The Space

Wherever you are, this is your permission to pause. Stop for two minutes — enjoy a mini-reset. LINKS  Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re talking about the impact of smell on productivity – specifically, are scented candles helping you in your WFH set up? Like the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It helps us reach more like-minded/cool/smart people like you! LINKS Read ‘Can the right smell make you more productive?’ from BBC News CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How accurate is your Happiness Compass? Probably, not very accurate! This is according to psychologist William Van Gordon, who wrote about happiness in an article for Psychology Today. According to research, humans are very bad at knowing what’s good for us. We're going to teach you how to realign that wonky compass and get you feeling better about yourself. LINKS Listen Sass and Something from our writer Amy Molloy Follow @sassandsomething on Instagram Read ‘How Accurate Is Your Happiness Compass?’ from Psychology Today Read more from William Van Gordon PHD at his website https://williamvangordon.com/ . Read ‘Why Our Choices Don't Matter as Much as We Think’ from HuffPost Life CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going to meditate with the phrase: “I am energised.” We’ll give you a few moments to get comfortable.   LINKS  Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight we have a meditation for a quiet mind after a chaotic work week. We’ll give you a few moments to get comfortable. LINKS  Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The expectation gap is the gap between what you think is gunna happen and what ACTUALLY happens. We all think Fridays are going to be AMAZING so when they’re not we feel like crap. We want to explore how to stop setting yourself up to fail with your expectations. LINKS  Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the previous episode we talked about the downsides of Streaming and Sleeping. We're going to put those tips into practice with a meditation for sleep that’s better than any TikTok scroll spiral. LINKS  Listen to the previous episode on the downsides of falling asleep watching a screen Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok  Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix and Snooze! Yes, we're guilty! A recent survey found 61 per cent of people fall asleep with the TV on. Streaming yourself to sleep ISN’T great on any levels. So, why do we do it AND how can we stop? LINKS  Read ‘61% of people fall asleep while looking at a screen’ 98five’ Read ‘Sleeping With TV On: Is it Good or Bad?’ from Greatist.com Read ‘Is Watching TV Series an Adaptive Coping Strategy During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Insights From an Italian Community Sample’ from ForntiesIn.Org Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know that weird feeling you get before an event? It's a specific type of anxiety called "anticipation anxiety". The type that comes from anticipating an event, a meeting, a hard chat, a decision that’ll impact your future. It can cause us to feel nervous and fearful of the future. It can also stop us from enjoying the present. We’re going to teach you how to ease it. LINKS  Read ‘Anticipatory anxiety: Definition, symptoms, coping, and more’ from Medical News Today Read ‘We fear death, but what if dying isn't as bad as we think?’ from the Death and dying section of The Guardian Listen to The Space Sleep Tips Playlist https://bit.ly/thespace-sleeptips . Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram     CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How accurate is your Happiness Compass? Probably, not very accurate! This is according to psychologist William Van Gordon, who wrote about happiness in an article for Psychology Today. According to research, humans are very bad at knowing what’s good for us. We're going to teach you how to realign that wonky compass and get you feeling better about yourself.  LINKS  Read ‘How Accurate Is Your Happiness Compass?’ from Psychology Today Read more from William Van Gordon PHD at his website https://williamvangordon.com/ . Read ‘Why Our Choices Don't Matter as Much as We Think’ from HuffPost Life Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.