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What happens when your body completely crashes and you have no energy to get off the couch?
For Julie Gibson Clark, that moment became the turning point. After being diagnosed with heavy metal poisoning, she began a journey that would transform not only her health, but how she thinks about aging, wellness, and self-discipline taking her to the leaderboard of the Rejuvenation Olympics worldwide (a public leaderboard ranking biological aging via epigenetic clocks), and currently ageing at only 65 days per 100 days. Julie shares her accessible approach to longevity - blending science, intuition, and a healthy dose of self-compassion. From structured routines and strength training to intuitive fasting, oxalates, supplements, and spiritual rituals, Julie unpacks the systems she uses to feel younger, stronger, and more grounded.
This is a conversation about real-life longevity - without $10k-a-month protocols or lab coats. Just honesty, experimentation, and a deep respect for beauty and balance.
We cover:
🧬 Heavy metal poisoning🥗 The menu - 100g protein and 1lb of veggies💪 Why strength training is a longevity foundation🔄 Using fasting-mimicking diets to reset & recover🧠 The “inner general” vs. self-compassion - when to push, when to rest🧪 How to experiment with your own protocol (without perfectionism)This is longevity, lived.
Find Julie:
Website
Instagram
YouTube
Mentioned in this episode:
Book - The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo
Book - Lifespan by David Sinclair
Book - The Complete Guide to Fasting by Jason Fung
NOVOS Core supplement - longevity blend
Rejuvenation Olympics
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If you've ever felt like your anxiety was swallowing you whole - like something was broken inside but like you have to suck it up and get on with it anyway - you've got to know you don't have to stay there, and this episode might help to see how.
In discussion here with leading expert in trauma-informed clinical psychology and holistic medicine for anxiety and panic, Dr Nicole Cain unpacks with us that anxiety isn’t the problem - yep, that's right. It's not the problem - it’s the signal. Through her personal and clinical journey, she reframes anxiety as the body’s way of showing us where healing needs to happen - that anxiety isn’t something to be silenced, but something to be understood.
We explore anxiety through the lens of neuroplasticity, mitochondrial health, and trauma-informed healing and Dr. Cain shares her 4-step process for rewiring your nervous system, explains how anxiety manifests differently in each of us and reveals why addressing the root cause is the only real path we have to emotional well-being.
We cover:
🧠 Why anxiety is the body’s call for healing - not a disorder
🌪️ How trauma shapes adult patterns
🧘♀️ A 4-step method to stop panic in its tracks
🧬 The link between mitochondria, energy & mental health
🧪 Natural tools that work: Chamomile, Kava, L-theanine & more
🧠 Neuroplasticity and the power to rewire your brain
This isn’t about quick fixes or suppression. It’s about healing at the root, meeting your anxiety with curiosity, and walking with it to support us in becoming panic-proof, present, and free.
Find Dr Nicole Cain:
Website
Instagram
Book
YouTube
Mentioned in this episode:
Study - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study
Study - Persistent epigenetic differences associated with prenatal exposure to famine in humans
Paper - Ideology and the Canadian health care system
Quiz - Take the 9 Types of Anxiety Quiz - find out how your anxiety manifests (e.g. gut-based, chest-based, thought-based, etc). This helps tailor the best response to your physiological presentation.
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Here, heart surgeon Dr Philip Ovadia dismantles decades of medical dogma around cholesterol and heart disease. Once morbidly obese and pre-diabetic, Dr Ovadia shares his transformation and exposes why the traditional cholesterol-focused approach to heart health is failing millions.
He speaks about the real root causes - insulin resistance, metabolic dysfunction, and inflammation - and explains why diet, not drugs, is the key to long-term health. This conversation is a roadmap to reclaiming your health and staying off the operating table.
We cover:
🫀 Why cholesterol isn’t the root cause of heart disease
🧬 The role of insulin resistance & inflammation in heart health
🥩 Keto vs. Carnivore - what’s the difference, and who are they for?
