Lucy Talks

Hi lovely people! You're in for a treat today :) In this episode Freya and I chat at length about our Myers Briggs personality types (INTJ and ENFJ), discussing what it all means, why it's useful to us and how it can help us better understand ourselves and the people in our lives. I find personalities such a fascinating topic and I think by having an appreciation for them we become more accepting of our natural differences and more able to understand which sorts of people are compatible with our personalities. Enjoy what's essentially one of our kitchen table chats about all the big stuff. Thank you for coming on for round two Freya, I love you to the moon and back.

Also... it's the end of an era!! Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a bit of an announcement! I'm not going anywhere so don't go away hehe but the pod is having a bit of a redesign... I'm a bit scared but excited for something new. It feels like the right time.

All the love and hugs, thank you so so much for the continued support it means the world.

Thank you for listening!

Lucy xxx

"What if it all goes better than you ever could have imagined?”

I'm a strong believer in the power of our minds to change the way we interact with the world, the way we react to situations and the way we see ourselves. Simple shifts in our thought patterns, when repeated again and again, mean we can live happier, more authentic lives. In this episode I'm sharing three of my favourite mindset shifts that I hope will resonate with you too. Let me know which is your fave @spacetolearnpodcast on instagram, I'd love to hear from you!

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Things mentioned in this episode:

Lucy’s in Ambleside

Team Bertho on instagram @teambertho and website

‘The Key to Building Confidence’ livestream

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Thank you so much for listening! Lucy x

"Not seeking help when you need it is really an inability to depend on others."

Hi hello hi!! Space to Learn is back and I am so ready for it. Third year of uni is complete, which leaves more time for creative projects. So excited to share this episode with you, hope you find it to be some food for thought.

In this ep I'm chatting about whether we've gone too far on the route to being independent and discuss the idea that maybe, relying and trusting others isn't all that bad. Whilst there's so much value in having your own back, I feel sometimes we forget to appreciate that it's kinda essential to trust other people - to be dependent on them. I chat about the problem with not seeking help from others and the benefits of mutual dependency, aka interdependence. It's a bit like a debate with my inner thoughts in this one, so enjoy the chaos!!

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Things mentioned in this episode:

- Heartstopper on Netflix

- Harry's House

- Long Distance Podcast (here)

- 'Period Power with Maisie Hill' on I Weigh with Jameela Jamil (here)

- Las Iguanas

- Who Not How

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Thank you for being here! I appreciate you loads xxx

I recently turned 21!! So naturally, I'm back for round 2 with a 20 things I've learnt at 20 ep after making a similar episode this time last year that you all seemed to love! These are the sorts of episodes I loveee to listen to so hopefully you find this is a fun one, I really enjoyed recording it. PSA that I'm still a lil baby and don't have a clue what I'm doing the majority of the time so take everything I say with a pinch of salt:) Would love to hear some lessons you've learnt this year - drop me a message @spacetolearnpodcast on insta. Lots of love n virtual hugs, thank u millions for being here!! Lucy x

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Things mentioned in this ep:

Matt Edmondson on Happy Place

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

A Seat At The Table by Jack Harries & earthrise on YouTube

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Thank you so much for listening!

"What if you don’t need to fix yourself?"

Sometimes I feel the whole self love and acceptance thing can be a little overwhelming. It sometimes can seem like you have to be fully in love with every decision you make, every part about yourself and every version of yourself you've every been.

Which is a big ask. We all make mistakes, we all have things we wish we hadn't said or done, we all have things about ourselves we would like to work on, things we want to improve or parts of who we are that sometimes we don't like very much.

In this ep I chat about how I'm choosing to instead just focus on self-acceptance and being a good friend to myself. It's enough to know you're enough and to give yourself a lil smile as you brush your teeth. We love realistic acts of kindness and cutting out the negative self talk x

Thank you for being here, tune in every Wednesday for new eps!! Lots of love x

"If you don't back yourself, how do you expect anyone else to?"

