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;

People Who Get Under Your Skin and What To Do About It 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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Choose your hard: Science-backed strategies to thrive in a difficult world, with Emeritus Professor Grant Schofield

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Magnesium - the critical roles it plays in your body and how to ensure you're getting enough:Wisdom Wednesdays

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In this episode of the Hardiness Podcast, Kim Keedle shares his fascinating journey from a physiotherapist in Melbourne to a performance coach in the high-octane world of Formula One. Kim discusses his passion for working with athletes, which led him to pursue a master's in strength and conditioning. His career took him to the UK, where he worked with Olympic athletes at the University of Leeds, and eventually into the fast-paced environment of Formula One with the Haas team. Kim reflects on the challenges and rewards of working in elite sports, emphasising the importance of focus, resilience, and continuous improvement.

Key Takeaways
High-performance habits are rooted in simplicity and consistency
Elite performance technologies can be accessible and scalable
Managing life’s complexity requires mental models that prioritise purpose
Reflection and savouring amplify performance and well-being
The discipline of visualisation prepares elite minds for unexpected scenarios
The sacrifice of the elite is often misunderstood by outsiders
Regulating self-talk by requesting honest feedback improves growth

 

00:00 Kim Keedle's Journey into Physiotherapy

02:54 Transition to Strength and Conditioning

06:00 Experience in Formula One

09:04 Life on the Road as a Performance Coach

11:54 Managing Jet Lag and Nutrition

15:02 Lessons from Elite Sports for Everyday Life

18:05 Visualisation Techniques for Stress Management

22:02 Functional Imagery Training and Its Everyday Applications

24:14 The Transition from Formula One to Personal Life

26:02 The Pressure of Performance in Sports

29:56 Lessons from Elite Athletes and Personal Growth

33:59 The Launch of Pocket Mentor: AI in Coaching

 

Resources

Pocket Mentor: https://pocketmentor.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkeedle/

https://www.instagram.com/kimkeedle/

 

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In this episode of the Hardiness Podcast, Kim Keedle shares his fascinating journey from a physiotherapist in Melbourne to a performance coach in the high-octane world of Formula One. Kim discusses his passion for working with athletes, which led him to pursue a master's in strength and conditioning. His career took him to the UK, where he worked with Olympic athletes at the University of Leeds, and eventually into the fast-paced environment of Formula One with the Haas team. Kim reflects on the challenges and rewards of working in elite sports, emphasising the importance of focus, resilience, and continuous improvement.
Key Takeaways
<ul>
<li>High-performance habits are rooted in simplicity and consistency</li>
<li>Elite performance technologies can be accessible and scalable</li>
<li>Managing life&rsquo;s complexity requires mental models that prioritise purpose</li>
<li>Reflection and savouring amplify performance and well-being</li>
<li>The discipline of visualisation prepares elite minds for unexpected scenarios</li>
<li>The sacrifice of the elite is often misunderstood by outsiders</li>
<li>Regulating self-talk by requesting honest feedback improves growth</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
00:00 Kim Keedle's Journey into Physiotherapy
02:54 Transition to Strength and Conditioning
06:00 Experience in Formula One
09:04 Life on the Road as a Performance Coach
11:54 Managing Jet Lag and Nutrition
15:02 Lessons from Elite Sports for Everyday Life
18:05 Visualisation Techniques for Stress Management
22:02 Functional Imagery Training and Its Everyday Applications
24:14 The Transition from Formula One to Personal Life
26:02 The Pressure of Performance in Sports
29:56 Lessons from Elite Athletes and Personal Growth
33:59 The Launch of Pocket Mentor: AI in Coaching
&nbsp;
Resources
Pocket Mentor: <a href="https://pocketmentor.com/">https://pocketmentor.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkeedle/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkeedle/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kimkeedle/">https://www.instagram.com/kimkeedle/</a>
&nbsp;
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From Physio to Formula One: Kim Keedle’s Elite Performance Journey

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People Who Get Under Your Skin and What To Do About It With Carly Taylor

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