Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor

Today I discuss a stunning new research paper exploring the impact of 5 minutes of cold water immersion at 20 degrees celcius on brain connectivity and mood states Here is a link to the paper. Big shout-out to a podcast listener, Andrew Kegel, for sending it to me.  If anyone else has something they'd like me to discuss, shot an email to info@mindbodybrain.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is a returning guest and if I’m honest, it’s taking me far too long to get her back on.  Dr Denise Furness is a geneticist, and fitness professional, and on super-dooper smarty pants.   On today’s podcast we discuss the latest in Biological Age testing, which has moved on in leaps and bounds in recent years. We also discuss the various ways that you can lower your biological age and have a very cool announcement that we’re both super-excited about, so stay tuned. If you’d like to know more about the trial that we’re going to do, you can register your interest by sending an email to info@genenutrition.com.au You can find more about Denise at drdenisefurness.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is the new research paper that I discuss in this weeks episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Mick Liubinskas, a serial tech entrepreneur who is now helping hundreds of Aussie start-ups fight climate change with innovative technological solutions. This was a great conversation about not just the exciting technologies being developed, but about the little things that we can all do to be part of the solution. Check out Climate Salad and the different ways that you can get involved- the easiest is buying a membership, which I have just done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Below are the papers that I discuss and here is the link to the Vitamin D (and Omega 3) home testing kits. The new research paper on Vitamin D supplementation and skin cancer risk. Research on vitamin D and reduced risk of other cancers.  Research showing increased risk of skin cancer with higher Vitamin D from sun exposure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I delve into research on the importance of your microbiome for health and explore evidence-based ways to improve it. Here is the research paper by Stanford University on the impact of fibre and fermented food diets on the microbiome and markers of inflammation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I discuss very concerning new research on the impact of soybean oil on gene expression and brain function.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is part 2 of the podcast with Andy Riise. Andy is a US Army, West Point graduate, and former Army Football player. Over his decorated 20 year military career as a Field Artillery Officer, Andy led Soldiers in a variety of overseas missions highlighted by multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and serving five years in two elite Special Forces units. Andy is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. His research and coaching expertise is in the evidence-based best practices of Sport and Performance Psychology and various applied Behavioral Science Disciplines with an emphasis on mental toughness and stress inoculation. His teaching experience includes West Point’s Center for Enhanced Performance, the US Air Force Academy’s Department of Behavioral Science and Leadership, the US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, and Texas A&M University. He is one the US Army’s first Master Resilience Trainers and Facilitators and helped launch the Comprehensive Fitness Program. As a consultant, his client list includes professional sports teams, corporate leaders, first responders, and healthcare practitioners. He has published several peer-reviewed articles, research papers, and the best-selling book Deliberate Discomfort: How US Special Operations Forces Overcome Fear and Dare to Win by Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable. Check Andy out on Linkedin and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I discuss some new research looking at the interaction between the gut microbiome composition and an individual's weight. Here is the research paper in question.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Riise is a US Army, West Point graduate, and former Army Football player. Over his decorated 20 year military career as a Field Artillery Officer, Andy led Soldiers in a variety of overseas missions highlighted by multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and serving five years in two elite Special Forces units. Andy is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. His research and coaching expertise is in the evidence-based best practices of Sport and Performance Psychology and various applied Behavioral Science Disciplines with an emphasis on mental toughness and stress inoculation. His teaching experience includes West Point’s Center for Enhanced Performance, the US Air Force Academy’s Department of Behavioral Science and Leadership, the US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, and Texas A&M University. He is one the US Army’s first Master Resilience Trainers and Facilitators and helped launch the Comprehensive Fitness Program. As a consultant, his client list includes professional sports teams, corporate leaders, first responders, and healthcare practitioners. He has published several peer-reviewed articles, research papers, and the best-selling book Deliberate Discomfort: How US Special Operations Forces Overcome Fear and Dare to Win by Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable. Check Andy out on Linkedin and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.