In this conversation, Dr. Chris Knobbe discusses his journey from being an ophthalmologist to a public health advocate focusing on the dangers of processed foods and industrial seed oils. He highlights the relationship between the rise in use of seed oils and the increase in chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Dr. Knobbe emphasises the need for a shift in dietary guidelines to eliminate seed oils and promote ancestral diets, arguing that the current reliance on process...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 7 min
In this fascinating conversation, Zoë and Guy Ben Zvi discuss the complexities of omega-6 fatty acids, particularly focusing on seed oils and their impact on health. They discuss the essential fats necessary for human nutrition, the dangers of oxidation in seed oils, and the ongoing debate surrounding their toxicity. Guy emphasizes the importance of understanding the biochemical processes involved in fat metabolism and the role of oxidative stress in chronic diseases.
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In this conversation Dr Nina Teicholz and Zoë explore the history and impact of seed oils in our diet. They discuss how seed oils, such as soybean and canola oil, were introduced into the food supply in the early 20th century and became increasingly popular due to their lower cost and the endorsement of health organizations, the influence of industry and other factors that have contributed to the continued promotion of seed oils in dietary guidelines.
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr
In this conversation, Dr. Peter Brukner shares his journey from a successful sports medicine career to becoming an advocate for low-carb nutrition and its impact on health. He discusses his personal transformation after adopting a low-carb diet, the significant effects of nutrition on athletes, and the challenges faced in changing dietary guidelines.
Dec 23, 2024•58 min
In this conversation, Zoë chats with Professor Norman Fenton, a professor of risk at Queen Mary University about his book 'Fighting Goliath and his insights on COVID-19, the flawed narratives surrounding the pandemic, and the implications of lockdowns and vaccinations. Fenton discusses the inaccuracies in PCR testing, the misclassification of COVID-19 cases and deaths, and the psychological tactics used to manipulate public perception.
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, Zoë chats with Marc Girardot, who discusses his groundbreaking work on his Bolus Theory, which posits that injections bypass the body's natural defenses, leading to various health issues. Girardot shares his insights on the implications of this theory, emphasising the need for a re-evaluation of medical practices and public awareness regarding the potential harms of injections. Video podcast and transcript available at https://zoeharcombe.com
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 36 min
In this conversation, Jon Furniss shares his personal journey with Type 1 diabetes, detailing his diagnosis, self-education, and the importance of understanding insulin management. He discusses the impact of lifestyle choices, including diet and exercise, on blood glucose levels and shares insights from his experiences with fasting and endurance challenges. We also touch on the significance of gut health and the role of infections in diabetes management, emphasising the need for quality informat...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 7 min
In this conversation, Zoë Harcombe and Hannah Sutter discuss the complexities of the ketogenic diet, exploring its history, variants, and applications in both weight loss and medical treatment, particularly for epilepsy. They discuss personal experiences with keto, the importance of compliance, and the need for individualised dietary approaches. The conversation also touches on future research directions and the potential of keto in addressing various health issues.
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr
In this episode, Zoë chats with Dr Benjamin Bikman about GLP-1 agonists, a class of drugs used for weight loss and diabetes management. They discuss the role of GLP-1 in metabolism, the effects of GLP-1 agonists on weight loss and insulin sensitivity, and the potential side effects and limitations of these drugs. Dr Bikman explains how GLP-1 agonists slow down intestinal movement, leading to feelings of nausea and reduced appetite. He also discusses the paradox of these drugs stimulating the gro...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this conversation, I chat with Dr Ahmad Malik, a foot and ankle surgeon, about his experience in the medical field and the impact of guidelines on patient care. We discuss the influence of guidelines on medical decision-making, the commercialisation and privatisation of the NHS, and the erosion of clinical expertise. Ahmad shares his concerns about the de-skilling of surgeons and the focus on efficiency over patient-centered care. He emphasises the importance of critical thinking and individu...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Dr Lindsay Browning is an international sleep expert, psychologist and best-selling author. In this conversation we discuss the importance of sleep and the misconceptions surrounding it. Dr Browning explains that sleep cycles consist of different stages, including deep sleep and REM sleep and that it is normal to wake up multiple times during the night. Dr Lindsay Browning discusses the importance of sleep and provides insights into improving sleep quality. She explains the impact of technology,...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 3 min
I really enjoyed this interview. I learned lots and I found Guy’s answers to what seemed like basic questions very interesting. In an hour we covered: Why Guy became interested in omega-3 in the first place? For him and his family; The three top dietary factors that he thinks are part of chronic disease; The forms in which omega-3 comes and what the balance should be and many more fascinating questions. For full show notes and video interview, please visit www.zoeharcombe.com
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min
In this conversation, Dr. Christy Kesslering discusses the connection between cancer and metabolic health. She shares her journey as a radiation oncologist and how she discovered the importance of insulin in cancer development. Dr. Kesslering emphasises the role of markers in assessing metabolic health and guiding dietary interventions. She also discusses the evidence for the efficacy of diet in cancer treatment and the use of fasting in combination with keto diets. For full show notes and video...
