The You Project

Mark LeBusque and I were back together for a yack (with Tiff) and we covered a fair bit of ground, including:• Public, Personal, Private & Secret You.• What ‘authenticity’ actually means (practically).• How to make ‘comparison’ a positive.• What makes someone an engaging speaker?• Stoicism: the original ‘self-help’.• Socrates and ‘self-awareness’.And lots more. Enjoy.The Simply Practically Human PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ayesha Khanna is the Co-Founder and CEO of ADDO AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) solutions firm and incubator. She has been a strategic advisor on artificial intelligence, smart cities and fintech to leading corporations and governments. Of course, you TYPers know that I’m no expert (massive understatement) when it comes to AI, technology (in general), machine learning or robotics but despite my ignorance and ineptitude, Ayesha and I had a great chat about the past, present and future of biology (humans) and technology. I even understood some of it! Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Named one of AFR’s 100 Women of Influence at just 26 years of age and Boss Magazine’s Young Executive of The Year, Felicity Furey has led multi-million dollar engineering projects, founded several successful businesses, including WeAspire, Power of Engineering and Machinam and secured partnerships with Qantas, Toyota and Energy Australia. Felicity now works with high-performing teams to give leaders the skills they need to ignite new possibilities in Business, Education and STEM. Felicity is an Educator, Entrepreneur, Extrovert, Creator and Problem Solver with infectious energy, inspiration and curiosity and I loved our chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here on TYP, I’m always banging on about creating an optimal (or improved) life, health state, business, career, relationship, outcome (etc.). Well, this time I kind-of reverse engineer the conversation by sharing the antithesis of a good to-do list; my numerous mistakes. Working in media (radio and TV), bouncing in pubs, writing books, opening the first PT studio, running multiple businesses, making shit up as I go, employing hundreds of people, going to University for the first time at thirty-six, four attempts at a podcast, getting fat, getting fit, getting fat-again, learning to be a leader, working through my own emotional bullshit, learning by doing, self-sabotage, self-doubt, succeeding, failing, peaks and troughs… its been an ongoing lesson. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I was just on ‘The Australian Fitness Podcast’ with Russ Jarrett who had a ridiculous idea; for me to answer 10 complex questions in 3 minutes (each), when every question could easily be a one-hour conversation. Like I said, ridiculous. So, what you’ll hear in this episode is not individual advice, prescription or recommendation (never is) but rather, me sharing my thoughts, insights and feelings about the following questions:1. Why do (some) people still feel intimidated by regular gyms and where are we getting it wrong?2. Do Superfoods really exist?3. The 6 best exercises for building muscle mass?4. Supplements - overrated or underrated?5. Is cardio going to damage my (muscle) gains?6. How do I manage my nutrition? Why can't I seem to get it right?7. If I'm 50+ years of age, how many times a week should I train and what should I do?8. Machines vs. free weights. Which is best?9. Should my teenager join a gym?10. Does intermittent fasting work for all?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I say I love my job so often, I worry that it might sound disingenuous but without the ‘The You Project’ as a conduit, the chances of me having a quality one on one chat with one of the world’s most respected spiritual teachers (who lives 16,000 kms away), is zero. Elizabeth Lesser has worked with Oprah, Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, Ram Dass and the Dalai Lama, to name a few. She is a bestselling author whose books have been translated into twenty languages, she is the co-founder of The Omega Institute in New York and she was a total delight to talk with. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new host… for a day or two. After 550 episodes, it’s about time we got someone younger and prettier in the main chair. Tommy Jackett and I have been friends, colleagues and collaborators for more than a decade. Sadly for him, today’s guest (and tomorrow’s).. is me. It was fun (and weird) being introduced and interviewed on my own show but as always, we found a way to go deep down the philosophical ‘what’s-it-all-about’ conversational rabbit hole. Enjoy.@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new host… for a day or two. After 550 episodes, it’s about time we got someone younger and prettier in the main chair. Tommy Jackett and I have been friends, colleagues and collaborators for more than a decade. Sadly for him, today’s guest (and tomorrow’s).. is me. It was fun (and weird) being introduced and interviewed on my own show but as always, we found a way to go deep down the philosophical ‘what’s-it-all-about’ conversational rabbit hole. Enjoy.