53 episodes

Di Edwards and Nicola Dale have been best friends for close to four decades & they actually share a ‘back fence’ in Sydney! 
They share a love of life, a passion for people, and have discovered a simple conversation over the back fence, can change a life and give a sense of belonging . 

“We’re not neuroscientists, psychologists, doctors or monks - we just love people - and know with age comes wisdom."

Over the Back Fence DM Podcasts

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 72 Ratings

Di Edwards and Nicola Dale have been best friends for close to four decades & they actually share a ‘back fence’ in Sydney! 
They share a love of life, a passion for people, and have discovered a simple conversation over the back fence, can change a life and give a sense of belonging . 

“We’re not neuroscientists, psychologists, doctors or monks - we just love people - and know with age comes wisdom."

    Harry T - Celebrity Psychic

    Harry T - Celebrity Psychic

    This week Nicola and Di chat with the entertaining and gifted Harry T. Harry is a media personality, author, spiritual teacher and world-renowned celebrity psychic. He was born with his psychic gifts, and has been doing readings from a very young age. His clients now include A-list celebrities, royalty, heads of state, media moguls and corporate CEOs. Harry’s new book Feet on the Ground, Fingertips in Heaven is a spiritual guide that helps everyone tap into their own intuition, feel empowered and connected to the spiritual realm. 

    In this conversation, Harry talks about the first time he remembers seeing spirits when he was just 3 years old, and how it was a frightening experience at that age. Harry shares how we are all born with psychic abilities, but some are simply more gifted than others. We chat about how to open our awareness to the spiritual signs that may be around us and tap into our intuition. 

    We also talk about near death experiences, death dates and life after death. Harry explains how we are all just energy, and that our energy will never cease to exist. Life really does carry on after death, and our loved ones who have passed are only a few feet away in a spiritual realm. He also talks about the difference between prayer and meditation, and why both of these tools are powerful ways to connect. 

    Harry’s energy is absolutely infectious and we loved chatting to him about these fascinating topics. It was a very comforting conversation to know that no matter who we have lost in our lives, they really are still here with us, watching over us. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Thanks for listening.  

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    • 44 min
    Annabel Abbs - Sleepless

    Annabel Abbs - Sleepless

    This week Nicola and Di chat with award-winning author Annabel Abbs about her incredible new book Sleepless. Annabel has written both novels and non-fiction books, which have been published internationally in 30 languages. Her latest book Sleepless gives a refreshing and positive new take on sleepless nights and how we can all discover the power of our night self.

    In this conversation, Annabel shares how it was an inexplicable period of grief during 2020 that led to her writing this book. As someone who had experienced insomnia for years, the sleeplessness she experienced during this time felt different and Annabel became curious to learn more about how other women throughout history had dealt with sleepless nights, why it didn’t seem to match up with the sleep studies we hear about these days and what gifts we could learn from their experiences. 

    We hear all about what Annabel calls the night self. The ways that our physiology and brain changes during the night, and how that can lead to extraordinary creativity and a feeling of connectedness. Annabel tells us some great stories about the amazing women over the centuries - artists, writers, astronomers and scientists - who had wonderful discoveries and bursts of inspiration during the night. 

    This is such a different take on what we usually hear about sleep. We’re so used to being told that if we don’t get enough sleep, all sorts of health issues will ensue, but Annabel offers a unique perspective and shares why she believes that sleep scientists and the sleep industry may be benefiting from selling us one central message about sleep. 

    We absolutely loved talking to Annabel. We learnt so much from her and were reassured by everything she shared - we hope you will be too. A quick heads up - this conversation was recorded online, with Nicola and Di in their Sydney homes and Annabel in Bath. It was a stormy night with some technical issues, so we hope you’ll understand that the audio quality is echoey at times. Thanks for listening. 

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    Find out more about Annabel’s work here 

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    • 36 min
    Matilda Brown - From Actress to Regen - The Good Farm

    Matilda Brown - From Actress to Regen - The Good Farm

    This week Nicola and Di chat with the wonderfully talented Matilda Brown. Matilda is an actress, writer and director turned entrepreneur, who now spends her time running her meaningful and successful online business, The Good Farm Shop, with her husband Scott. They provide organic ready-made meals sourced from regenerative farms, which are delicious, healthy and ethical. Matilda is also the daughter of Australian acting legends Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward, and we hear lots about their close-knit family in this beautiful interview. 

    Matilda shares how she first became interested in regenerative farming, the difference between industrial and regen farms, and how she started a business with her husband during Covid, when she wanted to source ethical meat and the local butcher didn’t know how to help. What started as a cow share, shifted and grew into the business they own today, providing delicious real meals with only the best ingredients. We hear about some of the funny mistakes they made along the way, including the realisation 18 months in that they weren’t making any money. Whoops!

    We also hear all about Matilda’s relationship with her parents, Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward, and the incredible bond they share. You can tell from the way Matilda talks about them, that they truly are her role models and she has immense love and respect for them, not only as her parents, but as incredible humans. 

    This episode is a really emotional one. Matilda was open and vulnerable and really feeling all of the emotion of the current plight of the world, so there were lots of tears shed in this interview. We are so grateful to Matilda for being so real and honest and sharing her beautiful soul with us. We hope you will love listening to Matilda as much as we loved talking to her. 

