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Over the Back Fence
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, ca
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Season 1
Dr. Daniel Nour - Street Side Medics
This week Di and Nicola chat to the remarkable and inspiring Dr. Daniel Nour. Daniel is best known as the founder of Street Side Medics, a mobile medical clinic delivering healthcare services to the homeless. In 2022, Daniel was named Young Australian of The Year in recognition of the service he delivers through Street Side Medics to the most vulnerable members of our community. He truly is an angel on earth and we were so honoured to have him in the studio with us. In this conversation we hear the simple story of how Daniel came to the assistance of a homeless man who was having a seizure outside Waterloo train station in London, where Daniel was studying medicine at the time, and how that led Daniel to become passionate about understanding the issues that homeless people face and developing a solution to their lack of access to healthcare. It was through this genuine need and Daniel’s hard work and determination that Street Side Medics was born. We hear about the vital services that Street Side Medics provide to the homeless all across Australia, and how it has grown from a simple service that Daniel started with his mate to the point they’re now at with a wait list of 18 months to become a volunteer and 600 volunteers currently registered. Daniel also shares honestly about how hard it is to find balance in life and the fact that he doesn’t have it yet. He talks about the importance of empathy and how much difference it can make to acknowledge a homeless person’s struggle, be there and listen to their story, and treat them with the respect and dignity that they deserve. We are so inspired by the work that Daniel is doing, the positive impact he’s having on thousands of lives and the way he shows us all how to be kinder, more empathetic humans. If you want an uplifting episode that will bring tears to your eyes, this one is a must listen. Follow Dr. Daniel Nour on IG here Follow Street Side Medics on IG here Find out more and help support Street Side Medics here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Daniel Nour - Street Side Medics
This week Di and Nicola chat to the remarkable and inspiring Dr. Daniel Nour. Daniel is best known as the founder of Street Side Medics, a mobile medical clinic delivering healthcare services to the homeless. In 2022, Daniel was named Young Australian of The Year in recognition of the service he delivers through Street Side Medics to the most vulnerable members of our community. He truly is an angel on earth and we were so honoured to have him in the studio with us. In this conversation we hear the simple story of how Daniel came to the assistance of a homeless man who was having a seizure outside Waterloo train station in London, where Daniel was studying medicine at the time, and how that led Daniel to become passionate about understanding the issues that homeless people face and developing a solution to their lack of access to healthcare. It was through this genuine need and Daniel’s hard work and determination that Street Side Medics was born. We hear about the vital services that Street Side Medics provide to the homeless all across Australia, and how it has grown from a simple service that Daniel started with his mate to the point they’re now at with a wait list of 18 months to become a volunteer and 600 volunteers currently registered. Daniel also shares honestly about how hard it is to find balance in life and the fact that he doesn’t have it yet. He talks about the importance of empathy and how much difference it can make to acknowledge a homeless person’s struggle, be there and listen to their story, and treat them with the respect and dignity that they deserve. We are so inspired by the work that Daniel is doing, the positive impact he’s having on thousands of lives and the way he shows us all how to be kinder, more empathetic humans. If you want an uplifting episode that will bring tears to your eyes, this one is a must listen. Follow Dr. Daniel Nour on IG here Follow Street Side Medics on IG here Find out more and help support Street Side Medics here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
36:17
EP37 - S1
3 Dec 23
Catherine Alcorn - Let Me Entertain You
This week Di and Nicola chat to the fun and mega-talented Catherine Alcorn. Catherine is a multi award-winning artist, vocalist, cabaret star, entertainer, comedian, presenter, and producer - there’s not a lot this woman can’t do! She’s best known for her powerhouse vocals, channeling Bette Midler in her most famous role, which won her the Best Cabaret Production in the 2018 Broadway World Awards. Catherine is also happily married to her husband Cam and they have a 6 year old son, Jack. In this conversation we hear the most incredible story of how Catherine met the man who discovered Bette Midler and how he became her vocal coach for 5 years. He shares with her the story of the night he first heard Bette sing and how she went from earning $25 a night to making hundreds of millions of dollars. And it’s not just this story that Catherine entertains us with - you’ll also hear what it was like when she worked for Oprah, the inspiration behind her Fleetwood Mac show and the time she ended up in Rolling Stone magazine, to name just a few. Catherine also talks about what she’s been up to recently - a 5-month tour of regional Australia with Menopause The Musical. She opens up about the highs and lows of being on the road and how despite the fact that she absolutely loves the work she’s doing and lives to perform, the schedule can be gruelling and take its toll. Catherine shares how hard it is to be away from her family for long stretches of time, but thankfully her husband Cam is incredibly supportive of the work that she does. Thanks to Nicola, we also hear all about how Catherine and Cam met and fell in love. And we get the inside scoop on the running joke between Catherine and Robbie Williams and how it all started. If you love a sing-a-long, this episode is a must listen as you’ll get to hear Di and Catherine sing some Bette Midler classics and we even get a taste of a Robbie Williams number at the end. We had such a blast talking to Catherine and we hope you enjoy her infectious energy and enthusiasm as much as we did. Follow Catherine Alcorn on IG here Buy tickets to Menopause The Musical here Take part in Ausmusic T-Shirt Day for Support Act here Find out more about Catherine and her work here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catherine Alcorn - Let Me Entertain You
This week Di and Nicola chat to the fun and mega-talented Catherine Alcorn. Catherine is a multi award-winning artist, vocalist, cabaret star, entertainer, comedian, presenter, and producer - there’s not a lot this woman can’t do! She’s best known for her powerhouse vocals, channeling Bette Midler in her most famous role, which won her the Best Cabaret Production in the 2018 Broadway World Awards. Catherine is also happily married to her husband Cam and they have a 6 year old son, Jack. In this conversation we hear the most incredible story of how Catherine met the man who discovered Bette Midler and how he became her vocal coach for 5 years. He shares with her the story of the night he first heard Bette sing and how she went from earning $25 a night to making hundreds of millions of dollars. And it’s not just this story that Catherine entertains us with - you’ll also hear what it was like when she worked for Oprah, the inspiration behind her Fleetwood Mac show and the time she ended up in Rolling Stone magazine, to name just a few. Catherine also talks about what she’s been up to recently - a 5-month tour of regional Australia with Menopause The Musical. She opens up about the highs and lows of being on the road and how despite the fact that she absolutely loves the work she’s doing and lives to perform, the schedule can be gruelling and take its toll. Catherine shares how hard it is to be away from her family for long stretches of time, but thankfully her husband Cam is incredibly supportive of the work that she does. Thanks to Nicola, we also hear all about how Catherine and Cam met and fell in love. And we get the inside scoop on the running joke between Catherine and Robbie Williams and how it all started. If you love a sing-a-long, this episode is a must listen as you’ll get to hear Di and Catherine sing some Bette Midler classics and we even get a taste of a Robbie Williams number at the end. We had such a blast talking to Catherine and we hope you enjoy her infectious energy and enthusiasm as much as we did. Follow Catherine Alcorn on IG here Buy tickets to Menopause The Musical here Take part in Ausmusic T-Shirt Day for Support Act here Find out more about Catherine and her work here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
43:10
EP36 - S1
26 Nov 23
Zora Benhamou - Hack My Age - Longevity and Menopause
This week Di and Nicola chat to the incredibly dynamic, Zora Benhamou. Zora is a gerontologist and biohacker, who’s an expert in longevity and how to optimise your health. More recently, Zora has specialised in menopause and she loves to educate, support and empower women to transform their physiology and menopause experience. Not only that, Zora is a mother to 2 amazing adult children and a true global citizen - travelling the world as a digital nomad with her husband Franck (who you’ll hear all about in this chat). She also happens to be a girlfriend of Di and Nicola who they were lucky enough to meet in Phuket. In this episode Zora shares some fascinating research about how we can improve our healthspan and live happier, healthier lives through focusing on our personal relationships. We chat about the impact of loneliness on our health and why connection is vital for longevity. Zora also talks about biohacking menopause and gives us the lowdown on the important role hormones play in so many aspects of our health and why we need to focus on getting them in balance. We ask Zora about a cheeky challenge she participated in, where she had sex every day for 30 days and what she learnt about herself (and her husband) in the process. This led to a hilarious discussion about the benefits of spermidine, and we could not stop giggling. Zora is such a bundle of energy and has a wealth of knowledge about so many topics. We had the best time chatting to her and we hope you enjoy our giggles and laugh along with us. Follow Zora on IG here and Facebook here Join the Biohacking Menopause Facebook Group here Join the Hack My Age VIP Group here Listen to Zora’s Hack My Age podcast here Find out more about Zora’s work here Buy Spermidine supplements here. Use discount code: ZORA Read the Harvard Study of Adult Development here Read the Spermidine research here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zora Benhamou - Hack My Age - Longevity and Menopause
This week Di and Nicola chat to the incredibly dynamic, Zora Benhamou. Zora is a gerontologist and biohacker, who’s an expert in longevity and how to optimise your health. More recently, Zora has specialised in menopause and she loves to educate, support and empower women to transform their physiology and menopause experience. Not only that, Zora is a mother to 2 amazing adult children and a true global citizen - travelling the world as a digital nomad with her husband Franck (who you’ll hear all about in this chat). She also happens to be a girlfriend of Di and Nicola who they were lucky enough to meet in Phuket. In this episode Zora shares some fascinating research about how we can improve our healthspan and live happier, healthier lives through focusing on our personal relationships. We chat about the impact of loneliness on our health and why connection is vital for longevity. Zora also talks about biohacking menopause and gives us the lowdown on the important role hormones play in so many aspects of our health and why we need to focus on getting them in balance. We ask Zora about a cheeky challenge she participated in, where she had sex every day for 30 days and what she learnt about herself (and her husband) in the process. This led to a hilarious discussion about the benefits of spermidine, and we could not stop giggling. Zora is such a bundle of energy and has a wealth of knowledge about so many topics. We had the best time chatting to her and we hope you enjoy our giggles and laugh along with us. Follow Zora on IG here and Facebook here Join the Biohacking Menopause Facebook Group here Join the Hack My Age VIP Group here Listen to Zora’s Hack My Age podcast here Find out more about Zora’s work here Buy Spermidine supplements here. Use discount code: ZORA Read the Harvard Study of Adult Development here Read the Spermidine research here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
38:39
EP35 - S1
19 Nov 23
Jules Robinson - Go Figur - from MAFS to Empowering Women
This week Di and Nicola chat to the dynamic and multi-talented Jules Robinson. Many of you would know Jules from her time on Married at First Sight in 2019, when she met and married the love of her life Cam. However her stint on MAFs is just one small part of a wonderfully full and interesting life that Jules has created for herself. Jules is an entrepreneur and founder of shapewear brand Figur, fashion label Moira Muse, and hair and makeup salon with a difference, Status Co Republic. Not only that, but Jules and Cam have a beautiful son Ollie, so she’s also a busy mum. In this episode we hear what it was like being thrown into the spotlight on MAFs, and how the beautiful feedback Jules received from viewers inspired her to create her shapewear brand, Figur. We get the inside story about what it was like to launch in the UK, with a group of diverse women, parading around London on a double decker bus wearing only shapewear. Jules shares some beautiful stories about what it’s like being married to Cam. We hear how they’ve become a really strong team and the way they support each other unconditionally to achieve their goals. We also hear how life has changed since they had their son Ollie, what they do to nurture their relationship and the dream they have to grow their family and have another child. Jules also opens up about being on the brink of burnout last year, a magical trip she took to Bali to restore her energy, and the challenge she now has to try and find a sense of balance in the very full life she’s living. Jules is very honest about this and doesn’t shy away from the fact that this is something she needs to work on. Jules is a total powerhouse and we loved chatting with her in the studio. We hope you feel as inspired as we did after talking to her. Thanks for listening. Follow Jules Robinson on IG here Follow Jules’ shapewear label Figur on IG here Buy your Figur products here Follow Jules’ hair and makeup salon Status Co. Republic on IG here Follow Jule’s fashion label Moira Muse on IG here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jules Robinson - Go Figur - from MAFS to Empowering Women
