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The You Project

Craig Harperwww.craigharper.net

The You Project is a 30-90 minute dose of inspiration and education hosted by Craig Harper with great stories, ideas, strategies and lessons from high-performers in sport, business, science, media and health.

 

Episodes

#1878 An Ego Dancing Unconsciously - Josh Piterman

How much free will do we actually have? How much are we controlled, determined, and driven by our genetics? And brain chemistry? Subconscious mind? Decades of programming? Fear? Of course, we love to think we're in control, but are we? TYP favourite Josh Piterman is back telling us about his new book (Behind the Mask) and along the way we do a deep dive into the mind, ego, soul, consciousness, fear, happiness, equanimity; you know.. the basics (lol). Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

May 08, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 1878

#1877 Not All Protein is Equal - David Gillespie

Gillespo and the old-bodgey lifter of heavy things opened the protein door and had some fun exploring the science, the stories, the misinformation, the assumptions and the challenges for people eating certain types of diets. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 07, 202532 minSeason 1Ep. 1877

#1876 Discipline Is Freedom - Nicole Liddell

According to Nicole Liddell, "discipline is freedom" and if what she's been able to change, achieve and create over the last ten years is a byproduct of discipline, then I'd have to agree with her. Navigating mental health issues, obesity, poverty, domestic violence and a range of other challenges, and then evolving into the inspiration she is today (she wouldn't call herself that but I would), is nothing short of incredible. This is Nicole's second visit to TYP Central and just like the first o...

May 06, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 1876

#1874 Success...And Then What? - Harps

This episode is me thinking out-loud about success. The idea of it. The experience of it. The cultural story of it. The marketing and branding of it. What it is and isn't. Why some 'successful people' are miserable and some people that society would label poor are mentally, emotionally and experientially rich. Why we keep moving the goal posts. Why the idea of it (success) is rarely the experience of it. And lots more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 04, 202526 minSeason 1Ep. 1874

#1873 Dodgy Backs - Dr. Jeff Gross

Not only is Dr. Jeff a specialist in regenerative stem cell medicine, anti-aging, longevity and integrative medicine but he's also a spine fellowship trained neurological surgeon. So, not an idiot then. With that in mind, this episode we decided to talk all-things 'dodgy backs'. Muscle stuff. Skeleton stuff. Sitting-on-our-arse stuff. Exercise and rehab stuff. Dealing-with-pain stuff. Treatment stuff and lots more. This was a broadly relevant and practical conversation that I believe many people...

May 03, 202553 minSeason 1Ep. 1873

#1872 Perv Glasses - Patrick Bonello

Hi Team, our tech nerd is back and here's what came up this time... Smart sunglasses with a built-in video camera/recorder that's recording you when you don't know; what could possibly go wrong? Jobs falling by the wayside as Al becomes the new much-cheaper 'preferred employee' for many companies. Nuclear batteries the size of a coin that will last without charging for a hundred years. Panic buying of vibrators (blame Patrick for that topic, not me). Why (some) people trust ChatGPT more than a l...

May 02, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 1872

#1871 The Science & Business Of Coaching - Bobby Cappuccio

The last two decades has seen the proliferation of 'Coaching' and not the sporting kind; the other kind. Or should I say, 'kinds'. Life Coaches. Business Coaches. Health Coaches. High-Performance Coaches. Nutrition Coaches. Relationship Coaches. Mental Health Coaches. Mindset Coaches. Leadership Coaches. Executive Coaches. Fitness Coaches. The List goes on. This time around, Bobby and I chat about what makes and good (or crap) Coach, their role, how to find one, who needs one, how it all works, ...

May 01, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 1871

#1870 Lucid Dreaming - Charlie Morley

Hi TYP’ers. I’m interstate at the moment, so today we're revisiting one of my favourite chats with Charlie Morley. Enjoy. *“The essence of Buddhism: (1) don’t be a dick (2) be kind to people (3) train your mind” – Charlie Morley (Buddhist Teacher). I didn’t want this episode to end. I loved the chat, loved Charlie and yes, I love my job. Charlie was a drug-taking, hard-living, wild young man who had a NDE (Near Death Experience) and who, through a series...

Apr 30, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 1870

#1869 "Just Try Harder" & Other Stupid Advice - Dr. Lillian Nejad

Well, Dr. Lillian and I definitely opened the vulnerability door in this episode. Personal pain, revelations, vulnerable stories and even tears, were interspersed with a liberal smattering of science, psychology, effective communication, practicality and a deep dive into the lived experience of grief, trauma, loss and the myriad of intersecting emotions. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 202554 minSeason 1Ep. 1869

#1868 Sneaky Little Manipulators - Dr. Sam Casey

In this episode of TYP, Dr. Sam and I chat about being 'hangry' (it's a real thing!), incidental vs. structured learning, bullying, how much praise is too much (when can it become a negative?), separation anxiety, when to give kids access to social media (etc.), kids finding their identity, the pros and cons of kids in sport, kids manipulating parents and lots more. Enjoy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 202544 minEp. 1868

#1867 Tall Poppy Syndrome, Flow States & Cellulite - Dr. Denise Furness

Dr. Denise pulls back the curtain, destroys the mystery and tells us about the very recent arrival of her... cellulite. She's not happy. What started out as a regular TYP episode with one of the smartest minds and best science communicators in Australia, somehow transformed into something of a private coaching session (for the Doc) - complete with laughs, lightbulbs and more personal revelations, in a not-so-private setting. This was fun and I think for many listeners, there was plenty of releva...

