The Paul Taylor Podcast | Expert in Hardiness and Mental Fitness

Today I interview Jason Stacy, a good friend and incredible human being, who has transformed himself from a homeless kid to coach of the Women's number 2 Tennis Player in the world, as well as a bunch of other elite athletes.  In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss overcoming adversity, forging your way in the world, what sets the best of the best apart from the best of the rest, goal-setting, recovery and a warrior mindset. Check out Jason's instagram page for cool clips and training tips and his website for speaking and coaching services.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This was a very cool and wide-ranging conversation with a legendary Australian Journalist, Melissa Doyle, where we got into the good, the bad & the ugly of journalism, inspiring stories, parenting and aging against the machine. An accomplished and awarded journalist with more than 30 years experience, Melissa is one of the best-known and trusted voices and faces in Australian media. Melissa spent 25 wonderful years at The Seven Network, having hosted the 6PM News,  Sunrise, 11am, Ansett News, Today Tonight, The Zoo, Where Are They Now, 4pm News, 7pm News, Sunday Night and The Latest. Melissa is the weekend breakfast host for radio station Smooth FM. In 2014, she won the Australian Commercial Radio award (ACRA) for Best Newcomer (Metro) and in 2018 Best Music presenter (metro). In the 2016 Australia Day Honours List Melissa was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her "significant service to the community. Melissa has written four books, “The Working Mothers Survival Guide” in 2007, her best selling memoir “Alphabet Soup” in 2013, "15 Seconds of Brave" in 2022 and "How to Age Against The Machine" in 2023.   Clearly a chronic underachiever!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This was a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation where Bronwyn and I talked about topics such as overtraining syndrome, the gut-brain axis, the amazing benefits of continuous glucose monitors, self-experimentation, new frightening research on ultraprocessed foods, and more. You can find out more about Brownyn and her work at: https://www.bronwynhudson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bronwyn.hudson/ Bronwyn's qualifications speak for themselves - and back up her confession of being a bit of a science geek. She holds a Masters of Science in Personalised Nutrition, a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy Practice, an Advanced Certificate in Mental Health, a Bachelor of Teaching and certifications in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Health Coaching. She also proudly holds the prestigious Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) status from the Institute of Functional Medicine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.