Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor

My guest today is one very successful and cool lady. She’s a self-made business icon (the type raised without the silver spoon!) who founded Boost Juice and has gone on to build a number of successful brands (Boost Juice, Salsa's Fresh Mex, CIBO Espresso and Betty's Burgers & CONCRETE CO) and she is a Director of both Retail Zoo and Michael Hill Jeweller. She has been a panel member on the TV series Shark Tank for years and had a very successful crack at Australian Survivor. She’s also the recipient on many awards, including Telstra Businesswoman of The Year and is a mum to 4 kids.It was a pleasure to chat with Janine Allis about as we explored the ups and downs of business and valuable life lessons learnt on her journey and bringing up kids in a bubble within a bubble.You can read more of Janine's story, watch videos, order any of her books, listen to her podcast, or book her for a keynote talk at her website www.janineallis.com.au and follow her on Instagram @janine_allisDon't forget to check out our first public course - the Better You Program, which starts Monday the 29th March. You can win a free place by leaving us a great podcast review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify by the 22nd March (just add your name at the end so we can call you out).Here's what we discuss and when:4:25 - You’ve had a non-traditional route to being successful business woman – tell us about your journey.10:37 - You’ve hired many people in business – what’s more important; talent or character?12:39 - What have the low points & lessons been?16:00 - Have you ever suffered from imposter syndrome?18:18 - WRT women & equality – are you a fan of equality of opportunity or equality of outcome?25:55 - What’s your advice to a budding entrepreneur?27:54 - How do you keep yourself in balance?31:37 - What was the Shark Tank experience like, your best investments & one that got away?33:30 - Discussion on the survivor experience – best bits, worst bits?33:34 - Bringing up Kids ‘in a bubble within a bubble’ – how do we help them to be resilient & successful See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I interview the super-knowledgable Cognitive Psychotherapist and Stoic Philosophy expert Donald Robertson, author of the excellent book How To Think Like A Roman Emperor , as well as 5 other on Philosophy, Psychotherapy & Psychological skills Training. Donald takes us on a journey through ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy, from Socrates to the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, exploring the Virtues of the Stoics and how we can apply them to our own lives to help us navigate the challenges of modern life. Donald is a founding member of Modern Stoicism and his own website contains online courses on Stoic Philosophy as well as lots of free videos and articles - it's an absolute treasure-trove of information. He is also a committee member for https://modernstoicism.com/ and one of the organisers and speakers of the Stoicon-x Military conference, exploring Courage, Honour & Stoicism.If you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a review on your podcast player as they really help.We are also delighted to announce the, called The Better You Program. It’s comprehensive 8-week, Better You program, with 8 weekly interactive webinars with myself and mindset coach Carly Taylor, a partner app and a whole heap of exercises and tools to help you become a better version of yourself – whatever that means for you. It launches on the 29th March. If the sound of this floats your boat, click here to find out more.Below are the episode highlights:Start: Donald's journey into Stoic Philosophy & Psychotherapy7:20 - The female connection with Stoicism9:47 - Zeno, the founder of Stoicism18:18 - The link between Philosophy and Psychotherapy21:55 - Seneca The Younger & Epictetus26: 44 - The upbringing of Marcus Aurelius31:16 - The background to the 4 Cardinal Virtues of Stoic Philosophy34:54 - The Virtue of Wisdom (based on reason)41:41 - The Virtue of Courage44: 50 - The Virtue of Temperance (self-discipline)45:54 - When self-discipline becomes a vice48:30 - The Virtue of Justice (social morality)51:42 - The Therapy of the Passions57:15 - The practical application of Stoicism to modern life1:05:35 - The View From Above technique release of our first public courseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is one sharp cookie. Barbara Horowitz is a Cardiologist and Professor at UCLA, Professor of Medicine at Harvard and Professor of Evolultionary Biology at Harvard. She’s also a trained Psychiatrist for good measure Today we discuss her recent focus on species-wide patterns in development in critical periods of life and her books Zoobiquity & Wildhood. We explore what we can learn from human health and disease from the study of animals, and it’s a fascinating conversation.Here is the link to Barbara's website and you can also click here for her Zoobiquty book and here for her new book Wildwood - both are co-written