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It probably won't come as a surprise to anyone, but December is the time of year where most couples fight the most. It can be hard to get to sleep post-conflict. You could be feeling angry, upset, burnt out, exhausted - or a complete combination. We've got a meditation to help you wind down afterwards and (hopefully) help you to get some sleep.  LINKS Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Anna HenvestEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a special time of year - a combo of being thrown out of your routine, more time with in-laws and family, money stresses and gift expectations. Yay for Christmas! One survey found that the average couple has four fights a day in December. In this episode, we share tips from Relationship Expert, John Gottman on how to not only survive, but thrive in the festive season with your partner. LINKS Read more from John Gottman here A survey on couples and conflict here Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Anna HenvestEditor: Adrian Walton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It can be an overwhelming time of year for both your headspace and your bank balance. If you're worried about Christmas outgoings, we've got a meditation to sooth your festive money concerns. LINKS Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Anna HenvestEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever been caught in a Christmas rut? Every year looks the same, and there's things you keep doing, just for the sake of tradition? Covid forced us to re-think how we do Christmas, and now could be a good chance to take stock of what parts you love, and what parts need to leave.  LINKS Research on re-thinking Christmas here Read more from the Child Mind Institute here Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Anna HenvestEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas can be a tough time for our inner child - we're often back in our family homes, with childhood dynamics at play. We could be spending more time with family members than we usually would. It can be a tricky, triggering time. In this episode, we're going to open up that vulnerability and make our inner child feel safe.  LINKS Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Producer: Anna HenvestEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're talking about when you've got a 'clutter conundrum'. Working from home can be a blessing and a curse - we're here to help you implement some boundaries and be your best WFH self! LINKS Read Damon's blog post here Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Producer: Anna HenvestEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does it ever feel like you're making a million choices in a day? In this episode we have an affirmation for you to help with trusting your decision-making. We're going to trust our choices, and more importantly, trust ourselves.  LINKS Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Producer: Anna HenvestEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we’re helping you to fight that December decision-fatigue. Know the feeling? You're so overwhelmed by all the decisions you need to make, that you don't feel like you can make a single one. We've got tips on how to get through it this silly season. LINKS Read more about decision fatigue here Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Producer: Anna HenvestEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all heard of Gary Chapman's Love Languages - but have you ever thought about how it applies to our socials? Social Media Expert Jade Warne says her love language is 'taking an extra 3.7 seconds to find the perfect emoji to comment'. What's yours? We're going to try and work it out. LINKS See Jade Warne's post here Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Producers: Anna HenvestEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This festive season, watch out for trauma-dumping. We all love a good vent, but when it starts to become one-sided and you don't get the chance to share your feelings, that's a red flag! The exception to this being when you or the person you're with is in crisis - details for Lifeline below if this is the case. In this episode, we share the difference between healthy-venting and trauma-dumping.  LINKS If you're in crisis and need help, Lifeline's details are here  Read more advice from The Cleveland Clinic here More info on trauma-dumping here Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Producer: Anna HenvestEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.