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The You Project is a 30-90 minute dose of inspiration and education hosted by Craig Harper with great stories, ideas, strategies and lessons from high-performers in sport, business, science, media and health.

Craig Harper


    • May 21, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    #2164 The Beginning of Wisdom - Prof. Beau Lotto

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 64:00 Transcription Available


    Some old dude (Socrates) told the world a coupla thousand years ago (400ish BC) that "the begging of wisdom is to know thyself", so it's clear that the whole - trying to figure out who the-fuck we are, and why the-fuck we are the way we are - is not a new human endeavour. This time on TYP, the very brilliant, charming and accomplished Professor Beau Lotto and the mildly-competent me, continue the exploration. Beau is an American neuroscientist, author, entrepreneur and keynote speaker best known for his work on perception, uncertainty, creativity and human behaviour. He's a visiting scholar at New York University and the founder of the Lab of Misfits, a creative studio exploring the intersection of neuroscience, art, technology and innovation. Lotto's research focuses on how the brain interprets reality - particularly the idea that we don't passively "see" the world as it is, but actively construct perception based on past experience, context, assumptions and survival needs.evolvable.meSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2163 Egg Shaming - David Gillespie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 46:48 Transcription Available


    Eggs sure have taken a beating over the years (see what I did there?). This is a fun one with Gillespo (the nutritional kill joy) where we unpack the BS surrounding the 'healthy' heart tick, the more current 'health star rating system', and lots more.Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2162 It's Been a Rough Week - Harps & Tiff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 52:06 Transcription Available


    It’s been a rough week on Planet Harps, as I’m sure it has (is) for many of you. This might be a self-indulgent download or it might be a different TYP conversation that helps a few of you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2161 Scared Sh*tless (or Not) - Harps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 22:20 Transcription Available


    On this episode of The You Project, we explore one of the most misunderstood human emotions: fear. In a culture obsessed with "fearlessness," we often treat fear like a flaw, weakness or personal failure. But what if fear isn't the enemy at all? What if it's actually an important and protective part of the intelligence of being human?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2160 Old and Awesome (Hopefully) - Bobby Cappuccio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 53:11 Transcription Available


    This time around, Tiff has a humble brag about her double bodyweight deadlift, Bobby unpacks the firsthand experience of living with Tourette's, we talk about the aversion some women still have to strength training and why, we discuss where we each sit on the introvert-extrovert scale, I talk about my one-off panic attack, the challenge of training with an ageing body gets a mention and the idea of keeping our brain in shape - if not, improving - over fifty, and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    #2159 The Psychology of Cults - Harps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 37:38 Transcription Available


    Many cults don't look like cults, and many cult members would never consider themselves to be members. Most people think cults happen somewhere else... to other people. But cult-like dynamics can emerge almost anywhere humans gather around identity, certainty, emotion and power. In this episode, I explore the psychology of cults, coercive control groups and modern tribalism - from religion and politics to wellness culture, online communities and self-help movements. Why do intelligent people get pulled into unhealthy systems? How does manipulation happen gradually? And why are humans so vulnerable to certainty, belonging and charismatic leadership?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2158 Psychological Safety vs. Psychological Flexibility - Dr. Sam Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 54:44 Transcription Available


    Dr. Sam is back and this time we chat about the impact of parents arguing in front of their kids, whether boredom is necessarily a bad thing, thoughts about toddlers and screens, the idea that the risk of tech-addiction is 'dose dependent', why letting kids experience a degree of risk, discomfort and uncertainty to build confidence, resilience and adaptability is okay, psychological safety vs. psychological flexibility and lots more. **Dr Sam Casey is a Registered Play Therapist, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, has a PhD in Psychology and has spent over twenty years working with children and families. She's also the founder of the Play Prescription® Method.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2157 The 'New' Analog Cars - Patrick Bonello

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 70:24 Transcription Available


