The Spacemakers

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The Spacemakers is all about making space to slow down, reclaim your time, and focus on what truly matters. Hosted by award-winning author Daniel Sih, along with fellow productivity expert Matt Bain, this podcast explores practical ways to build habits for an intentional and meaningful life. More than a podcast, this pod-course invites listeners on a journey to unlock a better life, one season at a time—from retraining our fractured attention to resetting in mid-life, and more. Find Spacemakers on your favourite podcast app, watch on the Spacemakers YouTube Channel, and join our growing community of Spacemakers—hit subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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September 27, 20261 min

The Spacemakers - Season 5 Trailer

Modern life keeps asking us to choose: work or life, career or wellbeing, keeping pace or making space. But what if the answer isn’t either/or, but both-and? Season 5 of The Spacemakers explores how both-and thinking can help us navigate the tensions of an increasingly complex world. Join Daniel Sih and Matt Bain for this practical and thought-provoking pod-course about being busy and rested, online and offline, planned and spontaneous, and caring for others and ourselves. This short trailer offers a glimpse of what’s ahead. You can also explore previous seasons of The Spacemakers here . Discover more: SPACEMAKERS WEBSITE YOUTUBE This season is made possible with support from our sponsors Bulk Nutrients and Productivity Masterclass . This podcast is recorded and produced by Wildersound and Talon Media .

September 6, 202653 min

Beyond Belief: Bonus Interview with Nir Eyal

What if the beliefs holding you back aren’t actually true? In this bonus episode of The Spacemakers , Daniel Sih is joined by New York Times bestselling author Nir Eyal to explore ideas from his new book, Beyond Belief . They unpack why knowing what to do isn’t always enough to create change, and why our beliefs may be the missing piece between intention and action. Nir explores how our beliefs shape what we see, feel and do, the difference between limiting and liberating beliefs, and why changing the way we think about ourselves can change the way we behave. He also shares a practical approach for identifying beliefs that may be holding us back and experimenting with new perspectives that increase motivation and reduce suffering. Resources: Beyond Belief Wise AI: Using Powerful Technology in a Deeply Human Way Discover more: SPACEMAKERS WEBSITE YOUTUBE SEASON 4 GUIDE This season is made possible with support from our sponsors: Bulk Nutrients , Fullers Bookshop , and The Spacemakers Dojo. This podcast is recorded and produced by Wildersound and Production Farm Studios Mentioned in this episode: SM DOJO #6_JOIN CONVERSATION Spacemakers - Dojo

June 21, 20261 hr 4 min

Let Them: From Seeking Approval to Being Enough (S4 E10)

People matter. Our lives are shaped by the relationships around us. But for many of us, the quiet work of seeking approval is also the root of our exhaustion. We tie our worth to what others think, replay conversations, and never quite feel like we’re truly enough. In this Season 4 finale of The Spacemakers , Daniel Sih and Matt Bain explore how to love people deeply without letting their opinions define us. They discuss and critique Mel Robbins’ Let Them theory, summarise the AWARE framework, and offer a glimpse of what’s coming in Season 5. It’s a rich and fitting conclusion to our deepest season yet — and even if we’ve been talking about ‘enough’, we secretly hope you’ll want a little more. You can also explore previous seasons of The Spacemakers wherever you listen. Discover more: SPACEMAKERS WEBSITE YOUTUBE SEASON 4 GUIDE This season is made possible with support from our sponsors: Bulk Nutrients , Fullers Bookshop , and The Spacemakers Dojo. This podcast is recorded and produced by Wildersound and Production Farm Studios Mentioned in this episode: SM_ADVERT FINAL_DOJO 5_BUNNINGS Spacemakers - Dojo

June 7, 202648 min

How to Change Your Relationship With Money: 7 Simple Practices (S4 E9)

Being rich isn’t the same as being wealthy. One increases your bank balance; the other expands your freedom, joy, and contentment. In this second part of a two-part episode, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain turn from theory to practice, unpacking seven money-mindset practices — from noticing what’s already in your hands, to beating upgrade-it is. Our real-world practices can help you live well today rather than postponing happiness for a future that never quite arrives. It’s about being able to look in the mirror and honestly say, “I have enough.” You can also explore previous seasons of The Spacemakers wherever you listen. Discover more: SPACEMAKERS WEBSITE YOUTUBE SEASON 4 GUIDE This season is made possible with support from our sponsors: Bulk Nutrients , Fullers Bookshop , and The Spacemakers Dojo. This podcast is recorded and produced by Wildersound and Production Farm Studios Mentioned in this episode: BULK NUTRIENTS_ADVERT FINAL_RICE PROTEIN Bulk Nutrients

May 24, 202647 min

The Money Dilemma: How to Truly Have Enough (S4 E8)

We’re told that a better life is found when we earn “just a bit more.” Yet the dilemma of money is that the more we have, the more we tend to want. When we pin our future happiness on financial independence, we drift into a cycle of dissatisfaction, overwork, and debt — always chasing, never quite arriving. In this episode of The Spacemakers , Daniel Sih and Matt Bain explore how our money mindsets shape our wellbeing, and why contentment has more to do with desire than income. They share practical ways to constrain our wants, appreciate what we already have, and practise enoughness — helping us experience a life that feels genuinely rich. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. You can also explore previous seasons of The Spacemakers wherever you listen. Discover more: SPACEMAKERS WEBSITE YOUTUBE SEASON 4 GUIDE This season is made possible with support from our sponsors: Bulk Nutrients , Fullers Bookshop , and The Spacemakers Dojo. This podcast is recorded and produced by Wildersound and Production Farm Studios Mentioned in this episode: FULLERS_ADVERT FINAL_No1 FULLERS BOOKSHOP

