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That's Helpful is all about self-improvement backed by science. Every episode will teach you something that will shift your perspective, share a life changing skill or empower you to make better choices. Ed Stott invites the experts to share with you everything you need to know to build your best life one episode at a time.
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2021 marks the centenary of the birth of John Stott in central London. He holds a unique place in 20th Century Church history, both in Britain and across the globe. In each episode, Mark Meynell meets someone who has been impacted by John Stott‘s legacy. His thought, life and example represent many challenges to our own generation. Join us as we explore inspiration, challenges and insights from the life of Uncle John. Produced by Langham Partnership UKI.
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Billy Graham once referred to John Stott as “the most respected clergyman in the world.” In 2005, Time Magazine ranked him among the 100 most influential people in the world. Today Stott’s incredible theological and practical insights are available to you in The Bible for Today with John Stott. Giving you a fresh, clear, and true vision of the authentic Jesus, The Bible for Today balances high theology with practical Christian living in a way that compels every listener to soak in and live o ...
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This week Earth Day asks us to focus on climate change & the things we can do to make a difference, but it can often feel like an overwhelming problem with minimal solutions & maximum anxiety. So how can we take these paralysing emotions that leave us wanting to bury our head in the sand & turn them into something positive that’s actually helpful? …
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You probably know Taryn Brumfitt from her fabulous, viral before & after photo on Facebook in 2013. The two images of Taryn side by side - one in a bikini pos-ed on stage & the other relaxed & nude launched a global movement. Since then Taryn has release two international films, published 3 best selling books, was named Australian of the Year 2023 …
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So often our focus here is on things that we can do as individuals to improve our lives and those of people around us, but there are some things that cannot be fixed by the individual. Regardless, society tells us that we are responsible for massive global crises like climate change, marginalised people are responsible for their own oppression and …
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Before I fell pregnant, I honestly couldn’t have taken less interest in pregnancy, birth or babies & for the first two thirds of my pregnancy my attitude remained the same. Until I read a book & that book sparked an obsession and sent me deep down the rabbit hole and I am now utterly obsessed with the science & magic of birth. The book I read was a…
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The gap between our expectation of where we think we should be at 30 & where we actually are can lead us to a pretty dark place. Today - we’re going to tear down those expectations and get you back on your path, not the one you think you should be on, regardless of which milestone birthday is filling you with dread. My guest today is Kate Berski - …
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So many of us are keen to reduce the amount we drink or even cut it out altogether. But, kicking the evening glass of wine or the knock off beers can be INCREDIBLY hard. So what if you could tweak your nutrition to make reducing your drinking easier & boost your health in the process? Dr Brooke Scheller is a clinical nutritionist, the founder of Fu…
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How often do you get creative? For me, it’s actually not very often & I’m sure that’s true for most of us. But Caitlin Marshall & Lizzie Rose say it absolutely should be a priority in all of our lives as an essential tool for supporting good mental health - they even argue its science backed powers make it something that should be prescribed just l…
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What’s the difference between those people who can connect with almost anyone & those of us who become sweaty, anxious & unsure when it comes to having a conversation with anyone who’s not in our inner circle? Pulitzer prize-winning reporter Charles Duhigg says these expert connectors are what’s called super communicators. He’s researched their ski…
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How much of your day is spent sitting? If you’re anything like me - it’s a lot. You might go for a walk in the morning or spend an hour at the gym in the afternoon, but it’s so easy to get caught up in work and spend hours hunched over your screen. The great news is - it doesn’t have to be this way Lizzie Williamson is a personal trainer on a missi…
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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, w…
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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 fri…
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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. H…
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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 & exp…
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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 Heis…
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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 cr…
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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 - s…
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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 Forc…
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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: Th…
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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 …
