Prof Grant Schofield and Kayla Lenferna De La Motte unpack how much exercise is really enough - and when it’s too much. They break down the Goldilocks principle, steps vs intentional training, surprising research on exercise and cancer, and why you can’t outrun a bad diet. Practical, real-world insights to help you move better, recover smarter and find your sweet spot for lifelong health. Prevention is Cure. The only ask we have is that you rate the show 5 stars it makes a huge difference for us...
Jul 11, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Michael Laws talks to Professor Grant Schofield about the rising use of Ozempic and Wegovy. Are these weight-loss drugs a miracle cure or just another costly shortcut masking deeper problems? In this candid interview on The Platform , Grant unpacks the true costs, side effects, and uncomfortable truths behind the obesity epidemic - and why real prevention still matters more than a prescription.
Jul 03, 2025•22 min
Prof. Grant Schofield is back. Prevention Is Cure returns - bigger, bolder, and driven by you. Ask us anything: sleep, food, movement, breathing, ice baths, social media, saunas - you name it. We’ll dig in. Great guests, real answers. Prevention is cure - let’s go.
Jul 02, 2025•59 sec
Grant Schofield interview with radio New Zealand. On, Tuesday 1 July 2025, New Zealanders will be able to access weight-loss drug Wegovy by prescription in their local pharmacies. Professor of Public Health Grant Scofield joins Emile Donovan to discuss the effectiveness of weight-loss drugs and whether the funding settings are right - with a month of Wegovy estimated to cost $450 to $600 per month.
Jul 01, 2025•16 min
In this episode, Prof Grant Schofield speaks with Jess Dyson, founder of specialised eating disorder recovery coaching clinic Redefined Coaching. The pair discuss Jess's own lived experience and personal journey from being diagnosed with Anorexia at 14 to where she is today. They also talk about the range, types and common misconceptions of disordered eating, the psychology behind it all and how the coaching model can play a role in inspiring hope and equipping people with the tools for recovery...
Feb 01, 2023•57 min
In this episode, Prof Grant Schofield speaks with clinical and research neurologist, Dr Matthew Phillips. The pair discuss Matt's passion for exploring the potential feasibility, safety, and efficacy of 'metabolic' therapies, such as fasting and ketogenic diets in order to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and a variety of additional neurological disorders. "Ultimately, I wish to help create a new field of Metabolic Neurology that emphasises applying metabolic ...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 12
MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 11: In this episode, Prof Grant Schofield speaks with Josh Darby, a senior firefighter and trauma and psychological injury researcher. Grant and Josh discuss Josh’s journey as a career firefighter from the early age of 16 and his own personal experience dealing with psychological trauma and injury on the job. The two also cover Josh's pathway into academia and his extensive work in health & wellbeing research. "If you think about resilience, if I go into the gym ...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 20 min
MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 10: In this episode, Prof Grant Schofield speaks with Dr Robin Youngson, a Trauma Therapist, Certified Havening Practitioner and retired Anesthesiologist. Grant and Robin discuss Robin’s journey initially as an engineer and then into medicine as an anesthesiologist and his disillusionment and drive for change at a really high level in the medical system. Robin has since become a central figure in the field of trauma therapy and is bringing about real change with tool...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 34 min
MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 9: In this episode, Prof Grant Schofield speaks with Lisa Burch, a PREKURE Health Coach and substance misuse and addictions expert. Grant and Lisa talk about Lisa's own battle with alcohol over many decades as well as the thought patterns that people struggling with addiction have. They cover the initial hopelessness that comes with addiction as well as the learnings, especially around neuro-plasticity, dopamine and how the brain functions in regards to addictive sub...
Mar 26, 2022•1 hr 20 min
MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 8: In this episode Prof Grant Schofield speaks with Dr. Katie Holton a nutritional neuroscientist and professor at American University in Washington, DC. Grant and Katie discuss how she became interested in nutrition and neuroscience and her work on optimising neurological health through diet, particularly her research on the effects of a low glutamate diet on the neurological symptoms of Gulf War Illness. "Not only are we not seeing any negative side-affects, we see...
Mar 05, 2022•52 min
MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 7: In this episode Prof Grant Schofield speaks with George Henderson a former addict turned self-taught and widely published academic. George describes how boredom and curiosity led him to seek out addictive substances in the 70's, a time when the drug culture was running rampant in New Zealand. Grant and George discuss the biology of addiction, looking at different substances and delving into the importance of the environment and the neurobiology of addiction, or wh...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 7
MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 6: This episode we share a hopeful discussion about the simple things you can do everyday to boost your serotonin, get better at handling stress and live a happier, healthier life. Prof Grant Schofield talks to Dave Wood, an intensive care paramedic and the founder of Woody’s Movement Workshop where he takes a holistic approach to athletic performance. Dave talks about his experience as an intensive paramedic, his recent move to start Woody’s Movement Workshop, and t...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 6
MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 5: This episode Prof Grant Schofield talks to PREKURE'S lead Health Coach and critical care nurse, Sonya English. With 35-years experience in critical care Sonya has had what she terms "a front row seat to human tragedy". She is uniquely placed to talk about life and death and the way we, in our Western society, deal with these concepts and could potentially do a better job of it. In this podcast Sonya discusses how she uses health coaching techniques like curious qu...
Dec 02, 2021•51 min
MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 4: What exactly is a pracademic? This episode Prof Grant Schofield talks with Paul Taylor to answer that question. Join in as they explore the importance of rituals in behaviour change and discuss ancient Stoic philosophies of wellbeing. Paul is an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and neuroscientist. Currently pursuing a PhD in psychology, Paul is passionate about translating the science into practice to help people identify practical tools and solutions to live ...
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 4
MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 3: In this episode Prof Grant Schofield talks to PREKURE’s resident Psychologist Sophia Dawson. Sophia outlines the roles of different mental health professionals and what 'going to a psychologist' might look like. Catch their discussion as they delve into: Mental health presentations from the common (anxiety and depression) to the not so common (schizophrenia, psychosis, and personality disorder) Different types of theories and therapies - like CBT (cognitive behavi...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 3
MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 2: Prof Grant Schofield discusses nutritional psychology with Prof Julia Rucklidge, Prof Clinical Psychology at University of Canterbury, mental health & nutrition researcher, co-author The Better Brain, TEDx and edX speaker. How what we consume has direct implications on our mental health. Find out how to optimise your micronutrients for daily living and mental wellbeing. “We asked this question whether people who were better nourished before a stressor came alo...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 2
MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 1: Jimi Hunt is an author, mental health advocate and former New Zealander of the year nominee. Prof Grant and Jimi discuss the idea of ‘mental fitness’ and how we have lost our way with mental wellbeing and conventional medicine. How can we become mentally fitter and get back onto the right track? “The greatest possible benefit of meditation is the understanding that you are not your thoughts, you are an observer of your thoughts.” – Jimi Hunt PREKURE provides unive...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 1
