
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 2, 2023 • 57min
Taking on The Toughest Footrace On Earth - For Kids With Cancer, With John Harris
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/dAk3vQ8TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 2023 • 11min
Wisdom Wednesdays - The Impact of Fish Oil on Muscle Strength
Exploring the impact of fish oil on muscle strength and protein synthesis. A study found that fish oil supplementation improved strength in bench press and squat exercises. The podcast delves into the mechanisms behind muscle protein synthesis, including the role of exercise, nutrition, hormones, and signaling pathways. It also references a 2011 research paper that showed fish oil supplementation enhances the anabolic response to insulin, leading to increased muscle size and strength.

May 28, 2023 • 25min
Mojo Mondays - Your Gremlin & Sage
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 2023 • 54min
How to Think Like a Hacker, with Bastien Treptel
This is a very important conversation for anyone who has an online presence - so pretty much everyone. At the age of 14 Bastien Treptel was given his first computer, by the age of 16, the police came knocking due to his hacking activities. He is now a reformed hacker who now uses his time to spread the word on how dangerous and creative cyber criminals are and how you can protect your business and personal life. Here is the website to check if you've been a victim of a hack: https://haveibeenpwned.com Here is where to get identity and theft protection. Follow him on instagram to get notified of his upcoming services for indviduals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 2023 • 6min
Wisdom Wednesdays - The Incredible Power of Laughter
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May 21, 2023 • 8min
Mojo Mondays - What To Do When You Have No Motivation
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 2023 • 1h 1min
Priceless Parenting Tips, With Psychotherapist John Sovec
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 2023 • 7min
Wisdom Wednesdays - Can Micronutrients Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?
Discussion on the effects of micronutrient supplementation on cardiovascular health, including both positive and negative findings. Emphasis on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and diet.

May 14, 2023 • 11min
Mojo Mondays - Tools to Manage Low Self Worth
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2023 • 58min
A Nutrition Masterclass with Dr Joanna McMillan
Today was one of those absolutely wonderful conversations, with a world-leading authority on nutrition, Dr Joanna. In a wide-ranging discussion, we explore food sustainability, gut health, advances in nutritional science and what constitutes a heart-healthy diet. Here are the links to Joanna's awesome resources: Audible series : Gutfull, What to Eat for a Happy Gut Mindfull, What to Eat for a Better Brain Heartfull, What to Eat for a Healthier Heart Food Fight, Making Sense of the Diet Wars Joanna's latest published book is The Feel-Good Family Food Plan, by Dr Joanna McMillan & Melissa Clark. Lastly, Joanna's Social Media links: https://www.instagram.com/drjoannamcmillan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoannamcmillan/ https://www.facebook.com/drjoannamcmillan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.