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The SpacemakersFrom Me To We: Why Change Is Better Together (Season 3 Eps 9 - Getting Unstuck)Who are you becoming—and who is shaping you along the way? In this episode of The Spacemakers, Matt and Daniel explore why personal change is rarely a solo journey. From habits to health to mindset, we’re deeply shaped by the people we spend time with. Behaviour is contagious—we mimic what we see, not just what we hear. Which means the fastest way to change yourself is to travel alongside others who are heading where you want to go. Whether it’s forming accountable relationships, finding your ‘right tribe,’ or simply being brave enough to go first and...2025-06-2941 min

The SpacemakersBreak Free From Distractions With Life Time Blocking (Season 3 Eps 8 - Getting Unstuck)How do you spend your time? Does your calendar reflect the person you aspire to be? Do you design your days around what you truly value? In this episode of The Spacemakers, Matt and Daniel delve into the surprising benefits of time-blocking. This simple yet powerful practice isn’t just about managing your schedule—it's about crafting the life you want. Whether it’s rekindling relationships through regular date nights, setting aside time for financial planning, or ensuring consistent exercise, time blocking proves to be an incredibly versatile skill for anyone wanting to live an intentional life. Don’t...2025-06-2250 min

TWO AM IDaniel Sih: The Spacemaker creating community, connection, and an intentional lifeDo you have space in your life? Not time, but space. Space to think, reflect, imagine. After almost burning out in his 30s, Daniel Sih experienced a needed wake-up call, which saw him become a productivity expert and a ‘spacemaker’, advocating for creating meaningful space in our lives. Daniel is a firm believer that the best leaders and assets in any community and corporate environment are those that take the time to think, rather than those that book back-to-back meetings, and are fast responders to emails. Living an intent...2025-06-2042 min

The SpacemakersAct Your Way To New Thinking With Tiny Habits (Season 3 Eps 7 - Getting Unstuck)Action unlocks change. When we choose to act, we build momentum, gain confidence, and receive invaluable real-world feedback. But what happens when you feel overwhelmed, defeated, or uncertain about your next steps? Can action lead to new forms of thinking and help you get unstuck? In this episode, Matt and Daniel explore the transformative power of tiny habits and the crucial importance of turning talk into action. We feature a segment with Osher Günsberg, who overcame obesity by simply walking between telegraph poles—a tiny decision that eventually catapulted him into a highly successful career in rad...2025-06-1544 min

The SpacemakersThere’s Not Just One Way: Find Hope Using Pathways Thinking (Season 3 Eps 6 - Getting Unstuck)We all know the saying, 'Where there's a will, there's a way.' But is that always true? While grit and determination are important, willpower alone isn't sufficient to achieve your goals and get unstuck. Enter Snyder's Hope Theory and his concept of Pathways Thinking, or Way Power. This innovative approach will help you discover new paths and develop novel solutions to persistent problems. Instead of merely relying on motivation or working harder with the same old strategies, Way Power invites us to adopt a fresh approach to tackling life's challenges. Join Matt and Daniel as they...2025-06-0848 min

The SpacemakersFind Your Fun Lane: The Unconventional Practice of Seeking What’s Right (Season 3 Eps 5 - Getting Unstuck)Did you know that people who focus on their strengths tend to be happier, feel more alive, and achieve greater success? Many of us obsess over fixing our blind spots and overcoming weaknesses. But what if the key to overcoming adversity is, counterintuitively, focusing on what is right about ourselves and others, rather than what is wrong? In this episode of The Spacemakers, Daniel and Matt continue their exploration of the science of strengths. They explore how to find your "fun lane" and share counterintuitive strategies like 'bending' and 'partnering' to overcome weaknesses. Are you ready to...2025-06-0152 min

The SpacemakersHarness Your Strengths: Focus On What's Right, Not What's Wrong (Season 3 Eps 4 - Getting Unstuck)Bad is stronger than good. Research shows that bad parents, bad feedback, and bad events impact us more than good ones. We're often driven to avoid pain and fix our weaknesses—rather than harness our strengths. Yet, dwelling on problems can worsen them, while celebrating our strengths can lead to a breakthrough. In this episode, Daniel and Matt explore the science of strengths and argue for focusing on what works, not what’s wrong. We challenge the traditional focus on fixing weaknesses and offer practical frameworks to help you focus on your strengths, particularly when the going gets...2025-05-2541 min

