The Space

When you need to tackle a tough goal, do you rely on your willpower alone? It doesn’t have to be that way! Encouraging people to find fun in activities leads to better results, according to research. It can help us to exercise longer. It can help us to eat healthier. What’s the secret? It’s all about pairing something you see as tough, with something you see as enjoyable. And we’re going to show you how.

Links

• ‘How to Change: The science of getting from where you are to where you want to be’ by Professor Katy Milkman https://bit.ly/howtochange-book .
• The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram.
• Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space.

Credits  

Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper
Editor: Adrian Walton

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If we had full control of our calendar, every Monday would be slow, calm and nourishing. Of course, that doesn’t always happen. Because somebody put a 9am meeting in the calendar, or a deadline has moved. If you’re finding yourself heading into “another manic Monday”, this is how mindfulness can help you.

Links

• The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram.
• Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space.

Credits  

Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper
Editor: Adrian Walton

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you REALLY SHIT at asking for help? If you are, it’s not just you. Asking for help is one of the hardest things, says author Jacinta Tynan. It requires us to be vulnerable and risk rejection. But with Jacinta’s advice we’re going to explore how to do it, without feeling like a burden.

Links

• ‘The Single Mothers Social Club’ by Jacinta Tynan https://bit.ly/singlemothersbook .
• Jacinta Tynan @jacintatynan - https://bit.ly/jacintatynan-IG .
• The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram.
• Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space .

Credits  
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy 
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper
Editor: Adrian Walton

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the moment we wake up, food is on our minds. Whether we’re choosing to eat something or choosing to avoid it. That leaves a lot of room for regrets. And those regrets can really eat away at our confidence. Well, we’re here to say: fuck food regrets! Life is short. Cake tastes good! So how can mindfulness help us?

Links               

• The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram.
• Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space.

Credits  
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy 
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper
Editor: Adrian Walton

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s talk about decision regret. It’s estimated we make 35,000 decisions every day. Friday can be a day when we dwell on our choices. Why did I do that? Why did I SAY THAT? You don’t have to love your choices – but we’re going to teach you how to accept them. And just like them.

Links

• ‘10 Ways to Have Fewer Regrets by the End of the Week’ from A Very Well Mind, https://bit.ly/fewer-regrets .
• The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram.
• Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space.

Credits
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88   
Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy  
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper  
Editor: Adrian Walton  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your relationship feeling a little scratchy recently? It’s okay. You just need to blame that pesky pandemic! According to one study, COVID-19 has made a lot of couples more stressed. We’ve got a pep talk, and some simple tips, to ease your relationships bumps during this shitty time.
Links

• ‘Blaming the Pandemic for Stress Leaves Couples Happier’ - UT News https://bit.ly/stressed-blame-the-pandemic .
• The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram.
• Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space.

Credits  
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper
Editor: Adrian Walton

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you REALLY SHIT at asking for help? If you are, it’s not just you. Asking for help is one of the hardest things, says author Jacinta Tynan. It requires us to be vulnerable and risk rejection. But with Jacinta’s advice we’re going to explore how to do it, without feeling like a burden.

Links

• ‘The Single Mothers Social Club’ by Jacinta Tynan https://bit.ly/singlemothersbook .
• Jacinta Tynan @jacintatynan - https://bit.ly/jacintatynan-IG .
• The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram.
• Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space .

Credits  
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper
Editor: Adrian Walton

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever feel like you don’t belong? Especially in a group you really, reeally want to accept you? We’re going to share a little meditation to help out. A visualisation to help you to “take your place at the table.”

Links

• ‘Mama Rising’ by Amy Taylor Kabbaz https://bit.ly/mamarising-atk .
• Amy Taylor Kabbaz @amytaylorkabbaz - https://bit.ly/amytaylorkabbaz-ig .
• The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram.
• Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space.

Credits  
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper
Editor: Adrian Walton

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a very real reason why feeling stressed can impact how horny you are. Stress increases your body’s most important functions like blood flow and increased heart rate. It also diminishes non-essential functions — liiiiiiike f*cking (How dare we say sex isn’t essential!) First of all it’s time to cut yourself some slack. We’ve got some strategies to stop stress ruining your sex life.

Links

• ‘How Your Sex Life Changes When You're Under Stress—And How To Fix It’ | SELF Online https://bit.ly/sexlife-stress .
• The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram.
• Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space.

Credits  
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper
Editor: Adrian Walton

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brené Brown coined the phrase “Dress Rehearsing Tragedy”. It’s when you play out the worst POSSIBLE scenario in your head, even when everything is going fine! SO…. what if we didn’t? What if we stopped imagining the bad stuff? Surely our lives would only be better. Here’s how to try it.

Links 

• ‘Catastrophizing - How to Feel Joy Without Fear’ https://bit.ly/catastrophising-brenebrown .
• The Space Instagram @thespace_podcast and https://bit.ly/thespace_instagram.
• Review The Space on Apple Podcasts and https://bit.ly/review-the-space.

Credits   
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88   
Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy  
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper   
Editor: Adrian Walton  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.