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S1 Ep 1208#1208 Pink Jail Cells - David Gillespie

I loved this episode. Super interesting. The great man and I talked about why we shouldn't wash our hair (with shampoo), why fibre is over-rated, the link between vegetable oil and Parkinson's disease, why you shouldn't lather your kids (or you) in (most) sunscreens, why harsher penalties aren't the solution to youth crime, why many experts won't listen to new research, the one expert who found a flaw in the science in his super popular book and then got rejected by his own followers (because he changed his stance) and why pink paint can reduce violent behaviour and crime. davidgillespie.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 202343 min

S1 Ep 1207#1207 Let's Talk Drugs (& Other Stuff) - Nima Alavi

Nima Alavi is back talking drugs (he’s a Pharmacist) and we open the conversational door on personalised medicine, a woman with multiple personalities who has different medical conditions depending on the personality, the power of placebos, the impact of stress, the physical consequences of loneliness, menopause and andropause, vaping and the weight-loss drug that’s all the craze, Ozempic. slimrx.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 202357 min

S1 Ep 1206#1206 Code Like A Girl - Ally Watson

Ally Watson OAM is the Founder and CEO of 'Code Like A Girl'. She is a Software Engineer, Backend Developer (whatever that means) and Computer Science graduate with a passion and plan to empower girls and women to work in tech, and she's doing it! Not surprisingly, I learned a lot in this chat and loved every minute. Enjoy. codelikeagirl.comLinkedIn: Ally Watson OAMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 202351 min

S1 Ep 1205#1205 Project You - Harps & Tiff

This episode is a co-share I did with young Tiff. In the midst of our preamble, which was intended to lead into a completely different topic, we found ourselves doing a deep dive into all-things mind-management, body management and in general, human optimisation. From genetics, to improving with age (both cognitively and physically) we threw around some ideas, lessons learned, thoughts and strategies around the relationship we humans have (and can have) with our physical, mental and emotional health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 202347 min

S1 Ep 1204#1204 Alone In A Crowd - Jacqui Louder

Jacqui Louder is one of Australia's most successful and respected Sport Psychologists, a good mate and my one-time co-host from my radio days. This was an interesting conversation, which began with a question around being alone in a crowd. Many of us have felt disconnected, irrelevant and isolated in a room full of people. If that's you, listen to this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 202353 min

S1 Ep 1203#1203 A Subjective Life - Harps

There's the thing that's happening and there's your story about the thing that's happening. There's the situation, circumstance and event and there's your individual response to those things. There's THE world and there's your world. Thousands of people will listen to this episode but nobody will have an identical listening experience. Some will love it. Some will hate it. A person's experience of my words is less about the words (themselves) and more about an individual response (reaction) to the words and my delivery of those words. You and I can be in the same conversation while having a totally different experience. Same and different. We humans love the idea of being objective and open-minded (it makes us feel good) but is it really possible?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 16, 202329 min

S1 Ep 1202#1202 The Beatles Are Back - Patrick Bonello

Patrick's back and we were all over the metaphoric shop in this one. Distractions. Tangents. Terrible segues. Nonetheless, we covered some interesting stuff, including the eight year-old girl who received a donor heart and subsequently had accurate nightmares identifying the perpetrator who murdered the ten year-old girl whose heart she received (really), why lying on forms which require your private details can be a good idea, the downside of being in space, how the 'Beatles' are releasing a new song (literally), some important cybersecurity tips, the safest search engine, Patrick's thoughts on 'cookies' (not the choc-chip type), a cashless world, my declining eyesight and a remote-control pill-shaped camera being used to diagnose GI issues (that comes out yer bum!). EnjoySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 15, 20231h 3m

S1 Ep 1201#1201 The World Within - Jem Fuller

There's the world we're in, and there's the world in us. One is where life happens, the other is where living happens. One is about our life situation, the other is about our life experience. One seen, one unseen. Jem Fuller is an Author, Corporate Speaker, Facilitator, Eternal Optimist, Good Bloke and I was lucky enough to chat with him about our worlds. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 202354 min