    The TYP Circus led by Patrick and Tiff is back in town with all its irreverence, misinformation, exaggeration and a sprinkling of legitimate information. Strangely, some people like this fortnightly extravaganza the most. Weird. Anyway, this time we talk about perv glasses (with cameras), the comeback of records, CD's and DVD's, a new material that 'self-repairs', new cars with actual knobs and buttons, medical self-diagnosing with Al, humanoid robots working as ground handlers at airports, switching from plastic to hemp and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2156 Long Days, Fast Years - Harps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 29:47 Transcription Available


    Have you noticed how 'bendy' time is? Well, seems to be? I call this "the perceptual juxtaposition of time." Why does an hour of something that sucks feel like a f**king month but an awesome two-week holiday simply 'goes too fast?' In this solo episode, I explore the practical objective reality of time (a constant), how fast or slow it 'feels' to us (a subjective experience) and why (and how) this happens. A bit of psychology, a smattering of neurobiology and some general conversational meandering. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2155 Endorphins, Not Pheremones - David Gillespie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 43:42 Transcription Available


    The thinking behind the title is revealed during this convo when Gillespo makes a never-heard-before verbal stumble - and I couldn't have been happier (lol). Among the general Tiff-Dave-Craig chit-chat, we manage to talk about how Australia is now the second-highest consumer of methamphetamine (meth) in the world, what's driving it, how it happened and what we might do about it. FYI, last year Aussies consumed 523 million doses of meth at a cost of $11 billion!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2154 Sharing My Notes... - Harps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 37:54 Transcription Available


    I'm a big note writer. It's how my mind and my process works. It's a theoretical starting point that might turn into something bigger. Like a book. Or podcast. Or workshop. Or post. Or keynote (address). Or project. I'm always having a lightbulb that needs to get out of my head, onto a screen and into a document ASAP. I have literally thousands of notes, ideas, questions, themes and concepts stored in my computer. They are single sentences or questions. They are paragraphs. They are unpolished. They are freestyle me. They are philosophical. Sciencey. Personal. Practical. Weird. They are starting points. Today I stumbled over some notes that I wrote years ago - they made me think, smile and wonder. Today was the first time l have read them, since they were written. They are not necessarily related and they do not flow from one to the next. They are really just me thinking out loud. But individually, I think they are worth considering. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2153 Inside The Mind Of Addiction - Mick Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 59:58 Transcription Available


    Addiction comes in many forms, expresses itself in various ways, impacts the lives of millions (billions?) of people, and comes at a huge mental, emotional, social, financial and real world (living life) cost. In this TYP chat, Mick Hall (and Tiff) and I open the door on the thinking, emotion, behaviour and chaos (internal and external) that underlies this global problem. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2152 Is Ambition Good For Your Mental Health - Bobby Cappuccio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 40:53 Transcription Available


    In the middle of the ambition, the grind, the hustle and the quest for success, can we also experience a level of contentment? At the same time? Can the drive to succeed in the future and over the long term, co-exist with an underlying calm and contentment in the moment? Or do ambition and drive need to be fuelled by a degree of insecurity, dissatisfaction and anxiety? Bobby and I opened this door and many others in this instalment of TYP. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2151 Skeptics in the Pub - Professor Chris French

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 57:28 Transcription Available


    Professor Chris French is back and once again, we opened the parapsychology door for an hour plus diving into the science of weird shit (the title of his book). Chris is a British psychologist and Professor Emeritus at Goldsmiths, University of London, where he founded and led the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit. His work focuses on understanding paranormal beliefs and unusual experiences - why people believe in ghosts, psychics, UFOs, and other extraordinary claims - through the lens of psychology rather than the supernatural.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2150 Rushing to Nowhere - Christian Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 71:18 Transcription Available


    Imagine waking up in a hospital bed (in ICU) with wires, tubes, machines and monitors everywhere and in front of you is an attractive woman - who happens to be your wife - and you have no idea who she is. Zero. She doesn't even look familiar. On top of that, you're awake but can't comprehend WTF is going on, you literally don't know who you are, don't know your own name, and your mind has gone (in his words) "offline." I loved this chat with one of my mates who's never done a podcast, never been a public speaker and is currently working his way through a life-changing (and almost life-ending) 'brain event’. To say this experience has had a profound effect on - not only Christian's physiology and function - but also his philosophy, attitude and world view, would be a massive understatement. This is not a teaching, coaching or informing (type) of episode but nonetheless, I believe many of you will find it fascinating, insightful and maybe even, a little inspiring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    #2149 The Attention Recovery Plan - David Gillespie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 42:37 Transcription Available


