That's Helpful with Ed Stott (Edwina Stott)
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| 12 Dec 2022 | Blue Mind: How Water Makes you Happier | 00:37:52 | |
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 good for us. This effect is called Blue Mind, it was named by Dr Wallace J Nichols & it's also the title of his book. He’s a marine biologist & has devoted most of his life to this phenomenon. So what is Blue Mind & how can we harness it? CONNECT WITH US BOOK Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 06 Dec 2024 | The Neuroscience of Habits with Dr Gina Cleo | 00:48:54 | |
How do you form the habits you actually want to commit to & break those ones that are holding you back? Today - I’m going to get you the answer to those questions. My guest is Dr Gina Cleo - she has a whole damn phd in the topic of behavior change and is an adjunct professor at Bond University in Australia. She’s the author of The Habit Revolution. CONNECT WITH US Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com | |||
| 09 Jan 2024 | 5 Life Changing Habits & How to Make Them Stick | 00:42:59 | |
There are so many wonderful things we can be doing for our health & the reality is that we know what most of them are. The challenge is making them a habit. That’s where Dr Amantha Imber comes in. She’s an organisational psychologist & the founder of behavior change consultancy Inventium. For her latest book, The Health Habit, she’s gone deep into the science & psychology of healthy habits & how to make them stick. By the end of this episode you’ll have some brilliant simple health habits for the New Year & you’ll know exactly how to be consistent with them. If you enjoy this episode, you'll also love this one with Amantha all about the time saving tricks of highly effective people. CONNECT WITH US PODCAST Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com | |||
| 30 Nov 2023 | Why You're Procrastinating & How To Stop | 00:55:36 | |
I don’t know about you, but it feels like there’s a direct correlation between how much closer we get to the end of the year & how much time I spend procrastinating… But there's plenty of valuable time left to make the most of, so how can we get on top of our procrastination & maximise what’s left of the year? Dr Fuschia Sirois is a professor of psychology at the University of Durham and she’s spent more than 20 years researching the causes & consequences of procrastination & how we can stop doing it! | |||
| 31 Oct 2024 | Preparing for the Millenopause with Dr Jess Blomfield | 00:42:04 | |
If you're a millenial woman, the menopause is likely much closer than you think. So how can you prepare to embrace it rather than endure it? Dr Jess Blomfield says it's completely possible with a little bit of knowledge. In this episode we talk through some of the early signs & symptoms, how to advocate with your doctor & the role we can all play in pushing for a cultural shift in how we approach it. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US MORE INFO | |||
| 07 Sep 2023 | FlexMami's Formula for Knowing What You Want & How To Get It | 00:48:59 | |
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 TRICKIEST part of this though, can be figuring out WHAT you want to do. There are few people as qualified to talk on this as today’s guest. She is a podcaster, business owner, DJ, best-selling author & presenter known as FlexMami. She's written all about how she made this incredible career happen in her book The Success Experiment & that's the topic of today's conversation. If you love this chat (I know you will), you should really listen to this episode on why 'success' isn't making you happy & what will. CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| 17 Jul 2023 | How to Work Alone Like a Pro & Say Goodbye to Procrastination | 00:40:45 | |
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 Seal had written a book on this, I knew I had to get her on. The book is called Solo: How To Work Alone & Not Lose Your Mind and to get the answers Rebecca spoke to all kinds of people - organizational psychologists, behavioral scientists, and even solo workers including professional violinists, TED talkers & designers. You may not work alone but if you study from home, have a little side hustle or even if you work in an office & want to be more productive this is ep is incredibly helpful! Rebecca shares her insights into how to set up your workspace for maximum productivity, tips to combat self-doubt, how to avoid distractions, utilise rituals and shift your mindset. CONNECT WITH US BOOK PODCAST Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | How to spot a psychopath | 00:42:29 | |
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: The Science of Identifying and Dealing With Psychopaths At Work and At Home. David was inspired to write the book by his previous career as a corporate lawyer that saw him cross paths with so many people who he suspected could be psychopaths. He couldn't find any good information on how to identify & deal with them so he decided to do his own research. In this episode, he talks us through the signs of a psychopath and reveals how we should deal with them both in the workplace & in our personal lives. CONNECT WITH US | |||
| 09 May 2024 | How to Change Your Mindset Towards Aging | 00:43:56 | |
How many times have you referred to yourself as ‘too old’ or ‘too young’ for something? Have you blamed your forgetfulness on a ‘senior moment’ or your sore neck on ‘being over 30’? I’ll be honest, before I found out about Ashton Applewhite’s work, they were comments I made ALL the time. But, remarks like these as well as a whole host of other behaviors are acts of ageism - something Ashton calls the ‘last socially sanctioned prejudice’ & it’s damaging to everyone because guess what? We’re all aging! So how can we push back against this discrimination and age positively in a society that’s obsessed with youth? That’s what we’re going to tackle today. Ashton, is a journalist, pro aging radical and the author of This Chair Rocks - A Manifesto Against Anti-Aging. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS OTHER MENTIONS Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:20 - Ashton’s evolving relationship with aging 00:02:42 - The truth about aging 00:06:30 - The damage of generalisations 00:09:30 - Where does our fear of aging come from? 00:11:30 - The impact of social media on ageism 00:13:30 - The hidden harms of ageism 00:17:00 - How to push back against ageism 00:24:00 - Striving for a world where age is less important 00:26:30 - The importance of having friends of all ages 00:28:27 - Ageism is not a given 00:31:05 - True diversity 00:39:15 - The one thing to remember | |||
| 11 May 2023 | 3 Simple Shifts to Live a More Sustainable & Fulfilling Life with Ethically Kate | 00:30:28 | |
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 reusable coffee cup, you are not alone! Fear not though, all is not lost & there are some very good reasons to stay sustainable. Kate Hall is a sustainability blogger & activist who goes by the name Ethically Kate online. She says that a few simple shifts can reduce that environmental guilt we all feel, lead to a much more fulfilling life & of course, help the earth in the process! In this episode Kate runs us through the 3 things we should all be doing. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| 20 Apr 2023 | Simple Steps to Save Your Brain with Dr Ginni Mansberg | 00:38:26 | |
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 what should we actually be doing? And how do we know the difference between normal brain burps & genuine cognitive decline? If you’re anything like me, you will constantly be misplacing your keys, forgetting people’s names and overlooking meetings in your diary… These kinds of things make me worry about my brain & whether things like my memory are getting worse and it can be even more concerning as we age. Dr Ginni Mansberg is the author of Save Your Brain and she’s taken a deep dive into the science behind the brain & the things we can do to take care of it for the book. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | Trash Imposter Syndrome & Live The Life You Deserve | 00:39:18 | |
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 something you truly love, Ash is your girl. She’s the author of The Middle Finger Project & an advocate for women doing disobedient things. She’s also the boss of The Vivette - they’re on a mission to help people quit their jobs and travel the world. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 22 Aug 2024 | Aging Against the Machine with Mel Doyle | 00:34:35 | |
Aging can be a fairly daunting experience & when the topic comes to mind most of us try to move on and clear it from our thoughts as quickly as possible. But award-winning journalist Melissa Doyle is urging us to take an active role in aging to push back against ageism and make the experience healthier and more connected for us all. In this conversation Mel shares her aging toolkit & the lessons she’s learnt from the experts on how to normalize aging and embrace some of our most challenging and transformative years. | |||
| 02 Nov 2023 | 60 Second Permaculture Habits for your Health, Home & Happiness | 00:27:50 | |
