The Art of Living Proactively (Harnessing the Power of Your Choices)

360 Degrees to Healthspan: A Proactive Perspective

On this insightful episode, Tony Winyard and Helena Holrick delve into the transformative power of lifestyle choices on long-term health and quality of life. From discussing the centenarian decathlon to the impact of breathing techniques on the nervous system, this episode is packed with valuable insights into proactive living. Join our captivating host and his esteemed guest for an engaging conversation that explores holistic health, the importance of sleep, and the unprecedented mission of...

Mapping Your Wellness Journey: Navigating Health from the Inside Out with Izabella Natrins

In this illuminating episode of The Art of Living Proactively, we engage in an insightful conversation with Izabella Natrins, a renowned health coach and CEO of the UK and International Health Coaching Association. Uncover the transformative power of health coaching as Izabella delves into her personal health journey, advocating for proactive and whole person wellness. With a focus on empowering individuals to take control of their own health, this episode maps out the path towards a healthi...

The Secrets of Qi-Gong: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellbeing with Andrew Kenneth Fretwell

Discover the ancient Chinese practices of Qi-gong and Tai Chi for unlocking your inner power and realizing your potential. Expert instructor Andrew Kenneth Fretwell reveals time-tested techniques like bone breathing and special organ-strengthening meditations that sharpen your mind, strengthen your body, and awaken your spirit. Learn how to tap into 'jing' - your essential lifeforce energy - through mindfulness of movement and breathwork. Gain insights on overcoming emotional blocks, balanci...

Shedding Light On The Benefits of Red Light Therapy with Wes Pfiffner

In this illuminating episode, dive into the world of red light therapy with expert Wes Pfiffner from Joovv. Explore the remarkable benefits of red light therapy, supported by scientific research, and learn about the impact of light on health and wellbeing. Discover the power of proactive choices in optimising your holistic health. Delve into the complexities of addressing chronic inflammation and unlocking the potential of red and near infrared light therapy. Chapters: 02:06 What Wes thi...

The Breathwork Healing of a Long Covid Survivor with Vikki Jones

Discover the incredible healing power of breathwork as a long COVID survivor shares her transformative journey on this captivating episode. Join our special guest, Vikki Jones, a breathing expert who triumphed over a broken neck and later contracted COVID-19, as she delves into her remarkable recovery through proper breathing techniques. Explore the metaphor of learning to surf amidst life's waves and uncover the profound impact of managing health and stress for long COVID patients. In this ...

Living Life to the Fullest - Lessons from 30 Years of Coaching with Dan Roberts

How does a globe-trotting personal trainer develop an open-minded lust for life? This week's chat provides profound perspectives on living fully. With over 30 years experience empowering better health and fitness, Dan Roberts shares his approach to coaching that blends empathy, accountability and service. Learn his advice on getting unstuck from ruts, embracing your inner athlete, and striving for self-actualization. Whether you need fitness guidance or life motivation, this fun fireside cha...

From Burnout to Blueprint: Dr. Tom Gedman's Plan for Proactive Health

In this enlightening episode of "The Art of Living Proactively," host Tony Winyard dives deep into the world of proactive health with special guest Dr. Tom Gedman. As a medical doctor, GP, functional medicine practitioner, and TEAM CBT practitioner, Dr. Gedman brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. Join us as Dr. Gedman unveils his groundbreaking blueprint plan for proactive health—a versatile model that empowers individuals to take control of their well-being. With each...

The Journey of Mastery: A Conversation with Jeff Seckendorf

In this captivating episode of "The Art of Living Proactively," host Tony Winyard engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the incredible Jeff Seckendorf. Join us as we delve deep into Jeff's extraordinary journey of mastery in the world of cycling and scuba diving coaching.  Discover how Jeff's dedication to training and leading a healthy lifestyle has transformed him not only as an athlete but in all areas of his life, including work, family, marriage, and relationships. Prepare ...

