Podcasts by Separate Bathrooms

How To Maintain Intimacy from 2022-01-16T13:00

Whether you've just entered a new relationship, or you're decades in, intimacy is always an important issue. So many couples that joined Cam and Ali in the bathroom this past year have shared so...

Overcoming Challenges Together from 2022-01-09T13:00

Love and marriage is full of so much joy, but of course every relationship comes with its challenges. Cam and Ali revisit some of the best insights shared by couples who have overcome hardship t...

Therapy and Marriage Counselling from 2022-01-02T13:00

Cam and Ali are long-time champions of the importance of therapy and marriage counselling, and it turns out they're not the only ones! Enjoy thoughts, feelings and experiences with therapy from ...

The Greatest Love Stories Of All Time... from 2021-12-26T13:00

Cam and Ali have welcomed so many amazing couples into the bathroom in 2021, and the best place to start when getting to know them is always at the beginning. Enjoy some of the best stories of h...

30 Lessons From 30 Years (Part 2) from 2021-12-19T13:00

The countdown is on for the final lessons from Cam and Ali's 30 years of marriage, and things get a bit emotional in this one...

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30 Lessons From 30 Years (Part 1) from 2021-12-12T13:00

Cam and Ali have officially ticked over 30 YEARS of marriage!! In honour of this incredible achievement, they're reflecting on some of the most valuable lessons they've learnt from all their yea...

Mitch Tambo Went From No Kids To 4 Kids from 2021-12-05T13:00

Musicians Mitch Tambo and Lele Firth join Cam and Ali in the bathroom to talk about having to factor Lele's three kids into their courtship, how Mitch came to terms with his anxiety and learnt t...

Joh Griggs On Finding Love After Divorce from 2021-11-28T13:00

Cam and Ali revisit a beloved episode with a wonderful couple, Johanna Griggs and Todd Huggins. They talk about their poolside courtship, adjusting to a new family life, and how being honest at ...

When Family Lunch Looks Like A UN Summit from 2021-11-21T13:00

Cam and Ali open the bathroom doors to the delightful Sirine Demachkie and Mark Kari. They talk about their many chance meetings, the rich culture of their multicultural family, and Sirine's pas...

Don't Take My Kisses For Granted from 2021-11-14T13:00

Writer and actor Nakkiah Lui and editor Gabe Dowrick join Cam and Ali in the bathroom to chat about creating TV show Preppers together, their hilarious set-up and engagement s...

Tammin Sursok Auditioned For Her Marriage from 2021-11-07T13:00

CW: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage from 29:05-29:30

Cam and Ali are the envy of their kids with actress and singer Tammin Sursok joining them in the bathroom! Al...

Having Fun Is Easy, Being Uncomfortable Is Hard from 2021-10-31T13:00

There's nothing quite like young love... Cam and Ali chat to singers Josh Piterman and Charlotte Black about meeting over social media, the importance of honest communication, and how a chance o...

We Survived Lockdown… Now What? from 2021-10-24T13:00

It's been a while since Cam and Ali had the bathroom to themselves, and with things going back to something like normality, they thought it now would be a great time to share where they're at an...

Ben Lee On Age Gap Love&Putting Friendship First from 2021-10-17T13:00

Cam and Ali are fanning out because the icons that are Ben Lee and Ione Skye are in the bathroom! They chat about their similar career paths, being friends before they got romantic, and how they...

Eddie Perfect's Journey To Broadway&Back from 2021-10-10T13:00

From Broadway to the bathroom! Composer and comedian Eddie Perfect and his wonderful wife Lucy Cochran join Cam and Ali to discuss their tumultuous nightclub meet cute, creative collaboration, a...

Turn On Bluey And Run For The Bedroom from 2021-10-03T13:00

Radio host, podcaster and mum Sarah McGilvray and her husband James head into the bathroom. They chat about how Wippa set them up (and takes credit for their marriage), how Sarah navigates all t...

When Two Families Become One from 2021-09-26T14:00

Today on Separate Bathrooms we're joined by Tory Archbold and her husband Craig. We'll take a look at the world of online dating, the challenges (and joys) of becoming a step-parent, and finding...

Finding Love On Stage (And Making It Last) from 2021-09-19T14:00

There are some friendly faces (or should we say voices?) joining Cam and Ali in the bathroom today, performers and partners, Chloé Zuel and Rob Mallett. They talk about how they support e...

