Ed Stott & The Big Life Questions
One big question at a time. Explored, untangled, and (possibly) solved. Self-improvement is everywhere but most of it’s overly simplistic, shouty, and backed by vibes, not evidence. I’m Ed Stott, former BBC & ABC journalist turned independent audio doco maker, obsessed with figuring out how to live better. (That obsession once led to 50 stand-up gigs in 6 months… but more on that later.) Each month, I tackle one big, messy life question like “What’s my purpose?” or “Should I quit my job?” and get real answers from the world’s sharpest minds. No fluff. Just big ideas, explored creatively, to help you make sense of your life.
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Should I Quit My Job?
09/01/2025
Should I Quit My Job?
📬 Get in touch Email me at: biglifequestions @ edstott.com
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Why Can I Never Just Have One? 🍪
08/22/2025
Why Can I Never Just Have One? 🍪
What if that “can’t stop eating” feeling isn’t about willpower, but design? Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Michael Moss has spent years inside the boardrooms, factories and labs where our food is being engineered, and what he’s discovered will change the way you think about food. In this full conversation, we dig into how processed food is crafted to override your appetite, what food giants don’t want you to know about nutrition “research,” and why breaking free from these cravings is harder than you think. 💡 What you’ll learn in this episode: How the food industry deliberately designs products to be irresistible The tricks companies use to shift blame for overeating onto you Why “health halos” and marketing slogans keep us confused The science behind food addiction and whether we can break it What Moss believes has to change for us to eat more freely 🎧 Featuring: 📚 Michael Moss, Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter and New York Times bestselling author of Salt, Sugar, Fat and Hooked → If you’ve ever felt like you can’t stop eating certain foods, or you’ve wondered why your willpower never seems enough, this episode will change the way you think about what’s on your plate. Loved the episode? Follow the show, share it with a friend, and know that every listen is a tiny act of resistance against unqualified men with microphones. 📬 Get in touch Email: edwina @ edstott.com Instagram:
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Why Can't I Stop Thinking About Food? - Your 20 Minute Listen
08/12/2025
Why Can't I Stop Thinking About Food? - Your 20 Minute Listen
From grandma’s kitchen to Ozempic - how eating got so complicated. This condensed version of the full-length documentary unpacks the surprising history behind food confusion, the tricks used by the diet and processed food industries, and what GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic really mean for the way we eat. 💡 In this quick listen, you’ll learn: The surprising moment eating stopped being simple How “healthy” food marketing rewired your appetite The one thing food companies can’t sell you (and why it’s the answer) 📖 Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 Why food feels confusing now 02:00 The moment diet culture took over family meals 06:00 How processed food became addictive by design 11:00 The wellness halo and misleading “healthy” marketing 14:30 The Ozempic question 17:00 Why listening to your body is the radical act food companies can’t monetise 🎧 Featuring: 🔬 Prof Marion Nestle on how food companies shape what we believe about health → 📚 Michael Moss, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 🧠 Christy Harrison, dietitian and journalist behind 💉 Dr Nick Fuller from on how GLP-1s like Ozempic actually work 📖 Dr Lauren Samuelsson, food historian, on how The Women’s Weekly shaped modern diet culture → If you’ve ever felt confused about food, struggled to trust your appetite, or wondered why eating feels so fraught, this one’s for you. 💌 Related episodes: Loved the episode? Follow the show, share it with a friend, and know that every listen is a tiny act of resistance against unqualified men with microphones. 📬 Get in touch Email: edwina @ edstott.com Instagram:
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Why is Food So Complicated? Is Ozempic the Answer? 💉
07/30/2025
Why is Food So Complicated? Is Ozempic the Answer? 💉
