The You Project

Vulnerability can be complicated. If not conceptually, then in the doing. Or is it in the 'being'? Like when, in what situation, with which person(s) and exactly how vulnerable (to what extent) should we be? And does vulnerability always equal some positive? I think not. So, what are the pros and cons of opening the vulnerability door? This was a deep, revealing, courageous and dare-I-say.. vulnerable conversation between Tiff and I (with all the courage coming from Tiff). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"WTF is body literacy?"… I hear you ask. Well, that's a good question which gets explored in this chat with Exercise Physiologist (and women's health guru), Unna Goldsworthy. We also Riff about the Olympics, the non-existent financial rewards for the athletes, the evolution of sport science, race walking (ouch), interviewers shoving microphones in the faces of an athletes at the worst times, how our priorities shift as we age and lots more. Enjoy. unnamovement.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm tied up today, so with the Olympics currently in full swing, I thought we'd revisit my chat with two-time Olympian Harry Garside, who just finished his campaign in Paris. It's fair to say that Harry's Olympic dream didn't eventuate this time and while he was bitterly disappointed with his loss, it's also fair to say that he definitely gained some new fans with his humble, emotional and vulnerable post-fight response. He literally apologised to the entire nation (not that he needed to, of course), saying that "Australia is such a sporting nation and I'm so sorry, I honestly, I feel like a failure right now" and shortly after, he broke down in tears, unable to speak. If you haven't seen any of the post-fight footage, I encourage you to find it. A great athlete but an even better human. Love him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well this claim (the one in the title) from Gillespo might set the metaphoric cat among the pigeons! This was a fun chat covering hidden sugars, crap breakfast cereals, why sugar is super addictive, athletes who gained massive weight post-career only to lose it and successfully return to competition (Mark Occhilupo, et.al), the link between giving up booze and sugar, David's forty kilo weight loss (OMG!), why you should avoid barbeque sauce and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiff and Harps dive into the concept of being on 'lipstick duty,' where honest feedback becomes a tool for growth. They stress the value of having an unreasonable friend who challenges us rather than always affirms. The conversation shifts to managing communication in high-pressure settings, particularly in fitness. With humor, they recall nostalgic moments that underscore the importance of lasting friendships while balancing emotional well-being with self-awareness. The duo also tackles the time excuse in fitness, urging listeners to prioritize health over leisure.

Everyone's favourite Phantom (of the Opera) and Jean Valjean (from Les Miserables) is back, and this time Josh and I talk about life beyond the stage, performance and spotlight, and the ever-present challenge of being a good human, doing good things and putting some 'goodness' (in all its forms) out into the world. Also... Josh does a little impromptu singing (he goes okay) and the lovely, but microphone shy, Melissa is back for a rare TYP cameo. This was fun.  joshpiterman.com.au@joshpitermanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiff, an insightful contributor on work dynamics, and Harps, an advocate for self-employment, dive into the contrasting worlds of working for others versus oneself. They candidly share personal anecdotes about career challenges and triumphs. The guests explore the journey from traditional jobs to self-employment, discussing the trials of isolation and the freedom it brings. They emphasize finding meaningful work, the value of mentorship, and the importance of adapting to individual learning styles, all woven with humor and relatable experiences.

There are so many people doing a job they hate, living a lifestyle that’s destructive, eating food that’s making them sick, making choices that are a form of self-sabotage, killing themselves slowly with destructive habits and behaviours and in many cases, waiting for the mystical, magical ‘right time’ to turn their lives around. If you and I don’t choose to live consciously and courageously, we’ll be unconscious passengers in our own lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many people who didn't grow up with tech, the unavoidable and ever-increasing integration of Al, online everything, cashless transactions and virtual worlds is a great source of confusion, discomfort and anxiety. My eighty-five-year-old parents feel like they're living on Mars and the world is becoming alien to them. The idea of not being able to pay bills with cash or a cheque has caused my mum more than a few sleepless nights and considerable anxiety. And in other news... as always, this chat with Patrick and Tiff was of a conversational smorgasbord of bullsh*t, banter and a smattering of tech-talk. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I often wonder who and how I would be if I (me.. the same bloke, same brain, same genetics, same personality, same innate potential) grew up in a different environment and culture, having different experiences, surrounded by different people and with different influences, education and programming. This episode is a conversation about that idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.