The You Project

Toby Morrison from CFS Health is back and this time we talk about the idea of having a purpose bigger than ourselves and the challenge of building a business, brand and/or career which works on both a commercial level (makes a few bucks), and is also a practical expression of our values, ethics, beliefs and aspirations to do good in the world. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The thing about a David Gillespie chat is, I never know WTF he's gonna talk about, where the conversation will go, whether l'll be smart enough to keep up and how many people he's gonna piss off with his insights. This time we spoke about some fascinating new research highlighting the significantly greater risk of concussion for women in contact sports, specifically, the AFLW which is 4-6 higher for women. We also spoke about the dangers of fluoride (yes, fluoride), the crazy amount of sugar consumed by the average Aussie per day and whether or not, fruit gets the tick of approval from the Chief of the Sugar Police. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jodi Richardson is one of Australia's foremost speakers, authors and educators in the area of anxiety. And while she's pretty good at the science- and academic stuff, she also navigates her own challenges with anxiety on a daily basis. Amazingly, Jodi has found a way to not only survive her anxiety but more importantly, a way to perform, succeed and thrive, in the middle of it. Enjoy. drjodirichardson.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jodi Richardson is one of Australia's foremost speakers, authors and educators in the area of anxiety. And while she's pretty good at the science- and academic stuff, she also navigates her own challenges with anxiety on a daily basis. Amazingly, Jodi has found a way to not only survive her anxiety but more importantly, a way to perform, succeed and thrive, in the middle of it. Enjoy. drjodirichardson.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Alon Loeffler is a scientist specialising in Synthetic Biological Intelligence, with his key research focus being the interplay between structure and function in neuro-memristive nanowire networks. What? (I hear you say) In simple terms, he is building a brain (of sorts) in the lab. At the very least, synthetic neurons (brain cells) which he's currently 'teaching' to play basic computer games (like Pong). Moving into the future, it's possible that his work will have a myriad of applications, especially in the medical space. Alon's interests lie at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, nanotechnolosy and philosophy; areas such as brain-computer interface, neuroengineering and neuromorphics. You might wanna have a coffee before you listen to this (lol). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I loved this conversation and I love Emmanuel Kelly. He is a true inspiration and I rarely say that because I think typically, it's an overused cliché. But not with this bloke. Emmanuel was found as an infant in a box on a battlefield on the border of Iraq. At an incredibly tender age, Emmanuel witnessed executions, bombings, and wondered every day if that day would be his last. At age 7, he was brought to Australia by humanitarian Moira Kelly for life changing surgery and learned to walk for the first time. After overcoming tremendous obstacles, and at only 18 years of age, Emmanuel became an Australian X Factor sensation, garnering over 500M views online. He has since toured with Coldplay, opened for Snoop Dog, performed with David Foster and legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold and performed at the United Nations Assembly multiple times. For me, conversations like this remind me of how awesome people can be. And Emmanuel is just that. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Confirmation Bias. Free will. Religious programming. The origin of beliefs. The separation of our 'self’ and our identity. Happiness as a goal. Our need for certainty and familiarity. In this chat, Dr. Julian Baggini and I explore all these topics and more. Julian is a Philosopher, Journalist, and the Author of over 20 books about philosophy written for a general audience. He is co-founder of The Philosophers' Magazine and has written for numerous international newspapers and magazines. In addition to writing on the subject of philosophy, he has also written books on atheism, secularism and the nature of national identity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is essentially a mini-workshop about building an existence that aligns with your beliefs, goals and values. It's about defining who you want to be, how you want to be, understanding your drivers (the reasons behind your desire to change) and then turning those intentions into a meaningful real-world lived experience and day-today existence. This is a totally freestyle, in-the-moment, organic, me-thinking-out-loud (type of) download, so please excuse the ums, aahs and periodic pauses (you'll hear my cogs turning). For many of you, I think this will be an important message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chantel Prat is a Professor at the University of Washington with appointments in the Departments of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Linguistics, and at the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, the Centre for Neurotechnology, and the Institute for Neuroengineering. A cognitive neuroscientist by training, her interdisciplinary research investigates the biological basis of individual differences in cognition, with an emphasis on understanding the shared neural mechanisms underpinning language and higher-level executive functions. In other words... she's a smarty pants. Also lots of fun, also great communicator, also we had fun and I'm sure, you'll love her. *Her latest book is called ‘The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain is Different and How to Understand Yours'. chantelprat.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chantel Prat is a Professor at the University of Washington with appointments in the Departments of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Linguistics, and at the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, the Centre for Neurotechnology, and the Institute for Neuroengineering. A cognitive neuroscientist by training, her interdisciplinary research investigates the biological basis of individual differences in cognition, with an emphasis on understanding the shared neural mechanisms underpinning language and higher-level executive functions. In other words... she's a smarty pants. Also lots of fun, also great communicator, also we had fun and I'm sure, you'll love her. *Her latest book is called ‘The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain is Different and How to Understand Yours'. chantelprat.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.