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Over the Back Fence

Diana and Nicola

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

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61:20

Davidji: Global Meditation Guru — Alongside Deepak...

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2025/07/13

This week Nicola and Di chat with the globally renowned meditation teacher, Davidji. Davidji has taught millions of people around the world how to meditate, he’s a stress management expert and the author of several best-selling books including Secrets of Meditation, Destressify and Sacred Powers. He spent over a decade as the lead educator at the Chopra Centre where he helped shape the modern meditation movement alongside Deepak Chopra. He teaches people how to tap into stillness, break old

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Bite-sized Chats with Nicola and Di - MyndGym chat...

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2025/07/10

Welcome another episode of bitesize chats with Nicola and Di. This week they chat to their producer Sam about her new businessMyndGym, which is an online gym for people to exercise their mental fitness. Nicola and Di met Sam in 2019 in Phuket, which is where the idea for her business came about, so it was fun to talk about the journey from idea to launch, and the way Di helped brainstorm the business name. Sam wants to offer all of our Over The Back Fence listeners a special discount when they

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65:35

The Power of Storytelling: Kumi Taguchi, Host of...

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2025/07/06

This week Nicola and Di chat with the brilliant journalist, broadcaster and presenter Kumi Taguchi. Kumi has been working in the Australian media for almost 30 years, since she landed her first job as a Production Assistant for the 7.30 Report in the 90s. From there she went on to become the host and presenter of many shows, including her current role as the host of the SBS show, Insight. Kumi can now add author to her title, with the release of her book: The Good Daughter: A memoir of losing my

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60:45

Over The Money Fence: Smart investing at every stage...

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2025/07/02

This week Nicola and Di are back with the third episode of our monthly financial series, Over The Money Fence with Roger Montgomery. This series aims to help you take control of your finances with clarity and confidence. Roger is the Founder and Chairman of Montgomery Investment Management, has over 30 years’ investing experience and is a highly respected financial commentator featuring on various ABC programs, as well as his popular column in The Australian newspaper. He is also the author of

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65:49

Kate Bell: Talking the Walk - Modelling with Voice,...

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2025/06/29

This week Nicola and Di chat with the stunning and soulful Kate Bell. Kate is an international model, writer and yoga teacher, who is passionate about using her voice to challenge outdated ideas in fashion and beyond. Kate has been modelling for 4 decades and has worked for so many incredible designers and iconic brands, appearing in fashion shoots and runway shows all over the world. Now at 57, Kate is speaking out against ageism and advocating for change. In this conversation we hear how Kate got

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66:21

Rob Carlton: From Kerry Packer to The White Lotus -...

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2025/06/22

This week Nicola and Di chat with the incredibly talented Rob Carlton. Rob is an award-winning actor, writer, director and an all-round brilliant storyteller, who grew up near Nicola and Di’s backfence on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. He’s been in so many memorable shows which you may have seen, including A Country Practice, Underbelly, Paper Giants, Black Snow, Boy Swallows Universe and The White Lotus, to name just a few. He also hosts Bravewords Live, with his wife Adrienne

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47:03

Melissa Ferrari: Love Lessons Over the Back Fence -...

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2025/06/15

This week Nicola and Di chat with one of Australia’s most sought after relationship therapists, Melissa Ferrari. Melissa has been working with couples for over 25 years, helping them create healthy, secure relationships. She is certified in the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) and is regularly called upon as a relationship expert in national media. We know that the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives and that connection to others is vital to our

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51:21

Kylie Jones: Fifty & Fearless - Ageless, Unstoppable...

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2025/06/08

This week Nicola and Di chat with fun and inspiring Kylie Jones. Kylie has created an incredible community called Fifty & Fearless, which empowers women to live boldly, love this chapter and stop playing small! It has become a global sensation with 600K followers, and it continues to grow. In this conversation we hear about the turning point in Kylie’s life, which is where Fifty & Fearless began. Kylie opens up and shares about the incredibly difficult year she had just after turning

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50:34

Over The Money Fence: The Sandwich Generation -...

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2025/06/04

This week Nicola and Di are back with the second episode of our monthly financial series, Over The Money Fence with Roger Montgomery. This series aims to help you take control of your finances with clarity and confidence. Roger is the Founder and Chairman of Montgomery Investment Management, has over 30 years’ investing experience and is a highly respected financial commentator featuring on various ABC programs, as well as his popular column in The Australian newspaper. He is also the author

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50:25

Dr Phoebe Meagher: Taronga Zoo Embraces AI to Take on...

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2025/06/01

This week Nicola and Di chat with the passionate and purposeful Dr. Phoebe Meagher. Phoebe is a scientist at the Taronga Zoo Conservation Society with a diverse background in wildlife conservation, forensic research and education. She has been pioneering the use of advanced technology and AI to combat wildlife trafficking and enhance animal detection. Phoebe has also led many field projects which have had a tangible impact and allowed for the successful release of rehabilitated animals back into

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6:36

Bitesize Chats with Nicola and Di - Laughing at...

