Practical Tips for a Healthy Brain | Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai
In Episode #126, I have pulled together the very best of Team Sherzai from our previous episodes together to create a masterclass on improving the health of what is arguably our most important organ – our brain! In this episode, you will hear the Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai talk about stress and focus; multitasking; […]
Getting Down to Earth | Darin Olien
In Episode #125, I sat down with New York Times bestselling author Darin Olien to chat about his view on human and planetary health, as well as his time spent producing the super popular Down to Earth Netflix show that he co-hosted with Zac Efron. In this episode, we discussed ‘fatal conveniences’ – chemical […]
Are You Suffering from Unhealthy Comparison? | Melissa Ambrosini
In Episode #124, I sat down with bestselling author and podcast host Melissa Ambrosini to talk about comparison; or more specifically, how unhealthy comparison can send us into a downward spiral of negative self-talk and low self-esteem. We covered what ‘comparisonitis’ is, why it’s important to be aware of it, its signs and symptoms, […]
Feel Happier, Lose Weight, and Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Disease | Gastroenterologist Dr Alan Desmond
In Episode #123, I sat back down with Dr Alan Desmond to continue our conversation on all things gut health! Alan shared his path to gastroenterology and what his role as a gastroenterologist entails, as well as the common types of gut health problems he sees in his work and why he recommends a whole-food, […]
A Simple Prescription for a Healthier You | Dr Gemma Newman
In Episode #122, I sat down with Dr Gemma Newman to chat about her new book, The Plant Power Doctor, and the benefits of a plant-based approach. We covered Gemma’s understanding of nutrition as a young doctor, the advantages of a plant-based approach, and what Gemma sees in her medical clinic. We also talked […]
Don’t Wait for Pain to Change Your Lifestyle | Drew Harrisberg
In Episode #121, I sat down with Drew Harrisberg (again) to talk about my new book, The Proof is in the Plants, and why it’s important for us to consider how our lifestyle is serving us. We discussed the inspiration for writing The Proof is in the Plants, the various parts of the book, […]
Healing the Planet with Our Food Choices | Hannah Ritchie, PhD
In Episode #120, I sat down with Dr Hannah Ritchie, geoscientist and senior researcher at Our World in Data, to dive deeper into our food system and the changes we need to make in the coming decades to meet climate goals. In our conversation, Hannah shared her journey into the world of geoscience and environmental […]
Approaching Climate Change Like a Game of Chess | Jonathan Foley, PhD
Dr Jonathan Foley Environmentalist and climate scientist
Rewilding Our Planet | Jimmy Halfcut
In Episode #118, I sat down with James Stanton-Cooke, or Jimmy Halfcut as he goes by, to talk about the current climate conversation here in Australia and what his organisation, HalfCut, are doing to help mitigate climate change and protect our future. We covered the Big Scrub rewilding project, the PSS (push-ups, sit-ups, squats) […]
Omega-3s and Brain Health | Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai
In Episode #117, I sat down with Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, leading neurologists who specialise in cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s. Recently, Dean and Ayesha performed a thorough review of the literature to find out how important omega-3s are for brain function and whether or not we should be taking them. They ended up splitting […]
