This was another fun chat with Patrick and Tiff, and this time we opened the door on some of our favourite 'old tech', which at the time was groundbreaking and mind-blowing, but looking back through the 2024 window, well.. not so much. As usual, there was an unnecessary amount of silly-ness, banter and bullsh*t, which for some strange reason, some …

Carly Taylor is back chatting about the propensity we humans have to invest time, energy and attention into the things we can't undo, change or control, while simultaneously doing little or nothing to address and/or impact the things which are actually within our influence or control. Weird but also common. This is a very relevant and practical con…

The title of this episode is the name of Ben Shewry's new book. It doesn't really represent the chat but I just loved the title because, over the years I've masterfully (and clumsily) turned my obsession (human behaviour) into a job, a business, a PhD Project, multiple books, a podcast and conveniently, a way to pay a few bills. If you don't know w…

Happiness, we all want it but how do we 'get' it? Or, do we just 'be' it? How much of 'being happy' is about our mind? Situation? Bank balance? Job? And what is its relationship with things like contentment, calm, joy and the absence of anxiety? Andrew Matthews is an Australian author and international speaker who has sold more than 8 million books…

Luke Reynolds is a Professional Strongman Athlete, Coach, Actor and Commentator and at 6'7" (over 2 metres), he's just 'trimmed down' to a diminutive 150kgs (from 173kg). Now before you think this episode ain't for you, think again. Many of you will find this conversation fascinating for a range of reasons; the training, psychology, preparation, in…

I’m tied up today, so I’ve decided to re-share one of my absolute favourite TYP chats. *Here’s the original synopsis.. In seven years of podcasting and twenty years of radio, this conversation is in my all-time top ten. Justin Wren is a both a cage fighter and freedom fighter, who has fought on the world-stage in the UFC and in the jungles of the C…

No matter when I talk to some people, today is never the 'change' day. It's always soon. Not now. Not today. Soon. The mystical, mythical, magical... soon. Sadly, some people have been waiting for the right time for years. They are the 'almost brigade'; almost making the necessary decision, almost taking action, almost doing the work, almost using …

Like it or not, want it or not, you've been programmed. By life. Family. Friends. School. Culture. Religion. Society. Media. Social media. Experiences. Interactions. Relationships. In many ways, you weren't taught how to think but rather, told what to think. If you're like most, then many of your beliefs were not consciously chosen (by you) but rat…

Depending on where you're at on your personal growth journey, this episode will sit somewhere on the relevance scale between totally irrelevant (the bottom) through to 'do you have a f**king camera in my house' (top of the scale, pay attention, take notes, re-listen)? This list is a collection of some of the most common self-destructive, time-wasti…

Obviously it's no revelation to suggest that the combination of young kids and vast amounts of time spent on smart phones (and the like) is problematic but it might shock to you know just how bad it is for the developing brain, nervous system, emotional system and mental health of our future grown-ups. Interestingly, one of the UK's largest mobile …

When we dig down deep into people's goals (the 'why' behind their ‘what’), what they really want is generally something in the ballpark of emotional and psychological calm, contentment and peace. In other words, the opposite of anxiety. Less over-thinking. Better sleep. An internal state of bliss. As always, this was an informative and helpful chat…

Carly Taylor is Japanese Psychology Practitioner, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Practitioner, Counsellor and personal friend. This time we had a conversation, essentially exploring the 'how, when, why and why not' of personal transformation. Among other things, we chat about why have some people been 'almost' changing their lives for years. Enj…

Our body is always speaking to us; trying to gain our attention so that we might give it more of what it needs, and less of what it doesn't. Yep, the human body is an amazing biofeedback system and it's constantly communicating some kind of wisdom. Sadly, sometimes we inhabitants (of that amazing biofeedback system), have our metaphoric fingers in …

Sure, you've had lots of days 'like' this one but you've never had, and will never have, this particular day again. For me, that day (as I write) is Sunday, August 25, 2024. And while I've had thousands of Sundays, I've never had this one. This one is unique because, in the history of humanity, there will only ever be one August 25, 2024. And this …

Hi Everyone. I’m having a TYP breather today, so we’re re-visiting this chat I had a while back with Dr. Adam Mastroianni. He is a postdoctoral research scholar at Columbia Business School who studies how people perceive and misperceive their social worlds, from the person sitting across the table to the broader community buzzing around them. He wr…

If you're after some brain food, philosophical insights, groundbreaking wisdom or personal development gold, you definitely shouldn't listen to this. If, on the other hand, you're after something silly and (arguably) entertaining in your ears while you go about your day, this might be it. I say, might. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

Okay, so I might have been somewhat lazy and negligent when it comes to looking after my skin and having regular checks. I may have also just got off the phone with the Skin Doc who told me that I'm an idiot for waiting, avoiding and being irresponsible. The pathology just came back from two biopsies (forehead, elbow) and one surgery (chin) and let…

