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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#21 Candice Bodington - From corporate misfit to influential fitness prodigy
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 Candib...
A passionate restauranteur driving sustainability throughout South Africa with Tash Napoli
February 27, 2018 23:46 - 59 minutes - 47.6 MBTash is the epitome of living a balanced and purpose driven life. After traveling the world learning cultures, techniques and yoga she found herself and her purpose right next door to the very restaurant she grew up in. On the same block as her family's Italian restaurant, Tash etched the name "Nourish'd" in the dust of a garage door which has now become the thriving plant-based cafe that Cape Townian's flock to. Not only does it have deliciously nourishing meals but it is a meeting place of ...
#20 Tash Napoli - A passionate restauranteur driving sustainability throughout South Africa
February 27, 2018 23:46 - 59 minutes - 47.6 MBTash is the epitome of living a balanced and purpose driven life. After traveling the world learning cultures, techniques and yoga she found herself and her purpose right next door to the very restaurant she grew up in. On the same block as her family's Italian restaurant, Tash etched the name "Nourish'd" in the dust of a garage door which has now become the thriving plant-based cafe that Cape Townian's flock to. Not only does it have deliciously nourishing meals but it is a meeting...
South African born social activist, ultra endurance athlete, international field hockey player tearing down the walls of ego with Bodhi
February 20, 2018 20:29 - 2 hours - 99.8 MBJohn McInroy is a South African born social activist, philanthropist, social entrepreneur, ultra endurance athlete, international field hockey player, actor and vegan yogi. John and I got super deep in this session covering topics of how he regained love for himself and in turn spreading that love with like minded people. John's charisma shone through the entire time and he talks how he made a conscious decision to focus that energy towards the the health of the planet and all sentient beings...
#19 John McInroy Part 1 - South African born social activist, ultra endurance athlete, international field hockey player tearing down the walls of ego
February 20, 2018 20:29 - 2 hours - 99.8 MBJohn McInroy is a South African born social activist, philanthropist, social entrepreneur, ultra endurance athlete, international field hockey player, actor and vegan yogi. John and I got super deep in this session covering topics of how he regained love for himself and in turn spreading that love with like minded people. John's charisma sone through the entire time and he talks how he made a conscious decision to focus that energy towards the the health of the planet and all sentie...
#18 Nick Lawson - Running a marathon-a-day for a year across Africa, barefoot for LOVE
February 13, 2018 21:46 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBNick Lawson is no average bloke. This Aussie has extremely big dreams and his purpose in life is to bring communities together through love and compassion. He exudes a confidence like no other adventurer or runner I have ever met and this is all driven by his deep seated desire to love and be loved. Nick started his journey of running only 10 months ago and has never run a marathon on his life but on 14 February 2018 that all changes. Nick has committed to running a marathon a day f...
Running a marathon-a-day for a year across Africa, barefoot for LOVE with Nick Lawson
February 13, 2018 21:46 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBNick Lawson is no average bloke. This Aussie has extremely big dreams and his purpose in life is to bring communities together through love and compassion. He exudes a confidence like no other adventurer or runner I have ever met and this is all driven by his deep seated desire to love and be loved. Nick started his journey of running only 10 months ago and has never run a marathon on his life but on 14 February 2018 that all changes. Nick has committed to running a marathon a day for the nex...
Exploring the deep Intellectual Capabilities of the Mushroom Kingdom with Peter Herrmann
February 07, 2018 03:01 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBPeter Herman is an incredible human being. Not just the co-founder of Harmonic Mycology but an all round kick ass sustainable dude. Peter and Andrew have created a medicinal mushroom company in South Africa hat can rival your top international brands. In this episode we discuss the intellectual capability of mycelium and how incredibly more advanced the kingdom is than the human knowledge base.
#17 Peter Herrmann - Exploring the deep Intellectual Capabilities of the Mushroom Kingdom
February 07, 2018 03:01 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBPeter Herman is an incredible human being. Not just the co-founder of Harmonic Mycology but an all round kick ass sustainable dude. Peter and Andrew have created a medicinal mushroom company in South Africa that can rival your top international brands. In this episode we discuss the intellectual capability of mycelium and how incredibly more advanced the kingdom is than the human knowledge base. The Vision with Harmonic Mycology is unfolding a long-term and multi-faceted vision for...
