The Proof with Simon Hill

In Episode #47, I sat down with environmentalist, fellow Aussie, and ocean lover Tim Silverwood. Tim is the co-founder of Take 3, an organisation that encourages people to collect rubbish and dispose of it correctly. He was also recently featured in the documentary Blue and is an absolute wealth of knowledge about the damage we’re doing to this planet and what we can all do to fix it. Get ready fo...

In Episode #46, I sat down with Adam Guthrie to hear about his journey, which at one point saw him in a critical care hospital literally fearing for his life. I first met Adam in Ubud, Bali, earlier this year, and when I heard his story, I knew I had to share it with The Proof community. Listen to find out about Adam’s heart attack, how he took control of his health, and his transition to a plant-...

In Episode #45, I sat down with the owner of Beyond Sushi, chef Guy Vaknin, to learn more about his story and the journey of one of my favourite places to eat in New York. Listen to find out how Beyond Sushi was born, its journey from vegetarian to plant-based, the challenges of starting and scaling a small business in New York, and the restaurant’s future. We also talked about Guy’s childhood, wh...

In Episode #44, I caught up with Andrea, who you may know as Earthy Andy, on the north shore of Oahu. Andy was in the final few weeks of her pregnancy (and has since given birth to baby Nalu) so it was such an amazing effort for her to sit through quite a long recording!   In this episode, we talked about her early years, how and where she met Shem, what inspired her to make changes to the food sh...

In Episode #43, I sat down with Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams, to chat about his personal health journey. Eric is a former NYPD police officer and New York state senator who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. In our conversation, he shared what his diet was like before his diagnosis, why he changed his diet, and how this affected his diabetes management and quality of life. We also talke...

In Episode #42, I caught up with pro surfer and vegan mother Alana Blanchard in Kauai, Hawaii. From when she was just 8 years old, Alana had a dream to become a pro surfer, and she dedicated her life to turning it into reality.   We covered a lot in this episode: her relationship with Bethany Hamilton; the shark attack incident, how it affected her, and her journey to getting back in the water; th...

In Episode #41, I sat down with Ellen Fisher to learn about her journey and the steps she’s taken to build a family centred around consciousness, abundance, life learning, love, and lots of fun. In this conversation, we covered what Ellen’s childhood was like in California; why she changed her diet; why she and her high school sweetheart, Andrew, decided to leave California for Hawaii; and what li...

Episode #40 is certainly not for the faint hearted. Legendary punk rocker, author, and plant-powered athlete John Joseph takes us through his life and what it was like to grow up in Manhattan in the 60s, 70s and 80s with no money and little family support while being surrounded by some truly bad influences. If you don’t like swearing or you have young kids listening, this is not the episode for yo...

In Episode #39 of The Proof podcast, I sat down with cardiologist Dr Rob Ostfeld to talk about preventative medicine and how he treats his patients to improve their quality of life and promote longevity. Among other things, we delved into Dr Ostfeld’s medical training, how he ended up specialising in cardiology, when and why his own diet changed, and how he became interested in preventative medici...

In Episode #38 of The Proof podcast, I spoke with Bianca Taylor about her journey from a seemingly lost, sad, and powerless soul to a vibrant, inspirational, and empowering woman taking charge of her life and understanding her purpose. Listen to find out about Bianca’s childhood and teenage years and her mental health, including what happened when her father was shot outside their home and how thi...

In Episode #37, I sat down for the second time with Dr Michelle McMacken (previous guest on Episode #2) to talk about the science behind eating for longevity. This is one of my favourite episodes so far in terms of breaking down the science, clearing the confusion, and helping us all understand what we should be eating more and less of. Grab a pen and paper…you’re going to want to take notes and p...

In Episode #36, I sat down with Suzy Amis Cameron, wife of popular filmmaker James Cameron, at her house in Malibu to chat about her life and how we can eat to not only thrive but also save the planet.   We discussed her childhood, her time as a Ford model and actress, what Muse School is and why she co-founded it, and the inspiration behind her new book, OMD: The Simple, Plant-Based Program to Sa...

