Ed Stott & The Big Life Questions
Each month, former BBC and ABC journalist Ed Stott tackles one big life question, such as 'What's my purpose?' or 'Should I quit my job?', by seeking answers from experts. The podcast explores complex self-improvement topics with evidence-based insights and creative storytelling, aiming to help listeners make sense of their lives.
Episodes
Should I Quit My Job?
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
The Simple Science to Your Baby's Best Sleep (WITHOUT Sleep Training!!) with Dr Pam Douglas
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
Forgiveness: How to Let Go, Without Letting Them Off the Hook with Rachael Coopes
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
What 90s Pop Culture REALLY Taught Us & How to Unlearn It with Sophie Gilbert
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
Reclaim Your Focus: 5 Tiny Shifts to Detox Your Digital Brain
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'l
Why Good Mums Fail More with Victoria Vanstone
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,
Quit the Job. Start the Thing. Live the Life with Ash Ambirge
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
Pick Yourself: From Rejection to Book Deal with Amie McNee
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 yo
Tired of Carrying It All? How to Share the Mental Load with Gemma Hartley
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 Labou
The Secret Power of Motherhood That No One Talks About with Ready or Not
I feel like I've levelled up in every single way since becoming a mum. But when I was pregnant, I only saw the negatives of motherhood & it wasn't until I had my baby that I realised the true power of becoming a mum. I invited Lauren & Lucinda from Ready or Not Podcast (where they chat all things work & parenthood) on to have a chat about this revelation & explore all the ways they feel improved b
My First Year as A Mum & The 6 Things I Wish I'd Known
If you're pregnant or have a new baby - I have some GAME-CHANGERS for you!! I'm coming up on my first year of being a mum and I've learnt so much. In this episode, I've whittled down a year's worth of blood, sweat and tears in to my 6 essentials - there's a couple of reccomendations & a few pieces of wisdom in there that I know you'll find truly helpful. Yours helpfully, Ed x PODCASTSHypnobirthing
Why You're a People Pleaser & How to Stop with The Therapy Floor
You might think you're doing it because you're too kind...but you're not (super awks). Today we're going to learn WHY you're a people pleaser & the 3 simple steps that will give you the confidence to make the changes you so badly need to, revolutionise your relationships & give you your energy back in the process. Dr Vicki & Dr Ritz are counselling psychologists from The Therapy Floor podcast. CON
How to REALLY Listen & Transform Your Relationships with Ross Judd
If you, like me, spend most conversations wondering when it's your time to talk - you're probably not a very good listener. And here's the kicker - it's likely affecting your relationships. In this episode we're going to learn the simple tips to level up our listening & turn it into our ultimate super power for deeper connections in every area of our lives. Ross Judd, is the author of Listening: A
Simple Tools to Ease Overwhelm FOR GOOD with Michelle Gauthier
If you've ever said 'I'll just get through this...& then it will all be fine', this episode is MANDATORY listening. Overwhelmed? Me too! Today we're going to learn the simple systems to ease it once & for all. Michelle Gauthier worked in corporate America for 20 years helping business to simplify their work & make effective change - now she's turned her attention to helping people just like you. S
No More Food Guilt with Dr Emma Beckett
PSA: Complexity DOESN'T mean complicated!! Today we're going to learn how to take a perfectly imperfect approach to eating - one that will maximise your nutrition, ditch the guilt and ease your food anxiety. Food feels like an area that should be simple but it's often anything but. We are complex beings dealing with a whole heap of confusion from diet culture, to social media, family input, food c
Reparent Yourself to Be a Woman Who Likes Themselves with Kasey Edwards
Kasey Edwards has spent the last 10+ years researching & writing about raising kids who like themselves & she's used everything she's learnt to re-parent herself. Now she's on a mission to teach you to do the same. She's rewritten the most common, toxic rules you were likely taught in childhood to show you that you deserve more than what you've been taught to accept. CONTENT WARNING: This episode
Reclaim Your Attention as Your Most Powerful Resource with Annie Margaret
Where your attention goes, your focus grows - but are you really conscious of where you're spending your most valuable asset? This episode is going to change the way you use social media & spend time online FOREVER. If you, like me, are grappling with your relationship with the internet, the next hour is just for you. I want to help you take back control of where you focus your attention, take bac
Raising Kids with a Healthy Relationship with Food (Even if You Don't Have One) with Leslie Schilling
How can we avoid passing on our own fraught relationship with what we eat? We all need to eat - it's a simple fact of life, yet for so many of us it's a very complicated thing. Even if we are one of the few people who do have an uncomplicated relationship with food, we live in a society saturated in diet culture. So how do we raise kids with a healthy relationship with food? Leslie Schilling is a
5 SUPER Simple Steps to Start Investing with Bryce Leske & Alec Renehan
Spolier alert: you don't need much money, time or a fancy spreadsheet - it's genuinely SUUUUUPER simple. In less than 30 minutes, you'll learn the essentials to start making your money, make money. Women often receive REALLY bad advice when it comes to money - we're often told to scrimp & save whereas men are encouraged to ask for the raise, start a business, invest...it's easy to feel like this
Why Being a Good Girl is Limiting Your Life with Dr Michelle McQuaid
This episode is going to shatter the phrase 'good girl' for you FOREVER. You'll see why striving to be a 'good girl' is robbing you of your energy, well-being & even your identity plus learn the research backed strategy on how to set yourself free to live the life YOU want to live. Dr Michelle McQuaid is an honorary fellow at Melbourne University's Center for Wellbeing Science & author of The Perf
The Secret to Motivation & Exercise with Leah Barron
This time it's all about figuring out how to exercise CONSISTENTLY in a way that brings you JOY. No more 'punishing' yourself for 60 brutal minutes - we're going to get you moving in a way you've never moved before - it's going to be so fun, you'll find yourself giddy to do it again, rather than dreading the next horrible session that you have to spend all day psyching yourself up for. Leah Barro
The Science of Habits that ACTUALLY Stick with Dr Bree Hurn
We're talking habits - how to start them, stick to them & make sure they're aligned with who you want to be. Anytime I do an episode on habits, you lot absolutely love it - and there's a reason for that - they're the cheatcode for creating the life you want to live. No one knows that better than my guest today, in fact she calls herself 'the habit nerd' - Dr Bree Hurn is a productivity expert, wit
How to Build a Community & Find Your People with Tilli Conias