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I've teamed up with fellow podcaster Kylie Lately to share the top 5 lessons that I'm taking from 2023 into 2024. In this episode I'm going to share with you: Since I learnt the science behind procrastination & what causes it, I no longer do it!! This is the secret. The key to eating healthily WITHOUT dieting. Why an eye mask is your secret weapon …
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Today we’re addressing something that may well be in your new year’s resolutions - getting your finances sorted. It’s an area that we can easily overlook when life gets busy but there are some super simple things you can be doing that will make a big difference to your money with minimal effort. Sarah King is the Head of Advice at Stock Spot, Austr…
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We spend a lot of time sharing & talking about our dreams, but what do they really mean? Professor Antonio Zadra says the answer to that question can’t be found on Google and we should be reading our dreams more like we would art than something that can be looked up in a text book. Antonio, is a researcher at the Center for Advanced Research in Sle…
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Since becoming an adult my crafty ways have sadly tailed off, if this is true for you too, Sam Reece wants a word with you. She’s the creator of the Shitty Craft Club & author of Shitty Craft Club: A Club For Gluing Beads to Trash, Talking About our Feelings & Making Silly Things & she believes we could all benefit from being a little more crafty! …
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So many of us choose our careers when we’re fresh out of high school & get swept into a job for the next ten or fifteen years until we wake up one day and think - how did I get here, I’m not sure I even like what I’m doing… And the big question that’s likely going to keep you trapped in that job is - but what else would I do? Often, the hardest par…
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Jill Stark is a best-selling author, award winning journalist & mental health advocate. She says that the single life, particularly at this time of year, can bring us more joy & freedom than being partnered ever could. So how can we learn to celebrate living life untethered & really learn to love our own company regardless of our relationship statu…
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Ahhh Christmas, the most joyful time of year - though it may not always feel like it when you’re forced to spend time with those people you’ve been avoiding all year. Today, we’re talking through how you can navigate those difficult people - whether that’s at the Christmas table, party or gathering. You are definitely going to pick up some tips tha…
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With so many different products, ingredients & flashy marketing campaigns it can be so hard to figure out what you should be doing when it comes to your skin. Fear not though, I’ve called in the big guns for this one. Hannah English is a pharmaceutical scientist & author of Your Best Skin: the Science of Skincare. She'd going to talk you through th…
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WARNING: This episode briefly touches on suicide & depression. If you or anyone you know needs help you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14. It’s a tricky time, when everyone seems to be celebrating & gathering with their loved ones but you’re missing someone. Don’t worry though, because as always I’ve got your back & my guest today is a heart healing an…
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Around this time of year there are so many nostalgic moments. You might sit in them & reminisce about the past, they might even make you feel a little sad but did you know that you could be using them to live a more meaningful life? And have you ever thought about how you can intentionally create more of those moments? Dr Clay Routlege is the Vice …
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Christmas is a time of indulgence and excess, but what if finding a more sustainable way to celebrate could actually bring you more joy? Kate Hall is known as Ethically Kate on Instagram & she’s an activist, blogger & the author of Better, Bolder Different & her mission is to help us to live more sustainably without sacrificing anything at all! We …
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Whether you’ve got a family event, party, christmas gathering or even a date coming up, the fear of the conversation drying up & having no way out is VERY real. So how do we nail mingling & turn it into a core skill rather than something that brings us out in a cold sweat? Fear not - I’ve called in the professionals for this one. Jeanne Martinet is…
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I don’t know about you, but it feels like there’s a direct correlation between how much closer we get to the end of the year & how much time I spend procrastinating… But there's plenty of valuable time left to make the most of, so how can we get on top of our procrastination & maximise what’s left of the year? Dr Fuschia Sirois is a professor of ps…
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Everyday you are bombarded with more information than your brain can even comprehend - there is nowhere that is safe from people & organisations trying to influence what you do. So how can we protect ourselves from this new world of manipulation & make the choices that are right for us, free from influence? Patrick Fagan is a behavioural psychologi…
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We’ve all experienced it - you’re at work & everything’s fine then a new person enters the team... They’re great at first, but a couple of weeks pass & things start to change. You have no idea where you stand with them, the once happy team is now in disarray & a job that you once enjoyed now feels like you’ve wandered into a minefield. If this feel…
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You’ve probably heard of ChatGPT, but do you actually know how to use it? Or even what you could be using it for? Donna McGeorge is a global authority on productivity & author of Join The Chat GPT Revolution. She says it’s an invaluable tool for some of our most mundane tasks both at home & at work. So where do we start? In this episode we’re going…