Keeping Play in Your Relationship from 2021-09-12T14:00

CW: This episode contains discussions of eating disorders

The bathroom is sparkling today as Maddy Tyers and Jimmy Eaton light up the room! They talk about how LEGO was an import...

Let's Talk About Sex from 2021-09-05T14:00

Over the past few years we've been spending more time than ever with our partners, and that can have a big effect on what happens in the bedroom. So, what makes a healthy sex life? How do you de...

David Campbell Owes It All To Therapy and Magda from 2021-08-29T14:00

The delightful David & Lisa Campbell light up the bathroom with Cam & Ali. They talk about how couples therapy was crucial in the early days of their relationship, which of their kids th...

Jock Zonfrillo Isn't A Cranky Chef from 2021-08-22T14:00

Cam and Ali are bringing the kitchen into the bathroom, with Masterchef judge Jock Zonfrillo and his wife and business partner Lauren Fried. They chat about letting each other in to living and w...

Are Separate Bedrooms The Key To Happiness? from 2021-08-15T14:00

The TV is coming into the bathroom! Long-time Neighbours cast member Alan Fletcher, and presenter and newsreader Jennifer Hansen join Cam and Ali, and the similarities are like looking in the mi...

What Is Financial Infidelity? from 2021-08-08T14:00

Money can be one of the touchiest topics in relationships. How do you stick to a budget? What if one person has debts? Should family members pay you back for loans? Cam & Ali have enlisted t...

There's No Such Thing As A Perfect Family from 2021-08-01T14:00

Parenting gurus and all-round lovely people Emmy and Sabir Samtani join Cam and Ali in the bathroom. They talk meeting in a club in the early hours of the morning, how they deal with challenges ...

Two Women Walk Into A Bar... from 2021-07-25T14:00

Narelda Jacobs and Stevie Cruz-Martin grace Cam and Ali's virtual bathroom in the depths of Sydney lockdown. They talk about how they support each other's dreams, what needs to change in Austral...

Love On Ice from 2021-07-18T14:00

Professional outdoor guides Ewan Blyth and Sophie Ballagh take a tour of a different kind in Cam and Ali's bathroom. They talk about falling head over heels on a Russian ship, why penguins make ...

Why Online Means Trouble For Us from 2021-07-11T14:00

With travel restrictions, lockdowns and working from home becoming a regular part of our lives in the past year, it's no surprise that screen time is on the rise for a lot of us. Cam & Ali r...

Making The Best Of A Bad Childhood from 2021-07-04T14:00

Joining Cam & Ali in the bathroom are Aussie icons, Richard Glover and Debra Oswald. They talk about why they never got married, the joy of their first grandson, and how things that happen i...

When A Surfer Meets A Rock Star from 2021-06-27T14:00

Surfing superstar Layne Beachley and INXS member Kirk Pengilly bring a few trophies into Cam + Ali's bathroom. They chat about being set up on an awkward blind date, whether opposites attract, a...

Becoming A Better Person from 2021-06-20T14:00

Joining Cam & Ali in the bathroom are Dr Justin & Kylie Coulson. They get vulnerable about realising you're not a good parent, learning to be better, and how we can encourage resilience ...

Jules Sebastian Met 'The One' At 12 Years Old from 2021-06-13T14:00

Jules Sebastian brings her warmth and wit into the bathroom this week. She chats to Cam & Ali about how she met Guy, how she's always prioritised happiness over career dreams, and how they m...

Saving Our Marriage from 2021-06-06T14:00

The truth about Cam & Ali's separation in the early days of their marriage and how they rebuilt...

With last episode's discussions of therapy and couples counselling, and the recent M...

Julia Morris Thinks Everyone Should Go To Therapy from 2021-05-30T14:00

Australian comedy royalty Julia Morris, and her elusive husband Dan Thomas, join Cam & Ali in the bathroom. They chat about the process of writing a book together during lockdown, why they g...

"If You Have a Child Your Career Will End" from 2021-05-23T14:00

Carmella & Adrian Galasso are a highly successful couple that have not let the pressures of their jobs affect their relationship. They share their wisdom with Cam & Ali about becoming pa...

The Secret To Long-Distance Love from 2021-05-16T14:00

Cam and Ali get candid about what they've learnt from time spent apart, and the issues that many couples face in long-distance relationships.

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Love Against The Tide with Michael Kirby from 2021-05-09T19:00

Cam and Ali are joined by one of the most prestigious figures in Australian law, the Hon. Michael Kirby. Michael Kirby was Australia's longest serving High Court judge when he retired, and was t...

