The Regenerative Vet

Today I am sitting down with long-time fruit grower Rowan Berecry to explore a radical but tested idea: growing high-quality food with little to no synthetic nitrogen fertilizer. Drawing on decades of experience - including large scale Queensland plum production - Rowan breaks down how biological systems can replace conventional inputs while improving soil health, crop resilience, and nutrient den...

We are on the precipice of a food revolution. An agricultural revolution. I've written about it, but Simon Bell has been living it on his farm. In this episode, Simon shares the farming systems and story that he takes to the farm every day to heal it - and better yet - without taking a cut out of his income.

Brisbane veterinarian Elaine Cebuliak shares the story of how simple, accessible technology is transforming animal health and community outcomes in Indonesia. Elaine explains how a veterinary app is empowering local vets and animal health workers with real-time knowledge, improving disease response, animal welfare, and public health in regions with limited resources. This one also covers where mic...

In this episode, Belinda and I drop a bombshell on the 'healthfood' industry. Listen as Belinda recalls her husband's fight against cancer, the medical board, conventional nutrition and accepted treatment practices. This episode is the culmination of years of Belinda's research - jaw dropping insights, life changing instruction. This one is mind blowing.

In this episode, we’re joined by Blair Beattie, Managing Director of Farmer’s Footprint Australia, for a powerful conversation about regenerative agriculture, food systems, and our growing disconnection from how food is produced. Blair shares the story behind Farmer’s Footprint, the role of storytelling in reshaping modern agriculture, and why soil health sits at the center of human and environmen...

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Wes from Tamworth — a passionate expert on education, biodiversity and bees — for a fascinating chat about the delicate balance that keeps our ecosystems thriving. From the secret lives of different species to the surprising ways biodiversity shapes our daily lives, we discuss what’s at stake when we lose species and how small actions can make a big differenc...

In my favorite episode to date, three perspectives collide over a bottle of wine: me, the regenerative vet from Germany, Aurelie Quade from France, and Glenn Morris from Australia. We dive into the worlds of regeneration and genetic modification, exploring everything from scientific research to practical applications on the land and in daily life. Expect to learn property restoration from an Aussi...

In this podcast, three worlds collide — mine, rooted in veterinary practice and human health research; the world of a fourth-generation farmer, grounded in the realities of land, food, and tradition; and the world of Dr. Pran, a medical doctor with decades of experience. Together, we explore what 100+ years of combined health wisdom can teach us about animals, people, and the future of well-being....

In today's episode I am overseas in Tanzania with the wonderful Paolo Massai for a gripping episode. A second generation local, Paolo's family has roots in Egypt, Kenya, and warrior culture. Today, Paolo shares his rich family history, local anecdotes and traditional health hacks originating from a lineage of nomadic people. He is kind, well spoken, and at just 26 years old has much to off...

Diabetes is the world’s most common metabolic disease, silently affecting over 500 million people across every continent. It disrupts the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar, either because the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin (type 1) or the body resists insulin’s effects (type 2). Though it often develops gradually, its impacts are anything but subtle, and are heavily stigmatised in to...

Elke Wollschon is a German health professional specialising in natural medicine, preventative medicine and essential oils. With a rich story and thrilling anecdotes, Elke debunks "oil certification" bodies and shows that by asking the right questions and interacting with both western and natural medicinal practices, we can unlock our body's potential for healing. Find out more about Elke and what...

In my first solo episode this year, I'm leaning into vulnerability to share some profound life changes that have moved my way, but also touch on some critically important topics in the agri-health industry: the big picture of food health, failing systems and the environment, topics I care very deeply about. Expect to learn the true problems caused by The Green Revolution, its ripple effect into ou...

Elaine Cebuliak is an Australian Vet Clinic owner with over 15 years of experience, who has recently stumbled into a world of information regarding non-conventional western medical practices. Expect to learn from Elaine's remarkable anecdotes regarding her life and experience owning a vet clinic, the alarming modern-day rates of cancer in domestic animals (with minimal symptoms), what the latest r...

