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Ending Body Burnout Show

142. Using Stress To Your Advantage with Dr Paul Taylor

08 Dec 2025

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Chris & Filly are joined with Dr Paul Taylor, a Psychophysiologist to talk all about the concept “hardiness” and how you can use stress to your advantage, to thrive and grow - versus crumbling under pressure, burning out & getting sick.     About Dr Paul Taylor Dr Paul Taylor is a Psychophysiologist, with a PhD in Psychology, separate master's degrees in Exercise Science and Nutrition and a postgraduate qualification in Neuroscience. A former Royal Navy Officer and former Adjunct Professor at University of San Francisco, Paul is a leading expert in hardiness - the cutting-edge science that transforms stress into competitive advantage.   Paul is the author of the best-selling, multiple award-winning book "Death by Comfort" and has just released his second book, "The Hardiness Effect". Paul also hosts The Hardiness Podcast, which is in the top 0.5% of all podcasts globally, and has developed a Hardiness app to help people develop this crucial life skill.   He has co-hosted the TV series "Body and Brain Overhaul", appeared regularly on "The Biggest Loser" Australia as a subject matter expert on Biological Age testing, and has been voted Australian Fitness Industry presenter of the year twice.   In today’s episode, Dr Paul talks to Chris & Filly about: Background from being in the British ArmedForces, to transitioning into nutrition & exercise, to bring in neuroscience and psychology into his work Where the theory that the body and mind AREN’T connected came from (this one will surprise you!) What the Hardiness Effect is & how it’s connected to whether you crumble or thrive with stress The 4 Hardiness C’s - control, commitment, challenge, connection How childhood upbringing and adverse events effect cultivation of hardiness Evidence-based rituals to cultivate hardiness The importance of supporting your body and physiology to set the foundation for neuroplasticity  How to titrate “stress” to help you thrive (vs burnout)   Show Note Links:    Find out more about Dr Paul & his new book here   Listen to Dr Paul’s Hardiness Podcast here   Hardy’s Nutritionals - use Paul’s code Hardiness25 to get 25% off   Take Chris & Filly’s Ending Body Burnout Assessment here   Find out how to work with Chris & Filly here Disclaimer: This Ending Body Burnout Show podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it do not constitute medical, health care or other professional advice, and are provided for general information purposes only. All care is taken in the preparation of the information in this Podcast. Chris & Filly Functional Medicine does not make any representations or give any warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. This Podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it are not to be used as a substitute for professional medical, psychology, psychiatric or other mental health care or natural medicine health care. Chris & Filly Functional Medicine recommends you seek  the advice of your doctor or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Inform your doctor of any changes you may make to your lifestyle and discuss these with your doctor. Do not disregard medical advice or delay visiting a medical professional because of something you hear in this Podcast. To the extent permissible by law Chris & Filly Functional Medicine and the Ending Body Burnout Show Podcast  will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason. No part of this Podcast can be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form without the prior permission of Chris & Filly Functional Medicine.

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