The You Project

I’m in Sydney today wearing my corporate speaker hat, so with the Olympics a moment away, today I thought we’d revisit a chat I had with one of Australia’s best Sports Journalists (and my favourite), Mark Beretta. Enjoy. Mark Beretta OAM is an Australian journalist, best known as a sports reporter on Seven Network program Sunrise. This was a fun episode with one of the most easy-going, authentic and likeable blokes on the telly. Among other things, we spoke about his upcoming gig at the winter Olympics (his 13th Olympics), his ten Australian water-skiing championships, his parenting challenges, embracing the hurt, tearing his quad off the bone while showing off (ouch), the toughest athletes (mentally), his inner bogan (V8 Supercars), being the hardest worker in the room and lots more. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s what you’re actually capable of doing, creating, learning and becoming, and then there’s the story of what you should and shouldn’t be doing “at your age”. One is an ocean of possibilities and one, a self-created prison. I’m of the belief most people ‘get old’ before they need to. This is conversation about potential and possibilities at any age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Gillespo and I realise that we may be workaholics, although l'm not exactly sure how one 'qualifies' for a such a dubious badge of distinction but if we're not, we're definitely in the neighbourhood. Workaholic adjacent, perhaps. But I guess the good news is that both of us seem to derive great pleasure, fulfilment and satisfaction from what we do and in the middle of our busy-ness, neither of us appear to be suffering from any kind of exhaustion, burnout or mental malaise. This was an atypical Gillespie-Harper interaction because rather than chatting about a particular topic (as we normally do), we had an organic freestyle chat and I had the opportunity to pull back the 'Gillespie Curtain' (just a smidge) and learn a little more about the man behind the brilliant brain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ironically, changing your body doesn't have as much to do with your body, as you might think. Mostly, because your body doesn't make bad decisions. Or tell lies. Or wait for the magical right time. Or rationalise bad behaviours and outcomes. No, the human body is an amazing biological system that simply responds to (deals with) the choices, behaviours, rituals and habits of the owner-operator. You and me. The human body doesn't choose booze, junk food, drugs, laziness, toxic habits or a crap lifestyle. No, it just tries to survive it. Being 'out of shape' is not a body problem; it's a person problem with a body consequence. Forty years at the coal-face of fitness and health have repeatedly taught me that if a person can't manage their mind, they can't optimise their body. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After decades of searching, Brendan Watkins discovered that his birth parents were a Catholic priest and a nun. To say that his story is fascinating is like saying that the ocean's a bit damp and Antarctica can get chilly. As someone who grew up in a Catholic bubble, this conversation was totally gripping for me. Deception, corruption, denial, pathological lying, neglect, coercion and devastating secrets; this story has it all. Amazingly, Brendan has come out the other side a compassionate, wise and beautiful soul. Enjoy. brendanwatkins.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honestly, this chat was mayhem. It's fair to say that Patrick let himself, the team and the entire geek community down with his tardiness, his lack of preparation and his fraudulent behaviour, in trying to take credit for the work of a fifteen-year-old work experience kid. He's now on his first official warning and I may even have to dock his pay. What's fifty percent of zero anyway? Other than that, we had fun. This episode ain't for everyone but then, neither am I.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It sounds cheesy but it's true that every day is literally an opportunity for you to change something (big or small) about your life; health, relationships, lifestyle, habits, behaviour, decisions, attitude, career and even, your day-to-day operating system. Maybe not in a profound way (at first) but every day you have the opportunity to create momentum and get those metaphoric wheels turning. Just to give you a heads-up.. I do get a little coach-y in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Paris Olympics looming large and me being immersed in PhD research, I thought today would be a good opportunity to re-visit a conversation I had with three-time Olympian, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, five-time World Championship Gold Medalist and five-time Commonwealth Games Gold medalist, Bronte Campbell. She’s ace. EnjoySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If l'm statistically 'typical', l've got about twenty years to live. If my life is a one-foot ruler, I'm about three inches from the finish line. And if I'm like the majority, one or two of those inches won't be much fun. Obviously, I'm aiming for more than twenty years and lots more health and fun, but when you're sixty (or any age really), it doesn't hurt to think about how you might optimise your remaining years (be they five or fifty in number). And while we can't stop chronological ageing (well, there's one way), we can influence the way we age functionally and biologically. This episode (with Tiff) is a chat about all that. