Well & Good with Art Green

If you’re an aspiring (or even current) endurance athlete, this is for you. Dr Dan Plews is a much-loved coach to some of the world’s fittest athletes, from Olympians and world champions to the likes of Emirates Team New Zealand.    Dan has been a leader in the research and understanding of heart rate variability and discovering its significance in not only training, but overall wellness. He’s also a competitive ironman athlete (with the silverware to show for it), business owner and absolute devotee to fitness and health.   In this episode of Well & Good, Dan and Art talk…  Eating raw liver, and why he did an animal-based diet for eight weeks Why small stressors on the body are great, but having too many can cause problems…and how this flows through to how many vegetables you should eat Different types of organ meats, including the one that tastes “like piss” His personal athletic history, including doing triathlon since he was 9 and competing for Great Britain Working with the likes of Team New Zealand, New Zealand Rowing and Canoe Racing New Zealand Coaching Chelsea Sodaro through pregnancy to win the Kona Ironman 18 months after giving birth Why wearable devices are the biggest difference in training and sport performance in the last 30 years How he monitors training data, and the different key indicators in different sports Heart rate variability - what it is, why it’s become so popular, what you need to know about it and how you can track it How outside influences and life stress impacts training How things like alcohol, sauna, ice baths and sugar impact HRV What his ideal training day would look like The sweet spot for an effective sauna - how long and how hot it should be, and how it drastically reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease How he uses ice baths, and the benefits What supplements he takes (hint: quite a few)   *****   Please support this podcast by checking out our episode sponsors:    -Blis Probiotics: https://blis.co.nz/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD10’ for 10% off all products (excludes ElitePRO).   -Mitchells Nutrition: https://www.mitchellsnutrition.com/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD15’ for 15% off all products.   *****   RESOURCES:   There’s a lot to take in from this one right?  Dan’s website is a great place to start - his newsletter helps you to get world-leading training tips direct to your inbox. Check it out at https://www.endureiq.com/    Or get a bit of a look under the hood of Endure HQ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EndureIQ/    There’s also loads of good stuff on his insta @theplews 

There’s so much that goes into gut health, and this episode goes into all the important aspects that you need to know. Dr Mary Pardee is a naturopathic doctor and founder of modrn, which focuses primarily on gut health, and incorporates a range of treatments and techniques tailored to specific individuals. We talk about… An overview of the gut anatomy and the GI tract How significant the gi microbiome is for the entire microbiome Helminthic therapy (i.e. worms) for IBS or crohn’s disease Signs of good/bad gut health What a good bowel movement should look like The role of fibre as the main fuel source for your gut microbiome, Mary’s simple tip for getting more fibre in your diet, and why it’s a double-edged sword when it comes to bloating Bloating - what causes it and common ways to treat it, including things you can do at home Why you should wait four hours between meals Herbal teas that help with different types of gut issues Fermented food - why diversity is important A guide to farting - what’s normal and what’s healthy How fasting impacts your gut health - when fasting is a good idea, and when it isn’t Why meditation is one of the things she recommends to her patients the most How to know if it’s time to do something about your gut health  Her guide to testing the impact of different foods on your health - how to take them out, how long for, and how to add them back in. The connection between gut health and skin health - things like eczema and dermatitis Prebiotics and probiotics - the difference and the uses for each Why you should chew your smoothies How antibiotics impact gut health, and the issues to avoid when taking them If that seems like a lot, it is! But it’s digestible (pun intended) and usable, and all really interesting.    *****   Please support this podcast by checking out our episode sponsors:  -Blis Probiotics: https://blis.co.nz/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD10’ for 10% off all products (excludes ElitePRO).   -Mitchells Nutrition: https://www.mitchellsnutrition.com/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD15’ for 15% off all products.   ***** RESOURCES: See more of Mary on her insta @dr.marypardee, or follow modern @modrnmed  Mary also mentioned her food strategy guide for skin issues, which you can check out here: https://modrnmed.ac-page.com/food-strategy-guide