S1 Ep 1200#1200 Love Languages - Harps

Gary Chapman's book 'The 5 Love Languages' was first published in 1992.I read it the same year and it was like a curtain had been pulled back in my brain to reveal some beautiful wisdom and insight that would help me understand, connect with, serve, and love others. Specifically, to understand the way we humans give, receive and experience love (in all its many forms). I'm definitely no expert in this area but (for better or worse) I decided to share some of my thoughts, ideas and personal experiences around this fascinating concept (love languages). By the way, I have never met Mr Chapman (Chappers) and have no relationship with him but I feel compelled to acknowledge his work in this space. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 202331 min

S1 Ep 1199#1199 A Psych For Sore Minds - Dr. Sohom Das

Dr. Sohom Das is an interesting bloke with a super cool job (well, he likes it) and we had a great chat about all-things psychopathy, criminality, sociology, world-class liars, Forensic Psychiatry (his job), stand-up comedy (his passion), prison (where he often works), murderers (who he often assesses), Will Smith (his thoughts on the infamous slap) and Sohom also shared a few fascinating stories about some of the people he has worked with. The Doc has a new(ish) book called 'In Two Minds: Stories of Murder, Justice and Recovery from a Forensic Psychiatrist' and a ripper YouTube channel called 'A Psych For Sore Minds'. This was fun. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 20231h 1m

S1 Ep 1198#1198 The Science Of Conversation - Prof. Elizabeth Stokoe

Yep, conversation is a science. Who knew? There's actually mountains of research which analyses effective (and ineffective) conversation and provides great insight into what works (in a chat) and what doesn't. As somebody whose job is literally conversations, I was super interested in this... conversation (sorry) and it didn't disappoint. Professor Elizabeth Stokoe is a social psychologist who has spent over twenty years collecting and analysing real conversations across settings as varied as first dates, crisis negotiation, sales encounters and medical communication. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 11, 202351 min

S1 Ep 1197#1197 Virtual Me (And You) - Patrick Bonello

According to our loveable resident nerd Patrick, in the not-too-distant-future (coupla years), I'll be able to 'stand on a stage on the opposite side of the world' (well, a 3-D hologram version of me), deliver a presentation, see the audience, interact with the audience and be 'back home', as soon as I'm done. Sh*t's gettin' weird folks. This was a fun one. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10, 202352 min

S1 Ep 1196#1196 My Life In Hiding - Laura Cathcart Robbins

From the outside looking in, Laura Cathcart Robbins was a picture of success; happy, healthy, wealthy, respected, connected and admired. Or so it appeared. But behind the persona, the picture and the story, was the reality of a woman battling to navigate life with a debilitating addiction, a huge secret and a world of mental and emotional pain. Laura is the author of the brand new 'Stash: My Life in Hiding' and this conversation was a fascinating insight into the physical, mental, emotional and social challenges that so many of us deal with. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 9, 202353 min

S1 Ep 1195#1195 Atypical Ideas To Keep You Young - Harps

How do we keep ourselves physically, mentally and emotionally younger than our chronological age? How can we maintain our level of functional health (or even improve it) as we get older? In this episode, I share some not-so-typical strategies that are both simple and effective (when they're applied). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 8, 202350 min

S1 Ep 1194#1194 Addiction Is Profitable - David Gillespie

Today (June 7, 2023) David wrote a fascinating article for substack.com titled 'Nicotine: The Free Will Assassin'. *An Insight into the Destructive Consequences of Smoking and Vaping, and the Uphill Battle Against Nicotine's Grip on Society. This episode is a chat about that and as always, it's great.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 202330 min

S1 Ep 1193#1193 That Which Doesn't Kill You - Samantha Gash

Samantha Gash is a corporate lawyer turned international endurance athlete, inspirational speaker and social change advocate, who you may have seen on seasons two and seven of Australian Survivor. Sam is a five-foot package of inspiration, courage, intellect and passion and I loved chatting with her. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 202354 min

