Food Matters Podcast: Recent Episodes
James Colquhoun
Welcome to the FOOD MATTERS Podcast! Bringing you game-changing health and wellness information, tips, tricks, and healthy hacks on all things nutrition, detoxing, weight loss, mindfulness, sleep, gut health, beauty, alternative healing, spiritual wellbeing, transformation, and more!
This podcast is home to the best interviews with leading doctors, nutritionists, fitness experts, and thought leaders of the world who collectively share their wisdom and knowledge. Join host James Colquhoun as he cracks the code on what it truly means to live a healthy, vibrant, and uplifting life free from the corporations that profit from our health. Discover more at foodmatters.com/podcast.
Unlock better sleep! Kayla Barnes-Lentz reveals simple steps for a restful night and the impact of poor sleep in this episode of Wellness in Minutes. Learn how to create an ideal sleeping environment and build a sleep-promoting schedule for improved health. Prioritize your well-being with these essential sleep strategies.
In Wellness In Minutes this episode, you’ll discover:
✔️ The first thing you can do in the morning that will improve your sleep
✔️ How the time of day you’re eating dinner can affect your sleep
✔️ One of the biggest disruptors of your circadian rhythm
✔️ And much more!
💡 Want to take control of your health through nutrition? Learn how with the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program. As a special thank-you for being a Food Matters Podcast listener, we’re offering 20% off enrollment—automatically applied when you use this link. → https://bit.ly/4hLPS9Y
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📖 Read the full show notes → https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-114
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🎧 Hit play and learn how to take charge of your hormonal health today!
Ever wonder why your gut feelings are so real? 🤔 Join Laurentine on the Food Matters Podcast as she chats with the legendary Dr. Steven Gundry (bestselling author & gut health guru!). They dive deep into the mind-blowing gut-brain connection, revealing how your microbiome (that army of gut bacteria!) actually calls the shots on your mood, focus, and even how long you live! 🤯
In this must-listen episode, you'll learn:
🦠➡️🧠 The surprising power of your gut bacteria and how they talk to your brain!
🚧 What "leaky gut" is and why it can mess with your whole body (inflammation alert! 🔥).
🍎🥦 Dr. Gundry's top food tips to feed your good gut bugs (and starve the bad ones!).
☀️ Why Vitamin D is your gut's BFF + the magic of prebiotics!
⏳ How a happy gut can pave the way for a longer, healthier you!
Ready to unlock the secrets in your belly? 🎧 Tune in now!
Hit follow to stay updated on new episodes and don’t forget to leave a review if you enjoy the show! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌱 Want to dive deeper into the power of nutrition? Become certified in nutrition and start making a difference in your health and the lives of others! As a special thank-you for being a Food Matters Podcast listener, we’re offering 20% off enrollment—automatically applied when you use this link. → https://bit.ly/4hLPS9Y
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📖 Full show notes: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-118
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Toxins in your daily life? In this Wellness in Minutes episode, Darin Olien breaks down the dangers of processed foods, water contamination, and unsustainable farming. Learn simple, practical steps to purify your water and minimize toxin exposure. Tune in for fast, effective health advice.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Harmful toxins in your food and water to watch out for
✅ The effect of PFOAs and PFOs on hormone health and metabolic health
✅ Different ways to help purify your water to ensure it’s filtering out toxins - plus what you should be adding to your water
💡 Want to take control of your health through nutrition? Learn how with the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program. As a special thank-you for being a Food Matters Podcast listener, we’re offering 20% off enrollment—automatically applied when you use this link. → https://bit.ly/4hLPS9Y
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📖 Read the full show notes → https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-93
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Confused by changes in your body in your 30s or 40s? Heavier or lighter periods 🩸, irregular cycles 🗓️, night sweats 😓, anxiety 😟, mood swings 😠😊, or trouble sleeping 😴 could be signs of perimenopause, the natural transition before menopause.
Join host Laurentine ten Bosch on the Food Matters Podcast for an insightful conversation with leading women's health expert, Nat Kringoudis 🌟. Nat, a highly respected healthcare practitioner specializing in women's health ♀️, natural fertility 🌱, and hormone balance ⚖️, brings her extensive knowledge from degrees in Health Sciences 🔬, Chinese Medicine ☯️, and Acupuncture 針灸, and her experience helping thousands at her Melbourne clinic, The Pagoda Tree 🌳.
As the bestselling author of "Fertilise Yourself" and "Eat Fat, Be Thin", and co-host of The Wellness Collective podcast 🎙️, Nat is passionate about empowering women with a deeper understanding of their bodies and cutting through the noise of hormone myths 🚫🗣️.
In this episode, Nat provides crucial insights into understanding hormone imbalances during perimenopause, offering clarity ✨ and practical guidance to help you navigate this significant life stage with confidence 💪.
You will discover:
- Why women are experiencing perimenopause symptoms earlier than they might expect 🤔👵➡️👩
- How stress 😩 and elevated cortisol levels significantly impact sex hormones 🎢 hormonal imbalance and can exacerbate perimenopause symptoms 😓
- Natural solutions 🌿 for perimenopausal relief 😊🌸
- The importance of being curious about your symptoms 🤔, tracking your cycles 🗓️, and paying attention to what your body is saying 👂💖
- The power of protein 💪, fiber 🥦, and key supplements 💊 during perimenopause 🍎
- And so much more! ✨
Hit follow to stay updated on new episodes and don’t forget to leave a review if you enjoy the show! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌱 Want to dive deeper into the power of nutrition? Become certified in nutrition and start making a difference in your health and the lives of others! As a special thank-you for being a Food Matters Podcast listener, we’re offering 20% off enrollment—automatically applied when you use this link. → https://bit.ly/4hLPS9Y
🔗 Resources & Links: 📩 Subscribe to the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs
📖 Full show notes: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-117
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In this short Wellness in Minutes episode, discover how light exposure plays a crucial role in regulating hormones and optimizing overall health. Andy Mant explains how natural light influences melatonin, cortisol, and other key hormones, affecting sleep, energy, and well-being. Learn how to harness the power of light as a natural biohack to support hormonal balance, reduce stress, and enhance longevity.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✔️How light exposure impacts hormone regulation and overall health. ✔️Why morning sunlight and reducing blue light at night are key for balance. ✔️Simple biohacks to optimize light exposure for better sleep, energy, and well-being.
💡 Want to take control of your health through nutrition? Learn how with the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program. As a special thank-you for being a Food Matters Podcast listener, we’re offering 20% off enrollment—automatically applied when you use this link. → https://bit.ly/4hLPS9Y
📩 Subscribe to the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs
📖 Read the full show notes → https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-107
📸 Follow us on Instagram → @foodmatters
🎧 Hit play and learn how to take charge of your hormonal health today!
Looking to make healthier choices in your kitchen? In this episode, Dave and Steve Flynn of The Happy Pear share simple, practical ingredient swaps to help you upgrade your diet without sacrificing taste.
Discover the best and worst cooking oils, the tastiest dairy alternatives, and natural sweetener swaps that support gut health and energy. Plus, we dive into organic vs. non-organic foods—what’s worth buying and what’s not.
Listen now to learn:
✅ The healthiest oils for cooking (and which to avoid)
✅ Easy non-dairy alternatives for milk, cheese & more
✅ Natural sweeteners that won’t spike your blood sugar
✅ Whether buying organic really makes a difference
✅ Simple ways to make plant-based eating easy & delicious
Hit play now on The Food Matters Podcast! Hit follow to stay updated on new episodes and don’t forget to leave a review if you enjoy the show! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌱 Want to dive deeper into the power of nutrition? Become certified in nutrition and start making a difference in your health and the lives of others! As a special thank-you for being a Food Matters Podcast listener, we’re offering 20% off enrollment—automatically applied when you use this link. → https://bit.ly/4hLPS9Y
🔗 Resources & Links: Follow The Happy Pear on Instagram here. Learn more about The Happy Pear and their cookbook here.
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📖 Full show notes: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-116
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In this short Wellness in Minutes episode, discover how cacao can elevate your morning routine and naturally boost energy and focus. Dan Koch shares the powerful benefits of cacao, explaining how its unique compounds support mental clarity, reduce anxiety, and enhance overall well-being. Learn simple ways to incorporate this ancient superfood into your daily rituals for sustained energy without the crash.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✔️ How cacao can be a natural alternative to coffee for energy and focus. ✔️The key compounds in cacao that support brain function and reduce anxiety. ✔️ Simple ways to incorporate cacao into your morning routine for long-lasting benefits.
💡 Want to take control of your health through nutrition? Learn how with the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program. As a special thank-you for being a Food Matters Podcast listener, we’re offering 20% off enrollment—automatically applied when you use this link. → https://bit.ly/4hLPS9Y
📩 Subscribe to the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs
📖 Read the full show notes → https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-109
📸 Follow us on Instagram → @foodmatters
🎧 Hit play and learn how to take charge of your hormonal health today!
Do you toss and turn at night, wake up groggy, or rely on coffee just to get through the morning? Sleep is the foundation of good health, yet so many of us neglect it—without realizing the serious impact it has on our energy, mood, and overall well-being. If you're waking up in the middle of the night, feeling drained by midday, or battling stress daily, your sleep cycle may be out of sync.
In this episode, sleep expert Jason Prall shares powerful insights and actionable tips to help you reclaim restorative, deep sleep. You’ll discover:
✅ The 6 biggest reasons sleep is essential for your health and longevity ✅ What’s really happening to your body while you sleep ✅ The surprising negative effects of poor sleep on your health ✅ A simple morning routine to optimize your sleep cycle ✅ The best nighttime rituals for deep, restful sleep ✅ How to set up your bedroom for faster, uninterrupted sleep ✅ The hidden connection between gut health and your circadian rhythm
If better sleep has been out of reach, this episode is for you! Tune in now and start waking up feeling refreshed and energized.
Hit follow to stay updated on new episodes and don’t forget to leave a review if you enjoy the show! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌱 Want to dive deeper into the power of nutrition? Become certified in nutrition and start making a difference in your health and the lives of others! As a special thank-you for being a Food Matters Podcast listener, we’re offering 20% off enrollment—automatically applied when you use this link. → https://bit.ly/4hLPS9Y
🔗 Resources & Links: 📩 Subscribe to the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs📖 Full show notes: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-115 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters
Your nervous system plays a crucial role in your overall well-being, affecting everything from digestion to stress resilience. In this short but powerful segment, we revisit a conversation with Christa Orecchio, where she shares practical insights on rebalancing your nervous system for better health.
In this episode, you’ll discover: ✔️How chronic stress impacts your body ✔️Simple techniques to shift from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest ✔️Natural ways to support your nervous system through food and lifestyle ✔️ And more!
💡 Want to take control of your health through nutrition? Learn how with the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program. As a special thank-you for being a Food Matters Podcast listener, we’re offering 20% off enrollment—automatically applied when you use this link. → https://bit.ly/4hLPS9Y
📩 Subscribe to the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs
📖 Read the full show notes → https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-100
📸 Follow us on Instagram → @foodmatters
🎧 Hit play and learn how to take charge of your hormonal health today!
Want to boost your brain health, slow aging, and optimize your energy levels? In this episode of The Food Matters Podcast, biohacker and brain health expert Kayla Barnes shares her top strategies for longevity, the best foods for brain function, how to detox from hidden toxins, and simple daily habits to transform your health. Plus, she reveals how she reversed her biological age by 11 years! In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ The best foods and oils for brain health & longevity ✅ Why sleep is the ultimate biohack (and how to improve it) ✅ The hidden toxins in food, cookware & water—what to avoid ✅ Easy kitchen swaps for a healthier home ✅ Kayla’s daily routine for optimal health Hit follow to stay updated on new episodes and don’t forget to leave a review if you enjoy the show! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌱 Want to dive deeper into the power of nutrition? Become certified in nutrition and start making a difference in your health and the lives of others! As a special thank-you for being a Food Matters Podcast listener, we’re offering 20% off enrollment—automatically applied when you use this link. → https://bit.ly/4hLPS9Y 🔗 Resources & Links: 📖 Full show notes: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-114 🌿 Learn more about Kayla Barnes: https://www.kaylabarnes.com 📲 Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes 🏥 Explore LYV The Wellness Space: https://www.lyv-wellness.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters
#Biohacking #Longevity #BrainHealth #HealthyLiving #FoodMatters #KaylaBarnes #WellnessTips
Hormones can feel confusing—until you understand how they work in synergy with the rest of your body. The good news? Hormonal imbalances don’t have to be permanent. Despite what you may have been told, you don’t have to struggle with hormone issues for a lifetime!
In this episode, we’re joined by Nat Kringoudis, a bestselling author, podcaster, and natural women’s health expert who has helped over 20,000 women reclaim their hormonal health. With a background in Health Sciences, Chinese Medicine, and Acupuncture, Nat takes a holistic approach to hormone balance, inflammation, and root-cause healing.
In this episode, you’ll discover: ✔️ Why finding the root cause of hormonal imbalances is key before starting any treatment ✔️ The surprising role of inflammation in hormone health ✔️ How to naturally support your body for hormonal harmony ✔️ And more!
💡 Want to take control of your health through nutrition? Learn how with the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program → http://www.foodmatters.com/study
📩 Subscribe to the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs📖 Read the full show notes → https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-106
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🎧 Hit play and learn how to take charge of your hormonal health today!
How the Foods You Eat Impact Aging, Energy & Skin Health with Susan Teton Did you know that the foods you eat can accelerate or slow down aging? Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, improve your skin, or simply feel your best at every stage of life, nutrition is the key.
In this episode, we sit down with Susan Teton, a Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program expert teacher, raw food chef, and educator. Her philosophy is simple: Eat from the earth, not a factory. She shares powerful insights on real nutrition vs. fad diets, foods that support healthy aging, and simple practices to help you thrive.
In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ The best and worst foods for aging and radiant skin ✔️ Why real nutrition is more effective than fad diets ✔️ How to eat well on a budget without sacrificing quality ✔️ Simple daily habits (beyond food) that promote longevity ✔️ And more!
🌱 Want to take your nutrition knowledge to the next level? Become certified in nutrition and start making a difference in your health and the lives of others! Learn more here: http://www.foodmatters.com/study
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🎧 Hit play to learn how to nourish your body and thrive at every age!
Mushrooms have been a hot topic, not only for their incredible nutritional benefits but also for their ‘magical’ benefits around consciousness and mental health. Joining us to discuss how mushrooms can change the world, is Alli Schaper, mental health advocate and is passionate about the legalization of microdosing psychedelics for optimal human wellness.
In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn:
- How you can improve your gut health and overall vitality by incorporating mushrooms into your daily routine.
- The wide variety of mushrooms on the marketplace, and how they help us.
- Alli’s mission to increase education and pathways around the use of mushrooms.
Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to episode 56 to hear the full interview. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs
How many people do you know that have some sort of pain problem? You know… niggling back issues, shoulder pain… the list doesn’t end! We’ve all gotten accustomed to the fact that this is normal and should be expected, which is why people learn to live with these issues. Or, rather than addressing the root cause, they focus on pain management. If you’re looking for real solutions to your pain, we urge you to listen to this podcast episode with Laurentine ten Bosch and Dr. Christine Smith.
Dr. Christine Smith is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Doctor of Chiropractic with a background in Cognitive Neuroscience. She specializes in Holistic Injury Recovery and Chronic Inflammation Prevention to help active people come back stronger, uncover hidden organ injuries, and prevent re-injury.
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Read the full show notes here: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-112
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Jason Vale is the juicing guru! In this short Wellness in Minutes episode, he shares the common juicing mistakes many of us are making at home.
In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn:
- Juicing at home: common mistakes to avoid.
- How to find new ways to consume vegetables if you don’t like to eat them.
- Plus much more!
Believe it or not, 7 days is all you need to feel lighter, leaner, and more energized. If this sounds like something you need, then we want to invite you to join thousands of others who have transformed their lives with the Food Matters Detox Program Bundle.
This signature Food Matters Program includes 7 days of juice, soups, milks and latte recipes, shopping lists, and more.
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Nama for a special limited-time New Year Offer. When you purchase one of their products , you’ll get the Detox Program for free! Plus, you’ll also receive 10% off at checkout with our discount code [FM10] and free access to the Food Matters film bundle.
We can’t recommend a better way to kick off the year than by prioritizing your health for 7 days.
You can join the program HERE. >>
P.S. Our community is going to do the Detox Program together starting from January 13. We would love for you to join!
Imagine waking up feeling clear-headed, well-rested, and feeling vibrant again. Sometimes our bodies need a bit of extra support to function optimally, and this week's podcast episode is filled with the information you need to give your body the best chance to thrive.
In this episode with James, you'll discover:
- How to use the power of detoxification to transform your life & health.
- Why detoxification is the fastest & most effective practice for weight loss from the belly, face & thighs!
- Why it boosts energy, focus & helps you sleep better.
- The science behind the body's natural detoxification process.
- The connection between environmental toxicity, dietary toxicity, and chronic disease.
Believe it or not, 7 days is all you need to feel lighter, leaner, and more energized. If this sounds like something you need, then we want to invite you to join thousands of others who have transformed their lives with the Food Matters Detox Program Bundle.