@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik Rivera is an LA-based actor, writer, comedian, dad and good bloke. We had a fun chat, exploring everything from our almost-identical religious upbringings, his appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, navigating the pandemic, his creative process, performing comedy on Zoom, his annoying good looks, the professional downside of “being brown” (his words) and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Knoff is an Antarctic Expedition Leader and Leadership expert who specialises in hostile environment diplomacy, resilience, remote leadership, specialised instruction, and mentoring. His first furore onto the international stage was as a young Platoon Commander in the Solomon Islands in 2007, where, as part of the Regional Assistance Mission Solomon Islands (RAMSI) he worked to maintain peace and order in the island nation. A few months ago, David arrived back in Australia after spending 537 days in Antarctica as the leader at Davis Station. When they left Australia in late 2019, David and his team did not know that a global pandemic would change the world and leave them isolated for longer than they had expected or planned for (they went for 12 months), or that they would be forced to endure an extended stay without replenishing supplies. As always, another fascinating chat with a great bloke. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Cronin is the founder of The Stillness Project; a global movement to inspire 1 billion people to meditate daily. He’s something of meditation guru who’s spoken all over the world, worked with some of the biggest companies on earth and now in his ultimate achievement, he gets to talk shit with me on TYP. This was an interesting, timely and relevant chat (for many people right now) with a bloke who dragged himself back from the physical, mental and emotional brink. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For me, this was one of those surprise conversations that I really loved and learned a lot from. Julian Treasure’s five TED talks have been viewed more than 125 million times. And for good reason. I watched his “How to talk so that people want to listen” presentation and was hooked. As someone whose job is communication, I was fascinated to learn about the multitude of variables that help us build rapport, connection, interest, understanding and trust with an audience (of one or one thousand). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like me, Geoff Jowett helps people to help themselves. Like me, he cares a lot and has a crack. And like me, he’s a bogan. This episode is two chatty, empathic bogans talking about the how, why and when of living our best lives.@geoffjowettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s be honest, there’s plenty of us trying to keep our sh*t together at the moment in one of the most ‘interesting’ times in recent human history. Trying to self-manage in the middle of all the things we can’t control, is our ever-present challenge. It’s not fun, not painless, not familiar, bad things are happening to good people and as a result, lots of us are hurting. Of course, I don’t have a miracle solution but nonetheless, I recently decided to offer some encouragement, support, motivation and good vibes via a ‘Facebook Live’. This episode of TYP is the audio from that session. For those who are long-time CH listeners, there’ll be plenty of familiar messages (and some new ones), so you may want to check back in tomorrow or you might like a little refresher. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TYP fave Dr. Ingrid Nielsen is back and this time we go deep, talking about her personal journey and it’s fascinating. Among other things, we discuss her husband walking out when her three children were under four years-old, the subsequent challenge of raising those kids while being a full-time Doctor, retraining to be a Medical Examiner and performing over seven thousand autopsies (no, not a typo) in one of the most violent cities on earth at the time (Johannesburg), relocating to the other side of the world (with her kids) and being totally isolated, becoming a Psychiatrist and dealing with traumatised patients daily for thirty-plus years, her (perceived) shortcomings and failures as a mum, finding meaning, purpose and new direction later in life and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Caroline Leaf has spent the last 30 years researching the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change with directed mind input (neuroplasticity). Throughout her years of clinical practice, she has helped hundreds of thousands of people learn how to use their mind to detox and grow their brain to succeed in every area of their lives including school, university, and the workplace. The good Doc gets on a roll, talks fast and downloads a mountain on information in a short period of time. She also used a few visual props as she spoke, so I’ll upload this episode to my YouTube page in case anyone wants the visual experience.. but please excuse my dopey expression; it wasn’t my original plan to use the video! Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exercise Physiologist, Neuroscientist, Nutritionist, Podcaster, Educator, Corporate Speaker and PhD Candidate, Paul Taylor is back on TYP and surprise, surprise, he’s pulling no punches. In this conversational smorgasbord, we discuss the mental, emotional, social and physical impact of lockdown on kids, raising kids 80’s style, self-experimentation to design our optimal health plan, aging well, the potential downside of retirement, quick fixes, playing as we age, brain training, high-calorie-low-nutrition food, Paul’s daughter; the fifteen year-old entrepreneur and plenty more. I’ll warn you that at times, we both climb up on our respective soap boxes. Shocking, I know. Enjoy.mindbodybrain.com.au@mindbodybrainpiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exercise Physiologist, Neuroscientist, Nutritionist, Podcaster, Educator, Corporate Speaker and PhD Candidate, Paul Taylor is back on TYP and surprise, surprise, he’s pulling no punches. In this conversational smorgasbord, we discuss the mental, emotional, social and physical impact of lockdown on kids, raising kids 80’s style, self-experimentation to design our optimal health plan, aging well, the potential downside of retirement, quick fixes, playing as we age, brain training, high-calorie-low-nutrition food, Paul’s daughter; the fifteen year-old entrepreneur and plenty more. I’ll warn you that at times, we both climb up on our respective soap boxes. Shocking, I know. Enjoy.mindbodybrain.com.au@mindbodybrainpiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So Tiff decided to ask me a bunch of questions and press ‘record’. We spoke about self-awareness vs. self-loathing, when (and if) we should quit, vicarious trauma, external wealth and internal poverty, redefining success, the year I grew the most (mentally and emotionally), lessons from pain, being a ‘pracademic’ and some ‘woo-woo’ messages that recently came my way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that laughing is literally good for your health? It is. And that it can strengthen your immune system and therefore, your ability to fight disease? And that it can change your biochemistry for the better in seconds? Professor Sophie Scott is a British Neuroscientist, Researcher, Communication Expert and Stand-up Comedian whose research investigates the cognitive neuroscience of voices, speech and laughter particularly speech perception, speech production, vocal emotions and human communication. She also serves as director of UCL's Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emeran Mayer is a Gastroenterologist, Lecturer, Author, Editor, Neuroscientist, Documentary Filmmaker and Professor in the Departments of Medicine, Physiology and Psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is a pioneer of medical research into brain gut interactions and this was a fun chat. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was awesome and fascinating and I have a new man-crush. Jeffrey Rediger, MD, MDiv, is a physician, best-selling author and popular speaker. He is a Professor at Harvard Medical School and the Medical Director of McLean SE Adult Psychiatry and Community Affairs at McLean Hospital. A licensed physician and board-certified psychiatrist, he also has a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. His research with remarkable individuals who have recovered from incurable illnesses has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Oz Shows, among others. His best-selling book, Cured: Strengthen Your Immune System and Heal Your Life, is available at Amazon, local bookshops and in multiple languages. Love him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nadine Champion is an inspiring international speaker, author and awarded martial artist with over 30 years' experience. She has successfully fought and won many battles in her life – from title fights in the ring to overcoming cancer. An acclaimed motivational speaker, her 10 Seconds of Courage TEDx Sydney talk is regarded as “one of the most memorable of all time”. Nadine is a respected teacher known for creating a high-performance mindset in people from all walks of life. Her passion is to challenge individuals and organisations to change their thinking to reach their highest potential. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicolette Richer (pronounced ree-shay) is a Canadian who, in the depths of winter, heads to a frozen lake most days (in subzero temperatures, obviously), cuts a hole in the ice and takes a plunge; a few adjectives spring to mind here but I’ve decided to go with… inspiring and courageous. Apart from that, Nicolette is a Regenerative Medicine Educator, Entrepreneur, Author, Doctoral Student and Speaker and I loved chatting with her. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Jessie Williams lost her first-born son in 2006, she experienced post traumatic growth thanks to her community. Her passion with ‘GroundSwell’ keeps her up at night and she invites everyone to be a part of the collective change around death and dying in Australia. The Groundswell Project works with individuals, organisations and communities to improve how people in Australia die, care and grieve. This was a beautiful, important and at times, confronting conversation. Personally, it challenged me on a range of levels and made me reflect deeply. Just letting you know (respectfully), that some people might struggle with aspects of Jessie’s story, while many will find it beautiful, enlightening and fascinating. And for some, it will be both.