This week Di and Nicola chat to the dynamic and multi-talented Jules Robinson. Many of you would know Jules from her time on Married at First Sight in 2019, when she met and married the love of her life Cam. However her stint on MAFs is just one small part of a wonderfully full and interesting life that Jules has created for herself. Jules is an entrepreneur and founder of shapewear brand Figur, fashion label Moira Muse, and hair and makeup salon with a difference, Status Co Republic. Not only that, but Jules and Cam have a beautiful son Ollie, so she’s also a busy mum. In this episode we hear what it was like being thrown into the spotlight on MAFs, and how the beautiful feedback Jules received from viewers inspired her to create her shapewear brand, Figur. We get the inside story about what it was like to launch in the UK, with a group of diverse women, parading around London on a double decker bus wearing only shapewear. Jules shares some beautiful stories about what it’s like being married to Cam. We hear how they’ve become a really strong team and the way they support each other unconditionally to achieve their goals. We also hear how life has changed since they had their son Ollie, what they do to nurture their relationship and the dream they have to grow their family and have another child. Jules also opens up about being on the brink of burnout last year, a magical trip she took to Bali to restore her energy, and the challenge she now has to try and find a sense of balance in the very full life she’s living. Jules is very honest about this and doesn’t shy away from the fact that this is something she needs to work on. Jules is a total powerhouse and we loved chatting with her in the studio. We hope you feel as inspired as we did after talking to her. Thanks for listening. Follow Jules Robinson on IG here Follow Jules’ shapewear label Figur on IG here Buy your Figur products here Follow Jules’ hair and makeup salon Status Co. Republic on IG here Follow Jule’s fashion label Moira Muse on IG here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
34:33
EP34 - S1
12 Nov 23
Tim Olsen - Son of the Brush
This week Nicola and Di chat to the incredible story teller, Tim Olsen. Tim is one of Australia’s most recognised and respected art identities, successful gallery owner and prize winning author. He is also the son of one of Australia’s most famous artists, John Olsen. In this episode, Tim shares what it was like living under the shadow of his father and how he had to fight hard to make a name for himself in the art world. He talks openly about the complex relationship he had with his father, the struggles they had, the disappointments, but ultimately the love and respect they had for one another and how they were all together the day that John died. Tim opens up about how he used alcohol to cope with disappointments and trauma, and the slippery slope he started going down into alcoholism. He also shares his rock bottom moment and how he fought his way out of the hole and came out the other side, thriving. We hear some incredible stories about the time he spent in rehab at the Betty Ford Center and how Tim was one of the lucky ones. We also hear about Tim’s successful gallery, and why he can’t stand when the art world is pretentious. He has a refreshing perspective about art, welcomes everyone in his gallery and wants to help anyone be able to feel a connection with beautiful art. This conversation is a really beautiful one. Tim is open, honest, vulnerable and full of great stories about his life. He also shares lots of pearls of wisdom in this chat, so make sure you stay tuned until the end. We hope you enjoy listening to Tim as much as we enjoyed speaking with him. Follow Tim Olsen on IG here Follow Olsen Gallery on IG here Find out more about Olsen Gallery here Buy Son of the Brush here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Olsen - Son of the Brush
This week Nicola and Di chat to the incredible story teller, Tim Olsen. Tim is one of Australia’s most recognised and respected art identities, successful gallery owner and prize winning author. He is also the son of one of Australia’s most famous artists, John Olsen. In this episode, Tim shares what it was like living under the shadow of his father and how he had to fight hard to make a name for himself in the art world. He talks openly about the complex relationship he had with his father, the struggles they had, the disappointments, but ultimately the love and respect they had for one another and how they were all together the day that John died. Tim opens up about how he used alcohol to cope with disappointments and trauma, and the slippery slope he started going down into alcoholism. He also shares his rock bottom moment and how he fought his way out of the hole and came out the other side, thriving. We hear some incredible stories about the time he spent in rehab at the Betty Ford Center and how Tim was one of the lucky ones. We also hear about Tim’s successful gallery, and why he can’t stand when the art world is pretentious. He has a refreshing perspective about art, welcomes everyone in his gallery and wants to help anyone be able to feel a connection with beautiful art. This conversation is a really beautiful one. Tim is open, honest, vulnerable and full of great stories about his life. He also shares lots of pearls of wisdom in this chat, so make sure you stay tuned until the end. We hope you enjoy listening to Tim as much as we enjoyed speaking with him. Follow Tim Olsen on IG here Follow Olsen Gallery on IG here Find out more about Olsen Gallery here Buy Son of the Brush here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
38:51
EP33 - S1
5 Nov 23
Sam Thomas - The Power of Self-Love
This week Di and Nicola chat to their producer Sam Thomas, who jumps over the fence in this episode to join them behind the microphone. Sam is a life coach and professional speaker, who loves helping people improve the relationship they have with themselves. Sam met Nicola and Di when they came to stay at a health retreat she was working at in Phuket. Who knew that a beautiful connection that started in Phuket, would lead to chatting about the possibility of doing a podcast and Sam joining the OTBF team as their producer. Life works in magical ways. In this chat we hear what it was like when Di and Nicola first met Sam, living her island life and the life coaching classes that she used to give there. We talk about Sam’s favourite topic of all, self-love, and why she believes the relationship you have with yourself is the most important relationship of your life. Sam gives some practical tools for how we can all be a bit kinder to ourselves, and the question that you can ask yourself each day to become more self-loving. We also talk about the difference between being self-loving and being selfish, and how taking care of yourself ultimately benefits others. Sam also shares what it’s been like for her since covid brought her back to Australia, the daily routines and practices she has to look after her mental health, and why connection is the most important aspect for her wellbeing. It was so fun having this chat as a podcast team and we hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit more about our producer, Sam. Thanks for listening. Follow Sam Thomas on IG here Find out more about Sam’s Coaching and Speaking here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sam Thomas - The Power of Self-Love
This week Di and Nicola chat to their producer Sam Thomas, who jumps over the fence in this episode to join them behind the microphone. Sam is a life coach and professional speaker, who loves helping people improve the relationship they have with themselves. Sam met Nicola and Di when they came to stay at a health retreat she was working at in Phuket. Who knew that a beautiful connection that started in Phuket, would lead to chatting about the possibility of doing a podcast and Sam joining the OTBF team as their producer. Life works in magical ways. In this chat we hear what it was like when Di and Nicola first met Sam, living her island life and the life coaching classes that she used to give there. We talk about Sam’s favourite topic of all, self-love, and why she believes the relationship you have with yourself is the most important relationship of your life. Sam gives some practical tools for how we can all be a bit kinder to ourselves, and the question that you can ask yourself each day to become more self-loving. We also talk about the difference between being self-loving and being selfish, and how taking care of yourself ultimately benefits others. Sam also shares what it’s been like for her since covid brought her back to Australia, the daily routines and practices she has to look after her mental health, and why connection is the most important aspect for her wellbeing. It was so fun having this chat as a podcast team and we hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit more about our producer, Sam. Thanks for listening. Follow Sam Thomas on IG here Find out more about Sam’s Coaching and Speaking here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
36:53
EP32 - S1
29 Oct 23
Tina Nettlefold - Philanthropist at Heart
This week Nicola and Di chat with the inspiring and generous Tina Nettlefold. Tina is a full time philanthropist, who reinvented herself in her 60s and founded T.House - a luxury Australian homewares brand that donates 100% of their profits to charity. Tina is a fabulous storyteller, and this episode is packed full of great stories from her life. We hear all about Tina’s love life and how it really was third time lucky for her. After one failed marriage and being dumped 6 weeks before her 2nd wedding, Tina went on to meet the man of her dreams and they’ve now been married for 33 years. We hear the juicy story of what happened when Tina’s 2nd husband-to-be dumped her before the wedding - let’s just say it involves a can of paint and an axe. Tina talks about the risky move she made with her husband to Malaysia, where he started a successful business, only for it to come crashing down 18 months later and they ended up losing it all. But as you’ll hear with a lot of Tina’s stories, they didn’t dwell on it, but chose to focus on the positives, learn some hard lessons and move to Indonesia where they could start a business all over again. She also opens up about the tragic circumstances which caused her to move back to Australia with her family and how she went through a career transition out of the advertising industry and into interior styling. Tina shares how the pandemic in 2020 was the catalyst for another life change and how she came up with the idea of T.House. Taking risks and reinventing herself seem to be themes in Tina’s life. We loved talking to Tina about the remarkable work she’s doing and the charities she’s supporting. As she reminds us all, kindness is free. This is a really entertaining conversation and we hope you get lost in Tina’s stories like we did. Enjoy. Follow Tina Nettlefold on IG here Follow T.House on IG here Check out the T.House website hereCheck out the T.House shop here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tina Nettlefold - Philanthropist at Heart
This week Nicola and Di chat with the inspiring and generous Tina Nettlefold. Tina is a full time philanthropist, who reinvented herself in her 60s and founded T.House - a luxury Australian homewares brand that donates 100% of their profits to charity. Tina is a fabulous storyteller, and this episode is packed full of great stories from her life. We hear all about Tina’s love life and how it really was third time lucky for her. After one failed marriage and being dumped 6 weeks before her 2nd wedding, Tina went on to meet the man of her dreams and they’ve now been married for 33 years. We hear the juicy story of what happened when Tina’s 2nd husband-to-be dumped her before the wedding - let’s just say it involves a can of paint and an axe. Tina talks about the risky move she made with her husband to Malaysia, where he started a successful business, only for it to come crashing down 18 months later and they ended up losing it all. But as you’ll hear with a lot of Tina’s stories, they didn’t dwell on it, but chose to focus on the positives, learn some hard lessons and move to Indonesia where they could start a business all over again. She also opens up about the tragic circumstances which caused her to move back to Australia with her family and how she went through a career transition out of the advertising industry and into interior styling. Tina shares how the pandemic in 2020 was the catalyst for another life change and how she came up with the idea of T.House. Taking risks and reinventing herself seem to be themes in Tina’s life. We loved talking to Tina about the remarkable work she’s doing and the charities she’s supporting. As she reminds us all, kindness is free. This is a really entertaining conversation and we hope you get lost in Tina’s stories like we did. Enjoy. Follow Tina Nettlefold on IG here Follow T.House on IG here Check out the T.House website hereCheck out the T.House shop here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
36:38
EP31 - S1
22 Oct 23
Brigitte Warne - Silverfox MGMT
This week we are delighted to speak with the refreshing and inspiring Brigitte Warne. Brigitte is a successful model and entrepreneur both in Australia and internationally. When Brigitte was just 25, she saw a huge gap in the market and a lack of representation for older aged models and decided to start Silverfox MGMT - Australia’s first modelling agency representing models over the age of 30. Since 2015, Brigitte has grown the business from just 10 models to over 400 models and you’ll be able to tell from our conversation that she’s just getting started. In this chat we hear how Brigitte and her friend first had the idea to start Silverfox MGMT, and how they came up with the brilliant name. We get the inside scoop on the hilarious casting call they did to source their first models and how hard they had to work in their first year to convince brands that using age appropriate models was the way of the future. Brigitte was ahead of her time and she knew that if she persevered, brands would begin to see what she could and that age diversity would become the new norm - boy was she right! Brigitte shares the wonderful and inspiring story of one of their clients, Joyce, who was their oldest model at 98 years of age, and how modelling gave her a renewed sense of purpose and brought joy to her life up until the day she passed away. Brigitte also opens up about her personal journey with PCOS, and how she didn’t let an incorrect diagnosis deter her from learning how to heal her hormonal health, so she could give birth to 2 beautiful babies. Brigitte is really a breath of fresh air and her empowering message about being #agepositive is one we truly believe in and we felt so inspired after chatting with her. We hope you love listening to this one. Follow Brigitte Warne on IG here Follow Silverfox MGMT on IG here Find out more about Silverfox MGMT here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brigitte Warne - Silverfox MGMT