This signature Food Matters Program includes 7 days of juice, soups, milks, and latte recipes, shopping lists, and more.
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Nama for a special limited-time New Year Offer. When you purchase one of their products, you’ll get the Detox Program for free! Plus, you’ll also receive 10% off at checkout with our discount code [FM10] and free access to the Food Matters film bundle.
We can’t recommend a better way to kick off the year than by prioritizing your health for 7 days.
You can join the program HERE. >>
P.S. Our community is going to do the Detox Program together starting from January 13. We would love for you to join!
Taking charge of your inner consciousness and making steps towards healing is becoming more available through alternative modalities such as NLP, EMDR, EFT, and more. In this episode with Marjolijn Loderichs, we talk about the importance and power that comes from being able to overcome these things and experience true happiness in your life.
Marjolijn Loderichs is the founder and head trainer of the I AM Academy and specializes in working with the different layers of the (sub)consciousness. She is a master practitioner in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Transpersonal coaching, EFT, EMDR, and many more incredible therapies. As a result of mastering all of these modalities, Marjolijn offers a unique combination of different disciplines and tools that she uses from a higher level of consciousness that makes healing more powerful and effective.
In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn:
- What NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) is and how it can help rewire some of your self-beliefs
- The importance of the words you speak about yourself and the world around you
- How to silence negative self-talk and tools you can use when working to stop these patterns
- Therapies you can use to address trauma, such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to episode 77 to hear the full interview.
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.
As the end of the year approaches, many of us naturally reflect on our achievements and setbacks, setting new intentions for the year ahead. But often, it’s not a lack of effort that holds us back—it’s the limiting beliefs we carry. So, how can we break through these mental barriers and set ourselves up for a transformative 2025? Shelly Lefkoe joins us in this insightful interview to help us break through these!
If you’re ready to let go of self-doubt and make 2025 the year you finally break through, this conversation is for you. Let’s dive in!
Shelly Lefkoe is an author, parenting expert, and co-founder of The Lefkoe Institute based in California. Shelly is a renowned expert who imparts her wisdom on how limiting beliefs are formed and how we can begin to dismantle them.
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Read the full show notes here: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-110
Learn more about Shelly Lefkoe here: https://www.mortylefkoe.com/
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Do you struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep at night? Our favorite expert from the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program shares her top tips for bedtime rituals to calm the nervous system and stabilize your blood sugars for a peaceful night's sleep.
Christa Orecchio is a leading holistic nutritionist dedicated to helping people use food as medicine and she is one of our most loved teachers in our Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course. She specializes in gut health, immunity, hormones and so much more.
In this Wellness In Minutes with Christa, you will learn:
- Healing the nervous system
- Bedtime rituals for nervous system support
- Stabilizing blood sugar levels
- Balancing glucose levels
Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to episode 100 to hear the full interview.
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When you think of cacao, your mind probably goes straight to chocolate—but what if this rich superfood could also offer deep healing and transform your daily rituals? From boosting your health to serving as a nutrient-packed alternative to coffee, alcohol, and other stimulants, cacao holds surprising benefits beyond its sweet reputation.
Dan Koch is the founder of Sacred Taste Cacao, a company committed to bringing the healing and spiritual benefits of cacao to a global community. During his sound healing ceremonies worldwide, Dan merges music and cacao and discovers that this heart-opening medicine is exactly what people crave.
Episode resources:
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Did you know that food can have an impact beyond your physical health? Certain foods have the power to influence your emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Cacao is one of those plants and has been used since ancient civilizations as so much more than just a food.
In this Wellness in Minutes episode with Brenden Durell, we discuss his journey with intentional cacao and how we can all incorporate it to experience greater overall well-being.
In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn:
- The properties and powers of cacao that most people don’t know about
- How to prepare and consume cacao to maximize its benefits
Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to episode 83 to hear the full interview.
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Do you struggle with stress, feeling overwhelmed, and even constant anxious thoughts? Stress is inevitable in the world we live in, but there are ways we can manage this stress that will lead to positive or negative health outcomes. What many people don’t realize is that the foods you eat play a paramount role in influencing your levels of anxiety and stress. This week's podcast episode will give you 5 practical science-backed strategies to help you relieve stress and calm anxiety.
Liana Werner-Gray, certified nutritionist and founder of The Earth Diet, is a passionate advocate for natural healing through diet and lifestyle. After healing herself from a stage 1 tumor and other health issues naturally, Liana has inspired thousands worldwide through her books, lectures, and recipes to improve their health, lose weight, and even heal chronic conditions like cancer, diabetes, and depression.
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Read the full show notes here: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-108
Learn more about Liana Werner-Gray here: https://www.theearthdiet.com/
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Struggling with poor sleep, hormone imbalance, or signs of aging? In this episode, Andy Mant, founder of Bon Charge, reveals how light therapy can be the key to solving these issues. Discover how blue light-blocking glasses and red light therapy can transform your health by improving sleep, balancing hormones, and reversing the effects of aging. Tune in to learn practical biohacks to optimize your circadian rhythm and feel your best every day!
Andy Mant is the founder of Bon Charge, a company dedicated to optimizing health through light therapy. His personal healing story made him a passionate advocate for biohacking and light therapy. His mission is to enhance the well-being of his community and beyond.
Our friends at Bon Charge have given us a special discount code for the Food Matters Community. Use the code FOODMATTERS15 at checkout for 15% off storewide. https://boncharge.com/?rfsn=8124386.600f9c4
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Stress and adrenals play a large role in autoimmune conditions and are generally important for overall health. In this episode with Dr. Izabella Wentz, we break down what adrenals are, what happens when there is adrenal dysfunction, and natural solutions to help bring your body back into balance.
In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn:
- How to understand what adrenal dysfunction is and what causes it.
- Why chronic stress is a big culprit of adrenal fatigue.
- Different lifestyle habits you can adopt to decrease your stress and improve your sleep for good.
Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to episode 71 to listen to the full interview.
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Hormones can feel confusing and are a little bit elusive until you understand how they work in synergy with the rest of your body. The good news is that hormone issues don’t have to be permanent, and despite what you have been told, they are not necessarily issues you have to battle for a lifetime. In this podcast interview with Nat Kringoudis, we will help answer your questions!
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What if you could finally put an end to your indigestion, bloating, and other gut issues? Or the pain you wake up feeling most days? Our body is the most complex, weird, and wonderful machine that works in a complete mental-chemical-physical balance to operate at its best, so any attempt to heal the body has to cover all of these bases.
In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn:
- How gut issues are often overlooked yet have a significant impact on your overall health
- Where to begin with your gut healing
- Inflammation markers and how to identify these in your body
Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to episode 88 to hear the full interview.
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Plants have been the basis of our medicine for many centuries, and yet we forget to fully make use of the plant world when faced with issues like stress, anxiety, and depression. The Medicine Hunter, Chris Kilham wants to change that!
In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn:
- How to uncover the distinctions between plant and conventional medicine, exploring plant remedies for anxiety and depression
- The use of adaptogens for stress and hormone health
Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to episode 87 to hear the full interview.
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Did you know that EFT tapping can reduce stress hormones like cortisol by up to 43%? In this episode, we’re diving into the transformative power of EFT tapping, guided by the wonderful Jennifer Partridge.
We’ll explore how tapping, combined with somatic practices, NLP, and breathwork, can help you release anxiety, unlock blocked emotions, and become authentic. Get ready for an insightful journey toward emotional freedom and deep healing!
Jennifer Partridge is the founder of Dream Awake Tapping. She is a tapping facilitator, helping you unlock blocked emotions, and heal from trauma that could be holding you back from living the life that you deserve. You might remember her from our Transcendence 2 Docu-Series where we first learned her story, and today we are so excited to have her back on the podcast to learn more. Video Show Highlights00:00 Introduction and Background of Jennifer Partridge 01:14 Opening Ourselves to Stepping into Authentic Self 08:17 Repressed Emotions and the Limitations of Pharmaceuticals 11:19 Tapping as a Way Forward for Emotional Difficulties 19:13 Rewiring the Brain and Releasing Emotional Patterns 26:14 Stepping into Authenticity and Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs 33:30 Tapping Session: Anxiety, Stress, and Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs 33:44 Tapping into Power and Authentic Self 45:48 Releasing Limiting Beliefs and Healing Generational Patterns 49:13 Shining Bright and Creating Life on Your Own Terms
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For so long, gluten has been demonized. In the pursuit of improving their health, people have eliminated this particular structural protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and triticale. What if the issues that we have all attributed to gluten sensitivity were actually due to something completely different? Glyphosate. We are diving deep into this topic in our brand new masterclass with Zach Bush MD. It’s now available to watch, and trust us when we say, you won’t want to miss the insights that he shares.
Zach Bush MD is a renowned, multi-disciplinary physician of internal medicine, endocrinology, and hospice care and an internationally recognized educator on the microbiome as it relates to human health, soil health, food systems, and a regenerative future.
In this masterclass, you will learn:
- The #1 way to unlock the healing power of your microbiome
- Hidden symptoms of gluten sensitivity you may have missed (including a common one for middle-aged males)
- The important connection between glyphosate and gluten sensitivity (and why we’re seeing gluten sensitivity now more than ever!)
- Top nutritious foods to eat and most toxin-laden foods to avoid to support your gut health
- Zach’s favorite recipe using gut-supporting herbs
- And much more!
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You have a lot more control over your health than you may think! (Or than people in the medical profession may have told you.)
When things get challenging, we often turn to external sources for solutions - whether that’s a partner, doctor, or someone else. So rather than learning how to holistically care for our mind, body, and soul, we look to others for band-aid solutions. If you’re ready to take your health into your own hands, then you’re going to love this masterclass with Kelly Noonan Gores.
Kelly Noonan Gores is the director of the Heal documentary, author of Heal, and host of the Heal with Kelly Podcast, interviewing leading doctors, scientists, spiritual teachers, and healers around the globe on her mission to find out the true extent of human potential and healing.
In this masterclass, you will learn:
- How to reconnect with your body, understand what it needs, and fight illness
- The crucial link between emotional and physical healing that is often overlooked in mainstream healthcare
- Must-do mental hygiene practices for clearing stress and negative emotions you can add to your daily routine today!
- Strategies for navigating real-world challenges through health study and practice
- What Kelly eats in a typical day, plus her tips for finding balance in diet and nutrition
- And much more!
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Biohacking isn't just a trend; it's a powerful approach to optimize your well-being by understanding and enhancing your body's unique systems.
Every woman deserves to experience vibrant health, but over time, society has confused us on what healthy truly means for a woman – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Instead of continuing to feed into the negative narratives around women’s health, bodies, and more, we think it’s time to teach women how to hack their health, regain their confidence, and claim back their life!
Aggie Lal is CEO & Founder of Biohacking Bestie, a renowned public figure, best-selling author, certified nutrition and health coach, podcast host, TV personality, and TEDx speaker. With a vast audience across multiple channels, Aggie has become highly influential in health, biohacking, personal development, entrepreneurship, and travel & lifestyle.
In this masterclass with Aggie Lal, you will learn:
- Why biohacking is essential for women and how to leverage your menstrual cycle for optimal health results
- How to identify harmful oils and gut-disrupting chemicals in your kitchen (plus the #1 culprit!)
- Nutrition strategies and tips for upgrading your diet without giving up your favorite foods
- The surprising time Aggie eats her dinner for better sleep, plus tips for optimizing your meal times and fasting window
- Empowering perspectives on body image, societal pressures, and building a healthy relationship with food
- And much more!
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With the busy and fast-paced lifestyle of modern society, it can be easy to dismiss tiredness as being a normal part of how you feel. In this week’s Wellness In Minutes, we rewind to an interview with Ari Whitten. Ari is an energy & fatigue specialist and shares some great practical tips to overcome fatigue with food.
In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn:
- How nutrition affects your energy levels, & how you can eat to optimize your energy.
- Ways to optimize your gut health to enhance your mitochondrial function.
- How nutrition affects our circadian rhythm and sleep cycles.
If you’re really feeling fatigued, the full interview is packed with information to help you overcome that! Head to episode 54 to hear the full interview.
We often hear about the fancy health benefits of superfoods or the latest biohacking techniques, but what about the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has helped health for centuries? In this interview, Dr. Anis Khalaf discusses the power of TCM in addressing health issues by restoring balance in the body.
He also shares his journey into TCM, patient success stories, and how TCM can help you improve your sleep, gut health, chronic pain, fertility and so much more. Dr. Khalaf emphasizes the importance of individualized care and the holistic nature of TCM in promoting healing and well-being.
Dr. Anis Khalaf is an acupuncture physician and founder of Acupuncture Fit and VirtualTCM.com. He is on a mission to educate more people on how to approach healing through a different lens using Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.
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Welcome to another episode of Wellness in Minutes where we give you bite-sized health information that’s easy to digest. Today we’re throwing it back to one of my favourite topics; upgrading your breakfast to feel good all day. These are some of my go-to tips that can seriously have a huge impact on your day and life!
Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to episode 50 to hear the full interview.
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Have you ever wondered what drives those intense cravings you get? We’ve all been there where we’ve given in to cravings in times of stress and then beaten ourselves up about how much or what we ate.
In this interview, we delve into emotional eating, overcoming the triggers contributing to emotional eating, and practical steps to develop a healthier relationship with food and manage your emotions.
Kat Finnerty is an author, yoga teacher, fitness expert, nutritionist, and certified master of disaster; today we discuss how Kat cured herself of the debilitating symptoms of MS by re-framing her thoughts, staying active, and maintaining a nutritious diet.
Learn more about Kat's Best-Selling Book, Never Let a Good Disaster Go To Waste, here or here.
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We’re excited to introduce a new podcast series with you called Wellness in Minutes where we give you bite-sized health information that’s easy to digest. We’re kicking off this new segment with Jon Gabriel. This episode covered the strong connection between digestion, stress, and weight.
In this Wellness in Minutes episode, you will learn:
- The impact of starvation on weight gain and weight management, and the role of stress in this cycle.
- How a good microbiome is KEY to health and KEY to weight loss and the science behind it.
- How to shift your focus to health instead of weight loss PLUS the foods our microbiome crave.
We hope you enjoyed our first Wellness in Minutes episode. Head to episode 30 to hear the full interview.
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Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, and the digestive issues that often accompany them? In this interview with Myra Lewin from Hale Pule, we explore how some simple and practical Ayurveda principles can help. From covering the benefits of ghee to offering practical advice on managing stress and anxiety, including specific foods and practices that support a healthy gut, this podcast interview with Mrya covers a lot but with many easy-to-implement steps. She emphasizes the need to stimulate digestion before meals, maintain a regular eating schedule, and avoid intermittent fasting. Myra also highlights how our digestive health affects our mental and emotional wellness, recommending satvik foods like fresh fruits and vegetables for mental clarity. Additionally, she provides tips on improving sleep and boosting energy. 00:00 Introduction to Myra Lewin and Ayurveda 03:41 The Transformative Power of Ghee 07:23 Understanding Digestion in Ayurveda 09:15 The Three Aspects of Nature and Digestion 15:43 Practical Tips for Improving Digestion 26:37 Stimulating Digestive Capacity with Ginger 28:57 Using Ginger and Lime as Appetizers for Better Digestion 32:34 The Significance of Regular Meal Schedule and Avoiding Intermittent Fasting 36:58 Promoting Mental Wellness with Satvik Foods 42:51 Improving Sleep Quality for Overall Well-being 44:39 Increasing Energy Levels: Natural Approaches for Children 47:21 Rapid fire questions Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs
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What if the secret to losing excess weight wasn’t in extreme fasting, a new diet, or excessive exercise? What if all you had to do was see it in your mind first?
It was this mind-body practice that helped Jon completely transform his life and drop the huge amount of excess weight he was carrying. He was over 400 lbs, lacking energy, and seriously unhealthy. He tried diet after diet only to end up gaining more weight. It wasn’t until some fateful event in 2001 that Jon decided to dive into the real reason he couldn’t lose weight. This led him down a path of self-discovery and into the power of visualization.
In this interview we dive deeper into the reasons and the causes of why our body gains weight and stores fat, and the many mind-body techniques we can use to shift stubborn weight.
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The Ozempic craze is booming. The wildly popular medication is now being used for a quick-fix weight loss solution, but at what cost to your hormones? In this enlightening podcast interview, Laurentine and Christa Orecchio dive deep into the Ozempic phenomenon, exploring how it's being used and the implications for our bodies. They discuss the importance of addressing the root causes of weight gain, such as gut health, adrenal support, and especially balancing hormones, for a more natural and sustainable approach to weight management.
00:00 Introduction and Christa's journey 02:50 The Ozempic Craze and Healthy Weight Loss 08:07 Addressing the Root Causes of Weight Gain 14:47 Healing the Nervous System 28:10 Bedtime Rituals for Nervous System Support 30:17 Stabilizing Blood Sugar Levels 38:32 Balancing Glucose Levels 39:46 Using Food as Medicine 41:30 The Role of Breath and Movement 42:19 The Perimenopausal Smoothie Recipe 46:17 Understanding Individual Health Needs
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The impact of the chronic disease epidemic is far-reaching, and what many people don't realize is that countless cases are preventable through better diet and lifestyle choices. Even medically trained doctors like Dr. Sean O'Mara have struggled with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, and more.
