Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

Better Make it Quick: Dr Richard Denniss

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Richard is the Chief Economist and former Executive Director of The Australia Institute. He is a prominent Australian economist, author and public ...

442: Mental Illness and Vulnerability in Australia with Sarah Krasnostein PhD

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Krasnostein was born in America and is based in Australia. She’s got a PhD in criminal law and is the award-winning author of The Trauma Clean...

Even I didn't believe I'd be able to cope with the pain, yet here we are

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Jess Ducrou

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Splendour In the Grass is back this weekend! And to celebrate the founder of the festival Jess Ducrou is on the show. Jess is a champion and leader in...

441: Finding your identity as an Australian with Mawunyo Gbogbo

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mawunyo Gbogbo is an Australian music journalist and Author. Born in Ghana, she moved to Musswelbrook as a kid, eventually finding her way to New York...

Putting On a Shiny Suit Backstage

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Guy Sebastian

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guy Sebastian is a best-selling singer and songwriter, with three number albums in Australia. Seven of his albums have gone either platinum or multi-p...

440: How planning for disaster can make your day more wonderful with Professor Lucy Easthopee

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Lucy Easthope is a Disaster Planner and author of the new book "When the Dust Settles". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

How Riding a Motorbike in the Wet is Good for Anxiety

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Sally Rugg

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sally Rugg is a LGBTQIA+ activist, digital campaigner, feminist, author and public speaker. Sally is also the National Director of Australians For A M...

From Ambassador to Outcast in seven simple words with Yassmin Abdel-Magied

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author, Engineer and Activist Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a brilliant Australian.While still a teenager, her activism earned her many accolades and praise...

Why Reproductive Healthcare in Australia has to be Free and On Demand Immediately

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Charlie Clausen

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Clausen is an actor, producer and podcaster. You’ll have seen him on Blue Heelers, Home & Away, and heard him on TOFOP with Will Anderso...

How Eating Insects Instead of Cows Can Save the Planet with Skye Blackburn

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Skye Blackburn farms thousands, if not millions of creatures every year.But they’re not cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks fish, or anything else th...

How the Wheels Fell Off with the Relaunch of DadPod (aka: As You Up Your Workload, Up Your Coping Strategies)

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: DJ Tigerlily

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tigerlily is a DJ, record producer and wellness enthusiast from Sydney with international success.In 2019, we sat at my kitchen table with a cuppa, an...

437: Why your Instagram workout sucks with Brandon Hasick

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Hasick is a Sports Scientist and Director of Body By Brando gyms - online and at a number of locations across Sydney.Mostly - he’s a person ...

Don't Be Hard On Yourself for Planning Sex, Because You Always Did

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Sam Yam

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Yam is the CEO and founder of Patreon: a platform that allows fans to financially support artists and creators. If you’ve listened to this podca...

436: The link between Childhood Sexual Trauma and Adult Mental Illness with Associate Prof Emma Jane

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Jane is an Associate Professor at UNSW specialising in gender, misogyny on the internet, the future of work, and the social and ethical impacts o...

Gus Gould, Cameron Munster and how Rugby League can teach us how to get Unstuck from Rigid Thinking

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Amanda Keller

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Keller is of the most respected and beloved media personalities in Australia. Amanda has consistently topped the ratings in one of the toughest...

435: The Human Lie Detector Steve Van Aperen

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Van Aperen is the Human Lie Detector. Steve has received extensive training from the world’s leading international investigative authorities (...

One Small Step to Success

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Benjamin Law

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Law is an Australian journalist, author, screenwriter, activist and speaker. He shot to fame when the semi-autobiographical TV series ba...

434: How Kylie Moore-Gilbert kept her dignity and her will to live for 804 days in an Iranian prison

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kylie Moore-Gilbert is a scholar of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies.She was falsely charged with espionage and imprisoned in Iran from September 20...

Using nothing but my breath to avoid a runaway Gold Coast Tram

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Professor Karen Douglas

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Douglas is a Professor of Social Psychology who studies the psychological factors associated with belief in conspiracy theories, and the impact ...

433: How the hammer of Artificial Intelligence can either be used to build or break us, with Professor Roland Goecke

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roland Goecke is Professor of Affective Computing at the Faculty of Science & Technology, University of Canberra, where he leads the Human-Centred...

Vote Like A Parent

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Quentin Kenihan

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quentin Kenihan was an author, playwright, director, producer, actor and disability advocate. He was born with brittle bone disease and spent his life...

432: What the major two parties in Australia aren't telling you about the transition to renewables with Prof Alistair Sproul

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Alistair Sproul is the Head of School,School of Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy EngineeringAt UNSW. A globally recognized leader in his ...

A Homework Assignment For You (Due Next Saturday).

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Elise Bialylew

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elise Bialylew is a coach, meditation teacher and social entrepreneur. In 2012, Elise founded Mindful In May – a campaign that provides mindfulness ...

431: Indira Naidoo on Processing Grief by Reconnecting with Nature

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Indira Naidoo is a journalist, broadcaster and Author from Sydney Australia. Her latest book 'The Space Between the Stars' is out now. Hosted on Acast...

