Next time on Zestology: I interview author John C. Havens on hacking happiness. He is a TEDx speaker, Mashable and Guardian writer. He comes up with some simple actionable steps on how to achieve this. That's next time on Zestology.
Gretchen Rubin on experiments in the pursuit of happiness and good habits #65 "Don't let books become the spinach of your life" Just one of my favourite quotes from Gretchen Rubin in this week's Zestology podcast. By this she means don't only read worthy books/eat spinach because you feel obliged. Read and eat the good stuff. Gretchen is a big name and an awesome guest for Zestology podcast. And books were quite a theme in this interview. She's the author of several blockbuster New York Times be...
Next time on Zestology: I speak to celebrated NYT bestselling author Gretchen Rubin on upgrading some of our habits. Like: How to read more How to get over decision fatigue And how to pass the toothpaste test (we basically invented this during the podcast. I think it could catch on.) It's an illuminating interview, and I REALLY learnt a lot. Thanks Gretchen - and see you at the weekend for the full interview.
Bulletproof's Dave Asprey live in London #64 King of biohacking Dave Asprey was recently in the UK and we recorded a live Zestology podcast in front of a packed-out crowd in East London. But exactly which supplements does the world's best known biohacker take? When I asked Dave this question, he pulled out a bag full of pills, described each one in great detail, and then chugged the lot. Find out exactly what's in his stack and what should be in yours by listening to the podcast here. Also in th...
Next time on Zestology: What are the simplest things you can do to upgrade your life? Dave Aprey is the creator of the widely popular (and totally delish) Bulletproof Coffee, host of the #1 health podcast, Bulletproof Radio, and author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Bulletproof Diet. So there was a lot to talk about as we recorded for an episode of Zestology podcast, and you can listen to it right here in two days time. Join Dave Asprey in a live Zestology podcast recording and Q&am...
Discover the secrets of fat-burning with NYT bestselling author Abel James #63 Discover the secrets of fat-burning this week with one of the biggest podcasters in the health area - Abel James . His sickeningly toned bod makes it onto his podcast image (see below). You'll hear us talking about this I can't blame him, if I looked like that I'm sure I'd whip my shirt off too. His new book The Wild Diet has just made it onto the NYT best-seller list. However this podcast is not just about fat-burnin...
Next time on Zestology: The awesome Abel James. How to embrace your inner artist Why we should all live a bit more like wild animals What is the wild diet? And loads more.
Longevity would be nice, right? Living longer and being super healthy to really enjoy that long life. Today's Zestology podcast guest Daniel Reid knows all about how to do this. He's a bestselling author on the ancient practices of Taoism, with his book The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity . I loved this book, so I got in touch with Dan in Byron Bay, Australia and he stayed up late to come on Zestology. He's a colourful character with a huge amount of knowledge, and he's lived a full and fascina...
Next time on Zestology: 5 rules for living a long healthy life. Sounds easy right? But Daniel is one of my favourite authors, and makes an awesome amount of sense. So join us in the next Zestology podcast. Follow these rules and you might live until the age of 243* *Maybe
"Yoga Girl" and Instagrammer Rachel Brathen on life with no filter #61 How much more honest would you be if you lived life with no filters? Today on Zestology: a story that involves travel, romance, meditation and yoga. I interview Rachel Brathen, the New York Times best-selling author, motivational speaker, and international yoga sensation. Perhaps better recognized via her social media handle, “Yoga_Girl”. Rachel has over 1.8 million followers on Instagram alone. Yeh, you read right - 1.8 mill...
Next time on Zestology: Instagram sensation (there's no other word for it) Yoga Girl Rachel Brathen. Rachel's story, and how she ended up living in paradise (kinda romantic) Being honest, super honest We delve into stress-busting yoga Smooth meditation practices. Dealing with real world problems Er, and doing yoga with a goat on your back. And more...
Have you recently been agonising over a decision Worrying about the impact the wrong decision might make? Reached a crossroads and you can't figure out the right path? Karan Bajaj is a NYT bestselling author , born in India and living in New York. He's hugely popular and he has found the solution for difficult decisions. If you're on the crossroads in life in anything--love, career, life--use this principle. He says it works every time and he wishes he'd discovered it earlier. What is THE SOLUTI...
Next time on Zestology: What is THE SOLUTION FOR MAKING DIFFICULT DECISIONS? This is a cracking podcast, with something you can use right now to help you! Listen to the trailer and as always check us out on Sunday for the full details.
Matt Formstom is an Australian cyclist who holds a World Record, a World Cup Gold medal, and is a reigning world champion in cycling - while legally blind. He's a totally inspiring individual, and preparing for the Rio 2016 Paralympics. On this podcast. How to deal with stress before a big game/meeting/day How to super-charge your motivation, and find an extra gear? How to live without fear and achieve a bucket load of cool stuff How to be gold-medal standard in whatever you do....
