Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

Osher Günsberg
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With every new day comes the opportunity to grow. Hosted by Osher Günsberg - a best-selling author, podcaster, TV host, husband, dad, stepdad, electric mobility enthusiast and part-time climate worrier. This podcast is here to help make today better than yesterday. Since 2013, the show has set out to improve life for you and the people you love. Sometimes it’s authentic conversations. Sometimes we’ll unpack the news or hear how Osher deals with life as a sober person with a different brain. But you’ll always hear something you need to hear (and laugh while you do). Listen to feel less alone, build better habits and discover some solution-based approaches for when life gets tricky.

  1. 3d ago

    How to Overcome Insecurity and Stop Letting Fear Run Your Life with Jaemin Frazer

    In this episode of Better Than Yesterday, Osher Günsberg sits down with life coach and author Jaemin Frazer for a thought-provoking conversation about insecurity, self-worth, identity and the stories we tell ourselves that shape our lives. They explore Jaemin's remarkable journey from church pastor to sought-after coach, including how questioning long-held beliefs transformed the way he understands purpose, responsibility and personal freedom, and ultimately deconstructed everything he knew about his faith. Jaemin discusses why he believes that insecurity isn't simply a lack of confidence, but the fear that our deepest doubts about ourselves might actually be true. Together, they unpack where those beliefs come from, why so many of us unknowingly sabotage our own happiness, and what it really takes to create lasting personal change. Osher and Jaemin also discuss the hidden "secondary gains" that keep us stuck, why agency is one of the most powerful tools we have, how our childhood experiences shape adult behaviour, and what parents can do to help their children build genuine confidence. Whether you're navigating self-doubt, feeling trapped by old patterns, or simply curious about challenging preconceived notions about yourself or your life, this episode offers practical insights that challenge conventional thinking and encourage a deeper understanding of yourself. LINKS  Jaemin's book 'Unhindered - The Seven Essential Practices for Overcoming Insecurity' is available now Follow Jaemin(@jaeminfrazer) on Instagram More info on The Insecurity Project Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to sendosheremail@gmail.com  LIKE THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT... How to Communicate Better in Every Conversation with Jefferson Fisher The New Leadership Playbook: Why Caring Workplaces Win with Graeme Cowan How Social Media And Smartphones Are Rewiring Our Brains with Dr. Mark Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 1m

  2. 5d ago

    Stop Avoiding Your Feelings: The Science of Emotional Agility with Susan David

    In this episode of Better Than Yesterday, I'm revisiting a powerful conversation I had with world-renowned psychologist and author Dr Susan David about the science of emotions, resilience, and creating meaningful change. Susan shares the ideas behind her groundbreaking work on emotional agility - the ability to accept difficult emotions, understand what they’re telling us, and respond in ways that align with our values. We explore why fighting uncomfortable feelings often makes them stronger, how simply naming our emotions can change the way we experience them, and why discomfort is an essential part of living a meaningful life. She also offers practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, comparison, and self-doubt — including how to move from 'have to' goals to 'want to' goals, and how small habit changes through “piggybacking” can create lasting transformation. LINKS  Listen to my first chat with Susan here Listen to my second chat with Susan here More info on Susan here Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Get tickets for our next Story Club show Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to sendosheremail@gmail.com  LIKE THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT... The Mindset Behind Daniel MacPherson's Transformation for latest film 'Beast' The Reality of Living In The Outback: Brendan Cullen's Journey from Pain to Purpose When Australian Idol's Wes Carr Picked Up A Shovel It Changed What Happens When He Picks Up A Guitar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min

  3. Jun 30

    The Dark Side of Health Misinformation: How Desperate People Get Exploited with Hannah McElhinney

