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Top Tip: How your weekend sleep impacts your Monday-itis
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our weekend sleep can impact how tired we are by Monday – and some researchers have called it Social Jetlag. So - How can we ease it when it happens...
Stop watching other people vent!
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it we spend 3 solid minutes watching someone we don't know vent about something we don't really care about? Researchers found that friends and ...
How the f*ck do I "stay in the moment?"
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness thrives on jargon and buzz words like "staying in the moment" and "be present". But actually DOING those things feels really unnatural, pa...
Oh great I'm the background friend
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling left out as an adult really SUCKS, but it isn't going to be the end of you. This doesn’t mean you should dismiss your feelings, but we’re ...
A wind-down medley for exhaustion
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to research a whopping 95 per cent of us can't wind down our brains at night. So here's a wind down medley for your evening, a little more c...
Un-trigger your nervous system with a "glimmer"
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to your nervous system a “glimmer” is the opposite of a trigger. We want to teach you how to use glimmers everyday to kick some ass....
Let's dispel some of those sleep myths
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If we regularly have a terrible night sleep, it can make us start to dread bedtime. The thing is, we often overestimate how well we NEED to sleep. Yes...
Sending hot selfies is basically therapy
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taking hot photos of yourself is a form of therapy! Seriously, think of how good if feels to get compliments from your mates (and strangers) if you po...
Being tired isn't a failure!
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does an "intolerance of tiredness" show up? Do you beat yourself up if you're tired but feel like you don’t have a reason? How would life feel i...
That's a nice lil doom spiral you've got going there
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's our human tendency to try to predict bad shit. The trick is to "circuit break" those thoughts, and using advice from mindset coach Elli Richter w...
You are not too much: A love letter
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is love letter for when you've been told you're "too much". Fuck that, you’re not too much. You’re just enough for everything you wan...
Exhausted AF? Social Jet Lag could be to blame
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
D'you ever get to Monday and think "fck I'm still so tired"? Our weekend sleep can impact how tired we are by Monday – and some researchers have cal...
Top Tip: Tricking yourself through anxiety
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re someone who feels anxiety in their body, you’ll know the physical side effects can frightening. Instead of getting caught up in the pani...
How you walk can make a big difference
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we talk about walking to make you happier, we usually focus on WHERE you walk. But there’s another factor to consider; HOW you walk can make a ...
Unwind and stop comparing yourself to them
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What up over-thinkers! This episode is a guided lil meditation to remind you that you're exactly where you need to be, you can support yourself, and y...
A fast way to override negative thoughts
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's the first thought that pops up when we ask “how are you feeling?”? Is it a flood of negativity? In this episode we’re talking about your ...
A meditation for when everything seems pointless
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does this feel like you? You're not depressed but you just feel flat? You’re not burned out but you feel a bit aimless? These sort of feelings are t...
Act it til you think it
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know the phrase fake it til you make it but what about 'Act it til you think it'. Too often we wait for the feeling to come first. What would happ...
Better than botox! A facial meditation for relaxation
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've got something pretty special for you. An anti-aging meditation … with a difference. Early research has shown an interesting link between medit...
What's your resting shower face?
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're talking about the face you make in the shower, without even realising you’re doing it. When you smile, your brain releases tiny molecules call...
Are you an empath?
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oh hey highly tuned feeler! We appreciate you. And we also know that feeling everyone else's feelings can be a huge drain. Using advice from Susan Cai...
Move your body through that anxious feeling
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're someone who feels anxiety in their body, you’ll know the physical side effects can frightening. Instead of getting caught up in the panic ...
One of those days? This is for you
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Look at you, thriving through adversity. Kind of. Sort of! If you’ve had one of those days, we’re here to give you a little respite. Wherever you ...
The research we've ignored about happiness at work
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't beat yourself up if you’re NOT skipping into the office or busting to get to your work from home set up. Some studies found that happy emplo...
