Did you know that the way you set up your environment will directly impact on your decision making? This is something we discuss in this weeks interview with Bart De Vries. We explore workplace set up, how to align values and passion to get what you want in life all the way through to ethical business practice and why your business may want to consider it. Show Notes: Introducing Bart Barts barriers that led him to do what he does now The learnings from sport that carries over into other areas N...
Oct 20, 2019•1 hr 2 min
I am introducing my new monthly co-host Bart De Vries and we are introducing a short, fun new chat on BestMe Radio called ‘Nice Nuggets’ where we will be exploring one wellness subject and sharing nuggets of information based on the selected subject. We will draw on previous interviews, new audio bites from leaders in that field, current research and common sense! In an attempt to cut through the misconceptions, draw out what we actually know and explore how we may implement this in our daily li...
Sep 08, 2019•15 min
What does it mean to be a healthy man in today’s world? In this episode with Ben Warren we discuss what a healthy man looks and feels like, what the common risks and diseases are as well as the reasons for their development. Perhaps more importantly, we explore how men can look beyond disease-free and really thrive as a man in today’s environment. We cover Bens top foods for men, what to avoid and we also discuss in detail what an ideal day would look like! Show Notes: (re) Introducing Ben Why m...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Can fear and nirvana co-exist? Yes! It can be an access point to bliss and enlightenment according to this weeks guest Akshay Nanavati. Akshay is a speaker, athlete, author, former US marine and founder of Fearvana . Akshay’s book comes with the highest recommendations – including one from the Dalai Lama himself. In this interview, we talk through what Akshay has learned through his own personal suffering – through his youth, experience in the marines as well as being diagnosed with PTSD and sur...
Jul 07, 2019•53 min
This is a chat I have always wanted to have! One that explores how we may begin to bridge the gap between the best of our ancestors and where we are today in order to optimise human health and longevity. Professor Herman Pontzer (PhD Evolutionary Anthropology, Duke) researches how the human body evolved, and how our species’ deep past shapes our health and physiology today. We explore how our ancestors would have lived and evolved as well as healthy modern hunter gatherer tribes in an attempt un...
May 30, 2019•51 min
It is common knowledge now that mindfulness practice can help us in many ways including decreasing stress, making better decisions, increasing brain output, increasing creativity, increasing working memory, creating better motor patterns and even decreasing pain. But how we become mindful and what may influence how we get to that mindful state can massively differ for everyone. In fact what can aid in one person becoming mindful can disrupt someone else! In this chat with Dr Cam McDonald we talk...
May 05, 2019•37 min
Mal Winnie is a living representation of resilience. A catastrophic event left Mal dying under tonnes of concrete, his lung punctured, spine fractured in 5 places, leaving his body numb from the waist down and as he went through the death process and took his last breath a miracle occurred.. In this episode I talk with Leadership Coach and former Outdoor Adventure Guide Mal Winnie about resilience. We explore what tools he picked to from the outdoors and some traumatic events in his life includi...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 18 min
This is beyond doubt the most powerful interview I have done to date. Angela has experienced what many would consider the most tragic thing that could happen to a parent and that is losing her son Will at the age of 104 days old. As you can imagine it was a very sad situation and it was hard for Angela to find happiness at times. However Angela took action and having a background in physiology gained some tools and techniques that very few have attained or understood. In this episode we discuss ...
Mar 07, 2019•39 min
“Plant the bunion seed, put fertiliser on it and then blame your parents, no way!” – Paul Thompson (The Barefoot Podiatrist) In this episode I chat with The Barefoot Podiatrist Paul Thompson on the importance of having functional feet. We talk about what the foot is, its primary roles, how we can assess our own feet and how we can go about attaining ideal foot function. We also have some really interesting discussions around bunions, shoes, orthotics and whole body movement. As you can see from ...
Feb 24, 2019•59 min
In part 2 of the interview with Paul Chek we dive deep into spiritual wellness. Paul not only a holistic wellness practitioner but is also shamanic healer with huge experience in many forms of spiritual practice including over 400 shamanic plant medicine experiences. We build on the last interview and dive deep into the exploration of self, god, spirit, consciousness, ego, religion and much More! He describes the 4 common denominators of spiritual wellbeing. Then he gives us some practical appli...
