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Trauma can be a bit of a difficult topic. There are the big traumas in life such as abuse, violence and neglect. But there is another level of trauma that experts call "little-t-traumas"; these are things that can disrupt your life and mental health such as a routine medical procedure, losing a job, breakups and infidelity. Using the advice of author Doctor Sarah Woodhouse, we’re going to explore ways to strengthen yourself and feel a little less alone during these difficult "little-t-traumas".                                 LINKS 'You’re Not Broken' by Sarah Woodhouse, Penguin Books Australia. Follow Dr Sarah Woodhouse on Instagram @thesarahwoodhouse. 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.

Ahh grudges. They sure can be a bastard of a thing. The thing is, we KNOW that holding a grudge isn’t good for us, but we do it anyway. We’ve got a great lil tip from someone who spent YEARS trying to let go of a grudge; and it was as easy as drooping a pen.. You’ll have to listen to the end if you want the context for that! LINKS ‘Why We Hold Grudges, and How to Let Them Go’, Psychology Today Australia 'An Autumn meditation to let go' by Pippa Richardson. Follow Pippa Richardson on Instagram @_pippa. 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.

Bloating is a normal part of our lives. For women, it's part of our menstrual cycle. So how can mindfulness help us? We’ve got a breathing practice to help you feel more comfortable, and maybe even get out of your bloated funk. 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.

These days a lot of us go straight from bed to our workstation. According to research traveling to work can have emotional benefits. The good news is you can make your own commute – even if it’s from the bedroom to the study – and ease the transition from home life to work life. We’re calling it: the emotional commute. LINKS ‘The neglected benefits of the commute’ BBC Worklife. 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.

These days we wear more hats than ever before. Our work lives blur into our home lives and social media adds more pressure. So how can mindfulness help us? 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.

Let's talk about your "inner softie". It's that little voice that tells you "it's okay, you don't need to try that hard thing. You're too tired and need a break". We're not saying that voice isn’t helpful, but it can sometimes be a little too loud – and even stop you from achieving things you're entirely capable of! LINKS ‘The Creative Seed; How To Enrich Your Life Through Creativity’ by Lilian Wissink. 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.

The average person spends 28 per cent of the work day reading and replying to emails. And that can be damn overwhelming. Email anxiety is very real! So we're going to teach you a mindful approach to emailing to take some of the "OMG THEY USED A FULL STOP THEY MUST HATE ME" out of your work emails. LINKS 'How to Spend Way Less Time on Email Every Day' by Matt Plummer for Harvard Business Review. 'The social economy: Unlocking value and productivity through social technologies' McKinsey & Company. 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're finding things are getting away from you, a mindfulness technique called "Grounding" can help. Try this one with us to get some clarity and stability for your day. 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.

You don't have to abstain from booze to be mindful (sorry Dalai Lama). If you’re sculling your 5pm bevy, that’s not very mindful. Next time you have a drink in your hand, try this little practice for a mindful framing to your Friday drinks. LINKS ‘How A Short Meditation Can Help People Drink Less’ Time. 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 tend to think misery loves company – but so often we forget to talk about the good stuff. It doesn’t come naturally to us! That’s where a rehearsal comes in to play. Try some of these tips to stop dwelling on the dumb shit you did this week and celebrate all the good, and even great, stuff that happened. LINKS Alison Ledgerwood: ‘A simple trick to improve positive thinking’ TED Talk Subtitles and Transcript – TED. 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.