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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#1051 Coffee, Booze & Chocolate - Matty Lansdown (PT2)
This is was my favourite chat so far with Matty Lansdown, with a mix of incredible (occasionally terrifying) information about food ingredients, food…
The You Project#1050 Coffee, Booze & Chocolate - Matty Lansdown (PT1)
This was my favourite chat so far with Matty Lansdown, with a mix of incredible (occasionally terrifying) information about food ingredients, food marketing…
The You Project#1049 Weeing For Science - Patrick Bonello
Patrick, our Favourite Geek is back at TYP Central HQ sharing the cyber love, talking about the latest gizmos and gadgets and let’s be honest, nerding out…
The You Project#1048 Is A.I. Awesome or Terrifying? - Tommy & Harps
My adopted son (I have a few), Tommy Jackett, is back at TYP freaking me the-f*ck out with some voodoo, magic AI stuff where (before the show) he plugged some…
The You Project#1047 Difficult Conversations - Harps & Tiff
How do we have a difficult but-necessary conversation; the one we need to have but don’t want to have? The one we’d like to postpone until… forever? What are…
The You Project#1046 Wonder Woman - Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton (PT2)
To say Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton is impressive, is like saying the Universe is kind-of big. Sabrina is a Doctor of Neuropsychology, a Psychologist, renowned…
The You Project#1045 Wonder Woman - Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton (PT1)
To say Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton is impressive, is like saying the Universe is kind-of big. Sabrina is a Doctor of Neuropsychology, a Psychologist, renowned…
The You Project#1044 - Spontaneous Healing - Dr. Jeffrey Rediger
This is a slightly-updated encore edition of one of our most popular episodes which aired about five hundred shows ago, so I suspect most of you haven’t heard…
The You Project#1043 My Swearing Got Me Sacked - Patrick Bonello
If you’re after a mind-blowing, high-energy shot of inspiration, this episode is not that. This is Patrick and I chatting lazily about nothing particularly…
The You Project#1042 The Science Of Getting Offended - Paul Taylor
This episode is not a conversation about what is or isn’t categorially ‘offensive’ (I’m not that stupid) but rather, it’s a chat about how the personal…
The You Project#1041 The Great Debate - David Gillespie
Okay, not really ‘great’ but I can’t use ‘The Somewhat-Mild Debate’ as a title, can I? It’s fair to say that, while David and I agree on many things, there’s…
The You Project#1040 Mum (Dad), Is Santa Real? - Tommy & Harps
This was a freestyle verbal fruit salad of a conversation with Tommy but as always, it was fun. Sometimes no plan is the best plan. Among other things, we…
The You Project#1039 Mid-Life Breakthrough - Chip Conley
Why do some people start thinking and behaving ‘old’ when they reach a certain age? What is our potential for learning, growth, transformation and optimal…
The You Project#1038 2023: Don’t F**K It Up - Harps
If that title’s not inspirational, what is? Lol. I had intended to record a fresh ‘get-yer-sh*t-together-for-2023’ (type of) New Year’s message, but when I…
The You Project#1037 New Year Revolution (Day 10)
Nobody needs another goal setting workshop, so this is not that. Instead, it’s a broad(ish) overview of how to turn the initial emotion (enthusiasm…
The You Project#1036 New Year Revolution (Day 9)
Of course, the Exercise Scientist is gonna talk about body stuff (health, fitness, function performance) in a series called New Year Revolution. This is a…
The You Project#1035 New Year Revolution (Day 8)
Thinking. It can be a gift and a curse. A source of problems and solutions. Pain and pleasure. Our mind is our operational headquarters and our thoughts are…
The You Project#1034 New Year Revolution (Day 7)
This episode is all about priorities. It’s about recognising what matters most to you (your values, beliefs, faith, purpose) and whether or not your current…
The You Project#1033 New Year Revolution (Day 6)
This chat is about you paying attention to your results and using that knowledge and awareness to do things better. Choices. Behaviours. Outcomes. Life. It’s…
The You Project#1032 New Year Revolution (Day 5)
This chat is all about one question, “how do I manage me in the middle of all the things I can’t manage?”. Being able to self-regulate, stay calm, make good…