💊 The truth about statins and PCSK9 inhibitors
🧠 How metabolic health connects to brain, hormone & immune function
🔥 Reversing heart disease & taking control of your own health
Find Dr Philip Ovadia:
Instagram / YouTube
Website - services for U.S. and international patients focused on reversing metabolic disease
Mentioned in this episode:
Book - Stay Off My Operating Table by Dr Philip Ovadia
Book - Why We Get Sick by Dr. Benjamin Bikman
Book - Good Calories, Bad Calories + The Case Against Sugar by Gary Taubes
Study - Carbohydrate Restriction-Induced Elevations in LDL-Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis: The KETO Trial
Documentary - Cholesterol Code (releasing soon)
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Join us for an exploration of high-stakes innovation and athlete health, and learn how we might just be scratching the surface of what’s possible in the world of elite performance.
Here we’re sitting down with Dr. Dan Turner, PhD, Director of Athletic Safety at the Enhanced Games, where athletes push the boundaries of human potential with performance-enhancing substances — under medical supervision. Dan, also a Lead Scientist for High Performance at Red Bull, is a leading expert in high-performance health and athlete safety, shares his pioneering work with the Enhanced Games and reveals how the use of substances like anabolic steroids, metabolic modulators, and even gene editing could reshape the future of athletics. With athlete health and fairness at the core, this conversation digs into the ethics of performance enhancement, the importance of sleep and recovery, and the science behind metabolic boosters.
We cover:
🧬 The Enhanced Games: A new arena for athletic competition with performance-enhancing substances
💉 Medical Supervision: The importance of safe use, avoiding misuse, and ensuring long-term health through comprehensive monitoring.
🛏️ Sleep: The ultimate performance-enhancing tool
⚡ Rad Framework: Readiness, Emotional Efficiency, and Durability - a strategic approach to mastering high performance
🧪 Innovative Substances: How metabolic modulators, botanicals, and even CRISPR technology could be the next frontier in sports.
🧠 Mindset & Performance: Coaching high performers - overcoming mental blind spots, stress management, and building resilience.
From the Enhanced Games’ mission to level the playing field to the future of human performance through genetic innovations, this conversation offers a glimpse into where sports and health optimisation are headed. It’s not just about competing harder - it’s about competing smarter.
Find Dan:
Website
Enhanced Games
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What do crisis negotiations, hostage rescues, and your everyday conversations have in common? More than you think.
Former Scotland Yard detective, military intelligence operator, and globally recognised negotiation expert Scott Walker offers a masterclass in the art of influence, communication, and emotional self-regulation. Scott shares the tools he’s developed through decades of real-world experience - techniques that help us stay calm under pressure, navigate conflict with confidence, and bring more agency into how we show up in our life. These principles have been honed with elite teams under the most intense, high-stakes situations - this isn’t just about negotiation - it’s about living intentionally, leading with humility, and learning to choose your response, no matter what’s happening around you.
We cover:
🧠 The power of emotional regulation - pause, reset, choose
🎯 Preparation for conversation - what are the 5 most likely challenges? And how will you handle them?
🧍♂️ Agency - taking part in your own rescue, not outsourcing responsibility
💬 Conversation types - do you want to be helped, heard or hugged?
🤝 Empathy & influence - how to genuinely understand someone else before making your point
🪞 Biases, blindspots & humility - how status and identity shape conflict
🔁 Everyday negotiation - because we’re all in conversations with purpose
No esoteric, abstract theory here - it's a practical deep dive into how we can use communication as a tool for resolution, for growth, for leadership, and for health.
Find Scott:
Website
Course - Thrive Under Pressure
Instagram
Book - Order Out Of Chaos
Book - Eye of the Storm - Scott Walker. Available for Pre-Order, Release 20th May 2025.
Mentioned in this episode:
Book - The Wisdom of Psychopaths by Kevin Dutton
Book - Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg
Book - Taken on Trust by Terry Waite
Book - Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl
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In Part 1, we laid the foundation for a new understanding of cancer - one that begins with mitochondrial dysfunction and the bioenergetic breakdown of cells. In Part 2, we move into the real-world implications: how we treat, manage, and potentially prevent cancer using a metabolic lens.
