Ed Stott & The Big Life Questions

Our work can form so much of our identity that we actually lose sight of who we are without it. So how can we step back and separate our identity, life & self-worth from our work & should we ditch the idea of the dream job and in fact seek out a good enough job? Simone Stolzoff is a writer and work expert who argues exactly that. In this episode, we talk through what a good enough job is, why it's NOT giving up on your dreams & the practical, simple ways in which you can start diversifying your identity. This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via⁠ ⁠this link⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US Connect with⁠ ⁠That's Helpful⁠⁠ on Instagram. Find Simone on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ & via⁠ ⁠his website.⁠⁠ BOOK The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:55 How did we get to the point where work became so central to our identity? 00:04:05 We're all more than just workers 00:05:04 Why we spend our best energy on our work 00:07:05 The risks of deriving self worth from work 00:09:50 The idea of vocational awe 00:11:42 How comparison culture adds to the problem 00:13:08 Has Simone found the Good Enough Job? 00:16:24 What is the Good Enough Job? 00:19:30 How do we figure out what our own Good Enough Job looks like? 00:21:00 Why WE need to set our relationship to work 00:23:10 Why taking small steps is key to diversifying your identity 00:25:45 How measuring productivity can change your motivation 00:29:15 Asking yourself, if capitalism wasn't a thing, what would I do? 00:32:36 Practical ways to diversify your identity 00:35:03 The onus shouldn't just be on the individual 00:37:35 The ways setting boundaries can ripple through teams 00:40:08 If you only take one thing… 00:41:10 This is NOT about giving up on your dreams… 00:42:20 Outro

We often don't make friendships a priority, but a growing body of science shows that quality, close friendships not only boost our mental health but physically change our bodies!! Lydia Denworth is a science writer who's been examining the monumental health benefits of friendship for years now. As someone who has often been guilty of neglecting friendships, this conversation blew my mind. Lydia explains how good friendships are the key to living longer, the incredible impact they have upon us physically and how we can make and maintain the kinds of close friendships that can actually be much more life enhancing than the romantic relationships we often prioritise. PSA: The podcast is now also available on ⁠Youtube⁠ & as a video podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via ⁠this link⁠. If you like this episode, you'll love this one with Dr Melanie Mills on ⁠How to Become a Friend Making Machine⁠! CONNECT WITH US Connect with ⁠That's Helpful⁠ on Instagram. Find Lydia on Facebook, ⁠Instagram⁠ & via ⁠her website.⁠ BOOK Friendship: The Evolution, Biology and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:27 Why Lydia started to become interested in the science behind friendships 00:04:16 Why scientists started to pay attention to friendships 00:09:26 How friendship changes you physically 00:11:37 Why you should make friendship a priority 00:12:25 How friendship ebbs & flows throughout our lives 00:19:48 Friendship can be just as fulfilling as romantic relationships 00:21:44 How to make new friends 00:28:00 Should we hold onto long term friends just because we've known them for so long? 00:33:50 How to be a good friend 00:35:41 How has the research changed how Lydia approaches friendship? 00:41:47 The one thing to know about friendship 00:43:00 How many friends do you really need?

Today - the science behind intuition & how it can help us to hone this super power. Professor Joel Pearson is a neuroscientist who's been studying how the brain processes unconscious information for 25 years. He's on a mission to distill the science of intuition into simple, practical rules that are easy to follow and can improve decision-making. His book is called The Intuition Toolkit. He shares his simple rules for us, how to hone in on our intuition, make it easier to listen to & when NOT to listen to it. PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube & as a video podcast on Spotify if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link. CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Joel on Twitter & via his website. BOOK The Intuition Toolkit PODCASTS Intuitive Eating 101 Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:24 Why intuition is Joel's passion 00:03:53 How hard is intuition to study in the lab? 00:04:54 How do you study intuition in the lab? 00:09:18 Why do we feel intuition physically? 00:11:17 Why are certain people more intuitive than others? 00:13:04 Self Awareness 00:16:45 Getting better at using your intuition over time 00:19:30 The difference between addiction & intuition 00:24:17 Intuitive Eating & processed foods 00:32:59 Probabilistic thinking 00:36:09 The importance of environment 00:39:12 When not to use intuition 00:45:00 The one thing to remember when it comes to intuition