#16 Claire Sharryn Roberto - South Africa’s top vegan chef living an Ayurvedic lifestyle
January 30, 2018 19:43 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBClaire is aa plant-based chef, Personal Chef, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Health Coach and developing Yoga Teacher. Born in Cape Town but traveller of the world, she has visited over 17 countries, lived in 5, and has drawn inspiration from the faces and places she has encountered over the years. These encounters have only increased her deep passion for life and food. Battling through an eating disorder, Claire found solace in the ayurvedic way of life leading her into reco...
South Africa’s top vegan chef living an Ayurvedic lifestyle with Chef Claire Sharryn Roberto
January 30, 2018 19:43 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBClaire is a plant-based chef, Personal Chef, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Health Coach and developing Yoga Teacher. Born in Cape Town but traveller of the world, she has visited over 17 countries, lived in 5, and has drawn inspiration from the faces and places she has encountered over the years. These encounters have only increased her deep passion for life and food. Battling through an eating disorder, Claire found solace in the ayurvedic way of life leading her into recovery. Claire is...
#15 Misha Teasdale - A man on a reforestation mission to bring nature back to the people
January 23, 2018 18:48 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBMisha Teasdale is the cofounder of Greenpop.org and all round rad sustainable dude. In 2010, Misha gathered like-minded individuals to plant 1000 trees in a month and hasn’t looked back since. When he is not planting trees, you can find him doing wheelies on his bicycle or sprinting up Table Mountain. Greenpop is growing a Treevolution – a world where people and nature thrive together. They are making it happen through environmental projects and sustainable events. Greenpop collabo...
A man on a reforestation mission to bring nature back to the people with Misha Teasdale
January 23, 2018 18:48 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBMisha Teasdale is the cofounder of GreenPop.org and all round rad sustainable dude. In 2010, Misha gathered like-minded individuals to plant 1000 trees in a month and hasn’t looked back since. When he is not planting trees, you can find him doing wheelies on his bicycle or sprinting up Table Mountain.
#14 Kheyrne Danu - Adaptogens, Hormones and Chemical chaos
January 17, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBKheyrne Danu is the brainchild of SuperThrive and founder of Woman Thrive. She is also a health journalist, nature worshipper and muse. From a young age Kheyrne had to work through a few big health challenges including adrenal fatigue, digestive issues and reproductive problems. She chose to focus on nature’s medicine chest for her recovery. After much research around hormone healing she finally discovered (back in 2006) the profound effects of adaptogen herbs and superfoods. “I h...
Adaptogens, Hormones and Chemical chaos with Kheyrne Danu
January 17, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBKheyrne Danu is the brainchild of SuperThrive and founder of Woman Thrive. She is also a health journalist, nature worshipper and muse. From a young age Kheyrne had to work through a few big health challenges including adrenal fatigue, digestive issues and reproductive problems. She chose to focus on nature’s medicine chest for her recovery. After much research around hormone healing she finally discovered (back in 2006) the profound effects of adaptogen herbs and superfoods. “I had 14 powd...
#13 Dr Joel Kahn - America's Healthy Heart Doc
January 09, 2018 19:17 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBAt his core, Dr. Joel Kahn believes that plant-based nutrition is the most powerful source of preventative medicine on the planet. Having practiced traditional cardiology since 1983, it was only after his own commitment to a plant based vegan diet that he truly began to delve into the realm of non-traditional diagnostic tools, prevention tactics and nutrition-based recovery protocols. These ideologies led him to change his approach and focus on being a holistic cardiologist. He pas...