Prevention Over Reaction: Penny Kechagioglou on Proactive Cancer Care

In this captivating episode of "The Art of Living Proactively," host Tony Winyard welcomes guest Penny Kechagioglou, an esteemed oncologist and advocate for proactive cancer care. With a parable that sets the stage, Penny takes us on a thought-provoking journey into the world of prevention and the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare. Drawing on her extensive training in oncology and public health, Penny shares her unique perspective on the power of prevention in our fight against cancer....

Give to Yourself First: Helle Luxe on Self-Love and Contribution

Here is a podcast episode description for the Helle Luxe episode: Lifestyle advisor Helle Luxe illuminates her 7 pillars for joyful living - from self-care and meditation to spreading joy. Learn how Helle overcame darkness to find her inner light. Hear her journey to self-love and giving gratitude. Discover her wise words on letting go through meditation and forgiveness. Find out how mental focus manifested major love for Helle. An uplifting view on shining your light and elevating your li...

The Liver, The Brain, and The Gut: Nurse Doza's Holistic Health Revolution

Get ready to optimize your health and prevent disease with brilliant nurse practitioner and chiropractor Dr Jonathan Mendoza, aka Nurse Doza! In this power-packed episode, Jonathan blows the lid off the epidemic of fatty liver disease and how improving your liver function could be the key to averting diabetes, dementia, and much more. You’ll learn surprising stats about just how common yet overlooked these preventable conditions are, and get science-backed, yet simple advice for enhancing yo...

Blood Flow Restriction: How to Train Smarter, Not Harder with Steven Borden.

Join host Tony Winyard in this captivating episode of "The Art of Living Proactively" as he sits down with fitness expert Steven Borden to discuss the revolutionary concept of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training. Discover how BFR training can help you train smarter, not harder, by reducing stress on your joints while still achieving significant muscle growth and endurance. Learn about the science behind BFR, its benefits for athletes of all levels, and how to effectively incorporate it int...

Small Steps, Big Changes: Catherine Steele on Sustainable Wellness

Join host Tony Winyard as he dives into the world of sustainable wellness with Dr Catherine Steele in this transformative episode of "The Art of Living Proactively." Drawing from her personal experiences and influential books like "The Anti-Cancer Lifestyle" and "Healing Without Freud or Prozac," Dr Steele explores the power of alternative approaches to health and lifestyle medicine. As the behavioral sciences director and academic advisor at The Tree of Life, Dr Steele shares invaluable ins...

The Evolution of CBT: How Team CBT Can Help You Change Your Thought Patterns with Heather Clague MD

Discover the transformative power of Team Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Psychiatrist Heather Clague reveals how TEAM CBT builds on traditional CBT methods to catalyze change more rapidly. Learn structured techniques to reframe limiting thoughts, align behaviors with values, and overcome anxiety, depression and ingrained habits. Heather explains how TEAM incorporates structured empathy, analyzes resistance, and draws from a diverse toolkit of methods. Gain insights into cognitive dist...

The Power of Sleep: A Conversation with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell

In this episode of "The Art of Living Proactively," host Tony Winyard engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, a board-certified physician with a passion for sleep. Driven by her personal struggles with insomnia during medical training, Dr. Holliday-Bell became fascinated by the impact of sleep on overall health and sought ways to improve her own sleep and help others do the same. Throughout the episode, Dr. Holliday-Bell shares valuable insights on sleep hygiene,...

Dr. Sonia Chopra: A Journey from Pediatric Dentistry to Endodontics

In this episode of "The Art of Living Proactively," host Tony Winyard interviews Dr Sonia Chopra, an experienced endodontist, who shares valuable insights into the world of dentistry. Dr Chopra discusses topics like the controversial use of fluoride, the importance of flossing, and the myths surrounding root canals. They delve into the fascinating process of bone regeneration and highlight the significance of accurate diagnosis in dental care. Dr Chopra also shares their personal journey in ...

