How do you go from being a kid, eye-level to a wok burner in your family's takeaway restaurant, to a go-to name for Chinese cuisine for millions of people around the world? What decisions and sacrifices do you need to make? And what lessons do you learn along the way?

Vincent Lim (aka. Dimsimlim) lets us know, plus:

• The surprising reaction other restaurant owners have had to him sharing his kitchen secrets
• What growing up in a commercial kitchen taught him
• The tough decisions he's had to make as a restaurant owner
• The number 1 dish you should master to level up your cooking

Find Vincent online @dimsimlim

Check out his cookbook The Wolf of Wok Street

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This is not just an example of how Osher would calm his body and mind and overcome fear - it's an example of him doing just that, in real time.

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There are many things that could rightly make Shane Jenek furious - from social media algorithms platforming 'right wing talking points' intended to divide, to the continuing moral panic around drag queen story time, to outright personal attacks on his character. But instead, Shane is choosing a different response - namely, one of kindness and storytelling. He tells Osher why he believes this is actually the most effective course, along with:

• How his relationship to his alter ego Courtney Act has changed over the years
• How gender has always been a spectrum, and why that's liberating
• Why he chose to write a children's book

Check out Shane's book Confetti and the Rainbow Garden

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Why did Osher and James take so long to make their announcements on Australian Idol? It was to build tension, right? Well, not that's not the whole story - as Osher unveils during a recent Story Club Live show.

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The last five years have been a revolution in the way Em Rusciano sees herself, as double-whammy diagnoses of ADHD and autism illuminated a lifetime of masking and trying to meet neurotypical standards.

But even amidst burnout and the grief for all her misunderstood prior versions, Em has gained wisdom and learning that is now seeing her rebuild and recognise herself like never before.

In this conversation, Em and Osher discuss:

• Why her performance on the Masked Singer was so ironically therapeutic 
• How her life, relationships and understanding has changed 
• What we all should understand about neurodiversity, along with tips for navigating the world with a neurodivergent mind

Hear plenty more of Em’s story in her new book Blood, Sweat and Glitter

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The difference in opinion on how we approach (or don't approach) Net Zero is just the latest story you could use to worry about how divided we are - at least, until your bike chain breaks. 

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As Global Director of Men's Health Research at Movember, Dr Zac Seidler calls male identity and mental health 'the issue of our times'. He's seen the problems - but he also has a vision for the solution. 

In this conversation, Zac covers:

• Why he has stopped using the term "Masculinity" and the powerful, alternative word he prefers to frame the conversation around men’s identity.
• His expert analysis of the "manosphere" and what young men are truly seeking and needing right now
• The positive Ideas and examples that can help guide the way for men
• How he feels about becoming a father to a boy of his own

Find out more about Dr Zac and his work here

Find out more about Movember here

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We know that money influences politics - but just how much? And is there anything we can do to oppose it? As she's proved again and again, most recently as part of the Punter's Politics event also attended by Osher, Allegra Spender, Independent Member for Wentworth, has some ideas.

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussions of suicidal thoughts. 

Are there parts of yourself, maybe long lost from your past or your childhood, that are waiting to be heard, to be honoured, to expand the person you think you are?

This was certainly the case for Luke Bateman. 

In this episode, the ex-NRL player and Bachelor turned BookTok sensation, author and host of new podcast In the Good Books opens up to Osher about:

• Why shame was so much a part of his life as a child
• Coming back from the dark depths of his gambling addiction and depression
• How he dealt with the controversy and social media blowback following news of his book deal
• Why inner work is essential to achieving any goal

SUPPORT

• For immediate support in a crisis, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14
• More resources are available from Beyond Blue

LINKS

• Follow Luke on Instagram
• Listen to Luke's pod In The Good Books
• Follow Osher on Instagram
• Books and more: https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg 
• Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.

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For Masterchef judge Melissa Leong, life has served far more than just delicious food. 
And as she tells Osher, whether it's been the choices she's made or the things she's had to deal with, it's often taken a lot of guts to get through.

In this conversation, you'll hear: 

• Why she chose to open up about the dark parts of her life in her new memoir
• The healthier new way Melissa is approaching relationships
• When 'blowing up your life' is the right call
• How taking a path to healing is a choice
• How she defeated self-doubt in becoming a judge of Masterchef

And much more.

Content Warning: this episode contains discussions of sexual assault. 
For support, please contact 1800respect

Check out Melissa's memoir Guts

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