The Paul Taylor Podcast

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The new science of awe is showing that finding moments of awe everyday can help us manage stress and our overall mental wellbeing. In this episode, Coach Carly talks about her own experience of finding awe in her life, how we can tap into it everyday and what the science of awe is telling us. The book mentioned at the end is by Dacher Keltner, Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it can Transform Your Life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr Gupta gives me a breakdown of Ayurvedic Medicine and the amazing 5,000 year-old insights that are now being shown to be true by modern studies. We then go into the anti-inflammatory properties of tumeric and the active compound curcumin, as well as other herbs, spices and very cool adaptogens. You can find more about Dr Gupta and her guides, podcast and range of natural products on her website. Also check out her insta profile here. Dr Gupta has done a PhD on the benefits of tumeric and is dedicated to sharing the healing properties of Ayurveda and bridging the gap between our hectic modern lives and applications of conscious living. As a renowned Ayuvedic leader, her speaking topics range from organic pregnancy to the influence of Ayurveda on western medicine. Her previous speaking engagements include over 50 physician conferences, educational events and women’s symposiums across the U.S. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to improve your cognitive function? In this episode, I talk about a research paper looking at a particular herbal extract to measure the effects on memory, cognition skills, anxiety and stress as well as BDNF and cortisol. The results are pretty impressive! If you're interested in sourcing Bacopo Monneri you can find it here. Otherwise ask at your local health food shop. For more information on Paul, go to www.paultaylor.biz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perspective taking may well be a key to enriching our lives, deepening our relationships and avoiding conflict. Coach Carly steps in to host this Mojo Monday episode solo, giving insights and practical ways we can use perspective taking to become better humans to others and the world around us. Find out more about Carly at www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.au or on IG carly_taylor_coaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to get unstuck from your own narrative of a situation, then practising reappraisal is an evidence-based mind tool to draw upon. Carly and I discuss a couple of different ways of reappraising past Trauma's (with a capital T) or challenges you endured that still affect you today. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast to get updates on future episodes, or leave a review which helps others find the podcast. For further information on Paul Taylor go to www.paultaylor.biz For further information on Carly go to www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.au or follow her in Insta at carly_taylor_coaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warren Davies is the Unbreakable Farmer. This inspiring conversation is true example of resilience, persistence and determination. Warren shares openly about his personal struggle as a kid who was bullied at school, his decision to reinvent himself and follow in his fathers footsteps to become a farmer and his struggle with his mental health as a farmer impacted by natural disasters. Warren is now a keynote speaker not just for farmers, but for anyone looking for a clear direction in life. His story to relevant to everyone. www.theunbreakablefarmer.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Part 2 of our Mojo Monday series is all about an effective, highly researched mind tool that we can all practice and use to manage rumination, worry and over-thinking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we chat about the topic of Craig's PhD research, which is how others experience you. this is a fascinating dive into Meta-cognition, theory of mind, meta-perception and meta-accuracy. Sounds very geeky, but has lots of real-world applications. Check out The You Project Podcast for heaps of content from Craig. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We spend so much time basing our ourselves on our past. We bring past emotions into the present and our minds and bodies react as if it's happening right now. So, why not reverse it? In this episode, Coach Carly and I chat about the physiological changes that can happen if we emotionally connect with our ideal future self with a couple of tools at the end you can try for yourself! As always, if you liked this or other episodes, please leave us a review and think about subscribing to the podcast so you get updates on each episode. Check our my website at www.paultaylor.biz. Check out Carly's website at www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I'm doing a deep dive into the much talked about 'longevity molecule' Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN). It's promoted heavily by people such as Harvard Professor and longevity expert, David Sinclair. I tale a look into both the human and animal studies and then go into other things that we need to take into consideration when thinking about any supplement or drug, not just NMN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This episode of Mojo Monday is chat around the power and importance of language when it comes to how we describe and label both our physiological and psychological responses to stress. If you enjoy this episode, or any episodes on the podcast, please leave a review as it will have a great impact on how well the podcast does and getting it out there for others. Of course, please also share it to anyone you think would benefit. If you have a subject you would like me to include on the podcast, please go to www.paultaylor.biz and fill out the online form. Thank you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I interview Jason Stacy, a good friend and incredible human being, who has transformed himself from a homeless kid to coach of the Women's number 2 Tennis Player in the world, as well as a bunch of other elite athletes. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss overcoming adversity, forging your way in the world, what sets the best of the best apart from the best of the rest, goal-setting, recovery and a warrior mindset. Check out Jason's instagram page for cool clips and training tips and his website for speaking and coaching services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This was a very cool and wide-ranging conversation with a legendary Australian Journalist, Melissa Doyle, where we got into the good, the bad & the ugly of journalism, inspiring stories, parenting and aging against the machine. An accomplished and awarded journalist with more than 30 years experience, Melissa is one of the best-known and trusted voices and faces in Australian media. Melissa spent 25 wonderful years at The Seven Network, having hosted the 6PM News, Sunrise, 11am, Ansett News, Today Tonight, The Zoo, Where Are They Now, 4pm News, 7pm News, Sunday Night and The Latest. Melissa is the weekend breakfast host for radio station Smooth FM. In 2014, she won the Australian Commercial Radio award (ACRA) for Best Newcomer (Metro) and in 2018 Best Music presenter (metro). In the 2016 Australia Day Honours List Melissa was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her "significant service to the community. Melissa has written four books, “The Working Mothers Survival Guide” in 2007, her best selling memoir “Alphabet Soup” in 2013, "15 Seconds of Brave" in 2022 and "How to Age Against The Machine" in 2023. Clearly a chronic underachiever!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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