with Kathryn Bowers.If you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a review on your podcast player as they really help.We are also delighted to announce the, called The Better You Program. It’s comprehensive 8-week, Better You program, with 8 weekly interactive webinars with myself and mindset coach Carly Taylor, a partner app and a whole heap of exercises and tools to help you become a better version of yourself – whatever that means for you. It launches on the 29th March. If the sound of this floats your boat, click here to find out more.Start: How Barbara went from Cardiologist to studying animals5:40 - The blindfold of human exceptionalism10:26 - A fascinating whistle-stop tour of evolution (a must-listen!)14:57 - What studying animals can teach us about diseases in humans26:42 - Mental health conditions in animals33:34 - Implications of co-evolved fear circuitry in animals and humans 38:27 - The complex biology of stress and inflammation44:45 - The value of testable hypothesis in evolutionary adaptation49:30 - Teenagers, risk-taking, impulsivity & peer influences in animals & humans59:27 - Evolutionary trade-offs in chronic disease1:09:19 - Barbara's new book Wildhood release of our first public courseHere's the highlights of the show: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest was born with a severe facial deformity and diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at the age of nine, and suffered abuse & misery in and out of his home until he became a personal trainer. He discovered that by redirecting his focus, he could affect positive change in not only in the lives of the people he trained, but his own life as well. Bobby Cappuccio is now a world-renowned speaker, author and behaviour change coach.In today’s episode, we discuss how to change your own behaviour and achieve your goals, both with and without a coach, and explore the elements of good coaching and overall relationship-building. ​You can find out more about Bobby and his coaching and consulting services at https://www.robertcappuccio.com/Bobby also has a podcast called The Self Help Antidote, so check it out on your preferred podcast player.Here is the link to the Decisional Balance Sheet that we discuss.If you’re interested in a coach who uses Japanese Psychology, ACT (Acceptance-Commitment Therapy) and Motivational Interviewing, check out carlytaylorcoaching.com.auHighlights of today’s show:1:59: Coaching overview4:29: Coaching is the facilitation of neuroplasticity6:12: Good and bad coaches9:55: How to build rapport with people13:04: The importance of the mirror neuron system in human relationships14:36: Motivational interviewing – critical skills for coaches, parents & leaders19:54: Take-home tips for changing your own behaviour (resolving ambivalence)33:39: Things to look for in a good coach36:20: The “10X your life” and “Anything is possible” bullshit to steer clear of41:55: A neuroscience-based model of behaviour change (the DESIRE model)46:37: Scaffolding your goals51:00: Negativity bias in the brain and negative self-talk58:30: Imagery – process vs outcome-based imagery1:03:50: A Ritual Board to create habits1:09:06: Setting up your environment for success1:11:06: Cookies radishes and the neuroscience of discipline1:21:53: Summing up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays’ episode is a solo affair with yours truly, and it’s all to do with sleep. We are all aware that a poor night’s sleep makes us feel crappy, but in this issue I explore what’s happening in the brain when we sleep and why there are a range of both short and long-term consequences for our physical and mental health as well as cognitive performance if it is compromised.I will then go through a comprehensive sleep hygiene protocol that will enhance anyone’s ability to sleep and another that has been clinically proven to help insomniacs as well.So if you have a brain and you want to optimise it’s performance as well as your overall physical and mental health, this is a must-listen to episode. Here is a breakdown of the episode:Start: What happens in the body & brain when we're asleep2:20: The Glymphatic System - the brain's amazing repair process4:08: Sleep & cognitive performance 6:46: Short & long-term consequences of poor sleep - including smaller testicles in men!!13:08: Paul's sleep hygiene protocol & the 10-day sleep challenge27:20: A clinically proven protocol for insomniacsIf you want to check out the THIM ring, go to thim.ioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is a fascinating character and a real Pracademic when it comes to addiction and rehab. Jack Nagle was a teenager with a promising future in sport until recreational drug use turned into an addiction that spiralled into suicide attempts and a near-death overdose. After going through rehab, he made it his mission to start real conversations about drugs and he now runs sophisticated rehab programs for addicts, as well as a range of social media initiatives. In today’s episode, we discuss the social, emotional, genetic and epigenetic