This episode is a bit of a beast, but it’s an absolute goldmine for anyone interested in strength training, building muscle or bodybuilding. Eric Helms is an absolute guru, as you’d expect from a bodybuilding coach, athlete, educator, author, and someone with two masters degrees and a PhD in strength and conditioning.  His resume is unparalleled, and his knowledge is next level. This is probably best suited for someone towards the elite level of training, as opposed to beginners, but there’s so much to digest in this ep.  We talk… Why it takes six months to condition for bodybuilding competitions The origins of bodybuilding and powerlifting, including with steroids and doping Why you generally can’t tell if a bodybuilder is on steroids or not How anabolic steroids actually work to grow muscle Testosterone and how it impacts muscle growth Why training programmes have to be individualised for elite athletes - and how he does around three times as much upper body work as he does legs Training to failure Why you feel sore after some exercises and not others A guide to eccentric and concentric training, and pausing during reps Supersetting: how to complement different types of exercises - and how not to Variable resistance and band training What to think about when you’re trying to build muscle, in terms of diet, protein and amino acids Why creatine is still the king of supplements, and the benefit of training when you’re caffeinated How to optimise recovery, including ways to speed it up, and how to know when you’ve recovered  Eric is a great communicator, and he’s constantly dropping little gems all the way through this one.  *****   Please support this podcast by checking out our episode sponsors:  -Blis Probiotics: https://blis.co.nz/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD10’ for 10% off all products (excludes ElitePRO).   -Mitchells Nutrition: https://www.mitchellsnutrition.com/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD15’ for 15% off all products.   ***** RESOURCES: We spoke about the documentary Icarus, which you can check out with a Netflix login here: https://www.netflix.com/nz/title/80168079   Check out Eric’s podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IronCulturePodcast  Or follow him on insta: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/   

Dan Ebbett has come a long way since the days of wearing snowboarding goggles to the movies. As the founder of BlockBlueLight glasses, he’s a pioneer into the effects of devices, technology and light on sleep and health. Dan developed his range of light-blocking glasses after struggling with chronic insomnia, eye strain and migraines. He changed the game by discovering the widespread impact blue light was having for people, and developing glasses that were focused on effectiveness rather than appearance. This is one of those under-appreciated health areas that a surprisingly large number of people struggle with. Dan and Art talk through: Dan’s personal journey with discovering blue light glasses, and how quickly they worked for him What blue light is and how it affects people The impact of device settings and “dark mode” - whether they actually do anything The physiological impacts of taking in blue light at night, and how it prevents sleep by impacting hormones How the sun gives off different light frequencies, and how the brain interprets them to know what time of day it is How to wear blue light blocking glasses, and why you shouldn't wear them all the time How the skin has its own circadian rhythm, and what that means for controlling lights inside at night Why good blue blocking glasses shouldn’t have clear lenses Light control apps The effect of windows and clouds on light absorption  Take home tips for controlling the effect of light in your everyday life Indicators you’re struggling with the effects of blue light, including stress and anxiety Red light therapy - what it is, what the benefits are (including red light saunas)     (Disclaimer about the sound - sorry about the weird background noises in this one, turns out that  a leaf blower waits for no one!)   ***************   Please support this podcast by checking out our episode sponsors:    -Blis Probiotics: https://blis.co.nz/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD10’ for 10% off all products (excludes ElitePRO).   -Mitchells Nutrition: https://www.mitchellsnutrition.com/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD15’ for 15% off all products.   ***************   RESOURCES: Because he’s a legend, Dan’s offered a 15% discount code for Well & Good listeners for any product on the BlockBlueLight website. Just enter the code WELLANDGOOD and it’s yours.   Check out www.blockbluelight.co.nz for more info They’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BlockBlueLightOfficial  You can also contact them with questions/inquiries: https://www.blockbluelight.co.nz/pages/contact-us 

This conversation about genetics will change the way you view your personal health and wellness journey.  Dr Libby Lindsay is an author, speaker and health entrepreneur whose personal health background led her to discover the significance of genetics on so many wellness techniques. She is the founder of Ingeneous, a DNA wellness portal that’s focused on genetics, and has helped more than 4,000 clients in the last 10 years. In short, genetics impact just about everything. But you CAN alter your genetics and you CAN overcome genetic predispositions. In this episode of Well & Good, Art and Libby touch on: How Libby got so desperate to overcome her migraines, she went to a Fijian medicine man who chewed up a concoction in his mouth and spat it into her nose Her years of health issues and how it led her to genetic testing and ways to change the way they work The three changes that completely rewrote her health story in three weeks, including going from being lactose intolerant to drinking milk A basic level break down into what genes actually are - what they do, how they impact health and how 99.9% of everyone’s DNA is the same What nutrigenomics is and why you should know about it How to make permanent changes to your genetics, and how the critical thing is the timing of what you’re doing How your genetics impact the type of foods or diets you’re best suited to, or even the flavours you do and don’t like The most common genetic issues people have - how most people are suffering from the same types of things Why only 5-10% of people CAN’T address their health issues by focusing on their genes How your genetics impact your body type, muscle gain and fat loss     ********   Please support this podcast by checking out our episode sponsors:  -Blis Probiotics: https://blis.co.nz/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD10’ for 10% off all products (excludes ElitePRO).   -Mitchells Nutrition: https://www.mitchellsnutrition.com/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD15’ for 15% off all products. *******   RESOURCES: To find out more, check out Libby on Instagram @myingeneous To see more about her work with Ingeneous, head to https://myingeneous.com/   