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I could bang on (as I do) but I'll just say that this was an awesome chat with an amazing Coach, Educator and Scientist, who is truly elite at what he does. *Andrew May is CEO and founder of StriveStronger.com, a digital consultancy that partners with organisations to create Cultures of Wellbeing. He delivers inspiring presentations and is recognised as one of the world's leading performance strategists, working with professional sporting teams, Olympic athletes, the Australian military, entertainers and corporates. live known Andrew for decades and I always love spending time with him (even if it's a virtual catch-up, with thousands of listeners). Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I could bang on (as I do) but I'll just say that this was an awesome chat with an amazing Coach, Educator and Scientist, who is truly elite at what he does. *Andrew May is CEO and founder of StriveStronger.com, a digital consultancy that partners with organisations to create Cultures of Wellbeing. He delivers inspiring presentations and is recognised as one of the world's leading performance strategists, working with professional sporting teams, Olympic athletes, the Australian military, entertainers and corporates. live known Andrew for decades and I always love spending time with him (even if it's a virtual catch-up, with thousands of listeners). Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's so much more to Breanna May than her world-class teeth but it was a fun part of our conversation and I like it as a title so... you're welcome. Seriously, this was an inspirational and fun chat with a very clever and creative woman, who's on a mission to inspire other women to explore their potential, possibilities and purpose, while sharing a few lessons, lightbulbs and laughs along the way. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When should we forgive, who should we forgive and why should we forgive? What are the emotional, psychological and practical pros and cons of forgiving? Or not forgiving? What about people who don't 'deserve' our forgiveness.. you know; the sociopathic c***s? Well, I sat down with forgiveness researcher, author and expert, Dr. Fred Luskin and we explored it all. Apart from being arguably the world leader in this space, Dr. Fred is an ex-hippy (maybe, current hippy/academic), a great story-teller, a brilliant mind and honestly, just a good bloke to chat with. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yep, I know, it sounds like bullsh*t but amazingly, it's true. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just cleared the digital therapeutic EndeavorOTC (AKL-TO1), as an 'over-the-counter treatment' for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) delivered through a video game experience. Good f**king grief. What could go wrong? https://www.akiliinteractive.com/ EndeavorOTC | A Digital Treatment for Adult ADHD See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tadhg Kennelly (former Sydney Swan) and David Eccles are two great blokes, doing great work supporting other blokes to prioritise their mental and emotional health (for their benefit, and their family), with a very hands-on, practical and personal approach, through the amazing community they've created called ‘WNOW' (When No One is Watching). What started as one Mate supporting another through a rough patch, has turned into an inspiring and powerful movement, consisting of 25 chapters in multiple countries (and expanding rapidly) and when I said "two great blokes", I genuinely meant it. Loved this chat and loved the boys. Enjoy. wnow.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel Tempest is a fitness industry warrior and pioneer, someone who cares deeply about, and fights for, the industry I grew up in, worked in and 'lived in' for four decades. This episode was essentially a catch up between old friends, waxing lyrical about the old and new, the good and bad, the known and unknown of the Australian fitness landscape. Did you know that there is no government regulation for the Australian fitness industry, meaning that as an unregulated industry, there's no legal requirement (to work in the field) for accreditation, education or insurance?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi Team. I’ve been under the pump this past weekend, so for today’s ep. we’re revisiting one of my all-time top 10 TYP chats, with the incredible Dr. Kylie Moore-Gilbert who is an Australian academic who was arrested at Tehran’s International Airport in Iran in September of 2018 for a crime that she didn’t commit. In fact, a crime that didn’t actually happen. She was charged with espionage and subsequently spent 804 days incarcerated in a Tehran prison; an innocent Aussie stranded in a version of hell on earth. Not only did she spend much of her time in total isolation (solitary confinement), but she also endured ongoing abuse, mental torture, deprivation, threats and months of interrogations. In the middle of the darkness, there were moments of sunshine, in the form of some beautiful woman (fellow prisoners) who showed her love and compassion when she needed it most. This is an amazing story of courage, resilience, adaptation and survival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mary Van Lambaart and I discuss the importance of understanding the impact that our