Steve Stavs

The Made to Thrive Show

Health EN ↓ 330 episodes

Optimising your mind, body and soul. Hosted by Steve Stavs, Africa's Pro Biohacker, Health Futurist, and founder of www.madetothrive.co.za.

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Steve Stavs

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Health

Podcast website

madetothrive.co.za

Latest episode

Oct 28, 2026

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Episodes

Living in Modernity with Emotional Wholeness. Dr Sethi MD unpacks her SuperHuman book “Joy is My Justice 04.05.2023

Learn to live from your soul. Dr Tanmeet Sethi is a bright shining star filled with compassion and inspired to push the edges of medicine in the direction of wholeness or complete mind and body health and wellbeing. She has just released a book “Joy is My Justice”, and I am so excited to share that with you today. If you want to get your hands on “Joy is My Justice”, it’s out now! Order today: htt...

The Future of Health, Biohacking Basics, & My Personal Health Optimization Insights and Journey: Steve Stavs 27.04.2023

Dr. Jill and I enjoyed our recent podcast so much we decided to do it again! But this time I was on her show, and we went deeper into my life and my health journey. Join us as we explore: The future of health, what makes us more resilient, how we can approach the health care system with a new lens and what it takes to create sustainable transformation. My journey from “Bubbles” to Steve Stavs, the...

Biohacking Women's Health, Hormones, Menstruation, & SuperCharging Your Health with Dr Molly Maloof 20.04.2023

Dr. Molly makes health fun and relatable. Especially for women. I believe this episode is so important because I have never seen so many women struggling with burnout, energy levels, menstrual issues and iron deficiency. Dr. Molly has tackled those issues in her own journey from pain to purpose, and now has written the first book that covers everything women need to know to biohack themselves back...

Transform Your Mind to Transform Your Life! The Nootropics Masterclass with Mr Noots, Mark Effinger 13.04.2023

This episode has been years in the making! I have been fascinated by nootropics for a long time, but was waiting for the right person to unpack these master mind molecules. That’s why it was a pleasure having Mark or Mr Noots on the show. He is a wealth of nootropic expertise but also has a beautiful message of hope of why nootropics can help all of us see a brighter light at the end of the tunnel...

The Root of Cancer, Chronic Diseases and Our Individual Non-Negotiable Farming Future. Zach Bush MD 06.04.2023

Over the last three years, Zach Bush has stepped forward as a warrior spirit. I had the good fortune of meeting him in person last year as he embarked on a new chapter of his journey here in South Africa, and have looked forward to sitting down with him ever since. Zach is a unique figure who senses and translates the interconnectedness and multi-dimensional reality of life. This is a poignant epi...

Toxins, Mold, Air & Water Filtration, How and Why to Detox with Dr Jill Carnahan 02.04.2023

You always hear people say they are detoxing. But do they know what that even means? That’s why I brought Dr Jill Carnahan on the show, to unpack everything toxins and detoxing. We do live in a very toxic world so this is a must listen podcast for anyone living in modern, urban environments! Dr. Jill Carnahan MD is a board-certified Integrative Holistic Medicine specialist, known as Your Functiona...

Emotional Drivers of Disease, Survival Archetypes, and the Importance of Emotional Intelligence: Greg Schmaus 23.03.2023

Why don’t people heal? That’s the question that is at the heart of Greg’s incredible work. We often focus on the physical part of health through nutrition, movement or sleep but what about our internal world? Our emotions? Our pains and trauma? This is the world I explored with Greg today and it was a beautiful conversation I am deeply grateful for. If you are feeling as inspired as I was after th...

Functional Medicine, Hormones, Xenoestrogens, Health Tech, Epigenetics and much more with Dr Alkesh Magan MD 16.03.2023

Dr Magan is a serious doctor who understands the limitations of his profession, and the need to balance the science of medicine and the art of medicine. Understanding that medicine should be about making an individual functionable in their day-to-day life, he wants to expand the myopic lens of standard medicine and encourage people to make things simpler and look for environmental changes before p...

