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The You Project
The You Project is a 30-90 minute dose of inspiration and education hosted by Craig Harper with great stories, ideas, strategies and lessons from high-performers in sport, business, science, media and health.
Episodes
The You Project#1711 Evolutionary Ghosts - Dr. Bill Sullivan
In this episode, Dr. Bill Sullivan (our favourite award-winning professor, author and science superstar from the Indiana University School of Medicine), tells…
The You Project#1710 Interpersonal Intelligence - Harps
Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand, interact, and communicate effectively with others in a range of settings and situations. It's about…
The You Project#1709 A Phantom, A Goal-Keeper & A Bogan Walk Into A Bar.. - Josh Piterman & Bianca Chatfield (PT2)
Bianca Chatfield and I were recently on Musical Theatre Superstar Josh Piterman's Podcast - Behind the Mask - and we had a ball chatting about all-things…
The You Project#1708 A Phantom, A Goal-Keeper & A Bogan Walk Into A Bar.. - Josh Piterman & Bianca Chatfield (PT1)
Bianca Chatfield and I were recently on Musical Theatre Superstar Josh Piterman's Podcast - Behind the Mask - and we had a ball chatting about all-things…
The You Project#1707 12,688 Emails - Patrick Bonello
12,688 - that's how many unread emails I have in my inbox and for some amusing (to me) reason, it gives Patrick anxiety. I should probably be concerned but he…
The You Project#1706 Who Am I For You, & Them, & Me? - Dr. Lillian Nejad
I have a body but l'm not a body. I think things, know things, believe things and want things but l'm not thought, not knowledge, not a belief and not a goal…
The You Project#1705 Hoarders, Therapy & Dodgy Research - Kate Save
Apart from being a friend, Kate Save is also the CEO and Co-founder of Be Fit Food, a Clinical Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, Diabetes Educator, Corporate…
The You Project#1704 Some Truths About Exercise - Harps
Today I put my Exercise Scientist hat on and talk about some of the myths, mistakes, misconceptions and common misunderstandings people have about exercise…
The You Project#1703 A Successful Failure - Harps
Hi Team, I'm tied up with grown-up things today, so l have decided to share a (very) brief episode that I recorded last year for 'LIFE' about the…
The You Project#1702 Untapped Potential - Nicole Liddell
At 43, Nicole Liddell had never been to University, didn't know the difference between an undergraduate and post-graduate degree, was a single mum of three…
The You Project#1701 Getting Unstuck - Harps
Hi Team, up to my blurry eyeballs today (Saturday as I type) in PhD writing, so today we’re revisiting an episode from a while back, that was very well…
The You Project#1700 Terrible Relationship Advice - Harps & Tiff
Not sure what's happening at TYP Central but boy, we've been having some very real, organic, unplanned and vulnerable conversations lately. We go in with an…
The You Project#1699 Fibber-Dibber - David Gillespie
(*Read the following synopsis in a cheesey radio voice for optimal effect)... Are all politicians psychopaths? Can ice baths 'treat' addiction? Has Gillespo…
The You Project#1698 Life Situation vs Life Experience - Joel Sardi
What is the relationship between the situation we find ourselves in, and our experience in the middle of that situation? How much of our experience is created…
The You Project#1697 Speaking 'Ron' - Harps & Tiff
Wow, this episode was an unexpectedly deep conversation and we opened all the doors; spirituality, psychology, emotions, religion and sociology. I even gave…
The You Project#1696 The Neuroscience Of Sleep - Prof. Russell Foster
Hi Team. It’s a busy week at Craig Central so today we’re revisiting a really interesting chat I had with Prof. Russell Foster. I’ll be back tomorrow with a…
The You Project#1695 "I Was Wrong" - Harps
"This is what I believe.. but I could be wrong", said no religious leader, politician, health expert, spiritual guru, nutritional zealot or narcissist, ever…
The You Project#1694 Netty, NBA & New Horizons - Renae Ingles
Another one of my amazing (ex) athletes graces the TYP studio today and Renae and I go deep talking about the mental and emotional cost of being an 'obsessed'…
The You Project#1693 What The F**k Is Blu Ray? - Patrick Bonello
If there was any doubt about Patrick's sanity, everything is cleared up in this episode, when he chats about the thousand plus movies he has on Blu Ray…
The You Project#1692 Marigold's Magic Stars - Samantha Wills
