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The Made to Thrive Show

Steve Stavsmadetothrive.co.za

Optimising your mind, body and soul. Hosted by Steve Stavs, Africa's Pro Biohacker, Health Futurist, and founder of www.madetothrive.co.za.

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Mindful Revolution’s Mark Joseph Unpacks Mindfulness, Meditation, and Breathwork

Mark Joseph is a mindfulness and meditation teacher. He loves his job because he gets to really make a difference in people’s lives. Having suffered terribly from panic attacks and anxiety as a young man, Mark is eternally grateful for the transformation of his mind and soul due to the daily practice of mindfulness. He spent three years living in a Buddhist temple, and shortly after began teaching 8 week stress reduction workshops. Schooled in Eastern and Western mindfulness philosophy, Mark is ...

May 11, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 55

Dr Scott Sherr: Why and How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Is Delivering Supernatural Results

Dr. Scott Sherr is a board-certified internal medicine physician with an additional certification in hyperbaric oxygen medicine. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA with a BA in History and BS in Psychobiology. He then attended University of Maryland Medical School and Residency Program where he graduated magna cum laude from the former with Alpha Omega Alpha Distinction. Dr. Sherr is a member of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society and the Society of Hospitalist Med...

May 04, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 54

Mike Dillard: International Entrepreneur Reveals His Toxic Mould Survival Journey and the Value of Health in Business

Mike Dillard is the host of his podcast The Mike Dillard Show (formerly the Self Made Man Podcast) and serial entrepreneur with several multimillion-dollar businesses including Mike Dillard Media, The Elevation Group and Magnetic Sponsoring. Mike resides in Austin, Texas and aside from his business pursuits is dedicated to his family and an avid motorsports man. Today he joins Steve Stavs because his entrepreneurial success story was stopped to a grinding halt by a mysterious health crisis, even...

Apr 27, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 53

Dr Stephanie Seneff: How Glyphosate, The World’s Most Popular Herbicide, Is Destroying Our Health.

Dr Stephanie Seneff is a pioneer in the field of glyphosate and the adverse effects it has on our health. Dr Seneff has an eclectic background with a MIT Computer Science Master's degree and an undergrad in Biology. She has spent most of her career working in computer dialogue systems. In 2007/8, her concern for Autism and the environmental factors behind its alarming increase, which she describes as a Quiet Epidemic, saw her research move in a new direction and begin focusing on the gut. Agroch...

Apr 20, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 52

Dr. Golding Unpacks Long COVID, Vaxxines, and Immune Health

Dr. Craige Golding is back for round two! As an Integrative Medical Doctor, Dr. Golding is the only doctor in South Africa to have completed his advanced fellowship in anti-ageing, functional and regenerative medicine with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. He is pure genius and South Africa’s most decorated specialist physician as well as serving on the Made To Thrive’s Scientific Advisory board. Join us as we explore: The confusion around COVID and the continuing coronacoaster An hon...

Apr 13, 202159 minEp. 51

Dr Kien Vuu: Defining the Thrive State to Optimize Longevity

Dr. Kien Vuu is a concierge performance and longevity physician specializing in human optimization and regenerative medicine. Having overcome poverty and nearly dying of dysentery as a young refugee, Dr. Vuu became a physician in America only to fall victim to the trappings of modern life and became overweight, developed hypertension and diabetes, and found himself taking several prescription medications to function. But after a patient reminded him about the power of choice Dr. Vuu realized the...

Apr 06, 202146 minEp. 50

Dr Jay Montgomery: The Quantum Opthalmologist unpacks why your Eyes, and Light Consumption is the foundation of your health.

Dr. Jay Montgomery is a South Carolina based opthamologist with a unique quantum perspective. Having gotten ill himself due to blue-light toxicity he had to ditch decades of traditional training and education as Western medicine continued to fail him. He is now dedicated to educating the masses about the quantum effects of the modern environment on health and disease and how to use a proper light environment to optimize your circadian biology and therefore your mitochondrial health and therefore...