This week we are delighted to speak with the refreshing and inspiring Brigitte Warne. Brigitte is a successful model and entrepreneur both in Australia and internationally. When Brigitte was just 25, she saw a huge gap in the market and a lack of representation for older aged models and decided to start Silverfox MGMT - Australia’s first modelling agency representing models over the age of 30. Since 2015, Brigitte has grown the business from just 10 models to over 400 models and you’ll be able to tell from our conversation that she’s just getting started. In this chat we hear how Brigitte and her friend first had the idea to start Silverfox MGMT, and how they came up with the brilliant name. We get the inside scoop on the hilarious casting call they did to source their first models and how hard they had to work in their first year to convince brands that using age appropriate models was the way of the future. Brigitte was ahead of her time and she knew that if she persevered, brands would begin to see what she could and that age diversity would become the new norm - boy was she right! Brigitte shares the wonderful and inspiring story of one of their clients, Joyce, who was their oldest model at 98 years of age, and how modelling gave her a renewed sense of purpose and brought joy to her life up until the day she passed away. Brigitte also opens up about her personal journey with PCOS, and how she didn’t let an incorrect diagnosis deter her from learning how to heal her hormonal health, so she could give birth to 2 beautiful babies. Brigitte is really a breath of fresh air and her empowering message about being #agepositive is one we truly believe in and we felt so inspired after chatting with her. We hope you love listening to this one. Follow Brigitte Warne on IG here Follow Silverfox MGMT on IG here Find out more about Silverfox MGMT here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
38:57
EP30 - S1
15 Oct 23
Mandy Spooner - Eco Warrior
This week we get to share in the laughs with Di and Nicola as they catch up on Nicola’s latest European adventure and Di’s spring skiing trip to Thredbo - from jet skiing and super yachts to grounding and icy dips in the river, it’s always fun to hear what they’ve been up to. After that, Di and Nicola chat with the passionate and inspiring Mandy Spooner about simple changes you can make to contribute to an eco-friendly planet. Mandy is known as the Eco Warrior, who loves educating and helping others with ways they can reduce the amount of toxins and plastic in their lives. She shares so many practical tips in this episode, that are all really doable, so we can’t wait for you to listen in. In this chat, we hear how Mandy got started on this journey after reading an article in 2017 about how takeaway coffee cups aren't recyclable. Mandy couldn’t believe what she was reading and went down the rabbit hole of finding out everything you need to know about single use plastic and researching different alternatives and ways that we can all live a more eco-friendly existence. Since that day, more than 5 years ago, she hasn’t looked back and thankfully, she’s now educating so many others about this important issue. Far from being doom and gloom, Mandy shares about the great companies and initiatives that are out there and the progress that we’re making in recycling and sustainability. She’s confident that if we all take small steps and inspire those around us, we can really achieve great things together. We’re so grateful that Mandy flew down from the Sunshine Coast to be with us in our Sydney studio and we hope you feel as motivated as we did after speaking to her. Follow Mandy Spooner on IG here Get Mandy’s Living Green eBook here Get more of Mandy’s tips and find out about her work here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mandy Spooner - Eco Warrior
This week we get to share in the laughs with Di and Nicola as they catch up on Nicola’s latest European adventure and Di’s spring skiing trip to Thredbo - from jet skiing and super yachts to grounding and icy dips in the river, it’s always fun to hear what they’ve been up to. After that, Di and Nicola chat with the passionate and inspiring Mandy Spooner about simple changes you can make to contribute to an eco-friendly planet. Mandy is known as the Eco Warrior, who loves educating and helping others with ways they can reduce the amount of toxins and plastic in their lives. She shares so many practical tips in this episode, that are all really doable, so we can’t wait for you to listen in. In this chat, we hear how Mandy got started on this journey after reading an article in 2017 about how takeaway coffee cups aren't recyclable. Mandy couldn’t believe what she was reading and went down the rabbit hole of finding out everything you need to know about single use plastic and researching different alternatives and ways that we can all live a more eco-friendly existence. Since that day, more than 5 years ago, she hasn’t looked back and thankfully, she’s now educating so many others about this important issue. Far from being doom and gloom, Mandy shares about the great companies and initiatives that are out there and the progress that we’re making in recycling and sustainability. She’s confident that if we all take small steps and inspire those around us, we can really achieve great things together. We’re so grateful that Mandy flew down from the Sunshine Coast to be with us in our Sydney studio and we hope you feel as motivated as we did after speaking to her. Follow Mandy Spooner on IG here Get Mandy’s Living Green eBook here Get more of Mandy’s tips and find out about her work here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
35:16
EP29 - S1
8 Oct 23
Dr. Tim Sharp and Muffy Churches - Let’s Get Happy
This week is a special episode where we are doubling up the fun with 2 incredible guests, Dr. Tim Sharp and Muffy Churches. Dr. Tim Sharp aka Dr. Happy is an internationally renowned leader in the field of positive psychology. He’s a writer, a coach, a keynote speaker, a professor and the founder of The Happiness Institute. Muffy Churches is a leading performance coach, a keynote speaker, an author as well as a mother and a grandmother, who’s inspiring us all in her 70s. Di and Nicola get to chat to both Dr. Happy and Muffy about the power of positive thinking and how to make happiness a priority. In this chat, we hear Dr. Happy talk about how it’s not about being happy all the time and that it’s okay not to be okay. He talks about his own struggles with mental health and how it’s important to know that you’re never alone. We also hear how he got started in the field of positive psychology and became interested in learning what people can do to live happier lives. Dr. Happy shares his best tips for how you can increase happiness in your life. It’s all about choosing to make happiness a priority and he gives us some great ideas for how we can all do that. Most importantly, he says that the biggest factor when it comes to happiness is that other people matter. It really is all about your connections and relationships with others. We then hear from Muffy Churches with her practical and uplifting coaching tips. Muffy shares what you can do if you’re feeling stuck, suffering from glass half-empty syndrome and you’re not sure how to move forward. We also get her top tips on how to transfer negative thinking and shift your mindset, which were featured in an article she wrote for Success Magazine. Both of these guests have so much wisdom and practical tools to share for how you can create a more positive mindset and boost your happiness levels, so you won’t want to miss it. We hope you enjoy listening to them as much as we loved having them in the studio with us. Follow Dr. Happy on IG here , on LinkedIn here and on Facebook here Check out Dr. Happy’s website here Follow Muffy Churches on IG here, on LinkedIn here and on Facebook here Buy Muffy Churches Coach Yourself book here Check out Muffy Churches Online Courses here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Tim Sharp and Muffy Churches - Let’s Get Happy
This week is a special episode where we are doubling up the fun with 2 incredible guests, Dr. Tim Sharp and Muffy Churches. Dr. Tim Sharp aka Dr. Happy is an internationally renowned leader in the field of positive psychology. He’s a writer, a coach, a keynote speaker, a professor and the founder of The Happiness Institute. Muffy Churches is a leading performance coach, a keynote speaker, an author as well as a mother and a grandmother, who’s inspiring us all in her 70s. Di and Nicola get to chat to both Dr. Happy and Muffy about the power of positive thinking and how to make happiness a priority. In this chat, we hear Dr. Happy talk about how it’s not about being happy all the time and that it’s okay not to be okay. He talks about his own struggles with mental health and how it’s important to know that you’re never alone. We also hear how he got started in the field of positive psychology and became interested in learning what people can do to live happier lives. Dr. Happy shares his best tips for how you can increase happiness in your life. It’s all about choosing to make happiness a priority and he gives us some great ideas for how we can all do that. Most importantly, he says that the biggest factor when it comes to happiness is that other people matter. It really is all about your connections and relationships with others. We then hear from Muffy Churches with her practical and uplifting coaching tips. Muffy shares what you can do if you’re feeling stuck, suffering from glass half-empty syndrome and you’re not sure how to move forward. We also get her top tips on how to transfer negative thinking and shift your mindset, which were featured in an article she wrote for Success Magazine. Both of these guests have so much wisdom and practical tools to share for how you can create a more positive mindset and boost your happiness levels, so you won’t want to miss it. We hope you enjoy listening to them as much as we loved having them in the studio with us. Follow Dr. Happy on IG here , on LinkedIn here and on Facebook here Check out Dr. Happy’s website here Follow Muffy Churches on IG here, on LinkedIn here and on Facebook here Buy Muffy Churches Coach Yourself book here Check out Muffy Churches Online Courses here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
44:00
EP28 - S1
1 Oct 23
Deb Coffey - Queen of Style
This week’s episode is with the talented and inspiring Deb Coffey. Deb has had a remarkable career within the world of fashion, lifestyle and interiors. Deb spent many years as a journalist, helping people navigate style through the various publications she worked for such as The Sun-Herald, The Sunday Telegraph, Elle Magazine, Cosmopolitan, The Australian Magazine and Vogue. She then went on to run a very successful PR Agency, Hush Communications, before moving into the world of interiors, which is where her passion now lies. Deb has renovated 10 houses personally and has a stunning interiors store, Manyara Home, where she guides budding renovators into a world of beauty. In this episode we hear some great pearls of wisdom from Deb - why she thinks change is a really good thing, her refreshing perspective on flipping houses, what key wardrobe pieces to invest in and her top interior styling tips. Deb shares what it was like working in the media in the 80s and 90s, how things have fundamentally changed since then and the way the skills she learned as a journalist have served her well in other areas of her life. We also hear about Deb’s beautiful marriage, which began when Deb was just 19. She shares why she thinks her marriage works and what she suggests women look out for when they’re choosing a long-term partner. It’s probably not what you think. As we follow Deb’s story and career path, we hear how a chance conversation led to her purchasing the interiors store, Manyara Home, and Deb’s passion for interiors really shines through in this chat. Deb gives some great tips on how to make the most of your space with simple suggestions for furniture, curtains and lighting that you won’t want to miss. Deb is a real go-getter who’s always moving forwards and engaging in new and different things to keep her mind active. She has a refreshing perspective to share and we really hope you enjoy listening in as much as we enjoyed chatting with her. Check out Deb’s Interior Store, Manyara Home here Follow Manyara Home on IG here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deb Coffey - Queen of Style
This week’s episode is with the talented and inspiring Deb Coffey. Deb has had a remarkable career within the world of fashion, lifestyle and interiors. Deb spent many years as a journalist, helping people navigate style through the various publications she worked for such as The Sun-Herald, The Sunday Telegraph, Elle Magazine, Cosmopolitan, The Australian Magazine and Vogue. She then went on to run a very successful PR Agency, Hush Communications, before moving into the world of interiors, which is where her passion now lies. Deb has renovated 10 houses personally and has a stunning interiors store, Manyara Home, where she guides budding renovators into a world of beauty. In this episode we hear some great pearls of wisdom from Deb - why she thinks change is a really good thing, her refreshing perspective on flipping houses, what key wardrobe pieces to invest in and her top interior styling tips. Deb shares what it was like working in the media in the 80s and 90s, how things have fundamentally changed since then and the way the skills she learned as a journalist have served her well in other areas of her life. We also hear about Deb’s beautiful marriage, which began when Deb was just 19. She shares why she thinks her marriage works and what she suggests women look out for when they’re choosing a long-term partner. It’s probably not what you think. As we follow Deb’s story and career path, we hear how a chance conversation led to her purchasing the interiors store, Manyara Home, and Deb’s passion for interiors really shines through in this chat. Deb gives some great tips on how to make the most of your space with simple suggestions for furniture, curtains and lighting that you won’t want to miss. Deb is a real go-getter who’s always moving forwards and engaging in new and different things to keep her mind active. She has a refreshing perspective to share and we really hope you enjoy listening in as much as we enjoyed chatting with her. Check out Deb’s Interior Store, Manyara Home here Follow Manyara Home on IG here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
41:54
EP27 - S1
24 Sep 23
Colin and Richard Scotts - Sibling Sports Stars and Storytellers