Dr. Tomás Duraj explores the emerging tools and protocols being studied - from ketogenic metabolic therapies to glutamine inhibition, and how combining dietary strategies with systemic approaches might redefine cancer care completely. It is not throwing away what we already know, but rather using what we know works and disregarding what doesn’t.
We also look at the failures of past trials, why so many therapies underperform, and what happens when the patient shifts from passive recipient to active participant in their treatment.
In Part 2, we cover:
🥑 The difference between dietary and pharmacological ketogenic therapy
📉 Why traditional cancer treatment starts backwards - and what to consider instead
📊 GKI (Glucose Ketone Index) as a key metabolic marker
⚙️ Using fasting, exercise, and ketones to shift cellular metabolism
🧬 How patient-led protocols could shape future cancer trials
🧠 The potential of metabolism-based priming for immunotherapy success
⏱️ Why time, compliance, and education are critical variables in success
This episode isn’t just about understanding cancer - it’s about reimagining how we treat it, measure it, and empower patients to become collaborators in their own care.
Mentioned in this episode:
Publications
Book - Tripping Over The Truth by Travis Christofferson
Paper The Warburg hypothesis and the emergence of the mitochondrial metabolic theory of cancer
Paper - Successful application of dietary ketogenic metabolic therapy in patients with glioblastoma
Find Dr Duraj:
Website
Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy Forum
Dr Seyfried’s lab at Boston College
Donate to the lab
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We’ve been told for decades that cancer is a genetic disease - a matter of unlucky mutations. But what if we’ve been starting in the wrong place?
In this two-part episode, medical doctor and cancer metabolism researcher Dr. Tomás Duraj takes us through a paradigm-shifting look at cancer - exploring the metabolic theory, how it contrasts with the prevailing somatic mutation theory, and why mitochondrial dysfunction may hold the key to both treatment and prevention.
This episode covers the history of cancer theory, the evolutionary biology behind it, and why current models might be missing the mark by focusing on downstream symptoms instead of upstream causes.
In Part 1, we cover:
🧬 The somatic mutation theory vs. the metabolic theory of cancer🧠 Why mitochondria may be the origin, not a side-effect📚 The history of cancer theory - and why we got stuck on genetics🧪 Redefining the Warburg effect and oxidative phosphorylation🧬 BRCA mutations, mitochondrial signalling & inherited risk⚡ Energy before all else - how bioenergetics impacts everything🍽️ Why dietary interventions (like ketogenic therapy) are still so misunderstood
This conversation is foundational - if you want to understand why cancer research has been stalling (and where the future might be), this is where to start and end.
🎙️ Stay tuned for Part 2, where Dr Tomás dives into the potential of metabolic therapies in real-life application and treatment frameworks.
Mentioned in this episode:
Publications
Book - Tripping Over The Truth by Travis Christofferson
Paper The Warburg hypothesis and the emergence of the mitochondrial metabolic theory of cancer
Paper - Successful application of dietary ketogenic metabolic therapy in patients with glioblastoma
Find Dr Duraj:
Website
Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy Forum
Dr Seyfried’s lab at Boston College
Donate to the lab
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Hormones are often misunderstood or oversimplified (because they are quite complicated). But according to Dr. Rob Kominiarek, they are one of the most powerful (and most overlooked) levers we have for health, vitality, and aging well. So it's worth knowing what we can do to improve them and feel better, right?
In his practice, Dr Rob Kominiarek focuses on individualised, root-cause approaches towards hormone balance, metabolic health, and long-term wellness. Yes he uses all the tools in the box, but only when they're necessary and fit the client. Here, Dr Rob and Ben are exploring the role of testosterone in men and women, how hormone imbalances manifest differently in men and women, and why lab results alone aren’t the full picture.