Mar 26, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 49

Exploring the Mouth-Body-Nutrition Health Connection with Periodontist, Dr. Al Danenberg

Dr. Al Danenberg has been a periodontist for over 40 years. As a student and qualified dentist, he practiced all the traditional methods of very invasive dental surgeries. Until, in 2018, at 71 years old, Dr. Al was diagnosed with terminal multiple myeloma - he wasn’t supposed to make it to see 2019, let alone be thriving in 2021. He determinedly developed a plan that evolved into his Unconventional Cancer Protocols, combining in-depth research of ancestral nutrition & lifestyle changes with...

Mar 23, 20211 hr 50 minEp. 48

Learning Health Lessons from 2020 with Dr Leland Stillman

Dr. Leland Stillman is a MD of Internal Medicine Specialist from Portland, Maine. He became interested in medicine at an early age, thanks to childhood ear infections, allergies, and ADHD. This sparked his interest in the immune system, which led him on a path to help people achieve their highest potential. He studied biochemistry and environmental health and went on to receive his doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He then trained in internal medicine at Maine Medical...

Mar 16, 202147 minEp. 47

Western Medical Dentistry Exposed: Dr. Rojas Unpacks the Importance of Oral Health

Dr. Orlando Rojas believes in ethical bio-aesthetic dentistry and discovering the truth. After graduating as a dental surgeon in Colombia in 1986, Dr. Rojas was deeply disturbed and disappointed after uncovering that amalgam fillings were not safe and the dentistry world knew it but still used them. He wondered if they lied about that, what else had they lied to him about? Since that fateful day Dr. Rojas has been on a journey of truth, including witnessing the crippling effects of fluoride, and...

Mar 09, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 46

South African Neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf Cleans Up Your Mental Mess

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input. During her years in clinical practice she worked with many people who struggled with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Chro...

Feb 25, 202158 minEp. 45

Eye Health: Ending Shortsightedness With Jake Steiner

Jake Steiner is the founder and pioneer behind endmyopia.org, the world leading resource hub on how to reverse myopia and naturally return one’s eyesight to 20/20. Twenty years ago Jake himself had a -5.00 diopter myopia but now has perfect vision. Throughout his journey Jake accumulated and cataloged the many tools, resources and experiences that eventually became endmyopia.org, which has grown into an active community of thousands of fellow “myopes” who share knowledge, information and every t...

Feb 23, 202158 minEp. 44

Dr Tom Cowan MD: Solutions to Chronic Disease from One of the Most Intelligent Doctors

Dr Tom Cowan is a curious observer and courageous teacher. He is the author of Human Heart, Cosmic Heart, and the principal author of The Fourfold Path to Healing, and co-author (with Sally Fallon) of The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby and Child Care. He has studied and written about many subjects in medicine including the heart, cancer, autoimmune disease, nutrition, anthroposophical medicine, and herbal medicine. He is a founding board member of the Western A. Price Foundation and writes t...

Feb 16, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 43

Dr Jeffrey Bland: The Father of Functional Medicine Shares His 35yrs of Wisdom

Jeffrey Bland has been an internationally recognized leader in the nutritional medicine field for over 35 years and is known as the father of functional medicine for his ability to synthesize complex scientific concepts in a manner that is both personable and accessible. A biochemist by training, Dr. Bland earned dual degrees in biology and chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, and completed his PhD in organic chemistry at the University of Oregon. He is a Fellow of both the Ameri...

Feb 09, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 42

Josh Trent: Wellness Force Health Hero on Optimizing your Mind, Body and Soul.

Josh Trent is the Founder of Wellness Force Media and host of the top-ranked Wellness Force Radio. His iTunes show focuses on Health, Self-Help, and Fitness & Nutrition that showcases world class experts in both physical and emotional wellness. In 2004, he began his wellness journey in search of the truth and embarked on his very own Hero’s Journey. He has spent over 17 years as a researcher, trainer and facilitator discovering the physical and emotional intelligence requirements for humans ...

