Today, I chat to Robby Barbaro, whom you might know from Mastering Diabetes or as the mindful diabetic. Robby has been reversing his type 1 diabetes as a fruitarian for the last 12 years.
From founding The John Hardy Jewelry Company in the USA to opening spa world first Green School in Bali with his wife Cynthia, life has changed from western consumerism to making the world a better place by empowering the leaders of tomorrow through sustainability in Bali
I shares my story through addiction and other struggles to spread a message of hope. I use my personal struggles and freedom to explain that anything is possible and if you are not happy then change what you are doing. There is no wrong or right, there is only compassion. I explain how self compassion can expand ones world towards a life of purpose
“You’ve got to be more vocal. We have to be able to see that every single animal has a right to life” -Elizabeth Henzell This week, we meet Elizabeth Henzell, the founder of Villa Kitty Foundation in Ubud, which is currently home to 35 dogs and 202 kitties.
Ben Richards is the head chef, owner and founder of The Seeds of Life Cafe and Taoist Tonic Bar and creator of The Raw Food Academy in Bali. He has been living the Raw Food lifestyle to the fullest for over 8 years, completing over 50 fasts and vision quests from 1 day to 30 days, student of life, educator, holographic kinetics facilitator, body worker, practicing yogi, chocolatier, taoist tonic herbalist, certified tea master and certified at E Cornell for nutrition. Squeezing as much nectar fr...
Carl Massy. A life coach and expert strategist, Carl is the author of The Guidebook to Happiness, The Guidebook to Optimum Health and the Guidebook to Authentic Success. He is the co-owner of The Practice Bali and has a remarkably diverse bio which includes retirement from the Australian Military as a major, service to the Olympics as a Security Consultant, Fitness Instructor, NLP Master Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, keynote speaker and internationally acclaimed coach. Carl has bee...
No matter what diet or lifestyle you follow, we can all agree that Rohan Millson is a man of substance. One of the founders of Greyton Animal Sanctuary along with Nicola Vernon. He has dedicated his life to rescuing orphaned, sick or abused farm animals as well as educating South Africa and the world on the ethics and health behind a vegan diet. He is a public speaker and author of Why Animals Aren't Food.
Every scar has a story. Every story has a lesson. Every lesson has a treasure. The process of finding lessons, transforms the scar into a treasure. Look for the lesson and so transform your scars into treasures. You might well be surprised to find that you are rich
Shannon is a professional speaker and internationally certified coach who is passionate about having authentic, meaningful conversations that activate change in areas that matter. Having achieved 37 first class distinctions in the field of psychology, coaching and effective communication, as well as having both national and global experience leading and training in these areas, Shannon has a wealth of knowledge and experience to help us talk about things we care about in a way that connects and ...
UBUNTU NGUMUNTU NGABANTU: I AM BECAUSE YOU ARE Dr. Warren Chalklen is a passionate servant of South Africa, committed to a just and equitable education system for all. In this podcast we discuss the important link between racism, veganism, gender equality and all the other isms of this world. We understand the reality of racism being a subconscious reality and the true way out of it. As controversial as it may be, white privelige according to Warren is ripe across the globe and it is shown throu...
Previous podcast guest John joins us for another session where he discusses his latest book, The Butterfly Man. This is everyone’s story. This isn’t just a book. It’s a guidebook to a healthier new world. It’s part of an educational initiative that seeks to inspire others to look for more honest answers, to see through the institutions that have made us sick, and find the energy to create our own solutions. John explains this through his own hardship of erectile dysfunction in his late twenties....
Peter is a raw food chef, author and health educator who has been guiding South Africa on a journey to radiant health, abundant energy, lightness and fun. Him and his wife, Berryn (Co-Founder of Soaring Free) returned home to South Africa in 2006. A close friend asked them to run a workshop for herself and her housemate teaching them how to prepare healthy food. They invited a small group of people together and presented their first course. This led to the beginning of courses and events around ...
Joanne Lefson is a former professional golfer with a degree in Zoology from the Texas A&M University. She was previously a columnist for Compleat Golfer magazine and presented a slot on women's golf on M-Net's SuperSport channel. Throughout her life, Joanne has always been drawn to the plight of shelter dogs. Through this motivation she founded the Woof Project and Farm Sanctuary SA.
Dr Thomas Jahn is a doctor of Chinese Medicine (DTCM DAC SOUTH AFRICA) (LAc California AC 9177) specializing in acupuncture, acupressure massage, Qi Gong therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion and cupping. We delve deep into the understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine and its broad scope of its application and its potential benefits in health today. According to Dr Jahn, from the moment we are conceived we are in a constant state of motion and we need to understand how to manage our...
Dr Ron du Preez based in Arizona, USA is a senior pastor and an internationally renowned bible scholar of the 7th Day Adventist Church. Fit and faith are great ways to describe him. At the age of 64 on a completely vegan diet, Dr Ron ran the Grand Canyon Rim-Rim-Rim just after running a 7 marathons in 7 days in 7 countries. Not only is Dr Ron making an influence in the church community and the running trails but he has just completed his third doctorate
Werner Daniels is a man living a balanced life that I have aptly named the "Happiest Man In The World". Werner was not your overnight success. He transitioned through tough times for many years to become the happy plant powered ultra endurance superfoodist we know today.