    In this powerful conversation, Osher Gunsberg sits down with journalist and author Hannah McElhinney to explore the complex world of chronic illness, medical misinformation, and what can happen when people lose trust in the systems designed to help them. Hannah shares the deeply personal story that inspired her latest book - the loss of her cousin Lauren, and the journey to understand how someone searching for answers to chronic pain and illness could become drawn into alternative treatments, online health communities, and misinformation. Having had his own experience with chronic pain, Osher and Hannah unpack the desperation that drives some people to seek out alternative solutions, the need to feel heard, and the longing for a diagnosis or treatment when conventional medicine doesn’t have easy answers. They also discuss health anxiety, patient mistrust, medical misogyny, systemic failures within healthcare systems, and how vulnerable people can be exploited by those offering certainty and “miracle” cures. Hannah and Osher also explore why empathy matters when talking about health misinformation — and why understanding someone’s experience is often the first step toward actually helping them find their way back to evidence-based care. LINKS  Hannah's book 'Wormhole' is available now Follow Hannah (@hannahemcelhinney) on Instagram Watch Osher's documentary 'A World Of Pain' on SBS On Demand Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to sendosheremail@gmail.com  LIKE THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT... The Reality of Living In The Outback: Brendan Cullen's Journey from Pain to Purpose Resetting your Nervous System with Jessica Maguire How Radio Star Robin Bailey Kept Going Through Unimaginable Grief - Twice See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr

  4. Jun 28

    AFL Coach Michelle Cowan on How to Stay Confident When People Doubt You

    In this powerful conversation from the Better Than Yesterday archives, Michelle Cowan shares the lessons she’s learned from breaking barriers, challenging expectations, and building a career in a space where she was told she didn’t belong. From writing letters to every AFL club as a teenager to becoming a leader the code, Michelle reveals the mindset that helped her keep going when others doubted her. She shares practical tools for handling criticism, staying confident in difficult environments, navigating challenging conversations, and knowing when it’s time to step away from a place that no longer aligns with your values. It's a conversation about resilience, courage, leadership, and creating your own path — even when nobody else can see it yet. LINKS  Listen to the full episode with Michelle here More info on Michelle here Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Get tickets for our next Story Club show Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to sendosheremail@gmail.com  LIKE THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT... How to Communicate Better in Every Conversation with Jefferson Fisher The Iconic founder Adam Jacobs' reveals his top 3 ideas for success What does it take to stay on your path when everything's falling apart? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

  5. Jun 23

    Everything That's Wrong With Australian Politics And How to Fix It with Punter’s Politics

    Why does it feel like political conversations have become so hostile? And why are so many Australians losing trust in politicians, the media, and the systems designed to represent them? In this episode, Osher Günsberg is joined by independent political commentator Konrad Benjamin, better known online as Punter’s Politics. From his beginnings as a high school teacher in Newcastle to building a massive online audience, Konrad has become known for cutting through political spin and explaining Australian political system in plain English.  Osher and Konrad explore the growing divide in modern political discourse (particularly surrounding left vs right polarisation), the rise of tribalism, and how social media algorithms push people into 'echo chambers' Konrad shares why he believes Australians are actually less divided than we’re often led to believe, and why issues like political corruption, lobbying, housing affordability, and the influence of money in politics are now uniting people across the political spectrum. They also discuss the 'revolving' door between politicians and staffers and the corporate industries they regulate, removing big money and corporate donations from politics, the dangers of treating political opponents as enemies, and the importance of empathy when engaging with people whose views differ from our own. LINKS  Listen to the Punter's Politics podcast here Follow Konrad (@punterspolitics) on Instagram Watch Punter's Politics on YouTube Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to sendosheremail@gmail.com  LIKE THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT... The Truth Crisis: Separating Facts from Beliefs, Misinformation and Propaganda with Dom Thurbon Motivated Reasoning: Why We Believe What We Want with Peter Singer  How The Netherlands Turned an Oil Crisis Into a National Opportunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 19m