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Paul Chek is always two steps ahead of the trend when it comes to the latest in the wellness world and a lot of what he was teaching 20+ years ago is now at the forefront of academic research, becoming increasingly ‘mainstream’. Paul is still two step ahead (at least!) and in this episode we really get to know Paul, what experiences have shaped and guided him and his incredible work that continually evolves. Then we move on to discuss what it is to be human – we explore how we may access differe...
Jan 08, 2019•36 min
Pete Evans is best known for his TV presence, cooking abilities and the controversy surrounding his wellness beliefs. But whether you agree with what he says or not he is getting a lot done in life and remains a playful, happy and healthy guy! So what makes Pete tick? What drives this passion and mission? Does he have a strong sense of purpose? Find out the answers to all of these questions in this fun and interesting talk with Pete. Pete is a really passionate, humble and transparent being and ...
Nov 27, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Do you want to be free? The ability to move will directly impact on your life aspirations whatever they may be. Enjoying the movement experience will bring a whole lot more to your life including freedom. Freedom to trust your body in any environment, freedom to express yourself and you will be free to take on life and be your best self. Play is an essential part of this and may have more benefits than all exercise modalities combined! In this episode I talk with wellness educator, movement expe...
Nov 12, 2018•45 min
Stress has been linked to many conditions and diseases including heart disease, diabetes and even cancers. But what is stress exactly? And how can we minimise or cope with it? In this episode I talk with, nutritionist, speaker, wellness expert and owner of BePure – Ben Warren. We discuss what stress is, how we can test and recognise it in our own lives as well as some really useful tools and strategies to help us manage it. We also go into everything that surrounds stress – food, inflammation, a...
Oct 29, 2018•50 min
Many of us in the western world have created a very comfortable physical environment which is great on many levels, but are we getting the best of our physiology? It turns out that we aren’t! Actually immersing ourselves in the cold or heat can have many health benefits. Ben Logan of Logan Lore explores why you may want to consider cold water immersion training, the science behind the why, the how and everything around this subject including how to start, the red flags and what you can expect. T...
Oct 14, 2018•43 min
Have you ever followed and exercise regime that ‘guarantees’ fat loss and it hasn’t yielded the results indicated, either it hasn’t worked at all or you’ve even gone backward?! Leaving you feeling like a failure or looking for more extreme training regimes or lifestyle choices. Well, perhaps you have a ‘genetic mismatch’ where you are not training in line with your genes. Science shows that when you mismatch your training to your genes there is an 85% non-response rate – meaning that you get no ...
Sep 30, 2018•49 min
When we think of health we think of nutrition, exercise and the mind. But we have ignored potentially the most important and influential health factor – Light. More and more research is showing that disruption to our circadian rhythms (our inbuilt clocks) is catastrophic to our health and the biggest influencer on this is light. Our physiology is ancient and we are wired to run in synchronicity with the sunrise and sunset. However life is very different today so how do we navigate this space and...
Sep 17, 2018•36 min
In this episode, we explore gut health from three completely different perspectives to provide an in-depth coverage of the subject. We cover many subjects from neuroscience, microbiome, leaky gut, nutrition, movement, interaction with animals and the environment all the way to stress and having good relationships! The three guests are: Carl talks with nutritionist/naturopath Helen Padarin about why you want to take gut health seriously, what are the common problems seen in clinic and also what w...
Sep 03, 2018•1 hr 36 min
In this episode I talk with longevity expert Marcus Pearce about the formula to a great long life. Marcus has interviewed dozens of healthy, happy older people including many centurions and holocaust survivors to delineate what the key aspects are in living a great long life. Marcus has also spent time living in one of the ‘Blue Zones’ Ikaria (a little greek island) known as the island where people forget to die. This is a fun and very informative chat where we talk about what Marcus learned fro...
Aug 19, 2018•57 min
In this episode of BMR, I am on the other end of the interview! This is entirely dedicated to answering questions provided by listeners and I’m presented with more than a few controversial questions and subjects that I explore for the first time publicly! This may also be an opportunity to get a glimpse into Listen In The post Questions For Carl appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
Dec 04, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Many of us are aware that ‘one size doesn’t fit all’ when it comes to nutrition and exercise. But how does this differ for everyone and what about the location of residents, social environment, sleep cycles, parenting, education, and even what job roles you are suited to? Yes, this is all coded in your genetics and you can find out all of the above and take steps to ensure you are operating in line with your genetics. In this episode, I talk with Dr Cam McDonald about epigenetics and how you may...
