Ed Stott & The Big Life Questions

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 shift...

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 D...

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 Support the podcast for as little as $5 a month. Sign up for bonus content & commun...

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 yo...

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...

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...

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 spec...

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 s...

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...

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 happines...

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 Support the podcast, sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a That's Helpful sponsor via  Patreon. CONNECT WITH ME Connect with  That's Helpful  &  Ed Stott on Instagram. Want to sponsor the podcast? Email me -  ed@edwina...

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 Intim...

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 Support the podcast, sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a That's Helpful sponsor via  Patreon. CONNECT WITH ME Connect with  That's Helpful  &  Ed Stott  on Instagram. STUFF I MENTIONED Ash Ambirge on That's Helpful...

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...

Get closer to your goals without lifting a finger thanks to these these simple tips. SUPPORT THE PODCAST Support the podcast, sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a That's Helpful sponsor via  Patreon. CONNECT WITH ME Connect with  That's Helpful  &  Ed Stott  on Instagram. Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me -  ed@edwinastott.com  

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...

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 Support the podcast, sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a That's Helpful sponsor via  Patreon. CONNECT WITH ME Connect with  That's Helpful  &  Ed Stott  on Instagram. Got a...

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 Success...

You're told that it's healthy to have total control over your mind, b ut how often do you let it out for a wander?  Here's why you should & how to do it. SUPPORT THE PODCAST Support the podcast, sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a That's Helpful sponsor via  Patreon. CONNECT WITH ME Connect with  That's Helpful  &  Ed Stott on Instagram. Got an episode suggestion...

After losing her father as a child, her brother in her early twenties & her baby son only a couple of days after giving birth, Edwina Shaw has dealt with more than her fair share of grief. But she couldn't find the book she needed to help her process her loss, so she wrote it. She's the author of A Guide Through Grief, First Aid for your Heart & Soul. Whether you're dealing with grief or you know...

In March 2020, just a few days before the UK lockdowns, Helen Thorn's life took a turn she never saw coming. Stood in her husband's closet, she found a piece of paper that would see her life unravel. Helen is a comedian and one half of the Scummy Mummies duo, she's since written a book about that discovery. Her book 'Get Divorced, Be Happy' details her first year of separation - it's a book about...

If you've ever been to the doctor's office and felt like you're not being listened to or you've left in a cloud of rage over how you've been treated, today's conversation is for you. Ragen Chastain is a certified health coach, functional fitness specialist, author & speaker who holds the world record for the heaviest woman to complete a marathon. In this episode, Ragen explains how you can get hea...

Is there really anything to be gained from just one month of sobriety? The research says yes! Dr Richard DeVisser has been working in health psychology & public health for the past 25 years and is currently based at the University of Sussex. His research has found that Dry January can give your health a boost until August, possibly beyond! Plus, you're not too late to start. Richard explains the b...

Your dreams may be telling you things that your concious mind can't. So how do you understand what they mean? Dr Deidre Barrett is a dream researcher from Harvard University & the author of Pandemic Dreams & The Committee of Sleep. In this episode she'll teach you how to read your dreams, the meanings of common dreams & how to harness the power of your dreams to help heal trauma. SUPPORT THE PODCA...

What if I told you that no matter how bad a singer you think you are, you can learn? Libby O'Donovan is a critically acclaimed Jazz & Cabaret performer & an award-winning Musical Director. She says anyone can sing & if you assume you can't, you're missing out on so many incredible benefits! Today, she explains why joining a choir should be your New Years resolution & how you can embrace all the be...