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Dread is a really tricky feeling. It’s pretty standard that our response to dread is “I hate this and I want to get it over with” So how can you deal with it more mindfully? By listening to the tips in this episode of course.  LINKS ‘The Fascinating Dynamics of Dread’ Psychology Today Australia. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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 all thought 2020 was hard, but 2021 had a fair crack at being it's own little shit show of the century. All that upheaval can mess with your vibe, and in turn, your self-confidence. We’re not saying blame your bad mood ENTIRELY on Covid-19 and climate change… but… also.. maybe do?  We’ve got some mindfulness tips from experts to remind you of the important stuff; like that you’re enough, the clouds are free to look at, and taking a deep breath is really fucking nice. LINKS ‘Managing Your Self Worth During COVID-19’ from Relationships Australia. Find @drdevroychowdhury on Instagram. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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.

Asking someone out is legit terrifying – even if you're the most confident person in the world (and like if you are, could you just pretend you aren’t so we can feel better about ourselves? Thx). Next time you wanna take the leap and ask someone on a date, try some of these mindfulness tips from Dr Marny Lishman. LINKS ‘How To Ask Someone Out’ by Dr Marny Lishman. Follow @marnylishman on Instagram. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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 see someone for the first time in ages that annoying question inevitably pops up; "What have YOU been up to?” Suddenly you draw a blank and are left feeling like shit. We're calling this funny little scenario “update anxiety” and we’ve got some nifty trips (if we do say so ourselves) to ease it. LINKS Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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.

Unsurprisingly COVID and lockdown has really impacted our sex lives and libido. Some researchers think this has more to do with our nervous system than our literal sex organs. We're all pretty jazzed on stress hormones that we don’t have much space for wind down and arousal. We’ve got a few mindfulness tips to help you get down and dirty without it feeling like a chore.  LINKS ‘Lockdown has destroyed our sex drive’ The Guardian. ‘Saying This One Word Will Boost Your Mood By 25 Percent’ Ari Notis for Yahoo!life. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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 you think meditation is for weirdos and hippies, we want you to try this. Because whether you’re back at work after Christmas or you’re on a break until the New Year, we bet you're more than a little bit busy. This is the perfect time to try a thing called Guerrilla Meditation. We’re not going to promise it will convert you to a daily practice but it could push you in the right direction. LINKS ‘The 20 Second Rule – Guerilla Tactics for Peace of Mind and Wellbeing’ by Toby Ouvry Meditation. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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 ever walked away from a conversation with a nagging feeling of sorrow, disappointment or frustration? Researchers have found that emotions are contagious – so the overflow of someone else’s sadness (or happiness) is very real. We’ve got some tips for protecting yourself from other’s feelings without becoming a heartless arsehole. LINKS ‘How emotions, like colds, are contagious’ by Edward-Elmhurst Health for eehealth.org. ‘Emotions Are Contagious—Choose Your Company Wisely' by Sherrie Bourg Carter Psy.D. for Psychology Today. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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 assume a whole heap of you are not going to work today. Doing nothing might sound blissful… but its also an uneasy prospect for a lot of people, so we’re going to explore how to mindfully enjoy a blank schedule (and stop you from checking your work notifications) LINKS Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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.

Has a change in plans got you seizing up? This is the time of year where our schedules can get VERY disrupted. It can send our anxiety through the ceiling. Especially if you’re somebody who doesn’t likes surprises.  When someone else cancels or postpones it changes our neatly organised expectations. We feel the need to rush set it all ‘right’ again. We also feel the pressure to please everyone in the process. So how can we handle it a bit more mindfully? LINKS ‘This Electrified Life’ by Kris Deminick. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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.

Merry Christmas! December 25 can take a toll, whether you love or loathe the day. A lot of it can come down to the weight of expectations. Those great expectations can really dampen your holiday spirit, according the research. Take 5 minutes for yourself today and practice some of these tips for a pared back, disappointment-free Chrissy day. And Merry Christmas from the whole Space team! xx LINKS 'Managing expectations: Everyone has a vision of the perfect holiday, but when reality fails to live up to the dream, stress can result, ' American Psychological Association Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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.