The Space
Episodes
So you've got no one to talk to?
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wish you ALWAYS has someone to talk to. Well, we’ve got a revolutionary idea for you. YOU could be that person for yourself. For tho...
Was that you or your childhood?
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about Work-Life balance. According to researchers, our attitude to work life balance is based on our PARENTS. Research has found that...
So, you had a Moody Monday
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Were you a little… MOODY this Monday? How can you stop it, forgive it and move on? Links ‘Experts Explain Why Mondays Are So Psychologi...
The secret to a great side hustle
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you overcome your fear when you start a new project? Especially a project you really, really care about. It’s a topic explored in Tina To...
Top Tip: A dead easy sleep meditation
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going to share a simple sleep meditation. It’s so simple you won’t even KNOW you’re meditating. Links The Space ...
Are you a workout weeper?
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not only is crying as you exercise okay, but it could be JUST the release you need. We’re here to de-shame the Workout Weep. Links &...
Choose one task today to do without noise
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of us have said that when we work from home, we rely on background telly “for company.” Is background noise like this something we s...
What are you just GREAT at?
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re going to focus on the positives. YOUR positives. Stop what you’re doing for one minute and we’ll get started. ...
Turns out your hips really DON'T lie
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It turns out, Shakira was right. Your hips don’t lie! At least not when it comes to your stress levels. The reason stress collects in our hips i...
Need honesty? Try texting next time
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Texting makes us more open, especially when we’re getting emotional – according to research. Would you say you’re more truthful over...
Snuggle up b!tches, it's sleep time
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we’re going to share a simple sleep meditation. It’s so simple you won’t even KNOW you’re meditating. Links Th...
The reason you get anxious around your boss
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you constantly panic when your boss walks in the room? And feel like you’ve done something wrong when you haven’t. Welcome to authority...
Could you be TOO ambitious?
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever expected too much of yourself, all too fast? Or felt disappointed because your expectations were just too high? Society runs at a fast p...
This is going to lift your spirits
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We know what you’re thinking — isn’t someone else meant to lift my spirits for me? But, there’s a time and a place, when lifti...
Is it weird to... thank your food?
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One meat-free day a week can make a real difference to our health and to the planet, so says the global movement Meat Free Mondays. We want to change ...
Use that annoying software update to take a pause
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Monday morning and you’re ready to go. You’re pumped and prepared. And then you see that little desktop popup. Software update....
Top Tip: Everyone else looks SO successful
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to a new survey, using LinkedIn is in the TOP THREE of our workplace worries. As with all social media sites, it all seems to hinge on compa...
Okay hear us out... Pirates
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of Cognitive Diffusion? It’s a technique that tries to readjust how you hear negative and persistent thoughts. And we’...
We're so sorry that happened to you
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we have one very important thing to say: "We're SORRY that happened to you." What comes to mind when you hear us say that? In this episode we'...
WTF is the Lipstick Effect
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A powerful lippie makes more than a bold statement. There’s research to suggest rocking a red lip can help you to feel powerful, in control, and...
Sleep deprivation is a b!tch, but you aren't
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is for everyone who has woken up exhausted, whilst the person beside them is bright and breezy. We know it's tough. You're shattered. But here&rs...
Just. Say. No.
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We know we know! If it was that easy, we’d all have the boundaries of a state in lockdown. Too soon? The point is, we’re not very good at ...
What do you REALLY want from your social life?
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an extroverted introvert? Or maybe an introverted extrovert? We're here to say — being all over the social spectrum is a-okay. In fact, ...
Does LinkedIn scare you?
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to a new survey, using LinkedIn is in the TOP THREE of our workplace worries. As with all social media sites, it all seems to hinge on compa...
Block, delete, ignore: Dealing with trolls online
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is that faceless trolls online seem to have the LOUDEST voices? We’re all doing our BEST over here. We’re already our OWN worst critic...
Too much information, not enough brain!