Empowering Preemie Parents: A Conversation with Jodi Klaristenfeld

In this episode of "The Art of Living Proactively," host Tony Winyard sits down with Jodi Klaristenfeld, founder of FLRRiSH, an organization offering support and resources for parents of premature babies and NICU graduates. Jodi shares her personal experience of having her daughter born 12 weeks early and the lack of community and information she encountered during that challenging time. She emphasizes the importance of being proactive and advocating for necessary therapies and tailored educ...

Parenting for Health: Dr. Sheila Carroll's Guide to Nurturing Wellness in Children

In this podcast episode, pediatrician and life coach Sheila Carroll discusses helping parents improve their children's health through lifestyle changes rather than focusing on weight loss. She talks about the common health issues seen in children today like obesity, anxiety, and depression, and how things like poor nutrition, lack of sleep and exercise, and excessive technology use contribute. Sheila recommends eliminating sugary drinks, reducing ultra-processed foods, and making simple chan...

Optimal Health through Personalised Approaches: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Turner

In this episode of "The Art of Living Proactively," host Tony Winyard engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Michael Turner about achieving optimal health through personalized approaches. Dr. Turner emphasizes the power of choices and leaving a positive impact on others. He encourages listeners to live proactively and take small steps every day towards better health, emphasizing the importance of self-assessment and honest introspection. From discussing the complexities of the ...

Harnessing the Power of Belief for Healing with Amy Stein

In episode 231 of "The Art of Living Proactively," Amy Stein joins the podcast to discuss her personal journey of overcoming chronic illness and harnessing the power of belief for healing. Amy emphasizes the importance of unlearning harmful conditioning and beliefs, trusting one's intuition, and making radical lifestyle changes. She shares her own experiences of questioning societal norms, taking responsibility for her health, and finding what works best for her overall well-being. Amy highl...

Harnessing the Power of Algae: A Conversation with Corinna Bellizzi

In this episode of "The Art of Living Proactively," host Tony Winyard interviews Corinna Bellizzi, of Orlo Nutrition, about the power of algae-based Omega-3 fatty acids in promoting overall health and well-being. Corinna explains the importance of maintaining a balance between Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids and how the imbalance in the Western diet can lead to inflammation and health issues. They discuss the benefits of Omega-3s in improving cardiovascular and brain health, as well as the s...

Believing in Healing: A Conversation with Gina Dallison

In this episode titled "Believing in Healing: A Conversation with Gina Dallison," host Tony Winyard engages in a thought-provoking discussion with guest Gina Dallison about the power of our choices in living a proactive life. Gina emphasizes the importance of taking control of our bodies and practicing self-care while shedding light on the detrimental impact of fear, stress, anxiety, and depression on our healing journey. They explore the transformative practice of gratitude and how it can s...

Revolutionising Cancer Care: A Conversation with Luke Watts

Do you believe that we have the power to change the trajectory of our health? Can our choices truly make a difference in preventing and recovering from debilitating illnesses such as cancer? In this episode of "The Art of Living Proactively," host Tony Winyard sits down with Luke Watts, a passionate advocate for revolutionising cancer care and empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Guest Bio: Luke Watts is no stranger to the devastating impact of cancer. Having lost l...

Revolutionising Therapy: An In-depth Discussion on Havening Techniques with Mark Wingfield

On this episode of The Art of Living Proactively (Harnessing the Power of Your Choices), host Tony Winyard invites guest Mark Wingfield to discuss Havening techniques and its revolutionary impact as a neuroscience-based therapy. They delve into the development of Havening by Dr. Ron Ruden and how it helps individuals deal with traumatizing memories that might hold them back from past experiences. The episode features various examples of how the technique positively helps people around the wo...

Longevity and Fitness: Unleashing the Power of Functional Training with Michael Kurkowski

On this episode of The Art of Living Proactively (Harnessing the Power of Your Choices), Tony Winyard talks to Michael Kurkowski, a coach who focuses on physical training programs, nutrition programs, and mindset practices. Michael's approach prioritizes empowering his clients to take responsibility and become autonomous in their fitness journey. They discuss the lack of autonomy as a problem in the fitness industry, the importance of having a coach, and cultural attitudes towards celebratin...

