The You Project

Apart from being a successful Entrepreneur, TV Gladiator (Angel), 6th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, Author (of 12 books), TV Presenter (The Biggest Loser, The Circle), Journalist, Podcaster, Wife of one (funny bugger Ed Kavalee) and Mum of two, Tiff Hall is also an amazing podcast guest and not surprisingly, we had a great chat. Enjoy. @tiffhall_xoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who knew that cooling your testicles (if you have them), might help you have a kid? Or maybe, cooling your partner's might help? And now you know. Science Bro. Apart from that gem, Biohacker and Naturopath Lucas Aoun and I discuss the health pros and cons of coffee, a new peptide called Dileucine, his thoughts and recommendations on fibre, eating fruit, CBD oil for sleep and calm, NMN (a super popular supplement at the moment), how Ozempic works, magnesium and morning tiredness, plummeting testosterone levels, my results using creatine and lots more. Enjoy. @ergogenic_healthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Gillespo, the common birth control pill is increasingly being used for an 'off-label' purpose (with significant health risks), and less than ever for the intended purpose. I was also interested to learn that overall, young people (teenagers and early twenties) are less likely to have sex than parents were (back in the day) and the age at which women are having their first child has increased by around a decade since the 70's. Fortunately for Gillespo and I, Tiff was present to contribute to the conversation. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most times on TYP, a guest and I sit down with a (loose) plan of what ideas and topics we'll talk about over the coming hour (or so) and every now and then, we cover none of it. Straight out of the gate, we take a conversational left turn and never get close to the intended path. This is such a chat. Having said that, this is my all-time favourite chat with Hannah (and we've done lots), because I really got to know the person behind the title, the profession and the brand. The vulnerable, periodically fearful, curious, compassionate, always brilliant.. woman. *WARNING: Over the course of our chat, we open the door some topics that for some, might be triggering (including domestic violence). @nobullpsychSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Lenartowicz is one of Australia's greatest ever Professional Bodybuilders, having twice placed in the top ten at the Mr. Olympia (the biggest comp in the world), winning four IFBB ‘pro shows’ and then right at the peak of his bodybuilding journey, his flourishing career was hijacked by a life-threatening medical challenge. I love Josh (older brother-type love) and have coached and mentored him for years, and while this chat wasn't always comfortable or easy for him, it was raw, real, vulnerable and I think for many, it will be helpful. As I said when I chatted with Carly and Brad Cunningham on the show (whose gym had just burned down), I think it's important to have real conversations when things suck, when life's tough and when we're in the middle of uncertainty and discomfort because eventually, we all have to navigate the mess, the mayhem and the sh*t. @josh_lenartowiczSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trevor Hendy is a legend of Aussie sport. Six-time Australian Ironman Champion, four-time World Ironman Champion, four-time Uncle Toby's Super Series winner, Member of the Order of Australia, Hall of Fame athlete and all-round good bloke. But... behind the athletic prowess, the body, the trophies, accolades, awards, fame, money and popularity, things weren't always as ‘Disney' as they appeared from the outside looking in. This chat goes straight into my TYP top-ten (maybe top-five). I don't want to give too much away here but to call Trev and interesting bloke, and this an interesting chat, is a major under-sell. Fascinating stories. Amazing insights. And admirable self-awareness, open-ness and humility. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, this was an action packed, information packed, story packed conversational extravaganza. In fact, I'd hypothesise that we've never had a higher words-per-minute rate than this episode. Hold the-f*ck on because once Peter Sage warms up, it's a mind-bending personal development onslaught (in the best way). We spoke about anti-social media, the consciousness pyramid, the two fears we're born with, climbing the wrong mountain, giving up the need for control, personal epiphanies, the book I hated and then loved, having a purpose bigger than us and lots more. *Peter Sage is a well-known international serial entrepreneur with over twenty-five years of experience in growing fast-paced enterprises. During this time, he has launched, operated and brought to success over two dozen companies, several of which he took from scratch to over 8 figures. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Bill Sullivan (Author of 'Pleased to Meet Me') is back chatting to us about the challenge of being truly open-minded and curious when it comes to ideas and beliefs that don't reflect our own, whether or not we're teachable, the skill of 'unlearning', a thing called 'the knowledge illusion', the concept of evidenced-based decision making and living, using science in our everyday lives (even if we're not scientists) and what can happen when our beliefs and ideas become our identity. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OMG (as the kids say), I loved this chat with Dr. Alex; maybe my favourite so far. We did a deep dive on how consciousness is ‘switched off' under general anaesthetic, how to remove a large benign brain tumour (just in case you need to), the amazing hi-tech tools surgeons get to play (work) with, creating the perfect environment for a surgeon to perform optimally (it's complicated), how our brain floats in salt water (and why), why colours aren't 'real', why laughter might actually be a stress response and lots more. Enjoy. @dralexkoefmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of TYP, Patrick shows how easily someone can 'steal our voice' and misrepresent us, using Al to 'say things' that we've never said (if you know what I mean). Unknown to me, he showed up to our chat with a bunch of pre-recorded, Al-generated statements using my voice, that he proceeded to wheel out through the course of our 'actual' conversation. Even though it was all in fun, it's also kind of terrifying to realise that with just a 30-second audio sample of my voice (or yours), people with bad intentions can potentially create havoc. Even more terrifying when you consider the fact that this technology is improving exponentially and pretty soon, it will be almost impossible to know what audio (and video) is and isn't authentic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He is predictably unpredictable. Once again I walked through the Geoff door to a wonderland of random thoughts, seemingly unrelated concepts, high-performance coaching, a few new theories, laughter, and in general terms, Geoff-speak. I dunno what else to tell you. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of Dr Lucas Dixon's PhD research, he conducted three studies (collective N = 1,023), exploring the psychology of people who believe in manifestation; the ability to cosmically attract success in life through positive self-talk, visualization, and symbolic actions. I recently stumbled across one of his papers about his research exploring 'the psychology of belief in manifestation' and decided to reach out and see if he would chat with me about his work. He said yes! Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Nikki Morrison (our resident Nurse, Death Doula and Angel), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a medical condition similar to Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) but it's a kind-of, ‘on steroids’ version. PMDD causes severe (sometimes extreme) irritability, depression, pain and/or anxiety in the week or two before a period starts. For Nikki, extreme PMDD led her to question her sanity, her future, her ability to keep working, to have relationships and even, to leave the house. For me, this was an eye-opener on a range of levels. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I hadn't intended to record a 'part 2' of this chat but I received a surprising amount of (positive) feedback about the first bit, so here it is; the second bit. I will say that, while all these ideas were personally important and liberating for me, they may not all have the same level relevance and/or impact for all listeners (of course). For me, picking and curating content is an ongoing challenge as a podcaster, and sometimes in the interest of authenticity, I explore an idea or topic that may not be universally relevant but hopefully, something most will find interesting nonetheless. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apart from being a Neuropsychologist, Neuroscientist and highly sought-after Clinician, Dr. Hannah is also a great teacher, story-teller and media presenter. As always, this was a fun and informative chat but for the first time in our ‘virtual relationship’, we had a fight. A divergence of opinion. Fortunately, I think we’ll survive the trauma. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just over three years ago (May 2, 2021), I chatted with the co-creator of Netflix, Marc Randolph. I’m not sure what I expected but I was blown away by his humility, integrity, life philosophy, brilliant mind and conversational integrity; he was fully aware, present, engaged and happy to chat with the bogan from the bush. I loved this chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This solo episode is a brief session of coaching, encouragement and reflection, where I unpack eight important ideas that have been enlightening, empowering and transformative on Planet Me. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Rusbatch is a Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a key-note speaker sharing her journey to sobriety and the impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. After developing a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol, Sarah made the decision to remove alcohol from her life in early 2019 and has never looked back. She now works with women across the globe, guiding them from feeling lost, stuck and out of control to a healthier and happier way of living. Sarah's been on TYP before and just like last time, the conversation was fascinating, informative and for some, hugely relevant. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like myself and many of you, Ash Millo (and her body) have had a pretty interesting journey. Losing the best part of 70kgs, changing her thinking, habits, behaviours and lifestyle, undergoing surgery to remove loose skin, learning how to socialise without compromising her new health habits, building a different relationship with her body, recognising and changing destructive patterns and behaviours, the ever-present challenge of not allowing her body to become her identity and creating a personal operating that will work for her over the long term. This was a fun chat and I believe for some people, it will be helpful and insightful. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good old Gillespo is back challenging convention, reminding me that psychology is BS, rocking the research boat and positing a new and fascinating theory on the most devastating of eating disorders; Anorexia Nervosa. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few weeks ago, TYP regulars Brad and Carly Cunningham had their amazing Training Centre (The Fit Shop in Cheltenham) burn to the ground, losing their business and the amazing ‘third space' they had created for their members. This episode is a quick catch-up with Brad to see where things are at now and let's just say that their story is one of resilience, resourcefulness and the amazing kindness and generosity of awesome people ready to role up their sleeves, open their hearts and help a young family when they need it the most. Enjoy. Event TicketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I was recently on The Paul Taylor Podcast, chatting about my PhD research in the areas of metacognition, theory of mind, meta-perception and meta-accuracy, and as always, it was an interesting, intellectual and fun conversation. This episode is a co-share. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the episode I that really didn't want to record because, no matter the intention, the science, the data or the reason for the conversation, it seems that we live in a culture where some people will find a way to get offended, angry or hateful, no matter what. As an exercise scientist, educator, one-time morbidly obese child (teenager and adult), former gym owner and fitness professional who has trained thousands of people and dealt with his own body (and emotional) issues for decades, I have endeavoured to explore this topic through a lens of love, compassion, practicality and clinical research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the field of medicine, Neil Nathan is both a Certified Family Physician and an unconventional thinker, practitioner and intuitive healer. He is also a world-renowned Author, Speaker and Educator who makes all the sense, and I loved chatting with him. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I don't even know where to start with writing a synopsis for this episode, so l'm just gonna say that it was amusing, inappropriate, funny (IMO) and not particularly educational or life-changing. Let's call it edu-tainment. I will tell you that the conversation started with a d**k pic theme and spiralled from there. You've been warned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi TYP’ers. I’m super busy this week so just for today, we’re revisiting a great chat I had with one of Australia’s most loveable chefs, winner of Australia’s favourite TV cooking competition (MasterChef), Julie Goodwin. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this very practical and simple chat, I walk you through the idea and practice of introducing some simple scientific thinking and method into your day-to-day life, in order to produce better efficiency, productivity and outcomes on Planet You. And yes, it's aimed at a non-scientific audience. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was an interesting and important chat with one of my mates and along the way we hit on a few current, topical and occasionally, divisive topics. Among other things, Francis and I spoke about 'mansplaining' (as per the title), the concept of 'enough' (when and what is it?), the burden of ambition, preparing for life after work, different kinds of 'wealth', outcomes and contentment, the lack of awareness and understanding men (often) have around women, social awareness, empathy and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Improvise, adapt, overcome' is a term that's been linked to the US Marine Corps and also, it's a line from one of my favourite (old) movies; Heartbreak Ridge with Clint Eastwood, playing Marine Gunnery Sergeant, Tom Highway. Well, on Planet Me, there's been a little improvising, adapting and overcoming going on of late and in this edition of TYP, Tiff and I talk about recent trials and tribulations, the challenge of being objective, being authentic in front of a large audience and plenty more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the house-built-on-sand world of 'self-help' and 'personal development,' there's a lot of pseudoscience, rhetoric and bullshit masquerading as truth, wisdom and inspiration. If you want to know what makes my bullshit list, take a listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As I type this (April 27, 2024), I've been alive for 22,127 days and if I'm 'statistically typical', I have about 8,000 days left. And once again, if I'm statistically typical, a lot of those days will be sh*t, due to poor health. Obviously, my goal is to be atypical and to enjoy a long health-span but then, none of us know with certainty what the future holds. I believe this episode is one of the most important and powerful instalments of TYP I have ever recorded; not because of me or my skill as a thinker or speaker, but because of the content. Because of the important ideas, strategies, questions and information that get unpacked. After countless conversations over four-plus decades as a Coach, Educator, Scientist and Professional Speaker, it's my belief that many of us are living unnecessarily unfulfilling, unrewarding, unproductive and unhappy lives. I hope you enjoy this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The title is in no way indicative of the majority of the conversation but Carly used the term in our chat and it made me laugh. Apparently, it's what she does when her husband (Paul) is away. And in more serious news... Carly and I chat about dealing with their son’s rare medical condition, raising an entrepreneurial daughter who started a proper business at 14 (and is now 18), the concept of can't vs. won't, good old-fashioned hard work, finding the ‘right medicine' (diet, psychotherapy, exercise program, lifestyle) for you, stoicism in the home, preparing for the inevitable sh*t-storm (it comes for us all), re-training in your 60's and the inspirational woman who just finished her nursing degree (and started nursing) at 70! Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that, while psychopaths can understand the theory of empathy (that's a weird term isn't it?) and the social currency of being 'seen' as a kind and caring person, they don't actually have the capacity to experience empathy for others. That is, they can have the intellectual understanding (of it) but not the emotional experience (of it). Accordingly, they will often use their intellectual insight to 'role play’ (fake) empathy, all-the-while orchestrating some kind of social, emotional and psychological manipulation for their own benefit. Not scary at all! As David and I take a leisurely stroll down 'Psychopath Lane', we talk about gaslighting (and the origin of the term), the most-read book in the US prison system, a thing called consensus effect, the tell-tale signs of psychopathy and he offers five strategies for surviving personal and professional interactions with your garden-variety psychopath. Enjoy. davidgillespie.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s be honest, some of us have been waiting for the mystical, magical, mysterious ‘right time’ to change our lives (situation, circumstance, lifestyle, career, habits, health, outcomes) for decades. Wanting to change our reality for the better, while simultaneously doing stupid sh*t that actually makes our situation worse. Wasting time, talent, energy and opportunities in the ultimate act of self-sabotage and self-destruction. Maybe it’s time to stop?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This chat with Gavin McCormack and Dan Lakis about how to inspire, encourage, support and guide kids through an optimal learning experience is both enlightening and inspiring. They're both great blokes doing great work, having a big impact and shaping young lives in a powerful way. I love how they think, I love their energy and intent and I feel like we’re kindred spirits. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's 'self-help' the product (book, program, course) and then there's 'self-help' the process; literally helping yourself by making brave choices, doing hard things, asking great questions, owning up to your BS, being resilient, getting back up when most would give up, being consistent with your effort and completely committing to the practical process of changing yourself and your life for the better, no matter how uncomfortable, uncertain, unfamiliar or inconvenient that journey may be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad and Carly Cunningham are friends and regulars on TYP. They own an amazing business called 'The Fit Shop' and 6 days ago (as I type), their beautiful facility burned to ground, leaving them, their staff and their members 'homeless'. As I always say, bad things happen to good people and life gives no f**ks about you, your feelings or (in Brad and Carly's case) your business, financial security or the three young kids you have to feed. I think it's important to have conversations with people when things aren't going great. When stress, anxiety, uncertainty and fear abound. Why? Because it's real. It's where we spend much of our lives; in the mayhem, madness, unfairness and complexity. Despite their sh*t week, they have an incredible outlook and I think you'll enjoy this chat. thefitshop.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick's back talking about 'sharenting' (the practice of parents posting pics of their kids online), the drone version of home deliveries (it's happening), the comeback of vinyl records, the death of certain professions courtesy of Al, a paintball-blasting home security system (I want one), how insurance companies are using drones to find reasons to void your home insurance, our lunch 'date’ and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hardiness (n): the ability to endure difficult conditions. Our favourite Irishman is back quoting the stoics (okay, mainly Epictetus), talking about raising hardy kids, Pollyanna Optimism, the impact of our thoughts on our body, embracing what most avoid, choosing the narrow path and in general, telling us why we need to harden-the-f**k-up. As he does. Enjoy. paultaylor.bizSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the youthful age of sixty, Tony Mantz (Jack the Bear) is figuring out what he wants to do with the rest of his life. The guy who once tipped the scales at 170kgs and consumed eight litres of coke daily (216 teaspoons of sugar), while having an actual coke (cocaine) habit is back and we had a great chat about reinvention, possibilities, ageism, retirement, getting better with age, the psychology of age, starting over, building a new career (at sixty) and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A hundred years ago (feels like) I read Stephen Covey's 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.' Habit 5 is the title of this episode and over the years this directive (to understand others) has proven to be one of the most powerful, relevant and helpful ideas across a broad range of situations, contexts and roles (for me). Not only has it been invaluable in my capacity as a Coach, Professional Speaker, Exercise Scientist, Business Owner, Author, and Podcaster, but also, it is the cornerstone of my PhD research; understanding ‘The You Experience' (for others). Keep in mind that 'to understand' does not mean to agree, align or condone; no, it just means to have (some) insight into the thoughts, feelings, drivers and actions of others. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out that Cameron Schwab and I have a few things in common; (1) we were born in the same year (2) we're both fascinated with human potential and high-performance (3) we've both worked at AFL clubs (him in much more important roles than me) (4) we've both dealt with ongoing self-doubt and imposter syndrome (5) we've both led big teams/groups and (6) we've both felt (and maybe, been) wildly out of our depth, while trying to appear totally in control (lol). In a nutshell, two average blokes trying to do better than average.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And no, I'm not suggesting you take up smoking! This is another fun and insightful chat with Dr. Michelle Woolhouse where we explore the healing power of love, kindness and connection. We also chat about the social status symbol that is ‘the busy badge’, owning up to being part of the problem, the stories we tell ourselves and the impact those stories have on our health, healing outside of the traditional medical model, feeling guilty about resting or having a day off, moving the metaphoric goal posts, the epidemic of discontent and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is essentially me sharing something that l have written over the last few days about gratitude, contentment, and the idea of 'enough’. When I started writing it, I had no intention of turning it into a TYP episode but as it grew, it became apparent that it was way too hefty (can words be hefty?) to be shared in written form on any of my platforms. So here it is in audio form; somewhat scripted, somewhat freestyle, and hopefully of interest and value. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following excerpt is from David's latest article posted on World Parkinson's Day (April 11): “Imagine watching a loved one's hands tremble uncontrollably, their steps falter... This heartbreaking reality confronts the families of over 200,000 Australians battling Parkinson's disease. In Australia, someone is diagnosed with Parkinson's every 27 minutes. These aren't just numbers - they're stolen futures. This isn't a mysterious affliction, it's a mass poisoning, and the culprits line the aisles of every supermarket.” This is a terrifying and enlightening conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This chat with Dr. David Wiss is an eye-opener and our deep dive into the psychology, sociology, physiology and practicality of the 'way we eat' was one of my favourite episodes this year. *Dr. David Wiss, Ph.D., RDN is the founder of Nutrition in Recovery and Wise Mind Nutrition, a group practice in Los Angeles specialising in substance use disorders, eating disorders, body image, mental health, and general wellness. If you have let's-call-them 'food challenges' (like me), you might love this conversation. I did. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among other things, Cameron Schwab has been the CEO of Richmond, Melbourne and Fremantle Football Clubs. In 1988, he became the youngest CEO in VFL/AFL history at the ripe old age of 24 (at Richmond FC). This time around, Cameron and I chat about giving and receiving feedback, interpreting the 'data' in your life, turning the theory of success into a sustainable practice, his current work coaching Carlton coach Michael Voss (coaching the coach), the prevalence of successful people feeling like failures and frauds, the potential emotional and psychological letdown after we achieve a goal (what now?) and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I was recently on Tiff's show (Roll With the Punches) and naturally, I was the interviewee, not the interviewer. In this tables-turned version, she definitely seized her moment to ask some hard questions, push a few buttons and knock on a few personal doors that I haven't really opened on a podcast. I'm not sure that it's a particularly inspirational chat but it's about as vulnerable as I've been in any public interview. Hopefully there's some value in it for you. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judoka Nathan Katz is a two-time Olympian, his brother is an Olympian, his mum is an Olympian and his dad is a Coach of numerous Olympians. In the world of Judo, the Katz family is something special. This chat with Nathan was an eye-opener into the world of an elite combat sport. Forget the training, the exhaustion, the injuries and the pain of being choked out by a gorilla, I couldn't even deal with the diet or the extreme weight-cutting. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're up for a mini workshop and some reflection on whether or not the things that you say matter to you (beliefs, values, goals, actions, purpose, etc.) align with your typical choices, behaviours, habits, communication and lifestyle, then this is for you. If not, see you tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.