Analemma Water’s CEO Mario Brainovic Unpacks Coherent, Structured and Mother Water. My Latest and Powerful Biohack 09.03.2023

Once in a while I meet a person and discover a biohack that makes me feel optimistic about the future thanks to the work of health-heroes like Mario Brainovic. Everyone worries about their food, but what about their water! I already take incredible care of my water system but adding the Analemma is game-changing. I also feel hopeful and optimistic of the healing Analemma is going to bring to the w...

The Fertility Masterclass, Hormones, and Protecting your Testicles with Dr Tony Rodrigues 02.03.2023

I have known Dr Tony for over 20 years, and his expertise and generosity as a fertility specialist had a direct impact in my life with the birth of my young daughter. It was a privilege having him on the show to be able to share his 50 year plus years of experience and knowledge. Dr Antonio (Tony) Rodrigues is a founding member and director of Medfem Fertility Clinic. Tony is a Gynaecologist and O...

Balancing Hormones for SuperHuman Health & Performance: Dr Sundeep Ruder MD 23.02.2023

There is hormonal warfare out there! The changes I have seen over two decades of practice in the hormonal health of people has been scary. That is why this podcast was so important with endocrinologist Dr Sundeep Ruder is so needed. Dr Sundeep Ruder is a clinical endocrinologist practicing from Life Fourways Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa and medical professor at Wits University. He is a f...

The Anxiety Masterclass: Techxiety, Hangxiety and How to Thrive with Dr Vora MD; A Holistic Psychiatrist 16.02.2023

This was a wonderful podcasts to be a part of. Dr Ellen is an incredible person of light and hope with a powerful message of hope for the epidemic of anxiety in the world. It was a pleasure and an inspiration talking to her and to all of you out there in Made To Thrive nation this is the podcast you cannot afford to skip. Doctor Ellen Vora attended Columbia University for medical school and receiv...

The CBD 101 Masterclass: Why, What, How, & When of Medicinal Cannabis: Dr Anton (MD) 09.02.2023

Dr Anton wants to bring his patients the medicines that are best for them for their unique situation. That’s why he is taking a public and prominent role in promoting the powerful medicine that marijuana, aka cannabis, is. The medical paradigms are changing and marijuana is playing a big part in this shift. Dr Anton is a passionate healer and teacher, guiding people on an empowering journey of hea...

Your Sunlight & Artificial Light Diet, Optimizing Circadian Rhythm: Daniel Ebbett 02.02.2023

People like Daniel are true health heroes. Like so many people who have been on my show, he went from pain to purpose. But not only did he perseveres despite the failings of the medical system and the marketplace, he created his own health healing device and now is sharing those with the world. Daniel Ebbett founded blockbluelight.com in 2016 upon his personal success of solving his chronic insomn...

Heal Your Body, Stop Pain, & Regenerate Your Joints. Dr Tommy Bond MD 26.01.2023

What an honor it was to have Dr Tommy on my show. He is a man with a true purpose and calling in life and has changed thousands upon thousands of peoples’ lives in the most tangible of ways – getting the pain to stop and allowing them to live their lives again. Dr. Thomas Bond is a world-renowned expert in Interventional Regenerative Orthopedic procedures, such as, Prolotherapy, PRP, Platelet-Lysa...

Unpacking Electro Magnetic Radiation, SMART Devices, & How to Heal: Justin Frandson 19.01.2023

In today’s episode I talk to Justin Frandson. We get deep into a subject nobody is taking seriously enough - EMF! Yes, electromagnetic frequency radiation is a real thing and yes it is causing more health effects than people are being led to believe. The science is there, and I’ve had many guests on the show unpacking it, including today’s. Justin Frandson is an athleticism performance coach and a...

