That's Helpful with Ed Stott: Recent Episodes
Edwina Stott
That's Helpful is all about self-improvement backed by science. Every episode will teach you something that will shift your perspective, share a life changing skill or empower you to make better choices. Ed Stott invites the experts to share with you everything you need to know to build your best life one episode at a time.
Thinking about quitting, but not sure if you’ll regret it? This episode will help you work out whether it’s time to leave, or if there’s still something worth holding onto.
We’ve all been there: lying awake at night, weighing the costs of staying against the risks of walking away. Do you push through and hope it gets better, or cut your losses before you waste more time?
In this episode, I’ve brought together Ash Ambirge, Julia Keller, Simone Stolzoff and Monique Ross to help you figure it out.
We’ll explore the hidden traps that keep us stuck, the real benefits of quitting, and the surprising strategies that can make staying a lot better than it feels right now. Plus at the end, I’ll give you five questions that can bring your answer into focus, fast.
💡 You’ll learn:
- When grit and perseverance become harmful
- Why the sunk cost fallacy makes quitting so hard
- How to spot your own version of a “good enough job”
- Simple shifts to make your current role work better
- Why sometimes the smartest move isn’t quitting or sticking — but something in between
📖 Chapters 00:00 – Should I quit my job? 03:40 – Ash Ambirge: quitting as growth 11:20 – Julia Keller: rebranding quitting 20:00 – The sunk cost fallacy 26:30 – Simone Stolzoff: the “good enough job” 34:10 – Monique Ross on job crafting 40:00 – The secret third option: quasi-quitting 42:00 – Five questions to guide your decision
🔗 Helpful Links
- Confused Math Lady Meme
- Ash Ambirge’s The Middle Finger Project
- Julia Keller’s Quitting: A Life Strategy
- Simone Stolzoff’s The Good Enough Job
- Monique Ross’ This Working Life
📬 Get in touch Email me at: biglifequestions @ edstott.com
What if that “can’t stop eating” feeling isn’t about willpower, but design?
Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Michael Moss has spent years inside the boardrooms, factories and labs where our food is being engineered, and what he’s discovered will change the way you think about food.
In this full conversation, we dig into how processed food is crafted to override your appetite, what food giants don’t want you to know about nutrition “research,” and why breaking free from these cravings is harder than you think.
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How the food industry deliberately designs products to be irresistible
- The tricks companies use to shift blame for overeating onto you
- Why “health halos” and marketing slogans keep us confused
- The science behind food addiction and whether we can break it
- What Moss believes has to change for us to eat more freely
🎧 Featuring: 📚 Michael Moss, Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter and New York Times bestselling author of Salt, Sugar, Fat and Hooked → mossbooks.us
If you’ve ever felt like you can’t stop eating certain foods, or you’ve wondered why your willpower never seems enough, this episode will change the way you think about what’s on your plate.
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📬 Get in touch Email: edwina @ edstott.com Instagram: @biglifequestionspodcast
From grandma’s kitchen to Ozempic - how eating got so complicated.
This condensed version of the full-length documentary unpacks the surprising history behind food confusion, the tricks used by the diet and processed food industries, and what GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic really mean for the way we eat.
💡 In this quick listen, you’ll learn:
- The surprising moment eating stopped being simple
- How “healthy” food marketing rewired your appetite
- The one thing food companies can’t sell you (and why it’s the answer)
📖 Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 Why food feels confusing now 02:00 The moment diet culture took over family meals 06:00 How processed food became addictive by design 11:00 The wellness halo and misleading “healthy” marketing 14:30 The Ozempic question 17:00 Why listening to your body is the radical act food companies can’t monetise
🎧 Featuring:
🔬 Prof Marion Nestle on how food companies shape what we believe about health → foodpolitics.com
📚 Michael Moss, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Salt Sugar Fat & Hooked
🧠 Christy Harrison, dietitian and journalist behind Anti-Diet & The Wellness Trap
💉 Dr Nick Fuller from Interval Weight Loss on how GLP-1s like Ozempic actually work
📖 Dr Lauren Samuelsson, food historian, on how The Women’s Weekly shaped modern diet culture → UOW profile
If you’ve ever felt confused about food, struggled to trust your appetite, or wondered why eating feels so fraught, this one’s for you.
💌 Related episodes:
- Ditch Food Guilt with Dr Emma Beckett
- Raising Kids with a Healthy Relationship with Food (even if you don't have one) with Leslie Schilling
- The Secret to Motivation & Exercise with Leah Barron
- Ditch the Diet & Become the Healthiest You EVER
- How to Empower Your Kids with Body Neutrality with Taryn Brumfitt
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📬 Get in touch Email: edwina @ edstott.com Instagram: @biglifequestionspodcast
What if your struggle with food isn’t a personal failing, but the result of a system designed to confuse you?
In this episode, we explore why eating has become so complicated, and how diet culture, food marketing, and processed food science have reshaped our relationship with hunger. From the rise of “health halos” and moral food messaging to the explosion of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, we ask: can we ever trust our bodies again?
You’ll hear from leading voices in nutrition, food history, and medicine — including Marion Nestle, Michael Moss, Christy Harrison, Dr Nick Fuller, and Dr Lauren Samuelsson as we trace how corporate influence, gendered food messaging, and engineered cravings have distorted how we eat.
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why food became tied to morality and how that began over 2,000 years ago
- How 1970s diet culture and convenience food rewired our appetites
- What the food industry doesn’t want you to know about nutrition “research”
- Why some foods feel literally impossible to stop eating
- Whether GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are really a miracle or just the latest quick fix
🎧 Featuring:
🔬 Prof Marion Nestle on how food companies shape what we believe about health → foodpolitics.com
📚 Michael Moss, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Salt Sugar Fat & Hooked
🧠 Christy Harrison, dietitian and journalist behind Anti-Diet & The Wellness Trap
💉 Dr Nick Fuller from Interval Weight Loss on how GLP-1s like Ozempic actually work
📖 Dr Lauren Samuelsson, food historian, on how The Women’s Weekly shaped modern diet culture → UOW profile
If you’ve ever felt confused about food, struggled to trust your appetite, or wondered why eating feels so fraught, this one’s for you.
Loved the episode? Follow the show, share it with a friend, and know that every listen is a tiny act of resistance against unqualified men with microphones.
📬 Get in touch Email: edwina @ edstott.com Instagram: @biglifequestionspodcast
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What if everything you've been told about baby sleep is wrong and the real solution is already built into your baby’s biology?
Dr. Pam Douglas is the founder of the Possums Sleep Program, a science-backed, sanity-saving alternative to traditional sleep training.
In this myth-busting episode, she shares where so many of the things we think we know about sleep come from, why they often create sleep problems instead of solving them & how understanding your baby’s biology can change everything.
💡 You’ll learn:
- Why “normal” baby sleep is wildly different than what you’ve been told
- The two regulators that actually control sleep — and how to work with them
- How common sleep advice is probably setting your family up to fail
- Why “wake windows,” dark rooms and early bedtimes can backfire
- The surprising truth about overstimulation, routines, and melatonin
📖 Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 – Peeking out of the trenches of year one 01:50 – Why sleep is one of the most distorted parenting topics 04:30 – How outdated health advice causes unnecessary distress 08:00 – What the research really says about night waking 11:25 – The myth of sleep training as “evidence-based” 14:30 – The massive range of biologically normal sleep 17:00 – Why wake windows don’t make sense 22:00 – The two real sleep regulators and how to use them 29:00 – Do you really need a consistent nap routine? 35:00 – Why stimulation at bedtime is a good thing 41:00 – Forget bedtime — it’s wake time that matters 46:00 – How to reduce early rising 51:00 – Transitioning away from co-sleeping (gently) 54:00 – What Dr. Pam most wants you to know
🔗 Helpful Links: Dr. Pam’s Book, The Discontented Little Baby Book Possums Sleep Program Find a Possums-accredited practitioner
💌 Related episodes: 5 Helpful Things I Learned in My First Year of Motherhood
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What if forgiveness didn’t mean forgetting, reconciling, or letting people off the hook — but reclaiming your future?
Learning how to forgive — even when it feels like the hardest thing in the world to do — is transformative.
It’s a complex process, and there’s a real art to balancing boundaries and letting go.
It’s an art Rachael Coopes is obsessed with. She’s the author of The Art of Forgiveness.
💡 You’ll hear: – The origin of the word forgiveness — and why it changes everything – The science behind rumination, stress, and long-term health – What forgiveness has to do with resilience and agency – How to begin (even if you’re not ready yet) – Why boundaries are essential — not the opposite of forgiveness – Why reconciliation and forgiveness are not the same – How your future can be your act of forgiveness
📖 Chapters 00:00 The Quote That Changed Everything 02:18 How Forgiveness Became Rachael’s Obsession 05:10 What 25 Interviews Taught Her 06:30 Forgiveness vs Letting People Off the Hook 10:45 Forgiveness ≠ Reconciliation 13:05 The Neuroscience of Resentment 17:55 Where to Start When Forgiveness Feels Impossible 22:00 Boundaries, Distance & Letting Go 24:45 When Forgiveness Just Isn’t Possible 26:10 Resilience, Accountability & Rachael’s Son’s Story 29:40 Your Future as the Ultimate Act of Forgiveness 31:15 “Forgive Like a Grain of Sand”
🔗 Helpful Links: – The Art of Forgiveness by Rachael Coopes – Rachael’s official website – Follow Rachael on Instagram
📺 Watch & Subscribe: – Watch this episode on YouTube 📬 Get in touch: thatshelpful @ edstott.com Follow That’s Helpful on Instagram
What if the pop culture you loved growing up was quietly teaching you to shrink, perform and turn on other women?
In this episode, Pulitzer Prize–nominated journalist Sophie Gilbert joins me to revisit the legacy of the 90s and 2000s — a time that likely shaped how you see yourself & other women.
We talk about the toxic version of ‘empowerment’ that dominated the era, why so many of us still feel stuck in competition mode and how we can start untangling the stories we were sold.
💡 You'll hear: – How porn and pop culture collided to redefine girlhood – Why so many women still struggle with internalised competition – What’s changed in how women are portrayed — and what hasn’t – How to start spotting (and unlearning) the cultural scripts you didn’t choose – And what reclaiming your story can actually look like
📖 Chapters00:00 Nostalgia and Reflection on the 90s 03:08 The Power of Pop Culture 05:57 Reality TV and Intersectionality 08:57 Sexualization and Female Power 11:57 The Influence of Porn on Culture 14:55 Empowerment and Its Implications 17:46 Crisis of Female Identity in the 2000s 22:10 The Shift in Celebrity Culture 28:43 Cruelty and Compassion in Pop Culture 29:05 Progress in Women's Representation 31:33 The Impact of Technology on Self-Perception 34:56 Revisiting the Past for a Better Future
🔗 Mentioned: Girl on Girl by Sophie Gilbert Sophie’s writing at The Atlantic Ed's Doco Series on what led to Britney's conservatorship 💌 More from That's Helpful: Subscribe to my Substack Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow That’s Helpful on Instagram
📬 Got thoughts or guest suggestions? Email me at: thatshelpful @ edstott.com
Know your phone is stealing your focus, but don't quite know how to take your back your brain? Here are 5 small, science-backed tweaks that will actually help.
In this episode, I’m sharing how I broke the cycle—not with timers or guilt, but with insights from neuroscientists, psychologists, and attention experts who helped me understand the real cost of distraction, and what to do instead.
💡 You'll hear:
- How tech companies exploit your brain’s dopamine system
- The hidden cost of distraction most people never talk about
- The identity shift that makes new habits actually stick
- “20% habits” that give you 80% of the results
- Why barriers beat willpower every time
- And the one mindset shift that changed everything for me
Whether you’re ready to ditch social media completely, or just want to feel a little more present in your actual life, this one’s for you.
Recommended listening: The Science of Habits that Actually Stick with Dr Bree Hurn How to Hack your Dopamine with Dr Anastasia Hronis Reclaim Your Attention with Annie Margaret 📺 Watch the episode on YouTube 📝 Subscribe on Substack
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Feel like you're failing at motherhood? Maybe you're actually on the right track.
In this episode, I chat with author and podcaster Victoria Vanstone about her year of “mumming” — a 12-month mission to try anything and everything to become a better mum.
From parenting courses and rage walks to hiding in Aldi and whispering affirmations in the pantry, Victoria shares the real story of what worked, what didn’t, and why trying (and failing) might be the most important part.
If mum guilt, mum rage, or the pressure to “get it right” are part of your daily internal monologue — this one’s for you.
You’ll hear: 💡 Why mum guilt and mum rage are normal — and what to do with them 💡 The parenting tools that actually worked (and the weird ones that didn’t) 💡 Why doing things for yourself might be the most effective parenting strategy 💡 What Victoria learned from yelling, bribing, and eventually walking away — on purpose
Watch the episode on YouTube: 📺 YouTube.com/@ThatsHelpfulPod
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Buy Victoria’s book: 📚 Mumming: A Year of Trying and Failing to Be a Better Mum
Find Victoria online: 🌐 www.victoriavanstone.com 📸 @vic_sober_awkward
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Ready to stop asking for permission and start doing the thing you actually want to do?
Ash Ambirge is here to hand you the match. 🔥
She’s the author of The Middle Finger Project — a book, a movement, and a manifesto for anyone who's tired of playing it small. She’s on a mission to help people ditch the jobs they hate and build their dream lives.
In this conversation, Ash and I talk about what it really takes to walk away from "safe" and create something better. If you’re dreaming of more but scared to make the jump, this episode is your sign. It's the perfect follow-on to last week's ep with Amie McNee.
Yours Helpfully,
Ed x
Inside, we get into:
- Why “security” is the biggest scam going
- How to stop waiting for the right time
- Why rebellion isn’t reckless — it’s necessary
- How to back yourself (even when nobody else does)
CONNECT WITH US 🔥 Follow That’s Helpful and Ed Stott on Instagram. 🔥 Find Ash at The Middle Finger Project website, or on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
BOOKS 📚 The Middle Finger Project by Ash Ambirge
Got thoughts, ideas, or just want to yell "YES"? Email me: ed@edwinastott.com
Tired of waiting for someone to give you a chance? This is how you stop waiting — and start doing.
Whether you want to write, launch a project, change careers, or share your work with the world, this episode with author Amie McNee is your go-to guide. She shares how she stopped chasing permission, started backing herself, and built a creative career on her own terms — before anyone said yes.
If you’ve been holding back on making something or becoming something because you're waiting to be picked… this is your sign to choose yourself.