Today we're delving into the science behind your weirdest thoughts & habits. You'll learn the answer to questions like - why do I suffer so terribly from imposter syndrome? Why does time seem to pass so quickly? And we do we so often put things off when we know we shouldn't? My guest today is Dr Jen Martin. She's a science educator, podcaster & expert in the inner workings of the human brain. Her latest book looks at the science behind some of your weirdest thought and habits & is called Why Am I Like This… PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link. CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Dr Jen on Twitter & via her website. BOOK Why Am I Like This? PODCASTS How to Move Your Body to Heal Your Mind Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com

Want to ease anxiety, boost your mental health AND feel happier? Dr Jennifer Heisz is a scientist who's studied the impact of exercise on the brain. She's unveiled the secrets of the ideal exercise regime for optimum brain health. And here's the kicker - it's SUPER achievable & will give you the motivation to stick with your workouts. Today Dr Heisz is going to share the science & how you can use it to improve your mental health. If you're looking for some motivation & inspiration to get moving, I promise you're going to be super fired up & ready to go after this conversation. PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Jennifer on Instagram & via her website. BOOKMove The Body Heal The Mind Intuitive Eating Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com

Tell me this - do you think about your privacy? With so many areas of our lives being tracked, keeping your information private can feel absolutely impossible. Naomi Brockwell says it's absolutely not PLUS it's super important not just for your rights & freedom but for the rights of people who are in much more vulnerable situations. Naomi is the creator of NBTV, a privacy focussed tech channel - she's going to tell you WHY you should care & the simple things you can do today to push back against all this tracking. PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Naomi on Instagram, YouTube & via her website. BOOKBeginner's Introduction To Privacy Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com

Habits can be powerful things - make the right ones & they're the shortcut to reaching your goals, fall into bad ones & they can derail you at every turn. So how do you form the habits you actually want to commit to & break those ones that are holding you back? Today - I'm going to get you the answer to those questions. My guest is Dr Gina Cleo - she has a whole damn phd in the topic of behavior change and is an adjunct professor at Bond University in Australia. She's the author of The Habit Revolution. PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Gina on Instagram & via her website. BOOKThe Habit Revolution Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com

On average we make 1500 decisions per day. So how can we make them more effectively and get it right more often, regardless of the circumstances? That's what we're going to learn today from a man whose job revolves around making big decisions under big pressure - a fighter pilot. Hasard Lee is the Author of The Art of Clear Thinking & a US Air Force Pilot. He's taken everything he's learnt from making big decisions at very high stakes to help us think more clearly & make tough decisions. PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Hasard on Instagram & via his website. BOOKThe Art of Clear Thinking Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com

They say money can't buy you happiness, but Kate Campbell says they're wrong! She's the Author of Buying Happiness & host of the Australian Finance Podcast. She argues that getting better at investing your time & your money can absolutely contribute to how content you are. So how do you do it? Well that's what we're going to get into today. PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link. ***Please note, this podcast is not financial advice - everyone's circumstances are different so make sure you consider whether the advice is appropriate to you & seek professional advice where appropriate!*** CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Kate on Instagram & via her website. HELPFUL RESOURCES Australian Finance Podcast | Rask Media Buying Happiness: Learn to invest your time and money better Beginner's ETF Investing Course 🌱 ETF investing crash course [ETF mini-series part 1] | Rask Media 📈 Share investing checklist (ASX & US companies) | Rask Media Best online trading share trading accounts in Australia for 2023 | Rask Media How to buy ASX shares | Rask Media Compound interest calculator - Moneysmart.gov.au BOOKBuying Happiness: Learn to Invest Your Time PODCASTAustralian Finance Podcast Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com

There are so many wonderful things we can be doing for our health & the reality is that we know what most of them are. The challenge is making them a habit. That's where Dr Amantha Imber comes in. She's an organisational psychologist & the founder of behavior change consultancy Inventium. For her latest book, The Health Habit, she's gone deep into the science & psychology of healthy habits & how to make them stick. By the end of this episode you'll have some brilliant simple health habits for the New Year & you'll know exactly how to be consistent with them. If you enjoy this episode, you'll also love this one with Amantha all about the time saving tricks of highly effective people. This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Amantha on Instagram & via her website. BOOKThe Health Habit PODCASTHow I Work Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com