The You Project

This is a conversation about a middle-age guy who left a super successful career in the TV business and ended up living at an Indian Orphanage. John Marshall is a storyteller, a Hollywood screenwriter, a 9-time Emmy award-winning TV producer/writer and author of the Random House memoir ‘Wide-Open World.’ So how and why does someone leave the highly addictive and lucrative entertainment world to become an advocate for orphaned girls’ education? Take a listen and find out. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Dan Dworkis M.D. Ph.D., believes deeply that all of us can improve how we function under pressure and in doing so perform at our best when we are needed the most. Dan is an attending emergency Physician and Professor at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, where he works at the Los Angeles County and USC Medical Centre (one of the largest and busiest emergency departments in the US). Dan is the founder of The Emergency Mind which helps individuals and teams perform better under pressure both in and out of the emergency department. His book, The Emergency Mind: Wiring Your Brain for Performance Under Pressure, is used by people working under pressure across a variety of disciplines from emergency medicine to entrepreneurship to athletics and beyond. Yet again, I have another man crush. Love Dr. Dan and loved this chat. Enjoy.  emergencymind.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Richard Chambers is a clinical psychologist, an internationally-recognised expert in mindfulness, a spiritual seeker, a researcher, an author and a bloke who runs psychedelic-assisted leadership programs (yep, that’s a thing). I’m constantly grateful for the amazing people I get to meet on this show and Richard was (is) totally brilliant. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doctor John is back at TYP Central and as usual, he amuses, entertains and educates us with his ideas, stories and unique perspective on the human condition. Among other things, we discuss his cancer story, immunotherapy, the pros and cons of retirement, floating restaurants (cruise ships), proactive vs. reactive health management, the power of words and lots more. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re after a typical ‘be-all-you-can-be’ (self-help type of) TYP experience, this might not be the episode for you. Nonetheless, it’s full of interesting information, thoughts and ideas that may even be useful to you. Or not. Among other things, Patrick and I speak about the evolution of the good ol’ TV, using public Wi-Fi (yes or no?), augmented reality, the re-emergence of 3D films, the potential use of holograms, the dropping price of (some) tech, robotic dogs (Patrick wants five), VR for healing and why young dudes have been banned from wearing suits to the cinema. Enjoy. genesisfx.com.auoksmartass.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derrick McManus was a South Australian Police officer operating in the elite Special Tasks And Rescue (STAR) Group. He held specialist skills as a sniper, diver and was trained by the military elite Special Air Services Regiment (SAS) in counter-terrorist tactics and worked in a physically, mentally and emotionally demanding environment. Derrick’s team had been tasked to arrest a high-risk offender, who was obviously not very keen on being arrested. He fired 18 times in less than 5 seconds and hit Derrick 14 times. Derrick was then lying on the ground bleeding for 3 hours prior to his rescue. How he didn’t die is still a mystery. To say this is a fascinating listen is an understatement. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of David Gillespie’s (many) books is called ‘Teen Brain’ (2019). This episode is a conversation about the challenges that come with living in a teenage body that’s riding a rollercoaster of biochemical urges, emotions and changes. *Book Synopsis: With their labile and rapidly developing brains, adolescents are particularly susceptible to addiction, and addiction leads to anxiety and depression. What few parents will know is that what we think of as the most typical addictions and problematic teen behaviours - smoking, drinking, drug taking, sex leading to teenage pregnancy - are on the decline. The bad news is that a whole raft of addictions has taken their place. Whereas once the dopamine-hungry brain of a teenager got its fix from smoking a joint or sculling a Bundy and coke, it is now turning to electronic devices for the pleasure jolt that typically comes from online playing games and engaging with social media. What is doubly troubling is that, unlike drugs, alcohol and cigarettes, electronic devices are not illicit. Quite the contrary. They are liberally distributed by schools and parents, with few restrictions placed on their use. And, to add fuel to the fire, emerging research shows that if addictive pathways are activated during the teen years, they are there for life, and that what starts as a screen addiction can lead to major substance abuse later in life.  davidgillespie.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy Jackett is back at TYP Central and this time we wax lyrical about ‘self-help’ the product versus self-help, the practical process. We also discuss self-criticism, self-awareness and self-regulation, the value of lists and preparation, being taught ‘what’ to think versus ‘how’ to think, the enormity of conformity, the opposite of boredom, my numerous surrogate sons (I have a few) and lots more.  vidpod.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I could tell you that this episode is a mind-blowing, life-changing conversation with some world-renowned Guru, where we unpack the secrets of the Universe, but it isn’t. Surprising, I know. Instead, it’s Melissa and I riffing about some random human stuff like, love languages, why we get offended, navigating political correctness, life in the echo chamber, people we love but don’t always like and the time I almost went on a TV dating show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I am not enough”; such a common, disempowering and unnecessary belief. Going in to this episode, I wasn’t sure that I would resonate with Marisa’s philosophy and approach to therapy, treatment and change but not only did she resonate with me, I learned a bunch, she’s an awesome story teller, she made total sense, challenged some of my thinking (in a good way) and lastly, she’s a bit funny, so.. winner! *BIO: Marisa Peer is a world-renowned speaker, Rapid Transformational Therapy trainer and best-selling author. She has nearly three decades of experience as a therapist and has been named Best British Therapist by Men's Health magazine and featured in Tatler's Guide to Britain's 250 Best Doctors. Marisa uses her experience of treating clients including rock stars, CEOs, elite Olympic athletes, royalty and Oscar-winning actors to inform her life-changing speeches and lectures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.