Over the Back Fence

Join Di & Nicola for a super inspiring episode this week, with the unstoppable Di Westaway. The founder of Wild Women on Top and Coastrek, Di is an Australian gymnast champion, Australian aerobics champion and she holds the world record for the highest handstand, which she did on the top of Mt Ama Dablam in Nepal. As if that wasn’t enough, Di is also an author of 2 books, was awarded an OAM for her services to women’s sport and charitable services, and she’s a mum of 3. Di spends her time inspiring, empowering and motivating women to lead adventurous lives they love and through her mission, has raised nearly $50 million dollars for charity! 

In this chat, we hear about the incredible adventure in Argentina that started it all for Di, and how hiking up a mountain with her girlfriend changed her life forever. We talk about the power of female friendship and how having an ambitious goal that you’re doing with a supportive community, can really help women to finally prioritise their own health and wellbeing. 

We also chat about the amazing benefits of mother nature, and the way that you can start tuning in to the magic moments in your life. 

The best part is, Di shares how much she is loving life in her sixties, and how life (and sex) just keeps getting better and better. This is a positively refreshing and inspiring chat with a woman who makes us all want to keep soaking up every bit of juice in life. 

Follow Di: @diwestaway

Follow Coastrek: @coastrek

Sign up for the next Coastrek - Sunshine Coast, Friday 21st July. 

Registrations close June 11 - https://www.coastrek.com.au/

Follow Wild Women on Top: @wildwomenontop

Shop Di’s books and training programs: https://shop.wildwomenontop.com/ 

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This week we have the delightful Melissa Hoyer, who graces us with her presence and wonderful stories. An editor, writer, TV & radio go-to, Melissa is one of Australia’s most respected freelance lifestyle commentators. She’s also an incredible speaker and host, as well as a mentor at the International College of Management Sydney. Not only that, Di & Nicola are lucky enough to call Melissa their friend. 

In this juicy conversation between girlfriends, Melissa shares her stories of being a showgirl in her teens, how she became interested in people and their stories, tales from her long career in the media and the reality of how TV bosses still treat ageing women today. 

We hear the inside story behind the nude photo that she posted on Instagram and discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of social media. 

We also chat about Melissa’s funny dating stories and you’ll want to stay tuned to hear about the sexy man that Melissa wants to meet at the back fence and why. 

Follow Melissa:

@melissahoyer 

Fiji resort where Melissa spent her holidays:
@tokoriki_island_resort

Melissa’s favourite red lipstick:
@modelco

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Di and Nicola are joined in the studio by our very own executive producer of podcasts, Mandy Coolen. Mandy shares her story of how she got started in community radio and through persistence, worked her way into commercial radio and became an FM breakfast announcer, before recently moving into the world of podcasts. We have a laugh over Mandy’s stories of the early days in her career and the mistakes she made along the way. 

Mandy is also passionate about charity work, having worked at a women’s shelter in between stints in radio and we talk about her upcoming dance for Stars of The Central Coast, raising money for the cancer council. The link to donate is below. 

Mandy opens up about life after divorce, the rebellious path she was on after the breakdown of her marriage and what it’s been like falling in love again at 50. And you’ll want to hear us all have a chat and a laugh over what it means to be an ‘appropriate kisser’. 

We also reminisce about life in the 80s, from panel van stories, to making mixed tapes and Jane Fonda workouts with leg warmers and all. Packed full of funny stories, we hope this week’s episode has you laughing as much as we were. 

Donate to Mandy’s Cancer Council Fundraiser - Stars of The Central Coast 

https://stars.cancercouncil.com.au/fundraisers/mandycoolen/stars-of-central-coast

Follow Mandy

@mandycoolen

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This week Di and Nicola chat with Mitch and Mark from The Block. The couple quickly became audience favourites appearing on the show not once, but twice - undertaking the largest renovation in its history in 2019, and winning the competition in 2021. The dynamic duo have been improving and flipping properties since 2005, and in that time they’ve renovated over 20 properties. They also own a beautiful interiors store in Sydney and are the brand new hosts of Australia’s Location, Location, Location. 

In this week’s episode, Mitch and Mark open up about what it was really like on The Block and how it was their solid relationship, supporting each other when they were struggling, mutual respect and looking for the moments of joy that became the cornerstone of their success.

They give us the inside scoop on their new show, Location, Location, Location, and offer some brilliant tips for anyone looking to renovate a home, as well as some great advice for people who are looking to get into the property market.

We also find out about their love story - how they first met, and the wonderful line Mitch used the first time he met Mark all those years ago. We also catch a glimpse into what life is like for them now, living on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. 

