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  • Wisdom Wednesdays: Microplastics are in your body & brain - here's how to remove them
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  • Mojo Monday: Becoming Mentally Fit - Part 2 of the Pillars of Mental Fitness
    Part 2 of the Becoming Mentally Fit on Mojo Monday, Carly explores Mindset through the lens of Psychological Flexibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • The Art of Beating Burnout and Finding Balance: Insights from Melo Calarco
    In this enlightening discussion, I sat down with Melo Calarco, a seasoned mindfulness coach and author renowned for his work on overcoming burnout and achieving balance. In this episode, we explore the multifaceted nature of burnout, delving into Melo's personal journey of cycling 30,000 kilometres around the world and how this challenging experience shaped his understanding of resilience and self-belief. Alongside his exploration of the critical role mindfulness and gratitude play in combating burnout, this conversation offers invaluable insights into identifying the signs of stress and how to shift your mindset towards a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. What You'll Learn: Understanding Burnout: Melo provides a comprehensive explanation of burnout, beyond the work environment, emphasising that it's largely about chronic stress. Key Signs and Symptoms: Early indicators of burnout such as physical tension, emotional withdrawal, and behavioural changes. The Role of Mindfulness: How integrating mindfulness into daily practice can serve as a powerful tool to manage stress and enhance mental clarity. Stress Responses: The distinction between challenge and threat perceptions of stress and their impact on motivation and behaviour. Practical Mindfulness Techniques: Simple yet effective strategies for implementing mindfulness and meditation into a busy schedule. Gratitude and Positivity: Exploring how gratitude can rewire the brain for positivity, counteracting stress and promoting better mental health. Key Takeaways: Burnout extends beyond the workplace; it is the result of chronic, unmanaged stress which can accumulate from various life sources. Self-awareness is crucial in identifying stress signs early. Listening to your body's cues and recognising emotional shifts can prevent deeper burnout. Mindfulness and meditation are not just practices for moments of stillness. They can be woven into daily routines to enhance focus and reduce anxiety. Adopting a challenge-oriented mindset, supported by self-belief and past experiences, provides a protective buffer against burnout. Simple practices like daily gratitude can have profound impacts on mental health, promoting a positive outlook and resilience. Resources: Melo Calarco’s Website: Visit melocalarco.com for free sample chapters of his book and additional mindfulness resources. Books: "Beating Burnout, Finding Balance" by Melo Calarco. Mindfulness Apps: Explore guided meditations through apps like Insight Timer. Website and free sample chapter: Melo Calarco LinkedIn: Melo Calarco Support and Share: If you found this conversation insightful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach a broader audience and share these valuable discussions. Share this episode with anyone who might be grappling with stress or seeking more balance in life—your recommendation might be the nudge they need towards a healthier mental state. 01:00 Inspiration for World Travel 02:58 Challenges and Lessons from the Journey 06:36 Understanding Burnout 08:15 Writing the Book on Burnout 15:36 Signs and Symptoms of Burnout 20:51 Stress Responses and Coping Mechanisms 29:16 Balancing Stress and Recovery 31:08 Understanding Relaxation vs. Recovery 32:50 The Importance of Mindfulness 34:31 Formal and Informal Mindfulness Practices 36:16 Mindfulness in Daily Activities 40:35 The Science Behind Mindfulness 51:30 The Role of Gratitude in Combating Burnout 59:17 Practical Tips for Avoiding Burnout See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • Wisdom Wednesdays: New Research on How Resistance Training Combats Aging
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  • Mojo Monday: Becoming Mentally Fit - Part 1 of the Pillars of Mental Fitness
    In this first episode of the Mojo Monday series, Carly explores why mental fitness is a more empowering, actionable way to approach personal wellbeing. This series will cover the pillars of mental fitness, providing tools and strategies you can implement into your life to move up the mental fitness continuum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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About The Paul Taylor Podcast

Host Paul Taylor, a Neuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist and PhD student in Psychology, interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving your mind, body and brain to become your best self.
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