immediate environment can have on us, in terms of everything from physical, mental and emotional health, to factors like productivity, efficiency, creativity, focus and energy levels. We also talk about the pros and cons of 'traditional thinking and behaviour', the joy of getting rained on (literally), the social media blame game (is it about the platforms, or the users?), becoming one with nature, and the strategy I used (back in the day) to make my gyms less intimidating and more female friendly. Enjoy. [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Anthropomorphise (v.): to attribute human characteristics or behaviour to non-human entities. What do you think about the idea of people building ‘relationships' with Al? Having a non-human ‘friend' where it's possible to have, what seems to be (on an experiential level), a human-like meaningful conversation, connection and exchange, that literally makes someone who's lonely, isolated, sad, anxious and/or socially disconnected feel better? Happier? Less worried? A relationship that (as weird as it seems to us right now) makes their life experience more tolerable? Less painful? I'm already 'having conversations’ with ChatGPT 4.0 which, to be honest, are not too far removed from the experience of having a phone conversation with someone who’s much smarter than me! All that and more (with Patrick and Tiff) on today's ep. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your body is always talking to you. It's always telling you what's ‘working' and what's not, when it comes to sleep, diet, exercise, lifestyle behaviours, stress, relationships and more. It's called biofeedback, and you and I have it at our disposal (whether we choose to pay attention is another issue). I've been learning to operate me for decades. My body has been telling, teaching and sometimes, screaming. More recently, l’ve been a good 'listener' but there were decades when I was a moron. Times when I was literally sabotaging my own health, function, immune system and performance with stupid choices, actions and habits. This conversation with Tiff turned out to be a ripper (IMHO). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I decided to record this podcast called in an attempt to unpack the very real and powerful (but largely unknown and undiscussed) relationship that exists between negative thinking and our body. It's been my experience, observation and research that chronic negative thinking might be (I say 'might') one of the leading (but undetected) drivers of (or psychological and physiological pathways to) physical dysfunction, disease and disaster. While it's pretty well established that thoughts have the power to heal, or at least positively influence health outcomes (I've interviewed several world-class experts on the topic of the placebo effect), what's not discussed so much is the potentially disastrous physical health outcomes of ongoing negative thinking (rumination, obsession, over-thinking, doom and gloom story-telling, self-loathing, hypothetical future problems). I'm of the opinion that greater knowledge, awareness and understanding about this issue is crucial, and if we can understand it, we can do something about it. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apart from playing the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera on the West End and in Australia, Tony in the West Side Story (Australia), Jean Valjean in Les Misérables (West End), being one of the world-renowned 'Ten Tenors', and starring in 'Cats' and 'Beautiful' (Australia) and Hairspray (UK), Josh Piterman is also a podcaster, mediocre dancer and deep-thinker, who's annoyingly handsome, funny and charming. Other than that, he's a dud. Enjoy. Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Bill Sullivan is a world-renowned Scientist, Researcher, Educator and Author who graces us with his vast knowledge and wit on a monthly basis here at TYP, and I couldn't be more grateful. 'Pleased to Meet Me' (subtitle: germs, genes & the curious forces that make us who we are) is the title of his 2020 book and that (among other things) was the focus of our chat for this episode. Enjoy. Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are revisiting one of my favourite chats with former SAS operative, turned reality TV star, Ollie Ollerton. I loved his insight into human nature and behaviour and his ability to explore the complexities of life (surviving and thriving), in an easy to understand manner. Enjoy. Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm obsessed with becoming a better writer (both creative and academic) and this conversation was a cheeky chance for me to tap into the mind of, not only a brilliant writer but also, a brilliant teacher of writing. Lucky me. Creating connection, building rapport, telling stories and sharing information through the medium of writing is indeed an art, so I was totally excited to be part of this conversation. Professor Shellie Richards is an award-winning author (The November Molecule), and an award-winning Academic who spends her days at Vanderbilt University teaching authors of the future, writing grants, and editing scientific manuscripts. She is also the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Communication of Science & Technology and also serves as the pDirector of the Technical Writing Collective. As a research editor, she has edited more than 200 scientific manuscripts and documents, 120 grant applications and two