Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor
Episodes
All you need to know about omega 3 fatty acids, Part 1: Wisdom wednesdays
09 Jun 2026
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The View From Above: A Stoic Exercise for Perspective and Calm
07 Jun 2026
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In this week’s Mojo Monday, Carly explores the Stoic exercise known as The View from Above, a powerful practice for creating perspective when we...
How Embracing the Messy Middle Can Transform Your Life with Andrew Horsfield
05 Jun 2026
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Most of us are living well below our potential and often don’t even realise it. What if the secret to unlocking your best life isn’t some ...
Why the 'reduce your salt intake' message is way too simple: Wisdom Wednesdays
02 Jun 2026
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Value Your Time With Carly Taylor
31 May 2026
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Embracing the Experiment Mindset for Personal and Leadership Growth
29 May 2026
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Are you stuck in a cycle of overthinking and information overload, unsure how to move forward? In this episode, I chat with Tamsin Simmons as she shar...
The health metric that is most predictive of future disability risk - and it's not what you think.
26 May 2026
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If I Know What To Do .... Why Don't I do It? With Carly Taylor
24 May 2026
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Understanding Your True Identity with Dr Jeremy Thompson
22 May 2026
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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jeremy Thompson as we delve into the complexities of identity and mental health. We explore how early life experience...
How Marcus Aurelius Managed His Mind And What We Can Learn From It by Carly Taylor
17 May 2026
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Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor living nearly 2,000 years ago, yet his private journal reads remarkably like modern psychological coaching. In thi...
Unlocking Brain Chemistry: The Power of Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin & Endorphins
15 May 2026
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In this episode with TJ Power, the discussion delves into the impact of modern lifestyle on mental health, focusing on conditions like mild anxiety an...
An eggcellent dietary habit to keep your brain healthy and help prevent Alzheimer's Disease
13 May 2026
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The Words You're Living By With Carly Taylor
10 May 2026
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This week on Mojo Monday, Carly explores the power of language in shaping our experiences. She delves into the concept of relational frame theory, whi...
Choose your hard: Science-backed strategies to thrive in a difficult world, with Emeritus Professor Grant Schofield
08 May 2026
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If you think ease and comfort are the keys to happiness, think again. This episode explores how deliberately embracing life's challenges—through...
Everything you need to know about magnesium - Wisdom Wednesdays
05 May 2026
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People Who Get Under Your Skin and What To Do About It With Carly Taylor
03 May 2026
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From Physio to Formula One: Kim Keedle’s Elite Performance Journey
01 May 2026
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In this episode of the Hardiness Podcast, Kim Keedle shares his fascinating journey from a physiotherapist in Melbourne to a performance coach in the ...
Is it true that men and women respond differently to cold water immersion? Wisdom Wednesdays.
28 Apr 2026
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Is Helping Others Burning You Out?
26 Apr 2026
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You’re the one people rely on. You show up. You help. You say yes. But at what cost? In this Mojo Monday episode, Carly explores what can happen...
How a Veteran Turned Life's Challenges into Triumphs: Aaron Hale's Journey of Resilience
24 Apr 2026
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Most people give up at the first sign of pain. Aaron Hale’s story is a different kind of race—one where he’s faced unimaginable trau...
Vaping is the new smoking - in more ways than one! Wisdom Wednesdays
21 Apr 2026
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Stuck On the Roundabout: Why Overthinking Keeps You Stuck and How to Get Moving Again
19 Apr 2026
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You know that feeling when your mind just won’t let something go? You go over it…you talk about it…you try to figure it out&hellip...
How Data-Driven Healthcare Could Revolutionise Mental Health and Neurodegeneration with Nawal Roy
17 Apr 2026
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Most healthcare systems have underestimated the power of data—until now. Naval Roy reveals how he's building the world's largest, most sophistic...
Want to protect and improve your brain? Make this a habit. Wisdom Wednesdays
14 Apr 2026
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Why You Keep Doing Things You Regret (And How to Stop) With Carly Taylor
12 Apr 2026
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Why do we do things we know we’ll regret? Why is it so hard to pause in the moment… and choose differently? From snapping at someone you ...
The Thrive Framework: 8 Pillars of a Flourishing Life, with Dr Pam King
10 Apr 2026
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This was a really cool and practical conversation with Dr Pam King, who is a Professor of Applied Development Science and Director of the Thrive Centr...
A simple dietary tweak to improve blood flow to the brain: Wisdom Wednesdays
07 Apr 2026
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The Most Reliable Way to Build Confidence With Carly Taylor
05 Apr 2026
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Most of us build confidence on outcomes, which means it rises when things go well and drops when they don’t. In this episode, Carly explores a S...
