Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor

This is part 2 of the episode with Dr Stuart Shanker - part 1 was episode 87 released last week.Dr Stuart Shanker is the visionary founder of the MEHRIT Centre, an organisation dedicated to understanding how stress affects human behaviour and to help both kids and adults self-regulate how they respond to stress in order to improve their lives. This turned out to be an absolutely fascinating conversation that was so good I broke it into 2 parts.Stuart  is the author of the Self-Reg trilogy: Calm, Alert and Learning: Classroom Strategies for Self-Regulation (Pearson 2012), Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life (Penguin 2016); Reframed: Self-Reg for a Just Society (UofT Press 2020). And with Susan Hopkins, Self-Reg Schools: A Handbook for Educators (Pearson 2019).Here is a link to the MEHRIT centre - make sure you check out their resources section and blog. Here is also a link to self-reg global, which is the international work that they do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode looks at a recent randomised controlled trial in humans on the impact of Omega-3 fatty acids on brain structure and function and overall metabolic health. It was a beautifully designed study which, for me, absolutely puts an end to the debate on whether we should be supplementing with Omega 3 fatty acids. Make sure you subscribe to the newsletter on our website to get access to the research paper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Stuart Shanker, founder of the MEHRIT Centre and a leading expert on stress and human behavior, delves into the impact of stress on both children and adults. He explores the neuroscience behind emotional processing and how early interactions shape lifelong behaviors. The discussion stretches from homeostasis and CO2 tolerance in the brain to the complexities of dopamine’s role in social motivations, highlighting the intersection of stress management and innovative therapeutic approaches.

In this podcast, i discuss recent research that shows how exposure to red light at certain frequencies can reverse the ageing process of the cells in your retina and improve vision. What's more, it's simple and practical to do. here are the research studies i mentioned:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-02311-1#citeashttps://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/75/9/e49/5863431?login=falseHere is the UK company that is producing the glasses I talk about.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Rachelle Buchbinder is an Australian NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow. She has been the Director of the Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology since its inception in 2001 and a Professor in the Monash University Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine since 2007. She is a rheumatologist and clinical epidemiologist who combines clinical practice with research in a wide range of multidisciplinary projects relating to arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.Rachelle and her colleague Ian Harris have written a brilliant book called Hippocrasy, which reveals the true state of modern medicine and how doctors are letting their patients down.This powerful exposé reveals the tests, drugs and treatments that provide little or no benefit for patients and the inherent problem of a medical system based on treating rather than preventing illness. The book also provides tips to empower patients – do I really need this treatment? What are the risks? Are there simpler, safer options? What happens if I do nothing? Plus solutions to help restructure how medicine is delivered to help doctors live up to their Hippocratic Oath.Make sure you buy this brilliant book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Wisdom Wednesdays looks at a new paper published in theUK, investigating the links between walking speed and biological ageing.Here is a link to the paper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a beautiful family and working as a director of multi-national consumer goods company, Nick Lee had good reason to be happy and optimistic about his future. That changed in an instant when his wife Jodi was diagnosed with stage IV bowel cancer at the age of 39. After battling with the disease for 2 years, Jodi passed away in 2010.After Jodi’s death Nick made the brave decision to leave his job and use his experience to do all he could to stop others suffering a similar experience. He established The Jodi Lee Foundation to inspire others to protect themselves against bowel cancer and make positive choices to improve their health. The work of the Foundation has saved many Australian lives.In today's podcast, we talk about Nick's experiences and zero in on the role of purpose in getting through tough times. If you'd like to get involved in the foundation, you can find it here. Also, check out the Healthy Minds Program, which Nick is now a Director of.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Wisdom Wednesdays edition, I explore what the research tells us about glucosamine's effectiveness as a nutritional supplement. Here's the link to the study I discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Nehmy is a Clinical Psychologist who calls himself a preventative psychologist, which I love. He is the author of the book,  Apples for the Mind , which is the result of years of work helping people to overcome challenges and discover the foundation of their quality of life: their wellbeing.Tom is also the Director of Healthy Minds Education & Training,  the leading provider of preventive mental health services to schools and companies in Australasia. The Healthy Minds Program was developed at Flinders University but has evolved into a psychological skills training program that has reached and helped thousands of people. To find out more, visit: www.healthymindsprogram.comToday, we dive into Tom's A and it's a great conversation.pples for the MindSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's podcast, I explore the impact of social relationships on health and longevity. Here are the research papers that I discuss:Meta-analysis on social relationships and mortality risksPotential mechanisms behind the impact of loneliness on healthLoneliness and inflammation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.