The Nudge

Join Julian and Ash as they investigate how young adults can better empower themselves. Tired of waiting for changes to happen for them, the ambitious pair are giving themselves 'the nudge' to turn their hopes, dreams and goals into action!

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Episodes

The Nudge : Episode 10 - Exercising Extraversion (featuring Kim Townsend)

On the final episode of the series, Julian and Ash explore different ways that young people can meet like-minded individuals with similar values; ultimately contributing to how we achieve our personal goals. The pair also have a chat to Kim Townsend, who is the Chief Connections Officer for Authentic Education , about the company's interesting speed networking event, and how this can be a great alternative for tackling the difficult task. If you want to share your story or have us to e...

Jun 26, 2017•35 min

The Nudge : Episode 9 - Self Awareness: We Are What We Repeatedly Do

On this episode, Julian and Ash explore the concept of knowing who you are so that you can understand how you best perform, not only towards achieving your personal goals, but when faced with different social settings as well.  The pair do so by analysing three well-known personality tests that are commonly used to give people insight into their 'personality type.' Widening the gap between our actions and ideals, they delve into the objectivity of these tests and how telling they can be abo...

May 22, 2017•31 min

The Nudge : Episode 8 - Be On Your Best Behaviour (featuring Dr Emily Kothe)

On this episode, Julian has a chat with Psychologist  Dr Emily Kothe of Deakin University, who specialises in understanding mechanisms underlying successful behaviour change. She addresses the science behind the preventatives of good behaviour and offers ways that we can overcome them to subsequently achieve our goals. Julian and Ash also discuss the importance of taking advantage of those glimmers of motivation to do what we set out to do, as they regale on their recent experiences. I...

May 01, 2017•43 min

The Nudge : Episode 7 - Keep Up The Act (featuring Emily Coupe)

On this episode, Julian and Ash are joined by emerging Australian actress Emily Coupe , who has made the move to Los Angeles to pursue her career. Together, they explore the notion of being in control of your environment, starting from the bottom and not letting rejection allow you to give up on your goals. The duo also share their progress with transforming their bad habits into good ones and initiate a new way they will be holding themselves accountable for the episode...

Apr 10, 2017•36 min

The Nudge: Episode 6 - Habits: Breaking The Bad

On this episode, Julian and Ash discuss habits and how these behaviors can have a negative impact on us as they insidiously keeping us from achieving our goals. After sharing their own personal bad habits, the pair explore ways they can overcome them, as they research advice from psychologists for achieving positive results, whilst analysing a controversial theory that society has been raised to believe. They also delve into the tough task of identifying a potential bad ...

Mar 27, 2017•34 min

The Nudge: Episode 5 - Change: It's Tough, But It's Good

This week, Julian and Ash discuss the importance of embracing change as it allows us to grow and mature; whether it be through intentional actions or life throwing you something unexpectedly. The pair also delve into what makes for necessary and unnecessary change. Also, find out how Julian's trip to New Zealand went, and hear more updates on Ash's plans to head to Thailand! If you want to share your story or have us to explore a particular concept on the show, join in the co...

Mar 04, 2017•35 min

The Nudge: Episode 4 - Travel: Gain New Experiences

This week, Julian and Ash explore the different methods of travelling; as they delve deeply into what you put into the experience as well as what you can get out of it. The duo unravel the common obstacles that can keep us from achieving our travel goals, as well as setting some for their upcoming international trips. If you want to share your story or have us to explore a particular concept on the show, join in the conversation or get in touch with us directly on social media: Faceboo...

Feb 27, 2017•44 min

The Nudge: Episode 3 - Stress: Inhale, Exhale

This week, Julian and Ash explore not just how stress can keep us from acting on our goals, but ways of tackling it. The duo also have a chat with The Nudge's resident stress warrior, Sarah, who works to support uni students dealing with stress.  If you want to share your story or have us to explore a particular concept on the show, join in the conversation or get in touch with us directly on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter You can also follow your hosts, Julian and ...

Feb 13, 2017•40 min

The Nudge: Episode 2 - Careers: Freelance Versus Full-Time

This week, Julian and Ash look into their careers prospects and delve into some of the best practices for attaining a job. Whether it be for your career path, or just a part time/casual job, Julian and Ash share their tips and tricks.  If you want to share your story or have us to explore a particular concept on the show, join in the conversation or get in touch with us directly on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter You can also follow your hosts, Julian and Ash on Twitter: ...

Feb 05, 2017•33 min

The Nudge: Episode 1 - Goals: Action Expresses Priorities

In the pilot episode of The Nudge, Julian and Ash introduce themselves and discuss their short, mid and long term goals that they want to achieve. More importantly, they explore ways in which all young people can not only set these goals, but turn them into action!  If you want to share your story or have us to explore a particular concept on the show, join in the conversation or get in touch with us directly on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram You can also follow you...

Jan 29, 2017•31 min