The Re-Invent Health Podcast
143 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -The Re-Invent Podcast is hosted by Nicci Robertson, clinical Nutritionist and author of Live Well and Thrive.
The Re-Invent Podcast aims to bring you a wide range of relevant information focusing on all aspects of physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.
The objective of this show is to pick the minds of some of the most interesting people all with their own stories of personal transformation. So that you can make the changes towards a more meaningful, healthier and happier life.
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EP92 - The Real Food MasterClass - with Gary Jackson
April 28, 2024 12:47 - 42 minutes - 67.9 MBThis the latest episode of the Re-Invent Health Podcast, I chat with Gary Jackson from Jackson’s Real Food Market about Real Food. There is a lot of confusion about what it means to eat real food as opposed to processed and ultra processed foods and how they affect your heath. We will will also be talking about our upcoming MasterClass starting on 23 May. This will take place over 3 Thursday evenings live at the Bryanston Store. And will give you a chance to really understand how what you ...
EP91 - Breathwork and Self Inquiry - with Niki Seberini
April 22, 2024 09:45 - 48 minutes - 69.8 MBHi Everyone In episode 91 I have the wonderful Niki Seberini back on the show. This time dive deeper into what each and everyone of us can do to manage stress, anxiety and optimise our health better. All through the one modality we have available to us at any time. That being our breath. Breathwork is the missing key to optimal health. You don't have to go outside of yourself to find it, nor do you have to join a club or spend lots of money in order to access it. You just have to consciou...
EP90 - The healing powers of donkey milk - with Jesse Christelis
April 11, 2024 07:56 - 27 minutes - 40.4 MBWelcome back to the reinvent health podcast. In this instalment of the show I’m chatting with Jesse Christelis - owner and founder of the Donkey Dairy. The donkey dairy is in the Magaliesburg - around an hour out of Johannesburg. And if you happen to be visiting or in the area, I can’t recommend it enough. Just a couple of hours is enough to restore your soul and an instil positivity. It’s an amazing day out whether or not you have children to entertain. If you are interested in trying ...
EP89 - Screening Saves Lives - with Dr Sean Thornley
December 08, 2023 05:05 - 33 minutes - 54.8 MBMy guest today is Dr Sean Thornley - Medical Doctor, General Practitioner, and Anaesthetist at the Take Care Clinic. Today we are going to discuss an extremely important topic and something that too many of us put off until we have a real problem. And that is preventative medial screening. To book an appointment with Dr Thornley navigate here: https://takecareclinic.co.za/
EP88 - The Future of Personalised Supplements with Bernard Nortjie
November 28, 2023 11:04 - 41 minutes - 66.3 MBIn this episode I chat with Bernard Nortjie, owner and founder of Tailorblend. South Africa's first and only truly personalised supplement company. Personalised nutrition and supplementation is indeed the health hack of the future. To create your own tailor blended formula please visit www.tailorblend.co.za and you can of course find them on Instagram and the usual social media channels.
EP87 - Unpacking IBS - with Nicci Robertson
September 19, 2023 12:02 - 5 minutes - 9.62 MBIn this short episode I am going to answer one of the questions that I get sent time and time again. That being, how can I manage IBS, it’s ruining my life. Anyone who has ever suffered with long term abdominal pain will know how difficult it is to treat let alone cure IBS and how many different approaches you have to try before finding some kind of relief, only for it to be temporary. I do need to emphasise up front that if you are suffering from any health concern, your first port of ...
EP86 - Balancing Hormones with Dr Mark Opperman
September 13, 2023 13:41 - 44 minutes - 67.4 MBIn todays show I chat with the fabulous Dr Mark Opperman about all things hormones. How to balance hormones as age, when things go wrong and what to do about it, as well as how our lifestyles can make or break us. Dr Mark is a regular guest on the home channel’s Real Health and has a weekly health segment on Cliff Central. If you enjoy this episode please share it with your friends, colleagues and family. And don’t forge to subscribe and leave a review - this helps us to reach a wider au...
EP85 - Getting Younger as You Age - with Dana Frost
June 14, 2023 16:09 - 56 minutes - 128 MBDana Frost is a mother of 5 children a wellness expert and the host of the Vitally You podcast, shining a light on how you can feel younger while growing older. As you will hear in the episode, Dana’s life experiences and extensive education has added to her ability to be empathetic and facilitate healing with her coaching clients. You can find Dana at danafrost.com, all over social media and download her free e-book using the link in the show notes. https://www.danafrost.com https://d...