Art got up at 3am to record this pod with world-renowned wellness guru Robb Wolf, and we reckon it was well worth it! Robb’s a former biochemist, best selling author, film producer, and a health speaker for the likes of NASA, the US Marine Corps and the Naval Special Warfare.   This is all about different types of training and health techniques and it goes into LOADS of different areas. There are takeaways here for anyone, from elite tips to basic techniques for beginners.    We talk about… Losing 10kgs filming a survival TV show, including eating mice and killing an elk Longevity - why healthspan is something to focus on Why health journeys start with learning to sleep well, and how focusing on sleeping better can guide training and good behaviour How different foods impact people differently, and ways to see what’s best for you Zone two cardio training for endurance - what it is, and how often you should be doing it How to use Morpheus to guide the intensity of your exercise One approach to training with a great return on investment  Dietary techniques that worsen health outcomes The best mix of full body training with mobility, and how to combine them each week How 10 days of bed rest deconditions the body the equivalent of 30 years of ageing - the implications for safe, injury-free training The importance of physically challenging your body beyond just gardening or yoga The benefits of sprinting, especially in short, 5 metre bursts Fringe activities like hot/cold therapy, sun exposure, sauna A crash course in ziva meditation, and why he’d choose it over strength training (sometimes)  His electrolyte company LMNT, which is one of the fastest growing health and wellness brands in the world ***** Please support this podcast by checking out our episode sponsors:  -Blis Probiotics: https://blis.co.nz/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD10’ for 10% off all products (excludes ElitePRO).   -Mitchells Nutrition: https://www.mitchellsnutrition.com/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD15’ for 15% off all products.   ***** RESOURCES: Find Robb on insta @dasrobbwolf See the full range of his expertise at https://robbwolf.com/    Robb’s also given us a promo code to redeem for a gift with any purchase from his electrolyte business LMNT. Head to DrinkLMNT.com/wellandgood for more!

This episode is about one of the most significant aspects of health and wellness that’s often overlooked. Immunity.    Dr Anna Brooks is a top immunologist and researcher, and she takes us on a deep dive into myths, truths, theories and the latest understanding when it comes to viruses, immunity, Covid and resilience. This includes:   -How her Keto diet helps her allergies -Honing in on “trigger” foods to find out what makes you react, and how it’s not just about avoiding them -What’s a virus, how it makes us sick, and how cells in the body respond to it -Why some people catch a virus and others don’t - including why kids are often more resilient -How viruses you catch as a kid can stay latent in your system forever, and how that can impact you later on -What natural immunity is, and how vaccinations play into it -How you can build your immunity (spoiler: diet is key) -The role of the microbiome, and what we know about making it stronger -Antibiotics - when you should and shouldn’t use them (including Anna’s recommendation for the best lozenges) -How fasting impacts immunity -Anna’s experience taking probiotics and the impact on her microbiome -Supplements - when to take them for the biggest impact -Hot and cold therapy -Why this year’s flu season was so bad, and why next year might be another rough one -Sleep and immunity -Covid - how it’s different to the flu, and the surprising time it takes for our body to recover fully -Why fitness doesn’t necessarily translate to immunity -Long Covid - why people are getting it -The importance of looking after yourself when you’re sick   ****   RESOURCES:    See more from Anna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drannanz?lang=en  Contribute to Anna’s Long Covid crowdfunding campaign: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/giving/donate/a-z-list-of-funds/long-covid-research-project.html   

