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.

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.

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. 

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.&nbsp;

12 Thinking Traps that are sabotaging you

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What if the key to living longer and feeling revitalised isn’t about cutting carbs or fats, but about comprehensively understanding and balancing your hormones, nutrients, and lifestyle? In this episode, I speak with anti-aging expert Dr. Michael Aziz as we challenge mainstream nutrition myths, revealing how saturated fats, seed oils, and stress influence the aging process and how you can turn the tide in your favour.

Key Takeaways

•    Why fat is NOT the enemy, debunking myths about saturated fats and the truth behind their role        in heart health, supported by surprising global longevity data from France and Switzerland.
•    How sugar and seed oils cause oxidative damage and inflammation, and why balancing omega-       3 and omega-6 fatty acids is crucial for your arteries and lifespan.
•    The profound impact of stress hormones like cortisol and leptin on weight, aging, and vitality,            and practical strategies to optimise hormone balance.
•    The groundbreaking hallmarks of aging and why epigenetics holds the secret to extending                health span, including simple lifestyle hacks inspired by blue zones.
•    The latest research on mitochondria, the cellular batteries, and how cutting-edge therapies like          peptides, NAD boosters, and red light therapy could supercharge your cellular energy.
•    Why the future of longevity may lie in advanced, doctor-prescribed peptides and hormones, and        how to navigate the risks and benefits safely.

 

Time Stamps

00:55 - Misunderstandings about saturated fats and the demonisation of natural fats

02:05 - The French paradox and longevity linked to butter, cheese, and saturated fats

03:10 - The role of seed oils, processing impacts, and omega 6 fats in inflammation

04:30 - Interaction between sugar, high insulin, and saturated fat processing               

07:00 - The importance of balancing hormones to prevent aging and manage weight 

07:55 - The downstream effects of high cortisol levels and stress management strategies

09:20 - Evolutionary biology perspective on stress responses and modern health implications           

11:00 - The comprehensive approach of The Perfect Ten Diet in hormone balance 

12:30 - How updated food guidelines compare to Dr. Aziz’s foundational dietary principles

13:45 - Leptin's role in weight regulation, sleep, and hormonal health                                       

15:00 - The importance of natural, whole foods versus processed chemicals             

16:00 - The hallmarks of aging - mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, and epigenetics                 

18:30 - The hierarchy of aging mechanisms with a focus on epigenetic alterations               

20:00 - How lifestyle impacts genetic expression and longevity                                                        

22:00 - The role of sirtuins, fasting, and nutraceuticals in promoting healthy aging               

24:30 - Blue zones and the importance of gut health through fermented foods                  

26:00 - Gut microbiome, vitamin K2, and mitochondrial support through diet                

28:00 - The mitochondria’s critical role and how to support cellular energy                    

30:00 - Red and near-infrared light therapy benefits for mitochondrial health and testosterone           

33:00 - Decline of testosterone levels in men and strategies for optimisation                     

36:00 - Hormone replacement therapy differences between synthetic and bioidentical options                                                                                                                                                                      37:30 - The importance of testosterone in women and hormonal balance                                  

39:00 - The risks and benefits of testosterone therapy for young men                                       

41:00 - The emerging role of GLP-1 drugs and their impact on weight and metabolic health               

44:00 - Peptides: current landscape, regulation, and potential   

48:00 - Future directions in anti-aging therapies and the need for rigorous research

50:00 - The impact of misinformation and the importance of credible health information

 

Resources

Books: The Perfect 10 Diet 

The Ageless Revolution

Website:  https://www.michaelazizmd.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelazizmd/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.aziz.184

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drmichaelaziz

 