The SpacemakersThe Science of Subtraction: How To Bundle And Trade Time To Make Space (Season 3 Eps 3 - Getting Unstuck)As humans, we often try to solve our problems by adding rather than subtracting. This unconscious bias leads us to pile on excessive projects, clutter our homes, and push our limits—consistently adding more instead of opting for less. We need a different way of thinking to make space and get unstuck. In this episode, Matt and Daniel of The Spacemakers delve into the science of subtraction, explaining why 'less' is often the secret to moving forward. Sharing personal experiences of their own challenges, they introduce three critical strategies—bundling, trading, and eliminating—to help you make small...2025-05-1844 min

The SpacemakersLife Is A Series of Trade-Offs: How To Choose Wisely (Season 3 Eps 2 - Getting Unstuck)Life is a trade-off. You cannot be highly successful in one area of life without negatively impacting others. Similarly, feeling stuck in one domain often affects the rest because life is holistic and interconnected. By accepting the reality—that we cannot have it all—we can make creative shifts in how we use our time and prioritise our responsibilities. Join Matt and Daniel in this episode of Spacemakers as they explore the Four Burners Theory of work-life balance and introduce The Five Capitals, a reflective framework to help you invest your time in what truly matters for your...2025-05-1144 min

The SpacemakersBeginning. Middle. Beginning: How To Get Unstuck In Midlife (Season 3 Eps 1 - Getting Unstuck)We all get stuck at some point in life—whether it's a broken relationship, money issues, ill health, a stale career, or a lack of purpose. Getting stuck isn't fun, but it’s often the catalyst we need to find a new direction. In fact, when we feel like we're losing, we might actually be just where we need to be, preparing the way for a better second half. Join Daniel Sih and Matt Bain as they explore the concept of chiasma—a beginning, middle, and new beginning—and unveil the SHIFT framework to help you get unstuck...2025-05-0434 min

The SpacemakersGETTING UNSTUCK - Season 3 TrailerWe all get stuck at some point in life—whether it's a broken relationship, money issues, ill health, a stale career, or a lack of purpose. Getting stuck isn't fun, but it’s often the catalyst we need to find a new direction. In fact, when we feel like we're losing, we might actually be just where we need to be, preparing the way for a better second half. Join Daniel Sih and Matt Bain in the latest season of The Spacemakers as they explore the concept of chiasma—a beginning, middle, and new beginning—and unveil the SHIF...2025-04-2702 min

The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast"Adolescence"...Raising Tech-Healthy Humans interview with Daniel SihSend us a textI'm tying in with the wonderful "Adolescence" program on Netflix this week as I did an interview that I think a lot of people will love on a subject that the program touches on.A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of talking to Daniel Sih; Daniel is an award winning author has written a tremendous book called "Raising Tech-Healthy Humans". It's a practical handbook to help parents reset their children's tech-habits and give them a great start to life. 2025-03-231h 03

Timeless Parenting008 - Keeping technology in its place. With Daniel Sih.We spoke with author and podcaster Daniel Sih about why Christian discipleship should include being intentional in our family's use of technology. We talked about the effects of tech overuse on children and their learning, the importance of creating 'tech-healthy' rhythms and 'going slow' with introducing new tech to kids. We finished with an encouraging reminder that no matter what, we can always keep coming back to God's unending grace.Links:Parenting in God's Family: Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Issues, which contains a chapter on 'The art of tech-healthy parenting' by our guest, Daniel Sih.2024-12-1246 min

52QHow Do I Set Good Digital Boundaries? With Daniel SihWe've all been through our 'I'm ditching tech' or 'I'm giving up social media' phases, but it never often sticks. Technology is all pervasive in modern life; from work, to the home, parenting life and leisure. How can we set good digital boundaries with technology? Is there a way of keeping professional and personal lives seperate? And how should I best model technology use to my kids? To help us answer all of these questions and more is Daniel Sih. Daniel is a TEDx speaker, an award winning author and productivity expert with over 20 years expe...2024-11-1044 min