📚 Michael Moss, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 🧠 Christy Harrison, dietitian and journalist behind 💉 Dr Nick Fuller from on how GLP-1s like Ozempic actually work 📖 Dr Lauren Samuelsson, food historian, on how The Women’s Weekly shaped modern diet culture → If you’ve ever felt confused about food, struggled to trust your appetite, or wondered why eating feels so fraught, this one’s for you. Loved the episode? Follow the show, share it with a friend, and know that every listen is a tiny act of resistance against unqualified men with microphones. 📬 Get in touch Email: edwina @ edstott.com Instagram:
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I'm Not Ghosting You, I Swear
06/19/2025
I'm Not Ghosting You, I Swear
Darlings, an EXCITING update on what's coming next - eek! x As always, if you have anything you want to say, ideas to pitch or collaborations you'd like to make happen, send me an email - thatshelpful @ edstott.com
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The Simple Science to Your Baby's Best Sleep (WITHOUT Sleep Training!!) with Dr Pam Douglas
05/29/2025
The Simple Science to Your Baby's Best Sleep (WITHOUT Sleep Training!!) with Dr Pam Douglas
What if everything you've been told about baby sleep is wrong and the real solution is already built into your baby’s biology? Dr. Pam Douglas is the founder of the Possums Sleep Program, a science-backed, sanity-saving alternative to traditional sleep training. In this myth-busting episode, she shares where so many of the things we think we know about sleep come from, why they often create sleep problems instead of solving them & how understanding your baby’s biology can change everything. 💡 You’ll learn: Why “normal” baby sleep is wildly different than what you’ve been told The two regulators that actually control sleep — and how to work with them How common sleep advice is probably setting your family up to fail Why “wake windows,” dark rooms and early bedtimes can backfire The surprising truth about overstimulation, routines, and melatonin 📖 Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 – Peeking out of the trenches of year one 01:50 – Why sleep is one of the most distorted parenting topics 04:30 – How outdated health advice causes unnecessary distress 08:00 – What the research really says about night waking 11:25 – The myth of sleep training as “evidence-based” 14:30 – The massive range of biologically normal sleep 17:00 – Why wake windows don’t make sense 22:00 – The two real sleep regulators and how to use them 29:00 – Do you really need a consistent nap routine? 35:00 – Why stimulation at bedtime is a good thing 41:00 – Forget bedtime — it’s wake time that matters 46:00 – How to reduce early rising 51:00 – Transitioning away from co-sleeping (gently) 54:00 – What Dr. Pam most wants you to know 🔗 Helpful Links: 💌 Related episodes: 📺 Watch & Subscribe: 📬 Get in touch: Say hi or suggest a guest: thatshelpful @ edstott.com Follow
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Forgiveness: How to Let Go, Without Letting Them Off the Hook with Rachael Coopes
05/21/2025
Forgiveness: How to Let Go, Without Letting Them Off the Hook with Rachael Coopes
What if forgiveness didn’t mean forgetting, reconciling, or letting people off the hook — but reclaiming your future? Learning how to forgive — even when it feels like the hardest thing in the world to do — is transformative. It’s a complex process, and there’s a real art to balancing boundaries and letting go. It’s an art Rachael Coopes is obsessed with. She’s the author of The Art of Forgiveness. 💡 You’ll hear: – The origin of the word forgiveness — and why it changes everything – The science behind rumination, stress, and long-term health – What forgiveness has to do with resilience and agency – How to begin (even if you’re not ready yet) – Why boundaries are essential — not the opposite of forgiveness – Why reconciliation and forgiveness are not the same – How your future can be your act of forgiveness 📖 Chapters 00:00 The Quote That Changed Everything 02:18 How Forgiveness Became Rachael’s Obsession 05:10 What 25 Interviews Taught Her 06:30 Forgiveness vs Letting People Off the Hook 10:45 Forgiveness ≠ Reconciliation 13:05 The Neuroscience of Resentment 17:55 Where to Start When Forgiveness Feels Impossible 22:00 Boundaries, Distance & Letting Go 24:45 When Forgiveness Just Isn’t Possible 26:10 Resilience, Accountability & Rachael’s Son’s Story 29:40 Your Future as the Ultimate Act of Forgiveness 31:15 “Forgive Like a Grain of Sand” 🔗 Helpful Links: – – – 📺 Watch & Subscribe: – 📬 Get in touch: thatshelpful @ edstott.com