Feb 04, 202149 minEp. 41

The Light Diet strikes again with Matt Maruca

Matt is a young expert in all thing’s ancestral health and a massive inspiration! He suffered health issues from a young age and soon realized that conventional medicine and doctors were not the answer. From thirteen years of age, he began to hack his way to health and has managed to mitigate his health issues and could be a poster young adult for Optimal Health. He is currently only 21 years of age and is highly influential, best known for the Light Diet. His primary mentor is Dr. Jack Kruse, b...

Jan 19, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 39

Siim Land: The World’s Youngest Pro Biohacker Unpacks Fasting, Autophagy and Improving Performance!

Siim Land is a 26 year old author, content creator, public speaker, professional biohacker and a high-performance coach. His passions include performance improvement, longevity, mindset and overall wellness. The overall term he likes to use is Body Mind Empowerment which refers to physical as well as mental development. Siim hails from Estonia and is an anthropologist by education, but he’s branched out into entrepreneurship and writing, beginning with his blog, www.siimland.com. This includes a...

Jan 13, 202155 minEp. 38

Justin Cohen: Thriving With True Community in a Socially Distant World

Justin Cohen is the author of 6 books and 8 audiobooks. He is currently the host and transformational coach of MNET’s prime time reality show The Single Wives, and a doctoral candidate at Middlesex University in London. Justin hosted a CNBC Africa TV show in which he interviewed some of the world’s top experts on success. With a postgraduate degree in psychology, and a special interest in human potential, Justin Cohen speaks and trains in the fields of motivation, sales, customer service and lea...

Jan 05, 202157 minEp. 37

Carlee Hayes: Why Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is the future of Individualized nutrition:

Carlee Hayes, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Lead Nutritionist at Nutrisense, a company that uses Continuous Glucose Monitoring technology to oversee nutrition, and hopefully change the world. Her role at Nutrisense involves working with and overseeing the data of thousands of users. Nutrisense has more data on prevention, and not simply diabetes management, than any other player in this industry. Carlee believes this technology has the ability to prevent disease, optimise heal...

Dec 30, 202050 minEp. 36

The Autonomic Nervous System, HRV and Overcoming Stress With Dr. Ross Hauser MD

Dr. Ross Hauser obtained his MD from the University of Illinois, Chicago and his Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois. He is a board-certified Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist) and is well-known for his expertise as a Prolotherapy Doctor. Dr. Hauser is also the Medical Director and co-founder of the Comprehensive Prolotherapy Clinic, Caring Medical and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. Join us as we explore: Everything there is to kn...

Dec 22, 20201 hr 24 minEp. 35

Dr. Dominik Nischwitz Unpacks Oral Health and Why It’s the Absolute Foundation of Your Health!

Dr. Nischwitz is a Holistic Dentist, Naturopath and world specialist in Biological Dentistry. He is also the president of the International Society of Metal Free Implantology (ISMI) and a best selling author. In 2016, together with Ulrich Volz, he initiated the curriculum for Biological Dentistry and Ceramic Implants. In addition to his surgical work, his passion for the last 15 years has been optimal health and performance, nutrition, and competitive sports. I so recommend his latest book calle...

Dec 15, 20201 hr 19 minEp. 34

Tim Gray: The UK’s Leading Biohacker Dives Deep Into Health Optimization

Tim Gray is the UK’s leading Biohacker and Founder of the Health Optimization Summit. His journey into Biohacking began after experiencing complete burnout through overwork. He discovered that his Mercury (amalgam) Dental Fillings were the contributing factor to his health issues. He decided on a complete reboot to reach optimal health by Biohacking his way through his own life. He quickly became one of the world’s most influential biohacking experts and health optimizers. Join us as we explore:...

Dec 08, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 33

Find Out Why SA’s Future Is Really Bright With Dr. Taddy Blecher and Consciousness Based Education

Dr Taddy Blecher is a qualified actuary and pioneer of the free tertiary education movement in South Africa, having helped to create six free access institutions of higher learning, as well as inspiring the creation of two other institutions. He is the CEO of the Community and Individual Development Association and the Maharishi Institute which facilitates University education for unemployed youth from 11 countries in Africa. Dr Blecher is passionate about Consciousness-Based Education, a system...

