Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
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.Social links:
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Why You Keep Doing Things You Regret (And How to Stop) With Carly Taylor
Why do we do things we know we’ll regret? Why is it so hard to pause in the moment… and choose differently? From snapping at someone you care about, to habits you keep falling back into, these split-second decisions can quietly shape the direction of your life. In this episode, Carly unpacks wha…
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The Thrive Framework: 8 Pillars of a Flourishing Life, with Dr Pam King
This was a really cool and practical conversation with Dr Pam King, who is a Professor of Applied Development Science and Director of the Thrive Centre. Most of us are chasing happiness, meaning, and purpose, yet many feel lost in a sea of conflicting advice—what if the key is rooted in ancient wi…
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A simple dietary tweak to improve blood flow to the brain: Wisdom Wednesdays
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The Most Reliable Way to Build Confidence With Carly Taylor
Most of us build confidence on outcomes, which means it rises when things go well and drops when they don’t. In this episode, Carly explores a Stoic practice known as the reserve clause, the idea of committing fully to your actions while accepting that the result is not entirely in your control. D…
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Wearables integrated with AI to improve Health and Performance, with Thoryn Stephens
In this episode, I chat with Thoryn Stephens, a data visionary and keynote speaker, about the intersection of human behaviour, biology, and artificial intelligence. Thoryn shares his journey from studying biotechnology and molecular biology to optimising human performance through data science. The …
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The science is clear about how much protein you really need: Wisdom Wednesdays
Here are the links to the research papers mentioned in the podcast: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35187864/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28698222/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26817506/
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Prepare For The Bad Stuff With Carly Taylor
We’ve all had moments where we reacted in ways we later regret. In this episode, Carly explores a simple Stoic idea: you don’t rise to the moment, you fall to the level of your training. Drawing on Seneca’s quote, “If you would not have a man flinch when the crisis comes, train him before it come…
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Unlocking the Brain: The Future of Neurotherapy with Lara Schulz
Most of us are missing the true signs of brain health—and it's a costly mistake. In this episode I have a fascinating discussion with neurotherapy pioneer Lara Schulz expose the hidden truth: how advanced brain assessments like EEG and ERP are revolutionising diagnosis and treatment, revealing bio…
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How what you eat today influences your sleep tonight: Wisdom Wednesdays
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Maybe. Just Maybe With Carly Taylor
In this episode, Carly shares the story of the Chinese farmer, made popular by Alan Watts, to explore how quickly we label life’s events as “good” or “bad.” When something happens, we often jump to conclusions and attach meaning straight away, reacting as if we already know how it will turn out. B…
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