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Heartbreak truly is one of the shittest feelings. Not to sound like a life coach but avoiding it actually makes it worse… We’ve got some advice from author Jordanna Levin to help you feel your heartbreak, because the sooner your feel it, the sooner you can put it behind you and move on. LINKS   Read ‘Higher Love’ by Jordanna Levin Follow @jordannalevin on Instagram 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 Mardi Gras weekend in Sydney; a celebration of diversity, passion and pride. Both of today’s episodes are themed around love. Loving ourselves and loving other people. The even MORE good news? There’s a whole area of mindfulness about it – it’s called a Loving Kindness Meditation and we want you to do it with us! LINKS Read ‘The Evidence-Based Benefits of Loving-Kindness Meditation’ by Angela Wilson for Kripalu 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.

Have you thought about quitting your job this year? You’re not alone! If you are serious about throwing in the towel, we’re gunna teach you how to do it peacefully.   LINKS Read ‘Work Anxiety Is a Major Cause of Sleeplessness’ by Breth Braccio Hering for FlexJobs Read ‘Six Ways to Respond Rather than React’ by author and leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry Read ‘Why sending thank you cards is more important than you might think’ from  YOU Magazine 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.

When you feel anxiety rising pause and ask yourself this question: Is this useful? There are times when stress and anxiety serve a purpose, says author and wellness influencer Liz Moody. But often anxiety is not very useful, or we over-do how anxious we need to be.  We want you to try this simple sentence to help you manage anxiety and maybe even stop a freak-out in its tracks.  LINKS Follow @lizmoody on Instagram Listen to our episodes on rumination and worry ‘Why Cant’ I Stop Thinking About That Thing’ ‘WTF am I worrying for?’ 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 there is too much coming at you? In the nineties researchers called it the CNN Effect. They found that 24-hour news coverage made it harder for politicians to make calm and measured decisions. Let’s figure out how to take in the news we need, and not get overwhelmed by the never-ending stream of information that’s out there. LINKS Read ‘Stillness is the Key An Ancient Strategy for Modern Life,’ by Ryan Holiday Read ‘The CNN Effect: Can the News Media Drive Foreign Policy?’ by Piers Robinson 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.

Researcher Linda Stone (a former executive at Microsoft) noticed that around 80% of people hold their breath when responding to emails and text. So what? Well it turns out holding you breath can exacerbate how stressed you feel. and can cause a big energy slump later in the day. We’ve got some mindfulness tips to help you to overcome it. Try these with us! LINKS Read ‘Email Apnea Breathing meditations for the workplace’ by Susan M Polak for Psychology Today Read ‘Are You Breathing?  Do You Have Email Apnea?’ from former Microsoft executive Linda Stone 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.

Nightmares aren’t just for kids. Research says nightmares in adults crop up around heightened periods of stress. We’ve got some tips from psychotherapist Annie Miller who specialises in sleep behaviour to help you confront your night terrors and get back to sleep. LINKS Read ‘Coping with adult nightmares’ by Angela Laguipo Read ‘How to Fall Back Asleep After Waking at Night’ by Ashley Hubbard, medically reviewed by Raj Dasgupta, MD   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’ve spoken before on the podcast about mindful eating; eating with intention, focusing on every taste and mouthful. What better time to try it than on a tasty Tuesday? So how can you celebrate Pancake Day mindfully? LINKS Listen to our other episodes on mindful eating ‘Feeling guilty about what you eat? Try This’ ‘Is it weird to thank your food?’ 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.

Life is full of seasonal changes; work, relationships, health, happiness. The trick is to accept that life is ALWAYS changing… If every day was full of excitement would it soon become tiring? We’re going to talk you through how to accept the seasons of your life. 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.

Who doesn’t love a good compliment. There’s even research that says a genuine compliment can be good for your health, improve your relationships and enhance your general vibe. And that’s not just when you receive a compliment, it can also have those effects if you’re the compliment GIVER. So… knowing all that.. we want you to try giving someone a compliment, and see if you can nab yourself some of those good vibes too. LINKS Read ‘Social Rewards Enhance Offline Improvements in Motor Skill’ research  Sugawara SK, Tanaka S, Okazaki S, Watanabe K, Sadato N (2012) Social Rewards Enhance Offline Improvements in Motor Skill. PLoS ONE 7(11): e48174. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0048174 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.