Small Mercies
Episodes
Is the Future Really Yours: Rewriting the Story You Were Given
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I reflect on the stories I inherited about who I am and what’s possible. From a school cinema warning about my dad to joining a pun...
The Snack Machine
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When emotions are too big or messy to explain, the mind often turns them into metaphors.In this episode, I explore the metaphor I use to navigate depr...
The Snack Machine
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When emotions are too big or messy to explain, the mind often turns them into places.In this episode, I share the metaphor I use to navigate depressio...
Is It Safe? Self-interrogation, the road to nowhere
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Small Mercy is about letting go of certainty.Questions like: Is this the right decision?Is this safe?Will this work out?When those quest...
Out of My Depth: A lesson in forgiveness
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode gently explores what happens when we stop running from the past and instead turn towards it with honesty. At its heart lies a simple ques...
Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way: From ancient wisdom to modern science, how feminine values can restore balance
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We explore:Stories from the Arrernte people of Central Australia; two sisters singing life back into a damaged world.Scientific evidence that men who ...
Check your head: You're not who you think you are.
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I take listeners on a candid and thought-provoking journey into the mind, exploring the elusive inner critic that shapes our thoughts, choices, and se...
Into the Fire: Artist & Shaman Jessica Mallock shines a light on the shadows
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore what happens when you step outside your comfort zone; from laughter yoga and gong baths to talking with shamanic practition...
The Quiet Power of Plants: Michael Isted’s Herbal Wisdom
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sit down with Michael Isted, founder of The Herball, to talk about his deep connection to plants and the creative ways he brings them to life throug...
How Do We Know When We’re Not Okay? - (Part 2)
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m reflecting on my conversation with Dr Nick Lewis and thinking deeper about Byron's jug of cold water from te previous episodeI explore...
How Do We Know When We’re Not Okay? – A Conversation with Dr Nick Lewis (Part 1)
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we tell when something’s not right in our lives before it reaches breaking point? In this episode, I sit down with Dr Nick Lewes to explore ...
Is Self Reflection Staring You in the Face?
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Small Mercies, we explore how gentleself-reflection and kindness toward ourselves can shift the way we handle setbacks and build re...
Time Out: The Power of Stepping Away
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the vital role of rest in our lives: why ignoring our natural circadian rhythms comes at a cost. From the history of working to the clock...
Gut Feeling: Food Matters More Than You Think
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesThis week on Small Mercies, we explore the healing ritual of cooking — not for performance, but for presence. When you handle, prepare, an...
Natural Connection: The Science of Why We Feel Better in Nature
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Small Mercies, we explore the quiet power of connecting to nature — not for a reward, but because something in us recognises something ...
A Small Pause (Back Next Week)
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no full episode of Small Mercies this week.Sometimes life reminds us to slow down—and this week, I’m listening. Rather than rush through...
Micro Connections - Big Impact
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how fleeting interactions can have lasting effects on emotional well-being, what the science says about “positivity reso...
Gratitude Isn’t Just Nice—It’s Neurological Self-Defense
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into the unexpected power of gratitude—drawing surprising evidence from a U.S. military training programme that reduced PTSD...
Boundaries: Where They Start and Why They Save You
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saying no shouldn't feel like a moral failure—but for many of us, it does. In this episode, I dig into why setting boundaries feels so awkward, and ...
Why Small Changes Matter More Than You Think
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marginal gains aren’t sexy, but they work. This episode explores how small, deliberate changes—starting with something as simple as putting your p...