The You Project

In this episode of TYP, Mark LeBusque and I discuss the science of creating lasting change. Along the way, we explore the roles of motivation, commitment, self-control, self-awareness, discipline, mindset, habits, rules and rituals. Enjoy.The Simply Practically Human PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark LeBusque and I were back together for a yack (with Tiff) and we covered a fair bit of ground, including:• Public, Personal, Private & Secret You.• What ‘authenticity’ actually means (practically).• How to make ‘comparison’ a positive.• What makes someone an engaging speaker?• Stoicism: the original ‘self-help’.• Socrates and ‘self-awareness’.And lots more. Enjoy.The Simply Practically Human PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ayesha Khanna is the Co-Founder and CEO of ADDO AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) solutions firm and incubator. She has been a strategic advisor on artificial intelligence, smart cities and fintech to leading corporations and governments. Of course, you TYPers know that I’m no expert (massive understatement) when it comes to AI, technology (in general), machine learning or robotics but despite my ignorance and ineptitude, Ayesha and I had a great chat about the past, present and future of biology (humans) and technology. I even understood some of it! Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Named one of AFR’s 100 Women of Influence at just 26 years of age and Boss Magazine’s Young Executive of The Year, Felicity Furey has led multi-million dollar engineering projects, founded several successful businesses, including WeAspire, Power of Engineering and Machinam and secured partnerships with Qantas, Toyota and Energy Australia. Felicity now works with high-performing teams to give leaders the skills they need to ignite new possibilities in Business, Education and STEM. Felicity is an Educator, Entrepreneur, Extrovert, Creator and Problem Solver with infectious energy, inspiration and curiosity and I loved our chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here on TYP, I’m always banging on about creating an optimal (or improved) life, health state, business, career, relationship, outcome (etc.). Well, this time I kind-of reverse engineer the conversation by sharing the antithesis of a good to-do list; my numerous mistakes. Working in media (radio and TV), bouncing in pubs, writing books, opening the first PT studio, running multiple businesses, making shit up as I go, employing hundreds of people, going to University for the first time at thirty-six, four attempts at a podcast, getting fat, getting fit, getting fat-again, learning to be a leader, working through my own emotional bullshit, learning by doing, self-sabotage, self-doubt, succeeding, failing, peaks and troughs… its been an ongoing lesson. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I was just on ‘The Australian Fitness Podcast’ with Russ Jarrett who had a ridiculous idea; for me to answer 10 complex questions in 3 minutes (each), when every question could easily be a one-hour conversation. Like I said, ridiculous. So, what you’ll hear in this episode is not individual advice, prescription or recommendation (never is) but rather, me sharing my thoughts, insights and feelings about the following questions:1. Why do (some) people still feel intimidated by regular gyms and where are we getting it wrong?2. Do Superfoods really exist?3. The 6 best exercises for building muscle mass?4. Supplements - overrated or underrated?5. Is cardio going to damage my (muscle) gains?6. How do I manage my nutrition? Why can't I seem to get it right?7. If I'm 50+ years of age, how many times a week should I train and what should I do?8. Machines vs. free weights. Which is best?9. Should my teenager join a gym?10. Does intermittent fasting work for all?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I say I love my job so often, I worry that it might sound disingenuous but without the ‘The You Project’ as a conduit, the chances of me having a quality one on one chat with one of the world’s most respected spiritual teachers (who lives 16,000 kms away), is zero. Elizabeth Lesser has worked with Oprah, Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, Ram Dass and the Dalai Lama, to name a few. She is a bestselling author whose books have been translated into twenty languages, she is the co-founder of The Omega Institute in New York and she was a total delight to talk with. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new host… for a day or two. After 550 episodes, it’s about time we got someone younger and prettier in the main chair. Tommy Jackett and I have been friends, colleagues and collaborators for more than a decade. Sadly for him, today’s guest (and tomorrow’s).. is me. It was fun (and weird) being introduced and interviewed on my own show but as always, we found a way to go deep down the philosophical ‘what’s-it-all-about’ conversational rabbit hole. Enjoy.@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new host… for a day or two. After 550 episodes, it’s about time we got someone younger and prettier in the main chair. Tommy Jackett and I have been friends, colleagues and collaborators for more than a decade. Sadly for him, today’s guest (and tomorrow’s).. is me. It was fun (and weird) being introduced and interviewed on my own show but as always, we found a way to go deep down the philosophical ‘what’s-it-all-about’ conversational rabbit hole. Enjoy.@tommyjackettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik Rivera is an LA-based actor, writer, comedian, dad and good bloke. We had a fun chat, exploring everything from our almost-identical religious upbringings, his appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, navigating the pandemic, his creative process, performing comedy on Zoom, his annoying good looks, the professional downside of “being brown” (his words) and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.