The Paul Taylor Podcast (Paul Taylor)

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A legendary Professor in the area of Protein metabolism, Don's laboratory works to define protein and amino acid requirements and the interrelationship between dietary protein and carbohydrates in adult health. Their research is focused on the impact of diet and exercise on obesity, type 2 diabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome.

Surprisingly little is known about amino acid requirements during exercise or the impact of amino acids on metabolic regulation and Don's lab has helped to define roles of the branched chain amino acids (BCAA) in skeletal muscle metabolism. 

They are continuing this research to define mechanisms for control of muscle protein synthesis and differences in dietary protein needs for men versus women and for adults with sedentary versus active lifestyles.

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This is an excellent discussion on the difference between happiness and the deeper concept of human flourishing and, more importantly, the sort of things we can do to enhance flourishing.

An internationally renowned leader in the field of Positive Psychology Dr. Tim Sharp (aka Dr. Happy) is a sought after Speaker and Facilitator, Consultant and Coach, Writer and Podcaster, Spokesperson and Brand Ambassador.

Dr. Sharp has three degrees in psychology (including a Ph.D.) and an impressive record as an academic, clinician and coach. He established and ran one of Sydney’s most respected clinical psychology practices, a highly regarded Executive Coaching practice, and is the founder & CHO (Chief Happiness Officer) of The Happiness Institute, Australia’s first organisation devoted solely to enhancing happiness in individuals, families and organisations.

He’s taught at all the major universities in NSW and has been an Adjunct Professor (in Positive Psychology) within the School of Management, Faculty of Business at UTS as well as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Health Sciences, RMIT. His primary area of interest is enhancing happiness at work including building positive cultures, developing positive leadership and boosting resilience, optimism and positive working relationships.

Dr. Sharp has worked with numerous organisations (and their leaders) including Twitter, Dyson, Ernst & Young, Mallesons, Allens Arthur Robinson, IBM, AMP, Westpac, NAB, Coles, Coca Cola Amatil, Telstra and KPMG (to name just a few).

• www.drhappy.com.au
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtimsharp
• https://www.instagram.com/thehappinessinstitute
• https://twitter.com/drhappy
• https://www.facebook.com/TheHappinessInstitute

In 2008 Dr. Sharp’s accomplishments were recognised by the Australian Davos Connection when he received a Future Leadership Award and also by the Australia Day Council who invited him to be an Australia Day Ambassador in 2011 (an honour which he continues to enjoy through to this day).

Dr. Sharp is also a best-selling author (of, among other things, “The Happiness Handbook”, “100 Ways to Happiness: a guide for busy people” and “100 Ways to Happy Children: a guide for busy parents”, 10 audiobooks, including Habits for Happiness, produced exclusively for Audible, and his his latest book, “Lost & Found; how to wander your way to a better life” due out on July 2, 2024!) and a sought after public speaker. He’s appeared in several nationally screened prime-time TV shows & he continues to make frequent appearances in the local and international media (including Sunrise, Today, The Morning Show, The Daily Edition, Prevention Magazine, the Herald Sun, Women’s Health, the SMH and the AFR).

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The Stoic Art of Acquiescence is one we can all apply to our lives to reduce the struggle we so often have with what we can't change in our lives. Carly tells a personal and moving story to reflect on this practice and offers you, the listener, the invitation to apply this to your own life.

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In today's episode, Carly Taylor talks about the skill of Willingness and how it can shift us from avoidance to fully engaging with life. Willingness is a skill to stop struggling with difficult emotions and start living in alignment with the important things in your life.

Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach passionate about helping people tame their mind so they can live a rich, meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Japanese Psychology, is an IIN qualified Health Coach and is currently undergoing a Maters of Counselling. For more information, go to carlytaylorcoaching.com.au or follow her on Instagram: carly_taylor_coaching.

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How is it that a baboon, a cat and a locust instinctively know what to eat for balanced nutrition, and we humans can't seem to figure it out?

 In this episode, I dig into this with 2 very interesting Professors. David Raubenheimer and Stephen J. Simpson have been studying appetite in animals, transforming the science of nutrition with their findings. As well as giving us a very interesting summation of the science of appetite,  they explain simple steps you can take towards eating a more natural diet for optimal health and a longer life.

Check out their book, Eat Like The Animals.

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Elliot is the Co-Founder and President of A Brighter Day, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teens manage depression and stress.

Every year, millions of teenagers struggle with thoughts of depression, deep sadness, isolation, stress, and the feeling of helplessness. Because of their mental health issues, thousands commit suicide, making it one of the leading causes of death among teens in the US. 

Sadly, and too often, the parents of these teens are the last to learn about their child's mental problems, and sometimes it's too late to take action.

A Brighter Day aims to stop teen suicide by educating teens and their parents about mental disorders, and providing resources they can use to reach out and communicate when depression and stress are affecting either their own or the lives of those around them.