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What 90s Pop Culture REALLY Taught Us & How to Unlearn It with Sophie Gilbert
05/15/2025
What 90s Pop Culture REALLY Taught Us & How to Unlearn It with Sophie Gilbert
What if the pop culture you loved growing up was quietly teaching you to shrink, perform and turn on other women? In this episode, Pulitzer Prize–nominated journalist Sophie Gilbert joins me to revisit the legacy of the 90s and 2000s — a time that likely shaped how you see yourself & other women. We talk about the toxic version of ‘empowerment’ that dominated the era, why so many of us still feel stuck in competition mode and how we can start untangling the stories we were sold. 💡 You'll hear: – How porn and pop culture collided to redefine girlhood – Why so many women still struggle with internalised competition – What’s changed in how women are portrayed — and what hasn’t – How to start spotting (and unlearning) the cultural scripts you didn’t choose – And what reclaiming your story can actually look like 📖 Chapters00:00 Nostalgia and Reflection on the 90s 03:08 The Power of Pop Culture 05:57 Reality TV and Intersectionality 08:57 Sexualization and Female Power 11:57 The Influence of Porn on Culture 14:55 Empowerment and Its Implications 17:46 Crisis of Female Identity in the 2000s 22:10 The Shift in Celebrity Culture 28:43 Cruelty and Compassion in Pop Culture 29:05 Progress in Women's Representation 31:33 The Impact of Technology on Self-Perception 34:56 Revisiting the Past for a Better Future 🔗 Mentioned: 💌 More from That's Helpful: 📬 Got thoughts or guest suggestions? Email me at: thatshelpful @ edstott.com
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Reclaim Your Focus: 5 Tiny Shifts to Detox Your Digital Brain
05/09/2025
Reclaim Your Focus: 5 Tiny Shifts to Detox Your Digital Brain
Know your phone is stealing your focus, but don't quite know how to take your back your brain? Here are 5 small, science-backed tweaks that will actually help. In this episode, I’m sharing how I broke the cycle—not with timers or guilt, but with insights from neuroscientists, psychologists, and attention experts who helped me understand the real cost of distraction, and what to do instead. 💡 You'll hear: How tech companies exploit your brain’s dopamine system The hidden cost of distraction most people never talk about The identity shift that makes new habits actually stick “20% habits” that give you 80% of the results Why barriers beat willpower every time And the one mindset shift that changed everything for me Whether you’re ready to ditch social media completely, or just want to feel a little more present in your actual life, this one’s for you. Recommended listening: 📺 📝 Enjoying the podcast? Share it, leave a review, or forward to a buddy who needs a little nudge to be more present.
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Why Good Mums Fail More with Victoria Vanstone
05/02/2025
Why Good Mums Fail More with Victoria Vanstone
Feel like you're failing at motherhood? Maybe you're actually on the right track. In this episode, I chat with author and podcaster Victoria Vanstone about her year of “mumming” — a 12-month mission to try anything and everything to become a better mum. From parenting courses and rage walks to hiding in Aldi and whispering affirmations in the pantry, Victoria shares the real story of what worked, what didn’t, and why trying (and failing) might be the most important part. If mum guilt, mum rage, or the pressure to “get it right” are part of your daily internal monologue — this one’s for you. You’ll hear: 💡 Why mum guilt and mum rage are normal — and what to do with them 💡 The parenting tools that actually worked (and the weird ones that didn’t) 💡 Why doing things for yourself might be the most effective parenting strategy 💡 What Victoria learned from yelling, bribing, and eventually walking away — on purpose Watch the episode on YouTube: 📺 Subscribe on Substack for weekly helpful writing & behind-the-scenes: 📝 Buy Victoria’s book: 📚 Find Victoria online: 🌐 📸 Enjoying the podcast? Share it, leave a review, or forward to a buddy who needs a little less guilt and a bit more grace.
