On this weeks show, we dig deep into the benefits of eating seasonally & locally, Fall + Winter edition. We have another episode planned for the Spring where we will get into the same topic but for the warmer months. This is the time of year many people get sick so we also share a number of foods that will boost your immunity. It's time to stop fearing germs. In this episode, we discuss: The benefits of eating seasonally & locally Organic vs. local... which is better? GMO salmon is now a...
Nov 25, 2015•49 min•Ep. 70
On this weeks episode, we are speaking with alternative farmer, Joel Salatin. He is a livestock farmer on his Polyface Farm, in Virginia. Joel uses modern technology to closely mimic the natural environment of his animals, putting them first. He was featured in The New York Times Bestseller, The Omnivore's Dilemma and the documentaries Food Inc. + Fresh. In this episode, we discuss: Joel's alternative farming style vs. conventional farming Chickens expressing their chickenness, pigs expressing t...
Nov 18, 2015•55 min•Ep. 69
On today's minicast, we are speaking with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., a medical doctor who promotes a plant-based diet. He is the author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease and is a former Olympic gold medalist in rowing. Recently he was in Windsor doing a talk on his revolutionary, scientifically-proven, nutrition-based cure for heart disease. After the talk we were able to pull him aside for a short interview. In this episode, we discuss: Cardiovascular disease is preventable Consuming oil is...
Nov 13, 2015•14 min•Ep. 68
This week, we are speaking with internationally recognized holistic health and wellness coach, Koya Webb. She's an author, motivational speaker, & professional fitness model who is helping to revolutionize raw vegan cuisine, yoga and holistic living. In this episode, we discuss: Koya's journey into the health world and adopting a plant-based diet The best veggie burgers, ever! How yoga changed Koya's life The best way for a beginner to jump into yoga Yoga helps you connect to your mission in...
Nov 09, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 67
On this week's show, we are featuring Dr. Elson Haas, a medical doctor with nearly 40 years of experience with patient care. He integrates Western medicine with time-honoured natural therapies from around the world. Elson is the author of a number of health books, topics include nutrition, detoxification, and immunity. In this episode, we discuss: Elson's journey into integrative medicine 5 Keys To Staying Healthy How can we make healthy living the norm? How we look and feel is based on how we l...
Nov 03, 2015•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 66
On this week's episode, we are speaking with Lewis Howes, the host of The School of Greatness, a massively popular podcast. He is a former pro athlete turned lifestyle entrepreneur who went from sleeping on his sister's couch, to running a seven figure business, in a couple of years. Today marks the release of Lewis' new book, The School of Greatness. In this episode, we discuss: 2 steps that will lead you to success Working on your weaknesses vs. going all in on your strengths It's time to star...
Oct 27, 2015•50 min•Ep. 65
This week, we are speaking with biomechanist, Katy Bowman. She is the author of Move Your DNA and has a podcast of her own, Katy Says. Katy's thesis is to differentiate exercise and movement, she refers to movement as nutrition for our bodies. In this episode, we discuss: The road to becoming a biomechanist Movement vs. exercise Active people are typically sedentary outside their exercise time Movement is a form of nutrition Transitioning to minimalistic footwear Where we are with movement now i...
Oct 19, 2015•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 64
On this week's episode, we are speaking with Tana Amen, the New York Times Bestselling author of The Omni Diet. She is a highly respected health and fitness expert who shares her healthy eating tips on The Huffington Post blog. Tana is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a brown belt in Kenpo Karate. In this episode, we discuss: Tana's health journey The Omni Diet... what is it? No one diet is right for everyone, ever You've gotta be a warrior Supplements that are great for brain health The best way...
Oct 13, 2015•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 63
On this week's show, we are speaking with UJ Ramdas, co-creator of The Five-Minute Journal. He is passionate about bringing together practical psychology and business to create a better world. UJ loves the wilderness, eastern meditative practices, and a good cup of tea. He is enthusiastic about human performance. In this episode, we discuss: Pushing through your comfort zone How The Five-Minute Journal came to be The Five-Minute Journal iOS app will be back, better than ever Is there a differenc...
Oct 06, 2015•57 min•Ep. 62
On this week's show, we are speaking with the founder of Bulletproof, Dave Asprey. He is the creator of the hugely popular, Bulletproof Coffee. Dave's book, The Bulletproof Diet, is a New York Times bestseller. He is the host of the hit podcast, Bulletproof Radio. This past summer, Dave opened the first Bulletproof Coffee Shop and Cafe in Santa Monica, California. Dave has spent the last 20 years and over $300,000 to hack his own body. He transformed his life, losing 100 pounds, gaining over 20 ...
