In today’s episode we are joined by Helen Marshall from Primal Alternative. Helen and I have a great discussion including the silver linings of 2020, the role of insulin resistance and how this relates to the year that was, the importance of creating your ideal life and career and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/305 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.
In today’s episode Kale and I take a closer look at the coronavirus pandemic and the truths that have emerged since we released part one earlier this year. This is not a conversation of personal opinion but research from some of the world’s leading scientists, epidemiologists and virologists. You are entitled to disagree but I do urge you to please check your sources as both the mainstream media and online fact checkers are simply not reliable sources of information. If you would like to learn m...
In today’s episode we are joined by Joanne Howarth from Planet Protector Packaging. You will learn why Joanne is on a mission to eliminate polystyrene, a cause I am 100% behind. We explore environmental sustainability, the role of marketing and “green washing” and teach you, how, as a consumer, you can spot true sustainability and vote with your dollar. This is an incredibly inspiring episode, one that has huge potential to help our environment with awareness and education and by inspiring chang...
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. David Harper, author of BioDiet, for part one of our three-part series, Axis of Illness. We begin with obesity, and the clinical and medical definitions, including why body mass index is an outdated and inaccurate technique. You will learn about the theories of the cause of obesity as we break apart the energy balance myth and provide context for the hormonal role of obesity, now supported in the scientific literature. We also discuss the role of metabolic...
In today’s episode we are joined by Susan McLean from Cyber Safety Solutions. Susan is an extremely experienced cyber safety expert and will open your eyes to online grooming and the nature of social media, gaming sites and the like, and child exploitation. We explore common sites including Facebook and TikTok, and most importantly teach parents and guardians how to open up the conversation and what we can all do to protect our children online. Visit https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/301 for sh...
In today’s episode of Health, Happiness & Human Kind we are joined by high performance coach, Brett Robinson. We discuss Brett’s experience in elite-level sport and the lessons he learned from some of the best athletes in the world. We then dive into Brett’s greatest personal tragedy and how he turned heartbreak into inspiration, and life-long resilience. You will personally learn how to bridge the gaps in human behaviour to enhance and optimise physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and s...
In today’s episode we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness to discuss how to create a diverse microbiome with food and beyond. We explore topics including fibre, food diversity and protein, and the relevance of commonly missing commensal species such as Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii. We then explore the role of our external environment, including the problems with over-sanitisation, the role of our soil microbiome, how this differs between a western popula...
In today’s episode Elly McLean joins us to explore hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). You will learn about HA and the reasons why this evolutionary protective mechanism exists. We then discuss the most common causes of PCOS and the role of the oral contraceptive pill, the Rotterdam criteria and how the syndrome differs to polycystic ovaries, the problems with classifying an irregular period, amenorrhea or HA as PCOS, the prevalence of misdiagnoses, testing and t...
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. David Harper, author of BioDiet, to explore a LCHF or ketogenic diet, and what impact this has on our cholesterol profile, and in particular our low density lipoproteins, or LDL-C. You will learn the importance of cholesterol for cell membranes, optimal brain function, sex hormone production, vitamin D, and fat digestion and absorption, how to really understand your cardiovascular disease risk, the role of the coronary artery calcium score and the impact o...
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to dissected food labels. We start with a light-hearted riff on the COVID-19 landscape then switch gears to dive into a range of protein and snack bars we have been asked to look into. You will learn how to navigate food labels and what to look for on a nutrition information panel, how to understand the concept of green washing, the health implications of specific ingredients including maltitol, erythritol and agave syrup, and so much more. V...
In today’s episode we are joined by Cliff Harvey to explore the current landscape with regards to COVID-19 - the many silver linings and causes for optimism, but the associated cautionary lessons. We discuss the issues that arise when esteemed experts are discredited by lumping them in with the most extreme of conspiracies, why academic freedom is more important than ever, what leading epidemiologists believe of an elimination strategy, how to create resilient populations, what else needs to be ...
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Christine Maren, Functional Medical Physician, to explore the gut-thyroid connection. You will learn how every aspect of gastrointestinal function from saliva production, acid and enzyme production, bowel motility and bowel integrity can be impacted by alterations in cellular thyroid physiology. We discuss leaky gut and hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's and autoimmune thyroid, the impact of gluten, the role of blood testing and our current reference ranges, compl...
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Brett Hill to uncover how we can exercise resilience for 2020 and beyond. Significantly, you will learn why we need to tap into our inbuilt resilience to be able to focus on the solutions, and not just the problems in the world right now. We explore the current polarity between those lost in fear, such as the medical fear around the coronavirus, and those exploring what may be considered the more extreme theories involved with COVID-19. We uncover our inter...
In today’s episode we are joined by Nicole Joy to open the dialogue around human slavery. Nicole and I discuss the horrifying statistics around adult and child sex slavery and how this is not a peripheral issue, but the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world. We then provide you with the information you need to join the fight, including the people and organizations leading the way, and what parents and caregivers must do, no matter how confronting it may be. I understand first-hand how...
In today’s episode we are joined by Tom Cronin, founder of The Stillness Project and Vedic meditation teacher. Tom and I have an incredible discussion exploring the polarities of social media, during a time like COVID-19. While it is such a powerful weapon in the war on ignorance, it is a significant contributing factor to the secondary pandemic - our exponential rates of anxiety, depression and tragically, suicides. I do hope that one of the many takeaways you have from this discussion is how y...
