When we first meet someone, the thing we instantly look for is a 'spark' - do a connect, are we attracted to each other, do we feel passion and fire and connection. What we often forget to look for is compatibility - does this person see me? Compatibility is the long term make or break of a relationship, regardless of how much intensity is there in the beginning. In today's episode, we break down the 5 biggest signs of emotional compatibility, including: 

• Why we should be searching for stillness over excitement
• What effortless communication should feel like 
• Do you need to have the same political views as your partner? 
• The 4 emotional languages 
• The secret power of laughter + so much more 

Finally, I share a brief compatibility checklist so you can judge a new relationship or connection for yourself. Listen now! 

 

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Youngest children have a reputation for being rebellious, rule breakers, sociable, charming, a bit spoiled and maybe even attention seekers. Is all of that true? And why is that the case? In today's episode, let's tackle the last sibling in our birth order series by deep diving in the psychology of birth order theory, alongside: 

• The biggest stereotypes about youngest children
• Why youngest children are treated and raised differently 
• What makes youngest children so successful in business? 
• Can we predict who youngest children will marry? 
• What struggles youngest children encounter in their families + much more! 

Listen now, youngest and all other siblings alike to learn more. 

 

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Morning, weekly, day-time and night routines are something that successful people swear by. Whether it's a 5am wakeup followed by 45 minutes of meditating, or a structured skincare and journal routine, exercise and eating blocks, routines seem to provide what the modern world can't: certainty within the chaos. 

In today's episode, we break down the exact psychology behind why routine is so powerful, including: 

• Why routine makes us so productive
• Why routine makes us happier 
• The psychological and neurological impacts 
• The famous routines of 5 successful people 
• How to create a routine that actually works 
• Why we can't forget the need for spontaneity + more 

Listen now to create your greatest morning or night routine! 

 

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Today's episode is a rather personal, less psychological one. I want to talk about my fear of flying but also how I have managed to bring that fear back into my control and the huge list of tips I've put together along the way. In this episode we discuss:

• Where the fear of flying emerges from
• How a fear of the unknown or a lack of control contributes 
• The psychology of claustraphobia 
• How the pandemic made things worse for people 
• How I stopped avoiding flying + my biggest lessons
• My biggest tips for long haul flights

If you struggle getting on planes and feel like it's holding you back from adventure or travel, this episode is for you! 

 

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In this episode I had the rare and wonderful opportunity to interview a personal hero of mine, the author of Big Magic and Eat Pray Love, writer, true creative and teacher, Elizabeth Gilbert. We discuss why the idea of 'purpose' is incorrect and making us confused and anxious, how to identify your calling, the difference between a career, hobby, job and calling, and how she managed setbacks and failure. 

We also discuss the creative process, her wisdom for imposter syndrome and how to let go of your worry and anxiety and have an authentic, true human experience. Listen now! 

Find Liz here: https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/ 

 

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It's an age old question - can men and women ever actually be friends? In today's episode we explore the social psychology and studies that help us understand why the genders sometimes have so much difficulty being close friends, as well as how to assert boundaries and keep friendships platonic, including: 

• The differences in male vs. female friendship style
• Why we prefer friends of the same gender 
• How romantic attraction ruins things 
• The checklist for healthy male-female friendship 
• How gender is creating more divide
• The benefits of having friends who are different to you + much more 

Listen now!

 

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Everyone has an opinion, but are they all worth listening to? When we're not careful we can get carried away by imagining what people may or may not think about everything from our outfits, to our life choices, to our social media presence, to our relationship decisions. When we do, we become less in touch with our authentic, true self. It makes it harder for us to take action on what we want, and easier for us to go with the crowd. In today's episode, we talk about why that is, including: '

• The evolutionary purpose of considering others opinions of us
• The psychology of approval seeking behaviour 
• The influence of our childhood 
• The consequences of relying on external validation 
• How to decentre others opinions
• The 5/5/5 rule + much more

Listen now! 

 

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Cortisol is the 'it' hormone of the moment. So many people are talking about cortisol face, cortisol weight gain, cortisol anxiety, but what is cortisols actual function and role and why are many of the myths that surround it, simply not true? In today's episode, we talk cortisol and our stress response, including: 

• Why cortisol isn't all bad
• The evolutionary function of cortisol  
• How cortisol levels become dysregulated 
• The link between cortisol and exercise
• The impact on weight, sleep, creativity, even emotional intelligence
• Why a supplement won't save you 
• The 4 best tips from doctors and endocrinologists 

Listen now for your cortisol 101 lesson! 

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Sometimes our 20s feels more like a checklist than a decade: graduate, find dream job, meet life partner, secure friends, buy house. What happens when your perfect life plan suddenly crumbles underneath you and you are forced to start over? Today we discuss this common 20-something experience, including: 

• The 5 biggest ways we find ourselves starting over
• Why our fear of failure keeps us stuck 
• The psychology behind timeline comparison 
• The mindset shift you need for fresh starts 
• How to rebuild after a sudden change in course + so much more 

Listen now if you find yourself in the same boat and thank you to our lovely listener at the beginning of the episode for sharing her story. 

 

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Alcohol is one of societies most highly accepted and used drugs. But what is it's actual impact on our brains and our bodies, and what is the psychology behind why we use alcohol and why it makes us feel so good? In today's episode, let's break down the true psychology of alcohol, including: 

• Why we feel drunk and how alcohol is processed
• How alcohol influences our neurotransmitters and brain communication
• Why we experience hangxiety + blacking out
• What makes alcohol so addictive
• When to know you have a problem 
• How your health and your body changes when you go sober + what to expect
• The link between socialising and alcohol + more 

Listen now to learn the essentials about the relationship between you, your body, your emotions and that cheeky glass of wine. 

 

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