Top Tip: Work right for your chronotype
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While your circadian rhythm can change your chronotype exists on a more permanent basis. Chronobiology is the study of how living peeps adapt to solar...
A home screen to chill you out
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Winter here in Australia and we LOVE a little cosy scrolling. Instead of telling you to switch off your tech, we're going to make it a little mor...
The five finger breathing exercise
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You're going to want to save this tip. It's quick and super handy - pun intended. It's called the “Five Finger Breathing Exercise" and it's so easy ...
Tax time doesn't have to be taxing
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's tax time baby – so if money chats make you break out in anxious hives, this is the episode for you. Whatever has happened in the last Financial...
A message from your pre-pandemic self
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A study has found that pandemic-related stress is STILL the top reason keeping people awake. You'd think we'd get the memo by now: the pandemic is out...
Treat your anxiety like a toddler
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling anxious? We're guessing it's linked to something that feels out of your hand. The thing is, it's not anxiety that harms us. It's the s...
Releasing the anxiety in your body
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to the pandemic, all of our nervous systems are…. well, nervous. That’s why we love an easy strategy to tell our body this: Stop looking ...
Factory reset your brain
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One little event can instantly ruin a good day. If only we had a "factory reset" button for our brains. We can't give you THAT… but we can give you ...
Recharge here for free
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is your chance to recharge and chill. You’re as exhausted as fuck, you just want to lay down, but you’ve got to keep going. We’re going to ...
You're not lazy, it's your chronotype!
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While your circadian rhythm can change, your chronotype exists on a more permanent basis. Chronobiology is the study of how living peeps adapt to sola...
A not-lame rainbow breathing meditation
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's ease back into the working week. We love a meditation you can share with your whole house and this one called the Rainbow Breathing Technique ...
Is your phone giving you burnout?
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking "notification fatigue" and the impact of all those notifications on our emotions. Using ideas from Scott Belsky (the founder of Behanc...
Top Tip: How to do the stuff you're dreading
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of the power of "get to"? It’s a simple idea but can be super effective. Basically, if there’s something you don’t wa...
Put your anxiety on ice... literally!
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This tip is short and brisk…we're talking about the Mammalian Diving Reflex. And why a cold shower could be your best friend. Right now, the in...
Let's talk dating with anxiety
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Using tips from author Allison Raskin from her book Overthinking About You we’re going to help you feel more confident saying yes to that date. ...
Eat your feelings without the guilt
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stress eating gets a bad rap. We're not meant to eat away our worries... US?! NEVER! Is it really that awful to stress eat!? Not if you make it a litt...
Get your worries out of your bed
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You don't have to be stress-free to have a great nights sleep. Just make space in your bed — AND your head — for all your big feelings. Ta...
WTF is Alarm Anxiety, and how to soothe it
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We trust our alarms with our schedules and commitments, and we’re terrified of it NOT waking us up. This leads to Alarm Anxiety. You’ve pr...
Sorry darl but your second wind is lying to you
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In terms of sleep, your second wind is that burst of energy you get AFTER you push through exhaustion and ignore your tiredness. A second wind is a mi...
Are you cranky or just dehydrated
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even mild dehydration can affect your mood! A recent study even found that not having enough water affected the mood of women more. Knowing this, let&...
Is that worry a fact, opinion, or guess?
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you get the "mid-week worries" we're here to take it down a level with a thing called a FOG filter. It stands for Fact, Opinion, or Guess, and we&r...
No one does it like you
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a gentle silky reminder that you’re a bad ass bitch who is exactly where you need to be. LINKS Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagr...
Help I'm too stressed to relax!
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If the idea of relaxing has you anxious, thinking about all the stuff you have to do in order to take time out, then this episode is for you. LINKS&nb...
Instead of "I don't wanna" try this
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of the power of “get to”? Basically, if there’s something you don’t want to do, you flip your mindset to one of...
Top Tip: Repeat after me "Everything. Is. Neutral"
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're going to explore a mindset trick to help you get through the shit that is really stressing you out. It comes down to how we describe it, and rea...
