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

This week's episode is a special one, for a couple of reasons. First of all, we got to chat with our friends Alan Smith & Julie Daniluk, always a pleasure. Secondly, we did this interview live from the Whole Life Expo in Toronto. The energy of this show is off the charts as we chat about adrenal health, coffee, gratitude, and so much more! In this episode, we discuss: Dramatically increase your sports performance (oxygen utilization) with beets A gratitude exercise for couples, before bed Switch into rest and relaxation mode (parasympathetic) with pranayama breathing The shortcut to an easy ginger tea Fuelling up in the morning with savoury dishes A simple bone broth recipe you can easily whip up today When it comes to coffee, nothing can trump freshness The most ecological coffee on the planet Drink top quality coffee and you will be satisfied with less Experience your coffee "buzz" for twice as long by adding in some turmeric The overall pros and cons of coffee consumption Stop relying on coffee to get

On this weeks show, we dig deep into the benefits of eating seasonally & locally, Fall + Winter edition. We have another episode planned for the Spring where we will get into the same topic but for the warmer months. This is the time of year many people get sick so we also share a number of foods that will boost your immunity. It's time to stop fearing germs. In this episode, we discuss: The benefits of eating seasonally & locally Organic vs. local... which is better? GMO salmon is now a thing Best places to shop for healthy foods Just because Whole Foods sells it, doesn't mean it's healthy The best warming, grounding foods for the Fall and Winter months Roasted nuts at home… the secret is low and long Sprout from your kitchen and save money Nutrients to consider as we head into the cooler months How to keep a high functioning immune system, this time of year Top immune boosting foods A healthy gut leads to a healthy immune system Immune boosting tea recipes Boost natural killer cells (good guys) by

On this weeks episode, we are speaking with alternative farmer, Joel Salatin. He is a livestock farmer on his Polyface Farm, in Virginia. Joel uses modern technology to closely mimic the natural environment of his animals, putting them first. He was featured in The New York Times Bestseller, The Omnivore's Dilemma and the documentaries Food Inc. + Fresh. In this episode, we discuss: Joel's alternative farming style vs. conventional farming Chickens expressing their chickenness, pigs expressing their pigness, and tomatoes expressing their tomatoness Just because we can, doesn't mean we should Cows are being fed chicken manure and carcasses Using modern technology to bring back a natural environment for the livestock 500 years ago the US grew more food than it does today without chemicals, John Deere, GMOs etc. There is a profound difference in nutrient profiles of grain-fed vs. grass-fed beef Chlorophyll is nature's detoxifier How to get people eating healthy & more sustainable food Food price is directly

On today's minicast, we are speaking with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., a medical doctor who promotes a plant-based diet. He is the author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease and is a former Olympic gold medalist in rowing. Recently he was in Windsor doing a talk on his revolutionary, scientifically-proven, nutrition-based cure for heart disease. After the talk we were able to pull him aside for a short interview. In this episode, we discuss: Cardiovascular disease is preventable Consuming oil is detrimental to your health The magic molecule that protects our blood vessels The Mediterranean diet isn't healthy How to get through to a "healthy" younger population Changes in the natural health world over the past 30 years How Dr. Esselstyn's career evolved Related links: Sunwarrior

This week, we are speaking with internationally recognized holistic health and wellness coach, Koya Webb. She's an author, motivational speaker, & professional fitness model who is helping to revolutionize raw vegan cuisine, yoga and holistic living. In this episode, we discuss: Koya's journey into the health world and adopting a plant-based diet The best veggie burgers, ever! How yoga changed Koya's life The best way for a beginner to jump into yoga Yoga helps you connect to your mission in life Does yoga replace meditation? Yoga poses that can help with menstrual cramps How to fuel your body before yoga How yoga benefits you outside of the studio Koya introducing Marni to acro yoga Besides yoga, other ways Koya keeps fit Koya's morning routine Hypnotherapy mediation before bed Related links: Sunwarrior