I loved meeting Samantha (she's ace) and this was a fun chat about talent, creativity, intelligence, self-doubt, self-belief, imposter syndrome, courage…
The You Project#1691 The Sh*t Stirrer - Damon Hayhow
Years ago, I remember hearing about this outspoken, straight-shooting, anti-establishment, enigmatic bodybuilder, fitness industry bloke and gym owner called…
The You Project#1690 Life After Elite Sport - Bianca Chatfield
Bianca Chatfield is one of the many elite athletes I trained over my decades working with various teams, athletes and sporting organisations. Apart from being…
The You Project#1689 The Late Bloomer - Harps
Hi Everyone, we’ve got a bunch of great new interviews lined up from tomorrow but today we’re revisiting a popular episode from a few years back. Still good…
The You Project#1688 Choosing Hard - Harps
If you want a verbal cuddle today, this episode ain’t for you. But, if you need a mental and behavioural reset, it might be exactly what you need (not want)…
The You Project#1687 Wonder Woman - Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton (PT2)
I’ve interviewed some impressive people over the last six years but nobody more impressive than this amazing lady. This episode is a re-boot of one of my…
The You Project#1686 Wonder Woman - Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton (PT1)
I’ve interviewed some impressive people over the last six years but nobody more impressive than this amazing lady. This episode is a re-boot of one of my…
The You Project#1685 Avoiding Nemo - David Gillespie
Our resident kill-joy, status quo challenger and cage-rattler is back rattling, challenging and killing. As he does. This time we learn why fish might not be…
The You Project#1684 Walking Each Other Home - Nikki Morrison
Nikki Morrison is a Nurse who (these days) works as a Pastoral Carer with the very sick and dying, and as a Death Doula, helping people 'transition' (as she…
The You Project#1683 My (Personal) Non-Negotiables - Harps
To be honest, I'm not sure how many of you will find an episode about me banging on about my non-negotiables (kind of like, my personal rules for life)…
The You Project#1682 Three Pounds Of Bacteria (In Your Gut) - Prof. Bill Sullivan
Did you know that you have about three pounds (1.4kgs) of bacteria living in your gut? You're welcome. Our favourite Molecular Biologist (Professor Bill…
The You Project#1681 Don't Believe Everything You Think - Bobby Cappuccio
This time Bobby and I chat about reflective listening, Tim Gallwey's performance formula (P = p-i), weaponised positivity, what ‘motivation' is and isn't, the…
The You Project#1680 Self-Awareness & Self-Regulation - Harps & Tiff
There may have been a time when I wasn't as patient, calm, self-aware or evolved as I am these days. Shocking, I know. Hard to believe I wasn't always the…
The You Project#1679 A Tribute To Dr. Gladys - Dr. Gladys McGarey
We were saddened to learn that one of our all-time favourite TYP guests - the beautiful and inspiring Dr. Gladys McGarey - recently passed away just shy of her…
The You Project#1678 Are Dogs Self-Aware & Is Your Vacuum Spying On You? - Patrick Bonello
The resident TYP geek (Patrick) is back scaring, warning and informing us about all-things technology, including the impending global energy catastrophe…
The You Project#1677 The Coach Who Coaches Coaches - Harps
One of my roles is to coach, coaches (sporting, corporate and personal). And professional speakers. And PT's. And facilitators. And first-responders. And a…
The You Project#1676 Namaste Motherf**ker - Harps & Tiff
In this instalment of TYP Tiff 2.0 (the new and improved spiritual version) and I do a deep dive into all things purpose, meaning, vulnerability and finding…
The You Project#1675 Optimise Strengths Or Develop Weaknesses? - Bobby Cappuccio
Bobby is back (after quite a break) and he's lost none of his insight, inspiration or significant brain power. This time we explore the following (1) whether…
The You Project#1674 Just In Case - Paul Taylor
Friend of the show, friend of mine, academic superstar, podcaster, author (Death by Comfort), speaker, researcher, periodic pugilist, ex-military officer…
The You Project#1673 Two Bogans Walk Into A (Protein) Bar - Perry Venakis
Nutritionist, Educator and Fellow Bogan (not sure why I used caps there) Perry Venakis is back, and while we intended to have a conversation about optimal…
The You Project#1672 Eating Awareness - Harps
Is the way that I eat typically 'working'? Are my eating habits are form of self-sabotage? What kind of relationship do I have with food? Do I need 'this' food…