In this eye-opening episode of the Food Matters podcast, we explore Dr. O'Mara's extraordinary journey from being an emergency medicine doctor, plagued by health issues, to becoming a leader in preventative medicine.
Dr. O'Mara reversed all his chronic conditions within a year by focusing on diet and gut health. Now, he dedicates his career to helping others optimize their health through innovative techniques. Join us as Dr. O'Mara shares his transformative story and offers insights that can help you achieve peak health and vitality. Don't miss this inspiring episode!
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How can raising awareness about trauma lead to collective healing and societal well-being? By understanding and addressing our own trauma, we can break its cycle and create a ripple effect that benefits our entire community. Yemi's profound insights and practical strategies offer valuable guidance on how we can all contribute to a healthier, more connected world through personal and collective healing. This episode will have you questioning what steps you can personally take for better mental and emotional well-being that will ultimately contribute to a healthier, more connected world. Yemi Penn, is an author, documentary producer, and speaker dedicated to the transformative journey of acknowledging and healing trauma. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs
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In a world where we are faced with daily stress and anxiety, finding solace can feel like an endless pursuit. What if there was a transformative practice that could offer relief? Join us in this eye-opening episode as we delve into the healing potential of EFT tapping with the esteemed Dawson Church. Uncover how this powerful exercise doesn't just alleviate anxiety but profoundly enhances overall well-being.
Renowned in the field, Dawson Church dives deep into the scientific benefits of EFT tapping, revealing its remarkable impact on mental health. Prepare to embark on a journey of discovery as we explore practical techniques, compelling scientific research, and inspiring personal narratives showcasing the profound effectiveness of EFT tapping in fostering emotional healing and resilience against anxiety.
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This is the final episode in our special release series celebrating the launch of our NEW Food As Medicine Nutrition Program (enrollments are now open for a limited time). And it's a good one! We've all been told that our ability to fight food cravings comes down to willpower. But could there be more to it than that? This episode covers the psychology of eating and the importance of not just what you eat, but who you are as an eater. You'll uncover tips and tricks to become a mindful eater, improve your digestion, and manage cravings. Food can be medicine for our bodies, but when we're constantly reaching for unhealthy options or portion sizes to fill some sort of void, we realize that food can also be detrimental. Register for the FREE Masterclass and unlock 3 bonus sample classes from the Food As Medicine Nutrition Program. PLUS, get instant access to the "A-Z of Nutrients" eBook.
We hope these free classes are the beginning of your transformation - big or small! To check out the new Food As Medicine Nutrition Program click here.
We're releasing a special podcast episode to celebrate the upcoming launch of our NEW Food As Medicine Nutrition Program, featuring 25+ of the world's leading health experts, including our friend Christa Orecchio, CN/HHC!
If your gut isn’t healthy, you will struggle to absorb nutrients from food, no matter how well you're eating.
Here to break everything "gut health" down for us is Christa herself - an expert on how to cultivate a healthy gut to prevent and heal uncomfortable bloating, stubborn weight gain, and leaky gut.
This episode covers:
- Powerful foods to heal and "seal" the gut to prevent uncomfortable bloating, weight gain, and leaky gut.
- The key food and lifestyle culprits that inflame the gut.
- Why you need to stop ignoring the discomfort in your gut immediately.
- Why fiber is one of the most powerful gut-healing tools and how to eat more of it.
- Tips to prevent and minimize your risk of chronic disease by taking care of the gut.
- How the health of your gut affects your skin, mood, happiness, weight, and digestion.
- And more!
Register for the FREE Masterclass and unlock 3 bonus sample classes from the Food As Medicine Nutrition Program. PLUS, get instant access to the "A-Z of Nutrients" eBook.
We hope these free classes are the beginning of your transformation - big or small! To check out the new Food As Medicine Nutrition Program click here.
Struggling with mood swings, bloating, or battling those stubborn extra pounds? If you've declared to yourself that this is the year you’ll turn your health around, then you're in the right place!
To celebrate the launch of our brand-new Food As Medicine Nutrition Program, we’ve put together this exclusive Masterclass to share practical solutions to heal your gut, boost your mood, and shift stubborn weight. PLUS, we’re also sharing 3 sample classes with some of our favorite experts from inside the program AND, our A-Z of Nutrients eBook/study cards. It's all 100% free and online, but only for a limited time.
Register for the FREE Masterclass and unlock 3 bonus sample classes from the Food As Medicine Nutrition Program. PLUS, get instant access to the "A-Z of Nutrients" eBook.
We hope these free classes are the beginning of your transformation - big or small!
Here at Food Matters, we understand the power of food to harm or heal. However, are you aware of the subtle yet profound ways in which our environment affects our health and vitality? Many of us don't realize how everyday products we use can harm our health.
No matter how well you eat, if you continue to use these everyday toxins, you may be unknowingly harming your health. Darin Olien takes us deeper into how these are disrupting our health and environment.
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Happiness is something we’re all on a quest to find. A quest that seems hard to conquer in a world where many of us are having trouble breaking free from depression and anxiety.
In today’s episode with Dr.Dain Heer we discuss how these intense feelings of struggle don’t have to be our reality, he shares his story of this and how moment that changed everything for him and how we can access this too. 00:00 - Introduction to Dain Heer
02:28 - Dain's story and how he got into the work he is doing
07:30 - Discover how the darkest place Dain was in became the catalyst for his transformation
10:00 - How feeling lost can be the best time to find yourself
13:05 - Begin breaking free from the constant judgment we place on ourselves
14:20 - Understanding what access consciousness is
19:35 - The power of community
21:45 - Learn about the light-touch techniques Dain discovered that changed his life
32:30 - The impact our internal voice and social conditioning can have on us and how we can navigate this
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Imagine being incapacitated by chronic pain, unable to walk, and facing a daunting road ahead after a car accident and fall. This was Brandy's reality, but instead of resigning herself to conventional treatments alone, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery and mind-body healing. In a world where traditional medicine often serves as our first line of defense against injury and illness, Brandy Gillmore's journey offers a powerful testament to the mind's incredible ability to influence the body's healing process. Brandy's story is one of resilience and empowerment, as she delved into the profound connection between emotions, mindset, and physical health. It's a reminder that our bodies are not just machines to be fixed with medications and surgeries but intricate systems deeply influenced by our thoughts and feelings. Learn more about Brandy's book here https://bit.ly/3PALGO2 00:00 Introduction and Background 05:59 Disappointment and Turning Point 07:13 Injury Details and Medical Journey 10:16 Discovering the Mind-Body Connection 13:54 Understanding the Mind's Influence on the Body 16:26 Uncovering Emotional Trauma 20:21 Reprogramming the Mind for Healing 21:37 Using Music to Create Emotional Shifts 29:34 Creating Positive Emotional Patterns 42:38 The Role of Nutrition in Mind-Body Healing 46:47 Breakfast and Nutrition Choices 49:43 Recommended Diet for Healing Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs
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In the good old days, nature served up a clean slate – no long list of additives, just pure, fresh goodness. Fast forward to the present, and it's like we've upgraded to a more complex menu with some hidden traps. Integrative nutritionist, Courtney Swan exposes the government subsidies contributing to America's broken food system and gives us simple tips for how to navigate the grocery store. 00:00 Introduction and Background
02:11 Courtney's Journey in the Health Industry
06:08 Issues with the Food Industry
07:50 Greenwashing and How to Avoid It
12:10 The Dangers of Artificial Flavors and Colors
19:06 Impact of Food on Children's Health
26:05 Tips for Healthifying Children's Diets
36:05 Strategies for Healthier Grocery Shopping
39:50 Transitioning from Packaged Foods to Homemade Meals
41:32 Homemade Budget-Friendly Meals
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If you're suffering from unexplained weight gain (no matter what you eat or don't), disrupted sleep (like being wide awake at 2:30 am), fatigue, muscle aches, or sweating, decreased sex drive, or dry, dull, or irritable skin then, this episode is for you!
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Have you ever tried to heal your gut health and found yourself still battling the same gut discomfort or symptoms? Maybe you’ve lived with particular pain for years and just accepted it’s part of who you are? Our body is the most complex, weird, and wonderful machine that works in a complete mental-chemical-physical balance to operate at its best! 00:00 - Introduction and bio 03:17- Inflammation markers 17:19 - The power of touch 33:46 - Gut issues and inflammation 42:50 - Healing gut issues 45:53 - Addressing SIBO and gut overgrowth 49:09 - The importance of mind-body connection 50:09 - The sequential approach to healing 51:05 - Managing candida overgrowth 52:34 - Simple steps for gut healing 53:01 - Individualized approach to detoxification
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If you have an ever-growing to-do list and feel like you're running on empty, this is for you. Plants have been the basis of our medicine for many centuries, and yet we forget to fully make use of the plant world when faced with issues like stress, anxiety, and depression. The Medicine Hunter, Chris Kilham wants to change that!
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Chris Kilham as we discuss plant medicine, and specifically adaptogens to help manage stress and anxiety. We also dive into cognitive decline and hormone health. Join us to discover the magic of these botanicals. 00:00 Introduction to Chris Kilham 04:11 Plant Medicine vs Conventional Medicine 05:07 Plant Medicine for Anxiety and Depression 10:22 Safety and Limitations of Plant Medicine 14:58 Accessibility of Plant Medicine 19:54 Stress and Mental Health in Indigenous Cultures 20:14 Traditional Uses of Ashwagandha 22:52 The Potency of Cacao 28:27 Psychoactive Plant Medicines 34:03 The Future of Plant Medicines 38:29 Gut Health and Fermented Foods 41:46 Brain Health and Cognitive Decline 47:28 Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health 59:11 Benefits of Tonka Dali and Ashwagandha for Women's Sexual and Reproductive Function 59:40 Effects of Toxins on Learning and Sexual/Reproductive Disorders 01:00:09 Decline in Sperm Production and Motility Due to Environmental Agents01:01:57 Holistic Approach to Healing and Health 01:02:49 The Importance of Relationships and Love for Overall Health
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In case you didn't catch much of the Food Matters Podcast this year, we’ve wrapped our most popular podcast episodes of 2023 into one short listen for you. From optimizing your brain and gut health to unlocking your unlimited potential, this is the expert advice you MUST take with you into 2024.
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00:00 - Introduction with Laurentine.
1:15 - The importance of sleep if you are trying to lose weight.
6:04 - The strong correlation that exists between insomnia and mental health issues.
10:54 - Healing your mind, body, and spirit with plant medicine and nature immersion.
16:45 - Discovering your purpose.
27:10 - How sleep affects longevity.
38:46 - Plant medicine and using adaptogens to reduce stress, improve gut health, and boost immunity.
If you’re a female, there’s no doubt that you’ve experienced changing hormones at some point in your life. Balancing your hormones is important so that you can function at your best no matter the season of life you’re in, including through PMS, pregnancy, and postpartum. In today’s episode, I am joined by Jacqueline Alwill and Brittany Darling as we discuss the important role that nutrition plays in changing hormones throughout a woman’s life.
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Have you ever explored sound healing and its benefits? Sound healing is an alternative healing modality that uses the different vibrations of sound to help heal the body. It works to heal in a multi-dimensional capacity, meaning physical, mental, and emotional healing. In this episode, we are joined by Chase Trellert as he explains his experience with sound healing and how you can incorporate it into your own life.
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Did you know that food can have an impact beyond your physical health? Certain foods have the power to influence your emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Cacao is one of those plants and has been used since ancient civilizations as so much more than just a food. In this episode with Brenden Durell, we discuss his journey with intentional cacao and how we can all incorporate it to experience a greater overall wellbeing.
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The journey of discovering your true-self doesn’t happen overnight. Oftentimes, it’s a lifelong journey of staying in touch with your own authenticity while you simultaneously grow and evolve as a person. There are many tools you can use to help along the way to help you stay connected to yourself such as breathwork and meditation. In this episode with Ryan Haddon, you will learn more about her story of discovering her life’s purpose and how she uses that to help others.
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Do you or a loved one struggle with unexplained pain, illness, or symptoms that you simply can’t get answers about? Embarking on a healing journey can be difficult when every door seems to keep getting shut. In this week’s podcast, you are going to hear from Tian Evans on how she persisted in finding answers to her health issues, how it saved her life, and eventually gave her the tools she needed to start her own wellness business.
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Have you ever come to a point in life where you know something needed to change? Maybe it’s been in the area of your health, a relationship, your job, or even mindset. Oftentimes, these moments can be catalysts for positive change and even have the power to change the course of your life. In this episode with Rich Roll, we discuss how we went from barely being able to walk up a flight of stairs to being an ultra-endurance athlete.
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Have you explored the world of alternative and ancient healing practices? Ayurveda is a natural healing science originating in India and is based on the idea of helping bring your body into balance by understanding your body’s constitution, or dosha. Your dosha helps you understand your body’s natural predisposition so that you can work with it to achieve optimal health. In this episode with Amish Shah, we talk about how you can use Ayurveda to help heal your body for good.
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Do you feel a prompting in your heart to dig deeper into some of the questions about life that you have? Maybe you have begun exploring these big questions and are on a mission to find truth, meaning, and a sense of purpose. Many people find these answers in their spirituality, and in this podcast episode, we are going to learn more about famous reggae artist, Marcus Gad’s quest to find truth.
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Have you ever felt as though fear-based thoughts and traumas are holding you back from being your most authentic self? Taking charge of your inner consciousness and making steps towards healing is becoming more available through alternative modalities such as NLP, EMDR, EFT, and more. In this episode with Marjolijn Loderichs, we talk about the importance and power that comes from being able to overcome these things and experience true happiness in your life.
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Have you ever wondered if the physical nature of your environment could be affecting your mental health? Feng Shui is an energy system created by Chinese culture that says the environment has a subconscious effect on overall well-being. In this episode with Marie Diamond, we discuss how you can use the system and Feng Shui and the Law of Attraction to create a life of happiness, abundance, and success.
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Living a high-performance life often comes at the cost of sacrificing your health, but what if it didn’t have to? Oftentimes, conventional medicine uses a “one size fits all” approach whereas naturopathic medicine looks at identifying the underlying causes of issues. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Valerie Franc who explains the ins and outs of naturopathy and how it can help you heal and live a healthy, high-capacity life.
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Have you ever been in a position where you’re searching for alternatives to the modern healthcare system? Oftentimes, today’s medical system can take a ‘one-size fits all approach.’ People are now starting to explore alternatives such as occupation medicine, integrative holistic medicine, plant medicine, and psychedelics. In this episode, we dive into the power of plant medicine and psychedelics and how they can be used to heal people in a whole new way.
Dr. Sri is a preventive medicine physician trained in Occupational Medicine and Integrative and Holistic Medicine. He is the founder of Abundance Health, which works with high-performance individuals like CEOs and professional athletes looking for peak performance through nutrition, exercise, and medical interventions; integrating biohacking, conventional medicine, and integrative medicine creating efficient, outcome-driven methods for optimal health.
In this week's episode with Dr. Sri, you’ll discover:
- What ketamine is, how it works, and how it can be used as a form of alternative medicine.
- What psychedelics are native to which areas of the world.
- The importance of ketamine therapy in treatment-resistant PTSD.
- How psychedelics can teach us to be more interconnected to ourselves and others.
- How to know if you should explore psychedelics and plant medicine.
- And so much more!
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Did you know that heart disease is preventable, reversible, and treatable? As modern society continues to develop, there are many resources available for us to be proactive about our heart health, including being aware of genetics and lifestyle factors. In this episode with Dr. Joel Kahn, we dive deep into the truth about heart disease, cholesterol, and how a plant-based diet could be the key to a healthy heart.
Joel Kahn, MD, FACC of Detroit, Michigan, is a practicing cardiologist, and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Michigan Medical School. Known as "America’s Healthy Heart Doc", Dr. Kahn has triple board certification in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology. He was the first physician in the world to certify in Metabolic Cardiology with A4M/MMI and the University of South Florida. He founded the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity in Bingham Farms, MI.
Dr. Kahn has authored scores of publications in his field including articles, book chapters and monographs. He writes health articles and has five books in publication including Your Whole Heart Solution, Dead Execs Don’t Get Bonuses and The Plant Based Solution, and Lipoprotein(a): The Heart’s Silent Killer. He has regular appearances on Dr. Phil, The Doctors Show, Dr. Oz, Larry King Now, Joe Rogan Experience, and with Bassem Yousef. His podcast, Heart Doc VIP, is in its 4th year and widely popular. He has been awarded a Health Hero award from Detroit Crain’s Business.
In this week's episode with Dr. Joel Kahn, you’ll discover:
- The main reasons that our arteries become clogged (and what you can do about it)
- The importance of regularly checking your blood pressure
- The tests that everyone should be getting to stay on top of heart health
- The biggest risk factors for heart disease
- The top foods to eat to promote good heart health
- And so much more!
