Optimize Your Life
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsOptimize Your Life with Gary te Roller is a podcast for entrepreneurs and high-performing individuals who want to achieve true, balanced wellness and a state of thriving within their business. Join Gary as he interviews leading minds and thought leaders around the world on topics such as wellness, business optimization, start-ups, scaling business sustainability, leadership, personal development, and brand development. If you're looking to optimize your life and take your business to the next level, tune in to Optimize Your Life.
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The Seasonal Diet - Plant Powered Couple + the Benefits of a Vegan Diet
March 15, 2019 10:55 - 33 minutes - 27 MBThe plant powered power couple, Sarah and Peter together run The Seasonal Diet, where they help women and couples lose weight and THRIVE on a plant-based diet. Everything changed for them in 2010. Before then, Sarah suffered from the worst persistent stomach pain. Doctors couldn't figure it out. IBS, allergic to gluten, maybe it's just stress they would say and skin issues that had her so self-conscious about leaving the house. Plant-based diet couple Sarah and Peter struggled wi...
Dean Karnazes - The Ultra Marathon Man
March 04, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MBDean Karnazes is an American ultra marathon runner, and author of four books. He has run through deserts and the South Pole, run through the soles of his shoes and running continuously for 80 hours and 44min. Dean's next feat is to run a marathon in every single country in the world within one year with the goal of bringing nations together.
Erik Kruger - Mental Performance Coach to Executives, Entrepreneurs and Sportsmen
February 21, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MBErik is a Mental Performance Coach with a Masters degree in Business and Executive coaching through Wits Business School. In addition, he is the founder of the Mental Performance Lab and a professional speaker. His clients include executives, high-level entrepreneurs, celebrities, and sportsmen. Four years ago he founded BetterMan – South Africa’s largest online community for men dedicated to personal and professional development. His weekly email touches on the topics of leaders...
Mental Performance for Executives, Entrepreneurs and Sportsmen with Erik Kruger
February 21, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MBErik is a Mental Performance Coach with a Masters degree in Business and Executive coaching through Wits Business School. In addition, he is the founder of the Mental Performance Lab and a professional speaker.
Tyler Tolman on How He Uses Fasting, Breathing, Movement, The Sun and Water to Heal Incurable Diseases
February 15, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 45.7 MBTyler Tolman is a world-renowned speaker, entrepreneur, media personality, event facilitator, truth-teller and one of the world’s leading authorities on natural health and longevity.
Partners In Kind #4 - About Claire
February 01, 2019 13:04 - 33 minutes - 27.4 MBPartners In Kind episode 4 is all about Claire. Gary interviews Claire and asks her all the personal, intimate and interesting questions. Get to know Claire a little bit more
James Swanwick on How Quitting Alcohol Increased his Entrepreneurial Success 10X
January 31, 2019 08:36 - 46 minutes - 37.4 MBJames Swanwick is an Australian/American wellness entrepreneur based out of Los Angles. James was a New York-based ESPN anchor on SportsCenter, author of 3 books, co-founder of international agency, Crocmedia, founder of Swanwick Sleep and extremely passionate about helping entrepreneurs quit alcohol in order to rev up their success through his 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge. His career spanned over 20 years in print and TV journalism, interviewing celebrities all over the world from Australia ...
Matthew Kenney - Crafting The Future Of Food
January 22, 2019 09:28 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MBMatthew Kenney is an American celebrity chef, entrepreneur, author, and educator specializing in plant-based cuisine. He is an author of 12 cookbooks and is the founder of the companies Matthew Kenney Cuisine and Matthew Kenney Culinary, a plant-based diet education and wellness business offering courses in several countries and online
Henya Mania - Your favorite VEGAN Israeli YouTuber!!!
