The Heart Of It
Episodes
We Have Something To Tell You
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 trans...
Writing A Letter To Our Younger Selves (With James & Nick Van Cuylenburg)
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, what an honest, moving and unforgettable conversation this was. We were joined by brothers James and Nick Van Cuylenburg, the duo behind the podc...
We Can't Stop Running into Matt & Bella Baseley!!!
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The Couple Who Are Making Investing Easy (With Queenie Tan & Pablo)
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Queenie Tan, one of Australia’s most beloved financial educators, who has built a community by making money management relatable, joyful, a...
Permission to Breathe: Why Putting Yourself First Isn’t Selfish
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 hinterl...
The Universe Kept Bringing Us Together (With John Butler & Mama Kin)
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 nothi...
Kissing Kris Kristofferson & Snakes In A Guitar Shop (With Gina Jefferys & Rod McCormack)
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Going Long Distance While Touring With Justin Bieber (With Amy Sheppard & Lachlan Stuart)
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
The Unforgettable Father's From The Heart Of It
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
How Do We Feel About Our Proposal Now?
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 betw...
Love, Business and Healing the Inner Child (Ft. Jack and Amanda Delosa)
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we’re joined by a power couple who openly admit they’ve done everything backwards. From a whirlwind romance to havin...
Jadé Tunchy and Lachie Brycki on Growing Up, Falling in Love & Raising a Family
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
An Email From My Wife Changed Our Marriage (With Talitha Cummins & Ben Lucas)
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Liam Stapleton Made Quite The 'Impression' On Wife Sarah
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You probably know Liam Stapleton from Nova’s Ben, Liam & Belle show or from his viral impressions that light up TikTok and Instagram. But to...
Would We Change How We Did Our Wedding?
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re flipping the script in today’s episode with something a little different, we’re answering your questions. Producer X (aka Xand...
Time Apart Brought This Couple Back Together (Ft. Pete Cunningham & Anthony Ikin)
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Navigating A New Type Of Reality... Parenthood (With Locky & Irena Gilbert)
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Surv...
Tradie By Day & Drag Queen By Night (With Skank Sinatra & Iva Rosebud)
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Jens and Lachie — better known on stage as Skank Sinatra and Iva Rosebud — to this week’s...
Radio's Ash London On Finding Love At The ARIA's
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Life Long Partnership That Lead To Gold (with. Torvill & Dean)
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Navigating The Dating Scene In Your 50's with Cath Mahoney
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Is Relationship Anxiety Destroying Your Relationship? (With Georgie Collinson)
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Georgie Collinson—One of Australia’s leading anxiety experts with a particular focus on relationship anxiety. She's...
The Shocking Truth About Dating Apps (with Lisa Portolan)
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world of dating apps is wild territory—full of uncertainty, unsolicited nudes, and zero guarantees you'll find what you're actually looking ...
Why Are Adult Friendships So Hard to Keep? (Ft. Sarah Grynberg)
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We were so happy to speak with Sarah Grynberg who delved deep into the mysterious world of adult friendships, navigating them, losing them, being ghos...
We Had ChatGPT Quiz Us On Our Relationship
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 qui...
Steph De Sousa On The Relationship That Nearly Broke Her
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Heart Of It, we’re joined by the ultimate Easy Dinner Queen, Steph De Sousa, and her husband Neville, for a warm, honest, and a...
A Sexologist Breaks Down Exactly How To Improve Your Sex Life
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Heart Of It, we’re joined by sexologist Laura Lee, who brings 17 years of experience to a powerful and enlightening conversatio...
Non-Monogamy Makes Liam & Abbey Their Most Authentic Selves
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re joined by Liam and Abbey—a married, non-monogamous couple who are also parents. Wondering how that dynamic works? That&rs...
Single Motherhood Wasn't A Consolation Prize For Rachel Corbett
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With humour and heart, Rachel Corbett shares her inspiring journey of becoming a solo mother and challenging societal misconceptions about single pare...
The Funniest Love Story Ever Told With Sara Pascoe & Steen Raskopoulos
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedians Sara Pascoe and Steen Raskopoulos might just be one of the funniest duos we’ve ever had on the pod! They open up about balancing caree...
F1's Valtteri Bottas & Tiffany Cromwell's Plans To Start A Family
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re thrilled to welcome F1 driver Valtteri Bottas and Australian elite cyclist Tiffany Cromwell to The Heart of It! From conquering their resp...
