One of the most popular pages on my website for a while has been the hacks page. This podcast is a podcast version of that. I'm considering it as a regular feature, but I'm not sure yet. What do you think? A regular Zest update on what I've been up to, what is making the news, what is popular, what seems to be working for people? For instance - there's a new hay fever product which seems to be really capturing people's imagination. I've been trying it, others I know have been trying it, and it'd...
May 20, 2019•23 min
You know him as the author of "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus", he's a regular on Oprah, he's renowned the world over for his advice on relationships. And the last 8 months have been the most challenging of his life. On this podcast: Grief, and how to approach it Gender freedom shouldn't mean gender blindness. The original story of men are from Mars John's work now, relationships, flow but also diet and lifestyle
May 13, 2019•1 hr 2 min
When disaster strikes, what do you do? How do you deal with it? Amazing story. Seven years ago, Adam Greenberg was a baseball rookie, and in his very first at-bat he got hit in the head with the ball — knocked out, concussed, out of the league. Simply focusing on staying alive... He didn’t know it at the time, but that pitch was a gift. Now he offers his story of overcoming adversity and persevering through challenges in hopes of helping you pursue your dreams in life.
May 06, 2019•34 min
What is Ayurveda, and how can it help us? Join me in an ayurvedic consultation, and I promise we will keep stool chat to a minimum. Dr. Shijoe Mathew is an Ayurvedic doctor and the founder of Ayurvedic Life With Dr. Mathew . He assisted Jasmine Hemsley with the ayurvedic section of her latest book, and is a renowned expert. He has been an Ayurvedic physician for almost a decade, most notably at Ananda in the Himalayas. If you like Zestology, you might want to sign up for the Zestology 3 Zesty Th...
Apr 29, 2019•46 min
I thought psychics were full of crap! But do I still? While recording this podcast I come across a lot of wacky theories, beliefs and thoughts, and if I believed all of them where would I be? But if we are too sceptical, then do we close ourselves off to potentially some of the most amazing things that could help us? Victoria Loustalot was a self-proclaimed sceptic. And then she wrote a book about mystics, shamen, psychics, astrologers and more. What happened next? Find out in this podcast, and ...
Apr 22, 2019•45 min
What even is histamine intolerance? And why should you be concerned by it? Good questions! It's very common, and these questions are answered on this podcast. Dr. Joneja has written 7 books in the area of how we react to food, food allergies and intolerances, and digestive tract reactions to foods. Histamine, as you’ll hear, is important, but when the total body level of histamine gets too high, all sorts of odd, unpleasant symptoms can occur, and often, histamine sensitivity and histamine intol...
Apr 15, 2019•42 min
Are you ready to join the low-carb revolution? Or do you think it's a load of old carblers? Today's guests can help. Jimmy Moore presents the Number 1 low-carb podcast in the world. Christine Moore is an expert in Nutritional Science. And together they've written the book Real Food Keto: Applying Nutritional Therapy to Your Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet . As you know I've been following (a Tony version of) the keto diet for a while now, so enjoy and Jimmy and Christine are a super couple and great pod...
Apr 08, 2019•40 min
A slightly different format this week. Two authors of the same book, interviewed one after the other. Exciting, eh? It's a podcast about smart people and smart children. How do you define success? What are some of the basic theories behind creating successful people? How do you cultivate resilience? What role do screens play (or not play) in success? In The Formula: Unlocking the Secrets to Raising Highly Successful Children, Harvard economist Ronald Ferguson, named in a New York Times profile a...
Apr 01, 2019•44 min
Emily Fletcher is one of the world’s leading experts in Meditation. She's been on this podcast before, but since then has had lots go on in her life, which you'll hear about. Her new book, just reached number 7 on all of Amazon, which is nothing short of phenomenal. Emily began her ten years of training in meditation in Rishikesh, India under world-renowned instructors. She now runs her own meditation school in New York. And if you like Zestology, you might want to sign up for the Zestology 3 Ze...
Mar 25, 2019•44 min
Martin is CEO of Upgrade Labs, the world's first dedicated biohacking faciliity. I've been there in LA and it is fantastic. A playground for health, wellness and you get a damn good workout in the process. Their data-driven technology uses measurable and trackable results that can help optimize one’s overall health by lowering levels of inflammation, improving cognitive function, quickening muscle growth, and optimizing hormone levels. He was in London and so we caught up and recorded a podcast....
