Today’s guest was born with a severe facial deformity and diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at the age of nine, and suffered abuse & misery in and out of his home until he became a personal trainer. He discovered that by redirecting his focus, he could affect positive change in not only in the lives of the people he trained, but his own life as well. Bobby Cappuccio is now a world-renowned speaker, author and behaviour change coach.In today’s episode, we discuss how to change your own behaviour and achieve your goals, both with and without a coach, and explore the elements of good coaching and overall relationship-building. ​You can find out more about Bobby and his coaching and consulting services at https://www.robertcappuccio.com/Bobby also has a podcast called The Self Help Antidote, so check it out on your preferred podcast player.Here is the link to the Decisional Balance Sheet that we discuss.If you’re interested in a coach who uses Japanese Psychology, ACT (Acceptance-Commitment Therapy) and Motivational Interviewing, check out carlytaylorcoaching.com.auHighlights of today’s show:1:59:   Coaching overview4:29:   Coaching is the facilitation of neuroplasticity6:12:   Good and bad coaches9:55:   How to build rapport with people13:04:   The importance of the mirror neuron system in human relationships14:36:   Motivational interviewing – critical skills for coaches, parents & leaders19:54:   Take-home tips for changing your own behaviour (resolving ambivalence)33:39:  Things to look for in a good coach36:20:   The “10X your life” and “Anything is possible” bullshit to steer clear of41:55:   A neuroscience-based model of behaviour change (the DESIRE model)46:37:   Scaffolding your goals51:00:   Negativity bias in the brain and negative self-talk58:30:  Imagery – process vs outcome-based imagery1:03:50:   A Ritual Board to create habits1:09:06:   Setting up your environment for success1:11:06:   Cookies radishes and the neuroscience of discipline1:21:53:   Summing up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays’ episode is a solo affair with yours truly, and it’s all to do with sleep. We are all aware that a poor night’s sleep makes us feel crappy, but in this issue I explore what’s happening in the brain when we sleep and why there are a range of both short and long-term consequences for our physical and mental health as well as cognitive performance if it is compromised.I will then go through a comprehensive sleep hygiene protocol that will enhance anyone’s ability to sleep and another that has been clinically proven to help insomniacs as well.So if you have a brain and you want to optimise it’s performance as well as your overall physical and mental health, this is a must-listen to episode. Here is a breakdown of the episode:Start:   What happens in the body & brain when we're asleep2:20:   The Glymphatic System - the brain's amazing repair process4:08:   Sleep & cognitive performance 6:46:   Short & long-term consequences of poor sleep - including smaller testicles in men!!13:08:   Paul's sleep hygiene protocol & the 10-day sleep challenge27:20:   A clinically proven protocol for insomniacsIf you want to check out the THIM ring, go to thim.ioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is a fascinating character and a real Pracademic when it comes to addiction and rehab. Jack Nagle was a teenager with a promising future in sport until recreational drug use turned into an addiction that spiralled into suicide attempts and a near-death overdose. After going through rehab, he made it his mission to start real conversations about drugs and he now runs sophisticated rehab programs for addicts, as well as a range of social media initiatives. In today’s episode, we discuss the social, emotional, genetic and epigenetic factors involved in drug use and addiction and explore  a wide-range of novel treatment modalities  - and the politics holding them back.You can find out more about Jack's work and programs at realdrugtalk.com.au,  and connectionbasedliving.com.au as well as on instagram @realdrugtalkIn this episode we discuss a wide range of topics, such as:Start:   Jack's journey into & out of drugs6:07   The ravages of ICE / Crystal Meth12:58   From drug addict to rehab program director14:35   Is addiction a disease?19:06   Your brain on drugs22:30  The role of emotional and spiritual voids in addiction26:40   The pleasureful side of drugs and alcohol29:00   Environmental & genetic influences on risk of addiction35:30   Epigenetics & neuroplasticity44:20   The effectiveness (or lack thereof) of traditional rehab programs50:32   The potential for therapist-guided journeys with psychedellics as a treatment1:04:46   The role