The You Project

Patrick's back and this time we talk about the appeal of a tree-change (moving from the city to the country), why two-story homes are good for your health, a skateboarding Schnauzer, China's plan to cut Internet access to kids, the surprising value of mini-workouts (5-10 minutes), how Al is being used to help quadriplegics regain physical function, the dangers of plastic leaching into your food and drinks (bottles in hot cars, containers in microwaves), AR glasses created for the hearing impaired and the possibility of drivers being charged with 'tired driving'. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before anyone sends me a grumpy email about the title of this episode, it's actually the title of the book written by today's two guests. According to Profs lan and Rachelle, "we've ended up with a healthcare system that's one of the greatest threats to human health". This episode presents some mind-blowing info and stats from two of the most-qualified, well-researched and well-respected people I’ve chatted with on the show. *Professor Rachelle Buchbinder is an Australian NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow. She has been the Director of the Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology since its inception in 2001 and a Professor in the Monash University Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine since 2007. She is a rheumatologist and clinical epidemiologist. *Professor lan Harris is a clinician and researcher based in Sydney. He is an orthopedic surgeon with a clinical interest in trauma care where his practice is based at Liverpool Hospital in southwest Sydney. He is Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the South Western Sydney Clinical School of UNSW Sydney and Honorary Professor at the School of Public Health, University of Sydney. amazon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Sohom Das (MBChB, BSc, MSc, MCPsych) is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist who lives and works in London. His work happens at the intersection of criminal offending and severe mental illness. In his role, Sohom assesses and rehabilitates mentally disordered offenders in prisons, courts and in special secure psychiatric units, such as Broadmoor Hospital, that are reserved for the most dangerous and violent mentally ill patients. He is an experienced expert witness, who regularly provides evidence in Criminal Court, including the Old Bailey. As always with Sohom, this chat was a fascinating insight into the capacity humans have for all kinds of behaviour. Enjoy. @APsychForSoreMindsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast is a refresher, of sorts... almost like my dot-point summary of forty years of coaching people to live their best lives, in their best physical, mental and emotional health states. These are ideas, principles and strategies which have worked for me over the years, and I have used all of them at different stages of my journey. If you're keen on optimising your time, energy, creativity, genetics, intellect and overall potential, this is like a super-list for personal optimisation. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast is a refresher, of sorts... almost like my dot-point summary of forty years of coaching people to live their best lives, in their best physical, mental and emotional health states. These are ideas, principles and strategies which have worked for me over the years, and I have used all of them at different stages of my journey. If you're keen on optimising your time, energy, creativity, genetics, intellect and overall potential, this is like a super-list for personal optimisation. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2014, Joel Sardi was a 22-year-old rifleman with the Australian Army and in August of that year, he was back home after an eight-month deployment in Afghanistan. He was catching up with friends when he fell three metres over a railing and broke his neck. It's fair to say that the last nine years have been something of a rollercoaster of peaks and troughs but the bloke I spoke with in this episode, reminded me that there is 'the objective reality' (in Joel's case, quadriplegia) and then there's 'our subjective reality; the way we think, respond, create, choose, interact, communicate, plan, work, live and love. Joel was brutally honest, raw, real and funny in this chat and I loved it. @joelsardi joelsardi.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien Rider, carried the burden of his childhood memories, plagued by daily torment that persisted even into his adult years. These painful recollections triggered debilitating flashbacks, fueling self-destructive patterns. Frustrated by unsuccessful attempts with various psychologists, Damien made a life-altering decision to embark on a personal journey of healing, confronting his inner demons head-on and seeking the answers he desperately needed. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a remarkable chapter in Damien's life. He embarked on an extraordinary solo and unassisted 800km paddleboard adventure, spanning from Gold Coast to Bondi. This transformative experience fueled his passion to support others who have endured trauma, abuse, or faced daily challenges. By subjecting himself to extreme endurance events, he deliberately embraced physical and mental pain, aiming to comprehend its depths and forge a path to overcome it. Through these ventures, Damien found a powerful platform to spread his message to the world, becoming a beacon of inspiration with his exceptional achievements. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gillespo is back in, what can only be described a totally freestyle chat about fascinating things, and it never ceases to amaze me how much (seemingly) random sh*t he knows about so many things, including Prairie Voles (a kind of rodent), which according to him, are possibly the only animal in world capable of actual love (don't get mad at me, he said it - lol). Oh, we also chat about other equally random and fascinating stuff (religion, mirror neurons, trust, bullying, oxytocin and intuition). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I never thought I'd be in the middle of an in-depth conversation with a dude about surrogacy but today was that day, and I loved it. Super interesting and so many considerations, challenges and variables that I had never really thought about. Apart from being the first single bloke (at the time) approved to have a child through surrogacy in Victoria, Shaun Resnik is also a Naturopath, Mindset Coach, LP Practitioner and Hypnotherapist, who's been helping people achieve optimal health (physical, mental and emotional) for over twenty years. I enjoyed this chat a lot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey.. is how Tommy remembers which way to turn his screwdriver (or spanner) for tightening and loosening purposes. You're welcome. Apart from that fascinating tip, we also chatted about where to check our emotional baggage at the airport (it made sense at the time), people sleepwalking through life, being the conscious driver rather than the unconscious passenger (on Planet Us), finding gratitude and perspective as a result of a painful experience and the common practice of trying to resolve 'internal issues' (mental, emotional, spiritual) with external solutions (stuff). vidpod.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do so many people who lose weight regain it? This was me for a long time. What are the psychological, emotional, sociological, physiological and behavioral variables that impact our ability to lose weight and fat and keep it off? In this episode, Dietician Kate Save (from 'Be Fit Food') and I do a deep dive on this question (and others). Enjoy. befitfood.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who and how would you be if you grew up in a different environment, with different people, upbringing, programming, schooling, influences and experiences? Same you genetically but completely different social, cultural, academic, religious, psychological and behavioural conditioning? This brief episode is a me thinking out loud about something I’ve pondered since I was a kid. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m of the belief that most people don’t understand or exploit the power of effective, courageous decision making. I also believe that most people don’t consider the underlying thinking which leads to, what can be, toxic and destructive choices and outcomes. If you’re a fan of my er… ‘more direct’ messages, you’ll probably like this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of TYP, Tiff and I talk about vulnerability, trust, courage, connection and all of those tricky psychological, sociological and emotional things that come into play when we truly open the door to someone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American psychologist Jonathan Shedler, PhD is known internationally as an author, consultant, and clinical educator. Can we truly know ourselves? Can others truly know us? This was an eye-opening, mind-expanding and fascinating conversation with one of the most thoughtful, practical and solution-focused Psychologists I've ever chatted with (and I've interviewed plenty!). Enjoy.psych-scan.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this (very) freestyle conversation with our resident Nerd, we chat about the potential reality of a cashless and cardless society; one where body parts are scanned in order to pay for goods and services. We also discuss companies which film us while we shop, why volunteering into our 'senior' years is life-extending and good for our overall health, Elon Musk's re-naming of Twitter (to 'X'), while Bunnings employs a disproportionate number of older workers, how Al might help us lose weight and Patrick bangs on about drones for way longer than necessary (lol). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julia Linn had childhood diabetes which caused kidney failure, heart disease, retinopathy (diabetic blindness) and nerve damage. At 34, a double organ transplant (pancreas and kidney) cured the diabetes and gave her a working kidney. At 48, Julia required a triple cardiac bypass as the heart disease progressed, plus her thyroid was removed. Four years ago (at 62), unfit and out of shape, Julia decided to join a gym. Two years later, she was competing on stage in two NPC Bikini Masters Body Building Competitions, placing first and third. This chat is less about anti-aging and health (although we cover that) and more about what's possible when we optimise our time, energy, potential and resources (at any age). @dolphinineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think most humans have a void. An internal void. This is me thinking out loud, about that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of our brain series, Dr. Hannah and I talk about the 'Dinosaur that Hijacks your Brain'. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't get mad at me for the title; you can credit (or discredit) one D. Gillespie for those words (lol). Oh, this was a fun episode of feather-ruffling. Among many amusing and controversial ideas, we spoke about why psychopaths (the human kind) can be 'managed' (not exactly the right word) more effectively with a reward than a punishment, why it doesn't pay to outshine your boss, why koalas sleep for 20 hours a day (random, I know), how and why some psychopaths can over-ride their lack of empathy to be a 'pro-social psychopath, a type of dementia which (essentially) destroys people's capacity to feel empathy, why psychopaths are not wanted in the military (despite what some people might think) and how we can anthropomorphize animals to our own detriment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiff and I got together and unpacked the idea of objective and subjective 'truth'. It's true that talking to a large audience is comfortable for me, and it's also true that for many people, it's terrifying. Two 'opposing truths'; both correct. We also spoke about what we think we know (beliefs) vs. unequivocal facts, the fallibility of science and the propensity we have, to take our gifts for granted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fergus Watts is the Reach Foundation CEO, Founder and Chairman of Bastion Brands, former AFL Player, deep thinker, great communicator, and all-round ripping human, who's brilliant to have a yarn with. This time our conversation went far and wide, but the core of our chat revolved around the ideas of (1) finding 'the right model’ in leadership, medicine, education, business, mental health, marketing, communication, meeting the needs of other, high-performance, and (2) the idea that different people often need a very different approach, strategy and/or protocol to achieve a similar positive outcome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I loved this chat and loved this bloke. The way we humans have lived, evolved, adapted, survived, and thrived over the last 300,000 (plus) years is nothing short of fascinating and the good Prof and I took a deep dive, exploring anthropology, sociology, evolution, human behaviour, tribes and more. *David Samson is an Associate Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Toronto, Director of the Sleep and Human Evolution Lab (SHEL) and author of "Our Tribal Future: How to channel our foundational human instincts into a force for good". Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Kate Swaffer was diagnosed with 'Younger Onset Dementia' at 49, the advice given to her by the health sector was to go home and die. She was told directly "get your end-of-life affairs in order" and that at best, she had 8-10 years to live. Well, she's now 65 and seems just fine to me. Not only is she defying the odds, her continued health and ability to function (despite her cognitive and neurological issues) has really been inconvenient and annoying for some. I found Kate to be inspiring, insightful and extremely resourceful and creative. You'll love her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Superstar Psychologist, Jacqui Louder, is back and this time we discuss how and why we waste potential (and how not to), creating a good 'reality' in a bad situation, how fear can temporarily impact the skill level of athletes, the balance between supporting people and letting them 'fall down', why some people know what to do but still don't do it, and lots more. Enjoy. performe.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi Kiddos. So, I had a chat with our resident Neuro-Psych (Dr. Hannah Korrel) and we decided to record a series of (brief) episodes, focusing on the human brain; the 3lb (1.3-1.4kg) super-computer residing in your skull. We all have one, but very few of us understand how it 'works'. We really tried to keep the jargon and scientific lingo to a minimum, and the understandability and informality to a maximum in these chats. We might call it 'edu-tainment'. Anyway, part one is a big-picture snapshot of the brain and its three core components. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Geek (much-loved Geek) is back and this time we talk about why most robots are 'female', the rise of quantum computing, Patrick's disdain for Elon Musk and Starlink, NASA's new 'Mars' experiment, BMW's new 'Mad Max-esque' electric scooter, the potential for government agencies to activate phone cameras and microphones for surveillance, the thumbs-up emoji being legally binding and plenty more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are hundreds of variables and factors which influence the likelihood of someone succeeding (or failing) and creating lasting change (or not). But there's one key reason why so many people don't achieve what they set out to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You literally can't be anyone but yourself. Good or bad, happy. or sad, kind or mean, crying or laughing; it's always you. All the stuff you’ve done in your life… you were there for all of it. And while you can't change 'who' you are, you can change 'how' you are. This episode is me exploring some of the stupid thinking and advice that gets wheeled out as personal development, self-help and even, positive psychology. And potentially, a better plan than ‘be yourself’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes I'm a low-performer. The opposite of a high-performer. Not winning. Not doing great. Not in the zone. Not even a good attitude. Not all the time, sometimes. And that's okay. It makes me human. I recently sat down with Tiff (on Roll with the Punches) and we chatted about the unrealistic and unhealthy expectation (and pressure?) that exists in some groups and self-help echo chambers to be the perpetual high-performing, positive-talking, world-beating, personal-development Unicorn who never has a bad day, always wins, never gets sad or anxious and somehow lives in perpetual state of euphoria and success. Fuck that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy, Tiff and I discuss the idea (and practical process) of getting better as we get older.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Gillespie wandered back into TYP Central and this time we chatted about work-life balance, universal basic income, the pros and cons of retirement, means testing, eliminating poverty and the government printing money to offset debt!