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

It's common to hear in the self-help circles "you become like the 5 people you spend the most time with." We believe this to be true! We're here to inspire you to evaluate the people you're spending time with and to make your friendships more intentional. Cheers to great friends! Related links: Listen to Dan Buettner previously on TUHP (episode # 170) Related episodes: 298: Kate Northrup – Do Less, Surrender Your Control, Yoga Nidra 239: Neil Strauss – The Long Road To Success • Compartmentalize Your Week • Your Community Shapes You 212: James Colquhoun – Food Matters • Building A Thriving Online Community • Transformation Starts In The Mind 161: JJ Virgin – Adopting A Miracle Mindset 157: Jim Kwik – The Key To A Better Memory • Brain Boosting Foods • The Power Of Intention 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 ou

Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Fellow and multiple New York Times bestselling author. He’s discovered the five places in the world – dubbed “Blue Zones” – where people live the longest, and are healthiest. Dan’s TED Talk “How to live to be 100+” has been viewed over 3 million times. In this episode, we discuss: What are the Blue Zones and where are they located? How did the name Blue Zones come to be? Lower your cortisol and chances of suffering from heart disease by taking a nap The four food pillars across the Blue Zones The longest lived family had a slice or two of sourdough bread daily as part of lunch Consider stopping eating when you're 80 percent full 4 foods you should always have on hand and 4 foods you should never have on hand People in 4 out of the 5 of the Blue Zones consume wine The importance of picking your friends carefully and investing in them Volunteering leads to higher levels of life satisfaction Changing our perspective on the aging population and retirement Setting up an area

We are all different. There is no one "perfect diet" for everyone. Your "perfect diet" may change over your lifetime. Today, we share the evolution of our diets and inspire you to eat what makes you thrive. Related links: What The Health (documentary) Matt Monarch Paul Nison - Raw Life Health Show Kevin and Annmarie Gianni - The Renegade Health Show Marni Wasserman - Plant-Based Diet For Dummies (book) Related episodes: 271: Focus Friday – Managing Waste 213: Focus Friday – Healthy Travel Toolkit 203: Focus Friday – To Eat Or Not To Eat… Lectins 197: Focus Friday – How We Quit Sugar 054: Kevin Gianni – Adrenal Fatigue In The 21st Century | The Coffee Experiment | Healthy Living Before & After Kids 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 P

Dr. Sachin Patel is a father, husband, philanthropist, coach, and international speaker. He founded The Living Proof Institute as part of his own personal transformation. 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: Sachin's transition from chiropractic to functional medicine Your gut microbiome is a reflection of what your eating now and in the past Not just what you eat but how you eat can be a problem If you have poor health, there's a good chance you have poor digestion You don't need protein, you need amino acids Your poop should be relatively odourless What makes people happy will make them healthy 3 things we don't learn in school The stress response is based on perception Stimulating the vagus nerve leads to relaxation and healing throughout your body Heart rate variability (HRV) The quickest

Summer is in full force here in North America and we're thoroughly enjoying it! We're here to share some of our favourite summer activities to inspire you to get out and embrace this wonderful time of year. Cheers to summer! ☀️ Related links: Point Pelee National Park Related episodes: 234: Focus Friday – The Ultimate Day 222: Focus Friday – More Play 216: Focus Friday – Healthy Relationships 210: Focus Friday – Intentions 199: Focus Friday – More Than One Dream 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. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You ca

Nina Teicholz is an investigative journalist and author of the International and New York Times bestseller, The Big Fat Surprise. Her book has upended the conventional wisdom on dietary fat and challenged the very core of our nutrition policy. In this episode, we discuss: Saturated fat needs to be addressed in a different light Where did the idea that saturated fat and dietary cholesterol cause heart disease come from? Heart disease appeared at the same time vegetable oils were invented One of the byproducts of hydrogenation is trans fats What fat should you cook with? The tropical oils: coconut, palm kernel, and palm oil Should we fear coconut oil? The impact of a high unsaturated fat diet How the Mediterranean diet was born What's the deal with cholesterol? A diet you'll want to consider if you have a metabolic disease Nina's "fat" days as a vegetarian Fruit is full of sugar Children do better on a higher fat diet 96 percent of the claims in What The Health (documentary) are based on weak to non-existent d