Next time on Zestology: How to deal with stress before a big game/meeting/day How to super-charge your motivation, and find an extra gear? How to live without fear and achieve a bucket load of cool stuff How to be gold-medal standard in whatever you do.
Test, track and improve. This podcast is a lot of fun, with a guy who seriously knows what he is talking about. As you may know, I am an unashamed geek when it comes to tracking stuff. It's really not as tricky as it sounds though. It only takes about 90 seconds a night to track everything (lifestyle factors, supplements, energy levels and sleep quality) on a big old excel spreadsheet. Then, rather than wondering if meditation helps me feel more relaxed, or drinking loads of wine the night befor...
Next time - Josh Trent . The best apps and gadgets for crushing it in life. This episode is great fun, and seriously practical. Josh knows his stuff!
Jasmina Aganovic is all about challenging conventions and, even, challenging them in some pretty unconventional ways. Her product line, Mother Dirt, is poised to turn the cosmetics industry upside down, bringing a totally new definition to clean, healthy skin and, even, cleaning, healthy living. This week Jasmina stopped by for a chat and we dug into what keeping clean and healthy really means. She shared some shocking insights, including why today’s goto cosmetics are actually doing more...
Next time on Zestology: What keeping clean and healthy really means for your body. Some shocking insights, including why today’s go-to cosmetics are actually doing more harm than good—and, guys, this includes some of your favourite products, too.
Motivation, achievement and what it takes to endure with ultraendurance man Dean Karnazes #56 The secrets of motivation, from an ultraendurance athlete This week’s guest Dean Karnazes does it all—seriously. Not only is he a renowned endurance athlete and accomplished author, but he also works with several Fortune 500 companies all around the world, helping employees transform into elite leaders and managers. Dean is, in a word, impressive. So impressive that TIME named him one of the “Top 100 Mo...
Next time on Zestology: Motivation and achievement. Dean Karnazes has got it in spades, and you can have it too. We’re chatting nitty gritty, including how he knocked off 50 marathons spanning 50 U.S. states in just 50 days and what it takes to run 350 miles across 80 sleep-free hours.
This week, some of the world’s greatest medical mysteries: Does stress really make you grey? Are flip flops bad for your feet? Do piercings help alleviate headaches? Yeh, uh, perhaps not world's greatest, but important stuff, right? This week’s guest, Good Housekeeping beauty editor Sam Escobar, has a lot to say on these topics and then some. Her life, in many ways, sits at that intersection between health and beauty, in a space that practically all of us are chattering about in one way or anoth...
Next time on Zestology: I chat to Good Housekeeping Beauty Editor Sam Escobar about some of the world’s greatest medical mysteries. Does stress really make you grey? Are flip flops bad for your feet? Do piercings help alleviate headaches? Yeh, uh, perhaps not world's greatest, but important stuff, right? See you next time.
Get round the 10,000 hour rule Crack gags like a stand-up comedian Use the power of sport to inspire Have a number one hit single (!) And haave more FUN in your life Today's Zestology podcast guest is indeed marvellous, with a great enthusiasm and charisma. If you're interested in living with more energy, vitality and motivation and having more fun along the way, you might want to take a listen. Paul Boross has had a number one hit in the charts in Britain, Australia and around the world. He's p...
Next time on Zestology: Looking at how to... Get round the 10,000 hour rule Crack gags like a stand-up comedian Use the power of sport to inspire And lots more, with Paul Boross.
For you if: You want to increase your energy levels by 20% You have sleep issues, you struggle to get to sleep, or stay asleep, or don't feel refreshed after sleep You feel stressed in some way You get back pain You sometimes get a bit tired and knackered It was cool chatting again with popular Zestology fave guest Evan Brand. Evan and I recorded a double-header podcast. We first spent an hour chatting on his show, Not Just Paleo. (You can check me out being interviewed on his show here ). Then ...
Next time on Zestology: Feeling stressed? Knackered? Lacking your usual fizz? Evan Brand and I have a good chat about lots of energy based issues, and have a lot of fun along the way.
Today is Zestology podcast number 52, which means we've been going a year. It's flown by, and been a lot of fun in the process. Thank you for being part of the journey, supporting me along the way, and hopefully getting some inspiration as you listen. Now, ladies and gentlemen, as you know I always like to put myself in the line of fire and test out any new gadgets for extra energy. (I'm such a hero, right.) But this one I was super-sceptical about. It is a crazy in-ear bright light energy heads...
Next time on Zestology: Imagine a gadget that makes you feel more alert, more energised, and helps get over jet-lag. We road test that very gadget, and speak to the inventor next time. Cool eh?
How do you turn the ordinary you into an extraordinary person of value ? Today's Zestology guest might well help us answer that. He's a BIG name in the world of podcasting. Jordan Harbinger is the voice behind top show, The Art of Charm , where he shares experiences and laughs with interesting people around the world. And today we cover these main topics. What is charm? And how can we be more charming? The one productivity tip that Jordan uses every day to keep his email under control. How do yo...
