Space To Learn: Recent Episodes
Lucy Woodward
The podcast for creating the space to learn about yourself. We're a big fan of mindfulness, confidence and self expression over here so if you're looking for a lil bit of inspiration to be your best self, you're in the right place!! I'm Lucy, a uni student with big dreams, a lot of thoughts and a love for a good cup of tea - so make yourself a cuppa and come join us every Wednesday for a chat!!
This is the book you absolutely need to read if you feel stuck or are wanting to live a more fun, purposeful and creative life!!
The Artist's Way is a 12 week guided practice taking you through various themes and tasks, with daily journaling and weekly solo dates. I'm currently on week 8 and it's been such a gamechanger so far - definitely recommend!!
If you've been wanting to buy the book or are just curious, I hope this is a useful episode for diving into the takeaways and practices:)
MENTIONED:
my recent yt video: finding a new direction and sense of self đ±
The Artist's Way (here)
thank you so much for being here, I love you lots!
Two steps forward, one step back and all that.
Join me for a chatty episode discussing how I've been feeling lately, mainly the frustrations around job hunting! Might be a relatable one if you are also in the same boat or just generally are feeling like not much progress is being made towards your goals despite your best efforts. I promise growth is happening even if it feels invisible!!
Let me know your thoughts on the ep & I hope you have a wonderful week xox
Because life is short and just one big experiment.
Hiya!! Welcome back to a brand new episode of the pod - thank you very much for tuning in.
Spring is the ideal time to start taking action on those projects or lifestyles that weâve been thinking about, planning and dreaming up.
But how can we make it easier for ourselves to actually take action on them?
In this episode Iâm chatting you through 5 different things to implement to help us take action on the things that are important to us.
Hope you enjoy the episode and take something away. Share with your friends if you did. Lucy xx
MENTIONED:
Maisie Hill Experience
Are you giving yourself enough opportunities to succeed?
This week weâre chatting all things people pleasing and prioritising - all of those lovely ways we get in our own way and self-sabotage from doing the things that are really important to us.
What is it that youâre working on at the moment that youâre not giving enough time to?
What are you deprioritising at the first opportunity?
How can you give yourself more chances to succeed?
Hope you enjoy the ep and Iâll be back for another next Monday! xx
P.S. sorry this upload is late - I'm on holiday with very very slow wifi strength which means it's been uploading all day!!
But what does that actually mean? How do we trust the process? Do I follow a plan? Do I wait for things to happen to me?
Let's chat fearlessness and trusting the bigger picture. Spring is the time to put into place all those things we've dreamed about, to take action on our goals. What do you most want to do, see, or be in the next few months?
And how can trusting the process help?
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"Does the garden deserve to grow? No, it's designed to grow."
Let's kick off the spring season with a chat about how the idea of needing to deserve growth is crazy! It's not selfish to work on things that feel meaningful to you, in fact usually the opposite is true because you never know who you're going to inspire through the ripple effect of your actions.
Spring is the perfect time of year to make changes in your life and start to take action!! What changes do you want to see in this next season?
Enjoy the episode and welcome to the spring season!
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My YouTube Channel: â â https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOWNNa-IQV577_J6GPJhAygâ â
Follow me on Instagram @lucytalks_
Brene Brown TedTalks on vulnerability and shame
Happy Place podcast
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Rounding up the winter season with some goal setting for the next 90 days!! Really enjoyed setting a direction and intentions for the spring & feel like it's the perfect way to wrap up thinking about the winter themes of reflection, intention and listening to your gut.
Hope it inspires you to set some goals of your own for the next three months, let's hit the ground running in spring!!
MENTIONED:
Lucy Talks ep on Dreaming Bigger: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QOXNH8X3EkMHAiCJozZJU?si=e0597ca81ec94af6
Life's Your Bitch ep on friendships: https://open.spotify.com/episode/25tQotKUAiInu7sb0UPlSA?si=bfc5233fe44f4efe
King Richard (film on Netflix)
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How do you know where youâre going if you donât know where you are now?
A lot has happened in my life since this time last year!! This week Iâm chatting through all the ups and the downs Iâve experienced, from moving out of my uni home, to coming out to friends and family and 4 and a 1/2 months of travelling!!
Hope you enjoy this very honest chat - hopefully you feel like a friend on FaceTime:)
Lots of love xxx
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My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOWNNa-IQV577_J6GPJhAyg
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How often do you think "I should be better at this," or "I shouldn't feel this way?"
This week we're addressing those pesky "shoulds" that get in the way of us knowing what we really want and how we genuinely feel. Listening to our gut feelings is praised, but it's actually kinda hard when we've internalised all these societal expectations and pressures!
With 3 strategies to undo these faulty thinking patterns known as cognitive distortions we might be better equipped to tune in to our gut feelings and go after what we want.
Hope you enjoy!! Head over to @lucytalks_ on Instagram if you wanna get in touch - or email me lucytalkspod@gmail.com to chat or for enquiries!
MENTIONED:
Shut the door on your "shoulds" article
Should Statements articleMUSIC:
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So excited to bring you this week's episode!! It's our first guest episode of the winter season - Lucy Talks with Zara Beth!
Zara is such an inspiration - and a woman of many talents! From her 400k+ subscribers on YouTube, to her online art business and soon-to-be-published book, Zara's various outlets for her advocacy work and creativity are all amazing. But it's her resilience, creativity and kindness that I find even more amazing and hope you soak up in this episode.
Zara has several neurological disabilities including Tourette's Syndrome, FND and autism which impact her life in different ways. I hope that this episode sheds some light on the reality of living with disabilities and in particular, can help to rewrite the stereotype of autistic people.
Being able to recognise and ask for your individual needs to be met is so important - we chat about accepting your capabilities, the freedom that can come from diagnoses and how to put systems in place to support yourself.
Thank you so so much for coming on the podcast Zara!!
Head over to @lucytalks_ on instagram if you wanna get in touch - or email me lucytalkspod@gmail.com to chat or for enquiries!
MENTIONED:
Zara's YouTube channel
@zara.bethx on Instagram
Zara on TikTok
NaNoWriMo website
Books:
Love Letters for Joy - Melissa See
My Non-Identical Twin - Evie Meg
Unmasked - Ellie Middleton
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(We were on a break!!)
So about a year ago now I deleted Instagram and not gunna lie, it's made a massive difference to my life! I feel like I've changed my perspectives a lot in that time and have seen the value in questioning my actions.
In this episode we're diving into why I decided to stop posting, scrolling and giving my energy to social media as well as discussing how intentionality about your relationships with things & people in your life can make you feel happier and more fulfilled.
From identity to doom scrolling and from digital passifiers to living for others' approval, let's chat about my motivations for deleting instagram and taking control of my free time.
Would love to hear your thoughts!! Ironic I know but it's @lucytalks_ on instagram if you wanna get in touch - or email me lucytalkspod@gmail.com to chat or for enquiries!
MENTIONED:
The Social Dilemma on Netflix
Life's Your Bitch ep on SM
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I really do believe that your happiness matters. For yourself, for people around you and also, for enacting solutions to huge social justice issues like climate change. I'm pretty passionate about this one and can't wait for you all to hear this episode.
Along with a new seasonal structure for the podcast I wanted to bring in a clearer theme - this episode is a mission statement of sorts. Your happiness matters. I think the climate movement (and all social change) needs empowered, solutions-focused, fulfilled changemakers. And we won't find them through negative self talk and under-confidence. Let's prioritise our dreams and our happiness and see what can happen.
Email me via lucytalkspod@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @lucytalks_ đ to get in touch, would love to chat with you!!
MENTIONED:
Psychology Today article: The surprising role of happiness in acting for social change. https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/are-we-done-fighting/201909/the-surprising-role-happiness-in-acting-social-change
Earthrise Studios
Period Queen - Lucy Peach
The Ripple Effect, Organisational Behaviour Contagion: https://www.hrdconnect.com/2023/10/02/the-ripple-effect-understanding-organizational-behavior-contagion-to-cultivate-culture-at-scale/
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Thank you for listening!
I have a theory that we're letting our brains self sabotage our potential before we've even begun. How often do you have a great idea, only for your brain to shut it down and come up with excuses (or really good reasons why we should start next year... and definitely not today).
In episode 2 of our winter season, we're talking about dreaming bigger. Letting go of the 'how' and imagining the 'what'. Let's see what we can imagine for ourselves without any restrictions.
Email me via lucytalkspod@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @lucytalks_ đ to get in touch, would love to chat with you!!
MENTIONED:
Struthless YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@struthless
"The Strangest Secret" (Earl Nightingale radio show)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN6m0-UVLro
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Lucy Talks is back!! I'm so excited to have you listening - welcome if you're new and hi again if you're back for more weekly eps! đ±đđđđœ
I'm very much in a new chapter since graduating from uni and coming back to the UK from my travels - so naturally I've been thinking about the changes I want to make happen in my life, and for the podcast. I want to create something that feels really intentional, thought out and purposeful - with less scrambling around for ideas to put up an episode each week! I'm really happy with the ideas I've come up with and can't wait to start sharing them with you now.
In this episode, I chat you through my new idea for restructuring the podcast, my fears around making a change in my life and my thoughts on living in tune with the natural ebbs and flows of life. I'm super excited about it all and would love to hear your thoughts.
Email me via lucytalkspod@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @lucytalks_ đ to get in touch, would love to chat with you!!
MENTIONED:
Maisie Hill's Elevate and Expand webinars. https://www.maisiehill.com/events
4 seasons of the cycle article
https://andsisters.com/blogs/blog/4-seasons-menstruation
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heya! coming at ya with a new episode from thailand all about the things I'm learning and have learnt so far from the first month and a half of my backpacking adventures :)
thank you so much for sticking around and listening, love u lots and genuinely miss doing the podcast!!
hope you are well and happy x
You know the drill: it's time for life updates and existential musings on the duality of life.
It's finally here!! Leaving for Thailand tomorrow and so excited about it!! Head over to the youtubes for vlogs and videos about my experiences, would love it if you stuck around:)
In this episode we're chatting about recent changes and events in my life, mindsets I want to adopt while travelling and thoughts on how life is always ups and downs.
A huge thank you to everyone who's listened to a whole year of Lucy Talks!!! Can't believe it's been a year of this new format (and two more of podcasting), I'm so grateful for it and to you for listening! I hope you stick around for its return or for future spontaneous episodes.
Lots of love, Lucy xxx
mentioned:
everything I know about love - dolly alderton
the seven husbands of evelyn hugo - taylor jenkins reid (a must read!)
my youtube channel - travel vids coming soon x
All the feels in this episode! I sit down for a chat with my bestie Aidan on our final day of student life living in Nottingham about our uni experiences and imminent travel plans!
Aidan studied Hispanic Studies and undertook a year abroad in Spain teaching English - we've known each other since our very first day of uni but have become so much closer this year. Aidan shares his thoughts and advice and we chit chat about our expectations and excitement for our upcoming backpacking trip in South East Asia and Australia.
Huge thanks to you Aidan for coming on and bearing with my emotional scatter brain on the last day of uni!!
It's crazy how quickly this feels distant - and it's only been 4 weeks.
Thank you for listening and sticking around, it means a lot xxxx
"Knowledge gives me confidence, so I always want to be learning."
In this episode of Lucy Talks I'm chatting with Morag Punton, pharmacist, owner of her own consultancy and Trustee for the Hygiene Bank. We crossed paths at a sustainability careers event that I attended back in March and I was so impressed by her experiences and sense of self-awareness.
If you're someone who loves the idea of a varied yet structured career tailored to your interests and skillsets then you'll love Morag's 'Five Pillar Portfolio Career' framework.
Get stuck in to all the nuggets of wisdom in this conversation and let me know what you think! Thank you so much for your time Morag!
Lucy x
Find Morag on LinkedIn here!
hey friends:) thank you for being here!
it's been a sad week in Nottingham. sending lots of love to all who've felt the heaviness this week in whatever capacity. it's okay to be sad but don't be sad alone x
this week I'm chatting about an interesting definition of success: the progressive realisation of a worthy ideal. found this in a video called 'the strangest secret' by Earl Nightingale - worth a watch!
anyway, lots of love and enjoy the ep pals xxx
Is creativity what makes us human?
With the rapid rise of AI, a sharp decline in creative subjects being studied in UK schools and a growing imbalance in our wellbeing there comes a real need for a resurgence in creativity and innovation. In this episode, I have a proper deep dive into various areas where creativity is being pushed aside and the consequences this is having on our wellbeing, society and planet.
Would love to hear your thoughts on this one! A slightly different more in-depth style episode so I'd love to know what you think.
Let's all get more creative!!!
Links links links!
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND: E252 of DOAC with Mo Gawdat, Emergency Episode on the Dangers of AI
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V&A article 'Creativity is what makes us human'
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The Guardian article 'The Creativity Crisis'
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Mail & Guardian article 'Creativity is vital in the face of AI'
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Creatives Doing Business blog post 'How to Tap Into Feminine Energy in the Creative Process'
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Pause article 'Balancing Our Feminine and Masculine Energy'
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Yin and Yang information
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Kate Raworth on Doughnut Economics, website here
thank you for listening!! lots of love x
what are your plans? how does it feel to be done? are you excited for graduation?
I'm back! I've missed ya. let's have a big old catch up in this week's episode because quite a bit has changed since the last time I uploaded. thank you for sticking around and being so supportive!!
things mentioned:
MS Society Fundraiser Link (here)
My YouTube Channel (here)
New video!! a wholesome week in cornwall (here)
thank you for listening you lovely lovely human! lots of love xxxx
It's the big ol' 21 things I've learnt at 21 episode, buckle up!! If you're nosy and wanna know the highs, lows and all the lessons I've learnt this year then you're in the right place.
things mentioned:
episode with Dr Mary Black (listen here)
episode with Dr Mindy Pelz on Dr Rangan Chatterjee's pod (listen here)
Solve for Happy by Mo Gawdat
4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
thank you for being here!! lots of love xxx
Turns out social media is proper crazy when you stop and think about it.
Hey everyone! So excited to share this episode with you all, it's one that I've been wanting to make for a while. This is ep2 of the 'life is an experiment series' - and it's been SUCH an interesting experiment.
