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Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
by Paul Taylor
Host Dr Paul Taylor, a Psychophysiologist, Neuroscientist, Exercise Scientist, and Nutritionist interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving hardiness in your mind, body and brain to become your best self.
Episodes
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Your Inner Coach With Carly Taylor
Most of us spend a lot of time listening to the voice in our heads, especially when it turns negative. This week Carly looks at what happens when you start answering back instead. She explores research by psychologist Ethan Kross showing that talking to yourself using “you” or your own name helps...
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Mega Focus and the Attention Revolution with Adam Williams
Your attention is being hijacked every day, and it is quietly shaping the life you get. Dr Paul Taylor and Adam Williams reveal how to spot the hidden cost of distraction, reclaim control, and start directing your attention toward what actually matters. Adam Williams, author of Mega Focus: Join…
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Exercise First, Drugs Second
What if one of the most effective treatments for depression and anxiety in young people needs no prescription, has no withdrawal and makes you stronger? In this episode, Dr Paul Taylor unpacks a 2024 meta-analysis from Victoria University. It found that resistance training produced large…
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The Trap of Perfectionism and What To Do About It With Carly Taylor
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Counterpunch, reality therapy, and giving young people real tools for life with Mercedas Taaffe-Cooper
The biggest mistake in youth mental health? Treating kids like they’re broken instead of teaching them how to move, act, and build resilience. Mercedes Taaffe Cooper reveals why early intervention and education, not endless labels and talk therapy, are changing the game for young people. Paul and...
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REM sleep as Therapy
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Stop Arguing with Reality With Carly Taylor
How often do we get caught up in our thoughts, emotions and the stories we tell ourselves about what's happening? In this week's Mojo Monday, Carly explores how easily we can find ourselves fighting reality, whether it's uncomfortable feelings, other people's behaviour or situations that don't go...
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Preventive cardiology, exercise, nutrition, stress, and longevity with Dr. Ross Walker
This podcast explores practical ways to protect your heart and support healthy aging. Dr. Paul Taylor talks with preventive cardiologist Dr. Ross Walker about the everyday habits that shape cardiovascular health, how to make sense of cholesterol and other risk markers, and where tests…
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Here's how to make your carbs healthier - Wisdom Wednesdays
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Calm Your Nervous System With This Short Breathing Technique With Carly Taylor
Carly is a counsellor and coach who specialises in building psychological hardiness, which is the ability to navigate challenge, stay engaged, and take meaningful action under pressure. Her work integrates modern psychology with Eastern and Stoic approaches, helping people build resilience, live...
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From Trauma to Resilience: The Stress Continuum and the Power of Reappraisal, with Dr Eamonn McCarthy
This conversation explores how early life stress shapes the brain, why complex trauma is different from a single traumatic event, and how people can build resilience over time. Dr Paul Taylor speaks with Dr Eamonn McCarthy about forensic psychology, trauma work, performance psychology, and the...
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Are you growing microbial cannibals in your gut? Wisdom Wednesdays
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Your Fear Isn't the Truth With Carly Taylor
Most of the fear we live with isn't physical. It's the old thinking we carry from past experiences: the fear of criticism, of not being good enough, of getting it wrong. In this Mojo Monday, Carly explores how fear becomes our reality when we're on autopilot, and how becoming the observer of our...
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Mitochondria, Fertility, Menopause, and The Hidden Biology of Hormones with Dr Leah Hechtman
This conversation with Dr Leah Hechtman explores how mitochondria influence far more than energy production, including fertility, aging, brain health, and hormone regulation. It also unpacks the differences between male and female reproductive biology, the effects of hormonal contraception, and...