They have helped thousands of teens deal with mental health issues while still allowing them to retain their privacy and dignity.

Elliot is also actively involved in several other nonprofit organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club of Contra Costa, and Congregation B’nai Shalom, for which he has helped raise millions of dollars. 

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This podcast was concerning and enlightening for equal measure! Many of us, myself included, have grown up in a culture that has a social life centred around alcohol, and although we are more responsible than we used to be with alcohol, we are at risk for being 'grey area drinkers'. Sarah is very open about her own experience with alcohol and many of us will relate to her story.

This podcast explores what that is, why it's not good for us, and what we can do about it.

Find out more about Sarah and her offerings in this area below:

Website www.sarahrusbatch.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahrusbatch/?hl=en

Facebook community - The Women's Wellbeing Collective - https://www.facebook.com/groups/342319476897067

Adverse Childhood Experience quiz- https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean

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If you want to get unstuck from your own narrative of a situation, then practising reappraisal is an evidence-based mind tool to draw upon. Carly and I discuss a couple of different ways of reappraising past Trauma's (with a capital T) or challenges you endured that still affect you today. 

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For further information on Paul Taylor go to www.paultaylor.biz
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Today I sit down for a fascinating chat with Neuroscientist Dr Kaushik Ram, who brings together over a decade of study on the science of the brain and body. His career defining discovery is around how to biologically unlock the moment-to-moment responsiveness of the heart using certain techniques that affect the vagus nerve and that's what we discuss.

You can find out more and check out his public courses on his website.

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My guest today, Dr Cam McDonald is an accredited and practicing exercise physiologist and an accredited and practising dietitian and Nutritionist. He is also the CEO of Ph360, a company that creates personalised health and dietary interventions for individuals based on what they call their Health Type.

Dr Cam is an educator & mentor to hundreds of health professionals, as well as a dedicated health practitioner and coach to thousands of individuals over his career

I’ve personally known Cam for quite a few years and we have presented at many conferences together. He’s a great communicator and a top bloke to boot. 

This conversation dives into the science of personalised health interventions and was a fascinating conversation.

Click here if you're interested in having Cam as a Corporate Speaker or check out the various websites associated with PH360:
Shaewellness.com for individuals
precisionhealthalliance.org for heath professional wanting to learn more
parenting360 for parents wanting to get their kids assessed 

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All of us struggle with overthinking at some stage. In this episode, we explore a practical strategy, recommended by a clinical psychologist, to help you shift your attention away from your thoughts.

Find out more about Carly at carlytaylorcoaching.com.au
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Today I chat with a friend and absolute PracAdemic , when it comes to anxiety.

Dr Jodi Richardson has struggled with anxiety since she was 4 years old, but has managed to live well with her condition, an has written 2 books on the subject - Anxious Mums and Anxious Kids. She is also the host of the 'Hello Anxiety' podcast.

Dr Jodi now empowers parents, educators and other professionals with powerful skills and techniques for managing anxiety. 

for overcoming the worry, overthinking, immobility and sense of being overwhelmed that come with anxiety (no matter where you, your children, your students, or colleagues might fall on the calm-anxiety continuum)

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Most of us have heard of Kaizen and it's relevance to productivity and processes. However, this is not the true Japanese meaning of Kaizen. Kaizen is more than productivity. It is a deeply personal mindset that we can all adopt in order to live life aligned with what is truely important to us. In this episode, Carly will shed light on what Kaizen is and gives you a practical tool to develop the Kaizen mindset.

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This week is all about the importance of balance training. Below are a number of different assessments that you can take:

• 4 Stage Balance Test
• Timed Up and Go Test
• Star excursion balance test
• Single leg balance test

Here are some basic balance exercises and here are some more advanced ones.

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Dr Denise needs no introduction to regular listeners of the podcast, but for those who don't know her, she's one very, very sharp cookie.

For those who are interested in signing up to her course, which I highly recommend - here's the link to the registration page. https://drdenisefurness.com.au/4-week-wholefood-challenge/

To get 20% off, use the code PT20 at checkout .

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I loved this conversation. 

K. Braeden Anderson has overcome a huge amount of adversity and racial bias in his life to become the first Division 1 college basketball player in the US to also be a law student.

Braeden is an author, attorney, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Anderson wrote BLACK RESILIENCE The Blueprint for Black Triumph in the Face of Racism,” a groundbreaking book that provides a powerful strategy for Black success and empowerment in spite of bias.

To support the mission of #BlackResilience, Anderson founded the Black Resilience Foundation — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black communities and the proliferation of positive ideas about Blackness.

Anderson is now an attorney one of the largest global law firms, focusing primarily on the representation of financial institutions, investment advisers, public companies, and senior officers in connection with internal investigations.

