Lucy Talks

In this episode Lucy discusses the reality of being in a rut, feeling low on inspiration and things that have helped her to find inspiration and a sense of purpose. Feeling low energy is something we all experience - it's worth remembering that it's so natural to have low points, but also that there are practical things we can do to feel better. Lucy also chats about how being busy and socialising post-lockdown can be kinda overwhelming and how someone's highlight reel on social media doesn't necessarily equate to them feeling good mentally - so spare yourself the negative thought patterns of comparison!! 

That's it for Series 5! If you've gained anything from any of the episodes, be sure to let me know @spacetolearnpodcast or share with a friend who might like them too!! lots of love x

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Things mentioned in this episode:

Books: The Color Purple by Alice Walker & Firefly Lane by Kristen Hannah

Podcasts: the matcha diaries episode on getting out of a rut (here) 

YouTube: Struthless' channel and specifically this video on How To Get Your Life Back On Track.

Yoga with Adriene's channel and specifically this video 'for when you feel stuck'

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Thank you so so much for listening you lovely human!!

"We need to master the art of personal reinvention." -- Matthew Syed in Rebel Ideas

Happy Pride Month! This week, Lucy's having a chat about all the different ways we can choose to identify ourselves, the ways in which identity is useful and the ways it's not. Sometimes we can feel like we owe it to people to live up to their ideas of who we are, but really it's up to us how we want to be seen. Change is so inevitable too - our lives change all the time, so it's natural that parts of our identity change over our lives as well - once we realise that we're free to define ourselves however we like and stop restricting ourselves with labels that no longer fit with who we are, we're free to do so much more than we might have thought possible.

Let me know what you make of the episode via a DM on insta and share with a friend if you think they'd enjoy listening too!

P.S. summer's finally here!! happy days!!

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Things mentioned in this episode:

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Mooncup (I bought mine from Sainsbury's)

Stonewall's Advice for Young People on coming out (here)

'How To Avoid A Life You Regret' conversation with Nathaniel Drew and Thomas from Yes Theory (here)

Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed

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"Routine is the enemy of time."

Like most things, productivity isn't inherently good or bad, but when it becomes an endless competition with others and stress leaves us continually feeling burnout and unmotivated, surely our societal norms have gone amiss somewhere along the way? In this episode, Lucy discusses her thoughts and experiences with toxic productivity, hustle culture and burnout, offers some advice for reducing stress and being more mindful as well as chatting about the problems with our capitalist mindsets. 

According to research by the Mental Health Foundation, 1 in 6 of us will experience a mental health problem in any given week, with the number 1 cause of this being work-related stress- so it's clearly an important topic to talk about. Know that you're not alone if you feel stressed, anxious or low and please chat to a loved one about how you're feeling or seek professional help. Lots of love.

If you have any thoughts you'd like to share after listening, drop Lucy a DM on instagram (@spacetolearnpodcast) to keep the conversation going! 

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Things mentioned in this episode:

Untamed by Glennon Doyle (book)

Ed Sheeran's song, Visiting Hours (watch here)

Moya's dublin diaries series (her youtube channel here)

All The Small Things Podcast with Venetia La Manna (here)

Work-Life Balance article by Mental Health Foundation (here)

The Nathaniel Drew video (watch here)

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Thank you for listening friends!! See you again next Wednesday x

"You're always at the right place in life."

Welcome back friends! Today's episode is so much fun!! Lucy chats to her amazing friend Capucine about uni life as an International student, tips for learning a second language, how to deal with a break up and ways to manage your mental health. If you're in need of some inspiration, honest chats about heartbreak or advice for language learning and studying abroad then you're in the right place. Thank you so much to Capu for coming on the podcast and being so open about her experiences, so inspiring as always. And as always, share the episode with a friend if you enjoyed listening and think they would too! Lots of love x

Things mentioned in this episode:

Just Break Up Podcast (listen on Spotify here)

Space to Learn on Apple Podcasts - leave a rating and a review here!! Thank you!

Follow the podcast on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast (click here to go follow!)

Thank you for listening!!

"The idea that we are “over race” is precisely how racism is sustained." —Katy Sian, University of York

Trigger warning for racism and discussions on white supremacy.