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- Read Dr. Joel Kahn’s book Lipoprotein (a) (book)
- Read Dr. Joel Kahn’s book The Plant Based Solution (book)
- Read Healthy at 100 by John Robbins (book)
- Read Diet for a New America by John Robbins (book)
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Have you ever felt that something in your life is holding you back from reaching your full potential? Sometimes, deep inner healing needs to take place so that you can step into total self-acceptance and self-love. In this week’s podcast episode, I am joined by Meredith Rom, who has dedicated her life to helping women come into their power, believe in themselves, and help others do the same thing.
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Understanding autoimmune conditions, like Hashimotos, and overall adrenal dysfunction can be challenging if you’ve never experienced it. Stress and adrenals play a large role in autoimmune conditions and are generally important for overall health. In this episode with Dr. Izabella Wentz, we break down what adrenals are, what happens when there is adrenal dysfunction, and natural solutions to help bring your body back into balance.
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Have you ever felt that you haven’t been able to tap into your true feminine identity? Women have been given the beautiful gift of having a feminine essence but are rarely taught how to embrace and step into this gift. In this episode, I am joined by Shar Moore who speaks to the importance of experiencing your feminine essence to live authentically and create a life that brings you passion and purpose.
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Poor Immunity & Joint Pain?
Udo Erasmus is a pioneer in the wellness industry having created flax oil and the Healthy Fats Movement.
In this masterclass you'll learn:
- The truth about fat & why fat isn’t the enemy we once thought it was.
- Herbs & spices to help reduce inflammation.
- Dangers of seed oils and why we should avoid them.
- Fats that heal and why you should include them in your diet.
- What is the best ratio of omegas.
- Foods for reducing inflammation
- And much, much more!
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Feeling older than you should?
Susan is a raw food chef and seasoned educator who is passionate about educating people about nutrition.
In this masterclass you'll learn:
- Why real nutrition is superior to fad diets.
- How nutrition affects aging and why it’s important to care for your body at all stages of life.
- Top foods to include & avoid for radiant skin & graceful aging.
- Susan’s favorite recipes that are healthy & budget friendly.
- Daily non-food practices for healthy aging.
- And much, much more!
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Sugar Cravings, Overeating, Poor Digestion?
Marc is a eating psychologist & the Founder and Primary Teacher of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating.
In this masterclass you'll learn:
- The psychology of what you eat vs what you think.
- Understanding cravings and why it’s not about willpower.
- Marc’s strategies for embracing cravings & being more mindful at mealtimes.
- Telltale signs that the diet you are on isn’t working for you.
- Marc’s unique approach to a sustainable weight loss journey.
- How to heal your relationship with food forever.
- And much, much more!
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Bloating, Skin Issues, Constipation?
David Wolfe is a leading authority on raw food and superfoods and is the rock star and Indiana Jones of the superfoods and longevity multiverse.
In this masterclass you'll learn:
- Why detoxification is just as important as nutrition.
- Best detoxification strategies (from fasting to juicing to colonics).
- Why constipation is the biggest epidemic in the world plus natural solutions.
- The powerful benefits of activated charcoal & how to take it.
- Herbs and supplements to remove parasites and unwanted bacteria.
- And much, much more!
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Food Sensitivities, Uncomfortable Bloating, Gut Issues?
JJ is a triple-board certified nutrition expert and passionate advocate of eating and exercising smarter. JJ and her team help people stay fired up and healthy as they age so they feel the best they ever have at age 40+.
In this masterclass you'll learn:
- How gut health directly impacts your weight.
- Telltale signs that you may have an intolerance to certain foods.
- The root cause of food intolerances.
- The reason you crave more of the foods that you are actually intolerant to.
- The top common food intolerances.
- The tops tips to overcoming a food intolerance.
- How to rebalance your gut while healing a food intolerance.
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Poor Sleep, Low Energy, Stressed Out?
Jason is a health educator, practitioner, author, speaker, & filmmaker. In 2018, he traveled to over 10 countries to create “The Human Longevity Project”, a 9-part film series that uncovers the true nature of chronic disease in our modern world.
In this masterclass you'll learn:
- The top 6 reasons sleep is important for health and longevity.
- What's happening to your body as you sleep.
- The negative effects that poor sleep can have on your body.
- The morning routine you can adopt to optimize your sleep.
- The top rituals you can do in the evening to promote a good night's sleep.
- How to change up your bedroom setting to fall asleep fast.
- The link between your circadian rhythm and gut issues.
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Stress, Inflammation, Unwanted Weight Gain?
Jon is a weight loss and visualization expert, author, and creator of The Gabriel Method who lost 220 pounds with the help of visualization and now helps thousands of people worldwide.
In this masterclass you'll learn:
- The real cause of weight gain that you probably don't know about.
- The two most important hormones for weight loss.
- What insulin resistance is and why it can be a contributing factor to weight gain.
- The top foods to eat and to avoid to keep your weight hormones stable.
- What a "qualitarian" is and why this way of eating is important for overall health.
- The significance of the mind-body connection when it comes to losing weight.
- How visualization and meditation can help you rebalance your hormones & lose weight.
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Low Energy, Low Libido, Mood Swings?
Christa is the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program's most popular expert teacher, a clinical and holistic nutritionist, TV host, author, and founder of The Whole Journey.
In this masterclass you'll learn:
- Common symptoms of hormonal imbalances, specifically perimenopause and menopause.
- The reasons why we experience menopause symptoms and when you can expect them to start.
- The 3 phases of menopause, and what is happening to your hormones during each phase.
- Important nutrients to support each phase of menopause.
- Natural treatments to help balance changing hormones.
- Top foods to eat and food to avoid during this time of life, including recipes.
- Lifestyle tips you can use to make menopause a seamless experience.
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Do you feel like you’re struggling to uncover your true potential in life? One significant step in finding your purpose is to become more aware of your mindset and work on changing any beliefs that may be unconsciously holding you back.
In this episode, Dr. John Demartini talks to us about the psychology of motivation and values and how perception could be the key element holding you back from everything you want to achieve.
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Did you know that the average person spends 26 years of their life asleep? Sleep is one of the most important components of overall health yet one of the most overlooked. It’s becoming more and more common to hear people express how tired they are, no matter how much sleep they get. In this episode with Olivia Arezzolo, Australia’s leading sleep expert, we discuss the impact sleep has on overall wellbeing, how to better cater to your sleep chronotype, and how diet affects sleep.
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Have you ever felt a draw to connect with nature in a deeper way than ever before? Nature immersion and plant medicine are two powerful tools that more people are embracing as they seek out ways to come back into balance with nature. In this episode, I am joined by Cathy Coyle, and we discuss the ideas of merging psychology with spirituality to embrace practices such as nature immersion, plant medicine, and psychedelics.
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Have you ever wondered what the biggest factor is in determining how long a person lives? Longevity is a topic that seems to be studied extensively, but there’s still so much we don’t know because we are limited by the lifespan of a human. What we do know is that there are several factors that contribute to a long, healthy life, and gratitude lies at the forefront of these. In this episode with Jason Prall, we dive into the topic of longevity and how you can live a long, healthy life.
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Have you ever wondered how to begin incorporating adaptogens into your diet? Adaptogens are taking the health and wellness world by storm right now, and there’s no wonder why. These powerful substances that nature has given us have the potential to help your body adapt to stress.
Adaptogenic mushrooms have been around for thousands of years, but in more recent years, you may have noticed their rise in popularity as people are going back to nature to heal their gut issues, maximize their brain function, and boost their immunity.
In this episode with Tero Isokauppila, founder of Four Sigmatic, we sit down to talk about the ins and outs of adaptogens and how you can use them to give your body a natural boost and consequently improve your overall health.
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Do you feel like your inner perfectionist keeps you from experiencing good things because you write them off as not good enough?
When it comes to relationships, we can have the idea of what a perfect partner is when in reality we are searching for something that exists. That’s why it’s so important to tune into how we actually feel about someone, and if these feelings are being influenced by past trauma.
In this episode, Sheleana Aiyana dives into how we can take a look at our own personal experiences and traumas to uncover the root cause and from that place be able to engage in conscious relationships that foster safety, trust, freedom, and honesty.
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There is an overwhelming number of diets and recommended eating philosophies out there, and choosing the right one can be overwhelming. And you might find that more often than not, these different ways of eating tend to contradict each other.
Just because you’ve read about it doesn’t mean it’s right for you. It’s important to check in with your body’s cues to understand what is going to personally help you thrive.
In this episode, Dr. Will Cole talks to us about the benefits of intuitive fasting and how valuable it is to learn how to trust your body for optimal health.
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Could an emotionally stressful event you’ve experienced be causing you physical pain? If you experience persistent discomfort or disease, this question could be the first step to beginning a powerful healing journey.
The connection between your thoughts, feelings and past experiences can have a profound effect on how healthy your body is.
In this episode with Jake Currie, we delve into the modality of German New Medicine which is the science of how emotional trauma impacts the physical body. Jake explains that in order to heal the body, you must first heal the mind.
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Could an emotionally stressful event you’ve experienced be causing you physical pain? If you experience persistent discomfort or disease, this question could be the first step to beginning a powerful healing journey.
The connection between your thoughts, feelings and past experiences can have a profound effect on how healthy your body is.
In this episode with Jake Currie, we delve into the modality of German New Medicine which is the science of how emotional trauma impacts the physical body. Jake explains that in order to heal the body, you must first heal the mind.
- Head to www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-62 for the show notes.
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If you knew the quality of your thoughts could affect your reality, would you choose to think differently?
You could have more power than you think when it comes to your experiences. By simply choosing more positive thoughts and consciously repositioning your perspective, you could significantly improve your life and minimize the effects of trauma or disease.
In the episode, Kat Finnerty discusses the connection between the quality of your thoughts and your personal experiences.
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If you knew the quality of your thoughts could affect your reality, would you choose to think differently?
You could have more power than you think when it comes to your experiences. By simply choosing more positive thoughts and consciously repositioning your perspective, you could significantly improve your life and minimize the effects of trauma or disease.
In the episode, Kat Finnerty discusses the connection between the quality of your thoughts and your personal experiences.
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Do you want to use food to overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, and even cancer?
We are strong believers that food is our medicine, and that the right nutrition can help to heal many different health conditions.
In this episode, we highlight the connection between food and healing with Liana Werner-Gray, founder of The Earth Diet and author of the Earth Diet Book, Cancer-Free with Food, and Anxiety-Free with Food.
We discuss how going back to nature is the best nutrition practice, even in a modern world; the top foods we should be eating and those we should be avoiding to reduce the effects of health conditions; and how much of an important role our gut health plays in our overall health and immunity.
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Do you want to use food to overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, and even cancer?
We are strong believers that food is our medicine, and that the right nutrition can help to heal many different health conditions.
In this episode, we highlight the connection between food and healing with Liana Werner-Gray, founder of The Earth Diet and author of the Earth Diet Book, Cancer-Free with Food, and Anxiety-Free with Food.
We discuss how going back to nature is the best nutrition practice, even in a modern world; the top foods we should be eating and those we should be avoiding to reduce the effects of health conditions; and how much of an important role our gut health plays in our overall health and immunity.
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There is an abundance of information available to us when it comes to navigating the best foods and nutritional advice to achieve optimum health. However, much of the time that information can be contradictory.
This includes the topic of fats and oils and how they affect our health. Which fats are good for us? Which fats and oils should we avoid? Is it ok to cook with oils, or should we only use them raw? How are oils processed? Does that matter?
We explore the answers to these questions with Udo Erasmus, a leading health advocate and author, who believes health is our personal responsibility.
- Learn more from Udo in this free masterclass on How to Reduce Inflammation With Healthy Fats (free masterclass here)
- Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-59 for the show notes.
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There is an abundance of information available to us when it comes to navigating the best foods and nutritional advice to achieve optimum health. However, much of the time that information can be contradictory.
This includes the topic of fats and oils and how they affect our health. Which fats are good for us? Which fats and oils should we avoid? Is it ok to cook with oils, or should we only use them raw? How are oils processed? Does that matter?
We explore the answers to these questions with Udo Erasmus, a leading health advocate and author, who believes health is our personal responsibility.
- Learn more from Udo in this free masterclass on How to Reduce Inflammation With Healthy Fats (free masterclass here)
- Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-59 for the show notes.
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Food cravings can be very common and many people experience them from time to time. However it is important to understand why these cravings are occurring so that you can break old habits and make positive changes in your overall relationship with food.
Negative emotions such as stress, can trigger certain cravings, causing you to choose the wrong food to fill a void or for instant gratification.
In this week's episode with Marc David we will explore how food cravings can be directly related to your mind and your thoughts, and how you can finally shift those unwanted dietary beliefs.
- Learn more from Marc in this free masterclass on How to Stop Unwanted Cravings & Emotional Eating (free masterclass here)
- Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-58 for the show notes.
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Food cravings can be very common and many people experience them from time to time. However it is important to understand why these cravings are occurring so that you can break old habits and make positive changes in your overall relationship with food.
Negative emotions such as stress, can trigger certain cravings, causing you to choose the wrong food to fill a void or for instant gratification.
In this week's episode with Marc David we will explore how food cravings can be directly related to your mind and your thoughts, and how you can finally shift those unwanted dietary beliefs.
- Learn more from Marc in this free masterclass on How to Stop Unwanted Cravings & Emotional Eating (free masterclass here)
- Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-58 for the show notes.
- Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast
- Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters
Could emotional baggage be stopping you from living a life of ease and comfort?
There are endless ways emotional baggage can show up in our lives, and the energy of past emotions can literally become trapped in our bodies, affecting physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Bradley Nelson, one of the world's foremost experts in the emerging fields of Bioenergetic Medicine and Energy Psychology joins us in this exclusive extended interview from Transcendence Season 2 where he explores how pain and illness can often be a sign of unaddressed emotional baggage. During this conversation, we explore the skills needed to discover and release trapped emotions, allowing the body to heal faster and more efficiently.
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Mushrooms have been a hot topic, not only for their incredible nutritional benefits but also for their ‘magical’ benefits around consciousness and mental health.
Although the use of mushrooms dates back thousands of years with Chinese medicine, they are only now becoming more mainstream and emerging widely within the wellness community for their medicinal values, with different species offering different functions and benefits.
There are a variety of ways in which you can incorporate mushrooms to optimize your life, from functional mushrooms to improve physical health, immunity and overall vitality; to psychedelic mushrooms for mental shifts, radical transformation and clearing and releasing trauma.
Alli Schaper, passionate mental health advocate, joins me to discuss the profound life changing effects of Mushrooms, and her mission to increase the education around this topic to help others incorporate them into their daily routine and lifestyle.
Head to www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-56 for the show notes.
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You may have heard the saying; “thoughts create things”. Did you know that a repeated thought can have a powerful effect on your life, your relationships, and the world around you?
The language you use (whether positive or negative) and the stories you tell yourself and others, can reflect back as physical experiences, emotions and the quality of your health and wellbeing.
Renowned Medical Intuitive, Jean Sheehan joins me to discuss this concept and explore how you can live a higher vibration life by choosing better thoughts, creating awareness around your food choices and learning to communicate with what your body telling you, through understanding ailments, pain and illnesses you are experiencing within the physical self.
Jean is about helping people with new beginnings, new life and manifesting all their hearts desires to design their destiny, according to the ancient wisdom of past and new quantum mechanics of the future.
Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-55 for the show notes.
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With the busy and fast-paced lifestyles of modern society, it can be easy to dismiss tiredness as being a normal part of how you feel. But you don’t have to accept it as something you must live with forever!
Low energy levels, burnout, and fatigue can significantly affect your overall quality of life, including your moods and relationships, plus it can be a key indicator of your overall health.
Joining us to discuss some easy solutions to dramatically improve our energy levels, is Ari Whitten, Energy and Fatigue Specialist focused on taking an evidence-based approach to energy enhancement. He explains how sleep, stress, and nutrition affect you and how to make easy changes in your lifestyle to optimize your energy and overcome fatigue for good!
Ari’s work ultimately helps to find ways to improve your mood, mental and physical performance, quality of life, and overall happiness; as well as simple methods to prevent disease and illness.
Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-54 for the show notes.
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We live in a time where there is more nutrition advice available than ever before, and yet there is still so much confusion when it comes to what we really should be eating for optimal health.
Low fat, high fat, paleo, vegan, vegetarian, keto … the list goes on. But these diets have more in common than they do differences. They all empathize greater intake of plant foods, which we now know helps prevent disease, promote heart health, feed our gut microbiome, reduce inflammation, and so many more health benefits.
Joining us with all the answers is Simon Hill - nutritionist, physiotherapist, and plant-based advocate. In this episode, Simon explains the science around nutrition as well as the benefits of a plant-based diet, and the action we need to take as individuals through our diets, to create better health outcomes and clear the confusion on what will be best for us in the long-term.
Simon is ultimately about empowering individuals with important information about food and their diet so that they can make the best choices for themselves and the planet. An important and powerful conversation for all of us to regain our confidence around food.
Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-53 for the show notes.
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The key to healing your gut is understanding the root cause of the symptoms contributing to your gut issues.
Bloating, gas, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, skin issues, and even food sensitivities, are accepted as the norm in today’s society. In fact, many people put up with these uncomfortable symptoms for most of their lives without understanding why they are there. The truth is that the presence of these symptoms is your body’s way of communicating to you that there is a deeper issue. However, there are ways that you can take control of the health of your gut, so that you can thrive and heal from health challenges such as leaky gut, IBS, autoimmune disease, and even depression, anxiety, and low mood.