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is me banging on about the intersection of our internal and external worlds. Physical and non-physical. Seen and unseen. I don't often say this, but I think many of you will find this message helpful, relevant and maybe even, life-changing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Videographer extraordinaire and resident pretty boy, Tommy Jackett, is back at TYP for what definitely wasn't a high-brow exchange of philosophy, psychology and/or the meaning of life. It was however, two mates (and Tiff) having a fun discussion about the goings-on of our respective lives. vidpod.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nima, our resident Compounding Pharmacist is back and this time, we talk about the idea and practice of a medical model where we don't wait for stuff to break, fixing the underlying problem vs. treating the symptom and the potential therapeutic role of bio-identical hormones and peptides in increasing health span. Enjoy. tailormadehealth.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TYP's favourite Pracademic, Geoff Jowett, is back making us think and laugh with his unique style of coaching, story-telling and educating, and as always, he doesn't disappoint. We lost track of time, so l've made this chat a two-parter. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TYP's favourite Pracademic, Geoff Jowett, is back making us think and laugh with his unique style of coaching, story-telling and educating, and as always, he doesn't disappoint. We lost track of time, so l've made this chat a two-parter. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The TYP Chief Nerd is back geeking the f**k out about the (predicted) potential for downloading human consciousness into an 'electronic brain' (good grief),'Voicebox Al that can replicate not only your voice, but also the 'way' you speak, the new phone app that can detect skin cancer using pics of your skin, the 14 year-old genius who got a job working for Elon Musk as a Space X Engineer, the new Al that allows to have a ‘conversation with Jesus' and lots more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Paul Harch is the leading international Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) expert. He is an internationally renowned expert in developing HBOT treatment plans for neurological conditions. His treatment programs and results are unmatched in the field. He has used hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat over 100 different conditions, including stroke, dementia, autism, and traumatic brain injury and this chat is f**king fascinating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penny Locaso, the Happiness Hacker, is back and this time we discuss her latest research, interviewing 150 amazing women, the nature of trauma (it shows up in different ways), decision fatigue, hedonic adaptation, destination disappointment (when the achievement doesn't translate to the emotional state we thought it would), the point where support turns into mollycoddling, participation trophies, the pursuit of equanimity and lots more. hackinghappy.coLinkedIn: Penny LocasoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Nash is inappropriate, funny, clever, atypical, creative and although he would hate me saying it, courageous. It's one thing to survive a life-threatening illness, it's another to thrive and mesmerise audiences around the world as a Keynote Speaker, DJ, and quadruple amputee like it's nobody's business. This is much more than an ‘inspirational chat' (in fact, it's not really that at all); it's a funny, interesting and stimulating conversation with a bloke who lost his limbs and just got on with life. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Srikumar Rao operates at the intersection of business, sociology, spirituality, psychology and philosophy and his mission is to help people increase their consciousness, effectiveness, self-awareness and joy. He is an international speaker, bestselling author, and one of the most popular MBA lecturers in America. His courses are among the highest rated at many of the world's top business schools, including Columbia University and The London Business School. The Prof and I chatted about the Matrix (we're living in one, but not the one you think), our self-created illusion, mental and emotional prisons, why identity doesn't matter, raising our consciousness and why the 'idea' of success (how l'll feel when I get there) and the reality of it (how I actually feel when I 'succeed') are rarely the same. Super interesting. Enjoy. theraoinstitute.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanie Trecek-King is an Associate Professor of Biology at Massasoit Community College, where she teaches a general-education science course designed to equip students with empowering critical thinking, information literacy, and science literacy skills. Melanie has created a program called TIP (Thinking is Power) and she is of the opinion (as am I) that, while knowledge is valuable (of course), being able to think critically and independently, is the real superpower. Knowing stuff is great but being able to solve problems, make great decisions, choose our own beliefs, consciously write our own story and recognise the space between our programming and our original thoughts, is where the 'self' (me, you) emerges from the group-think, the group-behaviour, the echo chambers and the enormity of conformity. This was fun chat with a fun person. Enjoy. thinkingispower.