Ed Stott & The Big Life Questions

Should I Quit My Job?

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Why Can I Never Just Have One? 🍪

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if that "can't stop eating" feeling isn't about willpower, but design? Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Michael Moss has spent years inside th...

Why Can't I Stop Thinking About Food? - Your 20 Minute Listen

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From grandma's kitchen to Ozempic - how eating got so complicated. This condensed version of the full-length documentary unpacks the surprising histor...

Why is Food So Complicated? Is Ozempic the Answer? 💉

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ea...

I'm Not Ghosting You, I Swear

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darlings, an EXCITING update on what's coming next - eek! x As always, if you have anything you want to say, ideas to pitch or collaborations you'd li...

The Simple Science to Your Baby's Best Sleep (WITHOUT Sleep Training!!) with Dr Pam Douglas

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Forgiveness: How to Let Go, Without Letting Them Off the Hook with Rachael Coopes

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if forgiveness didn't mean forgetting, reconciling, or letting people off the hook — but reclaiming your future? Learning how to forgive — ev...

What 90s Pop Culture REALLY Taught Us & How to Unlearn It with Sophie Gilbert

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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–no...

Reclaim Your Focus: 5 Tiny Shifts to Detox Your Digital Brain

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 actua...

Why Good Mums Fail More with Victoria Vanstone

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Quit the Job. Start the Thing. Live the Life with Ash Ambirge

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 auth...

Pick Yourself: From Rejection to Book Deal with Amie McNee

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, chan...

Tired of Carrying It All? How to Share the Mental Load with Gemma Hartley

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

The Secret Power of Motherhood That No One Talks About with Ready or Not

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 unt...

My First Year as A Mum & The 6 Things I Wish I'd Known

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Why You're a People Pleaser & How to Stop with The Therapy Floor

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How to REALLY Listen & Transform Your Relationships with Ross Judd

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Simple Tools to Ease Overwhelm FOR GOOD with Michelle Gauthier

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 g...

No More Food Guilt with Dr Emma Beckett

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 yo...

Reparent Yourself to Be a Woman Who Likes Themselves with Kasey Edwards

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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-par...

Reclaim Your Attention as Your Most Powerful Resource with Annie Margaret

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Raising Kids with a Healthy Relationship with Food (Even if You Don't Have One) with Leslie Schilling

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

5 SUPER Simple Steps to Start Investing with Bryce Leske & Alec Renehan

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ess...

Why Being a Good Girl is Limiting Your Life with Dr Michelle McQuaid

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, we...

The Secret to Motivation & Exercise with Leah Barron

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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  ...

The Science of Habits that ACTUALLY Stick with Dr Bree Hurn

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 lo...

How to Build a Community & Find Your People with Tilli Conias

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ne...

Ditch the Diet & Become the Healthiest You EVER with Leslie Schilling

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Ultimate Life Hack: Why You Should Stop Trying So Hard

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 -...

Make Your Intuition Your Super Power with Prof Joel Pearson

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 proce...

The Neuroscience of Habits with Dr Gina Cleo

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Ideas to Cultivate Curiosity & Level Up Your Life with Meena Alexander

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How to Live Authentically & Be Your Truest Self with Kat John

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 wa...

Make ChatGPT Your New Assistant (Even if You're Not Techy) with Leanne Shelton

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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'r...

How to Worry Better with Prof Kate Sweeny

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 expe...

Preparing for the Millenopause with Dr Jess Blomfield

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 B...

How to Hack Your Dopamine with Dr Anastasia Hronis

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How to REALLY Rest & Why You Need It with Claudia Hammond

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Clau...

Build Your Multi-Million Dollar Business with Karina Irby

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Y...

Top 5 Career Dilemmas Solved by Global Career Coach Clare Seeber

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How to Split Your Finances with Nicole Haddow

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 withou...

How to Write Your F*** Yes Life Brief with Bonnie Wan

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Neuroscience of Manifesting with Prof Joel Pearson

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does manifesting work? Neuroscientist Professor Joel Pearson says yes! Here's why…  By this point we're all familiar with the concept of manifestin...