A happier week is at your fingertips
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New research has shown a one-week social media break DOES have an impact. We're gunna touch on the findings, and challenge you to try a Tiktok/IG/Twit...
Stressed out sex? Make peace with pleasure!
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For some of us the big sensations that come with sex can be alarming. Especially if you’ve danced with anxiety or experienced a panic attack. Bu...
Relax and recharge for 5 minutes
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Exhausted? Over it? Us too! This is your excuse to stop for a moment. We're going to plug you in and charge up your batteries. LINKS Follow @th...
Bedtime over-thinkers where you at?
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for all the times your head starts swirling with thoughts, mistakes, events, shit from the past that makes you embarrassed, regretful,...
Taking the power out of a shit-storm
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Picture a scene where your reaction is instant rage and annoyance. Your computer crashes and you lose a weeks worth of work, or you're simply stuck in...
Sneaking rest into your life
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rest is necessary for survival; but “rest” isn’t slumping on the couch and scrolling TikTok all day. There’s a concept called ...
A body meditation for getting through hard stuff
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we hide ourselves from things we're afraid of it drains our energy. So how can we practise turning towards difficulty and get stronger? We’...
Get naked and love it
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you walked around your house in the buff? We’re not talking about a quick sprint from the shower to your bath robe. We&rs...
You can trick yourself into a flow state
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Flow is the holy grail of creativity; when you’re in the zone, absorbed and focused. It’s not something that just award winning novelists ...
Breathe your way through or fight or flight
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get in a chat with someone and suddenly all your self awareness goes out the window? A trigger pops up in small talk with your partner and...
How to talk to men about mental health
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Research shows that men are still less likely to see help with issues like anxiety and depression. Instead of coming across as nervousness or worry, a...
Top Tip: A simple way to sleep smarter
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some studies have found that if you’re texting and DMing as you get into bed it can take longer to reach critical deep sleep. Using advice from ...
Get the most out of travelling no matter your budget
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout is on the rise so we want to explore the idea of transformational travel. It’s cheap and easy and can help you to relax, recover and fee...
How to stop arguments from derailing your weekend
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about the annoyance of a pre-weekend argument. They have the power ot absolutely fuck up the chill vibes of two days off. We’ve...
Before you cancel those plans, ask yourself this
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This sounds weird but, do you know what you enjoy doing? There’s some research that suggest we’re not actually very good at predicting wha...
Breathing for better sex
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We want to talk about orgasms and breath – because so many of us aren't consciously breathing during sex. When we're getting close to a climax w...
Escaping the comparison trap
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comparing yourself to someone else can lead to self-improvement, if the thing they have is actually achievable. But it also makes you feel shit. It hi...
So you're a yes person
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hands up if you’re a yes person. You may have become a Yes Person even before you became an adult. We’re exploring the impact your inner c...
The first step to setting good boundaries
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Setting boundaries and STICKING to them is easier said than done. We want you to feel like boundary setting isn’t so intimidating. We're explori...
Get the group chat OUT of your bed
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you find it hard to get to sleep, answer us this; Do you put a barrier between when you weigh into the group chat and when you slide into bed? Some...
Throwing yourself at the tough stuff
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re scared of the ocean you’re certainly not alone. How can you ease your fears of big waves in the ocean and in life? LINKS ...
1, 2, 3 and breathe
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you can count to three you can use this tip to get to sleep, or just relax through stress and anxiety. LINKS Follow @thespace_podcast on Ins...
Calming the anxiety of leaving your pets at home
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our pets can get separation anxiety, but as their owners we can feel those separation jitters too. We want to give you a couple of tools to help yours...
Top Tip: A great sex life is one judgement away
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone from sex educators to our friends talk about other people’s sexual expressions. There’s a tone of judgement and superiority...
Overcome eco-anxiety (and still help the planet)
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The state of the environment can be overwhelming, scary, and sad. We want to teach you how to ease your eco-anxiety while still staying motivated to p...