Casey & Michelle Barnes Battle With Grief Made Them Stronger Together
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by country music star Casey Barnes and his incredible wife Michelle who take us on a rollercoaster of a journey through their lives. Thr...
Mitch Tambo & Voice Of Lele Merging Family, Culture & Career
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to welcome back to the podcast, Mitch Tambo & Voice of Lele. It's been a few years but we have so much to catch up on. From a cr...
Let's Get To... The Heart Of It
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well this is exciting. Welcome to "The Heart Of It'. Just like a relationship things grow, change and develop and we felt it was time to do some renov...
We Have Some News To Share
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's 2025 and we have some new to share with you all. LINKS: Follow Cam @camerondaddo on Instagram Follow Ali @alidaddo on Instagram Follow...
A Psychologist Couple Reveal What Commonly Destroys Relationships
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships can be hard and many don't survive the long haul but can they survive if the couple are both Relationship Psychologists who run their ow...
The Unique And Wonderful Way's These Couples Met
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what we have realised? Every single couple has met in their own unique and individual way. No one story or interaction is the same and we ...
Celebrating The Queer Voices On Separate Bathrooms
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have had some incredible queer voices on the podcast including our very own son and we wanted to celebrate these voices and relive some of our favo...
Our Words Of Wisdom & Lessons From 2024
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 is coming to an end and we have all gained so much and learnt many lessons from the obstacles we faced throughout the year. So why not pass and s...
It's A Different Christmas For The Daddo's
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's 2 days till Christmas and we wanted to drop in and wishing you a happy holiday's and share some of our favourite Xmas traditions with you all. ...
Keeping It Smooth With Cam Daddo
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today in the bathroom we are conducting a different kind of interview. We are interviewing one of our own, well, Ali is interviewing Cam. Why you migh...
Lisa & Sarah Merging Motherhood And Friendship
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Ali is joined by Lisa Messenger & Sarah Megginson. Fourteen years of friendship. Eight years of ‘trying’, Sixteen rounds of IVF and now,...
We Are Celebrating 33 Years Of Marriage
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is our 33rd wedding anniversary and we are taking a look back on some our of fondest memories and moments. Plus we have a list of tips for a health...
Torvill & Dean's Friendship Stronger Than Olympic Gold
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are beside ourselves with excitement to have today's guests in the bathroom with us. Torvill and Dean, English figure skaters who revolutionised th...
How Can The 8 Love Links Help Your Relationship?
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shahn Baker Sorekli and Helen Robertson are experienced clinical psychologists and couples therapists with over 34 years of combined experience in the...
The Reason Jason Donovan & Kylie Minogue Kept Their Relationship Secret
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Cam is sitting down with Aussie entertainment royalty and a friend he's known for over 40 years. Jason Donovan joins us from the UK and its a ch...
Hannah Conda Spills The Tea On Her Relationship With Her Father & RuPauls Drag Race
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two time runner up of RuPaul's Drag Race and international drag superstar Hannah Conda joins us in the bathroom this week. Hannah breaks it down and s...
Maggie Dent On Letting Go Of The Parenting Guilt | PART 2
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with PART 2 of our interview with the Queen of Common Sense, Maggie Dent. Parenting guilt is something all parents feel and go through an...
Maggie Dent's Number One Tip For Raising Our Kids | PART 1
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined in the Bathroom by an absolute legend, icon and queen. Commonly known as the ‘queen of common sense’, Maggie Dent has become o...
Rosie & Harry Open Up About Health, Fame & Finding Your Soulmate At Such A Young Age
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can't get much bigger on social media than Rosie & Harry, two brits who have captivated an audience of over 5 million with their loving and au...
Resentment Has No Place In Jo Stanley & Darren McFarlane's Marriage
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jo Stanley & Darren Macfarlane have been in media and film for most of their lives but one thing that has stayed consistent between the two is the...
Anthony Callea's Tense First Encounter With Tim Campbell
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bathroom has become a barrel of laughs this week as we are joined by Anthony Callea & Tim Campbell. They're about to start a run of shows this...
Bringing Some "Kinky" History To The Bathroom
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cam is away this week and Ali thinks it's time to get "Kinky". She is joined by mother and daughter academic duo Dr Susan James and Esmé James, who t...
