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

Today we talk chocolate. And it's not only because Halloween is right around the corner... we just love chocolate! We get into the health benefits of chocolate, how we incorporate it into our healthy routines, our favourite companies, and so much more. Who doesn't love chocolate?!? Related links: Chocolate Avocado Pudding Recipe

Dr. Michael Gervais is a High-Performance Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience working in high-stakes environments with some of the top athletes, musicians, and executives, in the world. Sharing the training and mindset skills of “the best of the best,” Michael can help anyone experience high performance in their own lives. He is known for his work with the Super Bowl winning Seattle Seahawks and has appeared on Tim Ferris’ Fear{less} and has been featured in The NY Times, Forbes, and Sports Illustrated. In this episode, we discuss: What life was like growing up with hippie parents Rebelling as a kid can be valuable There's a naiveté that can come from living out in the sticks Thinking about what is going wrong vs what you want to happen The more present we become the more we're able to experience in life The old 7pm is the new midnight The new threat for our ancient brain... what other people think about us Embrace our DNA and then override parts of it that are no longer working Optimal daily dose of

After being inspired from our previous episode with natural beauty expert, Nadine Artemis... we decide to share our current beauty care routines with you. Over the years, we've used (and loved) many of Nadine's Living Libations* products. After our recent chat with her, we are inspired to incorporate more of her products into our skin and oral care routines. We hope our beauty routines will inspire you to take yours to the next level! Related links: Listen to Nadine Artemis previously on TUHP (episode #188, #88, #41) Living Libations Nadine Artemis - Renegade Beauty (book) Santevia shower filter Dessert Essence The Green Beaver Company Carina Organics Dr. Bronner's Seaflora Lou La Belle Redmond bentonite clay mask Dr. Tung's Tongue Cleaner Salty Kisses Toothpaste Listen to Sam Gladish previously on TUHP (episode #10) Redmond Earthpaste Essential Oxygen Brushing Rinse - Use the code “TUHP” to save 20% off your Essential Oxygen order (free shipping in the US on orders $50 or more) Hippie Floss Oil Dr. Tung's Sm

Nadine Artemis is the creator of Living Libations, an exquisite line of serums, elixirs, and essentials oils for those seeking the purest of the pure botanical health and beauty products on the planet. She is the author of Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care and her products have received rave reviews in the New York Times, the National Post, and the Hollywood Reporter. In this episode, we discuss: Redefining beauty For beauties sake, we must befriend our bacteria Stop, seal, and seed your skin Only use soap on your pits and privates The impact of glycerin on the yoni, skin, and teeth The ancient practice of washing the face with oil Essential oils: botanicalbiotics Using probiotics on the skin and for oral care Soil based probiotics vs. traditional probiotics We don't have different types of skin, these are just symptoms Healthy fats to consume and healthy fats to put on our skin Our skin is designed for sunshine Don't overdo your sunglasses What is sungazing? Wise interaction with the sun You can fore

We have an Australian Shepherd named Goji who's almost 2 years old (bday is Christmas day). We've spent a lot of time navigating the waters of natural dog health and we're here to distill that information down for you. We share what Goji eats, drinks, her snacks, hygiene and so much more! We wish your dog ultimate health

Nick Ortner is the New York Times Bestselling Author of "The Tapping Solution" and he’s the executive producer of the documentary by the same name. Tapping is a healing modality that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. Nick’s goal is to empower people to create healthy, abundant and stress-free lives through his books, films, CDs, online events and speaking engagements. In this episode, we discuss: Why Nick passed on meeting the Dahli Lama Not feeling guilty after passing on an opportunity How Nick first stumbled upon tapping or emotional freedom technique (EFT) What does tapping look like? Tapping works for physical pain, anxiety, stress, and overwhelm Tapping also works for financial challenges and weight loss Are there times when tapping isn't a good fit? "If you want to clean a house, you have to see the dirt" You can become your greatest self at any age, weight, income level, and relationship status Your greatest self doesn't equal perfection What charges you up and what depletes

Solid self-care is foundational for thriving health. A self-care checklist is a great way to make new habits and keep yourself accountable. We share part of our weekly self-care checklist with you so you can hear what we're currently working on. You can also create a 5 year self-care checklist and aim much higher with your goals. It's time to take your self-care to the next level! Related links: Click here to download your FREE self-care checklist Listen to Samantha Gladish previously on TUHP (episode #10) Samantha Gladish's website Listen to Danielle LaPorte previously on TUHP (episode #184) Follow Goji (our dog) on Instagram The Five-Minute Journal (book) Muse mediation headband Follow Marni & Jesse on Instagram Habits app for iOS (*no longer available) Related episodes: 306: Haemin Sunim – Let Go Of Perfectionism, Combat Depression, Take Things Slowly 277: Marianne Williamson – A Course In Miracles • Self-Care vs. Selfishness • Transforming Politics 261: Debbie Millman – Manifesting Your Goals • Courag