This week’s episode is a special one where we get to hear from two of Di’s baby brothers, Richard and Colin Scotts. These two are charming and hilarious as they tell us stories about what it was like growing up in their big family back in the day. Colin is a living legend, the first rugby player in the world to make it into the NFL in the United States. He’s written a best-selling book, All Balls, and he’s a proud dad of two. Richard, a former first grade national rugby champion himself, now runs a hugely successful media company and is putting together a film script of Colin’s amazing life, called Rough Diamond. Rich is also a proud father of four and a neighbour to Nicola and Di. In this episode we hear so many special stories of what it was like growing up in a huge family, in a stunning part of the world, Sydney’s Palm Beach. We get a beautiful insight into the Scotts family - what their mum and dad were like, the values they lived by and the wonderfully positive attitude they had and instilled in their kids. We also hear about the mischief Di and her brothers got up to when their parents were away - let’s just say, it was a party house! Col share’s the story of his incredible career in the NFL - the surprising way that he got scouted, the scholarship he got to play for the University of Hawaii, the day he was drafted to the St Louis Cardinals, as well as some hilarious steps along the way, such as being made the head judge of the Waikiki Bikini Competition. We hear all about what it was like living in Hawaii back in the 80s, and how Rich came over to visit Col for a week and ended up staying for a year and a half. Rich is a wonderful storyteller who shares some of the funnier moments of their time together in Hawaii, including their epic fail when they were put in charge of the valet service for a huge Super Bowl party and lost some of the cars. Rich also shares how much he loved growing up in a big family, and how he adores spending time with his four kids. You can tell that for Col, Rich and Di, it really is all about family. This is a wonderful episode where we get to learn more about Di and the fun-loving family she grew up in. As she shares in the episode, there is a river of love that runs through the Scotts family, and it never runs dry. And even though Nicola might not be a blood relative, they all think of her as the 6th sister. We hope you laugh along with Nicola, Di and her brothers in this funny and uplifting chat. Follow Colin on IG here Buy Col’s book All Balls here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colin and Richard Scotts - Sibling Sports Stars and Storytellers
This week’s episode is a special one where we get to hear from two of Di’s baby brothers, Richard and Colin Scotts. These two are charming and hilarious as they tell us stories about what it was like growing up in their big family back in the day. Colin is a living legend, the first rugby player in the world to make it into the NFL in the United States. He’s written a best-selling book, All Balls, and he’s a proud dad of two. Richard, a former first grade national rugby champion himself, now runs a hugely successful media company and is putting together a film script of Colin’s amazing life, called Rough Diamond. Rich is also a proud father of four and a neighbour to Nicola and Di. In this episode we hear so many special stories of what it was like growing up in a huge family, in a stunning part of the world, Sydney’s Palm Beach. We get a beautiful insight into the Scotts family - what their mum and dad were like, the values they lived by and the wonderfully positive attitude they had and instilled in their kids. We also hear about the mischief Di and her brothers got up to when their parents were away - let’s just say, it was a party house! Col share’s the story of his incredible career in the NFL - the surprising way that he got scouted, the scholarship he got to play for the University of Hawaii, the day he was drafted to the St Louis Cardinals, as well as some hilarious steps along the way, such as being made the head judge of the Waikiki Bikini Competition. We hear all about what it was like living in Hawaii back in the 80s, and how Rich came over to visit Col for a week and ended up staying for a year and a half. Rich is a wonderful storyteller who shares some of the funnier moments of their time together in Hawaii, including their epic fail when they were put in charge of the valet service for a huge Super Bowl party and lost some of the cars. Rich also shares how much he loved growing up in a big family, and how he adores spending time with his four kids. You can tell that for Col, Rich and Di, it really is all about family. This is a wonderful episode where we get to learn more about Di and the fun-loving family she grew up in. As she shares in the episode, there is a river of love that runs through the Scotts family, and it never runs dry. And even though Nicola might not be a blood relative, they all think of her as the 6th sister. We hope you laugh along with Nicola, Di and her brothers in this funny and uplifting chat. Follow Colin on IG here Buy Col’s book All Balls here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
43:36
EP26 - S1
17 Sep 23
Jane Grover - Cooking from the Heart
This week Di and Nicola speak to the inspiring and delightful Jane Grover. Jane is a former chef, turned home cook and the author of 2 amazing cookbooks, Naked Food and Our Delicious Adventure. She offers cooking classes and Afternoon Tea With An Author events in her home, and wants to empower people to feel unafraid to cook and eat well. Jane is also a loving wife and mother of 3, with a grand sense of adventure and generosity of spirit. This generosity has led to her becoming a board member of the Te-Kworo Foundation, a charity dedicated to the rehabilitation and education of war-affected women and children in northern Uganda. In this episode we hear how Jane first got started as a chef and the conscious decision she made to step away from her career for a period of time to be a stay-at-home mum to her 3 children. Jane talks about her love of food, how she became deeply interested in good quality and nutritious ingredients, and the inspiration behind her first cookbook, Naked Food, which was about sharing simple, whole food recipes that taste great and are good for you. Jane shares about the incredible adventure she went on around Australia with her husband and youngest son, and how this led to her second cookbook, Our Delicious Adventure. We also hear the inspiring story of how Jane met and became friends with Alice Achan, a Ugandan woman dedicated to educating and rehabilitating girls returning from captivity. When Alice became stranded in Australia during Covid, Jane took her under her wing and spent her days looking after Alice. The two formed a beautiful friendship, which led to Jane working for the Te-Kworo foundation, which Alice founded to help young women in Uganda. Jane is a beautiful storyteller and a warm-hearted and generous soul, whose love of people and the world shines through in this episode. We hope you feel as inspired as we did chatting with her. Follow Jane on IG here Get a copy of Jane’s books here Find out more about Jane’s cooking classes and events here Find out more about the Te-Kworo Foundation and how you can help here Get a copy of The School of Restoration by Alice Achan and Philippa Tyndale here Follow Te-Kworo on IG here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jane Grover - Cooking from the Heart
This week Di and Nicola speak to the inspiring and delightful Jane Grover. Jane is a former chef, turned home cook and the author of 2 amazing cookbooks, Naked Food and Our Delicious Adventure. She offers cooking classes and Afternoon Tea With An Author events in her home, and wants to empower people to feel unafraid to cook and eat well. Jane is also a loving wife and mother of 3, with a grand sense of adventure and generosity of spirit. This generosity has led to her becoming a board member of the Te-Kworo Foundation, a charity dedicated to the rehabilitation and education of war-affected women and children in northern Uganda. In this episode we hear how Jane first got started as a chef and the conscious decision she made to step away from her career for a period of time to be a stay-at-home mum to her 3 children. Jane talks about her love of food, how she became deeply interested in good quality and nutritious ingredients, and the inspiration behind her first cookbook, Naked Food, which was about sharing simple, whole food recipes that taste great and are good for you. Jane shares about the incredible adventure she went on around Australia with her husband and youngest son, and how this led to her second cookbook, Our Delicious Adventure. We also hear the inspiring story of how Jane met and became friends with Alice Achan, a Ugandan woman dedicated to educating and rehabilitating girls returning from captivity. When Alice became stranded in Australia during Covid, Jane took her under her wing and spent her days looking after Alice. The two formed a beautiful friendship, which led to Jane working for the Te-Kworo foundation, which Alice founded to help young women in Uganda. Jane is a beautiful storyteller and a warm-hearted and generous soul, whose love of people and the world shines through in this episode. We hope you feel as inspired as we did chatting with her. Follow Jane on IG here Get a copy of Jane’s books here Find out more about Jane’s cooking classes and events here Find out more about the Te-Kworo Foundation and how you can help here Get a copy of The School of Restoration by Alice Achan and Philippa Tyndale here Follow Te-Kworo on IG here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
39:23
EP25 - S1
10 Sep 23
Tracey Yarad - Singer-songwriter reinventing herself after heartbreak
This week Di and Nicola speak to the talented Tracey Yarad. Tracey is a singer and musician from country Taree. She’s had an incredible and eclectic music career, touring all over the world with many Aussie and international rock bands. She also spent 7 years performing in Japan and China, and saving money to fund her dream, which was to open her own music school. These days Tracey lives in New York, but she’s currently in Australia touring her one woman show, All These Pretty Things. In this episode we hear about Tracey’s lifelong passion for music, and the twists and turns that her path has taken along the way, to where she now finds herself living and performing in New York. Tracey grew up in Taree, where it was expected that she would step into the family retail business, but her dedication to music led to her getting a scholarship to study opera at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Tracey shares the dream she had to open her own music school, which she was able to achieve in the Blue Mountains with her husband at the time. From a small music school, they built it into a beautiful and thriving business with over 200 students. Tracey is still in touch with many of her students today, who are performing in bands all over the country. We hear the heartbreaking tale of the breakdown of Tracey’s marriage and how she was left picking up the pieces and deciding what to do next. With a supportive group of friends around her, encouraging her to travel to New York and perform on her own again, Tracey found herself falling in love with the Big Apple, healing and re-inventing herself in her 50s. In 2017, Tracey was able to secure an artist's visa to move permanently to New York, where she now lives and breathes music. Tracey’s story is a beautiful one, full of ups and downs, but above all, it’s the story of a woman who restored her heart through music, supportive friends, and the courage to go after her dreams, no matter how big. We hope you enjoy this inspiring episode. Follow Tracey on IG here Get Tracey's music, tickets to her shows and pre-order her book here Find out more about Tracey and her work here Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tracey Yarad - Singer-songwriter reinventing herself after heartbreak
This week Di and Nicola speak to the talented Tracey Yarad. Tracey is a singer and musician from country Taree. She’s had an incredible and eclectic music career, touring all over the world with many Aussie and international rock bands. She also spent 7 years performing in Japan and China, and saving money to fund her dream, which was to open her own music school. These days Tracey lives in New York, but she’s currently in Australia touring her one woman show, All These Pretty Things. In this episode we hear about Tracey’s lifelong passion for music, and the twists and turns that her path has taken along the way, to where she now finds herself living and performing in New York. Tracey grew up in Taree, where it was expected that she would step into the family retail business, but her dedication to music led to her getting a scholarship to study opera at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Tracey shares the dream she had to open her own music school, which she was able to achieve in the Blue Mountains with her husband at the time. From a small music school, they built it into a beautiful and thriving business with over 200 students. Tracey is still in touch with many of her students today, who are performing in bands all over the country. We hear the heartbreaking tale of the breakdown of Tracey’s marriage and how she was left picking up the pieces and deciding what to do next. With a supportive group of friends around her, encouraging her to travel to New York and perform on her own again, Tracey found herself falling in love with the Big Apple, healing and re-inventing herself in her 50s. In 2017, Tracey was able to secure an artist's visa to move permanently to New York, where she now lives and breathes music. Tracey’s story is a beautiful one, full of ups and downs, but above all, it’s the story of a woman who restored her heart through music, supportive friends, and the courage to go after her dreams, no matter how big. We hope you enjoy this inspiring episode. Follow Tracey on IG here Get Tracey's music, tickets to her shows and pre-order her book here Find out more about Tracey and her work here Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
38:40
EP24 - S1
3 Sep 23
Cathrine Mahoney - Currently Between Husbands
This week Di and Nicola speak to the wonderful and hilarious, Cathrine Mahoney. Cathrine is the author of Currently Between Husbands, a book about life, love and laughter after divorce, and one of Di and Nicola’s favourite books of the year. For years she was the queen of celebrity publicity at Sony Music, before taking a leap of faith to follow her dream to tell stories and write. She is also the host and co-host of several podcasts including So, I Quit My Day Job, Not Another Parenting Podcast and the Mamamia podcast 456 Club, and mum to her teenage son Louis. In this episode we hear what it was like for Cathrine when just before her 40th birthday, her marriage to one of Australia’s sporting heroes, NRL player Andrew Johns, fell apart and made headlines across the country. As she struggled with the lows that the end of a marriage can bring, Cathrine wanted to read a book about divorce that was funny and honest and would reassure her that everything was going to be alright. When she couldn’t find that book on the shelves, Cathrine decided to write her own. And thank goodness she did, because it’s brilliant! Cathrine shares some hilarious stories from the book, including her rock bottom moment at LAX that she can now look back on and laugh - it’s one you won’t want to miss! Cathrine also tells us what dating was like as she re-entered that world and she shares some great tips and funny insights about what we can all expect and be on the lookout for when it comes to dating apps. We also talk about Cathrine’s fantastic podcasts, her friendship with Narelda Jacobs, the refreshing perspective she has on aging and how excited she is about what lies ahead and the dreams she has for her future. We absolutely loved chatting with Cathrine and she had us in stitches. We hope this episode will have you feeling good and laughing along with us. Enjoy. Follow Cathrine on IG here Follow So I Quit My Day Job on IG here Get a copy of Cathrine’s book Currently Between Husbands here Find out more about Cathrine here Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cathrine Mahoney - Currently Between Husbands
