Explore every episode of the podcast Ed Stott & The Big Life Questions
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| Should I Quit My Job? | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:44:10 | |
Thinking about quitting, but not sure if you'll regret it? This episode will help you work out whether it's time to leave, or if there's still something worth holding onto. We've all been there: lying awake at night, weighing the costs of staying against the risks of walking away. Do you push through and hope it gets better, or cut your losses before you waste more time? In this episode, I've brought together Ash Ambirge, Julia Keller, Simone Stolzoff and Monique Ross to help you figure it out. We'll explore the hidden traps that keep us stuck, the real benefits of quitting, and the surprising strategies that can make staying a lot better than it feels right now. Plus at the end, I'll give you five questions that can bring your answer into focus, fast. 💡 You'll learn:
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| The Simple Science to Your Baby's Best Sleep (WITHOUT Sleep Training!!) with Dr Pam Douglas | 29 May 2025 | 00:55:39 | |
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:
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| My First Year as A Mum & The 6 Things I Wish I'd Known | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:31:56 | |
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 CONNECT WITH ME 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 | |||
| F*ck Being Humble: Why Self Promotion is the Secret to Success & How to Do it Well | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:44:33 | |
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 US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - edwina@edstott.com | |||
| FlexMami's Formula for Knowing What You Want & How To Get It | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:48:59 | |
If you've been listening to the podcast for a little bit now, you'll know I'm all about finding new ways of working, dreaming big & making it happen. The TRICKIEST part of this though, can be figuring out WHAT you want to do. There are few people as qualified to talk on this as today's guest. She is a podcaster, business owner, DJ, best-selling author & presenter known as FlexMami. She's written all about how she made this incredible career happen in her book The Success Experiment & that's the topic of today's conversation. If you love this chat (I know you will), you should really listen to this episode on why 'success' isn't making you happy & what will. CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| The 7 Non-Negotiables for Raising Girls Who Like Themselves (+ How To Re-Parent Yourself) with Kasey Edwards | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:42:59 | |
TRIGGER WARNING: This conversation very briefly touches on eating disorders. 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 US BOOK Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| Eco-anxiety: How to Cope At a Time of Climate Crisis | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:21:24 | |
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 US LINKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Letting Go Of Productivity Guilt | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:34:34 | |
If you feel like there's always something else to do, you're never doing enough & your time is slipping through your hands no matter how much you try to control it this episode is for you. Madeleine Dore spent 5 years searching for the secret to productivity only to wind up writing a book exposing our obsession with doing more. In this episode she dismantles hustle culture & shares some better ways of working that can help us re-evaluate our relationship with productivity. If you enjoyed this episode, I know you're going to love this one with time management wizard Kate Christie on how to find an extra 30 hours a month! CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - edwina@edstott.com | |||
| Life Hack Your Cycle with Lucy Peach 🩸 | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:43:59 | |
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 US COURSES BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| The Neuroscience of Mindfulness & How To Calm a Restless Mind | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:35:05 | |
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 US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Dr Rebecca Ray's 5 Steps for Dealing with Difficult People | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:41:06 | |
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 US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| How Memory Works & 3 Fun Ways To Improve It | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:31:48 | |
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 US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| The Fun Habit: How to Prioritise Fun To Transform Your Life | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:38:12 | |
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 US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Why You're a People Pleaser & How to Stop with The Therapy Floor | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:31:26 | |
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 This episode discusses: people pleasing, self-improvement, relationships, boundaries, psychology, self-esteem, communication, mental health, personal growth, emotional well-being | |||
| How To Ditch Diets for Good & Find a Healthy Relationship with Food | 20 Jul 2023 | 00:48:11 | |
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 US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| How to Work Alone Like a Pro & Say Goodbye to Procrastination | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:40:45 | |
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 US BOOK PODCAST Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| What Boundaries Really Are & How To Set Them (Without Feeling Guilty) | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:53:59 | |
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 US BOOKS | |||
| Transform your Relationship with Alcohol for Good with Jill Stark | 08 Jul 2023 | 00:44:53 | |
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 US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| The Power of Micro Joys | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:26:41 | |
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 US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Solo Travel Secrets with Jessica Nabongo | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:28:19 | |
