The You Project

This episode is essentially me sharing something that l have written over the last few days about gratitude, contentment, and the idea of 'enough’. When I started writing it, I had no intention of turning it into a TYP episode but as it grew, it became apparent that it was way too hefty (can words be hefty?) to be shared in written form on any of my platforms. So here it is in audio form; somewhat scripted, somewhat freestyle, and hopefully of interest and value. Enjoy.

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The following excerpt is from David's latest article posted on World Parkinson's Day (April 11): “Imagine watching a loved one's hands tremble uncontrollably, their steps falter... This heartbreaking reality confronts the families of over 200,000 Australians battling Parkinson's disease. In Australia, someone is diagnosed with Parkinson's every 27 minutes. These aren't just numbers - they're stolen futures. This isn't a mysterious affliction, it's a mass poisoning, and the culprits line the aisles of every supermarket.” This is a terrifying and enlightening conversation.

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This chat with Dr. David Wiss is an eye-opener and our deep dive into the psychology, sociology, physiology and practicality of the 'way we eat' was one of my favourite episodes this year. *Dr. David Wiss, Ph.D., RDN is the founder of Nutrition in Recovery and Wise Mind Nutrition, a group practice in Los Angeles specialising in substance use disorders, eating disorders, body image, mental health, and general wellness. If you have let's-call-them 'food challenges' (like me), you might love this conversation. I did. Enjoy.

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Among other things, Cameron Schwab has been the CEO of Richmond, Melbourne and Fremantle Football Clubs. In 1988, he became the youngest CEO in VFL/AFL history at the ripe old age of 24 (at Richmond FC). This time around, Cameron and I chat about giving and receiving feedback, interpreting the 'data' in your life, turning the theory of success into a sustainable practice, his current work coaching Carlton coach Michael Voss (coaching the coach), the prevalence of successful people feeling like failures and frauds, the potential emotional and psychological letdown after we achieve a goal (what now?) and lots more.

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I was recently on Tiff's show (Roll With the Punches) and naturally, I was the interviewee, not the interviewer. In this tables-turned version, she definitely seized her moment to ask some hard questions, push a few buttons and knock on a few personal doors that I haven't really opened on a podcast. I'm not sure that it's a particularly inspirational chat but it's about as vulnerable as I've been in any public interview. Hopefully there's some value in it for you. Enjoy.

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Judoka Nathan Katz is a two-time Olympian, his brother is an Olympian, his mum is an Olympian and his dad is a Coach of numerous Olympians. In the world of Judo, the Katz family is something special. This chat with Nathan was an eye-opener into the world of an elite combat sport. Forget the training, the exhaustion, the injuries and the pain of being choked out by a gorilla, I couldn't even deal with the diet or the extreme weight-cutting. Enjoy.

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If you're up for a mini workshop and some reflection on whether or not the things that you say matter to you (beliefs, values, goals, actions, purpose, etc.) align with your typical choices, behaviours, habits, communication and lifestyle, then this is for you. If not, see you tomorrow.

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Mares Van Lambaart is back talking all-things mental health and it's fair to say that we covered lots of territory. 'Most people are familiar with the idea of physical first aid courses that teach the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies and provide a first aid response across a range of different situations. Mental Health First Aid training adopts a similar approach. Using a practical, skills-based action plan, participants learn the skills to recognise and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves. Individuals who complete Mental Health First Aid training are known as MHFAiders. Equipped with the skills to listen, connect, and offer support when it matters most, MHFAiders play a vital role in reducing stigma and promoting pathways to support for those experiencing mental health problems in our workplaces, communities, schools, and tertiary institutions.'

*Copy courtesy of the MHFA website.

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Dr Hannah Macdougall just got a new running leg. Apparently, it's fast. Which is good. Hannah is an elite athlete, dual Paralympian and Bronze Medalist, Inclusion Advocate, and has completed a PhD in Well-Being. Apart from being a world-class swimmer, cyclist and triathlete, she's also an educator, high-performance expert and great story-teller. She's also a little inappropriate (my favourite part).

Enjoy.

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In this episode... poisonous mushrooms, re-purposing your old phone, the joys of pinball, unread email risks, why ChatGPT might be making us dumber, why Patrick won't have an iPhone, the future of Chinese cars in Australia, why electric vehicles might not be the future, when Mother Nature destroys your solar farm, coconut milk and lots more.

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