Best Craig Harper Podcasts (2024)

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Are You Smarter Than You Realise? | Craig Harper - 800 51:07

14d ago51:07

51:07

In this episode, Craig Harper and I discuss the different forms of intelligence. While high IQ is often seen as the pinnacle of intelligence, it doesn't encompass social, emotional, or intrapersonal intelligence, among others. We also touch on the impact of various learning styles on perceived intelligence. Harps admits to being a naturally slow le…

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Is Hustling Killing Your Creativity? | Bobby Cappuccio - 806 54:19

19m ago54:19

54:19

He's back! Our friend Bobby Cappuccio... and bloody hell he's in top form on todays show. Once we cleared the air with some solid cat-daddy talk about Bobby's new fur-kid Houdini, we got stuck into some great banter about if and how hustling might be killing your creativity (you mean 'try harder, work harder' isn't the answer??) We explore how stra…

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#1568 Anthropomorphising AI - Patrick Bonello 53:11

30m ago53:11

53:11

*Anthropomorphise (v.): to attribute human characteristics or behaviour to non-human entities. What do you think about the idea of people building ‘relationships' with Al? Having a non-human ‘friend' where it's possible to have, what seems to be (on an experiential level), a human-like meaningful conversation, connection and exchange, that literall…

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#1567 Learning To Operate You - Harps & Tiff 45:11

17h ago45:11

45:11

Your body is always talking to you. It's always telling you what's ‘working' and what's not, when it comes to sleep, diet, exercise, lifestyle behaviours, stress, relationships and more. It's called biofeedback, and you and I have it at our disposal (whether we choose to pay attention is another issue). I've been learning to operate me for decades.…

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#1566 Thinking Yourself Sick - Harps 42:43

1d ago42:43

42:43

I decided to record this podcast called in an attempt to unpack the very real and powerful (but largely unknown and undiscussed) relationship that exists between negative thinking and our body. It's been my experience, observation and research that chronic negative thinking might be (I say 'might') one of the leading (but undetected) drivers of (or…

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Acing Adaptability | Michael Dobbie-Bridges - 805 57:30

1d ago57:30

57:30

It's fair to say Michael Dobbie-Bridges is adaptable... and one hell of an athlete! Oh and on top of that, he's an advocate who has made significant contributions to both sports and disability advocacy in Australia. From a tragic motorcycle accident at 21 to becoming a celebrated Paralympian with six World Cups under his belt in Wheelchair Tennis, …

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#1565 Australia's Phantom - Josh Piterman 56:00

3d ago56:00

56:00

Apart from playing the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera on the West End and in Australia, Tony in the West Side Story (Australia), Jean Valjean in Les Misérables (West End), being one of the world-renowned 'Ten Tenors', and starring in 'Cats' and 'Beautiful' (Australia) and Hairspray (UK), Josh Piterman is also a podcaster, mediocre dancer and d…

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#1564 Pleased To Meet Me - Dr. Bill Sullivan 1:04:22

4d ago1:04:22

1:04:22

Dr. Bill Sullivan is a world-renowned Scientist, Researcher, Educator and Author who graces us with his vast knowledge and wit on a monthly basis here at TYP, and I couldn't be more grateful. 'Pleased to Meet Me' (subtitle: germs, genes & the curious forces that make us who we are) is the title of his 2020 book and that (among other things) was the…

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#1563 The SAS TV Bloke - Ollie Ollerton 1:07:35

5d ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Today we are revisiting one of my favourite chats with former SAS operative, turned reality TV star, Ollie Ollerton. I loved his insight into human nature and behaviour and his ability to explore the complexities of life (surviving and thriving), in an easy to understand manner. Enjoy. Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10…

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Nightmare On Natimuk Road | Ben Plunkett - 804 1:08:08

5d ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Despite the title (which will make sense when you listen), there's no nightmare to be found here... well, maybe Ben Plunkett has danced around the edges of what you may call a nightmare or two along the way. But like most difficulties in life (in my opinion), each of his have brought about a shiny side with meaning and purpose. In this chat we mean…

