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

Dr. Christiane Northrup is a visionary pioneer and a leading authority in the field of women’s health and wellness. She was a practicing OB/GYN physician for 25 years and now she’s an internationally respected writer and speaker. Dr. Northrup teaches women how to thrive at every stage of life. Her work has been featured on Super Soul Sunday on OWN, The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Today Show, The View, Good Morning America, 20/20, and The Dr. Oz Show. In this episode, we discuss: 1 in 5 people is an energy vampire Energy vampires target empaths What is an energy vampire? Energy vampires do not change Characteristics of an empath People who are trying to heal something within themselves go into the healing professions Are you an old-soul empath? Making empathy a major gift vs. a strain If your loved one is an energy vampire... how do you help them? Mystery illnesses that often come up in people being drained by an energy vampire A child should have a conscience of some kind by age 3 We all need to have distress to

Melissa Hartwig (@melissa_hartwig) is a four-time New York Times bestselling author and co-creator of the original Whole30 program. She's a Certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food and create life-long, healthy habits. Melissa enjoys kettlebell training, yoga, hiking, solo traveling, and riding her motorcycle. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT. In this episode, we discuss: Escaping from her life with drugs The gym kinda saved Melissa's life Blogging... the early years Whole30's origin story Using food like a drug Do you have an emotional relationship with food? What makes Whole30 different from other dietary approaches? Not combining Whole30 approved ingredients to make hyperpalatable foods The organic growth of the Whole30 community The most important part of Melissa's job Having a vision from the very beginning Foods to avoid on Whole30 Whole30 teaches you what foods work for you... on an individual basis The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) vs. Whole30 Mel

Today, Jesse is interviewing Marni about her current health challenge - Hashimoto's. Marni was diagnosed with this condition a year ago and shares her journey and what she's learned along the way. This information is helpful for anyone dealing with an autoimmune condition. Be sure to share this invaluable conversation with others! In this episode, we discuss: What is Hashimoto's thryoiditis? Comparing and contrasting Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and Graves' disease What were Marni's first Hashimoto's symptoms? Other symptoms associated with Hashimoto's Getting a definitive diagnosis The full panel of blood work you need... if you have Hashimoto's Helpful Hashimoto's resources A Hashimoto's friendly diet How often should you have blood work done? Lifestyle changes that support healing Related links: Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s (Marni & Samantha’s Online Course) Listen to Elle Russ previously on TUHP (episode #156) Elle Russ - The Paleo Thyroid Solution (book) Listen to Dr. Amy Mye

    Andy Couturier moved to Japan in mid twenties with his partner Cynthia to teach English. Their plan was to save money then come back to the US and buy some land. After returning, they built a house in California using only hand tools, developing a piece of raw land into a functioning rural homestead. Andy has studied Buddhist meditation and many other Asian philosophical systems. He has been a researcher for Greenpeace and has taught writing for more than twenty years. In this episode, we discuss: Andy and his partner built a cabin using only hand tools If you give yourself time, a lot of things are enjoyable Making sure you're enjoying the process The misery of too many things going on Putting buffers in so you're not rushing from one thing to the next Making time to look at how you operate Andy's flip phone and how it helps him slow down The tools you use craft who you become What is efficiency getting you? Moving to Japan in his mid twenties with his partner Cynthia, to teach English It's a precious o

Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger) is a Wall Street lawyer turned talk show host, social dynamics expert, and entrepreneur. He hosted a top 50 iTunes podcast for over a decade that at its peak… enjoyed nearly four million downloads a month! Jordan has embarked on a new adventure: The Jordan Harbinger Show, where he chats with the most successful people on earth and shares their strategies, perspectives, and insights with the rest of us. In this episode, we discuss: How Jordan maintained his wellbeing during a massive business transition Using cannabis as a sleep aid Outgrowing The Art of Charm Podcasting is a crappy way to make money... generally Jordan's love for podcasting grew over time Don't follow your passion but bring it with you How to handle business adversity Building relationships... before you need them Give and help other people without attachment or expectation of anything in return The importance of your network can't be overstated Systematic & opportunistic network maintenance (using the