Wearables integrated with AI to improve Health and Performance, with Thoryn Stephens
03 Apr 2026
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In this episode, I chat with Thoryn Stephens, a data visionary and keynote speaker, about the intersection of human behaviour, biology, and artificial...
The science is clear about how much protein you really need: Wisdom Wednesdays
31 Mar 2026
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Here are the links to the research papers mentioned in the podcast: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35187864/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28698222...
Prepare For The Bad Stuff With Carly Taylor
29 Mar 2026
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We’ve all had moments where we reacted in ways we later regret. In this episode, Carly explores a simple Stoic idea: you don’t rise to the...
Unlocking the Brain: The Future of Neurotherapy with Lara Schulz
27 Mar 2026
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Most of us are missing the true signs of brain health—and it's a costly mistake. In this episode I have a fascinating discussion with neur...
How what you eat today influences your sleep tonight: Wisdom Wednesdays
24 Mar 2026
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Maybe. Just Maybe With Carly Taylor
22 Mar 2026
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In this episode, Carly shares the story of the Chinese farmer, made popular by Alan Watts, to explore how quickly we label life’s events as &ldq...
The science of Heart-Rate Variability and how to manipulate it naturally to reduce stress and boost performance, with Dr Deborah Rozman
20 Mar 2026
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In this episode, I chat with Deborah Rozman and we discuss the fascinating topic of heart rate variability (HRV) and heart coherence. Deborah shares h...
How much coffe and tea should I drink to protect my brain? Science has the answers: Wisdom Wednesdays
17 Mar 2026
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Mojo Mondays: Why You Need to Focus on Being Useful
16 Mar 2026
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Unlocking Human Potential: The Power of Play
13 Mar 2026
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In this conversation, I speak with Dara Simkin, and Tane Hunter to explore the complexities of burnout, the impact of modern work conditions, and the ...
Do you really need to watch your salt intake? The science is much more nuanced than Doctors think - Wisdom Wednesdays
10 Mar 2026
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This week I discuss a fascinating research paper that changes how we think about salt and blood pressure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
When We Overthink What We Say With Carly Taylor
08 Mar 2026
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This week on Mojo Monday, Carly explores something many of us experience: replaying conversations in our minds and wondering if we said the right thin...
Navigating Mental Health Challenges with Graeme Cowan
06 Mar 2026
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In this conversation, Graeme Cowan shares his personal journey through mental health challenges and discusses the importance of mental well-being in t...
How to dramatically improve the metabolic health and performance of your skeletal muscle: Wisdom Wednesdays
03 Mar 2026
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Stop Letting Comparison Steal Your Confidence With Carly Taylor
01 Mar 2026
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Do you ever shrink yourself because someone else seems further ahead, more confident, fitter, happier, or more successful? In this episode of Mojo Mon...
Discovering Your Ikigai with the Japanese Rock-star Neuroscientist, Ken Mogi
27 Feb 2026
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This is a repeat episode with the rock star, neuroscientist Ken Mogi as I felt it was so good, I’m playing it again! We discuss the concept of I...
The Skin–Brain Connection: How Sunlight Influences Serotonin, Mood and Psychiatric Disorders - Wisdom wednesdays
24 Feb 2026
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What Regret Can Teach You With Carly Taylor
22 Feb 2026
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We all have regrets — moments we wish we could redo, words we wish we could take back, choices that cost us something. In this week’s Mojo...
The Nervous System and Mental Health, with Dr Stephanie Rimka
20 Feb 2026
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In this episode I chat with Dr. Stephanie Rimka who shares her extensive knowledge on mental health, emphasising the importance of understanding the b...
Forget brain training games - here's a powerful to keep your brain young and healthy: Wisdom Wednesdays
17 Feb 2026
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How to Make Sense of Your Suffering With Carly Taylor
15 Feb 2026
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This week on Mojo Monday, Carly explores three powerful lenses we can use to make sense of our emotional suffering — Blame, Brain and Environmen...
Unlocking the Secrets of the Vagus Nerve with Dr Kevin Tracey
13 Feb 2026
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In this episode, I chat with Dr Kevin Tracy, a renowned researcher and inventor, about his journey in medicine and the significance of the vagus...
The powerful role of natural light in controlling glucose levels and preventing type 2 Diabetes - Wisdom Wednesdays
10 Feb 2026
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Why Realistic Optimism Beats Positive Thinking With Carly Taylor
08 Feb 2026
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We’re often told to “just stay positive” when things get tough. But what if that advice actually makes it harder to cope? In this Mo...
Beyond the Pursuit: Understanding Happiness Through Connection with Professor Sonja Lyubomirsky
06 Feb 2026
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In this podcast episode, Professor Sonja Lyubomirsky discusses her extensive research on happiness, including defining happiness and the historical co...
