The You Project

This was a conversational extravaganza; an ocean of words crashing onto a beach of curiosity, insight, awareness and at times, confusion. Melissa, Tiff and I meandered through a gaggle of topics (gaggle: collective noun for topics), ranging from the psychological, behavioural and practical, through to all-things existential, philosophical and spiritual. We spoke about paradoxes, impermanence, purpose, uncertainty, dealing with feedback, self-belief, faking it, owning up to our bullshit, when to ignore the ‘experts, inner wisdom and lots more. BTW, the gaggle thing… just fuckin’ with ya.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Vanessa is our favourite child psychologist, parenting expert and Canadian and as I’ve recently discovered (thanks to a few mums), she’s kind-of a big deal! Well, the big deal is back and this time we spoke about the idea of free-range parenting, kids and risk taking, her youngest patients, the concept of counter will (I think I have it), moving at the speed of trust, the environment in which children best learn, how not to get in the way of a child’s cognitive development, when ‘protecting’ become handicapping, when children become aware of a reality bigger than their own (a developmental phase) and finally, we talk about the good Doc’s “crazy deranged ex-wife moment” (her words); super funny and real. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Lillian Nejad is back and this time we talk about people-pleasing, wishful thinking vs. actual doing, why we don’t need a fan club, the gift of mediocrity, how to build confidence, self-acceptance, my epic fail in front of five hundred people, seeking approval, being addicted to attention, why insecurity and needy-ness aren’t sexy, overcoming fears, a curious thing called ‘dialectics’ and lots more. drlilliannejad.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine being a highly successful Yoga Teacher, Nutritionist, TV Presenter and Author of ten books and then making a choice to walk away from the comfort and security of it all to pursue an entirely different career with zero security or certainty. Well, four years ago Lola Berry began acting classes and she is currently pursuing her dream to become a successful actor, splitting her time between Australia and the U.S. This was a real, raw and ‘self-aware’ conversation with a self-declared bogan, who has weekly therapy, has dated her fair share of narcissists, keeps an ‘ideas diary’ with her always, has trained herself to have hard conversations, has dealt with way too many online haters and like me (and you?), is a work in progress. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne McKevitt is fascinating, direct, inspirational, courageous, unbelievably resilient and brilliant. She doesn’t suffer fools, doesn’t do ‘small talk’ and can’t be bothered with ‘fluff’. Like many of my guests, she’s done all the cool, high-profile, public stuff (TV, books, awards, businesses, brands) but more impressively, this woman has been through some serious sh*t (way too many times), yet she keeps getting up and keeps finding a way. She started working at 7 (really) in Scotland, was raised in a violent home, began planning her escape at 11, moved to London by herself at 15 (with zero contacts or support), got a job on the first day, built a multi-million dollar business within five years, spent almost a year in hospital after a horrible accident, has a rare debilitating medical condition (only 140 people in the world have it), has been close to death three times, was on the hit-list of a homicidal maniac (who killed her work colleague and was never caught), has dealt with Complex PTSD for decades and to top it off, she can’t take any medication (as in Z-E-R-O) for any reason because of her rare condition. I’ve chatted with lots of people with interesting stories but this was right up there. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our favourite Sports Psych (Jacqui Louder) is back and this time we chat about pointless ‘Groundhog Day’ (type) conversations, performance threshold, walking meetings, creating our ideal work environment, near-death experiences (NDEs), YouTube rabbit holes, trying to change others, having hard conversations, the impact of scent, finding our calm and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was an atypical chat for TYP but I totally enjoyed it. It was less inspiration, education and high performance and more.. meandering chat with a laid-back, fascinating bloke about all-things creativity, expression, writing, art and finding your voice. *Austin Kleon is the New York Times bestselling author of a trilogy of illustrated books about creativity in the digital age: ‘Steal Like An Artist’, ‘Show Your Work!’’ and ‘Keep Going’. He’s also the author of ‘Newspaper Blackout’, a collection of poems made by redacting the newspaper with a permanent marker. His books have been translated into dozens of languages and have sold over a million copies worldwide. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What am I going to talk to the grumpy judge from Dancing with the Stars about? I wondered. The bloke who wrote and starred in The Boy from Oz? I wondered. The bloke who starred in 42nd Street, The Pirates of Penzance, Camelot, La Cage aux Folles, Singin' in the Rain, Priscilla Queen of the Desert (the musical) and Baz Luhrmann's film, Strictly Ballroom? Well, the answer is.. plenty. We spoke a lot and laughed a lot. He’s funny, real and loves dogs (big tick). Of course, he’s a talented, successful and well-known performer but more than that, Todd McKenney is a genuinely interesting bloke who’s done a sh*t-load, is a brilliant story-teller (no surprise), is great to chat with and I absolutely loved meeting him. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There aren’t many people who inspire me mid-podcast but Susan Sly is one of those people. Not only is she a wildly successful business woman, author, speaker, AI entrepreneur, media commentator and philanthropist but she’s also an ex-professional athlete, mother and grandmother. Like me, Susan was an obese kid who turned who ‘thinking and doing’ around and along the way, became fascinated with human potential and possibilities. Oh, and she also cured herself from MS in her twenties after being told she’d be in a wheelchair within 10 years and dead within 20 years. I loved this chat. Enjoy. *NOTE: For the youngies.. MacGyver was a TV character who had a gift for solving problems in the most creative and resourceful ways. The Oxford Dictionary states that to ‘MacGyver’ is to make or repair something "in an improvised or inventive way, making use of whatever items are at hand", eg. "he MacGyvered a makeshift jack with a log".