We hope you enjoy this funny conversation with the guys. 

Follow Mitch and Mark:

@mitchandmark

@mitchandmarkhome

@mitchandmarkcouture

@locationsau

mitchandmark.com

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This week Di and Nicola chat with an expert in education, former school principal and gifted storyteller, Leanne Nicol. 

Leanne shares her story of finding love again in her mid-forties, after the end of her first marriage and being a single working mother for a decade. 

We hear how Leanne became the first date queen after going on 100 first dates before finding Mr. Right. She shares her hilarious dating stories, how the dating world changed from the 90s to the 2000s, and the strategies and amusing criteria she used to find the one. 

Leanne opens up about the difficulties of blending families and the work she had to do on herself to repair important relationships. 

She also shares how incredibly proud she is of the field she’s working in, the way in which teachers had to pivot during covid and the creativity that came from that. 

Enjoy this fun and honest conversation between friends as Di and Nicola have a laugh with Leanne about her stories over the years. 

You can follow Leanne on instagram:

@leeleenic

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This week Di and Nicola are joined by a special guest, someone they’ve been incredibly close to for almost 30 years… Nicola’s daughter, Gabriella Power.

Gabriella shares what it was like growing up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and being raised by Nicola, as she worked all over the world as a Qantas flight attendant. 

Gabriella opens up about life behind the scenes, reporting live and presenting as a Television Journalist. 

She also shares how Millennials are navigating social media and dating apps, post COVID… and the lessons she’s learned. 

Enjoy this heartfelt conversation as Di and Nicola have a laugh with Gabriella about some of the memories they’ve shared. 

You can follow Gabriella on instagram: 
@gabriellapower 
Or on Twitter: 
@gabriellaapower

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Join Di and Nicola for a special episode with Clinical Nutritionist, wholefoods chef, meditation teacher and Author Lee Holmes.

Lee shares her story of healing herself through food… how she manifested the beautiful life she is living in Palm Beach… and how she’s on a mission to help others suffering from illness.

Lee opens up about her incredible spiritual experience while recently suffering an horrific car accident… and how miraculously surviving it, has completely changed her life.

Lee also shares her wisdom on gut health, the best foods to eat and why 20 minutes of meditation is just as good as four hours of sleep.

You can follow  Lee Holmes:
Blog: www.superchargedfood.com/
Buy gut health products: www.superchargeyourgut.com
Recipes: www.superchargedfood.com/blog
Books: www.superchargedfood.com/bookshelf
Insta: @leesupercharged
Facebook: www.facebook.com/superchargedfood
Twitter: @LeeSupercharged
You tube: https://www.youtube.com/c/leesupercharged

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World-renowned Comedian, Lesley Hancock, unpacks her journey with Di and Nicola… from studying teaching, to discovering her true talent in Parody. 

After a stint as a Qantas International Flight Attendant and while raising her son, Angus… Lesley relaunched her career with the celebrated stage show ‘Come Fly With Me’. 

She’s mastered wildly funny impersonations including ‘Ab Fab’, ‘Rose Hancock’, ‘Terry Irwin’ and ‘Julia Gillard’. 

In this episode, there’s no shortage of laughs… as Lesley shares what it was like sitting on Sir Richard Brandson’ lap, after he employed her to to launch V Australia. 

Lesley opens up about her spiritual journey to India, where the ‘Laughing Yoga Retreat’ sparked extra joy in her life. She also shares what it’s like falling in love again, at 60. 

Lesley is still performing her sensational stage show and is a Marriage Celebrant (in huge demand). 

You can contact Lesley, on instagram:

@leaveittodiva

@lesleyhancockcelebrant

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HERE WE ARE, our BRAND NEW podcast, Over The Back Fence!! I'm Di Edwards & I'm Nicola Dale and we're buddies over nearly 4 decades and yes we do actually happen to share a back fence!

We love parties, people & inspiration stories and honestly, making the most out of life. We'll share life stories, including good & bad days... and have some laughs along the way.

Pop open the champagne & join us here every Monday on Over The Back Fence.

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@OverTheBackFencePodcast

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HERE WE ARE, our BRAND NEW podcast, Over The Back Fence!! I'm Di Edwards & I'm Nicola Dale and we're buddies over nearly 4 decades and yes we do actually happen to share a back fence!

We love parties, people & inspiration stories and honestly, making the most out of life. We'll share life stories, including good & bad days... and have some laughs along the way.

Pop open the champagne & join us here every Monday on Over The Back Fence.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.