This week Nicola and Di chat with the hilarious and fun Claudia Bursill aka Miss Double Bay. Miss Double Bay is Claudia’s alter ego and she’s best known for her take on the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney and influencer culture and her razor sharp memes and deadpan humour. She’s the queen of satire and is also the co-host of the popular podcast, Certified Yappers, with her friend Roj. 

In this chat we hear the funny story of how Miss Double Bay started, when a mouldy avocados review that Claudia did as part of a university assignment went viral and earned her the nickname, Miss Double Bay. Claudia talks about how she started the instagram account a couple of years later and it began to really gain popularity during covid. Initially the account was completely anonymous and nobody knew who Miss Double Bay was, but after a couple of years, as things were really taking off, she decided to come clean and reveal who she was. 

We have a good laugh about the latest trends in this episode. From personalised dog harnesses, to what’s happening on the dating scene with run clubs, and communal ice bath sessions - Aussie culture at its finest. Claudia also tells us about her other Instagram account where women submit the cringe worthy things they see and hear on the dating app Hinge - she shares a few voice notes with us in the studio, which we hope you’ll find as funny as we did. 

We also talk about our philosophies on life - having a good laugh, not taking things too seriously, treating people kindly, having positive energy, an attitude of gratitude and a focus on fun! This conversation made us laugh so hard and we hope you enjoy listening to the silliness. 

Follow Miss Double Bay on IG here

Follow Hinge Boiz on IG here

Listen to Claudia’s podcast - Certified Yappers - here

Buy your own Miss Double Bay Water Bottle here

Follow Nicola and Di on IG here

This week Nicola and Di chat with the hilarious and fun Claudia Bursill aka Miss Double Bay. Miss Double Bay is Claudia’s alter ego and she’s best known for her take on the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney and influencer culture and her razor sharp memes and deadpan humour. She’s the queen of satire and is also the co-host of the popular podcast, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/certified-yappers/id1598855439">Certified Yappers</a>, with her friend Roj. 
In this chat we hear the funny story of how Miss Double Bay started, when a mouldy avocados review that Claudia did as part of a university assignment went viral and earned her the nickname, Miss Double Bay. Claudia talks about how she started the instagram account a couple of years later and it began to really gain popularity during covid. Initially the account was completely anonymous and nobody knew who Miss Double Bay was, but after a couple of years, as things were really taking off, she decided to come clean and reveal who she was. 
We have a good laugh about the latest trends in this episode. From personalised dog harnesses, to what’s happening on the dating scene with run clubs, and communal ice bath sessions - Aussie culture at its finest. Claudia also tells us about her other Instagram account where women submit the cringe worthy things they see and hear on the dating app Hinge - she shares a few voice notes with us in the studio, which we hope you’ll find as funny as we did. 
We also talk about our philosophies on life - having a good laugh, not taking things too seriously, treating people kindly, having positive energy, an attitude of gratitude and a focus on fun! This conversation made us laugh so hard and we hope you enjoy listening to the silliness. 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/missdoublebay/?hl=en">Follow Miss Double Bay on IG here</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hingeboiz/?hl=en">Follow Hinge Boiz on IG here</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/certified-yappers/id1598855439">Listen to Claudia’s podcast - Certified Yappers - here</a>
<a href="https://www.missdoublebay.com.au/products/emotional-support-bottle">Buy your own Miss Double Bay Water Bottle here</a>
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Di Edwards and Nicola Dale have been best friends for close to four decades & they actually share a ‘back fence’ in Sydney! 
They share a love of life, a passion for people, and have discovered a simple conversation over the back fence, can change a life and give a sense of belonging . 

“We’re not neuroscientists, psychologists, doctors or monks - we just love people - and know with age comes wisdom."

Di Edwards and Nicola Dale have been best friends for close to four decades &amp; they actually share a ‘back fence’ in Sydney!  They share a love of life, a passion for people, and have discovered a simple conversation over the back fence, can change a life and give a sense of belonging . 
“We’re not neuroscientists, psychologists, doctors or monks - we just love people - and know with age comes wisdom."

Over the Back Fence

Over the back fence is a podcast by two incredible women in their 50’s and 60’s - for women.