    Follow Matilda on IG here

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    Buy Organic, Regenerative, Real Meals from The Good Farm Shop here

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    • 34 min
    Steffani LeFevour - Mindset and Happiness Coach

    Steffani LeFevour - Mindset and Happiness Coach

    This week Nicola and Di chat with the uplifting and inspiring Steffani LeFevour. Steff is one of the world’s top happiness coaches, a best selling author, international speaker and master at manifesting. She’s also a wife and mother of two kids.  

    In this conversation Steff shares some really practical tips for how you can manifest your deepest desires, as well as why she believes so many people are caught up in manic manifesting, which ultimately doesn’t work. Steff gives us some powerful mantras that anyone can use to bring great things into their life. 

    We hear some incredible stories of the things that Steff has manifested, including how she met Oprah and many other influential spiritual leaders she looked up to. Steff also shares some great tips for how you can change your thoughts when you find yourself stuck in negative thinking, and what the five toxins are that we all need to be aware of and stop doing.  

    Steff opens up about the loss that she’s faced in her life and shares some beautiful thoughts about grief and how she has personally moved through it. 

    We were so grateful to Steff for joining us from her home in Chicago and being so generous with the tips and guidance she shared. If you’re looking for practical ways to start changing your mindset, this is the episode for you. 

    Follow Steff on IG here

    Find out more about Steff and get her free happiness resources here

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    • 35 min
    Sarah Di Lorenzo - Celebrity Clinical Nutritionist

    Sarah Di Lorenzo - Celebrity Clinical Nutritionist

    This week Nicola and Di chat with clinical nutritionist, author and TV presenter Sarah Di Lorenzo. Sarah has a wonderfully holistic approach, and has spent her life helping rejuvenate the health of Australians of all ages. She’s the author of 4 best-selling cookbooks, including The 10:10 Plan and The 10:10 Recipe Book. Sarah is also known for her work on Channel 7’s Sunrise, where she’s been the resident clinical nutritionist for years. She’s also a proud mum of 3 daughters. 

    In this conversation Sarah shares why she doesn’t like the diet and weight-loss industry, and why health is about so much more than food and weight. She talks about the importance of self-care and finding the things that you love so you can take care of yourself really well. 

    Sarah gives some great tips on how to eat in a healthy way that nourishes you, how to get the balance right when it comes to alcohol as well as how to get back to sleep in the middle of the night when you wake up and your mind’s racing. 

    We also hear Sarah’s professional opinion about Ozempic, and why she’s personally worried about this prescription medication that’s become a real trend in the weight loss industry. 

    You’ll want to stay tuned until the end to hear why Sarah loves aging and what she’s looking for when it comes to dating in her 50s. 

    We loved having Sarah’s energetic and bubbly energy with us in the studio and we hope you’ll feel as inspired as we did when we chatted with her. 

    Follow Sarah Di Lorenzo on IG here

    Follow 10:10 SDL on IG here

    Buy Sarah Di Lorenzo's Cookbooks here

    Sarah Di Lorenzo 10:10 Plan

    Sarah Di Lorenzo 10:10 Simple Recipe BookSarah Di Lorenzo The Gut Repair Plan

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    • 38 min
    Kathy Lette - Puberty Blues to The Revenge Club

    Kathy Lette - Puberty Blues to The Revenge Club

    This week Di and Nicola chat with the hilarious and uplifting Kathy Lette. Kathy is a celebrated comic writer who has penned 20 novels, many of which have become international bestsellers and been turned into films, TV series and even an opera. Kathy’s career began when she wrote the iconic novel Puberty Blues when she was just 17. She went on to do stints as a singer, a newspaper columnist and a sitcom writer for Columbia Pictures in LA. These days she’s an author, travel writer and TV presenter and her latest book, The Revenge Club, is a must-read for every woman. 

    Kathy talks about life in her sixties - or as she lovingly calls them, her sexties. She shares how life just gets better, you enjoy life more and you can finally put yourself first for a change. Kathy shares about the importance of female friendships and how much of a positive impact they’ve had on her life. 

    We hear what it was like for Kathy when she fell in love with Geoffrey Robertson after appearing on a TV show with him, when she was still married to her first husband, Kim. Kathy tells great stories about her life in London with Geoffrey and some of the incredible people that stayed in their attic - James Hewitt, Julian Assange and Salman Rushdie to name just a few. 

    You won’t want to miss Kathy’s story about that time she got asked out by George Clooney (an unknown, fresh-faced actor) and said ‘No’. The good news is, it’s all worked out for Kathy who met her current partner whilst walking through the park on a hot summer’s day - another great story you’ll want to hear. 

    We also talk to Kathy about the benefits of laughter, her positive spirit, and the joy that she brings to the world. It was an absolute delight having Kathy entertain us in the studio and we hope you laugh as much as we did. 

    Follow Kathy Lette on IG here

    Buy The Revenge Club here

    Find more of Kathy’s books here

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    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
72 Ratings

72 Ratings

Siobhan TM ,

Interesting Conversation.

I really enjoyed Kathy Lette’s honest conversation about her life, loves, divorces, people in the attic and continuing positivity of life in her 60’s. It isn’t an easy thing to speak about breakups, no matter who initiated it, however Kathy does it with normality and humour thrown in.

Miss Paula H ,

Like hanging with girlfriends with special friends

Love listening to you gals & getting to know your extended friends & yourselves I mainly listen to you while at gym which I always go una solo but now I have you two to keep me company informed & thought provoking Thanks 🙏Miss Paula

Hawk Vicki ,

Love the variety

The guests on the podcast are from all walks of life, which make this podcast so interesting. It can make you think, laugh and cry and when I am listening I always have a smile on my face. Keep it going Nicola and Di.
Vicki

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