Ed Stott & The Big Life Questions

If you've ever been to the doctor's office and felt like you're not being listened to or you've left in a cloud of rage over how you've been treated, today's conversation is for you. Ragen Chastain is a certified health coach, functional fitness specialist, author & speaker who holds the world record for the heaviest woman to complete a marathon. In this episode, Ragen explains how you can get healthcare professionals to take you seriously, the preparations you should make before your appointments, how to find a good healthcare practitioner plus a whole bunch of other great advice that will really help make your healthcare a lot less frustrating. 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 Ragen on Instagram, Facebook & via her website. ADDITIONAL INFOHAES Australia Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Is there really anything to be gained from just one month of sobriety? The research says yes! Dr Richard DeVisser has been working in health psychology & public health for the past 25 years and is currently based at the University of Sussex. His research has found that Dry January can give your health a boost until August, possibly beyond! Plus, you're not too late to start. Richard explains the benefits of Dry Jan, how to get started & how to make sure you stick to 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 USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. RESEARCHHow 'Dry January' is the secret to better sleep, saving money & losing weight ADDITIONAL INFODry January's: Are you in? Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Your dreams may be telling you things that your concious mind can't. So how do you understand what they mean? Dr Deidre Barrett is a dream researcher from Harvard University & the author of Pandemic Dreams & The Committee of Sleep. In this episode she'll teach you how to read your dreams, the meanings of common dreams & how to harness the power of your dreams to help heal trauma. 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. Connect with Deidre on Instagram & Facebook. BOOKSThe Committee of Sleep & Pandemic Dreams Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

What if I told you that no matter how bad a singer you think you are, you can learn? Libby O'Donovan is a critically acclaimed Jazz & Cabaret performer & an award-winning Musical Director. She says anyone can sing & if you assume you can't, you're missing out on so many incredible benefits! Today, she explains why joining a choir should be your New Years resolution & how you can embrace all the benefits wrapped up in embracing your voice. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Connect with Libby on Instagram & Facebook. Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Perhaps your flirting game could do with a little upgrade? With the holiday season in full swing, it's a great opportunity to get out there, meet new people & make some connections. But if you feel like your flirting is letting you down, I've got you. Samantha Jayne is a dating coach & relationship expert. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Connect with Samantha Jayne on Facebook, Instagram & via her website. Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

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As we start to learn more about our gut microbiome and its effect on the rest of the body, we're starting to understand the valuable role it plays in our health. So today, we're levelling up our gut bacteria knowledge and learning a little more about the gut brain connection. Dr Amy Loughman, is a research psychologist, Senior Research Fellow and Head of Microbiome Research at Deakin University's Food & Mood Centre. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Connect with Amy on Instagram, Twitter & via her website. LINKS TO RESEARCHA resource on fibre Tool on the levels of scientific evidence for probiotics available More info on gut-directed hypnotherapy Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Christmas is a fun time and all but for so many of us it can be full of relationships that are super tricky to navigate - sibling rivalries, to tricky parenting dynamics and of course the in-laws. Fear not - I am your Christmas elf and I've called in some help. Dr Terri Apter is a psychologist and Cambridge University academic who specialises in dealing with difficult relationships. She's also the author of What Do You Want From Me? Learning To Get Along with In-Laws & Passing Judgement: Praise & Blame in Everyday Life. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Connect with Terri on Twitter & via her website. BOOKSFind Terri's books here Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Whilst we love to travel, so many of us are terrified of flying. So what can we do to ease those fears and fly fearlessly into the holiday season? Captain Tom Bunn is an airline pilot and licensed therapist & the president of SOAR, an organisation that he's been running for the last 30 years helping people to overcome their fear of flying. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Connect with Captain Tom on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. COURSESFind out more about SOAR via the website. Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

It's around this time that we all try and spread a little extra kindness and that is a very good thing indeed. But if you're keen to go one step further and pass on the kindness for future generations, how do you raise kind kids? Dr Thomas Lickona is a professor of education & psychologist and the author of 9 books on moral development and character education, including the book How to Raise Kind Kids, he also has a whole host of other accolades - trust me, when it comes to kindness he's our man. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Connect with Tom Twitter & via his website. BOOKSHow To Raise Kind Kids Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com