Mojo Monday - Judging Others: Why Curiosity Is Often the Wiser Choice With Carly Taylor

In this week’s Mojo Monday, Carly explores the inner voice that judges others and how quickly it can make life harder than it needs to be. Drawing on Stoic wisdom, modern psychology, and her own personal reflections, she shares how shifting from judgement to curiosity creates space, compassion, and calm. Sometimes the wisest thing we can do is hold our opinion lightly and choose understanding instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Dr. Amantha Imber and I explore the intersection of psychology, productivity, and personal development. We discuss practical strategies for behaviour change, the importance of aligning actions with personal values, and innovative approaches to enhancing creativity and productivity. The conversation delves into the science of habit formation, the role of identity in behaviour change, and the impact of environmental design on personal and professional success. What You'll Learn: Aligning Actions with Personal Values: Discover how aligning your actions with personal values can enhance motivation and lead to greater success in both personal and professional life. Environmental Design for Productivity: Learn how the design of your physical and digital environments can significantly influence your behaviour and productivity, and how to set up your surroundings for optimal performance. The Role of Identity in Behaviour Change: Understand the crucial role identity plays in sustaining behaviour change and how visualizing yourself in a new identity can help achieve your goals. Innovative Strategies for Habit Formation: Explore effective strategies like temptation bundling and time boxing to form strong habits and boost productivity. Managing Distractions and Enhancing Focus: Gain insights into managing distractions using application blocking software and the importance of regular breaks to improve focus and decision-making. Key Takeaways: Aligning actions with personal values enhances motivation and success. Environmental design can significantly influence behaviour and productivity. Identity plays a crucial role in sustaining behaviour change. Temptation bundling is an effective strategy for habit formation. Time boxing and working to your chronotype can boost productivity. Commitment devices can be powerful tools for achieving goals. Creativity can be enhanced through phone-free walks and reducing stress. Distractions can be managed with application blocking software. Regular breaks and cognitive gears improve focus and decision-making. Personal accountability and setting clear rules aid in behaviour change. The conversation serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of psychology, behaviour change, and personal growth, providing practical tools to manage distractions and improve focus. Resources Website: https://www.amantha.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amanthai   Support the Podcast If you found this conversation valuable, consider subscribing and leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you insightful discussions on important health topics.   00:11 Understanding Behaviour Change – 01:31 The Role of Identity – 03:02 Environmental Design and Productivity – 08:46 Commitment Devices – 09:37 Managing Distractions – 11:00 Innovative Strategies for Creativity – 13:25 Aligning Values with Actions – 21:40 The Science of Habit Formation – 23:48 Time Boxing and Chronotypes – 24:09 Personal Accountability and Success  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, I dive into the research of heat stress-induced enhancements of health and longevity, and discuss a couple of recent studies that pitted Finnish saunas against infrared saunas and hot baths in terms of a range of physiological outcomes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s Mojo Monday, Carly shares a real and raw experience of anxiety. She explores why everyday anxiety can feel so overwhelming, and why trying to control our internal world often makes things harder. Carly talks through the tools she’s using right now. A grounded, honest look at anxiety, parenting, and letting your values lead even when your nervous system is buzzing. To find out more about Carly, visit www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.au.Follow her on Instagram: carly_taylor_coachingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I am joined by Peter Baines OAM to explore his profound journey from policing to philanthropy. The episode delves into Peter's experiences in disaster response, his leadership in international operations, and the founding of the charity Hands Across the Water. It highlights the importance of resilience, leadership, and personal growth in overcoming challenges and making a positive impact. What You'll Learn: The Basics of Leadership and Resilience: Understand the foundational role of resilience in personal and professional life, and how leadership presence and purpose drive successful outcomes in crisis situations. Scientific Evidence and Research: Discover the rigor behind Peter's work with Interpol and the UN, including his contributions to counter-terrorism and disaster response efforts. Controversies and Misconceptions: Unpack the myths surrounding leadership and resilience, with insights from Peter's extensive career in high-pressure environments. Applications in Philanthropy: Explore the potential of Hands Across the Water in transforming lives, and the impact of Peter's marathon challenges in raising awareness and funds for Thai children. Critical Analysis of Leadership Trials: Learn about the importance of presence, decision-making, and celebrating successes in leadership roles.   Key Takeaways: Resilience is vital for maintaining personal and professional growth, essential for overcoming challenges. Peter's leadership in disaster response has shown the importance of presence and purpose in achieving successful outcomes. Hands Across the Water has made significant contributions to supporting Thai children, demonstrating the power of philanthropy. Leadership requires critical evaluation of decisions and celebrating successes to foster team morale and growth. The conversation between Paul and Peter Baines highlights the need to focus on personal growth and resilience, especially in challenging situations. Through the episode, Peter Baines provides deep insights into how resilience and leadership operate in crisis situations and why they're considered crucial for personal and professional growth. Moreover, listeners are encouraged to discern meticulously between myths and realities in leadership, ensuring they make informed decisions in their personal and professional lives. The episode is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of leadership, resilience, and philanthropy. Resources Connect with Peter's charity, Hands Across The Water Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handsacrossthewater_anz/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thehandsgroup/?ref=br_rs YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsFMq3hUqMD8cnWeLUgFpw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hands-across-the-water/ Connect with Peter, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterbainesconsulting/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/peterbaines/?hl=en Buy Peter's Book: Together We Can   Support the Podcast If you found this conversation with Peter Baines valuable, consider subscribing and leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you insightful discussions on leadership, resilience, and impactful change.   