Welcome to our first Focus Friday! This is our new weekly segment where the two of us hone in on a health topic to bring you some inspiration and info before the weekend. They are shorter episodes that get right to the point - no ads, no music... we just dive right in. Today's topic is Life Simplified. We share the story of our moves, career evolution, and where we are now... living the quiet life in Windsor. We also give you some ideas on how to simplify your life... and no you don't have to leave the big city to take action ;) In this episode, we discuss: Switching careers Moving out of the big city (Toronto) Turning off your phone notifications Tracking the amount of time you spend on social media Selling or donating old clothes and other items you no longer need Related links: Join The Ultimate Health Community (FREE) Follow gojisuperdog (our dog Goji) on Instagram Listen to Marie Forleo previously on TUHP (episode #151) Moment app - screen time tracker Listen to Ryan Nicodemus previously on TUHP (episo

Dr. Sara Gottfried is a wife, mother, friend, scholar, seeker, yoga teacher, and Harvard-trained medical doctor with over 20 years of experience. She’s the author of the New York Times bestselling books The Hormone Cure and The Hormone Reset Diet, which are the focus of this interview. Sara also wrote the book Younger, which we dug into during of our previous chat with her. In this episode, we discuss: Sara's great grandmother Mud Sara was a hormonal hot mess in her 30s The impact of the birth control pill on your hormones The hormonal Charlie's Angels The 3 main jobs of cortisol Chronic cardio (eg. running) raises your cortisol 90% of doctors are addicted to caffeine The adrenal glands are important for maintaining homeostasis The purpose of yoga is to still the fluctuations of the mind Sara's omega-3 evolution Carbs are important, too Reset your thyroid gland by going grain-free Is there a connection between weight loss resistance and grains? 7 hormones that could be influencing your weight Men and women c

Kathryn Budig is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher, author of Aim True, and cohost of the podcast, Free Cookies. She served as the yoga editor to Women's Health magazine for five years, and regularly contributes to Yoga Journal, and MindBodyGreen. In this episode, we discuss: What life was like growing up in Kansas How the yoga community has changed over the years What changed yoga? What initially drew Kathryn to yoga? Seane Corn showing up to Kathyrn's yoga class, unexpectedly Forming a tight knit community off the yoga mat The message behind "Aim True" It's easier being the vanilla cupcake that everyone likes Feeling totally cool being yourself Don't get caught up in needing the approval of others We all have some level of body image issues Speak positively for yourself and those around you Everyone is so beautiful Writing positive affirmations on your mirror using a Sharpie Every single day is a new opportunity Connecting to yourself and loved ones through rituals Has Kathryn's focus shifted from

Jordan Younger is the blogger behind the realness-based wellness and lifestyle blog, The Balanced Blonde. She is also the creator of health-inspired conscious clothing line TBB Apparel and author of the finding-balance memoir, Breaking Vegan. In this episode, we discuss: The origin story of The Blonde Vegan How Jordan found out she had an eating disorder Going from The Blonde Vegan to The Balanced Blonde Why did Jordan go vegan in the first place? Becoming addicted to a liquid diet What is orthorexia? Orthorexia vs. anorexia The difference between being orthorexic and being passionate about health Getting help for an eating disorder Living from a place of authenticity Connecting to your body through your breath Do away with labelling your diet How Jordan winds down at the end of the day/her evening routine Acquiring "thebalancedblonde" Instagram account Show sponsors: Sunwarrior