The SpacemakersEvolving The Inner Life (Season 2 Eps 10)In this final episode of Season 2, we explore the role of spirituality in the mid-life squeeze. While the first half of life often focuses on the outward journey, the second turns inward, shifting from certainty to a more generous unknowing. Join us as we delve into the three stages of faith and uncover how questioning our beliefs can pave the way for a richer inner life. Matt Bain and Daniel Sih wrap up the season with reflections on key lessons learned and a preview of what's to come.Resources: GET A FREE SUMMARY OF SEASON 2...2024-11-1042 min

The SpacemakersThe Mid-Life Money Reset (Season 2 Eps 9)Money shapes more than just our finances—it impacts our decisions in each stage of life. In this episode of The Spacemakers, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain explore the “mid-life money reset,” inspired by The Ant and the Grasshopper.” When is delayed gratification wise, and when does it hold us back? When should we shift from saving to ‘dissaving’? And how do we balance preparing for tomorrow with living fully today? Join us for insights into money, meaning, and mindset in mid-life.The financial information in this podcast is general information only. It should not be taken as pr...2024-11-0349 min

The SpacemakersHow To Reset Your Career | Part 2 (Season 2 Eps 8)One common piece of career advice is to “follow your heart”—that is, pursue what you love and chase your passions. While this may be great advice at 40, it can be downright misleading at 20, as what works in one season of life may not apply in the next. In this episode, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain continue their exploration of career resets as the years go by. We’ll discuss the importance of building career capital through deliberate practice and the value of “actively doing nothing” to uncover your life’s meaning.Resources: GET A FREE SUM...2024-10-2745 min

The SpacemakersHow To Reset Your Career | Part 1 (Season 2 Eps 7)You are never too old to change your career. The average Australian changes jobs 13 times in their lifetime, with many taking up study or starting businesses in their 40s. While career resets are challenging at any age, they are particularly so in mid-life. In this episode, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain explore why we need habits of “set and reset” to navigate a career transition. We also hear from Gustav Lammerding from Banjo’s Bakery Cafe’s about his experiences in helping migrants start their own businesses. Resources: GET A FREE SUMMARY OF SEASON 2...2024-10-2053 min

Mirror Talk: Soulful ConversationsUnplugging for Productivity: Mastering the Digital Balance with Award-Winning Author Daniel SihIn this insightful episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we dive deep into the world of productivity and digital wellness with Daniel Sih, productivity consultant, professional speaker, and author of the award-winning book SPACEMAKER. Daniel shares his journey from physiotherapy to project management, and how he discovered the vital need for unplugging from technology to thrive in the digital age. Discover practical tips on how to unplug, unwind, and create mental space, while learning why doing less can lead to greater productivity. Daniel also explores how overuse of technology affects our brains, relationships, and p...2024-10-1450 min

The SpacemakersSmarter, Not Harder: Rethinking Health in Mid-Life (Season 2 Eps 6)Our culture is obsessed with staying young and living for as long as possible, doing everything we can to slow down ageing and cheat death. Yet, despite our best efforts, we all face physical decline with age. So, what does it mean to let go of old health and fitness habits and establish new, age-appropriate ones? How can we exercise smarter, not harder? In this episode, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain will guide us in rethinking our health and fitness strategies for mid-life. They’ll provide practical advice to help us make space for a healthier lifestyle as...2024-10-1350 min

The SpacemakersBreaking The Friendship Recession (Season 2 Eps 5)If you could make one life-changing choice to lead a better life, what would it be? The answer doesn't lie in personal achievements or material success, but in the quality of our relationships—including our friendships. Research shows that our health, happiness, and longevity are profoundly influenced by our connections. However, maintaining and sustaining healthy friendships is often a challenge as we navigate the mid-life squeeze. Join Daniel Sih and Matt Bain as they discuss ways to overcome the friendship recession and strengthen relationships through life's inevitable resets.Resources: GET A FREE SUMMARY OF...2024-10-0656 min