Apr 27, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 1867

#1866 Why Making Babies is Getting Harder - David Gillespie

In this episode of TYP, Gillespo and I talk about the myriad of factors and variables that influence a couple’s chances for making a baby, declining birth rates, plummeting sperm and testosterone levels and the ever-diminishing chances of becoming a parent.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 202528 minSeason 1Ep. 1866

#1865 When Nobody's Cheering - Bobby Cappuccio

Sometimes what matters most is what we can do when nobody's watching, cheering, helping or even caring. How productive and effective we can be when it's just.. us. You. Me. Having support and the occasional cheer squad is nice (of course) but some of us spend much of our lives without such gifts, without many resources and with very little external help. This is not a complaint or ploy for sympathy or pity but rather, just a statement of truth and an accurate reflection of where some people find...

Apr 25, 202558 minSeason 1Ep. 1865

#1864 Some Sanity In The Food Madness - Simon Hill

Apart from being a ripping bloke, brilliant educator, great conversationalist, simplifier of - what can be - complex information and an anti-bullsh*tter, Simon Hill is one of the most respected voices (in the world) when it comes to the minefield that is, nutrition. In the middle of the sale's pitches, hysteria, food cults and pseudo-science, Simon is the sanity we need and this was one of my favourite TYP conversations this year. Enjoy. theproof.com @simonhill See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Apr 24, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 1864

#1863 Why Choosing Easy Leads To Hard - Harps

Here's the conundrum... people want to be strong, resilient, capable, high-performing and successful but... at the same time, they want comfort. Convenience. Instant gratification. Reward without work. Success without pain. Don't believe me? Take a look at the ocean of 'magic pills' and quick-fixes on offer to help you and me bypass the discomfort, inconvenience and effort. It all sounds very sexy but I've never met anyone who has succeeded over the long term by being obsessed with comfort and c...

Apr 23, 202517 minSeason 1Ep. 1863

#1862 Cognitive Optimisation (Making Your Brain Work Good-er) - Dr. Cam McDonald

Dr. Cam is back, sharing how to get the most out of your grey and white matter, and offering his top strategies and protocols for keeping those neurons wiring and firing at their best. The brain is one of the most neglected parts of most people's fitness and health plans but just like your biceps, glutes, or heart, it needs to be trained to function anywhere near optimally. In my opinion, most people experience cognitive decline faster than they need to - not because of age, but because they do ...

Apr 22, 202545 minSeason 1Ep. 1862

#1861 The Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson's Disease - Dr. Bill Sullivan

Yep, you read that title correctly. This is a very different and super interesting chat with Dr. Bill about.. well, you read the title. So many interesting factors, considerations, research options, medical possibilities and stories to come out of this woman's fascinating superpower. Enjoy. **Bill Sullivan, Ph.D., is the author of 'Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are'. He is an award-winning professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine, wher...

Apr 21, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 1861

#1860 Instinct, Intuition & Inexplicable Knowledge - Harps

There's a kind of knowing that doesn't come from books, degrees, research papers, TED Talks or even, good-old TYP. It's not downloaded from the internet. It's not something you can Google. You didn't 'learn it’ somewhere. It doesn't ask for permission. It doesn't speak in paragraphs. It whispers. Nudges. It tugs at your sleeve. And sometimes it punches you in the gut. It's not always logical, but it's often right. It's the insight, understanding, knowledge, awareness that you somehow have,...

Apr 20, 202526 minSeason 1Ep. 1860

#1859 Riding Robot Wolves & Chatting to Dolphins - Patrick Bonello

According to Patrick, in the near future he and I will be buying twin four-legged, hydrogen-powered, robots designed by Kawasaki to be ridden by humans. He calls them 'rideable robotic wolves'. At this point I'd rather be sitting on a good old-fashioned noisy dirt bike that can't think for itself but I guess we'll see how it all goes. We also talk about speaking with dolphins (thanks to Al), modern Monopoly (the kid's game), the dangerous games and toys that existed when I was a kid, tech to hel...

Apr 19, 202555 minSeason 1Ep. 1859

#1858 Neurosis, Anxiety & Trust Issues - Bobby Cappuccio

Surprising I know, but Bobby and I have issues. There I said it. Shocker. And in this TYP instalment we talk about the pros and cons of trust, being driven by anxiety (for good and bad), navigating life with Tourette's (Bobby), the irony of people who don't have their sh*t together teaching people how to... get their sh*t together, reading between the conversational lines, surviving the occasional existential crisis, our first paid speaking gigs and lots more. Enjoy.   See omnystudio.com/li...

