Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

Stuart Diver's Powerful Lessons on Surviving Trauma, Healing & Hope

In this episode of Better Than Yesterday, Osher revisits one of his most powerful conversations, with sole survivor of the 1997 Thredbo landslide, Stuart Diver. After 65 hours trapped beneath the rubble and enduring the loss of his wife Sally, Stuart has spent decades learning not just how to survive trauma, but how to build a meaningful life beyond it. Stuart explores three practical tools he uses to protect his mental health and cultivate ongoing resilience, including exercise, deliberately creating and preserving positive memories before life changes, and why giving yourself permission to move forward isn't a betrayal of the people or experiences you've lost. Whether you're navigating loss, supporting someone through a difficult time, or simply looking for better ways to care for your mental health, this conversation offers actionable strategies that can help you become just that little bit better than yesterday. LINKS Listen to the full chat with Stuart 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 Radio Star Robin Bailey Kept Going Through Unimaginable Grief - Twice Why Winning Doesn’t Always Make You Happy with Ben Crowe The Skills of Being Happier, with Happiness Researcher and Expert Declan Edwards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.