The You Project

Mares Van Lambaart is back talking all-things mental health and it's fair to say that we covered lots of territory. 'Most people are familiar with the idea of physical first aid courses that teach the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies and provide a first aid response across a range of different situations. Mental Health First Aid training adopts a similar approach. Using a practical, skills-based action plan, participants learn the skills to recognise and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves. Individuals who complete Mental Health First Aid training are known as MHFAiders. Equipped with the skills to listen, connect, and offer support when it matters most, MHFAiders play a vital role in reducing stigma and promoting pathways to support for those experiencing mental health problems in our workplaces, communities, schools, and tertiary institutions.' *Copy courtesy of the MHFA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Hannah Macdougall just got a new running leg. Apparently, it's fast. Which is good. Hannah is an elite athlete, dual Paralympian and Bronze Medalist, Inclusion Advocate, and has completed a PhD in Well-Being. Apart from being a world-class swimmer, cyclist and triathlete, she's also an educator, high-performance expert and great story-teller. She's also a little inappropriate (my favourite part). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode... poisonous mushrooms, re-purposing your old phone, the joys of pinball, unread email risks, why ChatGPT might be making us dumber, why Patrick won't have an iPhone, the future of Chinese cars in Australia, why electric vehicles might not be the future, when Mother Nature destroys your solar farm, coconut milk and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Bramham OAM, is an Australian Paralympic swimmer. He competed at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Paralympics, winning two gold medals, two silver medals and a bronze medal. In 2014 Bramham entered the eleventh season of Big Brother Australia and was a contestant in the first season of Australian Ninja Warrior in 2017. This was a fun chat with a fun bloke. Cheeky, charming, clever, curious, talented and a bit sweary; the perfect TYP combo. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's chat is with one of my friends and colleagues, Professor Peter Brukner and the following paragraph (which summarises our conversation) is from a recent article in 'The Australian' newspaper by journalist Natasha Robinson.. “The diet wars have been raging in Australia for decades. Experts are pitted against one another in acrimonious battles over what the evidence really says on low carb, meat, saturated fat, plant-based foods, and myriad other points of dietary contention. But now, consensus has emerged on one thing: low-carb is an effective approach to maximise metabolic health. And with the majority of Australians metabolically unhealthy, is it an approach that everyone should follow? In a highly significant move, the nation's peak body for diabetes, Diabetes Australia, has entered a partnership with prominent low-carb diet proponent Dr Peter Bruner to promote his low-carb program to its members via Brukner's charity Defeat Diabetes. Brukner reversed his own diabetes and lost a substantial amount of weight through the approach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We humans hate being wrong. And we love being right. Especially when our thought, idea and/or belief is intertwined with our identity; our sense of self. In this scenario, when you attack my belief or ideology, you attack me and the platform from where I see, experience and understand the world. Being wrong, especially about something we've thought or believed for decades, is f**king terrifying for us, so we (can) shut ourselves down to any message or belief that doesn't endorse, support or align with, our own. And in a world where we all get things wrong, the self-righteous, arrogant, echo-chamber approach, doesn't work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tansel Ali is really good at remembering stuff. Like the entire contents of two phone books (for a company’s marketing campaign). He is 4-time Australian memory champion but at the age of 24 had a terrible memory, until he figured out how to optimise his capacity for data storage and retrieval. This was a fun chat about the brain, mind, cognition, learning, storytelling and of course, improving memory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is an eclectic mix of divergent topics, themes and subject matter. That is, we rambled on about lots of different sh*t, including (but not limited to) snot blocks, Aussie slang and jargon, international actors trying to pull off an Aussie accent, becoming addicted to a Trainer, Coach or Therapist, creating an accountability system (why and how), the habit of trying to make people 'feel good in the moment' (and potentially handicapping them over the long term), the physical downside of living and working in a high-tech, comfort-obsessed world and lots more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New jobs are being born, old jobs are dying. For virtually all of human existence, podcasting wasn't a career option. Now it is. Gillespo is back at TYP Central and we explore the good and bad of the technology onslaught, Elon Musk's brain implant (direct internet access in your head), the energy cost of thinking (the brain uses a lot of calories), misleading nutritional labels, the dodgy science behind recommended daily intakes (RDl's), why and how ChatGPT is becoming friendlier and sounding increasingly human and David tells me why I'm probably not a psychopath (phew!). