Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor

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

  1. 14 HRS AGO

    Wisdom Wednesdays: A super simple measure that's a big predictor of your longevity

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    17 min
  2. Avoidance: The Quiet Habit That Shrinks Your Life With Carly Taylor

    2 DAYS AGO

    Avoidance: The Quiet Habit That Shrinks Your Life With Carly Taylor

    Avoidance shows up quietly. Scrolling. Skipping the workout. Pouring a drink. Saying no when connection actually matters. In this episode of Mojo Monday, Carly explores experiential avoidance through an ACT lens and why the things we avoid often come with a hidden cost. This is a gentle invitation to notice where avoidance might be narrowing your world and discover what can help guide you back toward the life you want to live, even when discomfort shows up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  3. Digital Nutrition: Navigating Tech's Impact with Jocelyn Brewer

    4 DAYS AGO

    Digital Nutrition: Navigating Tech's Impact with Jocelyn Brewer

    In this episode, I explore the evolving landscape of digital well-being with Jocelyn Brewer. We dive into the concept of "digital nutrition," examining how our interactions with technology impact our mental health and cognitive development. Jocelyn shares her insights on the importance of setting boundaries, fostering self-control, and understanding the psychological effects of digital consumption. Prepare to rethink your relationship with technology as we uncover practical strategies for a balanced digital life. What You'll Learn: The Concept of Digital Nutrition: Gain insights into how digital consumption affects mental health and cognitive development and learn how to balance technology use for a healthier lifestyle. Setting Boundaries with Technology: Discover practical strategies for establishing technology use agreements within families, emphasising the importance of setting limits and fostering self-control. Psychological Effects of Digital Consumption: Understand the impact of digital media on brain development, including the role of self-control and the influence of digital devices on sleep and cognitive function. Navigating the Digital Landscape: Explore the challenges and opportunities presented by digital technologies, including the importance of digital literacy and the potential risks of unchecked digital consumption. Parental Guidance in the Digital Age: Learn how parents can effectively manage their children's technology use, ensuring a safe and balanced digital environment.   Key Takeaways: Digital nutrition is crucial for mental well-being, emphasising the need to balance technology use to support cognitive health and emotional stability. Establishing clear technology use agreements within families can help manage digital consumption and foster healthier habits. Excessive digital consumption can negatively affect brain development, highlighting the importance of self-control and mindful technology use. Parents play a vital role in guiding their children's digital habits, ensuring a safe and balanced environment for growth and learning. It's essential to critically assess the content consumed online, understanding its potential impact on mental health and societal well-being.   Throughout the episode, Jocelyn Brewer offers insights into the concept of digital nutrition and its impact on mental health and cognitive development. She emphasis es the importance of setting boundaries with technology and encourages listeners to critically evaluate their digital consumption. This conversation serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the psychological effects of digital media and the importance of fostering a balanced relationship with technology. Resources Website: https://jocelynbrewer.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jocelyn_brewer X: https://x.com/JocelynBrewer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejocelynbrewer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigiNutrition LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynbrewer/ Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/jocelyn_brewer/   Support the Podcast If you found this conversation valuable, consider subscribing and leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you insightful discussions on important health topics.   00:01:00 - Setting Technology Boundaries 00:03:00 - Psychological Effects of Digital Consumption 00:05:00 - Parental Guidance in the Digital Age 00:08:00 - Overall Digital Exposure 00:14:00 - Positive Aspects of Digital Technology. 00:20:00 - Social Media Ban for Under 16s 00:30:00 - The Role of Parents 00:38:00 - Advice for Individuals and Parents       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  4. 16 DEC

    Wisdom Wednesdays: The role of diet in Autism Spectrum Disorder incidence and severity

    The human study on supplementation is here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0334852 The mouse study is here: https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3003231   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  5. Mojo Monday - Judging Others: Why Curiosity Is Often the Wiser Choice With Carly Taylor

