That's Helpful is all about self-improvement backed by science. Every episode will teach you something that will shift your perspective, share a life changing skill or empower you to make better choices. Ed Stott invites the experts to share with you everything you need to know to build your best life one episode at a time.
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2021 marks the centenary of the birth of John Stott in central London. He holds a unique place in 20th Century Church history, both in Britain and across the globe. In each episode, Mark Meynell meets someone who has been impacted by John Stott‘s legacy. His thought, life and example represent many challenges to our own generation. Join us as we explore inspiration, challenges and insights from the life of Uncle John. Produced by Langham Partnership UKI.
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Billy Graham once referred to John Stott as “the most respected clergyman in the world.” In 2005, Time Magazine ranked him among the 100 most influential people in the world. Today Stott’s incredible theological and practical insights are available to you in The Bible for Today with John Stott. Giving you a fresh, clear, and true vision of the authentic Jesus, The Bible for Today balances high theology with practical Christian living in a way that compels every listener to soak in and live o ...
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How to Worry Better with Prof Kate Sweeny
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Worry doesn’t get us anywhere, but figuring out HOW to stop worrying is an impossible task, so how can we do it better? Well my guest today is an expert in worry - she’s going to talk us through why we do it & how to turn it into something that is actually helpful! Kate Sweeny, is a Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside…
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Preparing for the Millenopause with Dr Jess Blomfield
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If you're a millenial woman, the menopause is likely much closer than you think. So how can you prepare to embrace it rather than endure it? Dr Jess Blomfield says it's completely possible with a little bit of knowledge. In this episode we talk through some of the early signs & symptoms, how to advocate with your doctor & the role we can all play i…
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How to Hack Your Dopamine with Dr Anastasia Hronis
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Want to know how to get your dopamine working for you instead of against you? It's a powerful driver & with a little knowledge it can be your in-built super power. Dr Anastasia Hronis is a clinical psychologist and the author of The Dopamine Brain, Your Science Backed Guide to Balancing Pleasure and Purpose. You're going to learn about what dopamin…
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How to REALLY Rest & Why You Need It with Claudia Hammond
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For something that should be simple, resting is remarkably tricky - so how do we master this lost art? And why should we make it a priority? Well Claudia Hammond has become somewhat of an expert in the topic - she’s a psychology lecturer, award winning broadcaster & the author of The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in The Modern World which draws …
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Build Your Multi-Million Dollar Business with Karina Irby
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If you have a business idea, or you just know you want to work for yourself but you’re not sure how to make it happen, this conversation is for you. You probably have no idea where to start, little to no money, not much business experience & a whole heap of ‘what ifs’ holding you back from getting started… Well back in 2011, Karina Irby was right w…
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Top 5 Career Dilemmas Solved by Global Career Coach Clare Seeber
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Fallen out of love with your job? Can't get an interview? Don't have the right connections? Not sure what to do next? The next 40mins are just for you! Global career coach Claire Seeber is answering your top career dillemas. Claire's first episode resonated with SO MANY of you that she's joined our little self improvement club once again to answer …
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How to Split Your Finances with Nicole Haddow
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How do you split them - especially when one of you earns more than the other, if the worst happens - who gets what & how do you talk about them without killing the spark? Today’s topic is a contentious one - one that so many couples will have come across & searched for a solution - I’m talking finances, not just yours but your partners too. These a…
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How to Write Your F*** Yes Life Brief with Bonnie Wan
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A Life Brief will align your daily actions with your ambition & values. So how do you create one? Bonnie Wan is a brand strategist - she’s spent the last three decades helping huge brands like BMW, Pepsi and Heinz get clear about their purpose so they can grow and innovate. Almost 15 years ago, she turned these skills to her own life when she was g…
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The Neuroscience of Manifesting with Prof Joel Pearson
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Does manifesting work? Neuroscientist Professor Joel Pearson says yes! Here’s why… By this point we’re all familiar with the concept of manifesting & if you’re listening to this podcast I’m guessing you’ve tried it too. But as you know our little self improvement club is FIRMLY backed by science - so what does it say? Professor Joel Pearson is a ne…
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5 Steps to Finding Fulfilling Work with Claire Seeber
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Being the hardest worker doesn’t always pay off. So how do we channel all of that time and effort into something that does? Well Claire Seeber is the author of Less Hustle, More Happy. She’s a career consultant who’s spent the last 16 years in HR across many roles & multiple countries, she’s had a front row seat watching the difference between the …
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Dr Norman Swan on What's Good For Your Kids