Years of incarceration. Addiction, alcoholism, attempted suicide, rehabilitation, recovery, redemption and re-invention. Depression, anxiety, healing, happiness. Fatherhood. Peaks and troughs. More troughs. Breakdowns, break-ups and breakthroughs. Addiction counsellor. Business owner. Entrepreneur. Radio presenter. And now in his fifties, Mick Hall…

You're gonna find this hard to believe but, some people don't like me, what I do or how I do it. Shocking, I know. I mean, l'm so fucking adorable, how can they not? Of course I jest, and of course, me and my stuff (podcasts, whiteboard messages, conversations, personality, language, humour) will land well with some, and not with others. Of course.…

My favourite professor of pharmacology and toxicology Dr. Bill Sullivan is back (okay, he's the only one I know but he's legit awesome) and this time we chat about the way our genetics affect (and/or relate to) everything from introversion and extraversion, to our likelihood of becoming an addict, our physiological responses to stress, anxiety and …

Today I’m re-sharing one of my favourite chats with the dynamic duo that is Grant and Chezzi Denyer. I love it when I’ve know somebody from watching them on TV for years, and then I get to meet them and they’re even better in real life. Grant and Chezzi are a breath of fresh air and I hope you enjoy this. It's All True? See omnystudio.com/listener …

Why do I think the way I do? What is success (or failure) for me? What is my body saying? Where do my beliefs come from (and did I choose them)? How much of my potential am I using? What am I currently doing that's not working? What habits do I need to make (or break)? Are my fears keep me safe or are they keeping me stuck? And what's the gap betwe…

Almost getting in shape, almost facing that fear, almost making that decision, almost committing, almost doing the work, almost starting that project, almost changing that habit, almost building that business, almost writing that book, almost doing that course, almost changing that life. Some people have been in the 'almost' club for decades. If yo…

This episode covered a lot of territory and for two people with commitment issues, Tiff and I sure opened a lot of doors. Vulnerability. Self-awareness. Abstinence. Self-control. Trust. Authentic friendships. Talk therapy. Marriage. Being alone versus being lonely. Whether I would have made a good dad. And lots more. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

In our frantic, fast-paced world, where instant access to everything is just a click away, the idea of delaying gratification might seem outdated and even, counterintuitive. You and I live in a culture that celebrates the now; quick wins, fast food, magic pills, quick fixes, two-minute abs and instant results. The case for instant gratification is …

Hi Everyone, I’ve been tied up with corporate work, so today I’m sharing a chat I had with one of my favourite humans Jacqui Cooper (five-time time Olympian, five-time world champion). Like all our conversations, this one went far and wide. I’ll be back tomorrow with a freshy. Enjoy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In the Olympic review that nobody needs, Gillespo and I chat about the Paris games, his underwhelming vehicle choice, his parenting model around technology in the home, the relationship between rising tech use, rising mental health issues and rising crime rates, New Zealand producing so many gold medals with such a small population (FYI, the popula…

Every so often, I share an interview that l've done on someone else's podcast because I feel the conversation is worth sharing directly with my listeners and obviously, today is such a day. l've known Andrew May (host of Performance Intelligence) for more than twenty years, so you won't be shocked when I tell you that this conversation is a somewha…

Meggie Palmer spent fifteen years as a journalist and foreign correspondent in Europe, the USA and Australia, working for BBC World, CNBC, SBS Dateline, Channel 7, Channel 10, SKY, Vogue, Marie Claire and News Corporation. She is a founder, speaker, journalist, and proud Aussie who now calls New York City home. She founded ‘PepTalkHer’ and is on a …

Is it human art or Al art? And if it is Al art, is it actually art? Was it written by a human or a Bot? Is it inspired creativity or 'programmed' creativity? Did he do the assignment or did ChatGPT do it? Is it a real photo or an image generated to look like a photo? Is the 'information' I'm getting through Al actual (accurate, objective) informati…

Michael Katsidis has a fascinating story that I can't do justice in this brief synopsis but let me tell you that it involves elite sport (including world titles and Olympic representation), childhood dreams, passion, triumph, personal tragedy, drug addiction, prison, mental health and thankfully, recovery, redemption and second chances. I really en…

In the pursuit of a better 'us' (what ever that means on an individual level), sometimes we need to turn down the emotion and turn up the planning, logic, structure and accountability. Less finger-crossing and hoping, and more strategy and science. This is a conversation about that. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

It sounds like something of a cliché' but Annabelle Chauncy OAM has literally built her life, her work and her not-for-profit (School for Life) on the principle of 'service above self.' For nearly all of her adult life, she has made the health, welfare and (specifically) the education of children and adults living in danger, disadvantage and povert…

