Prana ON - Power Plant Radio

This week's guest is Dr. Kim Williams, Doctor, Professor and Former President and current trustee of the American College of Cardiology. We were fortunate to catch up with Dr. Williams on his trip to Australia from the US for the first ever Doctors For Nutrition event. This man is a giant in not only his field of cardiology, but in progressive health, wellbeing, education and plant-based living. You may even recognise him from some influential documentaries including the renowned "What the Health". With heart disease as the number one cause of death in the US and here in Australia, Dr. Williams is passionate about educating all on the benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet. In this episode Billy and Dr. Williams discuss: - Sports, cardio exercise and active living for greater heart health - Knowing the limits with HIIT training - Factors that lower blood pressure without drugs - Reducing diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension with plant-based nutrition - Dr. Williams' view on the ketogenic diet - Testosterone - is meat killing your manhood? - The "unhealthy" vegan - Bulking on a vegan diet Plus, there is also a special bonus segment with Dr. Heleen Roex, MD and Dr. Juliette Roex, MD, who are both part of Doctors For Nutrition. This incredible initiative led by medical and dietetic professionals is dedicated to putting evidence-based nutrition at the heart of healthcare. By empowering practitioners, policy makers and the public with this vital information, they aim to prevent unnecessary suffering for patients, increase career satisfaction for practitioners and reduce the unsustainable costs of healthcare. This is progressive information not to miss. To find out more about Doctors For Nutrition, visit: https://www.doctorsfornutrition.org To view the Australasian Nutrition in Healthcare Conference website and ticketing options, visit: https://www.nutritioninhealthcare.org Power Plant Radio is proudly brought to you by PranaOn, Australia’s leading plant based nutrition brand. www.pranaon.com

This week's guest is Luke Tan, incredible author, vegucator and strength athlete. We invited long-time friend and PranaOn athlete, Luke, to spend some time with us on the Gold Coast to delve deeper into his past and enlightened outlook on life. Luke is passionate about creating change through plant-based health, fitness and conscious living, and believes in digging deep and facing your biggest fears to experience ultimate liberation. His book, Awake and Alive, speaks about harnessing your physical and mental potential through a plant-based lifestyle, and he is living and breathing proof of it.   In this episode Billy and Luke discuss: - Luke's lowest mental health experience - the pivotal moments of breakthrough in his life - re-writing the script of your life - using goals to achieve your dreams - creating the Plant Fit Summit to educate and inspire Power Plant Radio is proudly brought to you by PranaOn, Australia’s leading plant based nutrition brand. pranaon.com/

This week's guest is Dr. Rich Seymour, a runner, musician and veterinarian otherwise known as The Vegan Vet. With a veterinary clinic in Miami on the Gold Coast and as a contender for TV's Bondi Vet, Rich not only talks the talk, but he walks the walk. He opens up about his transition from a 'meat and three veg' upbringing to plant-based living and the event that was his catalyst for change. In this episode Billy and Rich discuss: - companionship with domestic vs farmed animals - the relationships we can form with all beings - what planted the seed for his plant-based living - shifting the mindset from product to personality - running 100+ kms per week on a plant-based diet - plant-based eating for athletic performance - and supporting local farmers as a vegan Power Plant Radio is proudly brought to you by PranaOn, Australia’s leading plant based nutrition brand. pranaon.com/

This week’s guests are Kadu Pires & Larissa Thayane, touring professional dancers, instructors and choreographers; as well as innovators, leaders and pioneers in the Brazilian dance known as Zouk within Australia. Kadu and Larissa derive from Brazil, where they have a cult following due to their history of competition wins and tv appearances, they moved to Australia where they've featured on 'So You Think You Can Dance' and have led the way with Zouk dancing and culture. In this episode, PranaOn co-founders Sean Fremder and Billy Simmonds chat to Kadu and Larissa about: - Reality and challenges of growing up in Brazil - Larissa’s ballet background - Kadu’s progression from capoeira to dancing - The physical demands of professional dancing and touring - The importance of stretching, training and nutrition for injury prevention and performance Power Plant Radio is proudly brought to you by PranaOn, Australia’s leading plant based nutrition brand. pranaon.com/

This week's guest is JT, who's rap sheet is pretty mind-blowing. He is a powerful mindset coach, leading CrossFit Coach with Underground RX, Guinness World Record Holder, Ex-Special Forces Trainer, National Bodybuilding Champion, Multiple Time Regional Level CrossFit Competitor, Coach and Personal Trainer to the stars, and is even a qualified Hypnotherapist. In this episode Billy and JT discuss: - mindset to achieve anything you want in life - achieving a Guinness World Record - taking the power back in your life - consistency for results with personal development and self mastery - the hunter vs vegan debate Power Plant Radio is proudly brought to you by PranaOn, Australia’s leading plant based nutrition brand. pranaon.com/

This weeks Guest is Tammy Fry Kelly, Co owner and Marketing Director at Fry’s Family Foods. Tammy is a vegan, life-long vegetarian, mother of two, animal advocate and a 5th Dan black belt in karate. Fry’s is a family owned global vegan food business that makes eating a plant-based diet that is good for you and the planet, that much easier. As a long-time fan, Billy, was eager to sit down with this wonder-woman and chat about all things life, business, balance and of course, food. In this episode Billy and Tammy discuss: - Ethical business practices - How Tammy maintains a work, life balance - Navigating social media while being a mum, wife & professional - Tammy’s Martial arts background - How to succeed with a plant based business Power Plant Radio is proudly brought to you by PranaOn, Australia’s leading plant based nutrition brand. https://pranaon.com/