Greg McKeown is the author of the New York Times bestseller, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” and his writing has appeared or been covered by Fast Company, Fortune, HuffPost, and Harvard Business Review. He graduated with an MBA from Stanford University. Originally from London, England, Greg now lives in Silicon Valley with his wife and their four children. In this episode, we discuss: Greg’s desire to teach and write Permission to consider a different path What is essentialism? T...
Aug 14, 2018•56 min•Ep. 250
Dr. Anthony Gustin is a board-certified sports physician, a functional medicine practitioner and overall food and fitness skeptic. His focus recently has shifted from private practice to creating products that improve the accessibility to whole food nutrition and ketosis with his companies Perfect Keto and Equip, in addition to publishing his own health reports on his website DrAnthonyGustin.com and hosting The Keto Answers Podcast. In this episode, we discuss: Anthony's health issues as a teena...
Aug 07, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 249
Evan Brand is an author, podcast host, and a board-certified holistic nutritionist, certified functional medicine practitioner, and nutritional therapist. He is passionate about healing the chronic fatigue, obesity, and depression epidemics after solving his own IBS and depression issues. Evan is the author of Stress Solutions , REM Rehab, and The Everything Guide to Nootropics . In this episode, we discuss: Evan recently experienced heart palpitations Cavitation surgery Why optimal gut health i...
Jul 31, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 248
Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac is a globally recognized leader in the fields of ancestral health, paleo nutrition, and functional and integrative medicine. He is the creator of ChrisKresser.com , one of the top 25 natural health sites in the world, and the author of the New York Times best seller, The Paleo Cure . In this episode, we discuss: A decade long journey back to health Discovering the paleo diet Functional medicine combines conventional & traditional approaches Focusing on the root caus...
Jul 24, 2018•46 min•Ep. 247
Sachin Patel is a father, husband, philanthropist, coach, and international speaker. He is the founder of The Living Proof Institute. Sachin’s philosophy is that “The doctor of the future is the patient.” He’s actively doing whatever it takes to keep people out of the medical system by empowering them through education, self-care, and remapping their mindset. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up vegetarian Going to chiropractic school The body takes care of itself Becoming gluten-conscious Te...
Jul 17, 2018•55 min•Ep. 246
Geneen Roth (IG: @geneenroth ) is the author of ten books, including a number of New York Times bestsellers. Over the past thirty years, she has worked with thousands of people in her groundbreaking workshops and retreats and has appeared on numerous national shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, and the Today show. Today we're focusing on Geneen's latest book, This Messy Magnificent Life . In this episode, we discuss: Geneen's hellish relationship with food from age 11 to 28 If I had ...
Jul 10, 2018•51 min•Ep. 245
Dr. Will Cole (IG: @drwillcole ) is a functional medicine practitioner with a doctorate of chiropractic from Southern California University of Health Sciences. He is a health writer for international publications such as mindbodygreen and lectures nationally. In this episode, we discuss: Eating low-fat vegan Carbs are not an efficient fuel What's fuels inflammation in the body? Chronic inflammation is the commonality between just about every chronic health problem Assessing inflammation through ...
Jul 03, 2018•54 min•Ep. 244
Susan David, Ph.D. (IG: @susandavid_phd ), is an award-winning Psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School; co-founder and co-director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital; and CEO of Evidence Based Psychology, a boutique business consultancy. She is the author of the new #1 Wall Street Journal best-selling book Emotional Agility . In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in Apartheid South Africa Being the master of being ok Writing/journaling like nobody's reading it Are yo...
Jun 26, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 243
Sarah Knight (IG: @mcsnugz ) is the international bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck , which has been translated into more than twenty languages and has hit bestseller lists all over the world. In 2015, she left corporate life behind and moved with her husband from Brooklyn to the Dominican Republic. Today we focus on her latest book, You Do You . In this episode, we discuss: Moving from New York City to the Dominican Republic Making new friends as adults Good sel...
Jun 19, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 242
Aviva Romm (IG: @avivaromm ) is a Yale-trained MD, a midwife, herbalist, speaker and author dedicated to optimal health for women and children. She's bridged the best of traditional medicine with good science for over three decades. Today we focus on her latest book, The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution . In this episode, we discuss: Living as if poverty was a step away We're primitively hardwired to recognize danger Thanking your irritating thoughts and fears Growing up in a housing project in NYC Av...
