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Sonia and Simon

Sonia and Simon

Sonia and Simon 64 Episodes Oct 11, 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

Chris Voss: How to Get Anyone to Say Yes
Chris Voss: How to Get Anyone to Say Yes Oct 11, 2026 00:53:52 What if everything you know about negotiation is wrong? ⁨Chris Voss former FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference, reveals the psychological tactics used to negotiate with kidnappers, defuse high-stakes situations and influence human behaviour.We Discuss:The FBI negotiation tactics you can use in everyday lifeWhy “no” can be the beginning of a better
Ben Carlson: How to Build Wealth When Everything Is Expensive
Ben Carlson: How to Build Wealth When Everything Is Expensive Oct 4, 2026 00:58:38 Why are so many people earning good money but still struggling to build wealth?Half of Australian workers say they’re living paycheque to paycheque even as wages continue to rise.Investment expert and author Ben Carlson unpack where our money is going and what it actually takes to build wealth over the long term. He reveals the biggest mistakes people make with money, why humans are so bad at inve
Michio Kaku: The Truth About UFOs, Aliens & Human Immortality
Michio Kaku: The Truth About UFOs, Aliens & Human Immortality Sep 27, 2026 00:46:31 What if aliens almost certainly exist and humans could one day live forever?Theoretical physicist Dr Michio Kaku has spent seven decades searching for the single equation that could explain everything in existence. He takes us to the edge of what we know about the universe and what could be possible next.We Discuss: Why Michio believes there is almost certainly life beyond EarthWhat UFOs can and c
The Psychology of Why Gen Z Feels So Lost | Jemma Sbeg
The Psychology of Why Gen Z Feels So Lost | Jemma Sbeg Sep 20, 2026 01:00:02 What happens when we become obsessed with understanding ourselves?Jemma Sbeg is the creator of The Psychology of Your 20s, one of the world’s biggest psychology podcasts, and author of Person in Progress. Her work has helped millions of people navigate relationships, career, identity, money, loneliness and the uncertainty of being in your 20s.But in 2026, something has changed.We have more psychol
Why You Feel Lost: James Hollis on Ego, Purpose & Finding Your True Self
Why You Feel Lost: James Hollis on Ego, Purpose & Finding Your True Self Sep 13, 2026 01:07:01 What if the life you’ve built isn’t actually the life that’s right for you?Dr James Hollis is a Jungian analyst, author and teacher who has spent decades exploring the unconscious forces that shape how we live, love, work and understand ourselves. He has written more than 20 books, including the bestselling Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life, The Middle Passage and Under Saturn’s Shadow.We
Is AI Making Us Dumber? What It’s Doing to Your Brain | Joel Pearson
Is AI Making Us Dumber? What It’s Doing to Your Brain | Joel Pearson Sep 6, 2026 01:08:56 Could this be the first generation with a lower IQ than their parents?As AI becomes increasingly embedded in how we work, learn and think, are we becoming more capable or are we slowly outsourcing the very skills that make us intelligent?Professor Joel Pearson is a neuroscientist, psychologist, author and the world’s first Neuro Futurist. He is Director of the Future Minds Lab and Deputy Director
HOW TO BE HAPPIER: The Science of Love, Relationships & Feeling Loved | Sonja Lyubomirsky
HOW TO BE HAPPIER: The Science of Love, Relationships & Feeling Loved | Sonja Lyubomirsky Aug 30, 2026 00:48:09 What actually makes us happy, and why do some things we think will make us happier fail to deliver?Sonja Lyubomirsky is one of the world’s leading researchers on the science of happiness. A professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside, her research has transformed how we understand what makes people happier. Her latest book, How to Feel Loved: The Five Mindsets That Get You M
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

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