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Quit the Job. Start the Thing. Live the Life with Ash Ambirge
04/27/2025
Quit the Job. Start the Thing. Live the Life with Ash Ambirge
Ready to stop asking for permission and start doing the thing you actually want to do? Ash Ambirge is here to hand you the match. 🔥 She’s the author of The Middle Finger Project — a book, a movement, and a manifesto for anyone who's tired of playing it small. She’s on a mission to help people ditch the jobs they hate and build their dream lives. In this conversation, Ash and I talk about what it really takes to walk away from "safe" and create something better. If you’re dreaming of more but scared to make the jump, this episode is your sign. It's the perfect follow-on to last week's ep with Amie McNee. Yours Helpfully, Ed x Inside, we get into: Why “security” is the biggest scam going How to stop waiting for the right time Why rebellion isn’t reckless — it’s necessary How to back yourself (even when nobody else does) CONNECT WITH US 🔥 Follow That’s Helpful and Ed Stott on . 🔥 Find Ash at , or on , , and . BOOKS 📚 by Ash Ambirge Got thoughts, ideas, or just want to yell "YES"? Email me:
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Pick Yourself: From Rejection to Book Deal with Amie McNee
04/17/2025
Pick Yourself: From Rejection to Book Deal with Amie McNee
Tired of waiting for someone to give you a chance? This is how you stop waiting — and start doing. Whether you want to write, launch a project, change careers, or share your work with the world, this episode with author Amie McNee is your go-to guide. She shares how she stopped chasing permission, started backing herself, and built a creative career on her own terms — before anyone said yes. If you’ve been holding back on making something or becoming something because you're waiting to be picked… this is your sign to choose yourself. Yours helpfully, Ed x CHAPTERS 00:00 Living Between Two Worlds 01:47 The Essence of Art 06:22 Claiming Your Creative Identity 11:55 Self-Creation and Empowerment 17:14 Reclaiming Power as Creatives 22:41 Valuing Art Beyond Metrics 27:38 Taking Baby Steps in Creativity 29:31 The Power of Baby Steps in Creativity 32:24 Embracing Imperfection: The Art of Making Shitty Art 36:31 The Courage to Bomb: Lessons from Stand-Up Comedy 41:14 Vulnerability in the Creative Journey 45:50 The Transformative Power of Journaling BOOKS PODCASTS CONNECT WITH US Connect with . Find me on & . Follow .
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Tired of Carrying It All? How to Share the Mental Load with Gemma Hartley
04/13/2025
Tired of Carrying It All? How to Share the Mental Load with Gemma Hartley
Back in 2015, journalist Gemma Hartley wrote 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 Fed Up; Navigating & Redefining Emotional Labour For Good. CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Gemma on & via BOOKS Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - [email protected] TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - The Mother’s Day that led Gemma to write the book 00:03:30 - What is emotional labor? 00:06:35 - Society assumes women are the default parent 00:08:00 - The mindset of ‘helping out’ 00:10:40 - What happened when Gemma’s husband became the full time at home parent 00:12:30 - The response to ‘stop being such a control freak’ 00:15:00 - Setting shared standards 00:19:00 - Emotional labor for men in the dating period 00:21:12 - Why Gemma no longer asks for ‘help’ at home 00:25:11 - How to explain the problem without it becoming a fight 00:30:18 - Why taking on the emotional labor can make partners’ lives richer 00:33:15 - Having the expectation that this is going to require more than a single conversation 00:36:16 - Taking on the emotional labor of addressing emotional labor (!!) 00:40:30 - It’s okay to leave if someone isn’t meeting you where you are
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The Secret Power of Motherhood That No One Talks About with Ready or Not
04/11/2025
The Secret Power of Motherhood That No One Talks About with Ready or Not
I feel like I've levelled up in every single way since becoming a mum. But when I was pregnant, I only saw the negatives of motherhood & it wasn't until I had my baby that I realised the true power of becoming a mum. I invited Lauren & Lucinda from Ready or Not Podcast (where they chat all things work & parenthood) on to have a chat about this revelation & explore all the ways they feel improved by becoming a mum. Send this inspo to all your pregnant & new mum friends - I promise they will thank you!! Yours helpfully, Ed x CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Motherhood's Transformative Power 02:54 The Leveling Up Experience of Motherhood 06:06 Finding Your Voice Through Motherhood 09:02 The Shift in Identity and Purpose 12:13 Body Image and Self-Perception Post-Pregnancy 24:10 Navigating Guilt and Societal Expectations in Motherhood 27:47 Trusting Your Instincts: The Power of Intuition 31:53 Embracing Personal Growth Through Motherhood 36:20 The Creative Surge: Balancing Motherhood and Career 39:07 Reconciliation of Work and Motherhood 43:10 Empowerment and Community in Motherhood PODCASTS CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find me on & Find on Instagram This episode discusses: motherhood, transformation, leveling up, identity, self-perception, body image, motherhood journey, parenting, personal growth, empowerment, motherhood, intuition, personal growth, career, empowerment, societal expectations, work-life balance, creativity, self-care, community
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My First Year as A Mum & The 6 Things I Wish I'd Known