    We're all aware by now that social media, doom scrolling and broadly speaking - smart phone addiction are hijacking attention, downgrading brains (cognitive performance), impacting mental health, decreasing social skills and changing the way we do (and don't) interact and communicate. Well, good ol' Gillespo has written a new book - not only about the predicament we find ourselves in - but also about how we might begin to undo some of the damage and turn it around. Great chat, great book and great real-world solutions and strategies. Enjoy.Booktopia: The Attention Recovery PlanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2148 Neurodiversity - Dr Anastasiya Suetin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 66:07 Transcription Available


    First-time podcast guest (on any podcast), Dr Anastasiya Suetin joined us in the TYP virtual studio for her debut and she was (is) a delight. Totally real, refreshing, interesting and of course, smart. Our conversation was broadly about her work in the neurodivergence space, but we covered plenty of territory - both related and not. She also shared some recently-discovered personal information for the first time in public. The good Doc is a Clinical Psychologist with more than 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across clinical, educational, and private practice settings. She holds a Master's and PhD in Clinical Psychology (Child and Adolescent specialisation) from the University of Melbourne and is a registered and endorsed Clinical Psychologist with Psychology Board of Australia. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2147 Same-Same, But Different - Patrick Bonello

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 59:25 Transcription Available


    Patrick and Tiff join me for yet another hour of somewhat inappropriate banter and a splash of science and technology news, all layered in the typical conversational mayhem and bullsh*t that transpires even fourteen days here at TYP HQ. So, same-same but different. If you're a regular listener you know what’s coming and if you're a newbie, all the best.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2146 Optimising Your Energy - Bobby Cappuccio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 51:54 Transcription Available


    "Based on what I need/want to achieve (get done, change, address), what is the best use of my energy today?" "Based on my priorities, goals and desired outcomes, what should have my attention and focus today?" "What have I been wasting energy on and how do I change it?" These are questions I ponder each morning as I'm caffeinating myself at Coffee Central. In this TYP chat, Bobby, Tiff and I explore all of these questions and more than a few adjacent issues and topics. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    #2145 Mark From Brisbane Asks... - Dr. Jeff Gross

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 60:19 Transcription Available


    As always, in this episode of TYP we covered a lot of medical, health, anti-ageing, pain and healing territory with the coolest Doc in Las Vegas (Dr. Jeff). While it was primarily a listener Q & A session, we did get sidetracked with some unplanned but equally~ interesting general chat. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2144 The Wisdom Within - Dr. Cam McDonald

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 57:23 Transcription Available


    This was another deep dive into the human experience with Dr. Cam. We spoke about the propensity some of us have to always look for a problem, while overlooking all the great stuff in our lives. "Looking for a needle of negativity in a haystack of hope", I call it. We also spoke about the lack of awareness many of us have around understanding our own potential, possibilities and power - and the subsequent consequences. We also chatted about our inability (or unwillingness) to understand or explore the objective reality of events, circumstances and situations, beyond the subjective stories we tell ourselves about those things. And lots of other stuff. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2143 Why It's Important to Understand How Others Think - Harps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 37:59 Transcription Available


    Most of you know my thoughts about the importance of understanding how other people think and having a level of social awareness and interpersonal insight bigger than us. So, l decided to record a casual, non-jargony tutorial on how we might improve that particular skill and make ourselves more informed, effective, inspiring and aware, in the middle of all kinds of human interactions. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2142 The Nervous System Reset - Jessica Maguire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 51:20 Transcription Available


