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615: This Is What Everyone Gets Wrong About Protein & Building Muscle! | Dr. Stuart Phillips27 Aug 202401:56:37

Dr. Stuart Phillips is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and a member of the School of Medicine at McMaster University. He is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health.

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614: Cardiologist: Your Doctor Is Wrong About Cholesterol | Dr. William Davis20 Aug 202402:03:01

Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book, Wheat Belly.

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605: The Low Carb Dietitian: What to Eat to Lose Weight & Prevent Disease | Dr. Caryn Zinn18 Jun 202401:55:35

Dr. Caryn Zinn is an academic, an author & a registered dietitian, with over 25 years of experience. She promotes a real food, low carb diet.

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515: Oxford Neuroscientist Reveals How Poor Sleep Is Destroying Your Health! | Russell Foster10 Jan 202301:41:05

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/515russellfoster

Russell Foster is an Oxford Neuroscientist that’s been elected to the Royal Society.

Today we’re discussing his book Life Time: Your Body Clock and Its Essential Roles in Good Health and Sleep.

You’re not going to want to miss this conversation - you’ll learn exactly what you need to do to sync your body clock and optimize your sleep.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Melatonin isn't the "sleep hormone"
  • Blue light exposure increases alertness
  • Morning light helps set the body clock
  • Use a LUX meter to measure light
  • Supplement with Vitamin D in the winter
  • Sleep your way to better cognition
  • Light boxes are an effective biohack
  • The negative effects of sleep-wake disruption
  • The misalignment between wakefulness and sleep pressure
  • The effect of working the night shift on your body & relationships
  • What determines your chronotype?
  • How much sleep do you actually need?
  • Parents, start prioritizing sleep and embracing naps
  • The impact of caffeine on your brain
  • Sleep is a socioeconomic issue
  • Practical tips to enhance your sleep environment
  • The problem with sleep apps
  • Hot sleepers can cool their side of the bed
  • Understanding sleep apnea
  • Sleeping in separate rooms could save your marriage
  • Define your sleep space with a scent
  • Is it a sleep problem or an anxiety issue?
  • Does light behind the knee shift the biological clock?
  • Debunking the myth: 1 hour of early sleep counts for 2 hours of sleep after midnight
  • When should you exercise for maximum calorie burn?
  • Eating calories earlier in the day is better for glucose metabolism
  • Fatigue is a marker of an underlying health issue
  • Sleep is the most important cognitive enhancer

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Related links:

Russell Foster - Life Time (book)

Russell Foster

LUX Meter

John Stradling

Charles A. Czeisler, PhD

Related episodes:

Follow These Easy Steps to Optimize Health & Reduce Inflammation | Dr. Roger Seheult (#498)

How to Optimize Your Sleep, Practical Advice From an Ex-Insomniac | Diane Macedo (#460)

Start Breathing Through Your Nose to Completely Transform Your Health | Patrick McKeown (#438)

James Nestor – Breathe This Way to Transform Your Body and Mind (#413)

116: Dr. Michael Breus – The Mystery Of Sleep • What Is Your Chronotype? • The Best Pillow And Mattress

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514: How to Build Muscle to Burn Body Fat & Live Longer | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon03 Jan 202301:35:06

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/514drgabriellelyon

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (IG: @drgabriellelyon) is a well-respected functional medicine practitioner and the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine.

She is a nationally recognized speaker and media contributor specializing in brain & thyroid health, lean body mass support and longevity.

Gabrielle’s goal is to change the paradigm of medicine from obesity-focused to muscle-centric and change the way we think about health and medicine with high scientific integrity.

If you’re looking to learn how to build muscle and why it’s so important for a long and healthy life, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Muscle is the organ of longevity
  • Understanding how to build muscle
  • Maintaining healthy muscle is critical
  • Identify the importance of skeletal muscle
  • How do we get healthy muscle?
  • The process of muscle protein synthesis
  • What is a DEXA body composition scan?
  • BMI (body mass index) is an outdated measurement
  • Skeletal muscle is an endocrine organ
  • Focus on strength first
  • The best exercises for building strength
  • Optimal dietary protein intake requirements
  • The problem with nutrition labels and protein
  • Choose whey over pea protein
  • Consume 30-50 grams of protein with your first meal of the day
  • Who benefits from supplementing with branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)?
  • Is there a connection between amino acids and cancer?
  • Understanding dietary protein and gluconeogenesis
  • Should you consume protein before and after training?
  • Why Gabrielle is rethinking her intermittent fasting strategy
  • Prioritize sleep and recovery
  • You develop your natural strength for life during adolescence
  • It’s never too late to start working out
  • Make time for fitness
  • Leg strength is key for older people
  • The top supplements Gabrielle recommends
  • What is Urolithin A?
  • Collagen is an incomplete protein
  • The benefits of creatine
  • Gabrielle’s typical day working out + what she eats in a day
  • Debunking the myth that working out = bulking up
  • Gabrielle's top 3 tips to break through mental resistance
  • Set standards for who you want to be
  • What Gabrielle learned from working with people on their deathbed
  • Vegans can’t eat their way out of climate change

Show sponsor:

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Related links:

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's website

Follow Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

Bente Pedersen

William Evans

Dr. Pat Davidson

Alan Aragon Diet Calculator

International Society Of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)

Samuel Buckner, PhD

Mitopure - Urolithin A

1st Phorm - Natural Whey Powder

Frank Mitloehner, PhD

Related episodes:

The Top Foods to Put On Muscle, Melt Fat & Prevent Disease | Stan Efferding (#513)

The 5 Best Foods for Longevity! (Eat as One Meal) | Max Lugavere (#502)

How to Boost Your Metabolism, Melt the Fat Away & Build Muscle | Sal Di Stefano (#500)

The Hidden Root Cause of Most Chronic Disease | Dr. Benjamin Bikman (#448)

Harvard Professor Shares That Humans Never Evolved to Exercise (You’re Not Lazy!) | Daniel Lieberman (#428)

Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

How can you support our podcast?

1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;)

2. If you’d prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you’re there.

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513: The Top Foods to Put On Muscle, Melt Fat & Prevent Disease | Stan Efferding29 Dec 202201:39:18

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/513stanefferding

Stan Efferding (IG: @stanefferding) is the founder and co-author of The Vertical Diet and co-founder of The Vertical Diet Meal Prep company & the Vertical Tracker app.

He is an IFBB professional bodybuilder and multiple world record setting powerlifter who holds the title of Mr. Olympia’s World Strongest Pro Body Builder.

Today we’re discussing putting on muscle for someone who’s trying to get stronger and bigger and losing fat to get to an ideal body size.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Nutrition & sleep play a key role in muscle recovery
  • The biggest mistakes Stan made along his bodybuilding journey
  • The difference between bodybuilding vs.powerlifting
  • How to gain weight/bulk up in a healthy way
  • How much protein do you really need each day?
  • Carbohydrates don't need to be demonized
  • Should you eat carbs before bed?
  • How to get blood testing done online
  • Consuming carbs when training can improve performance
  • Early vs. late time-restricted feeding
  • Why Stan works out in the morning + what he eats in a day
  • Stan’s thoughts on protein powder + what he recommends
  • The best time to eat protein when training
  • Take a 10 minute walk after each meal
  • Exercise recommendations for people 55+
  • Why Stan focuses on lower fatigue movements for longevity
  • Redefining your health & fitness goals as you age
  • Stan’s experience with performance-enhancing drugs
  • The evolution of performance-enhancing drugs in the fitness industry
  • How to naturally raise your testosterone level
  • How to lose weight
  • The top foods on the satiety index
  • Stan’s supplement recommendations
  • At what age should kids start working out?
  • Gaining muscle doesn’t happen overnight

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Related links:

Stan Efferding, Damon McCune - The Vertical Diet (book)

Stan Efferding's website

Follow Stan Efferding on Facebook and Instagram

Brad Schoenfeld (books)

IFPB Pro

Hafþór Björnsson

Brian Shaw

Lane Johnson

International Society of Sports Nutrition (issn)

Marek Health

Stan Efferding on Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu

Dr. Peter Attia

Listen or watch Mike Mutzel previously on TUHP (episodes #058 and #492)

Mike Mutzel - Belly Fat Effect (book)

Listen to Dr. Paul Saladino previously on TUHP (episode #400)

Dr. Paul Saladino - The Carnivore Code (book)

Alan Aragon - Flexible Dieting (book)

Layne Norton (books)

Jay Cutler

Stuart Phillips - McMaster University

Larry Wheels

Greg Nuckols

Derek Miles - Resistance Training for Youth - Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, and Part V

Ronnie Coleman

Related episodes:

Use This Secret Method to Lose Weight for Good | Liz Josefsberg (#511)

Intermittent Fasting Is the Key to Weight Loss | Dr. Jason Fung (#467)

Tony Horton Shares His Secrets for Losing Weight and Getting in the Best Shape of Your Life (#440)

The Most Effective Weight Loss and Fitness Techniques With Jillian Michaels (#415)

From Mr. Universe to Mr. Marshmallow & Eventually Finding True Health With Wade Lightheart (#414)

Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

How can you support our podcast?