Danielle LaPorte is a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, a group who, in Oprah Winfrey’s words, “is uniquely connecting the world together with a spiritual energy that matters.” She’s the author of White Hot Truth (her latest), The Desire Map, and The Fire Starter Sessions. Danielle’s website gets millions of visitors a month and was named one of the “Top 100 Websites for Women” by Forbes. In this episode, we discuss: You are your own guru Nourishment and healing from creating time to do the simple things Put peace first What’s behind the compulsive drive to constantly want to improve ourselves? What's spiritual bypassing? Can you love and forgive yourself when you hate yourself the most? How do we begin to love ourselves more? Inner child work How to tell if you have too many healers in your life How do you find the "right" healers? Danielle took a break from meditation but now she is all in Danielle's current meditation practice The consequences of being focused Being guided by your core desired feelings Bou

We got engaged! Last Sunday, on a canoe, at Point Pelee, to get into the details. Goji was with us too. This is the story of the day and how things unravelled. Thanks for all the love ❤️ Related links: Follow TUHP on Instagram and Facebook Anouk Jewelry Follow Marni and Jesse on Instagram Point Pelee National Park Related episodes: 253: Focus Friday – Our Ultimate Wedding 260: Focus Friday – Bali Offerings 300: A Snapshot Of Our Life 309: Focus Friday – The Ultimate Baby (Our 1st Trimester) 325: Focus Friday – The Ultimate Baby (Our 2nd Trimester) 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 action ;) 2. Te

Pedram Shojai is former Taoist monk who is an accomplished physician of Chinese medicine and has lectured on wellness around the world. His no-nonsense approach teaches esoteric concepts to Western readers in an easy to understand way. Today we discuss his new book, The Art of Stopping Time. In this episode, we discuss: Most people are in a state of overwhelm Time is our most valuable gift At the end of the day, the teacher can't give you anything Assembling your life garden Your worth in society isn't how busy you are How saying yes can mean saying no to things we've already committed to Imagine yourself on your deathbed You'll be pushing up flowers Start making appointments for yourself and your self-care Using airplane mode to keep you from getting distracted We don't know how to be anymore, we have to do and produce What doing nothing really means Enjoy every moment like it's your last time experiencing it... it is If you have a to-do list that won’t get done by the end of the day, you're sentencing your

To compliment our last week's Focus Friday (The Anti-Morning Routine) we decided to go to the other end of the spectrum and share what not to-do before bed aka The Anti-Nighttime Routine. We go over a number of things you want to cut out from your evening to improve the quality of your sleep. Sleep tight

Julie Daniluk is the award-winning bestselling author of Meals That Heal Inflammation which has helped over 100,000 people enjoy delicious, allergy-free foods that assist the body in the healing process. She is also the author of Slimming Meals That Heal and her latest book is titled Hot Detox. Julie has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows, including The Dr. Oz Show, and she’s a resident expert for The Marilyn Denis Show. In this episode, we discuss: Inflammation and performance Double down on your omega-3s EPA "eats pain away" Turmeric works like a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) You want to have lots of bone broth in your life Still your mind with alternate nostril breathing Boost your brain with exogenous ketones Earn your carbs Beet juice is an endurance enhancer Milk thistle increases glutathione by 35% Caffeine on a daily basis can burn out your adrenals Green tea is rich in wonderful L-Theanine Stimulants vs. adaptogens Ladies, fall in love with Siberian ginseng Ashwagandha

Morning routines are a hot topic in today's health and wellness world. We feel like we've shared a lot of what we do to start our days on the right foot in other podcast episodes, blog posts, etc. So instead of rehashing our morning routines... we're here to share what not to do in the morning aka the anti-morning routine. Enjoy! Related links: Join TUHP Community on Facebook Marni's 2 hour morning routine & fave breakfast go-to's blog post Sunwarrior

Mark Sisson is a former elite endurance athlete who has made health and fitness his life’s work. He’s written a series of bestselling health and fitness books and his blog MarksDailyApple.com is the world’s most popular ancestral health website. Mark is also the creator of Primal Kitchen which makes high quality sauces and dressings and he just opened the second Primal Kitchen Restaurant. In this episode, we discuss: Mark took his health to the next level by going keto Mark ditched his plans of going to medical school and decided to train for the US olympic team for the marathon Combining the keto diet with endurance sport Rebooting your metabolism so you can burn fat more efficiently for the rest of your life When you go keto... hunger no longer runs your life If you need to lose body fat, keto might be your answer Being in ketosis can help you build and spare muscle mass Your brain loves ketones and runs better on them vs. glucose How Mark's brain went from a 10 to an 11 when he went keto Ketones can help

