The You Project
Episodes
#1427 Radical Self-Awareness - Harps
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you understand you? Who you are, how you are and why you are, the way you are? Sometimes I don't understand my own thoughts, actions, reactions, ch...
#1426 Addiction, Connection & Reinvention - Dayne Beams
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dayne Beams was an elite AFL player, having played 177 games for Collingwood and Brisbane between 2009 and 2020. Dayne was named in the all-Australian...
#1425 Come Again? - David Gillespie
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's official; blokes are shooting weaker loads. Less volume and fewer swimmers. Science huh? If I get too technical, let me know. Over the last eight...
#1424 Cancer Gives No F**ks - Zac Pettit
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Zac Pettit lost his best mate Zane to osteosarcoma, his life was forever changed. Being by his mate's side as he bravely battled cancer required ...
#1423 Self-Help Cliches & Other Bullsh*t - Harps & Tiff (PT2)
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's self-help, the product (programs, books, courses, workshops, podcasts), and there's self-help the practical, roll-up-yer-sleeves, raise a swea...
#1422 Self-Help Cliches & Other Bullsh*t - Harps & Tiff (PT1)
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's self-help, the product (programs, books, courses, workshops, podcasts), and there's self-help the practical, roll-up-yer-sleeves, raise a swea...
#1421 Dietary Confusion, Divergence & Cults - Kate Save
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We humans have a propensity to make things harder than they need to be and without doubt, one of the things we complicate the f**k out of, is food. Ha...
#1420 Transcendent Thinking - Harps
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can we become more effective thinkers? Can we expand our curiosity, creativity, awareness and cognitive output? In the simplest of terms, can we think...
#1419 Mindless Scrolling, Poisonous Booze & Fake Milk - Kate Save
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I love connecting with Kate Save and this chat was a freestyle catch-up where the topics ranged from my social media sabbatical, the hypnotic power of...
#1418 The Reality Stick - Harps
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Life doesn't care about your feelings, goals, dreams or happiness; your mum might care (or not), but life doesn't. Some people will be bothered by you...
#1417 Challenging The Status Quo - Niraj Naik (PT2)
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Niraj Naik was a mind-expanding, paradigm-shifting and enlightening conversation. For me anyway. I suspect it's a conversation that ...
#1416 Challenging The Status Quo - Niraj Naik (PT1)
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Niraj Naik was a mind-expanding, paradigm-shifting and enlightening conversation. For me anyway. I suspect it's a conversation that ...
#1415 Improving Your Cognitive Function - Harps
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a long list of things which, for better or worse, impact how our brain 'works'. From getting punched in the face, to booze, to sleep, to dehyd...
#1414 Values At Work - Toby Morrison
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Toby Morrison from CFS Health is back and this time we talk about the idea of having a purpose bigger than ourselves and the challenge of building a b...
#1413 Concussion, Sugar & Fluoride - David Gillespie
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The thing about a David Gillespie chat is, I never know WTF he's gonna talk about, where the conversation will go, whether l'll be smart enough to kee...
#1412 Thriving With Anxiety - Dr. Jodi Richardson (PT2)
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jodi Richardson is one of Australia's foremost speakers, authors and educators in the area of anxiety. And while she's pretty good at the science-...
#1411 Thriving With Anxiety - Dr. Jodi Richardson (PT1)
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jodi Richardson is one of Australia's foremost speakers, authors and educators in the area of anxiety. And while she's pretty good at the science-...
#1410 Building A Brain In The Lab - Dr. Alon Loeffler
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alon Loeffler is a scientist specialising in Synthetic Biological Intelligence, with his key research focus being the interplay between structure ...
#1409 The Baby In The Box On The Battlefield - Emmanuel Kelly
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I loved this conversation and I love Emmanuel Kelly. He is a true inspiration and I rarely say that because I think typically, it's an overused cliché...
#1408 How To Think Like A Philosopher - Dr. Julian Baggini
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Confirmation Bias. Free will. Religious programming. The origin of beliefs. The separation of our 'self’ and our identity. Happiness as a goal. Our ...
#1407 How To Create A Value-Driven Life - Harps
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is essentially a mini-workshop about building an existence that aligns with your beliefs, goals and values. It's about defining who you want to b...
#1406 The Neuroscience of You - Prof. Chantel Prat (PT 2)
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chantel Prat is a Professor at the University of Washington with appointments in the Departments of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Linguistics, and at ...
#1405 The Neuroscience of You - Prof. Chantel Prat (PT 1)
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chantel Prat is a Professor at the University of Washington with appointments in the Departments of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Linguistics, and at ...
