Black Friday Free Coaching Application: https://form.typeform.com/to/EuFHtrD3 Discover how a 300-pound physician's wake-up call led to a complete transformation of his health philosophy and medical practice. Dr. Ken Berry shares his compelling journey from being an overweight, pre-diabetic doctor following conventional wisdom to becoming a passionate advocate for proper human nutrition. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Berry reveals how the standard dietary guidelines he once prescribed to patie...
Nov 13, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Apply to join the OYB Exclusive 28 day program: https://form.typeform.com/to/LpyFFT85?typeform-source=optimiseyourbody.typeform.com Discover how Dr. Amir Ashrafy transitioned from traditional pathology to becoming a pioneer in integrative medicine, sparked by a personal quest to find alternative treatments for a family member with multiple sclerosis. Dr. Ashrafy shares fascinating insights on: - The connection between gut health and mental wellbeing - Why autoimmune conditions are rising in our ...
Nov 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 125
Get Your Free Metabolic Assessment: https://form.jotform.com/242088200199052 This episode explores the growing challenges of infertility and declining reproductive health, and offers insights from medical experts on addressing these issues through diet, lifestyle, and environmental changes. Dr Kiltz shares his journey into fertility medicine and integrating Eastern and Western approaches to help patients struggling with infertility. He discusses the alarming rise in infertility rates, miscarriag...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 124
In this episode, Martin shares personal insights from his travels in the UK, Holland, France & Italy. He reflects on the challenges of balancing work, travel, and self-care. Key takeaways: - The importance of asking "Where do I go from here?" to maintain perspective and move forward positively - Reconnecting with nature, simplicity, and self-care practices like breath-work can be more fulfilling than chasing sights and experiences. - Avoid getting caught up in negative thought patterns; main...
Oct 22, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 122
Get Your Free Metabolic Assessment: https://form.jotform.com/242088200199052 Join us for an exciting episode of Optimise Your Body with special guest Dr. Shawn Baker! In this episode, Dr. Baker, an orthopaedic surgeon and athlete, takes us through his transformative journey with the carnivore diet. He shares how his quest for better health in his 40s led him to explore different nutrition approaches, ultimately landing on the carnivore diet—focusing exclusively on meat and animal products. Dr. B...
Oct 16, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 123
In this podcast episode, Martin discusses the challenges of simultaneously building muscle and losing fat. The key insights are: - It's not possible to "turn fat into muscle" as they are different types of tissue that require distinct processes. Some individuals like beginners or those with significant fat to lose may be able to build muscle and lose fat simultaneously. For those already lean, it's highly unlikely to achieve both fat loss and muscle gain at the same time. To optimally build musc...
Oct 08, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 121
Grady Baker, a 52-year-old marketing executive, shares his fitness journey of losing fat and gaining muscle through lifestyle changes and consistent strength training. Despite being an avid cyclist, Grady struggled with gaining body fat until he prioritised his health with the help of a coach. He overcame challenges like a busy work schedule and transitioning from CrossFit to gym workouts. Grady & Martin discuss the importance of self-compassion, building sustainable habits around food and e...
Oct 01, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 120
Get Your Free Metabolic Assessment: https://form.jotform.com/242088200199052 Martin shares his personal experience of losing 3 pounds of fat and getting shredded abs in 3 weeks by tracking food intake, weighing frequently, and following a specific program. He offers a free metabolic assessment and a 3-week program that has helped others lose over 8 pounds of fat each, as well as an "Ultimate Ab" program for developing abs. Martin emphasises finding a personalised approach by tracking macronutrie...
Sep 24, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Get your Free Metabolic Assessment Here: https://form.jotform.com/242088200199052 Dr. Sean O'Mara joins us again and shares his insights on the importance of understanding different types of body fat and their impact on health. Visceral fat surrounds internal organs and can contribute to chronic inflammation and disease. Reducing visceral fat can improve or eliminate associated health conditions. Myosteatosis, or fatty infiltration of muscle tissue, leads to loss of muscle function and mobility,...
Sep 17, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 118
Mike Millner shares his inspiring weight loss journey, losing over 100 pounds and keeping it off for over a decade. After struggling with unhealthy habits in college, Mike found success through strength training and guidance from a mentor who encouraged him to become a personal trainer. His story highlights the importance of finding a sustainable approach and having a supportive community. Martin and Mike discuss the importance of addressing the psychology and habits behind our relationship with...