This week Di and Nicola speak to the wonderful and hilarious, Cathrine Mahoney. Cathrine is the author of Currently Between Husbands, a book about life, love and laughter after divorce, and one of Di and Nicola’s favourite books of the year. For years she was the queen of celebrity publicity at Sony Music, before taking a leap of faith to follow her dream to tell stories and write. She is also the host and co-host of several podcasts including So, I Quit My Day Job, Not Another Parenting Podcast and the Mamamia podcast 456 Club, and mum to her teenage son Louis. In this episode we hear what it was like for Cathrine when just before her 40th birthday, her marriage to one of Australia’s sporting heroes, NRL player Andrew Johns, fell apart and made headlines across the country. As she struggled with the lows that the end of a marriage can bring, Cathrine wanted to read a book about divorce that was funny and honest and would reassure her that everything was going to be alright. When she couldn’t find that book on the shelves, Cathrine decided to write her own. And thank goodness she did, because it’s brilliant! Cathrine shares some hilarious stories from the book, including her rock bottom moment at LAX that she can now look back on and laugh - it’s one you won’t want to miss! Cathrine also tells us what dating was like as she re-entered that world and she shares some great tips and funny insights about what we can all expect and be on the lookout for when it comes to dating apps. We also talk about Cathrine’s fantastic podcasts, her friendship with Narelda Jacobs, the refreshing perspective she has on aging and how excited she is about what lies ahead and the dreams she has for her future. We absolutely loved chatting with Cathrine and she had us in stitches. We hope this episode will have you feeling good and laughing along with us. Enjoy. Follow Cathrine on IG here Follow So I Quit My Day Job on IG here Get a copy of Cathrine’s book Currently Between Husbands here Find out more about Cathrine here Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
37:33
EP23 - S1
27 Aug 23
Aminata Conteh-Biger - Rising Heart
This week Di and Nicola speak to the incredibly inspiring Aminata Conteh-Biger. Aminata was born and raised in Sierra Leone, where she lived a beautiful life with her family until the age of 18, when her whole world was turned upside down. She was kidnapped by rebel forces and abused by them for months during the civil war in her country, before being released and becoming one of the first Sierra Leonian refugees in Australia in the year 2000. Since then, it’s phenomenal what Aminata has been able to accomplish so far. She is the founder and CEO of the Aminata Maternal Foundation, an author, an inspirational speaker, an activist, a Special Representative for Australia UNHCR and the recipient of several humanitarian awards. Aminata is also a proud wife and mother of 2 beautiful children. In this episode we hear Aminata’s powerful story of growing up in Sierra Leone in a loving family, and the beautiful values that were instilled in her and her siblings by their remarkable father. Aminata shares with us the horrifying moment when she was kidnapped by rebel soldiers at the age of 18, the abuse that followed, and then the miracle which led to her release. Aminata talks about what it was like coming to Australia, a place she had never heard of, as one of the first refugees from Sierra Leone and the culture shock that followed. We also hear the beautiful story of when she met her husband and the love letter he wrote that took her years to find. After complications with the birth of Aminata’s first daughter Sarafina, Aminata began learning more about maternal health and was motivated to set up the Aminata Maternal Foundation to help provide maternal healthcare and education for women in Sierra Leone. Aminata opens up about what it’s been like to witness the life-changing impact that her foundation is having on these girls and young women. At the end of the episode, we also hear more about Aminata’s passion for fashion and the amazing work she does with The Social Outfit, a social enterprise that supports refugees to kick-start their Australian careers by making and selling incredible clothes. We are so grateful to Aminata for the work that she’s doing and for sharing her story with us. We hope that you enjoy this powerful conversation as much as we did. Follow Aminata on IG, on Facebook and on LinkedIn here Get a copy of Aminata’s book Rising Heart here Find out more about Aminata Maternal Foundation here Hire Aminata to speak here Follow The Social Outfit on Instagram here Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aminata Conteh-Biger - Rising Heart
This week Di and Nicola speak to the incredibly inspiring Aminata Conteh-Biger. Aminata was born and raised in Sierra Leone, where she lived a beautiful life with her family until the age of 18, when her whole world was turned upside down. She was kidnapped by rebel forces and abused by them for months during the civil war in her country, before being released and becoming one of the first Sierra Leonian refugees in Australia in the year 2000. Since then, it’s phenomenal what Aminata has been able to accomplish so far. She is the founder and CEO of the Aminata Maternal Foundation, an author, an inspirational speaker, an activist, a Special Representative for Australia UNHCR and the recipient of several humanitarian awards. Aminata is also a proud wife and mother of 2 beautiful children. In this episode we hear Aminata’s powerful story of growing up in Sierra Leone in a loving family, and the beautiful values that were instilled in her and her siblings by their remarkable father. Aminata shares with us the horrifying moment when she was kidnapped by rebel soldiers at the age of 18, the abuse that followed, and then the miracle which led to her release. Aminata talks about what it was like coming to Australia, a place she had never heard of, as one of the first refugees from Sierra Leone and the culture shock that followed. We also hear the beautiful story of when she met her husband and the love letter he wrote that took her years to find. After complications with the birth of Aminata’s first daughter Sarafina, Aminata began learning more about maternal health and was motivated to set up the Aminata Maternal Foundation to help provide maternal healthcare and education for women in Sierra Leone. Aminata opens up about what it’s been like to witness the life-changing impact that her foundation is having on these girls and young women. At the end of the episode, we also hear more about Aminata’s passion for fashion and the amazing work she does with The Social Outfit, a social enterprise that supports refugees to kick-start their Australian careers by making and selling incredible clothes. We are so grateful to Aminata for the work that she’s doing and for sharing her story with us. We hope that you enjoy this powerful conversation as much as we did. Follow Aminata on IG, on Facebook and on LinkedIn here Get a copy of Aminata’s book Rising Heart here Find out more about Aminata Maternal Foundation here Hire Aminata to speak here Follow The Social Outfit on Instagram here Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
42:13
EP22 - S1
20 Aug 23
BONUS EPISODE - Alex Cadger - Caterer to the Stars + MOA Competition Winner
This week’s bonus episode is with the wonderful Alex Cadger, aka The Blonde Butler. Alex is the ultimate foodie and caterer to the stars, including companies like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Mercedes Benz, Ferrari and that’s just to name a few. Nicola and Di were also lucky enough to have Alex cater for the Over The Back Fence launch party, and he did an incredible job! In this conversation, we hear how Alex’s love of food has been in his DNA from the beginning and the courageous decision he made at 25 to quit his corporate marketing job and start a catering business. He also shares the remarkable story of the impact Covid had on his business. At first it was disastrous, but a quick pivot and positive thinking saw him turn it all around. Alex opens up about what it’s been like to lose his mum, Kimmy, in the past year and how he has coped with that tremendous loss. We get to hear about their special relationship, the date nights they used to go on and the laughs they shared. Even though it’s been a difficult time, Alex tells us about the spiritual awakening he’s been through because of it and how it’s brought a new perspective to his life. We’re really grateful to Alex for sharing his story and for the delicious cheese platters he brought to the studio that day, which we loved. Make sure you stay tuned until the end of this episode because we will announce the winner of the MOA Windows $5000 competition! Follow Alex on IG here Follow The Blonde Butler on IG here Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BONUS EPISODE - Alex Cadger - Caterer to the Stars + MOA Competition Winner
This week’s bonus episode is with the wonderful Alex Cadger, aka The Blonde Butler. Alex is the ultimate foodie and caterer to the stars, including companies like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Mercedes Benz, Ferrari and that’s just to name a few. Nicola and Di were also lucky enough to have Alex cater for the Over The Back Fence launch party, and he did an incredible job! In this conversation, we hear how Alex’s love of food has been in his DNA from the beginning and the courageous decision he made at 25 to quit his corporate marketing job and start a catering business. He also shares the remarkable story of the impact Covid had on his business. At first it was disastrous, but a quick pivot and positive thinking saw him turn it all around. Alex opens up about what it’s been like to lose his mum, Kimmy, in the past year and how he has coped with that tremendous loss. We get to hear about their special relationship, the date nights they used to go on and the laughs they shared. Even though it’s been a difficult time, Alex tells us about the spiritual awakening he’s been through because of it and how it’s brought a new perspective to his life. We’re really grateful to Alex for sharing his story and for the delicious cheese platters he brought to the studio that day, which we loved. Make sure you stay tuned until the end of this episode because we will announce the winner of the MOA Windows $5000 competition! Follow Alex on IG here Follow The Blonde Butler on IG here Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:57
EP21 - S1
16 Aug 23
Katherine Wolfgramme - Turning Fear into Understanding
This week’s guest is the wonderful and inspiring Katherine Wolfgramme. Katherine is a well-respected and prominent transgender woman. She’s a multi award-winning, internationally recognised transgender advocate and gender diversity educator. Katherine is currently on the board of Qtopia, Sydney’s Pride Museum, she’s a Sydney World Pride Rainbow Champion, and a really loved member of Sydney’s Gay Community. Katherine transitioned over 30 years ago in Melbourne and throughout her life has been a trans child, trans youth, trans adult and now trans elder. She has a goal to broaden awareness through her training programs and a vision to reduce transphobia towards all transgender people and turn fear into understanding. In this episode, we hear Katherine’s truly remarkable story. She shares what it was like growing up in Australia in the 1970s as a child born with gender dysphoria (and she helps explain what that is). She tells us what it was like to be born in a body that was biologically male, but with a brain that felt she was female. Katherine talks about transgender issues and her personal experiences in a way that opens our eyes and hearts to what transgender people go through and truly creates understanding. Katherine opens up about the discrimination and bullying she’s experienced throughout her life, not only as a transgender woman, but also as a woman of colour. Born in Fiji, Katherine unfortunately had to deal with racism when she moved to Australia. But as well as the hard times, we hear about the beautiful and uplifting moments in her life - the life-changing dream she had as a teenager when she was at rock bottom, how incredible she felt when she first started taking hormones, and the progress we’ve made as a society that means that transgender youth can live with more freedom and acceptance today. Katherine is such a great storyteller and we loved hearing about the highs and lows of her life and the strength she’s shown to cope with it all, rise above it and become a role model for so many. We also hear a sneak preview of Katherine’s upcoming show in the Sydney Fringe Festival, SHE: The Extraordinary Journey of an Ordinary Transgender Woman. The show is running from the 5th-8th of September in Sydney and has just been selected as one of the Fringe’s picks, so make sure you grab your tickets below. We’re so grateful to Katherine for this conversation. Follow Katherine on IG here Buy tickets to Katherine’s show SHE at the Sydney Fringe Festival here Check out Katherine's website here Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katherine Wolfgramme - Turning Fear into Understanding
