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Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

Osher Günsberg
Mental Health
Parenting
Australia
Personal Growth
Creativity
Masculinity
Dancing With the Stars
Relationships
Comedy
Mindfulness
Storytelling
So What, Now What
Resilience
Sobriety
Leadership
Financial Literacy
Self-Awareness
Reality Television
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Community

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... more

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Latest Episodes

How do you build confidence when the voice in your head keeps telling you that you’re not good enough?

In this episode, Osher Gunsberg is joined by performance psychologist and mental performance coach Dr Cindra Kamphoff, author of 'The Confidence ... more

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What would you do if the lights suddenly went out and stayed out not for an hour, but for days? Your phone is down to 5% because you've been on TikTok and who knows where the torch is?

Watching what's been happening in Tibet these last few days has... more

What happens when the version of yourself you created to succeed starts getting in the way of actually being yourself?

In this episode, broadcaster and author Christian O’Connell opens up to Osher Gunsberg about the darker side of the career he bui... more

What makes a child want to read? And what happens when we stop trying to make childhood perfect?

In this episode, Osher Gunsberg looks back on his chat with one of Australia’s most successful children’s authors, Andy Griffiths, the award-winning cr... more

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Recent Guests

Lucy Easthope
Disaster planner
Disaster planning expert
Episode: 'Prepare for When, Not If': How to Be Ready for Disaster with Lucy Easthope
Christian O'Connell
Radio presenter and author
Episode: Broadcaster Christian O'Connell on panic attacks, living unscripted and making stronger connections
Andy Griffiths
Author of the Treehouse books
Author
Episode: What Happens When Kids Stop Reading? Andy Griffiths Has the Answer
Chanel Contos
Advocate for consent education, author of Consent Laid Bare
Consent Laid Bare
Episode: What We Get Wrong When Teaching Kids About Consent with Chanel Contos
Cooper Chapman
Former professional surfer, founder of The Good Human Factory, author
The Good Human Factory
Episode: Former Pro Surfer Cooper Chapman on the 1% Habit That Can Transform Your Mental Health
Tom Nash
Quadruple amputee, former DJ Hooky, author of Hook, Lion and Sinner
Independent speaker and author
Episode: ''Everything Happens for a Reason' Is Bullsh*t' — Quadruple Amputee Tom Nash on Reframing Adversity
Shaun Micallef
Actor/Comedian/Author
Independent Canadian? (not specified)
Episode: Shaun Micallef on The Power Of Humour and Staying Relevant in the Entertainment Industry
Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan
A former three-star general who led the Royal Netherlands Air Force and later transitioned to public service
Minister of Housing and Spatial Planning (Netherlands)
Episode: Leading with Sensitivity: How Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan Challenged 100 Years of Military Thinking
Tom Carroll
Former world surfing champion, recovered addict
Episode: Why Willpower Won’t Fix Addiction (And What Actually Does) with Tom Carroll

Host

Osher Günsberg
Host of the show; facilitator of deep, candid conversations

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Em Interview

    Amazing! Lots of clangers. I’m such a fan of you both so this was extra spesh. Thank you!! 🫶

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KimMKnott
    Australia10 months ago
  • Sean

    I can see a lot of thought goes behind each episode and I really appreciate the topics of discussion as they are very relevant and beneficial to listen to.

    Keep up the great work Osher.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sean 39
    Australiaa year ago
  • Paracetamol

    Thankyou Osher for bringing sanity to the crazy paracetamol claims

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jillabilly
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great

    Such a worthwhile podcast, great conversations, respectful & open.

    Thankyou Osher

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Navy_Girl69
    Australiaa year ago
  • Andrea Clarke - Adapt!

    I absolutely loved this episode. Osher led the conversation beautifully and Andrea delivered absolute gold in the form of stories, insights and thought prompts. It made me really consider how I’m showing up, and I love the simple tips Andrea gives to help us start thinking about change differently. Five stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Larissa202020
    Australiaa year ago

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Guests often share vulnerable, practical insights that are useful for everyday life.
The format blends personal storytelling with social topics, but some listeners feel it can be unfocused at times.
The host asks thoughtful questions and keeps conversations engaging.
Listeners appreciate authentic, respectful discussions and actionable takeaways.

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#192
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What Happens When Kids Stop Reading? Andy Griffiths Has the Answer
Q: What sparked your approach to making kids want to read, rather than just telling them to read?
Griffiths emphasizes demonstrating the joy and usefulness of reading—showing kids how books expand imagination and practical knowledge—over mere admonitions, and highlights the collaborative, playful process with his illustrator as a key driver.
Leading with Sensitivity: How Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan Challenged 100 Years of Military Thinking
Q: What would you tell people who feel uncomfortable challenging the status quo within large organizations?
Seek personal alignment with your work, build credibility first, and use that credibility to introduce humane, rational changes; be ready to endure discomfort for a cause bigger than yourself.
Leading with Sensitivity: How Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan Challenged 100 Years of Military Thinking
Q: How did you learn to deal with a culture that told you you didn't belong, yet you had to stay and push for change?
She describes enduring early career rejection, choosing to stay, prove herself through consistent performance, and gradually push for change once there was demonstrable value and trust.
What we get wrong about conspiracy theorists and narcissists (with Jon Ronson)
Q: How can a person become a business leader and be a psychopath, and what does that say about leadership more broadly?
Ronson explains that high-stakes environments, profit incentives, and a lack of empathy can align to produce leaders who prioritize outcomes over people, suggesting a systemic tendency rather than a few isolated individuals.
Stuart Diver's Powerful Lessons on Surviving Trauma, Healing & Hope
Q: What are the three tools Stuart Diver uses to move forward after trauma?
Diver discusses an emphasis on consistent exercise as a mental health anchor, deliberate memory-locking of positive moments shared with loved ones, and ongoing, sometimes brutal but necessary therapy to process grief and rebuild daily life.

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This show features intimate, conversation-driven episodes where Osher Günsberg chats with a wide range of guests about personal growth, mental health, resilience, creativity, and social issues. Across episodes, listeners encounter practical mindsets and strategies for everyday life, from parenting and education to addiction recovery and leadership, often anchored by personal stories and vulnerability. Noteworthy are its guests who bring lived experience (survivors, athletes, artists, public figures) and its balance of hopeful pragmatism with tough truths, making it appealing to listeners seeking actionable inspiration and authentic storytelling without heavy-handed prescriptive formats.

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