Tash is the epitome of living a balanced and purpose driven life. After traveling the world learning cultures, techniques and yoga she found herself and her purpose right next door to the very restaurant she grew up in. On the same block as her family's Italian restaurant, Tash etched the name "Nourish'd" in the dust of a garage door which has now become the thriving plant-based cafe that Cape Townian's flock to. Not only does it have deliciously nourishing meals but it is a meeting place of lik...
John McInroy is a South African born social activist, philanthropist, social entrepreneur, ultra endurance athlete, international field hockey player, actor and vegan yogi. John and I got super deep in this session covering topics of how he regained love for himself and in turn spreading that love with like minded people. John's charisma shone through the entire time and he talks how he made a conscious decision to focus that energy towards the the health of the planet and all sentient beings. T...
Nick Lawson is no average bloke. This Aussie has extremely big dreams and his purpose in life is to bring communities together through love and compassion. He exudes a confidence like no other adventurer or runner I have ever met and this is all driven by his deep seated desire to love and be loved. Nick started his journey of running only 10 months ago and has never run a marathon on his life but on 14 February 2018 that all changes. Nick has committed to running a marathon a day for the next y...
Peter Herman is an incredible human being. Not just the co-founder of Harmonic Mycology but an all round kick ass sustainable dude. Peter and Andrew have created a medicinal mushroom company in South Africa hat can rival your top international brands. In this episode we discuss the intellectual capability of mycelium and how incredibly more advanced the kingdom is than the human knowledge base.
Claire is a plant-based chef, Personal Chef, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Health Coach and developing Yoga Teacher. Born in Cape Town but traveller of the world, she has visited over 17 countries, lived in 5, and has drawn inspiration from the faces and places she has encountered over the years. These encounters have only increased her deep passion for life and food. Battling through an eating disorder, Claire found solace in the ayurvedic way of life leading her into recovery. Claire is wit...
Misha Teasdale is the cofounder of GreenPop.org and all round rad sustainable dude. In 2010, Misha gathered like-minded individuals to plant 1000 trees in a month and hasn’t looked back since. When he is not planting trees, you can find him doing wheelies on his bicycle or sprinting up Table Mountain.
Kheyrne Danu is the brainchild of SuperThrive and founder of Woman Thrive. She is also a health journalist, nature worshipper and muse. From a young age Kheyrne had to work through a few big health challenges including adrenal fatigue, digestive issues and reproductive problems. She chose to focus on nature’s medicine chest for her recovery. After much research around hormone healing she finally discovered (back in 2006) the profound effects of adaptogen herbs and superfoods. “I had 14 powders l...
At his core, Dr. Joel Kahn believes that plant-based nutrition is the most powerful source of preventative medicine on the planet. Having practiced traditional cardiology since 1983, it was only after his own commitment to a plant based vegan diet that he truly began to delve into the realm of non-traditional diagnostic tools, prevention tactics and nutrition-based recovery protocols. These ideologies led him to change his approach and focus on being a holistic cardiologist
Tony Budden is at the forefront of hemp and the legalization of this versatile plant in South Africa. He founded Hemporium in 1996 with Tony and his business partner, Duncan Parker, being committed to showcasing all that hemp has to offer by providing quality products made from this eco-friendly and versatile plant. Tony and Hemporium are actively lobbying for legislation change in order to allow farmers to grow this beneficial resource so that we can source all our products, from seed to shirt,...
Riaan Manser is a pioneering explorer, based in South Africa. He was the first person to circumnavigate the coast of Africa by bicycle, a distance of 37,000 km, through 34 countries over two years and two months. In July 2009 he became the first person to kayak 5,000 km around Madagascar, alone and unaided. Both journeys are covered in his books, Around Africa on My Bicycle and Around Madagascar on my Kayak. In 2011 he also circumnavigated Iceland in a two-man kayak with Dan Skinstad. Riaan then...
Dr. Loomis has served as team internist for the St. Louis Rams football team and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, as well as tour physician for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Before coming to the Barnard Medical Center, he practiced internal medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis, where he was also the director of prevention and wellness. He was also on the clinical faculty of the department of internal medicine at Washington University School of Medicine.
A unique husband and wife team on the cutting edge of brain science, Dr. Dean and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai are dedicated to educating people on the simple steps to long-term health and wellness through their work as Directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center, with patients, as well as through online writing, videos, and books. We discuss all things from how millennials are killing science to how healthy eating creates a a healthy brain and ultimately provid...
Dr. Laurie Marbas is a board certified family medicine physician, USAF veteran and mother of 3 grown children. Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the American Academy of Family Practice. She will be sitting for the inaugural American College of Lifestyle Medicine's board certification in lifestyle medicine. She received her dual degrees (MD and MBA) from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and T...
Brenda Davis, registered dietitian, is a leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. She has worked as a public health nutritionist, clinical nutrition specialist, nutrition consultant and academic nutrition instructor. Brenda is the lead dietitian in a diabetes research project in Majuro, Marshall Islands. She is a featured speaker at nutrition, medical and health conferences throughout the world.