This week’s guest is the wonderful and inspiring Katherine Wolfgramme. Katherine is a well-respected and prominent transgender woman. She’s a multi award-winning, internationally recognised transgender advocate and gender diversity educator. Katherine is currently on the board of Qtopia, Sydney’s Pride Museum, she’s a Sydney World Pride Rainbow Champion, and a really loved member of Sydney’s Gay Community. Katherine transitioned over 30 years ago in Melbourne and throughout her life has been a trans child, trans youth, trans adult and now trans elder. She has a goal to broaden awareness through her training programs and a vision to reduce transphobia towards all transgender people and turn fear into understanding. In this episode, we hear Katherine’s truly remarkable story. She shares what it was like growing up in Australia in the 1970s as a child born with gender dysphoria (and she helps explain what that is). She tells us what it was like to be born in a body that was biologically male, but with a brain that felt she was female. Katherine talks about transgender issues and her personal experiences in a way that opens our eyes and hearts to what transgender people go through and truly creates understanding. Katherine opens up about the discrimination and bullying she’s experienced throughout her life, not only as a transgender woman, but also as a woman of colour. Born in Fiji, Katherine unfortunately had to deal with racism when she moved to Australia. But as well as the hard times, we hear about the beautiful and uplifting moments in her life - the life-changing dream she had as a teenager when she was at rock bottom, how incredible she felt when she first started taking hormones, and the progress we’ve made as a society that means that transgender youth can live with more freedom and acceptance today. Katherine is such a great storyteller and we loved hearing about the highs and lows of her life and the strength she’s shown to cope with it all, rise above it and become a role model for so many. We also hear a sneak preview of Katherine’s upcoming show in the Sydney Fringe Festival, SHE: The Extraordinary Journey of an Ordinary Transgender Woman. The show is running from the 5th-8th of September in Sydney and has just been selected as one of the Fringe’s picks, so make sure you grab your tickets below. We’re so grateful to Katherine for this conversation. Follow Katherine on IG here Buy tickets to Katherine’s show SHE at the Sydney Fringe Festival here Check out Katherine's website here Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
35:25
EP20 - S1
13 Aug 23
Kath Sheeran - Stilettos to Gumboots
This week’s guest is a real go-getter - the determined, inspiring and hilarious Kath Sheeran. Kath was a finance broker in her 20s and 30s, before reinventing herself in her 40s and becoming Australia’s shopping guru. Kath ran a popular blog and online directory, Shopping Confessions, which led to her becoming a regular on our TV screens and in the media, including a column in the Sunday Telegraph. But one reinvention wasn’t enough for Kath. At 50 she decided to make a big tree change and buy a farm with her husband Mike. Kath is now a happy flower farmer who owns a shop in Burringbar, and she’s also a close girlfriend of Di and Nicola. In this episode, we hear about Kath’s incredible career journey from finance broker, to shopping guru, to flower farmer and why Kath thinks it’s essential to always follow your heart and have passion for what you do. She talks about what it was like growing up as the daughter of Greek immigrants and how that contributed to her work ethic and go-getter attitude. Kath shares the funny story of what happened the first time she was asked to appear on live television for The Morning Show, which was such a success that it became a regular shopping segment on the show. We hear why Kath and her husband Mike decided they needed a change and made the big call to buy a farm in Burringbar, despite having always been city folk. We get an insight into how much life has changed for Kath over the past few years and the steps along the way in her journey to becoming a fake farmer (as she lovingly refers to herself). Kath also opens up about her beautiful relationship with her husband Mike and what she thinks is the key to their happy marriage. We absolutely loved having Kath in the studio. Her enthusiasm is infectious, she is full of funny stories and we hope you enjoy laughing along with us. Follow Kath on IG here Check out Kath’s shop here Kath’s Home and Garden: 27 Broadway, Burringbar Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kath Sheeran - Stilettos to Gumboots
This week’s guest is a real go-getter - the determined, inspiring and hilarious Kath Sheeran. Kath was a finance broker in her 20s and 30s, before reinventing herself in her 40s and becoming Australia’s shopping guru. Kath ran a popular blog and online directory, Shopping Confessions, which led to her becoming a regular on our TV screens and in the media, including a column in the Sunday Telegraph. But one reinvention wasn’t enough for Kath. At 50 she decided to make a big tree change and buy a farm with her husband Mike. Kath is now a happy flower farmer who owns a shop in Burringbar, and she’s also a close girlfriend of Di and Nicola. In this episode, we hear about Kath’s incredible career journey from finance broker, to shopping guru, to flower farmer and why Kath thinks it’s essential to always follow your heart and have passion for what you do. She talks about what it was like growing up as the daughter of Greek immigrants and how that contributed to her work ethic and go-getter attitude. Kath shares the funny story of what happened the first time she was asked to appear on live television for The Morning Show, which was such a success that it became a regular shopping segment on the show. We hear why Kath and her husband Mike decided they needed a change and made the big call to buy a farm in Burringbar, despite having always been city folk. We get an insight into how much life has changed for Kath over the past few years and the steps along the way in her journey to becoming a fake farmer (as she lovingly refers to herself). Kath also opens up about her beautiful relationship with her husband Mike and what she thinks is the key to their happy marriage. We absolutely loved having Kath in the studio. Her enthusiasm is infectious, she is full of funny stories and we hope you enjoy laughing along with us. Follow Kath on IG here Check out Kath’s shop here Kath’s Home and Garden: 27 Broadway, Burringbar Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
38:39
EP19 - S1
6 Aug 23
Elise McCann - Musical Theatre Star ~ Hey Lemonade
This week’s guest is the energetic, uplifting and epically talented Elise McCann. Elise is a well known actress and singer, currently starring as the lead, playing Donna in the Australian production of Mamma Mia the musical. She is also the co-founder of Hey Lemonade, a brilliant stress and motivation app, which gives you 3 minute pep talks to boost your mood and help you deal with modern day problems. In this episode, Elise shares what it was like as an entertainer when the pandemic hit and her life and work as she knew it ground to a halt. We hear the wonderfully uplifting story of how this challenging time led Elise and her friend and fellow entertainer Lucy Durack to create the Hey Lemonade app to deliver inspiring pep talks and help people (and themselves) turn lemons into lemonade. We chat about what a day-in-the-life of Elise looks like and she shares the love she has for musical theatre and how much joy it brings to her life - which totally shows in her performances, and you can hear her enthusiasm throughout this entire episode. Elise also talks about the importance of friendship and how working with Lucy has been so wonderful because they always have each other’s back. Elise is truly inspiring and brings so much positivity to the world in everything that she does, so we were thrilled to have her in the studio. And if you like a sing-a-long, make sure you stay tuned to hear Di and Elise sing some favourites. Follow Elise on IG here Follow Hey Lemonade on IG here Download the Hey Lemonade app here Follow Mamma Mia on IG here Find out more and get tickets for Mamma Mia here If you need support with an Eating Disorder, click here Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram here MOA Windows $5000 Giveaway T's & C's The generous team at MOA Windows - Specialist blind, curtain, shutter and awning suppliers - are rewarding one lucky listener with $5000 worth of free products. To be in the running all you have to do is direct message us on the Over The Back Fence Instagram page and tell us who deserves this prize and why? Inspire us! The competition is open for entry between 01/07/2023 and 31/07/2023. The winner will be announced at the end of the month and is open to residents of Australia only. This episode is sponsored by Dr.VSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elise McCann - Musical Theatre Star ~ Hey Lemonade
This week’s guest is the energetic, uplifting and epically talented Elise McCann. Elise is a well known actress and singer, currently starring as the lead, playing Donna in the Australian production of Mamma Mia the musical. She is also the co-founder of Hey Lemonade, a brilliant stress and motivation app, which gives you 3 minute pep talks to boost your mood and help you deal with modern day problems. In this episode, Elise shares what it was like as an entertainer when the pandemic hit and her life and work as she knew it ground to a halt. We hear the wonderfully uplifting story of how this challenging time led Elise and her friend and fellow entertainer Lucy Durack to create the Hey Lemonade app to deliver inspiring pep talks and help people (and themselves) turn lemons into lemonade. We chat about what a day-in-the-life of Elise looks like and she shares the love she has for musical theatre and how much joy it brings to her life - which totally shows in her performances, and you can hear her enthusiasm throughout this entire episode. Elise also talks about the importance of friendship and how working with Lucy has been so wonderful because they always have each other’s back. Elise is truly inspiring and brings so much positivity to the world in everything that she does, so we were thrilled to have her in the studio. And if you like a sing-a-long, make sure you stay tuned to hear Di and Elise sing some favourites. Follow Elise on IG here Follow Hey Lemonade on IG here Download the Hey Lemonade app here Follow Mamma Mia on IG here Find out more and get tickets for Mamma Mia here If you need support with an Eating Disorder, click here Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram here MOA Windows $5000 Giveaway T's & C's The generous team at MOA Windows - Specialist blind, curtain, shutter and awning suppliers - are rewarding one lucky listener with $5000 worth of free products. To be in the running all you have to do is direct message us on the Over The Back Fence Instagram page and tell us who deserves this prize and why? Inspire us! The competition is open for entry between 01/07/2023 and 31/07/2023. The winner will be announced at the end of the month and is open to residents of Australia only. This episode is sponsored by Dr.VSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
40:31
EP18 - S1
30 Jul 23
Suzan Mutesi - Creative Powerhouse
This week’s guest is the charming and multi-talented Suzan Mutesi. Suzan is an actress, singer, author of Unapologetically Black and her newly released second book, The Immigrant That Found Her Unapologetic Voice. She’s also an award-winning Ugandan-Australian fashion designer, a model, a speaker, a contestant on the reality TV show The Challenge, a digital creator and Instagram influencer with over 1.2million followers. As you’ll hear in this episode, Suzan is a true creative powerhouse. Suzan shares what it was like moving to Australia at the age of 10, as a young girl from Uganda. We learn about the culture shock she experienced, what it felt like to often be the only black girl in the room, how she navigated school and found a sense of belonging and the extraordinary career path she’s carved out as a creative. We also hear where Suzan’s creative dreams began - the way she visualised being a fashion designer as a young girl and how she used to design clothes for her precious Barbie dolls. It took courage to pursue a creative life, but Suzan has never looked back and the advice she would give to her 20 year old self is truly inspiring, so stay tuned until the end for that. We had so much fun chatting with Suzan, and we hope you enjoy listening. Follow Suzan on IG here Suzan’s Book: The Immigrant That Found Her Unapologetic Voice Suzan’s Acting Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram here MOA Windows $5000 Giveaway T's & C's The generous team at MOA Windows - Specialist blind, curtain, shutter and awning suppliers - are rewarding one lucky listener with $5000 worth of free products. To be in the running all you have to do is direct message us on the Over The Back Fence Instagram page and tell us who deserves this prize and why? Inspire us! The competition is open for entry between 01/07/2023 and 31/07/2023. The winner will be announced at the end of the month and is open to residents of Australia only. This episode is sponsored by Dr.VSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Suzan Mutesi - Creative Powerhouse
This week’s guest is the charming and multi-talented Suzan Mutesi. Suzan is an actress, singer, author of Unapologetically Black and her newly released second book, The Immigrant That Found Her Unapologetic Voice. She’s also an award-winning Ugandan-Australian fashion designer, a model, a speaker, a contestant on the reality TV show The Challenge, a digital creator and Instagram influencer with over 1.2million followers. As you’ll hear in this episode, Suzan is a true creative powerhouse. Suzan shares what it was like moving to Australia at the age of 10, as a young girl from Uganda. We learn about the culture shock she experienced, what it felt like to often be the only black girl in the room, how she navigated school and found a sense of belonging and the extraordinary career path she’s carved out as a creative. We also hear where Suzan’s creative dreams began - the way she visualised being a fashion designer as a young girl and how she used to design clothes for her precious Barbie dolls. It took courage to pursue a creative life, but Suzan has never looked back and the advice she would give to her 20 year old self is truly inspiring, so stay tuned until the end for that. We had so much fun chatting with Suzan, and we hope you enjoy listening. Follow Suzan on IG here Suzan’s Book: The Immigrant That Found Her Unapologetic Voice Suzan’s Acting Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram here MOA Windows $5000 Giveaway T's & C's The generous team at MOA Windows - Specialist blind, curtain, shutter and awning suppliers - are rewarding one lucky listener with $5000 worth of free products. To be in the running all you have to do is direct message us on the Over The Back Fence Instagram page and tell us who deserves this prize and why? Inspire us! The competition is open for entry between 01/07/2023 and 31/07/2023. The winner will be announced at the end of the month and is open to residents of Australia only. This episode is sponsored by Dr.VSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
42:30
EP17 - S1
23 Jul 23
Michelle Stephenson Part 2 - Turning the tables on Di and Nicola
