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S1 Ep 1686#1686 Wonder Woman - Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton (PT1)

I’ve interviewed some impressive people over the last six years but nobody more impressive than this amazing lady. This episode is a re-boot of one of my all-time favourite TYP experiences. To say Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton is impressive, is like saying the Universe is kind-of big. Sabrina is a Doctor of Neuropsychology, a Psychologist, renowned academic Researcher, best-selling Author and one of the most senior female Firefighters in the UK, overseeing twenty-five stations and a thousand staff. Oh yeh, she also grew up in poverty, violence and uncertainty, spent two years homeless and living on the streets (15-17), was the victim of physical, mental and emotional abuse, yet somehow found a way to not only survive, but thrive and now spends her life trying to make the world a safer and better place. If you need some inspiration, this is it. @dr_sab_cohenhattonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 202448 min

S1 Ep 1685#1685 Avoiding Nemo - David Gillespie

Our resident kill-joy, status quo challenger and cage-rattler is back rattling, challenging and killing. As he does. This time we learn why fish might not be the super-food we were led to believe, why David's family hasn't consumed tap water in fifteen years, why the same protein bar is being sold (marketed, labelled) as two different bars (one for men, one for women), how the health star rating system for food products works, the celebrity who almost died from mercury poisoning and finally, we chat about the terrifying relationship between seed oils and macular degeneration. Enjoy (if you can - lol). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 202429 min

S1 Ep 1684#1684 Walking Each Other Home - Nikki Morrison

Nikki Morrison is a Nurse who (these days) works as a Pastoral Carer with the very sick and dying, and as a Death Doula, helping people 'transition' (as she calls it) from this realm(?) to the next. As beautiful and uplifting as a conversation about death and dying can be, this was it. BTW, Nikki says we're all "walking each other home" (moving through this life and eventually, into death and beyond). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 202441 min

S1 Ep 1683#1683 My (Personal) Non-Negotiables - Harps

To be honest, I'm not sure how many of you will find an episode about me banging on about my non-negotiables (kind of like, my personal rules for life) particularly enlightening or inspiring, but I am asked regularly about how I 'manage me' (for want of a better term) in terms of my work, time, health, commitments, resources, goals, values, business and family. This brief chat is just a peek into my operating system. Enjoy (or come back tomorrow). *It just dawned on me that I'm terrible at selling my own podcast (lol).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 202426 min

S1 Ep 1682#1682 Three Pounds Of Bacteria (In Your Gut) - Prof. Bill Sullivan

Did you know that you have about three pounds (1.4kgs) of bacteria living in your gut? You're welcome. Our favourite Molecular Biologist (Professor Bill Sullivan) is back talking 'Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are' (as per the subtitle of his book ‘Pleased to Meet Me'). This chat is the first time we've actually discussed his book in any detail and to say his insights and stories are fascinating is a massive understatement. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 20241h 16m

S1 Ep 1681#1681 Don't Believe Everything You Think - Bobby Cappuccio

This time Bobby and I chat about reflective listening, Tim Gallwey's performance formula (P = p-i), weaponised positivity, what ‘motivation' is and isn't, the story of Percival, dealing with the unexpected as a professional speaker, why I love listening to / reading autobiographies, and why we shouldn't believe everything we think. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 202455 min

S1 Ep 1680#1680 Self-Awareness & Self-Regulation - Harps & Tiff

There may have been a time when I wasn't as patient, calm, self-aware or evolved as I am these days. Shocking, I know. Hard to believe I wasn't always the angel you see (hear) these days. In this fun and very organic conversation, Tiff and I wax lyrical about the times when we may not have always presented the optimal version of ourselves to the world. Tiff may or may not have punched her dad's girlfriend. To the floor. Allegedly. Your honour. Me, on the other hand, I was just a big loveable Teddy Bear. Pretty much. Kind of. Mostly. Thank goodness we don't have to be what we've been. This was one of those rare episodes where I genuinely felt like I was immersed in a fun, organic chat that just happened to be recorded. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 202447 min