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's a comedian, writer, speaker, story-teller and one-time Urban Princess (her words) but not anymore; now Rachel Berger is a chainsaw wielding, nature-embracing, tree-whispering, wallaby-feeding part of the nature she now co-exists with. She not only lives in nature, she IS nature. I love that. Nine years ago, Rachel walked away from her busy, high-profile urban existence on the 'mainland' and relocated to a beautiful seventy-acre rural haven in Tassie, away from the concrete, the mayhem and the noise. Exactly 1,000 days after her first TYP appearance Rachel is back (complete coincidence), and this was a fascinating chat. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Worry. We all do it. Rational worry. Irrational worry. Productive. Destructive. This episode is a chat with Dr. Lillian Nejad about the 'why, when, how and how not to' of worry. Enjoy. containyourbrain.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are questions that I have asked myself repeatedly over the years to find clarity, perspective, focus, meaning, momentum and purpose. They are questions which have helped me identify my reasons, goals, drivers and values and to build a corresponding operating system, in order to (hopefully) live an aligned, fulfilling and meaningful life. Sometimes I get it right. Sometimes not. If you're familiar with my work, you'll be familiar with most of the themes and ideas I explore but perhaps think of it as a repository of powerful questions which encapsulate my philosophy and might be valuable on your journey of self-discovery and personal empowerment. For your convenience, I will be posting a list of the questions on our TYP Facebook page. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

But enough about my school reports. If this conversation could be represented on a map of Australia and our destination from Melbourne was Sydney, then Patrick and I drove to the Harbour Bridge via Perth. We eventually arrived at our intended verbal destination but only after we’d taken a swim at Cottesloe Beach. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are questions that I have asked myself repeatedly over the years to find clarity, perspective, focus, meaning, momentum and purpose. They are questions which have helped me identify my reasons, goals, drivers and values and to build a corresponding operating system, in order to (hopefully) live an aligned, fulfilling and meaningful life. Sometimes I get it right. Sometimes not. If you're familiar with my work, you'll be familiar with most of the themes and ideas I explore but perhaps think of it as a repository of powerful questions which encapsulate my philosophy and might be valuable on your journey of self-discovery and personal empowerment. For your convenience, I will be posting a list of the questions on our TYP Facebook page. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diet. Who to believe? So many experts. So many claims. So much contradiction. So many agendas. So many pills, powders, potions, programs, and products. In this episode, Nutritionist Perry Venakis and I do our best to sort through some of the myths, madness, and mysteries of food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a departure from the normal TYP fare, with zero personal development, self-help or human behaviour discussion. As the title suggests, Tiff and I explore the practical process of setting up a podcast for the purpose of sharing one's thoughts, passions and genius with the world. I've been asked hundreds of times for advice about creating a show, so from now on I'll simply direct those enquirers to this chat. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people do well with traditional meditation. I don't. I love it as an idea (and have recommended it) but for me, I find working out, nature and music to be much more calming, aligning and meditative. For some people it's a very effective tool in the old mind-management toolkit but not for me. Some people get great results by sitting down with a professional and talking about their problems but I don't. I like to work through things myself. I don't pretend there's not an issue or problem but for me, talking about the problem is (typically) not helpful. And it's not that I'm against meditation or therapy (of course), it's just different things work for different people. Not good or bad, right or wrong, just different. This is a chat with Dr. Lillian Nejad about all of that. drlilliannejad.