After our latest podcast interview with Luke Story, biohacker extraordinaire... we decided to share how we are biohacking our health. Have a listen, decide on a new biohack (from our show or elsewhere), and begin to implement it this weekend. Be sure to share your biohacking adventures with us over on our Instagram. Happy biohacking! Related links: Listen to Luke Storey previously on TUHP (episode #176) Berkey Water Filter Systems Sunwarrior

Luke Storey is a former Hollywood celebrity fashion stylist that’s spent the past twenty-one years developing and refining the ultimate lifestyle. 
 He’s a transformational coach, public speaker, and entrepreneur that continues to share his strategies for healing and happiness through his lifestyle design coaching system, YouTube channel, and wildly popular podcast, The Life Stylist. Since 2008, Luke has also served as Founder and CEO at School of Style, the nation's most prominent fashion school for stylists. In this episode, we discuss: How Luke went from fashion stylist to life stylist To make it in business... use the "fire, aim, ready" technique Luke's self destructive past Taking your style to the next level Dress for your body type Find your spirt animal when it comes to style Biohacking in a big city Luke's morning routine and what he adds to his morning water Collecting your own spring water The best type of magnesium supplement Cold showers greatly reduce anxiety Why cryotherapy is something you ma

An ongoing movement practice is essential for thriving health and wellbeing. When it comes to movements you should find things you love to do and do them consistently. Today we share how we move throughout the day and how it's evolved over the years. Get moving! ;) Related links: Listen to us previously on TUHP - Making Fitness Fun (episode #13) CoreChair

Leanne Vogel is the founder of Healthful Pursuit, author of The Keto Diet, and host of The Keto Diet Podcast. She’s been in the field of nutrition since receiving her holistic nutrition certification in 2007. Leanne shares videos, podcast episodes, recipes, and keto-friendly resources on her blog. In this episode, we discuss: Selling everything off (including her house) and the next chapter in Leanne's life Leanne's health journey and how she stumbled upon the ketogenic diet These isn't just one version of the keto diet Keto 101 The impact of keto on your sleep Weight loss differences for men and women eating a ketogenic diet Keto diet = cognitive boost Say goodbye to your afternoon energy lull When you first start the ketogenic diet, you won't feel good... the keto flu Who can benefit from a higher fat diet? Signs you may want to try going keto ♫ Put the fat in, take the carbs out ♫ A number of quality fats including butter, ghee, mct oil, & cacao butter What's a carb up? Myth: carbs at night will make

The grain-free movement is gaining momentum... and for good reason. By removing grains from your diet your energy, digestion, focus, and wellbeing can all improve. Taking grains out of your diet doesn’t have to be permanent, even just a temporary break can make a profound difference on your health. The Ultimate Grain-Free Challenge is a delicious, easy, and fun way to get started! Related links: The Ultimate Grain-Free Challenge & Marni's new ebook (A Real Treat: Nourishing Grain-Free Desserts and Healing Elixirs) Listen to Dr. William Davis previously on TUHP (episode #153) Related episodes: 317: Dr. Will Cole – The Inflammation Spectrum, Managing Anxiety, Homeschooling 273: Dr. David Perlmutter – Grain Brain • Cholesterol Is Your Friend • What Is Keto Cycling? 220: Sarah Ballantyne – Paleo Is Almost A Plant-Based Diet • Prioritize Sleep • AIP 101 155: Vinnie Tortorich – Exercise For Mental Health • Choosing The Right Trainer • No Sugar No Grains 145: Robb Wolf – You Can’t Cheat On Your Diet • Wired To E

Charlie is the author of Play It Away and Recession-Proof Graduate. He's spoken at the Pentagon, TEDx, and universities around the world. Charlie is the Head of Podcast & Video for Book in a Box. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and two dogs. Today we’re talking about Charlie's experience with extreme anxiety and how he cured it primarily through play and switching to a play mindset. In this episode, we discuss: How he coordinated a huge event for Tim Ferriss The 1:3 sleep to wake ratio Charlie's slow and steady build to debilitating anxiety The various modalities Charlie tried to help relieve his anxiety eg. meditation, supplements, psychedelics, & fasting The book that was the tipping point during Charlie’s anxiety recovery How play completely cured Charlie of anxiety and depression within a few weeks How improv allowed Charlie to embrace what was going on in the moment Adopting a play mindset Children generally fall into one of 3 categories: secure, avoidant, or anxious We can all choose to