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How can we stop Monday-itus from impacting our mojo? According to one study, relationships benefit from sexual intimacy that is scheduled and routine. Sounds hot, right? That's where Monday comes in! LINKS  Read ‘Mondays Are Fun Days — Why Scheduled Sex Is Important To Us’ by Brianna Bell for CBC Listen Sass and Something from our writer Amy Molloy Follow @sassandsomething on Instagram CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know about the Monday blues, but do you really have a reason to feel worse at the start of the week? Science isn’t convinced … and neither are we. One study suggested we're simply more "sensitive" to stress at the start of the week rather than the end. So - What can we do to boost our resilience? This is a visualisation to help you fee less shitty about your Monday.  Like the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It helps us reach more like-minded/cool/smart people like you! LINKS Read ‘Are Monday Blues Real? Here’s What Research Says’ by Kim Elsesser for Forbes.com CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve got a mindfulness tip to get clear on your week and help you to live in the moment.  Have you heard of "mashing"? In mindfulness, "mashing" is another word for multi-tasking. Using advice from Jacqui Lewis (founder of The Broad Place) we're going to teach you how to un-mash little parts of your life and help you feel more in control.  Like the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It helps us reach more like-minded/cool/smart people like you!  LINKS  Read ‘The 14 Day Mind Cleanse, Your step-by-step detox for more clarity, focus and joy’ by Jacqui Lewis   Follow @thebroadplace on Instagram   Listen Sass and Something from our writer Amy Molloy  Follow @sassandsomething on Instagram   CREDITS  Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88  Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy  Executive Producer: Elise Cooper  Editor: Adrian Walton   Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard of a “be-nice weekend?” This isn’t about being a martyr. You can still have FUN! In fact you might have more fun than thinking about yourself.  LINKS  Read ‘Stress relief: 6 ways to spend a weekend to help you de-stress’ from House of Wellness Read ‘The Secret to Happiness Is Helping Others’ from Time.com Read ‘To Be Happier, Should You Focus on Yourself or Others?’ from Elizabeth Hopper on Greater Good Magazine for Berkeley Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, we've got a meditation for mixed-feelings. Because not every Friday feels like a party. Wherever you are, get into a comfortable position, and settle in with us. Like the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It helps us reach more like-minded/cool/smart people like you! CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're all out of practice with travelling! Our minds find safety in what we know. The first step is to acknowledge that it can be scary; You don't have to find this a piece of piss!  That why we love this tip from the Calm Clinic, a platform that shares mental health content. They recommend planning an ‘Empty First Vacation” – and we’re going to teach you how to do it. LINKS  Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram     CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notice what thoughts come up when you hear the M-word. Money! Whatever you feel, notice it without judgement. Do this short meditation with us and you might even find yourself less scared to think about your bank account LINKS  Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loose lips sink ships, but tight lips could tip you over the edge! At any given time we are keeping an average of 17 secrets — not our own, but secrets that have been told to us. There's a tonne of research into it - and one study found the more people thought about a secret, the worst the impact was on their mental health. So, how can we break the cycle? LINKS  Read ‘Keeping others' secrets can take a toll on mental health, study finds’ from ABC News Read ‘Why Some People Cant Keep Surprise Psychological Reason’ from Refinery 29 Read ‘New psychology research sheds light on how the experience of keeping a secret is affected by relationship quality’ from Eric Dolan for PsyPost Read ‘Study: The Worst Part of Keeping a Secret’ by Julie Beck for The Atlantic Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight our writer Amy is sharing one of her favourite meditations. It's called Antar Mouna or inner silence. This isn't about having no thoughts. It's the opposite! It's about creating crazy thoughts …and then letting them go. We'll give you a few moments to get comfy – but don't lie down for this one. LINKS  Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we have a guided meditation to get over a nightmare. If you had crazy-arse dreams, take a moment and tune In. We’re going to guide you through this; how to not let your dream-state ruin your entire day. LINKS  Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.