S1 Ep 1679#1679 A Tribute To Dr. Gladys - Dr. Gladys McGarey

We were saddened to learn that one of our all-time favourite TYP guests - the beautiful and inspiring Dr. Gladys McGarey - recently passed away just shy of her 104th birthday. One of the (many) reasons I love hosting TYP is the opportunities it has afforded me to meet, connect with, and learn from some of the most amazing people in the world. Today, we're re-sharing the chat I had with Dr. Gladys from mid-2023 (when she was just a teenager of 102). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 202445 min

S1 Ep 1678#1678 Are Dogs Self-Aware & Is Your Vacuum Spying On You? - Patrick Bonello

The resident TYP geek (Patrick) is back scaring, warning and informing us about all-things technology, including the impending global energy catastrophe, killer robot vacuums that are spying on us in our homes, why Goggle is 'going nuclear', user-friendly tech for our senior citizens, our ever-diminishing personal privacy and my car that tells me to take a nap. On a less-technological front, Patrick chats about his brother who has special needs, I talk about an awesome young lady I met at a recent gig and we explore the possibility of dogs being 'self-aware' Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 202458 min

S1 Ep 1677#1677 The Coach Who Coaches Coaches - Harps

One of my roles is to coach, coaches (sporting, corporate and personal). And professional speakers. And PT's. And facilitators. And first-responders. And a broad cross-section of leaders, managers and bosses. And a few Psychologists. And in that process, I invariably build the interaction around some relevant, meaningful, stimulating and sometimes provocative, questions. With that in mind, I recorded this episode to share some of my most-used questions with those of you who might find a use for them in either (1) your work (with others) or (2) your own life. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 202429 min

S1 Ep 1676#1676 Namaste Motherf**ker - Harps & Tiff

In this instalment of TYP Tiff 2.0 (the new and improved spiritual version) and I do a deep dive into all things purpose, meaning, vulnerability and finding our way in an ocean of distractions, obstructions, mayhem and the myriad of things outside our control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 20241h 4m

S1 Ep 1675#1675 Optimise Strengths Or Develop Weaknesses? - Bobby Cappuccio

Bobby is back (after quite a break) and he's lost none of his insight, inspiration or significant brain power. This time we explore the following (1) whether the pursuit of happiness is a misguided endeavour (2) whether positive affirmations can boost self-confidence and help us manage stress more effectively (or are they pseudo-psychology) (3) the hardest part of making meaningful changes in our lives (4) whether we should optimise our strengths or focus on our weaknesses (5) the ridiculous assertion that sleep is for the lazy and weak (6) why the ‘just work harder’ idea is a stupid one (7) why the idea of 'not trying' might actually help you succeed and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 202455 min

S1 Ep 1674#1674 Just In Case - Paul Taylor

Friend of the show, friend of mine, academic superstar, podcaster, author (Death by Comfort), speaker, researcher, periodic pugilist, ex-military officer, stoic, family man and deep thinker, Paul Taylor, is back at the TYP Central. Apart from delivering another fascinating chat, PT also drops a personal bombshell about his health (you'll have to take a listen) and subsequently, we chat about the very interesting way that he's chosen to deal with said issue. It's kind-of surprising but knowing Taylor, not surprising at all. Atypical is typical for him; if you know what I mean? Enjoy. *The title will make sense, once you listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 202456 min

S1 Ep 1673#1673 Two Bogans Walk Into A (Protein) Bar - Perry Venakis

Nutritionist, Educator and Fellow Bogan (not sure why I used caps there) Perry Venakis is back, and while we intended to have a conversation about optimal eating (and the like), we wound up chatting about everything from secluded swimming locations, four-wheel drive high jinks and our respective food-weighing obsessions, to moist salt (it's a thing), misleading food labelling and getting better with age. Enjoy. n90.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 202456 min

S1 Ep 1672#1672 Eating Awareness - Harps

Is the way that I eat typically 'working'? Are my eating habits are form of self-sabotage? What kind of relationship do I have with food? Do I need 'this' food or do I just want it? Do I use food as a reward? A distraction? A drug? What is my body telling me about how I eat? Do my eating habits align with my health values and goals? Do I rationalise poor food choices and behaviours with the "I'll start Monday" story (or similar)? How can I create a healthier relationship with food? If any, or all of these questions are of interest or relevance to you, tune in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 202426 min