In this episode, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, Qualified MD and Gastroenterologist, author of Fiber Fuelled, the Fiber Fuelled cookbook, and founder of PlantFed Gut.com; joins me to discuss a holistic approach to healing the gut through diet, by restoring the microbiome with good bacteria allowing your body to innately heal itself.
In this week's episode with Dr. Will you’ll discover:
- The link between managing anxiety and depression through diet
- Foods to include and avoid for a healthy gut
- Healing from IBS, Crohn's Disease, leaky gut, and other related gut concerns
- Relieving brain fog and finding clarity
- How your digestion is reliant on healthy microbiomes and gut health
- Which non-food practices are also beneficial for a healthy microbiome
- The benefits of a high fiber diet & the different types of fiber available to you
- How the diversity of plants in your diet can lead to a healthy gut microbiome
- And so much more!
Episode resources:
- Learn more about Dr. Will (website)
- Learn More about Dr. Will’s Book - Fiber Fuelled
- Watch Transcendence (docuseries)
- Follow Dr. Will on Instagram (instagram)
- 5 Foods to nourish the gut microbiome (article)
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As we grow up we inherit a set of beliefs and values that may not reflect our own internal truths. On this episode of the Food Matters podcast Laurentine chats to Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, co-founder of Mindvalley, a global school that delivers transformational education for all ages - about how we can break through the myths we have been led to believe will create happiness. She teaches us to celebrate our flaws to generate true happiness within that will also reflect on our outer world.
In this conversation, Kristina explains, that happiness is not about butterflies and rainbows, it is about being at peace with the choices in your life, and being at peace with being you.
In this week's episode with Kristina you’ll discover:
- How to break through inherited beliefs & navigate society's expectations of happiness & success.
- How to find the courage to follow your own way & being unapologetically you.
- The importance of setting happiness as a goal.
- How a passion led business can bring more happiness into your life.
- How your relationship with the world is a reflection of your relationship with yourself.
- Kristina’s upcoming new book, Becoming Flawsome.
- Plus so much more!
Episode resources:
- Follow Kristina on Instagram (instagram)
- Learn more about Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani (website)
- Explore Mindvalley, the school of transformation and growth (website)
- Unlocking The Key To Happiness (article)
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Starting the day with the right breakfast really can be the secret to feeling good all day. In this solo episode with me, Laurentine we discuss fueling our bodies with foods that can sustain our energy all day long to avoid the dreaded sugar crash or hunger pangs! We look at our diets and how we can balance our moods and emotions through creating the best food choices. I give some guidance and easy recipes to make it as simple as possible to upgrade our breakfast. I promise it is not as hard as it seems!
In this week's episode with me, Laurentine you’ll discover:
- How to re-imagine what breakfast can look like.
- Ways to balance our moods through low GI and alkalizing foods.
- Replacing fast fuel breakfasts with slow-burn fats and proteins.
- Smoothie recipes - consuming good fats and proteins easily.
- James and Laurentine’s favorite breakfast from the new Food Matters Cookbook.
- Salads and snacks your kids will love.
- And so much more!
There are so many exciting meals to try out for breakfast. You can find more easy and delicious breakfast recipes and snacks in the Food Matters Cookbook.
Episode resources:
- Food Matters Cook Book (link)
- Study Nutrition Online with Food Matters (website)
- Four of the best oils to cook with (article)
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Got a gut feeling about your gut health? In this interview, I chat with nutrition and gut health expert, Donna Gates where we explore general food principles for healthy living; and how supporting good bacteria within the gut can help us get well and understand what is right for our individual bodies.
Supporting a healthy gut has a massive significance to our overall well-being contributing to stronger immunity, heart and brain health, better moods, higher energy levels, and also minimizing and preventing disease within the body. Fueling our bodies with nutrient-enriched clean food and clearing out toxins within the body has proven to be a powerful pathway to health and wellness.
Renowned nutrition and gut health expert, Donna Gates has been immersed in the wellness world for over 25 years helping countless people create healthy life choices through her groundbreaking work and book, The Body Ecology Diet. In this discussion, we dive into Donna’s general food principles for healthy living, and how supporting good bacteria within the gut can help us to get well and understand what is right for our individual bodies.
In this week's episode with Donna Gates, you’ll discover:
- The founding principles of The Body Ecology Diet and the interaction and communication of microbes within your gut.
- Our microbiome, also known as our Inner-Eco System (balancing good and bad microbes that may need to be removed).
- Colonics and enemas: What they are, how to do them & how they could save you from disease.
- How to stall aging by focusing our attention on clearing toxins inside the body.
- How microbiome affects you and the root cause of sugar cravings.
- How Candida and yeast overgrowth start, and how to treat naturally - identifying symptoms and rectifying the issue.
- How rectifying yeast infections can assist with autism.
- Donna’s morning rituals to kick start your day - The Body Ecology Diet.
- Evaluating the pros & cons of bone broth.
- When to reintroduce certain food after fixing issues within the body.
- Cooking tips & techniques to reduce oxalates.
- Plus, so much more.
Restoring and prioritizing good gut health can create a flow-on effect to your overall health and wellbeing. This chat will empower us with the knowledge and insights in order to be able to start towards positive change in the right direction.
Episode resources:
- Follow Body Ecology on Instagram (instagram)
- Learn more about The Body Ecology Diet (book)
- Should you do a colonic? The surprising benefits to consider (article)
- 5 things that could be contributing to candida (article)
- Fermented Carrots (recipe)
- Food to fuel the microbiome (article)
- Morning Green Smoothie with Cucumber (recipe)
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Can consuming freshly extracted juices be the key to unlocking a new world of health and wellness that can transform our lives?
Juice Master, Jason Vale joins James on this episode of the podcast to discuss the in’s and out’s of juice cleanses for healing, detoxification, and transformation.
Jason Vale is a man on a mission to “juice the world!” He is the best-selling author of 16 books on health, addiction and juicing; nine number 1 (iOS and Android) apps; and the groundbreaking, feature-length documentary SuperJuiceMe!
He shares his personal story of overcoming a severe skin condition and battling addiction by using nutrition, diet and juicing.
In this week's episode with Jason Vale you’ll discover:
- How juice cleanses can transform our overall health and wellbeing.
- Juicing at home: common mistakes to avoid.
- How to find new ways to consume vegetables if you don’t like to eat them.
- Juice for healing: overcoming skin conditions and other autoimmune disorders.
- Tips to maintain your energy and avoid the dreaded sugar high crash.
- Using juice for mental clarity: feeling limitless.
- The benefits of fasting vs juice cleansing.
- Jason Vale's Juice Master Retreats.
Jason Vale teaches us how to easily incorporate more nutrient rich juices into our diet on a regular basis, and take powerful action towards our own health and vitality.
Episode resources:
- Follow Jason Vale on Instagram (instagram)
- Learn more about Jason Vale (website)
- Jason's latest documentary: Super Juice Me 1 1/2 'A Taste Of My Own Medicine' Coming April (YouTube)
- Freedom From the Diet Trap (book)
- The Turbo Charged Smoothie (recipe)
- Common Juice Cleansing Mistakes (article)
- Super Juice Me (documentary)
- Food Matters Hungry For Change (film)
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Got a gut feeling about gluten? Me too. But it’s more than just a feeling that something’s not quite right. Science is now telling us that gluten intolerance is on the rise, and that more and more people around the world are burdened by conditions that are directly linked to gluten.
But in a world where gluten is everywhere (and I mean quite literally everywhere), how do you go about avoiding the grain? And what cost will it have if you don’t?
Well, that’s what I am so excited to share with you today, and there’s no better expert to be talking to.
Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. His books have been published in 32 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print.
Most excitingly, his latest book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases and was published in February 2022. For people who love to geek out on the science behind nutrition, this book has been monumental.
But today we’re here to talk about one of the pressing issues that so many people are facing right now, and that is how to deal with gluten!!!
In this week's episode with Dr. David Perlmutter, you’ll discover:
- The rise in gluten sensitivities and the impact gluten is having on your health.
- How you can restore your gut health after triggers like gluten and antibiotics, plus which supplements you should consider for overall health.
- What Dr. David Perlmutter eats on a typical day, and the ways he eats healthy while traveling.
- Why you should eat more healthy fats and the hidden downside to eating legumes.
- Gluten-free foods to eat, including protein sources, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables, plus foods to absolutely avoid.
- And much, much more.
In this not-to-be-missed conversation, we peel back the layers on what we’ve been told about food, and finally begin to discover what is actually true, so you can start to nourish your body with delicious, nutritious foods.
Episode resources:
- Food Matters Cookbook: A Simple Gluten-Free Guide to Transforming Your Health One Meal at a Time (book)
- Follow Dr. Perlmutter on Instagram (Instagram)
- Grain Brain by Dr. Perlmutter (book)
- Explore Orthomolecular Medicine (website)
- Watch Carbloaded (documentary)
- Beans and Legumes: Are They Paleo? By Dr. Loren Cordain’s (article)
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If you're suffering from unexplained weight gain (no matter what you eat or don't), disrupted sleep (like being wide awake at 2:30 am), fatigue, muscle aches, or sweating, decreased sex drive, or dry, dull, or irritable skin...
Then, this limited edition episode is for you!
Many of us can recognize the common signs of hormonal imbalance; PMS, weight gain, mood changes… The list can feel endless.
What we often neglect are the less obvious signs. The fatigue, the stress, the trouble sleeping, even our hair health and bone health. And that’s what we’re here to explore today.
In this week’s podcast, Dr. Tami Meraglia explains exactly why these symptoms of a hormonal imbalance are so common, plus what to do to minimize the effects and rebalance your hormones naturally.
Dr. Tami Meraglia is a world leader in hormonal health. She came from a modern medical background, but as she began to spend more time in the industry, she discovered a desperate need for the integration of more natural practices to heal the body.
Tami Meraglia, M.D. is a physician with a passion: to help women take charge of their own hormone health and happiness. Her unique voice is sorely needed today as women face hormone imbalances and deficiencies before, during, and after menopause. These conditions, which can assault quality of life, are nothing new. What is new is that they are appearing earlier than ever before, and at a time when women are already stretched to the limit. And women are often misdiagnosed by the medical establishment.
In this week's episode with Dr. Tami you’ll discover:
- How to know if your hormones are out of balance.
- What hormone disruptors are and how to avoid them.
- The root cause of Hashimoto's disease & thyroid conditions.
- The not-so-obvious health issues caused by hormone imbalances.
- The top hormone-balancing foods and how to eat more of them.
- The most effective way to rebalance your hormones (it's 100% free).
- Plus, much, much more!
I know you’re going to take so much from today’s episode, so make sure to share it with a friend you know that could benefit. That’s what we’re all about after all - sharing this life-changing message far and wide!
Episode resources:
- Download the Masterclass Workbook (masterclass)
- Learn how to heal your gut in the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program (website)
- Discover Dr. Tami’s inspirational story (website)
- Make our Food Matters favorite hormone-balancing recipes (recipes)
- Do a deep dive into the key hormones for weight loss (article)
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Have you been suffering from uncomfortable bloating, unexplained weight gain, or leaky gut?
It's one of the most common complaints from our community, which is why I'm thrilled to share this week’s limited edition episode, that’s going to change the way you look at gut health.
This week you’re going to discover powerful foods to heal and ‘seal’ the gut, why you need to immediately stop ignoring the discomfort in your gut, and so much more. Our guest for this episode is Christa Orecchio, CN, HHC, the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program's most popular expert teacher, a clinical and holistic nutritionist, TV host, author, and founder of The Whole Journey. She’s one of the most knowledgeable people I’ve met when it comes to gut health and nutrition, and I’m so excited to share this limited edition episode with you today.
In this week's episode with Christa Orechhio you’ll discover:
- Powerful foods to heal and ‘seal' the gut.
- The key food and lifestyle culprits that inflame the gut.
- Why you need to stop ignoring the discomfort in your gut immediately.
- Why fiber is one of the most powerful gut-healing tools and how to eat more of it.
- Tips to prevent and minimize your risk of chronic disease by taking care of the gut.
- How the health of your gut affects your skin, mood, happiness, weight, and digestion.
- Plus, much, much more!
I know you’re going to take so much from today’s episode, so make sure to share it with a friend you know that could benefit. That’s what we’re all about after all - sharing this life-changing message far and wide!
Episode resources:
- Learn how to heal your gut in the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program (website)
- Discover 7 habits that may be harming your gut health (article)
- Explore Christa’s platform, The Whole Journey (website)
- Learn how your gut health can affect your mental health with Dr. Libby (article)
- Discover 5 nourishing gut-friendly foods (article)
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If you’re looking for simple, natural strategies to heal digestive issues, fatigue, autoimmune conditions, and persistent weight gain, I have some good news for you.
You’re about to discover the seven steps to transforming your health, healing your body, and helping others do the same across two exclusive episodes. This latest podcast lays out my complete Food Matters approach to healing and transformation.
After all, we all want to feel our best, to heal our bodies without expensive drugs, and to inspire others to take the next step too.
If you’re a regular listener, you’ll know that studying nutrition online completely changed my life. It helped me cut through the confusion of different diets, understand why so many people suffer from gut health issues and hormone-related illness, and it changed the way I look at food.
It also saved my father's life. He was sick, unwell, and on a cocktail of medications. Through the information that I learned from expert teachers and doctors, I was able to help him heal.
Since then, it's been my mission to connect with experts from around the globe to share the latest research and findings on some of the most common health problems that can often be healed and prevented by nutrition. And that’s what I am so excited to be able to share with you in this first-ever, 2-part podcast series.
In this exclusive 2-part masterclass with me, James Colquhoun, you’ll discover:
- The 7 steps to transforming your health and healing your body naturally.
- The best foods to eat, and which ones to avoid for lasting health.
- Why good fats are so important for the body and mind -- plus, what good fats are.
- How to understand your own biochemical individuality (I explain what this is), and why this might be the most overlooked aspect of medical care.
- How to use food as medicine, and the nutrition principles that guide the Food Matters philosophy.
- My favorite superfoods to boost your daily nutrient intake.
- One of the most essential nutrients for the body that comes from spending time outdoors.
- Why subscribing to a nutritional dogma could be impairing your body's ability to heal.
- And so much more.
It’s never too late to start making lasting changes for transformation in your life. And with these seven, really simple steps, you can kickstart your health journey today.
Episode resources:
- Study Nutrition Online with Food Matters (website)
- Discover the top 12 reasons to become a nutrition coach in 2022 (article)
- Food Matters 10 Nutritional Principles (article)
If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience.
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If you’re looking for simple, natural strategies to heal digestive issues, fatigue, autoimmune conditions, and persistent weight gain, I have some good news for you.
You’re about to discover the seven steps to transforming your health, healing your body, and helping others do the same across two exclusive episodes. This latest podcast lays out my complete Food Matters approach to healing and transformation.
After all, we all want to feel our best, to heal our bodies without expensive drugs, and to inspire others to take the next step too.
If you’re a regular listener, you’ll know that studying nutrition online completely changed my life. It helped me cut through the confusion of different diets, understand why so many people suffer from gut health issues and hormone-related illness, and it changed the way I look at food.
It also saved my father's life. He was sick, unwell, and on a cocktail of medications. Through the information that I learned from expert teachers and doctors, I was able to help him heal.
Since then, it's been my mission to connect with experts from around the globe to share the latest research and findings on some of the most common health problems that can often be healed and prevented by nutrition. And that’s what I am so excited to be able to share with you in this first-ever, 2-part podcast series.
In this exclusive 2-part masterclass with me, James Colquhoun, you’ll discover:
- The 7 steps to transforming your health and healing your body naturally.
- The best foods to eat, and which ones to avoid for lasting health.
- Why good fats are so important for the body and mind -- plus, what good fats are.
- How to understand your own biochemical individuality (I explain what this is), and why this might be the most overlooked aspect of medical care.
- How to use food as medicine, and the nutrition principles that guide the Food Matters philosophy.
- My favorite superfoods to boost your daily nutrient intake.
- One of the most essential nutrients for the body that comes from spending time outdoors.
- Why subscribing to a nutritional dogma could be impairing your body's ability to heal.
- And so much more.
It’s never too late to start making lasting changes for transformation in your life. And with these seven, really simple steps, you can kickstart your health journey today.
Episode resources:
- Study Nutrition Online with Food Matters (website)
- Discover the top 12 reasons to become a nutrition coach in 2022 (article)
- Food Matters 10 Nutritional Principles (article)
If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience.
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If you understood that every moment and interaction was setting your child up with lifelong beliefs in this world, what would you do differently?
It’s a really daunting thought to consider, but understanding this gives you the greatest insight into why you are the way you are. Childhood is when your understanding of the world around you begins to form; your coping mechanisms and your hidden traumas… Unpacking all of this can help you address the root cause of your struggles.
