The Space

This meditation is ooold school – like analogue clock old school. It’s so popular with meditators, you can get apps that make a clock sound. Let’s be honest! It’s either going to keep you focused or annoy you into forgetting your worries. LINKS Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    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.

We've got a family-friendly meditation that’s perfect for anxious kids with big feelings. We've got to give credit to the 4-year-old son of our writer Amy cause he came up with this meditation! The good news is, there's science to back up the benefits. It blends together two components — soothing sound and touch. Let’s get into it! Like the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It helps us reach more like-minded/cool/smart people like you! LINKS Read ‘Science confirms multisensory learning enhances memory’ from Nepean Tutoring Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    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.

This episode we're exploring a meditation for toxic comparison. If you’re stuck in a cycle of envy, let’s get into it. LINKS  Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey DonovanWriter: 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 Monday and we are on a roll, with a mindfulness tip to boost productivity. These strategies come from Darius Foroux, author of the book, Think Straight: change your thoughts, change your life. He gives 20 tips, but we picked a selection to get you started. Like the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It helps us reach more like-minded/cool/smart people like you! LINKS Read ‘My 20 Best Productivity Tips Of All Time’ by Darius Foroux for Medium Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    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.

In an article with Vogue, podcaster and author Jay Shetty shared his tips for staying grounded and centred. And this one gave us a lot to think about: Pick education over entertainment. Let’s get into it! Like the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It helps us reach more like-minded/cool/smart people like you! LINKS Read ‘Well Intentioned: Jay Shetty On Making Mindful Moments, Monotasking, and Re-setting With a Good Cup of Tea’ from Vogue Listen to ‘On Purpose’ with Jay Shetty  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.

Are you trying to cut back on social media use? We feel it. We’re also failing at it! It’s not your fault, these apps are designed to hook you in and keep you there. We've got a straight forward tip to help you dial back the screen time and connect with your life. LINKS  Read ‘Alex J. Holte & F. Richard Ferraro (2020) True colors: Grayscale setting reduces screen time in college students’ The Social Science Journal, DOI: 10.1080/03623319.2020.1737461 Read ‘Take Control Of Your Social Media from Centre for Humane Technology’ humanetech.com Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    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.

Research has found that when you do a "body scan meditation" whilst holding a beloved pet, it decreases anxiety and heart rate and increases positivity. This was more impactful when people were holding a pet than a blanket or a pillow. Of course, you don’t need to hold a pet to try this, let’s talk you through it! LINKS Read ‘Exploring the Potential Impact of a Virtual Body Scan Meditation Exercise Conducted With Pet Dogs on Recipients and Facilitators’ published on Frontiers.com Try a Body Scan Meditation with help from Berkeley.edu.au Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    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.

We’ve all experienced it: the 4:45pm Friday “doom email”. With one inbox notification your weekend goes up in smoke, so we’re gunna teach you how to stop that one thing from ruining your weekend. LINKS  Read ‘Black and White Thinking: How It Can Limit You and How to Stop’ from Healthline.com Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    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.

This morning, we talked about feeling healthy, and how we can get hooked on talking about sickness. Now we’ve got a meditation for trusting your body. Bring your aches and your pains; bring your headaches and hang-ups. LINKS  Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    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.

Have you spent the year talking about how SICK you are? It’s the new “talking about the weather.” As we speed towards summer in the Southern Hemisphere, we’re here with a mental reset. Have you started to use sickness as a means of connection? Are you afraid to succeed when it comes to your health? LINKS  Read ‘What Is a Fear of Success?’ from Healthline.com Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    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.