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;

An eggcellent dietary habit to keep your brain healthy and help prevent Alzheimer's Disease

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This week on Mojo Monday, Carly explores the power of language in shaping our experiences. She delves into the concept of relational frame theory, which suggests that our minds create connections and meaning through language, influencing how we feel about our lives. 

This week on Mojo Monday, Carly explores the power of language in shaping our experiences. She delves into the concept of relational frame theory, which suggests that our minds create connections and meaning through language, influencing how we feel about our lives.&nbsp;

The Words You're Living By With Carly Taylor

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If you think ease and comfort are the keys to happiness, think again. This episode explores how deliberately embracing life's challenges—through movement, fasting, cold exposure, and mental resilience—can transform your health, happiness, and purpose. Grant Schofield, an esteemed researcher and author, reveals that life's true reward lies in choosing the hard path, strong in the knowledge that it leads to a more vibrant, resilient life.       

Choose your path, and in doing so, choose your future. And for those ready to take action, Grant’s new book Choose Your Harddistils these powerful principles into actionable step because the path to a better life is a deliberate choice.

00:00 The Role of an Emeritus Professor

02:57 The Academic Publishing Industry

05:54 Understanding Misogi and Personal Challenges

09:00 Fasting and Autophagy Explained

12:01 The Science of Metabolism and Immune Function

15:04 Psychological Aspects of Fasting

17:58 Preparing for a Fast: Strategies and Mindset

20:58 Physical Responses and Adaptations During Fasting

25:51 The Role of Stress in Health

27:28 Choosing Your Hard: Embracing Life's Challenges

35:19 Agency and Responsibility in Health

40:10 Movement: The Foundation of Health

46:43 Dopamine: The Devil's Seesaw

52:41 Hard vs. Soft Dopamine: Resetting the System

53:28 The Irony of Pleasure and Pain

55:24 Facing the Elements: Hot and Cold Exposure

01:01:38 Understanding Emotions and Their Ownership

01:05:18 Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life

 

Resources 

Grant’s latest book – Choose Your Hard

Available on Amazon

Website-https://profgrantschofield.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-schofield-32512728/

X - https://x.com/grantsnz

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Prof.Grant

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@PREKURE

 

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If you think ease and comfort are the keys to happiness, think again. This episode explores how deliberately embracing life's challenges&mdash;through movement, fasting, cold exposure, and mental resilience&mdash;can transform your health, happiness, and purpose. Grant Schofield, an esteemed researcher and author, reveals that life's true reward lies in choosing the hard path, strong in the knowledge that it leads to a more vibrant, resilient life.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Choose your path, and in doing so, choose your future. And for those ready to take action, Grant&rsquo;s new book&nbsp;Choose Your Hard distils these powerful principles into actionable step because the path to a better life is a deliberate choice.
00:00 The Role of an Emeritus Professor
02:57 The Academic Publishing Industry
05:54 Understanding Misogi and Personal Challenges
09:00 Fasting and Autophagy Explained
12:01 The Science of Metabolism and Immune Function
15:04 Psychological Aspects of Fasting
17:58 Preparing for a Fast: Strategies and Mindset
20:58 Physical Responses and Adaptations During Fasting
25:51 The Role of Stress in Health
27:28 Choosing Your Hard: Embracing Life's Challenges
35:19 Agency and Responsibility in Health
40:10 Movement: The Foundation of Health
46:43 Dopamine: The Devil's Seesaw
52:41 Hard vs. Soft Dopamine: Resetting the System
53:28 The Irony of Pleasure and Pain
55:24 Facing the Elements: Hot and Cold Exposure
01:01:38 Understanding Emotions and Their Ownership
01:05:18 Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life
&nbsp;
Resources 
Grant&rsquo;s latest book &ndash; Choose Your Hard
Available on <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Choose-Your-Hard-Science-Lifetime/dp/0473783908/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1JYLVATRVW7N8&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wZeUZmeZ1ZoD7fzO1tMuIheXzThwFXFOVsev-dM8c4me1hWXG_OtunPz9ZGGuE91NMrDMIFnCJ-gleK3wlNP6FwdBe6XYFjcoBeSsyxmTB8XwnQn5YBjVYt7zfj5Faq0goo_ux8fJp9xOhHni750JOjda_mIqfAWqydESHDFzj14RhujxoX2tSgFZXgcuvjcnA-AorODoei4j5hzJHYrUPztMo__aiHWt5pebIyk_aPZGi0GC2oivGnviqEExe3SG5W_Dh1R1SlUKHrXPTLRn5n2IkR2sKgiaKusC3lVZug.aLmDIAg1l2gN_0j0SsLSJuN8WBYZFIuBRdzBvg5gs1o&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Choose+your+hard&amp;qid=1778139488&amp;sprefix=choose+your+har%2Caps%2C397&amp;sr=8-5">Amazon</a>
Website -<a href="https://profgrantschofield.com/">https://profgrantschofield.com/</a>
LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-schofield-32512728/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-schofield-32512728/</a>
X - <a href="https://x.com/grantsnz">https://x.com/grantsnz</a>
Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Prof.Grant">https://www.facebook.com/Prof.Grant</a>
YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PREKURE">https://www.youtube.com/@PREKURE</a>
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An eggcellent dietary habit to keep your brain healthy and help prevent Alzheimer's Disease

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