After a few weeks off the Beyond The Back Paddock Podcast is back with an amazing guest. Paul Taylor.
Paul and I have bumped into each other on a number of occasions at Cottage by the Sea Queenscliff events where he has been presenting. Every time I have heard Paul's presentation it has challenged my thinking.
A former British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer and former Research Professor at the University of San Francisco,Paul is an Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist and Neuroscientist who is currently completing a PhD in Applied Psychology, where he is developing and testing resilience strategies with the Australian Defence Science Technology Group.
A Podcast host, published Author and TV presenter through his program Body and Brain Overhaul, he was twice voted Australian Fitness Industry presenter of the year.
Paul has a proven track record in leadership, management and dealing in high-pressure situations, through his former roles as an Airborne Anti-submarine Warfare Officer and a Helicopter Search-And-Rescue Crew Member with the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm and has undergone rigorous Combat Survival and Resistance-to-Interrogation Training.
Paul doesn’t just talk about resilience - he lives it.
Enjoy listening to Episode 23 of the podcast by subscribing and downloading it at www.beyondthebackpaddock.com.au
Takeaways:
- Paul Taylor's decision to join the armed forces was influenced by a moment in India and a desire for discipline in his life.
- The military provided Paul with a sense of camaraderie and purpose, but transitioning to civilian life can be challenging, especially in terms of finding a new identity.
- Paul's experience in the military and his passion for helping others led him to become an educator and speaker, focusing on behavior change and helping people become better versions of themselves.
- He is currently pursuing a PhD in psychology and working with the Australian military on resilience and peak performance. Building stress fitness and resilience requires implementing strategies and tools.
- Hormesis is the concept that sublethal exposure to stressors can induce stress resistance.
- Recovery and balance are crucial in managing stress.
- Focusing on what is within our control and finding the silver lining in difficult situations can help build resilience.
- Character development is important for personal growth and well-being.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Shared Wisdom
02:28 The Impact of a Moment in India
05:06 Joining the Armed Forces and Challenges of Transitioning to Civilian Life
09:16 Helicopter Search and Rescue
12:24 Camaraderie and Loss of Identity
21:18 Pursuing a PhD in Psychology and Working with the Australian Military
22:11 Moving Beyond Resilience: Stress Fitness
24:02 Building Stress Fitness and Resilience
26:17 The Power of Sublethal Stressors
29:09 Hormesis: Building Strength through Stress
32:31 Focusing on What is Within Our Control
35:16 Finding the Silver Lining in Difficult Situations
45:28 Character Development: A Path to Personal Growth