A very cool, simple hack to greatly improve your strength training - Wisdom Wednesdays
03 Feb 2026
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MOVE: A Simple Process for Difficult Emotions With Carly Taylor
01 Feb 2026
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A simple process for when emotions feel like too much. Carly shares MOVE, a practical way to respond to difficult feelings and keep living your life. ...
The Deeply Entrenched Flaws of The Mental Health Industry, with professor John Read
30 Jan 2026
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Unlock the truth about modern mental health—why nearly all psychiatric diagnoses are scientifically meaningless and how the system is big busine...
Feeling Overwhelmed? An Effective Way Forward with Carly Taylor
25 Jan 2026
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This week on Mojo Monday, Carly shares practical tips to help you tackle feelings of overwhelm. She explains how our language can either exacerbate or...
Revolutionising Heart Health With Dr John Osborne
23 Jan 2026
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In this episode, Dr. John Osborne, a renowned preventative cardiologist, joins me to discuss the intricacies of heart health. We delve into heart anat...
Stunning new research on the impact of exercise intensity - Wisdom Wednesdays
20 Jan 2026
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Today, I examine the implication for human health of a recent research paper titled: Effects of Exercise Training on Mitochondrial and Capillary Growt...
Can You Accept Yourself and Make Room for Change? with Carly Taylor
18 Jan 2026
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How do we accept ourselves without giving up on growth? In this Mojo Monday episode, Carly talks about why acceptance isn’t resignation, how pur...
A deep dive into Psychological and Physiological Hardiness , with Paul and Carly Taylor
16 Jan 2026
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In a twist from the normal Saturday interview, Carly takes the reins and interviews Paul on the concept of Hardiness. Topics discussed: The differenc...
Final proof that dietary advice for metabolic health needs to change: Wisdom Wednesdays
13 Jan 2026
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Living With Anxiety: An Attentional Practice with Carly Taylor
11 Jan 2026
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In this episode, Carly explores the concept of anxiety and how we can approach it in a new way. She discusses the idea that anxiety isn't something to...
Stress, Human Behaviour and Self-regulation with Dr Stuart Shanker
09 Jan 2026
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This is a repeat episode from a couple of years ago, because it was absolutely brilliant. In this conversation, Dr Stuart Shanker discusses his journe...
Coffee drinking can reduce your risk of dying - if you drink it at the right time: Wisdom Wednesdays
06 Jan 2026
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You’re Not Meant to Feel Sorted All the Time With Carly Taylor
04 Jan 2026
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We spend so much time trying to feel better before we live. In this episode, Carly shares a simple metaphor for emotions and why waiting to feel sorte...
An Exploration of Dietary Fats: Udo Erasmus on Health and Nutrition
02 Jan 2026
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In this episode, Udo Erasmus, author of several books on dietary fat, unravels the complexities of fats and their impact on health. Drawing from his e...
New research suggests that exercise is like Uber eats for your brain: Wisdom Wednesdays
30 Dec 2025
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Reflect on the Year That Was With Carly Taylor
28 Dec 2025
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A short end-of-year pause to consider how you met difficulty, managed emotion, and showed up when things were hard.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Overcoming Burnout: Filipa Bellette's Holistic Approach
26 Dec 2025
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In this episode, Filipa Bellette joins me to explore the complex issue of what she refers to as 'body burnout' and its impact on health. Filipa shares...
Wisdom Wednesdays: A super simple measure that's a big predictor of your longevity
23 Dec 2025
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Avoidance: The Quiet Habit That Shrinks Your Life With Carly Taylor
21 Dec 2025
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Avoidance shows up quietly.Scrolling. Skipping the workout. Pouring a drink. Saying no when connection actually matters. In this episode of Mojo Monda...
Digital Nutrition: Navigating Tech's Impact with Jocelyn Brewer
19 Dec 2025
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In this episode, I explore the evolving landscape of digital well-being with Jocelyn Brewer. We dive into the concept of "digital nutrition," examinin...
Wisdom Wednesdays: The role of diet in Autism Spectrum Disorder incidence and severity
16 Dec 2025
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The human study on supplementation is here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0334852 The mouse study is here: ht...
Mojo Monday - Judging Others: Why Curiosity Is Often the Wiser Choice With Carly Taylor
14 Dec 2025
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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. Drawi...
Strategies for Productivity & Personal Development, with Dr. Amantha Imber
12 Dec 2025
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Today Dr. Amantha Imber and I explore the intersection of psychology, productivity, and personal development. We discuss practical strategies for beha...