S1 Ep 1671#1671 Is Your Car Spying On You? - David Gillespie

If only the title of today's episode was some kind of metaphor, fairytale or joke. Sadly, it isn't. Want it or not, aware of it or not, if you have a relatively late model car, there's a very high chance that much of what you're doing when you're behind the wheel, is being recorded. As Gillespo says "Henry Ford would be horrified. His Model T, once a symbol of freedom, has morphed into a rolling surveillance device, tracking our every move and eavesdropping on our conversations. Some cars (Tesla, for eg.) are even turning into rolling CCTV cameras, capturing our every move, every grimace, every nose-pick." Good grief. What's next?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 202426 min

S1 Ep 1670#1670 The Calm In The Chaos - Dr. Jodi Richardson

Tiff's back from India and she's as Zen as f**k. Dr. Jodi shows up with her usual calm, soothing energy and hypnotic voice. And the bogan from Latrobe Valley (me) bawls like a big baby telling a story about his sick friend. This was a f**king emotional rollercoaster. Strap in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 9, 202456 min

S1 Ep 1669#1669 Is Your Thinking... Yours? - Harps

How do you know that your thoughts, beliefs, opinions and attitudes are truly yours and not some unintended psychological consequence or byproduct of being around certain people on Planet You? Is your world view uniquely and authentically yours, or is it an unconscious byproduct of your programming? This episode is a brief foray into the world of critical thinking, self-awareness and the possibility of objectivity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 8, 202421 min

S1 Ep 1668#1668 The Age-Defying Couple - Ian & Jan Frazer

I recently recorded a three-minute video chat with my friends Jan and lan over coffee, which kind-of blew up on Facebook and as a result (and after plenty of encouragement from TYP listeners), I thought we'd get the youngsters back on the show, five years after their podcast debut. At 84 and 86 years-young, my guess is that their biological ages are both somewhere in the vicinity of twenty to thirty years younger than what the calendar says. I truly love them and I expect you might too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 7, 202443 min

S1 Ep 1667#1667 Strength Training: Why, How, When, How Much, How Hard? - Harps (PT2)

For a bloke who has helped thousands of people get strong over forty-plus years (OMG), I made hard work of this episode. I literally started recording five different times (this was the fifth attempt) because trying to condense a lifetime of lifting and learning, training elite athletes, teaching Exercise Science students, mentoring PT's, working with the general-public and running my own gyms for quarter of a century.. into a meaningful podcast hour (or so), for a broad cross-section of humans (my audience), was infinitely harder than I had anticipated. There is so much I could have included but I guess nobody wants a ten-hour episode. Anyway, I did my best and I’m reasonably happy with the outcome. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 6, 202427 min

S1 Ep 1666#1666 Strength Training: Why, How, When, How Much, How Hard? - Harps (PT1)

For a bloke who has helped thousands of people get strong over forty-plus years (OMG), I made hard work of this episode. I literally started recording five different times (this was the fifth attempt) because trying to condense a lifetime of lifting and learning, training elite athletes, teaching Exercise Science students, mentoring PT's, working with the general-public and running my own gyms for quarter of a century.. into a meaningful podcast hour (or so), for a broad cross-section of humans (my audience), was infinitely harder than I had anticipated. There is so much I could have included but I guess nobody wants a ten-hour episode. Anyway, I did my best and I’m reasonably happy with the outcome. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 5, 202443 min

S1 Ep 1665#1665 Fun Times & Cataclysmic Events - Patrick Bonello (PT2)

This somewhat verbose edition of the show has been divided in two, for your own good. I don't want you consuming to much sugar in one sitting. You're welcome. This chat really covers a lot of territory, moving from Patrick's dating life, his pasty vegan complexion and his curious habit of watching scrolling works of art on his TV, to earth-ending asteroids, losing muscle in space, stand-up desks, shitty posture, fitness app obsession and out-of-warranty fridges. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 4, 202444 min

