Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

If you’re completely unaware of who Rich Roll is - let me bring you up to speed.

A star of the Stanford University Swim Team, eventually alcohol and addiction played havoc with his life and career, a path that lead him to jails, institutions and ultimately rehab at the age of 31.

He got sober, and got his career back on track - however on the eve of his 40th birthday Rich found himself 20kg overweight and breathless and doubled over in pain by a simple flight of stairs - his level of fitness a long way from his competitive swimming days.

What happens next is straight out of a Rocky montage.

He went vegan, got back in the pool and started running regularly. In less than two years, Rich was accepted into the invite-only endurance epic “Ultraman”. A double-distance Hawaiian Ironman, 515km of running, swimming and cycling completed over three days where he not only finished in the top 10, but recorded the 2nd fastest swim split of the contest.

It was the first, but not the last time he’d compete in Ultraman, and his success there lead him to be named one of the 25 fittest men on the planet.

At 51, he was names “the fittest vegan alive” right after competing in the extraordinary Swedish Swimrun race ötillö. 75 km swimming between then running across a total of 26 islands, tethered to your team mate - all in the brisk September waters of the Stockholm archipelago.

Physical feats aside - Rich is a beacon of inspiration on so many levels. For me, his sobriety journey is one I use as a catalyst to push myself to be better, to do better, to get better every day at the business of being in recovery.

His family is remarkable, he’s married, he and Julie raise four kids together and all that comes with blending families is something they navigate with grace and poise.

He’s an incredible innovator. Behind the scenes he’s literally reinventing what it means to be a broadcaster in this modern world.

He’s brave - when he changed careers, he deliberately chose to not pursue his law career - even though it offered a lifeline of funds when times were tight, because that would have taken him too far off the path he was forging for himself.

He’s curious, his podcast is game-changing.

He’s a bloody great human.

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Checking in, June 9, 2023

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What if I told you, that there was a simple way to improve your creativity, self-awareness, focus, concentration, and reduce your stress and anxiety?

It’s free.

It’s not exercise.

It’s not sleep.

Any ideas?

Turns out - a way to achieve all of those things is solitude.

Not sitting in a room alone on your phone, or watching telly - no.

That’s not it.

Solitude.

Just being with your thoughts.

Yet Solitude is an interesting thing isn’t it?

Too much of it is a bit hard to come back from.

Not enough of it - and life can become quite difficult.

But what about making time to find it, deliberately?

Is it even a good idea?

Turns out - it is.

A very good idea.

And Kerri Sackville has done her homework, written a book about it and is here to chat about it.

Particularly about what happens to us when we seek out too little, and too much of it.

As someone who’s done both - I found this conversation fascinating, and I changed my daily habits because of it.

Kerri Sackville is an Australian writer who is a regular columnist for Sunday Life magazine, Sydney Morning Herald and Melbourne Age.

Over the years, Kerri has appeared frequently on commercial and ABC radio networks, podcasts, and TV shows including Sunrise, The Morning Show and The Daily Edition.

She’s written five books, including her latest “The secret life of you” which is about spending time alone.

If you can’t recall the last time that happened, this conversation might be what you need to help you carve out some time to make it happen.

Kerri is a hoot.

Enjoy this , I certainly did.

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Checking in, June 2, 2023.

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In 2018, Walkley award-winning journalist, TV presenter and social commentator Jan Fran came round my place for a cup of tea. 

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David Finnigan, an accomplished Australian playwright, climate researcher and author who has been working in this space for over 20 years.

His theatre work is visionary to say the least.

Among his notable works is "Kill Climate Deniers," a bold and audacious play that cleverly weaves together politics, climate change, and activism. This groundbreaking production challenges the status quo and ignites conversations about the urgency of addressing environmental crises.

And here’s how you know it’s good - because Andrew Bolt got upset at the title. That’s a KPI in any climate conversation.

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Checking in, May 26, 2023

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Darren Hayes is an Australian music icon. He was the front man of Savage Garden, has had countless hits, and in 2014 he came to my place, we had a cup of tea and had a conversation.

Before we continue, I do want to mention that there is talk of suicide in today’s conversation. If that’s not something you want to hear about today, that’s OK. 

If you need support, get in touch with Beyond Blue at http://www.beyondblue.org.au. If you're in an emergency or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on triple zero, or emergency services in your country. 

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Kath Koschel is an inspirational human who has faced numerous challenges in her life.

In her mid-twenties, Kath broke her back and had to fight against predictions that she would never walk again. After piecing her life back together, she was hit by a car while cycling and forced to relearn walking once more.

In 2015, she founded the Kindness Factory, a global non-profit organization aimed at inspiring people to perform acts of kindness. So far, over four million acts have been logged, and nearly half a million dollars raised for various charities.

In 2016, Kath embarked on a journey with nothing but the clothes on her back, relying solely on the kindness of strangers. She received the 2016 Pride of Australia Medal for her courage in the face of adversity, the Young Australian Medal in 2017, and served as the National Australia Day Ambassador in 2018.

Kath's life story demonstrates the importance of human connection and the power of kindness. Through her experiences, she has learned valuable lessons about herself and the impact of kindness on the world. As an advocate for kindness, she continues to inspire others to embrace the power of compassion and empathy in their lives.

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