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Sonia and Simon

Sonia and Simon

Sonia and Simon 64 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

A weekly podcast hosted by Sonia and Simon that aims to broaden listeners' perspectives on global topics. Each Monday's episode encourages new ways of thinking and invites the audience to subscribe. The hosts also promote community events and a waitlist for deeper engagement.

Episodes

How to Be a Man | Therapist Terry Real Breaks It Down
How to Be a Man | Therapist Terry Real Breaks It Down Aug 23, 2026 00:56:16 Why do smart, loving people keep having the same fights? Why does intimacy disappear? And why do so many men struggle to stay emotionally connected?Terry Real is one of the world’s leading relationship therapists and the founder of Relational Life Therapy. His work challenges the traditional rules of relationships, masculinity and couples therapy. We get into why the messages boys and men receive
Mark Zandi: The Economy Is Sending a Warning
Mark Zandi: The Economy Is Sending a Warning Aug 16, 2026 01:00:51 What if the biggest warning signs of a recession are already here and we’re not paying attention?Mark Zandi is one of America’s most respected economists and the Chief Economist of Moody’s Analytics. He’s spent decades analysing the economy, financial markets, housing, jobs and the forces that drive the next economic cycle. We discuss:- Whether a recession is actually coming- What happens to inter
Everyone Needs a Personal Brand (Here's Why) | Caleb Ralston
Everyone Needs a Personal Brand (Here's Why) | Caleb Ralston Aug 9, 2026 00:57:25 What if the biggest thing holding back your career or business isn't your product… it's that nobody knows who you are?Caleb Ralston is a personal branding strategist, content creator, and entrepreneur who has helped some of the world's most influential founders build their online presence. Having worked alongside industry leaders like Gary Vaynerchuk and Alex Hormozi, Caleb has seen fi
Why We’re More Successful Than Ever… But Less Happy | Hugh van Cuylenburg
Why We’re More Successful Than Ever… But Less Happy | Hugh van Cuylenburg Aug 2, 2026 00:51:37 Why are some people able to overcome adversity while others struggle to bounce back?Hugh van Cuylenburg is the founder of The Resilience Project, bestselling author, and one of Australia’s leading voices on mental wellbeing and resilience.Hugh shares the science behind building resilience and the practical tools we can use to handle life’s challenges, improve our relationships, and create a more m
How to STOP living pay check to pay check… | Money Mentor Graeme Holm
How to STOP living pay check to pay check… | Money Mentor Graeme Holm Jul 26, 2026 01:00:16 Most people think they're one pay rise away from financial freedom. Graeme Holm says they're wrong.Graeme Holm is a mortgage broker, financial educator and founder of Infinity Group, where he's helped thousands of Australians take control of their money and get ahead financially. He breaks down why so many people stay stuck in the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, even on high incomes; and w
Democracy Doesn't Collapse Overnight (It's Already Started) | Anne Applebaum
Democracy Doesn't Collapse Overnight (It's Already Started) | Anne Applebaum Jul 19, 2026 00:54:28 Democracy feels like something we can take for granted, but few people are talking about how quickly it can unravel from the inside.Around the world, authoritarianism is on the rise, not through invasions or coups, but through the slow erosion of institutions, elections, and truth itself. It's a pattern that has repeated across countries and decades, and one that's now playing out closer t
The Future of AI Depends on This One Industry | Enaxiom CEO Reveals Why
The Future of AI Depends on This One Industry | Enaxiom CEO Reveals Why Jul 12, 2026 00:48:38 AI is changing everything, but few people are talking about the infrastructure making it possible.As artificial intelligence accelerates, data centres are becoming one of the world's most critical assets. They power every AI model, every search, every chatbot, and every breakthrough. But they also face enormous challenges around energy, efficiency, and scalability.Antonia Collings is the CEO o
Why The AI Revolution Is The Greatest Opportunity In Human History | Zack Kass
Why The AI Revolution Is The Greatest Opportunity In Human History | Zack Kass Jul 5, 2026 01:16:38 The Man Who Sold AI to the World: On Why Ordinary People Win the Most.Most people talk about AI like it's something happening to us. Zack Kass thinks that's exactly the wrong way to see it.Zack spent years at OpenAI as one of the key architects of its go-to-market strategy, the person responsible for taking the most transformative technology in human history and bringing it to the world. Z
Nobel Prize Winner: Nobody Is Ready For What Quantum Does To AI | John Martinis
Nobel Prize Winner: Nobody Is Ready For What Quantum Does To AI | John Martinis Jun 28, 2026 00:48:27 What happens when the technology powering today's AI gets left behind?We sat down with John Martinis, Nobel Prize-winning physicist, the man behind Google's quantum supremacy milestone, and co-founder of Qolab to find out what's actually coming next.This isn't theoretical. Quantum computing is already threatening the encryption protecting your money, your data, and the internet as
What Your True Crime Obsession Reveals About You
What Your True Crime Obsession Reveals About You Jun 21, 2026 01:00:38 Why are humans obsessed with serial killers, disasters, and true crime?Dr. Coltan Scrivner is one of the world's leading researchers on morbid curiosity. We unpack the psychology behind our darkest fascinations: why millions binge true crime content, why women consume more of it than men, and whether our obsession with death and danger is a flaw or an evolutionary advantage.If you've ever
The #1 Skill Nobody Taught You | Daniel Goleman on Emotional Intelligence
The #1 Skill Nobody Taught You | Daniel Goleman on Emotional Intelligence Jun 14, 2026 00:50:39 What if the most important skill of your life is one nobody ever taught you?Daniel Goleman is the psychologist and bestselling author who introduced emotional intelligence to the world. In this episode, he gets practical breaking down the four domains of EQ, why our kids are losing emotional skills to screens, and what it really takes to lead, connect, and thrive in a rapidly changing world.We Dis
Everything You Were Never Taught About Sex, Love & Pleasure | Sex Professor Dr. Nicole McNichols
Everything You Were Never Taught About Sex, Love & Pleasure | Sex Professor Dr. Nicole McNichols Jun 7, 2026 00:59:41 What's really happening to sex, intimacy, and relationships in the age of smartphones, porn, and AI companions?Dr. Nicole McNichols is a sex educator, researcher, and professor whose work focuses on helping people have more satisfying, fulfilling sex lives. In this episode, she breaks down what science actually says about desire, pleasure, and intimacy; and why so many people are struggling in sil

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