The You Project

Of course, the Exercise Scientist is gonna talk about body stuff (health, fitness, function performance) in a series called New Year Revolution. This is a brief snapshot and a few thoughts, ideas and strategies which might get you off to a running start (pun intended) in 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thinking. It can be a gift and a curse. A source of problems and solutions. Pain and pleasure. Our mind is our operational headquarters and our thoughts are the ever-present chatter permeating our cognitive airways. So, how do we recognise the echo chamber? How do we overcome our programming? Deal with fears? Separate the event from our story? Recognise the space between our thinking and… us? Learn and unlearn? Deal with self-limiting beliefs? This episode is a chat about all that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is all about priorities. It’s about recognising what matters most to you (your values, beliefs, faith, purpose) and whether or not your current life is a reflection of the things that according to you, matter most. When we get clear about ‘what really matters’ (for us) and choose to use that clarity as our internal guidance system, then decision-making and action-taking becomes a simple (but not always easy) by-product. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This chat is about you paying attention to your results and using that knowledge and awareness to do things better. Choices. Behaviours. Outcomes. Life. It’s about living more consciously. And less unconsciously. It’s about recognising the habits, patterns and behaviours that are keeping you in a holding pattern (or worse). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This chat is all about one question, “how do I manage me in the middle of all the things I can’t manage?”. Being able to self-regulate, stay calm, make good decisions, be accountable, remain proactive, outlast your motivation, delay gratification and create a new, more-effective operating system is what it’s all about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On day four, we dive into the stuff (our stuff) that needs to be identified, acknowledged, addressed and factored in (the good and bad stuff) if we really want to do different, think different, create different and be different in the new year. Reflecting on current habits, patterns, behaviours, mindsets and outcomes is a crucial part of the learning, growing and doing-better process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Probably nothing you haven’t heard before (if you’re a regular TYPer) but all important stuff to consider and/or revisit as you get the transformational wheels turning for 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On day two of NYR, we dive into the strategic and practical stuff; setting goals, identifying our ‘why’, creating a process, accountability, timelines, KPI’s, getting started, prioritising and making sh*t happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi Team! As we stumble (sprint, moonwalk, crawl) towards the end of one year and the start of another, I decided to record a ten-part series that might help you get your head around, make decisions about, and plan for, a fun, productive and rewarding 2023. This is the first bit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many people, including Dr. Jodi, Christmas can be an anxiety-filled time of the year and for some, Christmas Day itself can be a trigger for a broad range of emotional responses, ranging from slight discomfort and apprehension, through to severe anxiety and/or depression. And while all that’s true, it’s not all doom and gloom. In this chat, Dr. Jodi and I unpack some of the science, psychology and sociology of 'life at this time of year' and do our best to offer some valuable insights, ideas and stories around navigating, what can be, a tricky period. Enjoy. drjodirichardson.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can’t say we don’t have a variety of people, professions or conversations on TYP. Amanda Goff (Samantha X) is a best-selling author, journalist and until recently, Australia’s highest-paid sex-worker (just retired). There’s so much I could write about this episode but I’ll just let you listen. I found our chat to be fascinating and insightful but I’m guessing that for some people (a small percentage), it might be a little confronting and/or uncomfortable. My intention in chatting with Amanda was to come from a perspective of curiosity and kindness, rather than one of judgement. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I recently chatted with Tiff on her show (Roll With the Punches) and we had a wide-ranging conversation around personal growth (when and how it happens), skill development, imposter syndrome (it’s a psychological virus), the role of unlearning, the value of good mentors, role models and teachers, who we hang out with (and the impact) and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2011, while living in China and building his own science communication business, Ben Bravery was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. At just 28 years of age, he returned to Australia and underwent 18 months of treatment, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery. After having both good and bad experiences as a patient, and seeing gaping holes in the medical system, Ben decided to become a doctor, in an effort to (hopefully) become part of the solution. The title of Ben’s recent book – ‘The Patient Doctor: How one man's cancer diagnosis led to a quest to put the heart back into healthcare’ – will give you an insight into our conversation. I enjoyed it and hope you will too. benbravery.