#1404 Low Tech People In A High Tech World - Patrick Bonello PT2
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Technology can be awesome and life-saving. It can also be terrifying and destructive. To be honest, l'm simultaneously excited, curious and fearful ab...
#1403 Low Tech People In A High Tech World - Patrick Bonello (PT1)
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Technology can be awesome and life-saving. It can also be terrifying and destructive. To be honest, l'm simultaneously excited, curious and fearful ab...
#1402 WTF Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? - Toby Morrison
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a something of a medical mystery and for those who live with it, it's a total f**ker. And while there's still no sin...
#1401 Better After 40 - Harps
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is our potential for 'getting better' after forty? Physically, mentally, emotionally, practically, personally and professionally? Can we change t...
#1400 Body-Composition vs. Body-weight - Matty Lansdown
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a brief chat with our favourite Nutritionist where we do our best to clarify some of the confusion and misinformation surrounding BMI, height-...
#1399 The Emotional Intelligence Guru - Dr. Daniel Goleman
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Goleman is the Michael Jordon of Emotional Intelligence (EQ). More than any other individual on the Planet, Daniel has brought awareness, under...
#1398 What's Cleanbill? - James Gillespie
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Gillespie (son of TYP regular, David) created ‘Cleanbill' in order to help Aussies access the best health care, at the best price, in the most...
#1397 The Internet In Your Head (Really) - David Gillespie
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you let Neuralink (an Elon Musk enterprise) implant a small device on your skull (under the skin) called a 'Link' which plugs into your brain vi...
#1396 Dog With A Bone - Thea Baker
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thea Baker is a counsellor and body-based (somatic) psychotherapist with special interests in all aspects of women's health, trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD) and...
#1395 New Year Revolution (Day 12)
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craig unpacks ten (more) powerful self-awareness questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#1394 New Year Revolution (Day 11)
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craig unpacks ten powerful self-awareness questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#1393 New Year Revolution (Day 10)
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Years ago, a wise old Dude told Craig “how well you can do life is essentially about how well you can solve problems”. This is a chat about that i...
#1392 New Year Revolution (Day 9)
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craig talks about why understanding (not necessarily agreeing with) others is crucial for healthy and productive interactions. See omnystudio.com/li...
#1391 New Year Revolution (Day 8)
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While we all like to see ourselves as totally open-minded and objective, we’re not. Neither is Craig. In this episode he explains why and what we mi...
#1390 New Year Revolution (Day 7)
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig talks about resilience and how we can develop it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#1389 New Year Revolution (Day 6)
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig talks about the power of pain and suffering as a tool for growth, learning and perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
#1388 New Year Revolution (Day 5)
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig explores two key questions… where does my 'identity' and sense of self come from and does that 'identity' empower me or limit...
#1387 New Year Revolution (Day 4)
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Craig discusses the idea of being the scientist and subject in your own real-life experiment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#1386 New Year Revolution (Day 3)
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Craig talks about the importance and consequences of asking high-value questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#1385 New Year Revolution (Day 2)
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Craig discusses the propensity we have keep doing what doesn't work, despite the warning signs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#1384 New Year Revolution (Day 1)
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Craig talks about understanding how and when your mind, emotions and body work optimally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#1383 Ho, Ho, Ho - Harps
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stumbling towards the annual finish line and this episode is my reflections and insights from 2023 (personal and professional) along with my thoughts,...
#1382 Outside The Echo Chamber - Harps & Tiff
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this verbal fruit salad of an episode, Tiff and I discuss the propensity we humans have to live in echo chambers, to be critical of those who disag...
#1381 Emotional Junk Food - Matty Lansdown
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TYP, our favourite Nutritionist and I go deep talking about some of the psychological, emotional, behavioural, cultural and social ...
#1380 Does Parenting Style Matter? - David Gillespie
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021, a group of researchers set out to determine whether parenting style had any effect on the personalities of their children. They wanted to kno...
#1379 And Then What? - Harps
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You lose the weight, then what? Get the dream job, then what? Hit 10,000 followers, then what? Buy that thing, then what? Beat your best time. Get a n...
#1378 My Favourite Polymath - Francis Leach
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Francis Leach is one of Australia's most experienced and respected journalists, broadcasters, and presenters, having worked in television, radio and p...
#1377 A Healthy Christmas - Matty Lansdown
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does a healthy Christmas look like? Does it need to equate to deprivation, carrot sticks, zero booze and cold showers? Nah. Thankfully. TYP favou...
#1376 Internal Revolution - Harps & Tiff
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What needs to happen for someone to really change? As in thinking, choices, habits, behaviours and outcomes? Their operational default setting? Foreve...