    This time on TYP, I chat with Jessica Maguire - Physiotherapist, Speaker, and best-selling Author of "The Nervous System Reset." We explore what it actually means to "regulate your nervous system", not as a buzzword, but as a practical, trainable skill that shapes how you think, feel, and function. Jessica shares how early experiences - even from the womb — can influence our nervous system wiring, why two people can live through the same event but have completely different internal reactions, and how much of our suffering comes not from what happens... but the story we attach to it. We unpack interoception (your ability to sense what's happening inside your body), neuroplasticity, and how change is not only possible - it's biological. There's also a powerful and deeply human conversation around grief, loss, and trauma, as Jessica shares how personal tragedy reshaped her life and work - and how learning to work with the body, not just the mind, became her path forward. This is a conversation about becoming calm in the chaos... not by controlling the world, but by understanding your nervous system. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2141 The Cafe Chat - Dr Sam Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 46:19 Transcription Available


    Dr Sam was back in the virtual studio all the way from W.A. and this was one of those free-flowing (no particular topic) conversations I generally have with someone at a café - one where we start out with no particular plan, concept or pre-planned conversational destination. Just two people (three with Tiff) riffing on whatever comes up next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2140 Around The Moon We Go - Patrick Bonello

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 60:14 Transcription Available


    Can you imagine how excited the resident geek has been about NASA sending a crew to do a lap of the moon and him having access to 24-7 coverage? When we recorded this, they were due to splash down not long after our chat and the fifty-something teenager was like a kid in a candy store - keeping with the US vibe. Sitting there in his NASA hoodie, with a headset mic (NASA-esque) and lunar backdrop screen behind him, it was hard to keep him focused. Of course, Tiff joined us and this was a fun time. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2139 What Am I Capable Of? - Andrew May

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 56:35 Transcription Available


    This is a question I've been asking myself almost daily since I had a significant lightbulb moment (of self-awareness, possibility, potential) when I was a hefty teenager, who got un-hefty with almost no help, support, resources or knowledge. I was recently on the Andrew May podcast (Performance Intelligence) sitting in the guest chair and we chatted about this and many correlated topics. I loved it and here it is on TYP as a co-share (as the kids call it). Enjoy.Performance Intelligence PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    #2138 The Architect of Your Life - Bobby Cappuccio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 60:00 Transcription Available


    Consciously or not, intentionally or not, we are all creating our own day-to-day version of life. Planet You Planet Me. The world we personally build and inhabit. Our perception. Experiences. Stories. Context. Environment. Relationships. Career. Health. Life. And if we don't write our own story, one will be written despite us - not because of us - and instead of being the author we become a character playing a role in someone or something else's story. Bobby and I talk about this and lots more in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2137 What's The Deal With Artificial Sweeteners? - David Gillespie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 43:45 Transcription Available


    According to David Gillespie, artificial and "sugar-free" sweeteners are not the harmless alternatives we've been led to believe they are. Of course you’re not surprised. In fact, they're really sh*t. Scientifically speaking. Apparently, they hijack the brain's expectation of energy, leading to increased hunger and overeating, and may also disrupt gut health and metabolism. More recent compounds - like sugar alcohols and "keto" sweeteners - are framed as potentially more dangerous, with emerging research suggesting links to blood clots and cardiovascular risk. The core message in this episode is that there's no "free lunch" in biology - sweetness without energy comes with consequences. Which is personally very annoying, 'cause I inhale that sh*t. Sorry to disappoint you. I’ll try harder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2136 The Funsexual - Daviana Memont

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 60:00 Transcription Available


    Gotta say I was in brand new territory with this conversation and this guest and honestly, I loved it and her. I felt somewhat unprepared and unqualified (just a feeling) but the gift for me was that I got to ask a bunch of questions that I didn't know the answers to (at all). My eyes were opened a little, I learned brand new stuff (always good) and I got to explore a different area of the human experience (for me) through the insights and stories of someone who's been on a wild ride. Perfect. Our guest Daviana Memont, used to be Dave - a Marine, Diesel Mechanic, Jacked Bro, National level powerlifter (6ft, 250lbs) and husband. I can guarantee that most of you will be surprised by her attitude towards when (and if) people should be able to transition, the pronoun thing, her issues with the LGBTQ+ community and lots more. Strap in, it's a ride. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2135 Psychology FM - Dr. Lillian Nejad

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 59:39 Transcription Available