There is a lot going on in the world right now & it can feel overwhelming to figure out how you personally can make a difference. But when it comes to the environment, there are so many wonderful habits that take less than 60 seconds which can enhance your life, help the environment & nurture your community. They’re all teeny bits of a wonderful thing called Permaculture. Today I’m going to teach you a few that you can implement today & start reaping the benefits with the help of Kirsten Bradley. She's the author of The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Want some sourdough starter, to become a podcast sponsor or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com | |||
| 25 Jul 2024 | Be Bad, Better: How Not Trying So Hard Will Set You Free | 00:55:27 | |
Often we see so many traits & behaviors as directly tied to our morality - including those around how we look, feel, think and act. But journalist & author Rebecca Seal says many of the things we’ve been told are bad are actually just as useful as the good. You can also find the video version of the podcast on Youtube here. BOOKS ARTICLES TIMESTAMPS 00:01:24 - Rebecca’s own experience with perfectionism 00:11:39 - Why not trying so hard is empowering 00:18:00 - Why certain behaviors are tied to morality 00:27:10 - Embracing laziness 00:37:48 - Getting comfortable with negative emotions 00:50:50 - Where did these thoughts come from in the first place? | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | Sleep Smarter, Think Better: Unleashing Your Brain's Potential with Professor Penny Lewis | 00:25:49 | |
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 boost your mental health? Me either! But these little hacks & tips are what today's ep is all about. Professor Penny Lewis is an expert in sleep engineering, she’s a neuroscientist & the author of The Secret World of Sleep. Penny explains what happens when we're asleep & how we can engineer it to boost the hours we're awake. This bonus episode was brought to you by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| 21 Sep 2023 | How To Avoid The Wellness Trap | 00:34:42 | |
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 standard of health that is both unrealistic & unattainable. So how can we sort the harmful from the helpful and find true well-being? Christy Harrison is a journalist, registered dietitian, and certified intuitive eating counsellor. She’s the author of The Wellness Trap: Break Free from Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious Diagnoses and Find Your True Well-Being. If you loved this ep, you have to listen to this one with Evelyn Tribole, intuitive eating's co-creator on how to heal your relationship with food once & for all. CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - edwina@edstott.com | |||
| 28 Sep 2022 | Become a Friend-Making Machine | 00:42:05 | |
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 idea where to start? Dr Melanie Mills is a friendship expert & the Author of ‘The Friendship Bond’. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS PODCAST Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 31 Aug 2023 | The 7 Non-Negotiables for Raising Girls Who Like Themselves (+ How To Re-Parent Yourself) with Kasey Edwards | 00:42:59 | |
TRIGGER WARNING: This conversation very briefly touches on eating disorders. Kasey Edwards is the mother of two & the Co-Author of Raising Girls Who Like Themselves, which she wrote with her husband Dr Christopher Scanlon. They spent 10 years researching & speaking with the experts to figure out the non-negotiables when it comes to raising girls with self esteem & confidence. In this episode, Kasey shares the 7 key qualities that enable girls to thrive PLUS how to apply these effective strategies to your own life to re-parent yourself & boost your own self esteem. If you enjoy this ep, you should also check out The Fun Habit: How to Prioritise Fun & Transform Your Life & What Boundaries Are & How to Set Them Without Feeling Guilty. CONNECT WITH US BOOK Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| 12 Mar 2025 | Simple Tools to Ease Overwhelm FOR GOOD with Michelle Gauthier | 00:35:44 | |
If you've ever said 'I'll just get through this...& then it will all be fine', this episode is MANDATORY listening. Overwhelmed? Me too! Today we're going to learn the simple systems to ease it once & for all. Michelle Gauthier worked in corporate America for 20 years helping business to simplify their work & make effective change - now she’s turned her attention to helping people just like you. So let's get your shoulders dropped, that jaw unclenched and your breath a little deeper! CONNECT WITH US This episode discusses: overwhelm, mindfulness, life coaching, self-improvement, women empowerment, boundaries, mental health, stress management, personal development, work-life balance | |||
| 25 May 2023 | Your Brain on Hormones According to a Neuroscientist | 00:52:17 | |
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 going on up there? Dr Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist & the author of the Women's Brain Book: The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones and Happiness. We explore our brains & get to the bottom of this relationship between our brains and our hormones so that we can better understand ourselves & our bodies. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US PODCAST Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| 25 Sep 2024 | How to Split Your Finances with Nicole Haddow | 00:22:53 | |
How do you split them - especially when one of you earns more than the other, if the worst happens - who gets what & how do you talk about them without killing the spark? Today’s topic is a contentious one - one that so many couples will have come across & searched for a solution - I’m talking finances, not just yours but your partners too. These are the big questions that journalist & author Nicole Haddow has answered in her latest book Couple Goals: Building a strong financial future and an even better relationship. SA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! CONNECT WITH US Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com | |||
| 10 Aug 2023 | The Neuroscience of Mindfulness & How To Calm a Restless Mind | 00:35:05 | |
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 practice that you'll actually stick to. but there are some real benefits to perfecting this practice. The good news is that there are some simple & fun ways of adding it to you daily routine. To understand why mindfulness is so powerful & what’s going on in our brains when we practice it PLUS build a mindfulness practice that is both sustainable & enjoyable, I’ve called in the help of a neuroscientist who works with some of the country’s most successful sports teams & has even had his work featured by Oprah. Dr Stan Rodski is the author of The Neuroscience of Mindfulness. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 29 Aug 2024 | Dr Norman Swan on What's Good For Your Kids | 00:43:38 | |
Where does your kids' temperament come from, how strict should you be & is it okay to be a 'good enough' parent? Luckily, Dr Norman Swan has done the work for us - from birth to ten years old in his new book So You Want To Know What’s Good For Your Kids. If you’re an Aussie, you’ll know his name - he trained in pediatrics and he’s also a dad, so he knows the struggle!! We talk through some of the biggest takeaways - everything from where our kids' temperament comes from, how to strike the right balance when it comes to discipline and what it means to be a ‘good enough parent’. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com BOOKS TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and Challenges of Parenting 05:15 Learning Your Baby and Parenting for Life 08:10 Crying Babies and the Evidence Behind It 10:32 The Importance of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 15:31 Breastfeeding and Introducing Solid Foods 19:09 Introducing Solids and Allergies in Children 23:34 Understanding Your Child's Temperament 27:29 The Canvas of Genes and Environment 29:18 The Importance of Consistency and Setting Expectations 34:09 The Concept of 'Good Enough' Parenting 38:01 The Impact of Parental Match Fitness 40:08 Cleaning the House and Order in Parenting 43:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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| 19 Dec 2022 | A Psychologist's Advice on Dealing with Difficult Relationships this Christmas | 00:33:44 | |
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 parenting dynamics and of course the in-laws. Fear not - I am your Christmas elf and I’ve called in some help. Dr Terri Apter is a psychologist and Cambridge University academic who specialises in dealing with difficult relationships. She’s also the author of What Do You Want From Me? Learning To Get Along with In-Laws & Passing Judgement: Praise & Blame in Everyday Life. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 23 May 2023 | Mastering Kids' Sleep: Expert Tips for Quality Rest | 00:38:19 | |
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, that’s what we’re going to tackle on today’s episode of That’s Helpful with me Ed Stott. My guest today is Sarah Ockwell Smith, she’s a gentle parenting expert (she was actually the first person to coin the term) & the author of The Gentle Sleep Book as well as 13 other parenting books. She breaks down the perfect bed time routine, points out some areas where you may be going wrong & has some fabulous pointers on leaning into your intuition as a parent & how that holds the key to helping your children with their sleep. This bonus episode was brought to you by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | How to Raise Kind Kids | 00:39:44 | |
