Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor

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.

Dr Ron Ehrlich has been in clinical practice for over 40 years focused on holistic healthcare in general and holistic dentistry in particular. Dr. Ron is still in clinical practice continues to see patients at his group practice, the Sydney Holistic Dental Centre in the Sydney CBD. Some 20 years ago he was introduced to holistic land management and the world of regenerative agriculture. The similarities between holistic management and holistic healthcare were obvious and consequently both are issues he is passionate about and believes are relevant to us all. As a consequence, Dr Ron cofounded a not-for-profit organisation called Nourishing Australia, in 2007,  dedicated to educating and inspiring the public as the importance healthy soil, plants, animals, foods, people, and the planet….they are all connected In 1998 he gained a Fellowship in Nutritional & Environmental Medicine (FACNEM) and has served on the Board of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM) and is the Immediate Past President of that College. In 2018 he released a book in Australia, the USA and the UK  called A Life Less Stressed: the 5 pillars of health and wellness  (Scribe Publications). He was awarded a Fellowship in Lifestyle Medicine (FASLM) as a result of the book. Make sure you check out Ron's website for courses, resources and his book.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore the flaws of using BMI to assess obesity and learn about a study that challenges its effectiveness. Discover how individuals with a normal weight can have high body fat and be at risk for metabolic issues. Find out why body composition is crucial and why a DEXA scan is recommended for accurate tracking.

This week's Mojo Monday with Coach Carly is the final of a 4-part series on Japanese Psychology and it's all about taking action. Not just any action, but purposeful action. We chat about the difference between mindless action and action that has purpose, meaning and value and provide you will a tool we both use to help with consistency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode is with my old mate ‘Bobby’ Cappuccio, who has been consulting with major health club chains in the health and fitness industry for two decades. He’s an author, coach, and a keynote speaker who’s presented at conferences all round the world, and he’s also a unique thinker who’s had a fascinating life. Bobby is the host of the excellent Self-Help Antidote podcast and today’s episode is a conversation around dealing with adversity in life, finding meaning and being a better you. Make sure you check out Bobby’s Self-help Antidote Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exploration of the link between openness, cognitive reserve, and healthy brain aging in adults. Study on nuns with high cognitive reserve reveals the importance of engaging in new experiences for improved cognitive function. Higher openness to experience is associated with superior cognitive reserve and better cognitive function in older adults.

Explore the concept of acceptance and its relation to the human experience, drawing inspiration from Stoic philosophy. Discover the power of acceptance and taking aligned action in Japanese psychology. Learn to make room for emotions and thoughts, managing past traumas and negative thoughts. Understand the importance of coexistence and taking responsibility for anxiety and one's fate. Embrace life as a play on a stage, directing your purpose and practicing acceptance.

Called "the Maya Angelou of the Millennial generation,” Azure Antoinette is a poet, brand humanist and creative strategist. As a Commissioned Poet she is firmly committed to finding a way to live out her mantra of “Do What You Love & Love What You Do.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.