How being in Acceptance of Impermanence is helping me with Physical and Emotional Pain

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Mike Munro

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Munro is one of the most trusted and recognised names in Australian journalism. One of the early reporters on 60 Minutes, Mike has broken many pr...

Ep 430: Powerhouse Independent Candidate for Wentworth Allegra Spender LIVE IN BONDI. Wanting Climate Action, Strong Economy and Integrity in politics doesn't make you weird. It makes you human.

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Allegra Spender is the Independent Candidate for the federal seat of Wentworth. Through her work as an analyst at McKinsey in London worked with Retai...

To Not Know Is An Opportunity To Grow

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Sonya Pemberton

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sonya Pemberton is an Emmy-winning science documentary maker.She’s recently made JABBED - Love, Fear and Vaccines, URANIUM - Twisting the Drago...

429: Dr Monique Ryan and the revolution in independents challenging the Government in Australia

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Dr Monique Ryan.She’s the independent candidate for the seat of Kooyong in the upcoming federal election in Australia.Dr Ryan ...

Turns out I'm not at all OK with election campaigns that target vulnerable Australian kids and their families

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Checking in, April 15, 2022 Links to what I mention in this chat: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/better-than-yesterday-with-osher-g%C3%BCnsbe...

Better Make it Quick: Fleur Brown

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fleur Brown is an author, speaker and creative entrepreneur. She is the founder of an award-winning PR agency, and a co-founder of TEDX Sydney. Fleur ...

428: Dr Paul Callaghan shares The Dreaming Path of Aboriginal Spirituality

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Paul Callaghan is an an Aboriginal man belonging to the land of the Worimi people.He’s an Author, Storyteller, Dancer and First Nations consultan...

Q and A and a Sigh

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Carly Findlay

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Carly Findlay OAM is an award-winning writer, speaker and appearance activist who I first spoke to on the podcast in 2017. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

427: Why voting for Climate Action is a vote for a Strong Economy with Surfer and Activist Sean Doherty

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Doherty a native of Forster on the New South Wales north coast, a legend of Australian surf journalism, he has written about surfing for 25 ...

The World's Greatest Bass Player Lives in my Right Leg

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Lola Berry

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

426: What happens when you run forever? Environmental activist and ultra-runner Tom Batrouney is going to find out on Friday

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Batrouney is a surfer, environmentalist, entrepreneur and ultra-runner from Sydney.He’s the co-founder of Blaek Store, a responsible c...

To Postpone because of a Bone that's now Annoyed Alloy

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Checking in, April 1, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Better Make it Quick: Todd Sampson

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Sampson is an award-winning documentary maker and television host who first appeared on our screens on the very successful ABC series Gruen.Todd ...

425: Dan Adams speaks a language of change that Coal Fired Power understands

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Adams is the co-founder of Amber Energy.They’re an Australian independent energy retailer with the mission to get Australia to 100% renewables a...

The Antidote to Panic is a Plan

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Waleed Aly

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re going back to 2015 and hearing from broadcaster, author, academic, father and Gold Logie winner, Waleed Aly.  Hosted on Acast. See ...

424: Taylor Hanson Wants You To Be Brave

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Hanson is a singer and songwriter from Tulsa, Oklahoma.He's in a band called Hanson.The new album is Red Green Blue - I’ve heard it, makes me...

A Q&A on Friday (that was live on TikTok on a Thursday)

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Susan David PhD

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Susan David PhD is an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist, and author of the number one best-selling book Emotional Agility.I asked her ...

423: Legendary Philosopher Peter Singer guides us through an ethical pulse check of our way of life

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Singer is an ethical and political philosopher best known for his work in bioethics and his role as one of the intellectual founders of the mode...

To Act As If

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Checking in, March 11, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Better Make it Quick: James Mathison Chats About Democracy

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James Mathison has been my friend for over 20 years. We presented on Channel [V] together, hosted Australian Idol and more recently reunited for our p...

422: How Australian Farmers are Keeping Food on our Plates through Climate Action with Dr Anika Molesworth

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Anika Molesworth is a Founding Director of Farmers for Climate Action – a national network of over 5,000 Australian farmers undertaking climate c...

If It's A Pain, Make It A Game. It Rhymes and Sounds Terrible but it Works

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Rachel Neylan

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Neylan is a Professional Cyclist who’s a part of the UCI Women's Continental Team, she’s an Olympian, a silver medalist at the World Champi...

421: Why Independent MPs are the best use of your federal vote with Kylea Tink

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kylea Tink is the Independent candidate for the seat of North Sydney in the upcoming federal election. She's the former CEO of the McGrath Foundation ...

Sometimes I Count Roses. Sometimes I'm a One-Man La Niña on a Yoga Mat.

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make it Quick: Julie Stevanja

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Stevanja is co-founder and CEO of Stylerunner.com Her story is bloody inspirational. In particular what I love about her tal...

420: How Facing Death Shaped Nat's What I Reckon and His Rise to Glory

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nat's What I Reckon is a Comedian, Musician, Author and Cook from Sydney.He started a YouTube channel in 2006 which has grown into a mighty online emp...

