Empowering Women Through Fertility Awareness
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Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, BA, FAE, is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who trains other practitioners to use the menstrual cycle as a vital sign in their practices. She is the founder of the ™ program and the author of three bestselling books: , the , and her most recent book (co-authored with Lily Nichols, RDN). Lisa has been teaching fertility awareness for over 20 years. She has empowered thousands of women worldwide to take control of their fifth vital sign through her podcast, books, online courses, and group...
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Entrepreneurial Insights with Jeremy Hendon
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I'm thrilled to have my good friend and mentor, Jeremy Hendon, join me again on the podcast. Jeremy is an esteemed international speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur with a track record of founding, scaling, and selling multiple thriving companies. Our collaboration on the Keto Summit in 2016 was a testament to his exceptional skill in business and marketing, especially within the realm of health and wellness. Jeremy joins me today to share his transformative journey from big-law attorney to entrepreneur, highlighting pivotal decisions made along the way. He reveals his process behind...
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How to Optimise Diet and Lifestyle for Fertility
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Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author dedicated to evidence-based nutrition. With a deep respect for current scientific findings and ancestral wisdom, Lily's clinical proficiency and extensive experience in prenatal nutrition have established her as a renowned consultant and speaker. Her groundbreaking work in gestational diabetes has positively impacted tens of thousands of women and has significantly shaped international nutrition policies. Today, Lily joins us to discuss her latest book, , co-authored with Lisa...
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Deborah Gordon, MD on Mold Illness, Bone Health, and Hormone Balance
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Deborah Gordon, MD, is the founder and medical director of , LLC. She has a lifelong interest in health and wellness, which she has incorporated into an integrative medical practice in southern Oregon for over thirty years. She is dedicated to finding lifestyle choices that can prevent and reverse health problems, avoiding medications where possible and using them wisely where necessary. For the last decade, she has worked with a particular focus on cognitive health. On today's podcast, Deborah talks about mould/mycotoxin illness, bone health, and hormone balance. She elaborates on the...
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Free to Play - Van Life and Unschooling Our Three Kids
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Today's journey takes us into unconventional living with my guest, Julie Kelly—my wife and partner in adventure. Together, we delve into our nomadic lifestyle, shared with our three vibrant children, each step an exploration outside societal norms. This conversation unfolds the layers behind our decision to steer clear of conventional schooling, whilst aiming to better support our kids’ needs. Our conversation starts with what we learned from developmental psychologist and evolutionary anthropologist Peter Gray, emphasising the pivotal role of play in a child's development and how we've...
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Beyond Survival: Fighter Jet Pilot Kegan Gill's Recovery From Ejection, TBI, and PTSD
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Kegan "SMURF" Gill, a former US Navy F/A-18E pilot whose life took a dramatic turn following a near-fatal high-speed ejection at 695mph. Kegan's story is not just about survival; it's a profound narrative of overcoming life-altering injuries, battling and defeating prescription drug addiction, and enduring a gruelling two-year recovery process. His triumphant return to flying Super Hornets symbolises a victory over adversity that few can imagine, yet many can draw inspiration from. Kegan's tale, however, unfolds further as he confronts delayed-onset PTSD and cognitive issues from a severe...
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Laura Payling: Athlete, Scientist, and Innovator on the Gut Microbiome and Using Gene Expression to Improve Health and Performance
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Laura Payling, PhD, leads the animal science division for , an innovative startup using gene expression information and advanced data science to improve livestock yield and welfare. Laura’s passion for human and animal health and performance has resulted in diverse professional experiences, including academic research in food chain nutrition, clinical dietetics and consulting as a nutritionist. On today's podcast, Laura shares her passion for understanding and reigniting harmony in the human gut. She discusses her doctoral work, including research on the gut microbiome, food, and...
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bodymapping: Functional Medicine in the UK
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Dr. Michael Bazlinton is a Family Doctor (GP) and the founder of the in the UK. After recognizing the limits of the National Health Service (NHS) model of practice and discovering compelling data from the low-carb community, Michael expanded his scope as a physician. In 2017, bodymapping was born. The bodymapping programme embraces five key states of being essential to wellness: nourishment, cognition, sleep, movement, and rest. Michael uses blood testing to guide clients in these areas toward optimal health and longevity. On this podcast, Dr. Bazlinton discusses the bodymapping...