Dr Joel Kahn - America's Healthy Heart Doc
January 09, 2018 19:17 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBAt his core, Dr. Joel Kahn believes that plant-based nutrition is the most powerful source of preventative medicine on the planet. Having practiced traditional cardiology since 1983, it was only after his own commitment to a plant based vegan diet that he truly began to delve into the realm of non-traditional diagnostic tools, prevention tactics and nutrition-based recovery protocols. These ideologies led him to change his approach and focus on being a holistic cardiologist
#12 Tony Budden - "The hemp side is the collateral damage on the war on drugs"
January 02, 2018 18:45 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBTony Budden is at the forefront of hemp and the legalization of this versatile plant in South Africa. He founded Hemporium in 1996 with Tony and his business partner, Duncan Parker, being committed to showcasing all that hemp has to offer by providing quality products made from this eco-friendly and versatile plant. Tony and Hemporium are actively lobbying for legislation change in order to allow farmers to grow this beneficial resource so that we can source all our products, from s...
"The hemp side is the collateral damage on the war on drugs" - Tony Budden
January 02, 2018 18:45 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBTony Budden is at the forefront of hemp and the legalization of this versatile plant in South Africa. He founded Hemporium in 1996 with Tony and his business partner, Duncan Parker, being committed to showcasing all that hemp has to offer by providing quality products made from this eco-friendly and versatile plant. Tony and Hemporium are actively lobbying for legislation change in order to allow farmers to grow this beneficial resource so that we can source all our products, from seed to shi...
Riaan Manser - "I had a problem of going Sunday to Sunday dreading Monday morning and that changed when I jumped on my bike"
December 19, 2017 15:25 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBRiaan Manser is a pioneering explorer, based in South Africa. He was the first person to circumnavigate the coast of Africa by bicycle, a distance of 37,000 km, through 34 countries over two years and two months. In July 2009 he became the first person to kayak 5,000 km around Madagascar, alone and unaided. Both journeys are covered in his books, Around Africa on My Bicycle and Around Madagascar on my Kayak. In 2011 he also circumnavigated Iceland in a two-man kayak with Dan Skinstad. Riaan ...
#11 Riaan Manser - "I had a problem of going Sunday to Sunday dreading Monday morning and that changed when I jumped on my bike"
December 19, 2017 15:25 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBRiaan Manser is a pioneering explorer, based in South Africa. He was the first person to circumnavigate the coast of Africa by bicycle, a distance of 37,000 km, through 34 countries over two years and two months. In July 2009 he became the first person to kayak 5,000 km around Madagascar, alone and unaided. Both journeys are covered in his books, Around Africa on My Bicycle and Around Madagascar on my Kayak. In 2011 he also circumnavigated Iceland in a two-man kayak with Dan Skinsta...
#10 Dr Jim Loomis - "I went from providing sick care to healthcare and changing my life and my patients lives around"
December 08, 2017 03:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBDr. Loomis has served as team internist for the St. Louis Rams football team and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team earning himself 4 championship rings. Dr Loomis was also the tour physician for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Before coming to the Barnard Medical Center, he practiced internal medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis, where he was also the director of prevention and wellness. He was also on the clinical faculty of the department of internal medicine at Was...
Dr Jim Loomis - "I went from providing sick care to healthcare and changing my life and my patients lives around"
December 08, 2017 03:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBDr. Loomis has served as team internist for the St. Louis Rams football team and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, as well as tour physician for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Before coming to the Barnard Medical Center, he practiced internal medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis, where he was also the director of prevention and wellness. He was also on the clinical faculty of the department of internal medicine at Washington University School of Medicine.
#9 Team Sherzai - "We are bringing the message to the brain - the most important organ"
November 24, 2017 06:02 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBA unique husband and wife team on the cutting edge of brain science, Dr. Dean and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai are dedicated to educating people on the simple steps to long-term health and wellness through their work as Directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center, with patients, as well as through online writing, videos, and books. We discuss all things from how millennials are killing science to how healthy eating creates a a healthy brain and ult...
Dr's Dean + Ayesha Sherzai - "We are bringing the message to the brain - the most important organ"
November 24, 2017 06:02 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBA unique husband and wife team on the cutting edge of brain science, Dr. Dean and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai are dedicated to educating people on the simple steps to long-term health and wellness through their work as Directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center, with patients, as well as through online writing, videos, and books. We discuss all things from how millennials are killing science to how healthy eating creates a a healthy brain and ultimately p...
