Project Human Podcast

0:00 Introduction 2:28 Overview from Mike of the benefits and drawbacks of coffee. 5:32 Overview from Imran of the benefits and drawbacks of coffee. 9:21 Mixing butter and honey in coffee. 19:26 Listening to your body: Individual needs and goals. 21:04 Carnivore diet benefits reduced by coffee. 30:24 Understanding caffeine half-life and how caffeine reduces sleep quality if not quantity. 40:31 There’s no such thing as a metabolic free lunch. 48:46 Are mould toxins in coffee a problem? 51:11 The normalisation of ill-health. FREE Meal Prep Guide: https://returntostrength.com/meal-plan/ FREE Strength Training Program: https://returntostrength.com/strong-and-lean-simplified/ Connect with Mike: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikepaulreal1873/videos Connect with me: Website: https://www.returntostrength.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/return2strength/

In this episode Mike shares his experiences of how a carnivore diet affects his ADHD. 0:00 How is ADHD diagnosed. 10:16 The strengths and challenges of ADHD traits. 21:35 The power of an interest-based nervous system. 25:46 Emotional hyperarousal and rejection sensitivity. 37:51 The impact of the Carnivore Diet on mental health. 44:55 The Hunter-Farmer Model and ADHD traits. 48:44 The role of nutrition in improving mood. 54:43 The absence of processed food and the gut microbiome. FREE Meal Prep Guide: https://returntostrength.com/meal-plan/ FREE Strength Training Program: https://returntostrength.com/strong-and-lean-simplified/ Connect with Mike: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikepaulreal1873/videos Connect with me: Website: https://www.returntostrength.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/return2strength/

0:00 Defining health and reasons for choosing a carnivore diet. 20:01 Why we are motivated to help people improve their health. 24:12 The impact of the modern environment on our health. 28:18 Measuring and tracking health. 30:23 The interplay of mental, physical and social well-being. 37:11 Why it is hard to make diet and lifestyle changes. 49:14 When you have a big enough dream you don’t need a crisis. 57:41 Amygdala hi-jack and questioning our beliefs around food. FREE Meal Prep Guide: https://returntostrength.com/meal-plan/ FREE Strength Training Program: https://returntostrength.com/strong-and-lean-simplified/ Connect with Mike: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikepaulreal1873/videos Connect with me: Website: https://www.returntostrength.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/return2strength/

After our experiences with the carnivore diet, Mike and I discuss whether we think it’s possible to be as healthy on any other type of diet. 0:00 Why we tried the carnivore diet. 17:06 What benefits are people experiencing from a carnivore diet? 25:22 What is metabolic health? 29:21 Is a carnivore diet the optimal human diet? 40:21 Which foods reduce appetite the most? 49:47 Improving gut health and alleviating food intolerances. 54:36 The carnivore diet as an elimination diet. 56:11 Plant anti-nutrients. 1:05:31 The nutritional benefits of animal based foods. FREE Meal Prep Guide: https://returntostrength.com/meal-plan/ FREE Strength Training Program: https://returntostrength.com/strong-and-lean-simplified/ Connect with Mike: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikepaulreal1873/videos Connect with me: Website: https://www.returntostrength.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/return2strength/

Mike and I discuss our concerns with the long term health risks of a carnivore diet. 0:00 How does meal timing affect circadian rhythm and weight loss? 21:20 Weak research has shaped the public opinion that red meat is bad for us. 36:16 Diet is not the only factor in longevity. 40:19 How do we define health? 50:51 The results of a voluntary study on the effects of a carnivore diet. FREE Meal Prep Guide: https://returntostrength.com/meal-plan/ FREE Strength Training Program: https://returntostrength.com/strong-and-lean-simplified/ Connect with Mike: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikepaulreal1873/videos Connect with me: Website: https://www.returntostrength.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/return2strength/

Mike and I discuss the benefits and pitfalls we've experienced with different versions of carnivore diets. 0:00 Vitamin C on low-carb diets. 7:23 Should plant foods only be eaten seasonally? 27:07 The impact of the carnivore diet on mental health. 35:18 The impact of a high fat carnivore diet on mood and mental performance. 51:31 The benefits of a carnivore diet for athletic performance. 1:04:45 The positive impact of a carnivore diet on appearance and health. FREE Meal Prep Guide: https://returntostrength.com/meal-plan/ FREE Strength Training Program: https://returntostrength.com/strong-and-lean-simplified/ Connect with Mike: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikepaulreal1873/videos Connect with me: Website: https://www.returntostrength.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/return2strength/

0:00 Our journeys into a carnivore diet. 10:00 Variations of a carnivore diet and cravings. 22:20 Is the carnivore diet oversimplified? 24:16 Intuitive eating experiment. 30:55 Coaching clients to improve their diet. 36:21 Does the carnivore diet improve digestive issues? 45:40 What we eat on a day to day basis.