Download Braeden Anderson’s one sheet.
Visit Braeden Anderson’s public website: kbraedenanderson.com
Visit Braeden Anderson’s coffee shop: blackturtlecoffee.com
Visit the foundation & book website: blackresiliencefoundation.com/

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Today is ostensibly a conversation about bucket lists, but it is a much deeper, thought-provoking conversation about actually living life, rather than deferring it until you retire, which many people do. 

Travis, like myself, started out in the fitness industry many years ago, but has evolved into personal development apace and helping people live their best lives. We discuss Travis' own journey, which started out as a successful Fitness Industry entrepreneur, and the driver to re-invent himself and start living his best life. We then go into the idea of a bucket list and a reverse bucket list, and how to put some structure around those things.

Check out Travis' website for his blogs, awesome book and options to have him speak to your organisation.

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Today I discuss the multitude of research papers that have been carried out on curcumin/turmeric supplementation. Note that turmeric is a spice, but curcumin is often referred to as turmeric extract. 

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Today we chat about the crazy rise in people suffering from anxiety, who it affects the most, and what the Australia & New Zealand Psychiatric Association recommends as first-line treatment.

Here is the link to order the Hardy's supplements if you're interested - use code MBB25 (or MBBP25 if that doesn't work).

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All of us have good days and bad days that affect our motivation. Today's Mojo Monday Carly and I give you some tips to keep the momentum on those bad days. 

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Today I discuss a bit of very interesting research published this week in the Journal of The American Medical Association.

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In this episode, Carly explores practical strategies from Eastern and Stoic philosophies to help you shift from feeling overwhelmed to feeling focussed.

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Today is a long-overdue podcast, but I wanted to make sure that I got a great expert on the topic, and then I discovered Dr Torkil Faero, who wrote a great book called The Pulse Cure.

What if you could see the toll that over-work, too much sugar or bad sleep really take on your system, knew what boosts your energy, and what saps it, and when you are heading for burnout? What if you could feel more vitality and joy, have stronger will power and live longer?

With the aid of your phone, smartwatch or a wearable heart rate monitor and The Pulse Cure, you can. The key lies in measuring your heart rate variability - the distance between your heart beats - which indicates what is happening in your autonomic nervous system. Tuning into your heart rate variability can show you how your personal constitution reacts to specific stressors and help you tailor what you need to do to recharge.

• improve your sleep
• discover the right type and level of exercise for you
• find the best way for you to relax and find calm
• spot early signs of illness and disease
• fight burnout and chronic fatigue
• avoid inflammation in the body.

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Here are the papers in question:

Paper 1

Paper 2

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Today I discuss the future of healthcare with someone who is very well positioned to discuss this. In addition to a long career as an award-winning medical TV journalist for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Sophie Scott is a professional speaker and educator with expertise in mental health.

She has been an invited speaker at the World Congress on Positive Psychology, written two books (Live a Longer Life and RoadTesting Happiness, and has won major awards for her journalism and medical reporting.

She is an Advisory Board Member of the Australian National Mental Health Prize and sits on the advisory board on stigma at Australia’s National Mental Health Commission and the University of Melbourne’s Contemplative Studies Centre.

She is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Notre Dame University Medical School lecturing in science communication.

Sophie’s mission is to help people help themselves, using evidence-based science and her own personal journey.

She is an ambassador for Bowel Cancer Australia, Pain Australia and is a patient reviewer for the British Medical Journal.

Sophie is a highly sought after MC and speaker on topics such as preventing burnout, managing your mental wellbeing during times of change, the science of high-performance habits and how to use neuroscience to stick to new habits and overcome unwanted ones.

Her talks and workshops help people take better care of their mental health through science-backed techniques so they can build emotional resilience, maximise their potential and thrive at work and at home.

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Today Carly and I talk about ways to find meaning and purpose in everyday life.

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Today I chat with performance coach Dan Haesler about how we can use the practices and mindsets of elite athletes to improve our own lives.

Dan is a performance and leadership coach who specialises in Mindset, Mental Skills & Leadership. He works with elite athletes and sporting teams, as well as corporate leaders and organisations.

Dan has worked with members of the Australian Olympic and Commonwealth Games Teams, as well as athletes from a wide variety of sports. In the NRL, he is the Performance and Leadership Coach with 3-time premiers, The Penrith Panthers and works 1:1 with the 2023 RLPA Player of the Year, Shaun Johnson.

Dan is a Director of Cut Through Coaching and he and the team work with all manner of organisations including, Boston Consulting Group, Roche Diagnostics Australia, CHEP, People’s Choice and Boston Scientific as well as schools and educational organisations across Australia. 

Since it’s release in 2021, Dan’s book, The Act of Leadership has been the best-selling Australian-authored business title (perhaps because it’s about people not business) and has been described by James Kerr, the best-selling author of Legacy as a book that will, “Change your life”.

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In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, Paul dives into the research on how different jobs can affect your health with some tips to combat the adverse effects, especially related to prolong sitting.

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My quest today is Matthew Bishop, a qualified counsellor and a philosopher who combines the two to help people with both their suffering and their striving for a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.