00:00:16 Joining the Police Force 00:01:24 International Disaster Response 00:02:49 Transition to Charity Work 00:13:07 Founding Hands Across the Water 00:14:32 Endurance Challenges and Personal Growth 00:46:20 Leadership and Purpose 00:49:28 Advice for Young People        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is a link to the research paper on burnout in the brain. Here is a link to the military study that I co-authored that investigated effects of the multimodal intervention on burnout, mood and resilience. Here is a link to the Randomised Control Trial in corporates that investigated effects of the multimodal intervention on cognitive fitness and hardiness. Here is a link to my book, The Hardiness Effect Go to my website if you'd like to enquire about a proven workplace program for preventing burnout and enhancing cognitive fitness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Carly dives into what psychological safety really means — and how the original research has been misunderstood. Psychological safety was never about comfort or avoiding tough conversations. It was about creating environments where people can speak honestly, admit mistakes, and learn without fear of humiliation. Carly also looks at how debate and disagreement used to be a normal part of university culture, and how the rise of avoidance and “safety = comfort” thinking is limiting young people’s resilience today. She explores why growth requires discomfort, how real psychological safety supports honest dialogue, and how we can help young people thrive by leaning into challenge, not away from it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Breath as a Bridge to Transformation In today's episode, I welcome breath master Dan Brulé, whose 50-year journey exploring the science and art of conscious breathing has made him a pioneer in the field. From training Tony Robbins to working with military personnel, Dan reveals how breathing techniques can unlock extraordinary healing, performance enhancement, and altered states of consciousness that many dismiss as "woo-woo" until they experience it themselves. Dan explains how our breath serves as the only bodily system that's both automatic and under our conscious control—an invitation to participate in our own evolution. Through deliberate breathing practices, we can regulate our autonomic nervous system, manage our mental states, and even access our brain's natural pharmacy of neurochemicals that rival plant medicines in their transformative effects. What You'll Learn: Defining Breathwork: Understand breathwork as both an art and science, which utilises breath awareness and conscious breathing as tools for physical, mental, and spiritual transformation. Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Activation: Learn how different breathing techniques can activate the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems, offering various health and performance benefits. Breathing Techniques: Dive into specific techniques like slow control breathing, resonant frequency breathing, and more intense methods like holotropic breathing, which offer unique physiological and psychological benefits. Impact on Mental Health: Discover how breathwork can serve as a powerful tool for emotional release and psychological healing, even suggesting potential roles in ameliorating trauma-related symptoms. Role of CO2 Tolerance: Explore the physiology behind CO2 tolerance training and how it can enhance physical performance and emotional stability. Key Takeaways: Breathwork is an accessible, potent means to influence the body’s autonomic processes, aiding in stress management, anxiety reduction, and improvement in overall mental health. Conscious breathing can lead to significant physiological benefits, including the regulation of the nervous system and enhancement of physical performance. Utilising techniques like resonant frequency breathing can harmonize the body's physiological systems, promoting profound relaxation and energy balance. Fast-paced breathing techniques, while requiring cautious practice, can induce non-ordinary states of consciousness, potentially unlocking new dimensions of psychological healing and self-awareness. CO2 tolerance and proper breath control can play a critical role in not only enhancing performance in elite fields like the military but also in managing everyday stress and anxiety levels.   Resources For readers eager to delve deeper into the potential of breathwork, Dan Brule’s extensive archive of articles and resources at Breath Mastery offers a treasure trove of insights and techniques. Visit breathmastery.com for comprehensive guides and courses. Engage with Dan Brule on Instagram at @DanBruleOfficial for the latest updates and insights into the world of breathwork. Embark on a journey of self-exploration and healing through the powerful practice of breathwork—unlock the full potential of your breath and transform your life. Socials:  Head over to https://breathmastery.com/ to sign up to his newsletter and see the wide range of books,  courses and other resources that Dan has to offer.  https://www.instagram.com/danbruleofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/DanBruleBreathmastery/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ia_RuMU2G06qHNGIldJow https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbrule/ Support the Podcast If you found this conversation valuable, consider subscribing and leaving a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you insightful discussions on important health topics.   00:14 Discovering Breath Work 02:26 Defining Breath Work 03:04 Breath Work for High Performers 05:18 Activating the Parasympathetic Nervous System 12:10 Resonant Frequency Breathing 18:59 Personalized Breathing Rates 23:41 Nasal vs. Mouth Breathing 27:03 Fast-Paced Breathing Techniques 35:52 The Natural Reflex of Inhaling 36:31 CO2 Tolerance Training and Its Benefits 38:12 The Dangers of Breath Holding 40:43 Exploring Fast-Paced Breathing Techniques 41:42 The Connection Between Breathwork and Non-Ordinary States 43:59 The Role of Neurotransmitters in Breathwork 54:17 The Healing Power of Breathwork 01:05:44 Contraindications and Safe Practices in Breathwork  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We talk so much about managing anger, but what if anger isn’t the real issue at all? In this week’s Mojo Monday, Carly unpacks the crucial difference between anger and aggression, and how understanding that gap can change the way we respond. To find out more about Carly, visit www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.au.Follow her on Instagram: carly_taylor_coachingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.