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#1562 The Art Of Writing - Prof. Shellie Richards 50:29

6d ago50:29

50:29

I'm obsessed with becoming a better writer (both creative and academic) and this conversation was a cheeky chance for me to tap into the mind of, not only a brilliant writer but also, a brilliant teacher of writing. Lucky me. Creating connection, building rapport, telling stories and sharing information through the medium of writing is indeed an ar…

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Life's An Experiment | Mark LeBusque - 803 42:24

7d ago42:24

42:24

What if we approached life as an ongoing experiment, much like a game of Monopoly? How would the weight of our decisions, circumstances, opportunities, successes, and even failures shift and shape our experiences and outcomes? Mark LeBusque joins us again today, bringing his thought-provoking perspectives as we discuss some of our own current "expe…

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#1561 Doctor, Doctor, Doctor - Dr. Marc Cohen 45:23

7d ago45:23

45:23

Dr. Marc Cohen is a Medical Doctor, a Doctor of Chinese Medicine (PhD.), a Doctor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD.), a University Professor, a world-renowned Researcher and an Integrative Medicine Teacher and Practitioner, who has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers and numerous text books. All this has allowed him to practice,…

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#1560 Hinge Moments - Dr. Rob Bell 58:41

8d ago58:41

58:41

Sometimes you meet someone and quickly feel a connection and a familiarity that's inexplicable but real, nonetheless. It was like that (for me) with Dr. Rob Bell. Rob is a rock star in the areas of Athletic Performance, Human Potential and more specifically, Mental Toughness. We covered lots of ground in this one, I loved him and you will too. Enjo…

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Reversing Alzheimer's & Dementia (For Real) | Dr. Heather Sandison - 802 53:12

9d ago53:12

53:12

Reversing Alzheimer's & Dementia... Hang on, what? Up until now we've 'known' Alzheimer's & Dementia to be a degenerative neurological condition for which there is no cure or solution. But today I'm speaking with Dr. Heather Sandison who brings with her evidence of a very different reality emerging around the improvement and reversal of these condi…

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#1559 Emerging Addictions - David Gillespie 41:50

9d ago41:50

41:50

At school, David Gillespie was an academic standout, while I was more of an academic stand-outside-the-principals-office, kind-of student. Not even joking. This was a fun chat where we talked about the significant differences between our teenage reality (in the 70's and 80's) and the reality of teenagers today. We chatted about the myriad of challe…

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#1558 Understanding Your Brain - Dr. Shohreh Majd 58:15

10d ago58:15

58:15

Well, this was fun. Dr. Sherry and her energy almost make me look unenthusiastic and shy! We had a great time and her ability to communicate the 'science of the brain' in an easy-to-understand manner, is gold. Having said that, she does talk quickly and has a (beautiful) accent, so you might need to lean in and listen carefully at times. Enjoy. **D…

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060 CEO of Starlight Foundation: How to Shine | Louise Baxter 1:32:14

11d ago1:32:14

1:32:14

When Louise Baxter started her career, she had absolutely no idea she’d end up leading one of Australia’s most impactful charities. In this conversation, we explore Louise’s journey from working part time at David Jones, to move toward a marketing career across multiple industries to eventually receive an opportunity to work with Starlight which ch…

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#1557 Workout No-No's - Harps & Tiff 45:14

11d ago45:14

45:14

It's been a while since I assumed the Exercise Scientist role but today was the day. Tiff and I unpack some of the most common (and easily rectified) mistakes that people make in the gym (or any training environment, for that matter). We keep it simple, broadly relevant and jargon-free. If you're training consistently but not getting the results yo…

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Rip Into It! | Grant Siedle - 801 51:00

12d ago51:00

51:00

Who says you can't? Grant Siedle is all about challenging that narrative and proving that the impossible is within reach. One of his standout ventures is Rip Swim, an open water swim through 'The Rip' from Point Nepean to Point Lonsdale. This 3.5km stretch across the entrance to Port Phillip Bay is famed as one of the most thrilling and notorious w…

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#1556 God, Me & Religion - Harps 1:00:39

