The Space

Breathing is one of the foundations of mindful practices. We’ve got a dead easy one for you to try when you’re feeling anxious and unsettled. All you need is to be able to count to four! LINKS Listen to more breathing exercises from 'The Space'. 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 asked how we’re feeling so many times a day. How much thought do you put into the answer? How you describe yourself can have a real impact on your mental state! We’ve got a few tricks to help you to observe your feelings without being overwhelmed by them; because you are MORE than your emotions. LINKS ‘What is Labeling Theory Psychology?’. 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.

Getting enough sleep is important, but it's only one part of a much larger spectrum of resetting. Rest is about resetting your body. We've got 4 areas you can get a little but more rest into your day, and feel rejuvenated. LINKS ‘The Power of Rest: Why Sleep Alone Is Not Enough. A 30-Day Plan to Reset Your Body’ by Matthew Edlund. Gabby Heley and The Sage Society on Instagram @the.sagesociety. 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 want to talk about embracing the stuff that scares you, and still staying positive. We don’t want you to ignore any shit storms brewing on the horizon. Using tips from author Ed Halliwell, we’re exploring why hiding from things we’re afraid of can drain our energy. LINKS ‘Mindfulness: How to Live Well by Paying Attention’ by Ed Halliwell 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.

In mindfulness circles your eyes are linked to inner tension. We're constantly looking ahead for something more we can grasp, buy, or accomplish. Every time we look for an answer outside ourselves, our eyes tense up. Which is why it’s a great idea to rest them (especially in the evening) with a mindfulness practise like the one in this episode.  LINKS 'The Gift of Silence:' Finding peace in a world full of noise’ by Kankyo Tannier. '4 Yoga Exercises for Eye Strain' Claudia Cummins for Yoga International 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.

Trying new things forces us to be present. Scientists have found links between happiness and learning new things. So this week we want you to try any small way to add variety into your day – and see if it makes a difference. It could be as simple as listening to some new music, or walking a different route to the train station. LINKS ‘Why Learning Leads To Happiness’ from Huffpost Life. ‘Why Your Brain Craves Music: Our highest and lowest processing regions explain the irresistible appeal of a song’ Michael D Lemonick for TIME.com. 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.

Taking time to set your goals can give you a luscious clarity about your decision making. But it can be really bloody overwhelming… So we’re going to teach you how focusing on how you want to FEEL, rather than what you want to ACHIEVE, can make the whole thing a heck load more good for ya. 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.

The average person spends 28 per cent of the work day reading and replying to emails. Anh hoooo boy that can make ya feel overwhelmed. We've got 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.

Stuck alert and staring at the ceiling? Are you tense" One of the body's reactions to anxiety is muscle tension. Progressive muscle relaxation involves focusing on that tension, and fully feeling, and appreciating, the relief when you finally release it. Let's do it together.  LINKS ‘Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Insomnia’ - Sleep Center - Everyday Health. 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 healing power of water isn't just for kids. There's a whole series of mindfulness techniques which use water as their core component. Here are some of our favourites. 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.