Ep84 - Urgent Optimistic Curiosity - with Graeme Codrington
May 19, 2023 06:25 - 58 minutes - 133 MBResistance to change is a guaranteed way to negatively impact your immune health through the bombardment of stress hormones. So how do we realistically learn to embrace change and learn to adapt? How to we turn our fear of the future into excitement about what is possible? In this episode Graeme effectively re-frames the way we can choose to think about the future and how to mentally equip yourself for anything that will most likely come your way. He is an author, futurist, and strategy con...
Ep-83 Live Well and Thrive - with Niki Seberini
May 02, 2023 13:03 - 21 minutes - 49.2 MBThis episode is a rebroadcast of my January 2023 interview on ChaiFM with the incredible Niki Seberini. Live Well and Thrive is available at all book stores and online via Amazon and Takealot. https://bio.site/niccirobertson
Ep82 - Destigmatising Male Trauma - with Hungani Ndlovu
April 09, 2023 09:03 - 50 minutes - 115 MBHungani Ndlovu is a true South African A list actor and hip hop dancer, appearing in a number of television and stage productions. He co-founded the ‘The Ndlovu Foundation’. A Non-Profit that aims to help young people to live their dreams through dancing and drama. And is a co -director of Matrix men. An organisation providing support to boys and men suffering from abuse & mental health problems. I met Hungani a couple of weeks ago after giving a talk about nutrition at the University of Joh...
EP81 - Why creatine may be the missing link in your health regime - with Doug Cook
March 16, 2023 08:06 - 46 minutes - 107 MBIn today’s episode I am joined by Doug Cook - otherwise known as the gut brain guy. Doug is a registered dietician, integrative and functional nutritionist specialising in brain health. Today we are going to discuss everything to do with creatine, specifically as it relates to the gut-brain axis. You can find Doug via his podcast Pursuit of Health https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/pursuit-of-health/id1499689351 Website https://www.dougcookrd.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yo...
Ep80 - Your Health Begins with Your Mind - with Dr Kirstin Lauritzen
February 14, 2023 06:40 - 50 minutes - 116 MBToday I chat with one of my all time favourite people, Dr Kirstin Lauritzen. In this episode we discuss, at length the mental and emotional origin of disease. Kirstin has evolved her practice to incorporating mind body medicine and is seeing incredible healing take place. Dr Kirstens contact details are in the show notes if you would like to get in contact with her. And please don’t forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple or Spotify - its the ratings that get the information out to ...
Ep79 - Running for Longevity - with Jurgen Vogt
December 04, 2022 12:48 - 58 minutes - 135 MBMention running to many people and they visibly cringe. When I started running I had no idea that in order to cover significant mileage comfortably you actually needed to keep your heart rate low from beginning to end, which is why it took me so many years to learn to enjoy running. A couple of months ago I came across the Mindful Runners website I contacted Jurgen and began my journey of learning to slow down, become aware of my physiological responses to exercise and be mindful of buildi...
EP78 - Demystifying Co-Dependence - with Vanessa Imbriolo
November 27, 2022 14:23 - 50 minutes - 116 MBVanessa Imbriolo is an advanced EFT Tapping Matrix Practitioner, Advanced Neuromodulator and Addiction Recovery Specialist for over 20 years. Vee coaches both adults and teens one-on-one and runs life altering workshops and with the aim of teaching conscious awareness, finding empathy and SELF LOVE. In this episode we dig into the topic of co-depedence. Believe it or not we are all codependent on some level, but understanding what it actually is and where it is sabotaging your relationship...
EP77 - Activating the Relaxation Response - with Niki Seberini
November 22, 2022 15:41 - 44 minutes - 102 MBIn today's show I chat with Im chatting with Niki Seberini. Mindfulness coach, talk show host and creator of Halcyon. A gorgeously simple and effective breathing jewel that calms your nervous system and enables a state of calm focus. You can find out more about the Halcyon by contacting Niki directly though her website and on Instagram: https://www.nikiseberini.com #nikiseberini #calmmoment #halycon #breathe #livewellthrive #reinventhealth
EP76 - Metabolic Mastery - with Kirsten Flanagan
November 11, 2022 06:47 - 53 minutes - 123 MBGrowing up as a world champion athlete Kirsten Flanagan developed a passion for understanding the science of nutrition, leading her a BSc in Human Physiology & Biochemistry, and a Medical Honours in Exercise Science. Having experimented with many different nutritional strategies, Kirsten realised that achieving a state of ‘metabolic flexibility’ is the absolute foundation of nutrition. Not only does it provide a performance advantage; “it’s the key to a long and healthy career as an athlete...
