Ed Stott & The Big Life Questions

Around this time of year there are so many nostalgic moments. You might sit in them & reminisce about the past, they might even make you feel a little sad but did you know that you could be using them to live a more meaningful life? And have you ever thought about how you can intentionally create more of those moments?

Dr Clay Routlege is the Vice President of Research & the Director of the Human Flourishing Lab at the Archbridge Institute & he's the author of Past Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life.

CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Clay on Instagram & via his website.

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Christmas is a time of indulgence and excess, but what if finding a more sustainable way to celebrate could actually bring you more joy?

Kate Hall is known as Ethically Kate on Instagram & she's an activist, blogger & the author of Better, Bolder Different & her mission is to help us to live more sustainably without sacrificing anything at all!

We talk about the fun ways to bring more joy & sustainability to Christmas plus a whole heap of brilliant (mostly free) gift ideas!

CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Kate on Instagram & via her website.

LINKSSustainable Christmas Gift Ideas 9 Things to do Different this Christmas BOOKBetter, Bolder, Different

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Whether you've got a family event, party, christmas gathering or even a date coming up, the fear of the conversation drying up & having no way out is VERY real.

So how do we nail mingling & turn it into a core skill rather than something that brings us out in a cold sweat?

Fear not - I've called in the professionals for this one.

Jeanne Martinet is an expert in it - in fact so many people asked her for her advice that she wrote a book about it & she's now the author of The Art of Mingling alongside a whole host of other books.

CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Jeanne on Instagram & via her website. BOOKSThe Art of Mingling Mingling with the Enemy: A Social Survival Guide for Our Politically Divided Times

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I don't know about you, but it feels like there's a direct correlation between how much closer we get to the end of the year & how much time I spend procrastinating… But there's plenty of valuable time left to make the most of, so how can we get on top of our procrastination & maximise what's left of the year?

Dr Fuschia Sirois is a professor of psychology at the University of Durham and she's spent more than 20 years researching the causes & consequences of procrastination & how we can stop doing it! CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Fuschia on Twitter & via her website. BOOKSProcrastination: What It Is, Why It's A Problem & What You Can Do About It Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - [email protected]

Everyday you are bombarded with more information than your brain can even comprehend - there is nowhere that is safe from people & organisations trying to influence what you do.

So how can we protect ourselves from this new world of manipulation & make the choices that are right for us, free from influence?

Patrick Fagan is a behavioural psychologist & the co-author of Free Your Mind: The New World of Manipulation & How To Resist It.

CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Patrick on Twitter & via his website. BOOKSFree Your Mind: The New World of Manipulation & How to Resist It

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We've all experienced it - you're at work & everything's fine then a new person enters the team...

They're great at first, but a couple of weeks pass & things start to change.

You have no idea where you stand with them, the once happy team is now in disarray & a job that you once enjoyed now feels like you've wandered into a minefield.

If this feels familiar, that person may just be displaying psychopathic traits that make them incredibly hard to deal with.

So how can we spot a psychopath at work & when we do, how do we deal with them? David Gillespie is a lawyer & the author of Toxic at work: surviving your psychopathic workmates- from the dominant bullies to the charming manipulators.

CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find David on Instagram & via their website.

OTHER PODCAST EPISODESHow to Spot a Psychopath

BOOKSToxic At Work Taming Toxic People

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You've probably heard of ChatGPT, but do you actually know how to use it? Or even what you could be using it for?

Donna McGeorge is a global authority on productivity & author of Join The Chat GPT Revolution. She says it's an invaluable tool for some of our most mundane tasks both at home & at work.

So where do we start? In this episode we're going to break it down - what it is, how you can use it & the pitfalls to avoid.

CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Donna on Instagram & via her website.

BOOKSThe ChatGPT Revolution: How to Simplify Your Work & Life Admin with AI

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There is a lot going on in the world right now & it can feel overwhelming to figure out how you personally can make a difference. But when it comes to the environment, there are so many wonderful habits that take less than 60 seconds which can enhance your life, help the environment & nurture your community.

They're all teeny bits of a wonderful thing called Permaculture.

Today I'm going to teach you a few that you can implement today & start reaping the benefits with the help of Kirsten Bradley.

She's the author of The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook.

CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Kirsten & Milkwood on Instagram & via their website.

BOOKSThe Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook Clean & Green: 101 Hints & Tips For a More Eco-friendly Home

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I know you're all big podcast fans because you're here, but what about music? You probably love a great gym playlist or a bit of classical music while you're working, but have you ever thought about the true power of music & how you can tailor your playlists to boost your well-being?

Dr Amanda Krause is a Lecturer in psychology at James Cook University and an expert in how we experience music psychologically in our everyday lives & her current research looks into how music can make us healthier.

Amanda shares how music boosts our health & how to maximise those benefits.

If you're a super duper music lover, you're going to love this episode with musician Libby O'Donovan too on why you should absolutely be joining a choir (even if you think you can't sing!).

CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Amanda on Twitter & via her website.

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So often our focus is on HOW we make money, but not necessarily how we manage it.

If you're anything like me, you've probably whacked it all in a bank account & hoped for the best.

BUT there are some simple things we can all do, starting today that will make a huge difference to how you approach your finances & whether or not you're making them work for YOU.

Today, we're going to work through a few of those simple things with Ben Nash, he's a Money Coach, the Author of Get Unstuck & Founder of Pivot Wealth.

***Please note, this podcast is not financial advice - everyone's circumstances are different so make sure you consider whether the advice is appropriate to you & seek professional advice where appropriate!***

CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Ben on Instagram & via his website.

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