In this extended interview from Season 2 of Transcendence, which is available to stream on foodmatters.com and on Gaia.com, renowned expert Shelly Lefkoe imparts her wisdom on how limiting beliefs are formed and how you can begin to dismantle them. Through her experiences of working with people in incarceration and anecdotes of her own motherhood, Shelly shares her take on how you can raise children to be their best authentic selves and why transforming the way we collectively parent will change the world.
In this week's episode with Shelly Lefkoe you’ll discover:
- How thoughts and experiences become your beliefs.
- Ways that your childhood experiences shape your experience of the world.
- Why and how you give some things meaning, but not others.
- How beliefs can rule our lives and why you instinctively keep yourself safe.
- How you can remove a pattern by addressing a belief.
- Ways you can remove your emotion from a difficult situation.
- Plus much, much more.
What is getting in your way? In this incredible podcast, Shelly Lefkoe, author, parenting expert, and co-founder of The Lefkoe Institute takes us on a journey of exploring our limiting beliefs and how we can remove meaning in the moment. By removing emotion and meaning from a negative experience, we foster our ability to conquer the beliefs that limit us.
Episode resources:
- Watch Transcendence Documentary Series (docuseries)
- Learn more about Shelly Lefkoe (website)
- Laurentine’s article on how we are breaking mainstream parenting rules (article)
- Discover how to break free from limiting beliefs with Vishen Lakhiani (video)
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New to meditation? Do you find it challenging to sit still? Today's interview might share a new perspective on the practice of meditation...
Across the globe, yoga and meditation have become increasingly popular with a range of health and lifestyle benefits associated with regular practice. And for good reason. Meditation has been shown to reduce stress, lower inflammation, improve mood, improve digestion, improve sleep, help manage chronic pain, and even improve immune function.
There are many misconceptions that drive people to give up on meditating before they start to experience the benefits. Today’s guest is going to set the record straight and teach you how to meditate like a master! You’ll discover why meditation should be a part of your daily life, what tantra is and some of the common misconceptions, and how to build a simple practice into your regular routine.
Octavio Salvado is the co-founder, co-owner and principal teacher at The Practice in Bali, Indonesia. He shares the teachings of Tantra Hatha yoga; a spiritual science designed to awaken us to our highest potential.
In this week's episode with Octavio Salvado you’ll discover:
- How you can reduce stress, improve mood, improve digestion, improve sleep, and help manage chronic pain.
- Some of the common misconceptions around Tantra and how it could be the key to lasting fulfillment.
- How a simple practice can help to calm your mind and heal your nervous system.
- Why meditation should be a daily practice and the tools that you need to do it.
- Plus, so much more.
I was blessed enough to study alongside Octavio last year at his world-class yoga institution, The Practice, and I have experienced his wisdom and insight firsthand. So I know you are going to enjoy this illuminating interview and gain a new outlook on your practice.
Episode resources:
- Learn more about Octavio Salvado (website)
- Octavio’s yoga studio: The Practice (website)
- Discover 10 free yoga and meditation classes you can do at home (video)
- Try Laurentine’s free guided meditation for stress and anxiety (meditation)
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Let’s face it. Life gets hard.
Whether it's a chronic illness, relationship or financial struggle, that’s the one thing you can be certain of in life. It will always get hard.
But you also know that many people have come back from that hard, challenging place. And when they do, they seem to always come back stronger.
So what does it take to help you bounce back? Does it get harder each time, or does resilience make you stronger? Today’s podcast guest Sonia Ricotti has experienced the worst of it. A six-figure debt, a tough break-up with an alcoholic partner, foreclosure on her home, and a medical emergency.
In this exclusive extended interview from Transcendence Season 2, Sonia shares her story of finding light and meaning through adversity and how she began to find her way through it all.
In this week's episode with Sonia Ricotti, you’ll discover:
- How Sonia found purpose and meaning through her struggles.
- The power of dreaming big and why your goals need to be clear.
- The proven 3 step formula to reprogramming your mind to overcome hardship.
- How to re-write your own story to one of happiness and success.
- Sonia’s #1 daily habit to help you identify your limiting beliefs (and what to do once you’ve discovered them).
- Plus much, much more.
Today’s episode with Sonia is something we all need right now. You’re going to learn how to take the struggles you face into your stride so you can live your greatest, most fulfilling life.
Episode resources:
- Watch Transcendence Documentary Series (film)
- Learn more about Sonia Ricotti (website)
- Unsinkable: The Secret to Bouncing Back (Sonia’s Free MOVIE)
- 10 Keys to Unlocking Your Full Mental Potential (article)
- Stress Free Morning Habits (article)
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What does it mean to live like a modern caveman? And how can this help us fight disease?
It’s an extreme take on the idea of ‘rewilding yourself’, but it’s something that hunter-gatherer Daniel Vitalis explores in this exclusive podcast episode.
In this conversation, Daniel shares what he believes to be some of the greatest causes of disease, how our food sources became overly ‘domesticated’, and how we can have a truly healthy human experience. Discover some of the most powerful medicinal foods you can find in nature, and learn how to practically apply this approach to your daily life.
Daniel is the host of WildFed, a Registered Maine Guide, writer, public speaker, interviewer, and lifestyle pioneer. After learning to hunt, fish, and forage as an adult, Daniel created WildFed to inspire others to start a wild-food journey of their own.
In this week's episode with Daniel Vitalis you’ll discover:
- Some of the greatest causes of modern disease.
- Why a domesticated lifestyle is having damaging effects on our health, and why we need to follow in the footsteps of our ancestors.
- Simple ways to rewild your diet to better your quality of life.
- Some of the most powerful healing foods you can find in nature.
- Plus, so much more.
It was so wonderful to talk with Daniel Vitalis again after his enlightening interview in Transcendence 2, and we couldn't wait to put his teachings into practice. Discover one of our favorite re-wilded recipes in the episode resources after you’ve finished today’s episode.
Episode resources:
- Watch Transcendence 2, where Daniel talks about our domestication as a species (film)
- This Immune-Boosting Wild Berry Smoothie will change the way you do breakfast (recipe)
- Bookmark Find A Spring, where you can find the freshest water near you (website)
- Watch Daniel Vitalis’ first appearance in Hungry For Change (film)
- Plus much, much more.
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At Food Matters, we uncovered something pretty incredible early on. But I didn’t want to keep it a secret for myself. In fact, I wanted to shout it from the rooftops, because I could see just how much it could change the lives of people from around the world.
And here it is.
Just as your diet and lifestyle play a role in your overall health, so too does the power of your mind.
In this exclusive episode of The Food Matters Podcast, join Artie Wu to discuss the cycle of healing trauma, addiction, and finding lasting bliss.
Discover how to finally turn things around, and overcome any negative self talk and underlying emotional trauma and even addictions you have been holding onto. It all starts with understanding the wound — what it is, where it came from, and how it is influencing your current life path — and then finding the right path to healing.
Artie Wu is a Healer, and Founder of Presidelife.com and has founded two venture-backed technology companies across the span of over 10 years. Artie holds degrees from Stanford (Business School), Harvard (Undergrad) and Regis (Jesuit Secondary School). He’s a guest that I have been honored to interview many times over the years, and I couldn’t be more excited to share today’s conversation with you.
In this week's episode with Artie Wu you’ll discover:
- The cause of addiction and the main types that we are all addicted to in some way.
- How to discover your emotional wounds and recognise how they show up in your everyday life.
- Why you self sabotage and how to break the cycle so you can live to your full potential.
- How to use your uniqueness to find your inner bliss.
- Plus much, much more.
In this conversation, you’re about to find the answers you’ve been looking for all along - even if you didn’t realise it.
Episode resources:
- Watch Transcendence 2, featuring Artie Wu (film)
- Learn more about Artie Wu (website)
- Explore how we break mainstream parenting rules, inspired by Artie Wu (article)
- Try these coconut salted caramel bliss balls, to help you find your inner bliss (recipe)
- Could emotional baggage be stopping you from healing? Learn more on the topic (video)
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If you could manage symptoms of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm in a matter of moments, would you want to know?
More importantly, would you use the practice?
Through Food Matters, I have been on a life-long journey to discover some of the best healing modalities that you have inside of you. From the foods you eat to the exercise you do to breathwork and meditation… All of these practices are in the naming of looking after your mind, body, and soul, especially when you’re trying to maintain a positive energy. That’s why I wanted to ask if you’ve taken the opportunity to try Tapping lately?
It’s one of the most talked-about self-healing modalities in the health and wellness space, and today’s guest Dawson Church is a pioneer in the field. Stress, anxiety, and even PTSD are all too common in our modern society and the impacts of COVID-19, physical distancing, and isolation have resulted in more emotional unease. However, in today’s episode, you’ll learn how to use Tapping, a simple practice that can be performed in less than 5-minutes and can alleviate these triggers once and for all.
In this week's episode with Dawson Church you’ll discover:
- A simple technique to measurably reduce stress, PTSD, anxiety, and limiting beliefs in the body and mind (in a matter of minutes).
- How the impacts of physical distancing and isolation have resulted in more emotional unease.
- The science behind Tapping and how it actually works in the brain.
- Ways to maintain positive energy in times of crisis.
- Plus, so much more.
Dawson Church is the founder of EFT Universe and award-winning author whose bestselling book, The Genie in Your Genes, has been hailed as a breakthrough in the field of epigenetics, reviewing the research linking consciousness, emotion, and gene expression. It’s always such an honor to talk with and learn from his expertise, and I know you’re going to benefit profoundly from today’s episode.
Episode resources:
- Discover the Food Matters Film Library (films)
- Try Laurentine’s Tapping Meditation for Anxiety, Stress & Overwhelm (meditation)
- Read about our staff writer Tess’ experience trying Tapping for the first time and how to use the tapping points as a beginner (article)
- Explore the Food Matters guide to treating stress naturally (wellness guide)
- Read Dawson Church’s bestselling book, The Genie in Your Genes (book)
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Vitamin C has been known to treat over 30 major diseases for over 70 years. So why haven't you heard more about it? Especially with the current state of the world.
In today’s eye-opening episode with Dr. Andrew Saul, we’re going back to learn all about the history of orthomolecular medicine. He discusses Vitamin C therapy for disease treatment and how to build a robust immune system, plus how to best prevent sickness.
Dr. Andrew Saul has more than 40 years of experience in natural health education and is the author of Doctor Yourself and Fire Your Doctor, editor of the award-winning book The Orthomolecular Treatment of Chronic Disease, and filmmaker of That Vitamin Movie. As a researcher, he is committed to sharing free, unregulated health information with the world.
In this week's episode with Dr. Andrew Saul you’ll discover:
- How good health makes a lot of sense, but not a lot of money.
- The history of orthomolecular medicine and how we can use this simple treatment to our advantage.
- How to use vitamin C for disease treatment, as well as building a robust immune system.
- Everything you need to know about the current healthcare landscape, and navigating the virus.
- Plus much, much more.
Today’s episode will be eye-opening in the way that you look at modern medical treatment, including the somewhat bureaucratic processes, and will illuminate pathways for the future. After all, as Dr. Andrew Saul famously says, “1/4 of what you eat keeps you alive, 3/4 of what you eat keeps your doctor alive.”
Episode resources:
- Watch the first Food Matters documentary (film)
- Read about the successful use of vitamin C therapy in COVID-induced sepsis (article)
- Shop my favorite vitamin C supplement (supplement)
- Discover 10 of the top natural sources of vitamin C (article)
- Explore Dr. Andrew Saul’s website, Doctor Yourself (website)
One of the leading chronic diseases, impacting people globally without discrimination, is diabetes. But is our understanding of this condition as comprehensive as it could be?
There’s so much about diabetes that we don’t know, and there’s so much that we think we know (because of what we’ve been told over the years), but with diabetes cases rising by the day, is it time we start to challenge the status quo?
Today’s episode with Robby Barbaro & Cyrus Khambatta will give you a whole new perspective. Both Robby & Cyrus are type 1 diabetics, so having firsthand experience with the condition, they have made it their life mission to develop a nutrition protocol to reverse insulin resistance that could change the face of disease management for this condition.
In this week's episode with Robby Barbaro & Cyrus Khambatta, you’ll discover:
- Why insulin resistance is so dangerous.
- The ultimate nutrition protocol to reverse insulin resistance.
- Robby and Cyrus' first-hand experience with Type 1 Diabetes, and why they made it their mission to help others heal.
- How to eat to avoid disease now and forever.
- Why eating natural sugars could be the key to addressing the rise of diabetes.
- Plus, so much more.
Episode resources:
- Learn more about diabetes in our A-Z Wellness Guide (resource)
- Save your free spot to the Blood Sugar Revolution Summit (online summit)
- Discover Mastering Diabetes, the bestselling book (book)
- Explore 16 of the best foods to control type 2 diabetes (article)
Healing from diabetes, blood sugar-related issues, and weight gain have long been some of the most-requested topics in the Food Matters community, so I couldn't be more excited to share today's life-changing conversation...
When was the first time you came across a new idea about nutrition?
I remember the first time I was confronted with these new, ‘radical’ ideas about nutrition. I was at a Tony Robbins conference, struggling with my own health. And what I discovered in that workshop changed my life.
Why was I not taught this at school? Why was I not taught this by my parents? Why was I not taught this by my family physician, with all of modern medicine’s miracles and food pyramids?
Fed up with struggling with my own health at the time, I thought maybe changing my diet with this new, powerful information might help to improve my symptoms. And as my diet shifted, so did my symptoms. That was my first ‘aha’ moment.
That was when I decided to go deeper. There was so much conflicting information around nutrition, and I didn’t know what was going to help me. So I decided to head ‘back to school’ and started studying nutrition online.
What I uncovered in my studies still shocks me. So much of the nutrition information that we’ve been fed our whole lives is influenced by huge financial food players - and it doesn’t stop there. Healthcare is funded by the pharmaceutical industry. Agricultural practices are influenced by government policies.
And this is having a profound impact on our health. Unfortunately, we aren't taught about real nutrition in school. We have a medical profession that is rarely trained to use food as medicine, and the multi-billion dollar fast-food and pharmaceutical industries thrive on misleading consumers.
Studying nutrition changed my life. It helped me cut through the confusion of paleo, veganism, plant-based, intermittent fasting, and more to experience lasting energy, vitality, and improved immunity. It changed not only my life, but that of those around me, for the better.
In this week's special episode with me, James Colquhoun, you’ll discover:
- How to find the careers and pathways that belong to you, free from society’s expectations.
- The easiest way to turn your passion for nutrition into a thriving career.
- Why the multi-billion dollar fast-food and pharmaceutical industries thrive on misleading consumers, and how this causes confusing nutrition advice.
- How studying nutrition online helped me change my life, heal my own health, and heal my father’s health, plus inspired a global health movement.
- Plus much, much more.
Studying nutrition online was just the start of an incredible, life-long journey, one that I’m not sure I’ll ever truly reach the end of. But I do know that I am so grateful for beginning the journey all those years ago, and I recommend it to everyone.
Episode resources:
- Learn more about The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program (program)
- My father Roy’s story, and how he turned his life around (website)
- Walking Barefoot Might Be An Essential Element of Good Health (article)
- “I'm a Food Matters Nutrition Coach, Here's How It's Transformed My Life” (video)
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Do you know what’s going on in your body? And I mean, deeply understand?
It’s probably difficult without a microscope, but there’s an ancient healing modality that offers insights into the inner workings of our bodies and offers natural, holistic solutions to heal. It’s called Ayurveda, and it’s an ancient system of medicine that’s been recently gaining widespread attention. It aims to preserve health and wellness by keeping the mind, body, and spirit in balance and preventing disease rather than simply treating it.
Chara Caruthers is a leader in this field of healthcare. Chara Caruthers is a passionate advocate of the power of living your bliss. She’s a senior yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and Ayurvedic consultant with a clear and powerful message... Know Yourself, Love Yourself. And she’s so excited to share it with you.
In this week's episode with Chara you’ll discover:
- The origin and foundations of Ayurveda and why it is more relevant now than ever.
- The healing power of herbs and spices, plus the top herbs to include in your diet.
- The importance of good digestion and rebalancing your doshas.
- How Ayurveda ties in with the yogic philosophy for holistic health.
- And much, much more.
This week’s conversation with Chara is illuminating and inspiring as she gives you the tools to take your health back into your own hands. It’s valuable for each and every one of us, from those living with chronic conditions to those just needing a sprinkle of empowerment.
Episode resources:
- Discover our A-Z Nutrient Guide here (eBook)
- Learn more about Chara Caruthers (website)
- Ayurveda and dosha types for beginners (article)
- 10 healing spices every kitchen should stock (article)
- How Ayurveda can help you heal (article)
- Ginger turmeric shot (recipe)
- Learn how to keep your spices fresher, longer (article)
- Discover Transcendence 2, Episode 4: Healing Herbs & Sacred Medicine (film)
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What impact is your diet really having? Are the foods you eat harmful, or could they be saving your life?
We are facing a growing epidemic of diet-related chronic diseases and a climate change crisis, both of which are linked to high meat consumption. What we eat impacts our health and the health of our children. But its impact is much bigger than that. It also affects the entire planet. The truth is, you can actually make a big difference to your health and the planet and it starts with your knife and fork. In this incredible conversation with John Robbins you’ll discover the flaws with mainstream nutrition advice, how to eat less meat and more plants, and ways you can make more conscious food choices.