Ep75 - Health Intelligence - with Dr Steven Stavrou
November 04, 2022 06:34 - 53 minutes - 123 MBIn this episode I chat with Dr Steven Stavrou or better known as Steve Stavs about taking responsibility for your health. As well as the art and science of bio hacking and the most simple and indeed free steps you can take to improve your health starting today. https://madetothrive.co.za
EP74 - From Meth To Marathons - with Costa Carastavrakis
October 21, 2022 07:26 - 47 minutes - 109 MBFrom a deserted house in rural Mexico with a junkie smoking crack cocaine for the first time. To the start of an Olympic Distance Triathlon. Costa Carastavrakis shares his incredible journey with heartfelt candour , humour and honesty. He brings light and humour to the darkness of addiction and shows that true body, mind and spirit recovery is possible for anyone who cares enough to heal themselves. To purchase the book in South Africa: Exclusive Books Takealot To purchase the book Wo...
EP73 - Running in Heels - with Zoë Scholtz
October 14, 2022 15:03 - 57 minutes - 131 MBWhat does it take to go from unfit, overweight and critically ill, to running an ultra marathon? In this episode Zoë Scholtz shares her incredible story which you can read more about in her book - Running in Heels, from ICU to Ultramarathon. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/zoescholtz1980 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zoescholtz/?hl=en Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/21216480 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-scholtz/Â Blog spot https://zoescholtz.blogspot.com/
EP72 Practicing Authentic Resilience -with Gabi Lowe
October 07, 2022 12:57 - 51 minutes - 94.8 MBIn todays episode I have the privilege of chatting with coach and author, Gabi Lowe. Gabi’s book, Get Me to 21 tells the story of her daughter, Jenna and her family’s epic fight to get through a rare disease, pulmonary hypertension. Gabi talks at length about developing authentic resilience, living in the now and managing anxiety. You can find Gabi through these links and purchase her book at any book store and online. The Coaching Nest: www.thecoachingnest.co.za Instagram: the.coaching...
EP71 - Lifespan vs Health Span - with Tristan Van Moerkerken
September 20, 2022 06:55 - 47 minutes - 108 MBPeople the world over are living longer, but not necessarily living well. In episode 71, I discuss health-and vs lifespan with Tristan Van Moerkerken. About how to live a long, resilient and healthy life and why prevention is better than cure. You can find all of the products mentioned in this episode at https://optimized.co.za #lifespan #healthspan #resilience #tristsanvanmoerkerken #optimize #primehealth #reinventhealth #livewellthrive
EP70 - Ageing Beautiful with Dr Tahera Essay
August 23, 2022 15:53 - 1 hour - 140 MBAt the time of recording this podcast over 100 million vials of Botox have been sold and used in numerous applications. And this is just one of the many hundreds of aesthetic treatments available to anyone who wants to freshen their physical appearance perhaps look a little younger. Self esteem comes from many places and I really believe that we all need a little help from time to time, because when we feel good about ourselves we generally respond to the world in a much more positive way. ...
EP69 - Biohacking 101 - With Mark de Gouveia
July 26, 2022 10:48 - 43 minutes - 99.2 MBMany of us - at least those who listen to this show have come across the term BIOHACKING. But what is biohacking really? According to google, Biohacking means changing your chemistry and your physiology through science and self-experimentation to increase energy and vitality. In todays show I chat with Mark de Gouveia, founder of Thrive labs - South Africas first one-stop biohacking facility. Offering everything from infra red saunas, ice baths, hypobaric chamber, vitamin drips and ozone the...
EP68 - Optimize Your Life (Part One) - with Tristan Van Moerkerken
July 21, 2022 17:52 - 52 minutes - 120 MBFatigue is an issue for many people, yet understanding how we become fatigued takes a bit of detective work and often a whole lot of getting back to the basics to find your energy, without depending on caffeine and stimulants In this episode I chat with Tristan Van Moerkerken about the obvious and not so obvious causes of fatigue. How to creating a foundation for optimal energy, starts with sleep quality and quantity. Understanding what the circadian clock and how our hormones are driven ...
