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Harnessing the power of Hormesis and The Goldilocks Effect Oct 31, 2021

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Today's episode is a solo podcast where I do a deep dive into the science of hormesis: sub-lethal exposure to stressors or toxins which, at high levels can kill us, but at low levels induce stress resistance.
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Happiness, satisfaction and human flourishing with Craig Harper Oct 22, 2021

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Today's episode is an organic conversation and a podcast share with my old mate Craig Harper, where we discuss all things happiness. Enjoy...

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Why the mental health model is wrong and how we can effectively enhance our mental wellbeing & vitality with Professor Joseph Ciarrochi Oct 15, 2021

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This is a wide-ranging discussion on mental wellbeing and definitely one of my favourite podcasts that I've done. Professor Joseph Ciarrochi is part of the Institute of Positive Psychology at the Australian Catholic University and as well as being a Research Professor, he's a best selling author and Corporate Speaker who helps individuals and organisations apply the latest findings from behavioural science to achieve health, well-being and peak performance.
In today's wide-ranging podcast, we discuss why the mental health model is wrong, how we create our sense of self, the value in hard experiences and evidence-based ways to improve our mental vitality.
Click here for Joseph's website, books, articles and free stuff, or to book him as a corporate speaker.

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Why we need to restore Rites of Passage for our kids, with the inspirational Dr Arne Rubinstein Oct 09, 2021

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My guest today, Dr Arne Rubinstein, is a very special bloke on a mission. Arne is an expert on Rites of Passage and adolescent development, with 30 years experience as a medical doctor, counsellor, mentor, speaker and workshop facilitator.

The seminars and programs he’s helped to develop have been attended by over 250,000 people globally and are designed to support boys and girls to successfully make a safe, healthy transition to adulthood, with a particular focus on creating coming of age Rites of Passage.

Dr Arne is the proud father of two wonderful young men and a mentor to many others and I think you’ll agree that his work is brilliant.
Check out his books, The Making of Men and How to Parent Teenagers and the seminars and programs that he runs for individuals and schools at ritesofpassageinstitute.org

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The Elephant In The COVID Room, With Professor Grant Schofield Oct 01, 2021

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Today is a podcast share with the quite legendary Professor Grant Schofield from New Zealand and his PreKure Podcast and I think it’s probably the most important public service broadcast that either of us have done in some time, if not ever, so please share this episode with all your family and friends.
In this episode we discuss the lifestyle factors and outcomes that have a massive impact on your health outcome if you do catch covid – and this is especially important given that we are now transitioning to living with the disease and the UK Govt had been advised by an expert panel that everyone will catch it, eventually. Given that knowledge, what should you do to prepare yourself?
Check out heaps of resources and courses that Grant's involved at Prekure.com

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The links between early jaw development, sleep and behavioural disorders with Dr Dave Shirazi Sep 25, 2021

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My guest today is Dr. Shirazi, a dentist who also has a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine and is also a board licensed Acupuncturist. He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep disordered breathing.

He is the founder of the Bite, Breathe and Balance Podcast, dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to treating craniofacial pain and sleep disorders in adults and children. Dr. Shirazi is the director of The TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Los Angeles, which treats TMD, craniofacial pain, Sleep breathing disorders, and craniomandibular orthopaedics.

Check out Dr Shirazi's centre at tmjtherapycentre.com

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Why Friendships are as crucial to your health as Diet and Exercise, with Lydia Denworth Sep 17, 2021

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My guest today is Lydia Denworth, a science writer and public speaker. contributing editor for Scientific American and she writes the Brain Waves blog for Psychology Today. Her work has also appeared in The Atlantic, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, Spectrum and many other publications and she is the author of 4 books.

Today, we get into her latest book, which is all about the science of Friendship and Lydia shares some fascinating insights into the physical and mental damage caused by lonliness, the importance of friendships throughout the life cycle and how to be a good friend.

Check out Lydia’s books, blogs and other work at Lydiadenworth.com

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Managing Your Inner Mammal with Professor Loretta Breuning Sep 11, 2021

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A Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, Loretta Breuning was not convinced by prevailing theories of human motivation. So, after many years of research, she went about publishing her own blogs and books on an alternative view of the workings of the brain. Loretta has published 9 books about how the brain works, including Habits of a Happy Brain and Status Games.
She is also the owner of The Inner Mammal Institute to provide information to help people manage their brain chemicals. In today’s episode we discuss Loretta’s approach and explore practical tips for managing your happy brain chemicals.
Check out the wide array of free resources and Loretta's books at https://innermammalinstitute.org/

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The Ghost in Your Genes Part 2 with Dr Denise Furness Sep 04, 2021

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Today is part 2 of the episode with Dr Denise Furness - a geneticist, and fitness professional, who has overcome an autoimmune disease and lost her Mum to early onset Dementia. Through these challenging experiences and her research into genetics and nutrition and lifestyle medicine, Denise has made it her mission to help as many people as possible get back to thriving!

This podcast explores the role of genetics and epigenetics in human health and disease and was so extensive that we had to split it into 2 parts - and you don’t want to miss a single minute, because Denise is one super-smart lady.
For those who'd like to avail of Denise's services - and I highly recommend that you do - check her out at drdenisefurness.com.au. Denise specialises in women's health, but I'm sure she'll work with you if you're a bloke and you ask nicely!!

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The Ghost in Your Genes with Dr Denise Furness Aug 27, 2021

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My guest today is someone I consider to be Australia’s version of Rhonda Patrick – and for those who know Rhonda, that’s a big compliment. Dr Denise Furness is a geneticist, and fitness professional, who has overcome an autoimmune disease and lost her Mum to early onset Dementia. Through these challenging experiences and her research into genetics and nutrition and lifestyle medicine, Denise has made it her mission to help as many people as possible get back to thriving!

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