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Jessica Tracy is a Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia who has written a cool book called ‘Take Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Holds the Secret to Human Success’. I’ve never done a podcast on this topic and to be honest, I’m not sure I’ve ever even had a significant conversation about it. Anyway, turns out there’s two ‘types’ (not very academic of me) of pride and overall, it gets a negative label that it doesn’t always deserve. In fact, Dr. Jess contends that pride is our most misunderstood emotion and that sometimes, it can be the key to our success. Who knew? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robin Dreeke is an expert at reading people and understanding how they are thinking and feeling, in the moment. He also knows when they’re bullsh*tting, which is why I reduced my lying for this episode. These skills made him one of the FBI’s best recruiters of spies (from the other team). Robin began his FBI journey as a Counterintelligence Specialist and Behaviourist and wound up as a Commander in charge of over 200 recruits and 16 drill instructors. He is a best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, Trainer, Executive Coach, Podcast Host, Marine Corps Officer, and (now) retired FBI Special Agent / Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioural Analysis Program. Robin has taken his life's work of Recruiting Spies, Leading Marines, and Behavioural Assessment and created his unique Interpersonal Communication Strategies for Success. Enjoy. peopleformula.comPodcast: Forged By TrustSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think this was my favourite chat with Tor and Patrick. It was a mix of laughter, psychology, technology, ethics and morality. We spoke about electric cars with 1,000 km range, the psychological risks of using filters to alter appearance, why you might have poo on your toothbrush (science Bro), the downside of going to space, killer robots used for policing, having internet access in your brain (via a chip) and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV Host and Presenter, Farmer, Singer, Mum, Journalist and all-round grouse human, Gorgi Coghlan (Coggers, as I call her) is back and we go deep-AF on a bunch of stuff, including friendship, trusting people, the need for connection, why Christmas sucks (for some), thought cults, ‘friends’ you only hear from when they need something, creating boundaries with your own family, the expectation-disappointment correlation, Twistie rolls and potato-cake sandwiches (my childhood, pretty much), Gorgi’s ten ‘sisters’ and lots more. Gorgi is one of those people you feel like you’ve known for ten years after ten minutes. Love her. Enjoy. berminghamfarm.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is possibly Geoff Jowett at his best. To say he’s high on life is an understatement. His passion and energy in this chat are totally captivating and infectious. If you don’t know him, Geoff is a curious combination of Philosopher, High-Performance Coach, Storyteller, Motivator and loveable Bogan. If you need a pick-me-up, listen to this. @geoffjowettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Andy Norman, PhD, is the award-winning author of ‘Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think’. Andy and I are kindred spirits; both fascinated with the vastness of the human mind and this chat is hands-down in my top twenty TYP episodes. I recently listened to him chat with Joe Rogan for over three hours (and was totally captivated), so to spend an hour with him exploring topics and ideas that fascinate me, was a privilege. We spoke about mental immunity and mind parasites (of course), confirmation bias, the impossibility of (total) objectivity, conspiracy theories, the idea of truth, identity protective cognition (it’s a thing), what fear does to our thinking, the wisdom of the Stoics, the costs and benefits of fitting in and lots more. Enjoy. andynorman.orgcognitiveimmunology.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Mark Cross is fascinating, funny, real and compassionate. I loved our chat and personally, learned a bunch. He is the first openly gay man to win ‘Father of the Year’, he is a highly-respected Psychiatrist, Successful Author, Media Presenter and has lived experience of one of the conditions he treats - he’s been anxious since he was four. We spoke about too much to list here but I suspect most of you will love it and him. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s about this time of year when millions of people start to think about the amazing body they’re about to create when the calendar reaches the designated ‘body-changing’ day. And while I’m not a fan of New Year’s Resolutions, I can’t deny their popularity, so with that in mind, I’ve decided to take part in the madness and share some ideas and strategies that might help a few people step out of the start-stop-start-stop protocol and into the ‘this is my new normal and I look and feel f*cking amazing’ protocol. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