S1 Ep 1644#1664 Fun Times & Cataclysmic Events - Patrick Bonello (PT1)

This somewhat verbose edition of the show has been divided in two, for your own good. I don't want you consuming to much sugar in one sitting. You're welcome. This chat really covers a lot of territory, moving from Patrick's dating life, his pasty vegan complexion and his curious habit of watching scrolling works of art on his TV, to earth-ending asteroids, losing muscle in space, stand-up desks, shitty posture, fitness app obsession and out-of-warranty fridges. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 4, 202448 min

S1 Ep 1663#1663 The Doctor Who Prescribes Cuddling - Dr. Marc Cohen

Hi Team, I am tied up with PhD commitments today, so we’re revisiting my favourite episode with Dr. Marc. See you tomorrow with a new ep. *Dr. Marc Cohen prescribes cuddling, laughing, lying on the floor with your dog, yoga, dancing, barefoot walking, writing poetry, sunshine and every now and then, if there’s no other option, he prescribes a drug. Marc is a registered medical practitioner with degrees in western medicine, physiology and psychological medicine along with PhDs in Chinese medicine and biomedical engineering. He’s a doctor three times over. Literally. In 2002 he became Australia’s first Professor of Complementary Medicine and Head of the Department of Complementary Medicine at RMIT University, which was by far the largest such department in the country with around 100 staff and 1000 students. He has spent more than 30 years practicing and researching holistic health and published more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers and many books and technical texts on wellness and natural medicine. He is one of Australia’s pioneers of integrative and holistic medicine and has made significant impacts on education, research, clinical practice and policy. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 202457 min

S1 Ep 1662#1662 The Self-Audit - Harps

Sometimes it’s a good idea to put our habits, behaviours, decisions, daily rituals and outcomes under the metaphoric microscope, in order to identify what’s working for us, and what’s not. This episode is a chat about that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 202430 min

S1 Ep 1661#1661 Why Aren't You More Like Me? - Dr. Cam McDonald

Dr. Cam McDonald is back and this was hands-down my favourite chat with him. You know when you get in that space (flow state) where time bends (seemingly) and you look up and an hour has just evaporated in what felt like, ten minutes? Well this conversation was that, for me. *BIO: Dr Cam is a leader, educator, PhD scholar and internationally recognised speaker on personalised and precision health. As a key executive and education leader at Precision Health Alliance - his mission is to eliminate chronic disease and pain by 2050, and having 'healthy' and ‘resilient' as the norm. Dr Cam is an exercise physiologist, accredited practising dietitian, PhD Scholar, a Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, an experienced clinician and is an international leader in the application of personalised health, epigenetics. Other than that, he's a dud. Enjoy. shae.group/dr-cam-mcdonaldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 20241h 0m

S1 Ep 1660#1660 Lab of Misfits - Dr. Beau Lotto

Hi Team. I’m under the pump with work, so today is a re-share of one of my favourite interviews, with Dr. Beau Lotto. This was a fascinating and informative chat and here’s the original blurb. *Dr. Beau Lotto is a neuroscientist and world-renowned expert in perception. His research explores the ways in which we experience the world through our own versions of reality. As Beau says, "the brain never sees the world as it actually is, only the world that is useful to see." By illuminating these principles of perception he has helped individuals and companies transform their approach to creativity and innovation. Beau is also the founder of the world’s first neuro-design studio, Lab of Misfits. Part lab, part creative studio, Lab of Misfits takes a disruptive approach to research, partnering with brands to blend science, art and performance to explore pivotal principles in current culture. Their "experiential experiments" invite consumers to engage with brands and offer brands science-backed insights that foster innovation. beaulotto.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 20241h 26m

S1 Ep 1659#1659 What They Should Teach You At School, But Don't - Harps (PT2)

A brief collection of powerful lessons and insights that, in an alternate academic universe, might be scheduled between fractions, geography and computer science (whatever that is). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 202431 min

S1 Ep 1658#1658 What They Should Teach You At School, But Don't - Harps (PT1)