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 further and pass on the kindness for future generations, how do you raise kind kids? Dr Thomas Lickona is a professor of education & psychologist and the author of 9 books on moral development and character education, including the book How to Raise Kind Kids, he also has a whole host of other accolades - trust me, when it comes to kindness he’s our man. CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 06 Jul 2023 | The Power of Micro Joys | 00:26:41 | |
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. She calls them ‘micro-joys’. She discovered them during the most difficult year of her life & says they can help us all to find hope especially when life isn’t okay. Cyndie joins us to explain what micro-joys are, how to spot them & how they can help you find hope even when life gets really tough. If you enjoyed this episode, you'll also love this episode with positive psychology expert Tal Ben Shahar on How To Build Happiness. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 24 Jan 2025 | The Secret to Motivation & Exercise with Leah Barron | 00:34:11 | |
This time it’s all about figuring out how to exercise CONSISTENTLY in a way that brings you JOY. No more ‘punishing’ yourself for 60 brutal minutes - we’re going to get you moving in a way you’ve never moved before - it’s going to be so fun, you’ll find yourself giddy to do it again, rather than dreading the next horrible session that you have to spend all day psyching yourself up for. Leah Barron is going to get us there. She’s a registered dietitian & certified personal trainer who takes a non-diet, weight inclusive approach - her mission is to help you stop dieting & get stronger. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US | |||
| 27 Jul 2022 | Supercharge your motivation | 00:34:49 | |
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: Surprising Lessons from the science of Motivation and is a past president of the Society for the Science of Motivation. She explains how you can create better goals, increase your motivation and achieve more. CONNECT WITH US LINKS
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| 18 Jan 2023 | How to Get Your Doctor to Listen to You & Take You Seriously | 00:43:05 | |
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, today's conversation is for you. Ragen Chastain is a certified health coach, functional fitness specialist, author & speaker who holds the world record for the heaviest woman to complete a marathon. In this episode, Ragen explains how you can get healthcare professionals to take you seriously, the preparations you should make before your appointments, how to find a good healthcare practitioner plus a whole bunch of other great advice that will really help make your healthcare a lot less frustrating. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US ADDITIONAL INFO Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| 27 Feb 2023 | Thought For The Week: You Should Re-think How You Measure Success | 00:04:43 | |
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 PODCAST CONNECT WITH ME STUFF I MENTIONED Want to sponsor the podcast? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 20 Jul 2023 | How To Ditch Diets for Good & Find a Healthy Relationship with Food | 00:48:11 | |
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 social functions spent obsessing over the menu & days determined by the number on the scales. It is time to ditch this toxic cycle, the diet culture BS & start to build a great relationship with food. Today my guest is going to teach you how. Lyndi Cohen is a nutritionist, dietitian & the author of Your Weight is Not The Problem. If you enjoyed this episode, you'll LOVE this one with Intuitive Eating co-creator Evelyn Tribole: Intuitive Eating 101. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| 17 Oct 2024 | How to REALLY Rest & Why You Need It with Claudia Hammond | 00:41:23 | |
For something that should be simple, resting is remarkably tricky - so how do we master this lost art? And why should we make it a priority? Well Claudia Hammond has become somewhat of an expert in the topic - she’s a psychology lecturer, award winning broadcaster & the author of The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in The Modern World which draws on her work on the world’s largest ever survey into rest. CONNECT WITH US | |||
| 18 May 2023 | How the Aussie way of Risk Taking Changed My Life | 00:29:22 | |
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 Aussie approach to risk taking. Our national loves of nippers & surfing turned what his own country had taught him about risk & how it should be managed on its head. He says it's changed not only his life but his family’s too & he’s since written a book about it. Today, we're exploring how changing the way you think about risk can change your life, broaden your horizons & help raise more resilient children & communities. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US BOOK Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 08 Aug 2024 | Secrets from the Science of Toddlers for Happiness & Success | 00:29:46 | |
When it comes to role models, toddlers may not be the first people you think of. Their reputation for tantrums, impulsivity, distractedness and general chaos doesn’t put them at the top of most people’s list. But Hasan Merali says you’re wrong. He’s a pediatric emergency doctor and the author of Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish The Peas: Secrets from the Science of Toddlers for a Happier and More Successful Way of Life. In this episode, he shares some of toddler's ultimate life hacks that could help everything from your work, to your relationship with food and even sleep! CONNECT WITH US BOOKS TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:10 - Why are toddlers great role models? 00:03:00 - The masters of learning and building relationships 00:04:05 - Why toddlers’ poor reputation is unfounded 00:09:19 - Finding joy 00:16:06 - Setting boundaries 00:19:30 - Talking to yourself in the third person 00:26:51 - The sleep routine
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| 16 Nov 2023 | How to Spot a Psychopath at Work | 00:44:20 | |
We’ve all experienced it - you’re at work & everything’s fine then a new person enters the team... They’re great at first, but a couple of weeks pass & things start to change. You have no idea where you stand with them, the once happy team is now in disarray & a job that you once enjoyed now feels like you’ve wandered into a minefield. If this feels familiar, that person may just be displaying psychopathic traits that make them incredibly hard to deal with. So how can we spot a psychopath at work & when we do, how do we deal with them? CONNECT WITH US OTHER PODCAST EPISODES BOOKS Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | The Secrets To Your Best Sleep | 00:41:38 | |
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 it’s not always as easy as just getting tucked in and letting it wash over you. Dr Aric Prather, is a sleep scientist & the author of the Sleep Prescription - a book full of the solutions he’s found to work at his clinic. You can find the transcript of our conversation here. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US BOOK Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | The Psychology of Music's Health Boosting Magic | 00:23:58 | |
I know you’re all big podcast fans because you’re here, but what about music? You probably love a great gym playlist or a bit of classical music while you're working, but have you ever thought about the true power of music & how you can tailor your playlists to boost your well-being? Dr Amanda Krause is a Lecturer in psychology at James Cook University and an expert in how we experience music psychologically in our everyday lives & her current research looks into how music can make us healthier. Amanda shares how music boosts our health & how to maximise those benefits. If you're a super duper music lover, you're going to love this episode with musician Libby O'Donovan too on why you should absolutely be joining a choir (even if you think you can't sing!). CONNECT WITH US Got some feedback, want to become a podcast sponsor or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com
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| 14 Feb 2025 | Raising Kids with a Healthy Relationship with Food (Even if You Don't Have One) with Leslie Schilling | 00:57:52 | |
How can we avoid passing on our own fraught relationship with what we eat? We all need to eat - it's a simple fact of life, yet for so many of us it's a very complicated thing. Even if we are one of the few people who do have an uncomplicated relationship with food, we live in a society saturated in diet culture. So how do we raise kids with a healthy relationship with food? Leslie Schilling is a non-diet dietician, nutrition therapist & the author of Born to Eat & Feed Yourself. In this episode, she'll teach you how to set your kids up with a solid relationship with food, regardless of your own. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS | |||
| 16 Nov 2022 | How To Deal With Your Career Regret | 00:38:39 | |
