Stay at the Top

S3E11. Building stress fitness with Paul Taylor

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Episode notes

In this episode of Stay at the Top, I’m excited to chat with Paul Taylor— Neuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist who is currently completing a PhD in Applied Psychology, developing Stress Fitness strategies with the Australian Armed Forces.

Paul and I explore why controlled stress exposure (from exercise to cold and heat) builds real resilience. And no matter who you are, Paul’s got straightforward science-backed strategies to get you to the top, and help you stay there.

In this episode, Paul shares:

-How your daily habits build resilience

-The unique stress benefits of cold and heat exposure and why combining them works.

-His take on intermittent fasting, protein, and keeping muscle as we age.

-Easy ways to add controlled stress for lasting resilience.

-How reframing challenges as opportunities builds mental strength.

-Why whole, minimally processed foods are key to health.

-Simple tools to track cardio fitness and muscle for long-term health.

Key Quotes:

“If you want to be able to deal with stress, you need to train your ability to deal with stress.”

“Real food doesn’t have ingredients; real food is ingredients.”

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