A brief collection of powerful lessons and insights that, in an alternate academic universe, might be scheduled between fractions, geography and computer science (whatever that is). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 202430 min

S1 Ep 1657#1657 Should We Trust First Impressions? - David Gillespie

The bloke who hates (the field of) Psychology but (curiously) keeps talking about human behaviour is back, and this time Gillespo and I chat about the science of first impressions, the dangers of making hasty decisions, who we should trust and how slowly, psychopath-proofing our decisions, when snap judgements are okay, how psychopaths are (surprisingly) good at understanding how others think and feel (they just don't care), and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 202429 min

S1 Ep 1656#1656 The Boss Lady - Nicole Livingstone (OAM)

Nicole Livingstone (OAM) is a three-time Olympian, multiple Olympic medallist, former world champion, former CEO of the AFLW, sports broadcaster, media commentator, mum of three, wife of one, renowned sports administrator and recently-appointed CEO of the Victorian Institute of Sport. She's a boss both literally, and metaphorically and as always, it was fun to catch up with an old friend. Pun intended. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 202447 min

S1 Ep 1655#1655 Reconnecting With Your Body - Dr. Bill Sullivan

The human body is smart, incredibly adaptable and resilient, but it's not indestructible. And while it's always chatting with us (the human in the body) and doing its best to guide, inform and warn, sadly, we seem to be listening less and less, and drowning out the biological wisdom with a curious range of numbing agents and avoidance strategies; pain killers, anti-inflammatories, booze, junk food, recreational drugs and an ever-increasing choice of dopamine-providing distractions. *Bill Sullivan, Ph.D., is the author of one of my favourite books; 'Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are'. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 20241h 13m

S1 Ep 1654#1654 Future-Proofing You - Harps

What decisions do you need to make, what action do you need to take, what habits do you need to change, what problems do you need to solve and what strategies and provisions do you need to put in place now(ish), to improve the likelihood of ‘future you' (personal, professional, physical, financial, social and psychological you) being an optimised, healthy, happy version of you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 202421 min

S1 Ep 1653#1653 Neurosurgery: A Day In The Life - Dr. Alex Koefman

Dr. Alex Koefman is back, and f**k, this is a fascinating conversation. If you're interested in taking a peek behind the neurosurgery curtain and gaining incredible insight into the myriad variables, factors, skills, and considerations that go into Alex's job (some things you wouldn't think about), take a listen. We've chatted multiple times on this podcast, but I think this episode will be the most popular. Enjoy.dralexkoefman.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 22, 20241h 3m

S1 Ep 1652#1652 Increase Your Health-Span - Harps

Some people live for a (relatively) long time but they don't live in a healthy, functional state for a long time. They have a long life-span but not a long health-span. Sure they might live for eighty years (for example) but for some, the last twenty years (25% of their life) will be savaged by medical issues, pain, immobility, sarcopenia (muscle wasting), loss of strength, balance and coordination, cognitive decline and understandably, depression and anxiety. We now know that health span (the percentage of our life lived in a healthy state) is largely determined (70-80%) by our lifestyle, exercise, daily habits, diet and in general terms, our choices and behaviours. This is a conversation about that. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 21, 202432 min

S1 Ep 1651#1651 Patrick Throws Me Under The Bus - Patrick Bonello

Allegedly, I may have given Patrick a hard time on the show. In the past. On occasion. Allegedly. Your Honour. Consequently, today was a shot at retribution for him and he took it. And if I'm being honest and self-aware - as I try to be (but often in vain) - I probably deserved some of it. Okay, most. As always, this was a fun episode masquerading as conversation about tech, but when I tell you that Patrick's first 'tech topic' was about a company using Al to convert black and white vintage porn (from 1896. I mean really vintage!) into colour, you'll realise how low the tech bar was set. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 20241h 7m