John Robbins has written 9 books, selling more than 3 million copies including the game-changing book Diet for a New America. With his son and colleague Ocean, John serves as co-host and co-founder of Food Revolution Network and is the star of an upcoming documentary that we’re very, very excited about.
In this week's episode with John Robbins, you’ll discover:
- The flaws with mainstream nutrition advice.
- Ways to bring more plant-based foods into your diet.
- How our current meat consumption is impacting our health and the planet more broadly.
- How the modern diet is leading to higher rates of disease.
- Foods to avoid and include to combat inflammation
- Simple ways you can make more conscious food choices.
- And much, much more.
This conversation with John is insightful, shocking, and inspiring, and amid uncertainty, he gives us hope for the future. If you’re ready to turn over a new leaf in life, this is the podcast for you.
Episode resources:
- Watch Transcendence documentary series featuring John Robbins (film)
- Learn more about John Robbins (website)
- Learn more about Food Revolution Network (website)
- Diet for a New America (book)
- Top 6 sources of plant-based protein (article)
- 7 nutrients you may be missing on a plant-based diet (article)
- Simple ways to eat more veggies (article)
- 50 ways to shop healthy on a budget (article)
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What would you do if you couldn’t fail? It’s the question that drives Kristina Karlsson, the dreamer behind Swedish-design stationery company Kikki K, which went from an idea at 3 a.m. to her opening 100 stores across the globe.
Kristina is endlessly passionate about helping people like you to create their dream life and today we're going to talk about how she got started on the work that she does today, the importance of having a dream, and how you too can turn your dreams into reality.
In today’s conversation, together we explore the relationship between values, dreams, and purpose, and how one of Kristina’s greatest visions has helped to give back to schools in Zimbabwe. She balances her self-doubt with big dreams and is on a mission to inspire one million others to do the same.
In this week's episode with Kristina Karlsson you’ll discover:
- Kristina's radical story and her 3 am list.
- Kristina's top 4 tips for success.
- Top questions to ask yourself when listing out your dreams.
- The beauty of giving back and one woman's mission to inspire.
- How negative self-talk could be holding you back.
- Using self-care and self-love to serve your dreams.
- Kristina's morning ritual.
- How to align your life with your values.
This episode is set to inspire you to let go of the limiting beliefs holding you back and start to make your dream life your reality. You have everything you need inside of yourself - now go!
Episode resources:
- Watch Transcendence Documentary Series (website)
- Learn more about Kristina Karlsson (Instagram)
- Your Dream Life Starts Here (book)
- Tererai Trent Organization (website)
- The Demartini Value Determination Process (website)
- The Food Matters Guide to Mastering Your Morning (guide)
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Did you know that you can use the power of the mind to heal?
This is exactly what this week’s podcast guest did after a horrific biking accident that nearly left him paralyzed.
The brain is our most incredible organ and it’s capable of so much, perhaps even more than we could have ever imagined. And with the right knowledge, it can be rewired to undertake the kind of self-healing that even modern medicine isn’t capable of.
Dr. Joe Dispenza is the living example of everything he teaches. He is someone who went from being in the prime of his life to questioning if he will ever walk again - in a single moment. His injury was one that changed his life forever and paved the way to a new way of thinking. He is now the world-leading expert in rewiring your brain to help you heal from the inside out.
In this interview, Dr. Joe will walk you through the methodologies and the concept of emotional healing, how our thoughts and feelings are the vocabularies of the brain, and how we can actively control these to mobilize our body’s natural healing capacity.
Dr. Joe Dispenza is an international lecturer, researcher, and New York Times, bestselling author. As a lecturer and educator, he is passionate about the potential that each of us has for greatness and unlimited abilities - if we allow them.
In this week's episode with Joe you’ll discover:
- About the injury that changed his life and why he decided to heal himself without medical intervention.
- The science of quite literally changing your mind and how you can do it yourself.
- How he reconstructed his entire body using the power of the mind.
- The negative effect of the body's stress response.
- How to open up the doors of possibility to answer the questions that aren’t available in a textbook or online.
- And much, much more.
This incredibly transformational episode is packed with groundbreaking science and real, tangible ways to help heal. Now it’s time to put them to work.
Episode resources:
- Learn more about Dr. Joe Dispenza (website)(book)
- Watch Transcendence documentary series (film)
- Learn why doctors are prescribing meditation before medication (article)
- 7 ways meditation affects the body (article)
- How to have a happy mind (article)
- Guided meditation for anxiety, stress & overwhelm (video)
- 5 ways to eases anxiety (article)
- How to treat depression naturally (wellness guide)
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The Powerful Benefits of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet with Ocean Robbins
What exactly is inflammation, and how do the foods we eat play a role in it?
In this episode with Ocean Robbins, our conversation centers around an anti-inflammatory diet, the overwhelming health benefits of this lifestyle, and the top foods to eat to support it. Ocean explores the key factors that contribute to inflammation and, if left unaddressed, the long-term implications of chronic cases.
It surprises people to know that inflammation is actually a naturally occurring reaction in the body. This process allows the body to heal itself when we get a cut, bump, or bruise. What isn’t normal, or isn’t ideal, is long-term chronic inflammation. Our bodies aren’t built to withstand that kind of pressure, and often this results in the development of chronic disease. That’s why it’s essential that we begin to shift towards an anti-inflammatory diet.
Ocean Robbins is a passionate advocate of food as medicine. Alongside his father, John Robbins, he is the founder of Food Revolution Network, an online-based education and advocacy-driven organization committed to healthy, ethical, sustainable food for all.
In this week's episode with Ocean Robbins, you’ll discover:
- The key lifestyle and nutritional factors that contribute to inflammation.
- How inflammation is actually a natural response from the immune system to protect the body.
- How to combat and prevent chronic inflammation through nutrition (no drugs necessary).
- Ocean's top 7 foods to fight inflammation and the best plant-based source of omega-3s.
- Plus, so much more.
Episode resources:
- Learn more about Food Revolution Network (website)
- Discover anti-inflammatory recipes and meal plans in the Clean Eating Program (program).
- Read Ocean’s best-selling book, 31 Day Food Revolution, (book)
- Order John Robbins’ book, Diet For A New America (book)
Throughout this conversation, you’ll begin to understand why inflammation is one of the most talked-about topics in the industry, and you’ll learn real, tangible ways to heal.
Stress eating is a habit that many of us are all too familiar with. But in times of need, it makes sense right? We typically reach for the foods that bring us comfort. The issue arises when we find ourselves in periods of prolonged, chronic stress, with food being our savior. That’s when it becomes a habit that we need to take a deeper look at. In this week's episode with Marc David, we’re doing exactly that. Marc is the Founder and primary teacher of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating. He's a leading visionary, teacher, and consultant in Nutritional Psychology, and the author of the classic, groundbreaking, and bestselling books Nourishing Wisdom and The Slow Down Diet.
For more than three decades Marc has paved the way in eating psychology and nutrition and I'm excited to talk to him today about:
- The importance of our relationship with food and its impact on our highest potential.
- The impact of stress on our appetite, digestion, and overall health.
- Common causes of emotional eating (e.g. binge eating) and how to identify them.
- How the Slow Down diet works and its relation to stress impact.
- The physiological impacts of fast eating.
- Roadblocks to having a healthy relationship with food & everlasting self-love.
- The interconnection between beauty & confidence.
And so much more!
Episode resources:
- Learn more about Marc David (website)
- Watch the trailer for Hungry for Change (film)
You can discover Arielle Ford’s bestselling book, Wabi Sabi Love (book) - Discover the ultimate transformational food experience with our signature Clean Eating Program (guided program)
I know that the Food Matters community has struggled with stress eating in the past, and with uncertain times like these, I knew Marc would have some sage wisdom to share. I hope you benefit from this conversation as much as I did.
There are so many factors that can impact our weight and our health. Poor food choices and lack of movement are two of the key factors which can lead to weight gain. We believe that the best way to achieve natural, sustainable weight loss is by using a holistic approach that encompasses nourishing foods, movement & mindfulness. If you use these three key pillars in harmony, not only will you lose weight, you’ll also feel happier, healthier, and more energetic.
But did you know that there is a connection between digestion, stress, and weight gain? In this episode of The Food Matters Podcast, you’ll be learning about how external and internal factors in your life could be negatively impacting your digestive health and how this is connected to your weight.
If there’s anyone uniquely qualified to speak to this subject, it’s repeat guest, and bestselling author Jon Gabriel. Jon was lethargic, exhausted, overwhelmed, and led himself on a massive journey of weight loss - more than 220 lbs using the powers of meditation and visualization. This was now 16 years ago, and since this, Jon has been inspiring others to take the simple steps to lasting change.
In this week's episode with Jon Gabriel you’ll discover:
- The incredible true story behind how Jon shed a remarkable 220 pounds over a 2 year period.
- The impact of starvation on weight gain and weight management, and the role of stress in this cycle.
- How a good microbiome is KEY to health and KEY to weight loss and the science behind it.
- How to shift your focus to health instead of weight loss PLUS the foods our microbiome crave.
- How incorporating visualizations into your daily practice can benefit you and help you achieve your weight loss goals.
- And much, much more.
Episode resources:
- Job Gabriel's annual 21-day meditation for weight loss challenge (website)
- How to Change Your Universe by Jon Gabriel (book)
- Hungry for Change (film)
- Eat Dirt by Dr. Josh Axe (book)
- Food Matters weight loss guide (guide)
- 6 types of stress & how they affect your weight (article)
- Food Matters stress reduction guide (guide)
- 10-minute guided visualization for weight loss (video)
- You can also get the latest Food Matters Podcast episodes straight to your inbox by signing up here.
Thank you so much for listening. This week’s conversation may forever change the way you think about weight loss and I would love to hear how this has challenged your thoughts or inspired you in the comments below!
There is more pressure than ever before to look a certain way! And the secret to a youthful, fresh appearance is the billion-dollar question our society is desperate to find the answer to.
One of the things we’ve learned along the way in our years of being in the natural health profession is that what you put in your body matters, but so does what you put on your body.
In this episode of The Food Matters Podcast, I'm excited to be chatting to a very special woman, Therese Kerr, on how we can naturally boost our glow and radiance without succumbing to the pressure of the beauty industry to buy the latest magic potion.
Therese is a visionary, author, public speaker, and creator of the Divine Company which is a premium and organic Australian skincare company. She is the beautiful mother of the famous supermodel Miranda Kerr and Therese has also been voted one of Australia's top 50 most influential women... and for good reason!
A major health scare in 2002, forced Therese to start researching chemicals in day-to-day consumer products and food items and she was shocked at what she discovered. This was the turning point that sparked her career change and passion to incite positive change.
In this week's episode with Therese Kerr you’ll discover:
- Therese’s holistic approach to health and graceful aging.
- Strategies to adopt to prevent and reverse wrinkles and bags under your eyes.
- The formation of skin conditions, pimples, psoriasis, and blemishes, plus how to treat them.
- How to support the detoxification of the skin.
- How to include dry brushing into your beauty routine.
- What led Therese and Miranda to create Kora and The Divine Company.
- The difference between organic and certified organic.
- Top harmful chemicals in many cosmetic products that should be avoided.
- The lack of regulation in the beauty and cosmetic products industry.
- The harmful effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
- The link between toxicity in the body and obesity.
- Best plant-based oils for the skin.
- How what we put on our skin affects our gut health.
I hope this conversation inspires your beauty routine, whether it’s making a change or continuing your journey. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment, we'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience with switching to organic and natural products.
We are living in a high-tech, low-touch society that’s driven by attainment and consumerism. We have reached a point of spiritual bankruptcy, that has left us intentionless in our actions, deficit of attention, and ultimately unhappy.
What does it really mean to be happy, and to reach spiritual enlightenment?
This question has been discussed since the beginning of time. Often seen as the ‘Buddhist Ideal’, the ways in which we can achieve spiritual enlightenment have been debated and contested. It’s a conversation filled with wisdom and questions about our human nature, a topic we’re always eager to hear more of.
In this extended interview from Season 2 of Transcendence, Reverend Michael Beckwith, founder of the Agape Spiritual Center, imparts his wisdom on how we can raise our vibrational frequency and return to a state of contentment. A place where we radiate, shine, give, and share our unique and innate gifts with the world.
Incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet is one of the most powerful steps you can take to improve your health, boost energy levels, and prevent chronic disease.
And transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle should be fun and enjoyable, but there are also some key conditions to keep in mind. Whether you are just wanting to add more plant-based foods to your diet or go completely vegan, McKel Hill is here to share your expertise and insight into how to make the change.
In this episode, join James as he chats with McKel Hill from Nutrition Stripped about her journey to eating more plant-based foods, how to make sure you’re getting enough micronutrients, and her favorite, most nutrient-dense plant-based foods.
Mckel Hill is a nutritionist, dietician, author, and influencer. She is the founder of Nutrition Stripped where she outpours her passion for clean eating and getting more plant-based foods in order for people to be their own health advocate and know how good being healthy can feel.
In this week's episode with McKel Hill you’ll discover:
- McKel's journey to a plant-based lifestyle.
Important factors to consider when going plant-based living. - Key macro and micro-nutrients to be aware of when going plant-based.
- The number one mistake most people make when going plant-based.
- The useful exercise of journaling and keeping a food log.
- Food combining and supplementing with protein powder.
- Complete plant-based protein sources.
- Top 3 plant-based foods McKel recommends eating and her top 3 foods to avoid.
- Practical tips for getting started with a plant-based lifestyle.
- McKel's favorite nutritious dishes and snacks.
Plant-based nutrition is a trend that has been increasingly on the rise, and hasn’t shown any signs of disappearing soon. McKel is a visionary leader in this field, so this week has been an extremely eye-opening episode of The Food Matters Podcast.
Episode resources:
- Shop Food Matters Pantry Staples here.
- Learn more about Nutrition Stripped here.
- Game-changing Plant-Based Recipes here.
- Plant-Based Protein Sources here.
It’s time to take back our health, starting with our food. Food is information and when you eat the right foods, it gives your body the right information. Increasing evidence also shows that food is the most powerful “drug” we have not only to prevent, but also to reverse, many chronic illnesses.
In this episode of The Food Matters Podcast, you will learn from one of the best minds in the nutrition industry. Dr. Mark Hyman believes that we all deserve a life of vitality and that we have the potential to create it for ourselves. That’s why he is dedicated to tackling the root causes of chronic disease by harnessing the power of Functional Medicine to transform healthcare.
In this week's episode with Dr. Mark Hyman you’ll discover:
- The truth about the food industry and how it is driving the health, economic, and environmental crisis.
- The role of food and disease, and the key drivers of the diseases we see today.
- The frightening facts about sports drinks.
- The truth about fat and different types to include and avoid.
- The importance of the gut microbiome and foods to eat for a healthy microbiome.
- Effects of gluten, coeliac disease, and gluten sensitivities, plus how to avoid them.
- Foods to eat, and foods to avoid for optimal health.
- Mark’s message to the world.
- And much, much more.
We all know we shouldn't eat too much sugar, the problem is, it’s sneaking into so many food products, even some that are touted as health foods!
In this week’s podcast episode, join JJ Virgin, celebrity nutritionist, fitness expert, and 4x NY times bestselling author, where she lifts the veil on sugar and discover how different foods can powerfully change the way we feel daily.
In this week's episode with JJ Virgin you’ll discover:
- The key elements to making yourself feel beautiful.
- Number 1 confidence zapper and how to mitigate it so you can be your happiest self.
- Main causes for bloating & how to mitigate them.
- 7 foods that cause intolerance plus JJ’s advice on food sensitivity testing.
- The connection between sugar and gut dysfunction, the dangers of fructose and artificial sweeteners plus ‘Healthy foods’ that have as much as 44g of sugar!
- Differences between fructose and glucose and how they are used in the body.
- How to transition off sugar & simple swaps.
- Everyday foods that support confidence and radiance.
- Adaptogens, what they are, why they are useful and how to use them.
- Tips for weight loss, traveling, & eating out.
- JJ’s natural beauty rituals and guiding wisdom and principals.
Our hearts ache with the loss of Sir Ken, after an extraordinary life as one of the world’s leading thinkers on creativity and innovation.
Sir Ken Robinson Ph.D. passed peacefully on 21st August 2020, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.
Sir Ken is well known and respected for his TED talk lecture called "Do Schools Kill Creativity" and is an NYT bestselling author. He is a force for good in championing the notion that the non-academic components of our education system should be considered with deep reverence, especially with how they can help culture a new form of children and humanity out in the world solving the biggest problems of today.
Sir Ken, you will be deeply missed. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you, interview you, and get to share your wisdom with the world through Transcendence 2. For that, I will be forever grateful.
In this week's episode with Sir Ken Robinson you’ll discover:
- The founding principles and history of mass public education.
- The concept of academic ability and disability among a population.
- Sir Ken’s childhood experience with his own physical disability.
- How the way we interact with animals has changed in recent years.
- How creativity is the executive wing of imagination and how we can express this in our own lives.