Apr 18, 202551 minSeason 1Ep. 1858

#1857 The Wisdom Of Your Body - Dr. Jodi Richardson

In some ways, Dr. Jodi and I are peas in a metaphoric pod. We've both had our battles with food, exercise, weight, body image, self-esteem, self-worth, eating issues and all the psychological, emotional and sociological stuff that intersects with the 'body' stuff. As is often the way on TYP, this conversation was not the one we intended to have, going in. Fortunately, I think it was better. Enjoy. drjodirichardson.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 17, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 1587

#1856 Relationships Are Tricky - Harps & Tiff

Tricky. Complicated. Devastating. Healing. Painful. Joyful. Personal. Silly. Serious. Professional. Strategic. Selfless. Stagnant. Dynamic. Relationships are an ever-present part of the human experience (of course) and when we throw in all the psychological, emotional, physical, personal, professional, financial and practical variables, well... no wonder they're easier said than 'done'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 16, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 1856

#1855 What is Trauma? - Dr. Sarah Woodhouse

Hi Team! Life at TYP central is mayhem at the moment, so we’re delving into the archives to share one of my favourite episodes with you. I will be back tomorrow with a freshie. See you then, Harps. *You wouldn’t think a conversation about trauma could be uplifting, entertaining and even fun, but this chat with Dr. Sarah Woodhouse (trauma expert, research psychologist, author and coach) is all that and more because not only is she a high level academic with a great understanding of th...

Apr 15, 202556 minSeason 1Ep. 1855

#1854 Politics & Purpose - Zoe Daniel

Can't say that I've interviewed too many politicians but you'll (probably) be pleased to know that this was anything but a political interview, and Zoe and I went deep down the conversational rabbit hole talking about everything from parenthood, leadership, communication and her childhood dream of becoming a Vet, to mental health, self-regulation, working in high-pressure situations (war zones etc.), dealing with haters and navigating the mayhem that is, politics. *Zoe Daniel is an Australian po...

Apr 14, 202531 minSeason 1Ep. 1854

#1853 Progress Over Perfection - Harps

How's that 'perfection' thing working out for you? You know who you are. You know the frustration, anxiety, disappointment and pressure that comes with chronic perfectionism. It's crippling. It's a self-created psychological prison and it's more likely to lead to misery than it is, joy. Maybe 'better' (not best) is a healthier goal? Progress, not perfection? This episode is a chat about all that. Enjoy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 13, 202526 minSeason 1Ep. 1853

#1852 The Other Version Of You - Bobby Cappuccio

Bobby's back and this time we talk about the value (or lack thereof) of 'self-help', our own humble and unremarkable beginning in the world of motivating, educating and coaching, the challenge of learning how to learn optimally, understanding what works for our brain and mind, what lives at the intersection of frustration and curiosity, a very famous Harvard study that happened to be a scam and lots more. Enjoy.  theselfhelpantidote.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 10, 202555 minSeason 1Ep. 1852

#1851 Temporary Psychopaths - David Gillespie

According to David Gillespie (and some very reliable research studies), good old-fashioned Paracetamol (Panamax, Panadol, Tylenol) can create the interesting 'side effect' of making people temporarily less empathetic or as DG suggests, “temporary psychopaths!” We also chat about why (and how) Al might soon make 'The You Project' (or at least, the host) redundant. As always this was super interesting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 09, 202528 minSeason 1Ep. 1850

#1850 Goal Setting Simplified - Harps

People make goal setting harder than it needs to be. And while it's not always a metaphoric cake walk (especially when it comes to the 'doing' part of the change process), the actual strategising, planning, time-lining and prioritising (the theoretical component) can be a relatively straight forward and uncomplicated process. This episode is a brief coaching session for those of you who might need some help in getting a little more practical and strategic about the things you want to do, be, cre...

Apr 08, 202529 minSeason 1Ep. 1850

#1849 The Coach's Coach - Dr. Iain McCormick

Dr lain McCormick is a total newbie to TYP and he's a ripper. He has a beautiful ability to translate science, research and academic jargon into user-friendly (listener-friendly) stories, metaphors and lessons, that we can all turn into action (should we wish to do so). In broad terms, we spoke about understanding our own mind and the minds of others, subjective and objective reality, living up to the expectations of people we don't want to disappoint (shout out to dad - lol), finding a good coa...

Apr 07, 202555 minSeason 1Ep. 1849

#1848 Don't Believe Everything You Think - Corey Jackson

In this episode of TYP, Corey Jackson and I explore the human condition (physical, mental, emotional and social) through the lens of science, philosophy, psychology, Buddhism and real-world lived experience. Corey is fascinating, I loved him and you will too.  coreyj.substack.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 06, 202556 minSeason 1Ep. 1848
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