Michael Waite
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Paul Taylor: To the Edge of Yourself — Becoming Unbreakable | Episode 138
Paul Taylor: To the Edge of Yourself — Becoming Unbreakable | Episode 138
Paul Taylor: To the Edge of Yourself — Becoming Unbreakable | Episode 138
Wednesday 24th September 2025
Explore how modern life affects our resilience and learn strategies to turn stress into strength with Dr. Paul Taylor.
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Get the buttons here!Becoming Unbreakable: Embrace Stress for Strength
Episode Overview
- Introduce safe stress through exercise and natural experiences to build resilience.
- Embrace discomfort as a path to personal growth.
- Modern lifestyle comforts may lead to health decline.
- Focus on challenges as opportunities for growth.
- Establish rules to manage technology use effectively.
It's not about resilience. Resilience is bouncing back from stress. Hardiness is growing from stress.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this engaging episode of Brain Shaman, host Michael Waite sits down with Dr. Paul Taylor, a renowned neuroscientist and exercise physiologist. Dr. Taylor shares his expertise on hardiness, a fascinating concept that involves transforming stress into strength. He explains how modern life, with its conveniences and comforts, might actually be weakening us.
From spending too much time indoors to consuming ultra-processed foods, our current lifestyle choices could be detrimental to our health and wellbeing. Dr. Taylor delves into the idea of 'hormesis', which suggests that exposure to low levels of stress can actually make us stronger and more resilient. This concept is illustrated through examples like cold water immersion and exercise, both of which are considered beneficial stressors that help the body adapt and grow stronger.
He also shares insights into stoic philosophy, emphasizing the importance of embracing manageable stressors to build both psychological and physical hardiness. The conversation takes an engaging turn when Dr. Taylor shares personal anecdotes from his time growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles and his experiences in the military. These stories underline the importance of viewing challenges as opportunities for growth rather than threats.
With light-hearted banter and deep reflections, the episode encourages listeners to re-evaluate their lifestyle choices, focusing on movement, nutrition, and social interactions as pathways to a healthier life. So, what can you do today to step outside your comfort zone and become unbreakable?