What would you do in the name of spiritual enlightenment? See a psychic? Channel your inner spirit guide? Try dance therapy? This week I chat with Amal Awad, journalist, author and sceptical believer about the wonderful world of Woo Woo. We discuss the attraction of New Age practices, how not to get suckered in by everything you hear, how 'stuff' is never going to fix our internal suffering and how instead of manifesting we should instead try 'tuning in to what is manifest' for us. Whether you think this kind of stuff is nonsense or you love every crystal healing, oracle card toting, miracle promising minute of it, this ep is for you. I hope you enjoy it. PS - If you do, it would put an extra spring in my step if you could write me a review! Thanks :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wouldn't it be marvellous to feel more connected to ourselves and others? In this week's episode, I chat with author and curious explorer of life, Maggie Hamilton about the sneaky ways loneliness has been seeping into the fabric of our lives and what we can do to stop it. We discuss everything from the perilous allure of Netflix to the importance of seeking out diversity in our friendship groups, from the hundreds of tiny habits that we might unknowingly be falling into to the ways we can support our friends when they are going through a 'big time'. Maggie's research and insight ensures that this ep is full of useful reminders and takeaways that our lives can be much more joyful and adventurous. If you enjoy it, I'd really appreciate if you can show it some love by writing a review - Ta! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wouldn't it be fabulous to save stacks of cash without making any changes to your current lifestyle? In this week's episode, I chat with Joel Gibson, a bloke with the inside track on the shortcuts, hacks and loopholes you can use to start saving this very afternoon. He's the author of 'Kill Bills', 'the bible for saving thousands of dollars on your major household bills' and we discuss everything from why loyalty doesn't pay to the sly consumer tricks the big companies use to keep you on board. Listen in to make sure you aren't a 'Sleeping Beauty' and find out how tricks like 'The De Niro' will ensure you are never ripped off again. If the Jan New Year's resolutions didn't take - here's your chance for a Feb do-over. If you find this episode useful, I'd be delighted if you'd write me a nice review - Thanks! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can we really manifest the kind of life we truly desire? Or is this just another self-help ploy that is super easy to get sucked into? In this week's episode, I chat with bestselling author and podcast host Jordanna Levin about the Manifestation Equation, your personal vibration (I know - it's not as kooky as it sounds), how to find REAL love even against the backdrop of heartbreak, dating apps and our tendency to morph into what we think he wants us to be. If you a ready to take control of your destiny, but don't want too much wishy-washy woo woo, then this Ep will be right up your alley. P.S. If you enjoy this episode I'd be rather chuffed if you could write me a review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Being a parent is hard. What would your life look like if, instead of competing for the title of the parent of the year, you instead (gasp!) did a little LESS parenting? In this week's episode, I chat with journalist and author, Susie O'Brien, on the many merits of half-arsed parenting. We discuss everything from 'sharenting' on social media, the perils of helicopter parenting (guilty, your honour!), building resilience and if maybe your teenager was just having a 'posh wank'. If you are looking for the guilt-free way to not be consumed whole by sheer pressure and exhaustion of raising small people, then you have come to the right place, my friend. P.S. If you enjoy this episode I'd be tickled if you leave a review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you suffer from high-functioning anxiety? Or is it just a case of standard 3 am head noise? In this episode, I chat with Tammi Kirkness, author of The Panic Button Book, about neutralising worry, overthinking and anxiety. We discuss how you can support the people in your life who may be struggling, how you can avoid taking on other people's negative energy and how holistic goal setting (based on your values) is a pretty smart way to kick start your 2021. It was my first podcast recording and I didn't stuff it up completely - so onwards and upwards ;) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.