Today I explore fascinating research which compares the effectiveness of probiotic supplementation versus anti-depressant medication for depression. The results may surprise you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Paul Taylor

In this episode of Mojo Monday, Carly explores the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi. Discover how this beautiful mindset embraces the beauty in imperfection, the natural aging process, and the idea that nothing is permanent. Carly illustrates how adopting a Wabi Sabi perspective can help us find meaning and beauty in our own lives, beyond the relen…

This was a thoroughly enjoyable conversation with Australia's top Life Coach, Shannah Kennedy. What I particularly like is her strategic approach to life planning, focus on values and the need for a Plan B. Shannah came to Lief Coaching out of the necessity to strategically organise her own life after suffering from burnout due to over-prioritising…

In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, Paul dives into the research on how different jobs can affect your health with some tips to combat the adverse effects, especially related to prolong sitting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Paul Taylor

In this episode of Mojo Monday, Carly Taylor dives into the unavoidable realities of life: pain, uncertainty and the need for constant hard work. Drawing on insights from Phil Stutz's book 'The Tools', Carly discusses how accepting these truths can help us respond to challenges more effectively and lead a richer, more meaningful life. As always, sh…

Today I have a great and wide-ranging discussion with the very knowledgable over-achiever, Kate Save, who, amongst many things, is the founder of Be Fit Food. We start with Kate's amazing health back-story, which spurned her life-long interest in this area and put her on a mission to help others. We then explore metabolic health in detail and in pa…

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This week on Mojo Monday, Carly dives into why the common mindset of 'All or Nothing' doesn't serve us well and provides some strategies to be able to manage it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Paul Taylor

I loved this conversation. Professor Bill Sullivan researches the impact of microbes, pathogens and parasites and how they influence not only human health, but human behaviour. Bill is a very engaging communicator and takes us on a very enjoyable journey on how these hidden forces affect the behaviour of animals and humans alike, and we explore the…

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Morita Therapy is an approach from Japanese Psychology that is now being used in the West. It's a natural approach to Mental Health that everyone can apply to their daily lives. On today's Mojo Monday, Coach Carly explains what Morita Therapy is and how it's positively impacted her own wellbeing. If you would learn more about Morita Therapy, you ca…

Today is ostensibly a conversation about bucket lists, but it is a much deeper, thought-provoking conversation about actually living life, rather than deferring it until you retire, which many people do. Travis, like myself, started out in the fitness industry many years ago, but has evolved into personal development apace and helping people live t…

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The true concept of Ikigai is not the venn diagram that so many of us know. In this week's Mojo Monday, Carly talks about what Ikigai really is and how each one of us can tap into it everyday to really feel that life is worth living. Recommended books/courses: Ikigai-Kan by Nicholas Kemp The Little Book of Ikigai by Ken Mogi Courses - Ikigaitribe.c…

This week is a little different, as Craig Harper is interviewing me on a podcast share about my PhD, and we dive into what I think is the most important attribute that we can develop, which is Hardiness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Paul Taylor

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The new science of awe is showing that finding moments of awe everyday can help us manage stress and our overall mental wellbeing. In this episode, Coach Carly talks about her own experience of finding awe in her life, how we can tap into it everyday and what the science of awe is telling us. The book mentioned at the end is by Dacher Keltner, Awe:…

In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr Gupta gives me a breakdown of Ayurvedic Medicine and the amazing 5,000 year-old insights that are now being shown to be true by modern studies. We then go into the anti-inflammatory properties of tumeric and the active compound curcumin, as well as other herbs, spices and very cool adaptogens. You can find more…

Want to improve your cognitive function? In this episode, I talk about a research paper looking at a particular herbal extract to measure the effects on memory, cognition skills, anxiety and stress as well as BDNF and cortisol. The results are pretty impressive! If you're interested in sourcing Bacopo Monneri you can find it here. Otherwise ask at …