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 US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| How to Unplug From Tech and Get Your Life Back | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:33:36 | |
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 US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Breaking Nutritional Myths & Unveiling Food Industry Secrets with Marion Nestle | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:38:25 | |
Prepare to have your beliefs about nutrition shattered! This week, renowned nutrition expert Marion Nestle exposes the well-kept secrets of the food industry. As part of the Insiders series, we've heard about how our food has been manipulated by companies who are trying to make it more enticing & even addictive. But what about the people who have nothing to do with what's in your food, and everything to do with what you believe about your food? Discover the shocking truth behind your favorite meals and gain invaluable insights into the science and manipulation that shapes what we eat. Buckle up for an eye-opening journey through the world of food! This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Sleep Smarter, Think Better: Unleashing Your Brain's Potential with Professor Penny Lewis | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:25:49 | |
Did you know that sleeping with an eye mask on can improve your memory? Or that getting the right amount of light at the right time of day can help to boost your mental health? Me either! But these little hacks & tips are what today's ep is all about. Professor Penny Lewis is an expert in sleep engineering, she's a neuroscientist & the author of The Secret World of Sleep. Penny explains what happens when we're asleep & how we can engineer it to boost the hours we're awake. This bonus episode was brought to you by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| Breaking the Screen Spell: Preserving Childhood in the Age of Tech-Driven Advertising | 15 Jun 2023 | 00:44:30 | |
Whilst some of the tech our kids use is incredibly useful, the majority is a direct route from advertisers to their brains. So how is advertising & tech targeting our kids, what impact is it having on them & how can we protect them? Susan explains how tech is training kids to be consumers, dampening their creativity plus how it's fueling commercialism and affecting democracy. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US LINKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| How to REALLY Listen & Transform Your Relationships with Ross Judd | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:23:28 | |
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 BOOKS This episode discusses: listening, communication, relationships, vulnerability, body language, summarizing, emotional safety, deeper connections, self-improvement, personal growth | |||
| From Overwhelm to Empowerment: Taking Action Against Fast Fashion | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:35:32 | |
TLDR: Learning the truth about how your clothes are made is overwhelming but there's one simple & wonderfully life-enhancing thing you can do about it. I want to put that up front because, if you (like me) are likely to skip past this episode & continue to bury your head in the sand because the state of fast fashion is so damn depressing, you may well believe there's nothing you can do about it. That's not true! In this episode Maxine Bedat, Founder and Director of fashion industry think & do tank New Standard Institute, takes us around the world following the life-cycle of a pair of jeans & the very simple thing we can all to do combat fast fashion. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US BOOK Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| How the Food Giants Hooked Us with Michael Moss | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:52:01 | |
Let's take a closer look at what's happening to our food before it gets to us - how it's designed to be addictive, marketed to get us hooked & how that's changing pretty much everything in and around us. Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter & New York Times Best Selling Author Michael Moss is the author of Salt, Sugar, Fat - How the Food Giants Hooked Us & Hooked, How we Became Addicted to Processed Food. This is the first in this special Insiders series that will roll out over the month. Each week we'll hear from an expert who's either dug deep into or previously worked in the industries who's business is our minds & bodies. We'll explore the tricks employed by each of these industries that are cashing in on manipulating our physical & mental health to level up our knowledge and polish up our BS detectors to protect ourselves, our families & our wallets. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Your Brain on Hormones According to a Neuroscientist | 25 May 2023 | 00:52:17 | |
There is nothing more irritating than being told you're 'hormonal', but hormones do play a huge role in the way our brains operate. So what's really going on up there? Dr Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist & the author of the Women's Brain Book: The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones and Happiness. We explore our brains & get to the bottom of this relationship between our brains and our hormones so that we can better understand ourselves & our bodies. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US PODCAST Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| Mastering Kids' Sleep: Expert Tips for Quality Rest | 23 May 2023 | 00:38:19 | |
We know so little about getting a great nights sleep ourselves, it's no wonder we're baffled when it comes to helping kids get quality rest. But, that's what we're going to tackle on today's episode of That's Helpful with me Ed Stott. My guest today is Sarah Ockwell Smith, she's a gentle parenting expert (she was actually the first person to coin the term) & the author of The Gentle Sleep Book as well as 13 other parenting books. She breaks down the perfect bed time routine, points out some areas where you may be going wrong & has some fabulous pointers on leaning into your intuition as a parent & how that holds the key to helping your children with their sleep. This bonus episode was brought to you by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| How the Aussie way of Risk Taking Changed My Life | 18 May 2023 | 00:29:22 | |