    TYP's favourite Clinical Psychologist (Dr. Lillian) is back on the mic, pushing, probing, educating and enlightening us with her super smart brain and her silky-smooth voice. This was the most laid back and chatty episode we've done - kind of like an ‘easy listening radio station' with an overlay of psychology, human behaviour and education. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2134 The Science Of Motivation - Harps & Tiff

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 50:46 Transcription Available


    Okay, 'science' might be overplaying it a little but Tiff and I definitely did a deep dive into the theory, practicality, application, limitation, potential and misconceptions of motivation. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2133 Will AI Replace Your Brain? - Patrick Bonello

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 45:06 Transcription Available


    Our resident Geek is back riffing on all-things tech and as always, there's a sprinkling of everything.. including science, legal stuff, Al stuff, psychology, health and as I said, a smidgen (yep, correct spelling) of tech. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2132 Is Social Media The New Big Tobacco? - David Gillespie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 52:42 Transcription Available


    In this confronting and timely conversation, I sit down with Gillespo to unpack a landmark legal case that could change everything. For the first time, a jury has held tech giants like Meta Platforms Inc. and YouTube accountable - not for what's on their platforms, but for how they're designed. We explore the idea of "weaponised attention," the psychology behind infinite scroll, beauty filters, and algorithmic validation, and why developing brains don't stand a chance against billion-dollar systems engineered to hijack them. This isn't just about kids. It's about all of us. Are we using technology... or is it using us?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2131 The Weird Little Girl - Chezzi Denyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 84:03 Transcription Available


    For a percentage of you, this might turn out to be your favourite TYP episode. It won't be for everyone, but for some it will be like finding an oasis in the dessert. 'The Weird Little Girl Who Talked to Ghosts' is the name of Chezzi Denyer's new book, it's fantastic, people are raving about it and it's selling like bog rolls in a pandemic. I won't say too much but there's definitely something special about Chezzi's energy, insight and story and I f***ing loved our conversation - which is why it went for almost ninety minutes (and could have gone way longer). *Note: Unfortunately we didn't have a great internet connection, so l apologise for that but please tough it out. I doubt you'll regret it. Enjoy. chezzidenyer.com.auBooktopiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2130 It's Hard Until It's Easy - Bobby Cappuccio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 35:36 Transcription Available


    A certain weight at the gym is heavy for you. And then over time, it’s not. Of course the weight is not heavier or lighter but you got stronger and as an experience, it is lighter. Easier. The weight, movement or task hasn’t changed, you have. Hard became easy because you’re different. This metaphor is true for so many aspects of the human experience. This chat with Bobby and Tiff is all about that (and other stuff). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    #2129 The Life Classroom - Harps & Tiff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 69:08 Transcription Available


    What have you changed your mind about? What did you unlearn? Can we actually be objective? Are you okay with being wrong? Why do so many of us live in echo chambers? Why are we so drawn to people who think like us? Is experience the best teacher? When is a bad outcome a good lesson? Some people will avoid this chat because it's long, but I think those of you who strap in might really enjoy it. This could be my favourite Tiff and Harps chat. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2128 Late Starter - Mick Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 60:35 Transcription Available


    In boxing, Mick Hall has won a state title, two national titles and a world title. And while that's impressive, more impressive is that he's still fighting at almost 55. And maybe the most impressive thing is that he stepped into the ring for the first time at 49. I'm not suggesting any of you take up boxing, but i am highlighting the fact that we humans can still achieve, create, transform and learn at a high level, heading into and past our fifties. Along with Tiff, Mick and I cover lots of fascinating topics in this chat. FYl, most of the episode isn't about boxing but rather, potential and possibility. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2127 How To Use More Of Your Potential - Harps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 31:06 Transcription Available


    This episode is part coaching, part motivational presentation, part education session, part me thinking-out-loud and part me swearing either appropriately or inappropriately, depending on where you sit on the f**k scale. My observation over decades of working at the coalface of 'change' tells me that most people don't really understand or optimise their potential. In fact, not even close. Imagine having ten million dollars in the bank while living in poverty. Well, that's metaphoric equivalent I've observed thousands of times; people wasting what they have at their disposal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2126 What's After The Goal? - Bobby Cappuccio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 39:59 Transcription Available


