The Ultimate Health Podcast: Lifestyle, Nutrition, Fitness, & Self-help

Greg McKeown is the author of the New York Times bestseller, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” and his writing has appeared or been covered by Fast Company, Fortune, HuffPost, and Harvard Business Review. He graduated with an MBA from Stanford University. Originally from London, England, Greg now lives in Silicon Valley with his wife and their four children. In this episode, we discuss: Greg’s desire to teach and write Permission to consider a different path What is essentialism? The undisciplined pursuit of more The paradox of success The work of life Living life reactively The disciplined pursuit of less How to filter through the noise You have a choice... you don’t have to do what other people are doing JOMO – the joy of missing out Following the path less travelled Creating a space to explore 3 phases of essentialism If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will The birth of Greg’s daughter and how essentialism was born Saying no gracefully The cost of saying yes The difference betwe

Dr. Anthony Gustin is a board-certified sports physician, a functional medicine practitioner and overall food and fitness skeptic. His focus recently has shifted from private practice to creating products that improve the accessibility to whole food nutrition and ketosis with his companies Perfect Keto and Equip, in addition to publishing his own health reports on his website DrAnthonyGustin.com and hosting The Keto Answers Podcast. In this episode, we discuss: Anthony's health issues as a teenager, growing up in the Midwest Discovering the paleo diet Starting the supplement company Equip Focusing on functional medicine The impact of nutrition Starting Perfect Keto What is ketosis? What led him to a keto diet Setting & tracking goals to keep yourself accountable Building up self-awareness Don’t let long-term goals get in the way of where you are at now Re-evaluating where you are and where you want to be Moving from San Francisco to Austin The truth about flow agents Being a transparent company Be mindfu

Evan Brand is an author, podcast host, and a board-certified holistic nutritionist, certified functional medicine practitioner, and nutritional therapist. He is passionate about healing the chronic fatigue, obesity, and depression epidemics after solving his own IBS and depression issues. Evan is the author of Stress Solutions, REM Rehab, and The Everything Guide to Nootropics. In this episode, we discuss: Evan recently experienced heart palpitations Cavitation surgery Why optimal gut health is important GI-MAP testing H. pylori infections You can contract parasites anywhere All diseases in the future will be known as autoimmune diseases Completing the puzzle of health Pets are risk factors for parasites and worms Parasite symptoms Mental health issues can start in the gut Why cleaning up your food, products, & water is essential Work with a practitioner to get proper testing done Autoimmune diseases affect 1 in 5 people How to avoid toxins Working with a biological or holistic dentist Addressing the gut

Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac is a globally recognized leader in the fields of ancestral health, paleo nutrition, and functional and integrative medicine. He is the creator of ChrisKresser.com, one of the top 25 natural health sites in the world, and the author of the New York Times best seller, The Paleo Cure. In this episode, we discuss: A decade long journey back to health Discovering the paleo diet Functional medicine combines conventional & traditional approaches Focusing on the root cause of disease Cultivating more pleasure and joy His latest book, Unconventional Medicine Taking back your individual health Training healthcare practitioners to make a bigger impact High statistics of children suffering with behavioural issues Access and cost of functional medicine needs to be looked at differently Conventional medicine subsidizes a certain type of treatment Impact functional medicine could have on society 2/3rds of all medical research is sponsored by pharmaceutical companies The definition of functiona

Sachin Patel is a father, husband, philanthropist, coach, and international speaker. He is the founder of The Living Proof Institute. Sachin’s philosophy is that “The doctor of the future is the patient.” He’s actively doing whatever it takes to keep people out of the medical system by empowering them through education, self-care, and remapping their mindset. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up vegetarian Going to chiropractic school The body takes care of itself Becoming gluten-conscious Testing positive for worms Drink safe water when you travel Different types of stealth infections Even partners and family should be tested Intermittent fasting What is functional medicine? Best time to get tested is when you feel good Embracing 40 The best is yet to come Taking action is scary 2 types of mindset - scarcity and abundance mindset Fractal mathematics Nature doesn’t compete, it cooperates Abide by the laws of nature Fruit is the software of our reproductive systems The food we eat needs to match our light