Wisdom Wednesdays: Hot Baths vs Saunas - which is Better for Strength, Recovery and Longevity?
10 Dec 2025
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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 ...
Mojo Monday: Anxiety, Acceptance, and Letting Your Values Lead with Carly Taylor
07 Dec 2025
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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 w...
The Role of Resilience and Leadership: From Crisis to Philanthropy, with Peter Baines, OAM
05 Dec 2025
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In this intriguing and informative podcast episode, I am joined by Peter Baines OAM to explore the profound journey from policing to philanthro...
Wisdom Wednesdays: This is what burnout looks like in the brain - and what you can do about it
02 Dec 2025
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Here is a link to the research paper on burnout in the brain. Here is a link to the military study that I co-authored that investigated effects of the...
Mojo Monday - What it Really Means to be Psychologically Safe (and What It Doesn't) With Carly Taylor)
30 Nov 2025
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This week, Carly dives into what psychological safety really means — and how the original research has been misunderstood. Psychological safety ...
A breathing masterclass with the original breathwork guru, Dan Brule
28 Nov 2025
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The Breath as a Bridge to Transformation In today's episode, I welcome breath master Dan Brulé, whose 50-year journey exploring the science and...
Wisdom Wednesdays: Compelling evidence for a psychophysiological approach to mental health
25 Nov 2025
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Mojo Monday - Anger and Aggression: What You Feel vs What You Do With Carly Taylor
23 Nov 2025
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We talk so much about managing anger, but what if anger isn’t the real issue at all? In this week’s Mojo Monday, Carly unpacks the crucial...
Are we on the brink of a breakthrough in healthy aging? A masterclass in NAD+, with Dr Charles Brenner
21 Nov 2025
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If you're interested in optimising your healthspan and lifespan, this episode is not to be missed. In the quest for longevity, the spotlight has turne...
Wisom Wednesdays: The greatest public health crisis of our time - and what we need to do about it.
19 Nov 2025
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Mojo Monday - The Pull To Belong With Carly Taylor
16 Nov 2025
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Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach and Counsellor, helping people to strengthen their mental fitness and live with purpose. Her work is all about ...
Exploring Integrative Medicine and Holistic Health with Dr. Sandeep Gupta - Part Two
14 Nov 2025
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Part Two of my engaging chat with Dr. Sandeep Gupta as we delve into the world of longevity, exploring a multitude of strategies designed to extend no...
Wisdom Wednesdays: How to train your immune system's 'sniper cells'
12 Nov 2025
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Mojo Monday - Let Life Be Bigger Than You With Carly Taylor
09 Nov 2025
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In this episode, Carly reflects on an idea that maybe we don’t need to explain or problem solve everything we feel. Drawing on Japanese Psycholo...
Exploring Integrative Medicine and Holistic Health with Dr. Sandeep Gupta - Part One
07 Nov 2025
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In this insightful discussion, I chat with Dr. Sandeep Gupta, a proponent of integrative medicine and longevity health. We explore the evolving landsc...
Wisdom Wednesdays: Fascinating new research on what happens to your sleep-deprived brain
04 Nov 2025
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Mojo Monday - Seeing Your Life Beyond Your Inner Critic
02 Nov 2025
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Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach and Counsellor, helping people to strengthen their mental fitness and live with purpose. Her work is all about ...
The Power of Nitric Oxide: A Deep Dive with Dr. Nathan Bryan
31 Oct 2025
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In this enlightening episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nathan Bryan to discuss the multifaceted role of nitric oxide in human health. Dr. Bryan, a pion...
Wisdom Wednesdays: Move over muscle strength - there's a new kid on the block when it comes to longevity.
28 Oct 2025
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Mojo Monday - Changing the Narrative Around Self Care With Carly Taylor
26 Oct 2025
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We often think of self-care as something we do when we’re running on empty — a quick break, a bath, a quiet night in. But true self-care i...
Exploring Depths of Healing with Dr Shahrzad Jalai
25 Oct 2025
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In this insightful podcast episode, I chat with Dr. Shahrzad Jalai, an accomplished clinical psychologist with a rich background in linguistics and a ...
Wisdom Wednesdays: New research destroys government physical activity guidelines - and it has implications for us all.
21 Oct 2025
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MojoMonday: Your Attentional Heat Map - Shaping Your Brain, Your Emotions and Your Experiences
19 Oct 2025
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This week, Carly invites you to run an Attentional Audit - a simple but powerful practice to see where your mental energy is really going.See omnystud...
Embracing Stress: Understanding Its Role and Building Resilience – Part Two
17 Oct 2025
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In Part Two of my conversation, with Professor Jeremy Jamieson we explore the fascinating dynamics of stress and resilience, specifically emphas...