Why Everyone Needs a Health Coach: Justin McGuire and Ricky Schoch 12.01.2023

This is a podcast like no other thus far on The Made To Thrive show. Myself, my head health coach and our guest Justin discuss the more ethereal and intangible parts of life and health. We look at the state of the world from a high vantage point and wonder where everything is going to go. Justin Maguire is the Autonomic Coach. He has dedicated his life to studying nutrition, physiology and biochem...

The Future of Mental Healthcare is here: Anxiety, Depression and Burnout unpacked with the Panda App 05.01.2023

Panda is on an incredible mission of hope and service. Rarely have I felt as encouraged about something being able to use the power of technology and scale up to make a huge impact on the world and bring hope and help to the many millions out there suffering from mental health distress. Alon Lits and Allan Sweidan are the co-founders of the Panda App. Panda is on a mission to democratize mental he...

Brain Fog, Dementia, Alzheimers and Women's Health: Dr Kavita Desai 29.12.2022

From perimenopause to Alzheimer’s disease, Dr. Desai is out there with a purpose to help women live better, healthier and happier lives! Dr. Kavita Desai has a doctorate in pharmacy and is the founder of Revivele. Following her mom’s shocking diagnosis with early onset Alzheimer’s, Dr. Desai’s perspective was altered forever and now she focuses on brain health, Alzheimer’s and neurological disease...

Real Food, Organic Farming, Regenerating our Soil and Planet with Farmer Angus 22.12.2022

Farmers are the unsung heroes of our world. For too long, their work has been hidden in the shadows and even looked down upon. That’s why going down to a special place and meeting a special man in Farmer Angus was so important to me. He is a shinning beacon of hope, and someone everyone, not just farmers, can draw inspiration from. Angus McIntosh is Farmer Angus. He grew up on a cattle ranch in Kw...

How to Thrive, What is Health Intelligence & Where to Start with your Health: Steve Stavs 16.12.2022

A few weeks ago, I was on Nicci’s podcast talking about health, life, nutrition and biohacking. It was a broad but beneficial conversation for anybody who is taking their first steps towards taking responsibility for their health. Nicci Robertson is a clinical nutritionist and the owner at Re-Invent Health and Integrative Health Sciences . She believes everyone is unique and has different gene exp...

Mouth Health, Biological Dentistry, and Finding the Route Cause of Disease: Dr Dome Nischwitz 08.12.2022

Dr Dominik Nischwitz, or Dr. Dome, is back! He’s one of my favorite people to talk to and after the past two crazy years we had a lot to talk about. Dr Nischwitz is a dentist and naturopath, a world specialist in biological dentistry and ceramic implants. He is also the president of the International Society of Metal-free Implantology (ISMI) and the co-founder of the DNA Health and Aesthetics Cent...

A Sleep Masterclass: Chronotypes, Supplements, Hacks, Trackers and Sleep Nutrition with The Sleep Doctor: Dr Michael Breus 01.12.2022

Wow! This podcast was nonstop sleep information gold from the sleep doctor of all sleep doctors. It is incredible how much you can transform your sleep by just listening to this hour with a true sleep guru. Dr. Michael J.Breus, The Sleep Doctor, is a clinical psychologist with more than two decades of experience in his field. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a fellow o...

Sustainable Transformation, and the Power of the Subconscious Mind: Debbie Craig 24.11.2022

It’s a crazy world out there! So much information, opinions, fears and division, I understand why some people are not coping. I also worry about the kids. That’s why I have today’s guest Debbie Craig on the show who says clearly that all of us have the power to choose our reality and our personality. Today we dive deep into transformation and change with Debbie. She is the founder of Catalyst Cons...

Food is Medicine: Regenerative Agriculture is for Everyone! The Most Famous Farmer in the World Joel Salatin 17.11.2022

Joel Salatin is the most famous farmer in the world and today he’s on the Made To Thrive Show! It was an honor. This is an episode for anyone who is thinking about taking true accountability for their nutrition and knowing that the food they eat and feed their family comes from a place without toxic chemicals and gruesome animal treatment.  If there is genuinely someone I’ve had on the show who is...

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