The SpacemakersThe Productivity of Unlearning (Season 2 Eps 4)What does it truly mean to be productive and accomplish the right things? The answer evolves with age. In our 20s, embracing new experiences and saying "yes" often helps build skills and confidence. However, by our 40s, the focus shifts towards saying "no" more frequently, prioritising our limited time and energy on what truly matters.In this episode, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain dive into the science of productivity, drawing from over a decade of global coaching and consulting experience. They’ll share valuable insights on how to shed outdated habits and make space for what truly ma...2024-09-2941 min

The SpacemakersNavigating the Happiness Curve (Season 2 Eps 3)Research clearly demonstrates that age plays a significant role in determining our happiness. Generally, we start and end our lives feeling happier, with a noticeable dip during our mid-40s and 50s. It's common in mid-life to feel dissatisfied and to grapple with regret, questioning if there's more to life. In this episode, Daniel and Matt unpack the science of the happiness curve, offering practical strategies to help you prepare for, and navigate this inevitable life reset.Resources:GET A FREE SUMMARY OF SEASON 2 with print-ready activitiesSPACEMAKERS TRAININGDi...2024-09-2248 min

The SpacemakersThe Science of the Stages of Life (Season 2 Eps 2)There are well-documented stages in a well-lived human life. While everyone's journey is unique, the ups and downs experienced at different ages are common to many. In this episode, Matt and Daniel delve into the science behind life's stages. We'll help you identify the key landmarks associated with each stage, highlighting the types of habits to consider both now and into the future. Resources: GET A FREE SUMMARY OF SEASON 2 with print-ready activitiesTHE SECOND MOUNTAINDiscover more:SPACEMAKERS WEBSITEYOUTUBERA...2024-09-1546 min

Parenting in the Digital AgeRaising Tech-Healthy Kids: Balancing Screens and Real Life - SE4EP11 - Daniel SihIn this episode, our guest is Daniel Sih, an award-winning author, productivity consultant, and TEDx speaker. Daniel is the founder of Spacemakers and the author of 'Raising Tech-Healthy Humans,' a guidebook that helps parents reset their children's tech habits. He’s here to share his insights on how to manage technology wisely, create meaningful connections, and raise well-balanced children in a digital world. https://raisinghumans.au/ https://www.youtube.com/@daniel_sih Sponsored by Skill Samurai - Coding, Maths and STEM Academy | | www.skillsamurai.com.au 2024-09-0431 min

The SpacemakersThe Spacemakers - Season 2 TrailerThank you for joining us for the second season of The Spacemakers – “How to Make Space for Life's Inevitable Resets.” Hosts Daniel Sih and Matt Bain will explore a simple yet profound idea: the habits and practices that fuel success in our 20s and 30s can become barriers to maturity in our 40s and 50s. To navigate this, we need the humility and wisdom to unlearn old habits and embrace new ones.Join Daniel and Matt for this 10 part series of the The Spacemakers - because along the journey of life’s many resets, a little m...2024-09-0103 min

Happy Doc Student PodcastWhy Can't I Focus? with Daniel SihSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailIn episode #132, I continue my conversation with spacemaker Daniel Sih. If you feel like you struggle with FOCUS, this episode is for you! Listen (or re-listen, yes it is that good) to our fist chat, How to Make Space for Things that Matter, here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/11832398Highlights Our ability to focuses is declining due to digital distractions, affecting all age groups. Digital media use reshapes brain function, hindering deep tho...2024-07-1730 min

The Savvy DentistOvercoming overwhelm - Daniel Sih The world is certainly speeding up. The rate of change, the pace of change and technological advances are all increasing. As a practice owner, are you constantly thinking about your team dynamics and the structures or issues going on between people. You're possibly also thinking about your business (and personal) finances, your tax, payroll tax, approaching EOFY. Sometimes the list becomes so long it can be overwhelming. How do you reconcile that sense of overwhelm? How do you overcome overwhelm so that you can continue to move forward and achieve the goals that are real...2024-07-0247 min