1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;)

2. If you’d prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you’re there.

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512: Use These Fasting Secrets to Burn Fat & Prevent Disease! | Dr. Mindy Pelz27 Dec 202201:34:40

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/512drmindypelz

Dr. Mindy Pelz (IG: @dr.mindypelz) is a renowned holistic health expert and one of the leading voices in educating women about their bodies. She is on a mission to start a women's health revolution!

Today we’re discussing Mindy’s new book Fast Like a Girl: A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The benefits of intermittent fasting
  • How many hours of fasting gets you to the superhuman state?
  • The 6 different types of fasting based on time
  • Autophagy triggers after 17 hours of fasting
  • Simple tips to stimulate autophagy
  • Supplements that supercharge autophagy
  • What happens to cells after they die from fasting?
  • Top hacks for opening up your detox pathways
  • What is a fasting snack?
  • Test your blood sugar to find out if coffee breaks your fast
  • Mindy’s daily fasting routine
  • Why Mindy times her dinner to sunset
  • Learn how to break a short fast vs. a longer fast
  • How fasting helped Mindy manage perimenopause
  • Fasting stimulates BDNF
  • The importance of tracking your cycle
  • The 30-day reset
  • Get to know the characteristics of estrogen and progesterone
  • How fasting helped heal Mindy’s Achilles tendon injury
  • Fasting changes your microbiome
  • Treat SIBO with a 24-hour fasting period
  • Reboot the dopamine system with a 48-hour fast
  • Mindy’s thoughts on calorie restriction for longevity
  • Know why you’re fasting
  • The top 3 tips to lose weight
  • How glycation impacts aging
  • What is metabolic switching?
  • The 5-1-1 fasting variation
  • Fasting is not a one size fits all tool
  • Menopausal women should try fasting with the moon cycle
  • Men benefit from taking fasting breaks

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Related links:

Dr. Mindy Pelz - Fast Like A Girl (book)

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The Resetters Podcast by Dr. Mindy Pelz

Listen or watch Dr. Valter Longo previously on TUHP (episode #422)

Dr. Valter Longo (books)

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Listen or watch Dr. Jason Fung previously on TUHP (episodes #369, #380, #467, #496, and #510)

Dr. Jason Fung (books)

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Dave Asprey (books)

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Emeran Mayer - The Gut-Immune Connection (book)

Listen or watch Dr. Steven Gundry previously on TUHP (episodes #202, #287, #404, and #461)

Dr. Steven Gundry (books)

Related episodes:

Use Fasting as a Tool to Lose Weight & Prevent Disease | Mike Mutzel (#492)

Surprising Hacks to Balance Your Blood Sugar & Beat Inflammation | Jessie Inchauspé (#476)

The Complete Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women | Cynthia Thurlow (#465)

Fix Your Microbiome to Lose Weight and Age in Reverse | Dr. William Davis (#455)

Dr. Amy Shah Shares a Proven Plan to Boost Your Energy Today! (#431)

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511: Use This Secret Method to Lose Weight for Good | Liz Josefsberg20 Dec 202201:26:39

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/511lizjosefsberg

Liz Josefsberg (IG: @lizjosefsberg) is a health, wellness and weight loss expert with over 20 years in the industry. She’s the author of Target 100: The World's Simplest Weight-Loss Program in 6 Easy Steps.

She counsels both high-profile talent and everyday clients in all areas of weight loss, balance and nutrition.  

Liz has a simple mission: to educate, empower and inspire others to live & sustain healthier lives.

Stick around for our conversation, Liz has some great ideas that will help you get to your ideal weight and optimize your health.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Transformation leads to weight loss
  • Start thinking about weight loss as an ongoing process
  • There is no magic diet
  • Learn how to modify your behaviour
  • Habit formation is about consistency
  • The brain craves repetition
  • Figure out your “why”
  • The catalyst for Liz to lose 65lbs
  • What exercise do you enjoy?
  • Aim for 100 grams of carbs a day
  • Target 100’s approach to ending diet mentality
  • Tracking food is not a long-term solution
  • The choose your own adventure plan
  • The 6 pillars of health
  • How to get 100 minutes of stress relief a week
  • Use meditation to tackle cravings
  • Exercise... learning how to push through
  • Sleep in an incredible weight loss tool
  • Drinking 100 ounces of water a day
  • The difference between exercise and movement

Show sponsor:

Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout

Related links:

Liz Josefsberg - Target 100 (book)

Liz Josefsberg's website

Follow Liz Josefsberg on Facebook and Instagram

Target 100

Related episodes:

Use Fasting as a Tool to Lose Weight & Prevent Disease | Mike Mutzel (#492)

Intermittent Fasting Is the Key to Weight Loss | Dr. Jason Fung (#467)

This Simple Habit Will Completely Transform Your Life! | Mel Robbins (#432)

Arianna Huffington on Ending Burnout and Increasing Well-Being With Microsteps (#399)

337: Dr. Jennifer Ashton – The Self-Care Solution

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510: The Main Causes of Cancer & What You Can Do to Prevent It (New Paradigm) | Dr. Jason Fung13 Dec 202201:38:42

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/510drjasonfung

Dr. Jason Fung (IG: @drjasonfung) is a physician, researcher and New York Times bestselling author and currently practices as a nephrologist (kidney specialist).

He is the co-founder of The Fasting Method, which provides the education, tools and community needed to successfully implement intermittent fasting.

Today we’re discussing Jason’s book, The Cancer Code: A Revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery.

Unfortunately, in todays world, most of us have or will be impacted by cancer in one way or another. So this is an important conversation for us all.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The first documented case of cancer in humans
  • The 1st paradigm of cancer
  • The 2nd cancer paradigm (genetic)/li>
  • What is a tumor suppressor gene?
  • What is driving genetic mutations?
  • The pivot to the evolutionary paradigm of cancer (3rd)
  • The somatic mutation theory
  • Obesity is a risk factor for cancer
  • How immunotherapy works against cancer
  • The controversy about early cancer screening
  • Cancer drugs can cause cancer
  • The biggest risk factors of cancer
  • Does eating organic food lead to less cancer?
  • Dr. Fung’s perspective on genetically modified foods
  • Insulin is a growth factor
  • Limit insulin to help prevent cancer
  • Fasting and chemotherapy
  • Dr. Fung’s recommendations for treating type 2 diabetes
  • The rates of obesity related cancers has increased
  • Genetics are a risk factor for cancer
  • Green tea has an anti-cancer effect
  • What to do if you have cancer

Show sponsor:

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Related links:

Dr. Jason Fung - The Cancer Code (book)

Dr. Jason Fung's website

Follow Dr. Jason Fung on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Listen or watch Dr. Jason Fung previously on TUHP (episodes #369, #380, #467, and #496)

Dr. Jason Fung - The Obesity Code (book)

Dr. Jason Fung - The Diabetes Code (book)

Dr. Jason Fung - Life In The Fasting Lane (book)

The Human Genome Project

National Cancer Institute

Paul Davies (books)

Related episodes:

The Top Foods You Should Eat & Avoid to Beat Disease | Dr. William Li (#506)

How I Cured Stage 3 Colon Cancer in 4 Months | Fred Evrard (#505)

What to Eat to Starve Cancer & Heal the Body | Dr. William Li (#469)

280: Dr. Josh Axe – Keto Diet • Treating Cancer With Food • Collagen Is Essential

276: Chris Wark – Chris Beat Cancer • Toxic Emotions Suppress Immunity • Gratitude Is The Secret To Happiness

Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

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2. If you’d prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you’re there.

3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person.

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509: How to Heal Your Body & Mind This Year | Dr. Nicole LePera06 Dec 202201:34:41

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/509drnicolelepera

Dr. Nicole LePera (IG: @the.holistic.psychologist) is a clinical psychologist and #1 New York Times bestselling author.

In private practice, she often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients and herself, Nicole began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical, and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves.

Nicole is the creator of the #SelfHealers movement where people from around the world are joining together in a community to take healing into their own hands.

Stick around and learn how to become a master of your mental health. It’s gonna take work, it’s gonna be hard but it’ll be worth it!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The journey of self-discovery
  • Nicole’s need for external validation growing up
  • The state of disconnection
  • Why Nicole felt disempowered and stuck
  • What is nervous system dysregulation?
  • Are you checked out?
  • Reconnecting with our emotions
  • Discovering your authentic self
  • The desire to be loved
  • What happens when we’re stuck in a fight or flight response?
  • Were you raised by an emotionally attached parent?
  • Physical manifestations of living in a traumatized body
  • The discomfort of change
  • The roles we play in relationships
  • Creating space and boundaries with family
  • Becoming conscious to ourselves
  • The physiological benefits of coasting on autopilot
  • The state of observation vs. hyper-analyzing thinking
  • Understanding conscious thoughts
  • Notice your thoughts
  • Learn how to feel safe in your body
  • The body is in communication with the mind
  • Acknowlege you need emotional support
  • What lights you up?

