Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

Osher Günsberg

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.  

  • 14 minutes 48 seconds
    How To Stop People-pleasing and Have Strong Boundaries with Dr Hannah Korrel

    Today, we dive into the fascinating world of relationships, mental health, and neuroscience with neuropsychologist and author Dr. Hannah Korrel. 

    Dr. Korrel specialises in understanding why our brains make us do the things we do, particularly in the context of relationships. Her book How to Break Up with Friends explores the complexities of friendship and how to navigate toxic relationships.

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    18 January 2026, 3:15 pm
  • 53 minutes 7 seconds
    Practical ways to get unstuck today with Dr Emily Musgrove (best of 2025)

    Dr Emily Musgrove (yes, that Dr Emily from The Imperfects) is here to help us answer the big question: Are you moving toward the kind of life you want? If not, you might be feeling ‘stuck’.

    In this mental health masterclass, Dr Emily takes us through the things that keep us stuck—from our emotions to old stories—and shares simple ways and plenty of tips and tools from her new book, Unstuck: A Guide To Finding Your Way Forward To The Life You Want To Live.

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    13 January 2026, 4:15 pm
  • 16 minutes 54 seconds
    If You Listen To This or Not - The Choice Wasn't Yours! Why You Don't Have Free Will with Prof. George Paxinos

    Professor George Paxinos, a leading global neuroscientist who has mapped more parts of the human brain than anyone in history. George’s groundbreaking work has reshaped our understanding of the brain and human behaviour.

    Today, we’ll focus on one of the most intriguing topics he explores: free will. Is free will an illusion? Are we truly in control of our decisions, or are we simply products of our genetics and environment? 

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    11 January 2026, 3:15 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    The Best Thing We Can Do For Our Boys with Dr Billy Garvey (best of 2025)

    Dr Billy Garvey is a senior developmental paediatrician with over 20 years’ experience and a PhD in supporting child development. He's also the founder of the social enterprise Guiding Growing Minds, author of the fantastic book Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child's Mental Health, and host of the excellent Pop Culture Parenting podcast. He’s simply one of the absolute best communicators on parenting and mental health. 

    Get comfy, as we delve into topics like cultural influences, practical tools to meaningfully connect with your kids, —you’ll want to hear every second of this one.

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    6 January 2026, 4:15 pm
  • 15 minutes 34 seconds
    Why 'What if I'm Wrong?' is the Most Important Question We Can Ask with Ben Lee

    Ben Lee is one of Australia’s most unique and enduring artists. He's been in the public eye since he was just 14, after being discovered by the Beastie Boys. Ben's career has spanned decades, producing countless memorable songs and collaborations. 

    Today we hear Ben’s reflections on creativity, his thoughts on changing perspectives, and the lessons he’s learned about connection and authenticity.

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    4 January 2026, 4:15 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Dealing with pain by resetting the nervous system with Jessica Maguire (best of 2025)

    Jessica McGuire is a physiotherapist and an author who has spent a whole career focusing on the complex relationship between pain and the nervous system and emotional regulation. 

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    30 December 2025, 3:15 pm
  • 16 minutes 41 seconds
    Make Better Decisions Under Pressure with Psychologist and Poker Champion Maria Konnikova

    Maria Konnikova, is a a psychologist, author, and professional poker player. Her work explores the intersection of psychology, decision-making, and human behavior, and she’s written bestselling books like The Confidence Game and The Biggest Bluff. 

    Today we explore her thoughts on decision-making under pressure, the psychology of cons, and the importance of mindfulness in navigating life’s challenges.

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    28 December 2025, 3:15 pm
  • 50 minutes 25 seconds
    How they get you: Avoiding sneaky economics with Chris Kohler (Best of 2025)

    Chris Kohler: presenter and national finance editor for 9News, author of the new book How They Get You: Sneaky Everyday Economics and Smart Ways to Hold on to Your Money, and son of financial journalist Alan Kohler, AM. He's a wonderful communicator and thinker who brings excellent insights into the cost of living crisis, Australia's changing economy, and what we all can be doing to save a bit of money.

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    23 December 2025, 3:15 pm
  • 14 minutes 17 seconds
    Sexual fluidity, gender identity and drag with Shane Jenek (aka Courtney Act)

    Shane Jenek, who you might know better as Courtney Act, is one of Australia’s most famous drag queens, a global icon, and an absolute legend.

    In this episode, we explored some deeply personal and thought-provoking topics, including gender fluidity and sexual fluidity. This conversation was recorded in 2014, in my apartment in Venice Beach California. Shane’s insights into identity and self-expression are as relevant today as they were then.

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    21 December 2025, 4:15 pm
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Inside Australia's Growing Gambling Crisis with Kate Seselja

    It seems like everywhere you turn these days, a gambling ad is popping up encouraging us to have a punt. But behind the bright ads and loud voiceovers, Australians are losing more than $30 million in legal gambling. According to this week's guest Kate Seselja, problem gambling is a public health crisis hiding in plain sight. And she should know - she spent more than a decade addicted to gambling, losing more than $500,000 along the way.

    Kate is now an advocate for gambling reform, and this week breaks down the shame she felt over her addiction, the tricks that the industry plays to hook you in and keep you playing, her proposed reforms and how you can get involved.

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    16 December 2025, 4:15 pm
  • 24 minutes 46 seconds
    Releasing Resentment is as Simple as Tony Abbot Saving a Cat

    Osher reflects on a time when simply hearing Tony Abbot's voice sent waves of resentment through his body. But this week, something strange happened, and that's no longer the case. 

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    14 December 2025, 2:05 pm
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