There’s light and shade in art, in relationships, in mental health and in life. This is an atypical TYP episode, in that it’s not a conversation with an ‘expert’, not a teaching or coaching session, not an interview with a high profile person and not a philosophical dive into the meaning of life. It’s a chat with a talented young man I’ve been mentoring for a little while. Harrison is a world-class rock climber, a brilliant artist and a deep-thinker, who has been navigating the peaks and troughs of being human. It’s an interesting chat (IMO) but gets fascinating in the second half when he talks about his art; the creative process, how he names his pieces, where his inspiration comes from and the broad range of unconventional mediums he uses to do what he does. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode with David Gillespie is a ripper. Maybe my favourite. Towards the end, he subjected me to some hypothetical scenarios (used in actual research), requiring me to make some really difficult ethical / moral choices between two bad outcomes. I hated and loved it. I experienced both curiosity (mind stuff) and discomfort (emotional stuff) at the same time. I would love to hear your feedback on those questions (via our Facebook page). Before that emotionally gruelling exercise, we spoke about the adolescent brain and why it’s more susceptible to digital addiction, why boys are typically more prone to ‘danger porn’ and girls are typically more impacted by ‘approval porn’, why profit-driven corporations are ‘psychopathic’, why ‘traditional’ addictions (booze, drugs) have plummeted in young people (teens and twenties), why dopamine is the real addiction (accessed through various pathways) and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yep, Poo transplants. Crapsules. You’re welcome. They’re a thing. This chat was f**king fascinating, Dr. Bill Sullivan is a brilliant science communicator and I learned a shit-ton. Pun intended. Among a gazillion things, we spoke about antibiotics and their impact on our microbiome, the five second rule (food on floor), Gene therapy (to treat and even eradicate some conditions), the intersection of science and ethics, personalised medicine, being disconnected from our bodies (we mostly are), parasites in our brain (one third of us have a particular one), the nutritional value of food today versus in the past, the impact of microbiome on things like obesity, depression, allergies and addiction, the gut-brain relationship, fermented foods, probiotics and lots more. Enjoy. authorbillsullivan.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yep, Poo transplants. Crapsules. You’re welcome. They’re a thing. This chat was f**king fascinating, Dr. Bill Sullivan is a brilliant science communicator and I learned a shit-ton. Pun intended. Among a gazillion things, we spoke about antibiotics and their impact on our microbiome, the five second rule (food on floor), Gene therapy (to treat and even eradicate some conditions), the intersection of science and ethics, personalised medicine, being disconnected from our bodies (we mostly are), parasites in our brain (one third of us have a particular one), the nutritional value of food today versus in the past, the impact of microbiome on things like obesity, depression, allergies and addiction, the gut-brain relationship, fermented foods, probiotics and lots more. Enjoy. authorbillsullivan.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Giaan Rooney, ‘raising kids’ is the answer to the title question. Apart from being a World Champion, Olympic Gold Medallist, TV Presenter, Sports Commentator, Author, Corporate Speaker, Fashion Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Macadamia Farmer, Mum of Two and Wife of one, Giaan Rooney hasn’t really done much. Nonetheless, we had a good chat. Seriously, this conversation was a fascinating insight into (her) life before, during and after, an Olympic career. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And when I write high-performance, I’m not talking about running a two-hour marathon, climbing Everest or being a walking six-pack. No, I’m talking about optimising what you have to work with (genetics, time, resources) at any age; a body that can perform well (functionally) day to day. I’ve trained many people with high performance bodies into their eighties and this chat with Rusty, is all about that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the co-author of Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than half a million copies. In this episode we talk about a practical process for building resilience, the psychology of ageing, self-sabotage, listening to our body, how to have healthier self-talk, our compulsion for instant gratification and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work for yourself or work for them? It’s a question many of us ask over the course of our working lives. I asked it early on and realised that employee-dom (not a word) wasn’t for me. It’s not bad (of course), just not optimal for me. Subsequently, I’ve been the boss of me for thirty-three years, employed hundreds of people, made a million f*ck-ups, had a million breakdowns and breakthroughs, re-invented myself numerous times, learned lots, forgotten lots, made money, lost money but most of all, I’ve enjoyed (and grown through) all of it. Even the sh*t. Building a business, brand, product and/or service is something people have been asking me about for decades. This podcast is a conversation about that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is God? Why are people leaving organised religion in droves? What is mysticism? What is the delusion of separation? Why are we terrified of death? What is enlightenment? Why would a loving God create hell? What are the four components of perennial wisdom? How is religion a ‘map’ and mysticism/spirituality a compass? How and why does a Rabbi (and Doctor of Religion) consider religion to be the problem and not the solution? As you can imagine (if you know me), I was super