We cover:
💥 Symptom over numbers - why how you feel matters more than your lab results
💊 Cellular resistance and over-prescribed TRT - when your body makes hormones, but they don’t do what they’re supposed to
🧘♀️ Women’s hormones - why birth control and low protein intake create a "perfect metabolic storm"
💥 Peptides & personalised protocols - tools for healing and hormone regulation without cookie-cutter plans
🥗 How lifestyle affects hormones - under-eating, overtraining, birth control, and stress
⚡ Symptoms vs. Lab Results - why chasing "optimal T levels" is a distraction if you’re not solving the root issue
🚫 The real danger? Focusing on visible muscle while ignoring bone loss, energy decline, and mood shifts
This episode also endeavours to bring more information to the fore on female hormones, and where there are distinct differences between the two sexes that are critical to our understanding and optimisation of sex hormones. More to come on this!
Find Dr. Rob:
Renue Health
Instagram
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We hear about toxins in our food all the time - but what if one chemical was quietly linked to the rise of so many chronic conditions and diseases? Autism, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, fatty liver disease, Parkinson’s, ADHD, even certain cancers?
Meet Dr. Stephanie Seneff, an MIT scientist who has spent years uncovering the shocking effects of glyphosate - the active ingredient in the world’s most commonly used weedkiller. Stephanie explains how this one component could be the root behind the biggest health crises of our time - and in this episode, she breaks down exactly how.
We cover:
🔥 The rise of glyphosate - where it came from & how it took over our food supply
🦠 How it disrupts your gut, microbiome, and nutrient absorption
💧 Deuterium - the “heavy hydrogen” affecting mitochondria & metabolism
🥑 How a low-deuterium diet (ketogenic, high-fat) may help reverse damage
❌ Why Ozempic ultimately won't work full cycle
💉 Glyphosate in vaccines
🌍 AI & the future of medicine
Dr. Seneff’s research is controversial but the evidence is mounting. Could glyphosate be the silent spring of our time?
Find Stephanie:
Website
Research Papers
Mentioned in this episode:
Book: Toxic Legacy
Blocking the Increase of Intracellular Deuterium Concentration Prevents the Expression of Cancer-Related Genes, Tumor Development, and Tumor Recurrence in Cancer Patients
The Effect of Glyphosate on Human Sperm Motility and Sperm DNA Fragmentation
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Part 2.
We all know the headlines: billionaire-funded biohacking, flashy protocols, impossible routines. But what if longevity could be simpler - accessible, structured, and something you can actually integrate into real life?
Meet Daniel Lewis: lawyer by day, longevity guinea pig by night, and formerly #1 in the Rejuvenation Olympics. Daniel isn’t chasing immortality with an unlimited budget - he’s focused on what works, what’s measurable, and what fits into a normal life.
In this episode, Daniel shares exactly how he’s slowed his rate of ageing to just 0.62 - and dropped his telomere age from 27 to 18 (he's 35) - all while working full time.
We cover:
🧬 What really ages us - telomeres, epigenetics, and the hallmarks of aging explained
🏋️ Exercise without overcomplication - strength training, Zone 2 cardio, and chasing a 6-minute mile
💤 Sleep & recovery - micro-dosing melatonin, glycine and white noise
💊 Supplements based on research - spermidine, NAD precursors, alpha-ketoglutarate, and green tea extract (ECGC)
⚖️ Balance, not obsession - treats, travelling, and a cocktails
✨ The future of aging - cellular reprogramming, genetic testing, and what’s next in the longevity space
Daniel’s approach is refreshingly doable - it’s science-backed, data-informed, and built to work around real life. No extremes. Just process.
🔗 Find Daniel:
Instagram: @daniellewis4life
Rejuvenation Olympics
Mentioned in this episode:
Animal study - Long-term treatment with spermidine increases health span of middle-aged Sprague-Dawley male rats
The NAD+/PARP1/SIRT1 Axis in Aging
loncevity.org - protocol updates & insights
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Part 1.
We all know the headlines: billionaire-funded biohacking, flashy protocols, impossible routines. But what if longevity could be simpler - accessible, structured, and something you can actually integrate into real life?
Meet Daniel Lewis: lawyer by day, longevity guinea pig by night, and formerly #1 in the Rejuvenation Olympics. Daniel isn’t chasing immortality with an unlimited budget - he’s focused on what works, what’s measurable, and what fits into a normal life.
In this episode, Daniel shares exactly how he’s slowed his rate of ageing to just 0.62 - and dropped his telomere age from 27 to 18 (he's 35) - all while working full time.
