casey donovan

Welcome to the first bonus episode of our Strong sisterhood series where Yvie sits down with incredible women to chat through their inner strength. 

Today our guest is Casey Donovan.
From winning Australian Idol when she was just 16, to now being one of Australia's most loved performers Casey's had to learn all about mental and physical strength in order to keep up with her career. 

How has she protected herself? She shares all with Yvie today. 

Today's bonus episode is with thanks to Ostelin. 

LINKS

• Yvie Jones @yvie_jones
• Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88
• Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial
• Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au

CREDITS
Host: Yvie Jones

Guest: Casey Donovan

Executive Producer: Rachael Hart

Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon

Show Artwork By: @ellymalone

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Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. 

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There's a reason Tom Daley is famous for knitting poolside - and it's time we take note! Getting our craft on and using our hands can be really beneficial for our mental health. So listen up, even if you're artfully challenged...

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• Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram   
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CREDITS 
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
Editor: Adrian Walton 

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You might not think of the office as a great spot to meditate - but, challenge accepted! To help improve your workflow, we're sharing inspo from Professor Brian Robson. 

Head Out of Office (mentally) for a few minutes!

LINKS

• Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram   
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CREDITS 
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
Editor: Adrian Walton 

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Want to improve your mornings? We've got the secret! This tip comes from Neuroscientist, Andrew Huberman.

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• Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram   
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CREDITS 
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
Executive Producer: Anna Henvest
Editor: Adrian Walton 

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On this episode, We have the amazing Casey Donovan! Casey, is an Australian singer, songwriter, actress, theatre actress & author!  Casey has just released her incredible new single “Shake it” which is out now & available!

In this episode we're sharing a tip from Jay Shetty, whose advice we always love. This is for anyone who's ever spent time with someone, but walked away feeling more distant for a reason you can't quite put your finger on. 

LINKS

• See more from Jay Shetty here
• Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram   
• Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok  
• Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   

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

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In this manic time of year, you might be craving a little quiet time. In this meditation, we're going to slow down, relax and say 'See ya!' to that to-do list for a few minutes. 

LINKS

• Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram   
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• Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   

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

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It probably won't come as a surprise to anyone, but December is the time of year where most couples fight the most. It can be hard to get to sleep post-conflict. You could be feeling angry, upset, burnt out, exhausted - or a complete combination. We've got a meditation to help you wind down afterwards and (hopefully) help you to get some sleep. 

LINKS

• Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram   
• Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok  
• Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   

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

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It's a special time of year - a combo of being thrown out of your routine, more time with in-laws and family, money stresses and gift expectations. Yay for Christmas! One survey found that the average couple has four fights a day in December. In this episode, we share tips from Relationship Expert, John Gottman on how to not only survive, but thrive in the festive season with your partner.

LINKS

• Read more from John Gottman here
• A survey on couples and conflict here
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• Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok  
• Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   

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

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Ever been caught in a Christmas rut? Every year looks the same, and there's things you keep doing, just for the sake of tradition? Covid forced us to re-think how we do Christmas, and now could be a good chance to take stock of what parts you love, and what parts need to leave. 

LINKS

• Research on re-thinking Christmas here
• Read more from the Child Mind Institute here
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• Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   

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

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Today’s tip comes from James Clear, author of the bestselling book Atomic Habits.

He says, the secret to sticking to a good habit is as simple as a pile of paperclips.

It all comes down to the power of "visual clues."

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 LINKS

• Listen Sass and Something from our writer Amy Molloy
• Follow @sassandsomething on Instagram

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

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As part of Mental Health week our evening meditations have guest hosts!

And this first one is none other than the amazing Clementine Ford!

You can hear Clementine on her podcast Dear Clementine with new episodes every Thursday.

But for now, let’s mediate.

LINKS 

• Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram   
• Follow @clementine_ford on Instagram
• Listen to Dear Clementine on your fave podcast app
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CREDITS 
Host: Clementine Ford @clementine_ford

Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper 
Editor: Adrian Walton 

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It's not in your head — it DOES feel better to make choices for another person. This is according to a study on the art of decision making. When making choices for others, people seem to be in a more positive and open mood. This results in less Decision Fatigue. So how can this help us?

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LINKS 

• Read ‘Deciding for others is more fun than doing it for ourselves, research shows’ from the University of Wisconsin
• Read ‘Psychology Says People Who Give Lots of Advice Secretly Want This 1 Thing’ from Inc.com

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

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In this ep we’re going to get DEEEEP! Because, meaningful convos are great for our health. A bunch of research has shown a link between meaningful conversations and life satisfaction. Think about your daily chit-chat, both at work and at home. How many substantial conversations do you have in a day?

LINKS 

• Read ‘How do your conversations affect your well-being?’ from Medical News Today
• Read ‘Small Talk Has Surprising Health Benefits’ by Younes Henni, PhD for Medium
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  CREDITS 
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper 
Editor: Adrian Walton 

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We're here to talk about "menstrual generosity. AKA the link between your menstrual cycle and how generous you feel!

LINKS 

• Read ‘What Generosity Does to Your Brain and Life Expectancy’ from US News Health
• Read ‘Women more generous at certain times of the month, study says’ from Yahoo
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CREDITS 
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper 
Editor: Adrian Walton 

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Have you heard of a “be-nice weekend?” This isn’t about being a martyr. You can still have FUN! In fact you might have more fun than thinking about yourself. 

LINKS 

• Read ‘Stress relief: 6 ways to spend a weekend to help you de-stress’ from House of Wellness
• Read ‘The Secret to Happiness Is Helping Others’ from Time.com
• Read ‘To Be Happier, Should You Focus on Yourself or Others?’ from Elizabeth Hopper on Greater Good Magazine for Berkeley
• Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram   
• Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok  
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CREDITS 
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy 
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper 
Editor: Adrian Walton 

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It’s almost the freaking weekend and we’re here to celebrate you — because you MADE IT! Wherever you are — unless you're driving a car — stop and close your eyes. Let Casey and Amy help you relax with your whole ass body as we dip into the weekend.

LINKS 

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

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When everything is falling to shit, what kind of language do you use? Even if you're just talking to yourself internally – the ol "FUCKKKK THIS IS IT I AM OVER IT". We’ve got a phrase we want you to use INSTEAD of swearing at yourself and throwing your hands up in despair. We got you baby xx

LINKS 

• Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram   
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• Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

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

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Our weekend sleep can impact how tired we are by Monday – and some researchers have called it Social Jetlag. So - How can we ease it when it happens?

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LINKS 

• Read ‘Social jetlag – are late nights and chaotic sleep patterns making you ill?’ for Sleep in The Guardian

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

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If we regularly have a terrible night sleep, it can make us start to dread bedtime. The thing is, we often overestimate how well we NEED to sleep. Yes, you’re waking up, but your sleep might be better than you think it is. Let’s bust some of those sleep myths with the help of This Way Up to help you feel better about your sleep no matter what it’s like.

LINKS 

• Read ‘Sleep Myths Busted: The Real Causes of Insomnia and How to Manage Them’ from This Way Up
• Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram   
• Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok  
• Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

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

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