textbooks. Enjoy. shellierichards.com Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Marc Cohen is a Medical Doctor, a Doctor of Chinese Medicine (PhD.), a Doctor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD.), a University Professor, a world-renowned Researcher and an Integrative Medicine Teacher and Practitioner, who has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers and numerous text books. All this has allowed him to practice, teach and research holistic and integrative medicine and be at the forefront of knowledge in medical diagnostics, yoga, meditation, breathing practices, detoxification, nutrition, organic food, herbal medicine, acupuncture, health hazards in the home, the health impact of electromagnetic fields, saunas, hot springs, health retreats, flow states and elite athletic performance. Apart from that, he's done f**k all and he's a dumb-arse. Enjoy. Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes you meet someone and quickly feel a connection and a familiarity that's inexplicable but real, nonetheless. It was like that (for me) with Dr. Rob Bell. Rob is a rock star in the areas of Athletic Performance, Human Potential and more specifically, Mental Toughness. We covered lots of ground in this one, I loved him and you will too. Enjoy. Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At school, David Gillespie was an academic standout, while I was more of an academic stand-outside-the-principals-office, kind-of student. Not even joking. This was a fun chat where we talked about the significant differences between our teenage reality (in the 70's and 80's) and the reality of teenagers today. We chatted about the myriad of challenges, hurdles, and variables that us old b*stards didn't have to navigate in our day, as well as exploring the ‘emerging addictions' that are wreaking havoc on (some of) our younger generation. Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, this was fun. Dr. Sherry and her energy almost make me look unenthusiastic and shy! We had a great time and her ability to communicate the 'science of the brain' in an easy-to-understand manner, is gold. Having said that, she does talk quickly and has a (beautiful) accent, so you might need to lean in and listen carefully at times. Enjoy. **Dr. Shohreh Majd is an inspiring keynote speaker, globally recognised Neuroscientist, University Associate Professor, lecturer, policy and research manager, editor-in-chief, and writer. Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a while since I assumed the Exercise Scientist role but today was the day. Tiff and I unpack some of the most common (and easily rectified) mistakes that people make in the gym (or any training environment, for that matter). We keep it simple, broadly relevant and jargon-free. If you're training consistently but not getting the results you're after, take a listen. Enjoy. Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is unlike any I've done. It's an hour(ish) of me discussing the good and bad, painful and beautiful, theological and psychological.. of my religious (and spiritual) journey. It's not for everyone but some may find it interesting. The good news is, I'm not selling anything to anyone, there's no 'call to action', there's no bombshell and l'm not starting a cult. It's just me opening a door that l've (mostly) kept closed on the podcast. Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our go-to Neuropsychologist Dr. Hannah is back, demystifying, defining and unpacking neurodiversity in all its variations. Over the last decade, our awareness and understanding of the variability of the human brain is something that has greatly expanded and thankfully, continues to evolve. Among other things, we speak about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder), Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Enjoy. Oh yeh (I almost forgot), I also 'get in trouble' from the Doc for referring to myself as a "fat kid." Webinar: Understanding ADHDWebinar: Understanding AutismAlso, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apart from the fact that Patrick is gay and Tiff has massive trust issues with men, they are a match made in heaven. They met each other (in person) for the first time last weekend and both of them (unbeknown to each other) individually told me how much of a crush they have on the other. With that intel on board, you can imagine how much fun I had when the three of us showed up for this little virtual chin-wag. I even offered to finance their wedding. Oh yeh, we also talked about tech stuff. A bit. Enjoy.Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apart from being a world-class Athlete, Olympic Gold Medallist, Author, Academic Researcher, Naturopath, Corporate Speaker and Super Mum, Dr. Lauren Burns (oh yeh, she also has a PhD), makes a great podcast guest. This time we speak about the upcoming Olympics, the money athletes do and don't get for being awesome, performance anxiety, what Lauren found harder to achieve - her PhD or her Olympic Gold, the performance-enhancing effect of healthy relationships, how we talk to ourselves, weight-cutting for competition (it's horrendous), pre-event rituals and preparation and lots more. Enjoy.Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unna and I went to Uni together and both studied Exercise Science. I went on to do what I do and she completed her Master's Degree in Exercise Rehabilitation and went down the clinical path, treating a broad cross-section of people with a broad range of conditions, diseases, injuries and physical challenges. This was a very freestyle conversation about the way people like us (people in the health, healing, wellness and fitness space) do what they(we) do; both the good and the not-so-good. We discussed the medical, physiological, psychological, practical and sociological variables that need to be factored in when we do our job. Enjoy. unnamovement.comAlso, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerryn Vaughan is a funny, compassionate, driven, super smart woman, who’s great at solving high-level problems, while being totally comfortable with f**king up, falling down and getting back up. But perhaps more impressive than all that, is that she's someone who consistently gets sh*t done, has a purpose and vision much bigger than herself and has impacted and transformed young lives across the globe. It's fair to say that, just like the host, Kerryn will never be mistaken for being posh (lol), so if you're offended by swearing or you don't want to hear two bogans chatting, this ain't for you. Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the years, countless people referring to their life situation, experience and/or circumstance, have said to me something like "this wasn't my plan" and more often than not, when I dig a little, I discover that there was no actual plan (strategy, structure, process, accountability, timeline) but rather, an idea of how their life would 'turn out'. In many ways, they had been passengers in their own lives and characters in (not authors of) their own story. This episode is a conversation about all that. Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/TYPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four years ago, my friends Tara and Russell were thinking about developing a new kind 'self-serve' Reformer Pilates business where people could come to their facility and use commercial reformer beds to take classes with a choice of virtual teachers, using amazing technology (screens and audio) with access to hundreds of different programs of varying lengths, to meet all needs. And to top it off, there would be no timetable, no set classes, and no 'opening hours' because members would have twenty-four hour (365 day) access. Well, the idea is now a reality and by the end of the year @pilates (their business) will be operating in almost thirty locations around Australia and New Zealand. We always talk about turning ideas into reality, theoretical somethings into an actual somethings... well, here's an update on my friends who are doing the work, taking the risks, facing their fears and reaping the rewards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fabulous Tommy Jackett was back at TYP central for this chat and he didn’t disappoint. This was a somewhat philosophical and deep conversation, where the old bloke and the young bloke opened the existential door on meaning and purpose, what drives behaviours and outcomes, programming and conditioning and the way that our perspective and world view change as we get older. Enjoy. @bodhijackett (DJ DAKA)vidpod.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That term (scared sh*tless), is something l've heard many times. Even if you have zero interest in public speaking, you might find this chat interesting, as we explore the essence of communication, connection and rapport. And while we are talking in the context of public speaking, most of the content is relevant across a broad range of situations, with an audience of many or one. I get asked a lot of questions about public speaking, from people who want to do it for a job and makes lots of dough, to people who just want to be less terrified of speaking in front of any group in any situation, even at their own birthday. So, for this chat the old professional (me) and the new professional (Tiff) got together to share some thoughts, insights, suggestions and stories that might be of value to any would-be public speaker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m back on deck with a new episode tomorrow after traversing the country to make a few bucks, but for today I’ve decided to reshare my most popular solo episode. I do go a little hard, so if you’re feeling a bit presh, maybe listen from behind a cushion (like I do with scary movies).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracy-lea Connor has been on the show before talking about her journey with chemobrain and her book called... ‘Chemobrain’ (shocker, I know). This time we opened the door on her experience living with a psychopath for years. We spoke about red flags, gaslighting, people pleasing, being addicted to a person (it's real addiction and break-ups come with a literal biochemical withdrawal), love-bombing, manipulation, control, fake kindness and care, why people stay in toxic relationships, escaping and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi Team, I’m up to my eyeballs this week in corporate work, so I’m going to revisit one of my favourite conversations with one of my favourite actors and all-round good humans, Samual Johnson. Enjoy.Samuel Johnson (OAM) is an Actor (TV, film and stage), Gold Logie winner, regular Aussie bloke, co-creator of the charity ‘Love Your Sister’ and money-raising machine, who (to this point in time) has raised more than thirteen millions dollars for cancer research. Mid-way through 2021, Sam was hit by a car, breaking his skull (including his face), fracturing bones in his neck and suffering a significant brain injury. To say his life has an been interesting journey, is an understatement. This conversation went far and wide and I think you’ll enjoy it. I loved it (the chat) and him. Even if he’s not Samuel L. Jackson (in-show joke). loveyoursister.