The Space

Top Tip: The Good, The Bad, & everything In-Between

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we describe things as good or bad when there is a whole variety of feelings in between. It makes you evaluate your life in only two ways; perfe...

Are you wishing your day away?

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahh weekends; a time for sleep ins and brunch... Or if you're a parent or caregiver it can be a combo of screaming, planning, exhaustion and swearing ...

Hungover? Touch your tummy & say thanks!

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you get hang-xiety something chronic, we've got a suggestion (no it’s not “Don’t Drink.) Overlook how kooky this sounds and try t...

Take time to celebrate your shit

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating yourself ISN'T indulgent! If you're the kind of person who skips over their wins and charges straight onto the next project, this episode ...

Was your past really that great?

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you find yourself sighing heavily as you pore over old photos or scrolling through On This Day on Facebook, this is for you. Do these trips down me...

Is work getting in the way of your life?

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you working so hard you don't have time for friends and family? Do you have so many commitments that self-care is on the back burner? Are you doin...

Go the f*ck to sleep

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How many tasks do you use your bed for that AREN'T sleep. All these things, TikTok scrolling, reading, breakfast-in-bed, could actually be messing up ...

Are you jealous of your rich mates?

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do your friends make more money than you? How does that make you feel? Jealousy is a normal emotion. But comparing finances with your mates can take a...

What's the point to your scrolling?

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ALL of us are pretty bad at monitoring our screen use; be it TV or phone. Remember when a show would finish and we’d have to sit through the WHO...

Stuck in a rut? Change your font

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we’re stuck in a rut we need a quick solution. If you’re stuck on a document, got writer’s block, or just can’t finish th...

Is "All or Nothing Thinking" messing your vibe?

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All or nothing thinking is when you evaluate your life in extreme terms. It makes you evaluate your life in only two ways; perfection or utter failure...

Pitch please! How to prepare for that big meeting

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to take your career up a gear, mindfulness can help you to get there. Which brings us to this episode’s topic; How to mindfully prep...

Top Tip: Why do you want to change your hair?

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should you really change your hair in a crisis? For those of us who’ve hacked a fringe after a breakup the answer seems simple: DON’T DO I...

Scared to take that leap? Think like a Grommie

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A grommie (or grommet) is slang for a young surfer or young athlete in the action sport space. These kids seem fearless in the face of some gnarly wav...

Staying productive on a Friday night

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the new way of working not everyone can clock off at 5pm on a Friday. So how can we stay productive on a Friday night and how can we stop hating it...

So you've been tagged in an unflattering photo

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why oh WHY did that person upload that fuggo photo of me?! And then had the AUDACITY to tag me in it!!!  First world problems? Of course! But nob...

Can't decide? Try this sentence

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all make a LOT of decisions a day – over 35,000 a day according to estimates. A lot of those choices have an immediate effect on our happines...

Will a haircut fix all my problems?

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should you really change your hair in a crisis? For those of us who’ve hacked a fringe after a breakup the answer seems simple: DON’T DO I...

The secret to mindful masturbation

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know that masturbation can help reduce stress and improve self esteem. So why do we still rush the experience? Using advice from sexuality expert L...

Could you make mates with stress?

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stress is shit, it’s a truth universally acknowledged. It stops us sleeping and it can even reduce our life expectancy. One study found that peo...

Overcoming a bruised ego

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A bruised ego can take a long time to get over. So how can mindfulness help us? LINKS ‘How a Bruised Ego Can Be Good for the Soul’ by Ja...

WTF is a "Flow State" (and how do you get into one)

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Flow state is a big contributor to creativity. It’s a state of being mentally present and completely immersed in a task. You might have felt it ...

Breathe x 3 and chill the fuck out

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stress can act like a shot of espresso. In the short-term our fight or flight response makes us take action. We’ve got a short and calming breat...

Focus on what you CAN control

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This January has a lot more uncertainty than usual. We’ve all heard the saying: focus on what you can control in life. But what does that really...