Matthew practices philosophical counselling or existential therapy, which is strongly tied to the great Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy.

It’s about a non-secular search for meaning and value in life and in today’s podcast we discuss the philosophical basis for such an approach and explore a range of techniques and questions to help you create a life of greater meaning, value and purpose.

And who wouldn’t want that!

You can find out more about Matthew and perhaps book some sessions with him here on his website.

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Here is the research paper on muscle mass and Alzheimer's prevention. 

You can find the studies on the drug treatments here and here.

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The true concept of Ikigai is not the venn diagram that so many of us know. In this week's Mojo Monday, Carly talks about what Ikigai really is and how each one of us can tap into it everyday to really feel that life is worth living.

Recommended books/courses:

Ikigai-Kan by Nicholas Kemp
The Little Book of Ikigai by Ken Mogi
Courses - Ikigaitribe.com

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"A sound mind in a sound body, if the former be the glory of the latter, the latter is indispensable to the former." Seneca.

This quote sums up what this week's podcast is all about - the need to invest in your body so that you can reap the rewards down the track when your mind is at it's best.

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In this episode, Carly Taylor dives into the idea of finding purpose in everyday life. What if purpose isn't something you have to search for, but something you create through daily actions? This episode challenges common beliefs and offers another perspective on living a life of meaning and purpose.

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In this episode, Carly and I talk about self worth and provide some tools to manage the narrative so it doesn't control your choices and affect your life. 

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My guest today is Alex Korb PhD, a neuroscientist, writer, and coach. He has studied the brain for over 20 years, and is the bestselling author of The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time. He earned his undergraduate degree in neuroscience at Brown University and then later completed a Ph.D. in neuroscience at UCLA. He has published over a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles on depression, neuromodulation, and other topics. He is currently an adjunct assistant professor at UCLA in the department of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences as well as vice-president of research and development for BrainSonix.

Outside of the lab he writes a popular blog on how the tendencies of your brain can ruin or enrich your life. As a speaker he educates, motivates, and inspires organizations to understand the neuroscience of wellbeing and put it into practice. As a consultant he works with companies and organizations to help them improve communication about neuroscience and enhance employee wellbeing. He has coached the UCLA Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team for over 15 years, and is a 3 time award winner for USA Ultimate’s Coach of the Year. His expertise extends into leadership and motivation, mindfulness, physical fitness, and even stand-up comedy.

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Mental Toughness is a personality trait that determines your ability to perform consistently under stress and pressure, and is closely related to qualities such as character, resilience, grit and perseverance.

Professor Peter Clough, a pioneer on research into Mental Toughness further describes a mentally tough person as “someone who is comfortable in their own skin, can take whatever comes along in their stride and mostly enjoy the challenge”.

Today I discuss all things Mental Toughness with Peter and his colleagues Doug Strycharczyk and John Perry. 

You can but their book, Developing Mental Toughness on Booktopia or Amazon and find out more on their website, including the different versions of the Mental Toughness Questionnaire.

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Here is a link to the study that I mention.

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Today I discuss why everyone needs to do resistance training and explore the complimentary benefits to cardiovascular training, as well as some unique benefits that resistnace training provides in terms of both healthspan and lifespan.

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This will be uncomfortable listening for some, but it contains a critical public health message. 

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Today’s episode is with my old mate ‘Bobby’ Cappuccio, who has been consulting with major health club chains in the health and fitness industry for two decades. He’s an author, coach, and a keynote speaker who’s presented at conferences all round the world, and he’s also a unique thinker who’s had a fascinating life.

Bobby is the host of the excellent Self-Help Antidote podcast and today’s episode is a conversation around dealing with adversity in life, finding meaning and being a better you.

Make sure you check out Bobby’s Self-help Antidote Podcast.

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Today I discuss a stunning new research paper exploring the impact of 5 minutes of cold water immersion at 20 degrees celcius on brain connectivity and mood states

Here is a link to the paper.

Big shout-out to a podcast listener, Andrew Kegel, for sending it to me. 

If anyone else has something they'd like me to discuss, shot an email to info@mindbodybrain.com.au

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Welcome to part 2 of the Mental Toughness podcast.

Mental Toughness is a personality trait that determines your ability to perform consistently under stress and pressure, and is closely related to qualities such as character, resilience, grit and perseverance.

Professor Peter Clough, a pioneer on research into Mental Toughness further describes a mentally tough person as “someone who is comfortable in their own skin, can take whatever comes along in their stride and mostly enjoy the challenge”.

Today I discuss all things Mental Toughness with Peter and his colleagues Doug Strycharczyk and John Perry. 

You can but their book, Developing Mental Toughness on Booktopia or Amazon and find out more on their website, including the different versions of the Mental Toughness Questionnaire.