EP67 - Creating Lasting Health with Meredith Oke
July 04, 2022 08:44 - 35 minutes - 80.4 MBIn todays episode I chat with Meredith Oke - Executive Coach & Founder of The Quantum Biology Collective Meredith has lived and worked on 3 continents helping people from all over the world to improve their lives by changing their beliefs and habits. Today we go in depth about light pollution. Why Blue Light is the New Sugar & Sunscreen is the New Margarine The 3 Absolutely Essential Elements to Creating Lasting Health Change And How to Get Your Kids to Do "Weird Health Stuff" All of ...
Ep66 - Scalar Healing - with Tom Paladino
May 20, 2022 16:42 - 32 minutes - 18.6 MBMost of us have had some kind of experience with energy. Whether its trough the power of prayer or affirmations, or even thinking about someone and then they call. At some point or another we understand that that which is not tangible to the five senses is still very much real. In this episode of the Re-Invent Health Podcast I chat with Tom Paladino about Scalar energy and healing After 25 years of research and developing techniques designed to help restore the health of thousands of people...
Ep 65 - Quantum Energy Coaching - with Dr Melanie Salmon
May 10, 2022 10:53 - 40 minutes - 23.4 MBMedical doctor, Gestalt psychotherapist, trauma specialist, TRE trainer and teacher, Dr Melanie Salmon has committed her life to the exploration and practice of healing. During her 40 years in medicine, she became increasingly frustrated with the limited ability for pharmaceutical drugs to treat the cause of health issues including psycho-emotional conditions in her patients. It became clear that these problems were related to a dysfunctional nervous system caused by unresolved and unhealed...
EP64- Gut health and Energy for Athletes - with Dr Kirstin Lauritzen
April 29, 2022 17:30 - 57 minutes - 65.8 MBIn episode 64 I have the great pleasure of interviewing Dr Kirstin Lauritzen. Personal Functional Medicine practitioner for high performers and elite athletes. Dr Kirsten earned her doctorate in Chiropractics and then continued to get a Masters degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. She helps high performers and athletes achieve their peak performance by integrating health and fitness together. She is the founder and owner of her own practice Northwest Functional Medicine and fou...
Ep63 - Love and Above - with Sarah Bullen
April 04, 2022 09:59 - 39 minutes - 91 MBIn this episode I chat with journalist, author and altogether amazing woman Sarah Bullen about her latest book Love and Above. Her story about love, loss, shamanism and coming to terms with the insanity that life seems to show all of us at some point is impossible to put down. If you are looking for a hell of a read this Easter grab a copy of Love and Above absolutely everywhere you can buy books. Subscribe to the Re-Invent Health podcast via your favourite podcast platform including Apple...
EP 62-Resilience and Overcoming Adversity - with Alan Hardaker
March 03, 2022 06:52 - 1 hour - 158 MBIn this episode I chat with one of the most resilient people I know. Alan Hardacker is one of those never say die kind of people. He has been though so much in life and yet always finds a way to overcome and keep on pushing though what many people would see as limits. The next time you find an excuse for not exercising or not eating well, think again. It’s all in your mind. I hope you get heaps of inspiration from this chat. Enjoy! Contact Alan here: [email protected] Disclaimer: This podc...
EP-61 - Alternative treatments for depression and PTSD - with Dr Sean Thornley
February 14, 2022 15:32 - 44 minutes - 101 MBDr Sean Thornley is an anaesthetist turned family practitioner with a deep interest in preventative medicine and mental health. In today’s show I chat with Dr Thornley about ketamine infusion therapy for the treatment of mental health and chronic pain conditions. We discus the origins and research around using ketamine and psilocybin to treat depression and PTSD. As well as how to know when this type of treatment is appropriate. How it actually works within your brain. And the apparent per...
EP60 - The Root Cause of Fatigue - with Dr Sundeep Ruder
January 24, 2022 14:01 - 48 minutes - 111 MBAre you one of the many millions who suffer from fatigue? Do you sometime feel that you don’t have the energy for life that you once had? In this episode of the Re-Invent Health podcast I chat with regular guest, Dr Sundeep Ruder on the topic of fatigue. As always Dr Ruder invites us to think beyond the obvious and look not only at the physical but also the way we are choosing to live our lives. I hope you enjoy this episode and it inspires you to take on new and exciting challenges. You can...