S1 Ep 1192#1192 Learn, Give, Live - Bobby Cappuccio

Bobby and I have been friends for decades and he's been on TYP many times talking about personal development, sociology, psychology and all-things human behaviour. But this episode is very different. We've chatted briefly (before) about him growing up in a violent, abusive and loveless home but this time, he opens the door wide and we discuss the numerous challenges of navigating life with brain damage, Tourette's, ADHD, learning difficulties, behavioural and emotional regulation issues, severe anxiety, trust issues and lots more. I know it sounds like a depressing conversation but I found it fascinating, educational, and ultimately, uplifting. Enjoy. theselfhelpantidote.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 202350 min

S1 Ep 1191#1191 Addicted To Drama - Dr. Scott Lyons

Dr. Scott Lyons is a recovering drama addict. And no, I'm not using that term as a metaphor or analogy. As a clinician, Scott describes himself (and many others) as having been (or still being) addicted to drama. Who knew it was a thing? Well, it is and this was a fascinating and different conversation that l'm sure will resonate with many. Who is Dr. Scott Lyons? He is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author of the book ‘Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others.' Scott is a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy Mind-Body Medicine specialist and has been featured in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, ForbesWomen, Fast Company, The Telegraph, The Guardian, INC., CNBC Make It, Fortune, Bustle, and Reader's Digest. And now, in what is clearly the pinnacle of his career, he drops by TYP Central to wax lyrical about the human condition. Enjoy. drscottlyons.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 20231h 7m

S1 Ep 1190#1190 Finding A Way - Bart Walsh

Bart Walsh is a younger, smarter me. He is the head of fitness for Jetts (gyms) Australia and he's a deep-thinking, talented, interesting, interested, and inspirational young man, who has been through some serious sh*t and somehow, just keeps rolling on. I had no real expectations (good or bad) going into this chat because I knew very little about Bart, but it's fair to say I was impressed. I won't share any of his story here because I don't want to ruin the listen but I'm sure you'll enjoy it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 202354 min

S1 Ep 1189#1189 The Power Of Kindness - Harps & Patrick

Our intended tech-talk with Patrick didn't eventuate, as our pre-show catch up turned into a 45-minute chat about his surprise recent illness, a hospital stay and some lightbulb moments and realisations to come from that experience. I know it sounds obvious and cheesy to suggest that kindness is powerful, healing and potentially transformational, but sometimes life has a way of reminding us, grounding us, and providing us with an attitude of gratitude that's easy to lose in the mayhem. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 202346 min

S1 Ep 1188#1188 It's A Question Of Questions - Harps

On Planet Me, there's an absolute correlation between the quality of the questions I ask myself and others (solution-focused, intelligent, curious questions) and the quality of my subsequent decisions, actions, interactions and outcomes. In short, better questions produces better results. This episode is me riffing about that. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 202325 min

S1 Ep 1187#1187 The Hope Smuggler - Shaka Senghor

Different episodes resonate with different people, but from the almost 1,200 episodes of TYP that I've recorded, this conversation sits comfortably in my all-time top 5. I truly loved it and wish it could have gone for longer. In 1991, Shaka Senghor entered prison for committing second-degree murder. Today, he's a best-selling author, lecturer at universities, and leading voice on criminal justice reform. Raised in a middle-class neighbourhood on Detroit's east side during the height of the 1980s crack epidemic, Shaka was an honour roll student and a natural leader who dreamed of becoming a doctor. But at age 11, his parents' marriage began to unravel. The beatings from his mother worsened, sending him on a downward spiral that saw him run away from home. On the streets, he quickly turned to drug dealing to survive, running crack houses and getting caught up in the hopelessness of the life that surrounded the epidemic. At 18, he was shot in an altercation in front of his home. By 19, he was in prison for murder, fuming with anger and despair. During his 19 years incarcerated- including seven in solitary confinement -Shaka began a journey of self-reflection, inspired by reading and writing as a means of understanding his past, his present, and his future potential. By embracing forgiveness, hope, and everything that's possible when you refuse to be defined by your past, he's become a leading voice on the potential inherent in us all when given support and a second chance. In the decade since his release, he's garnered awards and fellowships, lectured at universities, started and worked with non-profits seeking to lift people up, visited the White House, been interviewed by Trevor Noah and Oprah Winfrey, given award-winning TED talks, featured in a song with Nas, and tirelessly worked to help create the personal and societal change we need for a more inspired, just, fulfilling future. shakasenghor.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 20231h 0m