factors involved in drug use and addiction and explore a wide-range of novel treatment modalities - and the politics holding them back.You can find out more about Jack's work and programs at realdrugtalk.com.au, and connectionbasedliving.com.au as well as on instagram @realdrugtalkIn this episode we discuss a wide range of topics, such as:Start: Jack's journey into & out of drugs6:07 The ravages of ICE / Crystal Meth12:58 From drug addict to rehab program director14:35 Is addiction a disease?19:06 Your brain on drugs22:30 The role of emotional and spiritual voids in addiction26:40 The pleasureful side of drugs and alcohol29:00 Environmental & genetic influences on risk of addiction35:30 Epigenetics & neuroplasticity44:20 The effectiveness (or lack thereof) of traditional rehab programs50:32 The potential for therapist-guided journeys with psychedellics as a treatment1:04:46 The role of the gut microbiome in treatment 1:07:46 Jack's ultimate rehab program See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Diana Rodgers, who is a “real food” nutritionist, author and sustainability advocate based in the USA. She runs a clinical nutrition practice, hosts the Sustainable Dish Podcast, and speaks internationally about human nutrition, sustainability, animal welfare and social justice. She’s helped to produce the award-winning short film, Soft Slaughter and is the producer and director of the film and co-author of the bookIn today’s episode we do a deep dive into the health, environmental and ethical considerations around eating meat. It’s an important listen whether you are a meat-eater or meat free.Sacred Cow. You can find out more about Diana, the film and book at the Sacred Cow websiteYou can download the film and watch a trailer on iTunes and buy the book on amazonHighlights from today’s podcast are:Start: The process of making a documentary/film7:08 What do good and bad types of nutritional research look like13:46 Some consideration and concerns of meat-free diets, especially in kids21:08 Diana’s view of the EAT Lancet study’s dietary recommendations25:11 Why nutrient density is the key component of any diet30:51 The environmental impact of different types of agriculture34:46 The case for regenerative farming39:47 Is meat-free a privileged, first-world position?42:19 Diana’s recommendations for a healthy diet48:52 The ethical argument – no meat or better meat?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest, Michol Dalcourt, is an internationally recognised leader in health and human performance. He is the founder of the Institute of Motion, inventor of ViPR PRO and a former Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco. Michol has given hundreds of international lectures and has been a featured speaker at most of the world’s top fitness conferences, fitness clubs and at many colleges and universities around the world.He also consults with many of the fitness industry’s biggest companies - including Equinox, Microsoft and Nike and is a treasure trove of exercise information.This is part 2 of a 2-part podcast.You can explore some of Michol’s work at instituteofmotion.com and see his product, the VipR Pro, and associated exercises at Vipr.comSee this link for the 3 different 4Q modelsSee this blog for a more in-depth explanation of the 4Q neuromechanical model.Here's what we discuss:Start Practical take-homes from part 18:19 Michol’s 4Q model for recovery11:10 The surprising benefits of laughter15:21 The different recovery categories17:55 Structuring your recovery21:49 When to use cold recovery – and when not to24:55 Michol’s 4Q neuromechanical model of movement patterns29:21 Practically applying the 4Q neuromechanical model32:33 The science of breathing 39:14 Pre-exercise breathing techniquesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest, Michol Dalcourt, is an internationally recognised leader in health and human performance. He is the founder of the Institute of Motion, inventor of ViPR PRO and a former Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco. Michol has given hundreds of international lectures and has been a featured speaker at most of the world’s top fitness conferences, fitness clubs and at many colleges and universities around the world.He also consults with many of the fitness industry’s biggest companies - including Equinox, Microsoft and Nike and is a treasure trove of exercise information.This is part 1 of a 2-part podcast.You can explore some of Michol’s work at instituteofmotion.com and see his product, the VipR Pro, and associated exercises at Vipr.comIn this episode, we discuss:2:02 Why developmental biology is relevant to exercise 7:27 Pro’s and con’s of traditional weight training9:59 Training for performance vs health and longevity – why they are different14:55 Michol’s 4Q model of training and recovery24:43 Why most HIIT training is not HIIT – it’s HISS34:35 Why some types of exercise & nutrition can shorten longevity and increase cancer risk 45:30 Recommendations for exercise planning using the 4Q modelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is