Is Make-Up Sex A Myth? from 2021-05-02T19:00

Joining Cam and Ali in the bathroom are Kasey Edwards and Dr. Christopher Scanlon, authors of the book Raising Girls Who Like Themselves. Kasey and Chris talk about ditching outdat...

Facing Your Worst Fears with Sam&Cameron Bloom from 2021-04-25T19:00

Sam Bloom and Cameron Bloom, subjects of the bestselling book Penguin Bloom, join Cam and Ali in the bathroom. The Blooms share how Sam found courage at her lowest, Cam's unending suppo...

We're Back And We've Got Company! from 2021-04-19T03:00

Have you ever seen a couple and wondered "How do they do it?!" They make parenting, marriage, relationships and life look easy? Well, you're not alone....

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20/20 Hindsight- didn’t see THAT coming! from 2020-12-20T14:00

Hi Ali and Cam here, reviewing some "Separate Bathroom" moments of 2020 that made an impact on us. Recalling moments and information that impacted us and how we now integrate that info into our ...

Turnabout is fair play! from 2020-12-06T14:00

This episode I have the chance to interview my husband. Underneath all that charm and old fashioned good looks beats a heart that is sensitive, sometimes insecure, brave and determined. I hope y...

The Wife's Interview - spotlight on Alison Daddo FKA Brahe from 2020-11-29T14:00

She’s humble and she’s fun. She’s got grit and she’s got a big generous heart. She’s a mother, a friend and a wife. Ali Daddo decides to let Cam Daddo interview her...

What If You Can’t Get Home for Christmas? from 2020-11-22T14:00

Ali’s and my life together has taken us through many peaks and valleys… we’ve had extended time in each others pockets and then gaping months apart. And here we are again on t...

“I GIVE MY Marriage a year” the Book from 2020-11-15T14:00

Holly Wainwright joins us to discuss the inner workings of her newest book. She lifts the lid on her inspirations, aspirations and offers great advice she discovered around her research and writ...

What do women want from men? from 2020-11-08T14:00

Today in the bathroom we talk about the term "Toxic Masculinity", the #metoo movement, how times have changed for the men in our lives.

In an article over 200 women were polled about what...

The First Time… only happens once from 2020-10-25T14:00

A first kiss, a first day at work, a first taste of something you love… we only get one chance at a first impression. Ali and Cam remember some firsts among other memories… claustr...

"I'm sorry" from 2020-10-11T14:00

Arguably the 2 most powerful words in our English language.. I'm sorry. We are talking about the art of the apology and why it matters more than anything in a relationship. What is a heartfelt a...

Georgie and The Mills from 2020-10-04T14:00

Welcoming into the bathroom is Georgie Tunney and Rob Mills, the fabulous duo have been together for 2 years and 1/4 of that has been living together through Covid in Melbourne. They've managed ...

The Cycle of Love is a 3-step Dance from 2020-09-27T14:00

Inspired by friend of this podcast Dr Alexandra Solomon, we explore a recent post from her that states - "Love exists in cycles of connection, disconnection and repair". If a loving relationship...

Better Homes and Bathrooms? from 2020-09-20T14:00

Today we welcome Australia's sweetheart Joh Griggs and her delightful husband Todd. They talk about romance, or lack there of, work/life balance, farm living, food and most important, laughter. ...

Fads… Trends… Crazes… it's hard to keep up! from 2020-09-13T14:00

We’re going back and coming forward, recalling the fads, the trends, the items we bought and rejected, the clothing, the style icons AKA the influencers that encouraged us to join them. We...

Triggered lately? from 2020-08-30T14:00

Today we talk about triggers, what are they? How they feel, what are the signs? What to do once you’ve been triggered and why Cam is giving up golf and beer.  

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It’s ALL Good News from 2020-08-23T14:00

We took some time off, we’ve heard a lot of news… and to be honest, not much of it has been good. So we’ve found some positive stories to share… even though our researcher “Karen” made things a lit...

The Innocence of Guilty Pleasures. How do you plead? from 2020-07-26T14:00

Is it listening to Barry Manilow? Maybe sneaking Monte Carlo biscuits… or starting up conversations with a foreigner to be soothed by their accent. We’re talking about guilty pleasures and for the ...

More Daddo's in the bathroom! from 2020-07-19T14:00

Today we are joined by our youngest daughter Bodhi. She talks about being a teen in the time of Covid, Black Lives Matter, resilience and changes. And why she hates advice.  

