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Tamara (Tam-rah) Callaghan Cooke (or just Tam!) Uses the wisdom of the great thinkers to discuss the whole of life. Talking about not just the pretty shiny parts, but also the challenges and setbacks, and how these very things, when faced courageously, can most lead to growth, joy and success.
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Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Helen Callanan, founder of Preparing the Way, explains the role of end‑of‑life doulas and why she frames the work around living with illness rather than dying from it. She discusses non‑medical support that restores choice, capacity and control, the importance of collaboration with palliative and medical teams, and practical options like vigils, home care, and funeral choices.
Through personal stories and training insights, Helen outlines the certification for doulas, the growing public health need for end‑of‑life support, and emerging ideas like workplace doulas — all aimed at giving people and families compassionate, informed care at life’s end.
Links -
https://preparingtheway.com.au/what-is-an-end-of-life-doula/
https://preparingtheway.com.au/5-end-of-life-myth/
https://preparingtheway.com.au/
50/50 is available on YouTube
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Exciting new direction for the podcast: this episode introduces the concept of Ask vs Guess culture—how some people ask directly while others prefer hints—and why those differences create confusion and upset.
Through real examples and personal stories, the host explains both perspectives and offers simple strategies to flex toward the other style so relationships at home, work and beyond can communicate with more empathy and less friction.
Source: Medium "Navigating ‘Ask’ and ‘Guess’ Cultures in a modern world"
Source: Mamamia "I was raised in a "guess family" then married into an "ask family". It blew my mind."
Source: Reddit Ask vs Guess Culture
50/50 is available on YouTube
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Tamara visits her longtime friend Alvin Quah in his Sydney apartment for a warm, candid conversation about career change, creativity and identity. They discuss Alvin’s journey from the pharmaceutical world and MasterChef to writing, public speaking and embracing redundancy as a turning point.
They also touch on migration, diversity and inclusion, the power of storytelling and how Alvin uses cooking and humour to make serious topics accessible — plus practical ways people can reach him to talk about work, reinvention or speaker engagements.
Alvin as a speaker -
https://www.claxtonspeakers.com.au/speakers_profile/2335
https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/alvin-quah
50/50 is available on YouTube
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Tam reflects on a transformative 2025: finding self-worth, challenging painful beliefs, and learning from a silent retreat.
She outlines 2026 plans: adding her name to the podcast, changing co-host roles, moving into private coaching (ICU), and bringing clearer, more intentional episodes.
Expect honest updates, fewer polished moments, continued guest conversations, and new ways to engage, rest, and grow together.
Silent retreat mention: New Year Reflections and Retreat Discoveries | Ep #29 | Friday 50/50
50/50 is available on YouTube
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Jonah Primo joins the podcast to discuss his work with Sam Harris and the Waking Up app, his journey overcoming chronic pain through mindfulness, and his podcast The Overexamined Life. He also talks about music, creativity, gratitude, and choosing an expansive way of living.
Throughout the episode Jonah reflects on practical meditation tools, the benefits of presence and gratitude, the challenges and joys of a creative career, and thoughtful perspectives on parenting and meaning.
Connect with Jonah Primo
Website http://jonahprimo.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jonahprimo/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverexaminedLife
Other Podcast’s referenced during the episode;
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/my-complete-chronic-pain-recovery/id1771620846?i=1000673795161
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-this-man-overcame-chronic-pain-and-illness-with/id1569234557?i=1000710363773
50/50 is available on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/5050_podcast
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
This Christmas edition of Friday 50/50 wraps up the year with festive stories, holiday plans and reflections on December’s pressures and pleasures. Tam and Danielle thank the guests Tam has interviewed, celebrate podcast milestones, and share personal anecdotes about parties, family and downtime.
The episode also touches on mental health, reaching out for support during the holidays, and gratitude for the production team and listeners. It’s a warm, conversational send-off before a short Christmas break.
50/50 is available on YouTube
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Tam and Danielle catch up on life changes: a glowing makeup masterclass, plans for a Mediterranean cruise to see the solar eclipse, and moving into a new home. Tam also announces a personal coaching project called “ICU (I See You)” with creative pricing ideas and on-call options.
The episode covers Tam’s recent ADHD diagnosis and early experiences with medication, reflections on embracing impermanence at an upcoming retreat, and thoughts about taking time off, shifting from external validation to inner purpose, and upcoming podcast guests.
50/50 is available on YouTube
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio
Friday Dec 05, 2025
Friday Dec 05, 2025
In this episode Tam and Danielle explore a private discovery of human design — Tam learning she’s a projector and a 3-5 profile who learns by trial and error and is seen as a problem-solver. That insight sparks a shift from frantic striving to a calmer practice of responding to opportunities.
We also hear a breakthrough moment on stage with children’s improv, a hospital/appendix experience that highlights gratitude, and reflections on luck, compassion and what success really means.
50/50 is available on YouTube
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Coach Usha Raman shares stories from her travels (including a serene tea ceremony at Koyasan) and practical ways busy people can anchor calm through meditation and simple daily rituals.
She explains core coaching tools—anchoring, NLP, timeline therapy, language and identity work—and how small, sustainable changes bring lasting balance. Usha also outlines two upcoming events: a March retreat at Premalaya and a May NLP practitioner training.
Connect with Usha:
https://nexustraininggroup.com
https://usha.club/NLP/
https://usha.club/retreats/
50/50 is available on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/5050_podcast
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Tam and Danielle chat candidly about aging with pride, resilience and the funny realities of medical mishaps, sharing stories about family, reinvention and the idea of "big bloomers"—women who grow more vibrant with time.
They also dive into the writing life: a whirlwind 70,000-word draft, publisher meetings, and the emotional work of releasing the need for external validation, culminating in a small personal breakthrough around jealousy and self-worth.
50/50 is available on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/5050_podcast
Join the conversation! 50/50 is on Facebook
And LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tamaracallaghan
50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio
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Tamara (Tam-rah) Callaghan Cooke (or just Tam!) Uses the wisdom of the great thinkers to discuss the whole of life. Talking about not just the pretty shiny parts, but also the challenges and setbacks, and how these very things, when faced courageously, can most lead to growth, joy and success.