12d ago1:00:39

1:00:39

This episode is unlike any I've done. It's an hour(ish) of me discussing the good and bad, painful and beautiful, theological and psychological.. of my religious (and spiritual) journey. It's not for everyone but some may find it interesting. The good news is, I'm not selling anything to anyone, there's no 'call to action', there's no bombshell and…

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#1555 Understanding Neurodiversity - Dr. Hannah Korrel 48:00

13d ago48:00

48:00

Our go-to Neuropsychologist Dr. Hannah is back, demystifying, defining and unpacking neurodiversity in all its variations. Over the last decade, our awareness and understanding of the variability of the human brain is something that has greatly expanded and thankfully, continues to evolve. Among other things, we speak about Autism Spectrum Disorder…

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#1554 Patrick Loves Tiff - Patrick Bonello 53:50

14d ago53:50

53:50

Apart from the fact that Patrick is gay and Tiff has massive trust issues with men, they are a match made in heaven. They met each other (in person) for the first time last weekend and both of them (unbeknown to each other) individually told me how much of a crush they have on the other. With that intel on board, you can imagine how much fun I had …

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#1553 What You Get vs Who You Become - Lauren Burns 48:18

15d ago48:18

48:18

Apart from being a world-class Athlete, Olympic Gold Medallist, Author, Academic Researcher, Naturopath, Corporate Speaker and Super Mum, Dr. Lauren Burns (oh yeh, she also has a PhD), makes a great podcast guest. This time we speak about the upcoming Olympics, the money athletes do and don't get for being awesome, performance anxiety, what Lauren …

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From Wings to Wheels | Charles Brice - 799 55:49

16d ago55:49

55:49

Charles Brice began his journey into aviation by starting flight classes at the age of 15 and went solo at 16. His aspirations to become a professional pilot however were tragically altered by a motorbike accident at 19, which left him quadriplegic. Sharing his early (and ever-present) love for motorbikes, a passion ignited at the age of four, Char…

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#1552 A Person, Not A Condition - Unna Goldsworthy 48:24

16d ago48:24

48:24

Unna and I went to Uni together and both studied Exercise Science. I went on to do what I do and she completed her Master's Degree in Exercise Rehabilitation and went down the clinical path, treating a broad cross-section of people with a broad range of conditions, diseases, injuries and physical challenges. This was a very freestyle conversation a…

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#1551 A Bigger Purpose - Kerryn Vaughan 40:12

17d ago40:12

40:12

Kerryn Vaughan is a funny, compassionate, driven, super smart woman, who’s great at solving high-level problems, while being totally comfortable with f**king up, falling down and getting back up. But perhaps more impressive than all that, is that she's someone who consistently gets sh*t done, has a purpose and vision much bigger than herself and ha…

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#1550 This (Version Of) Life Wasn't My Plan - Harps 42:33

18d ago42:33

42:33

Over the years, countless people referring to their life situation, experience and/or circumstance, have said to me something like "this wasn't my plan" and more often than not, when I dig a little, I discover that there was no actual plan (strategy, structure, process, accountability, timeline) but rather, an idea of how their life would 'turn out…

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The Blind Visionary | Matt De Gruchy - 798 47:32

19d ago47:32

47:32

When I meet Matt De Gruchy for the first time this year at a Gala event, I could have mistaken him for someone with 20/20 vision... Until I noticed he was 'looking' a little to the left of me when he spoke to me. On the path to losing 96% of his sight to Stargardt's disease, Matt grappled with acceptance, self-isolation, weight-management, and gene…

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#1549 Turning an Idea into a Thing - Tara & Russell Jarrett 1:01:26

19d ago1:01:26

1:01:26

Four years ago, my friends Tara and Russell were thinking about developing a new kind 'self-serve' Reformer Pilates business where people could come to their facility and use commercial reformer beds to take classes with a choice of virtual teachers, using amazing technology (screens and audio) with access to hundreds of different programs of varyi…

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#1548 Purpose & Meaning - Tommy Jackett 51:14