excited to talk with Rabbi Rami and he did not disappoint. When I chat with guests, I’m almost-always thinking about questions, topics and conversations that will be of most value and interest to my audience but sometimes, I’m selfish. Sometimes I open conversational doors that I know won’t be of interest to the entirety of my (typical) audience. This chat was that. I f*ckin’ loved it and many of you will too, but perhaps not all. *BIO: Rabbi Rami Shapiro is an author, teacher and speaker on the subjects of liberal Judaism and contemporary spirituality, he served for ten years as Adjunct Professor of Religion at Middle Tennessee State University and is an award–winning author of thirty-six books on religion and spirituality. He also received rabbinical ordination from the Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, holds a Ph.D. in religion, was a rabbinic chaplain with the USAF for 3 years, a congregational rabbi for 20 and was a Professor of Religious Studies for 10. Okay, he’s been busy (lol). Enjoy. rabbirami.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is God? Why are people leaving organised religion in droves? What is mysticism? What is the delusion of separation? Why are we terrified of death? What is enlightenment? Why would a loving God create hell? What are the four components of perennial wisdom? How is religion a ‘map’ and mysticism/spirituality a compass? How and why does a Rabbi (and Doctor of Religion) consider religion to be the problem and not the solution? As you can imagine (if you know me), I was super excited to talk with Rabbi Rami and he did not disappoint. When I chat with guests, I’m almost-always thinking about questions, topics and conversations that will be of most value and interest to my audience but sometimes, I’m selfish. Sometimes I open conversational doors that I know won’t be of interest to the entirety of my (typical) audience. This chat was that. I f*ckin’ loved it and many of you will too, but perhaps not all. *BIO: Rabbi Rami Shapiro is an author, teacher and speaker on the subjects of liberal Judaism and contemporary spirituality, he served for ten years as Adjunct Professor of Religion at Middle Tennessee State University and is an award–winning author of thirty-six books on religion and spirituality. He also received rabbinical ordination from the Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, holds a Ph.D. in religion, was a rabbinic chaplain with the USAF for 3 years, a congregational rabbi for 20 and was a Professor of Religious Studies for 10. Okay, he’s been busy (lol). Enjoy. rabbirami.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that your ‘IQ’ can vary through the day depending on variables like sleep, hydration, stress, fatigue, medication, alcohol and a bunch of other factors? Or that in different situations, the same person can display traits at different points along the introversion-extroversion scale? Or that wearing a ‘mask’ in public can be exhausting and ultimately disempowering because you’re always ‘playing a role’ (being the persona, not the person)? Well, our resident Neuropsychologist Dr. Hannah is back to unpack all this and more. Enjoy. @nobullpsychSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. John (“Jack”) Schafer is a retired FBI Special Agent who is currently employed as an Assistant Professor at Western Illinois University. Jack served as behavioural analyst assigned to the FBI's National Security Behavioural Analysis Program where he trained agents in the areas of lying, deception, manipulation, elicitation (like the friendly version of interrogation), advanced interviewing and broadly speaking, understanding the behaviour and psychology criminals, enemies of the state and spies. He also interviewed hundreds of suspects, known criminals and spies. His books include ‘The Truth Detector’ (2020): An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide for Getting People to Reveal the Truth and ‘The Like Switch’ (2015): An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over. Apart from the fact that he was profiling me the whole time, I loved our chat. And no, I’m almost definitely not a spy. Allegedly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firstly (Dear Audience), thankyou, thankyou, thankyou for allowing us to do what we do, for keeping the TYP doors open, for supporting us and being part of a beautiful community, for putting up with my not-always-sophisticated manner and for generally being ace. Without you, I’m just a bloke on a mic talking into a virtual void. Anyway, for our 1000th episode, I thought I’d sit down for an hour and share some of my key thoughts, ideas, messages and realisations to come from our TYP journey so far. Three hours later, Melissa told me to stop talking. If you like my teach-y, coach-y, reflect-y, kick you in the nuts-y (type of) episodes, you’ll love this one. Thanks again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firstly (Dear Audience), thankyou, thankyou, thankyou for allowing us to do what we do, for keeping the TYP doors open, for supporting us and being part of a beautiful community, for putting up with my not-always-sophisticated manner and for generally being ace. Without you, I’m just a bloke on a mic talking into a virtual void. Anyway, for our 1000th episode, I thought I’d sit down for an hour and share some of my key thoughts, ideas, messages and realisations to come from our TYP journey so far. Three hours later, Melissa told me to stop talking. If you like my teach-y, coach-y, reflect-y, kick you in the nuts-y (type of) episodes, you’ll love this one. Thanks