We cover:
🧬 What really ages us - telomeres, epigenetics, and the hallmarks of aging explained
🏋️ Exercise without overcomplication - strength training, Zone 2 cardio, and chasing a 6-minute mile
💤 Sleep & recovery - micro-dosing melatonin, glycine and white noise
💊 Supplements based on research - spermidine, NAD precursors, alpha-ketoglutarate, and green tea extract (ECGC)
⚖️ Balance, not obsession - treats, travelling, and a cocktails
✨ The future of aging - cellular reprogramming, genetic testing, and what’s next in the longevity space
Daniel’s approach is refreshingly doable - it’s science-backed, data-informed, and built to work around real life. No extremes. Just process.
🔗 Find Daniel:
Instagram: @daniellewis4life
Rejuvenation Olympics
Mentioned in this episode:
Animal study - Long-term treatment with spermidine increases health span of middle-aged Sprague-Dawley male rats
The NAD+/PARP1/SIRT1 Axis in Aging
loncevity.org - protocol updates & insights
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Can it be this simple?
Simply? Yes.
Dr. Melissa Sundermann ('Doctor Outdoors') - lifestyle medicine physician - shares how six pillars (plus one extra weapon) can prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic disease - no fancy gadgets or prescriptions needed. Melissa's message is pivoted on the fact that our genes are not our destiny - if you disagree, read on. If you agree, hi, we like you, agent of your own health 👋
We cover:
🥗 Food as Medicine - your gut, brain, and mood are all connected
🏋️♀️ Movement That Matters - walking 10,000 steps cuts dementia risk by 50%
💤 Sleep & Brain Health - how sleep "cleans" the brain and supports creativity & memory
🚫 Risky Substances - why there’s no safe threshold for alcohol (and other habits to rethink)
🧘 Stress Management - the power of easy, accessible mindfulness tools
👥 The Power of Social Connection - loneliness and isolation: just as risky as smoking
🌳 Nature as Medicine - the science of forest bathing, phytoncides, and why trees may outperform pharmaceuticals
🎯 Her message? The simple ideas, pursued with consistency, are the real “cheat codes” to lifelong vitality.
Find Dr Melissa:
Instragam - @thedoctoroutdoors @motivatormelissa
Linktree
Mentioned in this episode:
Effect of forest bathing trips on human immune function
Effects of forest environment (Forest bathing) on health promotion and disease prevention
Age-associated chronic diseases require age-old medicine
More on Forest Bathing
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🚨 Testosterone is Dropping – Should We Be Worried? 🚨
Testosterone levels have been plummeting for decades with studies showing a 40-50% drop in free testosterone over the last 20-30 years. But why is this happening? And more importantly - what can men do about it?
Dr. Tracy Gapin, urologist and leading expert in men’s health and performance, unpacks the modern testosterone crisis, the role of environmental toxins, lifestyle, and nutrition, and how small daily decisions may be the key to reclaiming long-term health.
We cover:
⚠️ Hidden Symptoms of low T - do any sound familiar to you?
🧪 Endocrine Disruptors - how plastics, chemicals, and even deodorant may be affecting hormones
🏋️ Strength Training & Hormones - boosting T naturally
🥩 Diet & Hormones - the impact of (stressful) low-carb diets, fasting, and caloric restriction on T levels
💉 Peptides - the growing interest in hormone-supporting peptides for recovery, energy & longevity
🧬 Aging as optional? - how to maintain healthspan & vitality for decades
Dr. Gapin emphasises that tiny daily choices - from what we eat to what we put on our skin - can either support or sabotage our hormones. It’s not about perfection, but about building momentum with the right tiny habits.
Find Dr Tracy Gapin:
Website - get a copy of his book for free, the high performance handbook, and a science-based peptide guide.
YouTube
Mentioned in this episode:
Atrazine induces complete feminization and chemical castration in male African clawed frogs
Age, Disease, and Changing Sex Hormone Levels in Middle-Aged Men
Temporal trends in sperm count
Testosterone deficiency and cardiovascular mortality
The Effect of Testosterone on CV Disease and CV Risk Factors in Men
Role of Testosterone in the Treatment of CV Disease
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Lads, is your:
energy low?
sex drive fading?
motivation struggling?