    You get the job. Make the money. Lose the weight. Do the thing. Own the thing. Achieve the thing. Change the thing. Climb the mountain. And then what? Well, you achieved the goal - so now you're happy. Content. Satisfied. Nope, seems not. Not often, anyway. Maybe it's not about "there" (the destination) but rather, "getting there." Maybe it's about the feelings, growth, connections, relationship, purpose, learning, growth and experiences we have along the way? Maybe the summit is what we want but the climb is what we need? Bobby and I enjoyed this one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2125 Our Need For Purpose - Dr. Cam McDonald

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 55:05 Transcription Available


    Doctor Cam's back and this was more of an interesting chat between two blokes (I hope) than a back-and-forth 'interview', exploring a particular topic. We covered a lot of territory including the science, skills and f**k-ups of parenting (between us we have two kids, so definitely ignore me), how success doesn't always equal happiness (in fact, quite often), the elusive state of contentment, the ridiculousness of analysing the mind with the mind (the tool measuring itself), the determinants of personality (genetics, environment, influences, programming, culture, etc.), our need for purpose and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2124 Life After Living - Dr. Matt Morgan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 58:42 Transcription Available


    You know those people that you could listen to forever? Well for me, Dr. Matt Morgan is such a person. Like one of those "who would you invite to dinner if you could choose anyone" types. So interesting, so many good stories and such a good human. Also, a brilliant communicator (not always the case with brainiacs). This chat went far and wide from NDE's (near-death experiences) to participating in his own living funeral (sounds morbid but was fascinating), to what happens in the brain the moment people die (and just after), to delivering the news to people that their loved one has just died and an incredibly weird (and unknown by me) fact about kangaroos. So random. BIO: Matt Morgan is a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, Honorary Professor at Cardiff University and Curtin University, and a regular columnist for the BMJ. Following a PhD in artificial intelligence, he has authored more than 50 scientific papers and written widely for publications including The Guardian and Esquire. Matt is a sought-after speaker and media commentator, appearing on outlets from BBC and CNN to The Today Programme. His books include Critical, about life inside the ICU, One Medicine, exploring how animal biology informs human health, and A Second Act, about surviving cardiac arrest. He lives in Cardiff with his family and loves ice cream. Enjoy. drmattmorgan.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2123 Creepy Smart Glasses - Patrick Bonello

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 53:44 Transcription Available


    Smart glasses that can video people without their consent or knowledge - super creepy and pervy and it's already happening. Let's put a stop to that sh*t! Patrick and Fritz the Wonder Dog (see image) are back and of course, this chat is a combination of interesting things, educational things and 'inappropriate for a podcast' things. We talk tech, the backlash around Al films, an EV with a one-thousand-kilometre range, general BS and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2122 I Got Coached - Bobby Cappuccio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 55:40 Transcription Available


    This was a unique TYP experience which you may or may not vibe with. It was one of the hardest things I've done publicly and that was to be 'coached' live on the show by Bobby. To make it legitimate (and not some kind of role-play BS), I chose to totally step out of my hosting role and be as transparent, vulnerable and as authentic as I could be. Which was honestly f**king terrifying, knowing that thousands of people would hear my personal sh*t. I usually have an idea of how things will be received by my TYP friends but this time, l'm not sure. My ego, fear and insecurity did not want this to go to air but nonetheless, here it is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    #2121 The Kindness Within - Leon Logothetis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 48:25 Transcription Available


    Every time I record a podcast, and Melissa edits it (gaps, coughs, long pauses, etc.) I ask her, "what score do you give it?" because I want a simple, quick numerical evaluation of the chat. We have a mutual understanding of what the numbers mean (developed over eight years). She's never scored anything a '10' but she did score this episode a '9'. That's all I'm telling you. Enjoy. BIO: Leon Logothetis is a British-born adventurer, author, speaker, and philanthropist best known for his work promoting kindness and human connection around the world. A former London stockbroker, he left the finance industry after feeling unfulfilled and set out to travel the globe relying on the generosity of strangers. His journeys inspired several books and the Netflix documentary series The Kindness Diaries, in which he retraces his travels and surprises those who helped him with life-changing gifts. Having visited more than 100 countries, Logothetis now shares stories and insights that encourage empathy, courage, and the transformative power of simple acts of kindness.@thekindnessguySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2120 Can We Understand Ourselves? - Dr Jessica Grisham