Dec 02, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 32

Europe’s Ultimate Biohacker Decodes the Optimized Life

Dr. Olli Sovijärvi is a medical doctor and one of the pioneers of holistic and preventive medicine in the Biohacking world. In 2006 he graduated from the University of Helsinki with a Licentiate degree in Medicine. He furthered his studies in 2010 – 2011 completing an Integral Theory degree at the John F. Kennedy University, focusing on psychology and philosophy. For the first five years of his career as a physician, Dr. Sovijärvi was employed by Finland’s first medical recruitment agency. In th...

Nov 24, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 31

Japanese Kaatsu Training: The Ultimate Muscle Strengthening Biohack for Supernatural Recovery and Next Level Muscle Performance!

John Doolittle, CAPT, USN (Ret), graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1992 and transferred to the U.S. Navy. During his 25-year career in the Navy, he was deployed around the world as an officer in the SEAL Teams, conducting special operations around the globe, including Kosovo, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. John retired as a Navy Captain after his last assignment as Director of the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) Task Force at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Head...

Nov 16, 20201 hr 25 minEp. 30

The Secrets to Leading Loud With the Boredom Slayer, Rich Mulholland

Rock and Roll roadie turned entrepreneur Richard Mulholland, is the Public Speaker’s Public Speaker. Having spoken in over 30 countries on six continents, Richard knows first-hand the impact that memorable presentations can make. That’s why he works with executives and speakers around the world, helping them deliver unforgettable presentations that activate audiences and generate income. He’s the founder of presentation powerhouse Missing Link, as well as the co-founder of 21Tanks, HumanWrit.es ...

Nov 09, 202058 minEp. 29

Why Weight Lifting and Cardio Are a Waste of Time With Dr. John Jaquish

Dr. John Jaquish is the scientist behind the revolutionary X3-Bar, which uses a unique combination of the world’s most powerful resistance bands attached to a platform and detachable bar, that allows for the type of extreme force that builds muscle 3 times faster than conventional weight lifting, without the risk of joint injury. Dr. Jaquish is also a research professor at Rushmore University, and an expert in osteogenic loading and bone density who has been nominated for the National Medal of S...

Nov 03, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 28

Electropollution: How to Tackle This Invisible Health Enemy With Nick Pineault, the Emf Guy

Hello Thrive Nation: Putting your thinking caps on… This show is full of practical hacks to reduce digital and electrical radiation. This form of radiation is an invisible enemy with serious health consequences. The EMF EFF expert today on the Show is Nick “The EMF Guy” Pineault (*like the wine*) is the #1 bestselling author of The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs and an advocate for safe digital technologies. Through his unconventional approach blending humor, science and common sense, he’s becoming a...

Oct 26, 20201 hr 32 minEp. 27

How to Expansively Future Proof Your Life With John Sanei

John Sanei (Sah-nay) is a trend specialist, entrepreneur, innovation strategist, best-selling author and global speaker who travels the globe to uncover the lessons needed to uplift communities and help humanity thrive. His unlimited fascination with the future has seen him become Africa’s first faculty member at Singularity University in San Francisco, a lecturer at Duke Corporate Education in Johannesburg, and a Partner Associate at the Copenhagen Institute of Future Studies in Denmark. Author...

Oct 19, 202049 minEp. 26

Decoding Superhuman with Boomer Anderson

Boomer is a health optimization practitioner, advisor, and lover of all things strategy. He is the founding director and host of the Decoding Superhuman Podcast, a show dedicated to elevating the human experience. Boomer works with entrepreneurs, CEOs, consultants, bankers and executives to battle issues like stress, sleep, burnout and balance. His company utilizes genetics and additional biomarkers to develop custom lifestyle modifications leading to increased physical and mental performance. B...

Oct 12, 202056 minEp. 25
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