You’re not alone.
Testosterone levels are dropping at an alarming rate worldwide - but it’s not just about age. Factors like microplastics, stress, poor sleep, and diet are wreaking havoc on our hormones.
But before jumping on TRT, there are powerful lifestyle and supplement-based interventions that can naturally optimise your testosterone and send it sky rocketing once again. We're chatting here with Lucas Aoun, Australia’s leading biohacker and founder of Boost Your Biology, to unpack:
💡 The real reasons mens T levels are crashing
❌ Why many jump on TRT too soon (and the smarter alternatives)
🧊 The wild science of testicle icing (yes, take that pack of peas on the road)
🌿 The ultimate natural testosterone stacks
🧠 Cutting-edge nootropics, brain hacks, confidence and libido
We talk tons of supplements too including catuaba, pine pollen, shilajit, boron, methylene blue, taurine, cistanche, magnesium, zinc, tonkat ali, stinging nettle root. Plenty to get stuck into if you're looking to up your T!
(Plus a gruelling assault bike challenge to test your limits).
Find Lucas:
Boost Your Biology
Instagram
Mentioned in this episode:
https://nisupplements.com/
Catuapure Supplement
https://trtfree.com/ - where to find protocols and the supplements Lucas mentions here
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Part 2 of 2.
For years, fat has been the villain of the food world. We’ve been told it clogs arteries, sends cholesterol through the roof, and leads to heart disease. But is that actually true? It's about time to give fat a fair trial.
Enter Dr Mary Newport. Here, we're discussing Mary's new article (released this month - Feb 2025) analysing 26 studies conducted from 1985 to 2024 with 984 complete datasets - looking specifically at the coconut oil on lipid parameters (total, LDL, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides).
Mary helps us to break down the history of the lipid-heart hypothesis (aka: the idea that fat = heart disease), the fact this remains what it states (a hypothesis) and yet our entire food belief system is built from it, what the research actually says, and why things are not be as black and white as fat=bad=avoid.
🔍 We cover:
✅ The Fat Fear Factor - where did the idea that fat is bad even come from?
✅ Coconut Oil & Cholesterol - should we be worried to incorporate more coconut/MCT/olive oil on a keto diet? 🥥
✅ Cholesterol 101 - is LDL really the “bad guy,” or is there more to the story?
✅ Metabolism & Health - how things like inflammation and blood sugar fit into the picture
✅ Fuel for Thought - why Mary is a big proponent of MCT oil for brain health
Tune in for a research-backed conversation about fat, cholesterol, keto, and heart health and whether we really have any reason to be side-eyeing that extra few servings of olive oil.
The article in discussion:
Analysis of 26 Studies of the Impact of Coconut Oil on Lipid Parameters: Beyond Total and LDL Cholesterol
Find Mary:
Website (also find here how to get started with a ketogenic diet)
Books by Mary:
Clearly Keto
Alzheimer’s Disease - What If There Was A Cure?
The Complete Book of Ketones
The Coconut Oil & Low-Carb Solution
Find our previous episode with Mary specifically on use of Coconut Oil for Cognitive Function/Decline Prevention - Mary Newport, M.D. | Brain Fuel: How Coconut Oil and MCTs Can Transform the Alzheimer's Brain
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Part 1 of 2.
For years, fat has been the villain of the food world. We’ve been told it clogs arteries, sends cholesterol through the roof, and leads to heart disease. But is that actually true? It's about time to give fat a fair trial.
Enter Dr Mary Newport. Here, we're discussing Mary's new article (released this month - Feb 2025) analysing 26 studies conducted from 1985 to 2024 with 984 complete datasets - looking specifically at the coconut oil on lipid parameters (total, LDL, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides).
Mary helps us to break down the history of the lipid-heart hypothesis (aka: the idea that fat = heart disease), the fact this remains what it states (a hypothesis) and yet our entire food belief system is built from it, what the research actually says, and why things are not be as black and white as fat=bad=avoid.