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Galpin is a world-renowned guru in coaching, educating and empowering elite athletes (and a few regular humans) to optimise their genetic and sporting potential by effectively managing the relevant performance variables and influencers (sleep, training, recovery, supplementations, nutrition, etc.), so that they might achieve their high-performance goals. And, he's arguably the best in the world at what he does. Andy is a tenured Professor at California State University, Fullerton. He is the Co-Director of the Centre for Sport Performance and Founder/Director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. He is a Human Performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and over 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Dr. Galpin has worked with elite athletes (including All-Star, All-Pro, MVP, Cy Young, Olympic Gold medallists, Major winners, World titlist/ contenders, etc.) across the UFC, MLB, NBA, PGA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, and Military/Special Forces, and more. He is also a Co-founder of Absolute Rest, BioMolecular Athlete, and RAPID Health & Performance. andygalpin.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's official.. I’m in love. Sure, she's a 102. Sure, she lives on the other side of the world and sure, she has zero interest in me but nonetheless, I love her. And so will you. Dr Gladys McGarey was born in 1920 and began her medical practice at a time when women couldn't even have their own bank account. This is one of my all-time favourite episodes and it was a complete privilege to meet and chat with Dr. Gladys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So often, there's something about our existence (body, bank balance, career, situation, relationship status) that we want to change (do, be, create, achieve) and then when we get 'there', boom.. we're happy. And fulfilled. Content. Calm. Good in theory, but... nah. In fact, hard nah. We often get there (reach our target destination), only to 'realise' (believe) that we need to lose just 3 more kilos. Earn $20K more. Run 5 minutes faster. Have that body part just a little bigger or smaller. Get ten percent more followers. And then... we'll be happy. Forever. Again... nah. This chat with Doctor Hannah was totally spontaneous (as is often the way), as we planned to discuss a completely different topic but nonetheless, I think you'll enjoy it. @nobullpsych hannahkorrel.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This chat was f**king fascinating, I learned a lot, the Doc is brilliant and I loved him. Not surprisingly, he has a somewhat hypnotic voice and energy. No pun intended. I think it's fair to say that the majority of us don't truly understand the science of hypnosis, it's numerous applications or its potential for healing, helping and treating a range of physical, mental and emotional conditions. *BIO: Dr. David Spiegel is Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioural Sciences, Director of the Centre on Stress and Health, and Medical Director of the Centre for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he has been a member of the academic faculty since 1975. Dr.Spiegel has more than 40 years of clinical and research experience studying psycho-oncology, stress and health, pain control, psychoneuroendocrinology, sleep, hypnosis, and conducting randomized clinical trials involving psychotherapy for cancer patients. He has published thirteen books, over 480 scientific journal articles, and 170 book chapters on hypnosis, psychosocial oncology, stress physiology, trauma, and psychotherapy. reveri.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This chat was f**king fascinating, I learned a lot, the Doc is brilliant and I loved him. Not surprisingly, he has a somewhat hypnotic voice and energy. No pun intended. I think it's fair to say that the majority of us don't truly understand the science of hypnosis, it's numerous applications or its potential for healing, helping and treating a range of physical, mental and emotional conditions. *BIO: Dr. David Spiegel is Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioural Sciences, Director of the Centre on Stress and Health, and Medical Director of the Centre for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he has been a member of the academic faculty since 1975. Dr.Spiegel has more than 40 years of clinical and research experience studying psycho-oncology, stress and health, pain control, psychoneuroendocrinology, sleep, hypnosis, and conducting randomized clinical trials involving psychotherapy for cancer patients. He has published thirteen books, over 480 scientific journal articles, and 170 book chapters on hypnosis, psychosocial oncology, stress physiology, trauma, and psychotherapy. reveri.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This time, the Doc and I discuss healing our identity and false beliefs, his fascinating backstory growing up in an abusive religious cult, the masks we wear, reprogramming our mind, body, and emotions after a lifetime of indoctrination and manipulation, the burden of trauma (Jeffrey experienced plenty), the power of perception, the psychology of trust and lots more. Apart from being a physician, best-selling author and in-demand speaker, Jeffrey Rediger is also an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, a world-renowned researcher, author and expert in the investigation of spontaneous healing, he has a Master's degree in Divinity from Princeton, has received numerous awards, has written a bestseller (Cured: Strengthen Your Immune System and Heal Your Life), appeared on Oprah and Dr. Oz and now in his career highlight... is back chatting with the Bogan from Latrobe Valley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bread and milk aren't the only things which have used-by dates. Jobs have used-by dates. As do some relationships. And lifestyles. And habits. And mindsets. But sadly, many of us keep doing the thing that 'doesn't work' long beyond its expiration date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.