The You Project#1031 New Year Revolution (Day 4)
On day four, we dive into the stuff (our stuff) that needs to be identified, acknowledged, addressed and factored in (the good and bad stuff) if we really want…
The You Project#1030 New Year Revolution (Day 3)
Probably nothing you haven’t heard before (if you’re a regular TYPer) but all important stuff to consider and/or revisit as you get the transformational wheels…
The You Project#1029 New Year Revolution (Day 2)
On day two of NYR, we dive into the strategic and practical stuff; setting goals, identifying our ‘why’, creating a process, accountability, timelines, KPI’s…
The You Project#1028 New Year Revolution (Day 1)
Hi Team! As we stumble (sprint, moonwalk, crawl) towards the end of one year and the start of another, I decided to record a ten-part series that might help…
The You Project#1027 Happy Christmas (For Some) - Dr. Jodi Richardson
For many people, including Dr. Jodi, Christmas can be an anxiety-filled time of the year and for some, Christmas Day itself can be a trigger for a broad range…
The You Project#1026 Australia's Highest Paid Escort - Amanda Goff
You can’t say we don’t have a variety of people, professions or conversations on TYP. Amanda Goff (Samantha X) is a best-selling author, journalist and until…
The You Project#1025 You Actually Are The Project - Harps & Tiff
I recently chatted with Tiff on her show (Roll With the Punches) and we had a wide-ranging conversation around personal growth (when and how it happens), skill…
The You Project#1024 The Patient Doctor - Dr. Ben Bravery
In 2011, while living in China and building his own science communication business, Ben Bravery was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. At just 28 years of age…
The You Project#1023 Pride, Shame & Guilt - Dr Jessica Tracy
Dr Jessica Tracy is a Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia who has written a cool book called ‘Take Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Holds…
The You Project#1022 The Spy Recruiter - Robin Dreeke
Robin Dreeke is an expert at reading people and understanding how they are thinking and feeling, in the moment. He also knows when they’re bullsh*tting, which…
The You Project#1021 Killer Robots, Open AI & Brain Implants - Patrick Bonello & Tor Roxburg
I think this was my favourite chat with Tor and Patrick. It was a mix of laughter, psychology, technology, ethics and morality. We spoke about electric cars…
The You Project#1020 Twistie Rolls & Potato Cake Sandwiches - Gorgi Coghlan
TV Host and Presenter, Farmer, Singer, Mum, Journalist and all-round grouse human, Gorgi Coghlan (Coggers, as I call her) is back and we go deep-AF on a bunch…
The You Project#1019 Empty Your Mind & Fill Your Heart - Geoff Jowett
This episode is possibly Geoff Jowett at his best. To say he’s high on life is an understatement. His passion and energy in this chat are totally captivating…
The You Project#1018 Mental Immunity - Dr. Andy Norman
Dr. Andy Norman, PhD, is the award-winning author of ‘Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think’. Andy and I…
The You Project#1017 The Neurotic Shrink - Dr. Mark Cross
Dr. Mark Cross is fascinating, funny, real and compassionate. I loved our chat and personally, learned a bunch. He is the first openly gay man to win ‘Father…
The You Project#1016 Exercise: Where and How To Start - Harps
It’s about this time of year when millions of people start to think about the amazing body they’re about to create when the calendar reaches the designated…
The You Project#1015 A Bigger Purpose - Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson (OAM) is an Actor (TV, film and stage), Gold Logie winner, regular Aussie bloke, co-creator of the charity ‘Love Your Sister’ and money-raising…
The You Project#1014 Light & Shade - Harrison Buchanan
There’s light and shade in art, in relationships, in mental health and in life. This is an atypical TYP episode, in that it’s not a conversation with an…
The You Project#1013 Approval Porn & Danger Porn - David Gillespie
This episode with David Gillespie is a ripper. Maybe my favourite. Towards the end, he subjected me to some hypothetical scenarios (used in actual research)…
The You Project#1012 Poo Transplants, Antibiotics, Microbiome & Bacteria - Dr. Bill Sullivan (PT2)
Yep, Poo transplants. Crapsules. You’re welcome. They’re a thing. This chat was f**king fascinating, Dr. Bill Sullivan is a brilliant science communicator and…