Show sponsor:

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Related links:

Dr. Nicole LePera - How to Meet Your Self (book)

Dr. Nicole LePera's website (The Holistic Psychologist)

Follow Dr. Nicole LePera on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Listen or watch Dr. Nicole LePera previously on TUHP (episode #466)

Dr. Nicole LePera - How to Do the Work (book)

SelfHealers Soundboard hosted by Dr. Nicole LePera and Jenna Weakland

Related episodes:

How to Use Boundaries to Reclaim Your Time, Energy & Relationships | Melissa Urban (#499)

You Need These Skills to Detach From Overthinking & Anxiety | Dr. Julie Smith (#491)

How to Calm Your Anxiety & Release Stress | Dr. Ellen Vora (#471)

How to Make Anxiety Your Superpower | Dr. Wendy Suzuki (#449)

How to Free Your Mind and Live a Full & Meaningful Life | Dr. Steven Hayes (#444)

Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

How can you support our podcast?

1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;)

2. If you’d prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you’re there.

3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person.

4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram.

5. Download The Ultimate Health Podcast app (FREE). This way you’ll have our whole library of episodes right at your fingertips. Download our iOS/Apple app or our Android app.

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508: Everything You've Been Told About Food Is Wrong! | Tim Spector29 Nov 202201:26:49

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/508timspector

Tim Spector (IG: @tim.spector) is a medically qualified Professor of Epidemiology and Director of the TwinsUK registry at King’s College London.

His current work focuses on the microbiome and nutrition, and he is co-founder of the data science company ZOE.

Today we’re discussing Tim's new book, Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well.

Stick around and learn how to eat right to optimize your health!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How Tim’s diet has evolved over the years
  • What a typical day of eating looks like for Tim
  • The latest research on time-restricted eating
  • Calorie-restricted eating vs. time-restricted eating
  • Realistic advice for weight loss
  • The danger of short-term dieting and avoiding carbs
  • The 30-plant rule
  • Eat foods high in polyphenols
  • The truth about antioxidants
  • Health benefits of postbiotics
  • How short-chain fatty acids are produced
  • The connection between the immune system and the gut
  • The best foods to include for gut health
  • Eat more mushrooms!
  • Why you should use extra virgin olive oil
  • The best oils to cook with
  • Common factors that destroy your gut microbiome
  • Choose organic when eating plants
  • Polyphenols help defend plants
  • Tim's thoughts on the carnivore diet
  • The major factors that affect the skin microbiome

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Eat This Way to Optimize Your Microbiome & Sidestep Disease | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (#490)

Fix Your Microbiome to Lose Weight and Age in Reverse | Dr. William Davis (#455)

This Is How to Live Longer & Prevent Disease by Fixing Your Gut Health | Tina Anderson (#451)

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507: Use These Psychological Tricks to Immediately Be More Charismatic & Confident! | Vanessa Van Edwards24 Nov 202201:05:31

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Vanessa Van Edwards (IG: @vvanedwards) is Lead Investigator at Science of People.

She is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People and Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication.

Her mission is to help introverts leverage their strengths, show high achievers how to activate their secret skills, and teach awkward people to feel more confident.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What makes other people feel uneasy
  • What is a lip purse? + public examples
  • How people with social anxiety misinterpret facial cues
  • Charisma can be learned
  • The two most important traits to upgrade your charisma
  • Create balance between your charisma cues
  • The power of vocal cues
  • Two truths and a lie
  • The biggest vocal mistake people make
  • Answering three questions on camera exercise
  • The empowering hidden language of cues
  • Understanding hand gestures + how to use them as competence cues
  • The poker study: bluffing cues vs. truth cues vs. concealment cues
  • How to know when to nod and when it’s too much
  • Be purposeful, not perfect
  • Intuition is your superpower
  • Simple cues to start building your charisma today!
  • The top ways to kill your charisma
  • The hard truth phase of Vanessa's life

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506: The Top Foods You Should Eat & Avoid to Beat Disease | Dr. William Li22 Nov 202201:34:52

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Dr. William Li (IG: @drwilliamli) is a physician, scientist, president & medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and author of Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Choosing whole foods vs. ultra-processed foods
  • Always read the ingredient list
  • Learn how to discern information from marketing tactics
  • Button mushrooms are a true superfood
  • Research shows the advantages of organic foods
  • What is ellagic acid? + How it starves cancer
  • Understanding our gut microbiome is an ecosystem
  • 3 types of foods to eat to improve your gut microbiome
  • Why living in a sterile environment is not healthy
  • Should you eat probiotic-rich foods and take a probiotic supplement?
  • How the gut-brain axis works
  • Dr. Li’s daily supplements
  • Dr. Li’s dietary approach + what he eats & drinks in a day
  • Why he doesn’t avoid gluten
  • The myth about lectins
  • Healthy tips for cooking red meat
  • Dr. Li's thoughts on GMO foods
  • Cooking tomatoes activates the lycopene
  • The difference between intermittent fasting and caloric restriction

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What to Eat & When to Eat to Optimize Your Microbiome | Tim Spector (#484)

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604: What You Must Know to Prevent & Reverse Alzheimer’s | Dr. Heather Sandison11 Jun 202401:33:31

Dr. Heather Sandison is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine. She's the author of Reversing Alzheimer's.

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505: How I Cured Stage 3 Colon Cancer in 4 Months | Fred Evrard15 Nov 202201:35:41

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Fred Evrard (IG: @fredevrard.academy) has dedicated his entire life to martial arts, nutrition, health and fitness.

In 2020 he was diagnosed with genetic stage-3 colon cancer. Using a 21-day fast, a strict ketogenic diet, cold exposure, sun exposure, breathing, meditation, supplements and only 3 sessions of chemotherapy, he won his fight in only 4 months.

Today, at age 50, Fred feels better, healthier and stronger than he did a 35.

This is a really inspiring story and you’re going to enjoy a unique glimpse into the life of someone diagnosed with a life-threatening condition.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Getting diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2020
  • How stress was part of Fred's cancer story
  • The psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis
  • The 3 concepts Fred adopted after he was diagnosed with cancer
  • Why Fred initially declined the conventional cancer protocol and started fasting
  • Finding out his tumor shrunk by almost 50%
  • The truth about resisting medical pressure
  • The courage to keep going
  • Support from family/friends was a critical component of healing
  • How his martial arts background helped Fred fight cancer
  • A typical day during the first half of his healing journey
  • Why juicing is beneficial for cancer patients
  • Using chemotherapy to help with the physical pain of cancer
  • Fred’s multifactorial approach to healing cancer
  • What happened when Fred tried the 21-day water fast again?
  • Cancer feeds on sugar
  • The benefits of the fasting-mimicking diet
  • Recalling the incredible moment when he was declared cancer-free
  • Rotating between a strict ketogenic diet and a carnivore diet
  • Inspiring stories of people healing naturally from cancer
  • Believe you can heal
  • The top cancer researchers promote a ketogenic diet
  • Finding the right balance with your diet
  • Fred’s approach to the carnivore diet + how he cooks his food
  • A typical day now that Fred is cancer-free
  • Invest in your health before you get sick (if possible)

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504: The Root Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease & a Specific Plan to Prevent & Reverse It | Dr. Dale Bredesen08 Nov 202201:38:04

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Dr. Dale Bredesen (IG: @drdalebredesen) is a medical doctor, researcher, and professor at UCLA. He’s a New York Times bestselling author and is internationally recognized as an expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.

If you’re looking to prevent or reverse cognitive decline... and let’s be honest, who isn’t? Then this conversation is for you!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What is a cognoscopy?
  • The four phases of Alzheimer’s disease
  • Understanding the relationship between the ApoE4 gene & Alzheimer's
  • Curcumin helps remove amyloid plaque
  • The sad truth about Alzheimer’s drugs
  • Using a personalized precision medicine protocol for prevention
  • The 7 basics that support your cognition
  • The KetoFLEX 12/3 way of eating
  • There's a direct relationship between insulin and the brain
  • Rebuilding your microbiome is critical for brain health
  • Poor oral health is a risk factor for cognitive decline
  • The importance of exercise for your brain
  • Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy right for you?
  • Helpful supplements to support your brain
  • Alzheimer’s disease should be optional
  • These 4 factors drive cognitive decline
  • Create a brain-healthy home
  • Detoxing the toxins from your body
  • Stimulate your brain through brain training
  • The benefits of meditation for Alzheimer’s
  • Caregiver stress + how to protect yourself
  • The future of Alzheimer’s treatment

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503: Why You’re Not Healthy in Life & How to Fix It! Shawn Stevenson01 Nov 202201:38:12

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/503shawnstevenson

Shawn Stevenson (IG: @shawnmodel) is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each year.

Today we’re discussing his book Eat Smarter: Use the Power of Food to Reboot Your Metabolism, Upgrade Your Brain, and Transform Your Life.