How Adam Cooney Managed Family And Being A Professional Sportsman
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have our first ever AFL player in the bathroom. Adam and Haylea Cooney join us from Melbourne and share their wild ride as a couple. From starting ...
Getting Know Each Other All Over Again
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are running solo today! Cam & Ali have a list of questions and gathered research that can help your relationship, and help long term relationsh...
Lael Stone Is Firm - "It Is a NO Until It Is A Full Body YES"
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lael Stone is an educator, TEDx speaker, author, mother, and parenting counsellor who has worked with families for over 20 years. Her work as a birth ...
Brotherly Love That Will Outlast Religion... And Plumbing
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Jacobson, best known for the character "Kenny" and Clayton Jacobson, known for directing that very same movie are two brothers who have navigate...
How Julie Goodwin Conquered Masterchef and Mental Illness
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Australia's first ever winner of Masterchef, Julie Goodwin & her husband Michael. Julie shares some vulnerable and intimate detai...
Why Coming Out Was A Weird Experience For River Daddo
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
River Daddo has finally stepped foot inside the bathroom and Cam & Ali are in no way holding back in this episode for their one and only son. Rive...
Separate Bathrooms or Separate Bank Accounts?
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined in the bathroom by James & Tash Millard. They are married with children, finance wizards with their own financial advisory bus...
Our Family Has Expanded And It's Not How You Think
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I this last week we have had IT outages, Olympic games beginning and also added a new member of the family. This bathroom is becoming a little crowded...
Richard and Christian Wilkins Tackle the ‘Nepo Baby’ Label
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've had all kinds of couples on Separate Bathrooms—lovers, marrieds, friends, and co-workers—but today we have another first for the bathroom: a...
The 'Bucket List' That Saved Our Relationship
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have a sweet one for you today as Cam and Ali sit down with author of The Chocolate Bar Life, Danielle Colley, and her partner Nic Denham, to talk...
Amy & Jono Castano On Navigating Friendship After Divorce
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Separate Bathrooms, we’re lifting the curtain on a friendship that’s got the internet buzzing. Influencers and gym co-owne...
The Argument That Made Our Marriage Stronger
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're mopping up the tears (mostly of laughter) left behind after today's bathroom guests, Gogglebox superstars Matty and Sarah Fahd. Matty and Sarah ...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Things are getting steamy in the bathroom today as Cam and Ali talk to Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, a licensed sex psychotherapist, researcher, and auth...
What It Means To Truly Love Unconditionally
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bathroom, love is always in the air. But today's episode of Separate Bathrooms may make you rethink the L word. Cam and Ali are sitting down w...
When Saying 'I Do' Is a Radical Act
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cam and Ali's bathroom is looking especially spick and span today as they sit down with Alana Valentine, one of Australia's most critically acclaimed ...
Revisiting the Movies That Taught Us About Love
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're rolling out the red carpet today, as Cam and Ali reel in the romance. They're chatting cinema's greatest love stories (or their favourites at le...
The On-Stage Kiss That Sparked a Real-Life Romance
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Cam and Ali are joined by musical comedian Michelle Brasier and her partner and collaborator, actor-musician Tim Lancaster. The couple tells th...
When Compromise Goes Too Far with Mark Groves
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Separate Bathrooms, Cameron and Ali sit down with connections expert Mark Groves. He's the creator of "Create The Love," where he s...
Teenagers Need Adults in Their Lives (That Aren't Their Parents)
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Cam and Ali are joined in the bathroom by raise.org founder Vicki Condon AM and chairman Leon Condon. The couples talk about the loss that le...
Should There Be a ‘Marriage’ Equivalent for Friends?
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Separate Bathrooms, Cam and Ali are shifting focus from romantic to platonic love. For the first time, it’s a friendship tak...
How Learning To Be Alone Leads to Better Relationships
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Kerri Sackville and her partner Mike join Cam and Ali in the bathroom today — learn why we'll be inspecting the toothpaste tube once they lea...
Does Keeping the Romance Alive Matter? Debra Lawrence says No
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cam and Ali are hosting an iconic Australian show-biz couple in the bathroom today. Debra Lawrence and Dennis Coard got together 35 years ago, playing...
Introducing: Skinfluence
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Regardless of who you are or the skin you’re in, everyone should be able to enjoy the beauty industry and feel included. After all, skin is skin! An...
New Beginnings in Love and Music for Country Music Duo
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Australian music legends Felicity Urquhart and The Waif’s Josh Cunningham are testing out Cam and Ali’s bathroom acoustics. With a combined...