of the gut microbiome in treatment 1:07:46   Jack's ultimate rehab program See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Diana Rodgers, who is a “real food” nutritionist, author and sustainability advocate based in the USA. She runs a clinical nutrition practice, hosts the Sustainable Dish Podcast, and speaks internationally about human nutrition, sustainability, animal welfare and social justice. She’s helped to produce the award-winning short film, Soft Slaughter and is the producer and director of the film and co-author of the bookIn today’s episode we do a deep dive into the health, environmental and ethical considerations around eating meat. It’s an important listen whether you are a meat-eater or meat free.Sacred Cow. You can find out more about Diana, the film and book at the Sacred Cow websiteYou can download the film and watch a trailer on iTunes and buy the book on amazonHighlights from today’s podcast are:Start:  The process of making a documentary/film7:08   What do good and bad types of nutritional research look like13:46   Some consideration and concerns of meat-free diets, especially in kids21:08   Diana’s view of the EAT Lancet study’s dietary recommendations25:11   Why nutrient density is the key component of any diet30:51   The environmental impact of different types of agriculture34:46   The case for regenerative farming39:47   Is meat-free a privileged, first-world position?42:19   Diana’s recommendations for a healthy diet48:52   The ethical argument – no meat or better meat?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest, Michol Dalcourt, is an internationally recognised leader in health and human performance. He is the founder of the Institute of Motion, inventor of ViPR PRO and a former Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco. Michol has given hundreds of international lectures and has been a featured speaker at most of the world’s top fitness conferences, fitness clubs and at many colleges and universities around the world.He also consults with many of the fitness industry’s biggest companies - including Equinox, Microsoft and Nike and is a treasure trove of exercise information.This is part 2 of a 2-part podcast.You can explore some of Michol’s work at instituteofmotion.com and see his product, the VipR Pro, and associated exercises at Vipr.comSee this link for the 3 different 4Q modelsSee this blog for a more in-depth explanation of the 4Q neuromechanical model.Here's what we discuss:Start   Practical take-homes from part 18:19    Michol’s 4Q model for recovery11:10   The surprising benefits of laughter15:21   The different recovery categories17:55   Structuring your recovery21:49   When to use cold recovery – and when not to24:55   Michol’s 4Q neuromechanical model of movement patterns29:21   Practically applying the 4Q neuromechanical model32:33   The science of breathing 39:14   Pre-exercise breathing techniquesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest, Michol Dalcourt, is an internationally recognised leader in health and human performance. He is the founder of the Institute of Motion, inventor of ViPR PRO and a former Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco. Michol has given hundreds of international lectures and has been a featured speaker at most of the world’s top fitness conferences, fitness clubs and at many colleges and universities around the world.He also consults with many of the fitness industry’s biggest companies - including Equinox, Microsoft and Nike and is a treasure trove of exercise information.This is part 1 of a 2-part podcast.You can explore some of Michol’s work at instituteofmotion.com and see his product, the VipR Pro, and associated exercises at Vipr.comIn this episode, we discuss:2:02    Why developmental biology is relevant to exercise 7:27    Pro’s and con’s of traditional weight training9:59    Training for performance vs health and longevity – why they are different14:55 Michol’s 4Q model of training and recovery24:43  Why most HIIT training is not HIIT – it’s HISS34:35  Why some types of exercise & nutrition can shorten longevity and increase cancer risk 45:30 Recommendations for exercise planning using the 4Q modelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is a pretty amazing guy. Reg Crawford spent 22 years as an officer in the Australian Armed Forces, with the vast majority in the SAS, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded a Bronze star by the US military for leadership in the Iraq war.Since leaving, Reg has worked in a range of elite sports as a high performance consultant and has consulted to a range of corporate organisations in the areas of leadership and high performance.In this episode, we discuss