May 23, 2024•52 min
Dentist James Goolnik discusses the connection between dentistry and nutrition, specifically focusing on the impact of sugar on dental health. He emphasizes the importance of regular dental checkups and explains how dentists can identify early signs of tooth decay and oral cancer. For detailed shownotes, transcript and video, visit https://www.zoeharcombe.com
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Nick Thompson is a vet. He has been fighting for responsible, species-appropriate raw food feeding for pets for over 25 years. His tireless drive for healthy pets from birth to graceful old age brought him to raw feeding in the mid-1990s . W e struggled to keep this to an hour covering so much of interest to animal lovers and pet owners – as well as anyone interested in diet and health… For video of interview and transcript, visit https://zoeharcombe.com...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 15 min
In this really varied podcast (a bit over an hour), Gary and Zoë cover topics from bad science to sugar. There were many prepared questions, but the first question took a really interesting direction, which led to the uncovering of many varied topics. For video and transcript, visit https://zoeharcombe.com
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 13 min
In this wonderful meeting of minds, Georgia and Zoë talk about why the dietary guidelines are just about the opposite of what we should be advised to eat. They discuss how they both got into the world of diet and health and why they now think as they do. Georgia shares when and how she personally realised that many plants were ‘not her friends’ and how she resolved this. They cover animal foods vs plant foods, nutrients, anti-nutrients and what we need to base meals on. For full show notes, tran...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 5 min
In a lively hour, Gareth and Zoë discuss all things farming from BAFTA nominations, supermarket power, fair prices for produce, diversification, the weather, the ‘Beast from the East’, to Brian May, badgers and, of course, Clarkson’s Farm....
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Dr Ian Lake is a UK General Practitioner and a person with Type 1 Diabetes, T1D. He was diagnosed with LADA (Late Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) Type 1 Diabetes, at age 36 and managed it with a DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) style approach for the first 20 years. He changed his approach to a very low carb diet approximately 9 years ago and he shares his learnings and experiments in this podcast. For show notes and full video of our chat, visit https://zoeharcombe.com...
Nov 16, 2023•54 min
In this episode, Jason Fung and Zoë discuss low carb, low calorie and fasting as tools for putting T2D into remission. The discussion included the metabolic challenge with low calorie diets and why fasting avoids this. Jason sorts out thermodynamics along the way! Full show notes, video and transcript over at https://www.zoeharcombe.com/...
Nov 14, 2023•52 min
A fascinating two part chat with Ben Rubin in which we explored the NHS, Ben’s personal connections with the NHS, why it’s so complex, the costs, how the NHS should be designed (human centred) and how it is designed (layer upon layer of tech projects and upgrades). Part 2 is available at zoeharcombe.com and dietandhealthtoday.com
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Professor Marcantonio Spada is Professor of Addictive Behaviours and Mental Health in the School of Applied Sciences at London South Bank University where he is Deputy Lead of the Centre for Addictive Behaviours Research and Course Director of the MSc Addiction Psychology and Counselling. Professor Spada also serves as both Editor-in-Chief of Addictive Behaviours and Addictive Behaviours Reports, and as Associate Editor of Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy. He has significant expertise in psyc...
Nov 25, 2021•38 min
Liz Earle MBE has been a trusted authority in the world of wellbeing for over 30 years. She has written more than 35 books on many aspects of nutritional, hormonal and gut health, as well as being a regular wellness TV presenter and host of the popular Liz Earle Wellbeing Show podcast. She is passionate about improving the health of mid-life women and beyond, especially helping women from all backgrounds achieve a better ‘second half’. Full shownotes over at https://www.dietandhealthtoday.com/...
Nov 11, 2021•36 min
Dr Kendrick is a GP living in Macclesfield, England. He has spent over 30 years researching the reasons for heart disease, which you can now read about in his new book " The enduring mystery of heart disease... The Clot Thickens "
Nov 04, 2021•45 min
Monya is a chef and culinary consultant originally from Cape Town, South Africa. Since moving to the UK in 2012, she has worked for both Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck Group and Le Cordon Bleu.
Oct 21, 2021•32 min
Zoë Clews is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Mental Health Campaigner, businesswoman & one of the most recommended and highly regarded Hypnotherapists working in the UK today. As a Complex PTSD, Anxiety & Depression specialist she has nearly 20 years’ experience working with private clients to treat a wide range of conditions and is the founder of Zoë Clews & Associates which is an 11 strong team of Hypnotherapists, Therapists & Coaches providing a one stop shop for emotional & psychological issues....
Sep 16, 2021•37 min
Dr Jen Unwin is a Consultant Clinical Health Psychologist. She was a past Chair of the UK Association for Solution Focused Practice and winner of the British Psychological Society Karen Ehlert Lifetime achievement award in clinical health psychology. in this podcast, she chats with Zoë about her work, her book and sugar addiction
Sep 02, 2021•37 min
In essence, Frédéric is a unique expert in being able to discuss the food supply from a global perspective – considering both human health and planet health. He understands the role that ruminants play from in factors from nutrition to topsoil and his understanding of the big food companies and other major organisations trying to influence what we eat, is second to none.
Jul 29, 2021•51 min
Davs (Dafydd) Dennis is a former Royal Marine, paramedic, current CrossFit seminar staff flow master and CrossFit affiliate owner. The important part of Davs’ bio for this podcast is that he is the owner of Cardiff Dog Training! Davs is all these things in his brief bio, but far more importantly he’s a friend and as fabulous a person as his dogs think he is!
Jul 01, 2021•35 min
Poacher turned gamekeeper, Paul Kaye, takes an insiders look at the games played by the food industry and supermarkets to ensure we make bad food choices.
May 27, 2021•43 min