Despite previously working as a war correspondent, when New York Times journalist Damien Cave moved to Australia from the US, he was shocked by the Aussie approach to risk taking. Our national loves of nippers & surfing turned what his own country had taught him about risk & how it should be managed on its head. He says it's changed not only his life but his family's too & he's since written a book about it. Today, we're exploring how changing the way you think about risk can change your life, broaden your horizons & help raise more resilient children & communities. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US BOOK Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| 3 Simple Shifts to Live a More Sustainable & Fulfilling Life with Ethically Kate | 11 May 2023 | 00:30:28 | |
If the Kardashian's 5th private jet trip of the morning has you left you wondering why you're bothering with mushy paper straws & an over-worked reusable coffee cup, you are not alone! Fear not though, all is not lost & there are some very good reasons to stay sustainable. Kate Hall is a sustainability blogger & activist who goes by the name Ethically Kate online. She says that a few simple shifts can reduce that environmental guilt we all feel, lead to a much more fulfilling life & of course, help the earth in the process! In this episode Kate runs us through the 3 things we should all be doing. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| Make Your Cycle Your Workout's Secret Weapon with Dr Stacy Sims | 04 May 2023 | 00:35:42 | |
Many of us have grown up with the idea that unless exercise is painful, it's not working - no pain, no gain right? But what if we could work with our bodies to make exercise easier, more effective and more enjoyable? Growing research has found that most of the exercise plans we're following are designed for men, and they don't factor in the different physiology of women, namely our hormones. But Dr Stacy Sims is a scientist & female athlete performance physiologist & she says we should all be syncing our workouts with our cycle. NB: Whether your workout is walking around the block every other day or smashing out HIT on the regular there will be something in this episode for you, I promise! x This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Never Enough Hours in the Day? Here's How to Find an Extra 30 a Month | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:37:34 | |
Feel like there's never enough time in your day? Well, Kate Christie says she can unlock an extra 30 hours for you every month. She's a time management expert & she has a whole bunch of tips, tricks and mindset shifts that are going to help you make the most of your time & STOP procrastinating. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Simple Steps to Save Your Brain with Dr Ginni Mansberg | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:38:26 | |
There is so much information out there when it comes to brain health & keeping our brain working at the top of its game as we go through life. But what should we actually be doing? And how do we know the difference between normal brain burps & genuine cognitive decline? If you're anything like me, you will constantly be misplacing your keys, forgetting people's names and overlooking meetings in your diary… These kinds of things make me worry about my brain & whether things like my memory are getting worse and it can be even more concerning as we age. Dr Ginni Mansberg is the author of Save Your Brain and she's taken a deep dive into the science behind the brain & the things we can do to take care of it for the book. CONNECT WITH US BOOKS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| How to Make More Wise Decisions | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:42:39 | |
Research says that smart people may actually be more susceptible to irrational thinking & poor decision making. We all know those people who are incredibly clever yet make decisions that are absolutely baffling. The intelligent people who believe in conspiracy theories or highly educated colleagues who constantly make silly decisions. This is called the intelligence trap & David has written a book about it & what he learnt can help us all to make more wise decisions. We talk through the trap & how it can help us to better understand the world & the people around us, as well as how we can check if we ourselves are falling for the trap, plus how to identify it & manage it in our organisations. Find a transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US BOOKS PODCASTS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Simple Tools to Ease Overwhelm FOR GOOD with Michelle Gauthier | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:35:44 | |
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 This episode discusses: overwhelm, mindfulness, life coaching, self-improvement, women empowerment, boundaries, mental health, stress management, personal development, work-life balance | |||
| Grey Area Drinking: How to Re-evaluate Your Relationship with Alcohol | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:42:45 | |
The morning Sarah Rusbatch realised that her relationship with alcohol needed to change, she woke up in blood stained bed sheets with her 5 year old daughter peering at her face asking her what had happened. This sounds like an extreme story, but Sarah says that her relationship with alcohol would be familiar to SO many of us. BUT the night before she'd been at a 40th birthday party where the wine was flowing, she'd nipped outside for a cigarette and when she reached down to stub it out, she toppled over her heels and landed face first on the concrete. I'm sure you have a similar story - one where a few two many drinks has left you feeling anxious & embarrassed. I know I do. Sarah says that morning left her with an overwhelming feeling that there was another way of living. In 2019 she quit booze completely & is now an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach. Find a transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US RECOMMENDATIONS Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| How to Give Kids a Great Relationship with Food | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:39:55 | |
Intuitive Eating holds the key to protecting children's relationship with food from diet culture's influence. If you're thinking about having kids or you've had kids, I'm sure you're desperate to avoid raising them with the same issues around food. But, when you're raised with diet culture as your guide - how do you know where to start? Sumner Brooks is a registered Dietician, eating disorder specialist & the author of How To Raise An Intuitive Eater. She explains how we can protect children's inbuilt ability to eat intuitively in & outside of our homes. Find a transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Your Life List is the Key to Making the Most of Every Moment | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:55:09 | |