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, you feel like you’ve invested so much in your career that it’s too late or irresponsible to change? Well Leah Lambert, is a Career & Interview Coach & the Director of Relaunch Me. She’s successfully pulled off several career changes & a career break so she knows what it takes to overcome career regret. Leah talks us through her step by step remedy & her fool proof guide for finding a career that truly sets you on fire. CONNECT WITH US PODCAST Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 03 Dec 2022 | The Expectation Effect: Transform Your Mindset | 00:38:46 | |
You might have heard of the placebo effect or even manifesting, but what about the expectation effect? The idea that your mindset can completely change your life. Research shows that it absolutely works. So how effective is it and how can we harness it for the year ahead? That’s where David Robson comes in, he’s a science journalist & the author of The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Transform Your Life. In this episode, you'll learn how to use this simple mindset shift to transform every area of your life. CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 22 Jun 2023 | Breaking Nutritional Myths & Unveiling Food Industry Secrets with Marion Nestle | 00:38:25 | |
Prepare to have your beliefs about nutrition shattered! This week, renowned nutrition expert Marion Nestle exposes the well-kept secrets of the food industry. As part of the Insiders series, we’ve heard about how our food has been manipulated by companies who are trying to make it more enticing & even addictive. But what about the people who have nothing to do with what’s in your food, and everything to do with what you believe about your food? Discover the shocking truth behind your favorite meals and gain invaluable insights into the science and manipulation that shapes what we eat. Buckle up for an eye-opening journey through the world of food! This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 15 Feb 2024 | The 5 Essential Rules For Using Your Intuition | 00:50:12 | |
Today - the science behind intuition & how it can help us to hone this super power. Professor Joel Pearson is a neuroscientist who’s been studying how the brain processes unconscious information for 25 years. He’s on a mission to distill the science of intuition into simple, practical rules that are easy to follow and can improve decision-making. His book is called The Intuition Toolkit. He shares his simple rules for us, how to hone in on our intuition, make it easier to listen to & when NOT to listen to it. PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube & as a video podcast on Spotify if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link. CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Joel on Twitter & via his website. BOOK PODCASTS Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:24 Why intuition is Joel’s passion 00:03:53 How hard is intuition to study in the lab? 00:04:54 How do you study intuition in the lab? 00:09:18 Why do we feel intuition physically? 00:11:17 Why are certain people more intuitive than others? 00:13:04 Self Awareness 00:16:45 Getting better at using your intuition over time 00:19:30 The difference between addiction & intuition 00:24:17 Intuitive Eating & processed foods 00:32:59 Probabilistic thinking 00:36:09 The importance of environment 00:39:12 When not to use intuition 00:45:00 The one thing to remember when it comes to intuition | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | What Boundaries Really Are & How To Set Them (Without Feeling Guilty) | 00:53:59 | |
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 says that setting true boundaries is actually the kindest thing you can do in a relationship. So what are they really & how can we set them effectively & unlock their power as the ultimate form of self-care? Dr Ray is a clinical psychologist & the author of Setting Boundaries & Dealing with Difficult People. If you enjoyed this episode, you'll also find this one helpful: How to Make More Wise Decisions. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS | |||
| 06 Jun 2024 | Banish Your Imposter Syndrome with Dr Jessamy Hibberd | 00:46:28 | |
If you’ve ever shared that you’re feeling it, the most common reaction is ‘oh my gosh me too’. I’m talking about Imposter Syndrome - it’s brutal, unhelpful and feels horrible. So why do we experience it and how can we tackle it? That’s exactly what we’re going to take down today - by the way this episode was requested by Jess on Instagram - if there’s something you’re struggling with follow me @thatshelpfulpod and send me a DM, because if you’re going through it likely many of us out here are too! Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US BOOKS OTHER MENTIONS TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:22 - What is imposter syndrome? 00:02:28 - How is imposter syndrome different from normal self doubt? 00:04:20 - How many people suffer with imposter syndrome? 00:05:45 - Imposter syndrome isn’t just a problem in the workplace 00:06:45 - Can you have imposter syndrome & not know? 00:08:05 - The link between imposter syndrome and perfectionism 00:10:55 - How perfected life is now 00:13:23 - The common types of imposter syndrome 00:20:00 - How can we start to overcome it? 00:25:00 - Keeping a running document of achievements 00:27:48 - Thoughts aren’t facts 00:30:45 - The balance between humility & imposter syndrome 00:35:00 - Sharing these feelings 00:37:50 - The stories you share help you understand yourself 00:40:00 - Jessamy’s experience of imposter syndrome 00:42:33 - The importance of remembering you’re human
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| 07 Mar 2024 | How to Become a Super Communicator | 00:42:45 | |
What’s the difference between those people who can connect with almost anyone & those of us who become sweaty, anxious & unsure when it comes to having a conversation with anyone who’s not in our inner circle? Pulitzer prize-winning reporter Charles Duhigg says these expert connectors are what’s called super communicators. He’s researched their skills & how we can all become one for his latest book Super Communicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. Today, he’ll teach you those skills. This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link. CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Charles on Instagram & via his website. BOOK Super Communicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:15 What is a super communicator? 00:05:19 The importance of deep questions 00:06:47 Reciprocal vulnerability 00:06:47 The risks of deriving self worth from work 00:10:13 Learning conversations 00:11:42 How comparison culture adds to the problem 00:12:42 The importance of curiosity 00:15:10 Non-linguistic cues 00:17:55 The importance of authenticity 00:20:06 Not everything has to be a conversation 00:21:20 How to show people you’re listening 00:26:10 Communicating with kids 00:28:18 Teaching your kids to be better communicators 00:32:30 Skills for online communication 00:35:34 Why communication is our super power 00:37:50 The main thing to remember… | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 | Become a Better Negotiator & Transform Your Relationships | 00:58:12 | |
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 holiday season yet. We’re going to maximise the joy, minimise the stress and set you up for 2023. And boy are we starting off with a bang - today, how to negotiate your dream Christmas. Sick of spending every year trudging round to your in-laws or abiding by holiday traditions that you really don’t enjoy? In this episode, we’re going to learn the art of negotiation, how it can help you to get what you want & improve pretty much every relationship in your life. Rachel Moore Best is the founder of the Human Factor - an organisation dedicated to making negotiation and advocacy accessible to everyone. CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 09 Nov 2022 | Are You Burnt Out? | 00:48:13 | |
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 don’t have anything left in the tank then you may well be experiencing it. Dr Michelle Woolhouse has been there. She’s a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine and the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. But she’s also been completely burnt out & she’s written a book about it. It’s called The Wonder Within - it explains the physical effects of burnout & some simple things we can all be doing to recover. BOOKS PODCASTS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | What you Need to Know Before you Share About Kids Online | 00:41:20 | |
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 relevant over Christmas & New Year as the snapping, posting & recording goes into overdrive. Things have changed considerably since I, and probably you. Now, raising kids is a totally different ball game - children are connected to the internet in one way or another from the day they’re born & their safety online is a huge concern. Of course, teaching children how to be mindful of technology is vital, but it’s just as important that we, as adults, consider what we share about the children in our lives online. Leah Plunkett, is the author of Sharenthood; Why We Should Think Before We Talk About Our Kids Online. CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 12 Sep 2024 | The Neuroscience of Manifesting with Prof Joel Pearson | 00:38:54 | |