Di and Nicola have an infectious energy that is bound to light you up. It’s a podcast which values community, connection and lifting each other up. 

Here, Di and Nicola will delve in to the highs and lows they’ve experienced in life… From starting a family, experiencing marriage breakdowns, to embracing new beginnings. They’ll discuss the lessons they’re still learning, and interview people with inspiring stories to tell. 

Di and Nicola will invite guests on OTBF from all over the globe. From close friends, entrepreneurs, comedians, councillors to motivators and life coaches - to unlock their wisdom and have a laugh along the way.

Over the back fence is a podcast by two incredible women in their 50’s and 60’s - for women.
Di and Nicola have an infectious energy that is bound to light you up. It’s a podcast which values community, connection and lifting each other up. 
Here, Di and Nicola will delve in to the highs and lows they’ve experienced in life… From starting a family, experiencing marriage breakdowns, to embracing new beginnings. They’ll discuss the lessons they’re still learning, and interview people with inspiring stories to tell. 
Di and Nicola will invite guests on OTBF from all over the globe. From close friends, entrepreneurs, comedians, councillors to motivators and life coaches - to unlock their wisdom and have a laugh along the way.

Miss Double Bay: Claudia Bursill - Belly Laughs and Fun with Meme Queen and Certified Yapper 

This week Nicola and Di chat with the wise and encouraging Dr. Kristin Neff. Kristin is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas and is one of the world’s leading experts in self-compassion. Kristin was the first person to conduct research on self-compassion more than 20 years ago and she created a scale to measure it, which is used by thousands of practitioners all over the world. She’s written numerous academic articles as well as several books on the topic and has been recognised as one of the most influential scholars in the field of psychology. Well over 5000 studies have been conducted on self-compassion by various scholars since her ground-breaking articles were first published in 2003. She really is a trailblazer in this field. 

In this conversation, Kristin describes what self-compassion actually is, the benefits of practising it in your life, and she shares some simple yet powerful tools which you can use to build your self-compassion. 

She talks about the important difference between self-pity and self-compassion, and why self-compassion is actually a gift that benefits everyone. Despite being known as self-compassion, as Kristin explains, it’s not all about the self, it’s actually a powerful force that connects us to other people and acknowledges our common humanity. 

Kristin gives some really practical tips for how you can get started and the good news is - the benefits can be felt immediately. Our producer Sam also shares with Kristin how her work on self-compassion changed her life. There were tears in the studio that day. We are so grateful to Kristin for this conversation and we hope you love this episode as much as we did. 

Follow Kristin on IG here

Find out more about Kristin’s work and access free self-compassion tools here

Take the free self-compassion test here

Order Kristin Neff’s books here

Follow Nicola and Di on IG here

This week Nicola and Di chat with the wise and encouraging Dr. Kristin Neff. Kristin is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas and is one of the world’s leading experts in self-compassion. Kristin was the first person to conduct research on self-compassion more than 20 years ago and she created a scale to measure it, which is used by thousands of practitioners all over the world. She’s written numerous academic articles as well as several books on the topic and has been recognised as one of the most influential scholars in the field of psychology. Well over 5000 studies have been conducted on self-compassion by various scholars since her ground-breaking articles were first published in 2003. She really is a trailblazer in this field. 
In this conversation, Kristin describes what self-compassion actually is, the benefits of practising it in your life, and she shares some simple yet powerful tools which you can use to build your self-compassion. 
She talks about the important difference between self-pity and self-compassion, and why self-compassion is actually a gift that benefits everyone. Despite being known as self-compassion, as Kristin explains, it’s not all about the self, it’s actually a powerful force that connects us to other people and acknowledges our common humanity. 
Kristin gives some really practical tips for how you can get started and the good news is - the benefits can be felt immediately. Our producer Sam also shares with Kristin how her work on self-compassion changed her life. There were tears in the studio that day. We are so grateful to Kristin for this conversation and we hope you love this episode as much as we did. 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/neffselfcompassion/?hl=en">Follow Kristin on IG here</a>
<a href="https://self-compassion.org/">Find out more about Kristin’s work and access free self-compassion tools here</a>
<a href="https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-test/">Take the free self-compassion test here</a>
<a href="https://self-compassion.org/books-by-kristin-neff/">Order Kristin Neff’s books here</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/">Follow Nicola and Di on IG here</a>