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In this episode of Mojo Monday, Carly Taylor dives into the unavoidable realities of life: pain, uncertainty and the need for constant hard work. Drawing on insights from Phil Stutz's book 'The Tools', Carly discusses how accepting these truths can help us respond to challenges more effectively and lead a richer, more meaningful life. As always, she offers valuable tools and strategies to implement in your own life to help you thrive amidst challenges.

For more information on Carly, go to www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.au

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Today I discuss some new research that shows that humans do not age linearly, but in 2 or 3 distinct bursts. Science says that we can also do something about it.

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Andy Riise is a US Army, West Point graduate, and former Army Football player. Over his decorated 20 year military career as a Field Artillery Officer, Andy led Soldiers in a variety of overseas missions highlighted by multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and serving five years in two elite Special Forces units.

Andy is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. His research and coaching expertise is in the evidence-based best practices of Sport and Performance Psychology and various applied Behavioral Science Disciplines with an emphasis on mental toughness and stress inoculation. His teaching experience includes West Point’s Center for Enhanced Performance, the US Air Force Academy’s Department of Behavioral Science and Leadership, the US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, and Texas A&M University. He is one the US Army’s first Master Resilience Trainers and Facilitators and helped launch the Comprehensive Fitness Program.

As a consultant, his client list includes professional sports teams, corporate leaders, first responders, and healthcare practitioners. He has published several peer-reviewed articles, research papers, and the best-selling book Deliberate Discomfort: How US Special Operations Forces Overcome Fear and Dare to Win by Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable.

Check Andy out on Linkedin and Instagram.

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Today we tackle the nuanced topic of setting boundaries, especially in challenging relationships. Instead of the common advice focussing on controlling others, Carly Taylor explores how Morita Therapy can offer a wider perspective, involving focussing on what you can control, accepting your own emotional responses while accepting and understanding the emotions and behaviours of others.

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Devin Burke helps high achievers and exhausted insomniacs get and stay asleep so they can wake up with more peace, power and presence.

He a bestselling author, speaker, renowned sleep coach and founder of Sleep Science Academy which helps people stop suffering and start sleeping using a unique holistic approach based in science.

He was named one of the “Top 25 Health Coaches in America.” and has studied innovative holistic coaching methods from some of the world’s top health and human performance experts for over a decade.

As a speaker and coach, he has inspired thousands of people to open their eyes to what is possible through creating new sleep, health and performance habits and routines.

He has studied innovative coaching methods from some of the world’s top health and human performance experts including Dr. Josh Axe, Tony Robbins, and Brendon Burchard.

Devin believes that we create our reality and in living in the field of infinite possibility. He believes that our bodies will heal when giving the right conditions to do so and that small consistent choices lead to big lasting results!

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On today's Mojo Monday Carly and I chat about unhelpful thoughts and emotions, why we can wake up at 2am feeling stressed and give you a very powerful tool for helping you deal with the gamut of negative emotions that life throws at us.

If you want to delve deeper into it, there is a whole chapter dedicated to it in my book, with a practical exercise to do.

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Today I explore the health benefits of magnesium, with a particular focus on recent research on potential cancer-fighting mechanisms.

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When we're preparing for an important event, like school exams, a job interview, a performance or even a date, we naturally get stressed and anxious. In this episode, Carly gives you tips to manage that stress and anxiety so it doesn't take over and affect your performance. These powerful strategies can help you perform at your best on the big day. 

Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach passionate about helping people tame their mind so they can live a rich, meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Japanese Psychology, is an IIN qualified Health Coach and is currently undergoing a Maters of Counselling. For more information, go to carlytaylorcoaching.com.au or follow her on Instagram: carly_taylor_coaching.

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Here is the paper on Glucotypes that I mention.

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This week I discuss the dirty trick that big food uses to make us consume more of their products.

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This was one of those podcast interviews that I did not want to end. Thankfully, Mark was very generous with his time, so we have split it into 2 episodes, with part 2 to come next week.

We discuss how your brain is an illusionist, a range of subconscious biases that we all suffer from, the neuroscience of learning and the huge importance of social connection for a healthy brain. 

Make sure you visit his websites here and here for some free resources, his awesome book and if you'd like to book him as a speaker.

Dr Mark Williams an internationally recognised professor of cognitive neuroscience, with over 25 years experience conducting behavioural and brain imaging research focusing on our social skills. He has taught the fundamentals of neuroscience to a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as publishing more than 70 scientific articles. Mark has been awarded numerous high profile fellowships and grants, and worked both at MIT in the USA and at universities in Australia.

He is an internationally recognised professor of cognitive neuroscience, with over 25 years experience conducting behavioural and brain imaging research focusing on our social skills. He has taught the fundamentals of neuroscience to a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as publishing more than 70 scientific articles. Mark has been awarded numerous high profile fellowships and grants, and worked both at MIT in the USA and at universities in Australia.

He recently took voluntary redundancy to focus on making the many recent discoveries in cognitive neuroscience more accessible to the general public. His academic background allows him to communicate with authority on science and his passion for education makes him accessible to a wide audience.