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going to talk about the big O. No, not that one. Overwhelm. Struggling. Juggling. Drowning. Feeling overwhelmed can be a common part of a ...
How to avoid "The Fuckening"
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Urban Dictionary, the definition of The Fuckening is this: When your life is going a little too well. You don't trust it. And FINALLY...
Is there such thing as "good gossip"?
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Mondays roll around do you find yourself ready to spill the tea from your weekend? It's okay if it happened to you, but what if the story you&rsq...
Top Tip: Teenagers and connection
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For modern parents, raising a teen or a tween is NOT easy. Why are today's parents feeling like failures? Ok we won’t solve this issue in ...
Stuff a glow-up, let’s Glow-Down
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re here to lead an anti-glow-up revolution. But what goes up, must go down sometimes. And, THAT'S what weekends are made for. If you're someo...
Create your own "Rear Vision Board"
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What thought goes through your head you read the words "Vision Board"? We know, we know. Even Oprah told you to do it, and you still didn't want to. T...
A meditation for jealousy
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all feel envy from time to time, even if we like to think we don't. Being online can make it even more obvious – with a follower count PROVIN...
How to connect with your teenager
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This ep is allll about teenagers. We’ve all been one. We all remember the angst. For modern parents, raising a teen or a tween is NOT easy. Why ...
WTF is a "Love Language"
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of “Love Languages”. The idea is, there are five unique ways of communicating that we luurve each other. Word of affir...
Tired, fed up and CBF: Try this simple meditation
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would you say that you’re a graceful person? What springs to mind when you hear that sentence? In this episode we’re exploring a visualisa...
What's the ONE thing you want to do today?
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wake up in an UTTERLY HIDEOUS mood before you’ve even started your day? If only you could have a daily do-over…. Well, you CA...
Do money worries keep you up at night?
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not only do money worries keep us awake BUT good sleepers could be better with money. The less we sleep, the shitter we are with money. And so on. And...
Managing anxiety as a freelancer, contractor & casual staff
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years, more and more businesses have ditched full time employees. Instead our careers are a medley of clients and freelancing. We’re f...
Help! My boss is a dickhead!
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Difficult bosses can cause you to feel disgruntled, demotivated AND devalued. A disclaimer first; If your boss is damaging your mental or physical hea...
How to take feedback without spiralling
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a sentence that can twist our stomach into knots. "Can we give you a bit of feedback?" Feedback is necessary – particularly in our ...
Top Tip: Do you feel incompetent in your job?
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s look at the meaning of incompetent: Not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully. Who feels like that on the we...
Oi STOP comparing your weekend to everyone else’s!
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comparing your weekend to somebody else’s is only going to drain your energy and do a number on your wellbeing. It can also take a real toll on ...
Leave that party early without feeling guilty
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best excuse to leave a party early? Every introvert whose left a party early know, it’s YOU who feels terrible afterwards. For....
Express yourself at work (and feel lush about it)
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Remember the days when we put on REAL clothes from Monday to Thursday? Right now we’re living in a world of lycra and trakkies. But a lot of us ...
The secret to making habits stick
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
They say imitation is flattery. It turns out, copying someone else's GOOD habits is a great way to make them stick! Author Katy Milkman discusses this...
How to be consciously incompetent
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s look at the meaning of incompetent: Not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully. Who feels like that on the we...
Being a little less can help you get more
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we’re going to talk about an unpopular opinion. How to take up less space in your relationship. Don’t worry we’re not talkin...
Why do I say sorry all the time?
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you say “I’m sorry” in your work week? Women really do “over-apologise” more than men, according to researc...
A panic attack hack
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First up let’s say that if you experience panic attacks regularly it can be beneficial to seek professional help. 5 in every 100 Aussies experie...
Ease yourself into spring
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got a message for you. You don’t have to burst into summer. All of our feelings ebb and flow with the seasons. We’re all comin...