As the saying goes - life is what happens, when you're making other plans. So how do we prioritise the plans for the stuff we actually WANT to do!? We all have big dreams - I'm sure you've got a list of them in your head that you say you'll get to eventually but how do you actually make that happen & avoid looking back & thinking damn, I wish I'd done that? Kate Christie is the woman you want to speak to. She's a time management wizard & the author of The Life List: Master Every Moment & Live an Audacious Life. Find a transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Skincare Simplified with Chemist Confessions | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:43:17 | |
Niacinamide, AHAs, vitamin C, retinol, hyaluronic acid - with SO much on the market it's super tricky to figure what should be in & what should be out of your skincare routine. Stop wasting money on pricey products & figure out what's truly worth your time in this episode with Chemist Confessions. Victoria Fu & Gloria Lu met while they were working as skincare formulation chemists for L'Oreal so they really know they're stuff. We're going straight to the top for this one! Find a transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US BOOK Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Here's why 'Success' isn't Making you Happy & What Will | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:50:07 | |
Do you feel successful in the traditional sense of the word but also like you're just not that happy? You might have the job you thought you wanted, or achieved those goals you set yourself and yet it just isn't hitting in the way you thought it would. This feeling is surprisingly common, particularly for educated, wealthy & accomplished people. So what's the solution? How do we boost our happiness while still focussing on our careers & everything we think is important to us? That's what today's episode is all about. Right, my guest today is Professor Raj Raghunathan, he's the Author of If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Happy? You can find a transcript of the podcast here. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US BOOK Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| TFTW: Glimmers are the Opposite of Triggers, Here's How to Catch Them | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:03:23 | |
Catching glimmers & turning them into glows can train your brain to soak up more joy. Here's what they are & where to find them. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH ME Want to sponsor the podcast? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Blueberries & Jellyfish: How To Care For Your Pelvic Floor | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:52:14 | |
PSA: Bladder leakage isn't something you just have to live with! That said, one in four women suffer with incontinence & a third of us are doing kegel exercises incorrectly. Today we're going to fix that. Kim Vopni, is The Vagina Coach. She's a certified personal trainer, certified pre-/postnatal fitness consultant, and the author of Your Pelvic Floor: A Practical Guide to Solving Your Most Intimate Problems. Find a transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US EXTRA RESOURCES Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com
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| Thought For The Week: You Should Re-think How You Measure Success | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:04:43 | |
Feel like you're not making the progress you'd like? Here are a few thoughts around re-evaluating the way you measure your success. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH ME STUFF I MENTIONED Want to sponsor the podcast? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| The Secrets To Your Best Sleep with Dr Aric Prather | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:41:38 | |
Around 62% of us struggle to get a proper night's rest. So what can we do to get our sleep cycle back on track? Sleep is essential to good health, but it's not always as easy as just getting tucked in and letting it wash over you. Dr Aric Prather, is a sleep scientist & the author of the Sleep Prescription - a book full of the solutions he's found to work at his clinic. You can find the transcript of our conversation here. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US BOOK Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Thought For The Week: The Mindset Shifts That Will Instantly Get you Closer to your Goals | 19 Feb 2023 | 00:03:51 | |
Get closer to your goals without lifting a finger thanks to these these simple tips. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH ME Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| No More Food Guilt with Dr Emma Beckett | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:36:26 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Transform your Life With Radical Humility | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:31:05 | |
Humility can improve your relationships, work & sense of purpose. It's a trait that's been lauded since the Greek gods were pushing it, but more recently it's earned a bit of a bad wrap. So where's the line between humility & door mat? And what's the science behind humility's superpowers? Dr Daryl Van Tongeren, he's an associate professor at Hope College & the author of Humble; Free Yourself from the Traps of a Narcissistic world. You can find the transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US BOOK Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| Thought for the Week: Embrace The Beginner's Mindset | 12 Feb 2023 | 00:04:15 | |
In a little over 4 minutes, your eyes will be opened to the power of a beginner's mindset, helping you to remove the fear & doubt & get you excited to dive into the unknown. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH ME Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||
| How To Make Working From Home Work For You | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:33:56 | |
Working from home has given most of us more freedom over our workday than we've ever had before, but are you really making the most of it? Today - how to make working from home work for you - boost your productivity, reduce your stress and take advantage of this new world of work. My guest is Laura Vanderkam she's an expert in time management & author of The New Corner Office: How The Most Successful People Work From Home. You can find the transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCAST CONNECT WITH US BOOK Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com | |||