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Where does your kids' temperament come from, how strict should you be & is it okay to be a 'good enough' parent? Honestly, the last few months have truly humbled me - being a parent is HARD and with so much advice out there, it’s VERY tricky to know what’s best for your children. So what IS good for your kids? Luckily, Dr Norman Swan has done the w…
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Aging Against the Machine with Mel Doyle
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Aging can be a fairly daunting experience & when the topic comes to mind most of us try to move on and clear it from our thoughts as quickly as possible. But award-winning journalist Melissa Doyle is urging us to take an active role in aging to push back against ageism and make the experience healthier and more connected for us all. In this convers…
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Finding & Reimagining Deep Friendships
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So often we prioritize romantic relationships above all others - whether it’s searching for a ‘soul mate’, choosing who we spend our time with or who takes priority in our lives…But according to Rhaina Cohen, the idea that a romantic partner is the only kind of relationship that can fulfill our emotional needs and bring meaning to our life is an in…
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Secrets from the Science of Toddlers for Happiness & Success
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When it comes to role models, toddlers may not be the first people you think of. Their reputation for tantrums, impulsivity, distractedness and general chaos doesn’t put them at the top of most people’s list. But Hasan Merali says you’re wrong. He’s a pediatric emergency doctor and the author of Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish The Peas: Secrets from…
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Gemma Hartley on Sharing The Mental Load
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Back in 2015, journalist Gemma Hartley wrote an article for Harper’s Bazaar that went viral. The article was about emotional labor & it really hit home for so many people - in fact 2 BILLION people read it. It led to Gemma writing a book on the topic & coming up with some real solutions to this incredibly familiar experience. Gemma is the author of…
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Be Bad, Better: How Not Trying So Hard Will Set You Free
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Often we see so many traits & behaviors as directly tied to our morality - including those around how we look, feel, think and act. But journalist & author Rebecca Seal says many of the things we’ve been told are bad are actually just as useful as the good. Her latest book is called Be Bad, Better: How Not Trying So Hard Will Set You Free. Want to …
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Cariad Lloyd's Modern Guide to Grief
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Grief is one of those things that many of us still have no idea how to talk about. Whether we’ve lost someone or know someone who has lost someone it can be very uncomfortable to know what to share, when & even how to just broach the subject. This struggle is one Cariad Lloyd knows well. After losing her dad at 15, she says she only really started …
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The Ultimate Couple’s Guide To Better Sleep
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We all know how essential a good night’s sleep can be for our health, but whilst we might be prioritising our bedtime routine, our partner’s night time habits may be the thing that’s costing us a perfect night’s sleep. Whether they’re a champion snorer, elite level fidgeter or they just have a completely different sleep schedule to you - it doesn’t…
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How to Fully Embrace Aging
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If you’re anything like me, ageing is probably something you try not to think about. But it doesn’t have to be this way - we can embrace ageing, help to combat ageism & make the most of all the brilliant things that come with it, without denying of course that it’s not all wonderful. So how do we do it? Well, lucky for you, my guest today is an exp…
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How to Build a Science-Backed Skincare Routine with Lab Muffin Beauty Science
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A good skincare routine can be a truly fantastic thing, but with SO many products on the market making wild claims, it is incredibly hard to know where you should be focussing your time, not to mention your money. Fear not though, Dr Michelle Wong is here to help - you might know here as Lab Muffin Beauty Science on social media where she’s been de…
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The First 2 Hours: How to Maximise your Most Valuable Time
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The saying goes - win the morning, win the day. But, if you’re anything like me - your morning will be determined by your inbox, who calls first or what’s been dropped in your lap that day. Productivity expert Donna McGeorge says this way of working is a big mistake and could see the quality of your work suffer, not to mention the extra hours spent…
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How to Make Life Changing, Deep Connections with Kasley Killam
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If I were to ask you how healthy you are right now, what would you say? Would you tell me about your social life? How many friends have you connected with in the last week? Or how connected you feel with your local community? Probably not, but Kasley Killam says that social health is vital to our physical health & by ignoring it, we’re missing out …
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Banish Your Imposter Syndrome with Dr Jessamy Hibberd
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If you’ve ever shared that you’re feeling it, the most common reaction is ‘oh my gosh me too’. I’m talking about Imposter Syndrome - it’s brutal, unhelpful and feels horrible. So why do we experience it and how can we tackle it? That’s exactly what we’re going to take down today - by the way this episode was requested by Jess on Instagram - if ther…
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The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better Later with Jonathon Rauch