JJ Virgin is a celebrity nutrition and fitness expert who teaches clients how to lose weight and master their mindset so they can lead bigger, better lives. She is author of 4 New York Times bestsellers including The Virgin Diet and JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet - the latter is the focus of our previous interview with JJ. JJ’s memoir, Miracle Mindset explores the powerful lessons in strength and positivity that she learned after her son Grant was the victim of a brutal hit-and-run accident - this is the focus of today's show. In this episode, we discuss: The hit-and-run accident that nearly took her son's life You become like the 5 people you spend the most time with How to support a friend/family member who's going through a challenging time Build confidence through contribution When you ask for help, you're not taking something from someone Practicing extreme self-care What's had the biggest impact on her son's healing? Gratitude and looking at what went well each day Living in the gap and how to stay out

JP Sears is an emotional healing coach, international teacher, world traveler, and curious student of life. His work is intended to empower people to empower themselves to live more meaningful lives. JP makes comedy videos known as his 'Ultra Spiritual Life’ series. His videos are entertaining and also carry important underlying messages. In this episode, we discuss: Combining humour with healing Humour is a language of connection Embedding deeper messaging within humour Getting defensive is part of being a human Was JP always the funny kid in class? Satirical comedy: A balance between making people laugh and making them angry Betting on your authenticity = winning We crave to feel It's impossible for us to have an emotional reaction to anything that we don't see ourselves in The victim mentality is a big problem in our society Our emotions are always here to help us... even the "bad ones" Stuck emotions are like food stuck in your digestive tract Laugher is a wonderful biohack to a healthier psychology and

Dave Asprey is the creator of the widely popular Bulletproof Coffee, host of the #1 health podcast, Bulletproof Radio, and author of the New York Times bestselling books, The Bulletproof Diet and Head Strong. In this episode, we discuss: When Dave was 26 he was scared his brain would never work again Mitochondria have ultimate power over us biologically Muffin top in the brain Stop eating fried foods... even foods fried in coconut oil The vast majority of the plant kingdom is toxic for us to eat Plant lectins can lead to chronic inflammation Choose white rice over brown The vast majority of plant proteins are not particularly compatible with us Air frying and barbecuing - should you cook using these methods? Fat is damaged by light, heat, and air Avoid liquid smoke and stick with smoked salts What are polyphenols? Salt is important for your health and performance Stressed, working hard? You need more salt Tea, coffee, and spices have the highest concentration of polyphenols per gram If you store water when y

Dr. Trevor Cates is a nationally recognized naturopathic doctor. She is also known as The Spa Dr. and was the first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in the state of California. Trevor has worked with world-renown spas and sees patients in her private practice in Park City, Utah with a focus on graceful aging and glowing skin. She has been featured on The Doctors, MindBodyGreen and is the host of The Spa Dr. Podcast. In this episode, we discuss: How Trevor hasn't always had glowing skin Your skin can tell you a lot about your overall health Skin is our magic mirror The relationship between our gut microbiome and our skin microbiome How to tell if your skin microbiome is out of balance Our skin does best when the environment is mildly acidic Determining your skin type Trevor's favourite skin nourishing animal protein - wild salmon Inflammation is one of the big root causes of skin issues The bone broth-skin connection Is there a collagen alternative for vegans and vegetarians? Antioxidant rich foods hel

Jim Kwik is the founder of Kwik Learning and a world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning. For two decades he's served as the mental coach to top celebrities and CEOs in entertainment, technology, education, and business. In this episode, we discuss: How Jim overcame 2 head injuries The key to a better memory Are you living like a thermometer or a thermostat? 4 keys to a better mindset The difference between and amateur and a champion The ultimate emotion... gratitude Masters practice the fundamentals Foods that boost your brain Jim's brain tea recipe Jim's morning routine Start your day with success by making your bed The power of intention Making sleep a priority Information fatigue syndrome/information anxiety Say no to good so you can say yes to great A skill to master for the 21st century - the ability to learn faster A not-to-do list Multitasking is a myth Live longer by becoming a lifelong learner The steps to learning a new subject or skill faster S

