The Heart Of It

We’ve been sharing this podcast with you all for almost six years now. It all began as Separate Bathrooms , and as it grew, we grew. And it transformed into The Heart Of It . The new name felt right, it captured the tone, depth, and connection we share with our incredible guests each week. It has been an amazing ride, full of laughter, learning, and heartfelt conversations. And now, it feels...

Wow, what an honest, moving and unforgettable conversation this was. We were joined by brothers James and Nick Van Cuylenburg, the duo behind the podcast You’re a Good Kid , where they invite guests to reflect on how their childhoods shaped them and share powerful letters written to their younger selves.  James, a clinical psychologist, and Nick, an audio creative, share a bond built on...

This week’s episode was an absolute delight and a barrel of laughs. We were joined by Matt and Michelle (Bella) Baseley, and what a joy it was to dive into their story. You’ll know Matt as part of the Nova family and one half of the Star104.5 breakfast show, and you might recognise the sultry tones of Bella’s  voice from her vocal work on Channel 9. What unfolded was a true...

Meet Queenie Tan, one of Australia’s most beloved financial educators, who has built a community by making money management relatable, joyful, and achievable for thousands through her platform Invest With Queenie . In this episode, we were thrilled to sit down with Queenie and her partner, Pablo, to hear how their relationship blossomed from a Tinder match to building a $1 million net worth...

Wow, we have just had the most magnificent few days rejuvenating and getting back to our best selves at Gaia Retreat. Nestled in the Byron Bay hinterland, Gaia is where luxury meets healing. Personalised wellness, nourishing food …and time just for you.  Celebrating 20 years of healing and empowerment, Gaia is designed to restore energy and balance and we feel totally recharged. It's n...

This week on The Heart Of It , we were joined by John Butler and Danielle Caruana (better known on stage as Mama Kin) for a conversation that was nothing short of unforgettable. Their story is a reminder that sometimes the universe doesn’t whisper, it shouts, and from the very beginning, it was clear these two were destined to be together. What unfolded was a raw, unfiltered, and deeply hone...

Wow, this episode of The Heart Of It is truly one for the books. This week, we’re joined by the legendary Gina Jeffreys and Rod McCormack, who take us on a journey through their extraordinary 30+ years together, both as partners in life and in music. From unforgettable moments touring alongside icons like Johnny Cash to performing in China for an audience of 1.2 billion people, to now hostin...

This is a love story that’s weathered the highest of highs and the challenges of long-distance lows. Amy Sheppard of the hit band  Sheppard, joins us on The Heart Of It alongside her husband, Lachlan, to share the inside story of their relationship. They open up about the early days, where romance had to compete with global smash hits, appearances on Ellen , brushes with Justin Bieber,...

With Father’s Day just around the corner, we wanted to celebrate all the incredible dads we’ve had on the podcast over the years. And of course, Cam is also a father himself. So today, you’ll not only be hearing some of our favourite fatherhood moments from our guests but also a few special conversations with Cam's own kids. LINKS: Follow Cam @camerondaddo  on Instagram Foll...

Cam & Ali are flying solo this week and jumping back down the rabbit hole of their proposal and first date. This is quite a contentious topic between the two as they both don't agree with each others versions of events.  LINKS: Follow Cam @camerondaddo  on Instagram Follow Ali @alidaddo on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial .  CREDITS Host: Cam & Ali D...

Today on the podcast, we’re joined by a power couple who openly admit they’ve done everything backwards. From a whirlwind romance to having a child, even buying engagement rings months before actually getting engaged, nothing about Jack and Amanda Delosa’s story is conventional. In this episode, entrepreneur and podcast host Amanda speaks candidly about her experience with postna...

Our Nova Podcast cousins, Jadé Tunchy and Lachie Brycki, join us this week on The Heart Of It for a refreshingly candid conversation that goes far beyond their viral TikToks and huge social media following. We rewind to their childhoods, dive into cultural traditions, and explore the beautiful (and sometimes chaotic) shift into parenthood. From their hilarious first meeting at a nightclub (...

