The Paul Taylor Podcast | Expert in Hardiness and Mental Fitness

The hosts explore challenges of maintaining a strong marriage and share tools for strengthening relationships. They discuss the concept of a weekly marriage meeting and the importance of active listening and effective communication. They explore the concept of a bridge meeting in a relationship, planning activities, and addressing challenges. They discuss the importance of starting small and being solution-focused in strengthening relationships. The chapter emphasizes the value of understanding others' perspectives and introduces the tool Nican.

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/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discussion of research study on factors contributing to long and healthy life. Insights from study on biomarkers and longevity. Relationship between blood biomarkers, lifestyle factors, and impact of protein intake on lifespan among older adults.

Today we talk about the approach that the Taylor household uses for eating. Below is the link to a great report on NOVA by the United Nations: Ultra-processed foods, diet quality, and health using the NOVA classification system Here is another overview of NOVA (click on the pdf link when teh page opens) Here is the brilliant study on weight gain from eating an UPF dietSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I sit down for a long chat about the future of medicine, and specifically primary prevention, for extending healthspan. We discuss the different evidence-based lifestyle practices that we both use to improve our healthspan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the potential health risks of erythritol, a widely used artificial sweetener. New research reveals an unexpected connection between erythritol and an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. The podcast discusses the controversy surrounding erythritol's safety and the need to avoid generalizing research results. Discover the potential risks of consuming too much erythritol, its effects on blood sugar levels, and tips for reducing intake.

This podcast explores the role of the amygdala in emotional responses and how chronic workplace stress can affect the brain. Strategies for taming the amygdala hijack include breathwork, connecting with personal values, and preparing for difficult situations. The aging process and increased amygdala sensitivity are also discussed, along with the importance of focusing on the positive aspects to dampen the amygdala response in PTSD.

Today is a solo episode because I was so blown away by this paper that I just had to do a whole podcast on it. Here is the link to Heartmath, which has devices that can determine your best breathing rate for optimising your Heart-rate Variability. Note that if you don't want to spend the money, you'll get the vast majority of the benefits of a 10 second breath cycle as either 5-5, or in for 4, out for 6.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the negative effects of prolonged sitting and the importance of avoiding sedentary behavior. Learn about the benefits of incorporating movement snacks and small bursts of physical activity throughout the day to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and early death. Understand the significance of structured movements and countering inactivity physiology in daily habits and job requirements.

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. The hosts discuss the shocking statistics about the prevalence of anxiety disorders, specifically focusing on generalized anxiety disorder. The concerning rise in anxiety among young people, especially teenagers, and its connection to mobile phones and social media. The importance of exercise and sleep in managing anxiety and depression, and the harmful impact of screens and social media on sleep.