The You Project

Hi Team, I had a guest pull out of today’s episode (they are unwell), so I’ve decided to re-share one of my all-time most popular monologues. I still get feedback about it, a few years on. It’s short, in-your-face and not for the precious snowflakes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's fair to say that Exercise Physiologist and Change-ologist Unna Goldsworthy and I don't see eye to eye on everything, which is perfect because (1) that would make for a boring conversation and (2) if we did, we'd be in some kind of cognitive cult or philosophical echo chamber, and nobody wants that. This was a fun episode, talking about the mind stuff and emotional stuff that drive the practic...

Is ambition always a good idea? Even if it leads to 'success' (whatever that means to the individual), does that necessarily guarantee happiness, joy, fulfilment? Obviously, it can be an asset in certain contexts and situations but what are the potential psychological, emotional and interpersonal 'costs' of ambition? Seems to me that some super ambitious people might not be the most balanced (or h...

So, I thought we'd try something new on Planet TYP; something a little more practical, interactive and hands-on than the usual TYP theoretical offering. Less words and ideas, more action and outcomes. Specifically, l'm going to run a free (no-hooks or catches) 7-day team activity (program, if you like), where - those of you who want to get involved - commit to 7 days of coaching, education and 'do...

The Tai Chi-teaching, vegetable-consuming, tech-obsessed geek is back in town and this time we talk about 'digital shoplifting’,  Instagram's New Video-Editing App, Tesla sales falling through the floor, the predicted lifespan of electric cars, the self-healing road that fixes its own potholes (really), China's chatbot juggernaut (DeepSeek), GhostGPT (cybercrime Al used by crooks), smar...

In this episode Dr. Cam McDonald and I chat about the ever-present challenge of being able to teach, treat, train, support and communicate with people using a particular approach (protocol, strategy, teaching style, diet, workout) which is uniquely optimal for them, taking into account their one-of-one biology, psychology and emotional system. This kind of approach is the future of human optimisat...

Of course we want to protect and nurture those that we love, but at what point does that love and nurturing become a potential handicap for the growth, maturity and independence of the receiver? In this episode, we talk about when to step in and when to step back, rescuing and mollycoddling, when good intentions have bad outcomes, the growth that comes through navigating discomfort, uncertainty an...

In this episode of TYP, Tiff and I chat primarily about the science of health, fitness, wellness and performance for women but we also cover some general fitness territory that will be of interest to the blokes. And while we don't 'prescribe' anything specifically, we do share enough ideas, recommendations and insights to provide a little direction and inspiration for those of you wanting to get s...

*LANGUAGE WARNING! Yep, I need to start with that because if you're bothered by swearing, this might not be for you. Although I hate saying that because I think it's an awesome episode with a lot of valuable insights, lessons and stories for all of us for a range of different reasons. At thirty, Mick Hall was two weeks out of prison, was physically, mentally and emotionally broken and was ‘l...

*LANGUAGE WARNING! Yep, I need to start with that because if you're bothered by swearing, this might not be for you. Although I hate saying that because I think it's an awesome episode with a lot of valuable insights, lessons and stories for all of us for a range of different reasons. At thirty, Mick Hall was two weeks out of prison, was physically, mentally and emotionally broken and was ‘l...

When you become an adult you’re encouraged to have a plan for advancing your career. Or business. And for managing your money. And building wealth. And managing your health. And buying a home. So many plans and not a fun plan in sight. Personally, fun is in my top five priorities and I definitely plan for it. In this TYP instalment, Dr. Jodi chat about the benefits of fun, and lots more. Enj...

This was a rather nondescript, all-over-the-place exchange between the boxer and the old bodybuilder but if you lean in, you might find something worth hearing or laughing at. Enjoy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's what I think and/or feel - "I'm unlovable, l'm a failure, I'm stupid (etc.)" - and there's what is true (evidence, data, outcomes); "some people actually love me, I have succeeded in the past and in some contexts, I'm actually quite competent, capable and even, intelligent." We humans have a curious ability (propensity?) to think we're not good enough while simultaneously having evidence t...