#1375 How Much Should We Trust A.I.? - Patrick Bonello
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick's back and this time we talk about brain implants designed to improve our cognitive performance, downloading our consciousness, memories and k...
#1374 An Early New Year Message - Harps
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s chat is a re-boot of something I shared two years ago, which ended up being one of our most popular episodes ever. It’s still relevant and...
#1373 Is Sugar Really So Bad? - David Gillespie
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all know sugar is bad for us (isn’t it?) but how many of us know its origin story as a jar of white stuff sitting on our table? Did you know that...
#1372 What Success Isn't - Harps
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants to be successful but what does that actually mean? Success is a slippery construct. Is it the same from everyone? Is it different for t...
#1371 End Of Life Conversations - Nikki Morrison
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode might be somewhat confronting for some but like it or not, death is an inevitability (obviously) and Nikki Morrison and I do our best to ...
#1370 Lessons From Elite Sport - Nathan Burke
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This was a fun chat with one of my 'old athletes". I had the pleasure of working with Nathan Burke when I was at St. Kilda Football Club for a few yea...
#1369 Bloke-Ology - Dr. Daniel Ellenberg (PT2)
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel Ellenberg is back at TYP and it's been too long. Nonetheless, we had a fun catch-up (which we've broken into two parts because we're both ch...
#1368 Bloke-Ology - Dr. Daniel Ellenberg (PT1)
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel Ellenberg is back at TYP and it's been too long. Nonetheless, we had a fun catch-up (which we've broken into two parts because we're both ch...
#1367 An Awareness Bigger Than You - Unna Goldsworthy
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise Physiologist, Women's Health Specialist and University Lecturer Unna Goldsworthy is back and this time we discuss the challenge of giving and...
#1366 The Robots Are Here - Marita Cheng
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marita Cheng AM was inducted as the youngest Member of the Order of Australia in 2019, named by Forbes as one of the World's Top 50 Women In Tech 2018...
#1365 Obsessed, Irrational & Insecure - Nikki Morrison
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Morrison is an Exercise Scientist, Registered Nurse, Oncology Specialist, End of Life Doula, Pastoral Carer and Earth Angel. In this chat, we di...
#1364 Your Mission Statement - Bobby Cappuccio
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby is back and this time we explore the how, why and what of 'purpose'. We also talk about the idea of having a version of a mission statement for ...
#1363 Tuning In To Our Body - Unna Goldsworthy
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise Physiologist, Women's Health Specialist and University Lecturer Unna Goldsworthy is back and together, we explore the power of exercise for t...
#1362 The Op-Shop Dildo - Patrick Bonello
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Team Geek is back talking all-things tech, life and human optimisation. Along the way we discuss adaptive eye glasses which have adjustable lenses...
#1361 When Things Don't Work Out - Bobby Cappuccio
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My weird-but-loveable ‘brother from another mother’ is back after a break, and this time we talk about surviving the mess and mayhem, dealing with...
#1360 Strength Training For Beginners - Russell Jarrett
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise Physiologist Russ Jarrett is back at TYP and this time we talk about the do’s and don’ts of strength training for absolute beginners. I a...
#1359 WTF Is Ultimate Frisbee? - Jody Avirgan
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jody Avirgan is a podcast host, producer and editor. His production company is Roulette Productions, he is the host of the Radiotopia show "This Day i...
#1358 Building Confidence - Harps
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People think I'm confident, and with some things, I am. With others, l'm not. Like many of you, self-doubt, crappy self-esteem and a lack of confidenc...
#1357 Optimising Your Workouts - Harps & Tiff
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this freestyle and rambling chat, Tiff and I talk about how we might optimise (or potentially, waste) our time, energy, genetics and resources, whe...
#1356 Can We Be Open-Minded? - Harps
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We like to think we're open-minded and objective because it makes us feel good about ourselves and of course, nobody wants to be seen as closed-minded...
#1355 We Love Johnny - Johnny Ruffo
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Team. Over the last two weeks, lots of people have spoken to me about Johhny and more than a few have asked about re-sharing his TYP episode as a k...
#1354 Who-T-F Is Tom Noske - Tom Noske (PT2)
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Turns out Tom Noske is kind-of a big deal. Well, he's definitely on the way. Let's go with, big-ish. He's a content creator, commercial filmmaker, end...
#1353 Who-T-F Is Tom Noske? - Tom Noske (PT1)
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Turns out Tom Noske is kind-of a big deal. Well, he's definitely on the way. Let's go with, big-ish. He's a content creator, commercial filmmaker, end...
#1352 Don't Trust Rita - David Gillespie
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rita Crundwell is the former Comptroller (accounting officer) and Treasurer of Dixon, Illinois (population 15,000), who from 1983 to 2012 committed, w...