Adaptogens are herbs that balance your body by adapting their function to your body's individual needs. Pretty cool, eh?! Today you'll learn all about adaptogens including our favourites, special properties of specific herbs, and how you can incorporate them into your healthy routine. What are your favourite adaptogens? Show sponsor: New Chapter Related links: Join The Ultimate Health Community Holy basil/tulsi tea Ashwagandha Maca (10% off using code TUHP) Cordyceps, chaga, reishi, lion's Mane - Four Sigmatic (15% off) Dragon Herbs - Spring Dragon Longevity Tea Siberian Eleuthero/Ginseng Listen to Joy Coelho & Jay Denman (JingSlingers) previously on TUHP talking about adaptogens (episode #113) Listen to Julie Daniluk previously on TUHP talking about adaptogens (episode #180) Follow TUHP on Instagram Related episodes: 317: Dr. Will Cole – The Inflammation Spectrum, Managing Anxiety, Homeschooling 290: Dr. Alan Christianson – The Metabolism Reset Diet • Is Your Liver Overloaded? • Journaling Before Bed 256

Sahara Rose (@iamsahararose) is an author, public speaker, podcast host and Ayurveda expert. She is the best-selling author of "Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda" with foreword by Deepak Chopra and has been called "a leading voice in the millennial generation into the new paradigm shift" by Deepak. In this episode, we discuss: The degradation of Sahara's health Sahara's first hot yoga experience Adopting a strict raw vegan diet and the long-term negative consequences Giving Ayurveda a shot, in a modern way Ayurveda is the world's oldest health system that originated in ancient India How yoga and Ayurveda are intertwined Yoga was never supposed to be a physical practice Stop starting the day with a cold drink The time between digestion is the time for detoxification How does eating meat impact digestion? Is it ok to drink with meals? Consider an elixir over a smoothie, in the morning An Ayurvedic seed tea recipe Doshas 101 Are you a Vata, Pitta, or Kapha? At lunch, everyones digestive fire is burning the brightest Ea

Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) is a filmmaker, TV personality, health and science journalist, and brain food expert. He is also the director of the upcoming film Bread Head, the first-ever documentary about dementia prevention through diet and lifestyle. Max is the author of the soon-to-be released, Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain For Life*. In this episode, we discuss: Max's Mom getting diagnosed with a neurodegenerative condition Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia Physicians know very little when it comes to nutrition Alzheimer's begins in the brain decades before the first symptom The diet Max recommends for ultimate cognition - The Genius Plan Alzheimer's and the ketogenic diet The connection between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's High fat is in The only oil Max recommends consuming liberally Supplementing with fish oil Huge fatty salads Carotenoids have been show to boost brain processing speed Smoke point vs. the point at which a

Are you playing on a regular basis? Yes, playing like a kid. Regular play is an important part of a balanced lifestyle. We work hard and play hard, too. Our previous guest, Charlie Hoehn, incorporated play as an essential part of his anxiety recovery. How do you play? Show sponsor: New Chapter Related links: Listen to Charlie Hoehn previously on TUHP (episode #172) Listen to our previous Focus Friday - The Power Of Focus Follow TUHP on Instagram Join The Ultimate Health Community (FREE) Related episodes: 300: A Snapshot Of Our Life 260: Focus Friday – Bali Offerings 213: Focus Friday – Healthy Travel Toolkit 183: Focus Friday – Our Engagement Story 051: Camping Or Glamping? (minicast) Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make

Dr. John Demartini is considered one of the world's leading authorities on human behaviour and personal development. He is the founder of the Demartini Institute, a private research and education organization with a curriculum of over 72 courses covering multiple aspects of human development. Dr. Demartini travels 360 days a year to countries all over the globe where he shares his research and findings. In this episode, we discuss: How Dr. Demartini left home at age 13 Setting goals on what you really value Prioritize your life People are committed to the fulfilment of what they value most High priority actions vs. low priority distractions The power of delegation Doing low priority things devalues yourself Eliminating distractions/keeping focused Dr. Demartini's process for goal setting Little actions make big dreams Goals vs. temporary fantasies Focus on what you're grateful for to get more to be grateful for The quality of your life is based on the quality of the questions you ask How important are mentor

Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D. (a.k.a. The Paleo Mom) is a New York Times Bestselling author, the blogger behind the award-winning blog The Paleo Mom, and cohost of the top-rated and syndicated podcast, The Paleo View. In this episode, we discuss: Sarah's new 6 and a half pound book... Paleo Principles Sarah's health started to decline when she was 7 Healing on the paleo diet Just cutting out the carbs... isn't the answer The paleo diet is almost a plant-based diet Plant foods are not as calorically dense vs animal foods There's nutrients we get from plant foods that we can't get from animal foods and vice versa Grains and legumes are pretty empty calories and contain compounds that negatively impact our health The science shows that humans are omnivores AIP (autoimmune protocol) 101 Everyones chronic illness has inflammation as part of the pathology Pick vegetables over grains for the win Elimination and challenge is the gold standard when it comes to identifying food reactions Why Sarah's not a fan of the ketogen

Today we're discussing the power of focus. It's been (and will continue to be) essential for the success of our podcast. We all have a finite amount of time and energy and we need to focus it on the things that matter most. Are you minimizing distractions and keeping focused? Related links: Follow TUHP on Instagram Join The Ultimate Health Community (FREE) Related episodes: 314: Focus Friday – Closing The Loops 210: Focus Friday – Intentions 205: Focus Friday – Embracing The Unexpected 199: Focus Friday – More Than One Dream 165: Focus Friday – Life Simplified Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the ac

Dr. Justin Marchegiani is a certified functional medicine practitioner that works with a wide variety of patients all the way from athletes trying to increase performance and heal from injuries to the everyday person with chronic health challenges. Using a holistic approach, he addresses core underlying barriers to health which allows his patients to heal faster and feel better. In this episode, we discuss: How did Justin fall into functional medicine? Every bite of food either pushes you toward inflammation or anti-inflammation How Tom Brady starts his day Emphasizing good proteins and fats, in the morning Gut issues may NOT cause gut symptoms 80% of your immune system is in your gut Is there any value in food allergy testing? The autoimmune template... not diet Vegans and vegetarians going AIP or paleo to heal To sustain life, you have to consume life How important are supplements? Justin's a huge fan of digestive enzymes and HCL What really helped Justin's Hashimoto's NDT and desiccated thyroid What's the

Melissa Ambrosini is the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl and Open Wide, host of the number one podcast The Melissa Ambrosini Show, a speaker, and self-love teacher. In this episode, we discuss: Relationships are our biggest spiritual assignments Make it a hell yes or no There's a price to pay for ignoring your intuition Master your inner mean girl or bad boy (your inner critic) Radical self-love Vulnerability is vital Baby steps into being more vulnerable How to connect deeper with an online audience Balancing the masculine and feminine energy within ourselves and relationships What is crystal clear communication? Expectations ruin relationships Setting healthy boundaries What happens when a core value doesn't match your partners? A gratitude practice for couples The importance of saying good morning with an upbeat tone Creating space and time for each other Getting your partner on board for a next level relationship Show sponsors: CoreChair

With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's a good time to check in on your relationship. We here to keep it simple and share some strategies that we use, to maintain our spark. It shouldn't be complicated. Are you in a healthy relationship? Related links: Listen to our previous Focus Friday (Healthy Travel Toolkit - episode #213) Follow our dog (@gojisuperdog) on Instagram Follow TUHP on Instagram Join The Ultimate Health Community (FREE) Related episodes: 324: Gabby Reece – Life Isn’t Perfect, Motherhood, Developing A Growth Mindset 269: don Miguel Ruiz Jr – The Seven Secrets To Healthy, Happy Relationships 226: Jordan Harbinger – Starting Over Ain’t So Bad • How To Build Relationships… Before You Need Them • Overcoming Adversity 221: Dr. John Demartini – The Power Of Delegation • Fear Is A Gift • Healthy Romantic Relationships 217: Melissa Ambrosini – Rocking Relationships • Open Wide • Vulnerability Is Vital Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't co