If you’re looking to step up your diet, Shawn has some great ideas for you to start experimenting with!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The evolution of Shawn’s diet over the years
  • Consuming resistant starch feeds your microbiome
  • Don’t let fear dictate your diet
  • What is circadian medicine?
  • Sun exposure helps lower cortisol levels
  • How much skin-to-sun exposure do you need?
  • Exercise in the morning for better sleep quality at night
  • The incredible benefits of intermittent fasting
  • Understanding fasting-mimicking nutrients
  • Why Shawn waits 2 hours to drink his coffee in the morning (sometimes)
  • Whey protein is a fasting-mimicking food
  • Make sure you get enough protein daily
  • The vegan lifestyle is a new invention for humans
  • Shawn’s thoughts about the controversy around fish oil
  • It’s time to become more resilient

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502: The 5 Best Foods for Longevity! (Eat as One Meal) | Max Lugavere27 Oct 202201:13:45

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/502maxlugavere

Max Lugavere (IG: @maxlugavere) is a top health podcaster, wellness journalist, filmmaker, and author.

He wrote The New York Times bestseller Genius Foods and The Wall Street Journal bestseller Genius Kitchen.

Max is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, TEDx, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others.

Stick around and learn how to make his epic longevity salad!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why dark leafy greens are important for longevity
  • Carotenoids are found in extra virgin olive oil
  • Tips for choosing the best olive oil
  • Wild salmon is a powerful brain food
  • What is astaxanthin + why it’s beneficial
  • Take an EPA & DHA supplement daily
  • Grass-fed beef is a health food
  • Learn how much protein you need in a day
  • The longevity salad Max eats to break his fast
  • Heavy cream doesn’t elevate insulin
  • What time Max closes his eating window
  • Carbs before bed can support sleep quality
  • How to foster gut resilience by eating “plant toxins”
  • Weight loss tips you can start focusing on today
  • Resistance training improves insulin sensitivity
  • Quality sleep in important for overall health
  • The benefits of eating berries
  • A simple strategy to stop overeating nuts

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501: Stop Pushing Your Trauma Down & How You Can Start Healing From It Today | Dr. Paul Conti25 Oct 202201:32:14

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Dr. Paul Conti is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry training at Stanford and at Harvard, where he was appointed chief resident. Paul then served on the medical faculty at Harvard before founding a clinic.

He’s the author of Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic: How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal From It.

Have a listen to see if you’re being impacted by trauma and how to begin the healing process.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The definition of trauma
  • How do we prevent trauma?
  • How to identify trauma in yourself and others
  • 80% of mental health challenges involve trauma
  • Why the brain shifts into defensive mode after a traumatic event
  • Trauma changes your memories
  • Fear leads trauma
  • Why shame and guilt are tied to trauma
  • The catalyst behind Paul’s shift into medicine
  • The response to trauma has been lacking
  • The broken healthcare system + how psychiatrists can help
  • The power of reframing
  • The world around us imposes 24/7 stress
  • Where our hope lies
  • Everyone needs to work on their individual traumas
  • How to assess when you need clinical help
  • The stigma around mental health challenges
  • Building coping skills before trauma occurs
  • The basics of self-care

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500: How to Boost Your Metabolism, Melt the Fat Away & Build Muscle | Sal Di Stefano18 Oct 202201:37:45

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Sal Di Stefano (IG: @mindpumpmedia) is a personal trainer and co-founder of Mind Pump Media and co-host of Mind Pump, an online radio show/podcast that is dedicated to providing truthful fitness and health information.

He is dedicated to prioritizing health over appearance, and he aims to shift the direction of the fitness industry from aesthetic- and insecurity-based to one based in self-love and self-care.

Sal’s the author of The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body―in Only 60 Minutes a Week.

If you’re looking for a simple but powerful breakdown on how to use resistance training to build muscle and burn fat - this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why cardio is a terrible way to try and lose weight
  • Strength training boosts your metabolism
  • Testosterone is a pro-muscle & pro-youth hormone
  • Improve insulin sensitivity by gaining muscle
  • How muscle memory works
  • The truth about weight loss photos
  • All forms of exercise and activity have value
  • How to transition from running to strength training
  • Sending the appropriate signals to your muscles
  • Exercise is a skill
  • Stop training to failure
  • How to make diet & exercise sustainable forever
  • Love is an action, not a feeling
  • A simple way to develop discipline
  • How to create barriers for impulsive behaviour
  • Set your intentions before a workout
  • Should you eat after a workout?
  • The top supplements Sal recommends + what he takes in a day
  • Using caffeine as a resistance training tool
  • The best time of day to workout
  • Sal’s thoughts on intermittent fasting
  • Simple steps to start resistance training today

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From Mr. Universe to Mr. Marshmallow & Eventually Finding True Health With Wade Lightheart (#414)

323: Laird Hamilton – Born To Surf, XPT (Extreme Performance Training), Ice Baths & Saunas

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499: How to Use Boundaries to Reclaim Your Time, Energy & Relationships | Melissa Urban11 Oct 202201:22:26

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Melissa Urban (IG: @melissau) is the co-founder and CEO of the Whole30 program, and a six-time New York Times bestselling author. She is the host of the Do the Thing podcast and is a prominent keynote speaker on boundaries, building community, health trends & entrepreneurship.

Today we’re discussing Melissa's brand new book, The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free.

Learning how to set and stick to your boundaries will improve your mental health, energy, productivity and create more fulfilling relationships. Stick around and learn how to become a boundary master.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Signs you need to set a boundary
  • How to categorize boundaries
  • A simple approach to start setting boundaries
  • Strategies to setting & holding workplace boundaries
  • A three-tiered approach to boundary scripts
  • Don’t over-explain your boundary
  • Navigating the “whys”
  • Common misconceptions about boundaries
  • Establishing a healthy workplace culture
  • The best boundaries are flexible
  • Should you communicate changes to a boundary?
  • The boundaries Melissa sets working from home
  • Why she rejects the hustle culture
  • Advice for starting an entrepreneurial journey
  • Deepen your accomplishments
  • Create more balance in your life
  • Mentors offer an insightful perspective
  • Setting boundaries was transformative for Melissa’s drug recovery
  • Are you willing to hold your boundary?
  • Setting & holding self-boundaries
  • Teaching kids the concept of healthy boundaries
  • It’s never too late to set boundaries
  • The three boundary mistakes people make
  • Don’t impose your boundary expectations on others
  • What is the golden rule in relationships?
  • Setting healthy boundaries in relationships
  • Ask yourself, “What do I need?”
  • The key to building self-confidence
  • Everyone can benefit from clear, kind communication
  • The freedom that comes from setting boundaries

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How Success Can Come From Simplifying the Most Important Activities in Your Life | Greg McKeown (#420)

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498: Follow These Easy Steps to Optimize Health & Reduce Inflammation | Dr. Roger Seheult04 Oct 202201:37:10

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Dr. Roger Seheult (IG: @medcram) is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine and Allied Health at Loma Linda University.

He’s quadruple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Seheult is the co-founder of MedCram, a medical online education company founded in 2012. He has over 1.4 million subscribers and educates his viewers on medical topics.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why sleep is so critical
  • What is the ideal time to go to sleep?
  • The benefits of N3 sleep
  • Sleep recommendations for night shift workers
  • New research about melatonin
  • The best way to optimize your circadian rhythm
  • Dr. Seheult’s typical day of managing his light exposure
  • Why you should pack your calories into the morning
  • 90% of people have a delayed circadian rhythm
  • Natural strategies for people who can’t sleep
  • What is sleep restriction therapy?
  • Symptoms of sleep apnea in men vs. women
  • Dr. Seheult’s thoughts on mouth taping
  • Tips to start sleeping better tonight
  • Anticholinergic medications are linked to Alzheimer’s disease
  • Why Dr. Seheult switched to a plant-based diet
  • Dr. Seheult’s typical day of eating + how he breaks his fast
  • How certain animal products cause inflammation in the body
  • Get your vitamin D levels checked

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348: Andy Mant – How Light Impacts Your Health

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497: How to Harness Your Brain’s 4 Characters & Live With Deep Inner Peace | Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor29 Sep 202201:27:24

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Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor (IG: @drjillboltetaylor) is a Harvard-trained and published neuroscientist.

In 1996 she experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. Her memoir, My Stroke of Insight, documenting her experience with stroke and eight-year recovery, spent 63 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.

Dr. Jill is a dynamic teacher and public speaker who loves educating about the beauty of our human brain.

Today we’re discussing her latest book, Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Suffering from a life-changing stroke at age 37
  • Signs & symptoms Dr. Jill experienced during her stroke
  • What it’s like to have half your brain shut down
  • Dr. Jill’s experience post stroke vs. a psychedelic trip
  • The silver lining on the other side of her brain trauma
  • Growing up right-brain to becoming whole brain
  • Life and death are on a continuum
  • Making the conscious decision to recover
  • We need sleep to heal the brain
  • Dr. Jill’s mother followed her natural rhythm for recovery
  • How her family supported her brother with schizophrenia
  • The value of life
  • A rare ​​​​congenital malformation caused Dr. Jill’s stroke
  • The skills of your beautiful right hemisphere
  • The four different characters inside your brain
  • We’ve evolved to have an overly dominant left brain
  • Dr. Jill describes her four characters
  • What is the BRAIN Huddle tool?
  • Using meditation to bring you to the present moment
  • Become a master of your own mind
  • How parents can teach their children the four characters

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496: Use These 3 Daily Hacks to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally | Dr. Jason Fung27 Sep 202201:09:55

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/496drjasonfung

Dr. Jason Fung (IG: @drjasonfung) is a physician, researcher and New York Times bestselling author and currently practices as a nephrologist (kidney specialist).