a pretty amazing guy. Reg Crawford spent 22 years as an officer in the Australian Armed Forces, with the vast majority in the SAS, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded a Bronze star by the US military for leadership in the Iraq war.Since leaving, Reg has worked in a range of elite sports as a high performance consultant and has consulted to a range of corporate organisations in the areas of leadership and high performance.In this episode, we discuss Reg’s military training and career and the lessons that he took to apply in both sport and business – and there’s lots of take-outs for everyday life.If you want to get in touch with Reg to work with your business or for leadership coaching, email him at [email protected]’s the flow:2:52 The SAS Selection process10:10 The ‘dislocation of expectation’ mind-F%#k12:44 On the verge of quitting17:48 Reg’s SAS career highlights21:30 “Getting to go” to war 27:21 The importance of discomfort tolerance for resilience and adaptability33:47 Cross-overs with elite sports and lessons for us all39:07 Cross-overs and gaps with business46:21 Links between leadership, Flow State and parenting51:14 The power of purposeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is a mindset coach who uses a combination of Psychology and ACT (Acceptance-Commitment Therapy) to help her clients become better versions of themselves. She is also a university-qualified Nutritionist and personal trainer, and combines these modalities in her integrated approach to coaching. She also happens to be my better half, and her name is Carly Taylor.This podcast is a very practical one, where we get straight into 7 different tools or approaches that Carly uses with her clients and we discuss both their use and the science that underpins them. If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave us a review and if you're interested in coaching with Carly, contact her at Here's the flow;Start: Quick overview of Carly's coaching approaches5:57 Tool #1 - Arugamama12:22 Acceptance vs goals15:03 Tool #2 - The Choice Point22;27 Tool #3 - Characters exercise30:38 Tool #4 - AM/PM Bookends41:29 Tool #5 - Dropping anchor50:03 Tool #6 - Breathwork54:49 Tool #7 - [email protected],auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is uniquely qualified to talk about all things to do with a performance mindset. Yvonne ‘Go-Go’ Gomez is an ex-professional athlete who competed in the Olympics and is now a sports psychologist who works with athletes from a whole host of different disciplines. That said, our discussions are equally valid for anyone wanting to improve their mindset and parents who have kids in sport. We discuss growth mindset, redirecting pressure, confidence, imposter syndrome, outcome vs process, the power of breathwork and how mental imagery can change your life. If you'd like to book in coaching with Yvonne, Here’s the flow:contact her at [email protected]:50 When the process of becoming an Olympic athlete started7:35 The impact of competence & autonomy9:27 The role of journaling & sports psychology18:52 Redirecting stress & pressure25:04 Self-doubt & the imposter syndrome29:33 Comparing self to others – how today is different 32:54 The big no-no’s – shame-based coaching and ‘try your best’38:24 You get what you focus on40:44 Key take-outs from Yvonne’s upcoming book47:27 Keeping your kids in sport as long as you can50:37 Growth mindset46:12 Waiting to be happy59:59 Outcome vs process1:03:17 Can you ‘get’ confidence?1:07:16 The power of breathwork1:11:23 The upside-down poem1:15:15 Mental ImageryHere's the link to the Harvard Professor Shawn Achor's Ted talk that we discuss:https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is a real trailblazer in research into Alzheimer’s disease - the one disease that scares the crap out of me. Professor Ralph Martins is the Foundation Chair in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia and is also a professor of Neurobiology at Macquarie University. Today we discuss the current knowledge in both the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s, and talk about some exciting new developments that Ralph and his teams are working on that could be a real game changer in this area. There’s some pretty cool stuff, so stay tuned throughout. The major things we discuss are:Start - how Ralph started working on Alzheimer's disease5:35 - defining Dementia and Alzheimer's disease9:04 - early onset, familial Alzheimer's disease12:07 - late onset Alzheimer's disease15:10 - why drug treatments to date have not worked16:09 - insights from the AIBL study 19:08 - a leap forward in early diagnosis26:18 - an early detection blood panel31:02 - The APOE gene and Alzheimer's disease risk35:45 - cholesterol and Alzheimer's disease risk39:10 - lifestyle factors for prevention51:15 - blood sugar, Diabetes and Alzheimer's disease55:15 - lifestyle changes for treatment59:50 - benefits of a multi-modal prevention protocol1:08:08 - when we can expect a commercial blood test for early diagnosisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest starting out as one of Australia’s first Personal Trainers in the 80’s & progressed to become the owner of the biggest PT studio in the Southern Hemisphere and a performance coach for professional sports teams. He’s now an exercise scientist, corporate speaker, radio show host, author of multiple books, amazing podcast host and now, a fellow PhD student. He’s also one of the few people that I can call a mentor. My guest today is Craig Harper and in this podcast we discuss the condition of being human, exploring things such as self-concept, why we don’t change, the benefits of discomfort and finishing with both of our top tips for becoming a better you. Highlights from today’s podcast are:Craig's tipping point as a fat kid (3:00)The sliding doors of potential (8:31)The world is your classroom (12:26)Craig's PhD in Neuroscience (13:10)The power of experiential learning & the external experience of you (16:18)The genesis and development of self-concept & self-esteem (27:30)The benefit of discomfort (34:40)Why behaviour change theories are M.A.D. (45:48)The "I'm full of shit" revolution (45:48)Craig & Paul's top tips for getting to You 2.0 (56:38)website: https://www.craigharper.net/Whiteboard lessons on InstagramSome links for more from Craig:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Dr Joanna McMillan - someone I consider to be Australia’s leading nutrition scientist & dietitian. She has appeared regularly in the media over the last 15 years, currently researches and lectures at University, has published 8 books, given heaps of corporate talks – and is a fellow Celt! Here's what we discuss;Why nutritional recommendations change 3:46 The diet wars 5:35The pro's and con's of a Paleo diet 7:55What the science says about dairy foods 17:45What the science says about meat 21:23The Game Changers documentary 27:06The benefits of plant foods 33:56Anti-oxidants and hormetic polyphenols 37:29Real food vs nutrients, supplements 39:29Some downsides of a vegan diet 41:40The risks of vegan diets in kids 47:30The microbiome: your super-ecosystem 58:13The social aspects of food 1:17:36Joanna's & Paul's treat foods and supplements 1:18:38Here are some links to Joanna:website: drjoanna.com.auGame Changers article: https://drjoanna.com.au/blog/the-game-changers-does-it-change-anything-blog-1096/Joanna's books: https://drjoanna.com.au/shop/Also look out for her Audible Original Book called Gutfull, which will be released next month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is a world leader on how to be a better human being in today’s challenging world through the application of Acceptance Commitment Therapy. Her work is equally applicable to adults and adolescents who are in possession of a human mind. My guest today is Dr Louise Hayes. Highlights from today’s podcast are:1:12 Louise’s philanthropic work in the Himalayas7:40 Clinical psychology, ACT & psychological flexibility11:55 The problem with hiding from your feelings17:14 The western cultural shift towards controlling our experience19:49 The spilt between western science and eastern philosophy21:48 Contextural behavioural science – a philosophy of science26:36 How your past influences your present and future30:52 ACT as a process-based therapy31:30 Inside-skin versus outside-skin control strategies39:46 ACT for the whole developmental cycle47:06 ACT for mental health challenges for adolescents55:12 Evidence-based treatments for depression and anxiety58:05 advice for parents with teenagers who are struggling1:01:00 How many questions is it ok to ask your kids when they get home from school?You can find out more about Louise and get some free resources from https://dnav.internationalHer awesome book for teenagers is: Your Life Your Way Another great book is : Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens: A Guide to Living an Extraordinary LifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is the winner of this years’ Scientist of the Year for western Australia, Professor Robert Newton. He’s a Professor of Exercise Science & a trailblazer in the concept of Exercise as Medicine, he’s shown how exercise can prevent and treat many chronic conditions, and has done groundbreaking work in Exercise and Cancer. We discuss just why exercise is so beneficial for the body and the brain and how it impacts on a host of chronic diseases. Highlights include:Why muscular power & muscle mass is critical for older adults - 5:13Practical training strategies for health & longevity 13:15Our genome require us to be highly active: 14:36Why exercise is medicine: 17:35Type 2 diabetes - the disease we don't have to have: 20:30Insights from genetic twin studies: 23:55Exercise for your heart: 27:15Exercise & cancer: 29:07Exercise enhances chemotherapy effectiveness: 36:05Exercise and mood disorders: 45:10Why a pill will never replace exercise: 54:10Exercise & gene expression: 58:50The role of epigenetics in health & disease: 1:00:33Exercise & kids: 1:04:25What Rob does for exercise: 1:06:35See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is