Joanne Kennedy - Helping patients with chronic health issues finally heal

Habits & Health episode 100 with Joanne Kennedy, a Naturopath and specialist in MTHFR, histamine intolerance, gut health (SIBO), and women’s hormones. We discuss the role histamine plays in so many conditions. Joanne runs a successful clinical practice in Sydney, Australia and sees patients online worldwide. Joanne’s approach is to identify the root cause of illness. This is done by the use of functional pathology testing, assessing the biochemical individuality of each patient, assessing ...

Tom Glaser - Full heart living

Habits & Health episode 99 with Tom Glaser, a Licensed Psychologist and life coach with over 35 years of experience, Tom is also a bestselling author and yoga instructor. We discuss compassion, listening, how to find the right person to work with and a lot more. Tom's book, “Full Heart Living: Conversations with the Happiest People I Know,” is an amazon.com bestseller. Whether counseling, writing, or teaching, his passion is for helping people live their best lives flows through.   Top...

Christopher Maher - A navy seal's path to inner freedom and outer peace

Habits & Health episode 98 with Christopher Maher, a former US Navy SEAL who endured intense physical, mental, and emotional stress as a US Navy SEAL and child. In this episode we discuss stress resolution and balance and what that means. By combining a “seal team mindset” with modern stress resolution strategies, Christopher taught himself to free his body, mind, and emotions from pain, tension, and emotional distortion by developing subtractive tools for eliminating unresolved stress, te...

Luke Iorio - Helping humans find meaning and awaken their purpose

Habits & Health episode 97 with Luke Iorio, former President and CEO of iPEC (the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching) in this episode we discuss coaching, balance, purpose, structure and blockages to name a few topics. Luke Iorio is the host of the, On This Walk podcast, where he and his guests share their real stories and experiences on the challenges as well as what it takes to be centered, connected, fulfilled, and balanced. He is the former President and CEO of iPEC (the...

Daniel Mansson - Introducing Flow. A better way to treat depression

Habits & Health episode 96 with Daniel Mansson, a clinical psychologist by training and in this episode we discuss Flow, a revolutionary new way of treating depression. Daniel is the co-founder and previous CEO of Flow Neuroscience. A clinical psychologist by training. He now leads the scientific work at Flow as Chief Clinical Officer In this episode we discuss: 03:21 Setting the company up 05:28 What is Flow? 07:41 How often should it be used? 08:49 The hardware 09:52 The 30 m...

Dr. Joe Mather - Natural Remedies: Ways to Find Pain Relief

Habits & Health episode 95 with Dr. Joe Mather. We discuss how important gut health is to other seemingly unrelated areas of health and how to find a good functional medicine doctor.  Dr. Mather is a board-certified Family Practice physician and the Medical Director of the Ruscio Institute for Functional Medicine. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine and Tulane University School of Public Health in 2011 and completed his residency in 2014. He is passionate about deliverin...

Paula Allen - Wellbeing in your workday

Habits & Health episode 94 with Paula Allen who is  a Senior Vice- President at LifeWorks, trusted mental health & wellbeing partner to over 15,000 organizations around the world. She is the creator of the LifeWorks' Mental Health Index. We discuss mental health in the workplace and many other issues around mental wellbeing. She is the Global Leader, Research and Total Wellbeing and a Senior Vice- President at LifeWorks, now a part of Telus Health and is the creator of the LifeWorks' Menta...

Holly Middleton - Take back ownership of your body

Habits & Health episode 93 with Holly Middleton, a movement coach who helps your body to move the way it wants to so you reclaim ownership of your body. She specialises in restoring global movement patterns by fine-tuning movements of the skeleton.  Through gait analysis, foot function assessments, and joint-by-joint movement screenings she teaches clients to restore missing movement patterns and coordinate them with whole-body movements. For the athletic and curious-minded clients who w...