#8 Dr Laurie Marbas - "With diabetes, your glucose levels are the smoke so what is the fire?"
November 02, 2017 21:29 - 54 minutes - 43.7 MBDr. Laurie Marbas is a board certified family medicine physician, USAF veteran and mother of 3 grown children. Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the American Academy of Family Practice. She will be sitting for the inaugural American College of Lifestyle Medicine's board certification in lifestyle medicine. She received her dual degrees (MD and MBA) from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of ...
Dr Laurie Marbas - "With diabetes, your glucose levels are the smoke so what is the fire?"
November 02, 2017 21:29 - 54 minutes - 43.7 MBDr. Laurie Marbas is a board certified family medicine physician, USAF veteran and mother of 3 grown children. Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the American Academy of Family Practice. She will be sitting for the inaugural American College of Lifestyle Medicine's board certification in lifestyle medicine. She received her dual degrees (MD and MBA) from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine a...
Brenda Davis RD - "Many of us overeat and we are better off under-eating than over eating"
October 19, 2017 13:00 - 59 minutes - 47.9 MBBrenda Davis, registered dietitian, is a leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. She has worked as a public health nutritionist, clinical nutrition specialist, nutrition consultant and academic nutrition instructor. Brenda is the lead dietitian in a diabetes research project in Majuro, Marshall Islands. She is a featured speaker at nutrition, medical and health conferences throughout the world.
#7 Brenda Davis RD - "Many of us overeat and we are better off undereating than over eating"
October 19, 2017 13:00 - 59 minutes - 47.9 MBBrenda Davis, registered dietitian, is a leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. She has worked as a public health nutritionist, clinical nutrition specialist, nutrition consultant and academic nutrition instructor. Brenda is the lead dietitian in a diabetes research project in Majuro, Marshall Islands. She is a featured speaker at nutrition, medical and health conferences throughout the world. Brenda is co-author of nine award-winning, best-selling books: Be...
#6 Alexandra Schwenn - "The root of all dis-ease is emotional and food is our biggest numbing agent"
October 12, 2017 03:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBThis week I sit down with Alex Schwenn (Cousins as married name) from Authentic Embodied Vitality. Alex is an expert in dry fasting and master fasting and has been studying nutrition for the past 20 years and focusing on detoxification for the past 2 years. While she doesn't put herself into a box, her approach is heavily plant-based and raw. Alex's focus is on nutrient dense foods that will support the body's cleansing process while assisting in the transition to an Authentic Embo...
Alexandra Cousins - "The root of all dis-ease is emotional and food is our biggest numbing agent"
October 12, 2017 03:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBThis week I sit down with Alex Schwenn (Cousins as married name) from Authentic Embodied Vitality. Alex is an expert in dry fasting and master fasting and has been studying nutrition for the past 20 years and focusing on detoxification for the past 2 years. While she doesn't put herself into a box, her approach is heavily plant-based and raw. Alex's focus is on nutrient dense foods that will support the body's cleansing process while assisting in the transition to an Authentic Embodied Vital...
"I always like to go back to the science. A vegan and plant-based diet during all phases of the life cycle is completely adequate" - Jessica Kotlowitz
September 22, 2017 08:13 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBJessica Kotlowitz is a Registered Clinical Dietitian who is passionate about the use of plant-based diets for the treatment and prevention of obesity and chronic diseases of lifestyle such as Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. We jump into this conversation straight away answering many of the most commonly asked nutrition questions
#5 Jessica Kotlowitz - "I always like to go back to the science. A vegan and plant-based diet during all phases of the life cycle is completely adequate"
September 22, 2017 08:13 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBJessica Kotlowitz is a Registered Clinical Dietitian who is passionate about the use of plant-based diets for the treatment and prevention of obesity and chronic diseases of lifestyle such as Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. We jump into this conversation straight away answering many of the most commonly asked nutrition questions Jessica qualified with a Bsc. in Dietetics from Stellenbosch University in 2012 after which she completed her Community Service y...
