*Most of us are trying to _avoid stress_ at all costs.*
But what if that’s exactly what’s making us weaker?
In this special *live book launch episode* from the *Cuppa Co-Lab,* we sit down with *Dr Paul Taylor* – psychophysiologist, former Royal Navy Air Crew Officer, and bestselling author – to unpack the science, psychology and lived experience behind his new book *The Hardiness Effect.*
Dr Paul challenges everything we’ve been taught about stress, resilience and mental health, revealing why the _right kind of stress_ is essential for stronger bodies, sharper minds, better leadership and longer lives.
This conversation goes deep – from combat survival training and neuroscience, to parenting, workplaces, schools, mental health, and why comfort might be costing us far more than we realise.
*In this episode, you’ll learn:*
* Why stress isn’t the problem – *avoidance is*
* The difference between resilience and *hardiness*
* The 4 core traits that help people grow through adversity
* How stress changes your brain and body (for better or worse)
* Why over-protecting kids (and employees) backfires
* How leaders can build stronger, more capable teams
* Practical ways to start building your “challenge muscle” today
Whether you’re a leader, parent, educator, or just feeling stuck in a world built for comfort, this episode will change how you think about stress forever.
📘 *The Hardiness Effect by Dr Paul Taylor*
*Available now. *https://www.paultaylor.biz/books
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