The You Project

TYP regular, researcher, best-selling author, feather-ruffler and lawyer, David Gillespie is back and this time we talk about will power, the addictive properties of sugar, the role of dopamine, taking a self inventory, substituting foods, diet modification, yes or no on bread, fruit and artificial sweeteners and more. Enjoy. David's Article  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART TWO: Last time we had Matty Lansdown (Scientist, Researcher, Nutritionist) on, we had great feedback, so at great expense to the organisation, we’ve dragged him away from his hammock and spoodle to pick his considerable brain about some of the most common food myths, fallacies and misconceptions. Apparently, buttered white bread rolls filled with cheese Twisties are a nutritional no-no, despite the fact that they sustained me through year eight. Somehow, my ‘research’ doesn’t count. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramatic title I know but it’s literally how we’ve survived as a species (one of the most physically vulnerable but intelligent) for millennia. However, the death of which I speak here is more metaphoric in nature, than it is literal. Mick Hall, the bloke who started using drugs and alcohol at twelve, was in and out of prison until thirty, lived on the streets, almost died using heroin, survived countless life-threating situations (and people) and has now been clean and sober for twenty-one years (in a few weeks) is back on TYP sharing stories, insights and lessons, around all-things addiction, recovery, survival, mindset and even, spirituality. Enjoy.  dayhab.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramatic title I know but it’s literally how we’ve survived as a species (one of the most physically vulnerable but intelligent) for millennia. However, the death of which I speak here is more metaphoric in nature, than it is literal. Mick Hall, the bloke who started using drugs and alcohol at twelve, was in and out of prison until thirty, lived on the streets, almost died using heroin, survived countless life-threating situations (and people) and has now been clean and sober for twenty-one years (in a few weeks) is back on TYP sharing stories, insights and lessons, around all-things addiction, recovery, survival, mindset and even, spirituality. Enjoy.  dayhab.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last time we had Matty Lansdown (Scientist, Researcher, Nutritionist) on, we had great feedback, so at great expense to the organisation, we’ve dragged him away from his hammock and spoodle to pick his considerable brain about some of the most common food myths, fallacies and misconceptions. Apparently, buttered white bread rolls filled with cheese Twisties are a nutritional no-no, despite the fact that they sustained me through year eight. Somehow, my ‘research’ doesn’t count. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have an early morning ritual (at the café) of asking myself a few questions, generally focusing on efficiency, productivity, problem-solving and gratitude. I use this ritual to put myself in the best headspace, emotional state and creative space to successfully navigate the day ahead. They’re not the same questions every day and there’s no strict protocol but for me, it’s a valuable part of my daily operating system. In this episode, I share some of the questions I most frequently ask myself and explain why I think such a practice can be a good start to the day. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like many episodes of TYP, this is more of a ‘general conversation’ around the title question, than it is a ‘definite answer’ to it. Of course. Among other things, we discuss (1) What people are referring to (specifically) when they use the term ‘Universe’ (2) if the Universe is another term for God (3) Where the idea of the Universe providing comes from (4) the potential risk of relying on direction, signs and provision from the Universe (5) Why the concept is so popular (6) whether the Universe is a conscious form of intelligence concerning itself with the individual needs of eight billion people… and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Lemons has been a commercial diver for over 14 years, specialising in deep sea saturation diving. This form of diving involves living in the claustrophobic confines of a decompression chamber for up to 28 days at a time, commuting daily to the sea bed in a diving bell and working at depths of up to 900 feet for 6 hours at a time. In 2012, a freak accident resulted in the umbilical which provides him with breathing gas, light and heat being severed completely. He was left on the sea bed, in complete darkness 300 feet below the surface, with only the 5 minutes of breathing gas he carried in his emergency tanks and no way to protect himself from the freezing temperatures. It took his heroic rescuers over 40 minutes to retrieve him and his miraculous survival story has baffled experts ever since. His extraordinary story became the Netflix documentary 'Last Breath'. Amazingly, Chris went back to work three weeks later and continues to dive to this day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alisa Cohn helps individuals, teams and companies think better, perform better, problem solve better, lead better, create better outcomes and experiences and she’s one of the best in the world at what she does. She was named the Top Startup Coach in the World at the Global Coaches Awards in London, has been coaching startup founders to grow into world-class CEOs for nearly 20 years and is the author of ‘From Start-Up to Grown-Up’. She’s also a great communicator, with great energy and passion and I loved our chat. