Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

In this episode, you'll hear the true story of how I met — and nearly didn’t kiss — the woman who would become my wife. This was originally recorded live at Story Club at Sydney’s Factory Theatre, as part of a Valentine’s-themed show.
From terrifying encounters with a woman whose boyfriend worked for Kanye West, to a painfully unromantic first kiss involving vegan Tim Tams, it's a true story of love, vulnerability, and learning how to build a healthy relationship after years of chaos and self-destruction, plus some insights into storytelling, communication, and why true stories have the power to connect us in ways nothing else can.
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Anger Is Not Failure: Rethinking Motherhood with Lauren Novak
Lucy Durack’s sure-fire method for achieving your wildest dreams
What Putting Yourself Out There Gives Back, with Eliza and Liberty Paschke
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In this episode, trial lawyer and communication expert Jefferson Fisher explores the real art of communication — from difficult conversations and emotional regulation to ego, relationships and the hidden psychology behind how we speak to one another.
Drawing on his experience as a courtroom advocate and one of the internet’s most trusted voices on communication, Jefferson shares practical insights into staying calm under pressure, handling conflict without escalation, and learning how to truly listen. Together, Jefferson and I unpack why so many of us struggle with communication, how our upbringing shapes the way we argue and connect, and what happens when we replace human connection with screens and text messages.
We also cover the prevalence of public speaking anxiety, emotional intelligence, humility and the importance of curiosity over ego. Along the way, Jefferson offers simple but powerful tools for navigating heated moments, understanding what people really mean beneath their words, and becoming more intentional in the way we show up for others.
This insightful conversation is packed with useful advice you can use right now if you want stronger relationships, better conversations and a deeper understanding of what it means to truly connect as human beings.
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Catch Jefferson Fisher live in Australia in July 2026
Jefferson's book 'The Next Conversation' is out now
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Why Winning Doesn’t Always Make You Happy with Ben Crowe
How Social Media And Smartphones Are Rewiring Our Brains with Dr. Mark Williams
The Concept Of Common Knowledge with Steven Pinker

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In this episode of Better Than Yesterday, we revisit a powerful conversation with Adam Garone, co-founder of Movember, to explore how one of the world’s most successful grassroots movements began not with a strategy or manifesto, but with a simple dare among friends.
What started in a Melbourne backyard as a playful challenge to bring back the moustache quickly evolved into a global campaign for men’s health. Over time, Movember has grown into a worldwide movement spanning more than 20 countries, engaging millions of participants and raising over a billion dollars for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health initiatives.
This episode unpacks the surprising mechanics behind Movember’s success: why playfulness can be more powerful than seriousness in capturing attention, how trust and community participation fuel organic growth, and why the organisation’s biggest innovation may be treating participants not as audiences, but as co-creators of the movement.
We also hear how Movember has helped reshape medical research itself—connecting previously isolated researchers across the globe and fostering collaboration that accelerates breakthroughs in men’s health.
It's a conversation about rethinking how change happens, and challenging the idea that movements need perfection or authority to begin. Instead, curiosity, connection, and a bit of irreverence can actually drive real-world impact.
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Listen to the full interview here
Find out more about the great work of Movember here
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How helping others as a part of your workflow can transform your career (w/Blair Joscelyne)
The importance of creating a village around you feat. Gus Worland
Caught between insanity and death: surfing icon Tom Carroll’s greatest triumph happened well away from the ocean
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In this very candid conversation, viral content creator 'Blue-Eyed' Kayla Jade joins me to unpack the realities behind sex work, online fame, motherhood and modern intimacy.
Kayla opens up about growing up in New Zealand, discovering sex work, building her successful OnlyFans page, and the stigma that still surrounds the industry. She shares the challenges of parenting while living publicly online and why she’s chosen to tell her story so openly. We also dive into her ADHD diagnosis and some of the surprising realities behind the world of high-end sex work.
This episode is illuminating, funny, and at times confronting. But ultimately it's a nuanced discussion about identity, shame, human connection, and one of the world's oldest jobs.
It was a real pleasure to be able to sit down with Kayla Jade in person, and her book is worth a read.
LINKS
Kayla Jade's book 'Call Girl Confidential' is available now
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Trying To Belong In A World That Constantly Judges You (with Nikki Justice)
The Importance of having uncomfortable conversations in a comfortable community with Josh Szeps
The business end of show business with the unstoppable Dannii Minogue


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Adam Jacobs made a name for himself in the business world as the co-founder of The Iconic. He then launched a venture called Hatch, an online recruitment platform dedicated to matching people with jobs they'd be suited to.
Having studied Philosophy and Business, and worked around the world as a business consultant in addition to starting his own companies, Adam knows a thing or two about success ... well at least three. In this episode, I take you through three pearls of wisdom about success from my chat with Adam.
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The Reality of Living In The Outback: Brendan Cullen's Journey from Pain to Purpose
Why the greatest challenge in life is yourself, with Chris Ryan
How to have a job that serves your life (not the other way around), with Tim Duggan
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