Does manifesting work? Neuroscientist Professor Joel Pearson says yes! Here’s why… By this point we’re all familiar with the concept of manifesting & if you’re listening to this podcast I’m guessing you’ve tried it too. But as you know our little self improvement club is FIRMLY backed by science - so what does it say? Professor Joel Pearson is a neuroscientist who’s been studying how the brain processes unconscious information for 25 years. He explains why it works, what’s happening in our brains when we do it & how we can make the process even more powerful. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com BOOKS PODCASTS TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and Definition of Manifesting 02:19 Priming: Changing Perception and Making Information Salient 06:27 The Role of Priming in Manifesting 10:16 The Power of Mental Imagery in Manifesting 13:11 The Influence of Self-Talk in Manifesting 17:42 The Impact of Visualization Abilities on Manifesting 20:45 The Benefits of Optimism in Manifesting 23:39 The Illusion of Material Possessions 26:26 Avoiding Mistakes in Manifesting 30:21 The Influence of Placebo Effect and Priming 37:19 Belief and Self-Identity in Manifesting | |||
| 06 Apr 2023 | Grey Area Drinking: How to Re-evaluate Your Relationship with Alcohol | 00:42:45 | |
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 daughter peering at her face asking her what had happened. This sounds like an extreme story, but Sarah says that her relationship with alcohol would be familiar to SO many of us. BUT the night before she’d been at a 40th birthday party where the wine was flowing, she’d nipped outside for a cigarette and when she reached down to stub it out, she toppled over her heels and landed face first on the concrete. I’m sure you have a similar story - one where a few two many drinks has left you feeling anxious & embarrassed. I know I do. Sarah says that morning left her with an overwhelming feeling that there was another way of living. In 2019 she quit booze completely & is now an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach. Find a transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US RECOMMENDATIONS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 27 Apr 2023 | Never Enough Hours in the Day? Here's How to Find an Extra 30 a Month | 00:37:34 | |
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 management expert & she has a whole bunch of tips, tricks and mindset shifts that are going to help you make the most of your time & STOP procrastinating. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 08 Feb 2023 | How To Make Working From Home Work For You | 00:33:56 | |
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 to make working from home work for you - boost your productivity, reduce your stress and take advantage of this new world of work. My guest is Laura Vanderkam she’s an expert in time management & author of The New Corner Office: How The Most Successful People Work From Home. You can find the transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US BOOK Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 29 Jun 2023 | Solo Travel Secrets with Jessica Nabongo | 00:28:19 | |
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 bucketlist but no travel buddy or if you're just keen for a life-changing adventure, this is the episode for you. Jessica shares her top tips, biggest mistakes & reasons why you should absolutely be heading off on the trip of a lifetime, regardless of budget or confidence. If you enjoyed this episode, you're going to love this conversation with bad-ass feminist Clementine Ford on How To Be A More Confident Feminist. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| 23 Mar 2023 | Your Life List is the Key to Making the Most of Every Moment | 00:55:09 | |
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 all have big dreams - I’m sure you’ve got a list of them in your head that you say you’ll get to eventually but how do you actually make that happen & avoid looking back & thinking damn, I wish I’d done that? Kate Christie is the woman you want to speak to. She’s a time management wizard & the author of The Life List: Master Every Moment & Live an Audacious Life. Find a transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 04 Apr 2024 | Hypnobirthing 101: Simple Tools to Make Your Birth Better | 00:53:25 | |
Before I fell pregnant, I honestly couldn’t have taken less interest in pregnancy, birth or babies & for the first two thirds of my pregnancy my attitude remained the same. Until I read a book & that book sparked an obsession and sent me deep down the rabbit hole and I am now utterly obsessed with the science & magic of birth. The book I read was about hypnobirthing. If you like me, before I read the book, think that means I’ll have to invite a man with a pendulum and a shiny black cape to my birth. You couldn’t be more wrong. Learning about hypnobirthing and reimagining the possibilities for birth has left me feeling empowered and dare I say it - excited for this huge life event. So if you have a pregnant person in your life - please send them this conversation, they are going to be eternally grateful to you. The woman responsible for my new obsession is Siobhan Miller, she’s the Founder of the Positive Birth Company. In this episode, we’re going to give you an introduction to hypnobirthing & teach you some practical tools that will absolutely make your birth better.- Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:19 - How Siobhan came across hypnobirthing 00:04:04 - Changing the way we think about birth 00:06:45 - What is hypnobirthing? 00:11:00 - The science & evidence behind hypnobirthing 00:17:15 - Why language around birth is so important 00:22:35 - Reframing your mindset around birth 00:23:15 - The hormones at play during birth 00:31:00 - Game-changing breathing techniques 00:40:38 - How to help your body to push 00:43:30 - The BRAIN decision making framework 00:50:20 - Kate’s 2 top tips
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| 09 Nov 2023 | How To Supercharge Your Day with ChatGPT Productivity Hacks | 00:37:17 | |
You’ve probably heard of ChatGPT, but do you actually know how to use it? Or even what you could be using it for? Donna McGeorge is a global authority on productivity & author of Join The Chat GPT Revolution. She says it’s an invaluable tool for some of our most mundane tasks both at home & at work. So where do we start? In this episode we’re going to break it down - what it is, how you can use it & the pitfalls to avoid. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Want some sourdough starter, to become a podcast sponsor or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | The Secret to Unlocking your Stress Cycle with Dr Amelia Nagoski | 00:48:12 | |
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 of the indicators that you may be burnt out. So what can you do about it? How can you break the cycle & stop living in this endless cycle of fatigue? Dr Amelia Nagoski is the co-author of Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking The Stress Cycle which she wrote with her sister Dr Emily Nagoski. CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 27 Jul 2023 | The Fun Habit: How to Prioritise Fun To Transform Your Life | 00:38:12 | |
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 & behavioural scientist Mike Rucker, you absolutely should be - it will make you healthier, more productive & improve your relationships at home & at work. Mike is the author of The Fun Habit: How The Pursuit of Joy & Wonder Can Change Your Life. In this episode he shares the practical ways you can inject more fun into your life, regardless of your situation plus the suprising benefits of making it a priority. If you enjoyed this episode, I reckon you'll also really rate this one with Harvard University's Tal Ben Shahar on How to Build Happiness. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | Breathe to thrive, not just survive | 00:25:35 | |
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 stress hormones, improve our workouts, boost our immune system and give us more energy. So where do we start? Aimee Hartley is the founder of the Breathing Room. She’s a breath coach and has been teaching people to breathe for over 10 years, she’s even developed a breathing program for schools in the UK and in Australia. Over 25 minutes Aimee teaches us the basics of effective breathing plus she gives us some breath techniques to help us tackle anxiety, boost our workouts and to drift off to sleep with ease. LINKS | |||
| 26 Dec 2024 | The Ultimate Life Hack: Why You Should Stop Trying So Hard | 00:57:16 | |
Could life actually be better if you weren't holding it with a death grip!? Often we see so many traits & behaviors as directly tied to our morality - including those around how we look, feel, think and act. But journalist & author Rebecca Seal says many of the things we’ve been told are bad are actually just as useful as the good. BOOKS ARTICLES TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:24 - Rebecca’s own experience with perfectionism 00:11:39 - Why not trying so hard is empowering 00:18:00 - Why certain behaviors are tied to morality 00:27:10 - Embracing laziness 00:37:48 - Getting comfortable with negative emotions 00:50:50 - Where did these thoughts come from in the first place? | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | Rewire Your Brain with the Neuroscience of Habits | 00:52:07 | |