Meditation and yoga are super popular all over the world but how exactly do they benefit us? What happens when we do them that creates the impact it does? This is a great in-depth look into the cognitive benefits of mindfulness that really shows how powerful it can be.    Dr Sara Lazar is an associate researcher in the Psychiatry Department at Massachusetts General Hospital and an assistant professor in psychology at Harvard Medical School. Her TED Talk, How Meditation Can Reshape Our Brains, has been viewed more than 1.6 million times.   Sara has spent years studying the neuroscience behind yoga and meditation to understand what it does to the brain, and how it impacts things like mood, love, memory and more.    In this episode, we talk about: The difference in benefit between yoga and meditation The impact on the brain, including how the brain grows and changes through mindfulness How the brain remembers things, including things you didn’t try to remember The impact of meditation on ageing The permanence of the effects of meditation  The ideal amount of meditation and best times of day to do it - why 4am is ideal How to use mindfulness techniques in anything you do during the day Why it doesn’t matter how meditate or how good you think it is - the intention is what counts Does meditation ACTUALLY make you happier? Meditation for anxiety/depression/kindness/joy/love…how it all works Meditating in groups - how many people find it better   This is a great episode for anyone who meditates or does yoga and wants to understand how it has the effect it does. Or, if you want to maximise the benefit of what you’re going, this has some great tips and tricks.   ********************** Check out more from Sara at https://scholar.harvard.edu/sara_lazar/home  Her TED Talk is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8rRzTtP7Tc  The Twitter account she mentions is also here: https://twitter.com/lablazar?lang=en    

This is the all-around nutrition podcast we’ve been dying to bring to you. It’s packed with SUPER handy nutrition advice, as Mikki Williden gives her incredible, wide-ranging perspective on so many aspects of eating.   If you’ve ever wondered about your diet, or wanted to eat better but didn’t know where to start, there’s something here for you.    In particular, we take a really good look at protein to bust a few myths and give good, practical advice on how to get the protein you need.    Talking points include: Mikki’s experience doing the carnivore diet - why she only lasted two days Why organ meat is perhaps the world’s best super food Losing weight and adopting eating habits that stay with you for life Foods that trigger inflammation Why whole foods should be your guiding light The difference between net carbs and total carbs - and which one you should be looking at Protein:Misinformation The politics of meat Why protein is essential for living healthier for longer Hacks to get more protein into your diet The best sources of protein  Why animal protein is better than plant protein for protein intake The best plant based proteins All the benefits of muscle mass as you age, including how it helps women going through menopause  Fasting - why it doesn’t work for everyone, and how to know if it’s not working for you Supplements best suited to people in NZ Why magnesium is something everyone should be having, and which types are best Mythbusting creatine: the research that shows it IS a good supplement. Why, and how to use it ********   RESOURCES:   The sardines Art spoke about being into is Diplomats brisling sardines in olive oil. Find Mikki on instagram @mikkiwilliden Check out her podcast, Mikkipedia Get more from her at mikkiwilliden.com  Weekly email Meal plan subscription service  Sign up to her Mondays matter programme to transform eating behaviour and how you feel about yourself    ------------------ WIN WIN WIN WIN For your chance to win a Found Space Sauna, enter here: https://info.foundspace.co.nz/win 

Dr. Cliff Harvey is back on the pod, this time going deep into strength training. As a weightlifting world record holder and consultant to the likes of Team New Zealand and Joseph Parker, Cliff’s one of NZ’s leading resistance training experts.   In his words, strength training has the biggest bang for buck in terms of long term health outcomes. We strip it right back to understand how it works, and address the biggest issues people have when they’re trying to get stronger.    That includes: The most important principles in resistance training (progressive overload etc.) How to use strength training for weight loss  The ideal number of sets, reps and frequency for better results Why you shouldn’t lift until you can’t lift anymore, and what a better option is A 101 in hypertrophy (putting on muscle) Under-eating - how it’s a much bigger issue than people realise and how he saw its impact on people with IBS Why the recommended daily protein intake is way less than it should be The importance of residual movement outside the gym   The great thing about Cliff’s take on all this is he has the scientific knowledge to explain it, but it’s also understandable and usable for everyday people. He knows the studies and he’s seen the results of so many different things - now it’s accessible!    For more info from Cliff, including his own podcast, coaching and books, check out cliffharvey.com    ------------------ WIN WIN WIN WIN For your chance to win a Found Space Sauna, enter here: https://info.foundspace.co.nz/win 