Honestly I feel like we've really normalised sharing our lives online, interacting with other people's content or using social media as a distraction or a way to avoid discomfort. Taking a step back from it I'm starting to realise how much of a knock-on effect that it has on our real-life relationships. Yes there are loads of benefits, but does the internet have a net positive effect on our connection?
Huge shoutout to Megan Short's episode 'we are all third wheeling social media' which inspired me to do this - definitely go listen.
Another really interesting take on the internet is linked here - an interview from 1999 with David Bowie when he predicts the effect of the internet on our society.
If you do your own social media detox I'd love to hear about your experiences, email me spacetolearnpodcast@gmail.com if you want an accountability buddy or to chat more about this.
Thank you so much for listening!!! Very grateful for you being here.
Lucy x
From her day job in corporate sustainability at Sainsbury's to activism with Emergent Generation, in this episode I'm chatting all things climate careers with Paige Hunt.
As an Environmental Biology graduate and now a young professional in the sustainability space, Paige shares her motivations in her career so far, her perspective on different jobs being like stepping stones as well as insight into how net zero policies are created.
If you're looking for inspiration to start your job hunt or to get involved with a climate activism group then I hope this sparks some new ideas!
Connect with Paige on LinkedIn here
things mentioned in this episode:
Losing Eden - Lucy Jones
Eating to Extinction - Dan Saladino
Parable of the Sower - Octavia ButlerFarm Ed - website here
Emergent Generation - website here
Thank you so much for listening!
My friend Mae sent me this tiktok about sunset seasons and I thought it was so brilliant that it deserved an episode to itself.
Change can be soo confusing!! I think having systems to deal with uncertainty and embrace the next chapter is essential- so in this episode I chat you through the 3 things you need to do for a successful sunset season. It's a fab way to move through a transition phase of life gracefully while making the most of the time you have left!! I can't wait to hear about your sunset seasons and the things you've taken away from this idea - get in touch! I lovee hearing from you x
mentioned:
Solve for Happy by Mo Gawdat
Tiktok by Sierra Campbell (here)
thank u lovely people have a fab day xox
...here are my ways to regain inspiration and find what makes me happy again.
Long time no speak! The last few weeks I feel like I've been pretty low on inspiration - for creative projects, uni work & doing things I love. It's a weird form of self-sabotage but I think sometimes we're our own worst enemies and the only way to kick the low motivation is to choose to change it.
In this episode I chat you through three things that've been helping me lately, and then discuss happiness more broadly.
Does success lead to happiness? Or does happiness lead to success? How can we solve for happy?
Really hope you enjoy the episode - let me know your thoughts!! You can reach me @lucytalks_ on insta:)
See you next week pals x
things mentioned in this ep:
Happy Place
Diary of a CEO
Life is your Bitch
Growing with the Flow
Solve for Happy by Mo Gawdat
"Get uncomfortable in a comfortable place."
Hey lovely people, welcome back. This week I'm chatting about 5 different things that have really sunk in for me recently - from living with more unapologetic joy to the best place to try new things to choosing a romantic partner who loves you for who you are. I loved recording this one, all the good vibes. Let me know which resonated with you the most!
things mentioned...
Florence Given's ep on living deliciously (listen here on spotify)
@uonkorfball
@lucytalks_
Lots of love! Lucy x
"Imagine the person you'd become if you stopped trying to fix others and put that energy into yourself."
Love is for everyday!! Welcome back lovely people, ily lots and lots. happy v day. Chatting all things love in this week's episode, particularly diving into self love and how it can influence all your relationships. There are so many ways to love, so many ways to experience love and I feel like the quality of that depends on how well you love and understand yourself, how much time and space you have to understand others.
Let me know your thoughts and let me know how you spent your valentine's day!Â
things mentioned
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Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given
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Conversations on Love by Natasha Lunn
Music: Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! Follow along on insta @lucytalks_ - new episodes every monday! Lucy xxx
âIf you want to go quickly, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.â
This week on the podcast Lucy's chatting to Marcus Stewart, an experienced leader in the energy industry with a track record of delivery and making it happen. He's recently been to COP27 to speak about why future energy matters, how we can transition to net zero and what heâs doing at BEIS on the green grids initiative. Decarbonising our energy systems is more important than ever and requires huge amounts of funding and collaboration across borders.Â
I found our chat really fascinating - especially loved hearing about the behind the scenes at COP and about the value in interdependent energy systems.
Thank you so much for coming on Marcus.
Follow the pod on instagram @lucytalks_ to stay upto date <3 lots of love! Lucy x
I feel like the whole 'romanticise your life' thing is talked about a lot, but what's not spoken about is how to actually do it. In this episode I chat about the 2 things that I feel increase the value of a moment and some lil nuggets of advice I've loved applying to my life. Being present is harder than it sounds!! So many distractions taking us away from the here and now. But with practice I really feel like it becomes easier to tune into what you're doing or how you're feeling.
if you enjoy the episode, the best way to give back is to send it to a friend you think might enjoy it too:) thank you lovelies.
lots of love!! Lucy xxx
âThereâs no such thing as the wrong body to dance.â
This week on the pod, Iâm talking with Dr Peter Lovatt, a dancer, dance psychologist and the author of âThe Dance Cureâ. I recently read Peterâs book and loved it, so thought itâd be fun to chat with him and share all his wisdom about finding confidence, self esteem and connection through dance.
Honestly - dancing is a superpower. It was fascinating to hear about all of the ways dancing improved Peter's life, but I think the thing I've taken away the most is Peter's attitude towards failure and his ability to carry on doing what he loves despite huge amounts of negativity.
Check out Peter's work here:
Dr Peter Lovatt (website)
Move Assure with Darcey Bussell
Peter's BGT appearance
'The Dance Cure' - book
Thank you so much for listening! Let me know what you think!!
Love, Lucy
"Don't look at your feet to see if you're doing it right. Just dance."
2023 let's go baby!! I think you'll see in this episode how excited I am for the year ahead, I've got a good feeling about what's coming next. Discussing my 2023 goals, mindset habits, intentions and plans - let me know what yours are!! Feel free to write down or think about your own intentions for the year ahead as you listen, I hope you come away feeling like you can shape this year into whatever you want it to be, because you really can.
Thank you for listening, and for sharing your resolutions too!! Follow the pod wherever you listen and tap here to join the fam on instagram @lucytalks_
Lots of love xx
"If you don't recognise yourself that means you did it right." - t swizzle
We did it! 2022 is nearly over, so what happened?? 2022 was a year of a lot of ups and downs for me but I've come out the other side with so much more self-confidence and calmness in my life. Grateful for the tough moments and the amazing moments alike.Â
What was your year like? Get in touch on insta @lucytalks_ to share your thoughts:)
Happy Christmas to everyone who celebrates, have a wonderful time. A massive massive thank you for listening to the pod this year, it honestly means the world.
Lots of love, Luce x
It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me.
First solo ep in a whileee and it feels so good to be back chatting with you all. This week I'm sharing my thoughts about unhappiness, how often the only thing getting in your way is you and how our emotions are indicators of how much we're aligning with our values and goals. I think it's so interesting to think about how we can use unhappiness or negative experiences to our advantage - to see it as a learning curve or a sign that we need to switch things up.
Hope you enjoy this chatty episode, get in touch @lucytalks_ on insta to let me know what you make of it!
Thanks for listening you lovely lot xox
Ever wanted to find a way to express yourself, or to document your life in a way that feels authentic? Marlies does that through creating videos for her youtube channel in a way that allows her to romanticise her life... but not in a fake way.
In this episode we discuss how to find the joy in the little things, how our confidence has evolved over the last few years and delve into Marlies' experiences of studying and living abroad.
Thank you so much for being here!Â
Check out Marlies' youtube channel here!
Lots of love you lovely lot! xox
P.S. spotify wrapped made me v emosh thank u so so much for listening all year everyone!!!
"Each of us chooses where we want to put our efforts."
Such a thought-provoking conversation on the pod this week! I sat down for a conversation with Dr Mary E Black, a woman of many many talents and strings to her bow. A medical doctor, international public health leader and enthusiastic writer, Mary offered her advice on leadership, taking opportunities and what the world needs. I came away feeling so so inspired after we chatted, and again after editing the episode. I hope you feel the same!
Let me know your thoughts @lucytalks_ on instagram and follow wherever you listen!
Thank you for listening as always. Very grateful!
Lucy x
links and things you might wanna check out!
Info about the UKRI Net Zero DRI Scoping Project (my summer internship project)
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Info on the website
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Interim Report
Ministry for the Future - novel by Kim Stanley Robinson
Music: Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts- new episodes every Monday!
Hi everyone - thank you for tuning in!
This week on the pod we have my good friend Nicole Tsang to share her honest experiences with the ups and downs of mental health in the hopes that it helps you to better understand mental health in yourself and in others. Nicole has some incredibly helpful analogies for thinking about the way our brains work and has such a high level of emotional intelligence that I'm sure you'll all take something useful away from our chat which you can apply to your life.
We spoke about Nicole's experiences with therapy, specifically CBT and counselling, so if you have ever considered seeking professional help, think it might be a benefit to you or maybe want to but don't think you're eligible, I hope this episode can show you the value of these tools.
A huge huge heartfelt thank you to Nicole for coming on and sharing her experiences so vulnerably. You're amazing!!
links and things you might wanna check out:
UoN counselling service information (read here) - if you're at another uni, do check to see what free services are available to you
Insight Counselling and Talking Therapies NHS (information here)
Online self referral for Let's Talk Wellbeing (information here)
Online self referral for Trent PTS (information here)
Struthless video on the importance of environment (watch here)
you are not alone! sending lots of love x
"Trust actions, not just words. The people who love you will show you."
Hi everyone. This week's episode is incredibly vulnerable and honest!! Be kind hehe. My intention is to offer some big sister advice to anyone dealing with a break up, to open up deeper conversations about losing someone you love and to share my perspectives as honestly as possible with the hope that it might resonate with someone out there listening. If you're going through a rough time, you are not alone. And it will get easier, I promise.
The episode finishes with an immense amount of gratitude for my friends and a song that means the world to me. It was written for me by my best friend Freya and will forever be something I am deeply grateful for. It's beautiful and it is the most incredible thing to be so seen and understood. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Thank you for being here. Truly, this podcast means so much to me and it is the best thing knowing people like listening to it.Â
Love,
Lucy
Link to Freya's song in video format on youtube here
âWhat is the life you want?â Hi everyone, welcome or welcome back!! This week on the pod weâre diving into the idea of personal responsibility, choosing what makes you happy and trusting yourself. Itâs all from the heart and I really hope this one resonates with you. Weâre so close to 10,000 streams so if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend!!! would love to keep growing the podcast fam xox thank you for being here!
"Knowing youâre enough doesnât kill ambition, itâs the foundation for real ambition." - Steven Bartlett
Hi, welcome back! This week I'm chatting about how self worth is independent of literally anything we do, how feeling enough leads to inspired, meaningful action and how it's normal that our self esteem fluctuates. A very chill, casual episode to hopefully give a clearer perspective on your intrinsic self worth.
links
o Steven Bartlett on Happy PlaceÂ
o Mo Gawdat on Diary of a CEO
o Struthless youtube channel and the video 'the canoe problem'
o  Follow along on instagram @lucytalks_
Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! New episodes every Monday. Lots of love! Lucy x
"Refusing to accept a bad day is like trying to stop the rain from falling."
Grab your snorkels because we're going deep in this episode. I chat about my spiritual beliefs, experiences with finding perspective through tough times and outlook on the highs and lows of life. Somewhere along the way in the last few years Iâve developed a pretty strong sense of âeverything is working out for me to end up where I need to and be who I need to beâ (even if that involves some pretty hard experiences). It's a bit of a brain dump so I hope you enjoy the honesty can find something to take away.Â
I discuss things that cause friction and feel uncomfortable that stop us from doing what we really want to do, as well as seeking comfort in the bigger picture. Would love to hear your thoughts on this one!! get in touch @lucytalks_ on instagram.
Thank you so much for being here, I appreciate it so much:)
Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! New episodes every Monday. Lots of love! Lucy x
Music: Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
"I've come to terms with the fact that you can't be perfect."
This week on the podcast I chatted with Freya Stewart Grant about intersectional feminism, how to use your voice to make positive change while acknowledging your privilege as well as her experiences with sexism in STEM. Freya is the host of 'Hysterical Woman' and a fellow physics student at UoN. We had such a thought-provoking and engaging conversation that I hope will leave you feeling inspired to use your voice and let it be heard - which is something Freya does brilliantly, and with so much self-awareness.
I definitely recommend listening to Hysterical Woman for more in depth chats about these topics, her guests are amazing and from such a diverse range of perspectives. She aims to amplify marginalised voices that are often overlooked through an intersectional feminist lens. We also recorded an episode on sustainability that you can listen to over there soon... keep your eyes peeled!
links and fun things:
o Hysterical Woman Podcast - listen on spotify here and follow on instagram @hystericalwoman.podcast
o hystericalwoman.pod@gmail.com to get in touch with Freya about anything we spoke about
o @lucytalks_ on insta to stay up to date with the pod
Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! New episodes every Monday. Lots of love! Lucy x
What does your ideal life look like? Are you making choices that will help you to get there?
In this episode I discuss why I find so much value in intention setting, how to do it and the things I would love to get out of this year of uni - which somehow is my final year!! I've found that setting intentions for the day, week, month or year ahead helps me so much to feel happy with the decisions I make and to feel centred in who I am. Big yes to that. Hope you find something that resonates with you and that it inspires you to do some of your own intention setting, it's such a powerful tool.
Enjoy & share with a friend who might also enjoy the pod!! Thank you for listening.
Music: Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
Updates on insta @lucytalks_ <3
Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! New episodes every Monday. Lots of love! Lucy x
"Life is an experiment."
Welcome back, thank you for tuning in! This week I'm trying something different, a new 'diary entry' style podcast ep with snippets every day from my meditation experiences. I love the mindset of being open to trying new things and treating your life a bit like a science experiment - mixing things up, adding new things in to your routine etc. just to see if it can lead to something better! And if it fails, you've learnt something!