Not a typical ‘academic’, Mark comes from a disjointed family background. He hated school and experienced first-hand the challenges of getting ahead in a small town in Victoria. To describe these years as ‘colourful’ is an understatement.
Aged 25, something changed. Mark returned to learning, completed his HSC and began what became a rapid rise to academic achievement, including being awarded both the CJ Martin and the Queen Elisabeth II Fellowships. He became fascinated with how we interact, learn and think. Mark went on to study brain plasticity, attention disorders, autism, prosopagnosia (face blindness), dementia and eating disorders. He has been at the cutting edge of developing computational brain imaging analysis and the adoption of new technologies like virtual reality in research.

He now runs programs for schools and businesses on the neuroscience of learning, the neuroscience of emotions and the impact of modern technologies (like smartphones) on our brains. He has considerable media experience, with many television and radio appearances featuring his research on topics ranging from facial expressions, emotions, racism, through to how the brain processes smells and why we can’t tickle ourselves.

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Dr John Tickell is a Medical Doctor, an international speaker, bestselling author and television personality, who has spent several decades travelling and studying the health, well-being and longevity patterns of people around the world.

The Good Doctor and his wife Sue have 5 children and multiple grandchildren. Dr John played first grade Australian Rules Football with the Hawthorn Hawks in the 1960s, produced a No. 1 Top 40 hit record, and has his books published across many countries.

He applies his own powerful formula of Activity, Eating and Coping skills, which draw on his medical experience, extensive international research and the lifestyle patterns of the longest living people on earth - the Okinawans.

Dr John is a different kind of Medical Doctor - his refreshing and memorable messages change people's lives for the better. 

​Check out John's website for his books and other offerings, or to book him as a speaker.

To find out more about Paul and his work, go to: https://paultaylor.biz/

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This episode of Mojo Monday is chat around the power and importance of language when it comes to how we describe and label both our physiological and psychological responses to stress. 

If you enjoy this episode, or any episodes on the podcast, please leave a review as it will have a great impact on how well the podcast does and getting it out there for others. Of course, please also share it to anyone you think would benefit. If you have a subject you would like me to include on the podcast, please go to www.paultaylor.biz and fill out the online form. Thank you!

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Today I talk about a conversation I had the other day with a 103 year old lady called Ping, from the hill trines of Northern Vietnam.

It was a great conversation and you can see a picture on my instagram of me, Ping and her great, great, great, great Grandson.

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John is a California-based Psychotherapist, who specialises in working with teens and today we discuss the challenges that teens are going through today, and, more importantly, how parents can help them navigate these challenges successfully.

You can learn more about John and his services on his website

If you child is a member of the LGBTQ community, check out John's other website or purchase his book.

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My guest today is Jenny Blake - an international speaker, career and business strategist and executive coach with expertise on systems, efficiency and career fluidity in the rapidly-evolving knowledge economy. Formerly a Career Development Program Manager at Google (and author of the book Pivot, and before that, Life After College), Jenny helps leaders, employees and entrepreneurs achieve greater clarity, engagement, fulfillment and impact.

Jenny has given international keynotes and workshops at top companies and universities such as Google, Microsoft, Stanford, Yale, Parsons, MIT, UCLA, TEDxCMU, Intuit, KPMG, Pimco and Best Buy.

Here's her links t find out more:

• https://substack.com/@jennyblake

• https://itsfreetime.com/archive
• https://www.pivotmethod.com/
• LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jennyblake

• Twitter: @Jenny_Blake

• Instagram: @JennyBlakeNYC and for more frequent posts, @pivotmomentum

• Facebook: Facebook.com/JennyBlakeCA

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Today I have a great and wide-ranging discussion with the very knowledgable over-achiever, Kate Save, who, amongst many things, is the founder of Be Fit Food.

We start with Kate's amazing health back-story, which spurned her life-long interest in this area and put her on a mission to help others. We then explore metabolic health in detail and in particular, the interactive roles of diet and exercise and the widespread effects on metabolic health from good and bad habits in these areas.

We also delve into how to fix and sub-optimal metabolism and Kate also gives us her view on the downsides of the block-buster weight-loss drugs on the market.

Check out her website for a wide array of products and services, including weight-loss programs and healthy pre-made real food.

For more information on Paul or to book him to speak at your next event go to paultaylor.biz.

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My guest today is one of these people who's bio you ready and go "Really??". Thomasz Drybala is an ultra-endurance athlete who has run 11,000 km through Asia, completely unsupported, and this month he's going to start running around the circumference of the earth, which is a whopping 40,000+ KM. 

Thomasz is the author of the book "Flow up" which is about getting rid of stress and anxiety and bringing in the state of Flow - and today, we discuss all of this.

Check him and his book out at https://tomaszdrybala.com/, where you can buy his book and also sponsor him on his crazy run!