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There is a lot going on in the world right now & it can feel overwhelming to figure out how you personally can make a difference. But when it comes to the environment, there are so many wonderful habits that take less than 60 seconds which can enhance your life, help the environment & nurture your community. They’re all teeny bits of a wonderful th…
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I know you’re all big podcast fans because you’re here, but what about music? You probably love a great gym playlist or a bit of classical music while you're working, but have you ever thought about the true power of music & how you can tailor your playlists to boost your well-being? Dr Amanda Krause is a Lecturer in psychology at James Cook Univer…
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So often our focus is on HOW we make money, but not necessarily how we manage it. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably whacked it all in a bank account & hoped for the best. BUT there are some simple things we can all do, starting today that will make a huge difference to how you approach your finances & whether or not you’re making them wor…
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Today, I’m very excited to say that the very clever Kasey Edwards is back on the podcast! She joined us a few weeks ago to talk about her book Raising Girls Who Like Themselves & I was absolutely blown away by your feedback here and on social media - Kasey has some fabulous insights from her research into this area over the last 10 years. Today, th…
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So many of us are so careful with how we talk the others, but we don’t take the same care when we’re talking to ourselves. Science has shown that negative self-talk doesn’t make us more successful & can do damage to our mental health. So how can we tackle our inner critic & turn it in to our friend instead of the person who’s telling us the things …
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How familiar does this sound to you? You’re scrolling through social media and you see a post describing ADHD symptoms and you think 'hmmmmm? I feel seen'. Well for journalist Matilda Boseley this familiar sounding epiphany led her to the year she says she finally met her brain. She’s since written a book about it & she’s joining me today to talk a…
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Intuitive Eating is often referred to as an anti-diet and offers a way out of the toxic diet cycle & into a health relationship with food. One of the big concerns with this approach though is that when you allow yourself to eat anything, you’ll disregard nutrition & only eat cake & cheese!! Well that’s where gentle nutrition comes in. It's an appro…
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Most of us are now familiar with the toxic influence of diet culture, but what about wellness culture? Often it’s responsible for us reaching for a standard of health that is both unrealistic & unattainable. So how can we sort the harmful from the helpful and find true well-being? Christy Harrison is a journalist, registered dietitian, and certifie…
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Stefanie Sword Williams says the difference between the hard workers who succeed & the ones who don’t is self promotion. But if the idea of networking makes you cringe, taking compliments is excruciating & your inner critic shouts you down before you can even remember your password for LinkedIn, how do you start to self-promote? Stefanie is the aut…
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If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a little bit now, you’ll know I’m all about finding new ways of working, dreaming big & making it happen. The TRICKIEST part of this though, can be figuring out WHAT you want to do. There are few people as qualified to talk on this as today’s guest. She is a podcaster, business owner, DJ, best-selling aut…
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TRIGGER WARNING: This conversation very briefly touches on eating disorders. How can we raise young women who like themselves in a culture that tells them not to? Kasey Edwards is the mother of two & the Co-Author of Raising Girls Who Like Themselves, which she wrote with her husband Dr Christopher Scanlon. They spent 10 years researching & speakin…
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Sometimes climate guilt & grief can be overwhelming. But, as well as not feeling very nice, overwhelm is a fairly useless state to be in. So how do we manage these very scary & real emotions & turn them into something positive? My guest today is Dr Beth Hill. She's a program development coordinator at Psychology for Safe Climate - they’re a not for…
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If you feel like there’s always something else to do, you’re never doing enough & your time is slipping through your hands no matter how much you try to control it this episode is for you. Madeleine Dore spent 5 years searching for the secret to productivity only to wind up writing a book exposing our obsession with doing more. In this episode she …
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Our periods are often thought of as being a right old pain - both literally & metaphorically. BUT, are we missing out on an opportunity by just letting them roll on by each month WITHOUT making the most of the hormonal cycle that comes with them? Lucy Peach says yes, absolutely & that our menstrual cycles can be our superpower if we just learn to l…
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If you've tried to practice mindfulness only to end up frustrated or falling asleep mid-meditation you'll know how hard it is to develop a mindful practice that you'll actually stick to. but there are some real benefits to perfecting this practice. The good news is that there are some simple & fun ways of adding it to you daily routine. To understa…
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