Sep 29, 2015•57 min•Ep. 61
On today's show, we have an impromptu talk with Patricia Bragg, at the recent CHFA show, in Toronto. We were able to pull her away from her booth for a few minutes to chat about what keeps her thriving at 86. We're planning on having Patricia back on for a full length episode in the future. In this episode, we discuss: You are what you eat, drink, breathe, think, say, and do What you eat and drink walks and talks tomorrow How to start breathing deeper Purify the air with plants Learn something n...
Sep 26, 2015•10 min•Ep. 60
On today's show, we discuss a controversial topic in the health world, protein. Whether it be from plants, powders, animal flesh... there are so many ways to get your daily quota. In the end, there is no one size fits all solution. We distill down the facts and you need to decide what works best for you. Whether you go all in on plants or include some meat to satisfy your protein needs, one thing we can all agree on... quality is essential. In this episode, we discuss: Our current favourite sour...
Sep 22, 2015•55 min•Ep. 59
This week, we're speaking with functional nutrition expert, Mike Mutzel. His first book, The Belly Fat Effect, was published in the spring of 2014. Mike hosts a podcast of his own, High Intensity Health Podcast. In this episode, we discuss: Mike's journey into the world of health The factors that influence your gut bacteria The best diet is rich in fiber and phytonutrients How gastric bypass surgery really works Yoyo dieting causes a massive suppression of gut hormones Chew, chew, chew… start ea...
Sep 16, 2015•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 58
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in modern society can be challenging on the best of days. It becomes even harder when travelling by plane. We decided to do a recording on a recent flight, as we take off from Phoenix Airport. We share how we stayed healthy through the whole flight process. Flying healthy, like anything else, is about doing the best you can in a given situation. Enjoy our planecast! In this episode, we discuss: Healthy foods and drinks we consume in flight How we minimize EMFs fro...
Sep 10, 2015•11 min•Ep. 57
On this week's show, we are speaking with transformation health expert, Alex Jamieson. You may remember her from the Oscar-nominated documentary, Super Size Me. She co-created and co-starred in this film. More recently, Alex published the #1 bestselling book, Women, Food, and Desire. This powerful book dares us to face our cravings head-on with the end goal of living full, meaningful, and joyful life. She is the host of the popular health podcast, The Crave Cast. Alex has appeared on Oprah, CNN,...
Sep 07, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 56
On this week's episode, Tim Van Orden is back, and this time we have him for a full length episode. He is a sought after coach and public speaker with 10 U.S. trail running championships under his belt. Tim focuses on diet, exercise, and mental health in an attempt to see (and be) what's possible. In this episode, we discuss: Tim's Achilles injury How Tim's identity has shifted since the injury Eating for performance vs. eating for fulfilment How to turn a salad into a large meal that will take ...
Sep 01, 2015•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 55
On this week's show, we are speaking with Kevin Gianni of Renegade Health. The Renegade Health blog has hundreds of thousands of visitors a month and has become one of the most popular natural health blogs in the world. Kevin just released a new book titled Kale & Coffee. He provides a ton of great health information, is easy to understand, and is very entertaining. As you will see in this interview, Kevin is a great storyteller. In this episode, we discuss: Kevin's inspiration for starting ...
Aug 24, 2015•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 54
On this week's episode, we are speaking with Julie Piatt aka Srimati. She is a plant-based chef, singer, songwriter, spiritual leader, and a mother of four. Julie and her husband, Rich Roll, coauthored The Plantpower Way. This book is a family lifestyle guide on the power of plant-based eating, which includes 120 nutritious recipes. In this episode, we discuss: Living in Alaska, a very harsh environment The origin of Julie's spiritual name and what it means (Srimati) Julie's spiritual path and r...
Aug 17, 2015•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 53
On this week's show, Shawn Stevenson is back for round 2! This time, we dig even deeper into the subject of sleeping optimally. We also get into his morning routine and why living spring water is the best form of drinking water on the planet. Be sure to get a copy of Shawn's book, Sleep Smarter + subscribe to his hit podcast on iTunes, The Model Health Show... you can thank us later. In this episode, we discuss: A new addition to Shawn's healthy routine The blue zones Shawn's first hour of the d...
Aug 09, 2015•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 52
Today's minicast comes to you from the great outdoors. We took out the mic for a fireside chat. A serious storm was brewing during the recording, so you may hear some thunder in the background. Take a seat, close your eyes, and it will be like you are right there with us. Enjoy the mini campcast! In this episode, we discuss: Essentials for your next camping (glamping) trip Meals Marni prepared ahead of time + superfoods & snacks An uninvited guest in the middle of the night Marni's homemade ...
