The Paul Taylor Podcast | Expert in Hardiness and Mental Fitness
Join Paul Taylor, an Exercise Physiologist, Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Nutritionist, as he explores mental fitness, body health, and brain enhancement through interviews with leading experts in the field.
Latest episodes
Jun 23, 2024 • 6min
Mojo Monday: Perfectly Imperfect. The Japanese Mindset of Wabi Sabi
In this episode of Mojo Monday, Carly explores the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi. Discover how this beautiful mindset embraces the beauty in imperfection, the natural aging process, and the idea that nothing is permanent. Carly illustrates how adopting a Wabi Sabi perspective can help us find meaning and beauty in our own lives, beyond the relentless pursuit of perfection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 21, 2024 • 58min
Life Is A Playground - Here's How To Play Strategically, With Shannah Kennedy
Renowned Life Coach Shannah Kennedy shares her strategic approach to life planning, emphasizing values and the need for a Plan B. She discusses overcoming burnout, transitioning from a high-profile job to coaching, and the importance of self-care for high performance. Explore the impact of health challenges, Cushing's disease, and chronic fatigue syndrome on personal growth. Learn about strategic life planning for a high-performance future and embracing change in midlife with resilience and self-compassion.
Jun 18, 2024 • 8min
Wisdom Wednesdays: Is Your Job Protecting You From, Or Contributing to, Your Risk Of Dementia
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2024 • 10min
Mojo Monday - 3 Realities of Life: Pain, Uncertainty and Hard Work
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.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2024 • 57min
Why We Need To Kill The Quick-Fix Mentality, With Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist & Powerhouse Businesswoman, Kate Save
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2024 • 10min
Wisdom Wednesdays: A Simple Blood Test That Predicts Your Cardiovascular Risk And Longevity, And Is Easy To Influence
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Jun 9, 2024 • 8min
Mojo Monday: Why the 'All or Nothing' mindset doesn't work and what to do about it
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 7, 2024 • 1h 8min
The Hidden Forces That Shape Your Behaviour, With Professor Bill Sullivan
I loved this conversation. Professor Bill Sullivan researches the impact of microbes, pathogens and parasites and how they influence not only human health, but human behaviour. Bill is a very engaging communicator and takes us on a very enjoyable journey on how these hidden forces affect the behaviour of animals and humans alike, and we explore the potential treatments and ethical considerations that arise. Be sure to put Bill's book high on your list of priorities and check his website out here. If you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com.au/PaulTaylorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 4, 2024 • 9min
Wisdom Wednesdays: The Unintended Consequences Of The Body Positivity Movement, And Why We need To Have A More Nuanced Conversation About Weight And Health
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Jun 2, 2024 • 11min
Mojo Monday: Life Skills for Living Well - the Wisdom of Morita Therapy
Morita Therapy is an approach from Japanese Psychology that is now being used in the West. It's a natural approach to Mental Health that everyone can apply to their daily lives. On today's Mojo Monday, Coach Carly explains what Morita Therapy is and how it's positively impacted her own wellbeing. If you would learn more about Morita Therapy, you can get in touch with Carly at www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