Today we are revisiting one of my favourite chats with Deborah Hutton. In this episode, I asked the former international model if the window for my modelling career may have come and gone, and she informed me that, there was no window. Oh well, at least we cleared that up (lol). Deborah is fun. And talented. And driven.  And creative. And super smart. And I enjoyed getting to know her (a litt...

Captain Kill-Joy is back telling us what we can't eat and why. To be honest, he makes some pretty valid arguments and along the way, tells us what crackers (dry biscuits) are terrible and what are okay-ish (I say ‘ish'), why Coco Pops (with 24% sugar) get an astounding government-sanctioned 4 Health Stars (WTAF?), why not all calories are equal and why Gillespo suggests that inverting the he...

At this point on my ‘learning and working' journey, I inhabit a weird space at the intersection academia, scientific research, writing, story-telling, corporate speaking, podcasting and real-world practical application. In this instalment of TYP, Tiff and I chat (in some detail) about my PhD journey over the last five years; the lessons, the surprises, the challenges, the fear, the findings...

We humans have a propensity to keep doing what doesn't work. Not all the time, but some of the time. With our health. Our lifestyle. Our money. Our career. Our relationships. Our time. Our genetics. Our life. This episode is about why we keep making the same mistakes and repeating the same self-destructive behaviours, and how we might change it all for the better. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listene...

I rarely say this but this episode was a bloody ripper (IMO) and not because of me (of course), but because the good Doc smashed it out of the park with relevant, super-interesting, easy-to-understand science. As she does. I think it's a conversation that some of you will share with friends. We chatted about why constant blood glucose monitoring can be a good idea, the whys and hows of health and...

Like most episodes with Patrick, Tiff and Harps, this instalment is a conversational ship without a rudder. Sure we cover some tech stuff like the evolution of 3-D printing and its criminal applications, facial recognition tech being used on the general public at the Aussie Open, a 'mirror' that provides us with real-time health updates, the UK Ministry of Defence enlisting sci-fi writers to prepa...

There is something profoundly humbling about standing at the edge of life with someone you love. In the proximity of death, things change. Time slows, priorities become clear, words are precious, perspective shifts, ego vanishes, the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary, things we don't normally notice become profound, the meaningless and forgettable become the meaningful and memorable, and...

Like it or not, want it or not, the best predictor of future behaviour is past behaviour. When someone has treated you a certain way the last fifty times (positive or negative), there's a fair chance, that's what you'll get next interaction. And despite the historical evidence - the poor treatment we've received previously (for example) - some of us curiously (and illogically) will expect that per...

My ability to coach, teach, educate and even podcast effectively, is largely dependent on my ability to be able to understand how and why other people think, act, react, communicate and experience the world around them, the way they do. As is my capacity to build rapport, trust, connection and respect with others. In short, I can't do my job if I don't understand other people. This is something of...

Is fluoride in our tap water a good or bad thing? Are there risks? And if so, what are they? And what about the 'dose? How many mg (of fluoride) per litre of water is safe? Or recommended? Why are some people saying terrible things about something that most of us have been consuming for our entire lives? And do they have a point? Oh, and what about this other thing called 'raw water'? What is it a...

What makes something valuable? What's the difference between perceived value and intrinsic value? How do we add commercial value to whatever it is we 'sell' the world? What would make somebody pay you or me double for our time, skill and/or service? Why would somebody think that a certain label of handbag is a bargain at 'only $10,000'? What role does scarcity (or perceived scarcity) have on value...

Today we are revisiting one of my favourite chats with Giaan Rooney. According to Giaan, ‘raising kids’ is the answer to the title question. Apart from being a World Champion, Olympic Gold Medallist, TV Presenter, Sports Commentator, Author, Corporate Speaker, Fashion Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Macadamia Farmer, Mum of Two and Wife of one, Giaan Rooney hasn’t really done much....