20d ago51:14

51:14

The fabulous Tommy Jackett was back at TYP central for this chat and he didn’t disappoint. This was a somewhat philosophical and deep conversation, where the old bloke and the young bloke opened the existential door on meaning and purpose, what drives behaviours and outcomes, programming and conditioning and the way that our perspective and world v…

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I REALLY Hope You're Impressed | Craig Harper 797 46:06

21d ago46:06

46:06

Ever catch yourself 'out to impress', and behaving in ways you assume might gain approval over your usual behaviour? Ever notice how when we observe that trait in others, it's quite off-putting? Ever wonder why we can observe that in others, realise it's off-putting, and still catch ourselves doing it anyway? Human behaviour is a funny thing, and t…

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#1547 Scared Sh*tless Of Public Speaking - Harps & Tiff 47:31

21d ago47:31

47:31

That term (scared sh*tless), is something l've heard many times. Even if you have zero interest in public speaking, you might find this chat interesting, as we explore the essence of communication, connection and rapport. And while we are talking in the context of public speaking, most of the content is relevant across a broad range of situations, …

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#1546 Becoming Ungiveupable - Harps 45:51

22d ago45:51

45:51

I’m back on deck with a new episode tomorrow after traversing the country to make a few bucks, but for today I’ve decided to reshare my most popular solo episode. I do go a little hard, so if you’re feeling a bit presh, maybe listen from behind a cushion (like I do with scary movies). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Digital Disruption: The Disturbing Impact of Still Face Syndrome | Dr. Mark Williams - 796 54:48

23d ago54:48

54:48

Dr. Mark Williams tells me that Still Face Syndrome is real - a consequence of our attention shifting from human interactions to digital devices. The terrifying part is that it's robbing infants of critical emotional development, with repercussions that are hard to imagine. This is just one of the mind-blowing facts Dr. Williams shares in this epis…

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#1545 Psychopaths In Romance - Tracy-lea Connor 52:56

23d ago52:56

52:56

Tracy-lea Connor has been on the show before talking about her journey with chemobrain and her book called... ‘Chemobrain’ (shocker, I know). This time we opened the door on her experience living with a psychopath for years. We spoke about red flags, gaslighting, people pleasing, being addicted to a person (it's real addiction and break-ups come wi…

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#1544 A Bigger Purpose - Samuel Johnson 47:25

24d ago47:25

47:25

Hi Team, I’m up to my eyeballs this week in corporate work, so I’m going to revisit one of my favourite conversations with one of my favourite actors and all-round good humans, Samual Johnson. Enjoy. Samuel Johnson (OAM) is an Actor (TV, film and stage), Gold Logie winner, regular Aussie bloke, co-creator of the charity ‘Love Your Sister’ and money…

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059 From Divorce to Adventure | Josh Waldhorn 1:39:32

25d ago1:39:32

1:39:32

Josh Waldhorn had the “perfect” life. A wife, 2 kids, a beautiful home, an advancing career and then it all fell apart. More specifically, Josh fell apart and from the “depths of hell” he found a way out. This episode focuses on what happens when we take life for granted: The pain that comes from resting on our laurels. Josh shares his journey with…

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#1543 Artificial General Intelligence (A Warning) - David Gillespie 37:11

25d ago37:11

37:11

Well, this chat was equally fascinating and terrifying. According to David Gillespie, Artificial General Intelligence (Al that is as smart as, or smarter than, the average person) is just around the metaphoric corner and it may not be good news for us non-robots. In some ways, it seems like the rapid evolution of Al is hurtling humanity towards the…

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Identity, Trauma & Resilience | Mark Thomas - 795 50:23

26d ago50:23

50:23

In this episode I'm welcoming back Sergeant Mark Thomas, the legend behind The Code 9 Foundation, and we're talking about complexities of identity, trauma, and resilience, particularly within the realm of first responders. Mark shares how he navigates managing his PTSI (PTSD) while simultaneously continuing to serve in the Victoria Police and discu…

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#1542 Terrified Of Being Wrong - Harps 33:33