Love’s Role in Rhys Nicholson’s Stand-Up Success
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rhys Nicholson: 'I'd probably have quit comedy if I hadn't met Kyran.' Join today's guests Rhys and Kyran Nicholson as they question Cam and Ali's bat...
A Look Inside a Polyamorous Relationship
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
'My insecurities were the same in monogamy and polyamory.' When Siobhan and Rich met online and began dating they had barely heard of polyamory, let a...
Introducing: Big Business
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how you build a business from scratch? Seven years ago Brittney Saunders started a business in her garage. Today it’s grown to an 8-fi...
After 10 Days Together, He Moved 17,000 km for Her
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"After 10 days, I went back to London and said I've met a girl... I'm moving to Australia." A classically trained chef at the top of his game in the U...
Jase and Lauren's ‘Seedy’ First Meeting
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the most important, profound relationships in our lives are not romantic. While today's guests share 'rare' chemistry and a partnership that h...
254 Days at Sea Tested Bonnie Hancock's ‘Ability To Love’
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I almost lost that ability to love." Bonnie Hancock paddled her way into the history books when she circumnavigated Australia on a surf ski, breaking...
Years of Friendship, Then One Moment Changed Everything
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Suddenly, I just felt really nervous... It was like he was a different Chris." Steaming up the bathroom today are fire-sign CEOs Mary and Chris Doube...
The Fib That Kicked Off Wes Carr’s Love Story
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Singer-songwriter and Australian Idol winner Wesley Dean (formerly Wes Carr) didn't want a relationship like his parents had: "I remember thinking, th...
The Importance of Never Settling
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is trading their boat for the bathroom. We're chatting with Jill Whelan who played Vicki Stubing on the one and only The Love Boat TV se...
Win the Argument, Lose the Relationship
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your need to be right getting in the way of your relationship? It's a trait that award-winning public speaker, best-selling author and stubbornness...
The Key to a Successful Blended Family
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cam and Ali are sitting up extra straight today because they have a pilates instructor joining them in the bathroom! Talia Avenell and Jem Fuller are ...
Sometimes Grand Gestures Are Necessary
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paula and Saxon Joye have had a tumultuous love story, from dad's getting in the way, to break-ups, and awkward proposals, they tell Cam and Ali all t...
A Psychic's Uncanny Reading of Cam & Ali
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is something a little different, and a lot of fun! Renowned psychic medium Florence King is in the bathroom to tell us a bit about her li...
Sick of Dating Apps? How About A Dating Experiment?
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dating seems to get harder as you get older, but Dr Amantha Imber is the perfect woman to give a life challenge to. She created a dating experiment fo...
New Year, New Season!
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WE'RE BACK! 2024 is well and truly here and Cam and Ali are taking a bit of time to freshen up the bathroom before they get a new lot of guests in. Th...
Best of the Bathroom: Overcoming Challenges
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cam and Ali love to explore ALL aspects of relationships – the good, the bad, highs, lows, and everything in-between. Today they're looking back at ...
Best of the Bathroom: First Meeting Stories
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first question Cam and Ali always ask couples is "how did you meet?", and so we're looking back at a few of the iconic stories we've heard of how ...
Best of the Bathroom: Parenting Stories and Advice
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been another fabulous year in the bathroom, so for the next couple of weeks, we're looking back at some of the best moments from 2023. This week,...
Our First Christmas Without all the Kids...
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is looking a bit different for Cam and Ali this year now that two of the kids live out of home, so they're reflecting on their parenting –...
Dealing With Difficult People This Holiday Season
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our dear friend Dr Rebecca Ray is back, and here to tell us all about how to deal with those tricky people we all end up seeing over the holiday seaso...
Why Heather Mitchell Turned Down Martin McGrath's Proposal (At First)
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cam and Ali have given the bathroom a good clean because they've got Aussie film and TV royalty joining them! Actress Heather Mitchell and cinematogra...
Have Mitchell Starc & Alyssa Healy Planned for Life After Cricket?
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being a professional sports person brings a lot of hurdles to a relationship, but when BOTH partners are playing their sport at the highest level, it'...
Charlie Albone Came Hungover to his First Meeting with Juliet Love
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Albone and Juliet Love seem like a perfect match, interior design and gardening - inside meets outside! But when they first met, it was a very...