The Locker Room

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.

A complex emotion, awe can be positive or negative and present when we experience something ‘vast’ that changes a part of our understanding of the world. Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the science of awe