Recommended Podcasts & Books

In “Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence,” Dr. Anna Lembke says today’s superabundance of pleasurable stimuli makes us all vulnerable to overindulgence. And she discusses why this is really not healthy in our already overstimulated lives.

Love Peter Attia! What he says just make sense. He talks about longevity; not ‘lifespan’, but ’heatlhspan’. To improve our ‘healthspan’ we NEED to take responsibility for our bodies and not just blame them when they go wrong. Its does take time an effort but, managing our time is tough… but all about choices.

If we fall and break a hip when we are over 65, up to 30% of those will have died in a year. Of those that survive, 50% of those will NEVER get back to where they were. So this is really important that we act to prevent.

More with Peter Attia and the lovely Rangan Chattejee. More of similar to the above but also adding some very useful examples of the carryover strategies into our lives. For example, a woman of 40 should he able to carry 75% of her bodyweight in 2 hands for a minute. Why…. So when she is 70, she is more likely to be able to undo a jar, but more importantly, if she falls she will be able to hold on to stop herself falling.

Brilliant and so important that we understand the impact of UPFs (ultra processed foods) on our lives and our children!!

Ultra-processed food makes up 60 percent of many diets. Though to call it food is a stretch. Because it is not, strictly speaking, food at all. It is an industrially produced edible substance. And it’s killing us. That is the nauseating conclusion Chris van Tulleken reaches in his new book, “Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food That Isn’t Food.” Today, he explains how big businesses have corrupted our diets and what we can do to stop them from causing further harm.

There is SO much information out there. This extra special - and slightly different - episode of the podcast is for anyone who’s ever felt confused about best practice for good health. If you’ve wondered which diet is the best one for your health, or if you are confused about how much protein you should be consuming - or whether a little bit alcohol has any health benefit at all… Have a listen… and you may even need to listen more than once.

Dr Mindy Pelz is a nutrition expert, a pioneer on the subject of women’s health and hormones, and the author of Fast Like A Girl and The Menopause Reset: Get Rid of Your Symptoms and Feel Like Your Younger Self Again. This is NOT just about menopause!!

Mindy’s aim is to empower women by explaining the biological changes that take place each month and throughout a women’s life. She believes that, armed with her knowledge, they can improve their health, happiness and relationships. But this conversation is just as relevant for men.

CAUTION:This podcast discusses fasting, and its advice may not be suitable for anyone with an eating disorder. If you have an existing health condition or are taking medication, always consult your healthcare practitioner before going for prolonged periods without eating.