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To Ghost or not to Ghost from 2020-07-05T14:00

Today we take a spooky dive into paranormal activity and share some of our stories. Don't listen alone....  

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Freeing The Flag - a conversation from 2020-06-28T14:00

Today we welcome the team from Clothing The Gap, an Aboriginal owned company that is fighting for the freedom of their flag. They are all about creating relationships between Indigenous and Non Ind...

How do we talk to loved ones about Race? from 2020-06-21T14:00

Today we discuss the challenges of differing political views within a relationship, how do you get on the same page, is it a relationship ender?  

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Taking Sexy Back from 2020-06-14T14:00

How’s your sex life? We’re TAKING SEXY BACK with psychologist, author and TEDx speaker, Dr Alexandra Solomon. We’ve used Dr. Solomons’ quotes to stimulate conversation more than a few times here. ...

#Parenting Fails from 2020-05-31T14:00

It’s a fact of Parenting Life… we make mistakes. Just in case you feel like you’re the worst parent, we reminisce about the many funny and sometimes scary fails that will long live in the Daddo fam...

"Talking about our problems can be our biggest addiction, break the habit, talk about our Joys” - Rita Schiano from 2020-05-24T14:00

How do we shift the idea that we as humans are a problem to be solved? What action can we take right now that changes your relationship to a more positive and loving dynamic one? We share our thoug...

In these extraordinary times we need extraordinary understanding of what each other is experiencing from 2020-05-17T14:00

So how do you make that work? We found a brilliant article to assist us in navigating conflict and we talk through how it can work for us all. Even if one of you is like Cam, by nature … suspicious...

Sharing the bathroom with Australian treasure - GEORGIE PARKER from 2020-05-10T14:00

With Cam spending so much time on the set of Home and Away in the company of Aussie sweetheart Georgie Parker, Ali felt like it was high time she got to hang out with her too. Together they talk ab...

Do the ghosts of relationships past haunt you and affect your current relationships? from 2020-05-03T14:00

For most of us, past heartbreaks, traumas, loss and regret do rear their heads as we couple up. But there are ways through. During these times of self isolation and distancing, we are absolute...

Have a Cracking Easter from 2020-04-09T14:00

We’ve never done an Easter like this, it's a first and firsts are often harder than we’d like. But, the fact is, next year we’ll most likely be back at the camp ground, watching the footy or at an ...

Our countdown to 36 questions leading to LOVE ends with our final 12…or lucky 13 from 2020-04-05T14:00

As our collective self isolation period continues, enjoy the final batch of questions that lead to love. Try these on your lover, your kids, your house mates. May the answers lead you to deeper u...

Conversations continue… from 2020-03-29T14:00

As we get used to spending more time at home and more time with our partners, kids and housemates, we dive into part duex of the questions that lead to love. How would you answer these curiosities?...

Running out of things to talk about? from 2020-03-22T14:00:06

Our world has changed. We’re all in this COVID-19 together and who really knows how long we’ll be socially distancing ourselves. This week we have a dozen fun conversation starters that lead... to ...

Men, Midlife and the younger woman from 2020-03-15T14:00

Is there such a thing as Male Menopause? What happens in a relationship when you are both having a midlife crisis? We talk about all this and more.  

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It's the little things from 2020-03-09T14:00

It's so easy to get lost in the everyday life and not stop and remember why we are grateful for our relationships. How easy it is to create stories that keep us separate. Today we talk about those ...

Growing Up - What would you have liked to have been told about Adulthood? from 2020-03-02T14:00

We put this question to you and the responses were fabulous.  We discuss a few of our own learnings and we reflect on your thoughts and experiences.  Couldn’t have done this without y...

One word ... Sex from 2020-02-23T14:00

Today we get real and awkward. As the song goes, "Let's talk about sex baby, let's talk about you and me, let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be".  

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Is social media the 3rd person in your relationship? from 2020-02-16T14:00

Do you know who your partner "follows" on Instagram? Does your partner have Facebook friends that he tells details about your relationship that even you don't know? We discuss the challenges of how...

2020 has arrived and we’re back in our Bathroom(s) sharing some thoughts. from 2020-02-09T14:00

It’s been a wickedly long, hot summer in Australia. A challenging one for the books. Most of us usually begin the year feeling recharged. For many, 2020 didn’t begin that way. How can we assist tho...

Marriages and relationships are an ever evolving entity. Nothing is ever the same. from 2019-12-01T14:00

How well do you support your partner when there’s a mental health issue? Do you know what to do? Do you know how to be there for the ones you love?  

