<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Works of Trevor L Taylor</title><link>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references</link><description>Reference entries for the podcast episodes of Trevor L Taylor, also written Trevor L. Taylor.</description><language>en-us</language><item><title>Couch to Capable, on Starting a Physical Challenge</title><link>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/from-couch-to-capable</link><guid>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/from-couch-to-capable</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A summary of the Hard Truths for a Soft World episode on starting exercise from low fitness and low confidence, with small steps and a bad day rule.</description></item><item><title>The Comfort Crisis, on Ease and Resilience</title><link>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/the-comfort-crisis</link><guid>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/the-comfort-crisis</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A summary of the Hard Truths for a Soft World episode on convenience, sitting, boredom and a seven day audit that brings challenge back.</description></item><item><title>The Adaptation Advantage, on Habitual Stress</title><link>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/the-adaptation-advantage</link><guid>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/the-adaptation-advantage</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A summary of the Hard Truths for a Soft World episode on hormesis, recovery, BDNF and how repeated manageable stress raises tolerance.</description></item><item><title>Physical Stress, on Building Success Through Strain</title><link>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/the-power-of-physical-stress</link><guid>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/the-power-of-physical-stress</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A summary of the Hard Truths for a Soft World episode on chosen physical strain as a builder of discipline, confidence and mental health.</description></item><item><title>The Swipe Era, on Dating Standards</title><link>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/attraction-in-the-swipe-era</link><guid>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/attraction-in-the-swipe-era</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A summary of the Hard Truths for a Soft World episode on dating apps, choice overload, love bombing, character based standards and self respect.</description></item><item><title>When the Spark Fades, on Rebuilding Closeness</title><link>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/when-the-spark-fades</link><guid>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/when-the-spark-fades</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A summary of the Hard Truths for a Soft World episode on resentment, missed bids for connection, phones and rebuilding attraction in a couple.</description></item><item><title>First Spark to Deep Bond, on Changing Attraction</title><link>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/from-first-spark-to-deep-bond</link><guid>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/from-first-spark-to-deep-bond</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A summary of the Hard Truths for a Soft World episode on how attraction changes after the honeymoon phase and why that change is not a loss.</description></item><item><title>Staying Attractive, on Shared Responsibility</title><link>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/staying-attractive-to-a-partner</link><guid>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/staying-attractive-to-a-partner</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A summary of the Hard Truths for a Soft World episode on what each partner owes a long relationship to keep attraction and respect alive.</description></item><item><title>The Power of Attraction, on Lasting Love</title><link>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/attraction-and-lasting-love</link><guid>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/attraction-and-lasting-love</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A summary of the Hard Truths for a Soft World episode arguing that attraction drives lasting love and survives only when partners tend it.</description></item><item><title>The Tech Strong Family, on Household Boundaries</title><link>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/the-tech-strong-family</link><guid>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/the-tech-strong-family</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A summary of the Hard Truths for a Soft World episode on family screen rules built around sleep, meals, focus and parents modeling use.</description></item><item><title>Digital Dopamine, on the Shortened Attention Span</title><link>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/digital-dopamine-and-attention</link><guid>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/digital-dopamine-and-attention</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A summary of the Hard Truths for a Soft World episode on variable rewards, interruptions, multitasking and rebuilding a shortened attention span.</description></item><item><title>The Motivation Trap, on Screens and Games</title><link>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/screens-games-motivation-trap</link><guid>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/screens-games-motivation-trap</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A summary of the Hard Truths for a Soft World episode on how phones, feeds and games reset reward and make everyday goals feel flat.</description></item><item><title>Teens and AI, on the Cost of Easy Learning</title><link>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/teens-ai-and-easy-learning</link><guid>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/teens-ai-and-easy-learning</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A summary of the episode of Hard Truths for a Soft World on teenagers, generative AI and why effortful learning builds lasting understanding.</description></item><item><title>Born Plugged In, on Early Screen Time</title><link>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/born-plugged-in</link><guid>https://trevorltaylorinsights.com/references/born-plugged-in</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A summary of the Born Plugged In episode of Hard Truths for a Soft World, on early screen exposure, serve and return, and WHO age guidance.</description></item></channel></rss>