Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor

In part 2 of the topic of blood pressure, I discuss why the measure you get in the Doctor's surgery is often wrong, how you can (and should) measure it accurately at home, and how you can significantly reduce your blood pressure without medication.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today was a super-interesting and thought-provoking conversation with Dr Kirk Schneider, a highly experienced Existential-Humanistic Psychologist.  On the face of it, the conversation we had seems counterintuitive. In a world where more and more people are seeking treatment for anxiety, Kirk contends that is not less anxiety that we need today, but more, at least of a certain kind. Kirk calls this...

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Today Carly and I discuss discipline and self-control and go through a few strategies that you can use to enhance your own self-control in your daily life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your brain is a powerful organ. But you, as an individual, are more powerful than it. Today, I chat with Milo-Arne Wilkinson on how to optimise your brain. Our conversation revolves around agility, resilience, validation and identity, among others. But this conversation doesn't just involve adults, we also talk about our children's 'iPad habits' and how these can become a source of validation at s...

Today I discuss some research that has implications for how we lose weight, with a recommendation on how to do it to optimise your healthspan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Carly and I talk about ways to find meaning and purpose in everyday life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Harris is an executive with JC Decaux and a reasonably 'ordinary guy' and then he decided to do the toughest footrace on earth, to raise money for kids with cancer. Today, we explore John's compelling reason for doing this and some of the challenges that he faced, and strategies that he used. Please consider making a contribution to John's campaign to raise money for kids with cancer here, wh...

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This episode from 2022 was one of our most listened to Mojo Monday's! On today's Mojo Monday Carly and I chat about unhelpful thoughts and emotions, why we can wake up at 2am feeling stressed and give you a very powerful tool for helping you deal with the gamut of negative emotions that life throws at us. If you want to delve deeper into it, there is a whole chapter dedicated to it in my book , wi...

This is a very important conversation for anyone who has an online presence - so pretty much everyone.  At the age of 14 Bastien Treptel was given his first computer, by the age of 16, the police came knocking due to his hacking activities. He is now a reformed hacker who now uses his time to spread the word on how dangerous and creative cyber criminals are and how you can protect your business an...

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All of us have good days and bad days that affect our motivation. Today's Mojo Monday Carly and I give you some tips to keep the momentum on those bad days.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is a California-based Psychotherapist, who specialises in working with teens and today we discuss the challenges that teens are going through today, and, more importantly, how parents can help them navigate these challenges successfully. You can learn more about John and his services on his website If you child is a member of the LGBTQ community, check out John's other website or purchase his...

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In this episode, Carly and I talk about self worth and provide some tools to manage the narrative so it doesn't control your choices and affect your life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today was one of those absolutely wonderful conversations, with a world-leading authority on nutrition, Dr Joanna. In a wide-ranging discussion, we explore food sustainability, gut health, advances in nutritional science and what constitutes a heart-healthy diet.  Here are the links to Joanna's awesome resources: Audible series : Gutfull, What to Eat for a Happy Gut Mindfull, What to Eat for a Bet...

Today I discuss a very cool life hack for managing stress, anxiety and negative emotions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is the instagram post that we discuss in today's Mojo Mondays - I recommend you share this episode with anyone who has faced serious challenges or setbacks in their life, or who feels a bit broken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Alex Korb PhD, a neuroscientist, writer, and coach. He has studied the brain for over 20 years, and is the bestselling author of The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time . He earned his undergraduate degree in neuroscience at Brown University and then later completed a Ph. D. in neuroscience at UCLA. He has published ov...

Today I look at a Randomised Controlled Trial comparing 2 different matched-calorie diets on weight loss - a Heart Healthy diet and a High_protein, Intermittent Fasting Diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a great tool this is. Do your homework... Here is the link to the book on Naikan by Carly's mentor in Japanese Psychology, Gregg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a keynote speaker and charity adventurer, Josh has dedicated his life to making a positive impact in the world.  Josh is also committed to using his crazy adventures to raise money for various charities that help children in need. With every challenge he undertakes, Josh raises awareness and funds for different causes, making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children. With a wealth...

This week is all about the importance of balance training. Below are a number of different assessments that you can take: 4 Stage Balance Test Timed Up and Go Test Star excursion balance test Single leg balance test Here are some basic balance exercises and here are some more advanced ones.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.