January 15, 2019 07:44 - 49 minutes - 39.6 MBHenya Perez, AKA Henya Mania, is a vegan Israeli, YouTube personality , independent filmmaker, director and editor, model, singer, actress, and studies for a B.A degree in Asian Studies in The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Tyler The Hypnotist - Helping Entrepreneurs Gain the Confidence to Succeed 10X
January 08, 2019 08:26 - 50 minutes - 40.5 MBTyler is a self taught hypnotist originally being inspired by Derren Brown. He reached a moment in his life when he realised he could use his gift to help entrepreneurs gain the confidence that would allow them to succeed 10X
Dalalid - "Be Different. Be You"
December 31, 2018 10:07 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MBDalal Al Doub is one of the most prominent names and faces in the Middle East for fashion beauty. With over 2 million followers on Instagram and 650 000 YouTube subscribers, Dalal sure has a massive influence on the world. With her message of compassion, I can only foresee beautiful things happening with her opening up the first CLEAN vegan restaurant in Kuwait... Vterra
Andrew "SpudFit" Taylor - Eating ONLY Potatoes for a year helped him Reverse his Eating Disorder and Obesity
December 24, 2018 09:59 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBAndrew Taylor found his purpose by digging deep though emotional pain and turmoil to become a leader in food addictions.
Partners In Kind #3 - Is fruit bad for you, what not to do for hormone health, Eating Disorders + Liver Health
December 22, 2018 13:45 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode Claire and I chat about how fruit is healing and not harmful. We go deep into the hot topic of hormone imbalance as well as how glucose powers your body by making the liver stronger. We give tips on what we eat and drink to thrive by answering many questions on Instagram live and Instagram questions Follow Claire at @clairesharrynroberto on Instagram And Gary at @gary_teroller on Instagram and www.garyteroller.com Don't forget about the PlantDurance Online Cooking Cours...
Ghanim Al-Sulaiti - 26YO Qatari Bringing Veganism to the Middle East
December 19, 2018 08:19 - 19 minutes - 15.7 MBThis week on The Gary te Roller Show, I chat to Ghanim AlSulaiti. Founder of Evergreen Organic, Vibe Asia, Botany, Paper Cut Qatar and Good Vibe Foundation. We chat about how he believes in giving back to the community is a need in today's entrepreneurial world. As well as bringing veganism and sustainability into the heart of The Middle East through vegan cafe's, a vegan skincare range and sustainable packaging factory. What this space. This young change-maker is literally changing the wor...
19YO Kiwi Social Media Guru with Josh Ryan
December 13, 2018 20:58 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MBFounder of Cleverpreneur and the Instagram famous account @millionaire.dream, this 19 year old kiwi is changing the way brands and coaches are using and interacting on social media. Having gained millions of followers on social media in the past few years and working with many high-level brands. Josh is the perfect person to help strategies and help you grow on Social Media.
EMPOWERING YOU - How to gain Personal Freedom
December 11, 2018 05:48 - 8 minutes - 7.06 MBEMPOWERING YOU - Personal Freedom In the 'Empowering You' Series, I will be sharing my empowerment and motivational videos from YouTube with my Podcast crew every other week
Partners In Kind #2 - Compassion, Vegan Food + More Love
December 07, 2018 15:07 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode Claire and I chat about how there is no wrong or right and only compassion. We go deep into the ugliness of comparing and how competing takes you away from awareness and mindfulness. We touch on vegan food, how contract opening up a vegan restaurant in Kuwait and eating disorders Follow Claire at @clairesharrynroberto on Instagram And Gary at @gary_teroller on Instagram and www.garyteroller.com Don't forget about the PlantDurance Online Cooking Course Discount of $40. ...
Overcoming Sexual Abuse to Become a Transformative Therapist + Author with Nunaisi Ma
December 03, 2018 13:38 - 54 minutes - 44.1 MBThis powerful episode, Nunaisi opens up to us about your childhood abuse from her stepfather and how it opened up a door to her spirituality and eventual path to finding her purpose in life.