- The characteristics of language, visual art, and the growth of human civilization.
- Diversity vs conformity; how this is present in our culture and the natural world.
- Practical applications for cultivating more creativity and broadening the ways we educate ourselves and our children.
The mind-body connection - we know it’s powerful, but did you know that it actually has the ability to create or cure chronic disease - especially when stress and fear are involved?
In this week’s podcast episode, join author, speaker, health coach, and founder of ‘Chris Beat Cancer’, Chris Wark. When it comes to battling stress in the face of severe illness, there is no one better.
Chris shares his life-changing decisions and mindset he took on when faced with a death sentence - the C word. It was these mind shifts that took him from stressed out and full of fear, to healthy and cancer free, today.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How Chris went from fear-driven cancer patient to confident cancer survivor and thriver
- How Chris used the power of nutrition to help him heal
- Why breaking negative thoughts and emotions is crucial for healing
- How to connect the mind & body to facilitate a healing process
- How your fear and stress negatively affect your health
- Learn the free techniques you can start using today to help you overcome fear, stress, and regain your health
"But people have been eating meat for years..."
"Bread has been a staple since the beginning of time and no one had a gluten problem back then..."
We've all heard these remarks before, and in fact, they're not wrong. But thousands of years ago, people ate these things as they came from Mother Nature, not pumped with chemicals and additives our modern food cultured has introduced. So how can we get back to those basics, eating real food the way it was intended?
In this week's episode of the Food Matters Podcast, James talks with healthy living expert, Cyndi O'Meara and they tackle that exact issue, plus how to get back to eating the foods that will lead to an optimal life.
Cyndi is a nutritionist, best-selling author, international speaker and founder of 'Changing Habits'. Not your standard nutritionist, Cyndi disagrees with low-fat, low-calorie diets, and believes that cheat days are an important part of a well-balanced diet. She must be doing something right because she maintains a healthy weight and has never (in her whole life!) taken an antibiotic, pain-killer, or any other form of medication.
In Episode 22 of the Food Matters Podcast with Cyndi O’Meara, you will learn:
- How Cyndi has avoided using conventional medications her whole life
- Why wheat, once a staple, is now causing gut related issues
- Cyndi’s approach to diet, eating well, and eating sustainable and chemical free
- What foods make up an ideal, gut-supportive diet
- Non-food elements that help to support gut health
- The four P's that lead to a strong, healthy body
- How to spot a phony health product in the stores
- Cyndi's take on the supplement industry
- How to live a healthy lifestyle on a budget
- Cyndi's tips on raising kids that choose a healthy lifestyle
Could meditation and yoga be the key to overcoming fear and anxiety, reducing stress, sleep better, leading to a better connection with yourself? In this week's podcast episode James and Koya dive deep into how powerful meditation, yoga, and self-love can be!
Koya Webb is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, personal trainer, holistic health and wellness coach, author, and motivational speaker. From a young girl growing up in country town Tennessee to fitness model in California, the lessons that she learned along her journey are inspiring and uplifting. It’s these lessons that push her to share her passion with the world. You never fail, unless you stop trying.
In this week's podcast episode you will discover:
- How growing up as an outcast, pushed her to be an overcomer
- The drastic changes she has made in her diet throughout her life
- How she started to embody mental, spiritual, and physical fitness
- The group support that helped keep her motivated and pushed her to even greater success
- Why self-love is the most important aspect of her life
- The best daily self care rituals
In this week’s podcast episode, James Colquhoun interviews Joe Cross - entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, and wellness advocate - about his journey to health and how he maintains his newly formed healthy lifestyle.
They discuss the health problems that Joe experienced that made him realize he needed a cleanse and reboot, highlight the signs and symptoms your body may be giving you that it might be calling out for a cleanse, and examine why juicing was his method of choice to change and reinvigorate his life.
The gut - we can't stop talking about it! As such a complex yet vital part of our health, understanding the power and influence of the gut on your body is incredibly important. So, we've brought in another expert...
Sayer Ji is a widely recognized author, writer, researcher, and presenter, as well as the founder of GreenMedInfo.com, an evidence-based natural medical resource with over 1 million views each month! GreenMedInfo profoundly believes that education equals empowerment, and with knowledge, people have the power to change their lives and the lives of those around them.
In episode 19 of the Food Matters Podcast, you'll discover:
- The intertwined physiological connection between your skin & gut health
- The role of essential fatty acids in your diet and the contribution toward gut and skin health
- The impact of oxidative stress from chemicals found in your everyday life
- Less commonly known factors exacerbating leaky and inflamed gut
- How our modern day agricultural sprays affect your gut permeability
We often come across people who have everything yet suffer with depression, anxiety or adrenal fatigue; and those with nothing who are overflowing with happiness and fulfillment.
In this week's podcast episode, James chats with Frank Ferrante. If you haven’t heard of Frank, he is the star of his own film called May I Be Frank - which is Frank’s honest, yet hilarious, journey to a healthier version of himself.
James asks the questions, gaining a deeper insight into Frank's transformation of body and mind during the course of the documentary. Frank goes beyond the physical and lifestyle changes he experienced during his overhaul and delves into the mental challenges he had to overcome to truly become at peace.
In this interview, we dive into an incredibly important aspect of Franks health journey: Emotional cleansing & transformation. You will also discover:
- The childhood traumas and abuse he faced that lead him to have an unhealthy life as an adult
- How living unaligned with his core beliefs lead to a deep depression
- The few yet powerful words that his spiritual advisor asked in order to find forgiveness of himself
- How finding his inner sense of wealth and fulfillment began to change how he approached everything in life with love
Food can either be the foundation of health or the foundation of disease, the choice is ours.
Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with the host and co-founder of Food Revolution, Ocean Robbins.
In this interview with Ocean Robbins, you will learn:
- Two powerful foods that could help reduce cancer by 64%
- The alarming statistics on the growing disease epidemic
- The latest research around food and nutrition
- How to reduce your risk of Alzheimers and Dementia
- Ocean's tips for living for longevity
Click here to learn more about the 8th Annual Food Revolution Summit and to save your free seat.
An average woman uses twelve personal care products each day, exposing herself to 168 unique chemicals. These products don’t always remain on the skin’s surface. Many cosmetic ingredients penetrate the skin.
This means you could be unwittingly exposing yourself to chemicals like formaldehyde, phthalates, and parabens, which have been linked to cancer, birth defects, and hormonal chaos.
That’s why this week we are diving deep into the truth behind the beauty industry with Kevin Gianni, co-founder of Annmarie Skincare.
In this episode you will learn:
- About standard personal care ingredients and what effect they have on the body
- The loopholes in the beauty industry regulations and what they don't have to list
- Why you should look for natural personal products
- Tips for choosing the best products to suit your skins need
- Herbs and essential oils for boosting skin health and looking radiant
- Simple beauty rituals and routines accessible to everyone
- Big areas of innovation for skincare
Melissa & Jasmine Hemsley radiate health and beauty - you can't miss it when you see them. Which made me wonder - what's the secret behind their effortless radiance?
In episode 15 of the Food Matters Podcast, Melissa & Jasmine spill their secrets for better digestion and beauty. These women are all about eating wholesome food, ethically sourced, and love returning to their Filipino heritage for recipe inspiration.
This food-loving, power duo are taking the world by storm with their down to earth approach to eating and nourishing your body.
In Episode 15 of the Food Matters Podcast, you'll learn:
- Howtheir heritage has influenced their cooking style
- The effects of mindful eating, listening intuitively to your body and finally forgetting the dieting myths from the 90s'
- How subtle changes in your eating habits can result inbig impacts in your life
- The duo's beauty secrets (Plus, the skin secrets one tropical fruit bears)
- And, how your intentions and actions can help you heal.
Imagine how you’d feel if, by making simple changes, you could start to sleep through the night, waking up fresh and energized.
If you’re finding it difficult to get a good night’s sleep you’re not alone. In fact, you’re now in the majority. A recent survey in the US found that 52% of the respondents were classified as “not good sleepers”.
Like you, there are many people around the globe tossing and turning their way through the night, and stumbling their way through the fog of the following day.
This week's podcast episode dives deep into what helps us to sleep withTom Cronin from The Stillness Project.
Not only will you learn about how to overcome insomnia, you will also discover:
- How to address why the nervous system is not allowing you to sleep naturally.
- How to apply meditation to assist the sleep process.
- Simple and practical tips on how to get a good night's sleep.
Remember when you used to be that person who didn’t know what they wanted?
The one who just moved through the motions, attended parties, hung on to the toxic relationships, went to a mundane job - just for a paycheck, ate anything out of a box and participated in the daily grind. But inside were screaming and reaching out in vain to break free from what had become a vicious cycle?
Break free from this cycle and learn to liberate your life, strip off the fear, wash away the self-doubt and dress yourself in health, wealth and love in this exclusive interview with Melissa Ambrosini.
In this episode with Melissa Ambrosini, you will discover:
- Melissa's personal health story + how she overcame an eating disorder
- How her health complications manifested
- The catalyst to Mel's health transformation
- How you can begin to overcome your fears
- The steps to letting go of your limiting beliefs that may be holding you back
- How to set goals + achieve them
Get the full show notes at www.FoodMatters.com
In this exclusive interview, join James as he chats with Dr. Mark Hyman about why we are all so confused about food and nutrition. He explores the foods we should and shouldn’t be eating as well as practical advice on how to use plants as medicine.
Dr. Mark Hyman is the Medical Director at Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, the Founder of The UltraWellness Center, and a ten-time #1 New York Times Bestselling author. He believes that we all deserve a life of vitality and that we have the potential to create it for ourselves.
In this interview with Mark you will discover:
- Why we are all so confused about food
- Vegan vs Paleo diet
- Consequences of factory farming
- Types of plant-based foods we should be consuming more of
- Foods people think are healthy but should be avoided?
- Mark's personal diet
- How to consume meat in a healthy, sustainable and ethical way
- Healthy fats to include and fats to avoid
- Mark's message to the world
When people choose a more plant-based diet, they often have a panic, thinking, "where will I get my protein from!?"
The good news is that meat is not the only source, nor is it the best source!
In this exclusive podcast interview, join James as he chats with Elizabeth Rider about where to get protein, calcium, and other major nutrients when going plant-based.
Elizabeth is a certified health coach, popular international food blogger, and plant-based expert. She loves making healthy delicious and easy. She has studied at Cornell University's plant-based nutrition program and at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, working to better understand just what it is our bodies need to truly be healthy and thriving.
In this interview with Elizabeth you will discover:
- Importance of calcium, protein, B12, iron, folate - and the foods rich in them
- High-quality supplements and where to find them
- How eating real food keeps the vitamins working together in our bodies
- How eating real food gives your body all that it needs
- Genealogy and how that affects our individual diets
- Myth Busters and how ads from large corporations have told us what to believe
- How to set up your kitchen well and budget conscious to eat more whole foods
- Making plant-based, fun recipes, and her go-to recipes
In this week's podcast interview you’ll discover why sleep is crucial for hormone regulation and how you can use visualization for weight loss.
In this exclusive interview with Jon Gabriel, you will learn:
- How sleep apnea causes weight gain
- The power of meditation to rewire your brain and inhibit stress hormones
- Tips & strategies on how to achieve restful, nourishing sleep that can transform your life
Have you ever had difficulty waking up in the morning, or had a lack focus and mental clarity? Or maybe you feel tired all the time and can't figure out why!
Chronic Stress and adrenal fatigue is an invisible epidemic that millions are suffering from around the world. It's the result of mental, physical and emotional stress.
In this week's podcast episode, I am joined by Dr. Alan Christianson to discuss how you can learn to deal with stress and adrenal fatigue.
This week’s Podcast episode is dedicated to Charlotte Gerson.
Just last week, Charlotte Gerson passed away, one month shy of her 97th birthday.
She was a champion in the natural health and wellness movement, helping to continue the legacy of her late father’s work, Dr. Max Gerson, who discovered and developed the Gerson protocol. The natural healing protocol help to heal himself from XYZ and others who were going through chronic end-stage disease and even Cancer.
Dr. Gerson story is an incredible one, captured in this full interview with Charlotte when we were filming the Food Matters Documentary. It’s amazing to think that when we conducted this interview, Charlotte was 86 years old, and an absolute powerhouse, driven by sharing the work of her father.
Charlotte - your tireless support that you dedicated to natural therapies and continuing your father’s legacy defied your age. We will forever continue to share your films with the world.
Rest In Peace Charlotte Gerson.
Gluten - can it really be that bad for you or is it just another trend?? It's time for some answers! In today's episode, we'll be getting to the guts of the issue, once and for all!
We have a fantastic interview with Dr. Tom O'Bryan, discussing how a lot of people think “gluten free” is just another fad diet and why this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Dr. Tom O’Bryan is a clinical practitioner with over 30 years of experience in the field, teaching 1,000s of practitioners himself, he is regarded as the Sherlock Holmes of chronic disease and digestive disorders.
In this interview with Dr. Tom, you will discover:
- If gluten is “really that bad for you”
- If certain skin conditions people are suffering with are caused by gluten
- Ways to avoid gluten without feeling “constricted” in your diet
- What gluten sensitivity and celiac disease really means?
- Signs you are gluten intolerant
Do you feel like, no matter how hard you try, you can't lose that stubborn weight, you can't seem to get the sleep your body's craving, or your moods seem to be all over the map?! We get you! Better yet, Dr. Libby Weaver gets you!
In this episode, Dr. Libby Weaver, one of Australasia's leading nutritional biochemists, author, and speaker, explains exactly what stress is doing to your body emotionally and physically AND she tells you how you can break through that burden of stress to start living!
- The ripple effect on your life due to long-term stress and the role of cortisol in your body.
- Living in the sympathetic nervous system; and how it plays havoc on your weight. management, food cravings, sleep quality, patience, moods, self-esteem and overall quality of life.
- Realizing that the way we eat, drink, move, think, believe and perceive impacts our need to rush.
- Becoming aware of why you do what you do and work out what led you there.
John Robbins is a 3-million copy bestselling author, social activist, and humanitarian. President and co-founder of Food Revolution Network, aimed at helping you make life choices that enhance your health, nourish your spirit and make the most of each stage in your life’s journey.
The only son of the founder of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream empire, John Robbins was groomed to follow in his father’s footsteps, but chose to walk away from Baskin-Robbins and the immense wealth it represented to “…pursue the deeper American Dream…the dream of a society at peace with its conscience because it respects and lives in harmony with all life forms. A dream of a society that is truly healthy, practicing wise and compassionate stewardship of a balanced ecosystem.”
His book ‘Diet for a New America’ helped my Mum and I begin to transform my Father’s chronic illness at the beginning of creating Food Matters.
In this episode you will learn:
- Why John choose to walk away from his Father's multi-billion dollar empire
- How he helped heal his own fathers chronic illness
- What’s really wrong with the food industry
- The truth about how food production
- How Factory Farming is impacting your health
- John’s must-eat foods for an optimal diet
- Why the longest living people are so healthy
- How to change your intention and change your life
After an incident in kindergarten, Jim Kwik had countless learning difficulties that led him to being labeled “the boy with the broken brain”. This label left a long-lasting imprint on his self-worth, his identity, and beliefs in himself. Learning became his greatest mountain that he saw as an impossible climb.
Having made it into university after years of struggle, Jim found himself at the same place he’d always been - incapable of scholarly success. Ready to succumb to the doubts within himself, Jim planned to quit school.
It was in this time that Jim met someone who challenged the way he perceived his potential and changed his life forever. Firstly, he asked Jim to write down his aspirations on a piece of paper pulled from a journal that he had in his pocket. He then gave Jim the task to read one book per week about any great man or woman throughout history, plus personal development books - all while he was still completing his university. With the fear of failure taking over, Jim said, “I can’t do it”. This man immediately took the folded piece of paper from Jim’s hands and read his goals out loud.
“Something about hearing your dreams come from a stranger’s voice… it shook my heart, it shook my spirit, my soul, something fierce” - those goals became the motivation he needed to push himself and to finally believe in himself.
Today, Jim uses his experience of shattering those limiting beliefs to help others break through similar barriers and get their brains to reach their full potential.
What belief do you have about yourself that are holding you back? Are you ready to break through that belief and make the impossible, possible?
James and Dr. Axe discuss the answers to one of the modern day's biggest health ailments, a dysfunctional gut. The pair explore topics relating to leaky gut, irritable bowel syndrome & Crohn's disease and discuss how we can use natural remedies and nutrition to treat and fight against the root of these issues.
Along with nutritional treatments, Dr. Axe also touches on the act of grounding, microbiome uptake and the benefits of mindful eating. It’s a must watch to discover more about this foundational aspect of our health!
Marie Forleo, NY Times best-selling author, life coach, and host of Marie TV, guides us through getting rid of those beliefs that could be holding you back. It is our beliefs that drive our actions, and our actions drive our destiny, so our beliefs are actually of paramount importance.
Rich Roll’s story is an epic one! At the age of 40, Rich was out-of-shape and working himself to the ground. He decided to make a change and is now a world-renowned ultra-endurance athlete. And he’s done it all through the power of food and mindset and today we’re going to take a journey through his transformation.