Ed Stott & The Big Life Questions

Walking into a room full of people you don't know at a party, starting a new job, trying to network at an event, making a good impression on your new boss. If you're anything like me, the thought of all of these things will fill you with sheer dread. But, what if you had a step by step guide to building a rapport & gaining trust? Plus - a way of figuring out if you can trust them! Well, that's Robin Dreeke's bread & butter. He's the CEO of People Formula and Behavioral Analysis Expert & he spent over 20 years with the FBI recruiting Russian spies! CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Connect with Robin via his website. You can also find him on Instagram & Facebook. BOOKSSizing People Up The Code of Trust PODCASTSForged By Trust Podcast Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

In a world of social media, selfies and self obsession it's hardly surprising that we're hearing the word narcissism pop up more & more. But what really is narcissism, how do we identify narcissist and how can we best deal with them? That's exactly what we're talking about today. Professor Keith Campbell, Author of The New Narcissism. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram Connect with Keith via his website. BOOKSThe New Science of Narcissism Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Would you say you're a people pleaser? A lot of us have these tendencies and for some of us these traits can really cause a lot of trouble in our lives. Jo Westwood says that this is when we're probably in codependency territory and we've got some work to do. Jo is a recovering codependent person & a codependency coach. In this conversation we talk about recognising codependency in your relationships, the way that it can manifest itself in your life including attracting narcissists and how to take back control. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram Connect with Jo on Instagram or via her website. Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Do you ever get to the end of the day unable to identify what you've achieved or how you've spent your time? Well, this is the episode for you. Dr Amantha Imber, organisational psychologist & the author of Time Wise - Powerful Habits, More Time, Greater Joy. In this episode, Amantha shares the hacks that high achievers rely on to accomplish more than the average person. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram Connect with Amantha on Instagram BOOKSTime Wise PODCASTHow I Work Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Friendships are super important, not just for our mental health, but for our physical health. So how do we go about making new friends when we have no idea where to start? Dr Melanie Mills is a friendship expert & the Author of 'The Friendship Bond'. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram Connect with Dr Mel on Instagram & Facebook BOOKSDr Mel's Life Bonds Series PODCASTSubscribe to The Life Bond Podcast Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Addiction is a scary word, but it's likely we'll have all come across it in some form or another throughout our lives. David Gillespie is the author of Brain Reset and he says that we're more addicted than ever before and it's having a devastating impact on our mental health. The good news is that there is a solution and that's the focus of David's latest book. In this conversation we chat through how addiction works, how your smartphone is designed to hack your mind and how to break the cycle. If addiction is a problem for you or anyone you know you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 anytime for support. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram Connect with David on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook BOOKBrain Reset PODCAST How to Spot a Psychopath with David Gillespie

Clementine Ford is a feminist, author & host of the Dear Clementine podcast. In this episode, we talk about: - How patriarchy works - The ways in which patriarchy pits women against each other - The joys of feminism - When to step in on misogynistic conversations - Steps you can take to better support feminism Enjoy! CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram Connect with Clementine on Instagram & Facebook CHARITIES TO SUPPORTDjirra Safe Steps BOOKSClementine's BooksWhite Feminism, Koa Beck So You Want To Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo Princesses & Pornstars, Emily Maguire Anything by Bell Hooks PODCASTSubscribe to Dear Clementine

Understanding our finances is an essential skill, but most of us don't have it. Mel Browne is an entrepreneur, financial expert and the author of Unf*ck Your Finances. She's also on a mission to increase your financial literacy & confidence. In this episode we talk about why budgets don't work, what does, the best ways to save, to tackle debt and why YOU need to be in control of YOUR finances. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram Connect with Melanie Browne on Instagram RESOURCESThat's Helpful Resources from Mel Browne

What if I told you that you'd never have to move again? Most of us will move 10 times during our lifetime and it's often one of the most stressful things we'll ever do. But you can absolutely learn to love where you live and build a strong attachment to your town or city no matter where it is. Melody Warnick is the author of This Is Where You Belong and If You Could Live Anywhere, she's discovered the secrets of making anywhere feel like home. She's also got an amazing framework for you if you're one of those people who can now work from anywhere on finding where you're meant to be. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram Connect with Melody Warnick through her website, on Instagram, & on Facebook BOOKSThis is Where You Belong & If You Could Live Anywhere

This week - you're in for a real treat. Two interviews in one magnificent episode! Behavioural and emotional expert, Maureen Fearon will introduce you to Neuro Linguistic Programming - a tool that could help you to control your inner critic. Plus - how many times have you told yourself 'I'll just get through this week and everything will calm down'? Suzanne Falter says it's time to stop. She's a podcaster, speaker and the author of The Extremely Busy Woman's Guide to Self Care. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram Connect with Suzanne Falter through her website, on Instagram, & on Facebook Connect with Maureen Fearon through her website BOOKSThe Extremely Busy Women's Guide To Self Care by Suzanne Falter Shoo: The Destructive Demon Within by Maureen Fearon OTHERJoin Suzanne's Facebook group; The Self Care Group for Extremely Busy Women