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Who doesn’t love a quiz?! from 2019-11-25T14:00

Ali discovered Gary Chapman’s- Five Languages of Love, a NY Times best seller and puts Cam through his paces.  

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Self acceptance and Summer time from 2019-11-17T14:00

Summer is here, accepting our evolving body shapes in the face of societal pressure can be quite the journey. Today we chat about self acceptance and how our partner can support us through the swim...

Is there a right time to fart in front of your partner? from 2019-11-10T14:00

Farting in front of your partner is arguably as big of a relationship milestone as your first kiss and first “I love you”. You’re actually saying, I am not only going to allow you to see me, I am...

Great Expectations - how the unspoken can be the undoing in a relationship from 2019-11-03T14:00

Today we chat about how we still get caught in the sticky web of expectations, and how we also have found our way through.  

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A quick check in from 2019-10-27T14:00:46

Cam uses the free wifi at the local mall to check in while he and Ali move house.  

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When the Kitchen meets The Bathroom from 2019-10-20T14:00

Known as the kind couple from the country. Mick and Jodie Ann from season 10 of My Kitchen Rules join us in the bathroom to talk how they’ve kept their spark glowing and growing.  

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The science is in - Nostalgia is good for our soul from 2019-10-13T14:00

We come from another century, a time where half hour sitcoms about castaways on an island dominated the TV, music was produced by real instruments and when you went out for dinner it was either Chi...

Today it's Separate Bathrooms and Separate Bedrooms from 2019-10-06T14:00

What happens when one of us goes through physical changes, menopause, snoring, illness. How to cope with no longer sharing a bed. Is it the end of the relationship or is it just another adjustment....

So you’ve found THE one! from 2019-09-29T14:00

You’ve spent some quality time together and made a baby, then another comes, and maybe another! Cam is one of five kids, Ali is one of three and together they have three of their own. The question ...

How to remain YOU in a relationship… short or long from 2019-09-22T14:00

We received the question - How do you maintain your own independence and sense of identity in a long term relationship? Ali and I speak from our own perspective on this… and find it way more diff...

Season 2 is coming. Get involved! from 2019-08-12T14:00

Season 2 is coming. Cam and Ali want you to get involved. Join the Separate Bathrooms Podcast Facebook page.  

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The Couple that Holiday together… from 2019-07-24T14:00

Taking holidays together with your partner and/or with your family is a sure fire way of creating wonderful and often hilarious memories. After the journey is done, we are left with our stories, ...

Trust from 2019-07-17T14:00

“Trust only movement, life happens at the level of events, not words.” We’re answering your questions about trust and if it's possible to regain it.  

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Screens, Celebrity and Social Media....Oh My! from 2019-07-10T14:00

Phones at the dinner table? Does social media and screens have an impact on relationships? How does celebrity change someone? Ali and Cam divulge more stories about Hollywood and their thoughts abo...

Money Changes Everything … or does it? from 2019-07-03T14:00

It’s no surprise that MONEY is always included when discussing reasons why couples argue and break up. We share some of the ups and downs we’ve had in regards to money and share some tips from expe...

Partners in Love / Partners in Loss from 2019-06-26T14:00

Most long-term relationships will encounter loss or grieving at some point given it's a part of our human experience. How we traverse that as a couple can either bond or break you.  
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To Therapy or Not to Therapy from 2019-06-19T14:00

The truth about our separation in the early days of our marriage and how we rebuilt.  

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Big Moment / Big Impact from 2019-06-12T15:00

Big moments happen in our lives whether we want them to or not. A move, a death, a renovation- these types of events impact our close relationships. We've experienced a few and we share what has wo...

I want a good clean fight, no hitting below the belt from 2019-06-05T14:00

We all go through tough times in a relationship, some walk away (and that is ok) and some choose to stay… through our 28 years of marriage, we’ve had plenty to argue and fight about - why we didn’t...

Your teen doesn't want to “divorce” you, but they kind of have to from 2019-05-29T14:00

We’re blessed with three children. Each one is different, with their own subtleties and quirks. We’ve been through birth, toddler, big kid and now we’re in the teens. How do you navigate those year...

28 years and counting from 2019-05-22T14:00

The feeling of being in love is potent and one all of us enjoy, sustaining those first months of crazy love is challenging, a bit like stopping at one french fry. You don't reach 28 years in a re...

Trailer: Separate Bathrooms from 2019-05-08T14:00

Get to know Cam and Ali. They also reveal what this podcast will be about. Coming May 23.  

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