Getting over shitty feelings 101
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine if you could get over every negative emotion in 90 seconds. Just one and a half minutes and it could all be over. How do we master this ...
The secret to a great work-bestie relationship
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having a work bestie is pretty much a no-brainer for making your job more fun. So how can you keep the bond strong with your “Work wife|/work be...
Are you a sex snob?
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone from sex educators to our friends talk about other people’s sexual expressions. There’s a tone of judgement and superiority ...
Making hybrid working work for you
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With hybrid working and WFH we lost our transition time; that bit between work schedules where we're commuting and transitioning from home life to wor...
What's behind your yelling?
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know that yelling isn’t a great way to communicate – and it makes people rightly defensive. We want to teach you how to deal with the &...
But I want it SO badly
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel if you really really want something. When you really really need it — or so you think. We’re going to teach you how to chi...
A wintery reset
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t freak out but.. yup it’s June tomorrow. If a looming winter has you anxious and filled with dread, try these mindfulness tips on for...
A stress-free life might not be so great
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are unexpected benefits of stress. Before you wish it away too quickly, research shows that a little stress does have advantages, and we’r...
The best way to wake up
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What noise do you wake up to every day? Even the best alarm sound can create a negative association and fck up your day. There’s evidence t...
Feeling better about your inbox
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spending all day at your computer do you tend to have one look on your face? What if you tried flashing a grin next time you have to send an email? No...
Top Tip: Do you trust me?
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How trusting are you? Researchers have found that people who trust others are happier. With that in mind, we've got a challenge for you from Meik Wiki...
A motto for when you feel lonely
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve grown up with being told lonely = bad. But there’s a difference between being lonely and being alone. We wanna talk through how to m...
How to love your choices
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a fun saying you can apply to more than food. WE want to teach you how to love your life choices even if other people don’t approve. ...
Skincare done with a pause for yourself
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our writer Amy was widowed in her twenties when her first husband passed away from a Malignant Melanoma. So this is an important reminder: reapply tha...
Could you trust your way to happiness?
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got a question for you: How trusting are you? Researchers have found that people who trust others are happier. So we've got a challenge fo...
How to say something nice (and mean it)
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Experts say that for a compliment to be beneficial – to the giver and the receiver — there’s a right and wrong way. We’re gunn...
Using your voice to soothe your anxiety
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you're anxious do you get a tight feeling in your throat? If it happens regularly you should definitely consult your doctor, but if it’s a ...
Elevator awkwardness and social anxiety
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever taken the stairs to avoid an awkward elevator trip? We’re gunna teach you how to get into a lift and not be scared of small talk a...
How to push through when you're SO over it
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Middle. The middle of a project. The middle of a relationship. The middle of some personal growth. It’s the place where we REALLY...
You don't need motivation to get shit done
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever think: if only I was more motivated! But do we place too much importance on the M-word? Using advice and lessons from Dr. BJ Fogg – ...
Are you being TOO strong?
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes toughen-ing up to get through shit can work against you. It's easy to get trapped in a strong mindset to the point where it feels like a pun...
If numbers make you anxious, try this
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maths anxiety is seen as intense feelings of apprehension in the face of having to solve mathematical problems. According to experts it can really aff...
Top Tip: Feeling angry? Open your eyes
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we feel anxious our eyes tend to narrow, according to psychiatrist and neuroscientist Jud Brewer. It has to do with a thing called somatic memory...
Keeping video game anxiety in check
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Video game anxiety isn’t limited to graphic First Person Shooters. According to experts even soothing games can trigger negative feelings when y...
Supporting yourself through a break up
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’ve been in a relationship for a few months or a few decades, breaking up is never easy. We’ll walk you through how to emotiona...
How to buy happiness on a budget
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you chase the dopamine shot of online shopping or blow all your budget on Friday drinks; this episode is for you. If you can figure out how to spen...