Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor

• Wisdom Wednesdays: Hot Baths vs Saunas - which is Better for Strength, Recovery and Longevity?

  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.

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• Mojo Monday: Anxiety, Acceptance, and Letting Your Values Lead with Carly Taylor

  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.

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• An Incredible Life of Resilience and Philanthropy, with Peter Baines, OAM

  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.

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• Wisdom Wednesdays: This is what burnout looks like in the brain - and what you can do about it

  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.

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• Mojo Monday - What it Really Means to be Psychologically Safe (and What It Doesn't) With Carly Taylor)

  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.

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