an ex-professional triathlete & now Professor of Public Health, who has published hundreds of articles and several bestselling books. He is shaking up the world of nutrition with his evidence-based approach and for me, is the go to guy when discussing metabolic health. He’s also a mate of mine and author of a quite brilliant blog.Professor Grant Schofield runs the Human Potential Centre at Auckland University of Technology, where his research crosses disciplines such as psychology, biology, medicine, public health, and productivity management. The cornerstones are nutrition, exercise, sleep, neuroscience, psychology and wellbeing and we get into some of these things in this podcast. The main topics of discussion are:· Raising free-range kids – straight off the bat· Grant’s reflections on his ironman past and how it impacted his health: 11:07· Metabolic benefits of low carb eating: 15:22· The Good, the bad & the ugly of exercise 21:25· Cardio, strength training, autophagy, telomeres and longevity 25:22· Exercise, ice baths and saunas 32:26· MAF – a shocking but evidence-based approach to aerobic training 34:00· Why we all need to do resistance training: 44:02· The nutrition wars: 46:43· The guy who fasted for 382 days 52:20· Grant’s dietary advice for metabolic health 54:30· Nutrition, cholesterol & high blood pressure 57:00· Fasting summary 1:00:22If you’re interested in finding out more about grant, go to profgrant.com to check out his blog and find links to his books, or click here for his amazon author page. Don’t forget to hit subscribe on the podcast to get notified of new releases and if you are enjoying the podcast, please leave us a review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor richard Ryan has been named as one of the most important Psychologists of the modern era, and for good reason. He is the co-founder of Self-Determination Theory (SDT), the world's most researched theory of motivation with huge relevance to anyone who is a parent, teacher, coach or leader - or anyone who wants to achieve their goals.In the session, we explore the relevance of SDT for everyday life across a number of different domains, and Richard reveals what we can learn from his fascinating profiling of serial killers. Strap yourselves in for a tour de force on motivation from a true leader in his field. For those who want more, you can explore SDT and the different sections for parents, teachers, caches and leaders at selfdeterminationtheory.org and you can purchase Richard and Ed Deci's comprehensive book on SDT here on amazon.You can also find Richard on LinkedIn and Twitter (@richardmryan3).If you enjoyed the podcast, kindly leave us a review and don't forget to hit subscribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This shorter midweek series has Paul do a deep dive on a particular topic to explore what the science really says and what the practical take-outs are for real people.This episode explores the world of nutrition, including the quirky similarities to religion, historical flaws in nutritional recommendations that have contributed to many diseases, the shady practices of the Food Industry and their destructive and inappropriate influence on nutritional recommendations and - most importantly - what you need to do to eat a healthy diet, whatever your preferred eating style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is an absolute trailblazer who I believe will impact mental health treatments in a very dramatic way. She’s a Professor of clinical psychology who specialises in nutritional interventions for a wide range of mental disorders and today we discuss her research, as well as how the skulduggery of drug companies distorts medical research to deceive the general public in pretty shocking ways. My guest today is Professor Julia Rucklidge and this episode is not to be missed if you know anyone suffering from stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bi-polar disorder and low mood.For those interested in finding out more about Julia and her work, click hereHer upcoming book is available now on kindle and soon on paperback here at amazonIf you'd like a discount code for the nutrients used in the clinical trials, go to mindbodybrain.com.au/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul does a deep dive into Japanese Psychology with Gregg Krech, Executive Director of the ToDo Institute, and a leading expert on Japanese Psychology. They discuss how Morita Therapy can be beneficial for overthinking, anxiety and depression, how Naikan reflections are so much more powerful than gratitude rituals and how a Kaizen approach can help you achieve your goals and become a better version of yourself.There's also a dive into living on purpose and how that can be a powerful approach to getting things done and achieving your goals.Find out more about Gregg at thirtythousanddays.org or if you would like some mindset coaching using Japanese Psychology in Australia, go to mindbodybrain.com.au/coachingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.