S1 Ep 1650#1650 My Mate Coggers - Gorgi Coghlan

Hi Team, I’m tied up today, so we’re going to revisit a fun chat I had with the amazing Gorgi Coghlan. *Gorgi Coghlan is a ripper. Real, vulnerable, philosophical, smart, driven, compassionate, perfectionistic (self-admitted) and great to talk with. She has worked as a successful TV Host, Presenter, Journalist, Reporter, Singer and before all the famous stuff, she was a passionate and dedicated school teacher. I love it when people I’ve watched on the telly for years turn out to be ace in real life. So, Coggers (as I now call her) and I spoke about her anxiety journey, her philosophy on maintaining a healthy marriage, the Untethered Soul (her fave book), seeking external validation, attaching to thoughts, interviewing famous people from around the world, recovering from perfectionism, hanging out with Will Ferrell, life on her farm, responding vs. reacting, the science of self-regulation and lots more. Enjoy. @gorgicoghlanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 202445 min

S1 Ep 1649#1649 F**k Balance - Russ & Tara Jarrett

F**K BALANCE Admittedly, it doesn't sound like great advice (and over the long term, it isn't) but it's been my experience (in my own business and academic endeavours) and my observation (working with others) that sometimes success, high-performance and creating something amazing and exceptional requires a period of time immersed in the middle of something resembling obsession, hyperfocus, and imbalance. With an occasional smattering of exhaustion. Like I said, I wouldn't recommend it as a general practice but it seems to be a common denominator among high performers. This is a conversation about that and other interesting things. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 202442 min

S1 Ep 1648#1648 When Failure Isn't Failure - Harps

For the most part, failure is a subjective interpretation of an objective outcome. For example... you run 10km in fifty-two minutes and interpret it as a failure because your goal was to run sub fifty minutes and you didn't. Your story is "I failed" and accordingly you ‘feel' like a failure. Your feeling is real and as a result, your literal experience is disappointment, sadness, frustration and maybe even, anger. Conversely, I run the exact same time (52 minutes) and I feel like an absolute rockstar because it's my best ever time. And while I'm feeling great, you're feeling rubbish, despite our identical result. We each have different stories and subsequently, we each have a different emotional, psychological and experiential outcome. Me, positive. You, negative. Same time, different thinking. Same time, different story. Same time, different self-created experiences. Failure. Winner. When it gets super interesting is when I tell you about the girl who also ran fifty-two minutes while aiming for sub fifty, but didn't feel like a failure because she learned a lot through the experience, and subsequently saw the outcome as a valuable lesson, which would serve her well in future events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 202426 min

S1 Ep 1647#1647 Building Rapport - Harps & Tiff

How do we create connection, rapport and trust with an audience; be it an audience of one or a thousand? And for the guy who talks to humans for a living (me), it won't surprise you to know that this question is never far from my mind. Be it a corporate group, a sporting team, a bunch of students, a flock of academics (not sure about the collective noun for academics) or a bloke called Kevin sitting a metre away, my primary objective is to understand the person or persons in front of me, in order to create a meaningful interpersonal experience. This episode is a chat about all that, and a bit more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 202442 min

S1 Ep 1646#1646 A Brief Coaching Session - Harps

This episode is exactly what the title says. Specifically, it's me sharing and unpacking a small collection of practical coaching questions that I have used thousands of times over the years, with everyone from elite athletes, corporate highfliers and first responders to the general public, university students and even, blokes in prison. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 15, 202429 min

S1 Ep 1645#1645 People-Pleasing Is F***ing Exhausting - Harps

People-pleasing is a psychological and emotional disease of low self-esteem, insecurity, self-doubt, perceived inadequacy and unworthy-ness. And it's rampant. I encounter it every day and as much as it might surprise you, there was a period of my life when I was a world-class people-pleaser. Driven by a need for approval, social acceptance, popularity, security and group respect, I found myself complying, obliging and conforming out of fear, weakness and insecurity. This episode is a starting point for a bigger conversation, but I think you'll find some valuable stories, insights and strategies. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 202431 min

S1 Ep 1644#1644 Me and Food - Harps

It's been a wild ride. Kind of like a tempestuous affair. A relationship of peaks and troughs. Love and hate. Secret eating. Body dysmorphia. Self-loathing. Obsessive behaviour. Guilt. Shame. Lies. Breakdowns, break-ups and thankfully, breakthroughs. In my quest for optimal health, high performance and (let's be real) looking good, food has been my biggest challenge. Specifically, my mindset, choices, habits, behaviours and rituals around food. If you and food also have (or had) an 'interesting' relationship, this episode might be of interest. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 202427 min