S1 Ep 1186#1186 A Selfie Of Your Mind - Mark LeBusque

The other day I had the pleasure of joining Mark LeBusque on his poddy (Simply, Practically Human) and he wheeled out an assortment of my whiteboard lessons (from Insta) to unpack. Among other things, we spoke about being an Opsimath (it's a thing, you might be one), chest-beaters (and the quiet ones up the back), sharing a 'selfie' of your mind (versus your body), becoming aware of our conditioning and programming, the value of leaning into the uncertain, unfamiliar and unpredictable and of course, we covered all-things mind, self-awareness, self-regulation and self-optimisation. The Simply Practically Human PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 202341 min

S1 Ep 1185#1185 How To Train Your Mind (Or How To Herd Cats) - Harps

Training your mind. Herding Cats. Same. Same. Feels like, anyway. So much of how we manage our lives, is dependent on our ability to manage our mind and potentially, to train it to 'perform' better. And while there's no three-step plan or fail-proof protocol (of course), a lifetime of training my own mind and a career (four decades) of helping others do the same, has given me some insights that I believe are worth sharing. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 202326 min

S1 Ep 1184#1184 K-Pop, Chimp Empire & Conor (McGregor) - Tommy & Harps

Young Tommy dropped by TYP Central and we had a casual chat about how work affects us positively or negatively (work impact vs. work-life balance), the need we humans have to ‘feel special’ (in a world of 8 billion other humans), the idea of starting at the bottom to build the skills, competence and understanding in order to get to the top, the K-Pop phenomenon, whether or not self-promotion is a good idea, what we’re both watching on Netflix and lots more. Enjoy. vidpod.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 20231h 10m

S1 Ep 1183#1183 Snake Oil, Echo Chambers & Leaky Gut - Dr. Steven Gundry

For over thirty years, Dr. Steven Gundry was one of the world’s pre-eminent experts in heart surgery. His experiences took him to new frontiers of medical science, where he was a driving force behind major progress in medical technology, surgical procedures and breakthroughs that revolutionised the way doctors save lives. But then in 2001, Steven had an experience which saw him step away from Cardiothoracic Surgery and into the human nutrition space. This was an enlightening conversation where the Doc shared some amazing stories, insights and science that will make (some of) you reconsider your ‘normal operating system’ around food. Enjoy. drgundry.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 202344 min

S1 Ep 1182#1182 The Guru of PT in Oz - Andrew Simmons

Andrew Simmons is the owner of Vision Personal Training (with more than 50 franchises around Australia). He and I have been mates since the early 90’s, when he and the great Geoff Jowett flew down to Melbourne (from Sydney) to have a look at the largest PT Centre in the Southern Hemisphere (my gym) and to ask me a bunch of questions. Since that time, Simmo has well and truly taken over the mantle as the Guru of Australian PT and so, it was fun to catch up, talk sh*t and reflect on our time in fitness and more. Enjoy. visionpersonaltraining.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 202357 min

S1 Ep 1181#1181 How To Spot A Psychopath - David Gillespie

I'm not sure how David Gillespie and I end up talking about psychopaths so often but nonetheless, we do. I fully intended to chat with him about another topic heading into this episode but I opened with a question about his upcoming book (before the intended chat) and then thirty minutes later there I was; Psychopath Central. *WARNING: Just letting you know that this episode contains is a conversation about a hypothetical rape (in his new book) which for some, might be confronting and/or triggering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 202337 min

S1 Ep 1180#1180 Mind-F*ckery - Dr. Philip Goff

Philip Goff is a Professor of Philosophy, which is why I call him either Prof. Goff or Phil-osophy. Alright, I’ll stop. Seriously, this was my kind of mind-bending, paradigm-shifting, reality-challenging conversation. Enjoy. philipgoffphilosophy.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 202355 min