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Cunningham from the Fit Shop is back on deck and this time we talk about staying (or getting) functional, strong and healthy as we head into our 'mature' years. Part of my health mission is to encourage and support people in improving their strength, fitness and physical performance (capacity) at an age when some 'experts' would advise anyone over fifty to "go gently and age gracefully" (whatever TF that means). Personally, I'm more a fan of the disgraceful approach to aging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every so often, I hand over the question-asking responsibilities to my listeners and what transpired this time was some interesting (and diverse) topics and questions. I'll let you decide whether or not it is an interesting listening experience but nonetheless, I enjoyed it. *I'll remind you (as I always do) that this episode is not individual advice, direction, or prescription but rather, me sharing my thoughts, ideas and perspectives. If you need specific health advice (mental, physical and/or medical), see a relevant professional.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it a good idea to try to 'impress someone’ or can it lead to the opposite of what you were trying to create; disconnection not connection, less respect not more, a negative experience, not a positive one? To what extent can we 'be ourselves' in front of people, while still finding a way to connect with different personalities, expectations, communication styles, social groups and cultures? What causes me to 'feel a certain way' (good or bad) when you say a particular thing; is it the actual words or is it my interpretation of (and response to) those words? Is the experience of 'being offended' a personal reaction (created by me, for example) or is it the unavoidable outcome of your 'offensive words'? All this and more gets explored in this TYP chin-wag. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first fifteen minutes of this chat was strangely about our collective experience (David, Tiff and I) with recreational drugs. Let's just say that, as a group, we're not exactly party animals and underwhelming' might be the appropriate adjective. Having said that, Tiff has "pulled a few cones” (whatever that means) in her younger years, so there's that (lol). The more sophisticated part of the conversation focused on how sunscreen came into existence (it's only been around for 76 years), how effective it is (or isn't) for protecting us against cancer, the astounding increase in the incidence of melanoma despite a huge increase in awareness, education and sunscreen use and lots more. *Spoiler alert.. sunscreen isn't a scam (as such) but it might not be the magic pill we thought it was.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Daniel Ellenberg is back and of all our chats over the last few years, this is my favourite. I love how he thinks and explains, what can be complicated topics, in an uncomplicated manner. This time we talk about good and bad therapy, why 'talking about it' doesn't work for everyone, the idea of a 'self-audit' (what's my life telling me?), our capacity to change the way we think, our evolutionary need to be part of a group, the 'people-pleaser' virus, our ability and willingness to 'unlearn' and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes our thoughts empower us to bigger and better; to growth, to learning, to positive action and of course, to success. And sometimes they are a psychological and emotional prison, keeping us trapped in frustration, stagnation, under-achievement, analysis paralysis and anxiety. This is a conversation about all that, with a few thoughts and ideas for you problematic thinkers. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Alexander is one of the most winning coaches in the history of Australian sport, having coached the Australia Netball Team (The Diamonds) to 83 wins from 102 test matches, giving her a rare (for professional sport) 81% winning record and making her the most capped Australian coach of all time. In this episode, Lisa and I talk about what makes a great coach and why. And no, we're not just talking about sporting coaches but rather, anyone in any leadership, teaching or coaching role in any field. It seems that certain skills, attributes and qualities are relevant and transferable across industries, environments and contexts. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Alexander is one of the most winning coaches in the history of Australian sport, having coached the Australia Netball Team (The Diamonds) to 83 wins from 102 test matches, giving her a rare (for professional sport) 81% winning record and making her the most capped Australian coach of all time. In this episode, Lisa and I talk about what makes a great coach and why. And no, we're not just talking about sporting coaches but rather, anyone in any leadership, teaching or coaching role in any field. It seems that certain skills, attributes and qualities are relevant and transferable across industries, environments and contexts. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In what ways do you want future you to be better than current you? Choices? Actions? Results? Habits? Lifestyle? Mental health? Physical health? Diet? Financial health? Career? Relationships? What’s required for that theoretical future (the idea in your head) to become an actual reality? A lived experience? What’s your plan, process, timeline and most importantly, how committed are you to doing the work? Everyone loves the idea of ’better’ but very few will fully commit to the often-uncomfortable transformational journey. Is it time for you to step out of the theory?