What You Eat Matters | Ocean Robbins
In Episode #165, I sat down with Ocean Robbins, co-founder of the Food Revolution Network. Ocean is the son of John Robbins, who authored Diet for a New America, and the grandson of Irv Robbins, who co-founded Baskin Robbins in 1945 with Burt Baskin. This is a great conversation about our health, the food […]
The Ethics of Eating Animals | Seb Alex
In Episode #164, a throwback to Episode #88, we hear Seb Alex’s thoughts on the ethics of eating animal-based foods. As you know, I usually like to keep the topics of nutrition and ethics separate, but at the same time I think it’s important for us to be aware of the impact our food choices […]
Activating Your Inner Guidance | Light Watkins
In Episode #163, I sat down with Light Watkins to talk about his new book Knowing Where to Look, living with ‘less’, meditation, the still small voice, and much more. My hope is that Light provides you with inspiration to find the time to do exactly that – to quieten the mind so you […]
Nurturing Your Body Clock | Emily Manoogian, PhD
In Episode #162, a condensed throwback to Episode #114, we hear from Emily Manoogian, PhD, on working with our circadian rhythms rather than against them. The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. […]
Better Sleep | Dr Frank Lipman
In Episode #161, I sat down with Frank Lipman, MD, to talk about why we should take sleep more seriously and how to improve it. We discussed what sleep is, the different phases of sleep, different reasons for sleep abnormalities, and sleep quantity (hours slept) versus sleep quality. We also covered various sleep-related topics including […]
Eco-Friendly Food Choices | Hannah Ritchie, PhD
In Episode #160, a throwback to Episode #120, we hear from Hannah Ritchie, PhD. Hannah is a wonderfully well-researched geoscientist who works with Our World in Data to bring complex environmental science to mainstream audiences. How do our food choices affect the world around us? Is palm oil sustainable? Can cows help solve climate […]
Protect Your Heart | Alan Flanagan, MSc
In Episode #159, I sat down with nutrition scientist Alan Flanagan to take a deep dive into the history of the diet-heart hypothesis, with emphasis on the work of Ancel Keys. We discussed the context for researching heart disease after World War II and the motivation for Ancel Keys’s 1958 Seven Countries Study – the […]
Handling a Shock Diagnosis | Drew Harrisberg
In Episode #158, a Wednesday Wisdoms episode, we hear from my good friend Drew Harrisberg on why being diagnosed with chronic disease in his early 20s turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Drew is authentic, uplifting, and super inspiring – I hope you enjoy the episode. This is a condensed audio clip […]
How a Plant-Based Athlete Eats | John Rush
In Episode #157, I sat down with Canadian professional footballer John Rush to chat about his career and dietary lifestyle. In this episode, we covered John’s path to becoming a professional footballer; when and why he decided to change his approach to nutrition; how his dietary changes affected his performance; how his dietary changes […]
Psychosis, Anxiety, Addiction, and OCD | Osher Günsberg
In Episode #156, a Wednesday Wisdoms throwback to Episode #20, Australian TV icon Osher Günsberg opens up about his struggles with psychosis, anxiety, addiction, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit […]
