Episodes

  • Have you ever taken a crying selfie?
    Jan 14 2025

    In today's episode, we're talking about the crying selfie. Experts say there can actually be some merit to them - but do they do more damage than good? We're pondering this thought from psychologist, Dr Monica Johnson.

    LINKS

    • Read more from Dr Monica Johnson here
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    CREDITS
    Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88
    Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Editor: Adrian Walton

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    3 mins
  • A mediation to calm your nerves
    Jan 13 2025

    We're here to turn your nerves into excitement. Yep, the goal here is 'perfect neutrality'. So get into a comfortable position and prepare to relax.

    LINKS

    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   

    CREDITS 
    Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
    Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Editor: Adrian Walton 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    4 mins
  • Listen for a better sex life
    Jan 12 2025

    We knew we were doing this 'mindfulness' stuff for a reason - turns out meditating isn't just good for our minds, but our libidos too. That's the kind of pillow talk we like to hear.

    LINKS

    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   

    CREDITS 
    Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
    Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Editor: Adrian Walton 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    2 mins
  • Spontaneity is the spice of life!
    Jan 11 2025

    Content warning: This episode discusses cancer diagnosis

    As humans, we LOVE certainty. We thrive on a plan, a schedule, and looking to the future. But how much do we really want to know? If there was no room for doubt, there'd also be no room for spontaneity or mystery. In this episode, we're exploring this idea from Psychologist, Doctor Toni Linsday.

    LINKS

    • Read more about The Certainty Myth here
    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   

    CREDITS 
    Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
    Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Editor: Adrian Walton 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    4 mins
  • It's time for a brain break
    Jan 9 2025

    In this episode, we're sharing advice from Goldie Hawn. We can use the power of a 'brain break' to relax our bodies, take a breath and take some time for us. 

    LINKS

    • See Goldie Hawn's Instagram post here

    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   

    CREDITS 
    Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
    Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Editor: Adrian Walton 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    3 mins
  • A meditation for hangxiety
    Jan 8 2025

    There's nothing that ruins a day more than dwelling on your worries. You could be feeling anxious about what you said, did or didn't do. We've got the remedy to help that hangxiety, so settle in and get ready to breathe.

    If you think you need help with your relationship with alcohol, details here.

    LINKS

    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   

    CREDITS 
    Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
    Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Editor: Adrian Walton 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    4 mins
  • Mindfulness for the whole family
    Jan 7 2025

    It's said that families are 'one big nervous system'. You've probably noticed it on more than one occasion in your household - when one person gets stressed, everyone else feels stressed. We've got a grounding breathing exercise that'll calm the whole family (and get you through the school holidays).

    LINKS

    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   

    CREDITS 
    Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
    Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Editor: Adrian Walton 

    Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    4 mins
  • Looking for motivation?
    Jan 6 2025

    Are you waiting for the drive to arrive? In this episode we're sharing tips from Atomic Habits author, James Clear. Instead of waiting around for our motivation to show up, we need to be the ones to show up. Yep, we're scheduling in our motivation and showing it who's boss! 

    LINKS

    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   

    CREDITS 
    Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
    Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
    Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
    Editor: Adrian Walton 

    Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    3 mins