EP59 - Understanding Fermented Foods - with Bronwen Del Paggio
January 17, 2022 07:34 - 40 minutes - 91.9 MBIn this episode I chat with Bronwen Del Paggio of NuMeSA - a food company that makes authentic, traditionally fermented kefir. Kefir is a fermented beverage, which is an ancient functional food. Kefir is a mesophilic symbiotic culture of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts embedded in a matrix of proteins, lipids, and polysaccharides working together to benefit the host. You can contact Bronwen and NumeSA right here: https://numesa.co.za Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information purp...
EP58 - The Future of Medicine - with James Maskell
November 04, 2021 06:05 - 44 minutes - 102 MBOn a mission to flatten the curve of healthcare costs, James Maskell has spent the past decade innovating at the cross section of functional medicine and community. To that end, he created the Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference with record-setting participation online and growing physician communities around the world. His organization and best selling book of the same name, Evolution of Medicine, prepares health professionals for this new era of personaliz...
Ep57 - Hormone Replacement Therapy, Debunked - with Dr Sundeep Ruder
September 29, 2021 12:23 - 39 minutes - 89.3 MBIn this episode I chat once again to endocrinologist Dr Sundeep Ruder about hormone replacement therapy. The difference between pharmaceutical HRT and bio identical hormone replacements. As well as the reasons behind declining testosterone levels in men. But possibly most importantly, how sleep and the lifestyle choices we make - determine our experience with naturally declining hormones. Find Dr Ruder here: www.vedanta.org.za Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information purposes onl...
Ep56 - The How, What and When of Supplements - with Dean Hall
September 21, 2021 16:30 - 52 minutes - 119 MBToday I get to chat about supplements - the latest research in supplementing, new discoveries for joint and cartilage health as well as the importance of vitamin K2 and how creatine works, with none other than Dean Hall. Dean’s career as a Springbok Rugby player was cut short due to injury, and a series of medical treatments that unfortunately resulted in long term side effects which ended his career as an international rugby player. After 10 years as a professional athlete Dean had to adju...
EP55 - Why Plants may be Harming Your Health - with Brian Sanders
August 13, 2021 16:24 - 55 minutes - 127 MBIn this, the 55th episode of the Re-Invent Health podcast, I chat with Brian Sanders -Founder and CEO of Sapien.org And The creator behind the soon to be released documentary, Food Lies. As well as the host and producer of the Peak Human Podcast. In this episode we discuss everything that is wrong with the food industry as well as why eating plants may be in fact harming your health. Brian is the voice of common sense nutrition, providing a really pragmatic and well balanced opinion on how ...
EP54 - Integrative psychiatry and the resurrection of psychedelics in clinical treatment - with Dr Naim Moola
August 02, 2021 09:32 - 1 hour - 147 MBIn this episode I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Dr Naim Moola about integrative psychiatry. He discusses new frontiers in psychiatric treatment and goes into the research around using MDMA and pscylocibin as tools for treating depression and PTSD. Connect with Dr Moola here Read more about psychedelic research The NewYorker Johns Hopkins University Study for Psychadelics Michael Pollan On the 'New Science' Of Psychedelics Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information...
EP53 - Health and Fitness as a Tool for Empowerment with Lisa DeLugo
July 22, 2021 15:31 - 49 minutes - 113 MBIn todays episode I chat with incredible running coach and life coach Lisa DeLugo. This show is all about the power of personal transformation. Lisa uses health and fitness as a tool to empower her clients to live their best lives. No matter where you live in the world, Lisa coaches women of all ages and fitness levels how to get up, get running and change their outlook on life. To find out more, book a session or simply connect, go here: Ella-Go Podcast Ella-Go Website Instagram Twitt...
EP53 - Health and Fitness as a Tool for Empowerment
July 22, 2021 15:31 - 49 minutes - 113 MBIn todays episode I chat with incredible running coach and life coach Lisa DeLugo. This show is all about the power of personal transformation. Lisa uses health and fitness as a tool to empower her clients to live their best lives. No matter where you live in the world, Lisa coaches women of all ages and fitness levels how to get up, get running and change their outlook on life. To find out more, book a session or simply connect, go here: Ella-Go Podcast Ella-Go Website Instagram Twitt...
EP52 - Regenerative Agriculture with Angus McIntosh
July 12, 2021 15:37 - 49 minutes - 114 MBIn the is episode, I had the great opportunity to chat with Farmer Angus Macintosh, one of South Africa’s only regenerative farmers. Angus speaks at length about the fact that as a species we are going extinct. What is wrong with the food system, the problem with the vegan movement from a bio diversity standpoint and what you, as a concerned global citizen can do to play your part. Please be warned there is "adult language" in this episode, so if you sensitive to f-bombs beware! Books ment...