again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firstly (Dear Audience), thankyou, thankyou, thankyou for allowing us to do what we do, for keeping the TYP doors open, for supporting us and being part of a beautiful community, for putting up with my not-always-sophisticated manner and for generally being ace. Without you, I’m just a bloke on a mic talking into a virtual void. Anyway, for our 1000th episode, I thought I’d sit down for an hour and share some of my key thoughts, ideas, messages and realisations to come from our TYP journey so far. Three hours later, Melissa told me to stop talking. If you like my teach-y, coach-y, reflect-y, kick you in the nuts-y (type of) episodes, you’ll love this one. Thanks again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaemin Frazer is back at TYP and this time we talk about not being (feeling) enough, self-betrayal, getting in our own way, self-permission, insecurity, self-doubt and how to be kinder to ourselves. Jaemin makes great use of story and metaphor in the way he teaches and talks, meaning what-can-be complicated topics are easier to understand and relate to. He is the founder of The Insecurity Project and specialises in helping entrepreneurs, leaders, and business owners eradicate insecurity so they can show up to life unhindered by doubt, fear, and self-limiting beliefs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TYP Fave David Gillespie rolls back into the cyber-studio to wax lyrical about the human condition and this time around, we talk about the idea and practice of altruism, companies who pretend to care about the environment (and other causes) because it’s good for their brand, the pros and cons of working from home, the pursuit of happiness, good people behaving badly (toilet paper shortage anyone?), the ideal size of a ‘tribe’ (sociologically) and lots more. Enjoy. freeschool.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When I saw the title of Paul Taylor’s book, I was jealous. I wish I thought of it! Such a good title full of great insights, messages and science, all delivered in an easy-to-understand (and use) manner. This was a fun chat where we unpacked good stress vs. bad stress, why visceral fat is totally sh*t for you and subcutaneous (under your skin) not so much, how negative thinking can lead to disease, the space between stimulus and response, stressing about potential problems that don’t eventuate (the problem isn’t real but the anxiety is), why people choose to take supplements for longevity while also choosing not to exercise and finally, we chat about the original analysers of the mind and human behaviour; the stoics. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this two-part TYP extravaganza, Tiff fires a bunch of questions, thoughts and topics at me and nearly two hours later, I come up for air. Chatty AF. Among other things, we talk about the balancing act between protecting people’s feelings and creating safe spaces (etc.) and empowering (and training) the same people to be more resilient and capable under pressure. We also talk about stuff culture, stuff identity and stuff obsession, why and how we waste our potential, waiting for the catastrophe, why mediocrity can be a gift, a thing called meta-accuracy, the upside of failure, why we keep doing the thing that doesn’t work and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this two-part TYP extravaganza, Tiff fires a bunch of questions, thoughts and topics at me and nearly two hours later, I come up for air. Chatty AF. Among other things, we talk about the balancing act between protecting people’s feelings and creating safe spaces (etc.) and empowering (and training) the same people to be more resilient and capable under pressure. We also talk about stuff culture, stuff identity and stuff obsession, why and how we waste our potential, waiting for the catastrophe, why mediocrity can be a gift, a thing called meta-accuracy, the upside of failure, why we keep doing the thing that doesn’t work and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Brackett is a Professor at Yale University and the Founder and Director of the Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence. For over 20 years, his research has focused on the role of emotions and emotional intelligence in learning, decision making, creativity, relationships, health and performance. He has published over 150 scholarly articles and received numerous awards. He consults regularly with corporations, such as Facebook, Microsoft, GE, Amazon, Pinterest, and Google on integrating the principles of emotional intelligence into employee training and product design. In this chat, we explore the relationship between emotions and physical health, emotional regulation, his introversion, the relationship between emotions and outcomes, reading other’s emotions, giving people ‘permission to feel’ and share those feelings, his amazing EQ program that’s now in over 4,500 schools around the world called RULER (the 5 underlying skills in EQ: recognising, understanding, labelling, expressing and regulating) and lots more. *His latest book is called: ‘Permission to Feel’. marcbrackett.