Habits can be powerful things - make the right ones & they’re the shortcut to reaching your goals, fall into bad ones & they can derail you at every turn. So how do you form the habits you actually want to commit to & break those ones that are holding you back? Today - I’m going to get you the answer to those questions. My guest is Dr Gina Cleo - she has a whole damn phd in the topic of behavior change and is an adjunct professor at Bond University in Australia. She’s the author of The Habit Revolution. PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! CONNECT WITH US Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com | |||
| 28 Nov 2024 | Ideas to Cultivate Curiosity & Level Up Your Life with Meena Alexander | 00:40:09 | |
When was the last time you got curious about your life? I mean, really curious: stopping to examine your beliefs, the way you work & even why you can never seem to switch off? If you’re anything like me the answer is probably never, but curiosity can be a phenomenal catalyst for growth. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS | |||
| 24 Nov 2024 | How to Live Authentically & Be Your Truest Self with Kat John | 00:44:24 | |
If you’ve ever felt like you’re not quite being true to yourself & you’re living the life that’s juuuust not quite the one for you, you're going to want to listen to this. My guest today has been there and she’s made it her career to help others out of that very tricky spot. Kat John is the host of the Real Raw Relatable podcast and the author of Authentic, Coming Home To Your True Self. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode briefly mentions child sexual abuse. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | The Science of Friendship & How to Make Them | 00:48:31 | |
We often don't make friendships a priority, but a growing body of science shows that quality, close friendships not only boost our mental health but physically change our bodies!! Lydia Denworth is a science writer who’s been examining the monumental health benefits of friendship for years now. As someone who has often been guilty of neglecting friendships, this conversation blew my mind. Lydia explains how good friendships are the key to living longer, the incredible impact they have upon us physically and how we can make and maintain the kinds of close friendships that can actually be much more life enhancing than the romantic relationships we often prioritise. PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube & as a video podcast on Spotify if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link. If you like this episode, you’ll love this one with Dr Melanie Mills on How to Become a Friend Making Machine! CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Lydia on Facebook, Instagram & via her website. BOOK Friendship: The Evolution, Biology and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental Bond Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:27 Why Lydia started to become interested in the science behind friendships 00:04:16 Why scientists started to pay attention to friendships 00:09:26 How friendship changes you physically 00:11:37 Why you should make friendship a priority 00:12:25 How friendship ebbs & flows throughout our lives 00:19:48 Friendship can be just as fulfilling as romantic relationships 00:21:44 How to make new friends 00:28:00 Should we hold onto long term friends just because we’ve known them for so long? 00:33:50 How to be a good friend 00:35:41 How has the research changed how Lydia approaches friendship? 00:41:47 The one thing to know about friendship 00:43:00 How many friends do you really need? | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | An FBI Spy Recruiter's Guide to Networking | 00:43:21 | |
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 boss. If you’re anything like me, the thought of all of these things will fill you with sheer dread. But, what if you had a step by step guide to building a rapport & gaining trust? Plus - a way of figuring out if you can trust them! Well, that’s Robin Dreeke’s bread & butter. He’s the CEO of People Formula and Behavioral Analysis Expert & he spent over 20 years with the FBI recruiting Russian spies! CONNECT WITH US BOOKS PODCASTS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | Finding your purpose | 00:42:34 | |
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 make you happier, healthier and help you to live longer. Christine is an expert in purpose, she's written three best selling books on the topic and studied the self help industry for her Phd. Over the next 40 minutes you’ll hear what Christine’s learnt from her studies, plus she’ll break down the formula for finding your own purpose. CONNECT WITH US LINKS
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| 05 Mar 2024 | How to Turn your Workday into your Workout | 00:35:11 | |
How much of your day is spent sitting? If you’re anything like me - it’s a lot. You might go for a walk in the morning or spend an hour at the gym in the afternoon, but it’s so easy to get caught up in work and spend hours hunched over your screen. The great news is - it doesn’t have to be this way Lizzie Williamson is a personal trainer on a mission to make exercise easier & her new book The Active Workday is full of simple tips and tricks to fit more movement into your day - many of them you don’t even need to get up from your desk for! If you’re looking for a way to get moving & make a huge difference to your health without spending hours in the gym, this episode is for you. This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link. CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Lizzie on Instagram & via her website. BOOK Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:45 Lizzie’s motivation 00:05:00 The mindset shift that helped Lizzie to get out of a rut 00:07:30 Thinking of yourself as ‘not an exercise person’ 00:09:05 The importance of breaking up prolonged sitting 00:12:05 How much time do you really need to increase movement throughout the day? 00:14:48 Think energise, not exercise 00:18:28 The relationship between walking & creativity 00:21:40 The active workday is contagious! 00:23:30 Simple micro moves you can incorporate into your day 00:26:50 How to make movement a habit that sticks 00:28:30 Maintaining motivation 00:30:46 The one thing to remember | |||
| 11 Jan 2023 | Is Dry January worth it? | 00:29:54 | |
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 psychology & public health for the past 25 years and is currently based at the University of Sussex. His research has found that Dry January can give your health a boost until August, possibly beyond! Plus, you're not too late to start. Richard explains the benefits of Dry Jan, how to get started & how to make sure you stick to it. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US RESEARCH ADDITIONAL INFO Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 14 Nov 2024 | Make ChatGPT Your New Assistant (Even if You're Not Techy) with Leanne Shelton | 00:31:36 | |
Programs like ChatGPT can seem overwhelming if you're not tech savvy, but using AI as your shiny new assistant is more simple than you think. If you're yet to put ChatGPT or one of the many other AI to work, you're missing out on the ultimate productivity boosting, time saving tool - all you need is the know how! Leanne Shelton is a Global AI Coach, she's going to share exactly what you need to know without the techy jargon and help you tain, coach and teach your new AI assistant to help you work smarter, not harder. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US
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| 15 Feb 2023 | Transform your Life With Radical Humility | 00:31:05 | |
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 recently it's earned a bit of a bad wrap. So where's the line between humility & door mat? And what's the science behind humility's superpowers? Dr Daryl Van Tongeren, he’s an associate professor at Hope College & the author of Humble; Free Yourself from the Traps of a Narcissistic world. You can find the transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US BOOK Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 18 Jan 2024 | A Fighter Pilot's Simple Guide for Making Tough Decisions | 00:48:42 | |
On average we make 1500 decisions per day. So how can we make them more effectively and get it right more often, regardless of the circumstances? That’s what we’re going to learn today from a man whose job revolves around making big decisions under big pressure - a fighter pilot. PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! CONNECT WITH US Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com | |||
| 28 Sep 2023 | How to Eat Healthily WITHOUT Dieting | 00:49:27 | |
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 big concerns with this approach though is that when you allow yourself to eat anything, you’ll disregard nutrition & only eat cake & cheese!! Well that’s where gentle nutrition comes in. It's an approach that ensures you're getting everything your body needs, WITHOUT having to follow a prescriptive diet. My guest today is Rachael Hartley. She's a certified intuitive eating counselor & author of Gentle Nutrition. If you loved this ep, you have to listen to this one with Evelyn Tribole, intuitive eating's co-creator on how to heal your relationship with food once & for all. CONNECT WITH US BOOK BLOG Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - edwina@edstott.com | |||
| 17 Dec 2022 | Beat Your Fear of Flying | 00:30:47 | |
