The Space

Do you often wake up feeling anxious, depressed or lonely? Studies have found that people with a lot of stress in their lives wake up with a higher level of the stress hormone cortisol. How can mindfulness help us get through unhappy hour?  LINKS Read ‘Why Do I Feel Anxious When I Wake Up in the Morning’ from Healthiline.com 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.

Even projects that you LOVE can make you feel burnt out. Dr Elise Bialylew started the Mindful in May movement – a passion project of hers – and was completely burnt out by the end of it. Using her lived experience and professional advice we’re going to teach you how to use mindfulness to get through it.          LINKS Find out more about ‘Mindfulness In May’ from their website 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.

Stressing out about waking up during the night can actually cause us to sleep less. According to experts it’s completely normal to wake up during the middle of the night, even more than once. We’re going to teach you how to reframe how you see your night-time waking. LINKS Read ‘Waking Up During The Night? A Sleep Expert On What To Do’ from Mind Body Green.com 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 don’t even have to leave your living room to get the benefits of eco-therapy. Research shows that connecting to nature can improve our physical and mental wellbeing. Part of this is embracing your wild side and all your emotions. Including the parts of you that feel unknown and unpredictable. LINKS Read ‘Grounded; How connection with nature can improve our mental and physical wellbeing’ by Ruth Allen 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.

Do you feel like you're not doing enough for your family? That you're not present enough? We’re here to tell you it's time to cut yourself some slack. Using advice and lessons from Timothy Caulfield, author of Relax: A User’s Guide To Live In The Age of Anxiety, we're going to teach you how to go easy on yourself and ditch the guilt. LINKS    Read ‘ Relax: A User’s Guide To Live In The Age of Anxiety’ by Timothy Caulfield 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.

If there’s an email response you’ve wanted to send but is making you anxious, today's the day you send it! We’re going to teach you how to do it – and maybe finally get on top of your inbox. 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.

Do you ever feel like you’re on the opposite emotional schedule to the people in your life? What can you do about it? As with all mindfulness tips it’s not about forcing someone out of one mood and into another.   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.

Did you wake up with a shit vibe that you just can’t shake? There’s a meditation Dr Cate Howell recommends called ‘The Inner Smile’ we reckon can shift that crappy mood and shift your outlook on the day ahead. LINKS Read ‘Intuition’ by Dr Cate Howell Read ‘The power of kindness: why being nice benefits us all’ from happiness.com 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.

It’s normal to compare your sex life to everyone from your mates to strangers. But research shows that comparing your sex life can damage your own libido and distort how you view your relationship. We’re going to teach you how to stop comparing your sex-ploits – using advice from sex coach and educator Kait Scalisi. LINKS Read ‘Is Comparison the Thief of Joy? Sexual Narcissism and Social Comparisons in the Domain of Sexuality.’ Day, L. C., Muise, A., & Impett, E.A. (2017) Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 43(2), 233–244 Read ‘How to Avoid Comparing Your Sex Life to Others’ by Kait Scalisi for Blood & Milk.com 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.

What are you thinking about when you kiss — especially your long term partner. Even when we’re kissing we have one foot in the past and one in the future. So how can you get a lot more present? We’ll teach ya! 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 WaltonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.