This week is part 2 of our conversation with Michelle Stephenson. In this special episode, Michelle turns the tables on Di and Nicola and gets to be the one asking the questions. We hear all about Di and Nicola’s friendship from the very beginning - how they clicked the first time they met decades ago, the special bond they share and the difficult times they’ve supported each other through. They also share where they got the idea for this podcast and how it all started. Di and Nicola both open up about the end of their marriages - the challenges and gifts that came from that and how they are embracing this next chapter in their lives. Michelle also asks them the signature questions - who would they like to meet over the back fence and what advice would they give their 20 year old selves? Listen in until the end to find out their answers. This episode is a really fun conversation, which will give you a chance to get to know Di and Nicola a little bit more. We hope you enjoy it. Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram here MOA Windows $5000 Giveaway T's & C's The generous team at MOA Windows - Specialist blind, curtain, shutter and awning suppliers - are rewarding one lucky listener with $5000 worth of free products. To be in the running all you have to do is direct message us on the Over The Back Fence Instagram page and tell us who deserves this prize and why? Inspire us! The competition is open for entry between 01/07/2023 and 31/07/2023. The winner will be announced at the end of the month and is open to residents of Australia only. This episode is sponsored by Dr.VSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michelle Stephenson Part 2 - Turning the tables on Di and Nicola
This week is part 2 of our conversation with Michelle Stephenson. In this special episode, Michelle turns the tables on Di and Nicola and gets to be the one asking the questions. We hear all about Di and Nicola’s friendship from the very beginning - how they clicked the first time they met decades ago, the special bond they share and the difficult times they’ve supported each other through. They also share where they got the idea for this podcast and how it all started. Di and Nicola both open up about the end of their marriages - the challenges and gifts that came from that and how they are embracing this next chapter in their lives. Michelle also asks them the signature questions - who would they like to meet over the back fence and what advice would they give their 20 year old selves? Listen in until the end to find out their answers. This episode is a really fun conversation, which will give you a chance to get to know Di and Nicola a little bit more. We hope you enjoy it. Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram here MOA Windows $5000 Giveaway T's & C's The generous team at MOA Windows - Specialist blind, curtain, shutter and awning suppliers - are rewarding one lucky listener with $5000 worth of free products. To be in the running all you have to do is direct message us on the Over The Back Fence Instagram page and tell us who deserves this prize and why? Inspire us! The competition is open for entry between 01/07/2023 and 31/07/2023. The winner will be announced at the end of the month and is open to residents of Australia only. This episode is sponsored by Dr.VSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
36:18
EP16 - S1
16 Jul 23
Michelle Stephenson Part 1 - 9 lives and counting
This week Di & Nicola chat with the incredible Michelle Stephenson. Michelle has led a remarkably dynamic life, so much so, that her friends describe her as having nine lives. From being in the army reserve, to dancing, acting, being a journalist on radio and television, lecturing and mentoring, Michelle certainly has accomplished a lot so far, and as you’ll hear in this episode, she’s always moving forwards so there’s no stopping her! Listeners may know Michelle from reading the news on Nova or sharing her opinions on The Today Show, Today Extra and Weekend Today. These days you can also hear Michelle co-hosting the podcast I Spied. On top of all of that, she’s also a wife to Ethan and mother to her son Bae. In this open and honest conversation, we get to know Michelle’s story from the very beginning. What it was like moving out of home at 16 to go to Canberra and put herself through her final years of high school, to joining the army reserve and studying dance at the same time, before studying acting, falling in love and moving to Canada. We then hear about the numerous other pivots Michelle makes in her life and career, and the interesting people she’s met along the way. Michelle puts it all on the table in this chat and we hear about some of her most challenging moments and how she found the inner strength and resilience to move forwards and overcome the obstacles in her path. She also shares how motherhood has profoundly changed her. This was such a great chat with Michelle that we’ll be back next week with part two of this episode where Michelle turns the tables and interviews Di and Nicola. Follow Michelle on IG hereCheck out Michelle’s Podcast - I Spied Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram here MOA Windows $5000 Giveaway T's & C's The generous team at MOA Windows - Specialist blind, curtain, shutter and awning suppliers - are rewarding one lucky listener with $5000 worth of free products. To be in the running all you have to do is direct message us on the Over The Back Fence Instagram page and tell us who deserves this prize and why? Inspire us! The competition is open for entry between 01/07/2023 and 31/07/2023. The winner will be announced at the end of the month and is open to residents of Australia only. This episode is sponsored by Dr.VSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michelle Stephenson Part 1 - 9 lives and counting
This week Di & Nicola chat with the incredible Michelle Stephenson. Michelle has led a remarkably dynamic life, so much so, that her friends describe her as having nine lives. From being in the army reserve, to dancing, acting, being a journalist on radio and television, lecturing and mentoring, Michelle certainly has accomplished a lot so far, and as you’ll hear in this episode, she’s always moving forwards so there’s no stopping her! Listeners may know Michelle from reading the news on Nova or sharing her opinions on The Today Show, Today Extra and Weekend Today. These days you can also hear Michelle co-hosting the podcast I Spied. On top of all of that, she’s also a wife to Ethan and mother to her son Bae. In this open and honest conversation, we get to know Michelle’s story from the very beginning. What it was like moving out of home at 16 to go to Canberra and put herself through her final years of high school, to joining the army reserve and studying dance at the same time, before studying acting, falling in love and moving to Canada. We then hear about the numerous other pivots Michelle makes in her life and career, and the interesting people she’s met along the way. Michelle puts it all on the table in this chat and we hear about some of her most challenging moments and how she found the inner strength and resilience to move forwards and overcome the obstacles in her path. She also shares how motherhood has profoundly changed her. This was such a great chat with Michelle that we’ll be back next week with part two of this episode where Michelle turns the tables and interviews Di and Nicola. Follow Michelle on IG hereCheck out Michelle’s Podcast - I Spied Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram here MOA Windows $5000 Giveaway T's & C's The generous team at MOA Windows - Specialist blind, curtain, shutter and awning suppliers - are rewarding one lucky listener with $5000 worth of free products. To be in the running all you have to do is direct message us on the Over The Back Fence Instagram page and tell us who deserves this prize and why? Inspire us! The competition is open for entry between 01/07/2023 and 31/07/2023. The winner will be announced at the end of the month and is open to residents of Australia only. This episode is sponsored by Dr.VSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
50:28
EP15 - S1
9 Jul 23
Megan Castran - Jewelchic
This week Di & Nicola chat with the bright and joyful Megan Castran. Megan is known as Jewelchic and she regularly shares her colourful life with her community on Instagram. She’s a talented designer known for her jewellery, knits and homewares and she’s also Oprah’s Aussie friend and media correspondent. In this chat, Megan shares the story of how she met Oprah in 2006 whilst on holiday in Hawaii, and the incredible series of events that followed which led to Oprah surprising Megan at her house on her Australian tour in 2010 and the two becoming friends. We talk to Megan about her daily happiness videos and the way that Megan inspires others to notice the joy in their life. Everything about Megan is colourful - she even has a rainbow car, which brings smiles to passers by. We hear about her beautiful love story with her husband Paul. The two have been each other's cheerleaders for 32 years and are now beginning their next adventure as grandparents. Megan also shares about her friendship with Olivia Newton-John, and how she continues to support Olivia’s foundation through donating some of the proceeds from her knitwear and t-shirts. Megan is an absolute joy and we hope you’ll feel her bubbly energy as you listen to this episode. Follow Megan: @jewelchic @lovefromjewelchic Jumpers (available worldwide): zaketandplover.com.au Search Jewelchic A percentage goes to the Olivia Newton John Foundation T-Shirts (available worldwide): kindiscool.com.au Search Jewelchic A percentage goes to Fight MND The New Love and Light range - All proceeds go to the Olivia Newton John Wellness Walk Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram here MOA Windows $5000 Giveaway T's & C's The generous team at MOA Windows - Specialist blind, curtain, shutter and awning suppliers - are rewarding one lucky listener with $5000 worth of free products. To be in the running all you have to do is direct message us on the Over The Back Fence Instagram page and tell us who deserves this prize and why? Inspire us! The competition is open for entry between 01/07/2023 and 31/07/2023. The winner will be announced at the end of the month and is open to residents of Australia only. This episode is sponsored by Dr.VSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Megan Castran - Jewelchic
This week Di & Nicola chat with the bright and joyful Megan Castran. Megan is known as Jewelchic and she regularly shares her colourful life with her community on Instagram. She’s a talented designer known for her jewellery, knits and homewares and she’s also Oprah’s Aussie friend and media correspondent. In this chat, Megan shares the story of how she met Oprah in 2006 whilst on holiday in Hawaii, and the incredible series of events that followed which led to Oprah surprising Megan at her house on her Australian tour in 2010 and the two becoming friends. We talk to Megan about her daily happiness videos and the way that Megan inspires others to notice the joy in their life. Everything about Megan is colourful - she even has a rainbow car, which brings smiles to passers by. We hear about her beautiful love story with her husband Paul. The two have been each other's cheerleaders for 32 years and are now beginning their next adventure as grandparents. Megan also shares about her friendship with Olivia Newton-John, and how she continues to support Olivia’s foundation through donating some of the proceeds from her knitwear and t-shirts. Megan is an absolute joy and we hope you’ll feel her bubbly energy as you listen to this episode. Follow Megan: @jewelchic @lovefromjewelchic Jumpers (available worldwide): zaketandplover.com.au Search Jewelchic A percentage goes to the Olivia Newton John Foundation T-Shirts (available worldwide): kindiscool.com.au Search Jewelchic A percentage goes to Fight MND The New Love and Light range - All proceeds go to the Olivia Newton John Wellness Walk Follow Nicola and Di on Instagram here MOA Windows $5000 Giveaway T's & C's The generous team at MOA Windows - Specialist blind, curtain, shutter and awning suppliers - are rewarding one lucky listener with $5000 worth of free products. To be in the running all you have to do is direct message us on the Over The Back Fence Instagram page and tell us who deserves this prize and why? Inspire us! The competition is open for entry between 01/07/2023 and 31/07/2023. The winner will be announced at the end of the month and is open to residents of Australia only. This episode is sponsored by Dr.VSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
36:14
EP14 - S1
2 Jul 23
Alex Andrews - Life Coach
This week Di & Nicola chat with the fabulous and dynamic, Alex Andrews. Alex is a sought-after executive, business and life coach with a passion for helping her clients find purpose, peace and fulfilment in both their personal lives and career. Alex is also a trainer, a speaker, a Tony Robbins top coach, a literary agent and a small business owner. On top of all this, she’s a mum of 3 beautiful adult-aged children. In this chat, Alex talks about what it’s like to work as a coach and how she helps her clients with the different types of challenges they are facing. Alex shares some great and practical tips for how to deal with overwhelm and how to be open and honest with a friend you may need to confront about something so that resentments don’t build. She talks about the power of surrender and letting things go. We hear about what it was like walking on coals with Tony Robbins and how it is that you can overcome fear by using the power of your brain. We chat about intuition and how important it is to come inside yourself, be grounded and feel what’s right for you. It’s all about balancing what you’re hearing from your head, your heart and your gut. Alex also opens up about how difficult divorce is and what it was like after separating from her husband of 35 years. Nicola, Di and Alex all share about the hard times they went through with the breakdown of their marriages and Alex describes these rock bottom moments, as a cracking open. Alex is full of words of wisdom and we hope you enjoy this lively conversation with her. Follow Alex: @mypersonalcoachAlex's website and coaching: https://www.alexandraandrews.com/Contact Alex: [email protected], 0419 953 233See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Andrews - Life Coach
This week Di & Nicola chat with the fabulous and dynamic, Alex Andrews. Alex is a sought-after executive, business and life coach with a passion for helping her clients find purpose, peace and fulfilment in both their personal lives and career. Alex is also a trainer, a speaker, a Tony Robbins top coach, a literary agent and a small business owner. On top of all this, she’s a mum of 3 beautiful adult-aged children. In this chat, Alex talks about what it’s like to work as a coach and how she helps her clients with the different types of challenges they are facing. Alex shares some great and practical tips for how to deal with overwhelm and how to be open and honest with a friend you may need to confront about something so that resentments don’t build. She talks about the power of surrender and letting things go. We hear about what it was like walking on coals with Tony Robbins and how it is that you can overcome fear by using the power of your brain. We chat about intuition and how important it is to come inside yourself, be grounded and feel what’s right for you. It’s all about balancing what you’re hearing from your head, your heart and your gut. Alex also opens up about how difficult divorce is and what it was like after separating from her husband of 35 years. Nicola, Di and Alex all share about the hard times they went through with the breakdown of their marriages and Alex describes these rock bottom moments, as a cracking open. Alex is full of words of wisdom and we hope you enjoy this lively conversation with her. Follow Alex: @mypersonalcoachAlex's website and coaching: https://www.alexandraandrews.com/Contact Alex: [email protected], 0419 953 233See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
