

Ed Stott & The Big Life Questions
Edwina Stott
One big question at a time. Explored, untangled, and (possibly) solved.
Self-improvement is everywhere but most of it's overly simplistic, shouty, and backed by vibes, not evidence.
I'm Ed Stott, former BBC & ABC journalist turned independent audio doco maker, obsessed with figuring out how to live better. (That obsession once led to 50 stand-up gigs in 6 months… but more on that later.)
Each month, I tackle one big, messy life question like "What's my purpose?" or "Should I quit my job?" and get real answers from the world's sharpest minds.
No fluff. Just big ideas, explored creatively, to help you make sense of your life.
Self-improvement is everywhere but most of it's overly simplistic, shouty, and backed by vibes, not evidence.
I'm Ed Stott, former BBC & ABC journalist turned independent audio doco maker, obsessed with figuring out how to live better. (That obsession once led to 50 stand-up gigs in 6 months… but more on that later.)
Each month, I tackle one big, messy life question like "What's my purpose?" or "Should I quit my job?" and get real answers from the world's sharpest minds.
No fluff. Just big ideas, explored creatively, to help you make sense of your life.
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Mar 2, 2023 • 52min
Blueberries & Jellyfish: How To Care For Your Pelvic Floor
PSA: Bladder leakage isn't something you just have to live with! That said, one in four women suffer with incontinence & a third of us are doing kegel exercises incorrectly. Today we're going to fix that. Kim Vopni, is The Vagina Coach. She's a certified personal trainer, certified pre-/postnatal fitness consultant, and the author of Your Pelvic Floor: A Practical Guide to Solving Your Most Intimate Problems. Find a transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCASTSupport the podcast for as little as $5 a month. Sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a sponsor via Patreon. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Kim on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. EXTRA RESOURCESKim's WebsiteKim's YouTube Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Feb 27, 2023 • 5min
Thought For The Week: You Should Re-think How You Measure Success
Feel like you're not making the progress you'd like? Here are a few thoughts around re-evaluating the way you measure your success. SUPPORT THE PODCASTSupport the podcast, sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a That's Helpful sponsor via Patreon. CONNECT WITH MEConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. STUFF I MENTIONEDAsh Ambirge on That's Helpful Ash's Book - The Middle Finger Project Monique Ross on Re-evaluating Success Want to sponsor the podcast? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Feb 22, 2023 • 42min
The Secrets To Your Best Sleep with Dr Aric Prather
Around 62% of us struggle to get a proper night's rest. So what can we do to get our sleep cycle back on track? Sleep is essential to good health, but it's not always as easy as just getting tucked in and letting it wash over you. Dr Aric Prather, is a sleep scientist & the author of the Sleep Prescription - a book full of the solutions he's found to work at his clinic. You can find the transcript of our conversation here. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck SUPPORT THE PODCASTSupport the podcast, sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a That's Helpful sponsor via Patreon. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Aric Prather on Twitter. BOOKThe Seven-Day Sleep Prescription Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Feb 19, 2023 • 4min
Thought For The Week: The Mindset Shifts That Will Instantly Get you Closer to your Goals
Get closer to your goals without lifting a finger thanks to these these simple tips. SUPPORT THE PODCASTSupport the podcast, sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a That's Helpful sponsor via Patreon. CONNECT WITH MEConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Feb 15, 2023 • 31min
Transform your Life With Radical Humility
Humility can improve your relationships, work & sense of purpose. It's a trait that's been lauded since the Greek gods were pushing it, but more recently it's earned a bit of a bad wrap. So where's the line between humility & door mat? And what's the science behind humility's superpowers? Dr Daryl Van Tongeren, he's an associate professor at Hope College & the author of Humble; Free Yourself from the Traps of a Narcissistic world. You can find the transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCASTSupport the podcast, sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a That's Helpful sponsor via Patreon. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram & Facebook. Connect with Daryl on Instagram & via his website. BOOKHumble: Free Yourself from the Traps of a Narcissistic World Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Feb 12, 2023 • 4min
Thought for the Week: Embrace The Beginner's Mindset
In a little over 4 minutes, your eyes will be opened to the power of a beginner's mindset, helping you to remove the fear & doubt & get you excited to dive into the unknown. SUPPORT THE PODCASTSupport the podcast, sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a That's Helpful sponsor via Patreon. CONNECT WITH MEConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Feb 8, 2023 • 34min
How To Make Working From Home Work For You
Working from home has given most of us more freedom over our workday than we've ever had before, but are you really making the most of it? Today - how to make working from home work for you - boost your productivity, reduce your stress and take advantage of this new world of work. My guest is Laura Vanderkam she's an expert in time management & author of The New Corner Office: How The Most Successful People Work From Home. You can find the transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCASTSupport the podcast, sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a That's Helpful sponsor via Patreon. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Laura on Instagram, Facebook via her website. BOOKThe New Corner Office: How the most successful people work from home Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Feb 5, 2023 • 5min
Thought for the Week: The Secret to Creativity
You're told that it's healthy to have total control over your mind, but how often do you let it out for a wander? Here's why you should & how to do it. SUPPORT THE PODCASTSupport the podcast, sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a That's Helpful sponsor via Patreon. CONNECT WITH MEConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Feb 1, 2023 • 43min
A Guide to Grief: How to Process Loss
After losing her father as a child, her brother in her early twenties & her baby son only a couple of days after giving birth, Edwina Shaw has dealt with more than her fair share of grief. But she couldn't find the book she needed to help her process her loss, so she wrote it. She's the author of A Guide Through Grief, First Aid for your Heart & Soul. Whether you're dealing with grief or you know someone who's going through it, you're really going to get so much from this conversation. Edwina talks about the stages of grief, dealing with anger, learning to live with the pain of loss & how to best support someone who's going through it. I promise you, this is an uplifting & inspiring conversation & one everyone should listen to. *TRIGGER WARNING: Though brief, there are mentions of suicide in this conversation* You can find the transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCASTSupport the podcast, sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a That's Helpful sponsor via Patreon. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Edwina on Instagram, Facebook via her website. BOOKA Guide Through Grief, First Aid for your Heart & Soul MEDITATIONEdwina's meditation for comfort & joy EVENTSEdwina is running a Grief Workshop in Brisbane on Sunday March 26th 2023 She also runs Relax & Write Retreats throughout the year Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Jan 25, 2023 • 44min
Life Lessons in Divorce & Break-Ups with Helen Thorn
In March 2020, just a few days before the UK lockdowns, Helen Thorn's life took a turn she never saw coming. Stood in her husband's closet, she found a piece of paper that would see her life unravel. Helen is a comedian and one half of the Scummy Mummies duo, she's since written a book about that discovery. Her book 'Get Divorced, Be Happy' details her first year of separation - it's a book about surviving break-ups and thriving as a single person. Helen talks about the biggest lessons from divorce & her break-up, how to cope, how to guide children through the process & learning that her separation wasn't the end, more a messy begining. You can find the transcript of our conversation here. SUPPORT THE PODCASTSupport the podcast, sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a That's Helpful sponsor via Patreon. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Helen on Instagram, Twitter via her website. BOOKGet Divorced, Be Happy Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com