Geneen Roth (IG: @geneenroth) is the author of ten books, including a number of New York Times bestsellers. Over the past thirty years, she has worked with thousands of people in her groundbreaking workshops and retreats and has appeared on numerous national shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, and the Today show. Today we're focusing on Geneen's latest book, This Messy Magnificent Life. In this episode, we discuss: Geneen's hellish relationship with food from age 11 to 28 If I had X then I would feel Y thinking (it's a myth) Working on ultimate contentment and joy Everybody has challenges... it's challenging to be alive Losing 30 years of life savings Focus on what you do have vs what you don't There's only this moment What people regret most at the end of their lives Insight doesn't lead to change What's not wrong right now? Very little can't be replaced Everything ends Seeing extraordinary in the ordinary Meeting Eckhart Tolle for the first time Showing up moment to moment Stop complaining When

Dr. Will Cole (IG: @drwillcole) is a functional medicine practitioner with a doctorate of chiropractic from Southern California University of Health Sciences. He is a health writer for international publications such as mindbodygreen and lectures nationally. In this episode, we discuss: Eating low-fat vegan Carbs are not an efficient fuel What's fuels inflammation in the body? Chronic inflammation is the commonality between just about every chronic health problem Assessing inflammation through blood tests How Will found his way into functional medicine The evolution of his diet Bringing the best of the plant-based and keto worlds together Being Ketotarian Ketosis 101 Women and ketosis You can be a plant-based fat burner Will's thoughts on white rice Can fermented goat and sheep dairy be part of a healthy diet? Should you fear nightshades? Using MCT oil and exogenous ketones as tools Keto approved snacks Maintaining a keto diet when dining out What's the deal with saturated fats? The mixed meal Quality fats f

Susan David, Ph.D. (IG: @susandavid_phd), is an award-winning Psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School; co-founder and co-director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital; and CEO of Evidence Based Psychology, a boutique business consultancy. She is the author of the new #1 Wall Street Journal best-selling book Emotional Agility. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in Apartheid South Africa Being the master of being ok Writing/journaling like nobody's reading it Are you bottling emotions? Stop brooding Showing up to our emotions Difficult emotions serve a purpose Understanding the difference between guilt & shame Anger often comes about when something important to you is being blocked Acceptance is the prerequisite of change Creating space between the thinker and the thought Stop identifying your whole self with an emotion Emotion granularity Our stories don't always serve us Human beings are drawn to stories, familiarity, & coherence Values are qualities of action The most f

Sarah Knight (IG: @mcsnugz) is the international bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, which has been translated into more than twenty languages and has hit bestseller lists all over the world. In 2015, she left corporate life behind and moved with her husband from Brooklyn to the Dominican Republic. Today we focus on her latest book, You Do You. In this episode, we discuss: Moving from New York City to the Dominican Republic Making new friends as adults Good selfish vs. bad selfish Sarah's first full blown panic attack Her experience with biofeedback Recreating the beach in Sarah's office with some craft sand and a litter box Managing anxiety There is nothing wrong with you Be as weird as you feel like being It's ok to not be a team player Happiness in imperfection Congratulate yourself Stop people pleasing Why is people pleasing even a thing? Ask for what you want Mental redecorating Shifting careers... the slow and steady method Should family always come first? Show sponsors

Aviva Romm (IG: @avivaromm) is a Yale-trained MD, a midwife, herbalist, speaker and author dedicated to optimal health for women and children. She's bridged the best of traditional medicine with good science for over three decades. Today we focus on her latest book, The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution. In this episode, we discuss: Living as if poverty was a step away We're primitively hardwired to recognize danger Thanking your irritating thoughts and fears Growing up in a housing project in NYC Aviva Romm... midwife, herbalist, & MD Going to medical school as a Mom with an alternative way of thinking Most autoimmune conditions are anywhere from 7-9 times higher in women than in men Exposome science Food can switch genes on and off Permission to pause The things we can do for ourselves are so powerful, simple, and within in our hands Treating relaxation like hydrating Adaptogens help us adapt to stress Don't use adaptogens as a substitute for self-care & rest How to incorporate herbs/adaptogens as a begin