He is the co-founder of The Fasting Method, which provides the education, tools and community needed to successfully implement intermittent fasting.

Today we’re discussing Jason’s book, The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally.

These days, most doctors, dietitians and even diabetes specialists consider type 2 diabetes a life sentence that only gets worse over time. Throughout our conversation you’ll learn this isn’t the case and that it’s totally reversible with diet and lifestyle modifications. Stick around and learn exactly what to do to reverse diabetes without medication.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Obesity, prediabetes & type 2 diabetes are reversible conditions
  • What causes hyperinsulinemia?
  • The physiology of eating carbs
  • How a fatty pancreas causes type 2 diabetes
  • High fructose diets lead to a fatty liver
  • Waist circumference is the most important measure of metabolic health
  • The five components of the metabolic syndrome
  • Understanding blood glucose vs. body glucose
  • The top two recommendations for treating type 2 diabetes naturally
  • The most effective fasting routine to lose weight
  • How long does it take to get off insulin when you modify diet & lifestyle?
  • What is basal metabolic rate?
  • Walking after meals lowers your blood glucose
  • Focus on eating whole foods
  • Stop eating 6x a day
  • Consider using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)

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Surprising Hacks to Balance Your Blood Sugar & Beat Inflammation | Jessie Inchauspé (#476)

Kick Sugar to the Curb to Reduce Inflammation & Restore Your Health | Julie Daniluk (#450)

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603: The Food That Is More Harmful Than Sugar (Don’t Eat This!) | Dr. Cate Shanahan04 Jun 202402:02:15

Dr. Cate Shanahan is a board certified Family Physician, biochemist and New York Times bestselling author.

Her new book is Dark Calories: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Can Get It Back.

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495: How to Biohack Your Body & Mind to Live to 180+ | Dave Asprey20 Sep 202201:29:12

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/495daveasprey

Dave Asprey (IG: @dave.asprey) is an entrepreneur, four-time New York Times bestselling science author, and host of the top 100 podcast The Human Upgrade, formally Bulletproof Radio, which has more than 200 million downloads.

He’s the founder of Bulletproof Coffee and a leading voice in the movement to take control of our own biology.

Today Dave’s making his 5th appearance on the show, sharing a ton of practical ways to upgrade your diet and lifestyle to extend your life.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Skipping dinner vs breakfast is better metabolically
  • How long Dave fasts for + how he breaks a fast
  • The Bulletproof Diet
  • Dave’s recent mission in Peru
  • What is spiritual reframing?
  • Don't underestimate ayahuasca and other "safer" options
  • Holotropic breathing stimulates altered states of consciousness
  • Health is an ill-defined goal
  • Upgrade Labs helps you reach your goals
  • Get more energy to dive deeper into self-improvement
  • 3 practical tips to gain energy now
  • Should you get tested for heavy metals?
  • Why you shouldn’t eat kale!
  • Get your hormones tested
  • People who have energy are kind to each other
  • Adrenal extracts are energizing
  • The benefits of adding salt to your water
  • How to structure your water
  • Structuring your water with a high-powered blender vs. a frother

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Dave Asprey - Fast This Way (book)

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Your Best Life (YBL)

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Moldy (documentary)

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Dr. Gerald Pollack - Fourth Phase of Water (book)

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The Bitter Truth About Sugar: It’s Poisoning You! | Dr. Robert Lustig (#474)

What to Eat to Starve Cancer & Heal the Body | Dr. William Li (#469)

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494: How to Use Dopamine as a Superpower in the Age of Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke13 Sep 202201:17:31

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/494drannalembke

Dr. Anna Lembke is a professor of psychiatry and behavioural sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic.

She appeared in the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, which provides an unvarnished look at the impact of social media on our lives.

In her latest book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, an instant New York Times bestseller, Anna explores how to moderate compulsive overconsumption in a dopamine-overloaded world.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What is dopamine and how it reacts in the body
  • How dopamine becomes a problem
  • Netflix stimulates dopamine
  • Navigating today’s addictive culture
  • How people end up in a dopamine deficit state
  • The best way to asses your relationship with dopamine
  • The timeline follow-back method (TLFB)
  • Workaholism has become a drug
  • The “work hard, play hard” lifestyle is not sustainable
  • Addiction is a spectrum disorder
  • Is addiction genetic or environmental?
  • The first step of recovery
  • Avoid cross-addictions
  • Healthy tips for managing kid's screen time
  • Digital content is engineered to be addictive
  • The increase in self-loathing in today’s culture
  • Learn to be present without the anticipation of a reward
  • Set self-binding strategies with social media
  • Is abstinence is easier than moderation?
  • The key message in hormesis
  • Adrenaline junkies become immune to dopamine highs
  • Athletes and performers suffer from performance withdrawal
  • Exercise speeds up the addiction recovery process

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319: Eric Zimmer – Overcoming Addiction, Maintaining Community, Broadening Your Perspective

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493: Master This One Skill to Manifest the Future You Want | Dandapani06 Sep 202201:26:24

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/493dandapani

Dandapani (IG: @dandapanillc) is a Hindu priest, entrepreneur and former monk of 10 years.

He’s a highly sought-after international speaker and leading expert on leveraging the human mind and the power of focus to create a life of purpose and joy.

Dandapani and his wife are currently creating a thirty-three-acre spiritual sanctuary and garden in Costa Rica to further their mission of inspiring self-transformation and positively shifting humanity’s relationship with nature.

You’re going to learn all about mastering awareness in your mind and how this leads to manifesting your life.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Focus on your purpose & priorities
  • Life is finite
  • Mastering awareness in your mind
  • Learning to focus is exhausting
  • How to manifest the life you want
  • You attract people of a similar frequency
  • Developing willpower helps control awareness
  • Finish what you begin
  • Smartphones are a distraction
  • Dandapani recalls wanting to becoming a monk as a kid
  • The aspects of self-realization
  • The fringes of enlightenment
  • The philosophy defines the required tools
  • Does your lifestyle support a meditation practice?
  • Navigating the superconscious area of the mind
  • Defining the three areas of the mind
  • Our subconscious mind is cluttered with information
  • Learn how a mentor can help you along your journey
  • Put what you learn into practice
  • How do you know if a guru is a good one or a dodgy one?
  • Dandapani's experience of giving up everything when he joined the monastery
  • A typical day of eating at the monastery
  • What possessions are you allowed to keep when you’re a monk?
  • The goal of monastic life
  • Simplify your life
  • Life after the monastery in New York City

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492: Use Fasting as a Tool to Lose Weight & Prevent Disease | Mike Mutzel30 Aug 202201:13:51

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Mike Mutzel (IG: @metabolic_mike) has an undergraduate degree in Biology and a masters degree in Human Clinical Nutrition.

He’s the author of Belly Fat Effect.

Mike makes videos and podcasts to help everyday people around the world learn how to stay lean and metabolically healthy.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why Mike stopped extended fasting
  • The benefits of combining time-restricted feeding with exercise
  • The process of autophagy and why it’s important
  • Stop eating 3-4 hours before bed
  • How long do you need to fast if you exercise?
  • Find a feeding window that works for you
  • Try weight lifting for long-term weight loss
  • Sleep hygiene tips + why you need a LUX light meter
  • Mouth taping & nasal breathing boost sleep quality
  • Get outside for daily sun exposure
  • Think about the sun as a supplement
  • The surprising metabolic health benefits of thermal stress
  • How to activate brown fat
  • The supplements Mike recommendations
  • Understanding symptoms and analyzing blood work
  • Mike’s thoughts on functional medicine testing
  • Does coffee or tea break your fast?

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491: You Need These Skills to Detach From Overthinking & Anxiety | Dr. Julie Smith25 Aug 202201:32:41

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Dr. Julie Smith (IG: @drjulie) has over ten years of experience as a clinical psychologist and is one of the first professionals to use TikTok to give insights on therapy.

She launched her TikTok channel with the mission of making top-quality mental health education accessible to all.

