The 8 Minute Podcast

Zoe Newton
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Welcome to the 8 minute podcast, where 8 minutes is all it takes to transform your day! During the Covid-19 pandemic, a study revealed that an 8-minute phone call with a loved one could lift people from feelings of low energy, anxiety, or depression, into a state of mindfulness, groundedness, and gratitude. Inspired by this, I wanted to take that concept further—bringing the same impact to a broader audience. And so, this podcast was born: a space where every listener can experience the power of an 8-minute "call"... or podcast. Let's make every minute count. Zoe

  1. 09/01/2025

    Comeback > Setback

    Bye for now ❤️ With love, Cheers, Z

    Comeback > Setback

  2. 08/25/2025

    Collect the dots to connect the dots

    In this week’s episode, we will be talking about the art of collecting dots. We often hear people talk about collecting dots, but collecting them is just as important! This week, do something completely new and notice how it can help you if you are stuck! As always, with love, cheers, Z

    Collect the dots to connect the dots

  3. 08/18/2025

    Truth isn't always loud

    In today's episode, we touch upon something that we tend to forget: our truth(s) is(are) not always loud. We often hear that "I found my truth", but I think truth is not something to be found, but rather something that we create. Over the years, I know I am not the only one who has learned (and was taught) to "de-trust" myself. What I mean by that is that all the gadgets we are using, the ones telling us how much we slept last night, how much we should or should not eat, ... all these gadgets have brought us further away from our intuition, from our truths. We use an external referential, rather than our own notion or sense of self. Our truth is often subtle; it is like someone whispering to us: "hey should we do this? Hey, should we get back to doing this?". Truth is calm, it is confident, it is waiting for us with open arms. It is a subtle nudge to get us back on track. It can be goosebumps when listening to reading your favorite author, it can be found in a sigh of relief. Yes, truth often feels like relief, it feels like letting go. On the other side of the spectrum, we have (what I like to call) the "noise" (whether internal or external) that is tinted with ego, with fear, with conditioning. Knowing from which place we act can be so beneficial for our overall well-being. It can allow us to decide our next steps. As always, to do so, we need... (drum roll please) awareness and patience! (The ULTIMATE combo) I hope this episode resonates with you in one way or another. Please feel free to share it with people you love. Remember that all you need... is 8 minutes. As always, with love, cheers, Z

    Truth isn't always loud

  4. 08/11/2025

    The feeling is old, the choice is new

    Welcome back to the 8 Minute Podcast! After two weeks off, I am back with another episode! I missed you! Today, I want to share with you a thought I had about change. The fantasy we often contemplate about change: how this process should be accompanied by a huge and rapid transformation; and how change should equate the absence of struggle, is somewhat a fallacy. But here is something that I observed in myself: I can feel a certain way, and decide to act differently AND in a way that serves me. Repeat after me: despite feeling a certain way, I can choose a different action. And that is how real and sustainable change happens, overtime, and can lead to profound inner transformation. I hope these few words resonate with you. Remember that all you need… is 8 minutes. As always, with love, cheers, Z

    The feeling is old, the choice is new

  5. 07/21/2025

    What the fear of looking stupid steals

    What if the fear of looking stupid is the only thing holding you back?In this episode, we explore why your dreams require courage, not perfection — and why being willing to look like a fool might just be your greatest strength.A gentle but firm reminder that some dreams will never bloom unless you're willing to be bad at them first; and that being willing to look and feel like a fool is what separates the ones who move from the ones who only wish. As always, with love, cheers, Z

    What the fear of looking stupid steals

  6. 07/14/2025

    The freedom of changing who we are

    What if you could let go of an identity that no longer fits you? What if growth means rewriting the labels you've always clung to? In this episode, we explore the roles and labels we carry — like “I’m a hard worker”, “I’m tough on myself”, or “I’m always the responsible one”. Through solo reflection, life shifts, or quiet moments of honesty, we sometimes discover parts of ourselves we never show others — or never even knew existed. This is a reminder that you’re allowed to change. You’re allowed to grieve the roles you’ve outgrown, and you’re allowed to try on new ones that feel more aligned with the person you’re becoming. In this episode, we talk about: Why shifting identity feels uncomfortable — but freeing The power of shedding old roles and choosing new ones How every label has taught you something A simple exercise to help you act from your truest self this week Tune in for 8 minutes of reflection, motivation, and the gentle reminder that change is always possible — and often, exactly what we need. As always, with love, cheers, Z

    The freedom of changing who we are

  7. 07/07/2025

    Why you can't heal alone

    We often talk about healing like it's a solo journey — journaling, retreats, morning routines, self-awareness. And whilst those things matter, there’s a truth we rarely say out loud: some lessons can only be learned in the presence of others. You can do all the inner work in the world, but until someone misunderstands you, triggers you, or sees you fully — the real test hasn’t started. Growth isn’t just internal. It’s relational. Some wounds only surface in connection. Some truths only arise when they’re mirrored back to us. In this episode, we explore why letting others in is not a weakness but a courageous next step in your healing. Why being tested, challenged, even hurt, can bring up new layers of awareness. And why self-awareness without relational awareness creates blind spots. So yes, do the solo work — but don’t stop there. Let life send you the people who will poke, pull, and hold you. ✨ Plus: a weekly practice to take one small, intentional relational risk — and see what it reveals. New episodes every Monday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. And remember: all you need is 8 minutes. As always, with love, cheers, Z

    Why you can't heal alone

  8. 06/23/2025

    Expect the unexpected

    The moments that reshape us rarely knock—they crash in uninvited. In this episode of The 8 Minute Podcast, we explore what it means to expect the unexpected entirely—not with fear or rigidity, but with curiosity, trust and grace. How can we stay open to life’s plot twists without losing our footing? Why do the quiet shifts sometimes matter even more than the big ones? And how do we prepare for transformation without becoming cynical? A gentle reminder: the best stories often begin with a disruption. Press play!And remember, all you need... is 8 minutes. As always, with love, cheers, Z

    Expect the unexpected
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Welcome to the 8 minute podcast, where 8 minutes is all it takes to transform your day! During the Covid-19 pandemic, a study revealed that an 8-minute phone call with a loved one could lift people from feelings of low energy, anxiety, or depression, into a state of mindfulness, groundedness, and gratitude. Inspired by this, I wanted to take that concept further—bringing the same impact to a broader audience. And so, this podcast was born: a space where every listener can experience the power of an 8-minute "call"... or podcast. Let's make every minute count. Zoe

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  • Creator
    Zoe Newton
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Zoe Newton
  • Show Website
    The 8 Minute Podcast