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blokepedia was started as a blog site in January 2017 by Josh Quarmby with the aim of promoting and encouraging conversations around the issues and topics that impact the lives of Australian men. Motivated by a desire to create real change for the individuals Blokepedia works with, Josh enlisted the support of leading health professionals to create a range of solutions aimed at providing the tools and supports needed to enhance health and wellbeing. What originally started as a simple blog quickly grew into a unique mix of online and face-to-face resources. Today, Blokepedia works alongside businesses and the community to deliver workplace training, programs, and events that empower and support individuals to optimise their social, emotional, and physical health. Good idea, good bloke and good conversation. Enjoy.ctmpartners.com.aublokepedia.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Divine is a former NAVY SEAL Commander, New York Times best-selling author, Academic and CEO of SEALFIT; an organisation working with the military, first responders and general public, helping people to develop physical and mental toughness. He’s also a deep-thinking, philosophical, spiritual, yoga-teaching bloke, who was awesome to chat with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In my final episode with Mark LeBusque (for now), we answer some listener questions and talk about resilience, planning our life, the opposite of imposter syndrome and why life is harder for some. We also chat about quick fixes, magic pills, silver bullets, infra-red saunas and stuff we've bought but never used.The Simply Practically Human PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The good ol’ Internal Sat-Nav. We’ve all got one. We might not know it or tap into it, but it’s there. Some call it intuition. Some, gut instinct. Some, see it as a kind of unexplainable cosmic download or spiritual insight; a ‘knowing or awareness’ of something that we’ve never been taught or told. In this extremely freestyle instalment of TYP, Tiff and I dive into a smorgasbord of conversation and philosophical exploration. Even we had no idea where we were going but the final result was a fun (and deep) chat, which ended in an impromptu coaching session by you-know-who. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s the thing that happens, our response to the thing and there’s the micro-moment in between. And sometimes, it’s in the micro-moments of awareness, self-control and decision-making that we can change our reality for the better. Dr. Margie Warrell is deep thinker, Teacher, Speaker, Author, Columnist and Behavioural Expert, who has been helping people explore their potential and possibilities for decades. In Aussie speak, she’s a bloody ripper. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could there being a technological solution to one of our biggest biological problems (pain)? Richard Little says yes. He is a multi-award-winning inventor and engineer with numerous patents to his name, who, together with team at Exsurgo, is leading the way in developing engineered products which ease human suffering and enhance human potential. Their game-changing technology is being developed to reframe the way the world manages certain components of health and wellbeing. From pain and depression to stroke recovery, migraine, ADHD, PTSD, spinal injuries and brain injuries – the possibilities of its application are immeasurable. Richard is on a mission to transform the way the world treats neurological problems with effective, accessible and non-pharmaceutical solutions which harness the latest in science, technology, engineering and big data. Of course I found this chat fascinating. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leah Mether is a communication, leadership and soft skills expert, obsessed with making the ‘people stuff’ in business, leadership and work-life, easier. Like me, Leah works with individuals, organisations and teams across Australia who are striving for success but often struggling with the challenges of self-management and communication, with a large cross-section of people who have different personalities, values, expectations, programming, social behaviours, belief-systems and styles. Also like me, she’s a little direct, non-fluffy and passionate.Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Tamati is an Ultra-Distance Running Legend, Podcaster, Author, Biohacker and Inspiring Human and I was recently on her show (Pushing the Limits). Among other things, we spoke about having a ‘fun plan’, the therapeutic value of laughter and silly-ness, how and why we take ourselves too seriously, living in the moment and the benefits of periodic instalments of inefficiency, laziness, distraction, disruption and zero productivity. We also discussed quality of work versus volume of work, why less is sometimes more, the joy of not ‘having a job’, challenging the traditional ‘work paradigm’, the collision of passion, purpose and career, work ‘impact’ versus work-life balance, metacognition (of course) and plenty more. Enjoy.lisatamati.