Best Yumi Stynes Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS: Yumi Stynes + Dr Jane Cherrington 53:23

5d ago53:23

53:23

Are you unsure how to address sensitive topics like sex and pornography with your kids? Join host Melody Thomas in this special bonus episode, where experts Yumi Stynes and Dr Jane Cherrington share practical advice, personal anecdotes and crucial insights to help parents navigate these challenging conversations. Learn why it's essential to maintai…

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Grated Tomato BRILLIANCE (bonus prawn option!) 5:36

5h ago5:36

5:36

On today's episode Simon and Yumi reminisce about when they first started recording the podcast more than 280 episodes ago - in the KiiS Sydney studios, using Kyle Sandilands's diamond-encrusted microphone. It's been an incredibly fun and delicious ride since then and today's a bit of a full-circle moment as Simon builds on that first ever episode'…

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4: Like Coming Home (Relationships 101) 53:35

10h ago53:35

53:35

Come with us and explore the myths and truths of maintaining a satisfying sexual connection long-term. From dealing with mismatched libidos to sex after babies, we explore what it takes to sustain meaningful relationships and thriving sexual connections, with real stories from real couples and expert advice from world-renowned author and researcher…

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Dr Emily - What Are Your Values? 1:29:06

23m ago1:29:06

1:29:06

Your values are perfect - according to our resident psychologist Dr. Emily Musgrove. Although this sounds counter intuitive to what we usually say…it’s actually a beautiful place to start. Figuring out what your values are, and where they come from can be a pretty intense experience. Lucky we have Dr Em to help, breaking down why they are important…

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TERIKYAKI SEX DRIVE 5:31

2h ago5:31

5:31

Some great info in today's episode about why some foods burn while we're cooking them EVEN WHEN WE'RE RIGHT THERE WATCHING. It's all about SUGAR content! Whether in a bolognese sauce or the fancy toast you keep burning, WHY? And what to do about it? PLUS - try this brilliant Teriyaki Sauce recipe that is TOO EASY to believe! TERIYUMMY CHICKEN 500g …

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'Girl Dinner' is - - what? And a sweet little Girl Dinner of Flatbread + Haloumi + Zucchini 4:27

1h ago4:27

4:27

On today's episode I take care to explain exactly what is meant by the Very Online term, 'Girl Dinner'... and I have a girl dinner of my own to share, based on this recipe - but not much like it at all. YUMI'S GIRL DINNER FLATBREAD 1 x small, round za'atar flatbread, shop bought about 150g of halloumi cheese, grated 1 x medium zucchini, shaved into…

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3: Mind The Gap 51:37

7d ago51:37

51:37

What happens when sex education falls short? From finger-blasting to pick-up artists, this episode follows three people who took learning into their own hands, including return guest and disability advocate Etta Bollinger's experience with sex workers and a young man's near-miss with incel culture. There's plenty of trial and error, as well as joyf…

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Zan Rowe - If I Had A Year To Live 1:07:42

7d ago1:07:42

1:07:42

In the ultimate power move, we interview Zan Rowe, ‘one of Australia’s best interviewers’. Talk about pressure. Champion of the airwaves, TV presenter, music journalist and podcaster, Zan has soundtracked the lives of many Australians. In this episode of the Vulnerabilitea House, Zan draws the card; ‘how would your ambitions change if you only had …

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Frizzled Spring Onion and Yoghurt Dip 8:25

1d ago8:25

8:25

It's no secret that Simon Davis LOVES Greek yoghurt as an ingredient. But has he ever been this excited about Greek yoghurt as he is today? Listen for a fantastic rave about Anna Jones's new cookbook 'Easy Wins' - an exasperated take on mayo - and this fantastic recipe: Frizzled Spring Onion and Olive Oil Dip 150g good Greek yoghurt, strained if yo…

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DAIKON? What to do! 6:43

4d ago6:43

6:43

On Yumi and Simon's top-rating food podcast, we unpack the mysterious giant vegetable that is the Daikon. What are some of the uses? What can I do if I've foolishly bought one? Help! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2: Pleasure Is Political 46:04

