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Biohacking News by Zestology

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Biohacking news, reviews, and tech with journalist and author Tony Wrighton. Drawing on years of experience and a bulging contacts book, Tony brings you the biggest stories—and some downright crazy trends—from the world of biohacking. With Dave Asprey, Esther Perel, Paul Saladino, JJ Virgin, Ben Greenfield, Dr. David Sinclair, Joe Wicks, and many more.
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Episodes

Could these supplements help you live longer? Dr. Chris Shade #278

Anti-ageing medicine is our focus on this podcast. Dr. Chris Shade is a world leader in detox protocols, and knows his stuff. Plus he's a great guy and has some interesting practices that help him to relax after a hardcore day helping patients. He might just be your new health obsession. I know you love a bit of geekery on this podcast, so prepare to learn about the latest, newest, anti-ageing medicine, and exactly how it works. THIS EPISODE IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Magnesium Breakthrough -...

Jun 29, 202047 min

Oral biohacking - Dr. Hisham #277

Dr. Hisham's mantra is 'look better, feel better, be better'. And today we're looking at 'oral biohacking'. Dr. Hisham Abdalla is a New Zealand Doctor, practicing as a Dental Surgeon. He is also the author of a #1 Amazon Bestseller book: So what is '7 minutes of joy'? You'll find out... I'm sceptical, I'm going to be honest, but Dr. Hisham kind of wins me round by the end. We start by talking about general biohacks that Dr. Hisham uses in his garden to starts his day. Then we move onto teeth, an...

Jun 22, 202049 min

Hacks: Coffee, workouts, kitchen tech, health food, niche supplements and more #276

All the hacks that have been working for me over the last few months. Including; Coffee machines, coffee beans The Class P:volve The Carol A.I bike Qi Gong Blenders - Ninja. Thermomix. Magnesium Breakthrough Tiger Nuts - how to eat them. Yoghurt making and coconut yoghurt (yep, that's my life now) Habits, changing habits during lockdown Circadian rhythms, phone out of bedroom Creating first thing in the morning. THIS EPISODE IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Magnesium Breakthrough - the most effecti...

Jun 15, 202034 min

Could smaller desserts help immunity? Dr. Matt Cook #275

It turns out of all the things you can do to protect yourself from illness, one of them is have smaller puddings. This is a small disaster as I do like a pudding, as you’ll hear, but Dr. Matt Cook goes over some of the research about blood sugar levels and immunity that could mean smaller desserts for me in future. Also on this podcast we talk antibody testing, sorting out the gut, and whether a miracle supplement that is supposed to heal the junctions in your gut is worth it. First a disclaimer...

Jun 08, 202055 min

John Gray - Lockdown relationships #274

He's the author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. Possibly the biggest-selling relationship author of all time. And never have we needed his advice more than now. We talk. Relationships during this coronavirus pandemic, and beyond Plus... The ideal relationship Quarantine: is it pain or an opportunity? How to thrive in your relationship during this crisis. How minimize conflict and eliminate resentment How men and women have different needs particular at times or stress and crisis. THI...

Jun 01, 20201 hr

Anatomy geeks - Celest Pereira #273

How much exercise are you getting during lockdown. If you're spending a lot of time sitting down, you need an anatomy geek as we seek to hack our posture, aches and pains and bodies during lockdown. Celest is a self-confessed anatomy geek. She's a trained physio, and one of the world's most successful yoga teachers (though she'd be far too modest to ever describe herself as that.) She's been on Zestology 5 times now - you'll enjoy listening....

May 25, 202037 min

Coronavirus, health and momentum - Mike Berland #272

He is the founder & CEO of research, data, and analytics firm Decode M, and he is an expert how people think and behave as consumers, voters, and decision-makers. Especially important at the moment. So today, Mike Berland and I chat productivity, health, momentum and how to address the coronavirus threat. His book MAXIMUM MOMENTUM: How to Get It, How to Keep It is awesome, do read it.

May 18, 202048 min

Inspiration, connection and friendship - Keith Norris, Paleo f(x) #271

In this podcast we talk health, festivals, exercise, motivation, connecting, plant medicine, and more. Keith Norris is a world authority on healthy living. He is also the founder of Paleo f(x)™ -the world’s premier holistic wellness event, covering health, nutrition, fitness, sustainability, self-development, spirituality, relationships, entrepreneurship, & everything in between. This podcast was supposed to come out two months ago, and I was supposed to be in Austin for the conference in Ap...