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TYP Favourite, Dr. Jodi Richardson is back and this time we talk about coffee, values, our Internal Sat-Nav (it’s a thing), different kinds of intelligence, overcoming our programming, getting out of our own way (self-sabotage) and towards the end of our chat, Dr. Jodi shares about her anxiety and hesitation around launching her own podcast. I offered some ‘help’ but I’m not really sure that I was.. er, helpful.drjodirichardson.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's co-share with Mark LeBusque from the Simply Practically Human Podcast, we talk about the idea of making life a series of experiments, being okay with ‘not knowing’ and the unhealthy need some of us have to ‘be right’ (what a burden that is!). Enjoy.The Simply Practically Human PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Razowsky is one of the best improv coaches on the planet, has worked with actors all over the world and this conversation was not your typical TYP experience. But I loved it. And him. He’s a gifted, creative, funny, fast-talking maniac. If my talking speed is 1.0, Dave’s is 1.5. At times, 2.0. His insight into the human condition, his understanding of artistic performance and creativity, and his ability to empower people to ‘be someone else’ (for a moment), is quite spectacular. He also called me on my self-deprecating ‘bullshit’ about five times during this chat. I love a good reprimand! Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Lisa Feldman Barrett is not your cookie-cutter academic. For starters, she swears. Tick. She a Scientific Pioneer, Researcher, Non-Conformist, Author, highly regarded Academic and world-renowned Researcher, exploring the science of emotion. The good Prof. has been ranked in the top one percent of the most-cited scientists in the world over a ten-year period (a huge deal in Academia) and her work and discoveries have challenged much of the ‘old’ science. I totally loved our conversation. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No, it’s not a metaphor, I’m literally talking about the prospect of living on Mars. Josh Richards is a Physicist, Explosives Engineer, Soldier, Stand-Up Comedian, Cave Diver, Author and an Astronaut Candidate for MARS ONE. Selected from over 200,000 initial applicants, Josh is now one of 100 worldwide astronaut candidates short-listed to leave Earth forever and become the first to colonise Mars in 2031. I felt distinctly boring and lazy after chatting with Josh. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In almost three decades of law enforcement, Ernie Stevens served in various roles throughout his police career, including the DWI task force, Tactical Response Unit (TRU), Street Crimes Assistance Team (SCAT) and Field Training Officer but perhaps his most important role was to develop the San Antonio Police Department Mental Health Unit in 2008; a concept which was so effective and successful that HBO created an Emmy award winning documentary (Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops) about the work he and his partner did. This was an important and inspirational conversation but I will let you know that parts of our chat might be confronting for some.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems that Gretchen Rubin and I were somehow separated at birth. This chat revealed that we are pretty much the male and female version of the same person (with her being the successful, popular twin). Gretchen is the author of several uber-successful books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers, The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, The Happiness Project and Happier at Home. Her books have sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages. She’s been named on the list of Most Creative People in Business, been interviewed by Oprah, walked arm in arm with the Dalai Lama, been an answer on the game show ‘Jeopardy’, been called “the queen of the self-help memoir” by the New York Times and now the pinnacle of her career is clearly… appearing on The You Project. Well, that’s my story. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TYP Favourite, Dr. Denise Furness is a geneticist, nutritionist and fitness professional who helps people identify triggers and underlying causes of their health challenges, so they can live a more balanced and fulfilled life. She specialises in nutritional genomics and epigenetics and believes there is no one-size-fits-all formula when it comes to health, diet, lifestyle and physical performance. To say this episode covers a bit of territory is like saying the ocean is a bit big. There is a mix of education, inspiration, science, story-telling and towards the end, complete ridiculousness. Ergo, the title.drdenisefurness.