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

The average person will go on 126 diets in their lifetime - how depressing is that? Think of all those hours wasted counting calories, the number of social functions spent obsessing over the menu & days determined by the number on the scales. It is time to ditch this toxic cycle, the diet culture BS & start to build a great relationship with food. Today my guest is going to teach you how. Lyndi Cohen is a nutritionist, dietitian & the author of Your Weight is Not The Problem.  If you enjoyed this episode, you'll LOVE this one with Intuitive Eating co-creator Evelyn Tribole: Intuitive Eating 101. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Lyndi on Instagram & Facebook. BOOKSGrey Area Drinking: How To Re-Evaluate Your Relationship with AlcoholYour Weight is Not The Problem PODCASTNo Wellness Wankery Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com  

I have been working from home full time, alone now for over a year & let me tell you IT IS HARD. So when I saw on Twitter that journalist Rebecca Seal had written a book on this, I knew I had to get her on. The book is called Solo: How To Work Alone & Not Lose Your Mind and to get the answers Rebecca spoke to all kinds of people - organizational psychologists, behavioral scientists, and even solo workers including professional violinists, TED talkers & designers. You may not work alone but if you study from home, have a little side hustle or even if you work in an office & want to be more productive this is ep is incredibly helpful! Rebecca shares her insights into how to set up your workspace for maximum productivity, tips to combat self-doubt, how to avoid distractions, utilise rituals and shift your mindset. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Rebecca on Instagram, Twitter & via her website. BOOKSolo: How to Work Alone & Not Lose Your Mind PODCASTThe Solo Collective Podcast Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

There’ve been some brilliant examples of what boundaries aren’t & how they shouldn’t be used swirling around the news this week. But Dr Rebecca Ray says that setting true boundaries is actually the kindest thing you can do in a relationship. So what are they really & how can we set them effectively & unlock their power as the ultimate form of self-care? Dr Ray is a clinical psychologist & the author of Setting Boundaries & Dealing with Difficult People. If you enjoyed this episode, you'll also find this one helpful: How to Make More Wise Decisions. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Rebecca on Instagram & Facebook. BOOKSSetting Boundaries Dealing with Difficult People Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Regardless of whether you're doing Dry July this month, it’s a great reminder to take a step back & have a look at the role alcohol plays in our lives. It’s something that journalist & author Jill Stark has been working on for over 10 years now since she wrote her first book on the topic which she re-released this year. In this episode she shares her story & how to develop a more mindful relationship with alcohol. If you've enjoyed this ep, you'll also find this one with Grey Area Drinking Coach Sarah Rusbatch super helpful - she talks about mummy wine culture, how alcohol can take more than it gives in our lives & how to re-evalurate your relationship with it. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Jill on Instagram, Facebook & via her website. BOOKSHigher Sobriety Happy Never After Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

We are obsessed with chasing happiness, but writer Cyndie Spiegel says we should be focussing more on joy. In particular the teeny tiny moments of it. She calls them ‘micro-joys’. She discovered them during the most difficult year of her life & says they can help us all to find hope especially when life isn’t okay. Cyndie joins us to explain what micro-joys are, how to spot them & how they can help you find hope even when life gets really tough. If you enjoyed this episode, you'll also love this episode with positive psychology expert Tal Ben Shahar on How To Build Happiness. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Cyndie on Instagram & Facebook BOOKSMicro Joys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life is Not Okay A Year of Positive Thinking Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Jessica Nabongo is the first black woman to travel to every country in the world & 89 of those trips were solo. If you've got a spot on your travel bucketlist but no travel buddy or if you're just keen for a life-changing adventure, this is the episode for you. Jessica shares her top tips, biggest mistakes & reasons why you should absolutely be heading off on the trip of a lifetime, regardless of budget or confidence. If you enjoyed this episode, you're going to love this conversation with bad-ass feminist Clementine Ford on How To Be A More Confident Feminist. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Jessica on Instagram & via her website. BOOKSThe Catch Me If You Can Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com    

Finding the elusive balance between utilizing technology and social media for our work, relationships, and overall happiness is no easy feat. It's a constant struggle, and sometimes it feels like these digital distractions have become an all-consuming time suck. We live in the 21st century & for many of us that means that giving up our phones, ignoring our inbox & deleting social media just isn’t an option. So today, we’re going to examine why tech is so addictive & how we can take back control of our time & our brains. Today’s guest is Vivek Wadwha is a Distinguished Fellow at the Labor and Worklife Program at Harvard Law School & the author of Your Happiness Was Hacked: Why Tech Is Winning The Battle To Control Your Brain & How To Fight Back. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Vivek on Twitter BOOKSYour Happiness Was Hacked Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com