  6. Jun 21

    Enjoyment Is Efficiency: The Productivity Shift That Changes Everything

    In this episode, Osher revisits one of the most impactful conversations from the show with productivity expert and bestselling author Ali Abdaal. Ali breaks down a radically different approach to productivity — one built around enjoyment, play, and designing systems that actually work with your brain instead of against it. Osher and Ali explore why “enjoyment is efficiency,” how stress quietly sabotages performance, and why procrastination isn’t a character flaw - it’s usually just a systems problem. Ali also shares practical ways to make even the most mundane tasks more enjoyable, explains the difference between hardware and software problems in our lives, and reveals the simple tweaks that helped him stop wasting hours doomscrolling at night. It's an episode packed with practical tools for anyone feeling overwhelmed, burned out, distracted, or stuck in the cycle of trying harder and getting nowhere. But there's so much more in the full chat - check out the link to that below. LINKS  Listen to the full episode with Ali here Check out his YouTube is channel His New York Times bestselling book is Feel Good Productivity Get tickets for our next Story Club show Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to sendosheremail@gmail.com  LIKE THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT... The Mindset Behind Daniel MacPherson's Transformation for latest film 'Beast' The New Leadership Playbook: Why Caring Workplaces Win with Graeme Cowan Why Winning Doesn’t Always Make You Happy with Ben Crowe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  7. Jun 16

    Kids Don’t Need Perfect Parents, Just Present Ones with Lisa Taylor

    Is the way we were brought up the best way to raise our kids today? In this deeply honest and insightful conversation, Osher speaks with family therapist, educator and author Lisa Taylor to explore the emotional patterns that shape family life — often without us even realising it. From childhood “heartprints” and generational conditioning to emotional regulation, repair and connection, Lisa explains why parenting is less about control and more about awareness. Lisa shares her own journey from overwhelmed young mum to one of Australia’s most trusted parenting voices, opening up about grief, perfectionism, anxiety and the moment she realised there had to be a better way to parent. She also unpacks why children’s behaviour is all about communication, how unresolved childhood experiences influence our reactions as parents, and why "rupture and repair" is an essential part of healthy relationships. This conversation also explores boundaries, teenage behaviour, emotional resilience, social media, discipline, and the pressure modern parents feel to “get it right, all the time". Whether you’re raising toddlers, teenagers, or reflecting on your own upbringing, this conversation offers practical tools, compassion and reassurance for anyone trying to build deeper connection within their family. LINKS  Lisa's book The Perfect Parent Trap is available now More information on Strengthening Families Australia Follow Lisa (@lisataylor.au) on Instagram Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to sendosheremail@gmail.com  LIKE THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT... For grown men to ‘do better’ we must all ’do better’ for our young boys (with Maggie Dent) Anger Is Not Failure: Rethinking Motherhood with Lauren Novak This is how we help young men - unpacking 'Adolescence' with Dr Billy Garvey  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min

  8. Jun 15

    The Lessons From Death That Will Change How You Live

    What happens when you spend more than 20 years standing at the crossroads between life and death? You learn A LOT. In this powerful conversation, intensive care doctor and author Dr Matt Morgan shares the lessons he's taken from caring for hundreds of patients who have experienced cardiac arrest, near-death experiences, and life-changing moments in the ICU. Matt reveals the moments that have reshaped the way he thinks about regret, forgiveness, relationships, and what truly matters when everything else is stripped away. He also shares practical advice having witnessed people lose everything they thought defined them. In those moments, he's seen what remains: connection, love, memories, and meaning. Because the question is not just what happens at the end of life — it’s what we choose to do with the time we have before then. LINKS  Listen to the full episode with Matt here More on Dr Matt Morgan here Watch full stories recorded live at  Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to sendosheremail@gmail.com  LIKE THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT... Anger Is Not Failure: Rethinking Motherhood with Lauren Novak Resetting Your Idea of Success with Brandon Jack Stop Yelling, Start Laughing: Maggie Dent's Non-Perfect Guide to Connecting with Your Kids See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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With every new day comes the opportunity to grow. Hosted by Osher Günsberg - a best-selling author, podcaster, TV host, husband, dad, stepdad, electric mobility enthusiast and part-time climate worrier. This podcast is here to help make today better than yesterday. Since 2013, the show has set out to improve life for you and the people you love. Sometimes it’s authentic conversations. Sometimes we’ll unpack the news or hear how Osher deals with life as a sober person with a different brain. But you’ll always hear something you need to hear (and laugh while you do). Listen to feel less alone, build better habits and discover some solution-based approaches for when life gets tricky.

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