Nov 19, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Do you ever ask yourself “Why does this happen to me?!” or tell yourself “I’m so unlucky” and then use this internal dialogue to justify why you aren’t getting what you want in life? In this episode, I talk to my good friend, work colleague and co-founder of HealthFit Collective Greig Rightford about his journey. It starts growing up in South Africa in a high discipline environment right the way through to running an Ultra Endurance marathon through the Sahara Desert weeks after breaking his nec...
Nov 06, 2017•1 hr 6 min
What do blueberries, barefoot movement, gratitude and social media have in common? They can all be beneficial for working memory! In this episode I chat with researcher, psychologist (PhD), author and international speaker about working memory, what it is, why its more important than IQ and how to upregulate your memory through food, movement and lifestyle. You may also be a little scared when you find out what can inhibit working memory too! Show breakdown: •Tracy’s story – Josh, the autistic b...
Oct 23, 2017•58 min
Many people have great physical hygiene practice – but perhaps many don’t invest in emotional hygiene and this can lead to many issues including chronic pain, unhappiness, aggression, anxiety, depression, low resilience and much more. What can we do to ensure that we have the best emotional tools to navigate life? Its much simpler than you think! In this episode I talk with, lawyer, craniosacral therapist, cat lover and founder or Roar Fierce Coaching Anna Thomson about all things emotion. Show ...
Oct 09, 2017•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, you will learn that you should play like your life depends on it – because it actually does! Darryl Edwards is a well-known speaker, author and known as The Fitness Explorer and the creator of Primal Play. In this episode, we hear Darryl talk about his interesting journey that took him from an unwell investment banker to a fit, playful and happy fitness motivator. We explore how we may need to re-think exercise and fitness to create a more fun and functional model that is sustai...
Sep 24, 2017•1 hr 21 min
Did you know that just by changing your mindset around your food consumption you can feel better, look better and even rid yourself of pain? In this episode I talk with Dr Verena about eating for aesthetics vs eating for wellness and we really dive into body image and how we can begin to make a positive shift. Dr Verena has conducted extensive research in nutritional science and published material on the ‘nutrition transition’ – a point in time where our food practices changed dramatically as we...
Sep 10, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Do you want flawless skin? Did you know that your skin literally feeds on what its exposed to and that most popular skincare regimes are really damaging to your skin and system despite what we are told? In this episode I talk with beauty philosopher, aromacologist, author, speaker, TV personality and creator of Living Libations – Nadine Artemis about what our skin is, what is represents and how our current beliefs can be not only ineffective but dangerous. Then we discuss what you need to do and...
Aug 27, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Dr Weston Price was a pioneer in the world of nutrition and longevity as he travelled the world researching isolated healthy communities. He discovered the key to longevity and health is related to the food that was consumed and when ‘western foods’ were introduced quite the opposite was observed. In this episode I talk with, author, presenter and the president of the Weston A Price Foundation Sally Fallon Morell about Dr Price’s findings, healthy traditional diets, the modern diet and how to br...
Aug 14, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Have you ever wondered what mindset the happiest and most successful people on the planet have? Have you ever asked why we wear shoes or drink milk from another animal beyond infancy? If so then prepare to have your mind blown! Dr Brett Hill has acquired an abundance of wisdom through parenting, research, writing, interviewing over 500 health professionals and through his own life experiences. In this episode we chat about what are the common themes, tools and tactics that he has noted from inte...
Jul 30, 2017•54 min
Would you like to be mobile, strong, look great and enjoy movement without a gym and equipment? Well you actually can! In this episode I chat with Mike Fitch – the creator of Global Bodyweight Training and Animal Flow about how using your body effectively can help create freedom in your life. You can create strength, stability, mobility, build muscle, eliminate pain and even make you smarter! We talk about how we are designed to move as humans, how you can begin your journey and also how you may...
Jul 16, 2017•1 hr 5 min