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Bailey is an ex-pro basketballer, author, corporate speaker, performance coach, story-teller and good bloke. In this episode of TYP, I was treated my very own coaching session and transformation workshop, when half way through our chat, the big man switched into ‘inspiration’ mode, sharing some awesome stories, messages, insights and personal revelations, which definitely resonated with me. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Lillian Nejad is back with all her smart-ness and kind-ness helping us think, do and be better. This time we explore gratitude, being present, building healthy relationships with our teenagers (who knew?!), open conversations (with those same teenagers), parenting styles, letting our kids ‘fall down’, dinner table protocol (phones etc.) and having that tricky talk (you know the one) when your almost-grown-up kid gets into their first kind-of serious relationship. Good grief (head in hands emoji), I’m soooo grateful I avoided that responsibility! Enjoy.drlilliannejad.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Li, MD, is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and author of the New York Times bestseller “Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself.” His groundbreaking work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments for more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease and obesity. His TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has more than 11 million views and Dr. Li has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC and the Dr. Oz Show, and he has been featured in USA Today, Time Magazine, The Atlantic and O Magazine. And now, in his career defining moment (lol), he’s chatting with me on TYP! Enjoy.drwilliamli.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane McLelland is the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award 2019 ‘Amazing Women Global’ for unsung heroines, awarded for her work in educating and helping cancer patients since 2003. I love chatting with clever, creative, problem-solving people who think and live, outside the box. Jane battled and beat two aggressive ‘terminal’ cancers and her stories, research, insights, compassion and humour made for a great TYP chat. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Denise Furness is back solving problems, sharing truth bombs and opening eyes. This time we discuss, the pros and cons of working online, integrative medicine, the busy-ness of GPs, the role of nutrients in turning on genes, our relationship with food, survival mode, understanding what our body is saying, weight loss vs. water loss, the ‘ideal rate’ of weight loss, intermittent fasting, alcohol-free fancy drinks (pfft…) and lots more. Enjoy. drdenisefurness.com.auFacebook Group: Your Genes and Nutrition CommunitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to bloody David Gillespie, there’s another thing I might need to remove from my life. When will it end? Him and his fucking curious, suspicious, untrusting mind. Just kidding, I love him. Apparently, there’s a few chemicals in a product that I use daily which might be messing with my endocrine system. Gonna be honest, I had never even thought about the ingredients (let-alone researched them) until I spoke with David. Enjoy. **Keep in mind that this discussion is not medical advice, a prescription or personal recommendation. It’s just two blokes chatting on a podcast. But.. it might lead you to do some digging. David's ArticleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Steiner told me off. Mid podcast. The Author, Entrepreneur, Business Mogul (whatever that means), Speaker, Sports Agent and life-long New Yorker, told me he hated one of my questions. So back in therapy for me. And back to interviewer school for me. Nah, we actually had a fun and interesting chat (but he did hate my question) and I did enjoy connecting with someone who has zero interest in a ‘nice, comfortable, predictable, familiar’ (kind of) conversation. I got simultaneously rebuked, educated and inspired. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast began life as a brief social media post. Which turned into a long post. Which turned into something too long for FB or Insta. Then it became an episode of TYP. Being the poster boy for all-things unscripted and freestyle, reading this was a total departure from my normal. It will resonate with some and not others. It’s direct, realistic and encouraging and I hope you find it useful. Happy New Year, Love Harps. XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the benefits of stepping into the unknown? Why do we fear it? Why do we desire certainty, familiarity and predictability? Life is uncertain. Relationships are uncertain. Health is uncertain. If we’re not okay with uncertainty, can we ever be okay with life? This is a conversation about all of that and more. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are they? How do they grow? What is confirmation bias? Why do we need to be right? Why do we attack people who don’t think, believe or live like us? Can we disagree with, and love the same people? What role does fear play? And ego? All these questions and more are unpacked in this episode. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does ‘finding our purpose’ even mean? It’s a kind-of pseudo-spiritual (sounding) question that’s asked but really, who the f… actually knows? Do we find it or choose it? And where does the idea come from? Do we have one or many? Does it change over time? Is it pre-determined or me-determined? I’m not sure that Tommy and I come up with too many definitive answers in this one but nonetheless, we have a crack! Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is self-awareness? What role does it play? How do we develop it? What are the benefits? What problems come with a lack of self-awareness? Tommy and I unpack these questions and more exploring this important topic, which is the focus of my PhD research. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is spirituality anyway? It seems like a pretty slippery concept. Ask ten ‘spiritual’ people to explain their version of it to you and you might come away more confused than you went in (I literally did and I was). Whatever it is, I’m more interested in what it looks like practically (behaviour, communication, connection, service, kindness) than I am in some warm-fuzzy theory. If it only equates to words and ideas, I’m out. But if there’s a loved-based practical component, I’m all about it. This is a chat about that. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where does our idea of success come from? What are we taught about it growing up? Is it a concept or a ‘thing’? And what happens when we ‘get’ it? Nirvana? Happiness? Contentment? Does external success (things, money, brand, accolades) equal internal success (joy, calm, absence of anxiety)? Is it the same for all of us? Is our version of success driven by our ego or our spirit? Or something else? This is something I’ve thought about a lot over my journey and here I am talking about it with Tommy. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do so many people need recognition, validation or a standing ovation for getting out of bed? A trophy for just showing up? Why are we compelled to tell people they’re amazing for doing completely ‘un-amazing’ things? Is it a good or bad idea? What are the pros and cons of ever-present cheer squad and importantly, what happens when the cheer squad goes home? This is instalment four of our ten-part Christmas-NY series with Tommy. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is instalment three of our ten-part Christmas-NY series. Ten days, 30ish minutes per episode, one topic, Tommy banging questions at me about a range of interesting topics. This is a chat about body dysmorphia (obviously) and all the issues, challenges and questions that come with it. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is instalment two of our ten-part Christmas-NY series. Ten days, 30ish minutes per episode, one topic, Tommy banging questions at me and we’ll see how we go. This is a chat about the what, why, when, how and how not to… of food addiction. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is instalment one of our ten-part Christmas-NY series. Ten days, 20-30 minutes per episode, one topic, Tommy banging questions at me and we’ll see how we go. Could be a nightmare, could be gold.. I’ll let you decide. This ep. is a brief chat about how I self-manage from a physical perspective (food, training, sleep,etc.). Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As most of you know, at the start of every episode I chat with Tiff or Melissa briefly before we get into the intended topic of conversation for the show. Well, for this episode we failed to have that conversation about that intended topic because the intro chat opened a wonderland of doors which took us down a conversational rabbit hole of personal stories, insights, lightbulbs and lessons. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TYP Fave Geoff Jowett is back sharing his no frills, no jargon messages of inspiration, information and education, helping us to step out of our over-thinking and under-doing and into our potential and possibilities. Among other things, we speak about people who are addicted to drama, high achiever syndrome, getting better with age, peak living, improving cognitive performance and stacking the deck. Enjoy.@geoffjowettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracy Bartram is a comedian, singer, radio legend, long-time friend and this episode was essentially two mates banging on about a bunch of random (but broadly relevant) issues, ideas and experiences. We covered everything from addiction, nerves, favourite movies and old people (us two) coming to grips with technology… to.. the good and bad of Christmas, writing comedy, realising you’re not smart enough for the conversation you’re in, learning by doing and Tracy’s new podcast (Laughaholics) taking flight Monday, Dec. 20. Enjoy.LaughaholicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Okay, so you all know who David Gillespie is by now; he’s the annoying researcher, lawyer, author, deep-thinker Dude who shows up once a fortnight and challenges yet-another one of my beliefs with his meticulous and very-inconvenient research. This week we go everywhere but the core of our conversation revolves around sleep. Enjoy.Facebook: David GillespieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty Lansdown is a scientist, researcher, nutrition consultant, podcaster and speaker with a gift for demystifying, simplifying and exploring the psychological, emotional, social, behavioural, practical and physiological variables around what we put in our gob. And this episode, is a conversation about all of it. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Hall is the most successful pilot in history to compete in the Red Bull Air Racing series and he’s also the current world champion. When he’s going hard in his plane, Matt’s dealing with a g-force of 12 (compared with a max of 4-5g for Formula 1 driver). The physiological, psychological and skill requirements of pilots like Matt are extreme, to say the least. And did I mention before all the fancy acrobatic stuff, Matt was a fighter pilot and top gun in the Royal Australian Air Force? Yep, there’s that. This is a fascinating conversation about performing under pressure, maximising potential, understanding your body, self-regulation and how to avoid missiles when they’re chasing the M-15 you’re flying (should you find yourself in that situation).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever feel like you’re busily doing not much? Investing the time and energy but not getting the return? Spinning your metaphoric wheels in an ongoing story of frustration and stagnation? Me too, over the years. This episode is a conversation about improving ROI (return on investment) in all areas of your life. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is consciousness? From where does it arise? The brain? Some of it? All of it? Where does the brain finish and the mind begin? Is there a place where the mushy physical bit intersects with the non-physical bit? And what’s the difference between consciousness and awareness? Can you imagine looking inside someone’s skull (literally), operating on their brain and having a conversation with that person at the same time! Well, that’s a reality for Alex and to me, that shit is truly amazing. Anyway, the good Doc (let’s be accurate... Neurosurgeon) is obsessed with the brain, I’m obsessed with the mind and so this conversation was a conscious collision of obsessions. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before you ask, the reason for the title unfolds during the show. Tiff was having a bad day before we pressed record for this episode, so I decided to scrap our original plan and with her permission, continue our pre-episode chat into the show. What resulted was a few laughs, a few stories, a few lightbulbs and a therapy session of sorts. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our resident Gym Owner, Exercise Physiologist and Conditioning Coach, Russ Jarrett, is back chatting about all things training, strength, fitness, health and performance. Along the way, we explore training for muscular endurance vs. strength vs. power vs. hypertrophy vs. function, the best bang-for-buck gym equipment, the best cardio options for general fitness goals, fitness testing (why, when, how and for whom), optimal workouts with minimal equipment, the best and worst value for money training equipment, gym etiquette and lots more. Enjoy.russelljarrett.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our resident Gym Owner, Exercise Physiologist and Conditioning Coach, Russ Jarrett, is back chatting about all things training, strength, fitness, health and performance. Along the way, we explore training for muscular endurance vs. strength vs. power vs. hypertrophy vs. function, the best bang-for-buck gym equipment, the best cardio options for general fitness goals, fitness testing (why, when, how and for whom), optimal workouts with minimal equipment, the best and worst value for money training equipment, gym etiquette and lots more. Enjoy.russelljarrett.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hard to believe but some people think I can be a little.. er, ‘tough love-ish’. Seems unfair. And by unfair, I mean accurate. So, what is tough love? When and how should it be dispensed? If at all? Does it work for everyone? Can we be compassionate and tough? Is it tough love if it’s truth? What’s the downside of constantly telling people what they want to hear? Making them feel good at all costs? Avoiding hard conversations? Giving people a trophy every time they do something positive? At what point does a cheer squad become an unhealthy addiction? And what about tough love for ourselves? Is that simply self-loathing or perhaps something healthier, like self-awareness and humility? Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick Harrington is the bloke with the lawn mowing business, who sings like an angel, made the last three of ‘The Voice’ (2021), fought a six-foot-eight, 150kg Samoan in the boxing ring (for 73 seconds) to earn money for a house deposit and perhaps most impressively, he’s the guy who proposed to his partner live on national telly! Happily for Mick, Bec said “yes” and also happily for Mick, these days the lawn mowing has made way for singing to audiences all over the country. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this ep. of TYP, Bobby and I got together to answer some listener questions and what transpired was a deep, vulnerable and authentic conversation around some broadly-relevant human stuff. To be honest, I was in cruise-control and Bobby did all the heavy lifting this time, opening up about some deeply-personal experiences and sharing some fascinating thoughts and insights around trauma, heartbreak, delayed grief, writing our story and habit-creation. Enjoy.theselfhelpantidote.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’ve spent a lifetime watching people train, lift, run, ride, punch, develop sporting skill, get uncomfortable, compete, win, lose, make excuses, find solutions, learn, unlearn, adapt, perform under pressure, crumble under pressure, optimise potential, waste potential, fall down, get up, triumph, overcome, adapt and quite often, give up. This episode is a freestyle riff about all of it. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m gonna be honest, David Gillespie can be pretty annoying, especially when he turns up to TYP with information, research and dare I say, evidence, that doesn’t suit my version of ‘what is’. How dare he rattle my ideological cage of thought and belief around a particular topic with all his bloody annoying ‘research’. Surely my personal experience, ideas and long-held beliefs over-ride his mountain of evidence? This was an interesting chat about the value (or lack thereof) of adding fibre to our diet, where the fibre story came from, its relationship with various conditions and diseases, who funds the research and of course, we chat about all-things-poo. Enjoy.Facebook: David GillespieDavid's Article: 4 Good Reasons Not To Add Fibre To Your DietThe Cochrane CollaborationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Price pretends to be other people. Well, to be more accurate, he’s an internationally renowned comedian and one of Australia’s best impersonators. He has mastered more than more than 200 voices and written comedy sketches impersonating elite athletes, musicians, politicians and film stars. On any given day he could be Arnold Schwarzenegger, Donald Trump, Owen Wilson, Homer Simpson or Dr Phil. I’ve known Ben for years and it was fun to catch up with him. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerri Pottharst is a retired Australian Indoor & Beach Volleyball player, whose career spanned an incredible 22 years, including 3 Olympic Games, a Bronze Medal in Atlanta and the one many of us remember, the Gold on the sands of Bondi at the 2000 Games. She is also an author, executive coach, athlete mentor, MC and sought-after Inspirational Speaker. I loved her; so real, raw and passionate. You will too. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Davie Fogarty is responsible for perhaps one of Australia’s biggest fashion crimes.. the polyester jumper-blanket hybrid known as, the Oodie. More than 3 million have been sold around the world and the product’s success has landed Davie 27, on this year’s Young Rich List with an estimated wealth of $170 million. His journey began with six failed business, including a stint owning a Vietnamese café. Moving on, he decided to master the art of marketing products online and taught himself everything from copywriting to graphic design to website content by consuming YouTube videos, podcasts and reading books. He taught himself about algorithms and the systems behind the major social media platforms and his big break came in 2018 when (with $500 in savings) he launched his first product - a weighted blanket. The Davie Group now owns 10 brands, including Pupnaps, a range of calming beds for pets, helping drive annual revenue to more than $250 million. Davie is a fascinating and brilliant young man and along the way, I discovered that he’s an introvert doing extravert things. Enjoy.YouTube: Davie FogartySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2014 Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett had the crazy idea of putting a washing machine and dryer in the back of a van to offer a free laundry service to those doing it tough in Brisbane. Well, seven years later that initial idea has evolved into an amazing organisation called Orange Sky and the two-man band has grown into a team of sixty-plus employees and more than 3,500 volunteers, operating 36 services across 25 locations in Australia, including six services in remote communities, and three services across two locations in New Zealand. On top of the laundry service, Orange Sky now have vehicles fitted with mobile hot showers to serve those who don’t have access to the basics. Amazing. Nic and Lucas are doing great things and I loved our chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jodi Richardson is back on TYP and as always, she’s charming, interesting and super down-to-earth, sharing some pretty revealing stories about her own ongoing journey with anxiety, her work, parenting, her new podcast, getting her 1st dan black belt in Karate, explaining how trauma lives in the body, having hard conversations, perfectionism and a hilarious story about buying booze. Lots of it. She assures us she doesn’t have a drinking problem. Allegedly. Enjoy. drjodirichardson.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark LeBusque, Tiff and I wax lyrical about a bunch of things in this very-informal chat, including the credibility of ‘work-life balance’ as an idea (there’s a better concept), the psychology of Christmas (some people are already planning for a terrible day and making themselves anxious four weeks before it’s ‘required’), the idea of ‘life design’ (what is it and how we can do it) and lots more. Enjoy. The Simply Practically Human PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out that Tommy and I don’t hold back on the tears. Melissa, on the other hand.. straight up Ice Queen but me and the Jackett… blubbering cry babies. Ads on the telly, Adele’s new song, soldiers coming home from war and surprising their kids, the back-stories of contestants on talent shows… drop of a hat, I’m done. Tear fest. So, I’m a softy. We also spoke about smart marketing, what we choose to show the world (of us) on social media and why, Tommy’s background as a stripper and unpacking that history with his wife’s very Christian family (so good), why he did our interview from his car, the difference between talking and communicating, defining the idea of ‘living in alignment’ (it can be confusing) and lots more. Enjoy.Email: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.