Ed Stott & The Big Life Questions

Perhaps your flirting game could do with a little upgrade? With the holiday season in full swing, it's a great opportunity to get out there, meet new people & make some connections. But if you feel like your flirting is letting you down, I've got you. Samantha Jayne is a dating coach & relationship expert. CONNECT WITH US Connect with  That's Helpful  &  Ed Stott  on Instagram.  Connect with Saman...

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As we start to learn more about our gut microbiome and its effect on the rest of the body, we're starting to understand the valuable role it plays in our health. So today, we're levelling up our gut bacteria knowledge and learning a little more about the gut brain connection. Dr Amy Loughman, is a research psychologist, Senior Research Fellow and Head of Microbiome Research at Deakin University's...

Christmas is a fun time and all but for so many of us it can be full of relationships that are super tricky to navigate - sibling rivalries, to tricky parenting dynamics and of course the in-laws. Fear not - I am your Christmas elf and I've called in some help. Dr Terri Apter is a psychologist and Cambridge University academic who specialises in dealing with difficult relationships. She's also the...

Whilst we love to travel, so many of us are terrified of flying. So what can we do to ease those fears and fly fearlessly into the holiday season? Captain Tom Bunn is an airline pilot and licensed therapist & the president of SOAR, an organisation that he's been running for the last 30 years helping people to overcome their fear of flying. CONNECT WITH US Connect with  That's Helpful  &  Ed Stott...

It's around this time that we all try and spread a little extra kindness and that is a very good thing indeed. But if you're keen to go one step further and pass on the kindness for future generations, how do you raise kind kids? Dr Thomas Lickona is a professor of education & psychologist and the author of 9 books on moral development and character education, including the book How to Raise Kind...

We are a nation that love the water, but we're not alone. As a species, humans are universally drawn to it & there's a reason for that. It's really good for us. This effect is called Blue Mind, it was named by Dr Wallace J Nichols & it's also the title of his book. He's a marine biologist & has devoted most of his life to this phenomenon.  So what is Blue Mind & how can we harness it? CONNECT WITH...

Now is the time of year that more than ever we're bombarded with diet culture messages - that unwanted comment from your aunt at the dinner table, the constant reference to guilty food choices and of course those new year diet ads.  So here's my gift to you - a full episode of anti-diet culture fabulousness. It is my goal that by the end of this episode you'll be significantly less tempted to star...

Today - a conversation that will likely make you re-think the way you share about the children in your life online & it's one that's particularly relevant over Christmas & New Year as the snapping, posting & recording goes into overdrive. Things have changed considerably since I, and probably you. N ow, raising kids is a totally different ball game - children are connected to the internet in one w...

It's around this time of year that many of us take a little break & if you're anything like me, as soon as you stop, you'll get sick. This is just one of the indicators that you may be burnt out.  So what can you do about it? How can you break the cycle & stop living in this endless cycle of fatigue? Dr Amelia Nagoski is the co-author of Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking The Stress Cycle which she...

You might have heard of the placebo effect or even manifesting, but what about the expectation effect? The idea that your mindset can completely change your life.  Research shows that it absolutely works. So how effective is it and how can we harness it for the year ahead? That's where David Robson comes in, he's a science journalist & the author of The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Tra...

Throughout the month of December, I'm bringing you the 12 pods of Christmas - released every Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday to guide you through your best holiday season yet. We're going to maximise the joy, minimise the stress and set you up for 2023. And boy are we starting off with a bang - today, how to negotiate your dream Christmas. Sick of spending every year trudging round to your in-laws or a...

Is there something in your world that you'd love to change but just have no idea how to make it happen?  Perhaps you think that you're just one person and that you won't make a jott of difference? Well, Gina Martin is living proof that's just not true. She's an activist who fought to make upskirting illegal in the UK. Upskirting is the act of taking a sexually intrusive photograph of someone witho...

