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Dr. Steve is one of my best friends and a regular guest. He's in the unique position of being a medical doctor for 30 years, and more recently a specialist on high performance, mental game and dealing with stress. So extremely relevant at this particular time. In this podcast we talk concentrating on our mission in tough times, dealing with fear and anxiety (and why they're not the same), switching off and loads more. Enjoy.

As you know, I've been considering setting up a free Book Club. And here it is. Books feature a lot on the podcast so maybe it is a good idea at this time. We are all desperately in need of switching off the news (if just for 20 minutes) and escaping.  So in this podcast I launch our first book. The idea is we all read it together, and then... uh, well I'm kind of making it up as I go along, as you'll hear in the podcast.

On today's podcast, find out what's in my freezer, and other more important lockdown issues. Yes, we are talking... drumroll, lockdown tactics, how to deal with coronavirus from a physical, mental and emotional perspective. So how are you getting on with all this?  I do hope you are keeping safe and well. On the subject of keeping well, Beth O’Hara is a Functional Naturopath and Functional Genetic Analyst and specialises in working with clients with Histamine Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (and you probably know about my interest in histamine issues). She has a Doctorate in Naturopathy specialising in Functional Naturopathic Approaches and is the perfect person to talk to in these strange times. We talk in general terms about immunity, breathing techniques, supplements and tips, and also a bit more in depth about allergies, histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome too. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers, a company that have made it their mission to heal our guts. I’

On this coronavirus focused podcast we look at anything and everything we can do to improve our health and immune system. Including; Functional medicine treatments, and commonly available supplements that science may show helps. Pharmaceutical approaches that doctors and governments may pursue First a disclaimer at the start… please don’t start any new regime without consulting your medical practitioner. If you think you are suffering from coronavirus you must get the appropriate medical advice, as Dr Cook advocates a number of times in this podcast. Dr. Matt Cook runs a functional medicine clinic called BioReset Medical, and is one of the world’s top experts in the area of natural health and immunity. I first found out about him from Ben Greenfield and Dave Asprey. He has spent the past several weeks distilling the latest coronavirus research, talking with experts around the world and integrating his vast clinical experience to provide up to date information to the public and medical practitioners.  As you

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to escalate, Dr. Jeff Rediger is the person to talk to. I felt considerably better after talking to him for 40 minutes, and I hope you feel better after listening too. Jeffrey Rediger, M.D., is medical director for the McLean SouthEast Adult Psychiatric Programs and an instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He publishes in the fields of medicine, psychiatry and spirituality. His work has been featured on the Oprah and Dr. Oz shows, among others.

The uncertainty, the anxiety and the health implications of coronavirus are weighing heavily on our minds as the disruption continues to impact on all areas of our lives. Breathwork expert Richard Blake and I just recorded this, and look at the worrying aspects of this virus, and how we can best deal with the anxiety around coronavirus and look after ourselves at this strange and uncertain time. This podcast is all about energy, so how do we protect our energy fields at this time? Loaded with some practical suggestions you can do today, especially if you are stuck at home.

I start today's podcast with my thoughts on coronavirus. It's an unusually sober start to proceedings as I know many of you are anxious about what is occurring across the world.  Whilst I certainly wouldn't offer any health advice on coronavirus, I've talked in the podcast where I've been going for information and what's been on my mind. Then we turn our attention to immunity - something we are all keen to boost at the moment. Let's be honest, sorting out the gut is the key. It's THE thing, but it’s really hard to know where to start. It's very hard to get the right advice. Today's guest can help. Wade Lightheart. Wade is a 3-time former Canadian All-Natural Bodybuilding champion, and then he went on to found a company called BiOptimizers that specialises in digestive health. Oh he's also an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute. The company's called BiOptimzers and so let's do some bioptimzing. He’s been in the health industry for over 25 years, coached thousands of clients, and is sought ou

Well here it is, let's get cracking with a spot of anti-ageing, super-relaxing, detoxifying, sleep-helping, pain-relieving sauna action. Today's podcast is an experiment. Can I make any sense at all after sitting in a Sunlighten Infrared Sauna for 40 minutes? And can my guest Joie Risk? We'll find out. You've heard me talk about my partners Sunlighten for a while now, and I've been threatening to record a podcast in the sauna haven't I. It's finally time. Do the microphones melt? Do we? Listen on... For more check www.sunlightensaunas.co.uk and mention Zestology for a frankly impressive £200/$200 off.

Learn more, improve your focus, and remember any name. (Yes, please). Jonathan Levi is an author and entrepreneur. Since 2014, Jonathan has been one of the top-performing instructors on online learning platform Udemy, and his thing is all about learning.  Learning more, learning faster, improving your learning skills, this is one of those Zestology podcasts that's all about the motivation/inspiration bit. His book, "Become a SuperLearner", is a bestseller in print, digital, and audiobooks. So how do we remember names? 

A short, sweet podcast on The Joy of Missing Out. It’s so important. Doing less, saying no, disconnecting and watching Dancing On Ice on the telly. Or whatever it might be.  Fear of missing out, or FOMO is wrecking our lives. So this podcast is a compilation of some of my favourite podcast guests, past and future who live a JOMO life…  And my thoughts on JOMO too. You'll hear Sarah Knight  Katie Brindle Chris Ryan Brett Moran Between them they live on four continents, and very much walk-the-walk when it comes to doing less and enjoying life, in their own different ways. 