04/04/2025
My First Year as A Mum & The 6 Things I Wish I'd Known
If you're pregnant or have a new baby - I have some GAME-CHANGERS for you!! I'm coming up on my first year of being a mum and I've learnt so much. In this episode, I've whittled down a year's worth of blood, sweat and tears in to my 6 essentials - there's a couple of reccomendations & a few pieces of wisdom in there that I know you'll find truly helpful. Yours helpfully, Ed x PODCASTS BOOKS PROGRAMS CONNECT WITH ME Connect with on Instagram. Find me on & This episode discusses: motherhood, hypnobirthing, baby sleep, new mom tips, new mum tips, motherhood journey, parenting advice, intuition in parenting, motherhood challenges, personal growth, motherhood insights
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Why You're a People Pleaser & How to Stop with The Therapy Floor
03/28/2025
Why You're a People Pleaser & How to Stop with The Therapy Floor
You might think you're doing it because you're too kind...but you're not (super awks). Today we’re going to learn WHY you're a people pleaser & the 3 simple steps that will give you the confidence to make the changes you so badly need to, revolutionise your relationships & give you your energy back in the process. Dr Vicki & Dr Ritz are counselling psychologists from The Therapy Floor podcast. CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Dr Vicki & Dr Ritz via . PODCASTS This episode discusses: people pleasing, self-improvement, relationships, boundaries, psychology, self-esteem, communication, mental health, personal growth, emotional well-being
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How to REALLY Listen & Transform Your Relationships with Ross Judd
03/20/2025
How to REALLY Listen & Transform Your Relationships with Ross Judd
If you, like me, spend most conversations wondering when it's your time to talk - you’re probably not a very good listener. And here’s the kicker - it’s likely affecting your relationships. In this episode we’re going to learn the simple tips to level up our listening & turn it into our ultimate super power for deeper connections in every area of our lives. Ross Judd, is the author of Listening: A Guide to Building Deeper Connections. CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Ross via & on BOOKS This episode discusses: listening, communication, relationships, vulnerability, body language, summarizing, emotional safety, deeper connections, self-improvement, personal growth
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Simple Tools to Ease Overwhelm FOR GOOD with Michelle Gauthier
03/12/2025
Simple Tools to Ease Overwhelm FOR GOOD with Michelle Gauthier
If you've ever said 'I'll just get through this...& then it will all be fine', this episode is MANDATORY listening. Overwhelmed? Me too! Today we're going to learn the simple systems to ease it once & for all. Michelle Gauthier worked in corporate America for 20 years helping business to simplify their work & make effective change - now she’s turned her attention to helping people just like you. So let's get your shoulders dropped, that jaw unclenched and your breath a little deeper! CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Michelle via & on PODCASTS This episode discusses: overwhelm, mindfulness, life coaching, self-improvement, women empowerment, boundaries, mental health, stress management, personal development, work-life balance
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No More Food Guilt with Dr Emma Beckett
03/06/2025
No More Food Guilt with Dr Emma Beckett
PSA: Complexity DOESN'T mean complicated!! Today we’re going to learn how to take a perfectly imperfect approach to eating - one that will maximise your nutrition, ditch the guilt and ease your food anxiety. Food feels like an area that should be simple but it's often anything but. We are complex beings dealing with a whole heap of confusion from diet culture, to social media, family input, food culture...the list goes on. So instead of taking an over simplified approach to what you eat, Food Nutrition Scientist Dr Emma Beckett wants you to lean into the complexity of nutrition & work with your unique biology to revolutionise the way you think about food. CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Emma via & on BOOKS This episode discusses: self-improvement, nutrition, diet culture, food anxiety, flexible eating, health, joy, food choices, kindness, empathy, diet culture, processed foods, nutrition, supplements, social media, perfect diet, food choices, kindness, health, wellness.
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Reparent Yourself to Be a Woman Who Likes Themselves with Kasey Edwards
02/28/2025
Reparent Yourself to Be a Woman Who Likes Themselves with Kasey Edwards
Kasey Edwards has spent the last 10+ years researching & writing about raising kids who like themselves & she’s used everything she's learnt to re-parent herself. Now she's on a mission to teach you to do the same. She’s rewritten the most common, toxic rules you were likely taught in childhood to show you that you deserve more than what you’ve been taught to accept. CONTENT WARNING: This episode briefly discusses child sexual abuse & domestic violence. CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Kasey via & on BOOKS PODCASTS This episode discusses: self-esteem, self-discovery, trauma, women empowerment, toxic beliefs, validation, love languages, personal growth, mental health, reparenting, love languages, relationships, body image, societal expectations, women empowerment, competition, self-worth, communication, emotional health, personal growth.