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The Protein Tug-of-War: Does Eating Less Protein Really Switch On Autophagy? Wisdom Wednesdays
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Who Are You Showing Up For?
n this episode, Carly unpacks why the instinct to rescue the people we love is often more about our own discomfort than their growth, what love looks like when you treat it as a verb instead of a feeling, and why real commitment sometimes means holding back rather than stepping in. It's a…
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AI, Imaging, and the Future of Preventing Heart Attacks Early with Dr James Thompson
Dr James Thompson joins me for a practical conversation about why heart disease still leads as a global killer, why cholesterol and calcium scoring have limits, and how advanced imaging is changing prevention. We also cover exercise, lifestyle, and the role AI is starting to play in cardiac...
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Fascinating research on how breathwork can clean your brain: Wisdom Wednesdays
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How to reduce the toxic load on your body, with Dr Nicole Bijlsma
Dr. Nicole Bijlsma explains why the built environment matters for health, from mould and air quality to electromagnetic fields and chemical exposures. She shares practical, high-impact changes for bedrooms, water, skincare, cleaning, and home setup that can reduce everyday exposure and support...
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Not all cholesterol particles carry the same risk - here's what to really look out for: Wisdom Wednesdays
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A Thirty Thousand Day Life With Carly Taylor
A birthday, a bit of simple maths, and an idea borrowed from Gregg Krech of Vermont's ToDo Institute, whose own birthday falls the same week as Carly's. What happens when you put an actual number on the days you've got left. Carly is a counsellor and coach who specialises in building…
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The science of behaviour change and addiction, with Tara Hurster
Most addiction advice is built for rock bottom. Tara Hurster says that misses the vast majority of people - the high-functioning drinkers, gamblers, and users who still have jobs, houses, and families, but know something is off. If you’ve ever wondered where “just a bit too much” becomes a real...
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Stunning new research on the impact of exercise intensity on our biology: Wisdom Wednesdays
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The Best Stressed-Out Mum I Can Be With Carly Taylor
This week Carly turns to something we all wrestle with, accepting our own human nature. She shares a personal example of what she's been struggling with lately, and the small shift in thinking that took the sting out of it. Carly is a counsellor and coach who specialises in building psychological...
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Your Magical Mitochondria - and How to Optimise Them, with Dr Olivia Lesslar
Your anxiety might be a signal, not the problem. Dr. Olivia Lesslar and I break down why chronic stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and the body’s threat-detection systems can leave you exhausted, inflamed, and stuck in survival mode - and what to do about it. If you’ve been told your symptoms…
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The Alcohol & Health Story Isn’t as Simple as You Think: Wisdom Wednesdays
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Four Stoic Steps to Reduce Your Struggle
This week's Mojo Monday looks at four Stoic steps for cutting down unnecessary suffering, starting with Epictetus's dichotomy of control: sorting what's actually within your control from what isn't, redirecting your attention toward your own response, pivoting into useful action once you've...
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The Children We Leave Behind with Dr. Geoff Masters AO
The education system is sending kids the wrong message about learning, ability, and success - and it’s leaving far too many behind. Dr. Geoff Masters reveals why age-based schooling, narrow assessment, and one-size-fits-all teaching are failing students, and what a smarter redesign could look…
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Here's a surprisingly effective, easy-to-do longevity and mental health practice the won't cost a cent: Wisdom Wednesdays
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Emotions and Waves With Carly Taylor
Carly is a counsellor and coach who specialises in building psychological hardiness, which is the ability to navigate challenge, stay engaged, and take meaningful action under pressure. Her work integrates modern psychology with Eastern and Stoic approaches, helping people build resilience, live...
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How to Play the Role Life Gives You - Stoic Wisdom for Chaos with William C Spears
Stoicism is not soft self-help - it's the philosophy that helped prisoners survive torture, submariners survive confinement, and warriors keep their heads when everything else is falling apart. William C. Spears shows why this ancient mindset still matters on the ocean floor, on the battlefield,...
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Your water bottle is influencing your response to stress: Wisdom Wednesdays
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Choose Growth Over Discomfort With Carly Taylor
Carly is a counsellor and coach who specialises in building psychological hardiness, which is the ability to navigate challenge, stay engaged, and take meaningful action under pressure. Her work integrates modern psychology with Eastern and Stoic approaches, helping people build resilience, live...