Reg’s military training and career and the lessons that he took to apply in both sport and business – and there’s lots of take-outs for everyday life.If you want to get in touch with Reg to work with your business or for leadership coaching, email him at reg@crawfordross.com.auHere’s the flow:2:52     The SAS Selection process10:10   The ‘dislocation of expectation’ mind-F%#k12:44   On the verge of quitting17:48   Reg’s SAS career highlights21:30   “Getting to go” to war 27:21   The importance of discomfort tolerance for resilience and adaptability33:47   Cross-overs with elite sports and lessons for us all39:07   Cross-overs and gaps with business46:21   Links between leadership, Flow State and parenting51:14   The power of purposeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is a mindset coach who uses a combination of Psychology and ACT (Acceptance-Commitment Therapy) to help her clients become better versions of themselves. She is also a university-qualified Nutritionist and personal trainer, and combines these modalities in her integrated approach to coaching. She also happens to be my better half, and her name is Carly Taylor.This podcast is a very practical one, where we get straight into 7 different tools or approaches that Carly uses with her clients and we discuss both their use and the science that underpins them. If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave us a review and if you're interested in coaching with Carly, contact her at Here's the flow;Start: Quick overview of Carly's coaching approaches5:57   Tool #1 - Arugamama12:22   Acceptance vs goals15:03   Tool #2 - The Choice Point22;27   Tool #3 - Characters exercise30:38   Tool #4 - AM/PM Bookends41:29   Tool #5 - Dropping anchor50:03   Tool #6 - Breathwork54:49   Tool #7 - AttentionCarly@mindbodybrain.com,auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is uniquely qualified to talk about all things to do with a performance mindset. Yvonne ‘Go-Go’ Gomez is an ex-professional athlete who competed in the Olympics and is now a sports psychologist who works with athletes from a whole host of different disciplines.  That said, our discussions are equally valid for anyone wanting to improve their mindset and parents who have kids in sport. We discuss growth mindset, redirecting pressure, confidence, imposter syndrome, outcome vs process, the power of breathwork and how mental imagery can change your life. If you'd like to book in coaching with Yvonne, Here’s the flow:contact her at heygogo@mac.com2:50     When the process of becoming an Olympic athlete started7:35     The impact of competence & autonomy9:27     The role of journaling & sports psychology18:52   Redirecting stress & pressure25:04   Self-doubt & the imposter syndrome29:33   Comparing self to others – how today is different 32:54   The big no-no’s – shame-based coaching and ‘try your best’38:24   You get what you focus on40:44   Key take-outs from Yvonne’s upcoming book47:27   Keeping your kids in sport as long as you can50:37   Growth mindset46:12   Waiting to be happy59:59   Outcome vs process1:03:17   Can you ‘get’ confidence?1:07:16   The power of breathwork1:11:23   The upside-down poem1:15:15   Mental ImageryHere's the link to the Harvard Professor Shawn Achor's Ted talk that we discuss:https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is a real trailblazer in research into Alzheimer’s disease - the one disease that scares the crap out of me. Professor Ralph Martins is the Foundation Chair in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia and is also a professor of Neurobiology at Macquarie University. Today we discuss the current knowledge in both the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s, and talk about some exciting new developments that Ralph and his teams are working on that could be a real game changer in this area. There’s some pretty cool stuff, so stay tuned throughout. The major things we discuss are:Start - how Ralph started working on Alzheimer's disease5:35 - defining Dementia and Alzheimer's disease9:04 - early onset, familial Alzheimer's disease12:07  - late onset Alzheimer's disease15:10  - why drug treatments to date have not worked16:09 - insights from the AIBL study 19:08 -  a leap forward in early diagnosis26:18 -  an early detection blood panel31:02 -  The APOE gene and Alzheimer's disease risk35:45 -  cholesterol and Alzheimer's disease risk39:10 -  lifestyle factors for prevention51:15 -  blood sugar, Diabetes and Alzheimer's disease55:15 -  lifestyle changes for treatment59:50 -  benefits of a multi-modal prevention protocol1:08:08 -  when we can expect a commercial blood test for early diagnosisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.