5 Steps to Finding Fulfilling Work with Claire Seeber

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Dr Norman Swan on What's Good For Your Kids

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Aging Against the Machine with Mel Doyle

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 poss...

Finding & Reimagining Deep Friendships

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Secrets from the Science of Toddlers for Happiness & Success

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to role models, toddlers may not be the first people you think of. Their reputation for tantrums, impulsivity, distractedness and genera...

Be Bad, Better: How Not Trying So Hard Will Set You Free

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 & a...

Cariad Lloyd's Modern Guide to Grief

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Ultimate Couple's Guide To Better Sleep

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 tim...

How to Fully Embrace Aging

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How to Build a Science-Backed Skincare Routine with Lab Muffin Beauty Science

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 wher...

The First 2 Hours: How to Maximise your Most Valuable Time

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 wh...

How to Make Life Changing, Deep Connections with Kasley Killam

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Banish Your Imposter Syndrome with Dr Jessamy Hibberd

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, unhe...

The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better Later with Jonathon Rauch

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ag...

Simple Gratitude Hacks to Transform Your Health

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gratitude is one of those words that's everywhere - particularly if you're interested in self-improvement & your health. BUT what does the science act...

The Science of Cold Water Therapy & How to Start

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 co...

How to Change Your Mindset Towards Aging

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 you...

Honest Revelations & Life Lessons From My Pregnancy

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

How to Ease Climate Anxiety & Turn it into Something Useful

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Taryn Brumfitt's Essentials for Raising Kids with Body Neutrality

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 bi...

Unlearning Shame: How to Reject Self Blame Culture

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Hypnobirthing 101: Simple Tools to Make Your Birth Better

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 attit...

Overcoming Your Fear of Turning 30 (And Other Milestone Birthdays)

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

How to Eat to Change The Way You Drink

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Heal Your Mind with Creativity

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

How to Become a Super Communicator

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 havin...

How to Turn your Workday into your Workout

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Forget The Dream Job, You Need A Good Enough Job

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, lif...

The Science of Friendship & How to Make Them

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

The 5 Essential Rules For Using Your Intuition

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Science Behind Your Weirdest Thoughts

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

How to Move Your Body to Heal Your Mind

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. S...

Why You Should Care About Privacy & How To Protect It

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 im...

Rewire Your Brain with the Neuroscience of Habits

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

A Fighter Pilot's Simple Guide for Making Tough Decisions

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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? Tha...

Use Your Money to Maximise Your Happiness

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Po...

5 Life Changing Habits & How to Make Them Stick

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Level Up in 2024: My Essential Life Hacks from 2023!

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

How To Start Investing in 2024

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 overl...

How To ACTUALLY Read Your Dreams

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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'...

Overcome Perfectionism With Shitty Craft

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Get Unstuck: How To Find What You Really Want To Do & Go After It

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Art of Being Single & Learning To Love Your Own Company (Esp During The Holidays)

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jill Stark is a best-selling author, award winning journalist & mental health advocate. She says that the single life, particularly at this time of ye...

Dr Rebecca Ray's Top Tips for Dealing with Difficult People Over the Holidays

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 av...

Hannah English's Guide To Your Best Skin in 2024

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 yo...

Surviving Christmas When You're Grieving

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How To Create & Use Nostalgia For a More Meaningful Life

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ethically Kate's Sustainable Christmas Secrets for Maximising Joy

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Your Expert Guide to Mingling Like a Pro

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Why You're Procrastinating & How To Stop

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Psychology of Influence & How To Resist It

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyday you are bombarded with more information than your brain can even comprehend - there is nowhere that is safe from people & organisations tryin...

How to Spot a Psychopath at Work

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How To Supercharge Your Day with ChatGPT Productivity Hacks

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

60 Second Permaculture Habits for your Health, Home & Happiness

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Psychology of Music's Health Boosting Magic

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 whil...

Create A Life Not Limited By Money

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How to Bring up Boys Who Like Themselves with Kasey Edwards

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 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 Rais...