Elle Russ is a writer, health coach, and host of The Primal Blueprint Podcast. She's passionate about spreading the paleo/primal health message and coaching people on how to live an amazing life, with ease. Over the course of 10 years, Elle suffered from two bouts of severe hypothyroidism. She healed herself on her own, reclaiming her health and happiness. In this episode, we discuss: The thyroid is the master gland of the body T4 and T3 - the main thyroid hormones The 6 essential thyroid tests Gluten and grains raise Hashimoto's antibodies Be careful with iodine supplementation We have more T3 receptors in our brain than anywhere else If you're suffering with psychiatric issues, get your thyroid tested properly Elle's two severe bouts of hypothyroidism and how she fixed her thyroid The reverse T3 number is a great wellness marker for everyone Endocrinologists are the worst people to go to with a thyroid problem Make sure you understand your lab test results Hashimoto's disease - what's happening in the body

Vinnie Tortorich is a celebrity fitness trainer, speaker, podcaster, and best-selling author of Fitness Confidential: Adventures in the Weight-Loss Game. In this episode, we discuss: Why is Vinnie know as America's Angriest Trainer? What's it like working with actors, writers, directors, executives (Hollywood types)? Making the move from New Orleans to LA Living a minimalistic lifestyle Vinnie was turned onto weightlifting after watching Jack LaLanne on TV Choosing the right gym Most trainers suck What to look for in a great trainer Exercise isn't a good way to lose weight You can't do high intensity interval training (HIIT) daily, if you're doing it correctly Is ultra athletics healthy? The best piece of fitness equipment that does it all and it's dirt cheap Fitness is more mental than physical The time Vinnie got fat and he didn't even realize it How a hypoxic tent lead to Vinnie finding out he had leukaemia No Sugar No Grains (NSNG) What does Vinnie eat? Getting nutrients through food vs. supplementation

Michelle Gielan is a national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher and the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness. She is the Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research and holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Michelle is an Executive Producer of “The Happiness Advantage” Special on PBS and a featured professor in Oprah’s Happiness course. Her research and advice have received attention from The New York Times, Washington Post, Forbes, CNN, Fox, and Harvard Business Review. In this episode, we discuss: How Michelle saw another light and left her job as a news anchor at CBS Her biggest takeaway from working at CBS Why are people so drawn to negative news? Negative news in the morning can lead to you having a bad day Our brains are threat focused Staying informed but not being prey to negative news The 21 day positive email challenge Michelle's morning routine The upsides of positive news We are all broadcasters Overcoming our neg

Dr. William Davis is author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, Wheat Belly, the book that turned the nutritional world by storm by challenging the conventional wisdom of “healthy whole grains.” He is also author of the NY Times bestseller, Wheat Belly Cookbook, and he has a new book on shelves titled Undoctored. Dr. Davis has discussed his views on major media including The Dr. Oz Show, Fox TV, and has been featured in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, and others. In this episode, we discuss: How putting together his new book Undoctored was an emotional experience Health can't come from the healthcare system Grains cause numerous nutrient deficiencies (particularly minerals) How a low fat, vegetarian diet degraded Dr. Davis' health A diet rich in "healthy whole grains" is worse than a diet filled with sugar The conventional medical system is broken How the internet has impacted the doctor/patient interaction Approach your doctor like you would a nasty, rebellious teenager Wild, na

Jason Wachob is the founder & CEO of MindBodyGreen and the author of Wellth. He's been featured in The New York Times, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and Vogue. Jason has a BA in History from Columbia University, where he played varsity basketball for four years. In this episode, we discuss: MindBodyGreen... the early days How Jason avoided back surgery by doing yoga What inspired MindBodyGreen? Building community in the health and wellness space It's not easy to find your dream job Most people shouldn't become an entrepreneur Maintaining balance/keeping healthy as a health and wellness entrepreneur The best exercise is the one you actually do Working alongside your life partner Children are a pleasant distraction from work "Last work related comment" Disconnecting from your work might not be realistic The entrepreneurial vs. the conventional timeline What is Wellth? Food should be pleasurable, too If Jason could only pick one exercise... it would be yoga Operating from a place of gratitude Upcoming health