The You Project#1671 Is Your Car Spying On You? - David Gillespie
If only the title of today's episode was some kind of metaphor, fairytale or joke. Sadly, it isn't. Want it or not, aware of it or not, if you have a…
The You Project#1670 The Calm In The Chaos - Dr. Jodi Richardson
Tiff's back from India and she's as Zen as f**k. Dr. Jodi shows up with her usual calm, soothing energy and hypnotic voice. And the bogan from Latrobe Valley…
The You Project#1669 Is Your Thinking... Yours? - Harps
How do you know that your thoughts, beliefs, opinions and attitudes are truly yours and not some unintended psychological consequence or byproduct of being…
The You Project#1668 The Age-Defying Couple - Ian & Jan Frazer
I recently recorded a three-minute video chat with my friends Jan and lan over coffee, which kind-of blew up on Facebook and as a result (and after plenty of…
The You Project#1667 Strength Training: Why, How, When, How Much, How Hard? - Harps (PT2)
For a bloke who has helped thousands of people get strong over forty-plus years (OMG), I made hard work of this episode. I literally started recording five…
The You Project#1666 Strength Training: Why, How, When, How Much, How Hard? - Harps (PT1)
For a bloke who has helped thousands of people get strong over forty-plus years (OMG), I made hard work of this episode. I literally started recording five…
The You Project#1665 Fun Times & Cataclysmic Events - Patrick Bonello (PT2)
This somewhat verbose edition of the show has been divided in two, for your own good. I don't want you consuming to much sugar in one sitting. You're welcome…
The You Project#1664 Fun Times & Cataclysmic Events - Patrick Bonello (PT1)
This somewhat verbose edition of the show has been divided in two, for your own good. I don't want you consuming to much sugar in one sitting. You're welcome…
The You Project#1663 The Doctor Who Prescribes Cuddling - Dr. Marc Cohen
Hi Team, I am tied up with PhD commitments today, so we’re revisiting my favourite episode with Dr. Marc. See you tomorrow with a new ep. *Dr. Marc Cohen…
The You Project#1662 The Self-Audit - Harps
Sometimes it’s a good idea to put our habits, behaviours, decisions, daily rituals and outcomes under the metaphoric microscope, in order to identify what’s…
The You Project#1661 Why Aren't You More Like Me? - Dr. Cam McDonald
Dr. Cam McDonald is back and this was hands-down my favourite chat with him. You know when you get in that space (flow state) where time bends (seemingly) and…
The You Project#1660 Lab of Misfits - Dr. Beau Lotto
Hi Team. I’m under the pump with work, so today is a re-share of one of my favourite interviews, with Dr. Beau Lotto. This was a fascinating and informative…
The You Project#1659 What They Should Teach You At School, But Don't - Harps (PT2)
A brief collection of powerful lessons and insights that, in an alternate academic universe, might be scheduled between fractions, geography and computer…
The You Project#1658 What They Should Teach You At School, But Don't - Harps (PT1)
A brief collection of powerful lessons and insights that, in an alternate academic universe, might be scheduled between fractions, geography and computer…
The You Project#1657 Should We Trust First Impressions? - David Gillespie
The bloke who hates (the field of) Psychology but (curiously) keeps talking about human behaviour is back, and this time Gillespo and I chat about the science…
The You Project#1656 The Boss Lady - Nicole Livingstone (OAM)
Nicole Livingstone (OAM) is a three-time Olympian, multiple Olympic medallist, former world champion, former CEO of the AFLW, sports broadcaster, media…
The You Project#1655 Reconnecting With Your Body - Dr. Bill Sullivan
The human body is smart, incredibly adaptable and resilient, but it's not indestructible. And while it's always chatting with us (the human in the body) and…
The You Project#1654 Future-Proofing You - Harps
What decisions do you need to make, what action do you need to take, what habits do you need to change, what problems do you need to solve and what strategies…
The You Project#1653 Neurosurgery: A Day In The Life - Dr. Alex Koefman
Dr. Alex Koefman is back, and f**k, this is a fascinating conversation. If you're interested in taking a peek behind the neurosurgery curtain and gaining…
The You Project#1652 Increase Your Health-Span - Harps
Some people live for a (relatively) long time but they don't live in a healthy, functional state for a long time. They have a long life-span but not a long…