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What if the key to living longer and feeling revitalised isn&rsquo;t about cutting carbs or fats, but about comprehensively understanding and balancing your hormones, nutrients, and lifestyle? In this episode, I speak with anti-aging expert Dr. Michael Aziz as we challenge mainstream nutrition myths, revealing how saturated fats, seed oils, and stress influence the aging process and how you can turn the tide in your favour.
Key Takeaways
&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why fat is NOT the enemy, debunking myths about saturated fats and the truth behind their role&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; in heart health, supported by surprising global longevity data from France and Switzerland. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;How sugar and seed oils cause oxidative damage and inflammation, and why balancing omega-&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3 and omega-6 fatty acids is crucial for your arteries and lifespan. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;The profound impact of stress hormones like cortisol and leptin on weight, aging, and vitality,&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; and practical strategies to optimise hormone balance. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;The groundbreaking hallmarks of aging and why epigenetics holds the secret to extending&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; health span, including simple lifestyle hacks inspired by blue zones. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;The latest research on mitochondria, the cellular batteries, and how cutting-edge therapies like&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; peptides, NAD boosters, and red light therapy could supercharge your cellular energy. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why the future of longevity may lie in advanced, doctor-prescribed peptides and hormones, and&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; how to navigate the risks and benefits safely.
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Time Stamps
00:55 - Misunderstandings about saturated fats and the demonisation of natural fats
02:05 - The French paradox and longevity linked to butter, cheese, and saturated fats
03:10 - The role of seed oils, processing impacts, and omega 6 fats in inflammation
04:30 - Interaction between sugar, high insulin, and saturated fat processing &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
07:00 - The importance of balancing hormones to prevent aging and manage weight&nbsp;
07:55 - The downstream effects of high cortisol levels and stress management strategies
09:20 - Evolutionary biology perspective on stress responses and modern health implications&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
11:00 - The comprehensive approach of The Perfect Ten Diet in hormone balance&nbsp;
12:30 - How updated food guidelines compare to Dr. Aziz&rsquo;s foundational dietary principles
13:45 - Leptin's role in weight regulation, sleep, and hormonal health&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
15:00 - The importance of natural, whole foods versus processed chemicals&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
16:00 - The hallmarks of aging - mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, and epigenetics&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
18:30 - The hierarchy of aging mechanisms with a focus on epigenetic alterations &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
20:00 - How lifestyle impacts genetic expression and longevity &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
22:00 - The role of sirtuins, fasting, and nutraceuticals in promoting healthy aging &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
24:30 - Blue zones and the importance of gut health through fermented foods &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
26:00 - Gut microbiome, vitamin K2, and mitochondrial support through diet &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
28:00 - The mitochondria&rsquo;s critical role and how to support cellular energy &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
30:00 - Red and near-infrared light therapy benefits for mitochondrial health and testosterone&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
33:00 - Decline of testosterone levels in men and strategies for optimisation&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
36:00 - Hormone replacement therapy differences between synthetic and bioidentical options&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 37:30 - The importance of testosterone in women and hormonal balance &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
39:00 - The risks and benefits of testosterone therapy for young men&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
41:00 - The emerging role of GLP-1 drugs and their impact on weight and metabolic health&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
44:00 - Peptides: current landscape, regulation, and potential&nbsp; &nbsp;
48:00 - Future directions in anti-aging therapies and the need for rigorous research
50:00 - The impact of misinformation and the importance of credible health information
&nbsp;
Resources
Books: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Perfect-10-Diet-Hormones-Great-Fast-ebook/dp/B004ISLNTW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1V">The Perfect 10 Diet </a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Ageless-Revolution-Hallmarks-Defeating-Reversing-ebook/dp/B0D7WD3CF2">The Ageless Revolution</a>
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.michaelazizmd.com/"> https://www.michaelazizmd.com/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michaelazizmd/">https://www.instagram.com/michaelazizmd/</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/michael.aziz.184">https://www.facebook.com/michael.aziz.184</a>
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@drmichaelaziz">https://www.youtube.com/@drmichaelaziz</a>
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The Science of Aging, Nutrition, and Hormonal Optimisation with Dr. Michael Aziz

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It's not just the amount of sleep that matters - timing is also key: Wisdom wednesdays

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This week's Mojo Monday looks at rest, and why so many of us have forgotten how to actually do it. Drawing on the concept of Yojo from Morita Therapy, Carly explores the idea that rest isn't something you earn after burnout, it's part of the treatment itself. We unpack why scrolling isn't rest even though it's where most of our downtime goes, what real rest actually looks like in a busy week and why switching off matters more than the activity itself. If you're constantly "on duty" with no one to relieve the shift, this one's for you.

Carly is a counsellor and coach who specialises in building psychological hardiness, which is the ability to navigate challenge, stay engaged, and take meaningful action under pressure. Her work integrates modern psychology with Eastern and Stoic approaches, helping people build resilience, live with purpose, and respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity, courage and steadiness.

This week's Mojo Monday looks at rest, and why so many of us have forgotten how to actually do it. Drawing on the concept of Yojo from Morita Therapy, Carly explores the idea that rest isn't something you earn after burnout, it's part of the treatment itself. We unpack why scrolling isn't rest even though it's where most of our downtime goes, what real rest actually looks like in a busy week and why switching off matters more than the activity itself. If you're constantly "on duty" with no one to relieve the shift, this one's for you.
Carly is a counsellor and coach who specialises in building psychological hardiness, which is the ability to navigate challenge, stay engaged, and take meaningful action under pressure. Her work integrates modern psychology with Eastern and Stoic approaches, helping people build resilience, live with purpose, and respond to life&rsquo;s challenges with greater clarity, courage and steadiness.

The Job of Resting With Carly Taylor

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