Lots of people ask me how they can track their own health and wellness. What are the markers you should look out for, and how can you interpret the results. So today, in part 2 of my interview with the wonderful Beth O'Hara, we look at what two tests would be a great idea to take, and then I've taken them! So she interprets my results.  Let's see what she finds...

Recently I started a new diet, and it completely changed my life. Easily the biggest health and wellness change of the last 12 months. Absolute game changer, i have more energy, more in shape, less bloating, and so on. This has been the best change on a Zestology theme for a long time. So in this podcast, we look into a real passion of mine, something that Cpmplex issues - MCAS and Histamine Intolerance. Between 9 and 15% of the population have it, that might be you, and you don't even know it. We start with Beth's story, then get on to talking more generally about allergies and how they can be a killer in terms of performance, and a little about my experience of Histamine Intolerance too. 

My favourite recent hacks to help your energy and vitality levels. Recorded on the beach - very lucky to get a dose of winter Vitamin D. More info on brain hacks: I first used this brain sensing headband about 5 years ago. Click here if you’d like to see my good friend Dr. Stephen Simpson modelling it in an earlier podcast. It is described as a personal meditation assistant that will gently guide you to a calm mind. Put on the Muse headband, earbuds, start the app, and close your eyes. You will hear changing sounds of weather based on the real-time state of your brain which allows you to obtain a deeper sense of focus and motivates you to build a highly rewarding practice. Brain hack 2 to energise you: Meditation app. You might remember I mentioned Sam Harris’ Waking Up meditation app about a year ago. And I’m still using it. It makes a big difference to my day and has got me thinking about all sorts of trippy consciousness concepts. It’s very simple, and introduces the listener to lots of different types

Katie is the author of Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing and has been practising Chinese medicine since 2002. In this podcast...  The perils of over-scheduling (I need this segment of the podcast so badly) Increasing the energy flow around the body Tapping with bamboo for circulation Fasting for energy and weight loss. Turmeric and the low-histamine diet How to navigate Glastonbury and still feel sane at the end of it. And plenty more. Enjoy x  

Niraj Naik is a certified pharmacist turned holistic health and breathwork expert. Niraj cured himself from an autoimmune condition that is considered incurable in the medical world by using a number of holistic lifestyle changes including breathwork.   Niraj is a Mindvalley and Hay House author, creator of the world's most viral infographic (?), a serial entrepreneur, international speaker, and a biohacking expert.

How many times have you checked your mobile phone in the last hour? Or your email? Professor Gloria Mark specialises in digital distraction, information overload and how we can adapt our behaviour to be more efficient on a day-to-day basis and more fulfilled too. She’s looked at the role between Internet access and multi-tasking. (I’m not good at multi-tasking!) She’s also studied the link between, stress, mood and computer usage. This is fairly astonishing and she goes into it in the podcast.

Sounds too good to be true? Dr. David Sinclair is the world's foremost longevity expert, and over the course of this sweet podcast, he outlines his favourite practices, diet tips, supplements and more for increasing the quality and length of your life. As he says, it's been proven that you follow this program - you'll live 14 years longer. I'm in... Dr. David Sinclair is a leading world authority on genetics and longevity. He says “Aging is a disease, and that disease is treatable.”

There's an ”end of year” feel to the Zestology podcast today which I hope you'll enjoy.  It features some of my favourite people, gadgets and hacks from 2019. The things that have really made a difference in my wellness/fitness regimen. Some are fairly straightforward, and some may be a little more out there.  I’m still in search of a way to hack sleep with a baby though. Any ideas? I'm back on the 1st of January with an amazing guest - Dr. David Sinclair. He’s the world’s leading longevity and ageing expert. According to him, if you follow the simple things he outlines in our interview, you’ll live for 14 years longer. Sounds like a no-brainer. See you then, and Merry Christmas.

In this podcast we look at 3 tech toxins, and sort them out. TECH TOXIN 1: ADDICTION A dependency on our screens is a real and growing problem. I know this from my own addiction to looking at nonsense on my smartphone. TECH TOXIN 2:  RADIATION & BLUE LIGHT There are now more cell phones than people on earth, and every single one of them emits EMF electromagnetic radiation.  Add cell towers, WiFi,  and smart devices and we're blanketed with invisible waves.   Studies show EMF radiation has a biological impact.   TECH TOXIN 3: PRIVACY STEALERS Our personal information, where we go online and what we say or do while were there can be archived, shared or sold.

On this podcast, I receive a transformational breathwork session.  We had a session and then recorded a podcast straight after. I was a bit spaced out as it was a deep experience. Richard Blake uses bio-hacking and breathwork in a combination of ancient wisdom, personal spirituality and modern science to help people to transform their lives. His studies of psychotherapy, holistic counselling, nutrition, Reiki, health coaching and functional fitness have given him a holistic understanding of people. By working on a combination of the mind, body and spirit people are able to heal without neglecting one aspect of themselves that would prevent them from realizing their potential. Richard offers 1-1 breathwork sessions along with holistic counselling for integration and advanced health coaching from Hammersmith. He’s also into + 15 minutes daily on the Joovv redlight + the human charger + standing on the grounding mat + neurofeedback with the Muse Meditation headband.... And lots more… so we had plenty to discuss.