Ed Stott & The Big Life Questions

Stefanie Sword Williams says the difference between the hard workers who succeed & the ones who don’t is self promotion. But if the idea of networking makes you cringe, taking compliments is excruciating & your inner critic shouts you down before you can even remember your password for LinkedIn, how do you start to self-promote? Stefanie is the author of Fuck Being Humble: Why Self-Promotion Isn’t a Dirty Word, she runs an organisation by the same name & has made it her mission to convince you that celebrating yourself is the key to unlocking your dream life. If you enjoyed this episode, you should absolutely listen to this one with time management wizard Kate Christie on how to plan your life list (& why it's 9000x better than a bucket-list!). CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Stefanie on Instagram or via her website. BOOKFuck Being Humble Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - edwina@edstott.com

Flex Mami, a podcaster, business owner, DJ, best-selling author & presenter, shares her formula for knowing what you want and how to get it. She discusses defying expectations, honoring authenticity, staying in your lane, the power of manifesting, using the Y funnel to clarify motivations and simplify goals, and the power of intention and understanding your why.

TRIGGER WARNING: This conversation very briefly touches on eating disorders. How can we raise young women who like themselves in a culture that tells them not to? Kasey Edwards is the mother of two & the Co-Author of Raising Girls Who Like Themselves, which she wrote with her husband Dr Christopher Scanlon. They spent 10 years researching & speaking with the experts to figure out the non-negotiables when it comes to raising girls with self esteem & confidence. In this episode, Kasey shares the 7 key qualities that enable girls to thrive PLUS how to apply these effective strategies to your own life to re-parent yourself & boost your own self esteem. If you enjoy this ep, you should also check out The Fun Habit: How to Prioritise Fun & Transform Your Life & What Boundaries Are & How to Set Them Without Feeling Guilty. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Kate on Instagram, Facebook & via her website. BOOKRaising Girls Who Like Themselves Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com    

Sometimes climate guilt & grief can be overwhelming. But, as well as not feeling very nice, overwhelm is a fairly useless state to be in. So how do we manage these very scary & real emotions & turn them into something positive? My guest today is Dr Beth Hill. She's a program development coordinator at Psychology for Safe Climate - they’re a not for profit whose sole purpose is helping people with this exact dilemma. If you enjoy this episode & know you'll find this one with Ethically Kate super helpful too: 3 Simple Shifts to Live a More Sustainable & Fulfilling Life. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Psychology for Safe Climate via their website. LINKSFind out more about Climate Cafes running in August & September. Become a Climate Cafe Facilitator PSC's Climate Journey Stream Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Explores the obsession with productivity and how it impacts mental health. Discusses the difference between routines and rhythms. Explores the illusion of productivity, the importance of seizing pockets of time, and the consequences of indecision. Discusses embracing failure, micro ambitions, and following joy in the present moment.

Our periods are often thought of as being a right old pain - both literally & metaphorically. BUT, are we missing out on an opportunity by just letting them roll on by each month WITHOUT making the most of the hormonal cycle that comes with them? Lucy Peach says yes, absolutely & that our menstrual cycles can be our superpower if we just learn to let them. Lucy is the creator of award winning theater show My Greatest Period Ever, author of Period Queen & she's the host of a podcast by the same name.  Today, she’s going to teach us how to hack the different phases of our menstrual cycle for maximum joy, creativity & ultimate self care. If you enjoy this episode, you'll also love this one with Dr Stacy Sims on how to make your cycle your workout's secret weapn. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Lucy on Instagram & via her website. COURSESLucy's Believe Your Body Course is now open for September 2023 enrollments.  BOOKSPeriod Queen Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

If you've tried to practice mindfulness only to end up frustrated or falling asleep mid-meditation you'll know how hard it is to develop a mindful practice that you'll actually stick to. but there are some real benefits to perfecting this practice. The good news is that there are some simple & fun ways of adding it to you daily routine. To understand why mindfulness is so powerful & what’s going on in our brains when we practice it PLUS build a mindfulness practice that is both sustainable & enjoyable, I’ve called in the help of a neuroscientist who works with some of the country’s most successful sports teams & has even had his work featured by Oprah. Dr Stan Rodski is the author of The Neuroscience of Mindfulness. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Stan on Instagram & via his website. BOOKSThe Neuroscience of Excellent Sleep The Neuroscience of Mindfulness Mindwaves Calming Colouring Peaceful Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

We all know them & as the saying goes, if you don’t you probably are one (awks). Difficult people can be the bane of our lives & often we can end up piling more energy into managing them than in the relationships that actually add value to our lives. So how do we deal with them whilst protecting our own energy & when is it just time to call it a day?  Dr Rebecca Ray is a Clinical Psychologist & her latest book is Dealing with Difficult People she breaks it all down for us into these 5 simple steps. BONUS: If you enjoy this ep, you should totally listen to this one with Rebecca on boundaries too - we cover what boundaries really are, how to set them without feeling guilty & how to make sure the people around you stick to them. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook & via her website. BOOKSDealing with Difficult People Setting Boundaries Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Forgetting someone’s name, misplacing your keys or completely blanking on the time of the meeting you were supposed to be in - these are pretty familiar lapses in memory all of us experience but how do we know if our memory is working properly or if there’s something to be concerned about? Dr Anne Unkenstein is a clinical neuropsychologist who has worked with people who experience changes in their memory for over 25 years. Today we’re going to dig deep into how our memory works, what can affect it (in the short & long-term) & how we can keep it working in the way that it should. If you've enjoyed this episode, I think you'll also really like this one with journalist David Robson on what the intelligence trap is & how to avoid it! CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Anne via her website. BOOKSMemory Wise Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

When you plan what you’re going to do with your day do you consider how much fun is in there? Well according to organisational psychologist & behavioural scientist Mike Rucker, you absolutely should be - it will make you healthier, more productive & improve your relationships at home & at work. Mike is the author of The Fun Habit: How The Pursuit of Joy & Wonder Can Change Your Life. In this episode he shares the practical ways you can inject more fun into your life, regardless of your situation plus the suprising benefits of making it a priority. If you enjoyed this episode, I reckon you'll also really rate this one with Harvard University's Tal Ben Shahar on How to Build Happiness.  CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Mike on Instagram, Facebook & via her website. BOOKSThe Fun Habit Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com