Yours helpfully, Ed x
CHAPTERS 00:00 Living Between Two Worlds 01:47 The Essence of Art 06:22 Claiming Your Creative Identity 11:55 Self-Creation and Empowerment 17:14 Reclaiming Power as Creatives 22:41 Valuing Art Beyond Metrics 27:38 Taking Baby Steps in Creativity 29:31 The Power of Baby Steps in Creativity 32:24 Embracing Imperfection: The Art of Making Shitty Art 36:31 The Courage to Bomb: Lessons from Stand-Up Comedy 41:14 Vulnerability in the Creative Journey 45:50 The Transformative Power of Journaling
BOOKSWe Need Your Art: Stop Messing Around & Make Something PODCASTS Ash Ambirge - Middle Finger Project Sam Reece - Shitty Craft Club The Unpublished Podcast (with Amie & James)
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That’s Helpful on Instagram. Find me on Substack & YouTube. Follow Amie McNee on Instagram.
Programs like ChatGPT can seem overwhelming if you're not tech savvy, but using AI as your shiny new assistant is more simple than you think.
If you're yet to put ChatGPT or one of the many other AI to work, you're missing out on the ultimate productivity boosting, time saving tool - all you need is the know how!
Leanne Shelton is a Global AI Coach, she's going to share exactly what you need to know without the techy jargon and help you tain, coach and teach your new AI assistant to help you work smarter, not harder.
Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Leanne on Instagram or via her website.
Worry doesn’t get us anywhere, but figuring out HOW to stop worrying is an impossible task, so how can we do it better?
Well my guest today is an expert in worry - she’s going to talk us through why we do it & how to turn it into something that is actually helpful! Kate Sweeny, is a Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside where she runs the Life Events Lab.
Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Kate via her website.
If you're a millenial woman, the menopause is likely much closer than you think. So how can you prepare to embrace it rather than endure it?
Dr Jess Blomfield says it's completely possible with a little bit of knowledge.
In this episode we talk through some of the early signs & symptoms, how to advocate with your doctor & the role we can all play in pushing for a cultural shift in how we approach it.
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CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Jess on Instagram.
MORE INFOThe Australian Menopause Ecosystem
Want to know how to get your dopamine working for you instead of against you? It's a powerful driver & with a little knowledge it can be your in-built super power.
Dr Anastasia Hronis is a clinical psychologist and the author of The Dopamine Brain, Your Science Backed Guide to Balancing Pleasure and Purpose.
You're going to learn about what dopamine really is & how to get it to work with you, instead of against you.
Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Anastasia on Instagram & via her website.
For something that should be simple, resting is remarkably tricky - so how do we master this lost art? And why should we make it a priority?
Well Claudia Hammond has become somewhat of an expert in the topic - she’s a psychology lecturer, award winning broadcaster & the author of The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in The Modern World which draws on her work on the world’s largest ever survey into rest. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Claudia on Instagram & via her website.
If you have a business idea, or you just know you want to work for yourself but you’re not sure how to make it happen, this conversation is for you.
You probably have no idea where to start, little to no money, not much business experience & a whole heap of ‘what ifs’ holding you back from getting started…
Well back in 2011, Karina Irby was right where you are now.
Today, she now runs & owns a multimillion dollar business & her bikinis are sold all around the world.
So how did she do it? Well, if you follow Karina online, you’ll know she is nothing if not totally open & honest so today we’re going to learn some of her biggest business lessons on how to start a super successful company with absolutely nothing.
Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Karina on Instagram & via Moana Bikini
TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Karina Erby and Her Journey 02:49 The Origins of Moana Swimwear 10:34 Building a Community and Authenticity in Business 19:30 Lessons Learned in Brand Building and Authenticity 26:01 Navigating Social Media and Its Challenges 35:22 The Authenticity of Online Content 36:43 Navigating Fame and Public Perception 38:27 The Challenges of Hiring and Team Dynamics 44:08 Goal Setting and Business Vision 46:30 Staying Motivated and Avoiding Burnout 48:22 Letting Go of Control in Business 49:48 The Importance of Resilience in Business 52:18 Learning from Mistakes and Building a Foundation 54:24 Balancing Femininity and Authority in Business 58:14 Encouragement for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Fallen out of love with your job? Can't get an interview? Don't have the right connections? Not sure what to do next? The next 40mins are just for you! Global career coach Claire Seeber is answering your top career dillemas. Claire's first episode resonated with SO MANY of you that she's joined our little self improvement club once again to answer your trickiest career questions - all things I’ve been wondering & I'm sure you have too: - I no longer feel like my job is right for me. What do I do? - When is it time to quit? - Why can't I get an interview or a job offer despite numerous attempts? - Is it really 'who you know' that matters? - I've done loads of things in my career. How do I link them all together in my work AND on my CV?
You're going to find this SO helpful. CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Claire on Instagram or via her website
BOOKS Less Hustle, More Happy
PODCASTSPart 1: 5 Steps to Finding Fulfilling Work with Claire Seeber Ash Ambirge's Middle Finger Project on That's HelpfulClare's Podcast: Eating Your Cake TooThis Is Work
How do you split them - especially when one of you earns more than the other, if the worst happens - who gets what & how do you talk about them without killing the spark?
Today’s topic is a contentious one - one that so many couples will have come across & searched for a solution - I’m talking finances, not just yours but your partners too.
These are the big questions that journalist & author Nicole Haddow has answered in her latest book Couple Goals: Building a strong financial future and an even better relationship.
SA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen!
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Nicole on Instagram & via her website. BOOK Couple Goals: Building a strong financial future and an even better relationship
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A Life Brief will align your daily actions with your ambition & values. So how do you create one? Bonnie Wan is a brand strategist - she’s spent the last three decades helping huge brands like BMW, Pepsi and Heinz get clear about their purpose so they can grow and innovate. Almost 15 years ago, she turned these skills to her own life when she was going through what she describes as a ‘crisis of meaning’ - it saved her marriage & reinvigorated her career.
She’s now distilled this process into what she calls The Life Brief - a tool for aligning your daily actions with your ambition and values.
Today, she’s going to walk us through the process. Her book is called The Life Brief: A Playbook For No Regrets Living.
PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen!
Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Bonnie on Instagram & via her website. BOOK The Life Brief: A Playbook For No Regrets Living
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Background 06:35 Taking Time and Art 11:05 Deep Desires and Values 18:53 Creating Declarative Statements 21:17 Creating a Life Brief: Gaining Clarity on What You Want 24:14 From Clarity to Action: Turning the Life Brief into Reality 31:46 Life Briefs for Individuals and Groups: Deepening Connections 36:52 The Evolution of Desires: Revisiting and Redefining the Life Brief
Does manifesting work? Neuroscientist Professor Joel Pearson says yes! Here’s why…
By this point we’re all familiar with the concept of manifesting & if you’re listening to this podcast I’m guessing you’ve tried it too.
But as you know our little self improvement club is FIRMLY backed by science - so what does it say?
Professor Joel Pearson is a neuroscientist who’s been studying how the brain processes unconscious information for 25 years. He explains why it works, what’s happening in our brains when we do it & how we can make the process even more powerful.
Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram Find Prof Joel on Instagram & via his website
BOOKS The Intuition Toolkit
PODCASTS 5 Essential Rules for Using Your Intuition
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Definition of Manifesting 02:19 Priming: Changing Perception and Making Information Salient 06:27 The Role of Priming in Manifesting 10:16 The Power of Mental Imagery in Manifesting 13:11 The Influence of Self-Talk in Manifesting 17:42 The Impact of Visualization Abilities on Manifesting 20:45 The Benefits of Optimism in Manifesting 23:39 The Illusion of Material Possessions 26:26 Avoiding Mistakes in Manifesting 30:21 The Influence of Placebo Effect and Priming 37:19 Belief and Self-Identity in Manifesting
Being the hardest worker doesn’t always pay off. So how do we channel all of that time and effort into something that does?
Well Claire Seeber is the author of Less Hustle, More Happy. She’s a career consultant who’s spent the last 16 years in HR across many roles & multiple countries, she’s had a front row seat watching the difference between the people who get ahead & those who don’t.
Spoiler alert - it’s often not the hardest worker, nor the most technically qualified that’s rising to the top - Claire has unlocked the blueprint for being valued, seen and fulfilled at work & she’s identified those unhelpful career habits that may well be the reason why you’re stuck feeling incredibly busy but not necessarily satisfied.
Got a career question for Claire? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Claire on Instagram or via her website
BOOKS Less Hustle, More Happy
Where does your kids' temperament come from, how strict should you be & is it okay to be a 'good enough' parent? Honestly, the last few months have truly humbled me - being a parent is HARD and with so much advice out there, it’s VERY tricky to know what’s best for your children. So what IS good for your kids?
Luckily, Dr Norman Swan has done the work for us - from birth to ten years old in his new book So You Want To Know What’s Good For Your Kids. If you’re an Aussie, you’ll know his name - he trained in pediatrics and he’s also a dad, so he knows the struggle!!
We talk through some of the biggest takeaways - everything from where our kids' temperament comes from, how to strike the right balance when it comes to discipline and what it means to be a ‘good enough parent’.
Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram.
BOOKS So You Want To Know What's Good For Your Kids
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Challenges of Parenting 05:15 Learning Your Baby and Parenting for Life 08:10 Crying Babies and the Evidence Behind It 10:32 The Importance of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 15:31 Breastfeeding and Introducing Solid Foods 19:09 Introducing Solids and Allergies in Children 23:34 Understanding Your Child's Temperament 27:29 The Canvas of Genes and Environment 29:18 The Importance of Consistency and Setting Expectations 34:09 The Concept of 'Good Enough' Parenting 38:01 The Impact of Parental Match Fitness 40:08 Cleaning the House and Order in Parenting 43:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Aging can be a fairly daunting experience & when the topic comes to mind most of us try to move on and clear it from our thoughts as quickly as possible.
But award-winning journalist Melissa Doyle is urging us to take an active role in aging to push back against ageism and make the experience healthier and more connected for us all.
In this conversation Mel shares her aging toolkit & the lessons she’s learnt from the experts on how to normalize aging and embrace some of our most challenging and transformative years. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Mel on Instagram & via her website.
BOOKS How To Age Against The Machine
So often we prioritize romantic relationships above all others - whether it’s searching for a ‘soul mate’, choosing who we spend our time with or who takes priority in our lives…But according to Rhaina Cohen, the idea that a romantic partner is the only kind of relationship that can fulfill our emotional needs and bring meaning to our life is an incorrect one.
Rhaina is an award winning producer and editor for NPR and she’s the Author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center.
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CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Rhaina on Instagram & via her website.
BOOKS The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:00 - The relationship that made Rhaina re-think friendship
00:02:28 - The similarities between falling in love
00:03:46 - The hierarchy of relationships
00:07:00 - Why the phrase ‘just friends’ is BS
00:09:23 - What defines a relationship when sex doesn’t
00:10:10 - What we’re missing out on by not prioritising friendship
00:12:50 - The lessons romantic relationships & friendships can take from each other
00:14:54 - The scripts of relationships
00:17:17 - How to make deep friendships
00:20:10 - Other people’s reactions to close friendships
00:22:00 - Friendship break-ups
00:24:42 - How to nurture friendships to deepen them
00:27:00 - Reimaging friendship can help reinvent your life
00:29:57 - Dealing jealousy over close friendships
00:32:49 - Marriage is not a monopoly on closeness
When it comes to role models, toddlers may not be the first people you think of. Their reputation for tantrums, impulsivity, distractedness and general chaos doesn’t put them at the top of most people’s list. But Hasan Merali says you’re wrong.
He’s a pediatric emergency doctor and the author of Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish The Peas: Secrets from the Science of Toddlers for a Happier and More Successful Way of Life.
In this episode, he shares some of toddler's ultimate life hacks that could help everything from your work, to your relationship with food and even sleep! Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com
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BOOKS Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:10 - Why are toddlers great role models?
00:03:00 - The masters of learning and building relationships
00:04:05 - Why toddlers’ poor reputation is unfounded 00:05:14 - Why toddlers’ brains are different to adults 00:07:15 - Lessons in laughter
00:09:19 - Finding joy 00:10:47 - Being kind 00:13:08 - Asking questions
00:16:06 - Setting boundaries
00:19:30 - Talking to yourself in the third person 00:23:10 - Toddlers are the ultimate intuitive eaters
00:26:51 - The sleep routine
Back in 2015, journalist Gemma Hartley wrote an article for Harper’s Bazaar that went viral. The article was about emotional labor & it really hit home for so many people - in fact 2 BILLION people read it. It led to Gemma writing a book on the topic & coming up with some real solutions to this incredibly familiar experience. Gemma is the author of Fed Up; Navigating & Redefining Emotional Labour For Good.
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Gemma on Instagram & via her website.
BOOKS Fed Up; Navigating & Redefining Emotional Labour For Good. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - The Mother’s Day that led Gemma to write the book
00:03:30 - What is emotional labor?
00:06:35 - Society assumes women are the default parent
00:08:00 - The mindset of ‘helping out’
00:10:40 - What happened when Gemma’s husband became the full time at home parent
00:12:30 - The response to ‘stop being such a control freak’
00:15:00 - Setting shared standards
00:19:00 - Emotional labor for men in the dating period
00:21:12 - Why Gemma no longer asks for ‘help’ at home
00:25:11 - How to explain the problem without it becoming a fight
00:30:18 - Why taking on the emotional labor can make partners’ lives richer
00:33:15 - Having the expectation that this is going to require more than a single conversation
00:36:16 - Taking on the emotional labor of addressing emotional labor (!!)
00:40:30 - It’s okay to leave if someone isn’t meeting you where you are
Often we see so many traits & behaviors as directly tied to our morality - including those around how we look, feel, think and act. But journalist & author Rebecca Seal says many of the things we’ve been told are bad are actually just as useful as the good. Her latest book is called Be Bad, Better: How Not Trying So Hard Will Set You Free. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com
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BOOKS Be Bad, Better: How Not Trying So Hard Will Set You Free
ARTICLES Rebecca’s original article for The Guardian PODCASTS Unlearning Shame with Dr Devon PriceHow to Work Solo without Losing Your Mind
TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:24 - Rebecca’s own experience with perfectionism
00:11:39 - Why not trying so hard is empowering
00:18:00 - Why certain behaviors are tied to morality
00:27:10 - Embracing laziness 00:33:30 - Mindlessness over mindfulness
00:37:48 - Getting comfortable with negative emotions 00:48:00 - Accepting being human
00:50:50 - Where did these thoughts come from in the first place? 00:52:20 - Manufactured insecurity
Grief is one of those things that many of us still have no idea how to talk about. Whether we’ve lost someone or know someone who has lost someone it can be very uncomfortable to know what to share, when & even how to just broach the subject. This struggle is one Cariad Lloyd knows well.
After losing her dad at 15, she says she only really started to understand her grief when she was 34 and pregnant and decided to start her award winning podcast Griefcast. Running since 2016, the podcast has helped a whole host of people to process & verbalize their grief & Cariad’s book encompasses some of those lessons. Cariad is a comedian & author of You Are Not Alone.
