Gill – https://omny.fm/shows/separate-bathrooms-and-other-handy-marriage-tips/james-fish-gill-part-1 Olivia Arezzolo – https://omny.fm/shows/separate-bathrooms...

Oct 08, 202338 minSeason 5Ep. 39

Debuting Your Relationship on National TV

Janelle Halil and Monzir Hamdin were keeping things low-key... Until their families found out about their relationship from an ad for the new series of My Kitchen Rules! They chat to Cam and Ali about how they helped their families accept their relationships, what cooking has taught them about relationships, and representing their cultures on screen and on plates. LINKS Follow Janelle and Monzir on Instagram @monzirandjanellemkr , @monzirhamdin , @janellehalil . Learn more about Monzelle – https...

Oct 01, 202351 minSeason 5Ep. 38
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