May 10, 202654 min

Stop Chasing Goals: Growth Happens in the Kairos Moments (S4 E7)

Goals can make us miserable. They promise happiness and fulfillment in the future, yet leave us restless, always chasing what’s next. In this episode, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain explore how to move toward a better future while staying grounded in the present. They unpack the idea of Kairos moments—those meaningful interruptions in time that offer direction and purpose when we pay attention. When we look for Kairos moments, we find a gentler way forward—one where presence matters more than progress, and enough is already here. You can also explore previous seasons of The Spacemakers wherever you listen. Discover more: SPACEMAKERS WEBSITE YOUTUBE SEASON 4 GUIDE This season is made possible with support from our sponsors: Bulk Nutrients , Fullers Bookshop , and The Spacemakers Dojo. This podcast is recorded and produced by Wildersound and Production Farm Studios Mentioned in this episode: Bulk Nutrients

April 26, 202640 min

Wise AI (New Book): Bonus Interview with Paul Matthews

AI promises to save us time. So why are we busier than ever? In this bonus episode of The Spacemakers , Daniel Sih and Paul Matthews introduce key concepts from their new book, Wise AI: Using Powerful Technology in a Deeply Human Way. They explore why time-saving technologies don’t always save time, how to guide AI with organic intelligence, and the four rhythms of Wise AI: deep work, deep thought, deep rest, and deep relationships. Plus, an invitation to download a pre-order Wise AI toolkit. Find out more about Daniel and Paul's new book, Wise AI , at wiseai.au Discover more: SPACEMAKERS WEBSITE YOUTUBE SEASON 4 GUIDE This season is made possible with support from our sponsors: Bulk Nutrients , Fullers Bookshop , and The Spacemakers Dojo. This podcast is recorded and produced by Wildersound and Production Farm Studios Mentioned in this episode: SPACEMAKERS PROMO (DOJO 1) Spacemakers - Dojo

April 12, 202652 min

The Legacy Trap: Why You Don’t Need To Make A Dent In The Universe (S4 E6)

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to make an impact — but too often, our desire to leave a legacy can leave us exhausted and dissatisfied, chasing the wrong things, and neglecting those we truly love. In this episode of The Spacemakers , Daniel and Matt explore why we crave significance, how to do big things without tying our self-worth to our legacy, and what it really means to “leave a dent in the universe.” Because maybe our true legacy isn’t what we achieve, but who we become — and the people we love along the way. You can also explore previous seasons of The Spacemakers wherever you listen. Discover more: SPACEMAKERS WEBSITE YOUTUBE SEASON 4 GUIDE This season is made possible with support from our sponsors: Bulk Nutrients , Fullers Bookshop , and The Spacemakers Dojo. This podcast is recorded and produced by Wildersound and Production Farm Studios Mentioned in this episode: BULK NUTRIENTS - EARTH 2 Bulk Nutrients

March 29, 202655 min

The Freedom in Letting Go: A Modern Take on Attachment (S4 E5)

We all cling to something — success, approval, comfort, control. But the more we hold on, the more we suffer. In a world that tells us to want more, how do we loosen our grip and find rest in enough? In this episode, Daniel Sih and Matt Bain explore the concept of attachment — why we chase what we don’t have, how desire fuels discontent, and what it means to release unhealthy wants. Drawing on ancient wisdom and modern psychology, they unpack practical ways to find peace, freedom, and contentment in a culture of constant craving. You can also explore previous seasons of The Spacemakers wherever you listen. Discover more: SPACEMAKERS WEBSITE YOUTUBE SEASON 4 GUIDE This season is made possible with support from our sponsors: Bulk Nutrients , Fullers Bookshop , and The Spacemakers Dojo. This podcast is recorded and produced by Wildersound and Production Farm Studios Mentioned in this episode: SM DOJO #4_CHOOSE OWN ADVENTURE Spacemakers - Dojo

March 15, 20261 hr 0 min

Why Trying to Be Better Is Bound To Fail (I Do What I Don't Want To Do) (S4 E4)

How much is enough? And when have I done enough? It’s a question saints and mystics have wrestled with for millennia. As humans, we often set high standards for ourselves and fail to attain and maintain them. Perhaps even more unnervingly, if you haven’t done enough, maybe you aren’t ‘good’ enough. Finding a satisfactory answer to these questions is critical to help us avoid overload, exhaustion, and the endless treadmill of self-help. Today, we dive into deeper questions about where we ﬁnd a self-identity that is uncoupled from what we do where you can honestly and genuinely say “I am enough.” You can also explore previous seasons of The Spacemakers wherever you listen. Discover more: SPACEMAKERS WEBSITE YOUTUBE SEASON 4 GUIDE This season is made possible with support from our sponsors: Bulk Nutrients , Fullers Bookshop , and The Spacemakers Dojo. This podcast is recorded and produced by Wildersound and Production Farm Studios Mentioned in this episode: SM DOJO #4_CHOOSE OWN ADVENTURE Spacemakers - Dojo