14d ago46:04

46:04

Would you like some pleasure with your politics? In this episode of The Good Sex Project, we explore how societal structures and cultural narratives impact sexual joy and freedom. We discuss the impact of ableism on sexuality with writer and disability activist Etta Bollinger, and chat to founders of a Māori ecosexuality kink zine (PARU) about recl…

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1: It's My Pleasure 48:05

14d ago48:05

48:05

Episode 1 of The Good Sex Project Season 2 embarks on a journey through different decades, unearthing diverse personal experiences that shaped people's relationship to pleasure. Featuring heartfelt conversations, painful confessions, and joyful revelations from the stories of Sophia, Porte, and Mary - no one's journey has been a straight line. Tune…

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Poh Ling Yeow - When The Relationship Ends 1:29:10

7d ago1:29:10

1:29:10

Have you ever made a really bad decision? Made a call that you couldn’t undo? It's a fear for many, and for others, living with the reality of a ‘roll of the dice’ gone wrong, is cause for great sadness, and discomfort. But, there is wisdom in mistakes. And for Poh Ling Yeow, learning to own her bad decisions, meant she could move forward with empa…

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Potato Bread - by Karen Martini 8:46

6d ago8:46

8:46

Making bread takes a bit of effort so you really want it to pay off! On today's episode, Simon and I discuss YEAST and a book that I am a huge fan of - - Karen Martini's COOK (- which I manage to mis-name as "Food" - my apologies!). There's so much in there, it's basically an encyclopaedia OF FOOD. I even bought a second copy to give to my kid who …

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Season 2 Trailer 1:31

20d ago1:31

1:31

Buckle in and get ready for a fresh new season of The Good Sex Project! Hosted by Melody Thomas, this series delves deeper into the heart of what makes sex and relationships thrive. The first two episodes, ‘It’s My Pleasure’ and ‘Pleasure is Political,’ are out July 9! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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STAY SAFE ON YOUR MANDOLIN - Plus a salad 8:52

14d ago8:52

8:52

It's funny to realise just how inevitable it is that when you first get a mandolin slicer (also known as a 'V-Slicer'), you are likely to cut your fingertips or knuckles a few times before giving the gadget the respect (and caution) it deserves! Simon has a couple of golden rules for staying safe when using it... and a beautiful salad that makes th…

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Professor Felice Jacka - Food For Thought 1:24:20

13d ago1:24:20

1:24:20

How does food affect our mood? Does diet actually impact our mental health? What is a gut micro-biome, and can we still eat a few chips without ruining it? In this Academy of Imperfection episode, we are joined one of the worlds leading experts on the relationship between what we eat, and how it effects our mental health, Professor Felice Jacka. An…

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When a cookbook author says they "Cherish this recipe. It's my baby!" Should we believe them? 8:00

13d ago8:00

8:00

Cookbook authors reach for a few phrases that suck me in every time. If someone says, "I've tried it many other ways, but THIS way is the best! I can't veganise it!" - - I tend to believe them. Today we celebrate a brilliant book that won a Guild Award in the UK - Ruby Tandoh's 'Cook As You Are'. The book Simon edited which previously won the same …

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IMPERFIX: What is Rape Culture? with Chanel Contos 23:31

15d ago23:31

23:31

Last season we met Chanel Contos from Teach Us Consent and we were completely blown away by her courage and the work she's taking on. So much so, that within minutes of Hugh opening and reading Chanel’s book, “Consent Laid Bare”, he had nominated her for Australian of The Year. In this snippet from the full episode, Hugh, Ryan, Josh and Chanel disc…

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Hasselback Potatoes = making spuds a real hassle 6:39

19d ago6:39

6:39

What IS a Hasselback Potato? And should we bother? And what nonsense is the internet offering us *this week* in the world of food? Today we talk about ALL of it - and return to one of our favourite recipes for potatoes. (Spoiler? It's not the Hasselback.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Michael Klim - The Race of His LIfe 1:21:05

20d ago1:21:05

1:21:05

What would it feel like to have the very thing that mad you great - your body, strength and co-ordination - slowly and painfully taken away from you? As a swimmer, Michael Klim was on top of the world - he was literally ‘World Swimmer of the Year’. Trips to the Olympics, medals of every colour, 21 world records AND his face on the cover of a Foo Fi…

