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Hardiness with Dr 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
- Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
Deconstructing anxiety to be your best self with Dr Todd Pressman
If you live in Australia and want to purchase a copy of Paul's Death By Comfort Book, click on this link to purchase for $25 + $8 shipping. In today's podcast…
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WW - the importance of friendships, especially for blokes
If you live in Australia and want to purchase a copy of Paul's Death By Comfort Book, click on this link to purchase it on my website for $25 + $8 shipping. If…
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Part 2 of muscle and protein metabolism with Emeritus Professor Don Layman
A legendary Professor in the area of Protein metabolism, Don's laboratory works to define protein and amino acid requirements and the interrelationship between…
- Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
Wisdom Wednesdays - the role of circadian rhythms in mental health
Today I discuss some recent research showing that circadian rhythm disruption may be behind a whole range of mental health and neurological disorders. See…
- Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
All you need to know about muscle and protein with Emeritus Professor Don Layman
A legendary Professor in the area of Protein metabolism, Don's laboratory works to define protein and amino acid requirements and the interrelationship between…
- Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
Wisdom Wednesdays: The impact of steps and walking speed on disease and mortality risk
Today I review the evidence from a couple of recent studies on the impact of walking and walking speed on disease and mortality risk. See…
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The death of the serotonin theory of depression with Dr Mark Horowitz
Around 80% of people surveyed believe in the serotonin theory of depression, which has now been categorically disproved by a research paper published in the…
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The massive sting in the tail of Covid-19
Today I look at the data emerging around long covid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A brighter day for mental health with Elliot Kallen
Elliot is the Co-Founder and President of A Brighter Day, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teens manage depression and stress. Every year…
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Wisdom Wednesdays - what impact does coffee have on cardiovascular disease risk?
Today I look at a new study exploring this topic, which disputes common health professional guidelines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The art and science of body mapping, with Professor Katherine Boydell
My guest today is Professor Katherine Boydell, a Professor of Mental Health at the Black Dog Institute. She is also a Professor in Medicine at the University…
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Wisdom Wednesdays - why magnesium should be on your supplement list.
Today I explore the health benefits of magnesium, with a particular focus on recent research on potential cancer-fighting mechanisms. See…
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Developing Mental Toughness Part 2, with Professor Peter Clough, Doug Strycharczyk and John Perry
Welcome to part 2 of the Mental Toughness podcast. Mental Toughness is a personality trait that determines your ability to perform consistently under stress…
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Wisdom Wednesdays - should I avoid artificial sweeteners?
Today I discuss some new research exploring the health effects of artificial sweeteners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
Developing Mental Toughness with Professor Peter Clough, Doug Strycharczyk and John Perry
Mental Toughness is a personality trait that determines your ability to perform consistently under stress and pressure, and is closely related to qualities…
- Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
Wisdom Wednesdays - can supplements help prevent cognitive decline?
Today I look at a recent research paper looking at the impact of either a cocoa extract with flavenoids, a multi-vitamin or a placebo on the incidence of…
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How to Live Younger Longer with Dr Norman Swan
Dr Norman Swan is a multi-award winning broadcaster, journalist and commentator. He is the host and creator of the Health Report, on ABC Radio National. He is…
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Wisdom Wednesdays - use it or lose it
Today I explore some new research on the interactions between muscle mass and cognitive decline. Here are the links to the research papers: The one on grip…
- Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
The 2 Profs on what animals can teach us about eating
How is it that a baboon, a cat and a locust instinctively know what to eat for balanced nutrition, and we humans can't seem to figure it out? In this episode…
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Wisdom Wednesdays - does 'cardio' training inhibit resistance training gains?
Today, I look into the research that answers this question quite categorically through a beautifully designed study. Here is a link to the study in question…
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A fascinating journey into the world of ADHD
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Wisdom Wednesdays - does a cup of tea make everything better?
Today I look at a new study of 500,000 people from the UK Biobank study on the health impacts of drinking black tea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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How to overcome overthinking with Carly Taylor
Carly Taylor is a Mindset Coach and accredited health Coach with qualifications in Japanese Psychology and ACT (Acceptance-Commitment Therapy). In today's…
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Wisdom Wednesdays - why Curcumin (or Tumeric) should be on your supplement list
Today I discuss the multitude of research papers that have been carried out on curcumin/turmeric supplementation. Note that turmeric is a spice, but curcumin…
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Personalised wellness, with Dr Cam McDonald
My guest today, Dr Cam McDonald is an accredited and practicing exercise physiologist and an accredited and practising dietitian and Nutritionist. He is also…
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Wisdom Wednesdays: Are you a bedtime procrastinator?
It turns out that bedtime procrastination is a genuine psychological phenomenon that has some pretty serious health risks and I think it something that is on…
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How to manage stress, and unlock your potential through Flow, with extreme athlete Thomasz Drybala
My guest today is one of these people who's bio you ready and go "Really??". Thomasz Drybala is an ultra-endurance athlete who has run 11,000 km through Asia…
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Wisdom Wednesdays - what's a better breakfast? Eggs or breakfast cereal?