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So many of us expect to become less happy as we age, BUT science says you couldn’t be more wrong - you’ll likely become happier as you get into old age, you’ll be more content and more able to live in the present moment. This phenomenon is called the happiness curve and it’s a concept that award winning journalist Jonathon Rauch is incredibly passi…
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Simple Gratitude Hacks to Transform Your Health
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Gratitude is one of those words that’s everywhere - particularly if you’re interested in self-improvement & your health. BUT what does the science actually say about introducing a little more gratitude into our lives & the best ways to do it? Well, Professor Fuschia Sirois is a psychologist from the University of Durham who’s been studying gratitud…
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The Science of Cold Water Therapy & How to Start
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We know how fabulous getting out in the water can be for our mental health & overall well-being but there’s a growing body of research showing that cold water can be absolutely transformative, whether it's from your shower, pool or the ocean. So what is it ACTUALLY doing to our bodies & how can we start to reap the benefits in our own lives? Dr Mar…
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How to Change Your Mindset Towards Aging
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How many times have you referred to yourself as ‘too old’ or ‘too young’ for something? Have you blamed your forgetfulness on a ‘senior moment’ or your sore neck on ‘being over 30’? I’ll be honest, before I found out about Ashton Applewhite’s work, they were comments I made ALL the time. But, remarks like these as well as a whole host of other beha…
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Honest Revelations & Life Lessons From My Pregnancy
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If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a little while now, you'll know I am pregnant at the moment - in fact, very pregnant! So in this episode, I’ve invited my friend and fellow podcaster Kylie Lately to talk about all things pregnancy: navigating the transition into motherhood & learning about the term matrescence the tools I’ve learnt to me…
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How to Ease Climate Anxiety & Turn it into Something Useful
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This week Earth Day asks us to focus on climate change & the things we can do to make a difference, but it can often feel like an overwhelming problem with minimal solutions & maximum anxiety. So how can we take these paralysing emotions that leave us wanting to bury our head in the sand & turn them into something positive that’s actually helpful? …
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Taryn Brumfitt's Essentials for Raising Kids with Body Neutrality
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You probably know Taryn Brumfitt from her fabulous, viral before & after photo on Facebook in 2013. The two images of Taryn side by side - one in a bikini pos-ed on stage & the other relaxed & nude launched a global movement. Since then Taryn has release two international films, published 3 best selling books, was named Australian of the Year 2023 …
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Unlearning Shame: How to Reject Self Blame Culture
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So often our focus here is on things that we can do as individuals to improve our lives and those of people around us, but there are some things that cannot be fixed by the individual. Regardless, society tells us that we are responsible for massive global crises like climate change, marginalised people are responsible for their own oppression and …
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Hypnobirthing 101: Simple Tools to Make Your Birth Better
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Before I fell pregnant, I honestly couldn’t have taken less interest in pregnancy, birth or babies & for the first two thirds of my pregnancy my attitude remained the same. Until I read a book & that book sparked an obsession and sent me deep down the rabbit hole and I am now utterly obsessed with the science & magic of birth. The book I read was a…
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Overcoming Your Fear of Turning 30 (And Other Milestone Birthdays)
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The gap between our expectation of where we think we should be at 30 & where we actually are can lead us to a pretty dark place. Today - we’re going to tear down those expectations and get you back on your path, not the one you think you should be on, regardless of which milestone birthday is filling you with dread. My guest today is Kate Berski - …
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How to Eat to Change The Way You Drink
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So many of us are keen to reduce the amount we drink or even cut it out altogether. But, kicking the evening glass of wine or the knock off beers can be INCREDIBLY hard. So what if you could tweak your nutrition to make reducing your drinking easier & boost your health in the process? Dr Brooke Scheller is a clinical nutritionist, the founder of Fu…
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Heal Your Mind with Creativity
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How often do you get creative? For me, it’s actually not very often & I’m sure that’s true for most of us. But Caitlin Marshall & Lizzie Rose say it absolutely should be a priority in all of our lives as an essential tool for supporting good mental health - they even argue its science backed powers make it something that should be prescribed just l…
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How to Become a Super Communicator
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What’s the difference between those people who can connect with almost anyone & those of us who become sweaty, anxious & unsure when it comes to having a conversation with anyone who’s not in our inner circle? Pulitzer prize-winning reporter Charles Duhigg says these expert connectors are what’s called super communicators. He’s researched their ski…
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How to Turn your Workday into your Workout
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How much of your day is spent sitting? If you’re anything like me - it’s a lot. You might go for a walk in the morning or spend an hour at the gym in the afternoon, but it’s so easy to get caught up in work and spend hours hunched over your screen. The great news is - it doesn’t have to be this way Lizzie Williamson is a personal trainer on a missi…
