The Space

Research has shown a sharp rise in online purchases made after midnight. So next time you’re up late scrolling through your go-to online stores and flicking through your saved wish lists, just know you’re not alone.  For more on this episode and to join a community of like-minded people online head to @thespace_podcast on Instagram and The Space Podcast on Facebook.   Credits Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editors: Elise Cooper, Hannah Bowman, Shetu Bimpong   https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/sep/09/bedtime-browsing-trend-fuels-boom-night-time-shopping-at-john-lewisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer is a great vibe. There’s always something going on and we want a piece of the cake. Spontaneous activities can sometimes be a bit of a calendar breaker which can rattle up a comfortable and confirmed routine. How can we embrace the spon that define summer time? For more on this episode and to join a community of like-minded people online head to @thespace_podcast on Instagram and The Space Podcast on Facebook.     Credits Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editors: Elise Cooper, Hannah Bowman, Shetu BimpongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever experienced that sickening feeling in your stomach after you’ve poured your heart out over social media, to your friends or in your workplace? Dr Brené Brown has called this a vulnerability hangover. Yea, makes sense! Soothe that unpleasant sensation with a short and effective breathing technique. For more on this episode and to join a community of like-minded people online head to @thespace_podcast on Instagram and The Space Podcast on Facebook.     Credits Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editors: Elise Cooper, Hannah Bowman, Shetu BimpongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems like as soon as soon December comes around, life speeds up. It is the busiest month of the year for a lot of people. We feel exhausted by January because we’ve filled our calendars to the brim. In this episode we share some tips to avoid feeling overwhelmed. For more on this episode and to join a community of like-minded people online head to @thespace_podcast on Instagram and The Space Podcast on Facebook.     Credits Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editors: Elise Cooper, Hannah Bowman, Shetu BimpongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Science shows that some people get scared easier than others and deliberately scaring ourselves can calm the brain. So watching a horror movie with a bunch of great pals can somehow be a really nice feeling. In this episode we share with you how getting scared can be a mindful practice. For more on this episode and to join a community of like-minded people online head to @thespace_podcast on Instagram and The Space Podcast on Facebook.     Credits Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editors: Elise Cooper, Hannah Bowman, Shetu BimpongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can even drop the F bomb mindfully! Depending on where you are and who’s around, swearing can help us feel in control of a negative situation and promote a sense of calm and well-being. But not all the time. For more on this episode and to join a community of like-minded people online head to @thespace_podcast on Instagram and The Space Podcast on Facebook.     Credits Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editors: Elise Cooper, Hannah Bowman, Shetu BimpongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the start of the indulgent season, and we’re here for it. We all need some rest, relaxation and most of all…chocolate. But before you start ripping into 2 week’s worth of your advent calendar, let’s flex our mindfulness muscles and take the opportunity to reflect. For more on this episode and to join a community of like-minded people online head to @thespace_podcast on Instagram and The Space Podcast on Facebook.   Credits Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editors: Elise Cooper, Hannah Bowman, Shetu BimpongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the weather gets warmer so do our moods. An Australian study found that people had higher serotonin levels on bright sunny days than on cloudy ones. Higher levels of serotonin are linked with better moods, satisfaction and calmness. So sit back and soak up that summer feeling, wherever you are. For more on this episode and to join a community of like-minded people online head to @thespace_podcast on Instagram and The Space Podcast on Facebook.     Credits Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editors: Elise Cooper, Hannah Bowman, Shetu BimpongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's estimated we each make about 35,000 decisions every day so when there’s too many options on the menu at the pub it’s overwhelming. Too often we are spoilt for choice, but it’s actually not doing us any good. We have some tips that will help you focus and ease the decision making pressure. For more on this episode and to join a community of like-minded people online head to @thespace_podcast on Instagram and The Space Podcast on Facebook.     Credits  Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88  Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy  Executive Producer: Elise Cooper  Editors: Elise Cooper, Hannah Bowman, Shetu Bimpong See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2020 has been a rollercoaster for all of us and the last thing you want to be told is “just be positive”. Easier said than done right? Let’s take another approach and work towards making positive thinking automatic. For more on this episode and to join a community of like-minded people online head to @thespace_podcast on Instagram and The Space Podcast on Facebook.   Credits  Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88  Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy  Executive Producer: Elise Cooper  Editors: Elise Cooper, Hannah Bowman, Shetu Bimpong See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.