Today - we're getting you the blueprint to find YOUR PEOPLE. It's brutal out there - a lot of people talk about how hard dating is now, but finding new friends who are on your wavelength & a community of your own can be just as hard. Fear not though - you know I've got your back. Tilli Conias is a professional community builder & the founder Mum Run - a 100+ strong weekly run club here in Brisbane
Ditch the Diet & Become the Healthiest You EVER with Leslie Schilling
Ready to get off the toxic dieting cycle & start actually eating healthy? You're in the right place because my guest today is THE expert in this. If you're sick of starting the New Year feeling like THIS is the year you stick to the diet only to feel gutted when you inevitably "fall off the wagon" a few days later this is for you. This is the year you heal your relationship with food, nourish your
The Ultimate Life Hack: Why You Should Stop Trying So Hard
Could life actually be better if you weren't holding it with a death grip!? 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
Make Your Intuition Your Super Power with Prof Joel Pearson
The nueroscience of intuition & how to hone it as your 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 rule
The Neuroscience of Habits with Dr Gina Cleo
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. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed
Ideas to Cultivate Curiosity & Level Up Your Life with Meena Alexander
When was the last time you got curious about your life? I mean, really curious: stopping to examine your beliefs, the way you work & even why you can never seem to switch off? If you're anything like me the answer is probably never, but curiosity can be a phenomenal catalyst for growth. That's what award winning journalist Meena Alexander's book is all about - it's called How To Be Curious & it's
How to Live Authentically & Be Your Truest Self with Kat John
If you've ever felt like you're not quite being true to yourself & you're living the life that's juuuust not quite the one for you, you're going to want to listen to this. My guest today has been there and she's made it her career to help others out of that very tricky spot. Kat John is the host of the Real Raw Relatable podcast and the author of Authentic, Coming Home To Your True Self. TRIGGER W
Make ChatGPT Your New Assistant (Even if You're Not Techy) with Leanne Shelton
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 kn
How to Worry Better with Prof Kate Sweeny
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 beco
Preparing for the Millenopause with Dr Jess Blomfield
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
How to Hack Your Dopamine with Dr Anastasia Hronis
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, inst
How to REALLY Rest & Why You Need It with Claudia Hammond
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 int
Build Your Multi-Million Dollar Business with Karina Irby
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 mu
Top 5 Career Dilemmas Solved by Global Career Coach Clare Seeber
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
How to Split Your Finances with Nicole Haddow
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 Nico
How to Write Your F*** Yes Life Brief with Bonnie Wan
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
The Neuroscience of Manifesting with Prof Joel Pearson
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 pr
5 Steps to Finding Fulfilling Work with Claire Seeber
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
Dr Norman Swan on What's Good For Your Kids
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 n
Aging Against the Machine with Mel Doyle
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
Finding & Reimagining Deep Friendships
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
Secrets from the Science of Toddlers for Happiness & Success
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 Su
Be Bad, Better: How Not Trying So Hard Will Set You Free
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
Cariad Lloyd's Modern Guide to Grief
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 pregna
The Ultimate Couple's Guide To Better Sleep
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
How to Fully Embrace Aging
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,
How to Build a Science-Backed Skincare Routine with Lab Muffin Beauty Science
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 co
The First 2 Hours: How to Maximise your Most Valuable Time
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
How to Make Life Changing, Deep Connections with Kasley Killam
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
Banish Your Imposter Syndrome with Dr Jessamy Hibberd
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 @th
The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better Later with Jonathon Rauch
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 Br
Simple Gratitude Hacks to Transform Your Health
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
The Science of Cold Water Therapy & How to Start
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 Un
How to Change Your Mindset Towards Aging
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
Honest Revelations & Life Lessons From My Pregnancy
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
How to Ease Climate Anxiety & Turn it into Something Useful
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
Taryn Brumfitt's Essentials for Raising Kids with Body Neutrality
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
Unlearning Shame: How to Reject Self Blame Culture
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.
Hypnobirthing 101: Simple Tools to Make Your Birth Better
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
Overcoming Your Fear of Turning 30 (And Other Milestone Birthdays)
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 feeli
How to Eat to Change The Way You Drink
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
Heal Your Mind with Creativity
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
How to Become a Super Communicator
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 boo
How to Turn your Workday into your Workout
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 Acti
Forget The Dream Job, You Need A Good Enough Job
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
The Science of Friendship & How to Make Them
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 ex
The 5 Essential Rules For Using Your Intuition
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
The Science Behind Your Weirdest Thoughts
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
How to Move Your Body to Heal Your Mind
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
Why You Should Care About Privacy & How To Protect It
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 - s
Rewire Your Brain with the Neuroscience of Habits
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 c
A Fighter Pilot's Simple Guide for Making Tough Decisions
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
Use Your Money to Maximise Your Happiness
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
5 Life Changing Habits & How to Make Them Stick
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 t
Level Up in 2024: My Essential Life Hacks from 2023!
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 brai
How To Start Investing in 2024
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 share
How To ACTUALLY Read Your Dreams
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.
Overcome Perfectionism With Shitty Craft
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 creatin
