Chatting Fit

Michael Mason is 58 and in fantastic shape. He is inspiring others through his Instagram page @Masonsurvival. Michael Mason is an advocate of the Carnivore Diet, Founder of the MasonSurvival Protocol and runs fitness and carnivore retreats in the Scottish Highlands. In this episode we discuss: - Michael's Journey through Nutrition and Fitness. - Shadow Ban by Instagram. - The power of Breath Work....

Dr. Bill Schindler is an Archaeologist and Anthropologist. He has studied the evolution of humans extensively and particularly through the lens of nutrition and diet. In this episode we discuss: - What's the history of the human diet? - Were we really frugivores in the past? - How has technology impacted diet? - Where are we right now in human evolution? Check out Bill's work on: www.eatlikeahuman...

"If we don't do something, ALL men will be impotent and infertile in 20 years."  Dr Tracy Gapin is a Medical Doctor and founder of the Gapin Institute. He is a best selling author (Male 2.0) and focusses on helping men optimise their health.  We talk all about: - What is Testosterone?  - How do anabolic steroids fit into the picture? - Why are we in a pandemic of low testosterone ri...

Jessalyn Randle is a Carnivore. She only eats meat. She has experienced an incredible transformation in her health through implementing the Carnivore Diet. In this episode we hear: - Jess's experience with poor health and the Standard American Diet. - Jess's journey to discovering the Carnivore Diet - Journalism & societies need for freedom of speech. Check out her Socials! YouTube - @Carnivor...

Co-Founder of Ultra X Sam Heward returns to the show to talk about: - Ultra X surviving the pandemic - Training for ultra-marathons (beginners and advances) - The Ultramarathon industry. - Top athletes in the sport. - The development of the sport. Instagram  - @hewardsam - @ultraxco Website ultra-x.co

Belinda Fettke joins Finlay Maclaren to share the story of her husband Gary Fettke and how that lead to the research she does today - Particularly into the vested interests and religious ideology shaping 'plant-based' dietary guidelines. We discuss: - Food Industry corruption - especially in relation to dietary guidelines.   - How religious organisations are impacting our food system and diet...

Dr Pran Yoganathan is a Gastroenterologist and Gastrointestinal Endoscopist based in Sydney. He aims to empower his patients to embark on a journey of self-healing using the philosophy of “let food be thy medicine”. We sit down and discuss: - What should humans eat for digestive health. - Issues around the sick care system. - The future of government in relation to health care. - Dr Pran's call to...

Brian Sanders joins me to discuss Food Lies.    What do we really know about:  - The industrial agriculture system?   - The food we think is healthy? - Conflicts of interest in the Food Industry? Brian reveals what he believes is the real human diet and touches on some of the factors driving the anti-meat narrative.   Check out Brian Online at Instagram - @food.lies ...

Dan Luger is a rugby legend. He played professional rugby for over 15 years, has 38 caps for England and played for the English & Irish Lions, not to mention was part of England winning the Rugby World Cup in 2003. We chat all about: - His injuries in the brutal sport of rugby - Controversies in his career - How he manages his nutrition and body - His experience with Ayahuasca  Instagram...

Bam Lionheart is a movement coach.  He teaches people to move in the way we're supposed to - Primal Movement. Finlay and Bam talk all about: - Injury recovery and pain reduction - How to move naturally - Strengthening neural pathways and not muscles Instagram - @bamlionheart  YouTube - Bam Lionheart

Tom was partying like mad, until he had a severe health scare. He tells us his journey and how he found health and harmony after partying his way to depression and anxiety.   Here's a tip - the answer was not to see the doctor.   Finlay Maclaren interviews Health Coach Tom Simmons (@yoursimmo on twitter - currently offline).   He tells us all about his journey:  - From party bo...

Brad Jensen was, in his own words, a "savage drug addict".  Brad has been sober from drugs and alcohol for nearly 10 years and now runs multiple thriving businesses, continues to body build and is a father. We talk about how he moved through addiction & body dysmorphia to thriving spiritually, physically and emotionally. You can see more of Brad on his Instagram (over 50k followers) - @th...

