Could re-establishing healthy rites of passage be key in addressing the problems of our young men and women? Based on the knowledge and experience of father of the year 2025 Dr Arne Rubinstein, the answer is a powerful and resounding 'yes'.

In this conversation, he discusses:

• What a healthy rite of passage really entails - and the dangerous substitutes we often see instead 
• Why they're just as much for the parents as the children themselves
• The interesting differences between boys and girls in the character, effects and impact of rites of passage
• The power in recognising where you are in life, intergenerational relationships, connecting to community and more

For more on Dr Rubinstein's work, see the Rites of Passage Institute

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A collection of some of the best bits from Better Than Yesterday's dads. 
You'll hear:

• Hamish Blake talk about what play is to him and why its so important
• Dave Hughes on what makes every moment more meaningful
• Ryan Holiday on how he chooses to curate his life
• Dr Billy Garvey on moving past unhealthy displays of masculinity and the secret to really connecting with your kids

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Look: kids parties are a lot. But there's also a lot to be learned from them. Like the different ways that young boys interact, that you're not your kids, or that they're a great place to practice trying to stay calm.

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Brandon Jack set the bar high. As the son of legendary league figure Garry Jack and brother of Sydney Swans captain Keiren Jack, when Brandon himself began playing for the Swans, it was a position that was loaded with expectation and a pressure that didn't always pay off. 

After his career in sport ended, he was forced to forge a new identity, purpose, measure of success - and was left with a few stories to tell. 

Check out Brandon's new book Pissants.

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From a time of pre-pubescent revenge, to a time of cynicism, to actually the most wonderful time of the year, Osher tracks his history with Christmas, what saved it, and why it stands a testament to the different stages of his life. Recorded live from Story Club, December 2024.

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This a useful conversation, bush style. Tom Forrest (aka. Outback Tom) and his Grandad (aka. Grandad [or Steve]), famous for their viral campfire cooking videos, join Osher to discuss:

• How and why they got started cooking and making videos together
• Why, after living in both the city and the outback, Tom much prefers life in Kununurra
• How life in the outback shapes your relationships, sense of community and ability to figure things out

Check out Tom and Grandad's cookbook: Gone Bush: Easy Campfire Recipes

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His previous book, now back in print, is Back After the Break

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What do you get from giving something new a try? For sisters Eliza and Liberty Paschke, the answer is an entirely new life. From being self confessed 'spinsters' in their mid 30s (but don't get Osher started on that word), to throwing themselves into reality reno show 'The Block' despite having no reno-experience; Eliza and Liberty have made extending themselves, getting uncomfortable and giving as many things a go as they can their life's work, openly sharing their feelings about what they encounter in their own podcast 'Try Before You Die'.

In this chat, they cover: 

• What kept them from 'truly living' before the Block
• The link between self-improvement and trying new things, and how it goes both ways
• The things they've overcome and what they still hope to work on - and how Osher might help?

Osher's new book So What, Now What? is out now
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On knowing what an incoming metal health crisis looks like and knowing what to do to prevent it. Osher gives his examples

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What do you need to truly stay happy in your own head, day after day? The answer won't be the same every day, and it definitely won't be the same for everyone. However, truly knowing the answers for ourselves is one of the single most important things we can do. And the sooner we can find those answers, the better. 

That's according to Ian Hickie, one of Australia's foremost experts on mental health, and James O'Loghlin, his collaborator, broadcaster and fellow mental health advocate. In this episode, they join Osher to guide us through the process of finding those answers, including:

• The most effective way to monitor and track your mental health
• The importance of finding what works for YOU
• Why you should prioritise what makes you happy
• How to set boundaries
• What you can and cannot change about yourself

And more

Check out Ian and James's new book A User's Guide to the Mind

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