Sep 10, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Dr. Stephanie Estima shares her expertise on optimising women's health during Peri-menopause and menopause, focusing on meals, muscles, and mindset. Her book "The Betty Body" explores training and nourishing the body based on monthly hormonal cycles. Steph describes the physical and emotional challenges of the luteal phase and how it can predict the menopausal transition. She highlights how hormones like oestrogen and testosterone peak around ovulation, impacting motor skills and learning. Build...
Sep 03, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 116
Get Your Free Metabolic Assessment: https://form.jotform.com/242088200199052 Dr. Sean O'Mara, a physician and health optimisation expert, shares his transformative journey from being an unhealthy doctor to regaining optimal health through innovative techniques. He emphasises addressing chronic conditions holistically, without relying on pharmaceuticals or invasive interventions. O'Mara overcame issues like heartburn, sleep apnea, and debilitating pain by adopting a Paleo diet, frustrated with th...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Get Your Free Metabolic Assessment: https://form.jotform.com/242088200199052 Dr. Ted Naiman shares his journey from engineering to medicine, inspired by the role of diet and exercise in optimising health. He initially thought type 2 diabetes was primarily genetic, but realised lifestyle factors like diet and exercise are crucial. Genetics don't seal one's fate, environmental factors like diet and exercise have a huge impact on health outcomes. Insulin resistance is linked to running out of space...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 114
Optimise Your Body are taking on 4 men or women who want to transform their body, drop fat and build structure within the next 12 weeks! Click here to apply: https://form.typeform.com/to/LpyFFT85?typeform-source=optimiseyourbody.typeform.com In this insightful episode, Dr. Anthony Chaffee, a neurosurgical resident from the U.S now living in Perth, Australia, shares his passion for neurosurgery and his fascinating perspective on optimal nutrition for human health and performance. He believes many...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Dave Feldman, an engineer by trade, discovered the low-carb, high-fat diet in 2015 to avoid becoming diabetic like much of his family. However, his cholesterol levels shot up, sparking his obsession to understand the underlying mechanisms. Despite his family members seeing only marginal increases on the same diet, Dave's cholesterol nearly doubled, leading him to delve deeper into the science behind cholesterol and how it's regulated in the body. His engineering background helped him approach th...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Click Below To Join Free Fat Loss Challenge: https://form.typeform.com/to/CZ2pMWVW?typeform-source=optimiseyourbody.typeform.com Martin shares his experience achieving rock-solid abs in just 3 weeks without extra cardio or calorie counting. In this episode, the host celebrates his 37th birthday and shares details about a 21-day fitness challenge with a $500 AUD prize for the winner who can lose 5 pounds of fat and get the best transformation. He emphasises that the challenge focuses on building ...
Jul 31, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 111
This podcast episode focuses on helping listeners stay lean and healthy during the summer months. It helps develop an intuitive understanding of your body's needs. - Pre-planning meals and workouts, especially during social events or vacations, is key to staying on track. - Prioritise your health and fitness routine by scheduling workouts as non-negotiable parts of your day. Adopt a lifestyle of caring for your body, rather than viewing it as a restrictive diet with "cheat meals. " - Maintain a ...
Jul 24, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 110
Optimise Your Body is launching a 21-day "Five Pounds Gone" challenge which starts on Monday August 12th, providing one-on-one support and a community to help listeners lose 5 pounds of fat in a sustainable way. Apply using the form below: https://optimiseyourbody.typeform.com/to/CZ2pMWVW In this episode, Martin discusses the "Perfect Fat Loss Diet" that promotes weight loss, Building Muscle, improves overall health, metabolic health, and mental well-being. Martin shares personal experiences wit...
Jul 17, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 109
Apply to join the 21 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge Here: https://optimiseyourbody.typeform.com/to/CZ2pMWVW Martin announces an upcoming free 21-day "Rapid Fat Loss Challenge" to help participants lose 5 pounds of fat. He addresses the misconception that cutting carbs is necessary for fat loss, explaining that not all carbs are equal and drastically reducing carbs is unsustainable long-term. Martin advocates against extreme diets like carnivore or keto, arguing they restrict carbs too much and oft...
Jul 11, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 108
This episode dives into the common challenges with dieting and weight loss. The host emphasises that diets do work, but people often struggle with consistency, leading to regaining weight. 00:00:01 - Diets Work, You Don't: Owning Your Weight Loss Journey 00:04:37 - Honesty and Sustainable Lifestyle Changes 00:05:44 - Kickstarting Metabolism Through Cyclical Dieting 00:08:01 - Building Muscle Through Progressive Overload 00:09:27 - Why Cardio Hinders Fat Loss 00:11:24 - Efficient Calorie Burning:...