The You Project#1011 Poo Transplants, Antibiotics, Microbiome & Bacteria - Dr. Bill Sullivan (PT1)
Yep, Poo transplants. Crapsules. You’re welcome. They’re a thing. This chat was f**king fascinating, Dr. Bill Sullivan is a brilliant science communicator and…
The You Project#1010 What's Harder Than Being An Olympian? - Giaan Rooney
According to Giaan Rooney, ‘raising kids’ is the answer to the title question. Apart from being a World Champion, Olympic Gold Medallist, TV Presenter, Sports…
The You Project#1009 Building A High Performance Body - Russell Jarrett
And when I write high-performance, I’m not talking about running a two-hour marathon, climbing Everest or being a walking six-pack. No, I’m talking about…
The You Project#1008 Potential You - Steve Magness
Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising…
The You Project#1007 Be Your Own Boss - Patrick, Tiff & Harps
Work for yourself or work for them? It’s a question many of us ask over the course of our working lives. I asked it early on and realised that employee-dom…
The You Project#1006 The Zen Rabbi - Rabbi Rami Shapiro (PT2)
What is God? Why are people leaving organised religion in droves? What is mysticism? What is the delusion of separation? Why are we terrified of death? What is…
The You Project#1005 The Zen Rabbi - Rabbi Rami Shapiro (PT1)
What is God? Why are people leaving organised religion in droves? What is mysticism? What is the delusion of separation? Why are we terrified of death? What is…
The You Project#1004 Public & Private You - Dr. Hannah Korrel
Did you know that your ‘IQ’ can vary through the day depending on variables like sleep, hydration, stress, fatigue, medication, alcohol and a bunch of other…
The You Project#1003 Lies, Deception & Spies - Dr. John (“Jack”) Schafer
Dr. John (“Jack”) Schafer is a retired FBI Special Agent who is currently employed as an Assistant Professor at Western Illinois University. Jack served as…
The You Project#1002 A Thousand Episodes Later - Harps & Melissa (PT3)
Firstly (Dear Audience), thankyou, thankyou, thankyou for allowing us to do what we do, for keeping the TYP doors open, for supporting us and being part of a…
The You Project#1001 A Thousand Episodes Later - Harps & Melissa (PT2)
Firstly (Dear Audience), thankyou, thankyou, thankyou for allowing us to do what we do, for keeping the TYP doors open, for supporting us and being part of a…
The You Project#1000 A Thousand Episodes Later - Harps & Melissa (PT1)
Firstly (Dear Audience), thankyou, thankyou, thankyou for allowing us to do what we do, for keeping the TYP doors open, for supporting us and being part of a…
The You Project#999 Not Enough-ness - Jaemin Frazer
Jaemin Frazer is back at TYP and this time we talk about not being (feeling) enough, self-betrayal, getting in our own way, self-permission, insecurity…
The You Project#998 Pretending To Care - David Gillespie
TYP Fave David Gillespie rolls back into the cyber-studio to wax lyrical about the human condition and this time around, we talk about the idea and practice of…
The You Project#997 Death By Comfort - Paul Taylor
When I saw the title of Paul Taylor’s book, I was jealous. I wish I thought of it! Such a good title full of great insights, messages and science, all…
The You Project#996 Don't Wait For The Catastophe - Harps & Tiff (PT2)
In this two-part TYP extravaganza, Tiff fires a bunch of questions, thoughts and topics at me and nearly two hours later, I come up for air. Chatty AF. Among…
The You Project#995 Don't Wait For The Catastrophe - Harps & Tiff (PT1)
In this two-part TYP extravaganza, Tiff fires a bunch of questions, thoughts and topics at me and nearly two hours later, I come up for air. Chatty AF. Among…
The You Project#994 Permission To Feel - Professor Marc Brackett
Marc Brackett is a Professor at Yale University and the Founder and Director of the Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence. For over 20 years, his research has…
The You Project#993 Weird Science - Patrick & Tor
‘Weird Science’… an 1985 movie (remember Kelly LeBrock?) and also and accurate title for this chat. Patrick and Tor are back and this time we talk about the…
The You Project#992 Tommy Was A Stripper - Tommy Jackett
Clickbait title? Not if it’s true! Tommy Jackett has been on TYP a bunch but we’ve never recorded a show exploring his back story or our friendship. Well, this…