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? Captain Tom Bunn is an airline pilot and licensed therapist & the president of SOAR, an organisation that he’s been running for the last 30 years helping people to overcome their fear of flying. CONNECT WITH US COURSES Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 03 Aug 2023 | Dr Rebecca Ray's 5 Steps for Dealing with Difficult People | 00:41:06 | |
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 piling more energy into managing them than in the relationships that actually add value to our lives. So how do we deal with them whilst protecting our own energy & when is it just time to call it a day? Dr Rebecca Ray is a Clinical Psychologist & her latest book is Dealing with Difficult People she breaks it all down for us into these 5 simple steps. BONUS: If you enjoy this ep, you should totally listen to this one with Rebecca on boundaries too - we cover what boundaries really are, how to set them without feeling guilty & how to make sure the people around you stick to them. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 07 Feb 2025 | 5 SUPER Simple Steps to Start Investing with Bryce Leske & Alec Renehan | 00:36:16 | |
Spolier alert: you don't need much money, time or a fancy spreadsheet - it's genuinely SUUUUUPER simple. In less than 30 minutes, you'll learn the essentials to start making your money, make money. Women often receive REALLY bad advice when it comes to money - we’re often told to scrimp & save whereas men are encouraged to ask for the raise, start a business, invest...it's easy to feel like this isn’t for you. Today we’re going to de-bunk all that, show you it’s not a dark art & leave you feeling confident to grow your wealth. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS This episode covers: pinvesting, ETFs, savings, compounding, crypto, financial literacy, women and investing, barriers to investing, diversification, investment platforms. | |||
| 14 Mar 2024 | Heal Your Mind with Creativity | 00:30:55 | |
How often do you get creative? For me, it’s actually not very often & I’m sure that’s true for most of us. But Caitlin Marshall & Lizzie Rose say it absolutely should be a priority in all of our lives as an essential tool for supporting good mental health - they even argue its science backed powers make it something that should be prescribed just like medication. They’re the founders of Makeshift - an organisation that helps to deliver creative first aid to people who need it most. They’ve worked with disaster affected communities, juvenile justice centres, injured workers and employers across the country. In this episode you’ll learn the science behind why our brains love being creative & some of the creative prescriptions you can start to introduce into your life whether you have a minute, 10 or 30 to play with! This episode is brought to you by Youfoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link. CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram.Find Makeshift on Instagram & via their website. BOOK Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:51 - What is creative first aid? 00:05:17 - The neuroscience of creativity 00:07:41 - Anything sensory is meditative 00:09:00 - How creativity interacts with our nervous system 00:12:30 - What is the window of tolerance? 00:15:30 - Joy’s two way relationship 00:16:45 - Glimmer Hunting 00:20:40 - The different kinds of creative prescriptions 00:22:15 - Quick relief prescriptions 00:24:00 - 15-30 minute prescriptions 00:25:30 - Longer prescriptions | |||
| 30 Jan 2025 | Why Being a Good Girl is Limiting Your Life with Dr Michelle McQuaid | 00:48:49 | |
This episode is going to shatter the phrase ‘good girl’ for you FOREVER. You'll see why striving to be a 'good girl' is robbing you of your energy, well-being & even your identity plus learn the research backed strategy on how to set yourself free to live the life YOU want to live. Dr Michelle McQuaid is an honorary fellow at Melbourne University's Center for Wellbeing Science & author of The Perfectly Imperfect Little Girl & The Perfectly Imperfect Women's Journal. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US BOOKS This episode covers: parenting, raising girls, relationships, attachment, mindset, psychology, raising boys, patriarchy, masculinity, anger, identity, knowing yourself, mothering yourself, conforming to patriarchal standards, liberation, being empowered. | |||
| 10 Jan 2025 | How to Build a Community & Find Your People with Tilli Conias | 00:38:21 | |
Today - we’re getting you the blueprint to find YOUR PEOPLE. It’s brutal out there - a lot of people talk about how hard dating is now, but finding new friends who are on your wavelength & a community of your own can be just as hard. Fear not though - you know I’ve got your back. Tilli Conias is a professional community builder & the founder Mum Run - a 100+ strong weekly run club here in Brisbane. If you want to know how to build your own community & find your people, this episode is for you. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US | |||
| 18 Jul 2024 | Cariad Lloyd's Modern Guide to Grief | 00:50:03 | |
Grief is one of those things that many of us still have no idea how to talk about. Whether we’ve lost someone or know someone who has lost someone it can be very uncomfortable to know what to share, when & even how to just broach the subject. This struggle is one Cariad Lloyd knows well. After losing her dad at 15, she says she only really started to understand her grief when she was 34 and pregnant and decided to start her award winning podcast Griefcast. Running since 2016, the podcast has helped a whole host of people to process & verbalize their grief & Cariad’s book encompasses some of those lessons. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US BOOKS PODCASTS 00:06:00 - What enabled Cariad to start to grieve? 00:08:30 - Myths about grief 00:10:30 - Victorian time limits on grief 00:12:24 - What is grief? 00:14:20 - The physical sensations of grief 00:16:20 - How processing grief changed Cariad 00:18:19 - Grief never goes away & that’s okay 00:24:09 - Why the 5 stages of grief are complete BS 00:30:30 - Dual process theory 00:34:00 - Why we should all be talking about death more 00:38:00 - What to say & do for someone who’s grieving 00:44:05 - The best thing to do / say if an acquaintance loses someone
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| 05 Oct 2022 | The Time Tricks of Highly Effective People | 00:30:53 | |
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 Amantha Imber, organisational psychologist & the author of Time Wise - Powerful Habits, More Time, Greater Joy. In this episode, Amantha shares the hacks that high achievers rely on to accomplish more than the average person. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS PODCAST Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 01 Feb 2024 | Why You Should Care About Privacy & How To Protect It | 00:47:40 | |
Tell me this - do you think about your privacy? With so many areas of our lives being tracked, keeping your information private can feel absolutely impossible. Naomi Brockwell says it’s absolutely not PLUS it’s super important not just for your rights & freedom but for the rights of people who are in much more vulnerable situations. Naomi is the creator of NBTV, a privacy focussed tech channel - she’s going to tell you WHY you should care & the simple things you can do today to push back against all this tracking. PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! CONNECT WITH US Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com | |||
| 13 Dec 2024 | Make Your Intuition Your Super Power with Prof Joel Pearson | 00:47:15 | |
The nueroscience of intuition & how to hone it as your super power. Professor Joel Pearson is a neuroscientist who’s been studying how the brain processes unconscious information for 25 years. He’s on a mission to distill the science of intuition into simple, practical rules that are easy to follow and can improve decision-making. His book is called The Intuition Toolkit. He shares his simple rules for us, how to hone in on our intuition, make it easier to listen to & when NOT to listen to it. CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Joel on Twitter & via his website. BOOK PODCASTS Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:24 Why intuition is Joel’s passion 00:03:53 How hard is intuition to study in the lab? 00:04:54 How do you study intuition in the lab? 00:09:18 Why do we feel intuition physically? 00:11:17 Why are certain people more intuitive than others? 00:13:04 Self Awareness 00:16:45 Getting better at using your intuition over time 00:19:30 The difference between addiction & intuition 00:24:17 Intuitive Eating & processed foods 00:32:59 Probabilistic thinking 00:36:09 The importance of environment 00:39:12 When not to use intuition 00:45:00 The one thing to remember when it comes to intuition | |||
| 25 Jan 2023 | Life Lessons in Divorce & Break-Ups with Helen Thorn | 00:44:08 | |
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 a piece of paper that would see her life unravel. Helen is a comedian and one half of the Scummy Mummies duo, she’s since written a book about that discovery. Her book ‘Get Divorced, Be Happy’ details her first year of separation - it’s a book about surviving break-ups and thriving as a single person. Helen talks about the biggest lessons from divorce & her break-up, how to cope, how to guide children through the process & learning that her separation wasn't the end, more a messy begining. You can find the transcript of our conversation here.