Dr Jay Wiles - Demonising stress. Is that warranted or could we view stress differently?

Kathleen Trotter - Habits by design rather than habits by default!

Habits & Health episode 91 with Kathleen Trotter, MSc, a fitness expert, media personality, personal trainer, writer, and author of Finding Your Fit. A Compassionate Trainer’s Guide to Making Fitness a Lifelong Habit and Your Fittest Future Self. Kathleen has been a personal trainer and fitness expert for almost twenty years. This episode covers a few areas including: Layers of the onion Exercise as a non-negotiable in my life Automatically rescheduling Cognitive benefits of exercise ...

Matthew LaBosco - Choose Vitality Over "Health". Choose Thriving Over Surviving

Habits & Health episode 90 with Matthew LaBosco, who has devoted his practice to empower individuals, across all areas of life, to partner, align, and leverage stress to live the most meaningful and purposeful lives possible. He has studied, trained, and apprenticed in the fields of psychology, neuroscience, physical rehabilitation, nutritional science, meditation, and spirituality.  Matthew has been working with thousands of individuals in his coaching practice for over two decades, Matth...

Lindsey Byrne - How to reverse cognitive decline

Habits & Health episode 89 with Lindsey Byrne, specialising in helping people reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer's, using natural approaches to address the root causes. Lindsey is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and Certified Re:CODE 2.0 Health Coach. She helps people get their partner back, reversing the symptoms without going down the road of pharmaceuticals, using natural approaches to address the root causes.   Some of the topics discussed in this episode include:   ...

Shari Eberts & Gael Hannan - The Ministry of Hearing manifesto

Habits & Health episode 88 with Shari Eberts & Gael Hannan who are passionate hearing health advocates. They are authors of the book “Hear & Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss”. Shari Eberts is an author, and speaker on hearing loss issues. She is the founder of LivingWithHearingLoss.com, a popular blog and online community for people with hearing loss, and an executive producer of We Hear You, an award-winning documentary about the hearing loss experience. Shari has an adult-onset...

Paul J Salter - The blueprint for maintaining weight loss after a diet

Habits & Health episode 87 with Paul J Salter, a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Sustainable Weight Loss Expert who has coached 1,500+ women to lose 20+ pounds and KEEP IT OFF (without feeling like they're dieting...). He’s done so by taking an inside-out approach that focuses on cultivating feelings of self-love and self-worth from day one - not after weight is lost - and by paying much more attention to one’s mindset and emotional intelligence, in addition to the nutritional Xs and Os.  ...

Dr. Vic Manzo - Spiritual mindset business coach

Habits & Health episode 86 with Dr. Vic Manzo, a Certified Pediatric Chiropractor,  Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner, and former Reiki/Master Trainer. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience with nutrition, holistic health, energy medicine. Vic is the host of two podcasts, "The Mindful Experiment," and the recently started, "Health By Dr. Vic." He is the author of 3 books, the most recent, "Decoding The Matrix," which came out in May 2022. Dr. Vic has helped 100s of entrepreneu...

Dr. Gil Kajiki - A different approach to thyroid-related conditions

Habits & Health episode 85 with Dr. Gil Kajiki, the author of Sick, Tired, Untreated and Abandoned: How the Medical Community Fails Hashimoto’s Patients and How You Can Get Your Life Back. He is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Chiropractor, and patient educator with clients on 4 continents. His clientele include celebrities, corporate leaders, women stressed by family life and work, computer programmers, athletes, homemakers, radio show hosts, admin assistants, health practit...

Dr Douglas Lucas - Would you like better: Stamina? Ambition? Vitality? Energy? Desire?

Habits & Health episode 84 with Dr Doug Lucas, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who left the traditional medical model to build a practice on health optimisation. He aims to address the underlying causes of chronic disease to improve both health span and lifespan.  He has been specialising in metabolic health, hormone optimisation for both men and women, osteoporosis and longevity. He has pursued additional fellowship training from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), ...