S1 Ep 1643#1643 Intentional Living - Harps & Tiff

My definition of 'Intentional Living' is living on purpose, and in purpose. And for me, living 'on purpose’ means that I am conscious, intentional and strategic about the way I live. It means that my life is not an unintended, unplanned, unconscious or accidental journey, process or outcome. And for me, living 'in purpose' means that the way I live my life is a reflection of my values, morals, ethics, beliefs and goals. These key ideas are the stepping-off point for this conversation with Tiff. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 202454 min

S1 Ep 1642#1642 Is Aussie Education Broken? - David Gillespie

According to David Gillespie, the Australian education system has never been in a worse state. And this is not some unsubstantiated claim; he walks us through the current reality of education in, not only Australia, but also around the world, and some of the data will fascinate you. We also talk about the charity he created to support and empower Aussie kids to better academic experiences and outcomes. It's called freeschool.org.au and as the name suggests, it's a totally free resource for Australian students, complete with 8,500 (plus) videos of Australian teachers, teaching current Australian curriculums. Oh, and he also tells us how to spot a Psychopathic School Principal (not even kidding). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 202436 min

S1 Ep 1641#1641 Your Thinking Is Not My Thinking - Blake Eastman

"We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are" (Anias Nin). I love this chat about the human condition with Blake Eastman and I love him. Such a great down-to-earth science communicator, with a gift to de-jargon-ise (my new word) and distil, what can be complicated concepts and topics, into relatable and easy-to-understanding stories and language. Like me, he's a Pracademic (an a real Academic). **Blake Eastman is the founder of The Nonverbal Group, his life has been dedicated to the study of Psychology and Nonverbal Behaviour and he has built several companies fuelled by a passion to better understand human behaviour. Blake was an adjunct Psychology Professor at the City University of New York for six years where he taught General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Group Dynamics. His academic roots are in forensic psychology with an emphasis on psychological testing. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 202451 min

S1 Ep 1640#1640 WTF Is Self-Transcendence - Harps

Yesterday I opened the door on the 'Understanding You' conversation off the back of my weekend Melbourne Workshop (of the same title) where I (not-surprisingly) failed to get through the totality of my intended content. This solo episode is a little workshop-y, so you might want to either (1) give it a miss or (2) get yourself a pen and paper (or something more technologically advanced!). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 202432 min

S1 Ep 1639#1639 Understanding You - Harps (PT1)

Today (as I type this, Sunday Sept. 8) I facilitated a public workshop in good old Melbs (called 'Understanding You') and we had a great time, opening the door of consciousness, curiosity, self-awareness and personal transformation. As is often the way, the super-chatty only-child didn't quite make it through everything he wanted to cover (despite talking for more than three hours!), and as a result of my inability to be verbally efficient, I informed the group that I would share some of my remaining content here at TYP Central, as a kind-of 'finishing the conversation' (for them) and an 'opening of the door' for you; my regular listeners. This instalment is a brief-ish entree to the topic and tomorrow I’ll be back with the meat and potatoes. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 202420 min

S1 Ep 1638#1638 Mixed Tapes, Rotary Phones & Video Players - Patrick Bonello

This was another fun chat with Patrick and Tiff, and this time we opened the door on some of our favourite 'old tech', which at the time was groundbreaking and mind-blowing, but looking back through the 2024 window, well.. not so much. As usual, there was an unnecessary amount of silly-ness, banter and bullsh*t, which for some strange reason, some of you seem to enjoy more than the (alleged) 'tech talk'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 202456 min

S1 Ep 1637#1637 What Are You Wasting Energy On - Carly Taylor

Carly Taylor is back chatting about the propensity we humans have to invest time, energy and attention into the things we can't undo, change or control, while simultaneously doing little or nothing to address and/or impact the things which are actually within our influence or control. Weird but also common. This is a very relevant and practical conversation that will resonate with many people. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 202452 min