Welcome to The Oddi Poddi podcast.Real people. Raw talks. Big lessons.In this episode of The Oddi Poddi, we sit down with Family Lawyer and Author Gabriella Pomare (@collaborativecoparent) to talk about how divorce doesn’t have to be a battlefield. Gabriella is the author of The Collaborative Co-Parent, a book born out of the rawest parts of her own life and the hundreds of families she has worked with as a family lawyer. Her mission is to make “collaborative co-parenting” as widely recognized as “conscious uncoupling” – a philosophy parents can lean on when everything feels impossible.We cover big, practical, and often emotional topics in this conversation: • How to build a better divorce without destroying your family in the process • The myths and realities of prenups • Why custody isn’t about “winning” but about what’s best for kids • Communication tools that actually work for co-parents • What children really need from parents during separation • The emotional cost of conflict – and how to protect kids from itGabriella has been featured in Forbes, New York Weekly, LA Weekly, Good Day Atlanta, ABC, The Australian, FOX NY, FOX DC, FOX 24 and more. She’s a four-time Family Law Partner of the Year and winner of the Australasian Lawyer Elite Top 50 Women 2024. With international experience spanning Australia, the US, China, the Middle East, and Europe, Gabriella brings a global perspective to one of life’s most personal challenges.Her new book The Collaborative Co-Parent is available September 23 – a must-read for anyone navigating separation or co-parenting.• 💼 Connect with Gabriella on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellapomare/• 📸 Follow Gabriella on Instagram • ⬇️ Download the Garbiella's FREE eBook "Communication is Everything https://www.instagram.com/collaborativecoparent/https://thecollaborativeco-parent.com.au/free-e-book• 📘 Pre-order Garbiella's book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Collaborative-Parent-Co-Parenting-dignified-collaborative/dp/1636987036Hosted by Adrian Oddi, this show is all about honest conversations that cut through the noise. We explore what really matters: health, family including the real ups and downs of co parenting, leadership, business, friendships, community, and the unpredictable lessons of life.Each week Adrian sits down with guests who bring their unfiltered stories, hard won wisdom, and a willingness to go deeper. These are the conversations that stay with you, the kind that challenge how you think, spark new ideas, and remind you that no one has it all figured out.If you are here for growth, connection, and conversations that matter, like this video, hit subscribe, and turn on the bell so you never miss a new episode.Stay connected with us across socials for clips, behind the scenes moments, and updates on upcoming episodes: • 🎧 Follow the podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/52AWXE9... • 🎧 Follow the podcast on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... • 📸 Follow us on Instagram - / theoddipoddi • 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn - / the-oddi-poddi • 🎵 Follow us on TikTok - / theoddipoddi • 🐦 Follow us on X - https://x.com/theoddipoddi

Thomas McGlynn is the CEO of BresicWhitney, leading six offices, 211 staff, just under 5,000 properties under management, and over 1,400 sales each year. Under his leadership, the business is on track for $75 million in turnover, with a vision of becoming Sydney’s number one real estate agency and ultimately reaching a $100 million valuation.

Beyond the numbers, Thomas is a calm and empathetic leader, a devoted husband, and a father who values balance as much as achievement. In this episode, we talk about leadership, culture, fatherhood, marriage, and what it really takes to grow a business while staying grounded in life.

In this special episode, I share my AREC 2025 keynote: "How to Build a Meaningful Life Inside a Successful Career." It’s a personal one. I reflect on 23 years in real estate and the brutal truths I’ve learned along the way. In 2021, I had it all, until I didn’t. It was the most sales I’d ever made, record market share, the house, the cars, outward success. But behind the scenes, I was breaking. I lost my marriage. I was diagnosed with cancer. And I realised the version of success I was chasing came at a cost I could no longer afford. There was no balance, no space for my family, no real connection to the life I thought I was building.

This talk is about what worked, what nearly destroyed me, and how I’ve come back stronger, not by chasing more, but by choosing better. It’s also filled with questions I’ve asked myself, ones you may want to answer too. Whether you’re just starting out or fighting to stay in the game, I hope this one lands where it needs to.

Andrew Liddell is a father of four, a leader, a mentor, and one of the best real estate agents in the country. He’s also a Director at BresicWhitney. Ranked number 10 nationally, he’s known not just for his results, but for how he achieves them: with discipline, clarity, and integrity. Behind the numbers is a story of pressure, purpose, and staying grounded through it all. Andrew is a devoted husband, an incredible father, and someone who prioritises health and consistency in every area of life. In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to make it work at the highest level: structure, self-awareness, and support systems that keep him steady. From navigating challenges behind the scenes to finding contentment after big milestones, this is a conversation about ambition, identity, and building a life that’s both successful and sustainable.

In this episode, I sit down with one of the country’s most respected, thought-provoking leaders and founder of BresicWhitney, Shannan Whitney. We talk about his leadership journey, what he believes he got right, what he’d do differently and how his upbringing, including losing connection with his father, shaped the way he leads and lives his life today. He opens up about the challenges of growing a fast-moving business, and the ongoing balancing act between work and family life. Shannan also shares his candid views on real estate agents, how they practice, how they’re perceived and reflects on the bold, often uncomfortable decisions he made early on, simply because he saw things differently. It’s honest, reflective, and deeply human.

Adrian sits down with his great friend Richie Harkham. In 2014, Richie’s life was split in two - before the crash, and everything after. A horrific motorbike accident nearly ended his life. He was thrown into oncoming traffic and, during one of his many surgeries, stopped breathing on the operating table. Doctors told him he’d never walk again and that his leg would need to be amputated. But Richie refused to accept that prognosis. What followed was years of relentless rehab, surgeries, and setbacks. He learned to walk again - not once, but eight times! And through it all, he developed an unshakable zest for life. This is a raw and powerful conversation about facing death, redefining what’s possible, choosing purpose over pity, and learning how to “bounce forward, not back”.

Adrian sits down with his ex-wife, Chloe Matters (owner of Matters and Made), for an open and honest conversation about their separation and the journey they shared as partners, parents, and professionals navigating a high-pressure career. They reflect on what they got right, where things fell apart, and what they’ve learned. From building a life together to co-parenting and working side-by-side post-separation, this is a raw look behind the scenes of both relationships and the modern pressures of life in today’s world.

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