So I challenged myself to seven days of consistent daily meditation practice to prove to myself I could do it and to get back into meditating - needed some calm and clarity in my life!! Listen to find out how I found the week of meditation and whether I'll now be setting off to Tibet to become a monk.
Enjoy! And if you choose to start a meditation habit of your own, let me know!!
links to all the meditations:
day one: joe dispenza mediation âcreate a new realityâ on youtube
day two: daily calm, ten minute mindfulness meditation by âcalmâ on youtube
day three: 10 minute healing meditation (divine healing to heal disease) by manifest with jess on youtube
day four: ten minute manifestation meditation by manifest with jess on youtube
day five: yoga/meditation video by yoga with adrienne
day six: insight timer meditation for sleep - really recommend the app!
day seven: yoga/meditation video by yoga with adrienne
healthline article on the science of meditation benefits for your physical and mental health
Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! @lucytalks_ on insta. New episodes every Monday. Lots of love! Lucy x
Do you feel like a lucky person?
All the big questions in this week's episode! Is luck a mindset? Are we taking opportunities that are right under our noses? Can we make ourselves more lucky?
Like most of us, I used to think that luck was something completely out of our control, but what if our mindset influences what we see in the world around us. I loved researching and recording for this one - hope you find it interesting and that it offers a new way of looking at the idea of luck! I speak about the distinction between luck and privilege, psychology studies by Prof. Richard Wiseman on self-described 'lucky' and 'unlucky' people, the 'luck factor' and whether our mental health influences how opportunistic we are.
Enjoy the episode!! And let me know your thoughts @lucytalks_ on instagram, I loveee hearing what you think!
links:
o Deep Dive episode with Prof Richard Wiseman 'The Sure-Fire Way to be Luckier in Life'
o Triggernometry episode with Dr Christian Busch 'The Science of Making Your Own Luck'
o Article on the 'Luck Factor': http://richardwiseman.com/resources/The_Luck_Factor.pdf
Music: Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! New episodes every Monday. Lots of love! Lucy x
âWell, why not?â Dr. Laura McGuire is a Research Fellow in the department of Psychology at Edge Hill University. Her PhD research focused on tackling an issue of global importance, namely, why consumers are not doing more to change their behaviour in the face of the threat posed by climate change. I loved this conversation so much - Lauraâs attitude of saying yes to things, learning new things & growing in confidence is so inspiring. I loved hearing her discuss her work in primary schools, teaching children about climate change through creative methods as well as her time at Italia Conti working towards a BA in Acting.
"rejection is redirection"
Heya how are we doing?! Bucket loads of honesty and reflection for you in this week's chat, so buckle up:) I've been thinking a lot lately about how most things in life are very unpredictable and changeable, and although that's so hard to accept it's also kind of freeing? After all, if you can't get rid of the uncertainty, you've just got to make the best of each situation as it comes and move on.Â
Also, if we could remove the uncertainty, would we want to? Would it make us happier?
Enjoy the episode<3
links:
struthless youtube channel
unjaded jade youtube channel
Lucy Talks instagram
Hi! We've got a good lil episode for you today!!
This week, I spoke to James Faulkner about his experiences doing a PhD at the University of Cambridge, the applications of his research for sustainable and more efficient batteries and the lessons that he's learnt about managing goals and expectations while studying! We ended up going down some really interesting tangents about language, the pros of interdisciplinary research and doing something you can have the most impact in. And if you're interested in going to uni in Cambridge or have always wanted to visit the city, James shares his top places to visit and his fave things to do!
enjoy the ep!:)
Instagram: @lucytalks_
Music: Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
Hi everyone! Welcome back to the podcast!!
Today I'm chatting with one of my uni lecturers, Prof. Moriarty, about what makes really good science communication, managing mental health as an academic and bridging the gap with those people who you really do not see eye to eye with.
I found this to be such a thought-provoking and engaging conversation so I hope it changes the way you think about debating with people who you disagree with, or even better leads to some more productive and meaningful conversations! Let me know your thoughts on instagram @lucytalks_, I love hearing what you took away from the episode!
Please follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts, it's free and helps me out:) New episodes every Monday!! Lots of love, Lucy x
links:
o Prof. Moriarty's blog
o Sixty Symbols YouTube channel
Music: Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
Hi everyone! Welcome to the first episode of Lucy Talks and the start of a new chapter... I'm so excited to get going again with the pod & hope you'll stick around for episodes every Monday morning!
Since I'm all about honesty, I thought I'd start the relaunch off with a chatty, get to know me style episode where you hear from my closest pals what I'm really like. I had so much fun recording this and hope it's a good one to get a better sense for who I am as a person so that you can come back to future episodes feeling like it's a conversation with a friend.
I dive into my biggest fears, biggest goals and favourite things & was actually so impressed by how accurate my friends and family were with these answers... a lil bit too accurate at times tbh!
Thank you so much for tuning in! It feels really good to be back xxx
links to things I mentioned!
o @growingwiththeflow_podcast
o @bespoke_pet_drawings
o @lucytalks_
Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! New episodes every Monday. Lots of love! Lucy x
Music: Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
Hi lovely people! You're in for a treat today :) In this episode Freya and I chat at length about our Myers Briggs personality types (INTJ and ENFJ), discussing what it all means, why it's useful to us and how it can help us better understand ourselves and the people in our lives. I find personalities such a fascinating topic and I think by having an appreciation for them we become more accepting of our natural differences and more able to understand which sorts of people are compatible with our personalities. Enjoy what's essentially one of our kitchen table chats about all the big stuff. Thank you for coming on for round two Freya, I love you to the moon and back.
Also... it's the end of an era!! Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a bit of an announcement! I'm not going anywhere so don't go away hehe but the pod is having a bit of a redesign... I'm a bit scared but excited for something new. It feels like the right time.
All the love and hugs, thank you so so much for the continued support it means the world.
Thank you for listening!
Lucy xxx
"What if it all goes better than you ever could have imagined?â
I'm a strong believer in the power of our minds to change the way we interact with the world, the way we react to situations and the way we see ourselves. Simple shifts in our thought patterns, when repeated again and again, mean we can live happier, more authentic lives. In this episode I'm sharing three of my favourite mindset shifts that I hope will resonate with you too. Let me know which is your fave @spacetolearnpodcast on instagram, I'd love to hear from you!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Lucyâs in Ambleside
Team Bertho on instagram @teambertho and website
âThe Key to Building Confidenceâ livestream
Thank you so much for listening! Lucy x
"Not seeking help when you need it is really an inability to depend on others."
Hi hello hi!! Space to Learn is back and I am so ready for it. Third year of uni is complete, which leaves more time for creative projects. So excited to share this episode with you, hope you find it to be some food for thought.
In this ep I'm chatting about whether we've gone too far on the route to being independent and discuss the idea that maybe, relying and trusting others isn't all that bad. Whilst there's so much value in having your own back, I feel sometimes we forget to appreciate that it's kinda essential to trust other people - to be dependent on them. I chat about the problem with not seeking help from others and the benefits of mutual dependency, aka interdependence. It's a bit like a debate with my inner thoughts in this one, so enjoy the chaos!!
Things mentioned in this episode:
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Heartstopper on Netflix
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Harry's House
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Long Distance Podcast (here)
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'Period Power with Maisie Hill' on I Weigh with Jameela Jamil (here)
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Las Iguanas
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Who Not How
Thank you for being here! I appreciate you loads xxx
I recently turned 21!! So naturally, I'm back for round 2 with a 20 things I've learnt at 20 ep after making a similar episode this time last year that you all seemed to love! These are the sorts of episodes I loveee to listen to so hopefully you find this is a fun one, I really enjoyed recording it. PSA that I'm still a lil baby and don't have a clue what I'm doing the majority of the time so take everything I say with a pinch of salt:) Would love to hear some lessons you've learnt this year - drop me a message @spacetolearnpodcast on insta. Lots of love n virtual hugs, thank u millions for being here!! Lucy x
Things mentioned in this ep:
Matt Edmondson on Happy Place
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
A Seat At The Table by Jack Harries & earthrise on YouTube
Thank you so much for listening!
"What if you donât need to fix yourself?"
Sometimes I feel the whole self love and acceptance thing can be a little overwhelming. It sometimes can seem like you have to be fully in love with every decision you make, every part about yourself and every version of yourself you've every been.
Which is a big ask. We all make mistakes, we all have things we wish we hadn't said or done, we all have things about ourselves we would like to work on, things we want to improve or parts of who we are that sometimes we don't like very much.
In this ep I chat about how I'm choosing to instead just focus on self-acceptance and being a good friend to myself. It's enough to know you're enough and to give yourself a lil smile as you brush your teeth. We love realistic acts of kindness and cutting out the negative self talk x
Thank you for being here, tune in every Wednesday for new eps!! Lots of love x
"If you don't back yourself, how do you expect anyone else to?"
Hiya and welcome back to the podcast! Recently I've had three interviews for summer internship roles (2 successful, 1 failure) so it feels like the perfect time to share all the tips and tricks I've collated from the internet, advice and personal experience. Honestly I get how stressful interviews can be - that fear of rejection is so real - so here's your ultimate guide to a successful interview.
I chat you through all the questions I prepared, the ways I researched and the tools I used to best prepare myself. So much of interview technique comes down to how well you can tailor your skills to the role description - so prepping for that is massively important. I also think that going into it with the right mindset is crucial - I discuss how mediation & manifestation helped me to feel confident in myself going into it.
Really hope this episode is helpful!! You can do it! Get in touch @spacetolearnpodcast on instagram if you have more questions!!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Happy Place episode with Will Young (hilarious and meaningful)
Insight Timer (a great meditation app)
Mock Interview (here)
Tell Me About Yourself Question prep (here)
Thank you so much for listening! Follow the pod for weekly episodes every Wednesday xxx
Hiya! Welcome back friends xxx
how often do you feel stuck in a rut? how often do you feel paralysed by fear? how often do you wish you had more confidence? if your answer is anywhere from 'sometimes' to 'literally all the time' then trying something new might be a solution.
in this episode I chat about the science behind how your brain genuinely becomes healthier when you try new things. I also discuss how our brains are more receptive to new information when we're just a lil bit anxious & how you gain confidence by creating evidence of your capabilities. trust me I know how scary it can be to do new things and to push yourself but ask yourself - what's holding me back from doing what I really want to do? I dare you to take one small step towards that thing this week...
thanks so much for listening!! @spacetolearnpodcast for behind the scenes & mini vlogs <3
things mentioned:
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Meg Hughes YouTube Channel
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One of Us is Lying on Netflix
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Sexy Mamma Loves Spaghetti in Notts
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The Parent Trap
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episode on 'new year, slightly better me'
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articles on the neuroscience of comfort zones...
4 benefits of trying new things
White Matter in the Brain
Why the White Brain Matters
Eeeek welcome to season 8!!! I'm so excited for amazing things to come. Stay up to date @spacetolearnpodcast on insta & follow the pod wherever you listen!
In this episode I chat about the good and the bad to thinking 'is this enough??'. Settling for what's not good for you is not what we're about, but equally, is it productive to keep questioning every choice you make? Should we stop comparing our lives to others and be grateful for what we have instead? All these questions and more in this free-flowing chat <3Â
Links to things mentioned!
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Sophie Morgan on Happy Place (ep here)
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Nathaniel Drew's video (here)
Hope you enjoy, thank you so so much for listening! lots of love, Luce x
Hi friends! Welcome to this final episode of S7! time fliessss honestly.
This is an episode full of my musings on life and inner thoughts- Iâve been reading Conversations on Love lately, which is a deeply beautiful book discussing love in all its forms. I shared some passages Iâve been underlining and what they mean to me. I also chatted a lot about uncovering my subconscious beliefs surrounding creativity - it's been wild. Here's to us all embracing our creative sides <3
Lastly, a HUGE thank you because we've surpassed 5000 plays of the pod!!! I'm so proud of this lil project and am so grateful for every single person who listens, it means the world. All the love.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Conversations on Love by Natasha Lunn
Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal
Nicolsonâs Cafe, Edinburgh
The Covered Market (& also Victoria St), Edinburgh
Struthlessâ YouTube video âThe Drawing Advice That Changed My Lifeâ
Come and say hi @spacetolearnpodcast on insta & follow the pod wherever you listen! Lucy xxx
"Do what you actually want to do."
Welcome back to the pod friends:) In this ep my good friend Katie shares her experiences of first year of uni in Edinburgh - if you're a prospective uni student this is one for you! We chat about the pressures of doing an "academic" degree versus studying a creative subject, perspectives on making friends & our thoughts on working out how to spend your time as a uni student.Â
I'm so happy Katie asked to come on the pod & I hope you enjoy this relaxed conversation about all things uni! Let me know your thoughts on inta @spacetolearnpodcast and leave a rating on Spotify if you're feeling cute x
lots of love xxx
âEvery individual makes enough difference that if everyone does it, then change happens. Itâs a really hard thing to consolidate and to come to terms with. I need to feel that Iâm useful but not take the weight of the world on my shoulders.â
This week on the podcast I invited the lovely hosts of URNâs EcoFrenzy, Erin and Gabby, for a chat about sustainability, student radio and doing your bit to prevent climate change without making yourself overwhelmed by guilt. Our chat made me realise how much I enjoy having conversations about the environment. Iâll definitely be having them more going forward.
We spoke in depth about ableism and classism within the climate movement, making dietary changes that work for you, and how large corporations have pushed blame onto the consumer. All topics which are incredibly nuanced but important. We all feel like thereâs a lot of guilt surrounding university lifestyle when it comes to sustainability but hopefully this episode can be reassuring that if youâre doing what you can, that is enough.
Thank you to Erin and Gabby for coming on, you can tune into EcoFrenzy on URN every Saturday 5-6pm!! Would really recommend!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Jessica Kellgren-Fosard's youtube channel (here)
Follow @ecofrenzy and @spacetolearnpodcast on instagram for more info on our shows<3
Thank you for listening!! Lucy x
"One step at a time is all it takes to get there." - Emily Dickinson
This week I invited my lovely housemate Sophie Williams on the podcast for a chat about being an English student, feelings on graduating from uni, travel plans, culture & identity. If you're in the mood for a chill, chatty episode then we've got you covered. Thank you for coming on Soph!!
