Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

For two and a half years, journalist and author Casey Beros was the carer for her father as he passed away from cancer. In this chat, she not only tells Osher of her experience and how it changed her, but all the practical advice she wish someone had told her, including: important tips about navigating the healthcare system how to make sure carers can still care for themselves dealing with grief and finding meaning  Find more on Casey's book Next Of Kin here   To buy Osher's new book, or tickets to Story Club, or for more from Osher, head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Even in an age of extinction, conservationist, social justice activist and entrepreneur Natalie Kyriacou (OAM) thinks the story of nature is far from just the final chapter in a slowly unfolding tragedy.Here, she shows there is still so much to be in awe of, to hope and work for, and even to laugh at. In this conversation, you'll hear: What the devastation that ensued in the wake of the loss of a vulture population tell us about our connection to other species Why our economy isn't working and what a better one could look like And how Barnaby Joyce wanted to give fish herpes (yep, you read that right) Check out Natalie's book Nature's Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction here Get Osher's new book So What, Now What? along with tickets to the live show hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could re-establishing healthy rites of passage be key in addressing the problems of our young men and women? Based on the knowledge and experience of father of the year 2025 Dr Arne Rubinstein, the answer is a powerful and resounding 'yes'. In this conversation, he discusses: What a healthy rite of passage really entails - and the dangerous substitutes we often see instead  Why they're just as much for the parents as the children themselves The interesting differences between boys and girls in the character, effects and impact of rites of passage The power in recognising where you are in life, intergenerational relationships, connecting to community and more For more on Dr Rubinstein's work, see the Rites of Passage Institute For tickets to Osher and Struthless's 'So What, Now What?' live show tour, head here More from Osher hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A collection of some of the best bits from Better Than Yesterday's dads. You'll hear: Hamish Blake talk about what play is to him and why its so important Dave Hughes on what makes every moment more meaningful Ryan Holiday on how he chooses to curate his life Dr Billy Garvey on moving past unhealthy displays of masculinity and the secret to really connecting with your kids Need a gift? So What, Now What?! (don't forget to leave a review for Osher to read out here) OR tickets to Story ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look: kids parties are a lot. But there's also a lot to be learned from them. Like the different ways that young boys interact, that you're not your kids, or that they're a great place to practice trying to stay calm.Need some help in situations you find difficult? Check out So What, Now What? Checked out So What, Now What? Leave a review here! FINAL TICKETS FOR STORY CLUB, SEPTEMBER 7th, ON SALE NOW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Jack set the bar high. As the son of legendary league figure Garry Jack and brother of Sydney Swans captain Keiren Jack, when Brandon himself began playing for the Swans, it was a position that was loaded with expectation and a pressure that didn't always pay off.  After his career in sport ended, he was forced to forge a new identity, purpose, measure of success - and was left with a few stories to tell.  Check out Brandon's new book Pissants. Check out Osher's new book So What, Now What? Already got it? Leave your review here For tickets to Story Club and more, head here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a time of pre-pubescent revenge, to a time of cynicism, to actually the most wonderful time of the year, Osher tracks his history with Christmas, what saved it, and why it stands a testament to the different stages of his life. Recorded live from Story Club, December 2024. For more like this, get tickets to the next Story Club or check out the Substack. Click here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This a useful conversation, bush style. Tom Forrest (aka. Outback Tom) and his Grandad (aka. Grandad [or Steve]), famous for their viral campfire cooking videos, join Osher to discuss: How and why they got started cooking and making videos together Why, after living in both the city and the outback, Tom much prefers life in Kununurra How life in the outback shapes your relationships, sense of community and ability to figure things out Check out Tom and Grandad's cookbook: Gone Bush: Easy Campfire Recipes Check out Osher's new book: So What, Now What? Already got Osher's new book? Please, leave a review here (it helps a lot) For tickets to Story Club, the Story Club Substack, and more from Osher, head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To hear more stories just like this, check out Story Club live and on the substack Osher's new book is So What, Now What? His previous book, now back in print, is Back After the Break Do you have a question for Osher? Shoot a voice note to sendosheremail@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.