May 11, 202039 min

Book Club 1 - The Humans By Matt Haig

The first Zestology Book Club. If you like books, listen on. Lots of book chat with special guest readers Josey Rew (Joytastic, helping our kids live with joy, health & emotional wellbeing), Dr. Stephen Simpson (elite performance coach), and Richard Blake ( Breathwork , therapy, bio-hacking, meditation and more - the man known as The Breath Geek)

May 07, 202036 min

This Too Shall Pass - Julia Samuel MBE #270

Julia Samuel is the psychotherapist you wish you had on call. A great description of today's guest, who's written a book that is extraordinarily well timed given everything we are going through. This Too Shall Pass is a book of stories on how we can adapt and thrive during our most difficult times. Like, right now. Julia Samuel, MBE, is a leading British psychotherapist. During the last thirty years, she has worked first for the NHS and then in private practice, and specialises in the area of gr...

May 04, 202039 min

A Rocket Powered Brain - Dr. Andrew Hill #269

In these tough times, we are getting to spend a lot of time at home with just our family and our thoughts for company. So today; Improve your Sleep, Attention, Nutrition, and Stress Response for a Better Brain. Dr. Hill is a world neurofeedback expert and a great resource for topics like biohacking, healthy brain aging, addiction, nutrition, nootropics, ADHD, autism, mindfulness, meditation, etc. He's been a guest on several popular podcasts such as the Dr. Drew Podcast, Ben Greenfield, Joe Roga...

Apr 27, 202040 min

Staying healthy during lockdown - Chris Irvin #268

How's your lockdown going? Finding it hard to stop raiding the treats cupboard? Yep, me too. So today, we focus on. The integrity of one’s diet. The impact of too many sugary treats on your immune system (oh dear!) Preventative strategies to stay healthy. Could intermittent fasting help during lockdown? The joy of carbs! The quality of one’s news sources. The people you follow who will give you good information. We recorded this since the pandemic took hold, and the importance of diet can’t be u...

Apr 20, 202044 min

We can get through this. Concentrating on your mission - Dr. Stephen Simpson #267

Dr. Steve is one of my best friends and a regular guest. He's in the unique position of being a medical doctor for 30 years, and more recently a specialist on high performance, mental game and dealing with stress. So extremely relevant at this particular time. In this podcast we talk concentrating on our mission in tough times, dealing with fear and anxiety (and why they're not the same), switching off and loads more. Enjoy.

Apr 13, 202043 min

Book Club: Funny, compulsively readable fiction

As you know, I've been considering setting up a free Book Club. And here it is. Books feature a lot on the podcast so maybe it is a good idea at this time. We are all desperately in need of switching off the news (if just for 20 minutes) and escaping. So in this podcast I launch our first book. The idea is we all read it together, and then... uh, well I'm kind of making it up as I go along, as you'll hear in the podcast.

Apr 08, 202010 min

Lockdown tactics: immunity, breathing, supplements and histamine support - Beth O'Hara #266

On today's podcast, find out what's in my freezer, and other more important lockdown issues. Yes, we are talking... drumroll, lockdown tactics, how to deal with coronavirus from a physical, mental and emotional perspective. So how are you getting on with all this? I do hope you are keeping safe and well. On the subject of keeping well, Beth O’Hara is a Functional Naturopath and Functional Genetic Analyst and specialises in working with clients with Histamine Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation ...

Apr 06, 202039 min

Coronavirus: Immune system and anti-virus support - Dr. Matt Cook #265

On this coronavirus focused podcast we look at anything and everything we can do to improve our health and immune system. Including; Functional medicine treatments, and commonly available supplements that science may show helps. Pharmaceutical approaches that doctors and governments may pursue First a disclaimer at the start… please don’t start any new regime without consulting your medical practitioner. If you think you are suffering from coronavirus you must get the appropriate medical advice,...

Mar 30, 202055 min

Immunity, science and health - Dr. Jeff Rediger #264

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to escalate, Dr. Jeff Rediger is the person to talk to. I felt considerably better after talking to him for 40 minutes, and I hope you feel better after listening too. Jeffrey Rediger, M.D. , is medical director for the McLean SouthEast Adult Psychiatric Programs and an instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He publishes in the fields of medicine, psychiatry and spirituality. His work has been featured on the Oprah and Dr. Oz shows, among others...

Mar 23, 202042 min

Dealing with coronavirus anxiety and looking after ourselves - Richard Blake #263

The uncertainty, the anxiety and the health implications of coronavirus are weighing heavily on our minds as the disruption continues to impact on all areas of our lives. Breathwork expert Richard Blake and I just recorded this, and look at the worrying aspects of this virus, and how we can best deal with the anxiety around coronavirus and look after ourselves at this strange and uncertain time. This podcast is all about energy, so how do we protect our energy fields at this time? Loaded with so...

Mar 16, 202047 min

Immunity, health and the gut - Wade Lightheart #262

I start today's podcast with my thoughts on coronavirus. It's an unusually sober start to proceedings as I know many of you are anxious about what is occurring across the world. Whilst I certainly wouldn't offer any health advice on coronavirus, I've talked in the podcast where I've been going for information and what's been on my mind. Then we turn our attention to immunity - something we are all keen to boost at the moment. Let's be honest, sorting out the gut is the key. It's THE thing, but i...