Jun 12, 2018•58 min•Ep. 241
Bruce H. Lipton, PhD (IG: @brucelipton ) is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. He's a stem cell biologist, bestselling author of The Biology of Belief , and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award. Bruce has been a guest speaker on hundreds of TV and radio shows, as well as keynote presenter for national and international conferences. Today we're focusing in on his book, The Honeymoon Effect . In this episode, we discuss: Bruce's love story You can't get what you ...
Jun 05, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 240
Neil Strauss (IG: @neil_strauss ) is a seven-time New York Times best-selling author. Neil was a music critic, cultural reporter, and columnist at The New York Times for a decade. He has also won awards for his cover stories for Rolling Stone. In this episode, we discuss: Moving from West Hollywood to Malibu The community you're in shapes you in ways beyond what you know Working out without goals Do the things you love... even if they're hard How working out with a community has impacted Neil's ...
May 30, 2018•46 min•Ep. 239
Tara Mackey (IG: @taraamackey ) is a widely recognized social media personality. Her followers love her natural health suggestions and remedies - all of which actually come from Tara’s personal journey of overcoming her dependence on 14 prescription drugs through an organic lifestyle, which ultimately saved her life. Tara’s new book, WILD Habits shares all of the specific mental practices and natural home remedies Tara uses in her own life for a healthy spirit, mind, and body. She's also written...
May 22, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 238
Are you curious what goes into creating an episode of TUHP?!? Today, we're going behind the scenes and sharing from start to finish how we go about creating our art. Enjoy learning about our workflow! Related links: Download our BRAND NEW TUHP iOS app (FREE)! Subscribe to TUHP on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , or YouTube Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Sign up for our email list - This will allow us to keep in touch and provide you with even more value. We promise never to spam or sha...
May 18, 2018•12 min•Ep. 237
Candice Kumai is an internationally-renowned wellness writer, classically trained chef & content creator, described by ELLE magazine as “The Golden Girl of the Wellness World.” She's a five-time best-selling author and former tv host and model. Candice sits on The Well+Good Council and was recently named one of Arianna Huffington’s “Top 20 New Role Models in 2017." In this episode, we discuss: Candice's struggle with feeling imperfect You can do anything in your lifetime but you'll have to w...
May 16, 2018•56 min•Ep. 236
Lori Harder is a leading expert in the field of fitness, transformational work, mindfulness, and self-love. She has grown two multi-million dollar businesses as a successful entrepreneur and network marketing professional. Lori is also an author, cover model, and three-time fitness world champion. Her new book hits shelves today - A Tribe Called Bliss . In this episode, we discuss: Writing A Tribe Called Bliss - the unexpected The story of Lori trading in her bliss Changing your exterior (body) ...
May 09, 2018•58 min•Ep. 235
Today we're sharing our ultimate day, inspired by our most recent interview with Aubrey Marcus. We discuss the things we'd do from morning to night to support our health and wellbeing. We do all of these but not typically within a single day but over the course of the week. What would your ultimate day look like? In this episode, we discuss: Waking up without an alarm Hydrating first thing in the morning with a big glass of filtered water, lemon juice, & a pinch of sea salt Marni's homemade ...
May 04, 2018•20 min•Ep. 234
Aubrey Marcus ( @aubreymarcus ) is the founder and CEO of Onnit , a lifestyle brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. He hosts the Aubrey Marcus Podcast with over 10 million downloads. Aubrey regularly provides commentary to outlets like Entrepreneur, Forbes, The Doctors and The Joe Rogan Experience. He has been featured on the cover of Men’s Health and just released his first book, Own the Day, Own Your Life . In this episode, we discuss: Releasing Aubrey'...
May 02, 2018•53 min•Ep. 233
Sarah Wilson ( @_sarahwilson_ ) is a New York Times bestselling author, former journalist and founder of IQuitSugar.com, Australia’s largest digital wellness site. Most recently she published First, We Make the Beast Beautiful, A New Story of Anxiety, which has been a bestseller in Australia and will be published in the US and Canada today and in the UK two days later. Sarah campaigns against consumerist waste. On the side, she enjoys eating, hiking, ocean swimming, bike riding, not owning very ...
Apr 24, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 232
Spring is here and it's the perfect time to assess your life and clean up. Do you have a junk drawer, bathroom, fridge, or closest that needs tending to? Spring is a great time to tackle these projects. Today we discuss cleaning up, hiring people to help out, changing up your diet/doing a cleanse, and spending time with the right people. Your physical environment impacts your internal environment (your mind), so this stuff runs deep. Happy cleaning! Related links: Join The Ultimate Health Commun...