Things mentioned in this episode
Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte
Half a Yellow Sun - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
All Quiet On The Western Front - Erich Maria Remarque
Ted Talk by Adichie
Impact Travel
Coffee Shops in Nottingham!
Brew and Biscuit
The Speciality Coffee Shop
"What happened to following our interests just because theyâre interesting to us?"
I think we subconsciously buy into the idea that once we reach a certain point, achieve a certain goal, or have a certain job, then we'll be happy. There are so many narratives we passively live our lives by and accept without second thought. What if we choose to question everything instead? To be curious and unafraid to ask why.
In this episode I discuss my thoughts about how as adults, we lose the wonder and curiosity many of us experienced as children and forget to question our environments and perspectives. Thereâs so much value in continually reflecting and reassessing the way we choose to live our lives. By asking questions like: what happened to following our interests just because theyâre interesting to us?, maybe we can all live more meaningful lives.
I also discuss why although it's scary in the moment, taking a leap of faith and pursuing something that scares you actually makes loads of sense. There are so many unimagined benefits to be had. What's the worst that can happen?
Things mentioned in this episode:
The Awakened Brain by Dr Lisa Miller
Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal, specifically this incredible episode
Discovery of Witches
Attenborough Nature Reserve
UnJaded Jade's video on Goals = Happiness??
Thank you so much for listening - if you enjoyed please leave a 5 star rating on Spotify & let me know your thoughts on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast.
Lucy xx
âThere is a growing body of literature that supports the idea that decision making involves not only cognition, but also emotion and intuition.â
Today I'm combining my own experiences when trying to make decisions with scientific research on the head, the heart and the gut. I find this topic so so fascinating, yes I am a science nerd and proud of it, but using science to better understand ourselves and how we interact with the world will never get old to me. I also chat about love in all its wonderful forms after being inspired by Natasha Lunn!
Here are the journal prompts I spoke about. I'd defo recommend if you're feeling overwhelmed or confused about what to do next!
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how does my heart feel? what is it telling me?
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what is my gut telling me? what emotions are there?
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whatâs on my mind right now? what is my brain saying?
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how do I want to go forward knowing what I know now?
Things mentioned in this episode:
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The Awakened Brain by Lisa Miller (incredible!!)
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the matcha diaries podcast (here)
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Happy Place podcast (here)
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Research paper "Head, Heart, and Gut in Decision Making" (here)
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Natasha Lunn on love and friendship on All The Small Things Podcast (here)
Somehow we're already on episode 9 of season 7?! Thank you so much for being here honestly, it means the world to see this lil podcast family grow. <3 get in touch over on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast if you enjoyed x
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the assessment that there is something more important than the fear." - Franklin D Roosevelt
Overthinking is actually the bane of my life so this week I'm essentially overthinking the overthinking (yes I see the irony). Recently I've realised a few things about my fears, doubts and insecurities and how I don't actually have to give them more attention than they deserve. In the episode I chat about welcoming in fear, how our brains receive thoughts rather than create them and share some practical ways to deal with an overthinking mind. I think self love comes from kindness in the way we speak to ourselves and not beating ourselves up for being scared, and instead learning from it. Hope you enjoy - if you do please leave a cheeky 5 star spotify rating to support the pod!! x
Things mentioned in this episode:
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My new website (here)
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Moya Mawhinneyâs london diaries (here)
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Nathaniel Drewâs âHow To Reinvent Yourself in 2022â (here)
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The Awakened Brain by Lisa Miller
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Thank you so so much for listening, you are wonderful x
"Even if they fail, people who set goals are 10x more likely to change their lives than people who donât." - Journal of Clinical Psychology
I don't know about you, but I'm feeling '22!! Hi friends, welcome back to the pod for a brand new year of content!Â
Today I'm chatting all things goals - from why it's okay if they change to how they'll help you generate movement in your life. I share a few of my own goals for the year to hopefully inspire some goal-setting of your own and discuss the 5 mindset habits I'm going to be trying to implement this year.Â
If you find something of value please consider leaving a Spotify rating - they're new and I'd love it if you left one! Thank you:)
Things mentioned in this episode:
My new website! (here)
Ali Abdaal's YouTube channel & 'Deep Dive' podcast
Vee Kativhu's YouTube channel
Episode with Lowri Wilkie discussing habit formation (here)
Thank you for listening!!
"There's no trying to do something, only doing it or not doing it."
Welcome to the final episode of 2021!! How did that happen? This week I'm reflecting on the highs and lows of 2021 - things I'm proud of, things that have challenged me & some of my favourite moments. I also flip the switch on my interview format and share the best piece of advice I've been given this year. I hope the episode inspires you to reflect on your own year or to get started on some goal setting for next year. You really can do anything you put your mind to!
Also, just want to take a moment to say a huge thank you. The commitment to this lil podcast over the last year wouldn't have happened without lovely comments, feedback and listens so I'm genuinely so grateful for you sticking around! If you've enjoyed any of the episodes this year, I'd love it if you left a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
See you in 2022 pals!! Lucy x
Things mentioned in this episode:
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Untamed by Glennon Doyle
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A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
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Growing with the Flow by Nayna Florence
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Happy Place with Fearne Cotton
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Ali Abdaal's video: 'how writing online made me a millionaire'
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Thank you for listening!
"Physics has taught me to be comfortable when pursuing my own ignorance to solve problems." - Dipendra Mistry
Hello hello friends and merry christmas to those who celebrate!! This week on the pod is a really insightful conversation about careers, defining success & being open to changing direction with Dipendra J. Mistry, a physics PhD student, engineer & YouTube creator. I particularly enjoyed discussing the concept of 'career trees' - essentially it involves a more open mindset & moving away from the more traditional 'career ladder' model. We also chatted about why it's important to define what success looks like to you and a journaling prompt to help you do this! Anyway, enjoy and let me know your thoughts on insta @spacetolearnpodcast!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Dipendra's YouTube channel (here) and website (here)
Video: Why I studied Physics at uni (here)
Video: Enhance Your Thinking About Your Career (here)
Book: What We Owe Each Other by Minouche Shafik (here)
TedTalk referenced: 'Stuart Firestein: The pursuit of ignorance' (here)
Book: You Are The Message by Roger Ailes (here)
Day One Journaling App (here)
Thank you for listening!! Share with a pal who might be looking for some careers advice too if you're feeling lovely xxx
"My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportions to my expectations.â
Seeing as miss rona has well and truly made a comeback in Notts, everything feels a little bit too unpredictable and up in the air lately. With so many xmassy plans and aspects of my uni routine scrapped this week I've felt a bit stressed out by the way things can change all too quickly and without any control. Which got me thinking about the expectations we have for future events, ourselves and others. So in this week's episode I chat about how most of the time, expectations just led to unrealistic goals of perfection or beliefs that we'll be happy at some point 'in the future'.
I hope you enjoy and that if you're experiencing any covid anxiety that it can be a welcome distraction or something to feel less alone. Lots of love and stay safe x
Things mentioned in this episode:
Expectations website
How To Fail podcast with Elizabeth Day
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
Thank you so much for listening! Follow the pod over on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast to stay up to date!! xx
"Being present is just about engaging your senses. What can you see, smell, taste, hear, feel?"
This week on the pod I spoke to the brilliant Lowri Wilkie, a mindfulness and wellbeing coach who's also studying for a PhD in Psychology, about all things mindfulness! If you want to live more mindfully but don't know where to start then look no further, there are so many evidenced-based practices in this episode. I'll genuinely be taking so much away from this conversation and I hope that for anyone having a rough time at the min some of the techniques Lowri spoke about will really help you to manage stress and anxiety.
You can find Lowri's website here and her instagram at @lowriwilkie, defo go check her work out because it's fab.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
3 things that went well today practice
2 minutes of conscious breathing practice
5 senses approach for being present
Thank you so much for listening, do share the episode with a friend if you think they could benefit!! Lucy x
"There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." - Shakespeare, Hamlet
I don't know about you, but in my experience it's sooo easy to get sucked into your emotions and lose the bigger picture. But the things we assume to be true because they're our honest opinions and feelings, well, they're not necessarily true. Our egos love to be right, they love to have a strong sense of identity and are quick to shut down anything they see as a personal attack. In this episode I chat about how to try and let go of blindly listening to whatever our brain tells us and to accept the larger truth in a situation.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Every Time A Bell Rings by Carmel Harrington
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
How To Fail with Elizabeth Day - episode ft. Mo Gawdat (a must listen honestly)
Space to Learn on Apple Podcasts - leave a rating and a review here!! Thank you!
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Thank you so much for being here. I appreciate it more than you know x
Welcome to season 7 friends!! I can't actually believe we're on to the 7th series but I am so excited. I've had a few weeks away from the podcast and am feeling so ready to get stuck back into it again:)
This week we're discussing questions like 'what are the barriers to open honesty?', 'is it easier for extroverts to be honest?' and 'how can we start honest conversations about men's mental health given toxic masculinity?'. I don't have all the answers but I hope this episode can be food for thought and hopefully inspire some genuine chats about mental health.
Thank you so much for tuning in pals, go join the podcast fam over on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast for more interactive features & to stay up to date! Lots of love xx
Things mentioned in this episode:
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
'A Seat At The Table' youtube originals series by Jack Harries & earthrise studios
Rose & Giovanni's dance on Strictly
Red [Taylor's version] specifically this video
"No is a full sentence."
Welcome back or welcome if you're new! Today Lucy's having a long chat with Cara and Leo from the matcha diaries podcast about just about everything under the sun, from why podcasting is so fulfilling to the challenges in living in a foreign country. Cara and Leo explain why comparison can actually be a good thing, the difference between toxic positivity and gratitude & the things they both notice while living abroad. This episode is packed full of big sister advice from two of the loveliest humans so soak it all up and enjoy. Lots of love x
Things mentioned in this episode:
Social Comparison Theory
The matcha diaries ep on 'is comparison always the thief of joy?'
Book: 'Self Compassion - the proven power of being kind to yourself' by Kristen Neff
@thematchadiaries on instagram
the matcha diaries podcast on spotify
If you found something of value then share your thoughts via @spacetolearnpodcast or send this episode to a friend who might also enjoy! Thank you for listening x
"Often the judgements that we're making about other people are things that we don't like about ourselves."
Welcome back! This week, we're talking about how not taking things personally is often the key to accepting things that happen to us, to not letting judgement from others get the better of us and to getting over insecurities. Lucy chats about the ego and why our identity isn't who we are at our core. If you feel like diving deeper into this, there's some journal prompts at the end too.
Things mentioned in this episode:
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Nayna Florence's 'Edinburgh Entries' series on youtube
New Mindset, Who Dis? podcast by Case Kenny
If you found something of value then share your thoughts via @spacetolearnpodcast or send this episode to a friend who might also enjoy! Thank you for listening x
"We don't need to have it all figured out."
Welcome back friends, let's have a catch up. I love listening to chilled out, chatty episodes to have on in the background, destress or feel like I'm having a chat with a friend so that's what I'm sharing with you all this week. I chat about starting my third year of uni, how I'm finding in person teaching again, current career plans and some recent mindset shifts around confidence and productivity. Grab yourself a cuppa and enjoy xx
Things mentioned in this episode:
Impact article 'Why I started a podcast and how you can too.'
Impact article 'COP26: The Conference to Decide the Fate of the World.'
Template letter to your MP about COP26 (here)
If you found something of value then share your thoughts via @spacetolearnpodcast or send this episode to a friend who might also enjoy! Thank you for listening x
"You'll never know what's right unless you try it, otherwise you're just avoiding the possibility that it could go the way you want it to."
Welcome to episode number nine you lovely people! This week on the pod, Lucy had a chat with the incredibly lovely Laura Medley about trusting yourself when making big life decisions and finding the balance between under and oversharing on the internet as well as tips for looking after your mental health. We also discussed the importance of ignoring haters and doing what's right for you regardless of what other people think - at the end of the day no one knows you like you do. Laura's a woman of many talents, with a successful YouTube channel, podcast and online business being outlets for her creativity, so definitely go and check out her work!
Links to check out Laura's work:
Laura Medley YouTube channel (here)
Grow and Grind Podcast (here)
ByMedley online shop (here)
If you found something of value then share your thoughts via @spacetolearnpodcast or send this episode to a friend who might also enjoy! Thank you for listening x
"Routines help me to stay motivated and to balance the different areas of my life."
Are you someone who thrives off spontaneity, or are routines the way you like to make sense of things? In this episode, Lucy chats about why routines are what works for her and how, if you are also a creature of habit, you can create routines that help you to find balance and stay sane while achieving your goals. Also discussed is the idea of high, medium and low energy routines, because it's about time we normalised having rough days as well as good days. Get in touch via Insta @spacetolearnpodcast to share your thoughts! Lots of love x
Things mentioned in this episode:
UnJaded Jade's core habits video (here)
The Breakdown series by Jack Harries (here)
Happy Place Podcast by Fearne Cotton (here) specifically this episode with earthrise (here)
Sex Education series 3
Emma Raducanu's US Open matches
If you found something of value then share your thoughts via @spacetolearnpodcast or send this episode to a friend who might also love the pod! Thank you for listening x
"All we can really do is make decisions that are right for us in this moment. This, to me, is listening to your intuition."
Hot girl summer is all about being yourself and not giving a damn about what anyone has to say about it. But why should we restrict this to summer? When the summer energy runs out and our day-to-day lives become busier again, surely this is the most important time to be ourselves?Â
In S6E7 Lucy chats about why the hot girl summer mindset is something we should all aim for all year round, what is actually means to 'be yourself' and 5 tips to carry the good vibes forward beyond the summer. If you're prone to comparison, negative self-talk, feeling guilty or saying no to things you want to do out of fear, then this is a must-listen.Â
Things mentioned in this episode:
Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed
UnJaded Jade's video on 'How to find your core values' (watch here)
If you found something of value then share your thoughts via @spacetolearnpodcast or send this episode to a friend who might also love the pod! Thank you, so so much, for listening x
"No one is judging you as much as you're judging yourself."