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BOOKS You Are Not Alone
PODCASTS Griefcast The Grief Gang Good Mourning TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:30 - What is the grief club? 00:02:30 - Why did Cariad start Griefcast in 2016?
00:06:00 - What enabled Cariad to start to grieve?
00:08:30 - Myths about grief
00:10:30 - Victorian time limits on grief
00:12:24 - What is grief?
00:14:20 - The physical sensations of grief
00:16:20 - How processing grief changed Cariad
00:18:19 - Grief never goes away & that’s okay
00:24:09 - Why the 5 stages of grief are complete BS
00:30:30 - Dual process theory
00:34:00 - Why we should all be talking about death more
00:38:00 - What to say & do for someone who’s grieving
00:44:05 - The best thing to do / say if an acquaintance loses someone
We all know how essential a good night’s sleep can be for our health, but whilst we might be prioritising our bedtime routine, our partner’s night time habits may be the thing that’s costing us a perfect night’s sleep.
Whether they’re a champion snorer, elite level fidgeter or they just have a completely different sleep schedule to you - it doesn’t take much to affect our eight hours. So what can we do about it? How can we sleep better as a couple & is it time for a sleep divorce?
Dr Wendy Troxel, is licenced clinical psychologist specially trained in sleep medicine & a senior behavioural scientist at the RAND Corporation think tank and the author of Sharing the Covers: Every Couple’s Guide to Better Sleep. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com
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BOOKS Sharing the Covers: Every Couple’s Guide to Better Sleep TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:11 Why this is Wendy’s area of expertise 00:02:17 What does the research say about sleeping together or separately? 00:04:30 How men & women sleep differently 00:07:45 The benefits of sharing a bed 00:10:35 How we’ve slept throughout history 00:12:53 How important sleep is to our relationship 00:14:30 When to re-evaluate sleeping in the same bed 00:18:30 How to start experimenting with sleep as a couple 00:23:40 The stigma against night owls 00:27:28 Why we should see sleep as a social behaviour 00:31:51 Sleep as a public health issue 00:32:48 How to manage pets & kids in the bed 00:38:00 The one thing to take away 00:39:39 Sleep & morality
If you’re anything like me, ageing is probably something you try not to think about. But it doesn’t have to be this way - we can embrace ageing, help to combat ageism & make the most of all the brilliant things that come with it, without denying of course that it’s not all wonderful.
So how do we do it? Well, lucky for you, my guest today is an expert in this.
Anne Karpf is a writer, sociologist, Professor of Life Writing and Culture at London Metropolitan University and the author of How to Age.
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BOOKS How to Age
A good skincare routine can be a truly fantastic thing, but with SO many products on the market making wild claims, it is incredibly hard to know where you should be focussing your time, not to mention your money.
Fear not though, Dr Michelle Wong is here to help - you might know here as Lab Muffin Beauty Science on social media where she’s been debunking the beauty industry since 2011.
She’s a cosmetic chemist & her latest book is called the Science of Beauty - we’re going to work through some of the beauty myths & get you what you really need to know about the products you use everyday and what actually works.
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BOOKS The Science of Beauty
TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro 00:01:20 How Michelle started researching the chemistry of beauty 00:03:55 Does more expensive mean more effective?
00:05:45 Can we trust the research that brands quote about products?
00:07:30 How can we tell if a product is working?
00:10:30 How to choose a good cleanser 00:13:00 Should you use a cloth or tool with the cleanser?
00:14:20 How to choose a moisturizer 00:17:52 What to look for in a sunscreen & how often to apply
00:22:45 How to use spray sunscreen
00:23:30 If your makeup has sunscreen included, do you need to apply sunscreen?
00:24:37 Other things to do to protect your skin from the sun
00:27:00 How important is sleep to our skin?
00:28:30 Do skin supplements work?
00:31:10 How to fade a scar
00:32:30 Dealing with stretch marks
00:33:55 Michelle’s top 3 products
00:35:50 Sleeping to avoid wrinkles
00:38:15 Michelle’s top 3 active ingredients
00:40:00 Michelle’s top 3 tips
The saying goes - win the morning, win the day. But, if you’re anything like me - your morning will be determined by your inbox, who calls first or what’s been dropped in your lap that day.
Productivity expert Donna McGeorge says this way of working is a big mistake and could see the quality of your work suffer, not to mention the extra hours spent at your desk later in the day.
So how can we take back control, maximise our time & spend less of it working?
Donna is my guest today & she’s the author of The First 2 Hours: Make Better Use of Your Most Valuable Time.
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BOOKS The First 2 Hours: Make Better Use of Your Most Valuable Time PODCASTSHow To Supercharge Your Day with ChatGPT Productivity Hacks The Happiness Lab: Ask for help...spread happiness TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:10 - Why the first 2 hours are so important
00:03:06 - How to best structure your day for max productivity
00:05:30 - Tools for structuring your day & protecting your mornings
00:09:30 - How to write a to-do list that’s actually helpful
00:13:30 - How to tailor your day to your circadian rhythm
00:21:00 - Don’t give 100%, 100% of the time
00:26:40 - Bad habits that are costing your productivity
00:29:30 - Being mindful of the time you’ve gained back
00:34:00 - How to avoid social media stealing your saved time
00:36:00 - Being kind to your future self
If I were to ask you how healthy you are right now, what would you say? Would you tell me about your social life? How many friends have you connected with in the last week? Or how connected you feel with your local community?
Probably not, but Kasley Killam says that social health is vital to our physical health & by ignoring it, we’re missing out on some huge benefits. She’s the Author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health Is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Kasley on Instagram & via her website. BOOKS The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health Is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:20 - Kasley’s definition of social health 00:03:29 - The importance of social health 00:05:35 - How social connection changes us physically 00:09:50 - Quality over quantity 00:11:15 - Signs of a good social connection 00:13:14 - How to do a social audit 00:17:34 - How to deepen connections 00:20:30 - The 4 social styles 00:26:00 - The ebb & flow of relationships throughout our lives? 00:29:00 - How to find your people 00:32:33 - The common barriers to making genuine connections 00:37:00 - When it’s time to let a friendship go
If you’ve ever shared that you’re feeling it, the most common reaction is ‘oh my gosh me too’. I’m talking about Imposter Syndrome - it’s brutal, unhelpful and feels horrible. So why do we experience it and how can we tackle it?
That’s exactly what we’re going to take down today - by the way this episode was requested by Jess on Instagram - if there’s something you’re struggling with follow me @thatshelpfulpod and send me a DM, because if you’re going through it likely many of us out here are too! My guest today is the wonderful Dr Jessamy Hibberd, she‘s a Clinical Psychologist & the Author The Imposter Cure: How to stop feeling like a fraud and escape the mind-trap of imposter syndrome.
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BOOKS The Imposter Cure: How to stop feeling like a fraud and escape the mind-trap of imposter syndrome
OTHER MENTIONS Forget the Dream Job, You Need a Good Enough Job-
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:22 - What is imposter syndrome?
00:02:28 - How is imposter syndrome different from normal self doubt?
00:04:20 - How many people suffer with imposter syndrome?
00:05:45 - Imposter syndrome isn’t just a problem in the workplace
00:06:45 - Can you have imposter syndrome & not know?
00:08:05 - The link between imposter syndrome and perfectionism
00:10:55 - How perfected life is now
00:13:23 - The common types of imposter syndrome
00:20:00 - How can we start to overcome it?
00:25:00 - Keeping a running document of achievements
00:27:48 - Thoughts aren’t facts
00:30:45 - The balance between humility & imposter syndrome
00:35:00 - Sharing these feelings
00:37:50 - The stories you share help you understand yourself
00:40:00 - Jessamy’s experience of imposter syndrome
00:42:33 - The importance of remembering you’re human
So many of us expect to become less happy as we age, BUT science says you couldn’t be more wrong - you’ll likely become happier as you get into old age, you’ll be more content and more able to live in the present moment.
This phenomenon is called the happiness curve and it’s a concept that award winning journalist Jonathon Rauch is incredibly passionate about.
Jonathan is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington and the author of The Happiness Curve, Why Life Gets Better After 50.
So what does the research say, how can we avoid the midlife crisis we hear so much about & how might the happiness curve help us to reframe the way we approach aging? CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Jonathon on Twitter & via his website.
BOOKS The Happiness Curve, Why Life Gets Better After 50
Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:16 - How did Jonathon discover the happiness curve?
00:04:45 - How does the happiness curve play out in different countries?
00:07:24 - The forecasting error
00:13:13 - Why so many of us feel ashamed of the midlife slump
00:17:37 - Step don’t leap
00:23:35 - How to overcome the time trap of the happiness curve
00:26:26 - The happiness curve is fuelled by false assumptions around age
00:31:21 - It isn’t just teenagers who go through transitional times of life
00:33:31 - The power in giving yourself time to reset
00:35:51 - The things that truly bring life satisfaction
00:38:12 - The one thing to remember
Gratitude is one of those words that’s everywhere - particularly if you’re interested in self-improvement & your health. BUT what does the science actually say about introducing a little more gratitude into our lives & the best ways to do it?
Well, Professor Fuschia Sirois is a psychologist from the University of Durham who’s been studying gratitude for much of her career.
Today we’re going to get answers to those questions and take a look at how gratitude can bring us closer to our future selves.
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BOOKS Procrastination: What It Is, Why It's A Problem & What You Can Do About It
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:05 - What is gratitude?
00:03:29 - Why do some people have more gratitude than others?
00:06:27 - When did we start to study gratitude?
00:08:47 - Gratitude’s influence on health
00:10:46 - Impact on gratitude for people with fibromyalgia
00:12:46 - Gratitude & future orientation
00:16:33 - The benefits of being future oriented
00:19:50 - Simple ways to incorporate more gratitude
00:25:06 - How to practice group gratitude
00:29:10 - How gratitude helps us find meaning
00:29:47 - What to focus your gratitude on
00:32:15 - Gratitude pitfalls
00:33:37 - Acknowledging joy in other ways
00:34:51 - Gratitude & society
00:37:45 - The one thing to remember
We know how fabulous getting out in the water can be for our mental health & overall well-being but there’s a growing body of research showing that cold water can be absolutely transformative, whether it's from your shower, pool or the ocean.
So what is it ACTUALLY doing to our bodies & how can we start to reap the benefits in our own lives?
Dr Mark Harper is a consultant anesthetist at Sussex University hospitals in the UK and a leading expert in the prevention of hypothermia in surgical patients and in the therapeutic uses of cold-water adaptation and cold water swimming.
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BOOKS Chill, The Cold Water Swim Cure OTHER THINGS MENTIONED 100 Days of Vitamin SeaThat’s Helpful - Drawn To Water? Blue Mind is Why
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:26 - When is cold good for us & when is it bad?
00:02:14 - When did Mark become interested in this?
00:05:05 - Why are we only just discovering the benefits?
00:06:52 - The benefits of cold water exposure
00:10:00 - What’s happening in our bodies when we’re exposed?
00:11:38 - Cold water exposure keeps you in the moment
00:13:07 - The optimum conditions
00:15:00 - Why is 3 mins the ideal time?
00:19:06 - Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
00:19:53 - How to utilise cold showers for health benefits
00:21:47 - Things to avoid
00:24:13 - The side-effects of cold water exposure
00:26:10 - Should you combine a sauna with cold water exposure?
00:28:47 - The main take-aways
00:30:00 - Cold water exposure for migraines
00:34:27 - Cold water exposure as prep for surgery
How many times have you referred to yourself as ‘too old’ or ‘too young’ for something? Have you blamed your forgetfulness on a ‘senior moment’ or your sore neck on ‘being over 30’?
I’ll be honest, before I found out about Ashton Applewhite’s work, they were comments I made ALL the time. But, remarks like these as well as a whole host of other behaviors are acts of ageism - something Ashton calls the ‘last socially sanctioned prejudice’ & it’s damaging to everyone because guess what? We’re all aging!
So how can we push back against this discrimination and age positively in a society that’s obsessed with youth? That’s what we’re going to tackle today.
Ashton, is a journalist, pro aging radical and the author of This Chair Rocks - A Manifesto Against Anti-Aging.
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Ashton on Instagram & via her website.
BOOKS This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism
OTHER MENTIONS Old School: Anti-Ageism Clearing House Ed’s programme for ABC RN including Holdsworth Homeshare
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:20 - Ashton’s evolving relationship with aging
00:02:42 - The truth about aging
00:06:30 - The damage of generalisations
00:09:30 - Where does our fear of aging come from?
00:11:30 - The impact of social media on ageism
00:13:30 - The hidden harms of ageism
00:17:00 - How to push back against ageism
00:24:00 - Striving for a world where age is less important
00:26:30 - The importance of having friends of all ages
00:28:27 - Ageism is not a given
00:31:05 - True diversity 00:34:20 - Ageism is a part of many more conversations now
00:39:15 - The one thing to remember
If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a little while now, you'll know I am pregnant at the moment - in fact, very pregnant! So in this episode, I’ve invited my friend and fellow podcaster Kylie Lately to talk about all things pregnancy:
- navigating the transition into motherhood & learning about the term matrescence
- the tools I’ve learnt to mentally prepare for birth (spoiler alert: they're really helpful)
- the podcasts and books I’ve loved
- my own honest experience of pregnancy
It’s a very relaxed conversation but I’m hoping you’ll find it helpful and perhaps make you feel a little less alone if you’re also expecting. If you're not, please share it with the pregnant people in your life.
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CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Kylie on Instagram & via her website. PODCASTS I Am with Kylie LatelyChild
BOOKSHypnobirthing: Positive Ways To Make Your Birth Better The Positive Birth Book The Birth MapIna May’s Guide To Childbirth
This week Earth Day asks us to focus on climate change & the things we can do to make a difference, but it can often feel like an overwhelming problem with minimal solutions & maximum anxiety. So how can we take these paralysing emotions that leave us wanting to bury our head in the sand & turn them into something positive that’s actually helpful?
Associate Professor Leslie Davenport is a Climate Psychology Consultant.
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CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Leslie on Facebook & via her website.
BOOKS All The Feelings Under The Sun: How to Deal With Climate ChangeEmotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change
TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:52 - Why is this Leslie’s focus? 00:02:00 - Why is it important that we talk about climate change? 00:04:24 - Why is uncertainty so hard for us to deal with as humans? 00:07:33 - Anxiety Vs. climate anxiety 00:10:50 - The window of tolerance 00:13:17 - Breath practices 00:15:55 - Noticing mental habits & internal stories 00:16:46 - Figuring out how you can help 00:21:15 - Noticing if you’re outside of your window of tolerance 00:23:15 - Helping children work through their anxiety 00:27:05 - How to take the negative emotions & make them useful 00:27:51 - Will taking action ease our guilt?
You probably know Taryn Brumfitt from her fabulous, viral before & after photo on Facebook in 2013.