🔍 We cover:
✅ The Fat Fear Factor - where did the idea that fat is bad even come from?
✅ Coconut Oil & Cholesterol - should we be worried to incorporate more coconut/MCT/olive oil on a keto diet? 🥥
✅ Cholesterol 101 - is LDL really the “bad guy,” or is there more to the story?
✅ Metabolism & Health - how things like inflammation and blood sugar fit into the picture
✅ Fuel for Thought - why Mary is a big proponent of MCT oil for brain health
Tune in for a research-backed conversation about fat, cholesterol, keto, and heart health and whether we really have any reason to be side-eyeing that extra few servings of olive oil.
The article in discussion:
Analysis of 26 Studies of the Impact of Coconut Oil on Lipid Parameters: Beyond Total and LDL Cholesterol
Find Mary:
Website (also find here how to get started with a ketogenic diet)
Books by Mary:
Clearly Keto
Alzheimer’s Disease - What If There Was A Cure?
The Complete Book of Ketones
The Coconut Oil & Low-Carb Solution
Find our previous episode with Mary specifically on use of Coconut Oil for Cognitive Function/Decline Prevention - Mary Newport, M.D. | Brain Fuel: How Coconut Oil and MCTs Can Transform the Alzheimer's Brain
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Has desire for your partner changed within the course of your relationship? Do you feel like you and your partner are mis-matched in terms of desire? Are you curious to know what you could do differently to change this from a sex therapist with over 27 years experience? Read on.
Dr Marianne Brandon, PhD, joins us as we delve into the complex world of sexual dynamics, relationships, and the future of intimacy. As a clinical psychologist, sex therapist, and futurist, Dr. Brandon sheds light on the often-unspoken challenges couples face in long-term relationships, offering fresh perspectives rooted in evolutionary psychology and modern-day realities.
We cover:
👩❤️👨 Men and Women - why our sexual wiring is fundamentally different and why understanding this matters
🔥 Hijack Your Biology - tapping into primal instincts in safe, trusting relationships
📉 Why Desire Fades - the evolutionary reasons long-term relationships kill lust and tips on how to bring it back
🤖 Sex Tech & VR Porn - how cutting-edge technology is both enhancing and complicating modern relationships
Dr Marianne says - we can’t solve a problem we don’t understand. This episode helps us understand our evolutionary instincts and just how much they play into our modern lives at, largely, an unconscious level - and rather than trying to suppress, ignore, or repress them, to accept them, give them air time, and an outlet.
Find Dr Marianne:
Website
Podcast - The Sex Doctors
Blog - The Future of Intimacy, Psychology Today
Marianne's Books
Mentioned in this episode:
Female Genital Arousal: A Focus on How Rather than Why
Effects of virtual reality erotica on ejaculate quality of sperm donors
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
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Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky is a world-renowned expert in mitochondrial health, muscle function, and ageing science. As a clinician-scientist at McMaster University, he has dedicated his career to understanding how we can optimise our mitochondria - the tiny powerhouses in our cells - for better energy, performance, and longevity.
This is for you if you’ve ever asked yourself: Why does energy fade as I age? How can I boost my endurance, strength, and resilience whatever age I am? And what are the best ways to support (even enhance) these powerhouses naturally?
We cover:
🔥 Mitochondria 101 - why they’re central to health, ageing, and energy production
🌟 Signs of mitochondrial dysfunction - fatigue, muscle loss, and cataracts
🏋️♀️ Exercise for mitochondria – Endurance vs. resistance training benefits (on mitochondrial mass and function)
💡 Mitochondrial Biogenesis - how to double your mitochondria in 3 months
🍎 Supplements demystified - the science on CoQ10, NAD precursors, beetroot extract, and urolithin A
🧠 Aging & oxidative stress - mitophagy and why antioxidants alone won’t cut it
🩺 Mark’s regimen - he practices what he preaches: the nutrition, supplements, and exercise strategies he uses to stay on top of his game (and hold a +68 VO2 max in his 60s)
What we do know? There’s no shortcut to better mitochondria. What we can do? We listen and we learn what Dr Mark describes to be the gold standard for optimising energy, longevity, and quality of life. Lace up your sneakers, team!