Another week, another episode of Space To Learn! This week Lucy's discussing racism in the UK and why the internal work to dismantle subconscious beliefs and biases due to our white supremacist society is so important. It's a year on since the death of George Floyd- how much has changed thanks to the Black Lives Matter Movement? Lucy addresses why racism is an issue white people must engage with and shares some incredibly insightful resources she's found helpful in the process of educating herself on race and unpacking internal white supremacy. If you haven't previously engaged with content on race then please go and listen to the voices of People of Colour first - the aim is not to make this discussion white centred but to point out ways we can be more actively anti-racist and to think more deeply about our impact. Sending lots of love to you all.

Things mentioned in this episode:

- Yoga with Kassandra 30 Day Morning Yoga Movement (here)

- All The Small Things Podcast with Venetia La Manna (here)

- Lucy's Just Giving page for The Little Princess Trust (here)

Resources & Stats:

- UK Race Report March 2021 (here)

- Article on pregnancy & childbirth (here)

- UK Gov Stop and Search figures (here)

- Article on Higher Education (here)

Recommendations to educate yourself further

- When They See Us (on Netflix)

- Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad (book)

- Natives by Akala (book)

- Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo Lodge (book)

- Taking Up Space by Chelsea Kwakye and Ore Ogunbiyi

- 1619, a 5 part series on slavery (here)

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Thank you for listening!! Please check out the resources linked to keep the conversation going.

"The best things in life aren't things." - Suki Cheung

In this Wednesday's episode Lucy's chatting to the lovely Suki Cheung, a final year Media student from Hong Kong with an amazing outlook on life. Suki shares her experiences of moving abroad for university, adjusting to UK culture and being more mindful in the day to day. She offers advice for anyone who wants to follow their passions, even if it might go against what other people want for you. If you enjoyed today's episode, share it with a friend who might like it too and tap that follow button so you don't miss an episode. Lots of love!

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Things mentioned in the episode:

Suki's YouTube channel (here)

"My honest experience joining UnJaded Jade’s 30 Days Reset Challenge" (here)

"Cultural shock experiences from an Asian girl studying in England and dating a British boy" (here)

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"Before imagination becomes three-dimensional, it usually needs to become two-dimensional." - Glennon Doyle, Untamed

Welcome back friends, this week we're dreaming big!! Lucy chats you through what on earth an Impossible List is, why you owe it to yourself to go after your goals and shares a lot of her wildest dreams too- it's a lot of fun. We're manifesting amazing opportunities and turning our dreams into plans in this episode, you're not gunna want to miss it!! 

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Things mentioned in this episode:

Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed (book)

Untamed by Glennon Doyle (book)

My episode with Rosie (here)

Good Influence podcast (here)

Unjaded Jade's Impossible List video (here)

The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson (book)

My Pinterest (follow here)

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"This month's efforts give next month's results."

hello friends welcome back to the pod!! This week Lucy's talking you through 10 habits you should introduce into your life as a student to make the most of your time and energy! From making meal planning quick and easy to meditation and budgeting, there's something for everyone in this episode. Let me know via @spacetolearnpodcast on instagram which you're going to implement and if you have any other habits for students! I'd love to hear your thoughts :)

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Things mentioned in this episode:

10 min flexibility yoga flow by Yoga with Kassandra (here)

Notion- free to sign up for students using your uni or school email address (here)

Money Mindset Podcasts:

- Gentler: Practical Self Care (podcast), episode on 2021 Financial Self-Care Steps (here)

- Candid Confidence Podcast, episode on Dismantling the lies we've been taught about money (here)

YouTube videos on Budgeting! 

- one by viola helen (here)

- one by nayna florence (here)

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thank you so much for listening x

welcome back to the pod lovely people!! this week Lucy's sharing her thoughts, and some of yours, on turning 20 this week! (how did that happen?) hopefully this is a relatable episode which lets you get to know me a bit better and makes you feel less alone facing the uncertainty of your 20s. She talks about the book "The Defining Decade" by Meg Jay and answers the questions you sent via Instagram :) enjoy the ep everyone and share with a friend if you do!! x

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Things mentioned in this episode:

Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed (book)

Leah's fieldnotes (youtube)

The Defining Decade by Meg Jay (book)

Growing with the Flow (podcast)

The Creative Key (podcast)

About Time (movie)

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Thank you for listening pals x