The two images of Taryn side by side - one in a bikini pos-ed on stage & the other relaxed & nude launched a global movement.
Since then Taryn has release two international films, published 3 best selling books, was named Australian of the Year 2023 & has even been invited to the White House.
She’s now turning her attention to children with the release of her kids book - Chico The Schnauzer. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com
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BOOKS Chico The Schnauzer Embrace Your Body
DOCUMENTARIES Embrace The Documentary Embrace Kids OTHER MENTIONSIntuitive Eating 101
So often our focus here is on things that we can do as individuals to improve our lives and those of people around us, but there are some things that cannot be fixed by the individual.
Regardless, society tells us that we are responsible for massive global crises like climate change, marginalised people are responsible for their own oppression and people living in poverty just need to work harder.
Whilst many of us rationally know these things are not true, we struggle to let go of systemic shame.
Social psychologist Dr Devon Price is on a mission to help us with this very unhelpful feeling & he’s the author of Unlearning Shame: How We Can Reject Self-Blame Culture and Reclaim Our Power. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Devon on Instagram & via his Substack.
BOOKS Unlearning Shame: How We Can Reject Self-Blame Culture and Reclaim Our Power
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:00 - Devon’s own experience with shame
00:03:32 - Personal shame Vs. Systemic shame 00:06:00 - How systemic shame manifests
00:08:15 - Signs that we might be dealing with systemic shame
00:10:21 - The behaviours we display when we’re dealing with this shame
00:13:11 - How did we get here?
00:16:15 - How guilt fuels this sense of shame
00:18:00 - Shame as a distraction
00:19:15 - Systemic shame is not an effective tool for change
00:23:48 - The alternative to systemic shame
00:26:58 - How to ease shame on a personal level
00:30:46 - Letting go of perfectionism
Before I fell pregnant, I honestly couldn’t have taken less interest in pregnancy, birth or babies & for the first two thirds of my pregnancy my attitude remained the same. Until I read a book & that book sparked an obsession and sent me deep down the rabbit hole and I am now utterly obsessed with the science & magic of birth. The book I read was about hypnobirthing.
If you like me, before I read the book, think that means I’ll have to invite a man with a pendulum and a shiny black cape to my birth. You couldn’t be more wrong. Learning about hypnobirthing and reimagining the possibilities for birth has left me feeling empowered and dare I say it - excited for this huge life event.
So if you have a pregnant person in your life - please send them this conversation, they are going to be eternally grateful to you.
The woman responsible for my new obsession is Siobhan Miller, she’s the Founder of the Positive Birth Company.
In this episode, we’re going to give you an introduction to hypnobirthing & teach you some practical tools that will absolutely make your birth better.-
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CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Siobhan on Instagram & The Positive Birth Company. MORE INFORMATION The Positive Birth CompanyPositive Birth Company Online CoursesThe Freya App BOOKS Hypnobirthing: Practical Ways To Make Your Birth Better PODCASTS The Expectation Effect: Transform Your Mindset TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:19 - How Siobhan came across hypnobirthing
00:04:04 - Changing the way we think about birth
00:06:45 - What is hypnobirthing?
00:11:00 - The science & evidence behind hypnobirthing
00:17:15 - Why language around birth is so important
00:22:35 - Reframing your mindset around birth
00:23:15 - The hormones at play during birth
00:31:00 - Game-changing breathing techniques
00:40:38 - How to help your body to push
00:43:30 - The BRAIN decision making framework
00:50:20 - Kate’s 2 top tips
The gap between our expectation of where we think we should be at 30 & where we actually are can lead us to a pretty dark place. Today - we’re going to tear down those expectations and get you back on your path, not the one you think you should be on, regardless of which milestone birthday is filling you with dread.
My guest today is Kate Berski - she’s on a crusade to tackle 30-phobia after feeling the same wobble in her late twenties but going on to find that her best years were ahead of her - fulfilling relationships, growing a successful business that she went onto sell for $150 million and finding true life satisfaction. This episode is brought to you by Youfoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link.
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PODCASTSThe Science Behind Your Weirdest Thoughts
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:08 - 30 is not the deadline, it’s the start line
00:07:30 - Why is 30 often perceived to be the deadline?
00:11:00 - The truth about 30
00:13:00 - The changing nature of careers
00:14:28 - How to break free of 30-phobia
00:21:27 - How to back yourself in choosing what you truly want to do
00:23:50 - The expectation gap
00:27:51 - Being mindful of self talk
00:29:57 - The ‘should’ test
00:35:00 - The ‘yes and’, ‘yes but’ strategy
00:37:50 - Avoiding burnout
00:40:04 - Getting great at taking rejection
00:44:11 - The arrival fallacy
00:48:00 - The one thing to remember
So many of us are keen to reduce the amount we drink or even cut it out altogether. But, kicking the evening glass of wine or the knock off beers can be INCREDIBLY hard. So what if you could tweak your nutrition to make reducing your drinking easier & boost your health in the process? Dr Brooke Scheller is a clinical nutritionist, the founder of Functional Sobriety and the author of How to Eat to Change The Way You Drink.
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TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:30 - Dr Brooke’s journey with alcohol
00:07:52 - The effect of alcohol on our health
00:11:40 - The gut microbiome & alcohol
00:15:05 - How alcohol affects hormones
00:18:32 - Why a lot of our beliefs around alcohol consumption are false
00:21:57 - The 3 types of drinker
00:29:00 - Why protein is VITAL when it comes to easing drinking
00:33:22 - How to add more protein to your diet
00:37:30 - How not to replace alcohol with sugar
00:39:40 - Functional foods to add into your diet
00:42:44 - How long it should take before you feel the benefits
00:46:06 - Helpful supplements to add in
00:47:23 - Follow your intuition
How often do you get creative? For me, it’s actually not very often & I’m sure that’s true for most of us.
But Caitlin Marshall & Lizzie Rose say it absolutely should be a priority in all of our lives as an essential tool for supporting good mental health - they even argue its science backed powers make it something that should be prescribed just like medication.
They’re the founders of Makeshift - an organisation that helps to deliver creative first aid to people who need it most. They’ve worked with disaster affected communities, juvenile justice centres, injured workers and employers across the country.
In this episode you’ll learn the science behind why our brains love being creative & some of the creative prescriptions you can start to introduce into your life whether you have a minute, 10 or 30 to play with!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:51 - What is creative first aid?
00:05:17 - The neuroscience of creativity
00:07:41 - Anything sensory is meditative
00:09:00 - How creativity interacts with our nervous system
00:12:30 - What is the window of tolerance?
00:15:30 - Joy’s two way relationship
00:16:45 - Glimmer Hunting
00:20:40 - The different kinds of creative prescriptions
00:22:15 - Quick relief prescriptions
00:24:00 - 15-30 minute prescriptions
00:25:30 - Longer prescriptions
What’s the difference between those people who can connect with almost anyone & those of us who become sweaty, anxious & unsure when it comes to having a conversation with anyone who’s not in our inner circle?
Pulitzer prize-winning reporter Charles Duhigg says these expert connectors are what’s called super communicators.
He’s researched their skills & how we can all become one for his latest book Super Communicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection.
Today, he’ll teach you those skills.
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Super Communicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:15 What is a super communicator?
00:05:19 The importance of deep questions
00:06:47 Reciprocal vulnerability
00:06:47 The risks of deriving self worth from work
00:10:13 Learning conversations
00:11:42 How comparison culture adds to the problem
00:12:42 The importance of curiosity
00:15:10 Non-linguistic cues
00:17:55 The importance of authenticity
00:20:06 Not everything has to be a conversation
00:21:20 How to show people you’re listening
00:26:10 Communicating with kids
00:28:18 Teaching your kids to be better communicators
00:32:30 Skills for online communication
00:35:34 Why communication is our super power
00:37:50 The main thing to remember…
How much of your day is spent sitting? If you’re anything like me - it’s a lot. You might go for a walk in the morning or spend an hour at the gym in the afternoon, but it’s so easy to get caught up in work and spend hours hunched over your screen.
The great news is - it doesn’t have to be this way Lizzie Williamson is a personal trainer on a mission to make exercise easier & her new book The Active Workday is full of simple tips and tricks to fit more movement into your day - many of them you don’t even need to get up from your desk for!
If you’re looking for a way to get moving & make a huge difference to your health without spending hours in the gym, this episode is for you.
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Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram.
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BOOK
The Active Workday Advantage
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:45 Lizzie’s motivation
00:05:00 The mindset shift that helped Lizzie to get out of a rut
00:07:30 Thinking of yourself as ‘not an exercise person’
00:09:05 The importance of breaking up prolonged sitting
00:12:05 How much time do you really need to increase movement throughout the day?
00:14:48 Think energise, not exercise
00:18:28 The relationship between walking & creativity
00:21:40 The active workday is contagious!
00:23:30 Simple micro moves you can incorporate into your day
00:26:50 How to make movement a habit that sticks
00:28:30 Maintaining motivation
00:30:46 The one thing to remember
Our work can form so much of our identity that we actually lose sight of who we are without it.
So how can we step back and separate our identity, life & self-worth from our work & should we ditch the idea of the dream job and in fact seek out a good enough job?
Simone Stolzoff is a writer and work expert who argues exactly that.
In this episode, we talk through what a good enough job is, why it's NOT giving up on your dreams & the practical, simple ways in which you can start diversifying your identity.
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The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:55 How did we get to the point where work became so central to our identity?
00:04:05 We’re all more than just workers
00:05:04 Why we spend our best energy on our work
00:07:05 The risks of deriving self worth from work
00:09:50 The idea of vocational awe
00:11:42 How comparison culture adds to the problem
00:13:08 Has Simone found the Good Enough Job?
00:16:24 What is the Good Enough Job?
00:19:30 How do we figure out what our own Good Enough Job looks like?
00:21:00 Why WE need to set our relationship to work
00:23:10 Why taking small steps is key to diversifying your identity
00:25:45 How measuring productivity can change your motivation
00:29:15 Asking yourself, if capitalism wasn’t a thing, what would I do?
00:32:36 Practical ways to diversify your identity
00:35:03 The onus shouldn’t just be on the individual
00:37:35 The ways setting boundaries can ripple through teams
00:40:08 If you only take one thing…
00:41:10 This is NOT about giving up on your dreams…
00:42:20 Outro
We often don't make friendships a priority, but a growing body of science shows that quality, close friendships not only boost our mental health but physically change our bodies!!
Lydia Denworth is a science writer who’s been examining the monumental health benefits of friendship for years now. As someone who has often been guilty of neglecting friendships, this conversation blew my mind.
Lydia explains how good friendships are the key to living longer, the incredible impact they have upon us physically and how we can make and maintain the kinds of close friendships that can actually be much more life enhancing than the romantic relationships we often prioritise.
PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube & as a video podcast on Spotify if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen!
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If you like this episode, you’ll love this one with Dr Melanie Mills on How to Become a Friend Making Machine!
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BOOK
Friendship: The Evolution, Biology and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental Bond
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:27 Why Lydia started to become interested in the science behind friendships
00:04:16 Why scientists started to pay attention to friendships
00:09:26 How friendship changes you physically
00:11:37 Why you should make friendship a priority
00:12:25 How friendship ebbs & flows throughout our lives
00:19:48 Friendship can be just as fulfilling as romantic relationships
00:21:44 How to make new friends
00:28:00 Should we hold onto long term friends just because we’ve known them for so long?
00:33:50 How to be a good friend
00:35:41 How has the research changed how Lydia approaches friendship?
00:41:47 The one thing to know about friendship
00:43:00 How many friends do you really need?
Today - the science behind intuition & how it can help us to hone this super power.
Professor Joel Pearson is a neuroscientist who’s been studying how the brain processes unconscious information for 25 years.
He’s on a mission to distill the science of intuition into simple, practical rules that are easy to follow and can improve decision-making. His book is called The Intuition Toolkit.
He shares his simple rules for us, how to hone in on our intuition, make it easier to listen to & when NOT to listen to it.
PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube & as a video podcast on Spotify if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen!
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BOOK
The Intuition Toolkit
PODCASTS
Intuitive Eating 101
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:24 Why intuition is Joel’s passion
00:03:53 How hard is intuition to study in the lab?
00:04:54 How do you study intuition in the lab?
00:09:18 Why do we feel intuition physically?
00:11:17 Why are certain people more intuitive than others?
00:13:04 Self Awareness
00:16:45 Getting better at using your intuition over time
00:19:30 The difference between addiction & intuition
00:24:17 Intuitive Eating & processed foods
00:32:59 Probabilistic thinking
00:36:09 The importance of environment
00:39:12 When not to use intuition
00:45:00 The one thing to remember when it comes to intuition
Today we're delving into the science behind your weirdest thoughts & habits. You’ll learn the answer to questions like - why do I suffer so terribly from imposter syndrome? Why does time seem to pass so quickly? And we do we so often put things off when we know we shouldn't?
My guest today is Dr Jen Martin. She’s a science educator, podcaster & expert in the inner workings of the human brain. Her latest book looks at the science behind some of your weirdest thought and habits & is called Why Am I Like This…
PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link.
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Dr Jen on Twitter & via her website. BOOK Why Am I Like This? PODCASTS How to Move Your Body to Heal Your Mind
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Want to ease anxiety, boost your mental health AND feel happier? Dr Jennifer Heisz is a scientist who's studied the impact of exercise on the brain. She's unveiled the secrets of the ideal exercise regime for optimum brain health.
And here's the kicker - it's SUPER achievable & will give you the motivation to stick with your workouts.
Today Dr Heisz is going to share the science & how you can use it to improve your mental health.
If you’re looking for some motivation & inspiration to get moving, I promise you’re going to be super fired up & ready to go after this conversation.
PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link.
CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Jennifer on Instagram & via her website. BOOKMove The Body Heal The Mind Intuitive Eating
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Tell me this - do you think about your privacy?
With so many areas of our lives being tracked, keeping your information private can feel absolutely impossible. Naomi Brockwell says it’s absolutely not PLUS it’s super important not just for your rights & freedom but for the rights of people who are in much more vulnerable situations.
Naomi is the creator of NBTV, a privacy focussed tech channel - she’s going to tell you WHY you should care & the simple things you can do today to push back against all this tracking.
PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link.
CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Naomi on Instagram, YouTube & via her website. BOOKBeginner's Introduction To Privacy
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Habits can be powerful things - make the right ones & they’re the shortcut to reaching your goals, fall into bad ones & they can derail you at every turn.
So how do you form the habits you actually want to commit to & break those ones that are holding you back?
Today - I’m going to get you the answer to those questions.
My guest is Dr Gina Cleo - she has a whole damn phd in the topic of behavior change and is an adjunct professor at Bond University in Australia. She’s the author of The Habit Revolution.
PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link.
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On average we make 1500 decisions per day. So how can we make them more effectively and get it right more often, regardless of the circumstances?