Is it OK to be Fat in the Army? Ex-Military men Al Hadnett and Karlton Meadows join me to discuss if it's OK to be Fat in the Army. Slipping standards of fitness, body positivity, toxic masculinity - where do these aspects of modern society fit into the organisation which is supposed to protect the population? Al Hadnett - www.peakfusionuk.com Karlton Meadows - @thefitzkarlton

Dr Anthony Chaffee is a Medical Doctor, Neurologist, All-American Rugby Player, Carnivore and Nutritional Researcher. We discuss all about: - The Carnivore Diet.  - How we got conventional nutrition information so wrong. - Why saturated fat is actually integral to our health. And - How to start the Carnivore Diet. Instagram - anthonychaffeemd Linktree - linktr.ee/DrChaffeeMD

I sit down and talk with Natalie E West DCht Clinical Psychotherapist, advocate of the carnivore diet and low/no carb way of life. Natalie is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to the Self Image as well as Brain/Gut connection. She has extensive experience working with clients to reverse years of negative self talk and poor self image.  In this episode we discuss: - The brain/gut connectio...

I sit down with woman's health coach and elite bio-hacker, Kristin Weitzel. We cover: - How women can optimise their training for their hormones. - Bio-hacking BDSM - Going Caffeine free - Having no limits on the pursuit of health   Kristin is a health and high performance maven, certified fitness trainer, breathwork instructor, and nutritionist with a focus on guiding women to optimal health...

Denis Vasilev is a Multi World Champion, World Record breaker and legend in the world of Kettlebell sport. In this episode we chat about - 1. His background and how he got into Kettlebell Sport 2. How he prepares himself for competitions 3. Kettlebell sport technique  Learn about Kettlebell sport and the mindset of a world class athlete. Some of Denis's Sporting achievements: - Long Cycle 2 x...

I catch up with Preventative Medicine Pioneer - Dr. Russell Jaffe or Dr. J as he's more affectionately known. We cover a range of topics such as: - Thriving in the 21st century - Green Light Meditation - https://youtu.be/lw3d5zXMSRs - What we've missed about Inflammation - https://youtu.be/pAMnrP-BXKk - How to asses our own health right now For half a century, Dr. Jaffe has been investigating, res...

In this episode I talk to Steve Lankford. Steve is the host of The Health Quest Podcast , one of the most popular health and nutrition podcasts on the internet.  We discuss: - How Steve got to where he is today. - Nutritional supplements and what to consider when buying. - How nutritional supplements affect the Microbiome. - Probiotics, Prebiotics and Postbiotic Metabolites. A little more abo...

This week I sit down with Elite Athletic Performance Coach Al Hadnett.  Al built a career spanning 12 years in the UK Royal Air Force as a physical training instructor. Rising to the rank of Sergeant and Joint Military Services Senior Trainer, Al was responsible for delivering training at the highest level to all ranks and recruits as well as relied up for delivering specialist coaching across the...

Danielle Arsenault is a vegan raw food chef, educator, cookbook author, TEDx speaker and founder of Pachavega Living Foods Education. In this episode we discuss: - Danielle's journey into veganism - The morals behind veganism - Fermented foods - The 'why' and 'why not' around animal products - How easy it is to eat more plants and thrive

My Interview with Dr. Kingsley Owosela. Dr. Owosela is a naturopathic doctor specialising in the treatment of chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. In this interview we learn about -  - How naturopathic medicine differs from typical medicine. - Dr. Owosela's experience with Bell's Palsy and it's treatment. - Naturopathic methodologies and ways to help your body function more optimall...

In this episode I speak with Ultra X Co-founder Sam Heward. Sam started his career as an accountant in the City of London but like most people who have a passion for sport, careers dominated by office work are rarely satisfying.   Sam became hooked on ultra-marathons after completing his first long distance race - The Marathon des Sables - a mere 251km, 6 day race through the Sahara Desert. S...

Every so often you speak to someone who has the ability to make you re-evaluate your life and how you spend your time. Stefano Tricanico is one of these people. Born and raised in South Africa Stefano has been exploring the earth’s wild places for over 20 years and documenting his travels using photography as a tool to share his experiences. He has led an adventurous and nomadic life dominated by...

It was fascinating to sit down with NPC Bikini Athlete Hen Skupekova.  After moving to London to become a dancer and getting rejected at a pivotal audition, Hen managed to turn her disappointment into a massive win and is now an NPC Bikini Athlete going from strength to strength and a fitness trainer with a growing online following.  In this episode we talk about - Why exercise and train...