Top Tip: Let yourself enjoy the good stuff

08 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ok this could sound kooky but are you scared of happiness? How much do you relate to this statement “When things are going my way I have a heavy...

A video game visualisation for tough stuff

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've got a visualisation that you're going to need to put aside your self-consciousness for. It's inspired by a kid who used a video game meditation ...

PSA: Social. Media. Is. A. Highlight. Reel.

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

IG and TikTok captures the glowy shiny parts of life. You forget for a moment that everything is filtered. So how can we engage in highlights in a bet...

Dress how you want to feel!

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s face it – we dress down every day RN. Our entire work wardrobe is yoga pants and t-shirts. But the idea of dress-down Friday can bec...

How to keep your relationship balanced

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a wonderful concept called the Emotional Bank Account that’s used to talk about relationships. It’s all about what we &lsquo...

Why are you pushing SO hard?

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever have those stints when you’re working so hard, but all you can do is doubt yourself. Author Cassie Mendoza Jones calls this "Push an...

Feeling anxious? Say these 3 words

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Researchers found that when people were encouraged to say "I feel excited" instead of "I feel anxious" it had a positive effect on their performance! ...

Are you scared of being happy?

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much do you relate to this statement “When things are going my way I have a heavy feeling in my gut that shit’s going to hit the fan&r...

How to sleep while your partner snores their head off

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does snoring impact your relationship with your partner? What a dumb question, of course it does! Because you’ll go to jail if you try to muffle...

Next time your phone rings, try this

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know Tuesday is said to be the most productive day of your work week? If your phone is pinging off the hook with to-dos, meetings, and reminde...

What's making you anxious?

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is there anything more annoying than feeling anxious and unsettled, And having no idea why you feel that way! Most of us are proactive creatures and w...

Mindfulness to get shit done!

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfulness isn’t always about sitting silently, serenely and looking inside… It can be used to kick your arse into gear, as well as chil...

It's okay to be feel blegh

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy first Sunday of 2022 lovelies. If you find some shitty emotions bubbling up today, we've got tips for you (and some of those involve stepping aw...

New Year’s Resolutions are for chumps & suckers

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New Year's Resolutions are for chumps. We’ve got 5 things to do today instead of trap yourself with a New Year’s commitment you’ll p...

CYA 2021 YA DIRTY DOG

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yes we’re a podcast all about positivity but it’s also important to acknowledge the facts: Nobody saw 2021 coming!  You might be SUPE...

What would "future-you" say about this year?

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Looking back on the last year it can be hard to think of good memories, but we want you to try. There’s research to suggest that complaining has...

What are you dreading RN?

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dread is a really tricky feeling. It’s pretty standard that our response to dread is “I hate this and I want to get it over with” So...

You probably need to hear this today

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all thought 2020 was hard, but 2021 had a fair crack at being it's own little shit show of the century. All that upheaval can mess with your vibe, ...

Just ask them out already!

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Asking someone out is legit terrifying – even if you're the most confident person in the world (and like if you are, could you just pretend you ...

Pleeeaaase don't ask me what I've been up to

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you see someone for the first time in ages that annoying question inevitably pops up; "What have YOU been up to?” Suddenly you draw a blank...

Shouldn't intimacy be easy?

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Unsurprisingly COVID and lockdown has really impacted our sex lives and libido. Some researchers think this has more to do with our nervous system tha...

Hate meditating? Try this

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you think meditation is for weirdos and hippies, we want you to try this. Because whether you’re back at work after Christmas or you’re...

Ahh those shitty feels are catching!

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever walked away from a conversation with a nagging feeling of sorrow, disappointment or frustration? Researchers have found that emotions ar...

Relax into your blank schedule

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re going to assume a whole heap of you are not going to work today. Doing nothing might sound blissful… but its also an uneasy prospec...

Top Tip: Coping with cancelled plans

25 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Has a change in plans got you seizing up? This is the time of year where our schedules can get VERY disrupted. It can send our anxiety through the cei...

Expectation, disappointment & the best Christmas ever

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas! December 25 can take a toll, whether you love or loathe the day. A lot of it can come down to the weight of expectations. Those great...