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2025/05/29

Bitesize chats with Nicola and Di. Mini moments, without any guests, where you get to listen in on a fun chat between besties. Tune in for a giggle and a moment that will lift your spirits. This week they chat about their recent embarrassing moments and having a laugh at themselves. If you love our Over The Back Fence chats, come and hang out with us and some amazing guests at our in person event on the 19th of June at the Woolly Bay Hotel in Sydney. You can buy your tickets here -

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55:25

Brook Boney's Brilliant Next Chapter: From Morning TV...

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2025/05/25

This week Nicola and Di chat with the inspiring trailblazer Brook Boney. Brook is a proud Gamilaroi woman. She’s a political reporter and much loved broadcaster who took the big leap of leaving her job as the entertainment reporter for The Today Show, to follow her dream to study at Oxford. Brook has written a new book All Of It, which tells her story in a beautiful and moving way and we absolutely love it. In this conversation we hear about the brave decision Brook made to leave one of the

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54:13

Michele Chevally Hedge - Mood, Food & The Power of...

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2025/05/18

This week Nicola and Di chat with nutritionist and best-selling author Michele Chevalley Hedge. Michele is also an international speaker, and a highly commended nutritional medicine practitioner. As a former Microsoft executive, she truly understands the needs of time-poor corporate executives who want health but not hassle. She is committed to helping people feel energised, balanced and empowered without giving up life’s pleasures - and we like the sound of that! In this conversation, we talk

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8:18

Bitesize chats with Nicola and Di - Dating, Fun Antics

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2025/05/15

Welcome to our brand new bitesize chats with Nicola and Di. Mini moments, without any guests, where you get to listen in on a fun chat between besties. Tune in for a giggle and a moment that will lift your spirits. This week they chat about dating, pashing, having fun and single life. If you love our Over The Back Fence chats, come and hang out with us and some amazing guests at our in person event on the 19th of June at the Woolly Bay Hotel in Sydney. You can buy your tickets here -

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48:33

Sam Bloom: When Family, A Magpie, A Renewed Purpose...

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2025/05/11

This week Nicola and Di chat with the remarkable Sam Bloom. Sam’s a mum of 3, who lived a very full and active life until a devastating accident in Thailand left her paralysed. In the midst of rebuilding, along came Penguin, the little magpie who helped her heal. Their story became a best-selling book, captured by her photographer husband Cam, and later turned into a global hit film, Penguin Bloom. Now a world-champion para-kayaker, surfer and a passionate advocate, Sam is testament to the

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53:54

Nici Andronicus and Tania Taylor-Frost: Two Women's...

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2025/05/04

This week Nicola and Di chat with 2 incredibly inspiring women, Nici Andronicus and Tania Taylor-Frost, whose stories will give you a huge boost. Both of these women do incredible work for the charity Be Centre, which changes the lives of children through play therapy. Nici is a former elite athlete, who represented Australia in triathlon and modern pentathlon. She competed in 10 world championships and over 90 international events, becoming world no. 2 in 1997 and a three-time national triathlon

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58:27

Over The Money Fence: Where should you invest when...

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2025/04/30

This week Nicola and Di are excited to bring you the first episode of our new financial series, Over The Money Fence with Roger Montgomery. This series aims to help you take control of your finances with clarity and confidence. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by investing, unsure about what’s happening in the markets, or you just want to make a smarter decision with your money then you are in the right place. We will be joined each month by financial expert Roger Montgomery, who you may

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53:08

Kelly McCloskey - Feng Shui Expert: Transform Your...

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2025/04/27

This week Nicola and Di chat with the fascinating Feng Shui expert, Kelly McCloskey. Kelly has been transforming her client’s spaces and lives for the past decade and helps them to create environments of love, growth, financial abundance and wellbeing. She is one of only a handful of individuals in Australia who has trained under masters of San Yuen Yuen Gua Feng Shui, a method that can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. In this conversation, we hear all about the fascinating world of Feng

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59:31

Roger Montgomery - The One Finance Voice You Want To...

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2025/04/20

This week Nicola and Di celebrate their 100th episode!! To mark this special occasion, Nicola and Di chat with the successful and relatable Roger Mongtomery. Roger is the founder ofMontgomery Investment Management and a highly respected financial commentator featuring on various ABC programs, as well as his popular column in The Australian newspaper. We really wanted to have Roger on our podcast because he has a gift for making finances so easy to understand, and he keeps things relevant and fun. He

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55:11

Sally Loane: From Broadcasting to Boardrooms -...

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2025/04/13

This week Nicola and Di chat with the wise and incredible Sally Loane. Sally has had a remarkable career from starting as a journalist in print media, moving into broadcasting with ABC radio, before jumping into the corporate world and establishing herself as a non-executive director on several boards - including being the first woman on the board at the NSW Waratahs in its 135 year history! She is currently the Chairman of Destination NSW and sits on the board for several charities and other

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