That’s what we’re going to learn today from a man whose job revolves around making big decisions under big pressure - a fighter pilot. Hasard Lee is the Author of The Art of Clear Thinking & a US Air Force Pilot. He’s taken everything he’s learnt from making big decisions at very high stakes to help us think more clearly & make tough decisions.
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They say money can’t buy you happiness, but Kate Campbell says they’re wrong!
She’s the Author of Buying Happiness & host of the Australian Finance Podcast.
She argues that getting better at investing your time & your money can absolutely contribute to how content you are.
So how do you do it? Well that’s what we’re going to get into today. PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link.
*Please note, this podcast is not financial advice - everyone's circumstances are different so make sure you consider whether the advice is appropriate to you & seek professional advice where appropriate!*
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HELPFUL RESOURCES Australian Finance Podcast | Rask Media Buying Happiness: Learn to invest your time and money better Beginner's ETF Investing Course 🌱 ETF investing crash course [ETF mini-series part 1] | Rask Media 📈 Share investing checklist (ASX & US companies) | Rask Media Best online trading share trading accounts in Australia for 2023 | Rask Media How to buy ASX shares | Rask Media Compound interest calculator - Moneysmart.gov.au BOOKBuying Happiness: Learn to Invest Your Time
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There are so many wonderful things we can be doing for our health & the reality is that we know what most of them are. The challenge is making them a habit.
That’s where Dr Amantha Imber comes in. She’s an organisational psychologist & the founder of behavior change consultancy Inventium.
For her latest book, The Health Habit, she’s gone deep into the science & psychology of healthy habits & how to make them stick.
By the end of this episode you’ll have some brilliant simple health habits for the New Year & you’ll know exactly how to be consistent with them.
If you enjoy this episode, you'll also love this one with Amantha all about the time saving tricks of highly effective people. This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link.
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PODCASTHow I Work
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I've teamed up with fellow podcaster Kylie Lately to share the top 5 lessons that I'm taking from 2023 into 2024. In this episode I'm going to share with you:
- Since I learnt the science behind procrastination & what causes it, I no longer do it!! This is the secret.
- The key to eating healthily WITHOUT dieting.
- Why an eye mask is your secret weapon for the perfect night’s sleep (plus why your brain will LOVE it).
- How to interpret your dreams in a way that’s ACTUALLY helpful.
- Why I’m taking weekends off the internet in 2024.
Hope you find them as helpful as I do! x
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PODCASTSI Am. With Kylie Lately
Why You're Procrastinating & How To Stop How to Eat Healthily WITHOUT Going on a Diet Sleep Smarter, Think Better: Unleashing Your Brain's Potential with Professor Penny Lewis How To ACTUALLY Read Your Dreams BOOKS How to Work Solo And Not Lose Your Mind Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Kylie on Instagram or via her website.
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Today we’re addressing something that may well be in your new year’s resolutions - getting your finances sorted.
It’s an area that we can easily overlook when life gets busy but there are some super simple things you can be doing that will make a big difference to your money with minimal effort.
Sarah King is the Head of Advice at Stock Spot, Australia’s largest online investing advisor. She shares with us how we can start investing, no matter how much money we have available.
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We spend a lot of time sharing & talking about our dreams, but what do they really mean?
Professor Antonio Zadra says the answer to that question can’t be found on Google and we should be reading our dreams more like we would art than something that can be looked up in a text book.
Antonio, is a researcher at the Center for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine & the Co-Author of When Brains Dream.
In this episode you’ll find out why we dream, what they are, how we can interpret them & the ways in which we can use them to learn more about who we are & how we process life. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Antonio on Instagram & via his website. BOOKSWhen Brains Dream
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Since becoming an adult my crafty ways have sadly tailed off, if this is true for you too, Sam Reece wants a word with you.
She’s the creator of the Shitty Craft Club & author of Shitty Craft Club: A Club For Gluing Beads to Trash, Talking About our Feelings & Making Silly Things & she believes we could all benefit from being a little more crafty!
In this episode you're going to learn how creating craft can help you to overcome perfectionism, meet new friends & enable you to be more creative in all areas of your life!
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Sam on Instagram & via her website. BOOKSShitty Craft Club: A Club For Gluing Beads to Trash, Talking About our Feelings & Making Silly Things
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So many of us choose our careers when we’re fresh out of high school & get swept into a job for the next ten or fifteen years until we wake up one day and think - how did I get here, I’m not sure I even like what I’m doing…
And the big question that’s likely going to keep you trapped in that job is - but what else would I do?
Often, the hardest part isn’t chasing that dream job, it’s figuring out what that is.
My guest today is Ashley Stahl, she’s a career coach & Author of You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction & Design Your Dream.
If you enjoy this episode, you're going to love this one on How To Pull Off A Career 180.
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Jill Stark is a best-selling author, award winning journalist & mental health advocate. She says that the single life, particularly at this time of year, can bring us more joy & freedom than being partnered ever could.
So how can we learn to celebrate living life untethered & really learn to love our own company regardless of our relationship status?
If you enjoy this episode, you'll likely get a lot out of this one with Jill too on re-evaluating your relationship with alcohol.
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Jill on Instagram & via her website. BOOKSHappy Never After Why the Happiness Fairytale is Driving Us Mad (and How I Flipped the Script) When You're Not Okay Higher Sobriety
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Ahhh Christmas, the most joyful time of year - though it may not always feel like it when you’re forced to spend time with those people you’ve been avoiding all year.
Today, we’re talking through how you can navigate those difficult people - whether that’s at the Christmas table, party or gathering. You are definitely going to pick up some tips that will help you for life, not just the silly season too.
My guest today is the wonderful Dr Rebecca Ray, if you’ve heard her on the podcast before you’ll know how bloody wonderful she is. She’s a clinical psychologist & the author of Dealing with Difficult People.
If you enjoy this episode you'll also find this one on setting boundaries very helpful.
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Bec on Instagram & via her website. BOOKSDifficult People Setting Boundaries
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With so many different products, ingredients & flashy marketing campaigns it can be so hard to figure out what you should be doing when it comes to your skin. Fear not though, I’ve called in the big guns for this one. Hannah English is a pharmaceutical scientist & author of Your Best Skin: the Science of Skincare. She'd going to talk you through the foundations of a great skincare routine plus the ingredients that will do wonders & the ones that are nothing more than a waste of your hard earned money!
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WARNING: This episode briefly touches on suicide & depression. If you or anyone you know needs help you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14. It’s a tricky time, when everyone seems to be celebrating & gathering with their loved ones but you’re missing someone. Don’t worry though, because as always I’ve got your back & my guest today is a heart healing angel in human form.
Edwina Shaw is the author of A Guide Through Grief, First Aid for your Heart & Soul.
She has dealt with more than her fair share of grief & she’s learnt SO much along the way. By the end of this episode she'll help you to hold your grief in one hand and small pieces of joy with the other. If you find this episode helpful, you'll also like this one with Ed where we talk about how to process loss. CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Ed on Instagram & via her website. BOOKSA Guide Through Grief: First Aid For Your Heart & Soul MEDITATIONSComfort & Joy Guided Meditation Peace & Harmony Guided Meditation A Guided Meditation for Clearing Your Mind & Grounding Yourself HELPFUL LINKSAn Introduction to Humming Breath
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Around this time of year there are so many nostalgic moments. You might sit in them & reminisce about the past, they might even make you feel a little sad but did you know that you could be using them to live a more meaningful life? And have you ever thought about how you can intentionally create more of those moments?
Dr Clay Routlege is the Vice President of Research & the Director of the Human Flourishing Lab at the Archbridge Institute & he’s the author of Past Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life.
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Christmas is a time of indulgence and excess, but what if finding a more sustainable way to celebrate could actually bring you more joy?
Kate Hall is known as Ethically Kate on Instagram & she’s an activist, blogger & the author of Better, Bolder Different & her mission is to help us to live more sustainably without sacrificing anything at all!
We talk about the fun ways to bring more joy & sustainability to Christmas plus a whole heap of brilliant (mostly free) gift ideas!
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LINKSSustainable Christmas Gift Ideas 9 Things to do Different this Christmas BOOKBetter, Bolder, Different
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Whether you’ve got a family event, party, christmas gathering or even a date coming up, the fear of the conversation drying up & having no way out is VERY real.
So how do we nail mingling & turn it into a core skill rather than something that brings us out in a cold sweat?
Fear not - I’ve called in the professionals for this one.
Jeanne Martinet is an expert in it - in fact so many people asked her for her advice that she wrote a book about it & she’s now the author of The Art of Mingling alongside a whole host of other books.
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Jeanne on Instagram & via her website. BOOKSThe Art of Mingling Mingling with the Enemy: A Social Survival Guide for Our Politically Divided Times
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I don’t know about you, but it feels like there’s a direct correlation between how much closer we get to the end of the year & how much time I spend procrastinating… But there's plenty of valuable time left to make the most of, so how can we get on top of our procrastination & maximise what’s left of the year?
Dr Fuschia Sirois is a professor of psychology at the University of Durham and she’s spent more than 20 years researching the causes & consequences of procrastination & how we can stop doing it! CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Fuschia on Twitter & via her website. BOOKSProcrastination: What It Is, Why It's A Problem & What You Can Do About It Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com
Everyday you are bombarded with more information than your brain can even comprehend - there is nowhere that is safe from people & organisations trying to influence what you do.
So how can we protect ourselves from this new world of manipulation & make the choices that are right for us, free from influence?
Patrick Fagan is a behavioural psychologist & the co-author of Free Your Mind: The New World of Manipulation & How To Resist It.
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Patrick on Twitter & via his website. BOOKSFree Your Mind: The New World of Manipulation & How to Resist It
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We’ve all experienced it - you’re at work & everything’s fine then a new person enters the team...
They’re great at first, but a couple of weeks pass & things start to change.
You have no idea where you stand with them, the once happy team is now in disarray & a job that you once enjoyed now feels like you’ve wandered into a minefield.
If this feels familiar, that person may just be displaying psychopathic traits that make them incredibly hard to deal with.
So how can we spot a psychopath at work & when we do, how do we deal with them? David Gillespie is a lawyer & the author of Toxic at work: surviving your psychopathic workmates- from the dominant bullies to the charming manipulators.
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find David on Instagram & via their website.
OTHER PODCAST EPISODESHow to Spot a Psychopath
BOOKSToxic At Work Taming Toxic People
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You’ve probably heard of ChatGPT, but do you actually know how to use it? Or even what you could be using it for?
Donna McGeorge is a global authority on productivity & author of Join The Chat GPT Revolution. She says it’s an invaluable tool for some of our most mundane tasks both at home & at work.
So where do we start? In this episode we’re going to break it down - what it is, how you can use it & the pitfalls to avoid.
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Donna on Instagram & via her website.
BOOKSThe ChatGPT Revolution: How to Simplify Your Work & Life Admin with AI
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There is a lot going on in the world right now & it can feel overwhelming to figure out how you personally can make a difference. But when it comes to the environment, there are so many wonderful habits that take less than 60 seconds which can enhance your life, help the environment & nurture your community.
They’re all teeny bits of a wonderful thing called Permaculture.
Today I’m going to teach you a few that you can implement today & start reaping the benefits with the help of Kirsten Bradley.
She's the author of The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook.
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Kirsten & Milkwood on Instagram & via their website.
BOOKSThe Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook Clean & Green: 101 Hints & Tips For a More Eco-friendly Home
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I know you’re all big podcast fans because you’re here, but what about music? You probably love a great gym playlist or a bit of classical music while you're working, but have you ever thought about the true power of music & how you can tailor your playlists to boost your well-being?
Dr Amanda Krause is a Lecturer in psychology at James Cook University and an expert in how we experience music psychologically in our everyday lives & her current research looks into how music can make us healthier.
Amanda shares how music boosts our health & how to maximise those benefits.
If you're a super duper music lover, you're going to love this episode with musician Libby O'Donovan too on why you should absolutely be joining a choir (even if you think you can't sing!).
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So often our focus is on HOW we make money, but not necessarily how we manage it.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably whacked it all in a bank account & hoped for the best.
BUT there are some simple things we can all do, starting today that will make a huge difference to how you approach your finances & whether or not you’re making them work for YOU.
Today, we’re going to work through a few of those simple things with Ben Nash, he’s a Money Coach, the Author of Get Unstuck & Founder of Pivot Wealth.
*Please note, this podcast is not financial advice - everyone's circumstances are different so make sure you consider whether the advice is appropriate to you & seek professional advice where appropriate!*
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Today, I’m very excited to say that the very clever Kasey Edwards is back on the podcast!
She joined us a few weeks ago to talk about her book Raising Girls Who Like Themselves & I was absolutely blown away by your feedback here and on social media - Kasey has some fabulous insights from her research into this area over the last 10 years.
Today, though we’re talking boys - because patriarchy is bad for everyone…
Kasey’s latest book, which she wrote with her husband Dr Christopher Scanlan, is called Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves.
In this episode, she shares the 7 non-negotiables.
Find the previous episode with Kasey on raising girls who like themselves here.
EXTRA INFOFind the emotions wheel Kasey spoke about here.
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Kasey on Instagram & via her website.
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So many of us are so careful with how we talk the others, but we don’t take the same care when we’re talking to ourselves.
Science has shown that negative self-talk doesn’t make us more successful & can do damage to our mental health.
So how can we tackle our inner critic & turn it in to our friend instead of the person who’s telling us the things we’d never dream of saying to others?
Well here with the answer to that is Dr Rachel Turow, she’s a psychologist & the Author of The Self-Talk Workout. She explains why we feel so obliged to berate ourselves, even though it isn't helpful & gives us 3 simple strategies to start turning our inner critic into our inner bestie.
FYI: If you love this ep, you're going to really like this one with Ash Ambirge, Author of The Middle Finger Project on trashing imposter syndrome! Your head is going to be THE BEST place to be once I've finished with you. :)
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BOOKThe Self-Talk Workout
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How familiar does this sound to you? You’re scrolling through social media and you see a post describing ADHD symptoms and you think 'hmmmmm? I feel seen'.
Well for journalist Matilda Boseley this familiar sounding epiphany led her to the year she says she finally met her brain.
She’s since written a book about it & she’s joining me today to talk about that ADHD diagnosis & all the things she’s learnt that lie in-between that journey from realisation, to diagnosis to processing that diagnosis.
If you’re wondering about whether you yourself or someone in your life might have ADHD, this conversation is going to be incredibly useful.
PRO TIP: If you love this ep, you're going to really like this one on the nueroscience of mindfulness too!
CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Matilda on Instagram & Twitter.
BOOKThe Year I Met My Brain
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Intuitive Eating is often referred to as an anti-diet and offers a way out of the toxic diet cycle & into a health relationship with food.
One of the big concerns with this approach though is that when you allow yourself to eat anything, you’ll disregard nutrition & only eat cake & cheese!!