26d ago33:33

33:33

For a range of fascinating reasons, we humans tend to hate the idea of 'being wrong' about beliefs, ideas and rituals (habits maybe?) that are important to us. Especially when those things are foundational and integral to who we think we are; our identity, our purpose, our sense of self and our self-worth. Ironically, we love to see ourselves as op…

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#1541 Somatic Sex Therapy - Tegan McKenzie 50:11

27d ago50:11

50:11

Tegan McKenzie is a Somatic Sex Therapist, working with women to help them navigate and explore their own sensuality, sexuality, emotional well-being and self-care. Well, l've had thousands of conversations (on this show and beyond) with people working in all kinds of fields and this chat, was a first for me. Having the opportunity to chat with Teg…

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Living Large: Values & Character | Kerryn Vaughan - 794 1:01:04

28d ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Another cracking chat with the wonderful Kerryn Vaughan as we explore some fundamental questions that shape our lives. We explore our values, our character, and why we often sweat the small stuff. And speaking of small, why do we tend to play small in life? In this episode, we get philosophical about how to live well and navigate the inevitable hor…

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#1540 Weaponised Robot Dogs - Patrick Bonello 57:09

28d ago57:09

57:09

The Tai Chi-teaching, rural living, nature loving, tech geek, father of one (dog) is back, and this time we chat about the potential ban on kids under sixteen accessing social media, the pros and cons of our current digital world, the first bloke to have a Neuralink implant, how the new super-dooper Al programs aren't always super or dooper, headph…

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#1539 The Intelligence Spectrum - Harps & Tiff 49:55

29d ago49:55

49:55

Intelligence is not 'a' thing but rather, a bunch of things. In some rooms I'm mildly smart, in others l'm wildly stupid. It's context, task and situation dependent. Want my advice on technology, you're in trouble. Ask me about biology or psychology, you're in with a chance. In this freestyle episode, Tiff and I talk about individual learning and t…

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Blind Faith: The World's Fastest Blind Man on a Motorcycle | Ben Felton & Kevin Magee - 793 1:10:25

30d ago1:10:25

1:10:25

Imagine riding a motorcycle at a breathtaking speed of 270 kph. Now, picture doing it with your eyes closed, unable to see a thing! That’s the reality for Ben Felton, who couldn’t see a thing even before he even got on the bike. Teaming up with Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix legend Kevin Magee - who has an impressive 36 Grand Prix races under his…

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#1538 The Five-Easy-Steps-Myth - Amy Molloy 52:46

1M ago52:46

52:46

Amy Molloy and I agree, there's no five easy steps to virtually anything. Might be five hard steps. Or twenty-six. Or five easy and five hard. Might take you a month and me, a decade. The point is, different things work for different people. Whether it's grieving, getting in shape, making money, communication, growing a brand, reducing anxiety, a r…

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#1537 The Sweet Assassin - Adriano Zumbo 38:30

1M ago38:30

38:30

Adriano Zumbo is an Australian pâtissier and television presenter, who opened his first patisserie in 2007 before rising to prominence as a frequent guest on MasterChef. He is the host of the Australian baking competition program Zumbo's Just Desserts, and a judge on the Netflix web series Sugar Rush. It's fair to say that I didn't fully comprehend…

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The Death of Stalin (2017) | The Reds, White, and Blue: Film and the Fear of a Communist Menace 1:55:36

1M ago1:55:36

1:55:36

It's the final episode of our series The Reds, White, and Blue, looking at films about the red scare and a fear of a communist menace. This time, Hal & Craig watched Armando Iannucci's (Veep, In the Loop) satire "The Death of Stalin". We discuss Stalinism, how it diverges from Leninism, and whether or not the film is an effective satire. Discussion…

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#1536 Type A Ninja - Tiff Hall 54:22

1M ago54:22

54:22

Apart from being a successful Entrepreneur, TV Gladiator (Angel), 6th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, Author (of 12 books), TV Presenter (The Biggest Loser, The Circle), Journalist, Podcaster, Wife of one (funny bugger Ed Kavalee) and Mum of two, Tiff Hall is also an amazing podcast guest and not surprisingly, we had a great chat. Enjoy. @tiffhall_xo …

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