Imposter syndrome is that feeling of inadequacy despite apparent success, or believing 'I don't belong here' in certain situations or around certain people. If you struggle with this too, you're definitely not alone, but by working through why it is we feel that way, it's also possible to overcome it.Â
Lucy chats about times when she's experienced Imposter Syndrome and her limiting beliefs that contribute to it and shares a bunch of journal prompts that might help you to identify things that are holding you back and improve your own mindset.
Finally, trusting yourself is so powerful and gives you so much confidence to express yourself and do what's right for you without feeling inadequate, so Luce also chats about that at the end too! You really can do anything you put your mind to!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Maisie Peters new album 'You Signed Up For This'
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Ali Abdaal's email newsletter
If you found something of value then share your thoughts via @spacetolearnpodcast or send this episode to a friend who might also love the pod! Thank you so much for listening x
"I don't want to miss my life." - Lisa Nezneski
For a lot of us, meditation can seem incredibly daunting, or even a waste of time. What will I gain from sitting on the floor for 5 minutes?
In this episode, Lucy talks to Lisa, aka the Meditating Pharmacist, to hopefully shift some perspectives about the reality of meditation and give some actionable ways to implement more mindfulness into your everyday life. As she says in her new book, The Seven Mindful Questions, "the real meditation practice is how we live our lives from moment to moment."
Lucy & Lisa also discuss how to listen to your feelings, especially when making decisions that feel like the most important we'll ever have to make. Trusting yourself enough to be able to handle the consequences of whatever path you choose to go down is so powerful.
Things mentioned in this episode
Lisa Nezneski (website here)
The Seven Mindful Questions (here)
Free Guided Meditations from Lisa (here)
Space To Learn Podcast bonus meditation (here)
If you found something of value then share your thoughts via @spacetolearnpodcast or send this episode to a friend who might also love the pod! Thank you so much for listening x
"Pain in this life is not avoidable. However, the pain we create avoiding pain is avoidable." â R.D. Laing
It's easier sometimes to avoid pain, to take the easy route and to stay firmly in our comfort zones. It's not always what's best for us though, nor the people we love in our lives. In this episode, Lucy hopes to make the point that in a lot of situations, pain is what we should aim for, because seeking out the sort of pain that means something is infinitely more valuable than the pain of holding back, of regret and of wishing you did more. Listen along as we play a game of 'would you rather' with 5 different life choices to hep shift into a more positive mindset and see 'problems' a little differently.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Space to Learn episode on 'How I Journal' (here)
Gloucester Cathedral Harry Potter info (here)
New Mindset Who Dis? podcast with Case Kenny (here)
If you found something of value then share your thoughts via @spacetolearnpodcast or send this episode to a friend who might also love the pod! Thank you so much for listening x
"Don't put too much pressure on the first day or week. You'll have plenty of time for everything."
You've accepted your university place and the buzz of results day is starting to wear off - what on earth do I need to do now to prepare for freshers week and my first year of university?
This episode is made by with anyone who's about to start uni in mind; it's for anyone feeling apprehensive or nervous about the imminent change in their lifestyle, environment and people they interact with. Uni is such a fun time but can definitely take some adjusting to. Hopefully, this can provide some reassurance and useful advice to make the most of your time and prevent overwhelm in fresher's week! If you enjoyed it, share it with someone else who's off to uni soon!! You've got this x
Things mentioned in this episode:
Things Worth Fighting For podcast episode with Florence Given (here)
Women Don't Owe You Pretty (book)
How To Fail podcast ep with Mo Gawdat (here)
A Uni Packing List (here)
What To Pack for Uni (yt video)
If you found something of value then share your thoughts via @spacetolearnpodcast or send this episode to a friend who might also love the pod! Thank you so much for listening x
"Action isn't just the effect of motivation, it's also the cause of it." - Mark Manson Finding motivation and inspiration to do the things we know are good for us is a never-ending struggle for many of us - but what if it's much easier than we're making it out to be? In this episode, Lucy chats through the Inspiration - Motivation - Action cycle, shares some practical advice for how to get things done with the minimum motivation as well as some prompts for you to find your 'why' for the things you choose to do. Through designing our environments and lifestyles to best suit us and valuing the act of just doing something rather than nothing, we can start to naturally feel more motivated and inspired in our day to day lives! Enjoy!
Things mentioned in this episode: NA-KD sustainable clothes shop (website) and 20% discount code for you to use (here) Space to Learn fast fashion vs sustainable fashion episode (here) Clarkson's Farm New Mindset Who Dis? Podcast by Case Kenny Grow and Grind Podcast by Laura Medley The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*** by Mark Manson
If you found something of value then share your thoughts via @spacetolearnpodcast or send this episode to a friend who might also love the pod! Thank you so much for listening x
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you are right." - Henry Ford
Ever wondered why no matter how many things you have, how much you achieve, or how many things you tick off your bucket list, you still want more? Maybe you've put in months of hard work and got the grades you wanted, but still aren't satisfied with it. Maybe you've bought the perfect pair of summery shorts, only to start wanting for the perfect pair of jeans.
As it turns out, there's a solution to the endless need for more. Shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset can be SUCH a gamechanger, and over time will help you to live happier, reduce the pressure on yourself and see the goodness of the world clearly.
In this episode, Lucy explains the difference between a mentality focusing on lack to one that focuses on abundance and offers advice for how to make the shift.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Book recommendations: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle (here) and Animal Farm by George Orwell (here)
YouTube : 4 Zen Stories That Will Change How You Think About Life (here), Struthless' channel (here) and UnJaded Jade's channel (here)
If you found something of value then share your thoughts via @spacetolearnpodcast or send this episode to a friend who might also love the pod! Thank you so much for listening x
Welcome back to this mini series on imperfect sustainability!! My aim for this series is to inspire you to view sustainability in a more positive light and to help you to genuinely make a difference in your own life. Let's tackle this with a non-judgemental, solutions-driven attitude and lift each other up rather than tearing each other down.
Episode 6: a new perspective on food and period waste + a mini Q&A
"No other species has the concept of waste that humans do."
Reducing waste is a huge way we can reduce global warming and our effect on the planet. From food waste to period waste, a solutions-driven attitude could prove to be so helpful if we all do our bit to more more imperfectly sustainable by rethinking waste. Plus a Q&A discussing your thoughts and questions on sustainability to finish.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Drawdown : The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed To Reverse Global Warming (here)
Max La Manna (website here)
Regeneration Earth on BBC iPlayer
Too Good To Go app
Mooncups (here), although many cheaper alternatives available in most supermarkets now
Space to Learn on Apple Podcasts - leave a rating and a review here!! Thank you!
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Share the episode with a friend if you enjoyed!! lots of love x
Welcome back to this mini series on imperfect sustainability!! My aim for this series is to inspire you to view sustainability in a more positive light and to help you to genuinely make a difference in your own life. Let's tackle this with a non-judgemental, solutions-driven attitude and lift each other up rather than tearing each other down.
Episode 5: why we need gender & racial equality for climate justice
"If you care about the planet, you need to care about racial and gender inequalities."
Apart from being so so important in their own right, achieving gender and racial justice are so necessary for reversing climate change and sustainability. Empowering women, educating girls & family planning could prove incredibly important solutions, with a predicted reduction of 1 billion people that could be born by 2050 possible.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Drawdown : The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed To Reverse Global Warming (here)
TedTalk with Katharine Wilkinson (here)
Female leaders during the pandemic (article)
Xiye Bastida on Talking Tastebuds (here)
A post featuring Youth Climate Activists you should follow on insta
Me & White Supremacy by Layla F Saad
TedTalk by David Lammy 'Climate justice can't happen without racial justice' (here)
Space to Learn on Apple Podcasts - leave a rating and a review here!! Thank you!
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Share the episode with a friend if you enjoyed!! lots of love x
Welcome back to this mini series on imperfect sustainability!! My aim for this series is to inspire you to view sustainability in a more positive light and to help you to genuinely make a difference in your own life. Let's tackle this with a non-judgemental, solutions-driven attitude and lift each other up rather than tearing each other down.
Episode 4: climate change journalism with Matthew Bird
"Too often climate coverage leads with data and ends with despair."
In this episode Lucy chats to Matt Bird about his role as Science Editor of Impact Magazine, the best ways to write about climate change to engage the reader and the growing challenges surrounding disinformation in the media. Creating engaging content about sustainability with a solutions-driven focus is in our opinions, far better than the pessimistic, depressing stories we're so accustomed to hearing about that just turn people away from the issue. Matt also shares some insights into his PhD and offers advice for anyone wanting to start writing!
Huge thanks to Matt for coming on the podcast.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Matt's Article on Covering Climate Now (here)
Covering Climate Now (website)
Climate Beat newsletter (here)
Space to Learn on Apple Podcasts - leave a rating and a review here!! Thank you!
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Share the episode with a friend if you enjoyed!! lots of love x
Welcome back to this mini series on imperfect sustainability!! My aim for this series is to inspire you to view sustainability in a more positive light and to help you to genuinely make a difference in your own life. Let's tackle this with a non-judgemental, solutions-driven attitude and lift each other up rather than tearing each other down.
Episode 3: fast fashion vs conscious consumerism
"The most sustainable clothes you can wear are those that are already in your wardrobe."
Fast fashion is a complex and confusing topic to navigate, with so many considerations and nuances to be made. Fashion might seem harmless, but it's actually a hugely polluting industry; manufacturing clothes has a huge water consumption and creates huge amounts of CO2 emissions through transportation and in the factories. There's also a copious amount of waste involved - 12.8 million tons of clothing that end up in landfills every year in the US.
Sustainable fashion is far from perfect at the moment but I think through shifting attitudes, being more mindful about how much and where we shop and considering 'do I love this item' before buying, we can start reducing the harmful effects fashion is having on the planet.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Clothes being made by hand (article)
Leicester clothing scandal (article)
Talking Tastebuds episode with Lydia Morrow (here)
Good Influence episode with Venetia La Manna (here)
bestdressed (youtube)
Space to Learn on Apple Podcasts - leave a rating and a review here!! Thank you!
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Share the episode with a friend if you enjoyed!! lots of love x
Welcome back to this mini series on imperfect sustainability!! My aim for this series is to inspire you to view sustainability in a more positive light and to help you to genuinely make a difference in your own life. Let's tackle this with a non-judgemental, solutions-driven attitude and lift each other up rather than tearing each other down.
Episode 2: food!! less meat & more mindfulness
"Eat food. Not too much. Mainly plants." - Michael Pollan
It's widely accepted that reducing your meat consumption has a significant positive impact on the planet, since the animal agriculture industry is extensively problematic and highly polluting. In fact, if cattle were their own nation, they'd be the world's third largest emitter of greenhouse gases! Diet is very personal, so there's a lot of nuance when discussing changes to people's diets. There are many cultural, dietary and health considerations to be made and what's more everyone's on their own path. That said, the effect of our overconsumption of meat is one that in my opinion, can't be ignored when discussing sustainability.
Tune in for an honest discussion about the benefits of eating less meat, being more mindful about the food we eat and enjoying the process of cooking. Let me know your thoughts over on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast :)
Things mentioned in this episode:
Drawdown : The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed To Reverse Global Warming (here)
The Story of More by Hope Jahren (here)
Max La Manna (website here)
@madebyblitz (insta)
Nayna Florence (youtube)
Dr Mark Hyman (website)
Space to Learn on Apple Podcasts - leave a rating and a review here!! Thank you!
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Share the episode with a friend if you enjoyed!! lots of love x
Welcome to this mini series on imperfect sustainability!! My aim for this series is to inspire you to view sustainability in a more positive light and to help you to genuinely make a difference in your own life. Let's tackle this with a non-judgemental, solutions-driven attitude and lift each other up rather than tearing each other down.
Episode 1: how to shift your mindset to avoid guilt & perfectionism
"They felt like they belonged to the land, rather than the land belonged to them." - Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth
Climate change is an issue that is extremely important to me; it's one which will have a huge influence over all of our lives for the rest of our lives. If we're going to be successful in reversing climate change, we need to make changes, which in my mind, calls for a collective mindset shift. We need to get over this fear of imperfection, to build the confidence to act, to stop making ourselves and others feel guilty and to be open-minded enough to make lifestyle changes. Overcoming perfectionism and instead being open to making mistakes could really help to promote a more widespread change. Spoiler alert: no one is perfect!!
Things mentioned in this episode:
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle (here)
All The Small Things Podcast (here)
Venetia La Manna (website here)
Max La Manna (website here)
Jack Harries (youtube here)
Drawdown : The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed To Reverse Global Warming (here)
Space to Learn on Apple Podcasts - leave a rating and a review here!! Thank you!
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Share the episode with a friend if you enjoyed!!
In this episode Lucy discusses the reality of being in a rut, feeling low on inspiration and things that have helped her to find inspiration and a sense of purpose. Feeling low energy is something we all experience - it's worth remembering that it's so natural to have low points, but also that there are practical things we can do to feel better. Lucy also chats about how being busy and socialising post-lockdown can be kinda overwhelming and how someone's highlight reel on social media doesn't necessarily equate to them feeling good mentally - so spare yourself the negative thought patterns of comparison!!
That's it for Series 5! If you've gained anything from any of the episodes, be sure to let me know @spacetolearnpodcast or share with a friend who might like them too!! lots of love x
Things mentioned in this episode:
Books: The Color Purple by Alice Walker & Firefly Lane by Kristen Hannah
Podcasts: the matcha diaries episode on getting out of a rut (here)
YouTube: Struthless' channel and specifically this video on How To Get Your Life Back On Track.
Yoga with Adriene's channel and specifically this video 'for when you feel stuck'
Space to Learn on Apple Podcasts - leave a rating and a review here!! Thank you!
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Thank you so so much for listening you lovely human!!
"We need to master the art of personal reinvention." -- Matthew Syed in Rebel Ideas
Happy Pride Month! This week, Lucy's having a chat about all the different ways we can choose to identify ourselves, the ways in which identity is useful and the ways it's not. Sometimes we can feel like we owe it to people to live up to their ideas of who we are, but really it's up to us how we want to be seen. Change is so inevitable too - our lives change all the time, so it's natural that parts of our identity change over our lives as well - once we realise that we're free to define ourselves however we like and stop restricting ourselves with labels that no longer fit with who we are, we're free to do so much more than we might have thought possible.