S1 Ep 1179#1179 Superbugs, Antibiotics & Accidental Hard C*cks - Dr. Bill Sullivan

This was my favourite episode (so far) with Professor Bill. Funny, enlightening, terrifying, educational and inappropriate.Perfect. Enjoy. authorbillsullivan.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 202356 min

S1 Ep 1178#1178 Same But Different - Harps & Tiff

Last week I chatted with young Tiff on 'Roll with the Punches' and as always it was rambling, casual and thought-provoking conversation about everything and nothing. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 22, 202344 min

S1 Ep 1177#1177 Have You Immunised Your Mind? - Dr. Andy Norman

Andy Norman, PhD, is back and this continuation of our last chat was enlightening, thought-provoking and educational. And if I do say so myself, mildly entertaining. Andy is the award-winning author of ‘Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think’. His work has appeared in Scientific American, Psychology Today, Skeptic, Free Inquiry, and The Humanist. He has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, public radio, The BBC’s Naked Scientist, and The Young Turks. His research illuminates the evolutionary origins of human reasoning, the norms that make dialogue fruitful, and the workings of the mind’s immune system. He champions the emerging science of mental immunity as the antidote to disinformation, propaganda, hate, and division. He likes to help people develop immunity to bad ideas. mentalimmunityproject.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 20231h 0m

S1 Ep 1176#1176 Fake Photos, Deep Fakes & Fanny Packs - Patrick & Harps

The title will be self-explanatory when you listen. Again, this was a wide-ranging, mildly terrifying and thought-provoking conversation with our resident TYP Nerd (Patrick), about all-things tech and its potential ramifications (good and bad) for us mere biological, flesh and blood mortals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 202343 min

S1 Ep 1175#1175 Wasted Potential - Dr. Hannah Korrel

How much of our thinking, behaviour and outcomes is about nurture and how much is about nature? What is cognitive fatigue and what can we do about it? Why does our brain use so many calories? Why do we fall apart when we finish a big project (not in the middle of it)? How does our intellect and creativity work together? What if Roger Federer never picked up a tennis racquet? Or Layne Beachley never saw the ocean? How much genius and potential goes unrecognised and undeveloped? Do you have potential and talent that’s never been used or explored? Dr. Hannah Korrel (Clinical Neuropsychologist) and I discuss these and other interesting questions in this fun chat. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 20231h 0m

S1 Ep 1174#1174 Design & Life Experience - Geoff Jowett

I’ve known Geoff Jowett for a long time; through his mayhem years of drugs, booze, big business, bodybuilding, TV appearances, self-destruction and instant gratification through to Geoff, the clean, sober, inspirational bloke who lives on a farm with four dogs, a family of ducks, two horses and is in bed by 8.30. This was a fascinating chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 202332 min

S1 Ep 1173#1173 The Wheelbarrow Business - Geoff Jowett

Heads-up… this episode is not about wheelbarrows and only a little about business. TYP favourite Geoff Jowett is back making us laugh, cringe, think and reflect with his unique blend of story-telling, philosophy, business coaching, metaphors and hard-earned wisdom. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 202334 min

S1 Ep 1172#1172 You Are Not Your Identity - Ozan Varol

Ozan Varol is a Rocket Scientist, turned Lawyer, turned award-winning Professor and best-selling Author, who grew up in Istanbul in a family which didn’t speak English. At 17, he moved to the United States by himself to attend Cornell University, where he majored in astrophysics and while there, he served on the operations team for the 2003 Mars Exploration Rovers Project. After getting tenure as a Professor (an uncommon achievement), Ozan left academia (an uncommon choice for a person with tenure) to become a full-time author and speaker. And now, in his crowning achievement (clearly), the genius chats with the ex-fat kid on The You Project. His latest book is called ‘Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary.’ Enjoy. ozanvarol.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 202355 min

