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When you're anxious do you get a tight feeling in your throat? If it happens regularly you should definitely consult your doctor, but if it’s a symptom of anxiety there are things you can do to help yourself. We’ll take you through them in this episode. LINKS Read ‘How to relax the throat muscles during anxiety in 5 steps’ from Medical News Today Read ‘Yawning for Anxiety’ from the National Health Service in England Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  CREDITSHost: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever taken the stairs to avoid an awkward elevator trip? We’re gunna teach you how to get into a lift and not be scared of small talk and awkward situations. LINKS Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram CREDITSHost: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian Walton Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Middle. The middle of a project. The middle of a relationship. The middle of some personal growth. It’s the place where we REALLY wanna quit. Using tips from author Megan Dalla-Camina we’re going to teach you how to get over that “stuck in the middle” hump that's holding you back. LINKS Read ‘Simple Soulful Sacred’ by Megan Dalla-Camina Follow @megandallacamina on Instagram Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  CREDITSHost: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian Walton Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever think: if only I was more motivated! But do we place too much importance on the M-word? Using advice and lessons from Dr. BJ Fogg – author of Tiny Habits, we’re looking at the other ways to change behaviour that aren’t the “m” word.  LINKS Learn more about Tiny Habits from Dr. BJ Fogg Read more about BJ Fogg’s Behaviour Design Lab from Stanford University Listen to ‘The secret to making habits stick’ from The Space Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  CREDITSHost: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes toughen-ing up to get through shit can work against you. It's easy to get trapped in a strong mindset to the point where it feels like a punishment.  How do you know when you’re being too strong? And how can we soften into challenging situations?  LINKS Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram CREDITSHost: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maths anxiety is seen as intense feelings of apprehension in the face of having to solve mathematical problems. According to experts it can really affect our wellbeing, especially if you’re in a job which requires calculations. So what can we do to help ourselves? These tips will get you out of that arithmetic-anxiety loop. LINKS Read ‘Hate math? New psychology study explores the cognitive roots of math anxiety’ from Psy Post Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram  Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok  Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  CREDITSHost: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we feel anxious our eyes tend to narrow, according to psychiatrist and neuroscientist Jud Brewer. It has to do with a thing called somatic memory – when your body mimics emotions. So when you’re feeling closed off, your vision can close off. It’s the same reason we hunch when we’re defensive. The good news is you can reverse engineer it, and we’re going to explore how. LINKS Follow @dr.jud on Instagram  Read ‘A Neuroscientist on How Widening Your Gaze Can Help Anxiety’ from Mind Body Green Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram CREDITSHost: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian Walton Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Video game anxiety isn’t limited to graphic First Person Shooters. According to experts even soothing games can trigger negative feelings when you fail to level up. We’ve got some steps to follow next time you’re stuck on a level – cause dwelling on the same task over and over (in reality and video games) can cause your anxiety to build.  Plus we’re exploring advice from psychotherapist Risa Williams on the topic. LINKS Read ‘Video Game Anxiety Is Real. Here's How to Manage It’ by Robin Mosley for WIRED Check out ‘The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit’ by Risa Williams Follow @risawilliamstherapy on Instagram Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram CREDITSHost: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian Walton   Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you’ve been in a relationship for a few months or a few decades, breaking up is never easy. We’ll walk you through how to emotionally support yourself through heartbreak – whether you’re the dumpee or the broken-up-with. LINKS Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram CREDITSHost: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian Walton Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you chase the dopamine shot of online shopping or blow all your budget on Friday drinks; this episode is for you. If you can figure out how to spend your dollars strategically, you can boost your wellbeing with very little money leaving your account; at least so say work-life balance expert Laura Vanderkam. Using her tips we're going to teach you how to maximise the high from shopping without going bankrupt. LINKS Read ‘The Way To Buy Happiness’ from Laura Vanderkam on Forge and Medium Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram CREDITSHost: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian Walton Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.