Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

Professor George Paxinos , a leading global neuroscientist who has mapped more parts of the human brain than anyone in history. George’s groundbreaking work has reshaped our understanding of the brain and human behaviour. Today, we’ll focus on one of the most intriguing topics he explores: free will. Is free will an illusion? Are we truly in control of our decisions, or are we simply p...

Dr Billy Garvey is a senior developmental paediatrician with over 20 years’ experience and a PhD in supporting child development. He's also the founder of the social enterprise Guiding Growing Minds, author of the fantastic book Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child's Mental Health , and host of the excellent Pop Culture Parenting podcast. He’s simply one of the absolute best com...

Ben Lee is one of Australia’s most unique and enduring artists. He's been in the public eye since he was just 14, after being discovered by the Beastie Boys. Ben's career has spanned decades, producing countless memorable songs and collaborations.  Today we hear Ben’s reflections on creativity, his thoughts on changing perspectives, and the lessons he’s learned about connect...

Jessica McGuire is a physiotherapist and an author who has spent a whole career focusing on the complex relationship between pain and the nervous system and emotional regulation.  LINKS: More info on Jess can be found at jessicamaguire.com Watch Story Club on YouTube and grab  tickets to Story Club's next show My books So What? Now What? and Back After The Break are available here Send a...

Maria Konnikova , is a a psychologist, author, and professional poker player. Her work explores the intersection of psychology, decision-making, and human behavior, and she’s written bestselling books like The Confidence Game and The Biggest Bluff .  Today we explore her thoughts on decision-making under pressure, the psychology of cons, and the importance of mindfulness in navigating l...

Chris Kohler: presenter and national finance editor for 9News , author of the new book How They Get You: Sneaky Everyday Economics and Smart Ways to Hold on to Your Money , and son of financial journalist Alan Kohler, AM. He's a wonderful communicator and thinker who brings excellent insights into the cost of living crisis, Australia's changing economy, and what we all can be doing to save a bit o...

Shane Jenek, who you might know better as Courtney Act, is one of Australia’s most famous drag queens, a global icon, and an absolute legend. In this episode, we explored some deeply personal and thought-provoking topics, including gender fluidity and sexual fluidity. This conversation was recorded in 2014, in my apartment in Venice Beach California. Shane’s insights into identity and...

It seems like everywhere you turn these days, a gambling ad is popping up encouraging us to have a punt. But behind the bright ads and loud voiceovers, Australians are losing more than $30 million in legal gambling. According to this week's guest Kate Seselja, problem gambling is a public health crisis hiding in plain sight. And she should know - she spent more than a decade addicted to gambling,...

Osher reflects on a time when simply hearing Tony Abbot's voice sent waves of resentment through his body. But this week, something strange happened, and that's no longer the case.  Watch full stories recorded live at  Story Club Get tickets for our next Story Club show  Get Osher's new book "So What? Now What?"  here Send a pic of what you're looking at to sendosheremail@gmail...

If you've ever found yourself repeating the same patterns in your relationships - the same types of partners, the same conflicts, the same thoughts and feelings - this episode is for you.  Thais Gibson is an expert in relationships, neuroplasticity, the subconscious mind, attachment theory and more. She's also a former "Fearful Avoidant" who successfully rewired her own attachment patterns to...

As seven-time world champion surfer Layne Beachley was recently honoured with the DAWN award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF) in Melbourne, it's the perfect time to revisit her chat with Osher and just a few of its many insightful moments. You'll hear: What diving headfirst into your fears gives you How Layne realised the truth of what was really holding her back from being number 1 And...

How do you go from being a kid, eye-level to a wok burner in your family's takeaway restaurant, to a go-to name for Chinese cuisine for millions of people around the world? What decisions and sacrifices do you need to make? And what lessons do you learn along the way? Vincent Lim (aka. Dimsimlim) lets us know, plus: The surprising reaction other restaurant owners have had to him sharing his kitche...

This is not just an example of how Osher would calm his body and mind and overcome fear - it's an example of him doing just that, in real time. For more from Osher including the Story Club Youtube and copies of his new book  So What, Now What? head here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many things that could rightly make Shane Jenek furious - from social media algorithms platforming 'right wing talking points' intended to divide, to the continuing moral panic around drag queen story time, to outright personal attacks on his character. But instead, Shane is choosing a different response - namely, one of kindness and storytelling. He tells Osher why he believes this is a...

Why did Osher and James take so long to make their announcements on Australian Idol? It was to build tension, right? Well, not that's not the whole story - as Osher unveils during a recent Story Club Live show. For stories on Youtube, head here  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last five years have been a revolution in the way Em Rusciano sees herself, as double-whammy diagnoses of ADHD and autism illuminated a lifetime of masking and trying to meet neurotypical standards. But even amidst burnout and the grief for all her misunderstood prior versions, Em has gained wisdom and learning that is now seeing her rebuild and recognise herself like never before. In this con...

The difference in opinion on how we approach (or don't approach) Net Zero is just the latest story you could use to worry about how divided we are - at least, until your bike chain breaks.  For more from Osher, head here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Global Director of Men's Health Research at Movember, Dr Zac Seidler calls male identity and mental health 'the issue of our times'. He's seen the problems - but he also has a vision for the solution.  In this conversation, Zac covers: Why he has stopped using the term "Masculinity" and the powerful, alternative word he prefers to frame the conversation around men’s identity. His exp...

We know that money influences politics - but just how much? And is there anything we can do to oppose it? As she's proved again and again, most recently as part of the Punter's Politics event also attended by Osher, Allegra Spender, Independent Member for Wentworth, has some ideas. For more from Osher, head here  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussions of suicidal thoughts.  Are there parts of yourself, maybe long lost from your past or your childhood, that are waiting to be heard, to be honoured, to expand the person you think you are? This was certainly the case for Luke Bateman.  In this episode, the ex-NRL player and Bachelor turned BookTok sensation, author and host of new podcast...

For Masterchef judge Melissa Leong, life has served far more than just delicious food.  And as she tells Osher, whether it's been the choices she's made or the things she's had to deal with, it's often taken a lot of guts to get through. In this conversation, you'll hear:  Why she chose to open up about the dark parts of her life in her new memoir The healthier new way Melissa is approac...

It's no surprise that our the experiences of our early lives form us: from our work ethic, to our worldview, even our approach to raising children. But what can be surprising, on reflection, is just how much our environment and shape those experiences themselves - as was the case for Sylvia Jeffreys when she first started her career in Brisbane. Search for Sylvia in the Better Than Yesterday feed...

Without a doubt, Shelley Craft remains one of the most loved personalities on our TV screens - just as she has been for three decades. From Saturday Disney , to The Great Outdoors ,  Funniest Home Videos and the powerhouse that is The Block .  How did she turn a work experience stint into a career? How did she deal with being in the public eye, and the many ups and downs of the indu...

Osher's time at the recent SXSW resulted in a lot of new thoughts (and wonders and worries) around AI. He recounts them, along with reliving some of the best moments from his recent chat around AI with Dr Matt Agnew (find the full chat in the feed). For tickets to Story Club, Osher's new book  So What, Now What? and more, head here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While sometimes it might seem the appeal of stoic philosophy is limited to only a certain group of people or a certain set of circumstances, Brigid Delaney (author of 'Reasons not to Worry' and 'Wellmania') is here to tell us how it can be for everyone, in every moment - and how it can benefit us collectively just as much as individually.  In this conversation: The one simple step to begin st...