Sound Healing, Manifestations + Life Energies with Spency Ray
November 26, 2018 10:49 - 46 minutes - 37.2 MBThese two beautiful souls are behind the collaboration of SpencyRay. Through music and sounds, they heal the body and allow energies to dance together. In this episode, we understand the importance of the body's vibration and how manifestation occurs and works in real life.
Partners In Kind #1 - How We Met + How To Show More Love
November 19, 2018 10:47 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBJoin Claire and I as we get vulnerable + loved up and share our life behind the scenes and just how important it is to find a partner in kind. We laugh, we cry and we share intimate moments and emotions with you every other week. This week is all about how we met, eating disorders, addictions, how to show more love and how yoga is beyond the physical realm. Get ready to get to know us just a little bit more
The Urban Homestead - A Revolutionary Model for Urban Sustainability
November 14, 2018 12:04 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBSuper excited to share this pod with you. The Dervaes family is changing the way we see our gardens. They are revolutionizing how we eat and how we look at produce. They have managed to turn a 1/10th acre ordinary home in Pasadena in an urban homestead producing just over 7 tonnes of fresh organic produce annually. Of which they save bucks and a carbon footprint and consume 60% themselves. Listen to this episode about how one man, Jules Dervaes jnr, changed the game and how his three kids, J...
18 Proven Steps to Achieve Optimum Health with The Country Doctor (Dan Young)
November 05, 2018 08:24 - 59 minutes - 48.2 MBGet ready and get inspired. My good friend Dan shares with you his secrets, tips and tricks that he has learnt over many years as naturopath and wellness advocate.
Eating Fruit Heals Diabetes with Robby Barbaro (Mindful Diabetic)
October 18, 2018 15:42 - 50 minutes - 40.9 MBToday, I chat to Robby Barbaro, whom you might know from Mastering Diabetes or as the mindful diabetic. Robby has been reversing his type 1 diabetes as a fruitarian for the last 12 years.
John Hardy - “Don’t get a job. Don’t ever get a job. Make jobs that make the world a better place”
October 07, 2018 16:40 - 34 minutes - 28.2 MBFrom founding The John Hardy Jewelry Company in the USA to opening spa world first Green School in Bali with his wife Cynthia, life has changed from western consumerism to making the world a better place by empowering the leaders of tomorrow through sustainability in Bali
LIVE at F5 Challenge (Yosemite National Park) - A talk on living a life of compassion and purpose
October 01, 2018 02:19 - 39 minutes - 32 MBI shares my story through addiction and other struggles to spread a message of hope. I use my personal struggles and freedom to explain that anything is possible and if you are not happy then change what you are doing. There is no wrong or right, there is only compassion. I explain how self compassion can expand ones world towards a life of purpose
Saving cats and dogs off the street and providing them with love and a home with #34 Elizabeth Henzell
September 07, 2018 05:04 - 43 minutes - 34.7 MB“You’ve got to be more vocal. We have to be able to see that every single animal has a right to life” -Elizabeth Henzell This week, we meet Elizabeth Henzell, the founder of Villa Kitty Foundation in Ubud, which is currently home to 35 dogs and 202 kitties.
Ben Richards - From plant medicine journeys and hunting for food to renowned raw food chef
August 18, 2018 12:13 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBBen Richards is the head chef, owner and founder of The Seeds of Life Cafe and Taoist Tonic Bar and creator of The Raw Food Academy in Bali. He has been living the Raw Food lifestyle to the fullest for over 8 years, completing over 50 fasts and vision quests from 1 day to 30 days, student of life, educator, holographic kinetics facilitator, body worker, practicing yogi, chocolatier, taoist tonic herbalist, certified tea master and certified at E Cornell for nutrition. Squeezing as much necta...
