The You Project

What are the benefits of stepping into the unknown? Why do we fear it? Why do we desire certainty, familiarity and predictability? Life is uncertain. Relationships are uncertain. Health is uncertain. If we’re not okay with uncertainty, can we ever be okay with life? This is a conversation about all of that and more. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are they? How do they grow? What is confirmation bias? Why do we need to be right? Why do we attack people who don’t think, believe or live like us? Can we disagree with, and love the same people? What role does fear play? And ego? All these questions and more are unpacked in this episode. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does ‘finding our purpose’ even mean? It’s a kind-of pseudo-spiritual (sounding) question that’s asked but really, who the f… actually knows? Do we find it or choose it? And where does the idea come from? Do we have one or many? Does it change over time? Is it pre-determined or me-determined? I’m not sure that Tommy and I come up with too many definitive answers in this one but nonetheless, we have a crack! Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is self-awareness? What role does it play? How do we develop it? What are the benefits? What problems come with a lack of self-awareness? Tommy and I unpack these questions and more exploring this important topic, which is the focus of my PhD research. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is spirituality anyway? It seems like a pretty slippery concept. Ask ten ‘spiritual’ people to explain their version of it to you and you might come away more confused than you went in (I literally did and I was). Whatever it is, I’m more interested in what it looks like practically (behaviour, communication, connection, service, kindness) than I am in some warm-fuzzy theory. If it only equates to words and ideas, I’m out. But if there’s a loved-based practical component, I’m all about it. This is a chat about that. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where does our idea of success come from? What are we taught about it growing up? Is it a concept or a ‘thing’? And what happens when we ‘get’ it? Nirvana? Happiness? Contentment? Does external success (things, money, brand, accolades) equal internal success (joy, calm, absence of anxiety)? Is it the same for all of us? Is our version of success driven by our ego or our spirit? Or something else? This is something I’ve thought about a lot over my journey and here I am talking about it with Tommy. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do so many people need recognition, validation or a standing ovation for getting out of bed? A trophy for just showing up? Why are we compelled to tell people they’re amazing for doing completely ‘un-amazing’ things? Is it a good or bad idea? What are the pros and cons of ever-present cheer squad and importantly, what happens when the cheer squad goes home? This is instalment four of our ten-part Christmas-NY series with Tommy. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is instalment three of our ten-part Christmas-NY series. Ten days, 30ish minutes per episode, one topic, Tommy banging questions at me about a range of interesting topics. This is a chat about body dysmorphia (obviously) and all the issues, challenges and questions that come with it. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is instalment two of our ten-part Christmas-NY series. Ten days, 30ish minutes per episode, one topic, Tommy banging questions at me and we’ll see how we go. This is a chat about the what, why, when, how and how not to… of food addiction. Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is instalment one of our ten-part Christmas-NY series. Ten days, 20-30 minutes per episode, one topic, Tommy banging questions at me and we’ll see how we go. Could be a nightmare, could be gold.. I’ll let you decide. This ep. is a brief chat about how I self-manage from a physical perspective (food, training, sleep,etc.). Enjoy.vidpod.com.au@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.