    14 DEC

    Mojo Monday - Judging Others: Why Curiosity Is Often the Wiser Choice With Carly Taylor

    In this week’s Mojo Monday, Carly explores the inner voice that judges others and how quickly it can make life harder than it needs to be. Drawing on Stoic wisdom, modern psychology, and her own personal reflections, she shares how shifting from judgement to curiosity creates space, compassion, and calm. Sometimes the wisest thing we can do is hold our opinion lightly and choose understanding instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  6. Strategies for Productivity & Personal Development, with Dr. Amantha Imber

    12 DEC

    Strategies for Productivity & Personal Development, with Dr. Amantha Imber

    Today Dr. Amantha Imber and I explore the intersection of psychology, productivity, and personal development. We discuss practical strategies for behaviour change, the importance of aligning actions with personal values, and innovative approaches to enhancing creativity and productivity. The conversation delves into the science of habit formation, the role of identity in behaviour change, and the impact of environmental design on personal and professional success. What You'll Learn: Aligning Actions with Personal Values: Discover how aligning your actions with personal values can enhance motivation and lead to greater success in both personal and professional life. Environmental Design for Productivity: Learn how the design of your physical and digital environments can significantly influence your behaviour and productivity, and how to set up your surroundings for optimal performance. The Role of Identity in Behaviour Change: Understand the crucial role identity plays in sustaining behaviour change and how visualizing yourself in a new identity can help achieve your goals. Innovative Strategies for Habit Formation: Explore effective strategies like temptation bundling and time boxing to form strong habits and boost productivity. Managing Distractions and Enhancing Focus: Gain insights into managing distractions using application blocking software and the importance of regular breaks to improve focus and decision-making. Key Takeaways: Aligning actions with personal values enhances motivation and success. Environmental design can significantly influence behaviour and productivity. Identity plays a crucial role in sustaining behaviour change. Temptation bundling is an effective strategy for habit formation. Time boxing and working to your chronotype can boost productivity. Commitment devices can be powerful tools for achieving goals. Creativity can be enhanced through phone-free walks and reducing stress. Distractions can be managed with application blocking software. Regular breaks and cognitive gears improve focus and decision-making. Personal accountability and setting clear rules aid in behaviour change. The conversation serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of psychology, behaviour change, and personal growth, providing practical tools to manage distractions and improve focus. Resources Website: https://www.amantha.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amanthai   Support the Podcast If you found this conversation valuable, consider subscribing and leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you insightful discussions on important health topics.   00:11 Understanding Behaviour Change – 01:31 The Role of Identity – 03:02 Environmental Design and Productivity – 08:46 Commitment Devices – 09:37 Managing Distractions – 11:00 Innovative Strategies for Creativity – 13:25 Aligning Values with Actions – 21:40 The Science of Habit Formation – 23:48 Time Boxing and Chronotypes – 24:09 Personal Accountability and Success   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    57 min

  7. 10 DEC

    Wisdom Wednesdays: Hot Baths vs Saunas - which is Better for Strength, Recovery and Longevity?

    In today's episode, I dive into the research of heat stress-induced enhancements of health and longevity, and discuss a couple of recent studies that pitted Finnish saunas against infrared saunas and hot baths in terms of a range of physiological outcomes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  8. 7 DEC

    Mojo Monday: Anxiety, Acceptance, and Letting Your Values Lead with Carly Taylor

    In this week’s Mojo Monday, Carly shares a real and raw experience of anxiety. She explores why everyday anxiety can feel so overwhelming, and why trying to control our internal world often makes things harder. Carly talks through the tools she’s using right now. A grounded, honest look at anxiety, parenting, and letting your values lead even when your nervous system is buzzing. To find out more about Carly, visit www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.au.Follow her on Instagram: carly_taylor_coaching See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
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Host Dr Paul Taylor, a Psychophysiologist, Neuroscientist, Exercise Scientist, and Nutritionist interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving hardiness in your mind, body and brain to become your best self.

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