Finding Space Alex Tyson

The time has come for us to stop recording regular episodes of the Finding Space Podcast, now this isn't to say that there will never be another episode. When the time feels right, and a topic aligns we will do our best to bring you an episode full of enthusiasm and information we want to share with you.

It has been an incredible 3 years of sharing with all of you. So we would like to say thank you to all the listeners we have had along the journey, it's been wonderful.


But for now, this is goodbye.

This week, Alex chats with Josh Miller, a Melbourne-based influencer, stay-at-home dad, and former entrepreneur behind the sunglasses brand Soda Shades.


Navigating parenthood can be challenging, but Josh & Steph (wife) have figured out a way to make it work for them whilst Steph is working hard on the business she co-founded, Keep It Cleaner (KIC). Join us as Alex and Josh chat about becoming a stay-at-home dad, and navigating life as first-time parents.



Key Moments:

1:50 Dad Stats

3:30 Becoming a Stay-at-Home Dad

7:50 Navigating Parenthood, Business & Looking after Yourself

15:25 Thinking Fast & Slow

18:45 First-Time Parenting - Navigating Sleep

20:45 The Need to Do More as a Dad

25:00 Dad Chats

27:00 Everyone Raises Their Kids As Best They Can

31:05 Two Men Talking About Birth



Instagram: @itsjoshmiller

TikTok: @itsjosh.miller

In this week's epsiode, we are joined by Dr. Peta Stapleton.

Dr. Peta Stapleton is a registered clinical/health Psychologist and Associate Professor, at Bond University (Australia) who embraces evidence-based and innovative techniques. Peta is a world-leading researcher in Emotional Freedom Techniques (‘Tapping’) and has been awarded many achievements including the Harvey Baker Research Award for meticulous research (Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology), and the 2019 Psychologist of the Year.

Peta has authored The Science Behind Tapping: A Proven Stress Management Technique for the Mind and Body, which won Best Self-Help Book (2019 Best Book Awards). Her latest book is Memory Improvement Through EFT Tapping.

In this epsiode, we dive into what is known as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), but most of you will know this as Tapping. What is it? Tune in to find out.

We talk about; what it is, how it works, and why it is being used so much in today's society; from things such as chronic pain, food cravings, addiction, PTSD, and stress. An eye-opening episode to bring a deeper understanding of what the incredible, self-driven technique is and how we can utilise it.


Key Moments:

0:55 - What is EFT/Tapping?

1:33 - How Peta found EFT?

6:55 - What is Happening When We Tap?

13:25 - Tapping & The Nervous System

21:40 - What's Happening in the Brain with Deep Healing Techniques?

24:10 - Rewiring The Brain with Truth & Acknowledgement

32:00 - The Problem with Resilience & Holding onto Emotions

39:00 - What Makes Tapping So Effective?

44:00 - Slow VS Fast Tapping



To find out more;

Website: www.petastapleton.com

Instagram: @petastapleton



Memory Improvement Through EFT Tapping Book

The Science Behind Tapping Book

This week, Alex sits down with Justine Flynn, the Co-founder and Director at Thankyou.

A true disruptor for purpose, Justine’s leadership as co-founder of Thankyou has seen a small start-up go against all odds to become one of Australia’s leading social enterprises, globally recognised for its creativity, innovation, and impact.

Thankyou’s fast-growing range of personal care products is stocked by major retailers in Australia, with every product existing all for the end of extreme poverty. Justine is a pioneer whose drive for leadership, relentless pursuit of innovation, and commitment to making values-led decisions at all costs have shaped the Thankyou brand into the consumer movement it is today. To date, Thankyou has raised over $17 million to impact the lives of people across 32 countries


In this epsiode, we hear the story that inspired the creation of the Thank You Enterprise, alongside the belief that they needed to dedicate their lives to something greater than themselves, helping people experiencing extreme poverty in many places all over the world.



Key Moments:

00:25 Mum Stats and Balancing Family & Work

4:30 The Story behind the Thank You Group?

13:00 Witnessing Poverty

16:20 Starting Thank You Water

20:05 BELIEF

22:35 Giving Model - Deciding where the funds go?

30:00 A Holistic Approach to Branding & Business

34:30 Raising Awareness & Educating The Next Generation

38:22 Current Projects



Find Out More:

Website: https://thankyou.co/

Instagram: @thankyouaus

Facebook: @Thankyou

YouTube: @thankyouaus

Daniel Kitay is the Founder & CEO of Funday Natural Sweets, a confectionary company that makes lollies, that are actually good for you.

We talk about Daniel's journey getting into the natural sweets space, his life experiences before starting his own business, why he began Funday Sweets and all that is involved.



Key Moments:

1:30 - Creating a Business, from the Ground Up

17:30 - What a Journey

19:00 - Going All In

22:00 - Making Natural Sweets, The Process

31:22 - Where is Funday Sold?

32:48 - Persistence is the Key



Website: www.fundaysweets.com

This week, Alex is speaking with Loren Honey. Loren is an Intuitive Life Coach, Breathwork Facilitator, Author, and Yin Yoga teacher based in NZ. She is on a mission to empower humans to rise with reverence and a spark of wild rebellion all while feeling rested and nourished.

In this epsiode we talk about, you guessed it BREATHWORK. We hear Loren's personal take on breathwork, what it is, and what it has the power to do.



Key Moments:

1:25 - How Loren's Breathwork Journey Started

4:04 - Difference Between Pranayama & Breathwork Journeys

5:30 - Defining Breathwork

6:38 - Holotropic Breathwork

9:16 - Rebirthing Breathwork

12:04 - The Whole Range of Human Emotion Through Breath

16:27 - What Is Happening In The Body?

21:38 - Tools To Support Us In A Breathwork Journey

25:45 - Creating Personal Breathwork Practice

27:30 - Elongating the Exhale

29:50 - Breath Holds

37:27 - A Little Reminder



Instagram: @lorenhoney_

Website: www.lorenhoney.com