The You Project

In a world motivated and manipulated by the idea and reality of instant gratification, getting people to 'wait' when the dopamine button is right in front of them ain't easy. This is a chat about that and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"You're such a child" are words I've had directed at me for the entirety of my adult life. And to that I say, "correct." Just ask my mum. Without play, without fun, without creativity, I would be pretty miserable. Living a life of meaning, purpose and service (if that's of interest to you), doesn't need to come at the cost of play. In fact, the incorporation of intentional play (fun, problem solving, communication, teamwork, creativity - all parts of play) might be the very thing that makes us better at all the other 'grown-up' stuff. This chat with Cas Holman about the power of play was insightful, provocative (in a good way) and enjoyable.casholman.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the world of social media memes, madness and mayhem, the claim "I've done my research" is usually a euphemism for the far more accurate "I read, heard or watched something on the internet." In this TYP instalment, Professor Bill and I chat about the recent media hysteria around an alleged link between Tylenol (paracetamol in Australia) and autism. And while l'm no expert, it's fair to say that the bloke who's both a Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology and a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Indiana University School of Medicine (The Prof.) is more medically informed and qualified to comment than most. So he did. And I listened. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nope, it's not resilience. And nope, it's not grit. Or discipline. Or will power. They might all live in the same psychological suburb but only hardiness is hardiness. Paul Taylor (with his brand-new shiny PhD.) is back at TYP chatting about his new book (The Hardiness Effect) and sharing the inspiration and education with the usual abundance of facts and fucks. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self-worth is the fundamental sense of your own value and significance as a person, independent of achievements, appearance, status, or others' approval - well, according to the dictionary that's what it's meant to be anyway. But away from the 'theory' it seems that for many of us, our version of self-worth is actually intertwined with the very things the dictionary tells us it 'should' have nothing to do with. This chat with Kelly and Tiff was an interesting reflection on a complicated component of the human experience. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"It's not really about tech is it?" That's what someone asked (told?) me today, when talking to me about the fortnightly 'Patrick' episodes. To which I replied, "nah, not really." Of course, we have an intention to talk tech each time - and I even have a Patrick-supplied list of relevant topics - but mostly the conversation descends into some kind of mildly amusing ‘tech-flavoured' conversational rabble. This time is no different. You've been warned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WTF is a coach? Business coaches. Life coaches. Performance coaches. Health coaches. Financial coaches (yep!). So many coaches. Who are they? Where did they come from? How did they become one? Are there any regulations? Specific qualifications? Do I need one? Should I avoid them? Have they been successful themselves? What does 'good coaching' look like? In this chat with Bobby and Tiff, we explore the rapidly expanding industry that is coaching (in all its forms). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trying to understand how our individual mind, brain, emotions, and body respond to, and interact with, the myriad stimuli in a typical day - work, exercise, food, people, weather, environment, events - is an ever-present challenge. Trying to understand how to "optimise" ourselves in the middle of all that, is even tougher. That's what this chat with Dr. Cam McDonald is all about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m surprised that Andrea Leigh Rogers is not perpetually exhausted. She done, and continues to do, a lot! This was a fun episode with someone who has optimised and operationalised her skill, talent, energy, intellect, and opportunities more than most. Positive, practical, and passionate, I loved chatting with her. It dawned on me during this chat that, while her and I are kind-of totally different (in a way), we are also kind-of the same. **Andrea Leigh Rogers is a wellness entrepreneur, celebrity trainer, and creator of groundbreaking fitness sensation Xtend, a creative combination of traditional Pilates methods, ballet, and cardio. Featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle, with live appearances on NBC, ABC, and CNN networks, she is a popular thought leader in health and movement communities and a youth skincare advocate, and her online workouts have been viewed millions of times. Enjoy.andrealeighrogers.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm pretty sure my job is good for my health because for the most part, it gives me joy, fulfilment, growth, connection, meaning and purpose. Of course there's some unavoidable crap but overall, the good far outweighs the bad. And l'm grateful. Dr. Lillian is back and this time we chat about how our work (role, environment, boss, culture, responsibilities, relationships, hours, travel) affects our physical, mental and emotional health - for better or worse. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.