Mar 09, 202053 min

Sweet sweat! Infrared sauna lowdown - Joie Risk #261

Well here it is, let's get cracking with a spot of anti-ageing, super-relaxing, detoxifying, sleep-helping, pain-relieving sauna action. Today's podcast is an experiment. Can I make any sense at all after sitting in a Sunlighten Infrared Sauna for 40 minutes? And can my guest Joie Risk? We'll find out. You've heard me talk about my partners Sunlighten for a while now, and I've been threatening to record a podcast in the sauna haven't I. It's finally time. Do the microphones melt? Do we? Listen o...

Mar 02, 202043 min

Become a SuperLearner - Jonathan Levi #260

Learn more, improve your focus, and remember any name. (Yes, please). Jonathan Levi is an author and entrepreneur. Since 2014, Jonathan has been one of the top-performing instructors on online learning platform Udemy, and his thing is all about learning. Learning more, learning faster, improving your learning skills, this is one of those Zestology podcasts that's all about the motivation/inspiration bit. His book, "Become a SuperLearner", is a bestseller in print, digital, and audiobooks. So how...

Feb 24, 202045 min

The Joy Of Missing Out #259

A short, sweet podcast on The Joy of Missing Out. It’s so important. Doing less, saying no, disconnecting and watching Dancing On Ice on the telly. Or whatever it might be. Fear of missing out, or FOMO is wrecking our lives. So this podcast is a compilation of some of my favourite podcast guests, past and future who live a JOMO life… And my thoughts on JOMO too. You'll hear Sarah Knight Katie Brindle Chris Ryan Brett Moran Between them they live on four continents, and very much walk-the-walk wh...

Feb 18, 202015 min

Are Allergies Killing Your Performance? Looking into Histamine Intolerance and MCAS - Beth O'Hara #257

Recently I started a new diet, and it completely changed my life. Easily the biggest health and wellness change of the last 12 months. Absolute game changer, i have more energy, more in shape, less bloating, and so on. This has been the best change on a Zestology theme for a long time. So in this podcast, we look into a real passion of mine, something that Cpmplex issues - MCAS and Histamine Intolerance. Between 9 and 15% of the population have it, that might be you, and you don't even know it. ...

Feb 03, 202047 min

ZestHacks: Coffee tech and optimising your brain in 2020 #256

My favourite recent hacks to help your energy and vitality levels. Recorded on the beach - very lucky to get a dose of winter Vitamin D. More info on brain hacks: I first used this brain sensing headband about 5 years ago. Click here if you’d like to see my good friend Dr. Stephen Simpson modelling it in an earlier podcast. It is described as a personal meditation assistant that will gently guide you to a calm mind. Put on the Muse headband, earbuds, start the app, and close your eyes. You will ...

Jan 27, 202028 min

The perils of overscheduling - Katie Brindle #255

Katie is the author of Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing and has been practising Chinese medicine since 2002. In this podcast... The perils of over-scheduling (I need this segment of the podcast so badly) Increasing the energy flow around the body Tapping with bamboo for circulation Fasting for energy and weight loss. Turmeric and the low-histamine diet How to navigate Glastonbury and still feel sane at the end of it. And plenty more. Enjoy x...

Jan 20, 20201 hr 9 min

The power of breath (but not a deep breath) - Niraj Naik #254

Niraj Naik is a certified pharmacist turned holistic health and breathwork expert. Niraj cured himself from an autoimmune condition that is considered incurable in the medical world by using a number of holistic lifestyle changes including breathwork. Niraj is a Mindvalley and Hay House author, creator of the world's most viral infographic (?), a serial entrepreneur, international speaker, and a biohacking expert.

Jan 13, 202044 min

Use technology to help you, not distract you - Professor Gloria Mark #253

How many times have you checked your mobile phone in the last hour? Or your email? Professor Gloria Mark specialises in digital distraction, information overload and how we can adapt our behaviour to be more efficient on a day-to-day basis and more fulfilled too. She’s looked at the role between Internet access and multi-tasking. (I’m not good at multi-tasking!) She’s also studied the link between, stress, mood and computer usage. This is fairly astonishing and she goes into it in the podcast....

Jan 06, 202039 min

Live 14 years longer by listening to this podcast - Dr. David Sinclair #252

Sounds too good to be true? Dr. David Sinclair is the world's foremost longevity expert, and over the course of this sweet podcast, he outlines his favourite practices, diet tips, supplements and more for increasing the quality and length of your life. As he says, it's been proven that you follow this program - you'll live 14 years longer. I'm in... Dr. David Sinclair is a leading world authority on genetics and longevity. He says “Aging is a disease, and that disease is treatable.”...

Jan 01, 202040 min
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