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Weird Science’… an 1985 movie (remember Kelly LeBrock?) and also and accurate title for this chat. Patrick and Tor are back and this time we talk about the mental, emotional and social consequences of people staring at phones (and ignoring the people around them) in social situations, the potential role of artificial intelligence in hair regeneration, faecal transplants (poo therapy, of sorts), a new male contraceptive (ouch), a new technique for same sex conception for men, technology that lets us ‘speak’ to our dead relatives (kind of), a system that allows users to communicate with others remotely while embodying a humanoid robot (I was confused too), headlights that see around corners and mind-reading AI. Enjoy.EnterWrite to Tiffanee Cook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clickbait title? Not if it’s true! Tommy Jackett has been on TYP a bunch but we’ve never recorded a show exploring his back story or our friendship. Well, this episode is that. Among other things, we talk about his stripping career with ‘Aussie Spunks’ (thought I’d lead with that, LMAO), his desperation to leave school, his time as a breakfast radio host, personal trainer, landscaper and podcaster (over a thousand eps of The Daily Talk Show), and his subsequent creative (and commercial) journey into making cool videos with cool people. Enjoy. Tommy's YouTube Channelvidpod.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was an interesting and fun chat with an introvert who lives in a world (situation, business, career) requiring her to do ‘extrovert-y’ things, like talking on a podcast to thousands of people. Julie Stevanja told me she declines most podcast requests because they “absolutely exhaust her”. So interesting. Having said that, she was (is) ace. We went far and wide in this chat, touching on the challenges of being an introvert, our similar religious upbringings, the Law of Attraction (is it BS?), trying to ‘figure out’ spirituality, seeking external validation (the modern illness), social anxiety, the genius that exists beyond the mind, risk and stress, internal vs. external wealth, conscious consumption and more. Julie Stevanja is the co-founder of the women’s activewear brand, Stylerunner. Along with her twin sister Sali, in 2021, she launched ‘Her Black Book’ a Consumer app connecting retail brands with consumers who love to shop and it’s going off like a frog in a sock (my words), currently working with more than 700 amazing brands. Enjoy. *** With the biggest shopping moment of the year almost upon us, now is the perfect time to download Her Black Book - the one place shoppers can find all the best Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) deals.On HBB, consumers can browse hundreds of irresistible discounts, deals and cashback offers from much-loved local labels to big household names with consumers able to shop everything from Fashion, Beauty, Travel and Wellness, to Kids, Home, Everyday and Him.Download Her Black Book for FREE now!iOS: https://apple.co/3wmNn6Z Android: https://bit.ly/3CUYNBtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the variables which influence (and dictate) whether you’re closer to the ‘zero’ or the ‘ten’ on the not-yet-created ‘Harper Work Satisfaction Scale’ (HWSS)? What role do things like culture, connection, job security, responsibilities, wage, travel time, feedback, leadership, feeling valued, respect and mental health play? Organisational Psychology Guru Anna Feringa is back at TYP Central and this time we go deep on the changing landscape and operational paradigm of the modern workplace. Enjoy. annaferinga.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At some stage of our journey, most of us are taught that intelligence is a thing that’s measured by completing a specific test, getting a ‘score’ and then being told ‘how smart’ we are. Or aren’t. What could go wrong? And while we all instinctively know that intelligence is a forest not a tree, nonetheless, our culture still seems to obsess about (and focus on), the IQ tree. Fortunately, things are (slowly) shifting but in my opinion, not fast enough. Creative genius. Emotional intelligence. Social intelligence. Mechanical genius. Practical intelligence. Street smarts. Situational awareness. Survival skills. The ability to adapt. Cognitive flexibility. High-level problem solving. The ability to thrive under pressure. Understanding non-verbal communication. Like I said; forest not tree. This is a conversation about that. And other stuff. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Drew Ramsey is a psychiatrist, author and farmer. He is one of psychiatry’s leading proponents of using dietary change to help balance moods, sharpen brain function and improve mental health. He is the author of four books concerning food and mental health (including the hilariously titled ‘50 Shades of Kale’) and his latest book is called ‘Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety’. This was a fascinating conversation where the Doc and I discussed the variables and relationships that exist around diet, lifestyle, brain function and mental health. Specifically, we chatted about the correlation between gut health and brain health and bibbidi-bobbidi-boo (insert magic wand emoji)… guess who’s now drinking kombucha! Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Alan Duffy is a Cosmologist, Astronomer and Astrophysicist working on dark matter, galaxy formation and cosmology. He’s also Director of the Space Technology and Industry Institute and is a Professor at Swinburne University. Among other things, we spoke about the skill of explaining science to the masses in an understandable and interesting manner, why NASA recently crashed a perfectly-good spacecraft into an asteroid, what dark matter is (I still have no clue), the possibility of life on other planets (high, according to the Prof.), the collective noun for Geeks (actually made me laugh), the intersection of cosmology and religion, the Goldilocks Zone and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.