EP51 - The Systemic Effects of Dental Health - with Dr Peter van der Meulen
May 12, 2021 06:25 - 42 minutes - 98.2 MBIn this episode I am joined by specialist dentist, Dr Peter van der Meulen. We discuss the systemic effects of dental health. How gum disease is connected to your heart health and other diseases and notably when it comes to athletic performance. He shares numerous valuable tips for optimising your general health by paying specific attention to your dental habits. Contact Dr van der Meulen here: https://www.drvandermeulen.co.za Further reading: https://www.efp.org/for-patients/ https://ww...
EP50 - Getting out of Your Own Way - with Leah Sefor
May 04, 2021 12:53 - 47 minutes - 109 MBThis is the 50th Episode of the Re-Invent Health Podcast! In this episode I chat with none other than Leah Sefor who also happened to be my first guest in episode one. We chat about overcoming self sabotage and really understanding and creating a resilient mindset. Leah can be found all over social media and directly at www.leahsefor.com If you enjoy this show please don't forget to rate and review on Apple Podcast. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information purposes only and does...
EP49 - The Art and Science of Olive Oil - with Brenda Wilkinson
April 20, 2021 19:12 - 45 minutes - 105 MBIm am absolutely fanatical about the quality of the foods that we choose to eat. In many ways this is one of the first rules of healthy eating and olive oil is no exception. Unfortunately most people don’t understand why it is so important to be really fussy about the olive oil they choose to buy or even what to look for a good quality product. Brenda Wilkinson of Rio Largo chats to us about what you as the consumer need to look for when purchasing a great olive oil. Good quality virgin oli...
EP-49 - The Art and Science of Olive Oil - with Brenda Wilkinson
April 20, 2021 19:12 - 45 minutes - 105 MBIm am absolutely fanatical about the quality of the foods that we choose to eat. In many ways this is one of the first rules of healthy eating and olive oil is no exception. Unfortunately most people don’t understand why it is so important to be really fussy about the olive oil they choose to buy or even what to look for a good quality product. Brenda Wilkinson of Rio Largo chats to us about what you as the consumer need to look for when purchasing a great olive oil. Good quality virgin oli...
EP48 - How to Change your Health Destiny - with Dr Austin Perlmutter
March 28, 2021 11:24 - 58 minutes - 134 MBDr Austin Perlmutter is an internal medicine physician and New York Times bestselling author. His focus is in helping others to improve, recognise and change their habits through better decision-making. Most of us have come to realise that in many ways, we are what we eat, yet we don’t always realise that the quality of our sleep, how much we exercise and our exposure to nature, deeply influences our brain health and overall quality of life. Dr Perlmutter shares his thoughts and tips on wha...
EP47 - The Art of Observing Your Own Mind - with Niki Seberini
March 17, 2021 07:20 - 48 minutes - 112 MBIn March 2020 I interviewed Niki Seberini about her commitment to run the Jerusalem Marathon, having literally hated running her entire life. Inevitably, the marathon was cancelled due to covid. But not one to back down from a challenge, Niki persevered and in true Mind Freedom Fighter style, reframed running as a mindfulness exercise. It is for this reason whether we are conscious of it or not, that exercise is so useful as part of your stress management strategy. She also goes into the pr...
EP46 - Optimising Fertility when Nothing Else Works - with Amanda Kouaiky.
March 04, 2021 10:32 - 53 minutes - 122 MBThis episode of the Re~Invent Health Podcast is for anyone who is, or knows of someone battling with fertility. Over the years as a nutritionist I have seen dozens of women go though absolute torment at the prospect of not getting pregnant. Sadly too often, some of the most basic biomarkers for a healthy pregnancy are completely disregarded in mainstream treatment. By addressing nutrition, managing stress and supplementing with bio identical progesterone, which are essential to conception a...
EP45 - Reversing Diabetes through Nutrition - with Professor Tim Noakes
January 29, 2021 07:55 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MBProfessor Tim Noakes needs no introduction. One of the worlds greatest sport scientists, who changed the diet industry in South Africa if the not the world. Prof Noakes retired as the Professor and Director of the Research Unit of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine at the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 2014 and is now an Emeritus Professor at UCT. While his career has seen him involved in a number of controversial topics, one cannot deny his contribution to scientific research and abilit...