Health, Happiness & Human Kind

In Episode 239 of The Real Food Reel we hear all about Kale Brock's latest project, The Longevity Film. We discuss the three blue zones featured in the film – Okinawa, Japan; Loma Linda, California; and Ikaria, Greece, and what it really takes to get well and stay well. Kale also shares how this project has made him re-think his current lifestyle, plus what he has already put into practice since r...

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we share with you an episode from Unstress with Dr Ron Ehrlich where I share all things low carb healthy fat. We discuss the carbohydrate spectrum and teach you how to work out firstly if low carb is right for you, and secondly, how many grams of carbohydrates per day is appropriate for you. We also explore some of my favourite topics including food myths,...

In episode 237 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness to discuss mapping your gut microbiome. We explore the technology we have had access to, to date, and its limitations including culturing, PCR and 16s RNA. We then discuss the newest technology, shot-gun metagenomic sequencing and how this provides much greater functional insight and therefore, clinical relev...

In episode 236 of The Real Food Reel we teach you how to understand your menstrual cycle, balance your hormones and manage PMS. We discuss the importance and details of salivary hormone testing, the impact of stress, especially on our progesterone levels and the subsequent amenorrhea that is often seen with chronic high cortisol, the role of the microbiome, how to balance your hormones with nutrit...

In episode 235 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Naturopath, Nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen. Katherine is the founder of The Shift Podcast, a 12 part docu-series featuring 25 of the world's leading experts in gut and surrounding health. Katherine and I discuss the gut connection in relation to chronic disease, diseases that are largely avoidable yet responsible for close to 90% of a...

In Episode 234 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Katee Pedicini from Holistic Endurance to firstly share her very exciting personal news!  We then explore hormones and the menstrual cycle and how you can use any monthly symptoms to your advantage to discover the underlying imbalance and create a long term solution, rather than suppressing your symptoms with a pill. We discuss the oral contrac...

In episode 233 of The Real Food Reel, we are joined by Cyndi O'Meara, nutritionist, film maker of 'What's with Wheat?', best-selling author, international speaker and founder of Changing Habits. In today's episode, Cyndi and I discuss holistic farming and permaculture and how you can create your own version of this, even if you live in an apartment. We explore the soil microbiome and the impact of...

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we share with you an episode from Sparta Chicks Radio, where I discuss LCHF for polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. You will learn the criteria for diagnosis of PCOS, how this differs from PCO and how many cases are actually still undiagnosed. We explore how to use your menstrual cycle as a barometer, the significance of PCOS as a metabolic syndrome, the...

In Episode 231 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Shannah Kennedy, Advanced Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and an NLP Practitioner in Mind, Emotional and Business Matrix through Mind Power Global. In today's episode you will learn the importance of self-care, why it is so crucial to be aligned with your values, why you need a life plan and how you can drive chang...

In Episode 230 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr David G Harper, associate professor of kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley and a visiting scientist at the BC Cancer Research Center, Terry Fox Laboratory. In today's episode David and I explore a standard ketogenic diet in comparison to a standard Western diet, and his latest project, BioDiet. You will learn the therapeutic b...

In Episode 229 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kirsty Wirth to discuss her own journey to the Gold Coast Marathon on July 7 th  this year. If you've heard Kirsty speak before you'll know that she's been through a pretty epic gut health recovery journey of her own. She reached out to me to help support her training goals and to fine tune her current strategy, whilst continuing her healing jo...

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by our regular guest, Dr Damian Kristof, to explore food combining. You will learn whether fruit should be consumed on its own, what foods and beverages to avoid to optimise iron absorption and whether drinking water with a meal is problematic. We also discuss special considerations for states of ill-health, how to optimise your digestive heal...

In Episode 227 of The Real Food Reel we discuss the out-dated model of acidity, reflux and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). You will learn the importance of acid, how to support your acid production, how to naturally manage reflux and heartburn, why alkaline waters are complete BS and so much more. To find out more about personalised support with your digestive health please book a complimentary 15-...

In Episode 226 of The Real Food Reel we share with you an interview from 21st Century Women, where I discuss food fads and bust some big myths in the food space. You will learn all about meal frequency and timing, how to build your plate and an ideal 'day on the plate', the significance of the magic 's' word, satiety, how to fuel your workouts, how to start experimenting with fasting and so much m...

In Episode 225 of The Real Food Reel we share with you an episode from The Keto for Women Show where I am interviewed on all things burning fat, microbiome health and extending your longevity. You will learn how to reverse the metabolic damage caused by long-term calorie counting, low fat dieting and restricted eating; how to optimise your microbiome with an LCHF template; the role of saturated fa...

In Episode 224 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Maria Marlowe, to teach you how to make real food accessible. Maria is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, who, inspired by her own personal health journey, now teaches others how to improve their health, reach their ideal weight, and clear up their acne by upgrading their diet. You will learn the significance of real food as the fo...

In Episode 223 of The Real Food Reel Kale Brock and I team up to discuss current health trends, extremism and the case of 'analysis paralysis'. You will learn that health is found in the grey, not in the black and white, and that you are so much more than the food you eat. We also discuss my early pregnancy journey including my experience with yoga, chiropractic and so much more. Follow Kale onlin...

In Episode 222 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Monica Kade, author, podcast host and word lover, to discuss her new book, The Storm Under My Skin. The Storm Under My Skin is a step-by-step conscious approach to lifestyle and health that serves to support anyone struggling with weight, body image, nutrition, and the voice in their head to make lifelong transformations. In today's episode, yo...

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness to explore how to gut can influence both your performance and recovery. You will learn the symptoms of poor gut health and the easiest way to deal with them, why sculling kombucha is not the answer, how to get the most out of the quality food you are purchasing and preparing and why gut health should actuall...

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness to explore gut health from pre-conception and beyond. You will learn the significance of preparing your gut for conception (and we're not just talking about the mother), what probiotic foods and supplements can be consumed during pregnancy, what else you can do to create a thriving microbiome in your chil...

In Episode 219 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Helen Marshall, a certified Primal Health Coach and founder of the grain free food range, Primal Alternative. Inspired by her own health journey, Helen Marshall now teaches others how to improve their health and elevate their careers with a primal lifestyle. We discuss Helens' experience with a chronic low-fat diet, the impact of gluten, dairy...

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by our regular guest, Dr Damian Kristof, to expand on last week's discussion and explore the impact of our food choices on learning, behaviour, cognition and mental health. You will learn practical strategies for 'which foods when' and what to consider when introducing new foods to your child. We hope this empowers you to create change and hel...

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by our regular guest, Kale Brock, to discuss his latest short documentary, Australia's Childhood Health Crisis. Kale and I explore the inspiration behind this project, the shocking statistics that exist in regards to the health conditions we see in Australian children and what we can do about the fact that as it stands, 99% of Australian child...

In Episode 216 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by our regular guest, Dr Damian Kristof, to dissect dairy. In today's episode you will learn the difference between low carb, healthy fat and low carb, high fat, especially when it comes to a conventional high fat approach that is packed full of dairy. We cover the influence of the food pyramid and industry-fed information regarding the calcium-bo...

In Episode 215 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by our very good friend Dr Phil Maffetone. In today's episode Phil and I discuss the definition of "maximum aerobic function" (MAF) and why it's so important. You will learn the key components that impact our ability to reach optimal aerobic function, why fat burning is not only essential for endurance training and so much more. Follow Phil online...