Hiya and welcome back to the podcast! Recently I've had three interviews for summer internship roles (2 successful, 1 failure) so it feels like the perfect time to share all the tips and tricks I've collated from the internet, advice and personal experience. Honestly I get how stressful interviews can be - that fear of rejection is so real - so here's your ultimate guide to a successful interview. 

I chat you through all the questions I prepared, the ways I researched and the tools I used to best prepare myself. So much of interview technique comes down to how well you can tailor your skills to the role description - so prepping for that is massively important. I also think that going into it with the right mindset is crucial - I discuss how mediation & manifestation helped me to feel confident in myself going into it. 

Really hope this episode is helpful!! You can do it! Get in touch @spacetolearnpodcast on instagram if you have more questions!!

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Things mentioned in this episode:

Happy Place episode with Will Young (hilarious and meaningful)

Insight Timer (a great meditation app)

Mock Interview (here)

Tell Me About Yourself Question prep (here)

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Thank you so much for listening! Follow the pod for weekly episodes every Wednesday xxx

Hiya! Welcome back friends xxx

how often do you feel stuck in a rut? how often do you feel paralysed by fear? how often do you wish you had more confidence? if your answer is anywhere from 'sometimes' to 'literally all the time' then trying something new might be a solution. 

in this episode I chat about the science behind how your brain genuinely becomes healthier when you try new things. I also discuss how our brains are more receptive to new information when we're just a lil bit anxious & how you gain confidence by creating evidence of your capabilities. trust me I know how scary it can be to do new things and to push yourself but ask yourself - what's holding me back from doing what I really want to do? I dare you to take one small step towards that thing this week...

thanks so much for listening!! @spacetolearnpodcast for behind the scenes & mini vlogs <3

things mentioned:

- Meg Hughes YouTube Channel

- One of Us is Lying on Netflix

- Sexy Mamma Loves Spaghetti in Notts

- The Parent Trap

- episode on 'new year, slightly better me'

- articles on the neuroscience of comfort zones...

4 benefits of trying new things

White Matter in the Brain

Why the White Brain Matters

Eeeek welcome to season 8!!! I'm so excited for amazing things to come. Stay up to date @spacetolearnpodcast on insta & follow the pod wherever you listen!

In this episode I chat about the good and the bad to thinking 'is this enough??'. Settling for what's not good for you is not what we're about, but equally, is it productive to keep questioning every choice you make? Should we stop comparing our lives to others and be grateful for what we have instead? All these questions and more in this free-flowing chat <3 

Links to things mentioned!

- Sophie Morgan on Happy Place (ep here)

- Nathaniel Drew's video (here)

Hope you enjoy, thank you so so much for listening! lots of love, Luce x

Hi friends! Welcome to this final episode of S7! time fliessss honestly.

This is an episode full of my musings on life and inner thoughts- I’ve been reading Conversations on Love lately, which is a deeply beautiful book discussing love in all its forms. I shared some passages I’ve been underlining and what they mean to me. I also chatted a lot about uncovering my subconscious beliefs surrounding creativity - it's been wild. Here's to us all embracing our creative sides <3

Lastly, a HUGE thank you because we've surpassed 5000 plays of the pod!!! I'm so proud of this lil project and am so grateful for every single person who listens, it means the world. All the love.

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Things mentioned in this episode:

Conversations on Love by Natasha Lunn

Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

Nicolson’s Cafe, Edinburgh

The Covered Market (& also Victoria St), Edinburgh

Struthless’ YouTube video “The Drawing Advice That Changed My Life”

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Come and say hi @spacetolearnpodcast on insta & follow the pod wherever you listen! Lucy xxx

"Do what you actually want to do."

Welcome back to the pod friends:) In this ep my good friend Katie shares her experiences of first year of uni in Edinburgh - if you're a prospective uni student this is one for you! We chat about the pressures of doing an "academic" degree versus studying a creative subject, perspectives on making friends & our thoughts on working out how to spend your time as a uni student. 

I'm so happy Katie asked to come on the pod & I hope you enjoy this relaxed conversation about all things uni! Let me know your thoughts on inta @spacetolearnpodcast and leave a rating on Spotify if you're feeling cute x

lots of love xxx