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Could you do with a few more tools up your sleeve for when things get tricky? We've got a cute trick from Briony Benjamin's new book Life is Tough But so Are You. During Briony’s cancer diagnosis and treatment, she learnt this coping mechanism from her friend Jenna Rumney. We’re going to talk you through how you can do it yourself, no matter what challenges are being thrown your way.Links ‘Life Is Tough But So Are You’ by Briony Benjamin https://bit.ly/lifeistough-briony-benjamin-book . Briony Benjamin - https://www.brionybenjamin.com/ . Jenna Rumney - @wild.life.rescue The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram. Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space. Credits  Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian WaltonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever suffer from “creative anxiety”? We’re all called to be creative in our lives, constantly. If you feel anxious about tasks requiring original thinking, you’ll probably also feel anxious about improvising. So how can mindfulness help us? Links  ‘The anxiety that limits your creative genius’ - BBC Worklife https://bit.ly/anxiety-creativity . ‘Big Magic’ by Elizabeth Gilbert https://bit.ly/bigmagic-elizabethgilbert . The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram. Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space. Credits   Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88   Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy  Executive Producer: Elise Cooper   Editor: Adrian Walton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a seriously wonderful feeling when you get yourself into water.  It’s said to have healing powers – if you let it. Did you know you can get the same affect with a meditation?Well you can! And we’re going to show you how. Links The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram. Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space. Credits  Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian WaltonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re never going to say your worries don’t matter. Your big feelings are valid. If you need to blow the lid off this joint, do it. However, it’s also worth taking some time now and again. Let’s do a stocktake of the dumb stuff we worry about – and maybe even learn to let it go! Links ‘The Bad Girls Guide To Better’ by Casey Beros https://bit.ly/badgirlsguide . The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram. Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space. Credits  Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian WaltonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know there’s no such thing as a perfect partner, but we can often overlook those irritating things for the sake of the relationship. The problem is we don’t always have this attitude with our friendships. Let’s be a bit kinder to our friends who are like our family! Links The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram. Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space. Credits  Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian WaltonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you luuurve your job? Before you answer, get honest. There isn’t a right or wrong answer to this question. Not everyone who goes to work loves their job. And that’s okay. The WHY we work can be more important. What motivates you to go to work? Links Jennifer Nini @jenniferbnini - https://www.instagram.com/jenniferbnini/ . Eco Warrior Princess @ecowarriorprincess - https://www.instagram.com/ecowarriorprincess/ . The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram. Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space. Credits  Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian WaltonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s talk about mental health in the workplace. This episode is especially for leaders, although everyone in any workplace can benefit. Research shows there’s still a stigma when it comes to sharing our struggles at work. So, as a leader, how can you up the care factor? Links  Dianne McCabe - https://diannemccabe.com/ . The Science Behind Why Awkward Silence Works | Inc.com https://bit.ly/awkwardsilence-science . Visual Guides to Great Teaching - TeachingHOW2s https://bit.ly/visualguides-teaching . The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram. Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space. Credits   Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88   Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy  Executive Producer: Elise Cooper   Editor: Adrian Walton  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooke MacAlary is the author of the book ‘Care, the radical art of taking time.’ She wrote the book at the height of the pandemic out of necessity. When it comes to self-care there’s no golden face masks here. She focuses on how smaller, personal acts of care, can help us to feel nurtured, loving and grounded. We’ve got an example we can all try this weekend. Links                ‘Care; The Radical Act Of Taking Time’ by Brooke McAlary https://bit.ly/care-brookemcalary . The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram. Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space. Credits  Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian WaltonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you nailing self-care? We know it’s become an overused phras, but when you’re sitting down to plan your weekend, a bit of self nourishment is beneficial. There are two types of self care and we’re going to teach you how to tell the difference, and how to combine them! Links Tahlee Rouillon, founder of The Seekers’ Sanctuary - https://www.seeksanctuary.com/ . The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram. Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space. Credits  Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian WaltonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Left Handers Day today! This isn’t just for the lefties amongst us. Using your non-dominant hand is argued to have many benefits. It keeps our brains agile. It can boost your sense of control and ease aggression. So today we want you to try doing something you doe very day – with your non dominant hand; and see how it makes you feel? Links You Can Boost Your Brain & Mental Health If You Use Your Non-Dominant Hand Often, https://bit.ly/wronghand-brainboost . The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram. Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space. Credits  Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian WaltonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.