Jul 02, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 107
In this episode, Martin shares effective strategies for developing visible abs and losing stubborn belly fat. Key points: - Crunches are ineffective, focus on ab exercises with external resistance - Nutrition is crucial, aim to repair and rev up your metabolism rather than restrictive dieting - With the right training and metabolism-boosting diet, you can achieve prominent abs even at higher body fat percentages Martin emphasises proper form and technique for core exercises, recommending exercis...
Jun 25, 2024•18 min•Season 3Ep. 106
In this episode of Optimise Your Body podcast, the host welcomes guest Mark Lobliner. Mark, an IFBB pro bodybuilder, shares his philosophy on training and its broader life benefits, including teaching resilience, teamwork, and leadership to his children through sports. The conversation covers the significance of discipline over motivation, the importance of strength training for longevity and disease prevention, and the role of nutrition and exercise in maintaining overall health. Mark also talk...
Jun 18, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 105
In this episode, Martin shares his recent experiences in Melbourne, emphasising the importance of balancing enjoyment with health goals. He delves into the strategies for looking good naked while still indulging in summer activities, highlighting the significance of consistency, non-negotiable habits, and discipline. The episode also explores misconceptions about toning and sculpting the body, stressing the necessity of building muscle before achieving a lean physique. Furthermore, Martin addres...
Jun 12, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 104
Last chance to join the OYB Scholarship Competition! The Winner will get 3 months of FREE Coaching from Martin: https://optimiseyourbody.typeform.com/to/FkMoIU0N This episode is a reply from Jan 2023 Flexible Dieting vs. Clean Eating In this episode, Martin will be comparing clean eating and flexible dieting in relation to fat loss, muscle gain and overall health. This topic will be very interesting, and you will have a lot of value from it. Martin discussed various topics, including his experie...
Jun 04, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Join the OYB Scholarship Competition! The Winner will get 3 months of FREE Coaching from Martin: https://optimiseyourbody.typeform.com/to/FkMoIU0N In this episode, Martin delve's deep into the realms of fat loss and health through the lenses of the keto and carnivore diets. Through a Q&A session with our audience, we explore practical strategies to utilise these dietary approaches for optimal results. From shedding light on the mechanisms behind fat loss to addressing common concerns like re...
May 28, 2024•55 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Join the OYB Scholarship Competition! The Winner will get 6 months of FREE Coaching from Martin: https://optimiseyourbody.typeform.com/to/FkMoIU0N Episode Summary: Martin discussed various strategies for building muscle and elevating metabolism, emphasising the importance of strength training, Nutrition, and minimising cardio. He shares his personal experience with a carnivore diet and muscle gain, highlighting the importance of detaching from highly palatable foods and focusing on protein and f...
May 21, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 101
Welcome to another episode of Optimise Your Body Podcast. In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Andrew, a close friend, join the discussion as we share our personal fitness journeys and delve into the importance of consistency in exercise and nutrition for long-term health. From discussing the benefits of whole foods to the significance of tracking intake, get ready to elevate your wellbeing with insightful tips Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction. 1:48 – Fitness journey, moving to Ireland and men...
May 14, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 100
In this episode of “Optimise your Body Podcast”, Martin discussed sustainable fat loss strategies, emphasizing the importance of balanced eating habits and avoiding restrictive diet. He also discussed the concept of reverse dieting to break through plateaus and the importance of tailoring nutrition to individual needs and using a flexible diet with rotating macros for better results. Subscribe to the OYB email newsletter below and get your FREE Training & Nutrition Plan: https://mailchi.mp/1...
May 08, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 99
Welcome to another episode of Optimise Your Body Podcast. Today, we're diving into Andrew Jobling's inspiring journey. Andrew shares how self-reflection and visualization helped him overcome obstacles and achieve success. We'll explore the power of consistent action and letting go of control to unlock our full potential. Join us as we uncover Andrew's story and the strategies that can transform your life. 00:00 – Introduction. 01:02- Mindset, self-belief, and athletic achievement 04:24- Writing ...
May 01, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 98
“It all started as a young doctor just out of medical school where I realised that people can transform their health with just what they eat ”. In today's episode, Martin is joined by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, a Swedish family medicine specialist and best-selling author. He's the founder and CEO of Diet Doctor, the leading low-carb website worldwide for over a decade. Recently, Dr. Eenfeldt has pivoted his focus towards diets higher in protein and satiety, launching a new brand and website, Hava.co....
Apr 23, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 97