Well that’s where gentle nutrition comes in. It's an approach that ensures you're getting everything your body needs, WITHOUT having to follow a prescriptive diet.
My guest today is Rachael Hartley. She's a certified intuitive eating counselor & author of Gentle Nutrition.
If you loved this ep, you have to listen to this one with Evelyn Tribole, intuitive eating's co-creator on how to heal your relationship with food once & for all.
CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Rachael on Instagram or via her website.
BOOKGentle Nutrition
BLOGFind Rachael's blog here.
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Most of us are now familiar with the toxic influence of diet culture, but what about wellness culture?
Often it’s responsible for us reaching for a standard of health that is both unrealistic & unattainable.
So how can we sort the harmful from the helpful and find true well-being?
Christy Harrison is a journalist, registered dietitian, and certified intuitive eating counsellor. She’s the author of The Wellness Trap: Break Free from Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious Diagnoses and Find Your True Well-Being.
If you loved this ep, you have to listen to this one with Evelyn Tribole, intuitive eating's co-creator on how to heal your relationship with food once & for all.
CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Christy on Instagram or via her website.
BOOKThe Wellness Trap
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Stefanie Sword Williams says the difference between the hard workers who succeed & the ones who don’t is self promotion.
But if the idea of networking makes you cringe, taking compliments is excruciating & your inner critic shouts you down before you can even remember your password for LinkedIn, how do you start to self-promote?
Stefanie is the author of Fuck Being Humble: Why Self-Promotion Isn’t a Dirty Word, she runs an organisation by the same name & has made it her mission to convince you that celebrating yourself is the key to unlocking your dream life.
If you enjoyed this episode, you should absolutely listen to this one with time management wizard Kate Christie on how to plan your life list (& why it's 9000x better than a bucket-list!).
CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Stefanie on Instagram or via her website.
BOOKFuck Being Humble
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If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a little bit now, you’ll know I’m all about finding new ways of working, dreaming big & making it happen. The TRICKIEST part of this though, can be figuring out WHAT you want to do.
There are few people as qualified to talk on this as today’s guest.
She is a podcaster, business owner, DJ, best-selling author & presenter known as Flex Mami.
She's written all about how she made this incredible career happen in her book The Success Experiment & that's the topic of today's conversation.
If you love this chat (I know you will), you should really listen to this episode on why 'success' isn't making you happy & what will.
CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Flex on Instagram or via her website.
BOOKThe Success Experiment
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TRIGGER WARNING: This conversation very briefly touches on eating disorders.
How can we raise young women who like themselves in a culture that tells them not to?
Kasey Edwards is the mother of two & the Co-Author of Raising Girls Who Like Themselves, which she wrote with her husband Dr Christopher Scanlon.
They spent 10 years researching & speaking with the experts to figure out the non-negotiables when it comes to raising girls with self esteem & confidence.
In this episode, Kasey shares the 7 key qualities that enable girls to thrive PLUS how to apply these effective strategies to your own life to re-parent yourself & boost your own self esteem.
If you enjoy this ep, you should also check out The Fun Habit: How to Prioritise Fun & Transform Your Life & What Boundaries Are & How to Set Them Without Feeling Guilty.
CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram.
Find Kate on Instagram, Facebook & via her website.
BOOKRaising Girls Who Like Themselves
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Sometimes climate guilt & grief can be overwhelming. But, as well as not feeling very nice, overwhelm is a fairly useless state to be in. So how do we manage these very scary & real emotions & turn them into something positive?
My guest today is Dr Beth Hill. She's a program development coordinator at Psychology for Safe Climate - they’re a not for profit whose sole purpose is helping people with this exact dilemma.
If you enjoy this episode & know you'll find this one with Ethically Kate super helpful too: 3 Simple Shifts to Live a More Sustainable & Fulfilling Life.
CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram.
Find Psychology for Safe Climate via their website.
LINKSFind out more about Climate Cafes running in August & September.
Become a Climate Cafe Facilitator
PSC's Climate Journey Stream
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If you feel like there’s always something else to do, you’re never doing enough & your time is slipping through your hands no matter how much you try to control it this episode is for you.
Madeleine Dore spent 5 years searching for the secret to productivity only to wind up writing a book exposing our obsession with doing more.
In this episode she dismantles hustle culture & shares some better ways of working that can help us re-evaluate our relationship with productivity.
If you enjoyed this episode, I know you're going to love this one with time management wizard Kate Christie on how to find an extra 30 hours a month!
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Find Madeleine on Instagram & via her website.
BOOKSI Didn't Do The Thing Today
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Our periods are often thought of as being a right old pain - both literally & metaphorically.
BUT, are we missing out on an opportunity by just letting them roll on by each month WITHOUT making the most of the hormonal cycle that comes with them?
Lucy Peach says yes, absolutely & that our menstrual cycles can be our superpower if we just learn to let them.
Lucy is the creator of award winning theater show My Greatest Period Ever, author of Period Queen & she's the host of a podcast by the same name.
Today, she’s going to teach us how to hack the different phases of our menstrual cycle for maximum joy, creativity & ultimate self care.
If you enjoy this episode, you'll also love this one with Dr Stacy Sims on how to make your cycle your workout's secret weapn.
CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram.
Find Lucy on Instagram & via her website.
COURSESLucy's Believe Your Body Course is now open for September 2023 enrollments.
BOOKSPeriod Queen
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If you've tried to practice mindfulness only to end up frustrated or falling asleep mid-meditation you'll know how hard it is to develop a mindful practice that you'll actually stick to. but there are some real benefits to perfecting this practice. The good news is that there are some simple & fun ways of adding it to you daily routine.
To understand why mindfulness is so powerful & what’s going on in our brains when we practice it PLUS build a mindfulness practice that is both sustainable & enjoyable, I’ve called in the help of a neuroscientist who works with some of the country’s most successful sports teams & has even had his work featured by Oprah.
Dr Stan Rodski is the author of The Neuroscience of Mindfulness.
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Find Stan on Instagram & via his website.
BOOKSThe Neuroscience of Excellent Sleep
The Neuroscience of Mindfulness
Mindwaves Calming Colouring Peaceful
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We all know them & as the saying goes, if you don’t you probably are one (awks).
Difficult people can be the bane of our lives & often we can end up piling more energy into managing them than in the relationships that actually add value to our lives.
So how do we deal with them whilst protecting our own energy & when is it just time to call it a day?
Dr Rebecca Ray is a Clinical Psychologist & her latest book is Dealing with Difficult People she breaks it all down for us into these 5 simple steps.
BONUS: If you enjoy this ep, you should totally listen to this one with Rebecca on boundaries too - we cover what boundaries really are, how to set them without feeling guilty & how to make sure the people around you stick to them.
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Find Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook & via her website.
BOOKSDealing with Difficult People
Setting Boundaries
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Forgetting someone’s name, misplacing your keys or completely blanking on the time of the meeting you were supposed to be in - these are pretty familiar lapses in memory all of us experience but how do we know if our memory is working properly or if there’s something to be concerned about?
Dr Anne Unkenstein is a clinical neuropsychologist who has worked with people who experience changes in their memory for over 25 years.
Today we’re going to dig deep into how our memory works, what can affect it (in the short & long-term) & how we can keep it working in the way that it should.
If you've enjoyed this episode, I think you'll also really like this one with journalist David Robson on what the intelligence trap is & how to avoid it!
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Find Anne via her website.
BOOKSMemory Wise
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When you plan what you’re going to do with your day do you consider how much fun is in there? Well according to organisational psychologist & behavioural scientist Mike Rucker, you absolutely should be - it will make you healthier, more productive & improve your relationships at home & at work.
Mike is the author of The Fun Habit: How The Pursuit of Joy & Wonder Can Change Your Life. In this episode he shares the practical ways you can inject more fun into your life, regardless of your situation plus the suprising benefits of making it a priority.
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Find Mike on Instagram, Facebook & via her website.
BOOKSThe Fun Habit
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The average person will go on 126 diets in their lifetime - how depressing is that? Think of all those hours wasted counting calories, the number of social functions spent obsessing over the menu & days determined by the number on the scales.
It is time to ditch this toxic cycle, the diet culture BS & start to build a great relationship with food. Today my guest is going to teach you how.
Lyndi Cohen is a nutritionist, dietitian & the author of Your Weight is Not The Problem.
If you enjoyed this episode, you'll LOVE this one with Intuitive Eating co-creator Evelyn Tribole: Intuitive Eating 101.
CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram.
Find Lyndi on Instagram & Facebook.
BOOKSGrey Area Drinking: How To Re-Evaluate Your Relationship with AlcoholYour Weight is Not The Problem
PODCASTNo Wellness Wankery
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I have been working from home full time, alone now for over a year & let me tell you IT IS HARD. So when I saw on Twitter that journalist Rebecca Seal had written a book on this, I knew I had to get her on.
The book is called Solo: How To Work Alone & Not Lose Your Mind and to get the answers Rebecca spoke to all kinds of people - organizational psychologists, behavioral scientists, and even solo workers including professional violinists, TED talkers & designers.
You may not work alone but if you study from home, have a little side hustle or even if you work in an office & want to be more productive this is ep is incredibly helpful!
Rebecca shares her insights into how to set up your workspace for maximum productivity, tips to combat self-doubt, how to avoid distractions, utilise rituals and shift your mindset.
CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram.
Find Rebecca on Instagram, Twitter & via her website.
BOOKSolo: How to Work Alone & Not Lose Your Mind
PODCASTThe Solo Collective Podcast
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There’ve been some brilliant examples of what boundaries aren’t & how they shouldn’t be used swirling around the news this week. But Dr Rebecca Ray says that setting true boundaries is actually the kindest thing you can do in a relationship.
So what are they really & how can we set them effectively & unlock their power as the ultimate form of self-care?
Dr Ray is a clinical psychologist & the author of Setting Boundaries & Dealing with Difficult People.
If you enjoyed this episode, you'll also find this one helpful: How to Make More Wise Decisions.
CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram.
Find Rebecca on Instagram & Facebook.
BOOKSSetting Boundaries
Dealing with Difficult People
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Regardless of whether you're doing Dry July this month, it’s a great reminder to take a step back & have a look at the role alcohol plays in our lives.
It’s something that journalist & author Jill Stark has been working on for over 10 years now since she wrote her first book on the topic which she re-released this year.
In this episode she shares her story & how to develop a more mindful relationship with alcohol.
CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram.
Find Jill on Instagram, Facebook & via her website.
BOOKSHigher Sobriety
Happy Never After
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We are obsessed with chasing happiness, but writer Cyndie Spiegel says we should be focussing more on joy. In particular the teeny tiny moments of it. She calls them ‘micro-joys’.
She discovered them during the most difficult year of her life & says they can help us all to find hope especially when life isn’t okay.
Cyndie joins us to explain what micro-joys are, how to spot them & how they can help you find hope even when life gets really tough.
If you enjoyed this episode, you'll also love this episode with positive psychology expert Tal Ben Shahar on How To Build Happiness.
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Find Cyndie on Instagram & Facebook
BOOKSMicro Joys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life is Not Okay
A Year of Positive Thinking
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Jessica Nabongo is the first black woman to travel to every country in the world & 89 of those trips were solo. If you've got a spot on your travel bucketlist but no travel buddy or if you're just keen for a life-changing adventure, this is the episode for you.
Jessica shares her top tips, biggest mistakes & reasons why you should absolutely be heading off on the trip of a lifetime, regardless of budget or confidence.
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Find Jessica on Instagram & via her website.
BOOKSThe Catch Me If You Can
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Finding the elusive balance between utilizing technology and social media for our work, relationships, and overall happiness is no easy feat. It's a constant struggle, and sometimes it feels like these digital distractions have become an all-consuming time suck.
We live in the 21st century & for many of us that means that giving up our phones, ignoring our inbox & deleting social media just isn’t an option.
So today, we’re going to examine why tech is so addictive & how we can take back control of our time & our brains.
This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck
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BOOKSYour Happiness Was Hacked
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Prepare to have your beliefs about nutrition shattered! This week, renowned nutrition expert Marion Nestle exposes the well-kept secrets of the food industry.
As part of the Insiders series, we’ve heard about how our food has been manipulated by companies who are trying to make it more enticing & even addictive. But what about the people who have nothing to do with what’s in your food, and everything to do with what you believe about your food?
Discover the shocking truth behind your favorite meals and gain invaluable insights into the science and manipulation that shapes what we eat.
Buckle up for an eye-opening journey through the world of food!
This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck
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Find Marion via her website on Instagram & Twitter
BOOKSUnsavoury Truth
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Did you know that sleeping with an eye mask on can improve your memory? Or that getting the right amount of light at the right time of day can help to boost your mental health?
Me either! But these little hacks & tips are what today's ep is all about.
Professor Penny Lewis is an expert in sleep engineering, she’s a neuroscientist & the author of The Secret World of Sleep.
Penny explains what happens when we're asleep & how we can engineer it to boost the hours we're awake.
This bonus episode was brought to you by Sleeping Duck
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Find Penny's Sleep Science Podcast here
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Whilst some of the tech our kids use is incredibly useful, the majority is a direct route from advertisers to their brains. So how is advertising & tech targeting our kids, what impact is it having on them & how can we protect them?
My guest today is Dr Susan Linn. She’s a psychologist & the Author of Who’s Raising the Kids? Big Tech, Big Business & The Lives of Children.
Susan explains how tech is training kids to be consumers, dampening their creativity plus how it's fueling commercialism and affecting democracy.
This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck
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Find Susan via her website & on Twitter.
LINKSChildren & Media Australia
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TLDR: Learning the truth about how your clothes are made is overwhelming but there's one simple & wonderfully life-enhancing thing you can do about it.
I want to put that up front because, if you (like me) are likely to skip past this episode & continue to bury your head in the sand because the state of fast fashion is so damn depressing, you may well believe there's nothing you can do about it. That's not true!
In this episode Maxine Bedat, Founder and Director of fashion industry think & do tank New Standard Institute, takes us around the world following the life-cycle of a pair of jeans & the very simple thing we can all to do combat fast fashion.
This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck
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Find New Standard Institute on Instagram & via their website
BOOKUnraveled: The Life & Death of a Garment
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Let's take a closer look at what’s happening to our food before it gets to us - how it's designed to be addictive, marketed to get us hooked & how that’s changing pretty much everything in and around us.
Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter & New York Times Best Selling Author Michael Moss is the author of Salt, Sugar, Fat - How the Food Giants Hooked Us & Hooked, How we Became Addicted to Processed Food.
This is the first in this special Insiders series that will roll out over the month. Each week we’ll hear from an expert who’s either dug deep into or previously worked in the industries who’s business is our minds & bodies.
We’ll explore the tricks employed by each of these industries that are cashing in on manipulating our physical & mental health to level up our knowledge and polish up our BS detectors to protect ourselves, our families & our wallets.