From Army Major at 29 to an Internationally Acclaimed Coach, Keynote Speaker, Author and Yogi with Carl Massy
July 04, 2018 03:44 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBCarl Massy. A life coach and expert strategist, Carl is the author of The Guidebook to Happiness, The Guidebook to Optimum Health and the Guidebook to Authentic Success. He is the co-owner of The Practice Bali and has a remarkably diverse bio which includes retirement from the Australian Military as a major, service to the Olympics as a Security Consultant, Fitness Instructor, NLP Master Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, keynote speaker and internationally acclaimed coach. Carl has...
#32 Carl Massy - From Army Major at 29 to an Internationally Acclaimed Coach, Keynote Speaker, Author and Yogi
July 04, 2018 03:44 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBCarl Massy. A life coach and expert strategist, Carl is the author of The Guidebook to Happiness, The Guidebook to Optimum Health and the Guidebook to Authentic Success. He is the co-owner of The Practice Bali and has a remarkably diverse bio which includes retirement from the Australian Military as a major, service to the Olympics as a Security Consultant, Fitness Instructor, NLP Master Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, keynote speaker and internationally acclaimed coach....
#31 Rohan Millson - Saving Pigs and How the Low Carb Bullshit Artists Are Lying Us to Death
June 25, 2018 04:50 - 2 hours - 104 MBNo matter what diet or lifestyle you follow, we can all agree that Rohan Millson is a man of substance. One of the founders of Greyton Animal Sanctuary along with Nicola Vernon. He has dedicated his life to rescuing orphaned, sick or abused farm animals as well as educating South Africa and the world on the ethics and health behind a vegan diet. He is a public speaker and author of Why Animals Aren't Food. Rohan and I discuss How pigs have been deprived of essential minerals being...
Saving Pigs and How the Low Carb Bullshit Artists Are Lying Us to Death with Rohan Millson
June 25, 2018 04:50 - 2 hours - 104 MBNo matter what diet or lifestyle you follow, we can all agree that Rohan Millson is a man of substance. One of the founders of Greyton Animal Sanctuary along with Nicola Vernon. He has dedicated his life to rescuing orphaned, sick or abused farm animals as well as educating South Africa and the world on the ethics and health behind a vegan diet. He is a public speaker and author of Why Animals Aren't Food.
#30 Shelani van Niekerk - How to Overcome Emotional and Physical Scars told through her story of losing her mother
May 22, 2018 18:11 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBEvery scar has a story. Every story has a lesson. Every lesson has a treasure. The process of finding lessons, transforms the scar into a treasure. Look for the lesson and so transform your scars into treasures. You might well be surprised to find that you are rich. We chat about overcoming her insecurities through drama and how a process art course helped her deal with the loss of her mom. We chat about the trauma in her life motivating her to inspire others through art and perfo...
How to Overcome Emotional and Physical Scars told through her story of losing her mother with Shelani van Niekerk
May 22, 2018 18:11 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBEvery scar has a story. Every story has a lesson. Every lesson has a treasure. The process of finding lessons, transforms the scar into a treasure. Look for the lesson and so transform your scars into treasures. You might well be surprised to find that you are rich
#29 Shannon Pam - The Public Speaking Energizer, Connector and Transformer
May 15, 2018 14:09 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBAn Energizer, Connector and Transformer, passionate about having meaningful conversations that create positive change in people’s lives and in the world. Shannon Pam is a powerful professional speaker and internationally certified coach trusted by global companies to design and deliver interactive, life-changing keynotes that unite, inspire and transform leaders and teams, accelerating both their personal and professional growth. Shannon started her career at the age of 17 when sh...
The Public Speaking Energizer, Connector and Transformer with Shannon Pam
May 15, 2018 14:09 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBShannon is a professional speaker and internationally certified coach who is passionate about having authentic, meaningful conversations that activate change in areas that matter. Having achieved 37 first class distinctions in the field of psychology, coaching and effective communication, as well as having both national and global experience leading and training in these areas, Shannon has a wealth of knowledge and experience to help us talk about things we care about in a way that connects a...