Today on the podcast, we’re joined by a couple who have weathered life’s challenges with grace, grit, and an unwavering commitment to each other. Talitha Cummins and Ben Lucas have been together for over a decade, from Talitha’s career as a news anchor to Ben’s journey as a personal trainer and studio owner, and now both navigating exciting career pivots. Their story is one...

You probably know Liam Stapleton from Nova’s Ben, Liam & Belle show or from his viral impressions that light up TikTok and Instagram. But today, we’re joined by someone who knows the man behind the mic better than anyone… his wife, Sarah. In this episode, Sarah spills the tea on Liam’s relentless persistence before they finally got together, how she copes with the non-...

We’re flipping the script in today’s episode with something a little different, we’re answering your questions. Producer X (aka Xander, as we know and love him) has been collecting some listener questions, and today we’re diving in. One question that really made us stop and think was: If you could do your wedding over again, would you? The answer? Yes, but not for the reaso...

This week on The Heart Of It , we’re joined by a couple who are an absolute force, both in love and in their careers. Pete Cunningham and Anthony Ikin are the definition of a power couple. From the global stage of So You Think You Can Dance to producing one of TV’s biggest reality franchises,  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills , their résumés are as impressive as...

We are thrilled to have Locky & Irena Gilbert on The Heart Of It this week. You would know Locky from a variety of reality TV shows including Survivor AU and The Bachelor where he met his now wife Irena. They have now tranisitoned into the world of parenthood and navigating a new type of reality.  Locky opens up about breaking down the barriers of being a "mucho man" and learning how to b...

We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Jens and Lachie — better known on stage as Skank Sinatra and Iva Rosebud — to this week’s episode of The Heart Of It . Not only are they partners in life, but also creative collaborators who perform together as drag artists, dazzling audiences across Australia and around the world. By day, Lachie works as a landscaper, and by night, the...

We have radio royalty with us today on 'The Heart Of It'.  We were so thrilled to have Ash London and Adrian Brine dial in from their new home in Auckland, New Zealand. From seeking a crazy hookup at the ARIA awards to the proposal that was one big puzzle (literally), they are truly soul mates who found each other at exactly the right time. We get deep and we explore their new journey into pa...

Last year we sat down with the legendary Torvill & Dean as they began their promotion for their upcoming tour ' Our Last Dance'. Well now that tour has arrived and we thought it was the perfect chace to replay our chat incase you missed it. And guess what, you can still get your tickets. We hear about how the pair began skating partners and how the two came together to win Olympic gold. ...

This episode of 'The Heart Of It' is a barrel of laughs. Ali is joined by BFF Cath Mahoney and lets just say these two bring out a cheeky side of each other (emphasis on cheeky). Being 50 and single wasn’t exactly where Cathy Mahoney thought she’d be at this stage of life — but she’s embraced it with open arms and an open mind. From dating apps and kink platforms to some tr...

Today’s guest is Georgie Collinson —One of Australia’s leading anxiety experts with a particular focus on relationship anxiety. She's the internationally bestselling author behind The Anxiety Reset Method , which was featured on Oprah’s Book Club in 2023. Now, she’s back with a powerful new book, Master Your Relationship Anxiety , diving deep into the fears, doubts, a...

The world of dating apps is wild territory—full of uncertainty, unsolicited nudes, and zero guarantees you'll find what you're actually looking for. In this episode, we're joined by Lisa Portolan, who quite literally has a PhD in the dating app space. She shares some eye-opening, and at times shocking, insights into the realities of online dating—from the psychology behind swiping to t...

We were so happy to speak with Sarah Grynberg who delved deep into the mysterious world of adult friendships, navigating them, losing them, being ghosted and how to know when the match up just isn't right. Adult friendships are complicated relationships, sometimes more so than romantic ones and Sarah has some amazing insights. LINKS: Follow Cam @camerondaddo  on Instagram Follow Ali @ali...

After an unexpected cancellation with a guest we decided to take things into our own hands and have a little fun this episode. We asked ChatGPT to quiz us on our relationship and it brought us back down memory lane and revealed some special life moments we have never shared on the podcast before. LINKS: Follow Cam @camerondaddo  on Instagram Follow Ali @alidaddo on Instagram Follow Nova...