Dr. Kristin Neff -  The Power of Self-Compassion - Kindness, Self-Love, and Healing the Inner Critic

This week Nicola and Di chat with the always fun and entertaining Leanne Nicol and we have an exclusive giveaway for one lucky Over The Back Fence listener, so stay tuned to hear all the details. Leanne is a former school principal, now certified Master Coach, who you may remember from our first chat with her, 100 First Dates . In that episode, Leanne shared with us the story of finding love again in her mid-forties and the funny highlights from all the dates she had to go on to ultimately find her husband. 

In this bonus episode, we hear the story of what happened after Leanne left the podcast studio that day. She was feeling inspired by the energy in the room, so arranged to grab a coffee with our producer Sam, and that conversation led to a career change for Leanne, and one she is truly loving. 

Leanne tells us about the coaching work she’s doing through her business, Fierce Hearts, and how she loves empowering people to be the best version of themselves. We talk about the benefits of coaching, some simple tools to help you make a mindset shift and we also discuss the differences between coaching and therapy or counselling. 

And of course, because it’s Leanne, we couldn’t help but chat about the latest dating trends. 

You’ll also hear in this episode about our exclusive competition which you can enter. Leanne has generously decided to give away one place in her upcoming Jump Start Your Fierce Heart coaching program to one of our lucky listeners, to help kick start a positive change in your life. Could it be you? You’ve got to be in it to win it! 

Jump Start Your Fierce Heart - Exclusive Giveaway - Competition Details

How to Enter:

1️⃣ Follow both @overthebackfencepodcast and @fierce_hearts on Instagram
2️⃣ Tag 1 friend
3️⃣ In the comments tell us the positive change you’d like to make to your life in the next 3 months

What You’ll Get:


1 x Discovery call


A small group program with 3 x 1.5-hour weekly Zoom sessions


3 x Accountability check-ins


1 x Workbook - that includes group session details, action plans and reflection and consolidation exercises


Coaching by a certified Master Coach


A safe, supportive space with like-minded people


Be challenged, supported, and held accountable  

Value: $990

Entries close: 14 November 2024. Winners will be announced on our Instagram story and contacted by us to arrange the prize.

Follow Fierce Hearts on IG here

Follow Nicola and Di on IG here

Listen to our first interview with Leanne - 100 First Dates here

This week Nicola and Di chat with the always fun and entertaining Leanne Nicol and we have an exclusive giveaway for one lucky Over The Back Fence listener, so stay tuned to hear all the details. Leanne is a former school principal, now certified Master Coach, who you may remember from our first chat with her, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/leanne-nicol-100-first-dates/id1680386577?i=1000610292051">100 First Dates </a>. In that episode, Leanne shared with us the story of finding love again in her mid-forties and the funny highlights from all the dates she had to go on to ultimately find her husband. 
In this bonus episode, we hear the story of what happened after Leanne left the podcast studio that day. She was feeling inspired by the energy in the room, so arranged to grab a coffee with our producer Sam, and that conversation led to a career change for Leanne, and one she is truly loving. 
Leanne tells us about the coaching work she’s doing through her business, Fierce Hearts, and how she loves empowering people to be the best version of themselves. We talk about the benefits of coaching, some simple tools to help you make a mindset shift and we also discuss the differences between coaching and therapy or counselling. 
And of course, because it’s Leanne, we couldn’t help but chat about the latest dating trends. 
You’ll also hear in this episode about our exclusive competition which you can enter. Leanne has generously decided to give away one place in her upcoming Jump Start Your Fierce Heart coaching program to one of our lucky listeners, to help kick start a positive change in your life. Could it be you? You’ve got to be in it to win it! 
Jump Start Your Fierce Heart - Exclusive Giveaway - Competition Details
How to Enter:
1️⃣ Follow both <a href="https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/">@overthebackfencepodcast</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fierce_hearts/?hl=en">@fierce_hearts</a> on Instagram 2️⃣ Tag 1 friend 3️⃣ In the comments tell us the positive change you’d like to make to your life in the next 3 months
What You’ll Get:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
1 x Discovery call
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
A small group program with 3 x 1.5-hour weekly Zoom sessions
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
3 x Accountability check-ins
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
1 x Workbook - that includes group session details, action plans and reflection and consolidation exercises
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Coaching by a certified Master Coach
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
A safe, supportive space with like-minded people
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Be challenged, supported, and held accountable    
</li>
</ul>
Value: $990
Entries close: 14 November 2024. Winners will be announced on our Instagram story and contacted by us to arrange the prize.
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fierce_hearts/">Follow Fierce Hearts on IG here</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/">Follow Nicola and Di on IG here</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/leanne-nicol-100-first-dates/id1680386577?i=1000610292051">Listen to our first interview with Leanne - 100 First Dates here</a>