Dr. Brian Taylor - How is your hearing?

Habits & Health episode 83 with Dr Brian Taylor, who is the Senior Director of Audiology at Signia, a division of WS Audiology. In this episode we explore healthy hearing and habits that can help to prevent loss of hearing. Dr. Taylor has authored several peer reviewed papers and textbooks and is a highly sought out lecturer. He has nearly 30 years of experience as a clinician, business manager, and university instructor. Dr. Taylor received his AuD from Central Michigan University. Some...

Dr. Lloyd Glauberman - Introducing you to Lifestyle Intelligence - LQ

Habits & Health episode 82 with Dr. Lloyd Glauberman a clinical psychologist and inventor who coined the term Lifestyle Intelligence (LQ), and created an app that guides users along a clear pathway toward balanced health. Lloyd spent years of working with audio technology to help people accomplish meaningful changes in their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The app guides users along a clear pathway toward balanced, health living in daily 3-minute segments. This cutting-edge system inv...

Sheryl Carroll - Identify the root causes holding you back from achieving the vibrant health you thought was a thing of the past

Habits & Health episode 81 with Sheryl Carroll, who supports women in perimenopause and menopause to live with radiant energy and feel strong and sexy in both body and mind. Sheryl is an ex-banking professional turned Integrative Health Practitioner and Health Coach. She is passionate about supporting women in perimenopause and menopause to live with radiant energy and feel strong and sexy in both body and mind. She runs 1:1 and group coaching programs to help women achieve this goal. S...

Dr. Judson Brandeis - 21st century man - male rejuvenation

  Habits & Health episode 80 with  Dr. Judson Brandeis, Urologic Surgeon and author of "The 21st Century Man" an invaluable book for men's health. He is a board-certified urologist who currently practices men’s health and sexual medicine in Northern California. Dr. Brandeis attended Brown University, Vanderbilt Medical School, and received a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Award for his year of transplantation immunology research at Harvard Medical School. He completed two years...

Gavin Andrews - Transform stress, boost resilience, add Heart

Habits & Health episode 79 with Gavin Andrews, Managing Director for HeartMath in the UK and Ireland, a system of breathwork, self-regulation techniques and biofeedback technology. Gavin discovered HeartMath, coherence practise and heart-based living 15 years ago. Since then, he has found joy, meaning and purpose in sharing the science and practise of coherence with others. In addition to sharing the benefits of coherence practise through HeartMath, Gavin also passionate about finding p...

Jeff Chilton - The incredible health benefits mushrooms can have on the human body

Habits & Health episode 78 with Jeff Chilton, founder of Nammex, who supply medicinal mushroom extracts to the Nutritional Supplement industry.  He is co-author of The Mushroom Cultivator, published in 1983. In 1989 Jeff established Nammex, the first company to supply medicinal mushroom extracts to the Nutritional Supplement industry. In 1997 he organized the first organic certification workshop for mushroom production in China. Jeff is a founding member of the World Society for Mushroom B...

Rick Olderman - Healing in Motion

Habits & Health episode 77 with Rick Olderman, a sports and orthopedic physical therapist with more than 25 years experience specialising in helping people with chronic pain experience a pain-free life. He wants to show you how to live completely pain-free without the need for medication.   Full shownotes including a transcription available at: https://tonywinyard.com/rick-olderman/ Habits & Health links: Website - tonywinyard.com Facebook Page - facebook.com/TonyWinyard.HabitsAndH...

Joanna Shurety - Navigating change healthily, through lifestyle analytics and coaching

Habits & Health episode 76 with Joanna Shurety, a health coach who helps people build resilience to navigate changes and challenges in life in a healthy way. Jo works mainly in the corporate environment delivering health & wellness programmes, and working with employees of companies to help them not only be more productive, but giving the employees a better quality of life as well. Some of the topics discussed in this episode: What is a health coach? Coaching in a corporate environmen...