Our Diet Is Destroying the Planet | Nicholas Carter
In Episode #104, I sat down with environmental researcher Nicholas Carter to chat about how our current food system is affecting the environment. We discussed the changes needed to meet climate goals and create a system that results in better food security, less water pollution, less land use, less freshwater use, and greater production efficiency. […]
Nutrition for Healthy Kidney Function | Nephrologist Dr Shivam Joshi
In Episode #103, I sat down with Dr Shivam Joshi to explore nephrology: the fascinating area of medicine dedicated to kidney health. Whether you have kidney disease, know someone with kidney disease, or simply want to learn about protein consumption and kidney health, I believe you will find this episode particularly informative. In this episode, […]
A Healthy Gut Is Fibre Fuelled | Dr Will Bulsiewicz
In Episode #102, Dr Will Bulsiewicz joined me for the fifth time to talk about his new book, Fiber Fueled, and to tackle a few areas of gut health that we haven’t yet explored on this show. If you are looking for more evidence-based knowledge bombs about gut health, then this is an episode you […]
Understanding Zoonotic Diseases | National Geographic Science Writer David Quammen
In Episode #101, I was fortunate enough to sit down with well-known National Geographic writer and author David Quammen to talk about zoonotic diseases and mitigating the risk of future pandemics. This is a fascinating area of science that gives yet another reason to be mindful of our lifestyles. Given that predictions suggest there are […]
Reflections during COVID-19 | Drew Harrisberg
In Episode #100, I sat down with Drew Harrisberg to talk about the first 100 episodes of this show and some of the most important takeaways for me so far, particularly in regard to human and planetary health. We also delved into the current circumstances that we all find ourselves in and reflected on our […]
Overcoming Adversity and Seeking New Challenges | Rich Roll
In Episode #99, I sat down for a second time with ultra-athlete Rich Roll to talk about the humble beginnings of his show, which is now one of the world’s leading podcasts in the education and wellness space, and what it feels like to have now released over 500 episodes into the wild. We discussed […]
Can We Slow and Reverse Ageing? | David Sinclair, PhD
In Episode #98, I sat down with Harvard professor Dr David Sinclair, PhD, to discuss the information theory of ageing, and in particular how we can slow down and perhaps even reverse the ageing process. In this conversation, we discussed chronological versus biological age, the role of genetics versus epigenetics in the ageing process, how […]
How to Avoid Having a Stroke | Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai
In Episode #97, I sat back down with Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai to talk about strokes – we discussed the different types of strokes (ischemic and haemorrhagic), the prevalence of strokes, risk factors for strokes, eating to lower your stroke risk, and much more. I love these guys; they are absolutely brilliant, and I […]
Game Changer | Nimai Delgado
In Episode #96, I sat down for a catch up with plant-based pro bodybuilder Nimai Delgado. Having recently been in Los Angeles for almost three weeks, it was great to catch up with Nimai and hear how things have been with him since our previous episodes. This one’s quite a casual conversation with no real […]
Plant-Based Nutrition during Pregnancy, Infancy, and Breastfeeding | Whitney English, RD
In Episode #95, I sat down with Whitney English, registered dietician, to talk about plant-based nutrition during pregnancy, infancy, and breastfeeding (lactation). Whitney, along with her partner Alex (also a registered dietician), are the founders of Plant-Based Juniors – an online resource that brings evidence-based nutrition information specific to these stages of life to the […]