How What I Learned About Exposure Therapy is Helping Me Manage Chronic Pain

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Checking in, February 18, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Better Make it Quick: Erin Brockovich

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Brockovich is probably the most famous name in Law in the world. Making a name for herself when she went up against utility company Pacific Gas &...

419: How Our Fear of Death Shapes the Way We Live, with Dr Rachel Menzies

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical Psychologist and Author Dr Rachel Menzies focuses her work on how our inevitable death shapes our lives. She's co-written three books with he...

Just Coz It's How You've Always Done It Doesn't Mean It's The Best Way To Do It

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Checking in, February 11, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Better Make it Quick: Dr Ian Chung

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Ian Chung has been practising for nearly fifty years in Sydney, Australia. We’ll get into his story shortly - however, he made a name for hi...

418: Campbell Walker on How Your Phone is Hacking You, and the Houseboat in Your Head

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Campbell Walker (aka Struthless) is an Artist, Author, YouTuber and Animation Studio Boss from Sydney, Australia.His brilliant book "Your Head Is A Ho...

Don't Be Afraid to Pull Out Your Old Tools

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make It Quick: Ben St Lawrence

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben St. Lawrence is an Australian middle-distance runner, a two-time Olympian and an all around interesting guy.We met at a Story Club show, one of hi...

417: Johann Hari and why you can't focus like you used to (no you're not imagining it).

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Johann Hari is a brilliant investigate journalist whose new book "Stolen Focus" digs into the deep and profound reasons how second by second your atte...

The Day the Itchy Grubs Tried to Eat our Son

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Checking in, January 28, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Better Make It Quick: Nakkiah Lui

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to take you back to 2015, when I met with actor, comedian and writer Nakkiah Lui. Nakkiah is a talented writer. She was playwright in res...

416: Hope is a Verb with Emily Ehlers

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Ehlers is an Author, Artist and Environmental Activist. Her latest book Hope is a Verb is out now. Follow her here Hosted on Acas...

I'm Noticing I'm Anxious

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Checking in, January 21, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of 2021: What it's like to be Hamish Blake for a job

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hamish Blake is a Broadcaster, Author, Producer and living legend now from Sydney Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

"Just one RAT test please" and other lessons from Audrey

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Best of 2021: Yumi Stynes Welcomes You To Consent

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi Stynes is a broadcaster, podcaster, author and mother of four incredible kids.Yumi is a profoundly powerful and creative person, and has released...

A short story about my phone addiction and how I plan to beat it

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Checking in, January 7, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of 2021: Stan Grant on how the world is changing, and how we can make it better.

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stan Grant is a journalist, international affairs analyst, author, professor and proud Wiradjuri man hwo lives in Sydney Australia. His new book "With...

22 Ideas for 2022

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Osher's 3rd Annual pitch for the next 365 days.(And yes, he knows there's less than 22. He was out by a pool on holiday and on a roll. The full list i...

Best of 2021: Layne Beachley can teach you how to surf big waves - without ever getting wet.

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Layne Beachley AO is regarded as the most successful female surfer in history. Layne’s dedication to success saw her as the only surfer, male or fem...

The Gratitude Practice that Saved Xmas

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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415: But what if I'm wrong?...and other big questions with Ben Lee

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Lee is a singer, songwriter, and spiritual adventurer. He grew up in Bondi. He now lives in LA. Between the two - there's quite a tale to tell, an...

KFUK RADIO All negative self-talk, ALL THE TIME

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Checking in to talk about dealing with the negative self-talk that can ruin your Xmas. Also a very bad impression of Michael Buble. Hosted on Acast. ...

Better Make It Quick: Leigh Sales

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leigh Sales from ABC TV's 7:30 Report on political bias, interviewing the heavy-hitters, and her uni days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

414: The Enormous Healing Power of the Ocean with Dr Easkey Britton

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Easkey Britton is a surfer, writer, artist, film-maker, coach and marine social scientist, with a PhD in Environment and Society.Find out more at:w...

And the AACTA Award for the Best Ego goes to...

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Checking in, December 10, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Better Make it Quick: Peter Garrett

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Garrett is one of the world's most iconic and recognisable musicians and activists, and is also the former federal environment minister and educ...

413: Writing a hit song by not caring you're trying to write a hit song with Reuben Styles.

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reuben Styles from Peking Duk, the iconic Australian Dance Music Duo, multi platinum, aria-winning, club-packing, festival-rocking, party party party ...

It Might Be Bad Now - But It Won't Always Be This Way

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Make It Quick: Montaigne

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Montaigne is a singer/songwriter/performer from Sydney, Australia - her new single "Now (In Space)" is out now, details at montaignemusic.com.auW...

412: Identity, Drag and Fluid Sexuality with Courtney Act: live on Oxford St

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney Act is a Drag Performer, TV Host, Podcaster and Author, her brilliant new book is "Caught in the Act". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

If You Shake a Full Piggy Bank it Makes No Noise

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Checking in, November 26, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.