Each week Steph Lowe speaks with experts from all over the world in the areas of nutrition, microbiome health, environmental sustainability, psychology, meditat...
HHHK 514: Metabolic Mastery - Optimise Your Health for the Festive Season & Beyond with Steph Pearson
In today’s episode Steph Pearson and I discuss the importance of metabolic health, defining it as the body's efficiency in converting food into energy, maintaining stable blood sugars, and balanced hormones. We discuss why poor metabolic health is so prevalent, and the associated concerns and comorbidities including fatigue, cravings and insulin resistance. We explore the roles of regular exercise, adequate sleep, stress management, blood sugar monitoring, age related changes and so much more. We hope this inspires you to make changes now, to improve your metabolic health for the festive season and beyond. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/514 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.
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HHHK 513: Regenerative Farming, Skincare & the Power of Consumer Awareness with Charles Mayfield
In today’s episode we are joined by Charles Mayfield, founder of Farrow Skincare, an animal fat-based skincare company. Charles shares his journey from health and fitness to regenerative farming, emphasizing the importance of soil health and animal welfare. He discusses the scalability of regenerative farming, highlighting its potential to feed the world sustainably, discusses the skincare industry's reliance on chemicals, advocates for natural, nutrient-dense products, emphasizes consumer power in driving change and the need for transparency in skincare labelling and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/513 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.
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HHHK 512: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Blue Zones Insights from Ikaria & Sardinia with Dr Damian Kristof
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to hear all about his recent travels to Ikaria and Sardinia, highlighting the rich cultural and longevity aspects of these Blue Zones. Damian emphasizes the importance of whole food, noting that traditional diets in these regions are not strictly plant-based and often include saturated fats. He also discusses the challenges of maintaining these diets in the face of modern influences, the importance of community and social engagement in longevity and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/512 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.
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HHHK 511: Building Community and Self-Care in the Modern World Lessons from the Wellness Movement with Natasha Mason
In today’s episode we are joined by Natasha Mason, mother, passionate meditator, educator, healer and creator. Natasha shares with us her journey in the wellness industry, starting with Nourish Melbourne in 2012, then, the impact of COVID-19 and personal losses that led her to deepen her practice in Vedic meditation and Ayurveda, focusing on postpartum care. Natasha emphasizes the importance of meditation and mindfulness practices, self-care and community, highlighting the need for community support during life transitions and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/511 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.
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HHHK 510: Healthy Teen Periods - Normalizing the Conversation and Empowering the Next Generation with Steph Pearson
In today’s episode Steph Pearson and I discuss the evolving landscape of menstrual health education, starting with our personal experiences to how we are approaching this with our daughters. We discuss the importance of early education, factors to consider for cases of early puberty and periods, cycle tracking, the importance of addressing early signs and symptoms, natural remedies for menstrual symptoms, the need for open conversations about periods and pregnancy instead of only defaulting to synthetic birth control and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/510 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.
Each week Steph Lowe speaks with experts from all over the world in the areas of nutrition, microbiome health, environmental sustainability, psychology, meditation and more. Together we’ll teach you the answers to becoming healthy, happy and a more conscious human, and why your contribution to the planet truly matters.
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