S1 Ep 1171#1171 The Rest Of Your Life - Harps

If my lifespan was a 12-inch ruler, I’d currently be sitting around the 9-inch mark (statistically). The home straight. And if I ‘am’ statistically average, then as an Aussie bloke, I have about 22 years left on the metaphoric perch. Fortunately for me, I intend to be atypical. An outlier. A statistical anomaly. Having said that, there are some things out of my control (20-30%) but in terms of the stuff I can control, I’m all over that shit like a f*ckin’ self-help ninja. You can replace lots of things on Planet You but you can’t get a new body, so I encourage you to plan (and work) accordingly. I’m more interested in living well than long, but it’s my intention to do both. I recorded this episode in the hope that you might be more proactive about optimising your physical, mental and emotional health (if you’re not already) and creating an operating system that will not only increase your life span but also, your health span. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 202320 min

S1 Ep 1170#1170 Optimal Me - Harps

I’m a handful. Even I struggle with me and I AM me. Much of my life has been focused on exploring the ideas, skills, techniques and habits that will make me a better.. me. This episode is me thinking out loud about my personal journey of self-discovery, self-awareness and self-improvement. There might be a nugget or two in it for you. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 202338 min

S1 Ep 1169#1169 Personal Responsibilty - Harps

This episode is part-teaching, part-coaching and part kick-in-the-arse (with love). Some people’s lives are in semi-regular free-fall because, no matter how much mess, mayhem or chaos happens in their world, it’s never their fault and the problem is always someone or something else. This chat is not about blame, self-loathing or criticism, it’s about self-awareness, personal power, accountability and living your best life. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 202335 min

S1 Ep 1168#1168 The Shape-Shifting Ambivert - Dr Ali Walker

According to Dr Ali Walker, I’m a Shape-Shifting Ambivert. I just thought I was a social misfit with trust issues but apparently, I can be classified. Moving forward, I might put SSA after my name. This was a fun episode where we spoke about why having your bio read (to an audience) is the kryptonite of human connection (snore-fest), how to discover your connection type, why belonging (to something, someone) is so important, how to recognise, understand and match ‘frequencies and intensities’ in others, understanding our public persona and our shadow self, how I helped Ali cure her propensity to be a people-pleaser and we also chatted about her ongoing battle with her husband re temperature regulation in the home, car and even, bed. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 202355 min

S1 Ep 1167#1167 Food Politics - Professor Marion Nestle

I truly loved this chat and I love Professor Marion Nestle (pronounced Nessel). Born in 1936 (three years before the start of WW2), she is a national treasure (in the US), an accomplished author, researcher and academic in the nutrition space, a pioneer in food politics (it’s a thing), a detector of BS regarding the marketing and selling of food products and an exposer of fraudulent, industry-funded pseudo-science. She’s also funny, courageous (she’s had lots of push-back from huge companies), brilliant and by the way, still lectures students. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 202353 min

S1 Ep 1166#1166 My Job Is Safe - David Gillespie

We gave ChatGPT a chance at interviewing the great man (David) and for now, my job is safe. The latest AI phenomenon asked David questions about books he hasn’t written and things he hasn’t done. Nonetheless, it was a fun chat and I even got to ask a few questions of my own. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 202336 min

S1 Ep 1165#1165 Mid-Life Reinvention - Caroline Webbon (PT2)

This is a very different podcast. Our guest has never been interviewed. She is not a world-class expert, author, researcher or guru (although she might be one day) but for some of you, she might provide more value and insight than the superstars. She might be more relatable. More inspirational. More like a listener, than a guest. Well, that’s because she is a listener (and now, a guest). Caroline sent me a message about her re-invention and revolution in her 50th year and I thought a TYP chat with her about her journey might make good listening. She was definitely less enthusiastic (and somewhat terrified) about my idea but eventually, we sorted it. I will say that Caroline is very complementary about me and TYP in general (which makes me somewhat uncomfortable, although I appreciate the gesture) but I take zero credit for any of her achievements (of course) and I’m quick to point out that she did 100% of the work and I did exactly… zero. Maybe I said a few things which resonated but then, plenty of people heard those same words and did f**k-all (as my mum says). This is a great chat with someone who literally transformed their thinking, behaviour, habits, results and career in a relatively short period of time. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 202335 min