This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck
CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Michael via his website on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter
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There is nothing more irritating than being told you're 'hormonal', but hormones do play a huge role in the way our brains operate. So what’s really going on up there?
Dr Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist & the author of the Women's Brain Book: The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones and Happiness.
We explore our brains & get to the bottom of this relationship between our brains and our hormones so that we can better understand ourselves & our bodies.
This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck
CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Dr Sarah McKay on Instagram & via her Website.
BOOKSThe Women's Brain Book
PODCASTTransform Your Mindset with the Expectation Effect
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We know so little about getting a great nights sleep ourselves, it's no wonder we're baffled when it comes to helping kids get quality rest. But, that’s what we’re going to tackle on today’s episode of That’s Helpful with me Ed Stott.
My guest today is Sarah Ockwell Smith, she’s a gentle parenting expert (she was actually the first person to coin the term) & the author of The Gentle Sleep Book as well as 13 other parenting books.
She breaks down the perfect bed time routine, points out some areas where you may be going wrong & has some fabulous pointers on leaning into your intuition as a parent & how that holds the key to helping your children with their sleep.
This bonus episode was brought to you by Sleeping Duck
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Despite previously working as a war correspondent, when New York Times journalist Damien Cave moved to Australia from the US, he was shocked by the Aussie approach to risk taking.
Our national loves of nippers & surfing turned what his own country had taught him about risk & how it should be managed on its head.
He says it's changed not only his life but his family’s too & he’s since written a book about it.
Today, we're exploring how changing the way you think about risk can change your life, broaden your horizons & help raise more resilient children & communities.
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BOOKInto The Rip
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If the Kardashian's 5th private jet trip of the morning has you left you wondering why you're bothering with mushy paper straws & an over-worked reusable coffee cup, you are not alone!
Fear not though, all is not lost & there are some very good reasons to stay sustainable.
Kate Hall is a sustainability blogger & activist who goes by the name Ethically Kate online.
She says that a few simple shifts can reduce that environmental guilt we all feel, lead to a much more fulfilling life & of course, help the earth in the process!
In this episode Kate runs us through the 3 things we should all be doing.
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BOOKBolder, Better, Different
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Many of us have grown up with the idea that unless exercise is painful, it’s not working - no pain, no gain right? But what if we could work with our bodies to make exercise easier, more effective and more enjoyable?
Growing research has found that most of the exercise plans we’re following are designed for men, and they don't factor in the different physiology of women, namely our hormones.
But Dr Stacy Sims is a scientist & female athlete performance physiologist & she says we should all be syncing our workouts with our cycle. In this episode Dr Stacy talks us through how to turn our cycle into our workout's secret weapon, plus a few other tips to optimise & focus our workouts.
NB: Whether your workout is walking around the block every other day or smashing out HIT on the regular there will be something in this episode for you, I promise! x
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Feel like there's never enough time in your day? Well, Kate Christie says she can unlock an extra 30 hours for you every month.
She’s a time management expert & she has a whole bunch of tips, tricks and mindset shifts that are going to help you make the most of your time & STOP procrastinating.
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There is so much information out there when it comes to brain health & keeping our brain working at the top of its game as we go through life. But what should we actually be doing? And how do we know the difference between normal brain burps & genuine cognitive decline?
If you’re anything like me, you will constantly be misplacing your keys, forgetting people’s names and overlooking meetings in your diary…
These kinds of things make me worry about my brain & whether things like my memory are getting worse and it can be even more concerning as we age.
Dr Ginni Mansberg is the author of Save Your Brain and she’s taken a deep dive into the science behind the brain & the things we can do to take care of it for the book.
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BOOKS Save Your Brain
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Research says that smart people may actually be more susceptible to irrational thinking & poor decision making.
We all know those people who are incredibly clever yet make decisions that are absolutely baffling. The intelligent people who believe in conspiracy theories or highly educated colleagues who constantly make silly decisions.
This is called the intelligence trap & David has written a book about it & what he learnt can help us all to make more wise decisions.
We talk through the trap & how it can help us to better understand the world & the people around us, as well as how we can check if we ourselves are falling for the trap, plus how to identify it & manage it in our organisations.
Find a transcript of our conversation here.
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BOOKS The Intelligence Trap
PODCASTSThe Expectation Effect: Transform Your Mindset Transform Your Life with Radical Humility
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The morning Sarah Rusbatch realised that her relationship with alcohol needed to change, she woke up in blood stained bed sheets with her 5 year old daughter peering at her face asking her what had happened.
This sounds like an extreme story, but Sarah says that her relationship with alcohol would be familiar to SO many of us.
BUT the night before she’d been at a 40th birthday party where the wine was flowing, she’d nipped outside for a cigarette and when she reached down to stub it out, she toppled over her heels and landed face first on the concrete.
I’m sure you have a similar story - one where a few two many drinks has left you feeling anxious & embarrassed. I know I do.
Sarah says that morning left her with an overwhelming feeling that there was another way of living.
In 2019 she quit booze completely & is now an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach.
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Intuitive Eating holds the key to protecting children's relationship with food from diet culture's influence. If you’re thinking about having kids or you’ve had kids, I’m sure you’re desperate to avoid raising them with the same issues around food. But, when you’re raised with diet culture as your guide - how do you know where to start?
Sumner Brooks is a registered Dietician, eating disorder specialist & the author of How To Raise An Intuitive Eater. She explains how we can protect children's inbuilt ability to eat intuitively in & outside of our homes.
Find a transcript of our conversation here.
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As the saying goes - life is what happens, when you’re making other plans. So how do we prioritise the plans for the stuff we actually WANT to do!?
We all have big dreams - I’m sure you’ve got a list of them in your head that you say you’ll get to eventually but how do you actually make that happen & avoid looking back & thinking damn, I wish I’d done that?
Kate Christie is the woman you want to speak to. She’s a time management wizard & the author of The Life List: Master Every Moment & Live an Audacious Life.
Find a transcript of our conversation here.
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Niacinamide, AHAs, vitamin C, retinol, hyaluronic acid - with SO much on the market it's super tricky to figure what should be in & what should be out of your skincare routine.
Stop wasting money on pricey products & figure out what's truly worth your time in this episode with Chemist Confessions.
Victoria Fu & Gloria Lu met while they were working as skincare formulation chemists for L’Oreal so they really know they’re stuff. We’re going straight to the top for this one!
Find a transcript of our conversation here.
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BOOKSkincare Decoded
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Do you feel successful in the traditional sense of the word but also like you’re just not that happy?
You might have the job you thought you wanted, or achieved those goals you set yourself and yet it just isn’t hitting in the way you thought it would.
This feeling is surprisingly common, particularly for educated, wealthy & accomplished people.
So what’s the solution? How do we boost our happiness while still focussing on our careers & everything we think is important to us? That’s what today’s episode is all about.
Right, my guest today is Professor Raj Raghunathan, he’s the Author of If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Happy?
You can find a transcript of the podcast here.
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BOOKIf You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Happy?
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Catching glimmers & turning them into glows can train your brain to soak up more joy. Here's what they are & where to find them.
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STUFF I MENTIONEDAsh Ambirge on That's Helpful Ash's Book - The Middle Finger Project Monique Ross on Re-evaluating Success
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PSA: Bladder leakage isn't something you just have to live with! That said, one in four women suffer with incontinence & a third of us are doing kegel exercises incorrectly. Today we’re going to fix that.
Kim Vopni, is The Vagina Coach. She’s a certified personal trainer, certified pre-/postnatal fitness consultant, and the author of Your Pelvic Floor: A Practical Guide to Solving Your Most Intimate Problems.
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EXTRA RESOURCESKim's WebsiteKim's YouTube
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Feel like you're not making the progress you'd like? Here are a few thoughts around re-evaluating the way you measure your success.
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STUFF I MENTIONEDAsh Ambirge on That's Helpful Ash's Book - The Middle Finger Project Monique Ross on Re-evaluating Success
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Around 62% of us struggle to get a proper night's rest. So what can we do to get our sleep cycle back on track?
Sleep is essential to good health, but it’s not always as easy as just getting tucked in and letting it wash over you.
Dr Aric Prather, is a sleep scientist & the author of the Sleep Prescription - a book full of the solutions he’s found to work at his clinic.
You can find the transcript of our conversation here.
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BOOKThe Seven-Day Sleep Prescription
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Get closer to your goals without lifting a finger thanks to these these simple tips.
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Humility can improve your relationships, work & sense of purpose. It's a trait that's been lauded since the Greek gods were pushing it, but more recently it's earned a bit of a bad wrap. So where's the line between humility & door mat? And what's the science behind humility's superpowers? Dr Daryl Van Tongeren, he’s an associate professor at Hope College & the author of Humble; Free Yourself from the Traps of a Narcissistic world. You can find the transcript of our conversation here.
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BOOKHumble: Free Yourself from the Traps of a Narcissistic World
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In a little over 4 minutes, your eyes will be opened to the power of a beginner’s mindset, helping you to remove the fear & doubt & get you excited to dive into the unknown.
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Working from home has given most of us more freedom over our workday than we’ve ever had before, but are you really making the most of it?
Today - how to make working from home work for you - boost your productivity, reduce your stress and take advantage of this new world of work.
My guest is Laura Vanderkam she’s an expert in time management & author of The New Corner Office: How The Most Successful People Work From Home.
You can find the transcript of our conversation here.
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BOOKThe New Corner Office: How the most successful people work from home
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You're told that it’s healthy to have total control over your mind, but how often do you let it out for a wander? Here's why you should & how to do it.
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After losing her father as a child, her brother in her early twenties & her baby son only a couple of days after giving birth, Edwina Shaw has dealt with more than her fair share of grief.
But she couldn't find the book she needed to help her process her loss, so she wrote it.
She's the author of A Guide Through Grief, First Aid for your Heart & Soul.
Whether you’re dealing with grief or you know someone who’s going through it, you’re really going to get so much from this conversation.
Edwina talks about the stages of grief, dealing with anger, learning to live with the pain of loss & how to best support someone who's going through it. I promise you, this is an uplifting & inspiring conversation & one everyone should listen to.
TRIGGER WARNING: Though brief, there are mentions of suicide in this conversation
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BOOKA Guide Through Grief, First Aid for your Heart & Soul
MEDITATIONEdwina's meditation for comfort & joy EVENTSEdwina is running a Grief Workshop in Brisbane on Sunday March 26th 2023 She also runs Relax & Write Retreats throughout the year
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In March 2020, just a few days before the UK lockdowns, Helen Thorn's life took a turn she never saw coming. Stood in her husband's closet, she found a piece of paper that would see her life unravel.
Helen is a comedian and one half of the Scummy Mummies duo, she’s since written a book about that discovery.
Her book ‘Get Divorced, Be Happy’ details her first year of separation - it’s a book about surviving break-ups and thriving as a single person.
Helen talks about the biggest lessons from divorce & her break-up, how to cope, how to guide children through the process & learning that her separation wasn't the end, more a messy begining.
You can find the transcript of our conversation here.
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BOOKGet Divorced, Be Happy
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If you’ve ever been to the doctor's office and felt like you're not being listened to or you've left in a cloud of rage over how you've been treated, today's conversation is for you.
Ragen Chastain is a certified health coach, functional fitness specialist, author & speaker who holds the world record for the heaviest woman to complete a marathon.
In this episode, Ragen explains how you can get healthcare professionals to take you seriously, the preparations you should make before your appointments, how to find a good healthcare practitioner plus a whole bunch of other great advice that will really help make your healthcare a lot less frustrating.
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ADDITIONAL INFOHAES Australia
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Is there really anything to be gained from just one month of sobriety? The research says yes!
Dr Richard DeVisser has been working in health psychology & public health for the past 25 years and is currently based at the University of Sussex.
His research has found that Dry January can give your health a boost until August, possibly beyond!
Plus, you're not too late to start. Richard explains the benefits of Dry Jan, how to get started & how to make sure you stick to it.
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RESEARCHHow 'Dry January' is the secret to better sleep, saving money & losing weight
ADDITIONAL INFODry January's: Are you in?
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Your dreams may be telling you things that your concious mind can't. So how do you understand what they mean?
Dr Deidre Barrett is a dream researcher from Harvard University & the author of Pandemic Dreams & The Committee of Sleep.
In this episode she'll teach you how to read your dreams, the meanings of common dreams & how to harness the power of your dreams to help heal trauma.
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BOOKSThe Committee of Sleep & Pandemic Dreams
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What if I told you that no matter how bad a singer you think you are, you can learn?
Libby O’Donovan is a critically acclaimed Jazz & Cabaret performer & an award-winning Musical Director.
She says anyone can sing & if you assume you can’t, you’re missing out on so many incredible benefits!
Today, she explains why joining a choir should be your New Years resolution & how you can embrace all the benefits wrapped up in embracing your voice.
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Perhaps your flirting game could do with a little upgrade?
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s a great opportunity to get out there, meet new people & make some connections.
But if you feel like your flirting is letting you down, I’ve got you.
Samantha Jayne is a dating coach & relationship expert.
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As we start to learn more about our gut microbiome and its effect on the rest of the body, we’re starting to understand the valuable role it plays in our health.
So today, we’re levelling up our gut bacteria knowledge and learning a little more about the gut brain connection.
Dr Amy Loughman, is a research psychologist, Senior Research Fellow and Head of Microbiome Research at Deakin University’s Food & Mood Centre.
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LINKS TO RESEARCHA resource on fibre Tool on the levels of scientific evidence for probiotics available More info on gut-directed hypnotherapy
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Christmas is a fun time and all but for so many of us it can be full of relationships that are super tricky to navigate - sibling rivalries, to tricky parenting dynamics and of course the in-laws.
Fear not - I am your Christmas elf and I’ve called in some help.
Dr Terri Apter is a psychologist and Cambridge University academic who specialises in dealing with difficult relationships. She’s also the author of What Do You Want From Me? Learning To Get Along with In-Laws & Passing Judgement: Praise & Blame in Everyday Life.
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BOOKSFind Terri's books here
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Whilst we love to travel, so many of us are terrified of flying. So what can we do to ease those fears and fly fearlessly into the holiday season?
Captain Tom Bunn is an airline pilot and licensed therapist & the president of SOAR, an organisation that he’s been running for the last 30 years helping people to overcome their fear of flying.
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COURSESFind out more about SOAR via the website.
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It’s around this time that we all try and spread a little extra kindness and that is a very good thing indeed.
But if you’re keen to go one step further and pass on the kindness for future generations, how do you raise kind kids?
Dr Thomas Lickona is a professor of education & psychologist and the author of 9 books on moral development and character education, including the book How to Raise Kind Kids, he also has a whole host of other accolades - trust me, when it comes to kindness he’s our man.
