Watch the live conversation with Dr Paul Taylor
Earlier this year, we welcomed guests to the Cuppa Co-Lab for a special live book launch of The Hardiness Effect by Dr Paul Taylor. Now, the full episode is available to watch.
In this recorded conversation, Dr Paul Taylor – psychophysiologist, former Royal Navy Air Crew Officer and bestselling author – explores the science, psychology and lived experience behind his groundbreaking new book. Challenging conventional thinking around stress and resilience, Dr Taylor explains why avoiding stress may actually be limiting our growth, performance and wellbeing.
Drawing on neuroscience, combat survival training and decades of research, the discussion unpacks how the right kind of stress can strengthen both body and mind. From leadership and parenting to schools, workplaces and mental health, the conversation examines why building hardiness is essential in a world increasingly designed for comfort.
Viewers will gain insights into:
• Why stress itself is not the problem, but avoidance is
• The difference between resilience and hardiness
• The four core traits that help people grow through adversity
• How stress impacts the brain and body
• Practical ways to build your own “challenge muscle”
Whether you are leading a team, raising a family or navigating professional pressures, this episode offers a new perspective on performance, wellbeing and long-term health.
The Hardiness Effect by Dr Paul Taylor is available now.