We all get careless with our words sometimes.  Hear some stories and learn 3 useful tips for diffusing any that come your way, oh, and a story with a twist to finish with.

Loneliness is increasing in the world as levels of empathy are falling.  But, good news, there are things that you can do to become a more empathetic person.  This is great for all your relationships, enabling you to connect better with people at a deeper level.  Oh, and a couple of jokes somehow snuck into the podcast as well.  How does that happen?

Courage is the mother of all virtues.  Without courage you can get really stuck in life.  Pick up some simple tips that could help you move forward, plus a couple of jokes to keep you feeling upbeat and ready for the challenge.

We all fail but we don't all deal with it in the same way.  Explore some fresh ways to frame your failures and to make the best of them.  I reference Failosophy by Elizabeth Day and squeeze in a couple of quips.  Remember, if you'd like to get a reminder email each week just visit www.stop490.com and sign up to the email list.

One of the toughest challenges we all face in the rough and tumble of life but one of the most liberating things we can do in the face of wrongdoing.  A tough topic for humour, but a tiny morsel made its way in, along with a few thought provoking quotes.  Happy grappling stop for 90 listeners.

How to get yourself and your room ready for a good night's sleep.  Once you have nailed that, I'll run through a tried and tested five step process to get you off to sleep.  Oh yes, and a couple of jokes, all packed into this super short format.

Find out why asking this simple question can transform your relationships and make you a more memorable person!  Plus a couple of jokes to keep you paying attention.

Intermittent Fasting (I.F)  What is it and does it work?  A personal journey covering the fundamentals and challenging you to join me on the I.F journey.  Quite tricky to squeeze humour into this one, but I tried!

Do you procrastinate?  What type of procrastinator are you and how can you combat this debilitating condition?  Some humour will help the medicine slide down...

The main areas of life where you need it, plus three hacks to help you develop more patience.  And, by popular request two dad jokes.  Enjoy.