Over the next five days, I’ll be unpacking five simple but effective ideas (strategies, practices, habits) that have consistently proven to be high-yield psychological and behavioural investments on, not only my own journey of falling down and getting up, but also for the thousands of people I’ve worked with on their own journeys. Today I’m talking…

Vulnerability can be complicated. If not conceptually, then in the doing. Or is it in the 'being'? Like when, in what situation, with which person(s) and exactly how vulnerable (to what extent) should we be? And does vulnerability always equal some positive? I think not. So, what are the pros and cons of opening the vulnerability door? This was a d…

"WTF is body literacy?"… I hear you ask. Well, that's a good question which gets explored in this chat with Exercise Physiologist (and women's health guru), Unna Goldsworthy. We also Riff about the Olympics, the non-existent financial rewards for the athletes, the evolution of sport science, race walking (ouch), interviewers shoving microphones in …

I'm tied up today, so with the Olympics currently in full swing, I thought we'd revisit my chat with two-time Olympian Harry Garside, who just finished his campaign in Paris. It's fair to say that Harry's Olympic dream didn't eventuate this time and while he was bitterly disappointed with his loss, it's also fair to say that he definitely gained so…

Well this claim (the one in the title) from Gillespo might set the metaphoric cat among the pigeons! This was a fun chat covering hidden sugars, crap breakfast cereals, why sugar is super addictive, athletes who gained massive weight post-career only to lose it and successfully return to competition (Mark Occhilupo, et.al), the link between giving …

In this fun chat, Tiff and I talk about being on ‘lipstick duty' (all will be revealed), the importance of having an unreasonable friend, the skill of giving and receiving feedback, navigating the complicated social terrain of different personalities, proclivities and expectations, knowing when and where to have the ‘hard conversation', being more …

Everyone's favourite Phantom (of the Opera) and Jean Valjean (from Les Miserables) is back, and this time Josh and I talk about life beyond the stage, performance and spotlight, and the ever-present challenge of being a good human, doing good things and putting some 'goodness' (in all its forms) out into the world. Also... Josh does a little improm…

In this episode of TYP, Tiff and I chat about the pros and cons of working for someone else, versus working for yourself. Creating and growing your own thing, versus being part of their thing. We unpack some of the lessons, insights, problems, benefits and f**k-ups we've each experienced in both career 'models'. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

There are so many people doing a job they hate, living a lifestyle that’s destructive, eating food that’s making them sick, making choices that are a form of self-sabotage, killing themselves slowly with destructive habits and behaviours and in many cases, waiting for the mystical, magical ‘right time’ to turn their lives around. If you and I don’t…

For many people who didn't grow up with tech, the unavoidable and ever-increasing integration of Al, online everything, cashless transactions and virtual worlds is a great source of confusion, discomfort and anxiety. My eighty-five-year-old parents feel like they're living on Mars and the world is becoming alien to them. The idea of not being able …

I often wonder who and how I would be if I (me.. the same bloke, same brain, same genetics, same personality, same innate potential) grew up in a different environment and culture, having different experiences, surrounded by different people and with different influences, education and programming. This episode is a conversation about that idea. Se…

Chatting with Matt Formston, you'd think that his blindness has, in some ways, been a blessing. A platform to learning and growing, to pushing back, to challenging the status quo, to high-performance, to understanding human potential and possibilities, to creating opportunities, to step up when most would give up and perhaps most importantly, to in…

Tammy Van Wisse is one of Australia's greatest ever marathon swimmers and endurance athletes, having swum the Murray River (2,438 kms) in a record 106 days without a single day off, the treacherous Bass Strait (97.4kms), the English Channel (multiple times), the freezing cold Loch Ness (40kms) in a record time of 9 hours and 6 minutes, Cook Strait …

Tammy Van Wisse is one of Australia's greatest ever marathon swimmers and endurance athletes, having swum the Murray River (2,438 kms) in a record 106 days without a single day off, the treacherous Bass Strait (97.4kms), the English Channel (multiple times), the freezing cold Loch Ness (40kms) in a record time of 9 hours and 6 minutes, Cook Strait …

Dr. Bill Sullivan, TYP regular and author of 'Please to Meet Me' is back and this time we discuss 'discordant twins’ and why having the same genes doesn't always equate to 'identical people'. We also talk about Joe Biden stepping down, why (some) low-income people are among the happiest in, the world, the numerous variables which influence how our …

When I was an eighteen-year-old Gym Instructor, I would never have imagined the multitude of twists and turns that my forty-two-year career (so far) would take. Especially considering the fact that Personal Trainers, Podcasters and High-Performance Coaches weren't even ‘invented' back then. Even Corporate Speakers and Exercise Scientists were few a…

We make thousands of decisions every day and while most of them are incidental and kind-of autopilot (hitting the brakes as we approach the lights), some of them are significant and intentional (choosing to help a stranger in distress) and some of them are potentially life-changing (giving up booze). There's definitely a correlation between our dec…