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark LeBusque from the Simply Practically Human Podcast has been kind enough to tolerate me on his show for a six-week series which we’re recording each Saturday morning at coffee o’clock. Every session is a casual, thoughtful and totally unscripted exploration into the human condition. Enjoy.The Simply Practically Human PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Lillian Nejad is a Clinical Psychologist, Author, Educator and super interesting podcast guest. Our intended 45-minute chat, turned into an hour and a half double episode. Among other things, we spoke about (1) the positive role of anxiety (it has one) (2) our obsession with comfort (3) the role of motivation (4) what clients and patients want from their health-medical professional (5) why we keep ‘moving the goal posts’ (6) sociopathic CEO’s (7) building rapport (8) why contentment is so elusive (9) why Melissa has avoided social media (for personal use) for a decade and (10) the ‘unfairness’ of life… and lots more. Enjoy.drlilliannejad.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Lillian Nejad is a Clinical Psychologist, Author, Educator and super interesting podcast guest. Our intended 45-minute chat, turned into an hour and a half double episode. Among other things, we spoke about (1) the positive role of anxiety (it has one) (2) our obsession with comfort (3) the role of motivation (4) what clients and patients want from their health-medical professional (5) why we keep ‘moving the goal posts’ (6) sociopathic CEO’s (7) building rapport (8) why contentment is so elusive (9) why Melissa has avoided social media (for personal use) for a decade and (10) the ‘unfairness’ of life… and lots more. Enjoy.drlilliannejad.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I get tired just thinking about all the amazing stuff Janine Allis has done and continues to do. She is the founder of Boost Juice and part-owner of Retail Zoo, which is the parent company of Boost Juice, Salsa's Fresh Mex Grill and Cibo Espresso. Janine has one of those minds which is a rare mix of curiosity, creativity, strategy, intellect, problem solving, inspiration and fun. Oh, and she has ridiculous energy, which is how she managed to work on the TV shows ‘Shark Tank’ and ‘The Celebrity Apprentice Australia’ and also kick some butt on ‘Australian Survivor’. She’s written books, won awards, built businesses all over the world, raised kids, married a good bloke and in the middle of it all, is amazingly down to earth. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few weeks ago, I chatted with Shaun and Gareth from the ‘My Home Vitality’ Podcast; two curious British lads who are deep thinkers, ask good questions, have great energy and are loads of fun. I enjoyed my time with them and I hope you do too. Enjoy.myhomevitality.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheila Vijeyarasa has mastered the art of blending two diametrically opposite careers: she is a corporate leader as well as a spiritual teacher and mentor, medium and psychic reader. She holds an MBA and has fifteen years of experience in publishing and media, preceded by a foundation of eight years of experience in chartered accounting and banking. She was also the CFO of a global publishing company. Sheila is the founder of Empowering Intuition. Her natural mediumistic and psychic abilities were passed down through multiple generations. This was a weird, interesting and fun episode with a really nice person. I’m not too sure about the whole ‘talking to the dead’ thing (maybe I’m scared?) but I totally enjoyed our chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Wilson is a former journalist and TV presenter, author and activist. She wrote the New York Times bestsellers ‘I Quit Sugar’ and ‘First, We Make the Beast Beautiful’, which Mark Manson described as “the best book on living with anxiety that I’ve ever read”. She is the author of another 11 cookbooks which sell in 52 countries. Previously she was editor of Cosmopolitan Australia, host of Masterchef Australia and founder of the largest wellness website in Australia, IQuitSugar.com. In 2018, Sarah closed the business and gave all the money to charity. Sarah lives minimally, rides a hand-built bike and is known for traveling the world for eight years with one bag. This was another great chat with yet another inspiring woman. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark LeBusque from the Simply Practically Human Podcast has been kind enough to tolerate me on his show for a six-week series which we’re recording each Saturday morning at coffee o’clock. Every session is a casual, thoughtful and totally unscripted exploration into the human condition. Enjoy.The Simply Practically Human PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kavya Raj is a researcher, curious mind, Psychology graduate and periodically-exhausted student on the home straight of her PhD journey in Cognitive Psychology. Like someone else we know, Kavya is part of BrainPark at Monash University. Her research is exploring the way internet use influences how students think, feel, behave and self-manage around the unavoidable and ever-expanding electronic goliath that is, the internet. Enjoy.@kavya__rSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.