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A Quest for Connection: Journeying to Authentic Relationships with Others and Yourself
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Mike Brcic is an adventurer, writer, and entrepreneur with a mission to help others build connection with themselves and others. He founded , a project that brings entrepreneurs together for travel, physical challenge and authentic connection, going beyond networking and financial success. Mike founded , a highly successful mountain bike adventure company (and sold it in 2019), co-founded , and is the former Dean of Social Enterprise at the . On this podcast, Mike reflects on his Substack series, , in which he offers practical advice for creating meaningful connections...
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Mike T. Nelson on Navigating Healthspan: From Assessment to Improvement
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Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on properly conditioning it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier. He’s been called to share his techniques with top government agencies, universities and colleges, fitness organisations and fanatics. The techniques he’s developed and the results Mike gets for his clients have been featured in international magazines, scientific publications, and websites across the globe. On the podcast today, Mike talks about his : a course for trainers, coaches and fitness...
info_outlineBack on the podcast today is Steven Wright, the man behind Healthy Gut, a cutting-edge supplement line devoted to helping those suffering with persistent GI problems. After being diagnosed with IBS by several doctors, Steven found relief from his own gut health problems by following the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, and then spent years coaching others to do the same. His goal continues to be providing solutions for effective digestion, nutrient absorption, and microbiome balance.
Today Steven is talking about targeting the gut for the purpose of optimising immune health. He discusses what to look for in a probiotic supplement, and explains how paraprobiotics are now being used to improve gut function. He describes some of the specific probiotic strains that have been found to modulate immune response, soothe rashes and improve exercise performance - and where you can find them. Steven also offers some of his best tips for supporting immune health and managing stress with nutrition.
Here’s the outline of this episode with Steven Wright:
[00:00:07] Steve's previous NBT podcast: How to Stop Suffering and Restore Your Gut to Health.
[00:00:26] How Steven connected supporting the immune system through the gut.
[00:03:25] 5 different immune misfires (scroll down page).
[00:06:05] Innate vs. adaptive immune system.
[00:09:02] Leaky gut and its role in autoimmunity.
[00:09:45] Alessio Fassano, MD; Study: Fasano, Alessio, and Terez Shea-Donohue. "Mechanisms of disease: the role of intestinal barrier function in the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal autoimmune diseases." Nature clinical practice Gastroenterology & hepatology 2.9 (2005): 416-422.
[00:16:06] Histamine intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).
[00:18:19] Effect of butyrate on mast cells.
[00:20:34] Paraprobiotics (heat-killed probiotics) vs. typical probiotics.
[00:25:09] Importance of probiotic strain and concentration.
[00:27:26] Probiotics found in HoloImmune; Lactococcus lactis JCM 5805 (Immuse ®, also called LC-Plasma in the literature).
[00:30:31] Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 (Immuno-LP20 ®).
[00:31:50] Lactobacillus acidophilus strain L-92.
[00:34:49] 1-year study on LP20: Nakai, Hiroko, et al. "Safety and efficacy of using heat-killed Lactobacillus plantarum L-137: High-dose and long-term use effects on immune-related safety and intestinal bacterial flora." Journal of Immunotoxicology 18.1 (2021): 127-135.
[00:34:49] Immuse ® - studied at 250mg; Study: Kato, Yukiko, et al. "Safety evaluation of excessive intake of Lactococcus lactis Subsp. lactis JCM 5805: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial." Food and Nutrition Sciences 9.04 (2018): 403.
[00:37:07] Beta glucans for boosting Secretory IgA (SIgA).
[00:41:20] Best interventions for gut and immune health.
[00:45:20] Tips for optimizing nutritional status: Track your food, get a continuous glucose monitor, monitor vitamin D status.
[00:45:30] Managing stress with nutritional and gut support.
[00:48:06] Boosting butyrate: Tributyrin and L. rhamnosus GG.
[00:48:43] HealthyGut.com - new customers use coupon code NOURISH15 to save $15.