Apr 20, 2018•10 min•Ep. 231
Dr. Christiane Northrup is a visionary pioneer and a leading authority in the field of women’s health and wellness. She was a practicing OB/GYN physician for 25 years and now she’s an internationally respected writer and speaker. Dr. Northrup teaches women how to thrive at every stage of life. Her work has been featured on Super Soul Sunday on OWN, The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Today Show, The View, Good Morning America, 20/20, and The Dr. Oz Show. In this episode, we discuss: 1 in 5 people is an ...
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 230
Melissa Hartwig ( @melissa_hartwig ) is a four-time New York Times bestselling author and co-creator of the original Whole30 program. She's a Certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food and create life-long, healthy habits. Melissa enjoys kettlebell training, yoga, hiking, solo traveling, and riding her motorcycle. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT. In this episode, we discuss: Escaping from her life with drugs The gym kinda saved Melissa's l...
Apr 10, 2018•53 min•Ep. 229
Today, Jesse is interviewing Marni about her current health challenge - Hashimoto's. Marni was diagnosed with this condition a year ago and shares her journey and what she's learned along the way. This information is helpful for anyone dealing with an autoimmune condition. Be sure to share this invaluable conversation with others! In this episode, we discuss: What is Hashimoto's thryoiditis? Comparing and contrasting Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and Graves' disease What were Mar...
Apr 06, 2018•16 min•Ep. 228
Andy Couturier moved to Japan in mid twenties with his partner Cynthia to teach English. Their plan was to save money then come back to the US and buy some land. After returning, they built a house in California using only hand tools, developing a piece of raw land into a functioning rural homestead. Andy has studied Buddhist meditation and many other Asian philosophical systems. He has been a researcher for Greenpeace and has taught writing for more than twenty years. In this episode, we discus...
Apr 03, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 227
Jordan Harbinger ( @jordanharbinger ) is a Wall Street lawyer turned talk show host, social dynamics expert, and entrepreneur. He hosted a top 50 iTunes podcast for over a decade that at its peak… enjoyed nearly four million downloads a month! Jordan has embarked on a new adventure: The Jordan Harbinger Show , where he chats with the most successful people on earth and shares their strategies, perspectives, and insights with the rest of us. In this episode, we discuss: How Jordan maintained his ...
Mar 27, 2018•53 min•Ep. 226
Adaptogens are herbs that balance your body by adapting their function to your body's individual needs. Pretty cool, eh?! Today you'll learn all about adaptogens including our favourites, special properties of specific herbs, and how you can incorporate them into your healthy routine. What are your favourite adaptogens? Show sponsor: New Chapter Related links: Join The Ultimate Health Community Holy basil/tulsi tea Ashwagandha Maca (10% off using code TUHP) Cordyceps, chaga, reishi, lion's Mane ...
Mar 23, 2018•13 min•Ep. 225
Sahara Rose ( @iamsahararose ) is an author, public speaker, podcast host and Ayurveda expert. She is the best-selling author of "Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda" with foreword by Deepak Chopra and has been called "a leading voice in the millennial generation into the new paradigm shift" by Deepak. In this episode, we discuss: The degradation of Sahara's health Sahara's first hot yoga experience Adopting a strict raw vegan diet and the long-term negative consequences Giving Ayurveda a shot, in a moder...
Mar 20, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 224
Max Lugavere ( @maxlugavere ) is a filmmaker, TV personality, health and science journalist, and brain food expert. He is also the director of the upcoming film Bread Head , the first-ever documentary about dementia prevention through diet and lifestyle. Max is the author of the soon-to-be released, Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain For Life* . In this episode, we discuss: Max's Mom getting diagnosed with a neurodegenerative condition Alzheime...
Mar 13, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 223
Are you playing on a regular basis? Yes, playing like a kid. Regular play is an important part of a balanced lifestyle. We work hard and play hard, too. Our previous guest, Charlie Hoehn , incorporated play as an essential part of his anxiety recovery. How do you play? Show sponsor: New Chapter Related links: Listen to Charlie Hoehn previously on TUHP (episode #172) Listen to our previous Focus Friday - The Power Of Focus Follow TUHP on Instagram Join The Ultimate Health Community (FREE) Related...
Mar 09, 2018•9 min•Ep. 222
Dr. John Demartini is considered one of the world's leading authorities on human behaviour and personal development. He is the founder of the Demartini Institute, a private research and education organization with a curriculum of over 72 courses covering multiple aspects of human development. Dr. Demartini travels 360 days a year to countries all over the globe where he shares his research and findings. In this episode, we discuss: How Dr. Demartini left home at age 13 Setting goals on what you ...
Mar 06, 2018•46 min•Ep. 221
