Ed Stott & The Big Life Questions
Episodes
3 Simple Ways To Turn Your Inner Critic Into Your Bestie
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 neg...
The Year Matilda Boseley Met Her ADHD Brain
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
How to Eat Healthily WITHOUT Dieting
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How To Avoid The Wellness Trap
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
F*ck Being Humble: Why Self Promotion is the Secret to Success & How to Do it Well
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
FlexMami's Formula for Knowing What You Want & How To Get It
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 7 Non-Negotiables for Raising Girls Who Like Themselves (+ How To Re-Parent Yourself) with Kasey Edwards
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: This conversation very briefly touches on eating disorders. How can we raise young women who like themselves in a culture that tells...
Eco-anxiety: How to Cope At a Time of Climate Crisis
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Letting Go Of Productivity Guilt
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Life Hack Your Cycle with Lucy Peach 🩸
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 lettin...
The Neuroscience of Mindfulness & How To Calm a Restless Mind
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 pra...
Dr Rebecca Ray's 5 Steps for Dealing with Difficult People
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How Memory Works & 3 Fun Ways To Improve It
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 famili...
The Fun Habit: How to Prioritise Fun To Transform Your Life
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 & behaviou...
How To Ditch Diets for Good & Find a Healthy Relationship with Food
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
How to Work Alone Like a Pro & Say Goodbye to Procrastination
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sea...
What Boundaries Really Are & How To Set Them (Without Feeling Guilty)
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sa...
Transform your Relationship with Alcohol for Good with Jill Stark
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Power of Micro Joys
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Solo Travel Secrets with Jessica Nabongo
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
How to Unplug From Tech and Get Your Life Back
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the elusive balance between utilizing technology and social media for our work, relationships, and overall happiness is no easy feat. It's a c...
Breaking Nutritional Myths & Unveiling Food Industry Secrets with Marion Nestle
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare to have your beliefs about nutrition shattered! This week, renowned nutrition expert Marion Nestle exposes the well-kept secrets of the food ...
Sleep Smarter, Think Better: Unleashing Your Brain's Potential with Professor Penny Lewis
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Breaking the Screen Spell: Preserving Childhood in the Age of Tech-Driven Advertising
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 & t...
From Overwhelm to Empowerment: Taking Action Against Fast Fashion
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How the Food Giants Hooked Us with Michael Moss
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 tha...
Your Brain on Hormones According to a Neuroscientist
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Mastering Kids' Sleep: Expert Tips for Quality Rest
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, tha...
How the Aussie way of Risk Taking Changed My Life
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Au...
3 Simple Shifts to Live a More Sustainable & Fulfilling Life with Ethically Kate
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 reusa...
Make Your Cycle Your Workout's Secret Weapon with Dr Stacy Sims
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Never Enough Hours in the Day? Here's How to Find an Extra 30 a Month
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 managem...
Simple Steps to Save Your Brain with Dr Ginni Mansberg
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
How to Make More Wise Decisions
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Research says that smart people may actually be more susceptible to irrational thinking & poor decision making. We all know those people who are incre...
Grey Area Drinking: How to Re-evaluate Your Relationship with Alcohol
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
How to Give Kids a Great Relationship with Food
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Your Life List is the Key to Making the Most of Every Moment
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Skincare Simplified with Chemist Confessions
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Here's why 'Success' isn't Making you Happy & What Will
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, o...
TFTW: Glimmers are the Opposite of Triggers, Here's How to Catch Them
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catching glimmers & turning them into glows can train your brain to soak up more joy. Here's what they are & where to find them. SUPPORT THE PODCAST...
Blueberries & Jellyfish: How To Care For Your Pelvic Floor
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 kege...
Thought For The Week: You Should Re-think How You Measure Success
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. SUPPORT THE PODCAS...
The Secrets To Your Best Sleep with Dr Aric Prather
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Thought For The Week: The Mindset Shifts That Will Instantly Get you Closer to your Goals
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get closer to your goals without lifting a finger thanks to these these simple tips. SUPPORT THE PODCASTSupport the podcast, sign up for bonus content...
Transform your Life With Radical Humility
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 rec...
Thought for the Week: Embrace The Beginner's Mindset
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Make Working From Home Work For You
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Thought for the Week: The Secret to Creativity
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
A Guide to Grief: How to Process Loss
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Life Lessons in Divorce & Break-Ups with Helen Thorn
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Get Your Doctor to Listen to You & Take You Seriously
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Is Dry January worth it?
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 psycholog...
Here's What Your Dreams Really Mean
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Your Resolution Should be to Join a Choir (Especially if You Think You Can't Sing)
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 perfor...
Learn to Flirt in Five Minutes
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Teary Little Christmas Thank You, From Me to You
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you, thank you, thank you. x
How your Belly Could Heal your Brain
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Psychologist's Advice on Dealing with Difficult Relationships this Christmas
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Beat Your Fear of Flying
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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? Cap...
How to Raise Kind Kids
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 furth...
Blue Mind: How Water Makes you Happier
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 go...
How to Stop Dieting & Actually Get Healthy in 2023
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What you Need to Know Before you Share About Kids Online
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 rele...
The Secret to Unlocking your Stress Cycle with Dr Amelia Nagoski
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Expectation Effect: Transform Your Mindset
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You might have heard of the placebo effect or even manifesting, but what about the expectation effect? The idea that your mindset can completely chan...
Become a Better Negotiator & Transform Your Relationships
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Make the Change you Want to See in the World with Gina Martin
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Deal With Your Career Regret
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Are You Burnt Out?
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Trash Imposter Syndrome & Live The Life You Deserve
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 som...
An FBI Spy Recruiter's Guide to Networking
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Handle a Narcissist
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 real...
When 'People Pleasing' is Actually Codependency & How to Deal With it
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 live...
The Time Tricks of Highly Effective People
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ama...
Become a Friend-Making Machine
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Kick Your Screen Addiction
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Become a More Confident Feminist with Clementine Ford
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clementine Ford is a feminist, author & host of the Dear Clementine podcast. In this episode, we talk about: - How patriarchy works - The ways in whic...
Unf*ck Your Finances
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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*...
Learn to Love Living Anywhere
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Taming your inner-critic & self care for busy people
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week - you're in for a real treat. Two interviews in one magnificent episode! Behavioural and emotional expert, Maureen Fearon will introduce you...
How to pull a career 180
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to spot a psychopath
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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: T...
Injectables 101
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 informa...
Supercharge your motivation
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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:...
Quit the Toxic Diet Cycle
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Finding your purpose
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 mak...
How to own less & live more
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 tim...
Breathe to thrive, not just survive
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 stre...
How to build happiness
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Un...
Coming Soon: That's Helpful
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 chang...