Ever feel like you should have pursued something different or you're heading back to work after a break & dreading returning to the job you hate? BUT, you feel like you've invested so much in your career that it's too late or irresponsible to change? Well Leah Lambert, is a Career & Interview Coach & the Director of Relaunch Me. She's successfully pulled off several career changes & a career break...

Burnout is on the rise everywhere, but the way we live is making it harder to identify & handle. If you feel drained, emotionally exhausted & like you don't have anything left in the tank then you may well be experiencing it. Dr Michelle Woolhouse has been there. She's a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medic...

Ash Ambirge will completely changed the way you think about work. If your job isn't really setting your world on fire and you're dreaming of doing something you truly love, Ash is your girl. She's the author of The Middle Finger Project & an advocate for women doing disobedient things.  She's also the boss of The Vivette - they're on a mission to help people quit their jobs and travel the world. C...

Walking into a room full of people you don't know at a party, starting a new job, trying to network at an event, making a good impression on your new boss. If you're anything like me, the thought of all of these things will fill you with sheer dread. But, what if you had a step by step guide to building a rapport & gaining trust? Plus - a way of figuring out if  you can trust them! Well, that's Ro...

In a world of social media, selfies and self obsession it's hardly surprising that we're hearing the word narcissism pop up more & more. But what really is narcissism, how do we identify narcissist and how can we best deal with them? That's exactly what we're talking about today. Professor Keith Campbell, Author of The New Narcissism. CONNECT WITH US Connect with  That's Helpful  &  Ed Stott  on I...

Would you say you're a people pleaser? A lot of us have these tendencies and for some of us these traits can really cause a lot of trouble in our lives. Jo Westwood says that this is when we're probably in codependency territory and we've got some work to do. Jo is a recovering codependent person & a codependency coach. In this conversation we talk about recognising codependency in your relationsh...

Do you ever get to the end of the day unable to identify what you've achieved or how you've spent your time? Well, this is the episode for you. Dr Amantha Imber, organisational psychologist & the author of Time Wise - Powerful Habits, More Time, Greater Joy. In this episode, Amantha shares the hacks that high achievers rely on to accomplish more than the average person. CONNECT WITH US Connect wit...

Friendships are super important, not just for our mental health, but for our physical health. So how do we go about making new friends when we have no idea where to start? Dr Melanie Mills is a friendship expert & the Author of 'The Friendship Bond'. CONNECT WITH US Connect with  That's Helpful  &  Ed Stott  on Instagram Connect with Dr Mel on Instagram  &  Facebook BOOKS Dr Mel's Life Bonds Serie...

Addiction is a scary word, but it's likely we'll have all come across it in some form or another throughout our lives. David Gillespie is the author of Brain Reset and he says that we're more addicted than ever before and it's having a devastating impact on our mental health.  The good news is that there is a solution and that's the focus of David's latest book. In this conversation we chat throug...

Clementine Ford is a feminist, author & host of the Dear Clementine podcast. In this episode, we talk about: - How patriarchy works - The ways in which patriarchy pits women against each other - The joys of feminism - When to step in on misogynistic conversations - Steps you can take to better support feminism Enjoy! CONNECT WITH US Connect with  That's Helpful  &  Ed Stott  on Instagram Connect w...

Understanding our finances is an essential skill, but most of us don't have it. Mel Browne is an entrepreneur, financial expert and the author of Unf*ck Your Finances. She's also on a mission to increase your financial literacy & confidence. In this episode we talk about why budgets don't work, what does, the best ways to save, to tackle debt and why YOU need to be in control of YOUR finances. CON...

What if I told you that you'd never have to move again?  Most of us will move 10 times during our lifetime and it's often one of the most stressful things we'll ever do. But you can absolutely learn to love where you live and build a strong attachment to your town or city no matter where it is. Melody Warnick is the author of This Is Where You Belong and If You Could Live Anywhere, she's discovere...