Let me know what you make of the episode via a DM on insta and share with a friend if you think they'd enjoy listening too!
P.S. summer's finally here!! happy days!!
Things mentioned in this episode:
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Mooncup (I bought mine from Sainsbury's)
Stonewall's Advice for Young People on coming out (here)
'How To Avoid A Life You Regret' conversation with Nathaniel Drew and Thomas from Yes Theory (here)
Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed
Space to Learn on Apple Podcasts - leave a rating and a review here!! Thank you!
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Thank you for listening!!
"Routine is the enemy of time."
Like most things, productivity isn't inherently good or bad, but when it becomes an endless competition with others and stress leaves us continually feeling burnout and unmotivated, surely our societal norms have gone amiss somewhere along the way? In this episode, Lucy discusses her thoughts and experiences with toxic productivity, hustle culture and burnout, offers some advice for reducing stress and being more mindful as well as chatting about the problems with our capitalist mindsets.
According to research by the Mental Health Foundation, 1 in 6 of us will experience a mental health problem in any given week, with the number 1 cause of this being work-related stress- so it's clearly an important topic to talk about. Know that you're not alone if you feel stressed, anxious or low and please chat to a loved one about how you're feeling or seek professional help. Lots of love.
If you have any thoughts you'd like to share after listening, drop Lucy a DM on instagram (@spacetolearnpodcast) to keep the conversation going!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Untamed by Glennon Doyle (book)
Ed Sheeran's song, Visiting Hours (watch here)
Moya's dublin diaries series (her youtube channel here)
All The Small Things Podcast with Venetia La Manna (here)
Work-Life Balance article by Mental Health Foundation (here)
The Nathaniel Drew video (watch here)
Space to Learn on Apple Podcasts - leave a rating and a review here!! Thank you!
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Thank you for listening friends!! See you again next Wednesday x
"You're always at the right place in life."
Welcome back friends! Today's episode is so much fun!! Lucy chats to her amazing friend Capucine about uni life as an International student, tips for learning a second language, how to deal with a break up and ways to manage your mental health. If you're in need of some inspiration, honest chats about heartbreak or advice for language learning and studying abroad then you're in the right place. Thank you so much to Capu for coming on the podcast and being so open about her experiences, so inspiring as always. And as always, share the episode with a friend if you enjoyed listening and think they would too! Lots of love x
Things mentioned in this episode:
Just Break Up Podcast (listen on Spotify here)
Space to Learn on Apple Podcasts - leave a rating and a review here!! Thank you!
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Thank you for listening!!
"The idea that we are âover raceâ is precisely how racism is sustained." âKaty Sian, University of York
Trigger warning for racism and discussions on white supremacy.
Another week, another episode of Space To Learn! This week Lucy's discussing racism in the UK and why the internal work to dismantle subconscious beliefs and biases due to our white supremacist society is so important. It's a year on since the death of George Floyd- how much has changed thanks to the Black Lives Matter Movement? Lucy addresses why racism is an issue white people must engage with and shares some incredibly insightful resources she's found helpful in the process of educating herself on race and unpacking internal white supremacy. If you haven't previously engaged with content on race then please go and listen to the voices of People of Colour first - the aim is not to make this discussion white centred but to point out ways we can be more actively anti-racist and to think more deeply about our impact. Sending lots of love to you all.
Things mentioned in this episode:
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Yoga with Kassandra 30 Day Morning Yoga Movement (here)
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All The Small Things Podcast with Venetia La Manna (here)
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Lucy's Just Giving page for The Little Princess Trust (here)
Resources & Stats:
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UK Race Report March 2021 (here)
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Article on pregnancy & childbirth (here)
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UK Gov Stop and Search figures (here)
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Article on Higher Education (here)
Recommendations to educate yourself further
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When They See Us (on Netflix)
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Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad (book)
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Natives by Akala (book)
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Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo Lodge (book)
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Taking Up Space by Chelsea Kwakye and Ore Ogunbiyi
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1619, a 5 part series on slavery (here)
Space to Learn on Apple Podcasts - leave a rating and a review here!! Thank you!
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Thank you for listening!! Please check out the resources linked to keep the conversation going.
"The best things in life aren't things." - Suki Cheung
In this Wednesday's episode Lucy's chatting to the lovely Suki Cheung, a final year Media student from Hong Kong with an amazing outlook on life. Suki shares her experiences of moving abroad for university, adjusting to UK culture and being more mindful in the day to day. She offers advice for anyone who wants to follow their passions, even if it might go against what other people want for you. If you enjoyed today's episode, share it with a friend who might like it too and tap that follow button so you don't miss an episode. Lots of love!
Things mentioned in the episode:
Suki's YouTube channel (here)
"My honest experience joining UnJaded Jadeâs 30 Days Reset Challenge" (here)
"Cultural shock experiences from an Asian girl studying in England and dating a British boy" (here)
Space to Learn on Apple Podcasts - leave a rating and a review here!! Thank you!
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Thank you for listening!!
"Before imagination becomes three-dimensional, it usually needs to become two-dimensional." - Glennon Doyle, Untamed
Welcome back friends, this week we're dreaming big!! Lucy chats you through what on earth an Impossible List is, why you owe it to yourself to go after your goals and shares a lot of her wildest dreams too- it's a lot of fun. We're manifesting amazing opportunities and turning our dreams into plans in this episode, you're not gunna want to miss it!!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed (book)
Untamed by Glennon Doyle (book)
My episode with Rosie (here)
Good Influence podcast (here)
Unjaded Jade's Impossible List video (here)
The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson (book)
My Pinterest (follow here)
Space to Learn on Apple Podcasts - leave a rating and a review here!! Thank you!
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
Thank you for listening!! <3
"It'll either be a good time or a story to tell." In one of my favourite episodes so far, this week I'm chatting all things uni life, friendship and adjusting to new things with UoN English student & lifelong bestie Rosie Pinder!! From childhood memories to advice for freshers, and from second year experiences to how the arts are undervalued in our society, we cover a lot of ground in this episode so I'm very excited for you all to listen:) Let us know your thoughts over on @spacetolearnpodcast x
Things mentioned in this episode: Rosie's article for Impact magazine, "The Government and The Arts" (read here) Rosie's recommendations: The Magic Garden and the Secret Garden cocktail bars in Nottingham Boating on the Highfields Lake The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (book) Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Everisto (book) Lucy's recent fave book: Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed
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"This month's efforts give next month's results."
hello friends welcome back to the pod!! This week Lucy's talking you through 10 habits you should introduce into your life as a student to make the most of your time and energy! From making meal planning quick and easy to meditation and budgeting, there's something for everyone in this episode. Let me know via @spacetolearnpodcast on instagram which you're going to implement and if you have any other habits for students! I'd love to hear your thoughts :)
Things mentioned in this episode:
10 min flexibility yoga flow by Yoga with Kassandra (here)
Notion- free to sign up for students using your uni or school email address (here)
Money Mindset Podcasts:
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Gentler: Practical Self Care (podcast), episode on 2021 Financial Self-Care Steps (here)
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Candid Confidence Podcast, episode on Dismantling the lies we've been taught about money (here)
YouTube videos on Budgeting!
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one by viola helen (here)
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one by nayna florence (here)
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welcome back to the pod lovely people!! this week Lucy's sharing her thoughts, and some of yours, on turning 20 this week! (how did that happen?) hopefully this is a relatable episode which lets you get to know me a bit better and makes you feel less alone facing the uncertainty of your 20s. She talks about the book "The Defining Decade" by Meg Jay and answers the questions you sent via Instagram :) enjoy the ep everyone and share with a friend if you do!! x
Things mentioned in this episode:
Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed (book)
Leah's fieldnotes (youtube)
The Defining Decade by Meg Jay (book)
Growing with the Flow (podcast)
The Creative Key (podcast)
About Time (movie)
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Thank you for listening pals x
"You can't fill from an empty cup."
From a break-up to a pandemic, Lucy chats all about the biggest things she's learnt over the last year since her birthday is coming up! 19's been a weird year with plenty of opportunities for growth and self-development so there's a lot to unpack. Enjoy!!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Yoga with Adriene 30 day challenges on youtubeÂ
Jo Club journaling @joclub_ on instagram
Insight Timer meditation app
Manifest with Tori DeSimone podcast
The Ella Ringrose Podcast
Just Break Up Podcast
Me and White Supremacy Workbook by Layla F Saad
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"If today was your birthday, how would you live it differently?"
Welcome to Series 5 of Space to Learn!! Today Lucy chats about all the little ways we can add a lil bit more happiness into our day-to-day lives by noticing and appreciating the small things that can make us so much happier. If you don't have a reason to celebrate, create one! You don't need permission from anyone else to enjoy your life.
Action point: Take one photo today. Just one. Take it of something that made you feel happy, excited or loved, something beautiful or silly that made you smile. Save it for a rainy day when you need a pick me up.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Fearless, Taylor's Version
Jo Franco's video on How to celebrate when you can't celebrate (here)
Unjaded Reset Challenge by Unjaded Jade
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (book)
Acting My Age Podcast ep on Romanticising Your Life (here)
Normal People by Sally Rooney (book)
Virgin River (on Netflix)
The Matcha Diaries podcast (here)
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You made it to the final part of the mini series on building confidence!! In this episode Lucy's chatting all about finding the confidence to accept everything about yourself and to pursue everything that makes you feel amazing! If you're looking for a lil inspiration to start being your authentic self no matter what anyone else thinks then you've come to the right place!!
Video on Charles Bukowski "Don't Try" (here)
Thank you so much for listening!! Share with a friend if you think they'd enjoy the pod, lots of love!!
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"If you think it's right for you, who is anyone else to tell you it's not??"
Having the confidence to trust your intuition and back those gut feelings up with action can be so so difficult, especially if you're fighting against people telling you they don't think it's a good idea. But at the end of the day, those feelings are guiding you towards what you know in your heart to be the right thing to do, so go after those wildest dreams!!! You only get one life here.
In this episode, Lucy talks about some research into intuition, why mindfulness can be really helpful and some musings on the value of trusting yourself. If you're struggling to work out what's right for you, you're in the right place.
Article on Intuition Research (here)
Journal/Action Prompt: what are your biggest dreams that you think are unrealistic for you? why don't you believe you can achieve it if that's the case?
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"What if you look back and wonder, what if I'd had the confidence to fail in that situation?"
Thanks for coming back for part three, wanting to build confidence is so admirable so kudos to you tuning in again!Â
This episode is all about overcoming fear of failure, being able to admit your mistakes and having the confidence to be wrong. Fear of failure is something we've all experienced, but realising that this is only holding you back and doesn't have to stop you going after what you want in life can help you build so much self-confidence. And making mistakes is the only way to properly learn a lesson so is such a crucial part of growing and becoming more confident in who you are. Turning that fear of failure into a fear of looking back and regretting not trying is one of the best things you can do for yourself. You've got this!!
Journal prompt: what are you too scared to try because you're scared of failing or of what other people might think? what would you do if you knew it didn't matter how it turned out?
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"A ship is always safe at the shore, but that is not what it is built for."
Part two in this mini series on building confidence is here :) Today Lucy's chatting all about the importance of keeping the promises you make to yourself and how comfort challenges are the best way to grow your confidence - let's all get out that comfort zone!! Sometimes it's all too easy to fall back on something you said you were gunna do but if you wouldn't break a promise to a friend, why break a promise to yourself? Hopefully this episode can provide a lil bit of inspiration for you to do the things that scare you even though it can feel impossible. You've got this!!
Action prompt: what can you commit to doing by the end of the day, week or month? break it down into steps then stick to your promise and just do it!
Article on phones in the morning (here)
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"Remember that you once dreamed of being where you are now."
Welcome to part one of my mini 5 part series on building confidence!! Confidence is a tool that will enable you to become the best version of yourself, so it's really important we practice trusting our own abilities and skills. This is your reminder that you're just as capable of happiness and success as the people you admire if you just grow a lil self-confidence! Lucy chats about why confidence is valuable to her as well as how we can get closer to our future self and dream life through looking back and appreciating how far we've come already. Your past self has done some pretty cool things to get you to where you are now so your present self is capable of doing more than you might think!!Â
Journal prompt: make a list of all the things in your life that you're proud of...
Thank you for listening, please share with a friend if you think they'd like it too!
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See you tomorrow for part two!
"For there is always light, if only weâre brave enough to see it. If only weâre brave enough to be it." - Amanda Gorman
This week, Lucy's joined by the incredible Nila Varman, host of the Nila Extract! Join them for a really insightful conversation about body image, how to build confidence in being yourself, not caring what other people think and the best ways we can tackle issues like racism as students. Nila has an amazing way of discussing important topics which need to be talked about more so definitely go check out her show if you want in on that! You can listen here :)
Things mentioned in this episode:
Nila's episode with Gabi Mahan "You Are Enough"
Jane Goodall's work (absolute queen!) Read about Roots and Shoots here
Nila's ep "OutCaste" (listen here)
Amanda Gorman's Inauguration Poem (here)
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Thank you for listening!! <3
"Treat people as experts on their own experiences and believe them." - Florence Given
In this week's episode of Space to Learn Lucy's discussing the horrible statistics and stories that have emerged from many, many women and girls about sexual harassment following the tragic death of Sarah Everard. She shares her thoughts on the 'not all men' argument, opens up about her own experiences and talks about what we can all do to help, but especially what men can do to help. Because even though it's not all men who are perpetrators, it is the responsibility of all men to help create a society where everyone feels safe on the streets.
Since recording this episode, misogyny has been made a hate crime in England and Wales - a step in the right direction. So much more needs to be done however so having conversations about this issue is so important. Thank you so much for listening and please share this one with your friends and family if you think it might help. Lots of love x
Things mentioned in this episode:
UN Women Survey (read here)
Growing with the Flow episode : 'destroying the patriarchy' (listen here)
Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given
Florence Given's Instagram (here)
Unjaded Jade's Instagram (here)
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
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âThe value of things is not the time they last but the intensity with which they occur.â
Welcome back to Space to Learn! Lucy's here to offer her thoughts and advice on how to move on from something that's not making you happy, whether it be a relationship, something you regret or something you feel guilty for. In order to grow into the person we want to be, sometimes the only thing to do is to let go of something that's holding us back. Letting go can be tough but with time, moving on from a not-so-great part of your life can be so positive! Hopefully the journal prompts discussed in the episode can help you on your way to becoming your best, most authentic and happy self, because who doesn't love that. Sending lots of love if you've tapped on this episode because something's not right at the moment, you can get through anything with enough time and kindness.