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 56:12 Transcription Available


    Well, this episode was a ripper (he says humbly), Dr Jess was (is) a ripper and I think this might be a fave for some of you. We didn't go overboard on the "OCD, hoarding and anxiety" chat but we did open the conversational door on plenty of topics that are relevant for all of us. Enjoy. *BIO: Dr Jessica Grisham is a ground-breaking researcher and world-renowned expert on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, and anxiety. She is a Professor in the School of Psychology at UNSW Sydney, Australia, and has extensive clinical experience assessing and treating sufferers of OCD and hoarders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2119 Managing Your Energy - Bobby Cappuccio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 49:22 Transcription Available


    Every morning, I ask myself a version of this question - "in terms of what I need to get done today, what is the optimal use of my time, energy and attention?" For this chat, Bobby, Tiff and I focus on the "energy" part of the question. It's true that many of us waste significant energy on things which provide us with a poor return on that energetic investment. That is, we focus on (obsess about?) things we can't really change or control, while investing little or no energy in the things we can. For me, learning to optimise my physical, mental and emotional energy has been a decades-long process. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    #2118 Inherited Family Trauma - Mark Wolynn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 46:04 Transcription Available


    Could the trauma you're experiencing now be the result of something that your grandmother went through decades ago - before you were even born? Could it be caused by something you didn't experience or have no knowledge of? According to today's guest, Mark Wolynn, the answer is yes. Mark is a leading expert in the field of inherited family trauma. He's the director of The Family Constellation Institute in the US and is renowned for his work that bridges epigenetics, neuroscience, and somatic healing, and shows how the traumas of our parents, grandparents, and even great grandparents, can live in our bodies as unexplained depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and chronic health conditions. His book ‘It Didn't Start with You’ is an international bestseller and this was a fascinating chat. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2117 Q & A With Dr Jeff Gross

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 56:21 Transcription Available


    Dr. Jeff is back bringing the heat, enlightening the masses, dropping the health bombs and sharing the love - as he does. This was another Q and A sesh, after our last one was very well received. This time we chatted about everything from plantar fasciitis, shockwave therapy, crappy spines, dodgy knees and frozen shoulders, through to reoccurring muscle tears, long covid, ageing intelligently, recovery and, off the back of Donna from Launceston's suggestion, "the fat-loss shit show." Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2116 The Drama Queen Gets Robbed - Patrick Bonello

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 60:10 Transcription Available


    To be honest, I run out of descriptors to explain these fortnightly instalments because they're always the same but different. Same energy, silliness and inappropriate conversations, intersecting with a liberal dose of science, tech, latest news, weird human behaviour and this time, Patrick's brush with the seedy under belly of Ballan's criminal world. Lol.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2115 Start Before You're Ready - Dr. Sam Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 54:13 Transcription Available


    This title might sound like stupid advice but the truth is we can't always "be ready" for every potential challenge, problem, variable and outcome when we step into a new goal, endeavour, situation or role. More often than not we don't really know WTF is coming our way when we start something new. Personally, if I had waited until I had all the requisite skills, knowledge, confidence and understanding to succeed, I'd still be standing at the starting line of virtually all of my goals and dreams - including this podcast. Dr. Sam and I went far and wide in this chat and I'm pretty sure I started coaching her at some stage. Oops. Lol.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #2114 Top Ten Workout Mistakes - Harps

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 50:32 Transcription Available


    Having spent the majority of my adult life working in gyms, owning gyms, teaching PT's and Exercise Science students, working with elite teams and training thousands of humans from complete beginners to Olympians - with all kinds of goals, genetics, personalities, attitudes and reasons - I thought I might share a few of my observations regarding some of the things we don't do so well. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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