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Peter Brukner OAM, is a specialist sports and exercise physician and the founding partner at the Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne. He is a world-renowned sports medicine clinician and researcher. His most recent team appointments have been Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science at Liverpool Football Club and, until 2017, Team Doctor for the Australian cricket team. He is Professor of Sports Medicine at La Trobe University, Melbourne and other than that (and a few hundred other things), he also co-hosted a show on Melbourne radio with me for a few years. Despite all the ‘medical stuff’, this conversation is actually about his current passion (obsession?); nutrition. Keep in mind that this information is not a personal prescription or program; just two blokes chatting. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At eighteen Lachie Smart created aviation history by becoming the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a single engine aircraft. The journey took nearly two and a half years to plan, fifty-four days to fly and almost cost the teenager his life multiple times. Now at the ripe old age of twenty-three, this impressive young man and I chatted broadly about the principles, habits, ideals, behaviours, skills and attributes required for success (no matter the goal). Oh, and of course, the trip. When I grow up, I want to be like Lachie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, Tiff and I were sitting on Zoom waiting for our guest to ‘show’ and they didn’t. Well, we’re always talking about adapting, solving problems, dealing with uncertainty and finding a way, so we did. We recorded an episode with zero planning, preparation or prior discussion and what transpired was a meaningful chat about the human experience. Including, managing fear, self-sabotage, self-limiting thinking, optimising our mental and physical energy, the benefit of doing new things, finding our excellence threshold, paying attention to our inner wisdom, thinking for ourselves and discovering what works (uniquely) for our body. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So much information, inspiration and education, so little consistent application. So much knowing, so little doing. So much theory, so little change. So many intentions, so much stagnation. So much talent, so much wasted potential. In this lengthy (two-part) instalment of TYP, Mental Health Consultant, Author and Speaker Anna Feringa and I talk about the overwhelm of change-your-life (type) resources (books, programs, podcasts, people), the underwhelm of amazing results and the variables which (actually) stand between us and success. Enjoy.annaferinga.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So much information, inspiration and education, so little consistent application. So much knowing, so little doing. So much theory, so little change. So many intentions, so much stagnation. So much talent, so much wasted potential. In this lengthy (two-part) instalment of TYP, Mental Health Consultant, Author and Speaker Anna Feringa and I talk about the overwhelm of change-your-life (type) resources (books, programs, podcasts, people), the underwhelm of amazing results and the variables which (actually) stand between us and success. Enjoy.annaferinga.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I often talk about the importance of having a purpose bigger than ourselves, well, Anika Molesworth (PhD.) is the epitome of that idea. In fact, she has multiple ‘purposes’; the environment, climate change, the health of rural communities, nature conservation, farming, farmers, wildlife and education. In short, helping the earth and its inhabitants. She is an award-winning advocate, farmer, scientist, academic, media commentator, author, researcher and believe it or not, introvert. Yep, she hates public speaking but does it because of her commitment to making our world a better place. Her new book is called ‘Our Sunburnt Country’ and I loved meeting her. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These days Brett Turley is a High-Performance Coach who helps people optimise their physical, mental and emotional potential. He guides and empowers them to do what’s required to create lasting positive change in their world, to build resilience, to perform under pressure and to become a better version of themselves. Previously, Brett served in the Australian Army (two tours, almost ten years of service) as an Explosives Detection Dog Handler with his boy (Gus) and along the way, saw the best and worst of people. Enjoy.minimalismfitness.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the universal goal but what (exactly) is happiness? Where does it come from? Does ‘happiness’ (the word) mean the same thing for all of us? Can it be lasting or is it fleeting? Is it about the ‘thing’ that’s happening in our physical world, is it about our internal ‘story’ about those external things (event, situation, conversation, outcome, encounter) or maybe something else? Is happiness the same as joy? Euphoria? Calm? Satisfaction? Contentment? Perhaps (for some) it’s the absence anxiety, depression, over-thinking and discontent. Is it possible to experience happiness, despite being in a crappy situation? Can we consciously ‘create’ it? How does our thinking influence our overall level of happiness? What role does our programming, upbringing and conditioning play in ability to ‘be’ happy? This episode is me thinking out loud about all these questions (with input from Melissa). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We tend to discuss food in terms of micros and macros, good and bad fats, nutrient rich and nutrient poor, processed or not, energy in and out.. all normal and reasonable conversations to have. But our ‘relationship’ with food (we all have one) is about so much more than just the ‘body stuff’ (physiology). It’s about psychology, social programming, culture, rituals, habits, rules, emotions and lots more. Joel Feren is a dietician who understands that healthy eating is not just about what we eat but also how, why and when we eat. This was a fun and broadly relevant chat. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do you think the way you do? Act and react the way you do? Communicate, connect and socialise the way you do? Make decisions the way you do? Where does your programming finish and where do you start? Why do you believe what you believe, where do those beliefs come from and do they serve or sabotage you? What are you scared of and why? What’s it like being around you? What drives, compels and inspires you? What are your values and do you live them? What’s the relationship between your external and internal world? And finally, where does your version of ‘reality’ come from?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Nick Furhman (PhD) is part Wildlife Warrior, part Nature Evangelist, Part Edutainer (it’s a thing), part Academic and part Story Teller. He’s also a full-time passionate human who was the most inspirational guest we’ve had on the show in quite a while (along with our recent chat with Norm). Our conversation was full of insights, energy, wisdom, humour, great stories and I loved it. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine if we could ‘edit’ our negative or traumatic memories to reduce, or potentially remove, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and even, PTSD. Which would in turn improve mental, emotional and physical health, leading to an improvement in overall life quality/experience. Well, Dr. Amy Milton and her research team from Cambridge University are at the threshold of some amazing, and potentially life-changing breakthroughs in this area. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To be honest, this was a much broader conversation than the title suggests. Professor Steven Laureys is a Medical Doctor, Author, Neurologist and Meditation Master, who hangs out with the Dalai Lama and is recognised worldwide as a leading clinician and researcher in the field of the Neurology of Consciousness. If that sounds over-the-top academically (and boring), don’t panic; it’s fascinating and so is he. He even took me through a two-minute (ish) meditation mid-show and apparently, I’m no monk! It never ceases to amaze me how down-to-earth, kind and humble some of my brilliant guests are, and Steven was no exception. After we finished recording, the world-renowned academic, told me to “let him know if I needed any help or advice with my PhD research.” Amazing. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norm McGillivray’s dad was a successful business man who had a severe stroke in his early thirties and subsequently lost his marriage, business and financial security, became homeless and sadly, died at 42 living on the streets of London. This experience (and others) inspired Norm to create Beddown, whose aim is to take spaces that are commonly used and busy during the day (like massive carparks) but at night are left empty and then to repurpose those spaces into pop-up overnight accommodation, ensuring that the homeless (those sleeping rough) can sleep in a warm and comfortable bed. Those who sleep rough are always fearful of being attacked and/or robbed and by providing a safe and secure place to get a good night’s rest, Beddown help restore health, dignity and respect for their guests. I love this concept and I love Norm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And yes, I recognise the irony of having an asterisk in this title. WARNING: if you’re easily offended, this might not be the episode for you. It’s fair to say, there wasn’t a lot of filtering (or editing) happening. But if you’re okay with all that, you might fucking love it. Tony Doherty is a Mate who wears his heart on his sleeve, pulls no punches, walks his talk and fights passionately for the industry he loves. He’s a main-stream media regular and is often the lone voice of reason in a sea of misinformation and confusion about all-things fitness, working out and gyms (health clubs, PT studios). Like me, he’s imperfect, rough around the edges and can ruffle feathers but what he is, is real. There’s no show. No persona. No bullshit. If he likes you, you’ll know and if he doesn’t, you’ll know. But underneath it all, is a bloke who cares deeply, thinks deeply and gives freely. This was a catch-up chat to see where he’s at with his business, life, future plans and his own personal challenges. I loved it. Enjoy.@tonydohertyozSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I tend to steer clear of too much pandemic talk on TYP (there’s enough elsewhere) but as I was chatting with my friend Jacqui Louder (a Psychologist chatting daily to people with Covid challenges), I thought we’d see how people are travelling mentally and emotionally (from her perspective) in the chaos. Fear not, we keep it relatively light and amusing because nobody needs another depressing Covid conversation. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was an awesome chat with my ex-business partner, Tara Jarrett, about all things career, self-belief, self-sabotage, creativity, problem-solving, business development, understanding the needs of others (clients, customers, colleagues, friends), overcoming self-doubt, treading water in a job we hate and turning an idea in our head into a reality in the physical world (business, service, career, product, program). *FYI, Flugelbinder: a fictitious word from the movie ‘Cocktail’ referring to ordinary things (objects, ideas) that can turn their inventors into millionaires.atpilates.studioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was an awesome chat with my ex-business partner, Tara Jarrett, about all things career, self-belief, self-sabotage, creativity, problem-solving, business development, understanding the needs of others (clients, customers, colleagues, friends), overcoming self-doubt, treading water in a job we hate and turning an idea in our head into a reality in the physical world (business, service, career, product, program). *FYI, Flugelbinder: a fictitious word from the movie ‘Cocktail’ referring to ordinary things (objects, ideas) that can turn their inventors into millionaires.atpilates.studioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of TYP, Mark LeBusque and I discuss the science of creating lasting change. Along the way, we explore the roles of motivation, commitment, self-control, self-awareness, discipline, mindset, habits, rules and rituals. Enjoy.The Simply Practically Human PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.