On this week's show, we are featuring Dr. Elson Haas, a medical doctor with nearly 40 years of experience with patient care. He integrates Western medicine with time-honoured natural therapies from around the world. Elson is the author of a number of health books, topics include nutrition, detoxification, and immunity. In this episode, we discuss: Elson's journey into integrative medicine 5 Keys To Staying Healthy How can we make healthy living the norm? How we look and feel is based on how we live Nutrition is the foundation of health Everything in healthcare is an experiment How to know if cleansing or detoxification are right for you The missing link... sprouting and eating fresh, vital foods Clarifying the role of your immune system What's destroying your immune system, in today's world? Common immune system trigger foods Why do people get sick in the cooler months? Should we think of coconut oil as a health food? Nutrients that help support immune function Three supplements that we should all consider R

On this week's episode, we are speaking with Lewis Howes, the host of The School of Greatness, a massively popular podcast. He is a former pro athlete turned lifestyle entrepreneur who went from sleeping on his sister's couch, to running a seven figure business, in a couple of years. Today marks the release of Lewis' new book, The School of Greatness. In this episode, we discuss: 2 steps that will lead you to success Working on your weaknesses vs. going all in on your strengths It's time to start embracing fear How Lewis overcame his fear of public speaking You are setting yourself up to fail if you try and do anything on your own What Lewis took from sport and applied to business 10,000 hour rule vs. the hacking mentality Grow by surrounding yourself with successful people How to build from ground zero Increase your accountability by joining or creating a mastermind Lewis' morning routine One of the keys to being great is being grateful The importance of making your bed first thing in the morning Common thr

This week, we are speaking with biomechanist, Katy Bowman. She is the author of Move Your DNA and has a podcast of her own, Katy Says. Katy's thesis is to differentiate exercise and movement, she refers to movement as nutrition for our bodies. In this episode, we discuss: The road to becoming a biomechanist Movement vs. exercise Active people are typically sedentary outside their exercise time Movement is a form of nutrition Transitioning to minimalistic footwear Where we are with movement now is where we were with nutrition 100 years ago Your body evolves to its environment, for better or worse As humans, we like to segment the body and look at individual parts Minimalistic shoes - top brands Consider going furniture free or using your couch less Furniture is like junk food Have better bowel movements by using a Squatty Potty + why it works Anything that limits the full use of your body is a cast An orca whale's dorsal fin flops over in captivity due to its environment (a cast) Humans in the 21st century, w

On this week's episode, we are speaking with Tana Amen, the New York Times Bestselling author of The Omni Diet. She is a highly respected health and fitness expert who shares her healthy eating tips on The Huffington Post blog. Tana is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a brown belt in Kenpo Karate. In this episode, we discuss: Tana's health journey The Omni Diet... what is it? No one diet is right for everyone, ever You've gotta be a warrior Supplements that are great for brain health The best way to supplement with magnesium Vegan omega-3 supplementation Having a partner who supports your health goals Drinking wine is linked to breast cancer in women If you overdo caffeine is shuts down blood flow to your brain Captive gorillas get sick when they stray from their natural diet - an experiment How you live your life determines the health of your children and grandchildren Trans fat never leaves your body Exercising 30 minutes a day and live 11 years longer The research shows gluten is bad for the brain and gut

On this week's show, we are speaking with UJ Ramdas, co-creator of The Five-Minute Journal. He is passionate about bringing together practical psychology and business to create a better world. UJ loves the wilderness, eastern meditative practices, and a good cup of tea. He is enthusiastic about human performance. In this episode, we discuss: Pushing through your comfort zone How The Five-Minute Journal came to be The Five-Minute Journal iOS app will be back, better than ever Is there a difference between writing and typing a journal entry? Gratitude is a whole mind process, thinking & feeling People who practice gratitude exercise more & have an elevated happiness baseline The 101 on affirmations The small things are the amazing things Secrets to keeping consistent with journaling Journaling as a couple can bring you closer together How to get your subconscious to work for you while you sleep UJ's nighttime and morning routines Positive psychology allows people to go from good to great How hypnosis c