The SpacemakersIt Takes A Village To Reclaim Our Focus Together (Season 1 Eps 10)While we value our individuality, our habits often mirror our surroundings. Echoing Dan and Chip Heath's insight that "behaviour is contagious", this episode explores the power of shared space-making. We'll explore environments that enhance focus and consider strategies to influence the attention within our families, workplaces, and communities.Our Spacemakers Daniel and Matt take a moment to chat with Kate Denman from St Lukes about the importance of community, and how they aim to make Tasmania the healthiest island on the planet.GET A FREE SUMMARY OF SEASON 1 – with Concepts and Activities www.spa...2024-06-0945 min

The SpacemakersDoing The Reps: How To Broaden Focus Muscles With Deliberate Practice (Season 1 Eps 9)Like a muscle, focus is strengthened with routine practice - it's all about Doing The Reps.In this episode, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain delve into the power of habits to boost focus and attention; looking at How To Broaden Focus Muscles With Deliberate Practice. Our Spacemakers have a chat with Jess Crowley from Bulk Nutrients about deep work, focus and attention. They also have more practical ways to cut through digital clutter, intentionally enriching our lives with worthwhile goals, connections, and activities away from the screen.GET FREE HABIT TRACKERS www.spacemakers.a...2024-06-0251 min

The SpacemakersDigital Declutter: How To Dumb Down Your Smartphone (Season 1 Eps8)Our Spacemakers, Daniel and Matt look at the topic of Digital Declutter, and how to dumb down your smartphone. Willpower alone isn’t enough to overcome the distractions vying for our attention. This episode of The Spacemakers is about reclaiming mental space by tackling digital environments head-on. We share practical steps to help you alter your digital environment, dial back notifications, and weed out attention-sapping apps. TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR EMAIL INBOX with free Email Ninja Inbox-Zero videos www.emailninja.auDiscover more:www.spacemakers.auwww.y...2024-05-2644 min

The SpacemakersIs Everything Awesome When You're Part of An MS Team? (Season 1 Eps 7)Staying focused at work can be tough. Microsoft's 2023 data reveals that workers spend so much time chatting on tools like MS Teams and Slack that they're struggling to find time to actually 'do' their work. In this episode of The Spacemakers, Daniel Sih is joined by Tim Hynes to share observations about email and Teams in the workplace. As usual they also offer practical strategies to help you reclaim your collective focus and overcome distraction. GET YOUR FREE COMMUNICATIONS PLAYBOOK www.spacemakers.au/playbook Discover more at:www.spacemakers.au 2024-05-1945 min

The SpacemakersMaking Space For Quiet In A Loud World (Season 1 Eps 6)In this episode of The Spacemakers, hosts Daniel Sih and Matt Bain look at the topic of Making Space For Quiet In A Loud World.Blaise Pascal once wrote: “All human evil comes from man's inability to sit still in a room”. While perhaps an overstatement, it speaks to the importance of silence, deep thought, and self-reflection. Without space, we become frantic, caught up in meaningless busywork, living according to someone else's script. Join our Spacemakers at they discuss the importance of making space for silence, inner reflection, and deeply knowing ourselves.GET YOUR...2024-05-1243 min

The SpacemakersBottom Up and Top Down: The Science of Attention (Season 1 Eps 5)Our attention is as rare as it is precious, and curating it carefully is key. In this episode of The Spacemakers, we explore the difference between bottom-up and top-down attention, and the impact of our environment on self-regulation. Our practical challenge is about making space to reflect on what's truly important, cutting through the noise, to embrace a greater 'yes!'GET YOUR FREE LIFEPLAN BLUEPRINT - www.spacemakers.au/lifeplanDiscover more at:www.spacemakers.auwww.youtube.com/@daniel_sihwww.raisinghumans.auT...2024-05-0545 min

