Host Paul Taylor, a Neuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist and PhD student in Psychology, interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving your mind, body and brain to become your best self.

The Paul Taylor Podcast

Host Paul Taylor, a Neuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist and PhD student in Psychology, interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving your mind, body and brain to become your best self.

Wisdom Wednesdays: The effects of three different diets on brain atrophy

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In this episode of The Paul Taylor Podcast, I sit down with Steve Biddulph, an extraordinary author and psychologist, to unravel the complex landscape of modern mental health, parenting, and brain science. We look into the challenges facing today's families—exploring how social media transforms teenage experiences, why our brains respond differently to emotions, and how intentional practices like breathing can revolutionise our mental wellbeing. From understanding the intricate workings of our brain's hemispheres to challenging our approach to emotional processing, this conversation offers a groundbreaking perspective on navigating the psychological complexities of the digital age. If you're a parent, a professional, or simply someone seeking to understand the human mind's remarkable intricacies, this episode is packed with transformative insights that will change how you think about mental health, emotional resilience, and human connection.

Key Topics:


Why Write Books: The author's motivation for writing


Social Media's Teen Impact: How online comparison affects young people's mental health


Anxiety Differences: Why anxiety might vary between males and females


Modern Parenting: Helping kids navigate digital challenges


Brain Science Basics: Understanding how different parts of our brain work


Breathing and Emotions: How breathing might help process feelings


Dealing with Emotions: Questioning the trend of medicating difficult feelings

Key Takeaways:


Proactively manage and discuss children's digital consumption to mitigate the harmful effects of constant online comparison.


Use intentional breathing techniques to enhance emotional awareness and facilitate mind-body healing.


Develop a more nuanced understanding of brain function beyond simplistic left-brain/right-brain categorisations.


Build skills to recognise, identify, and express emotions, especially if you struggle with emotional shutdown.


Maintain deep, consistent involvement in your children's lives across all developmental stages.


Learn to process difficult emotions constructively instead of immediately seeking to eliminate them.


Adopt an integrated approach to health that connects mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

Connect with Steve Biddulph:
Learn more about Steve Biddulph
Steve Biddulph on Facebook

Connect with Paul Taylor:
Learn more about Paul Taylor
Paul Taylor on LinkedIn
Paul Taylor on Instagram
Paul Taylor on YouTube

Support the Podcast:
If you found this episode valuable, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more people with important conversations like this one.

Share this episode with someone who might benefit from hearing it—emotional eating is more common than we think, and this conversation could make a difference in someone's life.

In this episode of The Paul Taylor Podcast, I sit down with Steve Biddulph, an extraordinary author and psychologist, to unravel the complex landscape of modern mental health, parenting, and brain science. We look into the challenges facing today's families&mdash;exploring how social media transforms teenage experiences, why our brains respond differently to emotions, and how intentional practices like breathing can revolutionise our mental wellbeing. From understanding the intricate workings of our brain's hemispheres to challenging our approach to emotional processing, this conversation offers a groundbreaking perspective on navigating the psychological complexities of the digital age. If you're a parent, a professional, or simply someone seeking to understand the human mind's remarkable intricacies, this episode is packed with transformative insights that will change how you think about mental health, emotional resilience, and human connection.
Key Topics:
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Why Write Books: The author's motivation for writing
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Social Media's Teen Impact: How online comparison affects young people's mental health
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Anxiety Differences: Why anxiety might vary between males and females
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Modern Parenting: Helping kids navigate digital challenges
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Brain Science Basics: Understanding how different parts of our brain work
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Breathing and Emotions: How breathing might help process feelings
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Dealing with Emotions: Questioning the trend of medicating difficult feelings
</li>
</ul>
Key Takeaways:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Proactively manage and discuss children's digital consumption to mitigate the harmful effects of constant online comparison.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Use intentional breathing techniques to enhance emotional awareness and facilitate mind-body healing.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Develop a more nuanced understanding of brain function beyond simplistic left-brain/right-brain categorisations.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Build skills to recognise, identify, and express emotions, especially if you struggle with emotional shutdown.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Maintain deep, consistent involvement in your children's lives across all developmental stages.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Learn to process difficult emotions constructively instead of immediately seeking to eliminate them.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Adopt an integrated approach to health that connects mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
</li>
</ul>
Connect with Steve Biddulph: <a href="https://www.wildcreaturemind.com/">Learn more about Steve Biddulph</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stevebiddulphraisingboys/">Steve Biddulph on Facebook</a> Connect with Paul Taylor: <a href="https://www.paultaylor.biz/">Learn more about Paul Taylor</a><a href="https://www.paultaylor.biz/"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultaylor1971/">Paul Taylor on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultaylor1971/"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/paultaylor.biz/">Paul Taylor on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/paultaylor.biz/"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepaultaylorpodcast">Paul Taylor on YouTube</a>
Support the Podcast: If you found this episode valuable, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more people with important conversations like this one.
Share this episode with someone who might benefit from hearing it&mdash;emotional eating is more common than we think, and this conversation could make a difference in someone's life.

How To Raise Emotionally Resilient Kids with World-Renowned Psychologist, Steve Biddulph

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Waking up feeling anxious or feeling a sense of dread can lead to overthinking and rumination and stop you getting out of bed while you figure out what to do. In this episode, Carly shares some effective actions to try, so anxiety doesn't dictate the rest of the day.

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Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach passionate about helping people tame their mind so they can live a rich, meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Japanese Psychology, is an IIN qualified Health Coach and is currently undergoing a Masters of Counselling.

For more information, go to carlytaylorcoaching.com.au or follow her on Instagram: carly_taylor_coaching.