WTF is "Temptation Bundling"? How to bribe yourself and get stuff done
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you need to tackle a tough goal, do you rely on your willpower alone? It doesn’t have to be that way! Encouraging people to find fun in act...
The secret to getting through another Monday
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If we had full control of our calendar, every Monday would be slow, calm and nourishing. Of course, that doesn’t always happen. Because somebody...
Top Tip: Are you rubbish at asking for help?
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you REALLY SHIT at asking for help? If you are, it’s not just you. Asking for help is one of the hardest things, says author Jacinta Tynan. ...
Feeling guilty about what you eat? Try this
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From the moment we wake up, food is on our minds. Whether we’re choosing to eat something or choosing to avoid it. That leaves a lot of room for...
How to like your choices!
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about decision regret. It’s estimated we make 35,000 decisions every day. Friday can be a day when we dwell on our choices. Why...
Relationship troubles? Blame the pandemic!
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is your relationship feeling a little scratchy recently? It’s okay. You just need to blame that pesky pandemic! According to one study, COVID-19...
How to ask for help (without feeling like shit)
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you REALLY SHIT at asking for help? If you are, it’s not just you. Asking for help is one of the hardest things, says author Jacinta Tynan. ...
An easy belonging visualisation
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you don’t belong? Especially in a group you really, reeally want to accept you? We’re going to share a little medita...
Too stressed for sex?
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a very real reason why feeling stressed can impact how horny you are. Stress increases your body’s most important functions like b...
Do you dress-rehearse tragedy?
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brené Brown coined the phrase “Dress Rehearsing Tragedy”. It’s when you play out the worst POSSIBLE scenario in your head, ev...
How to live with an annoying optimist
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
HOW ANNOYING ARE ETERNAL OPTIMISTS? If you live with one, then you are saying AMEN right now. You’ve had a bad day at work. They say you’r...
Is your workplace freaking you out?
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to an article in the Harvard Business Review, the modern workplace is becoming more hyperkinetic; busy and high pressured. Basically, as our...
Feeling out of control? Let’s get grounded
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does anyone else feel slightly out of control? It’s like we’re trying to make up time since the chaos of the last year If only we had a st...
"Car-wash" away your worries
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a perfect world we’d all wake up on a Monday feeling fresh, feeling confident and ready to kick our goals. Is that realistic? Ha! Not in our ...
Top Tip: Do video calls make you exhausted?
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you got the “Zoom Blues”? All these video meetings are really starting to affect our mojo. We’re starting a new zoom movement &...
How to be a kick-arse support person during tough times
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week, we shared a tip from writer and viral sensation Briony Benjamin. We’ve got another great tip from Briony that she learned dur...
RELAX GODDAMNIT
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Research has found that when we think reeeally hard about relaxing, it stops us from being able to let go. The more we try to force it, the less it&rs...
The secret to an awesome weekend
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, Friday is the least productive of the week. We’re going to explore how to make the most of your Friday arvo – it might eve...
Your sleep-deprived self can be a jerk
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How much we sleep, or don’t sleep, impacts our moral awareness! Dr Katharina Lederle explores if in her book Sleep Sense. Our moral awareness re...
ANOTHER video call? Get your arse out of that chair!
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you got the “Zoom Blues”? All these video meetings are really starting to affect our mojo. We’re starting a new zoom movement &...
A rubber duck meditation
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could you do with a few more tools up your sleeve for when things get tricky? We've got a cute trick from Briony Benjamin's new book Life is Tough But...
How to unblock your creativity
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever suffer from “creative anxiety”? We’re all called to be creative in our lives, constantly. If you feel anxious about task...
Let's get wet; A water visualisation to chill you out
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a seriously wonderful feeling when you get yourself into water. It’s said to have healing powers – if you let it. Did ...
Stupid shit I’m going to stop worrying about
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re never going to say your worries don’t matter. Your big feelings are valid. If you need to blow the lid off this joint, do it. Howeve...
Are you expecting too much from your friendships?