Journal prompts:
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Write down areas of your life that you're not happy with, that make you feel insecure or sad about. Things you miss, mistakes you made that you haven't forgiven yourself for or something you said that you regret.
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Write down the things you love the most. What makes you feel fulfilled? How you can try to generate more of these things? What are you grateful for?
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Write down all the things you would love to experience. What new opportunities would make you most excited? How can you turn these things into plans for the future?
Things mentioned in this episode:
The Story of More - Hope Jahren (book)
The Midnight Library - Matt Haig (book)
Acting My Age Podcast with Rohini Elyse - especially this one on relationships and this one on wildest dreams :)
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Thank you for listening!!
Hello!!! Space to Learn is back with a very exciting episode featuring my amazing cousin, Amy Wright! We chat about the reality of post-grad life, the importance of art and self-expression, growing confidence and our uni experiences! Amy's a 4th year Environmental Science student at the University of York - she offers insight into what her degree is like, perfect for anyone trying to decide on a degree or career path. She also shares how art helps with her mental health, some useful advice for freshers and her thoughts on creativity! All the big sister energy you need on the podcast this week:) Thank you so much for coming on the show, Amy!
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"You are completely responsible for everything you're doing."
It's been far too long since she went anywhere new so this week Lucy's sharing the highs and lows of the time she went solo travelling around France and Belgium to provide you with a lovely lil' bit of escapism from lockdown life. Solo travel is so much fun, but is definitely idealised a lot of the time and it's worth chatting about the not so fun and kinda stressful parts too! Whether you're looking for some inspo for future travel plans, advice for heading out into the world on your own or are just feeling nosy (same), this episode's got you covered. Enjoy!! Share with a friend you think would enjoy to spread the love if you're feeling nice x
Things mentioned in this episode:
Discover EU Interrail Pass
LSF Language School
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"Work expands to fill the time available for its completion." - Parkinson's Law
Lucy's here this week to give you all the time management tips and tricks to avoid stress and help you make the best use of your time. She explains some concepts that should help you out such as Parkinson's Law, the 2 Minute Rule and the 80:20 Principle. Stay tuned for some practical advice to reduce procrastination, sort out your priorities and leave you with more time to do the things that are genuinely important to you! Enjoy x
Things mentioned in this episode:
My first article for Impact magazine on 'Peat: The Little-Known Climate Superhero' (read here)
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell (book)
Discovery of Witches (series)
SCOUT (podcast)
Growing with the Flow podcast (listen here)
Aidan's MS Society Fundraiser (Just Giving page linked here) - an amazing cause x
Struthless' YouTube video on the 2 Minute Rule (watch here)
Notion - free for students (here)
Journal prompt - make a list of your priorities!
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This week Lucy's joined by her close friend and housemate Matthew Macfarlane for a conversation about university, questioning your beliefs, friendships and being open-minded. Matt's a UoN Chemistry student, a massive football fan and a Christian, he's also got some great ideas and perspectives on treating others with kindness and respect which we could all do with taking notes from. Listen with an open mind and feel free to share the episode with your friends if you enjoy it!!Â
Things mentioned in this episode:
Bible verses Matt spoke about:
Matthew 22:33-40 (Jesus' Greatest Commandments)
Jeremiah 29:11 (Hope and a Future)
Matthew 14:22 (Jesus walks on water)
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Thank you for listening!!Â
Frustrated with always hearing all about our impending doom and our dying planet? Lucy's here to offer a different perspective on the climate crisis in this episode which should hopefully leave you feeling empowered to do something about the challenges we face (rather than wanting to just bury your head in the sand). Focusing on the problems is only creating guilt, inaction and anger, but if we start putting the solutions that exist already into action, we might start to actually improve the situation. So, let's talk about what we can do!!
In this episode, Lucy explains some of the things she's learnt through engaging with the work of the incredible organisation Project Drawdown, who focus on stopping catastrophic climate change. From educating girls across the globe to green energy production, they've calculated that if the solutions we have now are scaled up, we are capable of reversing global warming. What are we waiting for?!
"We don't need a few people doing it perfectly. We need everyone making changes imperfectly."
If you're a Uni of Nottingham student/alumni and want to add your name to a letter regarding climate change action for the Vice-Chancellor, do so here!! Thank you.
A really informative article on Educating Girls (here)
Things mentioned in this episode:
Project Drawdown - their website (here) & their book 'Drawdown' (here)
A Life On Our Planet - film by David Attenborough on Netflix
Ted Talk: "No matter where we work, every job is a climate job now" (here)
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts Podcast (listen here) - spoke about the Future of Economics episode
Leah's Fieldnotes YouTube channel (here)
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Thank you so much for listening x
"Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forwards." - Soren Kierkegaard
Journaling has so many amazing benefits, from keeping on top of your mental health and thinking ahead to the future, to reframing past experiences and documenting the highs and lows of your life! Regular journaling has been a game changer for Lucy so she's here in this episode to give you her tips and tricks for starting, keeping up the habit and making it work for you as well as some prompts to get you thinking! Hope this chat is insightful and one that you can come back to if you're just hopping on the journaling bandwagon - which has space for anyone and everyone by the way, regardless of your age, gender or lifestyle! Lots of love to all you lovely listeners and happy journaling x
Prompts from the episode! Don't be afraid to get creative or be honest.
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How are you holding yourself back from doing something you really want to do?
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What does your day-to-day life look like in an ideal world in 1, 5 or 10 years time?
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Write a list of things you're grateful for today - maybe 5 people, 5 things you take for granted, 5 material items, 5 things you love to do.
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What went well today? What was challenging about today? What can you learn from these things?
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What's the 1 thing you most want to remember from today?
Things mentioned in this episode:
Jo Franco's journaling video (watch here)
Nathaniel Drew's Skillshare course, "Document Your Life" - click here for a 14 day free trial of Skillshare
The Defining Decade by Meg Jay (a must read for all 20 somethings)
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi (my inspiration for starting to document my life through journaling - such a good book)
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Thank you for listening!!
"Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they're finished." - Daniel Gilbert
Season 4 is here!! This episode is all about the many ways in which adopting a growth mindset as opposed to a fixed one will enable you to be more resilient, motivated, open and successful in the long run. It's such a powerful tool - if you can train your mind to see opportunity in every difficulty and to reframe "I'm not good at this," to "I'm not good at this YET," then you'll experience long-term fulfilment, growth and happiness even as things inevitably challenge you. Lucy chats you through several growth mindset frameworks and sends love to anyone having a tough time at the moment- it's so okay to not be okay right now. Hopefully the podcast can be an escape from things that are getting you down if life is tough right now. x
Things mentioned in this episode:
Ted Talks: Dan Gilbert: 'The Psychology of Your Future Self.' (watch here) and Carol Dweck: 'The Power of Believing You Can Improve.' (watch here)
'The Nila Extract' URN radio show (listen on Spotify here)
YouTube video on the 'Above or Below the line' framework (here)
'Breath' - 30 Day Yoga series by Yoga with Adriene (destress here ;) )
Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig (book) - recommend this to anyone and everyone
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Thank you for listening!! x
"We focus too much on what we seem to be, rather than who we actually are." - Lucy Woodward
Lucy's chatting all things social media in this episode, including its effects on our mental health, echo chambers of disinformation and its power as a tool for social change. If you were equally shocked by the storming of the US Capitol last week, have ever struggled with comparison and low self-worth while scrolling through Instagram or sometimes feel more isolated than connected from being on social media, this one's for you. Lucy offers her thoughts on the huge role social media plays in our lives as well as some advice for giving your mind well-deserved a break from it all!
If you have any thoughts you'd be happy to share after listening, head over to @spacetolearnpodcast on Instagram or send an email to spacetolearnpodcast@gmail.com - any opinions are valid and welcome, let's continue this discussion.
Things mentioned in the episode:
YouTube video on Dopamine (watch here)
Jo Franco's YouTube channel: her video 'How to finally start journaling' (here) and her video 'Let's talk about race and how to be an ally' (here).
Leah's Fieldnotes YouTube channel (here)
The Matcha Diaries podcast, previously Matcha moments (here)
Treat People With Kindness music video (here)
I Am Greta documentary on BBC iPlayer - highly recommended!!
Space to Learn episode, 'We Need To Save Our Planet' (listen here)
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Thank you for listening!!
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
In this first episode of 2021 Lucy's discussing the benefits of setting goals for yourself and things to keep in mind as you set them in order to actually achieve what you set out to do! From dreaming big to focusing on the actions rather than the end result, hopefully you'll be able to set some actionable, exciting new goals for the new year after listening. Lucy also chats about some of her goals for next year to spark some inspiration for yours, including mindset habits as well as tangible things. Wishing you all a very happy 2021! Thank you for tuning in!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Nathaniel Drew's video : 'How to Reinvent Yourself in 2021'Â
Drawdown, The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, edited by Paul Hawken
The Defining Decade by Meg Jay
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Struggles, accomplishments and lessons learnt, Lucy's getting honest with it all in this final episode of 2020 (yay it's finally over!!). For most of us, 2020's been a difficult year, but reflecting on the things that went well as well as the things that didn't is so important and will hopefully help us feel more connected and less alone through the inevitable ups and downs of life. Lucy talks about her mental health, her recent break-up and how yoga and mindfulness have made a huge impact this year. To anyone who's having a tough time at the moment, know that it will get better and that you're amazing. Sending lots of love and wishing everyone a very happy and healthy New Year!!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Podcasts!!
Growing with the flow - Nayna Florence
Acting my Age with Rohini Elyse
The Creative Key - Laura Medley
The Ella Ringrose Podcast
Manifest with Tori DeSimone
Not Overthinking - Ali & Taimur Abdaal
The Real Reel Podcast - Natalie Barbu
Reversing Climate Change -Nori
Just Break Up Podcast - Sierra DeMulder and Sam Blackwell
Books!
One Of Us Is Lying - Karen M McManus
No One Is Too Small To Make A Difference - Greta Thunberg
Netflix!
The Queen's Gambit
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"Only 16% of creative insight happens while you're at work."
Hello hello everyone and Merry Christmas!! This episode is all about finding ways to solve problems through creativity, self-expression, overcoming your fear of failure and originality. Your host Lucy Woodward talks about seeing creativity as a skill that anyone can learn (rather than something you just have or don't have), how we're going to need so much more creativity to solve problems like climate change as well as tips for generating ideas for creative projects! If you find some inspiration in this episode to start your own creative project then get in touch, would be great to hear about it! You can email spacetolearnpodcast@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @spacetolearnpodcast !!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Who Not How book by Dan Sullivan and Dr Benjamin Hardy
Goodbye Things book by Fumio Sasaki
Sign up to Notion (free for students) (here!)
Skillshare course by Nathaniel Drew "Creativity Unleashed"
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Thank you for listening!! Very grateful for all the support <3
"Practicing being kind gives you a kinder outlook on the world and a kinder outlook on yourself." - Freya Peake
Hi everyone! This week Lucy's joined by her amazing friend and housemate, Freya Peake!! Freya's also a Uni of Nottingham student and is one of the most down to earth, genuine & kind humans Lucy knows. If you love a good natter then you'll love this chat about a whole bunch of topics from living in a student house to the lack of respect in politics, from family dynamics and choosing your degree to roast dinners. Share with your friends if you enjoy and have an amazing rest of your week!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Harriet Tubman - Harriet Tubman escaped slavery to become a leading abolitionist. She led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad. (read more here)
Sophie Scholl - Sophie Scholl and the White Rose movement is a powerful example of youthful resistance to the Nazi Regime. (read more here)
His Dark Materials series on iPlayer - definitely worth a watch!!
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Thank you for listening!! <3
"By combining your perspectives and skills with those of others, your thinking and results can dramatically improve."
Hello lovely listeners! Part 3 of 3 in this mini series on relationships is here! Lucy's chatting about the importance of teamwork and collaborating with others to achieve what you want to in life - you can't get there by yourself and it will be so much more fulfilling when you work with others. There's definitely this misconception today that you have to do everything on your own but it's so not true, working together is always going to produce the best results. Enjoy and have a lovely week!
Mentioned in this episode:
'Who Not How' book by Dan Sullivan and Dr Benjamin Hardy
'Rebel Ideas' book
His Dark Materials series on iPlayer
'Goodbye Things' book by Fumio Sasaki
Jon Richardson & the Futurenauts podcast
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Thank you for listening!! <3
"You can be the ripest peach on the planet, but there'll still be someone who doesn't like peaches."
Hi everyone!! This is part 2 in a mini 3 episode series on Relationships, this week Lucy's focusing on the relationship you have with yourself and how to not let outside influence affect that, since the best way to find like-minded people and create strong relationships is to be true to yourself. Lucy talks about not letting the fear of what others think about you get to you - at the end of the day, the people who aren't happy for you probably aren't happy for themselves either! It's impossible for everyone to be a fan of something you do, so you may as well just do whatever makes you happy. For advice on avoiding jealousy and letting go of the need for others' approval, keep listening!!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Podcast : Acting My Age with Rohini Elyse - "Gals Chat with Moya Mawhinney!!" (click here to listen)
Move For Movember Donation Page (click here)
Taylor Swift's film, folklore : the long pond sessions
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Welcome to series 3 everyone!! There's new theme music, an updated cover art & a new trailer episode- exciting times! This is part 1 of 3 of an in depth chat about relationships, in this episode Lucy's focusing on the importance of having meaningful relationships, amazing friends and a strong support system. Grab your journal or a notes app and reflect as you listen on questions such as 'how do I feel after being around this person?' and 'what do I most value in a friendship?'. It's so beneficial to get honest with yourself sometimes!
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Share the podcast with your friends if you enjoy it!
