The You Project

For this two-part chat, I slip into Exercise Science mode and resident TYP Exercise Physiologist Russ Jarrett and I talk about the multi-dimensional nature of Fitness. Apparently, there's more to it than running around the block. Being 'fit' is not a single thing but rather, many things. Fit for what?.. is the smart question. Fit to shovel dirt? Run a race? Live pain free? Move furniture? Complete a triathlon? Play tennis? Lift heavy things? Play with the grandkids? Do push-ups? Compete in elite sport? Do the splits? Dance all night? Fitness is about an individual's ability to be able to meet the physical requirements of specific sports, tasks, skills, roles and activities. This is an interesting (and valuable) conversation. Enjoy.

For this two-part chat, I slip into Exercise Science mode and resident TYP Exercise Physiologist Russ Jarrett and I talk about the multi-dimensional nature of Fitness. Apparently, there's more to it than running around the block. Being 'fit' is not a single thing but rather, many things. Fit for what?.. is the smart question. Fit to shovel dirt? Run a race? Live pain free? Move furniture? Complete a triathlon? Play tennis? Lift heavy things? Play with the grandkids? Do push-ups? Compete in elite sport? Do the splits? Dance all night? Fitness is about an individual's ability to be able to meet the physical requirements of specific sports, tasks, skills, roles and activities. This is an interesting (and valuable) conversation. Enjoy.

So much talk about change. So little actual change. So much starting and stopping. Over and over. So many excuses dressed up as reasons. So much talk. So many intentions. So many goals. So many pointless resolutions. So many words. So much temporary change. So little permanent change. So many broken promises. Yep, some people have been 'almost' changing their lives for decades but how do we actually get it done? As in, forever? Why do we keep looking for an external solution, when we really need an internal revolution? Why are we so addicted to instant gratification, magic pills and shortcuts? And finally, how do we persevere through the fear, the discomfort, the motivational troughs and the uncertainty? This a broadly relevant conversation and it's fair to say that, in parts, it's somewhat direct. Shocking, I know. Enjoy.

Calling Dr. Aaron Tressler a Chiropractor (which he is) is somewhat underselling him. He is a wealth of knowledge, inspiration and energy, who has written five books, hosts a successful podcast, lives on a farm with cows, sheep and chickens, treats patients daily, is a dad of five, grandfather of three and at fifty-five is still playing competitive rugby; not 'old-man' rugby with modified rules... no, regular full-contact rugby with twenty year-olds animals! Along the way, we chat about Aaron's thoughts around aging well, the joy and value of competition, injury prevention and recovery, the role of doctors, training past fifty, reactive vs. proactive health management, why (some) people are sceptical of Chiros and my neck-cracking experience. Enjoy

TYP Favourite Carly Taylor is back and this time we go deep on everything from stoicism, journaling, metacognition, virtues and values (the difference) and choosing discomfort to parenting, doing a 'belief' audit, cold showers, the unhealthy need for approval and the physiology of fear. Enjoy. carlytaylorcoaching.com.au

TYP Favourite Carly Taylor is back and this time we go deep on everything from stoicism, journaling, metacognition, virtues and values (the difference) and choosing discomfort to parenting, doing a 'belief' audit, cold showers, the unhealthy need for approval and the physiology of fear. Enjoy. carlytaylorcoaching.com.au

The charming, funny and brutally honest Tracy Bartram is back on TYP and this time we cover everything from addiction, obsession, ADHD, the oldest profession in the world and Tracy's ideal bloke (whom she hopes to meet at the TYP Conference later this year), to making amends, making people laugh, the need for germs and her upcoming foray into the world of Podcasting. Enjoy. www.tracybartram.com.au

Jacqui Louder is one of Australia's most respected Sport Psychologists, a former radio colleague of mine and a good Mate. This was a fun conversation with an expert who pulls no punches, drops F bombs and has a gift for explaining human behaviour in a user-friendly manner. Jacqui currently works with the Collingwood Netball Team in the National League, Collingwood Football Club (men and women's teams), Melbourne Storm in the NRL and a bunch of Olympians. This chat went forever, so we've broken into two parts. Enjoy. LinkedIn - Jacqui Louder