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Michelle Lee, being the first woman in the world to row the Pacific Ocean solo, unassisted and without stopping, was her version of escaping the matrix. 15,000 kilometres, Mexico to Australia, 240 days, rowing for 12 hours a day, converting sea water into drinking water, technical challenges, physical and medical challenges, crazy weather, losing 19kgs, total isolation, eight months of mostly dehydrated food (6 meals a day and still couldn't keep up with her energy needs) and a whole new world of self-discovery. This was an awesome conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also known as scammers, schemers and hackers... cyber-thieves (as I call them) are scum (as I also call them) who want to rip off your mum, your grandma, your kids and of course, you. TYP's very own Tiff got hacked this week and so we fired a few timely questions at our resident geek and spoke about a few personal security strategies. We also covered how Al is now conducting job interviews, Patrick's mate who claimed his porn expenses as a tax deduction (wait till you hear the rationale), people opening tech-free cafes (zero phones or devices allowed), customers complaining about the lack of buttons, knobs and dials in modern cars, why electric cars might not be the environmental hero after all, what NASA and Google are doing to save tigers (there's only 4,500 left) and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is part two of my chat about how we can optimise our time, energy, resources and genetic potential in pursuit of better exercise outcomes. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facilitating more than forty thousand personal training sessions (my team completed over a million more) and working at the coal-face of fitness, exercise-programming, professional sport, and elite conditioning for decades, has given me a pretty good understanding of how to get the best bang for your buck when it comes to optimising your time, energy, resources and genetics, in relation to your exercise goals and needs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This casual chat with Tiff turned out to be quite personally revealing for both of us, given some of the private revelations on such a public platform. We both spoke about our individual predisposition(s) to be somewhat obsessive, addictive and periodically irrational (over the years). We also talked about some of the more curious things we've each done (and hidden from people), the idea of hitting the pause button on our day-to-day life for a period of time (a month or more), the ego of thinking that we're unique and special when we're literally one of eight billion, giving our parents a 'break', how I got totally addicted to training as a kid (I was crazy), a thing called anorexia athletica, why music is therapy for me and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This casual chat with Tiff turned out to be quite personally revealing for both of us, given some of the private revelations on such a public platform. We both spoke about our individual predisposition(s) to be somewhat obsessive, addictive and periodically irrational (over the years). We also talked about some of the more curious things we've each done (and hidden from people), the idea of hitting the pause button on our day-to-day life for a period of time (a month or more), the ego of thinking that we're unique and special when we're literally one of eight billion, giving our parents a 'break', how I got totally addicted to training as a kid (I was crazy), a thing called anorexia athletica, why music is therapy for me and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes people ask for my advice and when I give it to them, they get their metaphoric nose out of joint because they don't actually want my advice; they want my endorsement. My approval. They want me to make them feel good about the thing they've already done or the thing they're going to do. Yep, giving advice can be a psychological, sociological, and emotional minefield and in this freestyle solo episode, I share my thoughts about the 'if, when, how, why and why not' of giving advice. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bec Brideson is a published author, business strategy consultant, Fintech Founder and keynote speaker. In this episode, we chat about the excitement, potential and terror of Al in business and life, Bec's role in bringing awareness to the idea of marketing to women (surprisingly, it's a relatively recent occurrence), the incredible evolution of marketing, branding and media over the last few decades, the branding and development of the AFLW as a commercial entity and consumer product, a crazy concept (but one-time common practice) called 'shrink it and pink it' and the idea of gender commerce. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Gillespie is a polymath. That is, he knows a lot about a lot. He has a voracious appetite for learning and a few years ago, when all of his six kids(!) were in school, he did a deep dive into the educational system in Australia, in an effort to gainer a clearer understanding of how it all worked, or in some instances, didn't work. Among other things, one of the outcomes of his investigation is the amazing charity he set up (with the help of many incredible teachers); freeschool.org.au. It is a totally free resource created to help Australian students and it's built around the current curriculum (2024), for students undertaking years 7 to 12. This chat went far and wide and was a little longer than usual (for David). Enjoy. freeschool.