Mar 18, 2019•50 min
Best-selling time management and productivity expert Julie Morgenstern has been helping people save time for years. Now she's turned out attention to productivity and parenting in her latest book Time To Parent. And I think the productivity hacks are relevant whether you are a parent or not, I think… So we talk a bit about making more time, about making more time when a parent, and then plenty on productivity, and never checking email in the morning, which was the theme of Julie's New York Times...
Mar 11, 2019•44 min
Secrets from the Blue Zone in today's podcast with Dr. Roger Henderson. Answering questions like this. What's the real truth about the Mediterranean diet? Can a drink (or two) be good for you? Which vitamins can help prolong your life? Does homeopathy work? Are you more tired than you should be. And loads more. Dr. Roger is a doctor, author, writer and media commentator on all things health related, as well as a all-round great guy. We even managed to fit in a bit of Brexit in this podcast (don'...
Mar 04, 2019•47 min
Greg Marsh is a natural eyesight genius. I always used to pride myself on my eyesight, but let's be honest, as we get older, they don't work quite as well as they used to. I seem to have a little astigmatism, and one eye is a little bit dimmer than the other. So I got in touch with one of the world's leading expert on sorting out your eyesight naturally. FIND GREG ON YOUTUBE, OR CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITE WHICH IS THE SAME AS THE TITLE OF THIS PODCAST - www.bettereyesightnow.com
Feb 25, 2019•46 min
Today - low carb heaven. It's a theme on Zestology for a reason, and that's the experts keep telling me it's the best way to sort out your vitality levels. Everything keto - the pros and cons of the ketogenic diet and exactly how to do it - and how and why it will give you more energy Stephanie Person is a Keto Book Author, speaker, youtuber, and consultant. She has a huge following online for her ketogenic tips, and she's pretty hardcore as you'll hear. And she has had an unusual career path…. ...
Feb 18, 2019•37 min
Donna Lancaster used to be the head of training for The Hoffman Process and she now runs The Bridge Retreat. It's described as an emotional detox and a chance to rediscover your zest for life. In this podcast we talk Marie Kondo. Decluttering (physical and emotional) The Inner Critic. And how to shut him/her up - or at least quieten him down a little bit. Releasing emotional blocks, is it a continual process, or done once done. Grief and how best to deal with it. Not one, not two but three book ...
Feb 11, 2019•44 min
He's described as "the ‘mega monk’ who wants us to slow down and embrace our imperfections." Haemin Sunim is one of the most influential Zen Buddhist teachers and writers in the world. What he offers, is bite-sized buddhism, and it's made him a huge celebrity. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and are great guides not only to mediation but also to overcoming the challenges of everyday life. I met him in Central London last week and as you'll hear, he instantly started turning...
Feb 04, 2019•32 min
Today we explore: HRV importance of sleep nutrition genetics nature mindset Recorded while cramming in a spot of frosty London Cryotherapy & Normatec compression (that will be the unusual whirring sound you can hear in the background. #zestologypodcast #energy #zestforlife #cryotherapy #recovery #london #rfmcoaching #reachforemore #performance #mindovermatter
Jan 28, 2019•42 min
Biohacking is a theme on this podcast. Let me explain that. I look at cutting-edge hacks for improving your health and energy. For example, ever been tempted to spend a week in a dark room with electrodes stuck to your head? I did that recently, (so you don’t have to.) But it turns out cutting edge often involves natural, non-pharmaceutical ways to improve one’s performance, wellness, health and longevity. I'm always all up for natural solutions. So today... Discover the tradition and science of...
Jan 21, 2019•59 min
Want to become better than most people at most things? Author Pat Flynn has a philosophy he calls Generalism. He says it better to be better at many things, not best at just one. From there, you combine abilities to create a competitive advantage at anything you could want—a tactic known as “skill stacking.” So the question is… how do we get better at almost everything…. That's the theme of Pat's book, so I asked him that question.
Jan 14, 2019•33 min
He's a former professional sports player at a very high level, and he was a world champ bodybuilder. He's now a top coach, fitness trainer, and extreme endurance expert… In this podcast we talk the best; Supplements Gadgets Productivity hacks, (includes a long chat about whether we are productive, or silly fools. Lifestyle hacks Diets Plus loads more. Brian is such a great guy, bursting with energy - something is definitely working. You can follow him @briankeanefitness on all social media and a...
