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Author: Mel Spooner and Col Robertson

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Season 2 Coming Soon. 


Welcome to the Common Knowledge podcast — the place where expert advice is available to everyone. Co-hosts Mel Spooner and Col Robertson are on a mission to make useful and meaningful health and lifestyle information free and accessible to everybody.

From life events like Cancer to life stages like Menopause — and all aspects of health and wellbeing in between — each Episode is packed with practical advice and guidance that should be common knowledge. New Episodes are released weekly. 

Join us on social media @morecommonknowledge to continue the conversation.

6 Episodes
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Can you reverse prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? Here’s what the science says. Did you know that over 80% of people with prediabetes don’t even know they have it? That means millions are walking around with elevated blood sugar and early signs of type 2 diabetes, completely unaware their body is trying to warn them. But here’s the truth: prediabetes doesn’t have to lead to diabetes. It’s not a life sentence — it’s a second chance. And in this Episode, we’re diving into what it really takes to ...
In the opening Episode of our Metabolic Series, Mel and Col dive into the world of gut health. Our gut is central to pretty much everything — digestion, immunity, energy levels, even our mood. Gut issues are ridiculously common with over three billion people worldwide struggling with things like bloating, IBS, and digestive discomfort. So in Part One, Col crafts an analogy to help explain the role of gut bacteria and how food choices shape our gut environment. They break down why gut health m...
In this new Series, which focuses on female health, we’re going to talk about how exercise and food can work for females going through the Menopause. Almost half of females going through the menopause say that work, home and sex-life are all a struggle, for over a third of females their social life ends up in the bin, and worse – half of females don’t ask for help. It’s estimated that come next year, over one billion females will be menopausal. Yet there’s still so many people without access ...
Pilot. In the final Episode of this Cancer Series, we’re going to chat about the changes we could make when it comes to how we move and what we eat, and any impact that can have on the chances of a person’s Cancer returning. How realistic is it to think that eating more salads or staying on top of step counts can keep Cancer at bay, once we’re in remission? Expect advice on how to make some simple changes that can help us after Cancer. Recorded December 2024. To learn more about the free gui...
Pilot. Episode Two is all about practical tips for preventing Cancer. We’ll be diving into some of the most controversial claims and comments around exercise, food and Cancer. We’ll tackle some of the big lies, bogus claims, bullshit diets and exercise routines that can endanger people, and offer some legitimate and practical advice instead. Recorded December 2024. Join us on social media to continue the conversation @morecommonknowledge. Thank you for listening. If you have found any of the...
Pilot. This is Episode One of three in our first Series on Cancer. Episode One is packed full of practical tips for anyone facing a Cancer diagnosis — whether it's you or a loved one. We’ll be diving into the top things you can do from home to support your treatment. Expect us to cover tips on managing energy, recovery and foods to eat, plus practical advice on fitness and exercise. Recorded December 2024. To learn more about the free guidance around exercise and activity available via the U...
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