#4 John Sanei - "For us to take animal cruelty out of every single touch points of our lives is imperative for us as conscious beings"
September 08, 2017 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBJohn Sanei has been an entrepreneur since the age of 16 from restaurant and hospitality to fashion distribution, fitness and more recently focusing on online platforms. As a serial entrepreneur he actively seeks out the next opportunity and always has something new brewing. As a trend specialist, speaker, author, entrepreneur, business innovation strategist and conscious human being, he takes great pride in being a vegetarian to not only save the planet but to save other loving sen...
"For us to take animal cruelty out of every single touch points of our lives is imperative for us as conscious beings" - John Sanei
September 08, 2017 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBJohn Sanei has been an entrepreneur since the age of 16 from restaurant and hospitality to fashion distribution, fitness and more recently focusing on online platforms. As a serial entrepreneur he actively seeks out the next opportunity and always has something new brewing. As a trend specialist, speaker, author, entrepreneur, business innovation strategist and conscious human being, he takes great pride in being a vegetarian to not only save the planet but to save other loving sentient bein...
"The Wellness revolution is not a fad or a trend; it’s a way of existing in the world that permeates every aspect of our lifestyle. It influences the way we eat, exercise, sleep, work, age and think" - Dr Sean Gomes
August 31, 2017 19:34 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBSean is a medical doctor with a passion for preventative health and a lifestyle around health and conscious and mindful living.
#3 Dr Sean Gomes - "The Wellness revolution is not a fad or a trend; it’s a way of existing in the world that permeates every aspect of our lifestyle. It influences the way we eat, exercise, sleep, work, age and think"
August 31, 2017 19:34 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBEstablished in 2007, Wellness Warehouse is the combined inspiration of brothers Sean & Carlos Gomes. Sean is a medical doctor with a passion for preventative health and a lifestyle around health and conscious and mindful living. He has since left the medical practice and succeed in launching the very popular wellness warehouse with his brother carlos. With 24 store now open this man has made a complete success of his life With the brothers combined skills in retail and medicine th...
Toby Scheckter - "The Idea is to educate as many people as possible to experience a plant-based diet in an enjoyable way"
August 24, 2017 16:24 - 58 minutes - 46.7 MBFormer world champion go-karter, Formula 3 racing driver, founder of Scheckter's Energy Drink and now restauranteur behind the very popular Scheckter’s Raw in Seapoint "Health food has always been a big part of my diet but when I was living in New York launching Scheckter’s OrganicEnergyTM I was blown away by the ingenuity and creativity that was flourishing in the health food scene and a greater passion was sparked in me. When I returned to South Africa, I became frustrated with the local h...
#2 Toby Scheckter - "The Idea is to educate as many people as possible to experience a plant-based diet in an enjoyable way"
August 24, 2017 16:24 - 58 minutes - 46.7 MBFormer world champion go-karter, Formula 3 racing driver, founder of Scheckter's Energy Drink and now restauranteur behind the very popular Scheckter’s Raw in Seapoint "Health food has always been a big part of my diet but when I was living in New York launching Scheckter’s OrganicEnergyTM I was blown away by the ingenuity and creativity that was flourishing in the health food scene and a greater passion was sparked in me. When I returned to South Africa, I became frustrated with ...
From Sugar Addiction to Making South Africa Healthy Again with Mary-Ann Shearer
August 11, 2017 00:39 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIn 1991 Mary-Ann Shearer opened her first health shop in Johannesburg. From there on, there were business lows and sugar highs. After hitting rock bottom, Mary-Ann came out tougher and more determined to educate South Africa on the importance of a plant-based lifestyle on ones health. Mary-Ann's soon became a household brand in South Africa and education spread around the world with her International Natural Health Nutrition Course as well as being an accomplished author of two bestselling ...
#1 Mary-Ann Shearer - From Sugar Addiction to Making South Africa Healthy Again
August 11, 2017 00:39 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIn 1991 Mary-Ann Shearer opened her first health shop in Johannesburg. From there on, there were business lows and sugar highs. After hitting rock bottom, Mary-Ann came out tougher and more determined to educate South Africa on the importance of a plant-based lifestyle on ones health. Mary-Ann's soon became a household brand in South Africa and education spread around the world with her International Natural Health Nutrition Course as well as being an accomplished author of two bes...