Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

One of the hardest parts of parenting is one not many people talk about.
In this episode, we dive into the reality of “mum rage” — the intense, often shame-filled anger that can surface in the daily grind of parenting. Lauren Novak is a journalist, author and mum herself. Her new book 'Melt Down' explores the raw and often unspoken angry emotions that many mothers go through, yet few feel safe admitting.
This honest and deeply personal conversation explores the gap between what we’re told parenting should feel like, and the pressure-filled reality it often is. We unpack the invisible mental load, the impact of sleep deprivation, chronic stress, and the relentless demands that can push even the most loving parents to breaking point. You’ll also hear about the anger–guilt cycle, why it happens, and how it can quietly erode wellbeing if left unspoken.
If you’ve ever felt overstretched, overstimulated, or just not good enough as a parent, this conversation will feel both validating and illuminating. Because the truth is: you’re not the only one — and talking about it might be the first step to changing it.
LINKS
Lauren's book 'Meltdown' is available now
Check out Lauren's 'Mum Rage' survey here
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Effective Discipline, Developing a child’s emotional skills, and setting boundaries as a parent (with Gen Muir)
Raising Resilient Kids: 3 Quick Lessons from Dr. Sarah Woodhouse
For grown men to ‘do better’ we must all ’do better’ for our young boys (with Maggie Dent)
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What if a crisis isn’t just something to endure, but a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rethink everything?
In this episode, I'm unpacking the idea of “crisitunity” (yes, inspired by Homer Simpson!) and exploring how a moment of disruption can become a catalyst for lasting change.
I'm taking you all the way back to 1973, when another global oil crisis brought The Netherlands to a standstill. Instead of waiting and hoping for normalcy to return, they made a bold decision: redesign their cities, prioritise people over cars (even banning them one day a week), and build what would become the world’s best cycling infrastructure.
Fast forward to 2026, and Australia is facing its own version of that moment—rising fuel prices, fragile supply chains, and a heavy dependence on imported energy. So the question is: will we just ride it out… or capitalise on this opportunity?
This episode explores what’s at stake, what’s possible, and why the choices we make right now could shape the future of how we move, live, and build a more resilient country.
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Do You Really Love Animals? Or Do You Really Love To Hate People?
The Truth Crisis: Separating Facts from Beliefs, Misinformation and Propaganda with Dom Thurbon
Why Winning Doesn’t Always Make You Happy with Ben Crowe
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What does it mean to be a great leader in 2026?
In age of cost-cutting and focus on the bottom line, it might just mean focussing on the human elements of your business.
In this powerful conversation, former executive, author and founding director of R U OK? Graeme Cowan joins me to unpack the truth about leadership, mental health, and what it takes to build high-performing teams without burning people out.
Graeme knows what he's talking about because he lived through it. He went from leading at the highest levels of global business to experiencing a five-year battle with severe depression. Now Graeme is sharing the hard-earned lessons that reshaped his life and his definition of success.
Graeme explores how leaders can create cultures of care, why psychological safety drives performance, and the small daily actions that can quite literally change (or even save) a life.
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LINKS
Graeme's book 'Great Leaders Care' is available now
Read more about Graeme here
Listen to Graeme's podcast The Caring CEO
More info on R U OK? here
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Why Vulnerability, Recovery and Agency Takes Guts, with Melissa Leong
The Skills of Being Happier, with Happiness Researcher and Expert Declan Edwards
Why Winning Doesn’t Always Make You Happy with Ben Crowe
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So, do you really love Animals? Or do you really love to hate people?
It's a question sparked from a recent experience I had on social media after posting a clip from my interview with comedian Daniel Sloss. And let's just say some of the comments really surprised me.
In this episode, I'm delving into human behaviour, especially in the age of online outrage, and whether we are truly driven by our values, or by the emotional payoff of being 'right'? Plus a look at why supposedly 'progressive' movements sometimes push away their own supporters.
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Listen to the full interview with Daniel Sloss here
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Why Sometimes Being Miserable Is Actually A Good Thing (with Eamon Evans)
Why Vulnerability, Recovery and Agency Takes Guts, with Melissa Leong
The Skills of Being Happier, with Happiness Researcher and Expert Declan Edwards

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Natalie Bassingthwaighte is an icon of the Australian entertainment industry. Best known for fronting dance act Rogue Traders (plus her stellar solo career) and playing troublemaker Izzy Hoyland on Neighbours, Natalie also has an extensive musical theatre background. But more recently, it's her personal life that has taken centre stage.
In this deeply honest and wide-ranging conversation, Natalie joins me to unpack the realities behind living life in the spotlight — from rejection and self-doubt to relationships and identity.
Natalie shares what it really takes to survive and stay grounded in an industry where people are easily overlooked and dismissed, and how her relationship with herself has evolved through career highs, personal loss, and major life transitions. From being told she’d never make it at 16, to navigating fame, online criticism, and burnout, this episode is a powerful look at resilience in action.
Nat and I dive into the mental health tools that actually help — including therapy, meditation, and learning how to interrupt negative thought spirals — and why success alone doesn’t fix how you feel inside. We also explore the complexity of relationships including co-parenting and separation, and the courage it takes to live truthfully, even when it’s messy, misunderstood and open to criticism.
If anyone embodies resilience and determination in Australia's entertainment industry, it's Natalie Bassingthwaighte. I know you'll enjoy this chat, and her book is a cracker.
LINKS
Grab a copy of Nat's book 'Love Like This' here
Check out the audiobook here
Follow Natalie on Instagram
Check out brand new Rogue Traders music and tour dates
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Daniel Sloss Gets Brutally Honest About Fatherhood and Becoming Bitter
When Australian Idol's Wes Carr Picked Up A Shovel It Changed What Happens When He Picks Up A Guitar
Connecting Communities Through Creativity with Diesel (aka Mark Lizotte)
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