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Forget The Dream Job, You Need A Good Enough Job
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Our work can form so much of our identity that we actually lose sight of who we are without it. So how can we step back and separate our identity, life & self-worth from our work & should we ditch the idea of the dream job and in fact seek out a good enough job? Simone Stolzoff is a writer and work expert who argues exactly that. In this episode, w…
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The Science of Friendship & How to Make Them
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We often don't make friendships a priority, but a growing body of science shows that quality, close friendships not only boost our mental health but physically change our bodies!! Lydia Denworth is a science writer who’s been examining the monumental health benefits of friendship for years now. As someone who has often been guilty of neglecting fri…
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The 5 Essential Rules For Using Your Intuition
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Today - the science behind intuition & how it can help us to hone this super power. Professor Joel Pearson is a neuroscientist who’s been studying how the brain processes unconscious information for 25 years. He’s on a mission to distill the science of intuition into simple, practical rules that are easy to follow and can improve decision-making. H…
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The Science Behind Your Weirdest Thoughts
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Today we're delving into the science behind your weirdest thoughts & habits. You’ll learn the answer to questions like - why do I suffer so terribly from imposter syndrome? Why does time seem to pass so quickly? And we do we so often put things off when we know we shouldn't? My guest today is Dr Jen Martin. She’s a science educator, podcaster & exp…
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How to Move Your Body to Heal Your Mind
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Want to ease anxiety, boost your mental health AND feel happier? Dr Jennifer Heisz is a scientist who's studied the impact of exercise on the brain. She's unveiled the secrets of the ideal exercise regime for optimum brain health. And here's the kicker - it's SUPER achievable & will give you the motivation to stick with your workouts. Today Dr Heis…
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Why You Should Care About Privacy & How To Protect It
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Tell me this - do you think about your privacy? With so many areas of our lives being tracked, keeping your information private can feel absolutely impossible. Naomi Brockwell says it’s absolutely not PLUS it’s super important not just for your rights & freedom but for the rights of people who are in much more vulnerable situations. Naomi is the cr…
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Rewire Your Brain with the Neuroscience of Habits
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Habits can be powerful things - make the right ones & they’re the shortcut to reaching your goals, fall into bad ones & they can derail you at every turn. So how do you form the habits you actually want to commit to & break those ones that are holding you back? Today - I’m going to get you the answer to those questions. My guest is Dr Gina Cleo - s…
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A Fighter Pilot's Simple Guide for Making Tough Decisions
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On average we make 1500 decisions per day. So how can we make them more effectively and get it right more often, regardless of the circumstances? That’s what we’re going to learn today from a man whose job revolves around making big decisions under big pressure - a fighter pilot. Hasard Lee is the Author of The Art of Clear Thinking & a US Air Forc…
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Use Your Money to Maximise Your Happiness
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They say money can’t buy you happiness, but Kate Campbell says they’re wrong! She’s the Author of Buying Happiness & host of the Australian Finance Podcast. She argues that getting better at investing your time & your money can absolutely contribute to how content you are. So how do you do it? Well that’s what we’re going to get into today. PSA: Th…
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5 Life Changing Habits & How to Make Them Stick
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There are so many wonderful things we can be doing for our health & the reality is that we know what most of them are. The challenge is making them a habit. That’s where Dr Amantha Imber comes in. She’s an organisational psychologist & the founder of behavior change consultancy Inventium. For her latest book, The Health Habit, she’s gone deep into …
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Level Up in 2024: My Essential Life Hacks from 2023!
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I've teamed up with fellow podcaster Kylie Lately to share the top 5 lessons that I'm taking from 2023 into 2024. In this episode I'm going to share with you: Since I learnt the science behind procrastination & what causes it, I no longer do it!! This is the secret. The key to eating healthily WITHOUT dieting. Why an eye mask is your secret weapon …
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How To Start Investing in 2024
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Today we’re addressing something that may well be in your new year’s resolutions - getting your finances sorted. It’s an area that we can easily overlook when life gets busy but there are some super simple things you can be doing that will make a big difference to your money with minimal effort. Sarah King is the Head of Advice at Stock Spot, Austr…
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How To ACTUALLY Read Your Dreams
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We spend a lot of time sharing & talking about our dreams, but what do they really mean? Professor Antonio Zadra says the answer to that question can’t be found on Google and we should be reading our dreams more like we would art than something that can be looked up in a text book. Antonio, is a researcher at the Center for Advanced Research in Sle…
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