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What is the link between physical and mental health? Why has physical health had a much longer history of focus? Join Susan Graham-Ryan and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the importance of being Mindwise and the ‘big 3’ for physical and mental health.

Have you ever thought that when you say no, it is just to that thing, however when you say yes, you are saying no to everything else?! Join Susan Graham-Ryan and I on ABCNQ as we discuss how saying yes or no directly impacts on getting closer or further away from your goals.

New Years' Resolutions often end up an exercise in disappointment when we don’t follow through. The problem is not with our motivation, but our ability to shift from a good intention to permanent change. Whether you want to set a resolution, firm up a theme, or complete those projects for 2023, listen in to my recent interview with Ned Green on 2GB Sydney.

I was honoured to be invited as the occasional speaker for the James Cook University Graduation Ceremony, in December 2022.

Too busy? Not enough time? Is that why you think your New Years' resolutions don’t work? Join Susan Graham-Ryan and I on ABCNQ as we discuss an alternative to the NY Resolution, and why 2023 can be your year to shine!

How often do you find time to help others, despite the busyness of everyday life? And why when you do, does it feel so energising?  Join Susan Graham-Ryan and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the science of why doing good for others enhances your own well-being.

How much fun do you regularly experience?   Join Susan Graham-Ryan and I on ABCNQ as we discuss why we overcommit ourselves and how you can reduce the risk of doing it.

Ever walked into a week and wondered, ‘how did I think I could do all this?!’  Join Susan Graham-Ryan and I on ABCNQ as we discuss why we overcommit ourselves and how you can reduce the risk of doing it.

A strong social connection increases longevity, helps you recover from disease faster, and is a winner for well-being. This week on ABCNQ, Susan Graham-Ryan and I discussed the importance of connection, and how to improve your own connections.

Serving as the guideposts for our behaviours, our values are an integral part of who we are.  Join Jessica Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss how to know your values, and what to do if they are crossed.

Whether perceived or real, thrill-seeking is a uniquely human characteristic. This week on ABCNQ, @JessicaNauntonand I discussed how thrill-seeking varies and why one person's excitement is another person's terror!

The messaging is clear –money can’t buy you happiness. Or can it? Join Jessica Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the fine print around when money can improve your happiness and mental wellbeing.

We hear that patience is a virtue, but why does it make such a difference, and how can we develop it? This week on ABCNQ, @JessicaNaunton and I discussed how to cultivate patience. 

Mental over-activity is commonly experienced and is a key cause of poor sleep and distractibility. Join Jessica Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss why our brains can race and what you can do to quieten things down.

From the highs of a win to the disappointments of a loss, the outcomes for our sporting teams extend beyond well beyond field or court. Join Jessica Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the contagious nature of emotions in the community.

Times of grief can leave us feeling a range of emotions. What do we know about grief and how can we look after ourselves during this time? Join Jess Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss grief and managing overwhelm.

Undoubtedly, our world is probably too full of notifications, likes, pings, and other rings of life. So is dopamine fasting a ‘thing’ or a fad with a catchy title? Join Jessica Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss dopamine and what strategies work to help us slow down and reduce the overwhelm.

You may pause, but time marches on. Is procrastination laziness, or is there more to it? Whilst described as the thief of time, join Jessica Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the nitty gritty of procrastination and how you can overcome it.

Social comparison places your social and personal worth against the worth of others. So how does the new app Be Real compare to platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat? Does it help normalise ‘real’ or is it simply another social media app designed to increase our vulnerabilities? Join Jessica Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the effects of social media on social comparison.

Connecting with others means investing time in broadening and strengthening relationships. Join Jessica Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss key ways to connect with others.

You’ve landed the job, yet head in on day one feeling nervous. Why does this happen and what can you do about it? Join Jessica Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss success when starting a new job.

Did you know that if you have a plan B, then plan A is less likely to work? Why food tastes better when someone else makes it? And there’s a reason we want to squeeze cute things! Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the facts about humans that make us truly fascinating (and at times, illogical!!).

Macbeth once said, “Anticipation is better than realization”. So why is it that the planning of a holiday can sometimes feel as enjoyable as actually going?! Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the science of anticipation.

Burnout was a term first coined in the 1970s. 50 years on, is it still relevant? What are its signs? And what can you do if it’s happening to you? Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the science of burnout

Moving to a new life might be exciting, but it can also be a stress and a worry. Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss what happens to us psychologically when we move to a new location.