The Paul Taylor Podcast | Expert in Hardiness and Mental Fitness

Today I discuss a very cool life hack for managing stress, anxiety and negative emotions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is the instagram post that we discuss in today's Mojo Mondays - I recommend you share this episode with anyone who has faced serious challenges or setbacks in their life, or who feels a bit broken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I look at a Randomised Controlled Trial comparing 2 different matched-calorie diets on weight loss - a Heart Healthy diet and a High_protein, Intermittent Fasting Diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a great tool this is. Do your homework... Here is the link to the book on Naikan by Carly's mentor in Japanese Psychology, Gregg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a keynote speaker and charity adventurer, Josh has dedicated his life to making a positive impact in the world.  Josh is also committed to using his crazy adventures to raise money for various charities that help children in need. With every challenge he undertakes, Josh raises awareness and funds for different causes, making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children. With a wealth of experience and insight from his numerous challenges, Josh delivers inspirational talks and workshops that leave audiences feeling empowered, motivated and ready to take action, and this podcast is no different in that respect. Check out his website, where you can contribute to his charity efforts and book him as a keynote speaker, which I highly recommend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we chat about the power of journaling and Carly's long-term journaling habit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Kasey Pierce. Kasey is a writer/editor and Stoic columnist from Detroit. She began her career in indie horror and sci-fi, working with publishers like Source Point Press. Shortly after beginning to blog about Stoic philosophy, she was called back to her comic roots and received the opportunity to freelance content edit for Donald Robertson for his graphic novel, "Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius". Her most current work is editing for CBT practitioner and Stoicism author Tim Lebon for "365 Ways to Be More Stoic", in which she wrote some original content. Her forthcoming work is coauthoring a book with CBT practitioners and Stoicism authors, Scott Waltman and R. Trent Codd, "How to Think Like Socrates".   Check out Kasey's range of excellent articles on her medium profile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I discuss sets, reps, rest and exercise variables for strength, hypertrophy, power and muscular endurance training, as well as some important resistance-training principles and practical tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.