A quick trick to ease social anxiety

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel the nervousness of festive season creeping up, this short episode is here to calm you down. LINKS Lindsay Fleming on Instagram @lindsay_...

Shit it's Christmas and I'm broke

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The festive season always seems to drain your wallet as well as your emotions. Spending anxiety can creep up, so we’ve got some simple tips to m...

Want better orgasms? Try this!

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

According to experts there’s one thing we can all try to improve our satisfaction. It comes down to how we’re breathing. While it might se...

Are you chasing someone else's dream?

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Looking at what other people are doing isn't inherently bad. But if we observe other people and start to judge ourselves, and change how we see our ow...

Bish take yourself off the naughty list!

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Naughty lists aren't just for kids – adults have them too… Ever held onto dumb shit you’ve done and thought about it every night ju...

Why families fight during the holidays

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ah Christmas – the perfect storm for family fights and dumb arguments. Try these tips before you head into your Christmas celebrations. You migh...

A new kind of Christmas

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas this year is still chilling under the slightly uncomfy shadow of the pandemic. We want you to feel okay with whatever your Chrissy celebrati...

Dealing with a sudden change of plans

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Has a change in plans got you seizing up? This is the time of year where our schedules can get VERY disrupted. It can send our anxiety through the cei...

If Facebook Memories could GTFO that'd be lush

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We love Facebook Memories for being a personal time capsule. But there are downsides, particularly if the festive season is getting you nostalgic. It&...

Look at this amazing life you're building

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a real sense of pride when you do something yourself. Sure outsourcing can be relieving but there’s a tonne of research into how w...

Top Tip: How to do less and be more

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find that you have so many things on that you're not actually fully engaging in any of them? We've got an experiment for you to strip away dist...

ATTN Parents: You WILL survive the school holidays

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For parents and carers the next few weeks could be a blur of activities, gift wrapping, beach trips, and playdates. We've got some tips from author Ka...

Overcome shitty feelings in 90 seconds

17 Dec 2021

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 magic?...

A pep talk for wedding anxiety

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's Wedding Season BABY! Whether it’s yours or you’re a guest, the big day is saddled with stress and anxiety (sure sure it’s joyfu...

Self-love yourself to sleep!

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the placebo effect can help you sleep better? And better sleep can impact your optimism and self esteem. So how can we use the Place...

Coping with end-of-year burnout

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The lead up to Christmas can feel like a slow crawl over hot coals. If you feel like Festive Fizzle Out is overtaking your life right now, try this 5 ...

Don't go to bed angry

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's WAY easier said than done right? But if you sleep on it, there’s science that says it's a LOT harder to get rid of angry thoughts the next ...

You're always beach-body ready

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Don't worry, we're not giving you some overly cheery body-positive pep talk. We wanna talk about Body Neutrality; Where body positivity is about hypin...

It's ok to laugh at yourself!

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Babe you gotta stop taking yourself so seriously. Shame can sneak up on us if we let that critical voice get too loud. We wanna explore “Self En...

A little curiosity goes a loooong way

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How often are you REALLY curious in your day-to-day life? Not to sound too loopy but research has found that curious people are happier, have lower le...

"Urge Surfing" through tricky emotions

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every emotion gives you the impulse to act in a certain way — that’s an urge. If you have a negative emotion, we can be more easily lead d...

It's okay to do less

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find you're doing SO MUCH that you don't fully engage with anything you're actually doing? We’ve got an experiment for you to try this we...

Top Tip: What multi-tasking does to your brain

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are truly RUBBISH at multi-tasking. American Neuroscientist Dr Caroline Leaf even calls it Milkshake Thinking – where rapid and incomplete th...

How to stay sane while house hunting (it's possible!)

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It feels like house hunting is one of the universals of life; no matter what stage you’re at in life it seems to ALWAYS be a shit show. 55% of A...

Before you cancel those plans, try this

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The last two years have taught us to be VERY okay with missing out. But we've got to be careful that we don’t get TOO comfortable with it. There...

Screw Doom-Scrolling: Try Joy-Scrolling instead!