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My guest today is a returning guest and if I’m honest, it’s taking me far too long to get her back on.  Dr Denise Furness is a geneticist, and fitness professional, and on super-dooper smarty pants.  

On today’s podcast we discuss the latest in Biological Age testing, which has moved on in leaps and bounds in recent years. We also discuss the various ways that you can lower your biological age and have a very cool announcement that we’re both super-excited about, so stay tuned.

If you’d like to know more about the trial that we’re going to do, you can register your interest by sending an email to info@genenutrition.com.au

You can find more about Denise at drdenisefurness.com.au

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As a resilience & mindset coach, Chazz'x mission is to provide people with the resources and tools to balance success and well-being to achieve more with less stress, rooted in the idea that outward success begins with inner wealth. 

Check out Chazz book, Success Starts within, and see his online course options on his website.

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John Harris is an executive with JC Decaux and a reasonably 'ordinary guy' and then he decided to do the toughest footrace on earth, to raise money for kids with cancer. Today, we explore John's compelling reason for doing this and some of the challenges that he faced, and strategies that he used.

Please consider making a contribution to John's campaign to raise money for kids with cancer here, where you can read his story: https://lnkd.in/dAk3vQ8T

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Today we chat about the art and science of sleep, with lots of practical strategies to improve it.

Here is the awesome eye-mask that we talked about.

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If you're a regular listener to the podcast, you will have heard Carly talk about Gregg Krech - today, we have the great man himself on the podcast and we have a wide-ranging conversation about the myriad of applications of Japanese Psychology to modern life.

If you're interested in learning more about the course on attention, here is the link. Use the code Taylor10 to get a $10 discount.

You can also check out Gregg's courses, books and lots of free resources at https://www.thirtythousanddays.org/

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Today I have an awesome, wide-ranging conversation with Clinical psychologist and Positive Psychology expert, Dr Suzy Green. 

As a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in the treatment of mental illness, Suzy is on a mission to reduce the impact of mental illness in our workplaces, schools and communities.  As a Coaching Psychologist, who has scientifically investigated the impact of evidence-based coaching, Suzy is committed to encouraging the use of coaching for performance and wellbeing enhancement for all.

Suzy’s vast experience in the media includes having been a brand ambassador for ANZ, Fitbit, Nivea, Nespresso and Officeworks. Suzy is also an official ambassador for the Starlight Children’s Foundation and regularly speaks as both a keynote and on panel presentations about Positive Psychology and Positive Psychology Coaching.

Suzy has a heap of books, courses and other offerings, which you can find here.

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In this eye-opening chat, Paul Taylor sits down with Matty Lansdown, a nutritionist, scientist, speaker, and fellow podcast host. They talk about why we eat when we're not hungry, how junk food messes with our brains, and what we can do to build a healthier relationship with food. From the tricks food companies use to keep us snacking, to the reasons diets often backfire, this conversation covers a lot of ground. Whether you're trying to kick a late-night snacking habit or just curious about why food has such a hold on us, there's something here for everyone.

What You'll Learn:

• How our brains push us towards unhealthy foods and why it's not just about willpower
• The sneaky ways junk food is designed to keep us coming back for more
• Why eating more protein might help you snack less
• How yo-yo dieting can mess up your metabolism and what to do instead
• Practical tips for figuring out your emotional eating triggers
• Ideas for setting up your home and life to make healthy eating easier
• How to stay motivated when you're trying to change your eating habits
• Ways to stop sabotaging yourself when it comes to food and health
  
  

Main Takeaways:

• Emotional eating is often about coping with stress or feelings, not just hunger
• Dieting without dealing with the reasons you overeat usually doesn't work long-term
• Having different reasons to eat healthy can help you stay on track, even on tough days
• Sometimes we mess up our health goals because of deeper issues, like rebelling or fear of success
• Changing your surroundings and who you hang out with can make a big difference in your eating habits
  
  

Resources:

• Check out Matty Lansdown's podcast "How to Not Get Sick and Die"
• Visit Matty's website at https://mattylansdown.com/ for more information on his programs and services
  
  

Connect with Matty Lansdown:

• Website: https://mattylansdown.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matty-lansdown/
  
  

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If you found this episode valuable, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more people with important conversations like this one.

Share this episode with someone who might benefit from hearing it—emotional eating is more common than we think, and this conversation could make a difference in someone's life.

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My guest today is Mick Liubinskas, a serial tech entrepreneur who is now helping hundreds of Aussie start-ups fight climate change with innovative technological solutions.

This was a great conversation about not just the exciting technologies being developed, but about the little things that we can all do to be part of the solution.

Check out Climate Salad and the different ways that you can get involved- the easiest is buying a membership, which I have just done.

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Dr Ron Ehrlich has been in clinical practice for over 40 years focused on holistic healthcare in general and holistic dentistry in particular. Dr. Ron is still in clinical practice continues to see patients at his group practice, the Sydney Holistic Dental Centre in the Sydney CBD.