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Half a lifetime ago (for him), Tommy Jackett stumbled into my reality as a peculiarly curious, enthusiastic and passionate kid wanting to hang out with, and learn from, yours truly. Kind of weird for a teenager to be obsessed with personal development and my unique style of.. er.. teaching but nonetheless, he was. We’ve been connected ever since and now at the geriatric age of 35, he’s a dad of two, husband of one, successful businessman, gifted creative and not unlike me, something of a man-child. This was a nice chat talking about our individual and connected journeys since we met and some of the interesting lessons and insights to come from those experiences. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, I realise how horrible the grammar is in that title; I don't care. Surprising, I know. Shannah Kennedy and Collen Callander have just released a new book called ‘Elevate: Unlock Your Extraordinary Potential’ and apart from the great discussion we had about their book, work and philosophy, what I loved about these ladies is that, at a time when some people are starting to slow down and wind down (in their fifties), these two powerhouses are building new businesses products and programs, breathing life into new ideas and creations, learning new things, writing new books, falling down, getting up, taking chances and inspiring others (of all ages) to do the same. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To say Justin Herald is a little anti-establishment and original, is like saying the ocean can get a bit wet. At the age of 25 with only $50 to his name, Justin set about changing the course of his life. He created Attitude Inc, a clothing brand that became an International licensing success turning over in excess of thirty million dollars per year. He was named the International Entrepreneur of the Year, awarded the Future Leaders Award, recognising him as one of the 50 most influential leaders of the next generation in Australia. Justin is also the Managing Director of Customer Culture, one of Australia's leading customer service and customer engagement training companies. He's also the author of eight international bestselling books and personally works with over 100 businesses each year. I loved this chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 year-old Stephen Bird thought that school was getting in the way of his sport, so he left. Thirteen years later, he started his academic journey and now Professor Stephen Bird has spent decades working with all kinds of athletes, teams and organisations exploring what makes them work and more importantly, what will make them work better. This was a fun chat but to be honest, I kind of felt like I was talking to me (lol).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hijacking of our minds is a silent epidemic. In the digital age, the concept of mind hijacking has transcended the boundaries of science fiction, becoming a palpable reality that affects billions of individuals around the globe. This phenomenon isn't always orchestrated by malevolent forces in a dark room but it is a consequence of the intricate interplay between technology, psychology, and the insatiable appetite of the modern economy for our attention, our data and of course, our money. Someone or something is always trying to 'sell you'; it could be a product, a program, a philosophy, a religion, a story or an image, but they can't sell you anything if you're not paying attention, so their priority is to get your attention at all costs. Their mission is to make you look. And keep looking. Or listening. To make you stay. To get you engaged. No matter what. To make you believe you need whatever it is they're selling. To hijack your mind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, this could be my last show. To say that this chat with Patrick got a little loose, is an understatement. If NOVA (our podcast partner) call first thing Monday morning, I definitely won't be answering that. I personally found it funny but then I have issues, so listener discretion is advised. If you're easily offended, see you next time. Apart from handjobs and Patrick’s rough hands (you were warned), we spoke about tech illiteracy (me), sending dead you (well, your ashes) to the moon, why sharing a bed with your pooch can increase your lifespan, the USB stick that self-destructs when you need it to (actual spy stuff), the impact of short videos on kids, having your brain hijacked and whether working from home is good or bad for your health. Enjoy. Or avoid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For forty-two years live been riding motorbikes on the road. And for forty-two years, my mum has pretended that I don't. We don't talk about it. Ever. I think she's still hoping it's a phase. Bless her maternal little socks. Motorbikes give her anxiety and me, joy. Stimulus, response. Mary, Craig. Other than the potential psychological consequences of motorbikes, in this episode of TYP, Dr. Jodi and I talk about the healing power of medical professionals who make us feel safe, calm and optimistic, why kids these days