In this episode of Mojo Monday, Carly shares how you can move through the fear and build that confidence that is holding you back. 

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Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach passionate about helping people tame their mind so they can live a rich, meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Japanese Psychology, is an IIN qualified Health Coach and is currently undergoing a Masters of Counselling.

For more information, go to carlytaylorcoaching.com.au or follow her on Instagram: carly_taylor_coaching.

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In this engaging episode of The Paul Taylor Podcast, I sit down with Dre Baldwin, a former elite athlete and transformative performance coach, who shares his journey from professional basketball to becoming a high-performance thought leader. We delve into the intricate world of mental resilience, exploring how discipline, confidence, and personal initiative can radically reshape your life trajectory—whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or someone seeking meaningful personal growth. From navigating the pressures of professional sports to building a personal brand that transcends athletic achievement, this conversation offers a masterclass in adapting, thriving, and consistently elevating your performance across all domains of life. If you're looking to understand how top performers think, develop unshakeable mental toughness, and turn challenges into opportunities for growth, this episode is packed with actionable insights that will challenge and inspire you.

Key Topics:

• From Professional Basketball to High-Performance Coaching: An Athlete's Journey

• The Mental Game: Navigating Pressure, Passion, and Performance

• The Power of Discipline: Keys to Success in Sport, Business, and Personal Development

• Mental Toughness and Confidence: Beyond "Fake It Till You Make It"

• Accountability and Personal Initiative: Strategies for Continuous Improvement

Key Takeaways:

• Build genuine confidence through consistent disciplined action, not by faking it.

• Maintain daily discipline to keep yourself in forward motion and naturally boost motivation.

• Always prepare for career transitions by developing complementary skills and maintaining a long-term perspective.

• Create robust accountability systems, such as finding a partner or establishing formal check-ins to maintain progress.

•  Intentionally seek out challenging tasks that promote personal growth and psychological resilience.

• Replace unhealthy stress management techniques with holistic performance habits that support your overall well-being.

• Take radical personal responsibility by proactively creating opportunities and viewing challenges as chances for development.

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What is holding you back? Anxiety, fear, self-doubt? In today's episode, Carly uncovers that emotions and habits can create a gap between what we do now and what we are capable of doing. She gives some practical tips through the lens of Stoic Philosophy to close that gap so you can move closer to your potential.

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In this episode of The Paul Taylor Podcast, I sit down with Steve Biddulph, an extraordinary author and psychologist, to unravel the complex landscape of modern mental health, parenting, and brain science. We look into the challenges facing today's families—exploring how social media transforms teenage experiences, why our brains respond differently to emotions, and how intentional practices like breathing can revolutionise our mental wellbeing. From understanding the intricate workings of our brain's hemispheres to challenging our approach to emotional processing, this conversation offers a groundbreaking perspective on navigating the psychological complexities of the digital age. If you're a parent, a professional, or simply someone seeking to understand the human mind's remarkable intricacies, this episode is packed with transformative insights that will change how you think about mental health, emotional resilience, and human connection.

Key Topics:

• Why Write Books: The author's motivation for writing

• Social Media's Teen Impact: How online comparison affects young people's mental health

• Anxiety Differences: Why anxiety might vary between males and females

• Modern Parenting: Helping kids navigate digital challenges

• Brain Science Basics: Understanding how different parts of our brain work

• Breathing and Emotions: How breathing might help process feelings

• Dealing with Emotions: Questioning the trend of medicating difficult feelings

Key Takeaways:

• Proactively manage and discuss children's digital consumption to mitigate the harmful effects of constant online comparison.

• Use intentional breathing techniques to enhance emotional awareness and facilitate mind-body healing.

• Develop a more nuanced understanding of brain function beyond simplistic left-brain/right-brain categorisations.

• Build skills to recognise, identify, and express emotions, especially if you struggle with emotional shutdown.

• Maintain deep, consistent involvement in your children's lives across all developmental stages.

• Learn to process difficult emotions constructively instead of immediately seeking to eliminate them.

• Adopt an integrated approach to health that connects mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

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Waking up feeling anxious or feeling a sense of dread can lead to overthinking and rumination and stop you getting out of bed while you figure out what to do. In this episode, Carly shares some effective actions to try, so anxiety doesn't dictate the rest of the day.

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Carly Taylor is a Mental Fitness Coach passionate about helping people tame their mind so they can live a rich, meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Japanese Psychology, is an IIN qualified Health Coach and is currently undergoing a Masters of Counselling.

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In this episode of The Paul Taylor Podcast, I dive deep into the fascinating world of the endocannabinoid system with Dr. Jim Connell, a leading medical expert, unravelling the intricate mechanisms that govern our body's most sophisticated self-regulation system. We explore how this complex biological network influences everything from our mental health and stress responses to immune function and neurogenesis, challenging traditional medical paradigms and revealing the body as an interconnected ecosystem rather than a collection of isolated parts. If you're seeking to understand how your body maintains balance, the profound implications of cannabinoid research, and actionable insights into supporting your endocannabinoid system, this conversation is packed with groundbreaking scientific revelations that could transform your approach to holistic health.

Key Topics:

• From GP to Endocannabinoid Expert: Understanding the Holistic Approach to Medical Research

• The Endocannabinoid System: A Complex Ecosystem for Bodily Homeostasis and Balance

• Receptor Functions and Interactions: CB1 and CB2 Receptors Explained

• Neurological Insights: The Endocannabinoid System's Role in Mood, Stress, and Anxiety

• Medical Cannabis and Autoimmune Conditions: Exploring Potential Therapeutic Effects

• THC, Teenage Brain Development, and the Risk of Psychosis: A Critical Examination

• Future of Cannabinoid Research: Potential Impacts on Metabolism, Immune System, and Neurogenesis

Key Takeaways:

• View your body as an interconnected ecosystem rather than a collection of isolated parts.

• Investigate what nutrients might support your endocannabinoid system's optimal functioning.

• Learn to recognise how your body rebalances itself under chronic stress.

• Be particularly cautious about high-THC cannabis use, especially for teenagers.

• Consider how the endocannabinoid system influences your immune and mental health holistically.

• Understand the link between the endocannabinoid system and your cellular energy and brain health.

• Stay curious and informed about emerging research on the endocannabinoid system.

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In our Western culture, we often see anxiety, fear, sadness as problems to fix - barriers to overcome before we can truely live. But what if these feelings are only one side of our story? What if, by flipping the coin, we uncover something deeply meaningful? This week, Carly explores the two sides of the coin that make us human and why embracing both is essential to living fully.

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