On this week's show, we are speaking with the founder of Bulletproof, Dave Asprey. He is the creator of the hugely popular, Bulletproof Coffee. Dave's book, The Bulletproof Diet, is a New York Times bestseller. He is the host of the hit podcast, Bulletproof Radio. This past summer, Dave opened the first Bulletproof Coffee Shop and Cafe in Santa Monica, California. Dave has spent the last 20 years and over $300,000 to hack his own body. He transformed his life, losing 100 pounds, gaining over 20 IQ points, and he perfected getting more efficient sleep in less hours. Dave Asprey is a true biohacker. In this episode, we discuss: Dave's morning routine Waking up early doesn't make you a better person How to make Bulletproof Coffee The difference between Brain Octane Oil and MCT oil Feeling nauseous on Brain Octane? Here's why... Hacking ketosis with Bulletproof Coffee (Bulletproof Intermittent Fasting) Intermittent fasting vs. Bulletproof intermittent fasting Carbs in the morning set you up for food cravings all

On today's show, we have an impromptu talk with Patricia Bragg, at the recent CHFA show, in Toronto. We were able to pull her away from her booth for a few minutes to chat about what keeps her thriving at 86. We're planning on having Patricia back on for a full length episode in the future. In this episode, we discuss: You are what you eat, drink, breathe, think, say, and do What you eat and drink walks and talks tomorrow How to start breathing deeper Purify the air with plants Learn something new every day Think before you speak Plan, plot, and follow through with your life Related links: Sunwarrior

On today's show, we discuss a controversial topic in the health world, protein. Whether it be from plants, powders, animal flesh... there are so many ways to get your daily quota. In the end, there is no one size fits all solution. We distill down the facts and you need to decide what works best for you. Whether you go all in on plants or include some meat to satisfy your protein needs, one thing we can all agree on... quality is essential. In this episode, we discuss: Our current favourite sources of protein Macro and micro nutrients Protein is needed for a healthy immune system Children, pregnant women, and athletes need more protein 30 grams of protein within the first 30 minutes of waking for weight loss We aren't perfect All plants contain protein Ditch the faux meats Benefits of consuming meat Vitamin B12: cyanocobalamin vs. methylcobalamin If you only eat plants, make sure you are topped up on these nutrients Factory farms, hormones, methane gas, and other problems associated with eating meat Eat meat

This week, we're speaking with functional nutrition expert, Mike Mutzel. His first book, The Belly Fat Effect, was published in the spring of 2014. Mike hosts a podcast of his own, High Intensity Health Podcast. In this episode, we discuss: Mike's journey into the world of health The factors that influence your gut bacteria The best diet is rich in fiber and phytonutrients How gastric bypass surgery really works Yoyo dieting causes a massive suppression of gut hormones Chew, chew, chew… start eating, mindfully Stop skipping breakfast Going for a walk isn't meditating Combine fats with colour rich phytonutrients to prevent inflammation Mike's morning routine Why you may want to consider switching to pea protein Is a faecal microbiota transplant (FMT) right for you? Are oral probiotics a good thing? Tips for buying a quality probiotic Probiotic supplements only work for 21 to 28 days Should you take probiotics with or without food? Don't neglect prebiotics A healthy gut leads to a healthy immune system Factors

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in modern society can be challenging on the best of days. It becomes even harder when travelling by plane. We decided to do a recording on a recent flight, as we take off from Phoenix Airport. We share how we stayed healthy through the whole flight process. Flying healthy, like anything else, is about doing the best you can in a given situation. Enjoy our planecast! In this episode, we discuss: Healthy foods and drinks we consume in flight How we minimize EMFs from the flight Opting for a pat down Making the most of your time on the plane Jesse's prickly pear encounter... ouch! Related links: Sunwarrior