Waking up feeling anxious or feeling a sense of dread can lead to overthinking and rumination and stop you getting out of bed while you figure out what to do. In this episode, Carly shares some effective actions to try, so anxiety doesn't dictate the rest of the day.
Loving the podcast? Consider leaving a review as it helps us keep the podcast going. 
Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach passionate about helping people tame their mind so they can live a rich, meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Japanese Psychology, is an IIN qualified Health Coach and is currently undergoing a Masters of Counselling.
For more information, go to carlytaylorcoaching.com.au or follow her on Instagram: carly_taylor_coaching.

Mojo Monday - How to Overcome the Morning Anxiety Trap

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In this episode of The Paul Taylor Podcast, I dive deep into the fascinating world of the endocannabinoid system with Dr. Jim Connell, a leading medical expert, unravelling the intricate mechanisms that govern our body's most sophisticated self-regulation system. We explore how this complex biological network influences everything from our mental health and stress responses to immune function and neurogenesis, challenging traditional medical paradigms and revealing the body as an interconnected ecosystem rather than a collection of isolated parts. If you're seeking to understand how your body maintains balance, the profound implications of cannabinoid research, and actionable insights into supporting your endocannabinoid system, this conversation is packed with groundbreaking scientific revelations that could transform your approach to holistic health.

Key Topics:


From GP to Endocannabinoid Expert: Understanding the Holistic Approach to Medical Research


The Endocannabinoid System: A Complex Ecosystem for Bodily Homeostasis and Balance


Receptor Functions and Interactions: CB1 and CB2 Receptors Explained


Neurological Insights: The Endocannabinoid System's Role in Mood, Stress, and Anxiety


Medical Cannabis and Autoimmune Conditions: Exploring Potential Therapeutic Effects


THC, Teenage Brain Development, and the Risk of Psychosis: A Critical Examination


Future of Cannabinoid Research: Potential Impacts on Metabolism, Immune System, and Neurogenesis

Key Takeaways:


View your body as an interconnected ecosystem rather than a collection of isolated parts.


Investigate what nutrients might support your endocannabinoid system's optimal functioning.


Learn to recognise how your body rebalances itself under chronic stress.


Be particularly cautious about high-THC cannabis use, especially for teenagers.


Consider how the endocannabinoid system influences your immune and mental health holistically.


Understand the link between the endocannabinoid system and your cellular energy and brain health.


Stay curious and informed about emerging research on the endocannabinoid system.

Connect with Dr. Jim Connell
Learn more about Dr. Jim Connell
Dr. Jim Connell on LinkedIn

Connect with Paul Taylor:
Learn more about Paul Taylor
Paul Taylor on LinkedIn
Paul Taylor on Instagram
Paul Taylor on YouTube

Support the Podcast:
If you found this episode valuable, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more people with important conversations like this one.

Share this episode with someone who might benefit from hearing it—emotional eating is more common than we think, and this conversation could make a difference in someone's life.

In this episode of The Paul Taylor Podcast, I dive deep into the fascinating world of the endocannabinoid system with Dr. Jim Connell, a leading medical expert, unravelling the intricate mechanisms that govern our body's most sophisticated self-regulation system. We explore how this complex biological network influences everything from our mental health and stress responses to immune function and neurogenesis, challenging traditional medical paradigms and revealing the body as an interconnected ecosystem rather than a collection of isolated parts. If you're seeking to understand how your body maintains balance, the profound implications of cannabinoid research, and actionable insights into supporting your endocannabinoid system, this conversation is packed with groundbreaking scientific revelations that could transform your approach to holistic health.
Key Topics:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
From GP to Endocannabinoid Expert: Understanding the Holistic Approach to Medical Research
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
The Endocannabinoid System: A Complex Ecosystem for Bodily Homeostasis and Balance
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Receptor Functions and Interactions: CB1 and CB2 Receptors Explained
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Neurological Insights: The Endocannabinoid System's Role in Mood, Stress, and Anxiety
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Medical Cannabis and Autoimmune Conditions: Exploring Potential Therapeutic Effects
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
THC, Teenage Brain Development, and the Risk of Psychosis: A Critical Examination
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Future of Cannabinoid Research: Potential Impacts on Metabolism, Immune System, and Neurogenesis
</li>
</ul>
Key Takeaways:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
View your body as an interconnected ecosystem rather than a collection of isolated parts.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Investigate what nutrients might support your endocannabinoid system's optimal functioning.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Learn to recognise how your body rebalances itself under chronic stress.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Be particularly cautious about high-THC cannabis use, especially for teenagers.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Consider how the endocannabinoid system influences your immune and mental health holistically.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Understand the link between the endocannabinoid system and your cellular energy and brain health.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Stay curious and informed about emerging research on the endocannabinoid system.
</li>
</ul>
Connect with Dr. Jim Connell <a href="https://www.heydaymedical.com.au/">Learn more about Dr. Jim Connell</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jim-james-connell-1912971a7">Dr. Jim Connell on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@recellebrate"> </a>Connect with Paul Taylor: <a href="https://www.paultaylor.biz/">Learn more about Paul Taylor</a><a href="https://www.paultaylor.biz/"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultaylor1971/">Paul Taylor on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultaylor1971/"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/paultaylor.biz/">Paul Taylor on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/paultaylor.biz/"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepaultaylorpodcast">Paul Taylor on YouTube</a>
Support the Podcast: If you found this episode valuable, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more people with important conversations like this one.
Share this episode with someone who might benefit from hearing it—emotional eating is more common than we think, and this conversation could make a difference in someone's life.

Explore The Fascinating World of Your Endocannabinoid System, with Dr. Jim Connell

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Wisdom Wednesdays: The effects of three different diets on brain atrophy

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