Nourish Balance Thrive

Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, BA, FAE, is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who trains other practitioners to use the menstrual cycle as a vital sign in their practices. She is the founder of the  Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship ™ program and the author of three bestselling books:  The Fifth Vital Sign , the  Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting...

I'm thrilled to have my good friend and mentor, Jeremy Hendon, join me again on the podcast. Jeremy is an esteemed international speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur with a track record of founding, scaling, and selling multiple thriving companies. Our collaboration on the Keto Summit in 2016 was a testament to his exceptional skill in business and marketing, especially within the realm of health...

Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author dedicated to evidence-based nutrition. With a deep respect for current scientific findings and ancestral wisdom, Lily's clinical proficiency and extensive experience in prenatal nutrition have established her as a renowned consultant and speaker. Her groundbreaking work in gestational diabetes...

Deborah Gordon, MD, is the founder and medical director of  Northwest Wellness Center , LLC. She has a lifelong interest in health and wellness, which she has incorporated into an integrative medical practice in southern Oregon for over thirty years. She is dedicated to finding lifestyle choices that can prevent and reverse health problems, avoiding medications where possible and using them wisely...

Today's journey takes us into unconventional living with my guest, Julie Kelly—my wife and partner in adventure. Together, we delve into our nomadic lifestyle, shared with our three vibrant children, each step an exploration outside societal norms. This conversation unfolds the layers behind our decision to steer clear of conventional schooling, whilst aiming to better support our kids' needs. Our...

Kegan "SMURF" Gill, a former US Navy F/A-18E pilot whose life took a dramatic turn following a near-fatal high-speed ejection at 695mph. Kegan's story is not just about survival; it's a profound narrative of overcoming life-altering injuries, battling and defeating prescription drug addiction, and enduring a gruelling two-year recovery process. His triumphant return to flying Super Hornets symboli...

Laura Payling, PhD, leads the animal science division for  Biofractal.ai , an innovative startup using gene expression information and advanced data science to improve livestock yield and welfare. Laura's passion for human and animal health and performance has resulted in diverse professional experiences, including academic research in food chain nutrition, clinical dietetics and consulting as a n...

Dr. Michael Bazlinton is a Family Doctor (GP) and the founder of the  bodymapping clinic  in the UK. After recognizing the limits of the National Health Service (NHS) model of practice and discovering compelling data from the low-carb community, Michael expanded his scope as a physician. In 2017, bodymapping was born. The bodymapping programme embraces five key states of being essential to wellnes...

Mike Brcic is an adventurer, writer, and entrepreneur with a mission to help others build connection with themselves and others. He founded  Wayfinders , a project that brings entrepreneurs together for travel, physical challenge and authentic connection, going beyond networking and financial success. Mike founded  Sacred Rides , a highly successful mountain bike adventure company (and sold it in...

Fundraiser by Lesley Paterson for Dr Simon Marshall: The Bravest Fight of All Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on properly conditioning it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier. He's been called to share his techniques with top government agencies, universities and colleges, fitness organisations and fanatics. Th...

In today's episode of the Nourish Balance Thrive Podcast, we delved deep into the realm of sleep health, particularly focusing on the role of sleep wearables and nearables. Here's a summary of the key takeaways from our discussion: 1. **Sleep Wearables and Nearables Track Sleep**: We explored how these devices passively monitor various sleep metrics such as duration, phases, and disturbances, offe...

Robb Wolf is a former research biochemist and 2X New York Times/Wall Street Journal Best-selling author of  The Paleo Solution  and  Wired To Eat  and co-author of  Sacred Cow , which explains why well-raised meat is good for us and the planet. Robb, one of the best-known names in the Paleo movement, has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide via his top-ranked  iTunes...

Paul Laursen is a coach and scientist known for his exercise physiology and high-performance sports expertise. He holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology and has a teaching, research, and coaching background. Paul has  published  over 140 peer-reviewed papers, has more than 14,000 citations, and is co-founder of the parent company  HIIT Science . His work often focuses on strategies to optimise perform...

Despite social media being everywhere, it's clear that adults in America face an  epidemic of loneliness . This trend comes with health risks equivalent to smoking  15 cigarettes per day . Our guest today has a solution.  The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, a step-by-step handbook that teaches you how to build big relationships by hosting small gatherings. He's been featured in The New York Times and The W...

Peter Gray, PhD. is a research professor at Boston College in Psychology and Neuroscience, whose recent work focuses primarily on children's natural ways of learning and the value of play from an evolutionary perspective. He is the author of  Free to Learn , a book in which he argues that our children, if free to pursue their interests through play, will not only learn all they need to know but wi...

Sleep, nutrition, and metabolism expert Greg Potter, PhD, is back on the podcast today with a new twist on help for those interested in sleep. Greg is an international public speaker, science writer, consultant and coach, focusing on working with individuals and organisations to adopt easy and long-lasting lifestyle modifications that add years and quality to life. His work has appeared in dozens...

We're continuing the conversation this week with Greg Potter, PhD., but with a plot twist. We've had Greg on the podcast many times discussing all facets of sleep and circadian biology, but today the topic is low back pain.  Greg has had personal experience with this problem since the age of 12 and has devoted extensive time and effort to researching and trying various treatment methods to find re...

With us this week is Extreme Human Performance Specialist Mike T Nelson, PhD. Mike has spent 13+ years working with clients, focusing on how to properly condition the body to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier. He's been called in to share his techniques with top government agencies, universities and colleges, fitness organizations and fanatics. The strategies he's develope...

Good nutrition is essential for optimal health, performance and quality of life. Unfortunately, the standard American diet is deficient in many essential nutrients, and at the same time is loaded with toxic ingredients known to cause serious health problems. Making matters worse, doctors rarely test for nutrient deficiencies, which are often at the root of their patients' complaints. The end resul...

Back on the podcast, today is sleep, nutrition, and metabolism expert,  Greg Potter, PhD . Through his  academic research , public speaking, consulting and writing, Greg empowers people to make simple and sustainable lifestyle changes that add years to their lives and life to their years. His work has been featured in dozens of international media outlets, including Reuters, TIME, and The Washingt...

Back on the podcast today is Steven Wright, the man behind  Healthy Gut , a cutting-edge supplement line devoted to helping those suffering with persistent GI problems. After being diagnosed with IBS by several doctors, Steven found relief from his own gut health problems by following the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, and then spent years coaching others to do the same. His goal continues to be prov...

The beneficial role of physical movement and exercise in daily life is one of the few things we can all agree on. Extensive research points to movement as essential for living a long and healthy life. It helps keep our bodies strong, flexible, and mobile and helps maintain cognitive health as we age. So what kind of exercise should you be doing and how much should you train? If you have limited ti...

Like most critical aspects of health, stress can be a double-edged sword. It's necessary for physical and emotional growth, and we all know that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. However, too much stress can do far more damage than even a poor diet or a sedentary lifestyle. The trick seems to be embracing the right kinds of stress in the right doses, and under those conditions, it can be a...

We've decided to do a series of episodes on the fundamentals of good health - each containing the best practical information we've come across for improving the quality of your life and achieving your goals. We're focusing on the most commonly asked-about areas, such as stress and hormesis, movement and exercise, and diet and nutrition. Today we're kicking it off with a discussion about one of the...

Jason Moore is the founder of  Elite HRV  and  Spren , companies offering deep insight into health, stress, and recovery using the technology of heart rate variability (HRV) and other biometrics. For the last decade, his products have focused on helping consumers measure physiological adaptation by essentially providing a snapshot of the autonomic nervous system, accessible within a simple phone a...