To be honest, I run out of descriptors to explain these fortnightly instalments because they're always the same but different. Same energy, silliness and inappropriate conversations, intersecting with a liberal dose of science, tech, latest news, weird human behaviour and this time, Patrick's brush with the seedy under belly of Ballan's criminal world. Lol.

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This title might sound like stupid advice but the truth is we can't always "be ready" for every potential challenge, problem, variable and outcome when we step into a new goal, endeavour, situation or role. More often than not we don't really know WTF is coming our way when we start something new. Personally, if I had waited until I had all the requisite skills, knowledge, confidence and understanding to succeed, I'd still be standing at the starting line of virtually all of my goals and dreams - including this podcast. Dr. Sam and I went far and wide in this chat and I'm pretty sure I started coaching her at some stage. Oops. Lol.

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Having spent the majority of my adult life working in gyms, owning gyms, teaching PT's and Exercise Science students, working with elite teams and training thousands of humans from complete beginners to Olympians - with all kinds of goals, genetics, personalities, attitudes and reasons - I thought I might share a few of my observations regarding some of the things we don't do so well. Enjoy.

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How does tech addiction actually work? Biochemically? Practically? Behaviourally? Is it an actual addiction like booze, drugs, porn and gambling, just a bad habit, or something else? What is the ever-evolving relationship between technology the phenomenal rise of mental health issues? Are there strategies, practical processes and tools we can use to make a dent in the problem, or maybe even better? Can we turn it around? This chat with Gillespo wasn't a "solution" or magic pill to an extensive, society-wide issue but for many it will be very relevant and for some, possibly a timely lightbulb. In the middle of this episode, I realised have some changes to make and I'm thankful for the chat.

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A slightly different Bobby (and Tiff) episode this time around - way less philosophical, psychological and reflective than normal - and far more practical, physical and user-friendly (from a putting things into action perspective). In a nutshell, we spoke about our individual health protocols (exercise, food, sleep, lifestyle, etc.) and then more broadly about optimising our (your) physical potential - in what can be - an overwhelm of pseudoscience, mayhem, conflicting information and confusion. Of course, we didn't "clear it all up" but I think for some people it will be very interesting and potentially helpful.

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At some stage of the TYP evolution, shy, introverted and courageous listener Kelly Smith somehow wrangled her way from one side of the microphone (off air) to the other side. And we're glad she did. Kelly brings a level of vulnerability, genuine curiosity and self-awareness to the conversation that's not always present on Planet Podcast. Enjoy.

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Yes, it is. No, it's not. Sometimes. Depends. To whom? What's the context? Did they ask for it? Are you qualified to give it? Could your "good advice" be bad for them? What "works" for me, might be a catastrophe for you. Or vice-versa. What's your reason for giving the advice? Could it create more problems than solutions? Do they want it... or are you just supplying it? Is it welcomed or resented? Giving advice (and receiving it, for that matter) ain't that simple or straight forward - especially when we're talking about an exchange between two people who don't think alike, who live in different realities (subjective or objective) and look at things through a different lens. Good intentions are not enough. "But it's for their own good", is a terrible starting (and often, finishing) point. This was an interesting exploration into a very common - but perhaps misunderstood - part of the human experience.

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This probably won't win any awards for podcasting excellence or educational mastery, but Tiff and I had fun chatting about how and why choosing pain, discomfort and uncertainty can lead to more comfort, confidence and calm, and less anxiety, overthinking and internal chaos. Enjoy.

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