Perspective taking may well be a key to enriching our lives, deepening our relationships and avoiding conflict. Coach Carly steps in to host this Mojo Monday episode solo, giving insights and practical ways we can use perspective taking to become better humans to others and the world around us. Find out more about Carly at www.carlytaylorcoaching.c…

If you want to get unstuck from your own narrative of a situation, then practising reappraisal is an evidence-based mind tool to draw upon. Carly and I discuss a couple of different ways of reappraising past Trauma's (with a capital T) or challenges you endured that still affect you today. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to t…

Warren Davies is the Unbreakable Farmer. This inspiring conversation is true example of resilience, persistence and determination. Warren shares openly about his personal struggle as a kid who was bullied at school, his decision to reinvent himself and follow in his fathers footsteps to become a farmer and his struggle with his mental health as a f…

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Part 2 of our Mojo Monday series is all about an effective, highly researched mind tool that we can all practice and use to manage rumination, worry and over-thinking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Paul Taylor

Today we chat about the topic of Craig's PhD research, which is how others experience you. this is a fascinating dive into Meta-cognition, theory of mind, meta-perception and meta-accuracy. Sounds very geeky, but has lots of real-world applications. Check out The You Project Podcast for heaps of content from Craig. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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We spend so much time basing our ourselves on our past. We bring past emotions into the present and our minds and bodies react as if it's happening right now. So, why not reverse it? In this episode, Coach Carly and I chat about the physiological changes that can happen if we emotionally connect with our ideal future self with a couple of tools at …

Today I'm doing a deep dive into the much talked about 'longevity molecule' Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN). It's promoted heavily by people such as Harvard Professor and longevity expert, David Sinclair. I tale a look into both the human and animal studies and then go into other things that we need to take into consideration when thinking about …

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This episode of Mojo Monday is chat around the power and importance of language when it comes to how we describe and label both our physiological and psychological responses to stress. If you enjoy this episode, or any episodes on the podcast, please leave a review as it will have a great impact on how well the podcast does and getting it out there…

Today I interview Jason Stacy, a good friend and incredible human being, who has transformed himself from a homeless kid to coach of the Women's number 2 Tennis Player in the world, as well as a bunch of other elite athletes. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss overcoming adversity, forging your way in the world, what sets the best of the …

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This was a very cool and wide-ranging conversation with a legendary Australian Journalist, Melissa Doyle, where we got into the good, the bad & the ugly of journalism, inspiring stories, parenting and aging against the machine. An accomplished and awarded journalist with more than 30 years experience, Melissa is one of the best-known and trusted vo…

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This was a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation where Bronwyn and I talked about topics such as overtraining syndrome, the gut-brain axis, the amazing benefits of continuous glucose monitors, self-experimentation, new frightening research on ultraprocessed foods, and more. You can find out more about Brownyn and her work at: https://www.bronwy…

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Today I chat with a friend and absolute PracAdemic , when it comes to anxiety. Dr Jodi Richardson has struggled with anxiety since she was 4 years old, but has managed to live well with her condition, an has written 2 books on the subject - Anxious Mums and Anxious Kids. She is also the host of the 'Hello Anxiety' podcast. Dr Jodi now empowers pare…

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Nicole Bijlsma is a woman driven by an unwavering passion for environmental medicine. With a background as a former naturopath and acupuncturist, with 15 years of clinical experience, she made a remarkable career transition to become a renowned building biologist. This shift was prompted by her astute observation of a significant correlation betwee…

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Carly and I chat about a number of things we can do to take control of our stress levels, that involve modulating our Vagus Nerve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Paul Taylor

This is a super-interesting conversation about navigating shitstorms and overcoming victimhood with someone who has done exactly that - Liz Long. Liz Long spent over fifty years in Victimtown. After a close family member, Lynda White, went missing, six-year-old Liz was forced into a shitstorm of epic proportions. Five years later, Lynda’s body was …

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This was a very cool conversation with a kindred spirit, Dr David Wiss, where we do a deep dive into nutrition, especially as it pertains to mental health. David enrolled at California State University, Northridge where he earned a Master’s of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science. This led to a dietetic internship at the University of …

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