This study finally puts the debate to bed, and here is the study in question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Brain retraining for physical and mental health with Ashok Gupta
My Guest today is Ashok Gupta, the founder of the Gupta neuroplasticity training program that is used to treat a range of conditions, such as chronic fatigue…
- Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
Wisdom Wednesdays - another reason to avoid ultra-processed foods
In this week's WW, I talk about some new research linking ultra-processed food consumption to both faster cognitive decline and the risk of dementia. See…
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Ancient Wisdom for Everyday Life with Dr Elvir causevic
My guest today is one very impressive individual with an interesting and eclectic background. Originally from Yugoslavia, Dr Elvir Causevic moved to the US…
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Wisdom Wednesdays: Do sleep herbs actually work?
In this week's podcast, I look at the evidence for some commonly used natural herbs for sleep. Here are the research studies. 1. Hattesohl, M., Feistel, B…
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How to improve your gut health with Dr Josephine Muir
Josephine is the co-founder of Noisy Guts, a company formed in collaboration with Nobel Prize winner, professor barry Marshall, who showed that stomach ulcers…
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Wisdom Wednesdays: The wide array of health benefits from Apple Cider Vinegar
Today I dig into what the research tells us about ACV, to see if Hippocrates was justified in prescribing it for many ailments. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Everyday Ethics & Philosophy with Dr Simon Longsatff
In todays’ podcast, I’m excited to be joined by a bona fide philosopher and ethicist. Dr Simon Longstaff has been Executive Director of The Ethics Centre for…
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Part 2 of The devil's cooking oil, with David Gillespie
Welcome to part 2, which is definitely worth the wait. The arch-disruptor, David Gillespie is back and this time he goes into the eye-opening dangers of…
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Wisdom Wednesdays: The elixir of life - Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
EVOO is some seriously good stuff and today I explore exactly why and how that is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Devil's cooking oil, with David Gillespie
The arch-disruptor, David Gillespie is back and this time he goes into the eye-opening dangers of commercial seed oils, which are marketed and sold to us as…
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Wisdom Wednesdays: A surprising way to curb your appetite
Check out the new science that shows how we can all significantly reduce our appetite and the amount of calories that we consume - and what's more, it's not a…
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Part 2 of Brain Health with Professor Grant Schofield
Thi sis part 2 of the latest podcast with my old mate, and MBB favourite, Prof Grant Schofield. He joins me for a wide-ranging discussion on brain health. We…
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Is your smartphone making you dumb and superficial?
Today I discuss different bits of evidence hat your smartphone could be making you both dumb and more superficial. Here is the paper on working memory Here is…
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Brain Health with Professor Grant Schofield
He's back by popular demand! My old mate Prof Grant Schofield joins me for a wide-ranging discussion on brain health. We chat about things such as…
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Wisdom Wednesdays: The most important thing you can do to live longer
Today I discuss some pretty cool research that clearly shows the most important thing you can do to live longer. I'll also add my take on it to give you a more…
- Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
Happy Money - the Japanese art of making peace with your money, with Ken Honda
Money and happiness expert Ken Honda is a best-selling self-development author in Japan, with book sales surpassing eight million copies since 2001. Ken’s…
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Wisdom Wednesdays - The surprising link between your gut bugs and your exercise motivation and performance
In today's episode of Wisdom Wednesdays, I explore a couple of recent research papers that report on a surprising link between your gut bugs and your exercise…
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PART 2: Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before, With Clinical Psychologist, Dr Julie Smith
Dr. Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of professional experience. She is, in my view, the perfect example of practicing what you…
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Wisdom Wednesdays - why we all need to focus on protein in our diets
Today, I discuss the important functions that amino acids play in our bodies and why eating enough protein is key, not only to good cellular health, but in…
- Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? With Clinical Psychologist, Dr Julie Smith
Dr. Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of professional experience. She is, in my view, the perfect example of practicing what you…
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Does your brain shrink as your waist expands?
< __truncato_root__> Today, I discuss some recent research investigating the links between body composition and brain volume. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Cold Water Exposure With Professor Mike Tipton
Today’s guest is a world-renowned professor of Human and Applied Physiology. Professor Mike Tipton spent 35 years working in the areas of thermoregulation…
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WW: The betrayal of our hunter-gatherer genome
This edition of Wisdom Wednesdays discusses a research paper that for the first time, give really concrete evidence that our modern lifestyles are a betrayal…
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Part 2 of Stress, human behaviour and self-regulation with Dr Stuart Shanker
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…
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The impact of Omega-3 fatty acids on brain structure and function and overall metabolic health
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…
- Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
Stress, human behaviour and self-regulation - a fascinating conversation with Dr Stuart Shanker
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…
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Wisdom Wednesdays: The amazing benefits of red light therapy for eyesight
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…
- Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
Hippocracy - how Doctors are betraying their Hippocratic Oath with Professor Rachelle Buchbinder
Professor Rachelle Buchbinder is an Australian NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow. She has been the Director of the Monash Department of Clinical…
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Does walking speed influence your rate of biological ageing?
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…
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Finding Your Purpose with Nick Lee, OAM
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…
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WW: Glucosamine - arthritis supplement or potential lifespan enhancer?
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…
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Apples For The Mind with Clinical Psychologist, Dr Tom Nehmy
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…