Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

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 build a secure marriage, and created a massive following by teaching people even the most core components of how we relate to others can be changed.  In this conversation, you'll hear: How the subconscious mind shapes our relationships and how to change limiting beliefs in as little as 21 days What attachment styles are and how they affect us practical ways to deal with conflict the stages each relationship goes through and how to move through them without getting stuck and more For more from Thais, head here For Story Club live on Youtube, copies of So What, Now What? and more from Osher, head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 more. Listen to the whole episode for more - search Layne Beachley Better Than Yesterday For Story Club and copies of So What Now, Now What? (a great Christmas gift), head here  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 kitchen secrets What growing up in a commercial kitchen taught him The tough decisions he's had to make as a restaurant owner The number 1 dish you should master to level up your cooking Find Vincent online @dimsimlim Check out his cookbook The Wolf of Wok Street For Osher's book So What, Now What? Story Club on Youtube and more, head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 hereSee 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 actually the most effective course, along with: How his relationship to his alter ego Courtney Act has changed over the years How gender has always been a spectrum, and why that's liberating Why he chose to write a children's book Check out Shane's book Confetti and the Rainbow Garden For the Story Club Youtube and Osher's book So What, Now What? head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 conversation, Em and Osher discuss: Why her performance on the Masked Singer was so ironically therapeutic  How her life, relationships and understanding has changed  What we all should understand about neurodiversity, along with tips for navigating the world with a neurodivergent mind Hear plenty more of Em’s story in her new book Blood, Sweat and Glitter For full Story Club stories on Youtube, copies of So What, Now What? And more from Osher, head here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 hereSee 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 expert analysis of the "manosphere" and what young men are truly seeking and needing right now The positive Ideas and examples that can help guide the way for men How he feels about becoming a father to a boy of his own Find out more about Dr Zac and his work here Find out more about Movember here Donate to Osher's Movember effort here    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.