On this week's show, we are speaking with transformation health expert, Alex Jamieson. You may remember her from the Oscar-nominated documentary, Super Size Me. She co-created and co-starred in this film. More recently, Alex published the #1 bestselling book, Women, Food, and Desire. This powerful book dares us to face our cravings head-on with the end goal of living full, meaningful, and joyful life. She is the host of the popular health podcast, The Crave Cast. Alex has appeared on Oprah, CNN, Fox News and a host of other top media outlets. In this episode, we discuss: Alex's early years and her addiction to sugar Super Size Me, getting sick on McDonald's food BIG health changes take time When it comes to diet, you need to listen to your body Coming out as no longer vegan Cravings are a request from your body Deciphering between cravings and hunger The emotional connection women have with food The human body needs physical pleasure and touch to thrive Men also have emotional food cravings and addictions ju

On this week's episode, Tim Van Orden is back, and this time we have him for a full length episode. He is a sought after coach and public speaker with 10 U.S. trail running championships under his belt. Tim focuses on diet, exercise, and mental health in an attempt to see (and be) what's possible. In this episode, we discuss: Tim's Achilles injury How Tim's identity has shifted since the injury Eating for performance vs. eating for fulfilment How to turn a salad into a large meal that will take up to an hour and a half to eat Secrets to a next level salad The bacteria in your gut change depending on what you eat Celebrating the process instead of the result Tim's experience with lyme disease and all about tics and lyme Positive Psychology vs. pathopsychology Positive emotions + engagement + relationships + meaning + accomplishment = authentic happiness Tim's happiness additions - physical activity and quality food Physical activity creates new brain cells How Tim has dramatically improved his depression, nat

On this week's show, we are speaking with Kevin Gianni of Renegade Health. The Renegade Health blog has hundreds of thousands of visitors a month and has become one of the most popular natural health blogs in the world. Kevin just released a new book titled Kale & Coffee. He provides a ton of great health information, is easy to understand, and is very entertaining. As you will see in this interview, Kevin is a great storyteller. In this episode, we discuss: Kevin's inspiration for starting The Renegade Health Show Kevin's journey into the raw vegan lifestyle and how things have evolved A green smoothie in the morning will help you make better decisions, throughout the day What Kevin eats in a typical day Going from a raw vegan diet to binging on yogurt Goat vs. cow dairy What does meat have that isn't found in plants? Adrenal fatigue in the 21st century Kevin's coffee experiment Does your green tea contain lead? Balancing your body with adaptogens Destress and calm yourself with tulsi / holy basil Coca

On this week's episode, we are speaking with Julie Piatt aka Srimati. She is a plant-based chef, singer, songwriter, spiritual leader, and a mother of four. Julie and her husband, Rich Roll, coauthored The Plantpower Way. This book is a family lifestyle guide on the power of plant-based eating, which includes 120 nutritious recipes. In this episode, we discuss: Living in Alaska, a very harsh environment The origin of Julie's spiritual name and what it means (Srimati) Julie's spiritual path and rebellious years The role of music in Julie's life Life as a creative and pushing through the tough times The illusion of security in today's world The importance of spiritual connection The goal is for your life to become a meditation How Julie healed a large cyst in her neck, naturally Your unbalanced microbiome is causing your unhealthy cravings Family dynamics when it comes to food Julie's morning routine Relaxing a bit when it comes to following recipes What's up and coming in Julie's world? Homeschooling, the nex

On this week's show, Shawn Stevenson is back for round 2! This time, we dig even deeper into the subject of sleeping optimally. We also get into his morning routine and why living spring water is the best form of drinking water on the planet. Be sure to get a copy of Shawn's book, Sleep Smarter + subscribe to his hit podcast on iTunes, The Model Health Show... you can thank us later. In this episode, we discuss: A new addition to Shawn's healthy routine The blue zones Shawn's first hour of the day - morning routine The best form of exercise, for humans, according to NASA The best type of drinking water on the planet We are made up of 10x more bacteria than human cells Living spring water from different springs are like fine wines How to restructure your water Skipping on sleep can make you fat, depressed, and it increases your chances of getting cancer Working overnight is a carcinogen Melatonin is the "get good sleep" hormone The freshman 15 has now become the freshman 30 Warning signs you may not be gettin