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BOOKSHow To Raise Kind Kids
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We are a nation that love the water, but we’re not alone. As a species, humans are universally drawn to it & there’s a reason for that. It’s really good for us.
This effect is called Blue Mind, it was named by Dr Wallace J Nichols & it's also the title of his book.
He’s a marine biologist & has devoted most of his life to this phenomenon.
So what is Blue Mind & how can we harness it?
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BOOKBlue Mind
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Now is the time of year that more than ever we’re bombarded with diet culture messages - that unwanted comment from your aunt at the dinner table, the constant reference to guilty food choices and of course those new year diet ads.
So here’s my gift to you - a full episode of anti-diet culture fabulousness.
It is my goal that by the end of this episode you’ll be significantly less tempted to start a new years diet or to let guilt around food ruin this time of year for you.
For this though, I need back - up.
Claire Chewning is a registered dietician, certified intuitive eating counselor and the host of the Yours Chewly Podcast.
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Today - a conversation that will likely make you re-think the way you share about the children in your life online & it's one that's particularly relevant over Christmas & New Year as the snapping, posting & recording goes into overdrive.
Things have changed considerably since I, and probably you. Now, raising kids is a totally different ball game - children are connected to the internet in one way or another from the day they’re born & their safety online is a huge concern.
Of course, teaching children how to be mindful of technology is vital, but it’s just as important that we, as adults, consider what we share about the children in our lives online.
Leah Plunkett, is the author of Sharenthood; Why We Should Think Before We Talk About Our Kids Online.
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It’s around this time of year that many of us take a little break & if you're anything like me, as soon as you stop, you'll get sick.
This is just one of the indicators that you may be burnt out.
So what can you do about it? How can you break the cycle & stop living in this endless cycle of fatigue?
Dr Amelia Nagoski is the co-author of Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking The Stress Cycle which she wrote with her sister Dr Emily Nagoski.
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You might have heard of the placebo effect or even manifesting, but what about the expectation effect?
The idea that your mindset can completely change your life. Research shows that it absolutely works. So how effective is it and how can we harness it for the year ahead?
That’s where David Robson comes in, he’s a science journalist & the author of The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Transform Your Life.
In this episode, you'll learn how to use this simple mindset shift to transform every area of your life.
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BOOKThe Expectation Effect, How Your Mindset Can Transform Your Life
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Throughout the month of December, I’m bringing you the 12 pods of Christmas - released every Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday to guide you through your best holiday season yet.
We’re going to maximise the joy, minimise the stress and set you up for 2023.
And boy are we starting off with a bang - today, how to negotiate your dream Christmas.
Sick of spending every year trudging round to your in-laws or abiding by holiday traditions that you really don’t enjoy?
In this episode, we’re going to learn the art of negotiation, how it can help you to get what you want & improve pretty much every relationship in your life.
Rachel Moore Best is the founder of the Human Factor - an organisation dedicated to making negotiation and advocacy accessible to everyone.
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BOOKSGetting to Yes, Roger Fisher
Difficult Conversations, Bruce Patton, Douglas Stone, and Sheila Heen
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Is there something in your world that you’d love to change but just have no idea how to make it happen? Perhaps you think that you’re just one person and that you won’t make a jott of difference?
Well, Gina Martin is living proof that’s just not true.
She’s an activist who fought to make upskirting illegal in the UK. Upskirting is the act of taking a sexually intrusive photograph of someone without their permission.
Since this landmark achievement an allegation of upskirting has been reported to police nearly every single day since the law was changed.
She’s also the author of Be The Change: A Toolkit for the Activist in You.
If you’ve ever wanted to change something but had no idea how to go about it, this is the episode for you.
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BOOKBe The Change, A Toolkit For The Activist in You
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Ever feel like you should have pursued something different or you're heading back to work after a break & dreading returning to the job you hate? BUT, you feel like you’ve invested so much in your career that it’s too late or irresponsible to change?
Well Leah Lambert, is a Career & Interview Coach & the Director of Relaunch Me. She’s successfully pulled off several career changes & a career break so she knows what it takes to overcome career regret.
Leah talks us through her step by step remedy & her fool proof guide for finding a career that truly sets you on fire.
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PODCASTRelaunch Your Career Podcast
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Burnout is on the rise everywhere, but the way we live is making it harder to identify & handle. If you feel drained, emotionally exhausted & like you don’t have anything left in the tank then you may well be experiencing it.
Dr Michelle Woolhouse has been there. She’s a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine and the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
But she’s also been completely burnt out & she’s written a book about it. It’s called The Wonder Within - it explains the physical effects of burnout & some simple things we can all be doing to recover.
This week she talks us through identifying burn-out & recovering from it.
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You can also find her on Instagram & Facebook.
BOOKSThe Wonder Within
PODCASTSThat's Helpful; Breathe to Thrive, Not Just Survive
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Ash Ambirge will completely changed the way you think about work.
If your job isn’t really setting your world on fire and you’re dreaming of doing something you truly love, Ash is your girl.
She’s the author of The Middle Finger Project & an advocate for women doing disobedient things.
She’s also the boss of The Vivette - they’re on a mission to help people quit their jobs and travel the world.
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Connect with Ash via her website.
You can also find her on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter.
BOOKSThe Middle Finger Project
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Walking into a room full of people you don’t know at a party, starting a new job, trying to network at an event, making a good impression on your new boss.
If you’re anything like me, the thought of all of these things will fill you with sheer dread.
But, what if you had a step by step guide to building a rapport & gaining trust? Plus - a way of figuring out if you can trust them!
Well, that’s Robin Dreeke’s bread & butter.
He’s the CEO of People Formula and Behavioral Analysis Expert & he spent over 20 years with the FBI recruiting Russian spies!
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Connect with Robin via his website.
You can also find him on Instagram & Facebook.
BOOKSSizing People Up
The Code of Trust
PODCASTSForged By Trust Podcast
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In a world of social media, selfies and self obsession it’s hardly surprising that we’re hearing the word narcissism pop up more & more.
But what really is narcissism, how do we identify narcissist and how can we best deal with them?
That’s exactly what we’re talking about today.
Professor Keith Campbell, Author of The New Narcissism.
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BOOKSThe New Science of Narcissism
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Would you say you’re a people pleaser? A lot of us have these tendencies and for some of us these traits can really cause a lot of trouble in our lives.
Jo Westwood says that this is when we’re probably in codependency territory and we’ve got some work to do. Jo is a recovering codependent person & a codependency coach.
In this conversation we talk about recognising codependency in your relationships, the way that it can manifest itself in your life including attracting narcissists and how to take back control.
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Do you ever get to the end of the day unable to identify what you've achieved or how you've spent your time?
Well, this is the episode for you.
Dr Amantha Imber, organisational psychologist & the author of Time Wise - Powerful Habits, More Time, Greater Joy.
In this episode, Amantha shares the hacks that high achievers rely on to accomplish more than the average person.
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BOOKSTime Wise
PODCASTHow I Work
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Friendships are super important, not just for our mental health, but for our physical health.
So how do we go about making new friends when we have no idea where to start?
Dr Melanie Mills is a friendship expert & the Author of ‘The Friendship Bond’.
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Connect with Dr Mel on Instagram & Facebook
BOOKSDr Mel's Life Bonds Series
PODCASTSubscribe to The Life Bond Podcast
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Addiction is a scary word, but it’s likely we’ll have all come across it in some form or another throughout our lives.
David Gillespie is the author of Brain Reset and he says that we’re more addicted than ever before and it’s having a devastating impact on our mental health.
The good news is that there is a solution and that’s the focus of David’s latest book.
In this conversation we chat through how addiction works, how your smartphone is designed to hack your mind and how to break the cycle.
If addiction is a problem for you or anyone you know you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 anytime for support.
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BOOKBrain Reset
PODCAST
How to Spot a Psychopath with David Gillespie
Clementine Ford is a feminist, author & host of the Dear Clementine podcast.
In this episode, we talk about:
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How patriarchy works
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The ways in which patriarchy pits women against each other
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The joys of feminism
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When to step in on misogynistic conversations
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Steps you can take to better support feminism
Enjoy!
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CHARITIES TO SUPPORTDjirra
Safe Steps
BOOKSClementine's BooksWhite Feminism, Koa Beck
So You Want To Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo
Princesses & Pornstars, Emily Maguire
Anything by Bell Hooks
PODCASTSubscribe to Dear Clementine
Understanding our finances is an essential skill, but most of us don’t have it.
Mel Browne is an entrepreneur, financial expert and the author of Unf*ck Your Finances.
She's also on a mission to increase your financial literacy & confidence.
In this episode we talk about why budgets don't work, what does, the best ways to save, to tackle debt and why YOU need to be in control of YOUR finances.
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Connect with Melanie Browne on Instagram
RESOURCESThat's Helpful Resources from Mel Browne
What if I told you that you’d never have to move again? Most of us will move 10 times during our lifetime and it’s often one of the most stressful things we’ll ever do. But you can absolutely learn to love where you live and build a strong attachment to your town or city no matter where it is.
Melody Warnick is the author of This Is Where You Belong and If You Could Live Anywhere, she's discovered the secrets of making anywhere feel like home.
She’s also got an amazing framework for you if you’re one of those people who can now work from anywhere on finding where you’re meant to be.
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Connect with Melody Warnick through her website, on Instagram, & on Facebook
BOOKSThis is Where You Belong & If You Could Live Anywhere
This week - you’re in for a real treat. Two interviews in one magnificent episode!
Behavioural and emotional expert, Maureen Fearon will introduce you to Neuro Linguistic Programming - a tool that could help you to control your inner critic.
Plus - how many times have you told yourself ‘I’ll just get through this week and everything will calm down’? Suzanne Falter says it’s time to stop. She’s a podcaster, speaker and the author of The Extremely Busy Woman’s Guide to Self Care.
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Connect with Suzanne Falter through her website, on Instagram, & on Facebook
Connect with Maureen Fearon through her website
BOOKSThe Extremely Busy Women's Guide To Self Care by Suzanne Falter
Shoo: The Destructive Demon Within by Maureen Fearon
OTHERJoin Suzanne's Facebook group; The Self Care Group for Extremely Busy Women
Sick of your job and ready to do something completely different?
We spend ⅓ of our lives at work and the majority of us don’t like what we do. The world of work has completely changed thanks to the internet and we’re more empowered than ever before to do work that makes us happy. But with so much choice comes great confusion and it can be really tricky to figure out what you want to do let alone how you should go about doing it.
Monique Ross is the co-author of ‘This Working Life - How to navigate your career in uncertain times’ and she quit her job as an Editor for ABC news to become a Forest Therapy Guide.
In this episode she shares everything she's learnt along the way as well as a few tips for figuring out what you should be doing and how to get started.
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Connect with Monique at Heartwood Nature Bathing on Instagram & Facebook or her website
BOOKS- This Working Life - How to navigate your career in uncertain times
- The Middle Finger Project (Ed's recommendation)
5-10% of people are psychopaths - so how do you identify them & how should you deal with them?
David Gillespie is the author of Taming Toxic People: The Science of Identifying and Dealing With Psychopaths At Work and At Home.
David was inspired to write the book by his previous career as a corporate lawyer that saw him cross paths with so many people who he suspected could be psychopaths. He couldn't find any good information on how to identify & deal with them so he decided to do his own research.
In this episode, he talks us through the signs of a psychopath and reveals how we should deal with them both in the workplace & in our personal lives.
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Anti-wrinkle injections & fillers aren't for everyone, but for some they are absolutely life changing. It can be so hard to get good impartial information when you’re thinking about getting something done though.
Enter - Rachael Hornbuckle, she’s a cosmetic injector with over 8 years experience as a Registered Nurse in Cosmetic Dermatology. She’s incredible at what she does.
In this conversation, Rachael covers everything from how to find a good injector, what’s fixable, the risks, what to do if something goes wrong, plus a bunch of other useful things.
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This week it’s all about getting motivated.
Professor Ayelet Fishbach is an expert on motivation and decision making, she’s the author of Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the science of Motivation and is a past president of the Society for the Science of Motivation.
She explains how you can create better goals, increase your motivation and achieve more.
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LINKS
Check out Ayelet's website
Find Ayelet's book Get It Done: Surprising Lessons From The Science of Motivation here
The bad news is that most of us will try 162 diets in our lifetime, the good news is that it is possible to quit the toxic diet cycle.
Evelyn Tribole is one of the creators of Intuitive Eating, A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach and she’s my guest this week.
If you want to stop dieting, enjoy food and get rid of your negative thoughts while improving your body image then this conversation is for you.
If you enjoy the show, please leave us a five star review!
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Connect with Evelyn on Instagram & Twitter
LINKS
Check out Evelyn's website
Find the book Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach here
Finding your purpose can seem so unachievable that most of us don’t even bother to look for it. But according to Professor Christine Whelan it can make you happier, healthier and help you to live longer.
Christine is an expert in purpose, she's written three best selling books on the topic and studied the self help industry for her Phd.
Over the next 40 minutes you’ll hear what Christine’s learnt from her studies, plus she’ll break down the formula for finding your own purpose.
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Connect with Christine on Instagram & Twitter
LINKS
Check out Christine's website
Find Christine's Finding Your Purpose lecture series on Audible & her books here
Joshua Becker has been a minimalist for the last 14 years and it's changed every aspect of his life for the better. If you would like to have more time to do the things you love, more money to spend on the things you actually care about and to learn to live more purposefully then this is a conversation for you.
LINKSConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram
Connect with Joshua Becker on Instagram
Becoming Minimalist website
Find Joshua's books
It's something we all do over 22,000 times a day but most of us aren’t doing it properly. Breathing properly can reduce our blood pressure, lower stress hormones, improve our workouts, boost our immune system and give us more energy. So where do we start?
Aimee Hartley is the founder of the Breathing Room. She’s a breath coach and has been teaching people to breathe for over 10 years, she’s even developed a breathing program for schools in the UK and in Australia.
Over 25 minutes Aimee teaches us the basics of effective breathing plus she gives us some breath techniques to help us tackle anxiety, boost our workouts and to drift off to sleep with ease.
LINKS
Buy Aimee's book, Breathe Well
Find Aimee's Youtube
Follow Aimee on Instagram
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Tal Ben-Shahar has been studying happiness for more than 30 years. He’s written 7 books, plus he’s working on two more and he taught two of Harvard University’s most popular courses on positive psychology and leadership.
Over the next 40 minutes Tal is going to break down the exact recipe for happiness - by the end of this episode you’ll have all the ingredients for a more joyful and resilient life.
LINKS
- Follow That's Helpful on Instagram- Connect with Tal on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook
- Buy Tal's books
That’s Helpful is a self-help podcast without the woo-woo. Every episode will teach you something that will shift your perspective, share a life changing skill or empower you to make better choices. Ed Stott invites the experts to share with you everything you need to know to build your best life one episode at a time.