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| 23 May 2024 | Simple Gratitude Hacks to Transform Your Health | 00:39:38 | |
Gratitude is one of those words that’s everywhere - particularly if you’re interested in self-improvement & your health. BUT what does the science actually say about introducing a little more gratitude into our lives & the best ways to do it? Well, Professor Fuschia Sirois is a psychologist from the University of Durham who’s been studying gratitude for much of her career. Today we’re going to get answers to those questions and take a look at how gratitude can bring us closer to our future selves. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:05 - What is gratitude? 00:03:29 - Why do some people have more gratitude than others? 00:06:27 - When did we start to study gratitude? 00:08:47 - Gratitude’s influence on health 00:10:46 - Impact on gratitude for people with fibromyalgia 00:12:46 - Gratitude & future orientation 00:16:33 - The benefits of being future oriented 00:19:50 - Simple ways to incorporate more gratitude 00:25:06 - How to practice group gratitude 00:29:10 - How gratitude helps us find meaning 00:29:47 - What to focus your gratitude on 00:32:15 - Gratitude pitfalls 00:33:37 - Acknowledging joy in other ways 00:34:51 - Gratitude & society 00:37:45 - The one thing to remember
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| 26 Dec 2022 | Learn to Flirt in Five Minutes | 00:06:30 | |
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 people & make some connections. But if you feel like your flirting is letting you down, I’ve got you. Samantha Jayne is a dating coach & relationship expert. CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | How Memory Works & 3 Fun Ways To Improve It | 00:31:48 | |
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 familiar lapses in memory all of us experience but how do we know if our memory is working properly or if there’s something to be concerned about? Dr Anne Unkenstein is a clinical neuropsychologist who has worked with people who experience changes in their memory for over 25 years. Today we’re going to dig deep into how our memory works, what can affect it (in the short & long-term) & how we can keep it working in the way that it should. If you've enjoyed this episode, I think you'll also really like this one with journalist David Robson on what the intelligence trap is & how to avoid it! CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 26 Oct 2023 | Create A Life Not Limited By Money | 00:25:35 | |
So often our focus is on HOW we make money, but not necessarily how we manage it. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably whacked it all in a bank account & hoped for the best. BUT there are some simple things we can all do, starting today that will make a huge difference to how you approach your finances & whether or not you’re making them work for YOU. Today, we’re going to work through a few of those simple things with Ben Nash, he’s a Money Coach, the Author of Get Unstuck & Founder of Pivot Wealth. ***Please note, this podcast is not financial advice - everyone's circumstances are different so make sure you consider whether the advice is appropriate to you & seek professional advice where appropriate!*** CONNECT WITH US Got some feedback, want to become a podcast sponsor or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com | |||
| 28 Mar 2024 | Overcoming Your Fear of Turning 30 (And Other Milestone Birthdays) | 00:53:50 | |
The gap between our expectation of where we think we should be at 30 & where we actually are can lead us to a pretty dark place. Today - we’re going to tear down those expectations and get you back on your path, not the one you think you should be on, regardless of which milestone birthday is filling you with dread. My guest today is Kate Berski - she’s on a crusade to tackle 30-phobia after feeling the same wobble in her late twenties but going on to find that her best years were ahead of her - fulfilling relationships, growing a successful business that she went onto sell for $150 million and finding true life satisfaction. CONNECT WITH US Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com PODCASTS TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:08 - 30 is not the deadline, it’s the start line 00:07:30 - Why is 30 often perceived to be the deadline? 00:11:00 - The truth about 30 00:13:00 - The changing nature of careers 00:14:28 - How to break free of 30-phobia 00:21:27 - How to back yourself in choosing what you truly want to do 00:23:50 - The expectation gap 00:27:51 - Being mindful of self talk 00:29:57 - The ‘should’ test 00:35:00 - The ‘yes and’, ‘yes but’ strategy 00:37:50 - Avoiding burnout 00:40:04 - Getting great at taking rejection 00:44:11 - The arrival fallacy 00:48:00 - The one thing to remember | |||
| 21 Dec 2022 | How your Belly Could Heal your Brain | 00:34:13 | |
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 our health. So today, we’re levelling up our gut bacteria knowledge and learning a little more about the gut brain connection. Dr Amy Loughman, is a research psychologist, Senior Research Fellow and Head of Microbiome Research at Deakin University’s Food & Mood Centre. CONNECT WITH US LINKS TO RESEARCH Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 | How to Give Kids a Great Relationship with Food | 00:39:55 | |
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 you’ve had kids, I’m sure you’re desperate to avoid raising them with the same issues around food. But, when you’re raised with diet culture as your guide - how do you know where to start? Sumner Brooks is a registered Dietician, eating disorder specialist & the author of How To Raise An Intuitive Eater. She explains how we can protect children's inbuilt ability to eat intuitively in & outside of our homes. Find a transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 16 Jan 2025 | The Science of Habits that ACTUALLY Stick with Dr Bree Hurn | 00:51:35 | |
We’re talking habits - how to start them, stick to them & make sure they’re aligned with who you want to be. Anytime I do an episode on habits, you lot absolutely love it - and there’s a reason for that - they’re the cheatcode for creating the life you want to live. No one knows that better than my guest today, in fact she calls herself ‘the habit nerd’ - Dr Bree Hurn is a productivity expert, with a Doctorate in Education who’s obsessed with the science behind building better habits for work, health and mindset. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US | |||
| 08 Jul 2023 | Transform your Relationship with Alcohol for Good with Jill Stark | 00:44:53 | |
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. It’s something that journalist & author Jill Stark has been working on for over 10 years now since she wrote her first book on the topic which she re-released this year. In this episode she shares her story & how to develop a more mindful relationship with alcohol. If you've enjoyed this ep, you'll also find this one with Grey Area Drinking Coach Sarah Rusbatch super helpful - she talks about mummy wine culture, how alcohol can take more than it gives in our lives & how to re-evalurate your relationship with it. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | Taming your inner-critic & self care for busy people | 00:33:22 | |
This week - you’re in for a real treat. Two interviews in one magnificent episode! Behavioural and emotional expert, Maureen Fearon will introduce you to Neuro Linguistic Programming - a tool that could help you to control your inner critic. Plus - how many times have you told yourself ‘I’ll just get through this week and everything will calm down’? Suzanne Falter says it’s time to stop. She’s a podcaster, speaker and the author of The Extremely Busy Woman’s Guide to Self Care. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS OTHER | |||
| 15 Jun 2023 | Breaking the Screen Spell: Preserving Childhood in the Age of Tech-Driven Advertising | 00:44:30 | |
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 & tech targeting our kids, what impact is it having on them & how can we protect them? Susan explains how tech is training kids to be consumers, dampening their creativity plus how it's fueling commercialism and affecting democracy. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US LINKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 13 Apr 2023 | How to Make More Wise Decisions | 00:42:39 | |
Research says that smart people may actually be more susceptible to irrational thinking & poor decision making. We all know those people who are incredibly clever yet make decisions that are absolutely baffling. The intelligent people who believe in conspiracy theories or highly educated colleagues who constantly make silly decisions. This is called the intelligence trap & David has written a book about it & what he learnt can help us all to make more wise decisions. We talk through the trap & how it can help us to better understand the world & the people around us, as well as how we can check if we ourselves are falling for the trap, plus how to identify it & manage it in our organisations. Find a transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US BOOKS PODCASTS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 17 Apr 2025 | Pick Yourself: From Rejection to Book Deal with Amie McNee | 01:35:12 | |
Tired of waiting for someone to give you a chance? This is how you stop waiting — and start doing. Whether you want to write, launch a project, change careers, or share your work with the world, this episode with author Amie McNee is your go-to guide. She shares how she stopped chasing permission, started backing herself, and built a creative career on her own terms — before anyone said yes. If you’ve been holding back on making something or becoming something because you're waiting to be picked… this is your sign to choose yourself. Yours helpfully, CHAPTERS BOOKS CONNECT WITH US | |||
| 07 Nov 2024 | How to Worry Better with Prof Kate Sweeny | 00:37:49 | |
Worry doesn’t get us anywhere, but figuring out HOW to stop worrying is an impossible task, so how can we do it better? Well my guest today is an expert in worry - she’s going to talk us through why we do it & how to turn it into something that is actually helpful! Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com CONNECT WITH US | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | Quit the Toxic Diet Cycle | 00:44:17 | |
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 is one of the creators of Intuitive Eating, A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach and she’s my guest this week. If you want to stop dieting, enjoy food and get rid of your negative thoughts while improving your body image then this conversation is for you. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a five star review! CONNECT WITH US LINKS | |||