Jan 07, 2019•39 min
I was recently on Pete Cohen's excellent Mi365 podcast, and as part of it, we had a cracking sporting geek out. He's worked with many of the world's top sportsmen and women so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to combine my love of sport, my main job, and the podcast. So you've been warned, if you're not into sport, move along, there's nothing to see here. If you do like sport, I hope you'll enjoy this excerpt from Pete's podcast.
Jan 04, 2019•26 min
It's a new year, and me and Dr. Steve have got together to record a special podcast looking ahead to 2019, featuring some of the things that energise us most. This podcast is about energy, after all. You will hear about: An app that will energise you. A practice that will energise you. A theory that will energise you. A diet that will energise you. A gadget that will energise you. And lots more Happy new year, and enjoy listening. Also - bit of a milestone, this is episode 200. Zestology has bee...
Jan 01, 2019•44 min
Featuring epic books - both fiction and non-fiction. Over the last couple of years I've done a review of the year. But this year, I thought I'd do something slightly different, and summarise/review the very best books I've read this year. There are 6 of them - 4 non-fiction and 4 fiction. And there's also a place you should visit too. That's where this podcast was recorded. Check out my recent pics if you want a sneak preview of that one. Remember Zestology will be back on the 1st January 2019 w...
Dec 17, 2018•23 min
Covering healthy living, a natural way of life, and triumphing over adversity. He's the former Days of our Lives actor, Model and Skincare specialist who's founded Alitura, the skincare company. Why triumphing over adversity? Well, after a dreadful accident, a skincare specialist said to him: "You have the worst facial injury I have ever seen” What we put on our skin, really does go in. So it's time to look at that. He's used natural products to help his skin and face recover, and I have become ...
Dec 10, 2018•38 min
The idea behind this podcast is you will potentially sleep longer, definitely sleep deeper and better and be more well refreshed the next day. How's that for aiming high? I think we can do this. Nick Littlehales is a world renowned Elite Sport Sleep Coach, has been redefining and innovating a new human sleep approach or as he describes it mental and physical recovery, for over 22 years. In this podcast he talks about the myth of 8 hours sleep. He's big into working with sports stars, and as you’...
Dec 03, 2018•36 min
Master meditator, author, and globetrotter. Brett Moran is back - and he’s had a rollercoaster year. A disastrous project in Thailand that didn’t work - you’ll hear all about that. A brilliant project that did work. And what’s being naked or nude in a field got to do with anything. All is revealed as the podcast goes on, honest! We covered Brett's story the first time we chatted on Zestology, but basically, at young age he got in with the wrong crowd: experimenting with drugs and in trouble with...
Nov 26, 2018•28 min
You'll know the answer by the end of this podcast, and you'll know what to do about it. Linda Stone coined the phrase continuous partial attention . Stone also coined "email apnea" which means "a temporary absence or suspension of breathing, or shallow breathing, while doing email." And it’s all the more interesting because she has a real tech background… at a very high level. She was at Apple, in the early early early days. She was a Microsoft Vice President. And then she became a celebrated th...
Nov 19, 2018•44 min
Renowned addiction expert, speaker and author Dr. Gabor Maté is famous for his expertise on trauma, addiction, stress and childhood development. I went to see him speak in London at an absolutely packed out venue in Notting Hill. And then went to interview him at the offices of Penguin and Random House the next day. Coincidentally this is where my publisher Virgin Books is, though I haven’t been there for about 8 years though. In this podcast we talk Addiction and addictive behaviour. How to liv...
Nov 12, 2018•51 min
Or... Why you should never put your phone in your pocket (part 2) Today: EMF and tech dangers explained in depth. How many times do you check your phone per day? Since Apple brought out iOS12, I know now, and it's fairly shocking - about 70 per day. And I thought I was good at this stuff. And the negative effects of smartphone and technology extend beyond distraction - perhaps we should be worrying a lot more about EMFs. Daniel DeBaun is the man - and comes back to Zestology again to helps us kn...
Nov 05, 2018•42 min
Yes, Jason Wittrock is another Zestology guest that puts butter in his coffee. He's #keto - hmmm, there's a theme here isn't there. Actually, some guests really surprise me on Zestology. I already knew Jason Wittrock really knew his stuff about ketosis, the high fat low carb diet that gives you more energy, helps with inflammation and a host of other things (Disclaimer, check with your health practitioner before starting on this). But I didn't know how much fun Jason would be, and how much energ...
Oct 29, 2018•38 min
