The Space

We're here with a meditation to leave your week behind you. Wherever you are, take a few moments to pause. We’re going to guide you into the weekend with this meditation. 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 Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   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.

Shared fun is more fun than solitary fun - the data says so! It's even more true if you share a fun activity with a good friend. Then it turns into arousal AND a bonding experience. LINKS  Read ‘Fun Is More Fun When Others Are Involved Reis HT, O'Keefe SD, Lane RD. Fun Is More Fun When Others Are Involved.’ J Posit Psychol. 2017;12(6):547-557. doi: 10.1080/17439760.2016.1221123. Epub 2016 Aug 16. PMID: 28919919; PMCID: PMC5597001. Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   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 breathing exercise for better sleep. It's called the 4-7-8 breathing technique. It’s been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, aid sleep, calm your nervous system and help relaxation. Try this with us now, and see how quickly you drift o-... LINKS  Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   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.

Today we're talking about "sensation seekers". Not to be confused with thrill-seekers or attention-seekers! Sensation-seeking can occur through joining a new fitness class or conquering a new challenge. But you could get a lil adrenaline boost from simply changing your lunch order!  LINKS  Read ‘Sensation-Seeking Explained’ from Psychology Today Australia Read ‘What We Can Learn from Sensation Seekers’ by Ken Carter for Greater Good Magazine Read ‘Frisky, but more risky’ by Christopher Munsey, Monitor Staff July/August 2006, Vol 37, No. 7, American Psychological Association Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   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 is an episode for everyone who feels overwhelmed. We've got a visualisation to expand TIME! Yes, this is some clever kind of magic. We'll give you a few moments to get comfortable. LINKS  Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   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 spotted the phrase "Microdosing Validation" on @WordsAreVibrations. The thing is validation isn't a bad thing, it's natural to crave it! The problem comes when we start to rely on it, just like any other drug. We’ve got some strategies and simple questions for you to ask yourself next time you find yourself diving into the group chat to bitch about your manager. LINKS  Follow James McCrae @wordsarevibrations on Instagram Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   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.

Think about when you watch a scary movie... afterwards your emotions feel heightened — happiness, excitement, love. affection. Those amplified feelings are exactly you feel after a blazing argument. And those intense feelings of anger or fear can be transferred into the bedroom.  The question is: is it really a healthy way to deal? LINKS Read ‘Why People Scream and Moan During Sex’ from Psychology Today Australia Read ‘Is makeup sex good or bad for my relationship?’ from Woman & Home 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 weight-training workouts, a De-load Day is when you drop the intensity of your weights. You still train, you still make progress, but it doesn’t feel like grunt work. The idea is this: our bodies NEED rest. In fact, pushing through often leads to injury. So what if you applied the same to your mental workload?  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 ‘Midweek Deload Days’ from Dan Williams for Range Of Motion Listen to Sass and Something from Amy Molloy Follow @sassandsomething 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.

How can we stop Monday-itus from impacting our mojo? According to one study, relationships benefit from sexual intimacy that is scheduled and routine. Sounds hot, right? That's where Monday comes in! LINKS  Read ‘Mondays Are Fun Days — Why Scheduled Sex Is Important To Us’ by Brianna Bell for CBC Listen Sass and Something from our writer Amy Molloy Follow @sassandsomething on Instagram CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Anna Henvest Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know about the Monday blues, but do you really have a reason to feel worse at the start of the week? Science isn’t convinced … and neither are we. One study suggested we're simply more "sensitive" to stress at the start of the week rather than the end. So - What can we do to boost our resilience? This is a visualisation to help you fee less sh*tty about your Monday.  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 ‘Are Monday Blues Real? Here’s What Research Says’ by Kim Elsesser for Forbes.com 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.