Today we’re discussing Dr. Julie’s book, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? It gives Everyday Tools for LIfe’s Ups & Downs.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The 5 foundations of good mental health
  • How to form new habits
  • Stop holding onto perfectionism
  • What is the spotlight effect?
  • Stress can absolutely be your friend
  • It's time to prioritize your sleep
  • Dr. Julie’s rise to TikTok stardom
  • Practice acceptance and commitment therapy
  • How to create values & goals in your life
  • Trust your own judgment
  • Why you need both routine and adventure in your life
  • How to make a self-soothing box
  • Understanding how to work with your emotions
  • Mindfulness is a valuable tool for tackling rumination
  • Learn from your experiences
  • What is your idea of a meaningful life?
  • Do you have a fear of death?
  • Social connection is everything
  • How to use mindfulness every day
  • Your mental health influences your physical health
  • Breathwork is a powerful tool to manage anxiety
  • How to grow your confidence
  • Be willing to be vulnerable
  • The power of journaling

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How to Calm Your Anxiety & Release Stress | Dr. Ellen Vora (#471)

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490: Eat This Way to Optimize Your Microbiome & Sidestep Disease | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz23 Aug 202201:29:39

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Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (IG: @theguthealthmd) is an award winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert and the New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook.

He sits on the Scientific Advisory Board of ZOE, has authored more than twenty articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, has given more than forty presentations at national meetings, presented to Congress and the USDA, and has taught over 10,000 students how to heal and optimize their gut health.

For the latest science on how to take your gut health to the next level, stick around for my chat with Dr. B... he’s a wealth of information.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why the microbiome is transforming the way we think about medicine
  • What is fiber and why it's so important
  • Does the carnivore diet cause antibiotic resistance?
  • How the processing of food impacts the microbiome
  • The microbiome is adaptable
  • The golden rule of gut health
  • Tumors have their own microbiome
  • Any living food has a microbiome
  • Start adding fermented foods into your diet
  • Healing is possible
  • You can begin to change your microbiome within 24 hours
  • The challenge with probiotics + recommendations
  • Fermented foods vs probiotics
  • What is tepache?
  • How exercise impacts your microbiome
  • Sharing microbes with your partner
  • Dr. B’s minimalistic approach to the skin microbiome
  • The healing effects of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)

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489: How to Achieve Any Goal You Have In Your Life | John Assaraf16 Aug 202201:22:29

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John Assaraf (IG: @johnassaraf) is one of the leading high performance, success coaches in the world.

He has written 4 books including 2 New York Times bestsellers, created the “Innercise” movement and has been featured in 11 movies, including the blockbuster hit “The Secret” & “Quest For Success” with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama.

Today, John is CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience based company, dedicated to helping individuals strengthen their mindset, so they achieve their goals and dreams faster and easier than ever before.

If you’d like some guidance on how to achieve your big goals in life - stick around and let John break it down for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What is causing your stuck state?
  • How do I change my thoughts?
  • The 4 things stopping you from achieving your goals
  • What is a belief?
  • Write down your limiting beliefs
  • How to apply conscious effort
  • Get curious to get unstuck
  • Are you interested or are you committed to achieving your goals?
  • What can you start doing today?
  • Celebrate your progress
  • The value of 1 hour a day
  • Make a plan: what, why, when, and how
  • Start building self-trust
  • Commit to 100 days of innercising
  • Be the example for your kids
  • Repetition is how we build habits
  • Managing your emotions is a skill
  • Eustress is good stress
  • The best foods for brain health

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488: How to Stop Gaining Weight by Turning off Your Fat Storage Switch | Dr. Richard Johnson09 Aug 202201:40:24

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Dr. Richard Johnson (IG: @drrichardjjohnson) is a practicing physician and has been a medical scientist for over 25 years.

He is internationally recognized for his seminal work on the role of sugar and its component fructose, in obesity and diabetes. Rick’s work has also suggested a fundamental role for uric acid (which is generated during fructose metabolism) in the metabolic syndrome.

He is currently a Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver.

Today we’re discussing Rick’s latest book, Nature Wants Us to Be Fat: The Surprising Science Behind Why We Gain Weight and How We Can Prevent - and Reverse - It.

We’ve evolved to put on fat to survive during times of food shortage - stick around to learn about the switch that puts us into this fat storage mode and how to avoid flipping it so we can maintain a healthy weight.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why does nature want us to be fat?
  • Animals that hibernate gain weight and live off fat for months
  • Obesity in pets & zoo animals is a huge issue
  • The surprising link between climate change and obesity
  • How fructose activates "the switch"
  • Fructose causes leptin resistance
  • The connection between uric acid and fructose
  • Ditch sugar & high fructose corn syrup/processed foods
  • A low fructose diet = a low carb, high fat diet
  • Don’t fear fruit in moderation + the truth about smoothies!
  • Fruit juices have been associated with obesity in children
  • How glucose can get converted to fructose in the body
  • What chemical reaction is activated by salt and dehydration?
  • When you burn fat, you produce water
  • Umami foods are high in glutamate
  • Foods & drinks that activate "the switch"
  • The stages of obesity
  • Over-activating "the switch" long-term will beat up your mitochondria
  • Obesity is associated with high blood levels of vasopressin
  • Simple ways to heal your mitochondria

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487: How to Get Unstuck & Take Control of Your Life | Jenna Kutcher02 Aug 202201:30:17

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Jenna Kutcher (IG: @jennakutcher) guides millions of listeners each week in chasing their dreams on the #1 Marketing podcast in the country, The Goal Digger.

A born-and-raised Minnesota wife, mother, and entrepreneur, Jenna has helped women all over the world redefine success and wake up to their lives through her decade-long work as a leading online educator.

Today we’re discussing her new book, How Are You, Really?: Living Your Truth One Answer at a Time.

This conversation will be a catalyst for making big changes in your life!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What is a life inventory?
  • Get honest with who you are
  • Don’t let the fear of change hold you back
  • Slowly transitioning to the next phase in life
  • Time is Jenna's currency
  • What’s your enough point?
  • Be here right now
  • Asking for help
  • Jenna’s moment of surrender
  • The most vibrant version of me
  • Jenna is living her “vision”
  • Living a shared dream with your partner
  • Anchor yourself to your why
  • How Are You, Really?
  • The truth about awareness
  • The simple scale of 1 to 10 practice
  • Loneliness stems from not feeling seen
  • Reevaluate what success looks like for you
  • You don’t have to burnout to have a breakthrough
  • Jenna’s health journey + what's been her biggest needle movers in that realm
  • Meditation is the awareness of your thoughts
  • Gluten intolerance can impact fertility
  • Do you need to train yourself to be better at resting?

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486: How to Be Self-Reliant & Ready for the Unexpected | Clint Emerson28 Jul 202201:27:49

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Clint Emerson (IG: @100deadlyskills) grew up in Saudi Arabia, attended high school in North Dallas and enlisted in the Navy in 1994, serving as a SEAL operator at SEAL Team Three, the NSA, and SEAL Team Six, before retiring in 2015.

Now he runs a crisis-management company, Escape the Wolf.

Today we’re discussing Clint’s latest book, The Rugged Life: The Modern Guide to Self-Reliance.

Stick around and learn how to design and live a more independent life for you and your family.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What does the “rugged life” mean?
  • Start with your interests
  • Be your own homemaker
  • Learn how to collect water + how to filter it
  • You still need an income to live off-grid
  • Be your own power grid
  • Do you like who you’re living with?
  • How to make a vertical garden out of old tires
  • Ideas to monetize your farm
  • The willingness to fail
  • Build a community to barter with
  • How to build a chicken coop in your backyard
  • Understanding the cycle of life and death on the farm
  • The spiritual aspect of valuing nature
  • Be your own protector
  • Become your own handyman
  • Solve your own problems
  • Being self-reliant doesn’t mean being stupid
  • Clint’s transition from being a Navy SEAL to civilian life
  • Make a decision, do research, take action
  • Movement is naturally built into the rugged life
  • Take advantage of luxury & time

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602: The Root Cause of Chronic Disease Reducing Your Lifespan & How to Fix It | Dr. Robert Lufkin28 May 202401:46:50

Dr. Robert Lufkin is a medical doctor and medical school professor at UCLA & USC. He helps people prevent/reverse chronic disease, cultivate consciousness, and live life to the fullest.

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485: It’s Time to Wake Up & Take Ownership of Your Life | Chervin Jafarieh26 Jul 202201:31:32

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/chervinjafarieh485

Chervin Jafarieh (IG: @chervin333) has committed his life to seeking knowledge and truth while advocating for keen discernment in all areas of life.

Through his online platforms, podcasts, and interviews he shares deep insights on areas of study such as Eastern and Western medicine, orthomolecular medicine, epigenetics, physiology, nutrition, detoxification, biodynamic agriculture, and philosophy with the mission to awaken a higher potential contained within each of us.

Chervin is also the founder of Cymbiotika, an innovative wellness brand whose mission is to help you take ownership of your health through proper nutritional supplementation and sound education.

If you're serious about taking control of your health, tune in for the guidance an inspiration to get you started!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Release the contraction of fear
  • Beginning with a daily sleep ritual
  • Living with intention & purpose
  • Evaluating your life
  • Going back to the fundamentals
  • Taking ownership of your life
  • Proper hydration is key
  • The benefits of shilajit
  • Why you need a shower filter
  • Learning can be fun
  • Being in alignment with your tribe
  • Practice leads to perfection
  • All we have is this moment
  • Do you have the guts to get out of your comfort zone?
  • Follow those aha moments
  • We create our own frequency

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How to Reach Your Full Potential | Scott Barry Kaufman (#445)

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484: What to Eat & When to Eat to Optimize Your Microbiome | Tim Spector19 Jul 202201:29:21

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Tim Spector (IG: @tim.spector) is a medically qualified Professor of Epidemiology and Director of the TwinsUK registry at King’s College London.