Alex Fresco provides consultation to farmers in the UK to help them improve their practices and bring in more profits. Many small farmers are struggling to survive, due to bureaucracy and the influence of big players in the food system like supermarkets. Meanwhile people have never been sicker! There’s a connection here! Alex also works as a health coach, advocating an ancestral diet and lifestyle. Connect with Alex https://www.instagram.com/alfrescoancestral/ Connect with me: Website: https://www.themovementdojo.co IG: https://www.instagram.com/primalhealthreset/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/themovementdojo.co/

In this episode Mike Paul talks about his recovery from cancer. Mike chose to research how to optimise his health including diet, breathwork, meditation and mindset to aid his recovery. Mike has wealth of knowledge accumulated through this experience and his years working as a PT. Connect with Mike: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikepaulreal1873/videos Connect with me: Website: https://www.themovementdojo.co IG: https://www.instagram.com/primalhealthreset/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/themovementdojo.co/

Luke Andresen is truth seeker, explorer of ideas and self-experimenter. As a coach Luke helps people “develop mental, spiritual and physical strength.” Luke has gone deep into many nutritional modalities from vegan to raw carnivore, which we discuss in this episode. Connect with Luke: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sinew.life/ Website: https://www.sinew.life/ Connect with me: Website: https://www.themovementdojo.co IG: https://www.instagram.com/themovementdojo.co/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/primalhealthreset/

Stephen William’s story of overcoming ‘incurable’ autoimmune inflammatory bowel disease has a lot of layers. I encourage you to listen with an open mind to what has worked for him and others. How many people do you know with some form of food intolerance? IBD is the extreme end of the food intolerance spectrum and leads to many other side effects. Stephen chose not to accept his fate of an ‘incurable’ diagnosis and went searching for answers. His journey of discovery has had a huge ripple effect through his family. Stephen applies his thirst for knowledge to his work as a strength coach, where he helps people develop not only their physical strength but also their mindset. 0:00 Intro 2:27 Stephen’s early years. 9:30 Discovering Metabolic Typing. 15:25 Discovering the carnivore diet. 16:46 Breaking an intergenerational cycle of boys growing up without fathers. 21:10 The connection between gut health and autoimmune conditions. 24:35 The Salisbury Diet. 30:05 Plants don’t want to be eaten. 34:00 Ill-health has become normalised. 38:07 Stephen’s work as a coach. Connect with Stephen: IG: https://www.instagram.com/radicalstrengthcoach Connect with me: Website: https://www.themovementdojo.co IG: https://www.instagram.com/themovementdojo.co/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/primalhealthreset/

This episode is with Ben Watson, Wild Potential Coach and pro MMA fighter. We discuss Rope Flow and it's many applications for improving movement and athleticism. 0:00 Self-experimentation and speaking from experience as a coach. 3:50 Why not to jump rope. 8:39 Why not to brace the core. How the rope teaches fluid movement of the spine. 14:46 Ben’s introduction to rope flow. 20:06 Why ‘head over foot’? 29:02 How rope flow can improve your running. 30:12 Breathing for performance and recovery. 42:05 Tying together breath work and rope flow. Connect with Ben: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ben8watson/ Connect with me: Website: https://www.themovementdojo.co IG: https://www.instagram.com/themovementdojo.co/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/primalhealthreset/

This episode of the project human podcast is with Rob Westra, where we discuss the idea of your physical pension. How we can make small daily investments in our long-term health, so that we can live fully and not be one of the growing majority that are out of shape and suffering. 0:00 What is ‘your physical pension’? 4:00 What is the purpose of exercise? 11:32 Raising trainees expectations of what they are capable of. 14:50 Rob’s physical freedom number. 19:06 Movement neurology. 24:38 Why pay attention to how you breathe? 37:03 How shoulder and foot injuries lead to becoming a coach. 47:54 The 5 pillars of Rob’s R25 program. 50:10 The epidemic of being ‘out of shape’. Connect with Rob: IG: https://www.instagram.com/your_physical_pension/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourfunctionalbody Connect with me: Website: https://www.themovementdojo.co IG: https://www.instagram.com/themovementdojo.co/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/primalhealthreset/

