Alex Lee on using improv and comedy to bring history to life

Alex Lee is a well known face in television and comedy, so it's no surprise she was chosen to host the ABC's new comedy game show 'Tonight At The Museum' - filmed inside a real, working museum! In this episode, Alex talks about how she transitioned from a career in news to writing and starring in …

Lucy Durack’s sure-fire method for achieving your wildest dreams

Today we have a rev-up from the incredible Australian musical theatre star Lucy Durack.  She is living proof that persistence, strategic preparation, and a little bit of hope can open doors you never thought possible. Lucy Durack is and always will be the original Glinda in the Australian producti…

How Social Media And Smartphones Are Rewiring Our Brains with Dr. Mark Williams

If you’ve stopped and looked up in the middle of a shopping centre or on your train or bus commute, there’s probably one think you’d notice – almost everybody you encounter having their faced buried in their phones. The growth of social media and smartphones means we are constantly looking to be en…

Stop Yelling, Start Laughing: Maggie Dent's Non-Perfect Guide to Connecting with Your Kids

This episode features some of the most powerful messages from when parenting and resilience educator Maggie Dent came to the house. Maggie’s got some simple, immediately actionable ideas that can radically change your experience as a parent (and theirs). Key Takeaways: Build your tribe, not your v…

When Australian Idol's Wes Carr Picked Up A Shovel It Changed What Happens When He Picks Up A Guitar

In 2008, Wes Carr had the things most artists dream of - national fame, chart-topping success, and millions of eyes watching him perform on the iconic Sydney Opera House steps. What followed was a whirlwind of promotion, performing and recording sessions that strayed from Wes' authenticity as an ar…

Raising Resilient Kids: 3 Quick Lessons from Dr. Sarah Woodhouse

Dr. Sarah Woodhouse, a trauma expert and psychologist, shares transformative insights on parenting. When I spoke with Sarah, she talked about the power of self-compassion, the importance of modelling healthy behaviours, and how to help children navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re a parent o…

Trying To Belong In A World That Constantly Judges You (with Nikki Justice)

When we tell ourselves stories about who belongs and who doesn’t: what’s that person doing in my street? How’d a person dressed like that get in here? Who let that guy who works for that politician who says those things into this birthday party? When we really think about it - how often are we wron…

Three Things You Didn’t Know About Merrick Watts

As comedian and radio legend Merrick Watts prepares for his Grapes Of Mirth festival in Tasmania, I thought it would be a good time to look back at a couple of interesting things that we learned about Merrick from the times I've spoken with him over the years. You'll hear about his unique approach…

Why Sometimes Being Miserable Is Actually A Good Thing (with Eamon Evans)

What if I told you that the secret to happiness was to pay more attention to the times when life absolutely sucks? How can that make sense?  Everything I scroll past berates me with a message about finding happiness, treating myself, pushing me to constantly be seek out the good at all costs. Whil…

The Secret Weapon Against Increasing Polarisation (and how I’m terrified of it)

When I open my phone, it explodes in a cascade of fear, fury and furphies. That content does exactly what it is designed to do—leave me spinning in a tizz of powerlessness and desperation.  Besides just turning my phone off, I think I have found something that makes that feeling less intense, and …