His current work focuses on the microbiome and nutrition, and he is co-founder of the data science company ZOE.

Tim is the author of four popular science books, including "The Diet Myth” and the most recent "Spoon-Fed" which is a Sunday Times bestseller.

Today, we dive deep into the microbiome, a topic Tim is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about. You’ll learn specifically what to do to heal your gut, starting today.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why can’t we all agree on the optimal diet?
  • It’s not an obesity crisis, it’s a food crisis
  • The four basic rules to optimize your gut microbiome
  • What happens in the body after you eat foods high in polyphenols?
  • Diets low in fiber wipe out good microbes
  • Why you need to eat a diversity of foods
  • The gut microbiome protocol Tim used to rebuild his son’s gut diversity
  • Tim’s thoughts on probiotic & prebiotic supplements
  • The impact of ultra-processed foods on the microbiome
  • The effects of antibiotics & pesticides on the gut microbiome
  • How Tim became fascinated with the microbiome
  • Why are twins' microbiomes so different?
  • Studying the gut microbiome of the Hadza tribe in Africa
  • A typical day in the life of a member of the Hazda tribe
  • Fasting gives your gut microbes a rest
  • Short-term vs. long-term benefits of intermittent fasting
  • The flexitarian approach to eating 30 plants a week
  • Is eating fish healthy for you?
  • The truth about fish oil supplements
  • Bring back real food + what you can do as a consumer
  • How people reacted to Tim’s book, Spoon-Fed
  • Choose whole foods over supplements
  • What the science says about gluten

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483: The Surprising Solution to Climate Change (Do This Today!) | Seth Godin12 Jul 202200:50:21

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Seth Godin (IG: @sethgodin) is the author of 20 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages.

His blog is one of the most popular in the world and Seth’s podcast is in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide.

His latest project has been leading a worldwide group of volunteers creating The Carbon Almanac. This book releases today and is the focus of our chat.

If you’re truly looking to be part of the solution when it comes to climate change, stick around and learn how to best invest your energy.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Climate change is a systemic problem
  • How do we get supermarkets to stop wrapping produce in plastic?
  • Stop using gas leaf blowers
  • 4 sources of carbon emissions
  • Rethink how much beef you consume each week
  • Seth’s thoughts on regenerative farming
  • What are greenhouse gases?
  • We have 10 years to save the planet
  • The economy needs to pivot
  • How to start rallying change in your community
  • The truth about your carbon footprint
  • Most plastics can’t actually be recycled
  • The magic of solar and wind energy
  • Why Seth is focused on exposing the truth about climate change
  • We need to change the system, focus there

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482: Learn How to Heal Your Autoimmune Disease Through Diet & Lifestyle | Dr. Terry Wahls05 Jul 202201:26:20

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Dr. Terry Wahls (IG: @drterrywahls) is a functional medicine practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials.

She’s a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day.

She’s the author of The Wahls Protocol.

Today, Dr. Wahls and I go deep into the specific diet and lifestyle she used to heal her MS. This is a powerful protocol for anyone suffering from an autoimmune condition or chronic disease.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Dr. Wahls diagnosis of a progressive pain disorder & multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction and multiple sclerosis
  • Signs & symptoms Dr. Wahls was experiencing
  • The power of positive affirmations for healing chronic disease
  • The supplement protocol that changed her life
  • Shifting the focus to what you CAN eat
  • The possibility of recovery exists
  • How changing her diet had a big impact on MS recovery
  • Starting a clinic to share her diet & lifestyle with patients
  • You have to inspire hope
  • The Wahls Protocol helps you heal from chronic disease
  • Are you a meat-eater or vegetarian/vegan?
  • Supplement recommendations for vegetarians and vegans
  • The benefits of sulfur-containing vegetables
  • 9 cups of vegetables & fruit a day
  • Monitoring your vitamin D levels
  • Getting a homocysteine test
  • Eating 200 different plant foods a year
  • Taking time to meditate
  • Committing to daily exercise when you have a chronic disease
  • Peer support is important for any behaviour change
  • An update on Dr. Wahls current health status
  • Starting your healing journey
  • The biggest leverage factor for healing

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481: The #1 Superfood to Heal Your Immune System | Dr. Jeffrey Bland30 Jun 202201:39:36

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Dr. Jeffrey Bland (IG: @drjeffreybland) is the founder of Big Bold Health, a company on a mission to transform the way people think about one of nature’s greatest innovations - the immune system.

A lifelong educator, Jeff has traveled the world many times over in his role as the “father of functional medicine.”

In 1991, he and his wife, Susan, founded The Institute for Functional Medicine.

Jeff is the author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life, as well as countless additional books and research papers.

Today we go upstream from chronic inflammation and look at the immune system's role in the current health crisis + how to fix it.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What is immuno-rejuvenation?
  • The Immuno-Identity questionnaire
  • Wearable fitness trackers can tap into your immune health
  • Every chronic disease is related to immune dysfunction
  • Where does inflammation come from?
  • Every two months our immune system cells are replaced
  • Himalayan tartary buckwheat contains immune-activating phytochemicals
  • Focusing on balancing your immune system, not boosting it
  • Is your autoimmune disease the result of bad genes?
  • Why a low-antigen diet is used for immuno-rejuvenation
  • Immuno-rejuvenating foods to include in your diet
  • Time-restricted feeding is recommended for immuno-rejuvenation
  • Supplements to rejuvenate your immune system
  • PRM fish oils help reduce inflammation
  • Why does cod liver oil get a bad rap?
  • Being active for 40 minutes a day
  • Your immune system rejuvenates while you sleep
  • How to build resilience to balance your immune system
  • Setting realistic daily goals
  • Developing a coIMMUNITY
  • Factors in our environment that negatively impact the immune system
  • Eating foods produced by companies with social responsibility

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480: How to Turn Sadness Into Your Creative Superpower | Susan Cain29 Jun 202201:07:32

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Susan Cain (IG: @susancainauthor) is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning speaker. Her TED talk has been viewed over 40 million times.

Susan helps curate the Next Big Idea Book Club which donates all their proceeds to children’s literacy programs.

Today we’re discussing her new masterpiece, Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole.

We unpack bittersweetness, which is at the heart of life and its link to creativity & con­nection.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The mystery of sad music and why it moves us
  • The culture of positivity in America
  • What is effortless perfection?
  • The power of expressive writing
  • Turning your pain into creative expression
  • Finding your form of expression
  • Sharing your truth
  • How to practice Memento Mori
  • Strategies to work through difficult emotions
  • The idea of loving-kindness meditation
  • The Bittersweet Quiz
  • The strength of introverts
  • Can trauma be passed down from generation to generation?
  • We have the ability to heal
  • Normalize daily joy and pain
  • Savouring the moments
  • How Susan personally transformed writing Bittersweet

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479: This Is Why You’re Unhealthy & How to Fix It! | Dr. Casey Means21 Jun 202202:05:31

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Dr. Casey Means (IG: @drcaseyskitchen) is the chief medical officer and co-founder of metabolic health company Levels, lecturer at Stanford University, and associate editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention.

Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tech-enabled tools that can inform smart, personalized, and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices.

Today we’re learning all about managing your blood glucose and insulin to fight disease & feel your best!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why it’s important to manage your blood sugar levels
  • The 5 main causes of blood sugar spikes
  • How glucose levels impact insulin sensitivity
  • Ask your doctor for a fasting insulin test
  • 128 million Americans have prediabetes & type 2 diabetes
  • How do you build a healthy body?
  • Food is the best lever to control metabolic health
  • The benefits of wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)
  • Exercise improves insulin sensitivity
  • Everyone’s microbiome diversity is unique
  • How to modulate your glucose spikes by swapping foods
  • Casey’s thoughts on consuming vinegar before meals to lower glucose spikes
  • “Healthy” foods that are blood glucose disasters
  • Unprocessed food causes less of a glucose response
  • Which foods can lower glucose spikes
  • Intermittent fasting has a positive impact on metabolic health
  • Foods that help you build a metabolically healthy body
  • How Casey has pivoted her diet after wearing CGMs
  • 6 factors to consider when building a metabolically healthy body
  • Testing for micronutrient deficiencies
  • Consuming specific foods to boost micronutrients
  • Sleep deprivation impacts insulin sensitivity
  • The connection between toxins and obesity
  • Excess blue light exposure leads to worse metabolic outcomes

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478: How to Naturally Overcome Depression & Anxiety | Dr. Andrew Weil14 Jun 202201:03:47

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Dr. Andrew Weil (IG: @drweil) received a degree in botany from Harvard and an MD from Harvard Medical School.