Bruce H. Lipton, PhD (IG: @brucelipton) is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. He's a stem cell biologist, bestselling author of The Biology of Belief, and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award. Bruce has been a guest speaker on hundreds of TV and radio shows, as well as keynote presenter for national and international conferences. Today we're focusing in on his book, The Honeymoon Effect. In this episode, we discuss: Bruce's love story You can't get what you want until you have an idea of what you want What is The Honeymoon Effect? You have 2 minds When you start thinking your brain automatically switches to subconscious behaviours We've all been programmed as kids Creating heaven on earth Your life is a print out of your subconscious programs The function of your mind is to create coherence between your beliefs and your reality The conscious and subconscious mind learn in different ways 3 (or 4) ways your subconscious mind learns How to do self-hypnosis Fake it till you mak

Neil Strauss (IG: @neil_strauss) is a seven-time New York Times best-selling author. Neil was a music critic, cultural reporter, and columnist at The New York Times for a decade. He has also won awards for his cover stories for Rolling Stone. In this episode, we discuss: Moving from West Hollywood to Malibu The community you're in shapes you in ways beyond what you know Working out without goals Do the things you love... even if they're hard How working out with a community has impacted Neil's writing Follow your interests and don't worry too much about the money The greatest education of Neil's life Success typically doesn't come quickly The 3 types of stuck You're not going to figure out your passion intellectually Say "yes and" to life if you're starting out You get successful by saying yes to things and stay there by saying no to things Compartmentalizing your week People respond to you how you train them to respond to you Creating systems to protect yourself from your weaknesses If you're suffering to m

Tara Mackey (IG: @taraamackey) is a widely recognized social media personality. Her followers love her natural health suggestions and remedies - all of which actually come from Tara’s personal journey of overcoming her dependence on 14 prescription drugs through an organic lifestyle, which ultimately saved her life. Tara’s new book, WILD Habits shares all of the specific mental practices and natural home remedies Tara uses in her own life for a healthy spirit, mind, and body. She's also written Cured by Nature. In this episode, we discuss: Tara was born on hard drugs Her grandparents got custody of Tara when she was 7 Tara's first diagnosis and medication The influence Oprah and Tony Robbins had on Tara Being on 14 prescription drugs by the age of 24 Hitting rock bottom The most empowering moment of Tara's life Tara's most toxic relationship Harmful habits Every single moment of our life adds up WILD Habits Small things happening day after day can lead to something BIG The WILD Method Intuition is trusting y

Are you curious what goes into creating an episode of TUHP?!? Today, we're going behind the scenes and sharing from start to finish how we go about creating our art. Enjoy learning about our workflow! Related links: Download our BRAND NEW TUHP iOS app (FREE)! Subscribe to TUHP on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or YouTube Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Sign up for our email list - This will allow us to keep in touch and provide you with even more value. We promise never to spam or share your email. Sign up for our email list and get our resource 10 Strategies For Limitless Energy (Without Coffee) for FREE. Related episodes: 234: Focus Friday – The Ultimate Day 231: Focus Friday – Spring Cleaning 219: Focus Friday – The Power Of Focus 210: Focus Friday – Intentions 205: Focus Friday – Embracing The Unexpected Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the

Candice Kumai is an internationally-renowned wellness writer, classically trained chef & content creator, described by ELLE magazine as “The Golden Girl of the Wellness World.” She's a five-time best-selling author and former tv host and model. Candice sits on The Well+Good Council and was recently named one of Arianna Huffington’s “Top 20 New Role Models in 2017." In this episode, we discuss: Candice's struggle with feeling imperfect You can do anything in your lifetime but you'll have to work for it and it won't be easy or perfect What is kintsugi? People are drawn to realness and vulnerability Being terrified when Kintsugi Wellness hit shelves Growing up with tough love Candice's real path to success What do you have to show for when the battery dies? Connecting with people on another level through Instagram Keep your media face close to who you are in person How to go far with your brand What is matcha and incorporating it into a variety of recipes What to look for when buying matcha Connecting and l