In Episode #35, I sat down with plant-based dad, author, endurance athlete, and podcast host Rich Roll. We went through his journey from an unhealthy man in his 20s and 30s battling with addiction and poor food choices to a man in his 50s thriving physically and mentally while living a life of purpose and fulfilment.   Rich’s story is very well documented, but given that this is his first time on...

In Episode #34, I caught up with Ben Richards, owner of Seeds of Life Cafe in Ubud, Bali, to chat about his story and what raw or ‘living’ foods are all about. It’s a three-hour episode, so a bit of a marathon one, but it’s full of golden nuggets to get you thinking about life at a deeper level, particularly why we eat what we do.   Some highlights include Ben’s experience with plant medicines, in...

In Episode #32, I sat down with world-renowned vegan chef Gaz Oakley to discuss his story and rise to stardom over the past three years. Since early 2016, Gaz has taken social media by storm with his avant-garde cooking displays on YouTube and Instagram, amassing a combined following of over 700,000 people.   Gaz has phenomenal talent, a bright future ahead, and is as humble and genuine as they co...

In Episode #31 of The Proof podcast, I sat down with Loni Jane. Loni started sharing her journey pretty much as soon as Instagram was launched. She’s a great example of someone in very poor health who adopted a plant-based lifestyle and was able to turn her life around, both mentally and physically, to create a life of love, prosperity, growth, and wellness. Loni has now built a life that is in he...

In Episode #30, I sat down with Australia’s ninja warrior pinup boy Jack Wilson to talk about mindset, creating good vibes, and making life-changing decisions. Jack has a powerful message and is incredibly articulate and humble. His passion for bringing out the best in those around him is obvious, and his positivity is contagious. Everyone who listens to this one will walk away feeling uplifted an...

In Episode #29, I talked with Damien Clarkson to get his insights into the plant-based movement in the UK. Listen to learn about Damien’s personal story and transition to a plant-based lifestyle, with insights into the UK plant-based market and statistics. We also dive into Vevolution’s mission, future, and its role in bringing people together and promoting positive change in the world. It was gre...

In Episode #28, I spoke to one of Australia’s top DJs, DJ Tigerlily (Dara Kristen Hayes), to find out how she navigated her way through an industry that, as you can imagine, consists of a lot of drugs, alcohol, and sleepless nights.   We discussed Dara’s early years, her introduction to music, and how she developed a love for DJing. She shared her insights into what it’s like working in the DJ and...

In Episode #27, we use a question-and-answer format with show host Simon Hill (@theproof) and previous show guest Jeremy Butler (@bar_night). This episode breaks down some of the common questions and fears of people who want to add more plants to their plate.    Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sp...

In Episode #26 of The Proof podcast, I talked with Julian Mitchell about the nutritional and medicinal properties of mushrooms. Julian is the co-founder of Life Cykel, an Australian-based private company that forages for mushrooms and grows them under specific conditions before extracting the medicinal components and packaging them as extracts. On top of that, Julian and his team have set up the N...

In Episode #25, I chatted to Emily Hazell, owner of Serotonin Eatery in Melbourne, about cultivating happiness with healthy habits. We covered Emily’s personal health journey and how she went from a career in customer service to build her own business. Listen to find out what inspired the Serotonin Eatery concept, how she set up and marketed the business, and how she uses elements of design to imp...

In Episode #24, I sat down with co-founder of Plant Based News, Robbie Lockie. Plant Based News has quickly grown to become one of, if not the, most-visited websites for the latest, minute-by-minute, plant-based news. The entire platform is aimed at making people more conscious of the environment, their health, and the other living beings that we share the planet with. Their mission and goals are...

In Episode #23 of The Proof, Jeremy Butler shares his journey from a keto to a plant-based diet. At first glance, Jeremy is your everyday Aussie bloke, who for many years focused, with the best of intentions, on being the healthiest version of himself. What’s fascinating is that beneath the surface Jeremy has gone through a tremendous amount of trial and error to ultimately discover a dietary life...

In Episode #22, I spoke with Thomas King, CEO and founder of Food Frontier, about cellular and plant-based meat alternatives and how they can save the world. Only 22 years old, Thomas is still one of the most impressive humans I have come across. At age 13, he set up the world’s most-visited website on unsustainable palm oil and the industry’s detrimental effects on the environment. In 2015, Thoma...