Things mentioned in this episode:
'Who Not How' - book by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy
Lucy's Move for Movember Fundraising Page - any donations massively appreciated! (here)
What Fulfills You Podcast (here)
Nathaniel Drew's video 'I quit social media for 30 days' (here)
Hegla's Climate Change video (here)
'Goodbye Things' - book on minimalist living by Fumio Sasaki
Thank you so much for listening!! <3
Hello hello lovely listeners! On Space to Learn, Lucy Woodward shares her ideas and insights on self-development, mindfulness, being a student at university and learning to express yourself. The podcast aims to help you grow into the best version of yourself, to be creative and generate mental clarity, with a consistent theme of being kind to yourself and to others. Come and join our community of inspiring people every Wednesday for a new episode!
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Hey lovely people! Lucy has a very honest, free-flowing chat in this week's episode about our subconscious minds, limiting beliefs, privilege and learning new things. It's so important that we go into new situations, meet new people or try to understand new ideas with an open mind so that we can actually be receptive to new information and not be consumed by our existing beliefs and opinions. Unlearning what we think we know can be pretty tricky because our subconscious minds tend to think they're right, but it's so key for eliminating issues such as racism, political division and gaslighting. Let's all be open minded so we can focus on what's genuinely important to us <3.
This is the last episode of Season 2! If you've enjoyed any of the episodes please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!!
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Things mentioned in this episode:
Space To Learn episode on Mental Health (here)
Nathaniel Drew's YouTube channel (here)
Skillshare course : Creativity Unleashed by Nathaniel Drew -this course is so so good
Women Don't Owe You Pretty (book) by Florence Given (specifically the chapter on Privilege)
Why I'm no longer talking to white people about race (Reni Eddo-Lodge) - amazing book for learning about race
Article : Why Women Volunteer for Tasks that don't lead to promotions (read here)
Video : 4 Zen Stories that will change how you think about life (here)
Book: Stop Feeding Us Lies by Charlie Spedding
Skillshare free 14 day trial (here)
Quote of the Week : "Privilege is invisible to those who have it."
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Exciting times - it's Space To Learn's first guest episode!! There's so much we can learn from others, so this week Lucy's joined by one of her very best friends, Abi Folwell to share another perspective on student life! Abi's someone who Lucy goes to advice for all the time, whether it's on relationships, friendships or just what to do with her life, so she's the perfect person to give you all some advice too. Hope you enjoy listening in on our chat all about our experiences of uni so far, adjusting to new things, friendships, gals holidays and the many travel plans we both have for the future! This is such a fun episode so please share with your friends if you think they'd enjoy it too and leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts using the link below.
Quote of the week : "Even if it's something that really scares you, just go for it. Sometimes it's the only opportunity you get." - Abi Folwell
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Hello friends! If you need a breather from anything going on in your life, this week's episode is definitely for you. Lucy chats through a list of 30 things that might help you to switch off, focus on how you're feeling and take care of your mental health in these weird and wonderful corona times. Living through a pandemic definitely has its low points and there's a huge amount of uncertainty and change to deal with on a regular basis, which can definitely cause stress for many of us. This just means it's even more important to be kind to yourself and give yourself the space you need. If you're reading this, you're amazing and you're not alone, whatever emotions you're feeling. Sending lots of love and hope you enjoy the episode! x
Things mentioned in this episode:
45 Free Prints App for printing photos
Some travel vlogs to watch...
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The Michalak's Abroad (aka the most beautiful videos you will ever watch, thank me later) (playlist linked here)
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UnJaded Jade's Australia Travel Vlogs (playlist linked here)
Some books to read!
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Women Don't Owe You Pretty (book) by Florence Given
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Natives (book) by Akala
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The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*** by Mark Manson
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All the Harry Potter books (just in case you've been living under a rock)
Try some yoga or meditation...
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Yoga with Adriene YouTube Channel (here)
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Insight Timer - Meditation App
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Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
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Hello lovely listeners! Today Lucy's talking all things Self Confidence, from why it's actually pretty selfless to grow your confidence to the importance of keeping the promises you make to yourself. Having that belief in yourself is something that so many of us are working towards and so hopefully the advice in this episode allows you to take actionable steps to increase your confidence! You're amazing, have an amazing week!!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Acting My Age with Rohini Elyse - "Self-confidence will save your life" (click here to listen)
The Real Reel Podcast with Natalie Barbu - (click here to listen)
Space To Learn episodes on Creating Habits (here) and Your Comfort Zone Will Kill You (here)
Taking Up Space (book) by Chelsea Kwakye and Ore Ogunbiyi
Women Don't Owe You Pretty (book) by Florence Given
The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*** by Mark Manson
Natives (book) by Akala
Yoga with Adriene YouTube Channel (here)
Quote of the Week : "I still had my insecurities and my baggage, but now I gave a f*** about something more important than my insecurities and my baggage. And that made all the difference" - Mark Manson
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Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)
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This week on Space To Learn Lucy's talking about the incredibly important topic that is Climate Change. Despite what we might believe, we all have power in our lives to make a difference in reducing our carbon footprints, educating ourselves on the issues we face and being conscious about what we spend our money on. Pursuing a sustainable lifestyle can often seem futile or impossible but there are so so many easy things we can do to reduce our impact on the planet and it is now vital that we all make these changes and see the Climate Crisis as something we are capable of reversing. Please share this episode with friends, family and on social media - this issue is only going to be fixed when we all come together and create a sense of community and shared responsibility.
Click the text to sign important petitions and to learn more about organisations doing amazing sustainability work.
Ask the UK government to take decisive climate action
UK Government: Act now on the Climate Emergency
Rebuild the economy out of lockdown with a Green New Deal
Support the #SchoolStrike for climate action!
Register to Vote in the UK!
ClimateBase - great place to start if you're interested in Climate Careers!
Greenpeace
WWF
Opus-12
AirMiners
Things mentioned in this episode:
"David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet" -2020 Documentary film on Netflix
Mediterranean With Simon Reeve - Series on BBC iPlayer
The Reversing Climate Change podcast with Nori
Desenio - prints and artwork
Future Self Project - Free 30 Day Self Development course by Benjamin Hardy
Better Than Yesterday YouTube Channel
Pomodoro Timer
Apple Podcasts - leave a review : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/space-to-learn/id1529630816
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast : https://www.instagram.com/spacetolearnpodcast/
Have an amazing week! Lucy x
Mental Health is such a vital part of our wellbeing yet mental illness and poor mental health are really not talked about enough. Especially in these current 'rona times, keeping up with everything life throws at you and not feeling overwhelmed or anxious can be extremely difficult. In this episode, Lucy has a very informal, raw chat about the growing issues surrounding mental health in the student community, comparison, spirituality and feelings of loneliness. If you take anything away from the pod, let it be that being kind to yourself is not a weakness, and that you're doing enough :)Â
Enjoy the episode and have a lovely week, whatever you're doing.
Lucy x
Things mentioned in this episode:
Unjaded Jade's YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4-uObu-mfafJyxxZFEwbvQ
Nathaniel Drew's YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrdWRLq10OHuy7HmSckV3Vg
Farmer's horse story : http://www.katinkahesselink.net/tibet/zen.html
Stop Feeding Us Lies - book by Charlie Spedding : https://www.charliespedding.com/
Mental Health Resources - If you need help, please talk to someone.
Nottingham Nightline : https://www.nottinghamnightline.co.uk/
Mind : https://www.mind.org.uk/
Samaritans : https://www.samaritans.org/
Childline : https://www.childline.org.uk/
Got an interview at a university and not sure how to prepare?? This episode is a great place to start! Lucy explains what her 3 university interviews were like and chats through the things you should do before, during and after your interview (as well the things you definitely shouldn't do!) As a current physics student, the advice is perfect for anyone applying for science based degrees, but regardless of the subject you're planning on studying, interview prep is always going to be useful! If this helps you out in any way get in touch via the links below! Good luck!!
Have an amazing week! Lucy x
Things mentioned in this episode:
Notion  (Click here to sign up!) : https://www.notion.so/students/
Yoga with Adrienne: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFKE7WVJfvaHW5q283SxchA
Acting My Age with Rohini Elyse : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/acting-my-age-with-rohini-elyse/id1509371259
Follow the podcast on Instagram @spacetolearnpodcast : https://www.instagram.com/spacetolearnpodcast/
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Welcome to Season 2 of Space To Learn!! In this episode Lucy chats all about starting new things, why it's normal to feel anxious or intimidated by unfamiliar situations and how you have the power to turn every day into one that has a positive impact on your life through adopting the right mindset rather than waiting for a new week, new month or new year. Sending lots of love to anyone who has just started a new school year or moved to university!! Exciting times :)Â
Things mentioned in this episode:
Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given
Someday and Everyday by David Levithan
My Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/lucywoodward_/boards/
Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast : https://www.instagram.com/spacetolearnpodcast/
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Lucy x
Join me for a very chatty episode where I ramble about things I've learnt over the past 6 months in lockdown in the hope that it can offer a fresh perspective or a new outlook. Whatever 2020 has looked like for you so far I hope this episode reaches you in a good place - that you're okay and doing good - because this has been such a crazy and difficult time for so many people in a lot of different ways. I also share some thoughts on anti-racism, Clap for Carers, community, self-care, commitment and the Law of Attraction - it's a real mixed bag this week!
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you are enjoying the podcast so far! Lucy x
An episode all about ways to get out of your comfort zone and why doing so is so beneficial and important! I really believe that doing things because we are scared of them is the best way to build confidence and learn new things, which is what the podcast is all about. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you're enjoying the podcast so far, would love to get the podcast out to more people. Things mentioned in the episode: Everything is F***ed - Book by Mark Manson Not Overthinking Podcast The 4 Hour Work Week - Tim Ferris Thanks for listening to Space To Learn:) Lucy x
This episode is for all the perfectionists out there or anyone who has ever been scared to fail (so all of us?!) I chat through why failure is such a valuable tool, why we should value progress over the end result, climate change and bettering yourself. Perfectionism can be a really tough mindset to shift out of so if you often feel stressed, intimidated or lack self-belief when faced with a new challenge then this episode should really help!Â
Things mentioned in this episode:
The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*** by Mark Manson (book)
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi (book)
The Doctor's Farmacy with Dr Mark Hyman (podcast)
Thank you so much for listening! Lucy x
Applying to uni - where do I start? The university application process can definitely seem daunting, so this week I'm here to chat you through my advice and tips for making your application the best it can be and to help ease any nerves you might have about this important task. I chat through things I included in my Personal Statement for Physics and give general tips for any students thinking about applying to higher education. It's never too early to get started so dive right into the episode if you need some motivation to take the first steps - I hope it helps you! As always ask me any questions you might have about applying via the instagram @spacetolearnpodcast or drop me an email spacetolearnpodcast@gmail.com Good luck! (And congratulations if you've just received your A Level results!) Lucy x
The Butterfly Effect says that tiny things can have a huge impact- so this week I'm talking about how to reduce anxiety from thinking about the future and how acts of kindness can really make a big difference. I talk about how our futures are influenced by so many uncontrollable little things that it is impossible to predict exactly what it might look like, and how to see this as a positive thing rather than it leading you to stress.
Thank you so much for the support and please continue to share with your friends! Lots of love, Lucy x
Things mentioned in this episode:Â
The Real Reel Podcast with Natalie Barbu : https://open.spotify.com/show/1rp8TxqmJiErzktr5YP8XK?si=yz_wRrKhRnWYzh6m8AFENg
The Doctor's Farmacy with Dr Mark Hyman : https://open.spotify.com/show/50MFhL6rItlnDDEStFMSPu?si=1aLGLzMKQHKl6jwimcnuDQ
The Creative Key with Laura Medley : https://open.spotify.com/show/4lh9oByPOG33YCJqwbbt4u?si=d7IZ5mf7Sj6R4Cw1MR1OMQ
Starting Sixth Form in September or getting ready to start year 13? This episode is perfect for you. I share the things I learnt during my A Levels, tips for exam season and advice for balancing all the different areas of your life. Sixth Form can be a stressful time so I hope this helps you feel more prepared and ready to achieve whatever you want to. Please subscribe to the pod wherever you're listening and share with your friends!! Follow Space To Learn on Instagram here (@spacetolearnpodcast) : https://www.instagram.com/spacetolearnpodcast/ Things mentioned in this episode: Unjaded Jade on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4-uObu-mfafJyxxZFEwbvQ Eve Bennett on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/RevisionWithEve/featured Jack Edwards on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/thejackexperience Thanks for listening! Lucy x
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This week's ramble is all about how to shift your mindset so that you can stick to your habits and achieve your goals! I talk about the Flywheel Concept, the importance of valuing consistency and why working hard will really benefit you. I hope this episode gives you the confidence to try to implement a new positive habit into your life or helps you to not let fear of failure stop you from pursuing something you want to achieve - because anyone can be successful if they believe in themselves.Â
Please give me any feedback you have over on the Instagram @spacetolearnpodcast and share with your friends if you enjoyed! Thank you so much for the love and support, it means the world.Â
See you again next week!Â
Lucy xÂ
Things mentioned in this episode: "10000 hours to be great at something" - from the book Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell The Flywheel Concept - https://www.jimcollins.com/concepts/the-flywheel.html from the book Good To Great by Jim Collins  Ali Abdaal's video : https://youtu.be/l3hOrfLuxU0?t=461Â
Welcome back! In this episode I'm talking about my experiences with letting comparison get the better of me, why it's such a big deal at school at university and giving you some practical ways that you can eliminate the negativity that comes from comparing yourself to others.
Feel free to share this episode with anyone who you think would benefit from hearing it and go give the Instagram @spacetolearnpodcast a follow if you want to stay up to date on Space To Learn!
Mentioned in this episode:
The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*** - by Mark Manson
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2375WUUKJ4AWU&dchild=1&keywords=the+subtle+art+of+not+giving+a+fck&qid=1595590242&sprefix=the+sub%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1
Thanks for listening!
Lucy x
Hi everyone!
In this first episode of Space To Learn I talk about how my experience of uni matched up to the expectations I had, Â I attempt to normalise feeling nervous or low during the 'best week of your life' and give some advice for how to get the most out of Fresher's Week!
Go follow the podcast on Instagram @spacetolearnpodcast for updates and motivational content:)
Thanks for listening!
Lucy x