Hunger, weight loss and obesity | Stephan Guyenet, PhD
In today’s world, many of us are struggling with being overworked, undernourished, and constantly stressed. Maintaining a healthy body weight is yet another challenge to stack on top of this, and for many, seems like an impossible task. As obesity rates rise and we are incessantly marketed a plethora of diets and weight loss solutions, […]
Hydration for optimal health and performance | Stacy Sims, PhD
Most of us probably don’t give much thought to the nuances of hydration, but in Episode #259, I’m joined by Dr Stacy Sims to dive into the science behind this essential aspect of our daily lives. With the prevailing notion that drinking 2 litres of plain water a day is sufficient for our hydration needs, […]
Are soy foods safe? | Mark Messina, PhD
Soy foods have proved to be a contentious topic for decades now. With some dietary camps claiming the dangers of soy and others promoting its boundless benefits, it’s natural to be hesitant about consuming this product. In Episode #258, I sit down with Dr Mark Messina for a deep dive into the safety and potential […]
Build strong bones, avoid a heart attack, enjoy your fruit and be kind | Drew Harrisberg
In Episode #257, I sit down with exercise physiologist and diabetes educator Drew Harrisberg for a captivating conversation on recent episodes and more emerging research. It’s been a while since Drew has been on the show, with his last appearance in Episode #223, but I know listeners will be glad to have him back. The Proof has […]
Your menopause questions answered (Part 2) | Endocrinologist Susan Davis, AO
In Episode #256, I sit down with Professor Susan Davis, AO to answer your questions in the wake of our first menopause masterclass. “We have to be very careful… we want to make sure we treat women properly for the root cause of their problem.” After my last conversation with Professor Davis, I’ve received hundreds of […]
Slow aging with a pill? | Nir Barzilai, MD
In a new YouTube-exclusive bonus episode, I’m joined by Professor Nir Barzilai to examine the possibility of a drug that could slow aging. “If you target the biology of aging, which is the risk factor for each one of those diseases, then you don’t prevent one disease – you prevent all the diseases.” In this […]
Psychedelics for depression and PTSD | Professor and cognitive neuropsychiatrist Susan Rossell, PhD
From July this year, MDMA and psilocybin will be considered Schedule 8 drugs in Australia – meaning that psychiatrists will be able to prescribe these drugs in certain cases. As the first country to recognise psychedelics as medicine, recent media has been buzzing around this topic. In Episode #255, I’m joined by professor and cognitive […]
Understanding Cancer: Causes, Treatment & Prevention | Drs. Urvi Shah & Neil Iyengar
Different dietary camps often make bold claims regarding the impact of lifestyle on cancer prevention and treatment. Many people diagnosed with cancer will ask themselves whether it is their “fault”, too. We’ve touched on cancer many times on The Proof, but in Episode #254, I sit down with Dr Urvi Shah and Dr Neil Iyengar for […]
Preventing and treating cardiovascular disease (Lipid Series – Part 3) | Dr Thomas Dayspring
In Episode #253, Dr Thomas Dayspring joins me to round out our three-part masterclass on blood lipids and atherosclerotic heart disease. In Episode #251, we covered what blood lipids are and what happens when things go wrong within the lipid transportation system, and in Episode #252 we looked towards how to test and understand your blood lipids as […]
Assessing your risk of cardiovascular disease (Lipid Series – Part 2) | Dr Thomas Dayspring
Last week, I sat down with Dr Thomas Dayspring to begin a three-part masterclass in atherosclerosis and blood lipids. In Episode #252, Dr Dayspring returns to continue this journey, this time shifting the focus from the causes of cardiovascular disease to more individualised applications. This episode is all about understanding where you lipids are now […]