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, this chat was equally fascinating and terrifying. According to David Gillespie, Artificial General Intelligence (Al that is as smart as, or smarter than, the average person) is just around the metaphoric corner and it may not be good news for us non-robots. In some ways, it seems like the rapid evolution of Al is hurtling humanity towards the edge of an existential cliff, that might do us more harm than good. According to some, Al is at the precipice of being sentient to the point where it can think, make decisions, deceive and manipulate (humans), train itself and experience the equivalent of what we call 'consciousness'. Until recently, I too thought this 'Al stuff' was exaggerated and mostly BS, but not anymore. By no means do I think we need to panic, but I do believe we need to open our eyes to what is happening. We would be naive (and can I say stupid?) to assume that all technological advancement equals human advancement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a range of fascinating reasons, we humans tend to hate the idea of 'being wrong' about beliefs, ideas and rituals (habits maybe?) that are important to us. Especially when those things are foundational and integral to who we think we are; our identity, our purpose, our sense of self and our self-worth. Ironically, we love to see ourselves as open-minded, considered and objective as long as you agree with our core beliefs and ideas (lol). So, what are the dangers of 'needing to be right?’ Take a listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tegan McKenzie is a Somatic Sex Therapist, working with women to help them navigate and explore their own sensuality, sexuality, emotional well-being and self-care. Well, l've had thousands of conversations (on this show and beyond) with people working in all kinds of fields and this chat, was a first for me. Having the opportunity to chat with Tegan and knowing that the majority of my audience is female, I thought it was a conversational door worth opening. Am I the most qualified person to have this chat? Probably not? Did I learn a lot? Yep. Was I amazing? Nope. Was it interesting? Definitely. @bespoke_health_co/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tai Chi-teaching, rural living, nature loving, tech geek, father of one (dog) is back, and this time we chat about the potential ban on kids under sixteen accessing social media, the pros and cons of our current digital world, the first bloke to have a Neuralink implant, how the new super-dooper Al programs aren't always super or dooper, headphones that allow you to clearly hear an individual voice (the person your chatting with) by blocking out all the other voices in a noisy room (I want those), a self-balancing motorcycle (ridiculous but Patrick loves the idea) and China's new robot dog that comes complete with a machine gun on its back. What could go wrong? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intelligence is not 'a' thing but rather, a bunch of things. In some rooms I'm mildly smart, in others l'm wildly stupid. It's context, task and situation dependent. Want my advice on technology, you're in trouble. Ask me about biology or psychology, you're in with a chance. In this freestyle episode, Tiff and I talk about individual learning and teaching styles, getting better with age, exposing yourself to new and different stimuli (challenges, experiences, situations, information) and the issue of retention (remembering the stuff we learn). Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Molloy and I agree, there's no five easy steps to virtually anything. Might be five hard steps. Or twenty-six. Or five easy and five hard. Might take you a month and me, a decade. The point is, different things work for different people. Whether it's grieving, getting in shape, making money, communication, growing a brand, reducing anxiety, a relationship model, lifestyle or even, hosting a podcast! My best job might be your worst nightmare. Your easy run might be my torture session. And your favourite meditation practice might give me anxiety! I loved this chat with the deep-thinking, incredibly articulate, super-smart (it's all true) story-teller that is, Amy Molloy. Amy is a journalist, editor and award-winning author who produces uplifting content for the biggest names in global publishing. Enjoy. The SpaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adriano Zumbo is an Australian pâtissier and television presenter, who opened his first patisserie in 2007 before rising to prominence as a frequent guest on MasterChef. He is the host of the Australian baking competition program Zumbo's Just Desserts, and a judge on the Netflix web series Sugar Rush. It's fair to say that I didn't fully comprehend the work, skill, creativity and even science, that goes into making awesome sweets (cakes, pastries, biscuits, desserts, etc.), factoring in the myriad of taste, texture, presentation and ingredient variables. Coming from the bloke with the most boring and repetitive eating habits on the planet, this is no surprise. I learned a lot in this chat. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.