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More of what's been going on - The New Normal in Action - November 2019 (NNP #59)

Release Date: 11/24/2019

"I am an Intensive Care doctor and today I feel scared" (NNP #72)

New Normal Project

The coronavirus pandemic is becoming a global catastrophe and in this episode Andrew talks about why we all need to do social distancing extremely well so we can reduce the number of deaths.

Milk's effect on health - The New Normal in Action - February 2020 (NNP #71)

New Normal Project

Dr Andrew Davies summarises a recently published scientific paper from a high impact factor journal entitled "Milk and Health" to help you understand what the science says about the effect of cow's milk consumption & other dairy products on your health.

Helping your brain to think and work smarter with Phil Dobson (NNP #70)

New Normal Project

Phil Dobson, who runs “BrainWorkshops”, talks about maintaining brain fitness; managing brain stress; optimising brain health with exercise, sleep and learning; dealing with the distractions of modern life; and the value of mental rehearsal.

A focus on some sleep science - The New Normal in Action - January 2020 (NNP #69)

New Normal Project

Host Dr Andrew Davies talks about a recent scientific paper on sleep he enjoyed reading; several others on sleep you might wish to read; some books and podcasts he's recently read and listened to; and some of the recent habit challenges he’s made.

Gut health, the microbiome, and optimal nutrition for gastro-intestinal disorders - a replay episode with Dr Alan Desmond (NNP #68)

New Normal Project

UK gastroenterologist Dr Alan Desmond speaks about gut health, the microbiome, pre- & probiotics, bowel cancer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, fibre, processed food, antibiotics, cancer screening and a whole food plant-based diet.

The health benefits and risks of exercise - a replay episode with Dr John Orchard (NNP #67)

New Normal Project

Australian sport and exercise medicine physician, Dr John Orchard, talks about how much daily exercise benefits your health, which diseases can be prevented and even treated with exercise, and how you can exercise to prevent an overuse injury.

A plant-based diet helps the climate & your health - a replay episode with Dr Neal Barnard (NNP #66)

New Normal Project

A pioneer of plant-based nutrition, Dr Neal Barnard, of the PCRM in Washington DC, describes the value of a plant-based diet, for the climate and many medical conditions, and just how easy it actually is to start eating this way.

Andy Ramage on why you should consider an alcohol-free challenge - a New Year’s eve replay episode (NNP #65)

New Normal Project

Andy Ramage, the co-founder of the One Year No Beer movement, tells us his story of trying an alcohol-free challenge, how significant the social pressure was, and just how good he felt as he understood his relationship with alcohol more clearly.

Self-discovery and health transformation through exercise, diet and yoga - Jeff Lester (NNP #64)

New Normal Project

Jeff Lester talks of self-discovery as he transformed from an obese and troubled young adult to a wise, kind and purpose-focused man teaching yoga and meditation retreats, through a healthy and spiritual approach to exercise, plant-based diet and yoga.

Some experience & information to help you - The New Normal in Action - December 2019 (NNP #63)

New Normal Project

Host Dr Andrew Davies talks about 3 recent scientific papers; what videos, podcasts & books he's recently watched, read and listened to; what's happening for him in the health pillar of sleep; and some new challenges he’s made over the last few episodes.

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In this episode New Normal Project podcast host, Dr Andrew Davies, encourages you to take action.

In an aim to inspire and empower you to live a more plant-based, body-moving and mind-focused lifestyle, and to move towards your new normal, Andrew discusses what's been happening recently for him.

Andrew talks about:

How he's been going with some of the recent guest-inspired challenges he took on
What’s been recently happening for him personally in one of the healthy lifestyle pillars - mindfulness
Two recently published scientific papers he thinks are worth knowing about
What he's been reading and listening to in the form of books and podcasts

The information and stories you hear on this podcast should inspire you to make choices in the way you lead your life so you can live vibrantly, happily, purposefully, for a long time, disease-free, and above all with a low risk of ever being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, the place Andrew works.

Hopefully you'll hear something that will help you make a better choice about the way you live your life. And perhaps you might take on a challenge yourself for the next 28 days. Or even 7 days. Small steps are important. Incremental change, particularly around habits, might be the most beneficial thing you ever do for your health.

Live well, feel well, do well.

Andrew

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About the New Normal Project podcast: The podcast is aimed to inspire and empower you to live your most plant-based, body-moving and mind-focused lifestyle, by hearing about healthy lifestyle pillars such as nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, sleep, connection and purpose. You’ll hopefully glean insights to help you make choices about your habits so you become more healthy, fulfilled and conscious.

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Links to people and other resources (in order of mentioning)

New Normal Project podcast (Episode 57) - New Normal in Action (Oct 2019)

One Year No Beer

New Normal Project podcast (Episode 46) with Andy Ramage

Dr John Orchard

New Normal Project podcast (Episode 53) with John Orchard

Natalie and Stuart McIntosh

New Normal Project podcast (Episode 52) with Natalie & Stuart McIntosh

Ashley Jubinville

New Normal Project podcast (Episode 54) with Ashley Jubinville

PlantProof podcast

Adam Guthrie