are avoiding public displays of affection, the pressure of professional athletes to be role models (when all they actually want to be is athletes), anxiety in the workplace and lots more. P.S. Don't tell Mary. Shh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacqui Louder and I have been friends for twenty years, did radio together for ten of those and have both been working in similar spaces (sport, high-performance, psychology, health) for all of our adult lives. It was great to catch up and talk about life after a successful outcome (she’s the Psychologist for Collingwood FC and Melbourne Storm), hitting the reset button, competence vs. confidence, cognitive entrenchment (it’s a thing), things they don’t teach you at Uni, positional power and personal power and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the years, there have been so many things that I thought I needed, but actually didn't. Things I thought I needed to do, or be, or have. And not only did I not need them but some of the things I believed I needed, were actually anchors and barriers to my growth, resilience, development and ultimately, my success. In many cases, my beliefs about what I needed (to survive and thrive) were objectively wrong. I started out this solo episode thinking I'd talk for thirty (or so) minutes and ended up chatting for more than double that (only child, chatty AF). Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the years, there have been so many things that I thought I needed, but actually didn't. Things I thought I needed to do, or be, or have. And not only did I not need them but some of the things I believed I needed, were actually anchors and barriers to my growth, resilience, development and ultimately, my success. In many cases, my beliefs about what I needed (to survive and thrive) were objectively wrong. I started out this solo episode thinking I'd talk for thirty (or so) minutes and ended up chatting for more than double that (only child, chatty AF). Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, High-Performance Coach, Trainer, Author, owner of ‘The Fit Shop’ and all-round good bloke Brad Cunningham and I discuss building a business when you don’t really know what you’re doing, understanding customers and clients and meeting their needs, the pros and cons of fitness trackers, creating lasting physical change, who makes the best Trainers and why, the proliferation of fitness businesses (are there too many?), creating a culture that people want to be in, shiny ball syndrome (“oh look… a $25,000 treadmill”), the psychology behind the physiology (of getting in shape) and lots more. Enjoy. @brad.cunningham_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Morrison and I are peas in a pod. Kind of. Okay, I'm a much bigger pea than her but peas, nonetheless. We have both spent much of our lives dealing with body dysmorphia, exercise obsession, disordered eating (me), an eating disorder (her), secret behaviours, control issues (around food and exercise), seeking approval and validation through our appearance, self-esteem issues and self-induced exhaustion from pretending to the world that we (both exercise Scientists, btw) had our sh*t together, when we totally didn't. Anyway, this episode is a chat about all that and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's 'the best'... diet, lifestyle, exercise program, type of meditation, anxiety treatment, sleep protocol, career, communication style, leadership style, learning style (and so on)? You and I both know that my best job could be your worst job (mostly likely would be). Your optimal diet could make me sick. Your best workout might injure me. The movie that makes you laugh, might make me bored. The drug that alleviates your nerve pain, might make me hallucinate (actually happened to me). The ideology that makes you feel valued and connected might make feel suspicious. The motorbike ride that gives me joy, might give you terror. In life, your challenge is not to find 'the' best anything but rather, your best everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan Caplan is Professor of Economics at George Mason University and a New York Times Bestselling author. He's written The Myth of the Rational Voter, named "the best political book of the year" by the New York Times, Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids, The Case Against Education, Open Borders, Labor Econ Versus the World, How Evil Are Politicians?, Don't Be a Feminist; A Letter to My Daughter, Voters As Mad Scientists, and You Will Not Stampede Me. Bryan is a deep-thinker, researcher, status-quo challenger, educator, self-confessed nerd and this conversation was anything but boring. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just like my training partner Mark (AKA The Crab), Brandon Griffith had a cardiac arrest (not a heart attack) and died for 17 minutes (the same amount of time as The Crab - weird huh?). Brandon who was a highly trained police officer (member of S.W.A.T.) was at home, stood up from his chair, took a few steps, his heart stopped and he fell forward, putting his head through a wall, dead. Oh and by the way, at the time, he was the ripe old age of.. 26! What happened during those 17 minutes and after his subsequent recovery is a fascinating chat. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.