Carl Ludwig is a passionate leader in the sustainable apparel industry with nearly 35 years of experience across the entire clothing lifecycle; from clothing agent to building his own sustainable apparel business. A 'pivotal moment' came in a discovery of the environmental impact of conventional cotton production - Carl learned it takes 2700 litres to produce just one t-shirt - and this discovery...

Johannes Meier is an Australian cattle farmer and agronomy expert with must-hear insights on combatting climate change and building communities that work with nature. Expect to learn the devastating impacts of "The Green Revolution," the power of diversity in the compounding growth of soil health, how Johannes and his community saved his region's land and the remarkable resilience of...

Dr. Matt Landos, an Australian aquatic veterinary specialist with over 25 years of experience, has transformed from dairy cattle practice to becoming a leading expert in fish and aquaculture health through his company, Future Fisheries Veterinary Service. He also serves as a university affiliate, researcher, and passionate advocate for protecting waterways from environmental contaminants. The curr...

In this episode, I delve into the heart of the meat industry, exploring both the benefits and drawbacks of feeding a global population of 8 billion people. Our current methods of meat production are unsustainable—they're destroying the planet and causing unchecked suffering for the animals raised and slaughtered, as well as for the humans consuming the meat. How can we adjust our diets to navigate...

In this episode, I sit down to speak with Cyndi O'Meara, a nutritionist with over 40 years of experience dealing with the human body and what makes us healthy. She is a writer, founder, business owner, speaker, teacher and mother of 3. Cyndi has had an incredible journey into nutrition and food, going from Business to Science and then Anthropology followed by Chiropathy and eventually practisi...

In this episode I sit down to talk about our use of chemicals for the food we grow and eat, specifically the use of glyphosate in agriculture. During my time as a veterinarian, I have seen an alarming increase in cancers, autoimmune disorders, mental disorders and general diseases in both the animals I treat and the clients who I work with. This led me on a journey of research to uncover the root...

Richard Makim is a veteran farmer, inventor, researcher, and father of seven. He is one of the first in Australia to implement holistic grazing into his cattle operation. His years of experience managing cattle have led to his discovery of the true potential cows have in healing the landscape. More recently, he has found that the health of the landscape and the health of people are intertwined. Ca...

In this episode, I talk with Walter Jehne, a renowned expert in climate, soil microbiology, and hydrology, about how we can cool planet Earth quickly and sufficiently to avoid the worst of global warming. Join me in this fascinating conversation on restoring water cycles, cooling the planet, absorbing carbon, and 'making it rain' by understanding and leveraging natural processes. Walter ex...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Elaine Ingham, a pioneer in soil microbiology and the founder of The Soil Food Web School. She delves into the fascinating world beneath our feet—a complex ecosystem where microorganisms play a critical role in the health of our planet. Dr. Ingham is an expert in all things soil, explaining how every element within the soil ecosystem is interconnected, each org...

In this episode, I speak with fellow veterinarian Matthew Muir, discussing the current state of animal health, the direct link between animal and human health, what your pets really need to be healthy, and the amazing life-changing decision of changing your diet. Matt is a veteran in the field, with a double degree in Veterinary Science and Biology, extensive experience treating animals from Afric...

Why are rates of depression and suicide climbing despite living in some of the most prosperous times in human history? It's a common misconception to attribute this trend to a societal inability to cope with stress, suggesting that we've somehow become 'weaker.' But humans have, and always will be resilient, able to thrive under change and stress better than any other species on th...

In this episode, I offer breakfast lunch and dinner with easy and doable ingredients to take the confusion out of eating healthy. There are so many diets out there that are unnecessarily complicated and overwhelming. Being healthy doesn’t need to be rocket science and it starts with choosing simple and healthy ingredients.