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, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1855
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, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1854
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, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1853
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, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1852
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, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1850
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, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1850
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, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1849
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, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1848
The super smart, congenial, and down-to-earth Dr. Jeff Gross slides back into TYP Central and as always, he delivers as we open the conversational door on all-things health, wellness, human optimisation and integrative medicine. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 05, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1847
On this episode of TYP, we chat with our resident Technophile Patrick (and Tiff) and we explore self-driving cars (they're on the way), Tesla bonfires, creepy glasses that film people unknowingly, "hi Mum" phone scams, Apple vs. Microsoft, iPads for cat therapy (really), Al designed to replace creative humans doing creative jobs, 23andMe go broke and people worry about their private data (DNA stuff!) and lots more. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 04, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1846
About thirty years ago, a new client called Lily showed up at my gym. She was (in her own words) obese, terrified (of me and the gym environment), embarrassed, insecure and desperate to re-invent herself. And she did. Reinvent herself, that is. With a suboptimal lifestyle (very sub), terrible eating habits, genetic challenges, zero fitness and no idea of what she was doing as her starting point, Lily lost over thirty kilos and made amazing fitness and strength gains in a relatively short period ...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 1845
Hi Team, this episode I dive into something I think everyone should at least learn about (if not, practice): Stoicism. Not because it's trendy, or philosophical, or looks good on Insta but because it's practical, effective and bloody useful, even in 2025. Especially when life gets messy, unpredictable, or just plain difficult. I talk about what Stoicism actually is and isn't, where it came from, why it still matters today, and how you can use it in real life - not just as a theory, but as a legi...
Apr 02, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1844
Perry Venakis (B.App.Sci, M. Nutr.) is back and the bald Greek and I go far and wide answering listener questions. BTW, we chatted forever... so it's a two-parter but I think most of you will really enjoy it. n90.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 01, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 1843
Perry Venakis (B.App.Sci, M. Nutr.) is back and the bald Greek and I go far and wide answering listener questions. BTW, we chatted forever... so it's a two-parter but I think most of you will really enjoy it. n90.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 31, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1842
In this solo episode, I unpack the sneaky psychological pattern known as the 'hedonic treadmill' - the reason we feel amazing when we hit a goal, and kinda flat not long after. We discuss why we keep chasing the next shiny thing. Why our wins wear off so fast. Why happiness doesn't keep up with our progress. Why and how our brains adapt to both the good and the bad. Why contentment often feels just out of reach, and - most importantly - what we can actually do about it all.This episode is part n...
Mar 30, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1841
So much busy-ness, so little efficiency. Such a big investment of time, effort, energy and resources, such a poor return on that investment. So much potential, so little success. Ever had someone say "busy" when you ask them how they are? Me too. Ever had someone say "efficient". Me either. This is about that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 29, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1840
Among other things, this episode is a chat about tricking your mind into believing something that isn't real, in order to create an outcome that is both amazing and real, with your body. The chat revolves around some fascinating research that was conducted over fifty years ago involving one significant lie, fifteen athletes, fake steroids (placebos), and some mind-blowing test results. I love this story. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 28, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1839
Bobby is back and this time we talk about the difference between self-care and self-indulgence, the intersection of frustration and curiosity, whether we have beliefs or they have us, doing meaningful work, opinions about opinions, training for mental fitness, finding the right protocol (for each of us individually), resilience, doing scary sh*t and lots more. Enjoy. theselfhelpantidote.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 27, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1838
Of course Gillespo has written an article (on Substack) about the world's most controversial, talked-about and in-demand drug. So of course we chat about the magic product(?) that tells your brain you're full (so you eat less), slows down digestion (so you stay full longer) and lowers blood sugar levels (helps diabetics manage insulin). We should probably also mention the potential side-effects of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain and bloating, loss of appetite, fatigue, bur...
Mar 26, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1837
Some people think I'm too blunt. Too direct. Too unsophisticated. Too bogan. Sometimes I agree with them. Some people resonate with my approach to personal development, human behaviour and the psychology of change and some don't. Of course. It's to be expected. And of course, I'm okay with that. I'm not trying to be all things to all people. In this brief solo episode, I chat about why I talk, write and teach the way I do. It's not a 'defence' but rather an insight into the rationale and reasoni...