The way we move has huge implications for our health. Roger Frampton discovered the impact for himself when he fundamentally changed the way he moves, and now he’s helping thousands of people around the world to tap into the benefits.   Moving well is critical for longevity, particularly because the way we live our lives puts all sorts of stress on our bodies that they weren’t designed to deal with. Roger has found ways to deal with the biggest issues, and just a few minutes a day can lead to significant improvements. It almost sounds like an infomercial, but it’s true!   This episode covers: Why stretching and mobility is so significant and how he discovered it The optimal level of flexibility (it’s not as intense as you might think) The difference between flexibility and mobility, and how to test yourself at home How amazingly flexible kids are, and if we can get back to that Why it’s important to be flexible as you get older Consistency vs intensity in stretching How to start stretching, even if you’re not flexible The best time to stretch How long it takes to become more flexible The problem with sitting, and how to avoid the negative impacts The importance of varying your position throughout the day How being more flexible flows through to pain management and emotional strength   ------------------ RESOURCES:   Because he’s a legend, Roger has offered listeners a complimentary 7-day trial of his online programme, where you can check out his methods on video. Go to https://hub.roger.coach/register/ART0922   For more from Roger, check out his books The Flexible Body and Stretch: https://roger.coach/books    The Andrew Huberman podcast referenced in relation to stretching and pain is here: https://hubermanlab.com/improve-flexibility-with-research-supported-stretching-protocols/     ------------------ WIN WIN WIN WIN For your chance to win a Found Space Sauna, enter here: https://info.foundspace.co.nz/win 

We’ve all heard the arguments against eating meat. Diana Rodgers is combating this massive issue one issue at a time - nutritionally, environmentally and ethically.    She’s spent decades in food research and nutrition, including in her book and film, Sacred Cow. Diana is adamant that eating meat is not only healthy, but it’s imperative for humans and for the environment.    This is a comprehensive deep-dive into eating meat, where Diana rebuffs some of the biggest issues people have against it.   Diana talks about: Issues with the science Where anti-meat agendas started, and why it’s problematic How meat prevents dangerous monocultures that a lot of plant-based foods are based on Carbon sequestration from animal farming vs trees The problem with unhealthy meat alternatives (chips, processed foods and plastic wrapping) The ugly reality of allowing animals to die naturally   If you’ve ever thought about how much meat you eat, or if you should cut back on meat, this is a great guide to the entire issue as a whole - not just one or two aspects of it.   -------------------   To check out the Cronometer that Diana mentioned in the pod, head to cronometer.com. It’s where you can identify protein, amino acids and a whole lot of other nutritional information on the food you’re eating.    To hear more from Diana, check out:  @sustainabledish @globalfoodjustice The Sustainable Dish podcast www.sacredcow.info www.globalfoodjustice.org   ------------------ WIN WIN WIN WIN For your chance to win a Found Space Sauna, enter here: https://info.foundspace.co.nz/win 

Super excited to announce that my podcast Well & Good is baaaack! If you were a listener of previous seasons, you’d know that I used to host this with Matty.  We’ve decided to go on our own podcasting paths and focus on separate projects. She’ll be launching her own podcast soon.. But anyway, I’ll be back, this time solo interviewing some of the world’s leading health and wellbeing authorities and I am pumped!!! First episode will be out Tues 16th August!

Calling Nathan Wallis is one of New Zealand’s most prominent experts on raising children, as well as living well as an adult. The way he helps people to do that is just so good. There is something in this episode for everyone - from parents to children themselves, and even grandparents. Nathan has such incredible knowledge about the first three years of a baby’s life, to teenagers, to adulthood. He touches on things like how to talk to babies, how to (realistically) manage screen time - and the years when it can be worst for kids - how to encourage self worth in people of all ages, and so much more. What he says makes total sense, it’s in plain language, and it’s all backed by research. What he has to say is actually just so important as well - this is an episode about how to get the most out of our brains and our lives. You cannot miss this one!   Hosts: Matilda & Art Green Produced By: Roar Collective

Today’s episode is about how to get ahead of the health curve so you can live a better quality life, longer. Dr. Ula Heywood is clinical director at Edison Clinic, using the very latest health techniques to design cutting edge personal health programs that are customised to an individual’s physical makeup, mental health and lifestyle. A former emergency doctor with Westpac rescue helicopter, Ula is a fountain of knowledge on how to stay at your peak. One of her real areas of speciality is fasting, and she has some amazing tips on different kinds of fasting for different reasons and different people, as well as a great guide on how to ease into and out of fasts. Anyone looking to get into fasting need look no further. Ula also mentions a bunch of further reading throughout the episode, which you can find below:   Dr Rhonda Patrick - for more information on exogenous ketones and fat burning. Fasting Q&A for a great guide to fasting that answers all the basic questions. Will it break my fast? To see what you’re able to eat/drink while fasting. Dr. Dale Bredesen’s work on the effect of fasting on conditions such as Alzheimer's.    Hosts: Matilda & Art Green Produced By: Roar Collective

