



Stop Letting Comparison Steal Your Confidence With Carly Taylor
Do you ever shrink yourself because someone else seems further ahead, more confident, fitter, happier, or more successful? In this episode of Mojo Monday, Carly explores the psychology behind comparison and the idea of an inferiority complex through the lens of Hardiness. Rather than trying to stop…

Discovering Your Ikigai with the Japanese Rock-star Neuroscientist, Ken Mogi
This is a repeat episode with the rock star, neuroscientist Ken Mogi as I felt it was so good, I’m playing it again! We discuss the concept of Ikigai, which translates to 'a reason to live.' Ken explains how Ikigai encompasses more than just work, emphasising the importance of starting small, relea…

The Skin–Brain Connection: How Sunlight Influences Serotonin, Mood and Psychiatric Disorders - Wisdom wednesdays

What Regret Can Teach You With Carly Taylor
We all have regrets — moments we wish we could redo, words we wish we could take back, choices that cost us something. In this week’s Mojo Monday, Carly explores how regret can either keep us stuck in self-criticism or become a powerful teacher. Drawing on Stoic wisdom and the framework of Hardine…

The Nervous System and Mental Health, with Dr Stephanie Rimka
In this episode I chat with Dr. Stephanie Rimka who shares her extensive knowledge on mental health, emphasising the importance of understanding the brain's role in mental wellness. She discusses her journey from traditional medicine to functional approaches, highlighting the significance of nutrit…

Forget brain training games - here's a powerful to keep your brain young and healthy: Wisdom Wednesdays

How to Make Sense of Your Suffering With Carly Taylor
This week on Mojo Monday, Carly explores three powerful lenses we can use to make sense of our emotional suffering — Blame, Brain and Environment — and explains why understanding ourselves through multiple perspectives, rather than a single narrow narrative, can restore agency, clarity and directio…

Unlocking the Secrets of the Vagus Nerve with Dr Kevin Tracey
In this episode, I chat with Dr Kevin Tracy, a renowned researcher and inventor, about his journey in medicine and the significance of the vagus nerve in health. Kevin shares personal anecdotes, including the impact of his mother's illness on his career path. The discussion delves into the vagus n…

The powerful role of natural light in controlling glucose levels and preventing type 2 Diabetes - Wisdom Wednesdays

Why Realistic Optimism Beats Positive Thinking With Carly Taylor
We’re often told to “just stay positive” when things get tough. But what if that advice actually makes it harder to cope? In this Mojo Monday, Carly explores the difference between positive thinking and realistic optimism, drawing on the Stockdale Paradox and a powerful personal story from her fam…