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Getting Modern with Miso 11:05

21d ago11:05

11:05

Simon and I are both a bit weirded out when ingredients used in a traditional way in one's respective childhood home - become modernised and used in new and creative ways. Modern food! Whut? I confess it's taken me a while to get onboard with all these groovy new ways to use miso paste but it is bloody marvellous. AS IS HETTY McKINNON. Her 'Communi…

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When is an Heirloom...Not an heirloom? 6:44

26d ago6:44

6:44

On Yumi and Simon's consistently Top-10 rated food podcast, the two hosts delve into the meaning of "heirloom" when it comes to food. And if you're surviving the cost-of-living battle sufficiently that you can shell out $$ for a couple of really good quality Ox Heart tomatoes - Simon has a beautiful and easy salad to really make those almost sacred…

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Dr Emily - What Are Your Boundaries? 1:13:05

1M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

Do you have boundaries? Have you ever crossed someone else’s boundaries? How would you react if someone crossed yours? It is WAY easier to ignore it. Avoiding potential conflict and awkwardness is second nature to most of us. For those of us with people-pleasing tendencies, telling someone they have violated a boundary can be an acute version of li…

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Old Fashioned Bread and Butter Pudding 8:14

29d ago8:14

8:14

Food goes in and out of fashion, it's amazing to watch! Is Ottolenghi out of f(l)avour? Or are we bored? Or what? Today we unpack a classic old-fashioned dessert and one of the few desserts we ate in my house when I was a wee little tacker. PRE-HEAT YOUR OVEN 180C Grease a 1.5 L oven dish. CUSTARD INGREDIENTS MIX THESE THINGS TOGETHER IN A JUG: 2 e…

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IMPERFIX: How Rick Davies Deals with His OCD 15:25

1M ago15:25

15:25

Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is not a life sentence, as Rick Davies so eloquently tells Hugh and Josh in this episode of The Imperfix. Best known as Jimmy from the TV show 'Offspring', Rick is unbelievably vulnerable in sharing his story with OCD - from the awkward and painful compulsions, to the relief of a diagnosis at 18 years…

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Burnt Basque Cheesecake! 9:04

1M ago9:04

9:04

Basque Cheesecake was all the rage a couple of seasons ago and now I'm making it almost weekly. Partly because it's a classic, is easy, and super-yummy, and partly because I am trying not to get my scrawny Asian ass kicked in this race I'm competing in Very Freakin Soon. DON'T ASK ME ABOUT THE RACE! Let's talk about cheesecake instead! YOU NEED: A …

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Yumi Stynes - Me and Alcohol Don’t Mix 1:09:30

1M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

From being ‘canceled’, to alcoholism and post-natal depression, Yumi Stynes knows how to get vulnerable in the Vulnerabilitea House. Starting as a magnetic, music presenter on Channel V, Yumi’s career spans more than 20 years on our screens, on the radio, or in the very successful books she’s written. However as she shares with Hugh, Ryan and Josh,…

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CELEBRATE THE PEAR 6:03

1M ago6:03

6:03

Simon and I are both dismayed to hear that pears have grown so "unpopular" that local growers have been ripping up their trees to try to plant something more lucrative. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-17/pears-out-of-favour-with-shoppers/102961848 Why not just enlist us to plug the pear? We'd do a great job! There are so many great uses for thi…

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Rehabilitating the Brussels Sprout! 6:35

2M ago6:35

6:35

Brussels sprouts were only ever polarising because our Boomer parents had no idea how to cook them. Here in the real world, this seasonal, winter vegetable is INCREDIBLE. How do you get the most out of them so they're as good as when you sit down for a side dish of these babies at a fancy restaurant with your mum? It's easy, you can do it! Find out…

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Billy Slater - Leading from the (Full)Back 1:08:41

2M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Unfortunately, we all know what bad leadership looks like, for many of us, it doesn’t take long to think of examples…but what does it actually take to be a ‘good leader’? This week in the Academy of Imperfection, Hugh, Ryan and Josh are joined by a legend of the sport, former rugby league player and current coach of the Queensland Maroons, Billy Sl…

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