Mar 25, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1836
Mary wouldn't like this title. Shh.. don't tell her. Dr. Jodi returns for another laid-back conversation with her calming voice, comforting energy, beautiful vulnerability and super-smart mind. Apart from lots of other interesting things, you'll learn about your sh*t threshold. Enjoy. drjodirichardson.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 24, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1835
This episode with Dr. Cam was my all-time favourite (with him) and it was f**king fascinating, broadly-relevant, enlightening and super practical. Having said that, it's a little sciencey in parts but I'm sure it'll resonate with the vast majority. If you struggle to sleep well, this is for you. Among other things, we talk about the impact of inadequate sleep (volume and/or quality) on cognitive function, mental health, hormones, immune function, recovery, sporting performance, energy levels, he...
Mar 23, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 1834
l've always loved comedy and wanted to give stand-up a try for years. Having said that, there are two key reasons I haven't and won't; (1) I'm too scared (2) I'm not funny enough. Bobby - who's clearly braver than me - has done it and survived to tell the tale, so l'll just live vicariously through him. Apart from comedy (and my cowardice), we also chat about the idea of 'getting ready to get ready' (a very common avoidance tactic), emotional contagions, resolving ambivalence and lots more. Enjo...
Mar 22, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1833
The band's back together talking tech and this time we discuss the physical impact of living in zero gravity for a long time (after SpaceX just retrieved the stranded Astronauts), a new Chinese EV that can be charged for a driving range of 400km in just five minutes, car companies that are reverting to using actual buttons, switches and knobs (instead of screens only), Deepfakes being used to scam unsuspecting oldies (Ron and Mary types), a wearable camera that helps blind people 'see', Patrick'...
Mar 21, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1832
This is a follow on from yesterday's chat. Right now, it seems like we're in the middle of an internet avalanche of disempowering ideas, illogical concepts, pseudo-science, psycho-babble, misleading and magical thinking, masquerading as logic, science and research, and in this episode, I'm sharing some of my 'favourites' with you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 20, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1831
The self-help industry promises transformation, happiness, and success through simple formulas, positive thinking, five-step plans and the occasional sunset, fluffy puppy and unicorn. Yet beneath this shimmering surface lies a troubling reality: much of what passes for "self-help" is a hodgepodge of feel-good platitudes, pseudoscience, magical thinking and oversimplified solutions that can do more harm than good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 19, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1830
Dr. Bill's back and this time he almost scared me out of my toilet texting habit (I say 'almost'). According to the good Doc, in such scenarios the device in our hands has more germs on it than the device we're sitting on (yes, I said 'sitting'). Apart from our phones being home to a fascinating assortment of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms, we have nothing to worry about. Well, maybe the potential pooing and spewing extravaganza that can accompany the above mentioned germs (s...
Mar 18, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1829
Once upon a time, Greg Riley was crowned Australia's most gifted Psychic (on national telly), which is kind of weird when you meet him because he doesn't seem 'woo-woo' at all. He's a regular ex-footy playing, suit-wearing, father-of-three, husband-of-one corporate bloke who has done 'readings' (of the psychic variety) for famous people (heads of state, royalty, entertainers) from all over the world. These days he's straddling the corporate, human behaviour, psychology, psychedelic and spiritual...
Mar 17, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1828
Once upon a time, Greg Riley was crowned Australia's most gifted Psychic (on national telly), which is kind of weird when you meet him because he doesn't seem 'woo-woo' at all. He's a regular ex-footy playing, suit-wearing, father-of-three, husband-of-one corporate bloke who has done 'readings' (of the psychic variety) for famous people (heads of state, royalty, entertainers) from all over the world. These days he's straddling the corporate, human behaviour, psychology, psychedelic and spiritual...
Mar 16, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1827
Perfectionism (n.): the tendency to demand of others or of oneself an extremely high or even flawless level of performance, in excess of what is required by the situation. It is associated with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental health problems. *Our resident Clinical Psychologist Doctor Lillian is back and (no surprise) we unpack the psychology, sociology, physiology and practical consequences of perfectionism. Enjoy. drlilliannejad.com See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Mar 15, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1826