Find Dr Mark:
McMaster University
Supplement Brand - Stay Above Nutrition
Mark’s papers
Mentioned in this episode:
Antioxidants prevent health-promoting effects of physical exercise in humans
PubMed
Effects of Nicotinamide Riboside on Endocrine Pancreatic Function and Incretin Hormones in Nondiabetic Men With Obesity
A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of nicotinamide riboside in obese men
Urolithin A improves muscle strength, exercise performance, and biomarkers of mitochondrial health
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The light we see is as crucial as the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. Former Harvard Medical School professor and 40-year leading expert in circadian clocks and human health, Dr. Moore-Ede speaks on why our health hinges on getting the right sort of light at the right time.
In this episode, he reveals the dangers of modern LED lighting, which often emits bright but unhealthy "junk light." Just as junk food wreaks havoc on our body, junk light disrupts our circadian rhythms, suppresses melatonin, and contributes to chronic diseases.
We cover:
💤 The Health Risks of LED Lighting: "junk light" disrupts circadian rhythms, suppresses melatonin, and contributes to chronic diseases
💡 Junk Light and Lumens - modern lighting regulations prioritise energy efficiency over human health
🕒 Circadian Clocks and Longevity: light is essential for disease prevention and healing
👓 Rise of Myopia in Children: indoor living and reduced exposure to natural light are fueling skyrocketing rates of myopia
🌈 Blue light blocking glasses - do you have the right sort?
🛠️ Practical Solutions for Healthier Lighting: simple changes you can make in your home and your life
Backed by decades of evidence, Dr Martin Moore-Ede shares the science behind why we must prioritise light in our health, and how to optimise our exposure for immediate benefits, and a longer, healthier life.
Find Dr Martin:
Book: https://thelightdoctor.com/
Website and Campaign
Substack
LinkedIn
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube
Google Scholar
Mentioned in this episode:
Health and Light by John Ott
SORAA - light bulbs
The Body Electric by Robert Becker and Gary Seldon
Avoidance of sun exposure is a risk factor for all-cause mortality: results from the Melanoma in Southern Sweden cohort
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Here we're speaking with Dr. Joseph Cullen as he discusses his research on high dose intravenous (IV) vitamin C as a treatment for metastatic cancer. The aim in his lab is to show that adding high-dose, IV vitamin C, which is very inexpensive and very well tolerated, can improve treatment for these cancers that are among the deadliest. Joseph highlights the potential for it to transform not just patient outcomes but the entire conversation around alternative therapies. He shares candid insights from his lab’s work on glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic cancer, as well as ongoing studies into combining vitamin C with other treatments like immunotherapy and radiation.
We cover:
💡 What makes high-dose IV vitamin C a game - changer in cancer care
📈 Cancer progression and survival outcomes - his research that shows doubling progression-free survival
🔍 Mechanisms of action - pro-oxidant in cancer cells, antioxidant in healthy cells
👩⚕️ Challenges in acceptance - why some oncologists remain skeptical
🩺 Who benefits most - which cancers respond best, combining therapies, and where it doesn’t work
⚠️ Side effects and safety - what to watch for, including rare risks
The research shows significant promise, but challenges persist. Joseph opens up about the difficulties in securing funding for anything outside pharma-driven drugs and compounds, the skepticism from traditional oncology, and the need for more extensive clinical trials to validate findings. Despite these hurdles, his belief in the therapy’s potential remains steadfast - and his surprise at just how well it works, over and over again, keeps driving him forward.
Mentioned in this episode:
High-dose IV vitamin C plus chemotherapy doubles survival in advanced pancreatic cancer
A randomized trial of pharmacological ascorbate, gemcitabine, and nab-paclitaxel for metastatic pancreatic cancer
What is metastatic pancreatic cancer?
Find Joseph:
[email protected] - Joseph kindly said that oncologists can reach out to him directly to enquire more and request the protocol for patients where appropriate
All Dr Cullen’s papers
Free Radical & Radiation Biology
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