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The Science of Aging, Nutrition, and Hormonal Optimisation with Dr. Michael Aziz
What if the key to living longer and feeling revitalised isn’t about cutting carbs or fats, but about comprehensively understanding and balancing your hormones, nutrients, and lifestyle? In this episode, I speak with anti-aging expert Dr. Michael Aziz as we challenge mainstream nutrition myths,...
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It's not just the amount of sleep that matters - timing is also key: Wisdom wednesdays
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The Job of Resting With Carly Taylor
This week's Mojo Monday looks at rest, and why so many of us have forgotten how to actually do it. Drawing on the concept of Yojo from Morita Therapy, Carly explores the idea that rest isn't something you earn after burnout, it's part of the treatment itself. We unpack why scrolling isn't rest…
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Christian O'Connell: Embracing Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Reinvention in Midlife
Most people are living a performance, not their true selves until they realise that authenticity and vulnerability are the secret weapons to deeper connection and success. Christian O'Connell, a seasoned radio host and author, shares candid stories of midlife awakenings, panic attacks, and the...
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There's a new kid on the block when it comes to longevity: Wisdom Wednesday
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Self-focussed Friends: What's Actually Within Your Control With Carly Taylor
In today's world, it's easy to get caught up in labeling others as narcissists, but most of us are not qualified to diagnose. On today's Mojo Monday, Carly explores a more common phenomenon: friendships that are one-sided, where the other person consistently focuses on themselves and struggles to...
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The Hidden Power of Rhythms: How Small Daily Habits Can Transform Your Performance with Jess Spendlove
Unlock the secrets of elite performance and sustainable well-being in this deep dive with Jess Spendlove, a renowned high-performance coach with a remarkable background in sports nutrition, elite sport, and military consulting. Jess reveals how top athletes and leaders optimise energy without...
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The biggest thing that is shrinking your brain, and how to combat it: Wisdom Wednesdays
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A Japanese Concept to Calm Our Minds With Carly Taylor
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Why your values are like fingerprints: The key to unlocking true purpose with the LegendaryDr John Demartini
Most of us are living on autopilot, distracted by social media, superficial pursuits, and fleeting pleasures, all while our true purpose and core values remain buried beneath the noise. What if uncovering your deepest values could be the key to transforming your life, boosting your energy, and...
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What type and amount of exercise (if any) should I do if I'm stressed - science has the answer: Wisdom Wednesdays
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Phone Anxiety, Oxytocin and the Choice To Take The Call
Have you ever watched your phone ring, seen exactly who it is, and just let it go to voicemail? Not because you're busy, but because you didn't feel like talking? You're not alone, and there's a reason it's become so easy to avoid. This week Carly looks at why so many of us, young people...
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The magic of sleep for your brain - and ways to improve it, with Dr Jemma King
In this fascinating episode, discover the science behind sleep’s alchemy: how your brain’s lymphatic system flushes out metabolic waste, and why missing just two hours of deep sleep can increase your risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 50%. We break down the impact of caffeine, alcohol, and sleep...
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12 Thinking Traps that are sabotaging you
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Preparing for Life's Uncertainties With Carly Taylor
You can't stop life surprising you, but you can train for it. This week: hardiness, hard winter training, and one small language shift you can use today. This week on Mojo Monday Carly is looking at something we all live with and rarely prepare for, which is the fact that life is uncertain. We're...
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The Surprising Connection Between Effort, Inconvenience, and Long-Term Happiness
Most of us chase fleeting moments of happiness only to realise they often come from quick dopamine hits rather than genuine well-being. But what if happiness isn't about constant joy or material success? What if it’s a nuanced, layered emotional umbrella that includes contentment, gratitude,...
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Effective ways to prevent and treat depression: Wisdom Wednesdays
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Host Dr Paul Taylor, a Psychophysiologist, Neuroscientist, Exercise Scientist, and Nutritionist interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving hardiness in your mind, body and brain to become your best self.
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