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Reclaim Your Attention as Your Most Powerful Resource with Annie Margaret
02/20/2025
Reclaim Your Attention as Your Most Powerful Resource with Annie Margaret
Where your attention goes, your focus grows - but are you really conscious of where you’re spending your most valuable asset? This episode is going to change the way you use social media & spend time online FOREVER. If you, like me, are grappling with your relationship with the internet, the next hour is just for you. I want to help you take back control of where you focus your attention, take back your creativity & learn how to use your most powerful resource to its full potential. Annie Margaret is a teaching professor in the ATLAS Institute at the University of Colorado and an attention activist. CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Annie via & on OTHER HELPFUL LINKS PODCASTS This episode discusses: social media, attention economy, mental health, distraction, technology, creativity, algorithms, parenting, media consumption, psychological effects, media consumption, social media detox, agency, identity shift, young people, digital age, attention economy, joy, inspiration, self-awareness.
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Raising Kids with a Healthy Relationship with Food (Even if You Don't Have One) with Leslie Schilling
02/14/2025
Raising Kids with a Healthy Relationship with Food (Even if You Don't Have One) with Leslie Schilling
How can we avoid passing on our own fraught relationship with what we eat? We all need to eat - it's a simple fact of life, yet for so many of us it's a very complicated thing. Even if we are one of the few people who do have an uncomplicated relationship with food, we live in a society saturated in diet culture. So how do we raise kids with a healthy relationship with food? Leslie Schilling is a non-diet dietician, nutrition therapist & the author of Born to Eat & Feed Yourself. In this episode, she'll teach you how to set your kids up with a solid relationship with food, regardless of your own. CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Leslie via & on BOOKS PODCASTS OTHER INFO This episode covers: intuitive eating, parenting, diet culture, food relationships, baby-led weaning, nutrition, childhood nutrition, responsive feeding, food preferences, healthy eating, intuitive eating, parenting, food relationships, diet culture, mindfulness, body trust, child nutrition, healthy eating, food hierarchy, family meals
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5 SUPER Simple Steps to Start Investing with Bryce Leske & Alec Renehan
02/07/2025
5 SUPER Simple Steps to Start Investing with Bryce Leske & Alec Renehan
Spolier alert: you don't need much money, time or a fancy spreadsheet - it's genuinely SUUUUUPER simple. In less than 30 minutes, you'll learn the essentials to start making your money, make money. Women often receive REALLY bad advice when it comes to money - we’re often told to scrimp & save whereas men are encouraged to ask for the raise, start a business, invest...it's easy to feel like this isn’t for you. Today we’re going to de-bunk all that, show you it’s not a dark art & leave you feeling confident to grow your wealth. Bryce Leske & Alec Renehan are the hosts of Get Started Investing & they’ve gathered the 5 essentials you need to get started. CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Equity Mates via & on BOOKS PODCASTS This episode covers: pinvesting, ETFs, savings, compounding, crypto, financial literacy, women and investing, barriers to investing, diversification, investment platforms.
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Why Being a Good Girl is Limiting Your Life with Dr Michelle McQuaid
01/30/2025
Why Being a Good Girl is Limiting Your Life with Dr Michelle McQuaid
This episode is going to shatter the phrase ‘good girl’ for you FOREVER. You'll see why striving to be a 'good girl' is robbing you of your energy, well-being & even your identity plus learn the research backed strategy on how to set yourself free to live the life YOU want to live. Dr Michelle McQuaid is an honorary fellow at Melbourne University's Center for Wellbeing Science & author of The Perfectly Imperfect Little Girl & The Perfectly Imperfect Women's Journal. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Dr Michelle via & on BOOKS PODCASTS This episode covers: parenting, raising girls, relationships, attachment, mindset, psychology, raising boys, patriarchy, masculinity, anger, identity, knowing yourself, mothering yourself, conforming to patriarchal standards, liberation, being empowered.