Aug 08, 2015•15 min•Ep. 51
Today marks our 50th show... Woo hoo! We're so excited to reach this milestone. Thanks for supporting the podcast by listening, subscribing, and reviewing the show, in iTunes. We appreciate each and every one of you! To celebrate our 50th, we decided to do something unique... We're each answering 50 rapid fire questions asked by our team member, Michelle. The best part is, we had no idea of what she was going to ask. Cheers to our next 50 shows! We already have a great idea for our 100th ;) In t...
Aug 04, 2015•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 50
On this week's show, we are featuring one of Canada's most outspoken obesity experts, Dr. Yoni Freedhoff. He is an assistant professor of family medicine at the University of Ottawa. Yoni is the author of The Diet Fix and he writes regularly for his award-winning blog, Weighty Matters. In this episode, we discuss: When it comes to corruption in the food marketplace we need to stop blaming the food industry Changes in the food industry can't happen fast Is the internet helping or hindering positi...
Jul 29, 2015•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 49
On today's minicast, we have a very special announcement... We've teamed up with Sunwarrior and they are sponsoring our show!!! Have a listen and find out what this partnership means for you. *A very special thanks goes out to Bryan Skene for the epic TUHP + Sunwarrior blended graphic! In this episode, we discuss: Our new partnership with one of our favourite health companies, Sunwarrior How TUHP teaming out with Sunwarrior will benefit you Some of our favourite Sunwarrior products and how we us...
Jul 28, 2015•10 min•Ep. 48
On this week's show, we are speaking with holistic nutritionist, Peggy Kotsopoulos. Her story is very inspiring, Peggy followed her passion, transitioning from a 7 year career in investments into a new life in the health and wellness world. She is the author of Must Have Been Something I Ate & Kitchen Cures. Peggy's mission is to make REAL health mainstream! In this episode, we discuss: Peggy's leap from the corporate world to pursue her passion for nutrition Feeling the fear and pushing thr...
Jul 21, 2015•58 min•Ep. 47
On this week's episode, we are speaking with raw food + superfood expert, Ronnie Landis. He is an author and professional speaker who also specializes in elixirs, tonic herbalism, and functional nutrition. In early 2014 Ronnie released his first book, The Life Food Peak Performance System. He is about to release a new book to the world, The Inner Alchemy Youthening Program. Enjoy our in depth conversation. In this episode, we discuss: Ronnie's stellar morning routine Being stressed is draining y...
Jul 13, 2015•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 46
Today we are chatting with Kim & Amy Sedgwick, the Red Tent Sisters. These ladies are experts when it comes to natural methods of birth control, sexuality and fertility. We get into an array of topics that will take your sexual health (and therefore your overall health) to the next level! In this episode, we discuss: How the Red Tent Sisters came to be Many nutrients are being stripped out of your body by the pill How long does it take to become fertile after coming off the pill? Most fertil...
Jul 07, 2015•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 45
On today's episode, we are chatting with Diana Stobo, award-winning author of Get Naked Fast! Her health journey has evolved extensively over the years after healing and losing 100 lbs on a raw food diet. Diana is now embracing a healthy lifestyle that is balanced and sustainable, for her. Recently, she has been focusing on her retreat property in Costa Rica, recreating "heaven on earth." In this episode, we discuss: Diana's journey, losing 100 pounds and regaining her health There are so many w...
Jul 01, 2015•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 44
On today's show, we are speaking with health and fitness expert, Ben Greenfield. As a personal trainer and holistic nutritionist, it's only fitting that he is speaking to us from his home office, walking on his manual treadmill (no electrical pollution). Over the years, Ben has worn many hats including bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, biohacker, and health + wellness expert. He is the author of Beyond Training, a book that will take your workouts to the next level, so you can look, feel, and per...
Jun 24, 2015•53 min•Ep. 43
On today's show, we have an impromptu chat with Tim VanOrden of Running Raw. We were able to pull him aside for a few minutes at the Toronto Raw Vegan Festival. This is a primer before our full length interview with Tim, we have planned for the future. In this episode, we discuss: The evolution of Tim's life mission We all know what to eat, already The rapid increase in depression, anxiety and fear, in society We've lost our purpose The switch from the 80/20 to the 95/5 rule Derailing the defaul...
Jun 18, 2015•12 min•Ep. 42
On today's episode, we feature Nadine Artemis of Living Libations, a company that specializes in pure botanical health and beauty products. Their lineup includes essential oils, serums and elixirs. Living Libations also has a line of raw chocolate bars that are made through a unique process of pressing cacao beans. These beans are combined with an array of superfoods. Nadine, her husband Ron, and their son Leif, live on a lake in beautiful northern Ontario. In this episode, we discuss: Nadine's ...
Jun 16, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 41