Leanne Nicol Returns - From 100 First Dates to Fierce Hearts Coach. How our Podcast Changed Her Life. 

This week Nicola and Di chat with the wise and inspiring Chip Conley. Chip is an entrepreneur, speaker and New York Times best-selling author. Chip spent the first part of his career in the hospitality industry - he founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality in 1987, which became the 2nd largest operator of boutique hotels in the US. After selling his company in 2010, Chip went on to become the global head of strategy for Airbnb, transforming it from a fast-growing start-up to the world’s most valuable hospitality brand. His next step was to follow his new passion to reframe the concept of ageing, and help people navigate midlife with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. He founded the world’s first midlife wisdom school, Modern Elder Academy (MEA). He is also a loving father to his two sons. 

In this conversation, we hear how Chip had a near death experience that made him question the way he was living his life, and he decided he wanted to do something new in the second half of his life. He became dedicated to helping people navigate midlife in a new way, shift their mindset to be pro-aging and realise their best years are ahead of them. 

Chip shares some great advice for what people can do to find more meaning in midlife, the importance of being willing to learn new things, be a beginner again and how to focus on having a growth mindset. We also hear about the fun things that people get up to at his MEA schools in Baja and Santa Fe - we can’t wait to get there. 

Chip is so inspiring and fills people with so much hope that the best is yet to come. We absolutely loved chatting with him and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. 

Follow Chip on IG here

Find out more about the Modern Elder Academy here

Buy Chip Conley’s book Learning to Love Midlife here

Find out more about Chip’s work here 

Follow Nicola and Di on IG here

This week Nicola and Di chat with the wise and inspiring Chip Conley. Chip is an entrepreneur, speaker and New York Times best-selling author. Chip spent the first part of his career in the hospitality industry - he founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality in 1987, which became the 2nd largest operator of boutique hotels in the US. After selling his company in 2010, Chip went on to become the global head of strategy for Airbnb, transforming it from a fast-growing start-up to the world’s most valuable hospitality brand. His next step was to follow his new passion to reframe the concept of ageing, and help people navigate midlife with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. He founded the world’s first midlife wisdom school, Modern Elder Academy (MEA). He is also a loving father to his two sons. 
In this conversation, we hear how Chip had a near death experience that made him question the way he was living his life, and he decided he wanted to do something new in the second half of his life. He became dedicated to helping people navigate midlife in a new way, shift their mindset to be pro-aging and realise their best years are ahead of them. 
Chip shares some great advice for what people can do to find more meaning in midlife, the importance of being willing to learn new things, be a beginner again and how to focus on having a growth mindset. We also hear about the fun things that people get up to at his MEA schools in Baja and Santa Fe - we can’t wait to get there. 
Chip is so inspiring and fills people with so much hope that the best is yet to come. We absolutely loved chatting with him and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/chipconley/?hl=en">Follow Chip on IG here</a>
<a href="https://www.meawisdom.com/">Find out more about the Modern Elder Academy here</a>
<a href="https://chipconley.com/learning-to-love-midlife/">Buy Chip Conley’s book Learning to Love Midlife here</a>
<a href="https://chipconley.com/">Find out more about Chip’s work here </a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/">Follow Nicola and Di on IG here</a>

Miss Double Bay: Claudia Bursill - Belly Laughs and Fun with Meme Queen and Certified Yapper

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