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The Secret to Motivation & Exercise with Leah Barron
01/24/2025
The Secret to Motivation & Exercise with Leah Barron
This time it’s all about figuring out how to exercise CONSISTENTLY in a way that brings you JOY. No more ‘punishing’ yourself for 60 brutal minutes - we’re going to get you moving in a way you’ve never moved before - it’s going to be so fun, you’ll find yourself giddy to do it again, rather than dreading the next horrible session that you have to spend all day psyching yourself up for. Leah Barron is going to get us there. She’s a registered dietitian & certified personal trainer who takes a non-diet, weight inclusive approach - her mission is to help you stop dieting & get stronger. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Leah on & via
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The Science of Habits that ACTUALLY Stick with Dr Bree Hurn
01/16/2025
The Science of Habits that ACTUALLY Stick with Dr Bree Hurn
We’re talking habits - how to start them, stick to them & make sure they’re aligned with who you want to be. Anytime I do an episode on habits, you lot absolutely love it - and there’s a reason for that - they’re the cheatcode for creating the life you want to live. No one knows that better than my guest today, in fact she calls herself ‘the habit nerd’ - Dr Bree Hurn is a productivity expert, with a Doctorate in Education who’s obsessed with the science behind building better habits for work, health and mindset. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Dr Bree on & via
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How to Build a Community & Find Your People with Tilli Conias
01/10/2025
How to Build a Community & Find Your People with Tilli Conias
Today - we’re getting you the blueprint to find YOUR PEOPLE. It’s brutal out there - a lot of people talk about how hard dating is now, but finding new friends who are on your wavelength & a community of your own can be just as hard. Fear not though - you know I’ve got your back. Tilli Conias is a professional community builder & the founder Mum Run - a 100+ strong weekly run club here in Brisbane. If you want to know how to build your own community & find your people, this episode is for you. Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Tilli on & via Find more about Mum Run on &
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Ditch the Diet & Become the Healthiest You EVER with Leslie Schilling
01/03/2025
Ditch the Diet & Become the Healthiest You EVER with Leslie Schilling
Ready to get off the toxic dieting cycle & start actually eating healthy? You’re in the right place because my guest today is THE expert in this. If you're sick of starting the New Year feeling like THIS is the year you stick to the diet only to feel gutted when you inevitably "fall off the wagon" a few days later this is for you. This is the year you heal your relationship with food, nourish your body with ease, become healthier than you've ever been & make room in your brain for JOY. It all starts with this conversation. Leslie Schilling is a non-diet dietician, nutrition therapist and author. She is on a mission to help you spot diet culture in your everyday life & teach you how to finally become free of its lies. CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Leslie on & via BOOK PODCASTS Interested in sponsoring the podcast, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - [email protected]
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The Ultimate Life Hack: Why You Should Stop Trying So Hard
12/26/2024
The Ultimate Life Hack: Why You Should Stop Trying So Hard
Could life actually be better if you weren't holding it with a death grip!? 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 become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Bec on & via BOOKS ARTICLES PODCASTS TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:24 - Rebecca’s own experience with perfectionism 00:11:39 - Why not trying so hard is empowering 00:18:00 - Why certain behaviors are tied to morality 00:27:10 - Embracing laziness 00:33:30 - Mindlessness over mindfulness 00:37:48 - Getting comfortable with negative emotions 00:48:00 - Accepting being human 00:50:50 - Where did these thoughts come from in the first place? 00:52:20 - Manufactured insecurity
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Make Your Intuition Your Super Power with Prof Joel Pearson
12/13/2024
Make Your Intuition Your Super Power with Prof Joel Pearson
The nueroscience of intuition & how to hone it as your 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. His book is called The Intuition Toolkit. He shares his simple rules for us, how to hone in on our intuition, make it easier to listen to & when NOT to listen to it. CONNECT WITH US Connect with on Instagram. Find Joel on & via BOOK PODCASTS Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - [email protected] TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:24 Why intuition is Joel’s passion 00:03:53 How hard is intuition to study in the lab? 00:04:54 How do you study intuition in the lab? 00:09:18 Why do we feel intuition physically? 00:11:17 Why are certain people more intuitive than others? 00:13:04 Self Awareness 00:16:45 Getting better at using your intuition over time 00:19:30 The difference between addiction & intuition 00:24:17 Intuitive Eating & processed foods 00:32:59 Probabilistic thinking 00:36:09 The importance of environment 00:39:12 When not to use intuition 00:45:00 The one thing to remember when it comes to intuition
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