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Go on admit it, we all love a little doom-scroll from time to time. You're checking out videos on TikTok and suddenly you’re three articles deep...

Is sleep ruining your relationship?

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the shittiest things about having a bad night's sleep, is if your partner slept like a log. We’ve got 3 steps to try next time you find y...

Relax your resting bitch face

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been told you've got a "Resting Bitch Face"? A bunch of research has suggested that some people’s faces show more micro expression...

Let negativity roll off you

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're wired to cling on to negativity and criticism. Next time you find yourself dwelling on the bad shit, try this non-stick visualisation to free yo...

The power of anticipation

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you find yourself wishing your week away by the time Wednesday rolls around, there are a couple of simple things you can do to stop feeling like sh...

Another sleepless night

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Over half of the population suffer from some sort of sleep issue. We toss and turn thinking we’re the only ones going through it. But if you tap...

Are you stuck in the middle?

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you ever find yourself halfway through a project and you're suddenly stuck, this could help. There's a concept from Zen Buddhism called the Beginne...

Under pressure? Try this visualisation

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reaching a goal can feel great, but it also adds incredible pressure to our lives. Next time you’re along the path of getting shit done, and fee...

You've GOTTA stop multi-tasking

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are truly RUBBISH at multi-tasking. American Neuroscientist Dr Caroline Leaf even calls it Milkshake Thinking - where rapid and incomplete thoughts...

Top Tip: Creativity and being a bit brave

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is your creative side often sidelined by your inner critic? There’s a voice called your “Inner Softie”. It’s that little voice...

Waking up with loneliness

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Weekends – and Sundays in particular – can be the loneliest part of the week. We've got some mindfulness cues and tips from life coach (an...

Mindful online shopping? Add to cart!

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We allll know that feeling of buying something late at night, or even after a few wines. A few days later it arrives, and we find ourselves thinking &...

Anxious Girl Summer FTW

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The spontaneity of summer can bring with it a side serving of anxiety. All those last-minute brunch plans, late afternoon walks and jam-packed weekend...

Ahhh shit I've been TOO vulnerable

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Researcher Brené Brown coined the term "vulnerability hangover" for those times when you feel like you shared too much. We’ve got a breat...

How to avoid burnout this silly season

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We ALLLL know December is pretty much a shit show, so we’ve got some tips to avoid burnout that are so easy you’d be a total masochist to ...

You're not broken: Understanding trauma

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trauma can be a bit of a difficult topic. There are the big traumas in life such as abuse, violence and neglect. But there is another level of trauma ...

Why are you holding that grudge?

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ahh grudges. They sure can be a bastard of a thing. The thing is, we KNOW that holding a grudge isn’t good for us, but we do it anyway. We&rsquo...

Bloated? Try this!

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bloating is a normal part of our lives. For women, it's part of our menstrual cycle. So how can mindfulness help us? We’ve got a breathing pract...

Try an emotional commute

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

These days a lot of us go straight from bed to our workstation. According to research traveling to work can have emotional benefits. The good news is ...

I'm trying to do it all and it's EXHAUSTING

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

These days we wear more hats than ever before. Our work lives blur into our home lives and social media adds more pressure. So how can mindfulness hel...

Toughen up without losing your softness

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about your "inner softie". It's that little voice that tells you "it's okay, you don't need to try that hard thing. You're too tired and ne...

Top Tip: How to spend WAY less time on emails everyday

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The average person spends 28 per cent of the work day reading and replying to emails. And that can be damn overwhelming. Email anxiety is very real! S...

A Grounding Meditation for beginners

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're finding things are getting away from you, a mindfulness technique called "Grounding" can help. Try this one with us to get some clarity and ...

Wine, beer, and mindfulness oh my!

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You don't have to abstain from booze to be mindful (sorry Dalai Lama). If you’re sculling your 5pm bevy, that’s not very mindful. Next tim...

Why are you being hard on yourself?

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We tend to think misery loves company – but so often we forget to talk about the good stuff. It doesn’t come naturally to us! That’s...