#1351 The Never-Ending Experiment - Harps
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's your life telling you? What are your results saying? What's working and what's not? Are you a conscious driver (of your life) or are you an unc...
#1350 A Warrior Mindset - Nick Lavery
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, it sounds like a cheesey, bullsh*tty title but it's an accurate representation. This dude is a modern-day warrior, with a mindset that can only ...
#1349 Is Arguing Stupid? - Harps
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes I'm like a podcasting version of a Labrador puppy. All over the place. Trying to explore everything all at once. So many things to do (and c...
#1348 What Is Caspering? - Patrick Bonello
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick is back talking all things tech, human optimisation, virtual reality, the Beatles 'new' Al assisted song, why we should start recharging batte...
#1347 Living Bravely Or Barely? - Travis Bell
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trav Bell and I have shared similar journeys, beginning in the fitness world and ending up in the professional speaking space. Sure, he’s younger, b...
#1346 Herding Cognitive Cats - Harps
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to manage my mind is often like trying to herd cognitive cats. Painful. Pointless. Hilarious. You? If you're like me, your mind can be a source...
#1345 Success Ain't Pretty - Tara Jarrett
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Jarrett and I have been friends for thirty-something years. I emceed her wedding to Russ (a TYP regular), I’m Godfather to her son Mitch, I spo...
#1344 The Neurosurgeon Who Went To Heaven - Dr. Eben Alexander
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will probably ruffle a few feathers, challenge a few beliefs, inspire a few people, confuse a few people, give hope to some, and maybe ar...
#1343 Why We're Sh*t At Connection & Communication - Harps
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Effective communication and connection is dependent on getting several things right. There are numerous crucial ingredients in the 'connection and com...
#1342 From Zero To Success - Julie Mathers
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Mathers is funny, super smart, down to earth, purpose-driven and although it sounds totally cliche, inspirational. It's rare that I chat with so...
#1341 The Back, Crack & Sack Wax - Dr. Scott Lyons
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Scott Lyons believes I have what it takes to make it in Drag. As in, Drag Queen. I suspect there'll be some trimming, manicuring, waxing and tucki...
#1340 How Supermarkets Trick Us - David Gillespie
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to get David Gillespie's approval (one of my many pointless pursuits), is exhausting. Just when I think I'll get the Gillespie tick, he pulls t...
#1339 Human Thinking, Doing & Being - Derek Sivers
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like the myriad of philosophers, psychologists, stoics, gurus, researchers and deep thinkers who have preceded him, Derek Sivers has been observing, a...
#1338 Reality, Consciousness & The Impossible Mind - Professor Philip Goff
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The trouble with trying to understanding consciousness (and more broadly, the mind), is that we can't see it, touch it, measure it, or quantify it. An...
#1337 Busy-Brain Syndrome - Dr. Hannah Korrel
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hannah is back wrapping up our ten-part series on the brain. This time we talk about trying make sense of our busy brain and the ever-present chal...
#1336 WTF Is Grey Area Drinking? - Sarah Rusbatch
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So, not a teetotaller and not an alcoholic but you still have a propensity to do dumb things with booze and wake up regularly feeling like complete sh...
#1335 What's Not Working (For You)? - Harps
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We Earthlings have a propensity to do things that don’t work and for some reason, keep doing them; with our lifestyle, finances, health, relationshi...
#1334 One Day At The Airport.. - Mike Elrington
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Elrington is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist who recently introduced himself to me at the airport, informing me he was a listener (...
#1333 It Started So Well... - Patrick Bonello
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There was a moment in this episode when the entire conversation came to an abrupt standstill because Patrick revealed something the world didn't need ...
#1332 Dear Food, We Need To Talk - Matty Lansdown
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Food and I have always had an interesting relationship. And by interesting, I mean anything ranging from healthy to destructive. In this very-relevant...
#1331 Should We Protect Our Kids From Discomfort? - Harps & Tiff
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The other night on the news, there was a story about banning the 'beep test' from schools because it made (some) kids nervous and uncomfortable. Fear ...
#1330 Surrounded By Idiots - Thomas Erikson
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Erikson is a speaker, educator, expert in human behaviour and one of the biggest selling Swedish authors of all time. While he has written six ...
#1329 Meet Our New Intern - Maddie Bond
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
21 year-old Maddie (Maddison) has arrived at TYP Central to bring down the average age of the team. Understandably, this is her first ever chat on a p...
#1328 10 Lightbulb Moments That Changed My Life - Harps (PT2)
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I probably don’t need explain what this episode is about, so… enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.