You know those podcasts with nutritionists that focus on one thing, and if you’re not interested in it then it’s just boring? This is not one of those!  Dr. Cliff Harvey and Bella Marinkovich are nutritionists that focus on holistic health - and this includes so much more than you’d think. They have amazing tips on the stuff you’d expect: experimenting with different diets, fasting and supplements, but they also have some incredible knowledge on edible weeds, dealing with adrenal fatigue, the growing problem of under-eating and even the little-known benefits of microdosing hallucinogens.  Whatever your interests, there is something in this one for you. It’s a light-hearted, fun and informative deep dive that really does offer something for everyone. 

Damian Chaparro is the founder of Aro-Ha retreats near Queenstown, New Zealand. He helps thousands of people a year to get away from their busy lives, wind down, and incorporate better self-care in their routines. This is a great podcast for anyone looking for practical ways they can handle daily stresses that often end up becoming too much. Damian is an experienced meditation practitioner, and talks about how significant even basic meditation can be for re-setting yourself and seeing your problems for what they are. (Spoiler alert: they’re often really insignificant).  He also touches on social media, screen time, Covid, human connection, and how the right approach to all these things can take a massive weight off anyone’s shoulders. This is one for the self love club!   Hosts: Matilda & Art Green Produced By: Roar Collective

“One piece of cake is not going to heal or harm you - it’s just cake.” This is why we love Michelle Yandle - the nutritionist who encourages people to eat what makes them feel good.   Michelle is the woman behind empowered eating, which is all about understanding what you’re eating, and eating whatever makes you feel good. The only rule is that there are no rules - listen to your body, eat what you feel like, and if it doesn’t work for you then don’t beat yourself up about it.   She talks about how polishing off a block of chocolate doesn’t make you a bad person, and how the key to balanced, healthy eating is understanding why we feel like having a binge, and treating it as a learning experience. This is a really liberating approach to nutrition that is as much about mental health as it is about physical.   Michelle's website: https://www.michelleyandle.com/   Hosts: Art & Matilda Green Produced by: Roar Collective  

Plant-based diets are on a massive rise, and Simon Hill is at the forefront of it. As the man behind the Plant Proof website, podcast and blog, Simon is dedicated to answering all the questions people have about plant-based diets.   Simon has a masters in nutrition, and uses his vast knowledge and research to back up his tips about how to make a plant-based diet work for your own individual lifestyle. He’s also amazing on the environmental effects of meat production - for example, did you know that meat provides just 18% of our daily calories, but animal agriculture uses 83% of farmland worldwide, and produces 80% of the greenhouse gas emissions from our food?   What makes Simon really unique is he has something for everyone - whether you’re completely new to plant-based eating, or fully immersed in it. He talks about how to slowly transition into eating more plant foods, and how to adjust your plant diet to work for you.   To find out more, including Simon’s upcoming new book, check out plantproof.com    Few links as discussed in podcast:    This is Hannah Ritchie's work on the impact of eating local on our footprint: https://ourworldindata.org/food-choice-vs-eating-local Here's the biggest study ever done on our food and GHG emissions: https://science.sciencemag.org/content/360/6392/987 Simon’s pyramid: https://plantproof.com/veganfoodpyramid/ 

Jase Te Patu is a yoga and meditation teacher with a difference. He’s using traditional Maori legends and concepts to improve the lives of children as young as just one year old.   Jase is the owner of Awhi yoga and wellbeing, which is based around the Maori framework of hauora. He’s a conscious thinker about the way we live our lives today, and how things like technology, social media and our awareness of mental health are impacting us all.   This is a fascinating discussion that almost verges on philosophy at times. Jase talks about growing the courage to speak his truth, and the breakthrough of being able to speak it despite the fear of what people might think.   Jase’s message is actually really liberating and freeing. He’s plainly a great person to be educating the next generation, although his practical approach to wellness is valuable to people of all ages. Hope you guys agree!   https://www.m3mindfulnessforchildren.com/ Yoga Studio:https://www.awhiyoga.co.nz/about-us-2 Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3CUTuqAT4c   Hosts: Matilda & Art Green Produced By: Roar Collective