Some 20 years ago he was introduced to holistic land management and the world of regenerative agriculture. The similarities between holistic management and holistic healthcare were obvious and consequently both are issues he is passionate about and believes are relevant to us all.

As a consequence, Dr Ron cofounded a not-for-profit organisation called Nourishing Australia, in 2007,  dedicated to educating and inspiring the public as the importance healthy soil, plants, animals, foods, people, and the planet….they are all connected

In 1998 he gained a Fellowship in Nutritional & Environmental Medicine (FACNEM) and has served on the Board of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM) and is the Immediate Past President of that College.

In 2018 he released a book in Australia, the USA and the UK  called A Life Less Stressed: the 5 pillars of health and wellness  (Scribe Publications). He was awarded a Fellowship in Lifestyle Medicine (FASLM) as a result of the book.

Make sure you check out Ron's website for courses, resources and his book.

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Hazel Anderson Turner is a business psychologist & mindset coach who specialises in resilience and leadership. She suffered from burnout herself and used her training as a psychologist to turn her life around using ACT, and now help others to avoid, or recover from, burnout.

I absolutely loved this conversation as Hazel has a great ability to translate science into usable actions that we can all take to become better version of ourselves. 

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This week on Mojo Monday, Carly dives into why the common mindset of 'All or Nothing' doesn't serve us well and provides some strategies to be able to manage it.

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This conversation is all about nutrition from a performance perspective. It doesn't matter whether you're an athlete, business person or busy single parent, if you want to perform at the top of your game, you need to eat like the elite.

And this week we have the perfect person to tell us how to do it. Jessica Spendlove is a former athlete, turned performance dietitian, who has spend many years working with elite athletes from a wide range of sports, including swimming, AFL, Rugby League.

Check out Jess' programs for individuals and corporate speaking services on her website.

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Today is a podcast share with the great man Craig Harper, on our thoughts about being offended.

Check out Craig's podcast and website as he has bucket-loads of cool stuff.

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Today I talk about a newly discovered species of bacteria and its relevance for arthritis.

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In this episode of Mojo Monday, Carly explores the relationship between character strengths (or virtues) and values and how understanding the difference and applying them can move you towards are more meaningful and fulfilling life.

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Today is part 2, following on from last week.

Make sure you visit Mark's websites here and here for some free resources, his awesome book and if you'd like to book him as a speaker.

Dr Mark Williams an internationally recognised professor of cognitive neuroscience, with over 25 years experience conducting behavioural and brain imaging research focusing on our social skills. He has taught the fundamentals of neuroscience to a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as publishing more than 70 scientific articles. Mark has been awarded numerous high profile fellowships and grants, and worked both at MIT in the USA and at universities in Australia.

He is an internationally recognised professor of cognitive neuroscience, with over 25 years experience conducting behavioural and brain imaging research focusing on our social skills. He has taught the fundamentals of neuroscience to a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as publishing more than 70 scientific articles. Mark has been awarded numerous high profile fellowships and grants, and worked both at MIT in the USA and at universities in Australia.

He recently took voluntary redundancy to focus on making the many recent discoveries in cognitive neuroscience more accessible to the general public. His academic background allows him to communicate with authority on science and his passion for education makes him accessible to a wide audience.

Not a typical ‘academic’, Mark comes from a disjointed family background. He hated school and experienced first-hand the challenges of getting ahead in a small town in Victoria. To describe these years as ‘colourful’ is an understatement.
Aged 25, something changed. Mark returned to learning, completed his HSC and began what became a rapid rise to academic achievement, including being awarded both the CJ Martin and the Queen Elisabeth II Fellowships. He became fascinated with how we interact, learn and think. Mark went on to study brain plasticity, attention disorders, autism, prosopagnosia (face blindness), dementia and eating disorders. He has been at the cutting edge of developing computational brain imaging analysis and the adoption of new technologies like virtual reality in research.

He now runs programs for schools and businesses on the neuroscience of learning, the neuroscience of emotions and the impact of modern technologies (like smartphones) on our brains. He has considerable media experience, with many television and radio appearances featuring his research on topics ranging from facial expressions, emotions, racism, through to how the brain processes smells and why we can’t tickle ourselves.

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Here is the research paper on 91% of worries not coming true.

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Below are the papers that I discuss and here is the link to the Vitamin D (and Omega 3) home testing kits.

The new research paper on Vitamin D supplementation and skin cancer risk.

Research on vitamin D and reduced risk of other cancers. 

Research showing increased risk of skin cancer with higher Vitamin D from sun exposure.

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This week Carly and I talk about the importance of nutrition for our mental health and overall wellbeing. I quote a few shocking statistic from the latest research on the consumption of Ultra Processed food and we talk through some strategies for limiting the amount you are eating in your daily life.

You can see the research papers that we discuss here and here.

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