Is White Privilege a Reality and would Veganism end Racism with Warren Chalklen, PH.D
April 24, 2018 13:41 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBUBUNTU NGUMUNTU NGABANTU: I AM BECAUSE YOU ARE Dr. Warren Chalklen is a passionate servant of South Africa, committed to a just and equitable education system for all. In this podcast we discuss the important link between racism, veganism, gender equality and all the other isms of this world. We understand the reality of racism being a subconscious reality and the true way out of it. As controversial as it may be, white privelige according to Warren is ripe across the globe and it is shown t...
#28 Warren Chalklen, PH.D - Is White Privilege a Reality and would Veganism end Racism?
April 24, 2018 13:41 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBUBUNTU NGUMUNTU NGABANTU: I AM BECAUSE YOU ARE Dr. Warren Chalklen is a passionate servant of South Africa, committed to a just an equitable education system for all. In this podcast we discuss the important link between racism, veganism, gender equality and all the other isms of this world. We understand the reality of racism being a subconscious reality and the true way out of it. As controversial as it may be, white privelige according to Warren is ripe across the globe and it i...
Bodhi Part 2 - Overcoming erectile dysfunction through love, compassion and veganism
April 17, 2018 18:37 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBPrevious podcast guest John joins us for another session where he discusses his latest book, The Butterfly Man. This is everyone’s story. This isn’t just a book. It’s a guidebook to a healthier new world. It’s part of an educational initiative that seeks to inspire others to look for more honest answers, to see through the institutions that have made us sick, and find the energy to create our own solutions. John explains this through his own hardship of erectile dysfunction in his late twenti...
#27 John McInroy Part 2 - Overcoming erectile dysfunction through love, compassion and veganism
April 17, 2018 18:37 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBPrevious podcast guest John joins us for another session where he discusses his latest book, The Butterfly Man. This is everyone’s story. This isn’t just a book. It’s a guidebook to a healthier new world. It’s part of an educational initiative that seeks to inspire others to look for more honest answers, to see through the institutions that have made us sick, and find the energy to create our own solutions. John explains this through his own hardship of erectile dysfunction in his l...
#26 Peter Daniel - How a Tony Robbins conference resulted in an Organic Superfood Success
April 10, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBPeter is a raw food chef, authors and health dducators who has been guiding South Africa on a journey to radiant health, abundant energy, lightness and fun. Him and his wife, Berryn (Co-Founder of Soaring Free) returned home to South Africa in 2006. A close friend asked them to run a workshop for herself and her housemate teaching them how to prepare healthy food. They invited a small group of people together and presented their first course. This led to the beginning of courses an...
How a Tony Robbins conference resulted in an Organic Superfood Success with Peter Daniel
April 10, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBPeter is a raw food chef, author and health educator who has been guiding South Africa on a journey to radiant health, abundant energy, lightness and fun. Him and his wife, Berryn (Co-Founder of Soaring Free) returned home to South Africa in 2006. A close friend asked them to run a workshop for herself and her housemate teaching them how to prepare healthy food. They invited a small group of people together and presented their first course. This led to the beginning of courses and events ar...
From Pro Golfer to a life dedicated to Saving Animals with Joanne Lefson
April 04, 2018 09:35 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBJoanne Lefson is a former professional golfer with a degree in Zoology from the Texas A&M University. She was previously a columnist for Compleat Golfer magazine and presented a slot on women's golf on M-Net's SuperSport channel. Throughout her life, Joanne has always been drawn to the plight of shelter dogs. Through this motivation she founded the Woof Project and Farm Sanctuary SA.
#25 Joanne Lefson (Vegan Heroine) - From Pro Golfer to a life dedicated to Saving Animals
April 04, 2018 09:35 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBJoanne Lefson is a former professional golfer with a degree in Zoology from the Texas A&M University. She was previously a columnist for Compleat Golfer magazine and presented a slot on women's golf on M-Net's SuperSport channel. Throughout her life, Joanne has always been drawn to the plight of shelter dogs. Through this motivation she founded the Woof Project and Farm Sanctuary SA. WOOF Project a dynamic ‘pop — up’ dog adoption initiative that aims to accelerate dog adoption thro...
Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor explaining the importance of chi and the energies beyond our ever flowing bodies with Dr Thomas Jahn
March 27, 2018 21:18 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBDr Thomas Jahn is a doctor of Chinese Medicine (DTCM DAC SOUTH AFRICA) (LAc California AC 9177) specializing in acupuncture, acupressure massage, Qi Gong therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion and cupping. We delve deep into the understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine and its broad scope of its application and its potential benefits in health today. According to Dr Jahn, from the moment we are conceived we are in a constant state of motion and we need to understand how to manage...
#24 Dr Thomas Jahn - Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor explaining the importance of chi and the energies beyond our ever flowing bodies
March 27, 2018 21:18 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBDr Thomas Jahn is a doctor of Chinese Medicine (DTCM DAC SOUTH AFRICA) (LAc California AC 9177) specializing in acupuncture, acupressure massage, Qi Gong therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion and cupping. We delve deep into the understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine and its broad scope of its application and its potential benefits in health today. According to Dr Jahn, from the moment we are conceived we are in a constant state of motion and we need to understand how...
Full time pastor, Ultra endurance runner, enthusiastic vegan and co-founder of the F5 Challenge with Dr Ron du Preez
March 20, 2018 15:40 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBDr Ron du Preez based in Arizona, USA is a senior pastor and an internationally renowned bible scholar of the 7th Day Adventist Church. Fit and faith are great ways to describe him. At the age of 64 on a completely vegan diet, Dr Ron ran the Grand Canyon Rim-Rim-Rim just after running a 7 marathons in 7 days in 7 countries. Not only is Dr Ron making an influence in the church community and the running trails but he has just completed his third doctorate
#23 Dr Ron du Preez - Full time pastor, Ultra endurance runner, enthusiastic vegan and co-founder of the F5 Challenge
March 20, 2018 15:40 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBDr Ron du Preez based in Arizona, USA is a senior pastor and an internationally renowned bible scholar of the 7th Day Adventist Church. Fit and faith are great ways to describe him. At the age of 64 on a completely vegan diet, Dr Ron ran the Grand Canyon Rim-Rim-Rim just after running a 7 marathons in 7 days in 7 countries. Not only is Dr Ron making an influence in the church community and the running trails but he has just completed his third doctorate. If there is anything you ca...
#22 Werner Daniel - Superfood ultra endurance athlete recovers from the depths of bipolar to a thriving plant-based lifestyle
March 13, 2018 16:23 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBWerner Daniels is a man living a balanced life that I have aptly named the "Happiest Man In The World". Werner was not your overnight success. He transitioned through tough times for many years to become the happy plant powered ultra endurance superfoodist we know today. Werner has been working in the wellness industry and using Superfoods on a daily basis for over a decade. He studied David Wolfe’s Raw Nutrition Certification to maximise his knowledge on how to successfully supple...
Superfood ultra endurance athlete recovers from the depths of bipolar to a thriving plant-based lifestyle with Werner Daniel
March 13, 2018 16:23 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBWerner Daniels is a man living a balanced life that I have aptly named the "Happiest Man In The World". Werner was not your overnight success. He transitioned through tough times for many years to become the happy plant powered ultra endurance superfoodist we know today.
From corporate misfit to influential fitness prodigy with Candice Bodington
March 07, 2018 19:43 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBCandice is a girl with the energy of a greyhound stuck behind a desk for too many years who gave it all up to pursue a more fulfilling life centered around her passion for health and fitness. That rather convoluted sentence sums me up. After quitting her job as a graphic designer (too many days spent tapping your feet under a desk can do crazy things to you), She studied personal training and nutrition. The next step was sharing her love and excitement for wellness, and thus Candibod fitnes...