In today’s episode Elly McLean and I explore the foundations of fasting and answer your frequently asked questions. You will learn how many hours constitutes a fast and the difference between common protocols including 12:12, 13:11 and 16:8. We explore what can be consumed during pure fasting including the topics of milk and non-calorie sweeteners, how fasting should be implemented quite specifically for women of child bearing age, fasted training and so much more. Visit https://www.stephlowe.co...
In today’s episode we are joined by Cyndi O'Meara to discuss glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer, Round-Up (amongst many other products). You will learn the health and environmental consequences of glyphosate exposure, including its antibiotic-like nature and the impact this has on food intolerances and gut health, auto-immunity, autism, cancer and more. We update you on the court cases and multi-billion dollar pay-outs made by Bayer (Monsanto) and explore the recent announcemen...
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr David G Harper, who I’m very excited to share will now be appearing on the show as a regular guest. We discuss COVID-19 and metabolic syndrome, and how keto can help our global pandemic. We explore insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, inflammation and the additional comorbidities that increase your risk of COVID-19 by 12 times. We take a deep dive into the mechanisms behind ketosis, the relevance of this for inflammation and immunity, the cell signaling rol...
In today’s episode we are joined by Lily Nichols, registered Dietician and Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Lily and I discuss the oral glucose tolerance test and gestational diabetes, a highly requested topic by you. You will learn the challenges with the current “gold standard” for screening gestational diabetes, the impact of a moderate carbohydrate and low glycaemic diet and the high prevalence of “false p...
In today’s episode we are joined by Cliff Harvey to explore two publications, firstly, ‘A plant-based, low-fat diet decreases ad libitum energy intake compared to an animal-based, ketogenic diet: An inpatient randomized controlled trial’ and secondly ‘Effects of a Ketogenic Diet on Muscle Fatigue in Healthy, Young, Normal-Weight Women: A Randomized Controlled Feeding Trial’. We discuss the unprovable proposition that there is one best diet for everyone, and consider the bookend phenomena - that ...
In today’s episode we are joined by Kat John, to discuss the victim mentality. Kat shares the role of the ego and meditation in identifying with ‘victim-like’ thoughts and we discuss how to reframe victimisation by changing the language you use. We explore topics including COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter and provide you with some strategies that will allow you to see that your contribution counts, no matter how big or how small. Visit https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/285 for show notes, episod...
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to explore saturated fats in pregnancy, off to back of an article titled “Mother’s higher fat diets linked with long term health of infants”. Now, this was in no way credible research, but it’s information being spread by mainstream media that is contributing to our continual confusion around saturated fats, so it was extremely important to debunk. Join Damo & I as we teach you how to navigate such articles, the problems with studies cent...
In today’s episode we are joined by Marcus Freudenmann from Truly Heal. Together, Marcus and I explore treating the root cause of cancer and other chronic diseases. You will learn about the role of the microbiome, the role of conventional therapies, the impact of nutrient deficiencies and inflammation, why toxins need to considered, how psychology and mindset are involved and so much more. This is obviously a very sensitive topic and a complex one that is yet to be solved, but I hope you will jo...
In today’s episode of Health, Happiness & Human Kind (yes we have a brand new podcast name and still the most amazing guests but so many more incredible topics to cover), Elly and I dissect Irritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise known as IBS. You will learn more about the diagnosis of IBS and how this can be problematic from a treatment standpoint. We discuss what we typically see in clinic, including clients who have undertaken a suite of breath testing, those who have been to see a gastroente...
In episode 281 we are joined by our good friend Kale Brock. Kale and I explore loneliness, in the context of both our current pandemic and how western cultures may be contributing to this, based on their current infrastructures. You will learn how a lack of social connection could heighten health risks as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, the significance of community and contribution, what personal changes both Kale and I have made in recent years and so much more. This is such a powerful co...
In episode 280 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Charlie Arnott, regenerative farmer and educator. Charlie and I explore his journey from industrial commodity farmer to regenerative food grower, including the hurdles in making such a transition. You will learn about the relationships between soil and human health, the significance of biodynamics, the current state of agriculture in light of COVID-19 and so much more. This is an incredibly inspiring episode that will force you to rethink you...
In episode 279 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Cliff Harvey to explore the publication, ‘Caloric restriction alters lipid metabolism to contribute to tumor growth inhibition’. We discuss how caloric restriction differs from a ketogenic diet in regards to cancer treatment and how we must consider both the Warburg Effect and the reverse hypothesis, that while some cancer cells thrive on glucose, others thrive on ketone bodies. We then discuss glutamine and the relevance of protein intake ve...
In episode 277 of The Real Food Reel you will learn if LCHF is appropriate for females. We discuss why it is so important to define terms including LCHF, fasting and fasted training and specific considerations with females in all three of these areas. We explore the differences in the follicular and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle and how you might manipulate your nutrition and/or training schedule to optimise your hormones, recovery and ongoing performance. To book a consultation with Step...
In episode 276 of The Real Food Reel we share with how to optimise being a plant-based athlete with Elly McLean. In today’s episode Elly shares her story, and why her first attempt at becoming plant based wasn’t successful. You will learn when it’s the right time to become plant based and what to do to optimise this lifestyle, long term. We explore reducing your animal protein intake, food sustainability, nutrients including vitamin B12, iron and zinc, supplementation for vegans and so much more...
In episode 275 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness for part 3 of setting up your gut microbiome for pregnancy & beyond. In the final instalment of this series, we discuss microbiome testing and how to determine whether if first, testing is suitable and then, if it is more appropriate to test mum, bub, or both. We then discuss first foods, rice cereal, how to navigate this new and exciting journey, how to make it fun and explorative, how remove the fear ...