In this episode with John Clayton we discuss psychological flexibility. John shares tools and and frameworks for overcoming challenges and setbacks. I’ve re-listened to this conversation a few times as there is a lot of practical information in there! 0:39 How John’s career in Rugby League led to him working in performance psychology and mental health. 4:20 Language forms the basis for thought. 7:57 The six facets of psychological flexibility 15:56 Developing the skill of staying present. 19:54 Using bio-feedback (HRV) for mindfulness practice. 24:47 Committed action - the art of setting goals. 32:04 John’s mentors and influences. 34:28 Self-compassion - Treating yourself like you would treat a good mate. Connect with John: IG: https://www.instagram.com/valuedactionman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Valuedactionman Connect with me: Website: https://www.themovementdojo.co IG: https://www.instagram.com/themovementdojo.co/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/primalhealthreset/

This episode of the Project Human podcast is with Jim Thorp. Jim is a former professional rugby player, turned holistic health coach who has studied with the Chek Institute. Jim has been highly successful in helping people overcome long-term back and neck pain, which I can attest to myself! Apologies for my audio on this one, I didn’t select the right microphone setting. However, Jim does most of the talking and his audio is fine. 2:04 Jim’s background in the military and professional rugby to starting out as a personal trainer. 12:16 What lead Jim to believe that holistic health is key to addressing long term and repetitive health concerns. 12:22 The Four Doctors approach to health & rehabilitation. 28:08 How can back pain not be in the back? 36:17 Developing your intuition. 41:11 Catalysts for change. 45:42 The biggest mistake to make in any rehab programme. Doing the right things for long enough. 48:31 Jim’s mentors and influences. 51:52 What Jim is excited to learn about now. Connect with Jim: Website: https://jtethos.com Connect with me: Website: https://www.themovementdojo.co IG: https://www.instagram.com/themovementdojo.co/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/primalhealthreset/

This episode is with Daniel de Pao. Daniel has a unique combination of skills and knowledge that he uses in his coaching practice. Having built a base of physical ability through manual work, he quickly took to Cross Fit and then went on to incorporate methods such as Rope Flow and steel mace training. Daniel is also a TRE (Trauma Release Exercise) practitioner and is an Enlifted certified mindset coach. 0:00 Intro 2:42 Building work capacity through physical work. 7:05 Modern comfort is leading to pain and physical deterioration. 9:45 Helping men find purpose in movement. 13:02 What can alternative modalities like rope flow and steel mace add to more conventional training? 17:04 Getting started with Rope Flow. 22:45 Embracing a white belt approach to new movement challenges with the steel mace. 27:04 Being an early adopter of new training modalities. 30:16 Allowing the body to down-regulate and de-stress with TRE. 42:10 Helping people shift their mindset through examining inner dialogue. 45:14 Working with fathers. Connect with Daniel: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dandepao/ Connect with me: Website: https://www.themovementdojo.co IG: https://www.instagram.com/themovementdojo.co/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/primalhealthreset/

This episode is with Louise Westra. Louise is a naturopath who uses Nutrigenomics to help her clients optimise biological resilience. Genetic testing has become more available to consumers and can provide valuable insights to our individual strengths and weaknesses. It can give us the data to be proactive in living healthy and resilient lives. So enjoy this episode with Louise. She seems like some who is walking the talk. She has a lot of energy, and looks like she is doing things the right way! 0:01 Intro 2:53 What motivated Louise to start a career helping people optimise their health. 13:24 Integrating different medical disciplines. 17:37 How Louise incorporates Nutri-Genomics into her practice. 24:09 Treating the person and when genetic testing is appropriate. 33:03 How genetic testing can help us make more informed decisions. 35:39 How our environment affects our genes. 43:47 Can we regain the resilience of our youth? 49:31 Boundaries and balance. 55:34 Setting yourself challenging physical goals throughout your life. 58:40 Louise’s book ‘You First’. Connect with Louise: Email: louise@louisewestra.com Website: www.louisewestra.com Book: You First: Your Body, Your Needs, Guilt Free Connect with me: Website: www.themovementdojo.co IG: themovementdojo.co IG: primalhealthreset

This episode is with Tom Hunt; athlete, coach and world record holder. Show Notes: 1:41 Why Tom takes on world record challenges. 8:05 From out of shape to Cross-Fit competitor. 13:30 Starting out as a coach. 15:30 Running 50 miles in a weighted vest with no training. 21:30 How everyday people can maximise their athletic potential. 27:52 Training for endurance running. 37:45 What Tom is focussing on now. 42:50 Influences, past and present. Connect with Tom: Website: www.tomhunttraining.com IG: coach_tom_hunt Books: amazon.co.uk Connect with me: Website: www.themovementdojo.co IG: themovementdojo.co IG: primalhealthreset Intro music "Calypso" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio