Shane Jenek, who you might know better as Courtney Act, is one of Australia’s most famous drag queens, a global icon, and an absolute legend.

In this episode, we explored some deeply personal and thought-provoking topics, including gender fluidity and sexual fluidity. This conversation was recorded in 2014, in my apartment in Venice Beach California. Shane’s insights into identity and self-expression are as relevant today as they were then.

LINKS:
Listen to the full interview with Shane from 2014 here
Watch Story Club on YouTube and grab tickets to Story Club's next show
My books So What? Now What? and Back After The Break are available here
Send a pic of what you're looking at to sendosheremail@gmail.com

Shane Jenek, who you might know better as Courtney Act, is one of Australia&rsquo;s most famous drag queens, a global icon, and an absolute legend.
In this episode, we explored some deeply personal and thought-provoking topics, including gender fluidity and sexual fluidity. This conversation was recorded in 2014, in my apartment in Venice Beach California. Shane&rsquo;s insights into identity and self-expression are as relevant today as they were then.
LINKS:
<ul>
<li>Listen to the full interview with Shane from 2014 <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/better-than-yesterday-with-osher-g-nsberg1/20-courtney-act-shane-jenek">here</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@storyclublive">Watch Story Club on YouTube</a> and grab <a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg">tickets to Story Club's next show</a></li>
<li>My books So What? Now What? and Back After The Break are available <a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg">here</a></li>
<li>Send a pic of what you're looking at to <a href="mailto:sendosheremail@gmail.com" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="7f769cfa-f666-46dc-a40d-ff76481375b9">sendosheremail@gmail.com</a></li>
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With every new day comes the opportunity to grow. Hosted by Osher Günsberg - a best-selling author, podcaster, TV host, husband, dad, stepdad, electric mobility enthusiast and part-time climate worrier. This podcast is here to help make today better than yesterday. Since 2013, the show has set out to improve life for you and the people you love. Sometimes it’s authentic conversations. Sometimes we’ll unpack the news or hear how Osher deals with life as a sober person with a different brain. But you’ll always hear something you need to hear (and laugh while you do). Listen to feel less alone, build better habits and discover some solution-based approaches for when life gets tricky.

With every new day comes the opportunity to grow. Hosted by Osher G&uuml;nsberg - a best-selling author, podcaster, TV host, husband, dad, stepdad, electric mobility enthusiast and part-time climate worrier. This podcast is here to help make today better than yesterday. Since 2013, the show has set out to improve life for you and the people you love. Sometimes it&rsquo;s authentic conversations. Sometimes we&rsquo;ll unpack the news or hear how Osher deals with life as a sober person with a different brain. But you&rsquo;ll always hear something you need to hear (and laugh while you do). Listen to feel less alone, build better habits and discover some solution-based approaches for when life gets tricky.

Helping you make today better than yesterday since 2013.

Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg

Better Than Yesterday with Osher Gunsberg

Sexual fluidity, gender identity and drag with Shane Jenek (aka Courtney Act)

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Steven Pinker is a cognitive scientist, bestselling author, and one of the most influential thinkers of our time. His latest book unpacks the concept of 'common knowledge', and how it impacts our social, political, and economic lives.

Steven argues that this invisible layer of shared understanding holds societies together. But it can also work in reverse by reinforcing inherent biases as more people silo themselves inside echo chambers. This is a fascinating conversation with a brilliant man, and you can see Steven live in Australia in February. 

LINKS
Grab tickets to see Steven Pinker live in Australia
Where to find Steven's latest book 'When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows ... Common Knowledge and the Science of Harmony, Hypocrisy and Outrage'
Follow Steven on Instagram
Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube
Get tickets for our next Story Club show 
Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube
Get Osher's new book "So What? Now What?" here
Send a pic of what you're looking at to sendosheremail@gmail.com

<a href="https://stevenpinker.com/">Steven Pinker</a> is a cognitive scientist, bestselling author, and one of the most influential thinkers of our time. His latest book unpacks the concept of 'common knowledge', and how it impacts our social, political, and economic lives.
Steven argues that this invisible layer of shared understanding holds societies together. But it can also work in reverse by reinforcing inherent biases as more people silo themselves inside echo chambers. This is a fascinating conversation with a brilliant man, and you can see Steven live in Australia in February.&nbsp;
LINKS
<ul>
<li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/steven-pinker-tour/#ticketsales">Grab tickets to see Steven Pinker</a> live in Australia</li>
<li>Where to find Steven's latest book <a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/when-everyone-knows-that-everyone-knows-9780241618837">'When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows ... Common Knowledge and the Science of Harmony, Hypocrisy and Outrage'</a></li>
<li>Follow Steven on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sapinker">Instagram</a></li>
<li>Watch full stories recorded live at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@storyclublive" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="1147ba31-bde9-4505-b7f3-b596db84cd60">Story Club</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@storyclublive"> on YouTube</a></li>
<li><a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="ede9d2a8-42f8-4c38-b72a-14160d47aa02">Get tickets </a>for our next Story Club show&nbsp;</li>
<li>Watch episodes of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa-1kXDagJXvgJa9MNymv4jnKkfdtCqBd">Better Than Yesterday on YouTube</a></li>
<li>Get Osher's new book "So What? Now What?"&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="47a2bed3-8ea9-412e-9a5f-cbb289cc1676">here</a></li>
<li>Send a pic of what you're looking at to <a href="mailto:sendosheremail@gmail.com" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="7f769cfa-f666-46dc-a40d-ff76481375b9">sendosheremail@gmail.com</a></li>
</ul>

The Concept Of Common Knowledge with Steven Pinker

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Today, we dive into the fascinating world of relationships, mental health, and neuroscience with neuropsychologist and author Dr. Hannah Korrel. 

Dr. Korrel specialises in understanding why our brains make us do the things we do, particularly in the context of relationships. Her book How to Break Up with Friends explores the complexities of friendship and how to navigate toxic relationships.

LINKS:
Listen to the full interview with Hannah from 2021 here
Watch Story Club on YouTube and grab tickets to Story Club's next show
My books So What? Now What? and Back After The Break are available here
Send a pic of what you're looking at to sendosheremail@gmail.com

Today, we dive into the fascinating world of relationships, mental health, and neuroscience with neuropsychologist and author <a href="https://hannahkorrel.com/">Dr. Hannah Korrel</a>.&nbsp;
Dr. Korrel specialises in understanding why our brains make us do the things we do, particularly in the context of relationships. Her book <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/how-to-break-up-with-friends-hannah-korrel/book/9781920727871.html">How to Break Up with Friends</a>&nbsp;explores the complexities of friendship and how to navigate toxic relationships.
LINKS:
<ul>
<li>Listen to the full interview with Hannah from 2021 <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/better-than-yesterday-with-osher-g-nsberg1/389-how-to-break-up-with-toxic-friends-ft-dr-hannah-korrel">here</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@storyclublive">Watch Story Club on YouTube</a> and grab <a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg">tickets to Story Club's next show</a></li>
<li>My books So What? Now What? and Back After The Break are available <a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg">here</a></li>
<li>Send a pic of what you're looking at to <a href="mailto:sendosheremail@gmail.com" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="7f769cfa-f666-46dc-a40d-ff76481375b9">sendosheremail@gmail.com</a></li>
</ul>

How To Stop People-pleasing and Have Strong Boundaries with Dr Hannah Korrel 

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Dr Emily Musgrove (yes, that Dr Emily from The Imperfects) is here to help us answer the big question: Are you moving toward the kind of life you want? If not, you might be feeling ‘stuck’.

In this mental health masterclass, Dr Emily takes us through the things that keep us stuck—from our emotions to old stories—and shares simple ways and plenty of tips and tools from her new book, Unstuck: A Guide To Finding Your Way Forward To The Life You Want To Live.

LINKS:
Grab a copy of Dr Emily's book here
Watch Story Club on YouTube and grab tickets to Story Club's next show
My books So What? Now What? and Back After The Break are available here
Send a pic of what you're looking at to sendosheremail@gmail.com

<a href="https://www.dremilymusgrove.com/">Dr Emily Musgrove</a> (yes, that Dr Emily from <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/">The Imperfects</a>) is here to help us answer the big question: Are you moving toward the kind of life you want?&nbsp;If not, you might be feeling &lsquo;stuck&rsquo;.
In this mental health masterclass, Dr Emily takes us through the things that keep us stuck&mdash;from our emotions to old stories&mdash;and shares simple ways and plenty of tips and tools from her new book, Unstuck: A Guide To Finding Your Way Forward To The Life You Want To Live.
LINKS:
<ul>
<li>Grab a copy of Dr Emily's book <a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/unstuck-9781761348006">here</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@storyclublive">Watch Story Club on YouTube</a> and grab <a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg">tickets to Story Club's next show</a></li>
<li>My books So What? Now What? and Back After The Break are available <a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg">here</a></li>
<li>Send a pic of what you're looking at to <a href="mailto:sendosheremail@gmail.com" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="7f769cfa-f666-46dc-a40d-ff76481375b9">sendosheremail@gmail.com</a></li>
</ul>

Practical ways to get unstuck today with Dr Emily Musgrove (best of 2025)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/8cf69477-6646-49c6-90b4-b3b6005730bc/transcript

Sexual fluidity, gender identity and drag with Shane Jenek (aka Courtney Act)

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