Robyn Youkilis is a certified health coach, author, internationally renowned speaker, and leading expert in holistic digestive health. She is the author of the groundbreaking book, Go with Your Gut, and is launching a new book, Thin From Within, which is the focus of today’s show. In this episode, we discuss: Robyn's body image story Breaking the weight loss cycle You can be a spiritual person and still want to lose weight Our emotions can be a big heavy weight Starting a conversation with yourself and your gut Naturally detoxify with bitter greens and how to incorporate them Prebiotics vs probiotics Everybody needs to know about jicama The gut-brain connection is a two way street The Good Gut Rule of Five Have a goal weight but be happy in the moment, with where you are Robyn's morning minute Create space when transitioning from work to home life A realistic approach to your morning routine Meditation and journaling Simplifying meal prep Cooking at home is essential for weight loss Letting your intuition gu

Dr. Mark Hyman is a practicing family physician, a ten-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, & advocate in his field. He is the director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. Mark is also the founder and medical director of the UltraWellness Center. In this episode, we discuss: Why we're so confused about what to eat Why do health experts often have such contrasting opinions? What's the science say about consuming meat? Blood avocados?!? There's never been a voluntary vegan society in the history of humanity Why grass-fed meat is better Animals have to be part of the agriculture cycle to restore the soil You might be a vegetarian but your broccoli is actually a carnivore Thinking of meat as a condiment Organ meats are a great health food How we cook really matters Cholesterol is no longer a bad guy "What The Health" is a flawed documentary What to look for on the label of eggs Milk can lead to acne Fish are being intentio

  Our adventure begins tomorrow. We're driving down to sunny Florida where we'll be staying for just over a month. Listen and learn how we prepare and stay healthy while travelling. How do you keep healthy when you travel? Related links: Listen to Alan Smith & Julie Daniluk previously on TUHP (episode #71) Audible CastBox A Real Treat (Marni's ebook) Simple Mills Epic Bars Follow our dog on Instagram (@gojisuperdog) Berkey water filters La Quinta Inns & Suites Consonant Skincare Living Libations Follow us on Instagram Listen to "Healthy On The Road (minicast)" (episode #28) Related episodes: 320: Focus Friday – Minimize Your Chemical Exposure 260: Focus Friday – Bali Offerings 222: Focus Friday – More Play 057: Planecast – Flying Healthy (minicast) 051: Camping Or Glamping? (minicast) Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How

James Colquhoun, filmmaker of Food Matters and Hungry For Change and founder of FMTV. Along with his wife Laurentine, James founded Food Matters, giving people the tools (films, books, website, TV) to take charge of their own health. In this episode, we discuss: Going from working at sea to building a huge health brand His father's health crisis and transformation Sharing health information with family members The birth of Food Matters How to connect with health experts, early on All health transformation starts in the mind Divorcing yourself from nutritional dogma How to remain a critical thinker, in the health world Raising a child on a healthy diet Building a thriving online community Changing the world through how we approach the next generation of children A new era... a freedom of cinema The trojan horse in our living rooms We actually live in a very peaceful time What are you feeding your mind? James' meditation practice Bringing meditation into day to day activities Spending time in the now makes you

Meik Wiking is the CEO at The Happiness Research Institute and he's a New York Times bestselling author. He's written The Little Book of Hygge followed by The Little Book of Lykke (today's focus). In this episode, we discuss: What is happiness? Overall happiness vs happiness in the here and now Establishing The Happiness Research Institute The benefits of co-housing Applying co-housing principles to living in a "regular" neighbourhood The importance of social support systems (friends & family) The impact of taking a week off from Facebook People care about their position in the social hierarchy Linking special purchases to a noteworthy occasion It's better to buy experiences vs things Forming a free-fun fellowship Decoupling wealth and well-being Building exercise/movement into our daily routines Shinrin-yoku/forest bathing On average, people who are self-employed are happier Tiger parents vs elephant parents Parents vs non-parents... who is happier? The lost wallet experiment Trust and happiness are lin