He’s the founder and director of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. The Center is the leading effort in the world to develop a comprehensive curriculum in integrative medicine.

Dr. Weil is a founder and partner of the growing group of True Food Kitchen restaurants & co-founder of Matcha.com.

He’s an internationally recognized expert on medicinal plants, alternative medicine, and the reform of medical education.

Dr. Weil is the author of many scientific articles and 15 books.

Today we’re going deep into mental health and talking about natural ways to help you if you’re suffering from depression, anxiety or stress.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Dr. Weil’s approach to mental health challenges
  • What to eat + what not to eat to beat anxiety & depression
  • The 4-7-8 breathing technique for anxiety
  • How the gut microbiome affects the vagus nerve
  • The benefits of consuming fermented foods
  • Dr. Weil’s thoughts on leaky gut + 2 supplements he recommends
  • Vagal stimulation techniques
  • Learn how to decrease sympathetic activity
  • Sunscreen blocks vitamin D synthesis
  • Practicing stress management regularly
  • The true benefits of social connection for mental health
  • Dr. Weil stays curious as he ages
  • The potential of psychedelics for chronic pain
  • The effect of dance & sound on the mind-body connection
  • Feeling connected through psychedelic experiences
  • Is it cultural appropriation to take psychedelics in North America?
  • Dr. Weil shares the story of the first time he took magic mushrooms
  • The evolution of the psychedelic scene over the years
  • Dr. Weil’s sleep hygiene tips
  • Naturally managing Parkinson's & Alzheimer's

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477: Alanis Morissette on Living Healthy to Enhance Mind, Body & Life07 Jun 202201:30:47

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Since 1995, Alanis Morissette (IG: @alanis) has been one of the most influential singer-songwriter-musicians in contemporary music. Her deeply expressive music and performances have earned vast critical praise and seven Grammy awards.

Outside of entertainment, Alanis is a dedicated charitable activist and an avid supporter of mental health, female empowerment, as well as spiritual and physical wellness.

Today, we’re diving deep into her alternative ways of living and thinking about life.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Being a highly sensitive person from a young age
  • How Alanis felt internally after rising to fame
  • Nurture your self-expression
  • The 3 pillars of relationships
  • The practice of stillness
  • The double-edged sword of work addiction
  • Experiencing phases of burnout
  • What is an embodiment practice?
  • Listening to your body and going within
  • An ​​inquiry-based approach to life
  • Imagining your deathbed
  • Prioritizing quality relationships
  • Starting a daily journaling practice
  • The inspiration behind Alanis’ new meditation album
  • Battling an eating disorder to becoming a nutritarian
  • Alanis’ approach to feeding her 3 kids
  • Her modern style of homeschooling
  • Traveling the world and experiencing different cultures as a family
  • Learning from the wisdom of healers
  • Experimenting with supplements for perimenopause
  • Using essential oils to enhance breathwork

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476: Surprising Hacks to Balance Your Blood Sugar & Beat Inflammation | Jessie Inchauspé31 May 202201:19:34

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Jessie Inchauspé is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy advice to help people improve their physical and mental health.

She’s the founder of the wildly popular Instagram account @GlucoseGoddess, where she teaches hundreds of thousands of people about healthy food habits.

In her first book, Glucose Revolution, Jessie shares her startling discovery about the essential role of blood sugar in every aspect of our lives, from cravings to fertility, and the surprising hacks to optimize it while still eating the foods we love.

Today Jessie and I go deep into these hacks so you can take control of your blood sugar starting today.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What happens when glucose spikes in your body?
  • The difference between starch and sugar
  • Invisible insulin spikes explained
  • How does caffeine relate to insulin
  • The problem with injecting insulin if you have type 2 diabetes
  • How Jessie got into studying the science of glucose
  • A simple hack if you don’t have a glucose monitor
  • Eat your food in this order to minimize glucose spikes
  • The impact of drinking juices & smoothies on blood glucose
  • Debunking the fruit myth + why you should eat it last
  • Never eat your carbs naked
  • Breakfast: what to eat + what not to eat
  • The truth about sugar and other sweeteners
  • Hacks to battle sugar cravings
  • How to manage reactive hypoglycemia
  • Drinking vinegar water to reduce a glucose spike
  • Moving your body after meals
  • Starting your meals with veggies
  • The nuances of glucose and alcohol
  • Jessie shares her dietary experiments
  • Jessie’s typical day of eating + applying the hacks
  • The growth of the Glucose Goddess community
  • “Calories in, calories out” is outdated information
  • Jessie’s thoughts on dairy
  • How quickly do people start to see changes after controlling their glucose?
  • Fixing blood glucose improves mental health

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601: Age Powerfully: The Key Things You Need to Do to Build Muscle & Burn Fat After 40 | JJ Virgin21 May 202401:51:43

JJ Virgin is a celebrity nutrition expert and fitness hall of famer. She’s a 4x New York Times Bestselling Author and the host of Well Beyond 40 podcast.

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475: This Diet & Lifestyle Helps Torrey DeVitto Manage Her Mental Health26 May 202201:17:46

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/torreydevitto475

Torrey DeVitto (IG: @torreydevitto) is a conscious actress, advocate, philanthropist and producer - she recently wrapped her incredible six season run on the NBC drama, “Chicago Med.”

Torrey balances her acting career with her philanthropic work and personal practices in alternative medicine, veganism and holistic wellness. She incorporates consciousness into every aspect of her life.

If you’re struggling with a mental health challenge this conversation will help you feel less alone and give you some great ideas that will help calm your mind.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Torrey’s evolution into acting
  • The beginning of her health & wellness journey
  • Incorporating medicinal mushrooms for healing benefits
  • The catalyst for becoming vegetarian 15 years ago
  • Feeling spiritually lighter eating vegan
  • Torrey’s approach to eating differently from her partner
  • Navigating healthy meals on set
  • Advice for sustainable shopping
  • Future plans for her Michigan farm
  • Torrey’s book recommendations
  • Experimenting with intermittent fasting
  • Why she stopped drinking caffeine
  • Torrey's lifelong journey with anxiety & OCD + therapy options
  • Why a daily meditation practice is so important
  • Setting social media boundaries
  • How the pandemic impacted Torrey
  • Taking self-care days
  • Listening to your intuition
  • How EMDR therapy is helpful
  • Torrey’s thoughts on psychedelics
  • Tips for managing anxiety on set
  • What’s coming up next for Torrey

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474: The Bitter Truth About Sugar: It’s Poisoning You! | Dr. Robert Lustig24 May 202201:25:02

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drrobertlustig474

Dr. Robert Lustig (IG: @robertlustigmd) is a neuroendocrinologist, New York Times bestselling author, and Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. He’s authored 125 peer-reviewed articles and 73 reviews.

Rob has become a leading public health authority on the impact sugar has on fueling the diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome epidemics, and on addressing changes in the food environment to reverse these chronic diseases.

Today we’re discussing his latest book, Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine.

If you're addicted to sugar, you're going to want to listen to this!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why we should be talking about metabolic health... not nutrition
  • Understanding the science of fiber
  • The definition of sugar
  • Fructose is destroying your health
  • Do you absorb the fructose from fruit?
  • Stop eating “dessert” for breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Are there limits on the amount of sugar being added to foods?
  • How to determine the amount of fat in your liver
  • Causes of fatty liver
  • Fructose consumption increases insulin resistance
  • How to reverse metabolic syndrome in 10 days
  • You can’t outrun a bad diet
  • Why eating properly is complicated + what to avoid
  • The 3 supplements Rob recommends
  • The history of processed sugar
  • Why low-fat diets became popular in the 70s
  • Understanding LDL and heart disease
  • Rob's approach to breaking your sugar addiction

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473: How to Build Core Happiness | Dr. Rangan Chatterjee17 May 202201:36:24

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drranganchatterjee473

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee (IG: @drchatterjee) is regarded as one of the most influential medical doctors in the UK and wants to change how medicine will be practiced for years to come. His mission is to help 100 million people around the globe live better lives.

Rangan hosts the most listened to health podcast in the UK and Europe, ‘Feel Better, Live More’ - which regularly tops the Apple Podcasts charts.

He is the number 1 selling health author in the UK - each of his first 4 books have been Sunday Times Bestsellers in the UK and international bestsellers across the globe.

Today we’re discussing Rangan’s 5th book, Happy Mind, Happy Life: The New Science of Mental Well-Being.

If you’re looking for low cost, simple strategies to feel happier - stick around and have a listen!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Happiness is a skill
  • The core happiness stool
  • How we deal with stress
  • Are happier people healthier?
  • What are junk happiness habits?
  • The freedom exercise
  • Write your happy ending
  • Are you living a life that nourishes you?
  • Free ways to feel happier
  • Rangan’s 3 Ms morning routine
  • Take a daily holiday
  • Why Rangan practices time-restricted eating (TRE)
  • How to include your kids into your morning routine
  • Rangan’s journey into health & wellness
  • Is Rangan leaving medical practice?
  • Developing self-awareness
  • Having maskless conversations

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