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know there’s no such thing as a perfect partner, but we can often overlook those irritating things for the sake of the relationship. The ...
Even the best job has shitty days
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you luuurve your job? Before you answer, get honest. There isn’t a right or wrong answer to this question. Not everyone who goes to work love...
Top Tip: How to make your mental health at work a priority
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about mental health in the workplace. This episode is especially for leaders, although everyone in any workplace can benefit. Researc...
Find a "sit spot"
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke MacAlary is the author of the book ‘Care, the radical art of taking time.’ She wrote the book at the height of the pandemic out of ...
Understanding the two types of self-care
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you nailing self-care? We know it’s become an overused phras, but when you’re sitting down to plan your weekend, a bit of self nourish...
When did you last use your “wrong hand”?
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Left Handers Day today! This isn’t just for the lefties amongst us. Using your non-dominant hand is argued to have many benefits. It ...
Ah shit I forgot to do that thing!
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’re winding down for the night. You finally crawl into bed with your iPad…. and SHIT. You forgot to do that thing. That one thing you&...
Learning to love your "flaws"
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about body image. Specifically that bit of your body that you hide. We’re here to shift your perspective — or at least start to...
The secret to a good wind-down
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re all about living in the moment, but sometimes there are benefits to looking back. In a mindful way of course! Experts say that debriefing ...
Send this to your manager
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about mental health in the workplace. This episode is especially for leaders, although everyone in any workplace can benefit. Researc...
Let’s cut the shame outta your sleep
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your bedtime routine isn’t a scene from a movie. We’re here with a Public Service Announcement. It’s time to stop the Sleep Shame! &...
Do people say you're "too sensitive"?
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you’re an overly sensitive person? If someone says you are do you feel triggered? We’re going to try to change your perspecti...
Go on, get your hopes up!
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It all comes down to one question: are you willing to bet on yourself? Because if you don’t, how can you expect anyone else to? Backing yourself...
Ah the guilt of not being “busy enough”
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ahh the guilt of being not-busy-enough. One week we have so much work that we’re clinging on for dear life. The next week we have slightly less....
Top Tip: Make your to-do list less daunting
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many items on your to-do list? Is there something on there you’re seriously dreading? When it comes to written documents, how they look can ...
Do you need self-care or community care?
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about self care – and community care. Shouting SELF CARE at people who actually need community care isn’t enough, she ...
That Friday bevy can be a mindfulness moment!
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you wondered how you can make vino drinking a more soulful activity? We’re talking about drinking more soulfully. It could be the key to fe...
Left on "Read" and freaking out? Try this
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s topic comes from a listener who slid into our DMs. “Today’s topic slid into our DMs. They asked “how can I ease...
Do or do not - there is no try!
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to Matt Catling, a life coach and CEO of Your Future Now, there is one word that we all say which we need to delete from our vocabularies AS...
Is your to-do list scaring you the shit outta you?
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many items on your to-do list? Is there something on there you’re seriously dreading? When it comes to written documents, how they look can ...
Make. Your. Bed. It’ll change your life!
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Experts say that making your bed can positively impact your mood. In fact it can set your mood for the entire day. If you make your bed every mo...
How often do you worry about the future?
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got a message from future you: Today is your day! Be in it. Live it. Enjoy it. Here’s a practical tip to help. Links Matt Catling, ...
No filter and feeling okay: How to stay body positive online
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re all social media savvy. We know the magic of filters. But every now and then we can still get whacked with a big wave of body shame. Let&r...
Oi Tradies! It’s time for tools down
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If this raises any issues for you or someone you love, please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14. August is Tradie’s National Health Month. Yes i...
A meditation for night-time feeding
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s world breastfeeding week. Whether you breastfeed, bottle feed or a bit of both, the saying to remember is fed is best. We also know that pa...
Do you suffer from "Decision Paralysis"?
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever suffer from Decision Paralysis? It happens when we become frozen between two turns on our journey. It’s also another form of procras...