Lori Harder is a leading expert in the field of fitness, transformational work, mindfulness, and self-love. She has grown two multi-million dollar businesses as a successful entrepreneur and network marketing professional. Lori is also an author, cover model, and three-time fitness world champion. Her new book hits shelves today - A Tribe Called Bliss. In this episode, we discuss: Writing A Tribe Called Bliss - the unexpected The story of Lori trading in her bliss Changing your exterior (body) vs. changing your mindset Lori's first panic attack in middle school The two reasons Lori was homeschooled Moving out at 18 years old The party phase Slowly changing her tribe and environment Our beliefs can only go as far as the beliefs of those around us Forming a small tribe of local people to meet with on a consistent basis You can have more than one tribe Collecting people Forming a tribe with complete strangers Are you attached to old relationships that aren't serving you anymore? Remove the expectations Stepping

Today we're sharing our ultimate day, inspired by our most recent interview with Aubrey Marcus. We discuss the things we'd do from morning to night to support our health and wellbeing. We do all of these but not typically within a single day but over the course of the week. What would your ultimate day look like? In this episode, we discuss: Waking up without an alarm Hydrating first thing in the morning with a big glass of filtered water, lemon juice, & a pinch of sea salt Marni's homemade energy drink Movement and sunshine in the morning Sweating it out in the sauna Ending your shower with cold water What we eat for breakfast Working at home vs outside the house Eating weird foods for lunch Embracing a good nap Afternoon walks and play Making balancing, nourishing, & delicious dinners at home Doing dishes can be fun Winding down in the evening Having a nighttime device dedicated to podcasts and mediation Optimizing our bedroom for deep sleeps Related links: Listen to Aubrey Marcus previously on TU

Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus) is the founder and CEO of Onnit, a lifestyle brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. He hosts the Aubrey Marcus Podcast with over 10 million downloads. Aubrey regularly provides commentary to outlets like Entrepreneur, Forbes, The Doctors and The Joe Rogan Experience. He has been featured on the cover of Men’s Health and just released his first book, Own the Day, Own Your Life. In this episode, we discuss: Releasing Aubrey's new book Own the Day, Own Your Life The catalyst for a big change in his life at age 30 Onnit started out producing hangover supplements The entire Onnit empire was built on the back of podcasts We lose over a pound of water overnight, just from breathing Sunshine and movement set your circadian rhythm The benefits of a cold shower (acute stress) Can you push yourself to do the uncomfortable things because they're good for you? Utilizing the time you spend commuting Why Aubrey checks his emails first thing when he arriv

Sarah Wilson (@_sarahwilson_) is a New York Times bestselling author, former journalist and founder of IQuitSugar.com, Australia’s largest digital wellness site. Most recently she published First, We Make the Beast Beautiful, A New Story of Anxiety, which has been a bestseller in Australia and will be published in the US and Canada today and in the UK two days later. Sarah campaigns against consumerist waste. On the side, she enjoys eating, hiking, ocean swimming, bike riding, not owning very much, and living life light. Sarah has lived out of two suitcases for almost 8 years. In this episode, we discuss: Taking 3 years to buy her first couch It's difficult to make decisions when you have anxiety Minimizing decision making with routines The first time Sarah remembers experiencing anxiety A lot of people with anxiety have heightened sensitivity to noise, touch, or smell Breaking the anxiety cycle What is anxiety? Maybe there's some beauty to anxiety Normalizing anxiety Extreme anxiety: acute physical (panic a

Spring is here and it's the perfect time to assess your life and clean up. Do you have a junk drawer, bathroom, fridge, or closest that needs tending to? Spring is a great time to tackle these projects. Today we discuss cleaning up, hiring people to help out, changing up your diet/doing a cleanse, and spending time with the right people. Your physical environment impacts your internal environment (your mind), so this stuff runs deep. Happy cleaning! Related links: Join The Ultimate Health Community (Facebook Group) Follow us on Instagram Listen to Ryan Nicodemus previously on TUHP (episode #132) Related episodes: 320: Focus Friday – Minimize Your Chemical Exposure 314: Focus Friday – Closing The Loops 300: A Snapshot Of Our Life 268: Sarah Wilson – Zero Waste Cooking • Minimal Consumption • Start Thinking Differently 146: Meghan Telpner & Josh Gitalis – Create Your Ultimate Healthy Home Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we