Jacqui Louder is one of Australia's most respected Sport Psychologists, a former radio colleague of mine and a good Mate. This was a fun conversation with an expert who pulls no punches, drops F bombs and has a gift for explaining human behaviour in a user-friendly manner. Jacqui currently works with the Collingwood Netball Team in the National League, Collingwood Football Club (men and women's teams), Melbourne Storm in the NRL and a bunch of Olympians. This chat went forever, so we've broken into two parts. Enjoy. LinkedIn - Jacqui Louder

This episode is what happens when it's Saturday arvo and the guest for our Sunday episode pulls the pin an hour earlier. It probably won't change your life, solve your problems or inspire you to greatness, but I always enjoy having a casual on-air chat with the poster girl for introverts; Melissa. Among other things, we speak about our individual eating issues (there are plenty), Melissa (who hates coffee) deciding to drink.. coffee (daily), aggro people on social media, wasting time and energy on crap that doesn't matter, Melissa's full moon issues, me unintentionally terrifying a stranger this morning (for real), a few TYP updates and lots more. Enjoy. Facebook Group (The You Project Podcast)

Imagine a Pharmacist who actively discourages people away from the chemical highway and towards a path of something far less synthetic and pill-shaped. A Bloke who spent years learning and training, only to discover that the 'job' didn't resonate with his heart, connect with his soul or align with his inner guidance system. Well, Niraj Naik is that bloke. From pills, powders and prescriptions, to meditation, retreats, breath work, natural healing and music therapy, it's been quite the journey. Niraj does this crazy demonstration mid conversation and while sitting totally still, he self-regulated his heart rate from about 65 up to 120 and then down to 55, all in about forty seconds (with a finger pulse oximeter on, that I could see). Amazing. Enjoy. somabreath.com

Lisa Westlake is something on an icon of Australian Fitness and Health. And a friend of mine. As both a highly-regarded Physiotherapist and a nationally recognised Fitness Professional, Lisa has been working at the coal face of health, healing, function and fitness for more than three decades, empowering Aussies to live their best lives, through optimal health. This was a fun chat with a nice mix of info, inspo and silliness. Enjoy. Yes, I wrote inspo. physicalbest.com

This is my surprise episode of the year (so far). To be honest, I was wondering how I might fill an hour talking to a bloke about breathing but in the end, we literally ran out of time and I was totally fascinated with what Patrick McKeown had to say. So, we're all pretty good at breathing. Most of us have been doing it for quite a while but who knew that the 'way' we breathe (you mean there's a better and worse technique?) can impact everything from athletic performance, recovery, sleep quality and energy levels to anxiety, depression, attention, concentration and more broadly, emotional and cognitive function. This episode gets better and better the further it goes but I will warn you that it's a little 'sciencey' in parts. Enjoy.

A few years ago, I turned some of my words into a video. Well, Tommy Jackett did. Anyway, those words seemed to resonate with quite a few people and that video went (kind-of) viral, with almost a million views through (mainly) Facebook. Today's mini-podcast is the audio from that video (with a backing track) and I don't often say that I like my own work but, after hearing it today for the first time in a few years (and forgetting most of what I wrote), I enjoyed it and weirdly, got a little inspired. If you know someone who needs some inspiration, please share it with them. Thanks.

The inspiration behind the title will become apparent during the conversation. Apart from being one of my Mates, Francis is also one of Australia's most respected journalists, working in all mediums (TV, Radio, Newspapers, Online) and inhabiting spaces as diverse a politics, music, sport and industry. In this interesting chat, Francis and I talk about everything from echo chambers, keyboard warriors, meaningful conversation with people we don't agree with and song-writing, to open-mindedness (is it possible?), how our thinking changes as we age and of course.... the pyjama story. @saintfrankly