S1 Ep 1164#1164 Mid-Life Reinvention - Caroline Webbon (PT1)

This is a very different podcast. Our guest has never been interviewed. She is not a world-class expert, author, researcher or guru (although she might be one day) but for some of you, she might provide more value and insight than the superstars. She might be more relatable. More inspirational. More like a listener, than a guest. Well, that’s because she is a listener (and now, a guest). Caroline sent me a message about her re-invention and revolution in her 50th year and I thought a TYP chat with her about her journey might make good listening. She was definitely less enthusiastic (and somewhat terrified) about my idea but eventually, we sorted it. I will say that Caroline is very complementary about me and TYP in general (which makes me somewhat uncomfortable, although I appreciate the gesture) but I take zero credit for any of her achievements (of course) and I’m quick to point out that she did 100% of the work and I did exactly… zero. Maybe I said a few things which resonated but then, plenty of people heard those same words and did f**k-all (as my mum says). This is a great chat with someone who literally transformed their thinking, behaviour, habits, results and career in a relatively short period of time. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 202340 min

S1 Ep 1163#1163 The Medical Unicorn - Dr. Marc Cohen

Dr. Marc Cohen is a medical doctor, university professor, author, poet, entrepreneur, wellness trailblazer and perpetual student of life, who is trying to coax the world towards global wellness. He has spent more than 30 years practicing and researching holistic health and he has published more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers and many books and technical texts on wellness and natural medicine. He’s also about the most laid-back Professor-y type I’ve ever chatted with on TYP. He also lives about as far outside the traditional medical box as any Doc I’ve ever met. He’s a brilliant science communicator, he’s a little weird (in a good way), a lot creative and not surprisingly, we had a good connection. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 20231h 0m

S1 Ep 1162#1162 WTF Is Psychological Immunisation? - Dr. Tom Nehmy

Dr. Tom Nehmy is a clinical psychologist with more than 15 years experience. His passion is preventing psychological problems in people of all ages while also enhancing resilience and wellbeing. His doctoral research in developing the ‘Healthy Minds Program’ produced the world’s first prevention program to prevent the onset of symptoms of depression and anxiety while also reducing risk for eating disorders. This conversation was a ripper; super relevant, super interesting and super potentially, super helpful for many. Among other things, we chatted about the influence of diet, exercise, socialisation (connection), sleep, genetics, environment and our addiction to comfort, on mental health. Tom is something of an academic pioneer, a rebel, brilliant researcher, great science communicator and most important, he’s a bit sweary. Enjoy. healthymindsprogram.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 202355 min

S1 Ep 1161#1161 Our Resident Nerd - Patrick Bonello

Patrick is back at TYP and as always, our conversation is far-reaching and covers everything from potentially dangerous tech (will your microwave kill you?), to Tai chi, to male fertility, to Patrick’s stoush with council and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 202349 min

S1 Ep 1160#1160 View Your Poo - Nick Lee

Sure, it’s a disgusting title but (in my defence) it’s also a term being used in a public campaign to increase awareness, testing and early detection around bowel cancer. A super important issue. This chat with Nick Lee is inspirational, emotional, educational and for one (or some) of my listeners, it could be the catalyst for a life-saving decision (to get tested). I could say lots more but I don’t want to spoil what you’re about to hear. BIO: Nick is co-Director and partner in Healthy Minds, an accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor and he is the Founder and Chairman of the Jodi Lee Foundation. Enjoy. jodileefoundation.org.auhealthymindsprogram.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 202356 min

S1 Ep 1159#1159 The Dancing Cop - Yasmin London

Yasmin London has been an elite swimmer (winning a world championship), a police woman, a corporate speaker, an unintentional social media star (very cool story), a square peg in a round hole, a young woman battling an eating disorder, someone who has talked numerous people back ‘over the fence’ at the infamous ‘Gap’ (an ocean cliff in NSW) and more recently, the Executive Director of ySafe. This was a fun chat. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 202354 min