Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

By 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 wor

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Number 1: How to Build Unshakeable Confidence and Silence Your Inner Critic with Dr Cindra Kamphoff
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 Habit' and executive performance coach to some of the world's most successful athletes, to explore why even highly successful people can struggle with self-doubt, harsh self-talk and the fear of making mistakes. Cindra has worked with NFL players and members of the U.S. track and field team, helping them develop the mental skills to perform under pressure. But the lessons she shares aren't just for athletes—they're for anyone who has ever questioned themselves, replayed a mistake or felt like they should be doing better. Cindra explores the difference between our “inner critic” and our “inner coach”, and how learning to recognise and challenge negative thoughts can fundamentally change the way we see ourselves. She also shares practical tools for dealing with self-doubt, including her “truth meter” and three questions designed to help determine whether the stories we tell ourselves are actually true. She also explains why confidence isn't something you're simply born with, but a skill that can be developed, and how to recover from mistakes without allowing them to define your next performance, using her powerful “learn, burn, return” approach. From changing negative self-talk to letting go of past failures and learning to trust yourself, this is a practical conversation about turning self-doubt into self-belief and developing the confidence to move forward - even when you don't feel confident. LINKS Get 'The Confidence Habit' and bonus resources here Follow Cindra (@cindrakamphoff) on Instagram 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 Listen to the Story Club podcast Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest books here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected] LIKE THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT... Why Winning Doesn’t Always Make You Happy with Ben Crowe Former Pro Surfer Cooper Chapman on the 1% Habit That Can Transform Your Mental Health The Mindset Behind Daniel MacPherson's Transformation for latest film 'Beast' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 08, 202646min
Number 2: Broadcaster Christian O'Connell on panic attacks, living unscripted and making stronger connections
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 built around conversation and connection. Christian reflects on the radio persona he developed early in his career, his obsession with having the funniest show on air, and the moment that carefully constructed identity began to fall apart. In his 40s, he started having severe panic attacks in the one place he had always felt the most comfortable: the radio studio. Eventually, he sought therapy for the first time and discovered that confronting what was happening beneath the surface could change everything. He also packed up and moved his family halfway around the world from England to Australia, sparking initial backlash from radio listeners. This conversation explores vulnerability, self-discovery and authentic human connection, including Christian's unconventional experience of physically releasing emotions during a therapy session. Christian also shares his 'WAVES' framework for better conversations, and explains why becoming less defensive, more curious and more present can transform the way we communicate with partners, children, colleagues and ourselves. There are practical tools too, including Christian's experience with breathwork and a simple breathing technique that he uses when he feels anxiety beginning to rise. In one of the episode's most moving moments, Christian recalls how a listener named Pete sharing his bowel cancer experience on air led to a 600% rise in the return of bowel screening kits. And Christian reveals that Pete's final message became a guiding principle: “Keep up the humour, don't forget the human.” As social media and AI increasingly changing the way we communicate, this conversation is a reminder that the things that make us human — curiosity, vulnerability, humour, presence and genuine connection — may be more important than ever. LINKS Christian's book 'Unscript: The Radical Act of Being Yourself' is available now Follow (@mrchristianoconnell) on Instagram 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 books here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected] LIKE THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT... How Radio Star Robin Bailey Kept Going Through Unimaginable Grief - Twice Jackie O Reveals How She and Kyle Sandilands Built Australia's Most Successful Radio Show Purpose, Parenting, Posca - and how you can do everything you want, with Merrick Watts What it's like to be Hamish Blake See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 01, 202649min
Number 3: From X Factor Winner To Multi-Platinum Selling Artist: The Struggles Behind Dami Im's Success
Dami Im one of Australia’s most distinctive and accomplished voices. But there's a deeper story to her success. Arriving in Brisbane from South Korea as a nine-year-old, she grew up navigating life between cultures, and eventually went on to win The X Factor Australia and build a hugely successful career as a singer and songwriter. But behind the bright lights and screaming fans was a very human struggle with insecurity, self-doubt and the feeling that perhaps she didn’t quite belong. In this conversation, Dami opens up about the people who believed in her when she struggled to believe in herself, including the extraordinary mentorship she received from Dannii Minogue. Dami and Osher discuss about what it means to take ownership of your achievements, the pressure to be perfect, and how the discipline she learned through music has shaped her life. Then they go deeper — unpacking growing up as an immigrant in Australia, finding belonging through community and faith, the changing influence of Korean culture around the world, and the lessons Dami wants to pass on to her own children. And perhaps most importantly, they talk about the challenge of building a career and pursuing your passions while also being a mum, and learning that being proud of yourself doesn’t have to mean losing your humility. It’s a really honest conversation about identity, resilience, ambition, family and finding the confidence to say: 'I deserve to be here'. Enjoy this chat with Dami Im. LINKS Watch Dami's 'Proud Of Me' music video Follow Dami (@damiim) on Instagram More info and tour dates 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 Listen to the Story Club podcast Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest books here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 22, 202648min
Number 4: The Death of the Australian Music Industry: Why It's So Hard for Musicians to Make a Living
What happened to Australian music — and what does its future look like? In this deeply personal episode of Better Than Yesterday, Osher Gunsberg takes a passionate look at the changing economics of the music industry and asks what the decline of the traditional music business has meant for Australian artists, audiences and culture. Drawing on his decades working across Australian radio, television, live music and the recording industry, Osher traces the transformation from the era of CDs, radio royalties and record-label development to Napster, digital piracy and today's streaming economy. He explores how the business model that once allowed labels to take risks on emerging artists has been replaced by an environment where algorithms, playlists and streaming revenue can make it increasingly difficult for new Australian musicians to break through. Osher also looks at the disappearance of major Australian music festivals and the decline of live music venues, arguing that these spaces were about far more than entertainment — they created shared cultural experiences that brought thousands of strangers together. He questions what happens to Australia's cultural identity when there are fewer opportunities for local musicians to develop, perform and connect with audiences. It's an in-depth look at the shifting trends in entertainment over the years, and how the internet and streaming has stripped away the ability for artists to make a viable living doing what they love. LINKS Check out Chris Kohler's podcast here 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 Listen to the Story Club podcast Get tickets for our next Story Club show Get Osher's latest books here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 20, 202629min
Number 5: The Climate Crisis Is Real, But Giving Up Isn’t an Option with Amanda McKenzie
Climate change can feel so enormous that it’s difficult to know where to start or how to stay engaged without becoming overwhelmed. In this episode of Better Than Yesterday, Osher Gunsberg speaks with climate campaigner and Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie about the realities of climate change, the progress Australia has already made, and how we can continue fighting for a better future without burning ourselves out. Amanda has spent more than 20 years working on climate change, and she reflects on what it’s like to dedicate your life to an issue that can feel almost impossibly large. She opens up about the loss of her friend and climate scientist Professor Will Steffen, and the emotional toll of witnessing environmental change while raising young children. The conversation also explores Amanda’s idea of “stubborn optimism” - a deliberate choice to acknowledge the seriousness of the climate crisis while still believing that people can work together to create meaningful change. Amanda and Osher also discuss Australia’s rapid growth in renewable energy, why the economics of clean energy are changing the conversation, the potential for Australia to become a global leader in green industries, and why progress can sometimes be difficult to see while you’re living through it. Amanda also shares practical ways to protect yourself from doom-scrolling and climate burnout. And if you’re wondering what you can actually do about climate change, Amanda’s advice is simple: start small - because you don’t have to save the world on your own. You just have to find your part of the puzzle. LINKS More on the Climate Council here Follow (@theclimatecouncil) on Instagram 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 books here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected] LIKE THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT... Listen to Amanda's first appearance on Better Than Yesterday The Psychology of Climate Anxiety, Climate Denial and Talking to your Kids about it with Psychologist Dr Susie Burke The Economic Cost of Climate Inaction with the brilliant economist Nikki Hutley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 25, 202650min