41:01
EP13 - S1
25 Jun 23
Lizzi Morrissey - Australian Music and Entertainment Royalty
This week Di & Nicola chat with Australian music and entertainment royalty, Lizzi Morrissey. Lizzi started out as a dancer, a former Miss Australia contestant, and in the late 70s she began working in the music industry alongside artists such as Paul Kelly, Split Enz, Jimmy Barnes and Joe Cocker. Lizzi then trained as an actor, performing in theatre and musicals, but her career took a turn when she met her husband, talent agent Mark Morrissey and joined his business. Lizzi went on to nurture the careers of some of the biggest Australian stars. Lizzi also has a gift for PR and organising events and she now runs her own creative management and public relations company, MissusM Creative. Lizzi is a mum to 2 beautiful daughters and a wonderful friend to many, including Di and Nicola. In this chat, Lizzi talks about what it was like working in the music industry in the 70s and 80s and how she started organising gigs all the way back in her high school days. We hear the story of a fundraising event that Lizzi organised as a teen that went wrong, but how her work ethic and ambition ultimately turned it around and led to her first real job offer. Lizzi’s career journey is incredibly interesting and inspiring, and we hear all about the twists and turns along the way, the gift Lizzi had for bringing a sense of family and community to Morrissey Management and how she’s bringing her unique PR with a heart to her new business, MissusM Creative. Lizzi also does a lot for charity and she shares what it was like doing a 21 day walk along the Great Wall of China, raising money for Olivia Newton-John’s Wellness & Research Centre with the likes of Cliff Richard, Joan Rivers, Layne Beachley, Kirk Pengilly, Ian Thorpe, James Reyne, Scott Wolf and of course, Olivia herself. This special episode is dedicated to Lizzi’s dad - the extraordinary Charlie Dayney. Follow Lizzi: @lizzidayneymorrissey Follow MissusM Creative: @missusmcreativeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lizzi Morrissey - Australian Music and Entertainment Royalty
This week Di & Nicola chat with Australian music and entertainment royalty, Lizzi Morrissey. Lizzi started out as a dancer, a former Miss Australia contestant, and in the late 70s she began working in the music industry alongside artists such as Paul Kelly, Split Enz, Jimmy Barnes and Joe Cocker. Lizzi then trained as an actor, performing in theatre and musicals, but her career took a turn when she met her husband, talent agent Mark Morrissey and joined his business. Lizzi went on to nurture the careers of some of the biggest Australian stars. Lizzi also has a gift for PR and organising events and she now runs her own creative management and public relations company, MissusM Creative. Lizzi is a mum to 2 beautiful daughters and a wonderful friend to many, including Di and Nicola. In this chat, Lizzi talks about what it was like working in the music industry in the 70s and 80s and how she started organising gigs all the way back in her high school days. We hear the story of a fundraising event that Lizzi organised as a teen that went wrong, but how her work ethic and ambition ultimately turned it around and led to her first real job offer. Lizzi’s career journey is incredibly interesting and inspiring, and we hear all about the twists and turns along the way, the gift Lizzi had for bringing a sense of family and community to Morrissey Management and how she’s bringing her unique PR with a heart to her new business, MissusM Creative. Lizzi also does a lot for charity and she shares what it was like doing a 21 day walk along the Great Wall of China, raising money for Olivia Newton-John’s Wellness & Research Centre with the likes of Cliff Richard, Joan Rivers, Layne Beachley, Kirk Pengilly, Ian Thorpe, James Reyne, Scott Wolf and of course, Olivia herself. This special episode is dedicated to Lizzi’s dad - the extraordinary Charlie Dayney. Follow Lizzi: @lizzidayneymorrissey Follow MissusM Creative: @missusmcreativeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
37:53
EP12 - S1
18 Jun 23
Gus Worland - Gotcha4Life
This week Di & Nicola chat with the remarkable Gus Worland. Gus is a media personality, popular Triple M radio host, keynote speaker and the founder of Gotcha4Life, a not-for-profit foundation delivering mental fitness programs to try and achieve its goal of zero suicides. Gus is also a loving father to his 3 kids. In this chat, Gus talks about the moment he found out that his good friend, a father figure and mentor to him, took his own life and how that radically changed the course of Gus’ life. We hear the story of when Gus made the brave decision to open up and talk about it on breakfast radio, which began a series of events including being asked to host the documentary series Man Up, which ultimately led to Gus deciding to start his not-for-profit foundation, Gotcha4Life. Gus talks about the importance of connecting with your village and checking-in regularly with the people you love. He is an advocate for mental fitness and he’s able to simplify the complex issue of mental health by getting us to focus on our relationships and looking after each other. We also hear about Gus’ friendship with Hugh Jackman, which started all the way back in primary school days and how they’ve both supported each other throughout their lives. This is a very powerful and meaningful conversation with Gus and we hope it touches your hearts as much as it touched ours. Our producer Sam Thomas chats at the end, sharing her personal story of her stepbrother Tim. For anyone that is struggling and needs help or support, you can call Lifeline at anytime on 13 11 14. Follow Gus: @gusworland Support Gotcha4Life: https://www.gotcha4life.org/ Follow Gotcha4Life: @gotcha4life Watch Gus’ TED talk: Is someone you love suffering in silence? Gus’ Podcast: @notanovernightsuccesspod Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 help available)Sam’s mental fitness ebook: email [email protected] for a copySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gus Worland - Gotcha4Life
This week Di & Nicola chat with the remarkable Gus Worland. Gus is a media personality, popular Triple M radio host, keynote speaker and the founder of Gotcha4Life, a not-for-profit foundation delivering mental fitness programs to try and achieve its goal of zero suicides. Gus is also a loving father to his 3 kids. In this chat, Gus talks about the moment he found out that his good friend, a father figure and mentor to him, took his own life and how that radically changed the course of Gus’ life. We hear the story of when Gus made the brave decision to open up and talk about it on breakfast radio, which began a series of events including being asked to host the documentary series Man Up, which ultimately led to Gus deciding to start his not-for-profit foundation, Gotcha4Life. Gus talks about the importance of connecting with your village and checking-in regularly with the people you love. He is an advocate for mental fitness and he’s able to simplify the complex issue of mental health by getting us to focus on our relationships and looking after each other. We also hear about Gus’ friendship with Hugh Jackman, which started all the way back in primary school days and how they’ve both supported each other throughout their lives. This is a very powerful and meaningful conversation with Gus and we hope it touches your hearts as much as it touched ours. Our producer Sam Thomas chats at the end, sharing her personal story of her stepbrother Tim. For anyone that is struggling and needs help or support, you can call Lifeline at anytime on 13 11 14. Follow Gus: @gusworland Support Gotcha4Life: https://www.gotcha4life.org/ Follow Gotcha4Life: @gotcha4life Watch Gus’ TED talk: Is someone you love suffering in silence? Gus’ Podcast: @notanovernightsuccesspod Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 help available)Sam’s mental fitness ebook: email [email protected] for a copySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
51:20
EP11 - S1
4 Jun 23
Dr. Lisa Chimes - Celebrity Vet
This week Di & Nicola chat to the incredible Dr. Lisa Chimes. Lisa is a practising Australian vet who many listeners would know from the popular TV shows Bondi Vet and Dr. Lisa to the Rescue. Lisa is an author of 2 children’s books, a proud supporter of a variety of pet rescue services, a successful businesswoman and founder of DOG by Dr. Lisa, where people can buy wonderful products for their furry friends and also get access to 24/7 telehealth services for their pet, giving them peace of mind at any time. As if all of that doesn’t keep her busy enough, she’s also a wife and mum of 4 children, 2 dogs and a cat. In this chat, Dr. Lisa tells us all about how she got started as a vet, from her childhood dream to it becoming her reality and the lucky coincidence that landed her a role on the popular show Bondi Vet on her first day at a new job in Sydney. We also chat about the incredibly positive impact that animals can have on a person’s mental health, the unconditional love they provide, the way their companionship soothes us, reduces anxiety and provides comfort in our moments of need. Dr. Lisa also describes the important role that animals play in helping children learn to deal with grief and the life lessons they provide us all. Not only that, Dr. Lisa gives us some great tips for how to read the body language of dogs and how you can know when a dog isn’t comfortable in particular situations. We loved this conversation with the wise and dynamic Dr. Lisa and we hope you will too! Follow Dr. Lisa: @drlisachimes DOG by Dr. Lisa products and 24/7 telehealth services: dogbydrlisa.com Follow DOG by Dr. Lisa: @dogbydrlisa Follow CAT by Dr. Lisa: @catbydrlisa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Lisa Chimes - Celebrity Vet
This week Di & Nicola chat to the incredible Dr. Lisa Chimes. Lisa is a practising Australian vet who many listeners would know from the popular TV shows Bondi Vet and Dr. Lisa to the Rescue. Lisa is an author of 2 children’s books, a proud supporter of a variety of pet rescue services, a successful businesswoman and founder of DOG by Dr. Lisa, where people can buy wonderful products for their furry friends and also get access to 24/7 telehealth services for their pet, giving them peace of mind at any time. As if all of that doesn’t keep her busy enough, she’s also a wife and mum of 4 children, 2 dogs and a cat. In this chat, Dr. Lisa tells us all about how she got started as a vet, from her childhood dream to it becoming her reality and the lucky coincidence that landed her a role on the popular show Bondi Vet on her first day at a new job in Sydney. We also chat about the incredibly positive impact that animals can have on a person’s mental health, the unconditional love they provide, the way their companionship soothes us, reduces anxiety and provides comfort in our moments of need. Dr. Lisa also describes the important role that animals play in helping children learn to deal with grief and the life lessons they provide us all. Not only that, Dr. Lisa gives us some great tips for how to read the body language of dogs and how you can know when a dog isn’t comfortable in particular situations. We loved this conversation with the wise and dynamic Dr. Lisa and we hope you will too! Follow Dr. Lisa: @drlisachimes DOG by Dr. Lisa products and 24/7 telehealth services: dogbydrlisa.com Follow DOG by Dr. Lisa: @dogbydrlisa Follow CAT by Dr. Lisa: @catbydrlisa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
38:20
EP10 - S1
28 May 23
Di Westaway OAM - Wild Woman On Top
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/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Di Westaway OAM - Wild Woman On Top
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/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
38:52
EP09 - S1
21 May 23
Melissa Hoyer - Media Maven
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:@modelcoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melissa Hoyer - Media Maven
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:@modelcoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
43:08
EP08 - S1
14 May 23
Rock Chick Mandy Coolen - A Life of Audio
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rock Chick Mandy Coolen - A Life of Audio
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
47:22
EP07 - S1
7 May 23
Mitch and Mark - Location, Location, Location
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mitch and Mark - Location, Location, Location
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
36:01
EP06 - S1
30 Apr 23
Leanne Nicol - 100 First Dates
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: @leeleenicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leanne Nicol - 100 First Dates
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: @leeleenicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
38:36
EP05 - S1
23 Apr 23
Gabriella Power - Lighting Up Our Screens
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: @gabriellaapowerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gabriella Power - Lighting Up Our Screens
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: @gabriellaapowerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
42:43
EP04 - S1
16 Apr 23
Lee Holmes - Earth Angel
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.comRecipes: www.superchargedfood.com/blogBooks: www.superchargedfood.com/bookshelfInsta: @leesuperchargedFacebook: www.facebook.com/superchargedfoodTwitter: @LeeSuperchargedYou tube: https://www.youtube.com/c/leesuperchargedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lee Holmes - Earth Angel
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.comRecipes: www.superchargedfood.com/blogBooks: www.superchargedfood.com/bookshelfInsta: @leesuperchargedFacebook: www.facebook.com/superchargedfoodTwitter: @LeeSuperchargedYou tube: https://www.youtube.com/c/leesuperchargedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
34:06
EP03 - S1
9 Apr 23
Comedian Queen
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 @lesleyhancockcelebrantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Queen
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 @lesleyhancockcelebrantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
40:14
EP02 - S1
2 Apr 23
The Beginning
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. Follow us on Instagram@OverTheBackFencePodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Beginning
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. Follow us on Instagram@OverTheBackFencePodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12:40
EP01 - S1
2 Apr 23
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