Think and you will be! Profound right? The mind is the most under-utilised part of the body in this modern society. Many ancient cultures had a profound understanding and connection with the mind and used it as a tool to govern their body, their lives, and their destiny. Getting Dr. Philip Alexander on the podcast, a doctor from the hospital that I work within was great to cut get some credible information on the impact that the mind has on our body and how we can use meditation and integrative ...
Apr 02, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 18
It is the age old tale of weight loss - not seeing results fast enough. There are a few factors that play into this and the big one is that people expect to move mountains right off the bat despite not even owning a bulldozer, secondly, there are a bunch of things that are simply forgotten about by anyone that is not a nutrition or fitness expert and I'm going to give you 4 of the big ones in this episode. In this episode I cover: How to re-frame your weight loss expectation Where to find the hi...
Mar 26, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 17
That little annoying voice.. the devil on the shoulder that is always reminding us of our flaws and our problems and holding us back because it keeps feeding us this narrative that leads us down the wrong path. Well.. It's time to give that guy the boot! In today's show with Shaun Resnik we cover: Mental and Physical Health Connection How To Engage With Your Scary, Negative Thoughts The top 3 Things That You Can Do To Quieten Your Monkey *** PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling ...
Mar 19, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Pass the honey, hunny... I need another hit of the sweet stuff!.. Oh hey there.. thanks for dropping into another episode of the podcast where we discuss the basics of sugar addiction and why on earth, no matter how much willpower you use you don't seem to be able to stop! Guess what.. me too. Despite my healthy lifestyle I too sometimes get stuck in these cycles but alas, there are methods to break free and little tidbits of information to help you make small tweaks. In this episode we cover: T...
Mar 12, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week is a super-serious week in the health and wellness space as it is International Eating Disorder Awareness Week and I find these types of events really useful to have more open conversations about some otherwise difficult subjects which is why I invited Stephanie Georgiou onto the show whom you may already know from Instagram as @Melbrunchqueen but she is also a qualified psychologist with honours that specialises in the nutrition and eating disorder space and she brings a great deal of...
Mar 05, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Have you ever wondered why you might feel a little off sometimes? We all have, right! Well, most people don't think about the possibility of electrolyte imbalance which can happen at the drop of a hat depending on how your day, week, month, year has been! Also, some people have asked me about sports drinks like Gatorade and there effectiveness in fixing electrolyte imbalances, so have a little chit chat about that too! Today I cover: The 5 major electrolytes and what they're all about Symptoms a...
Feb 26, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Have you ever thought, "I should go to the gym and get ripped" or, "maybe I'll become a bodybuilder".. and then thought a few days later.. "nah, that's way too hard. Well imagine how it might be if you had Amelia... the genetic condition of being born with a, or, several limbs missing. Today's guest Steve Irgl, as you'll hear has covered some pretty impressive ground across his life doing things that most of wouldn't try even with all our limbs in tact - stay tuned for an injection of motivation...
Feb 19, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Welcome back to another episode.. now there is a tonne of conflicting information out there on all sorts of health issues and topics and the confusion about Fat has been buzzing around for virtually half a century so if you're confused or you want to know how to identify which fats to avoid then this one is for you. On this episode I cover: The history of the Fat Myth and the bodies that perpetuated it Structure and function of the major types of fat Which fat to avoid and the foods that it is m...
Feb 12, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The family is growing! I want to introduce you to Registered Nutritionist and Qualified Personal Trainer - Sheridan Hauser - the first ever interviewee on the show. Sheridan was Vegan for 4 years before some things started happening which suggested, something might not be right which is exactly what we chat about. In today's episode we cover: The passion of a vegan Common micro-nutrient deficiencies that occur with a Vegan diet and the supplements you might need *** PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of y...
Feb 05, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Eat Less Move More... or so they screamed for a good 50 years entertaining only 2 pf the dimensions of weight loss. Granted given the limited research at the time it probably lent itself towards that logic, however, today we know a lot more about what is involved. In this episode I cover: The old way of thinking: 2 dimensional problem of weight loss What the other Dimensions are for weight loss Which dimension is the most important *** PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck ...
Jan 29, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
"You're as red as a lobster".. we've all heard our parents say to us at some point in time.. but, what is really happening when we spend too long on the beach and crisp up to resemble a tomato experiencing serious discomfort. Hopefully today I can give you a bit of information that both educates you and scares the life out of you so you stay sun smart! In this episode I cover: The layers of the skin and the types of sun rays How the skin burns and the immune response The best sunblock that you c...
Jan 28, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 8
It seems like everyone is banging on about Intermittent Fasting at the minute.. this person is trying it, then this person says it is starving yourself, then another person says "oh I could never go without my breakfast". But what is it really? Is it safe? In this episode I cover: What I.F is not, What I.F. actually is, Some myth-busting *** PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<< *** Subscribe to our YOUT...
Jan 27, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This debate is an old one.. is detoxing even a real thing or is it a complete waste of money or time. The true answer is really quite long and detailed BUT in today's episode I give an overview of said question. In this episode we cover: Why detoxing IS a waste of time and money Why detoxing is also, NOT a waste of time and money The factors that might separate individuals into either group *** PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick...
Jan 26, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The word diet is virtually a swear word these days, and to be fair so is "balanced" and "moderation" but I digress. If you're making any attempt whatsoever to make a dietary or lifestyle change surrounding your food intake then this episode should be on your list without a doubt. These 5 steps whilst they aren't the secrets to becoming an astronaut they are crucial to implementing if you're hoping to have some sustainable health changes. This episode includes: Why people don't successfully chang...
Jan 25, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Who keeps themselves on track, I mean really? If you answered me, then congratulations, you're in an elite category of amazing people that have been to too many Tony Robbins events. The reality is that most of us make too many plans without incorporating in an accountability arm to the plan. In today's episode we cover: Why accountability is imperative to success The type of accountability that you need to succeed The permission and incentivising that is required for accountability to be effecti...
Jan 24, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Welcome to another episode of the How To Not Get Sick And Die Podcast - so wrapped that you're here in week 1. Today I go through a simple goal-setting strategy to help keep your health goals (and any goals really) on track and achievable because let's face it, we all want that and not many of us get there! In this episode I discuss: Why people don't achieve their health goals The SMART goals method Being realistic about your individual circumstance when goal setting *** PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired...
Jan 23, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On our second episode, I discuss a few handy tips to add to the tour tool belt for those that are struggling to keep their new year's resolution this year. Things covered in today's episode include: stats around the most common resolution's what ruins people's resolution endeavours how to prevent going off track and sticking to the plan *** PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<< *** Subscribe to our YOUTU...
Jan 21, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the first ever episode of the How To Not Get Sick And Die Podcast. Have a listen to find out what to expect from this podcast and where to find us online! *** PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<< *** Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on INSTAGRAM -- Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"...
Jan 21, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1