The SpacemakersWhat You Give Attention To Grows, What You Ignore Dies Away (Season 1 Eps 4)As we make our way through this 10-part series, The Spacemakers Daniel Sih and Matt Bain continue to help us reclaim our fractured attention. In this episode, they talk with Dr. Julia Verdouw about her experience with Tinnitus and what it can teach us about maintaining focus. In an attention economy, sharpening our focus is key. This episode, we chat with Dr. Julia Verdouw about her journey with tinnitus and insights gained along the way. We explore the skills needed to curate our minds, learning to ‘unhear’ noise, and deliberately attune our attention to people and purposes beyo...2024-04-2828 min

The SpacemakersGameday Focus: Productivity Insights From An Elite Athlete (Season 1 Eps 3)In this episode of The Spacemakers, host Daniel Sih talks with Aussie Rules Footballer Jack Riewoldt, about Gameday Focus, and what Productivity looks like from an elite athlete’s point of view.Former Richmond Tiger player, Jack Riewoldt, is a three-time premiership Vice Captain, Coleman Medalist, and All-Australian. In this episode, we hear about Jack's productivity habits on and off the field and discover the systems and habits required to maintain high-level focus under intense pressure.Discover more at:www.spacemakers.auwww.youtube.com/@daniel_sihwww.raisinghumans.au...2024-04-2145 min

The SpacemakersHow The Internet Is Changing Your Brain (Season 1 Eps 2)In this second episode of The Spacemakers 10-part series, hosts Daniel Sih and Matt Bain will look at the topic of How The Internet Is Changing Your Brain.The average Australian adult spends 65 hours a week on screens – that’s a lot of ‘internet practice.’ Our habitual engagement with social media and short-form video scrolling, among other attention-sapping practices, is fundamentally rewiring our brains. In this episode, we delve into the concept of neuroplasticity and share strategies to reclaim our focus by unplugging.Discover more at:www.spacemakers.auwww.yout...2024-04-1440 min

Enter the Lionheart#134 - Daniel Sih: The Fracturing of Our Focus & How to Reclaim It in the Age of Distraction It's always a pleasure to talk to my friend Daniel Sih, Productivity Coach & Concerned Dad. As a professional as well as a father of three, he sees first hand what technology is doing to our attention spans as well as how it's impacting the youth of today. This week Daniel is launching “Spacemakers” a youtube series on how to regain out focus “Technology wears it's benefits on its sleeve, while its drawbacks are buried deep within.” 0.00: Daniel’s Background and when he realized he wanted to live an intentional a life 7.00: ...2024-04-101h 10

The SpacemakersWhy Can't I Focus Like I Used To? (Season 1 Eps 1)This inaugural season of The Spacemakers, delves into the The Fracturing of Our Attention and How To Reclaim Your Focus.In this first episode of a 10-part series, hosts Daniel Sih and Matt Bain will look at the topic of Why Can't I Focus Like I Used To?Our attention is waning as a society. The more we swipe a screen, the more we struggle to concentrate. In this episode Daniel and Matt delve into the impact of digital overuse on our relationships, productivity, and overall flourishing — and explore what we can do to reclaim ou...2024-04-0735 min

The SpacemakersThe Spacemakers Season 1 - Launch TrailerThis inaugural season of The Spacemakers, delves into the “The Fracturing of Our Attention and How To Reclaim Your Focus"Over a 10-part series, hosts Daniel Sih and Matt Bain will look at topics such as:Why can't we watch a movie without grabbing our phones? What's pushing us toward burnout? What do tinnitus suffers have to teach us about the power of the mind, and how is the internet reshaping our brains? What's the toll of silence deprivation on our ability to solve problems? How might our widespread adoption of MS Teams and Slack be hi...2024-03-1703 min

A Magical Life: Health, Wealth, and Weight LossUnplug, Unwind, Create Space Digitally with Daniel SihJoin the conversation! Send Magic a text here!In this episode of "A Magical Life" podcast, host Magic Barclay interviews Daniel Sih, the author of "Spacemaker: How to Unplug, Unwind, and Think Clearly in the Digital Age." Daniel shares his journey of discovering the impact of digital overuse on our mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. He emphasizes the need to create intentional space in our lives by setting limits on technology use, planning patterns of unplugging, assigning rest before work, cultivating face-to-face relationships, and embracing silence for deep thought. Daniel's book provides practical tips and strategies...2023-07-2625 min