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It's another ZestHacks episode, featuring the world's cleanest vodka, an update on the Footpads we spoke about last week, zero drop footwear that my feet love (this is an ongoing quest), the top clean sunscreen, a great way to cook healthy with my top gadget currently, and an eco-friendly clothing brand we love. Starting with the vodka. The idea is that the less impurities in an alcohol, the less likely you are to react to it. In other words, the less likely it is to give you a stinking hangover. And I am unfortunately Mr Sensitive these days when it comes to booze. But I might have cracked it with my new fave voddie. Listen on to find out more.

Health hacks, biohacks and life hacks coming up including: Footpads that draw the toxins out of your feet, and the amazing story around this. Amber necklaces and the history and power behind them (i am sceptical of these!) Meditation and how it dramatically reduces your pulse rate What happens when poker players don't trust their instinct? And lots more. As always it was brilliant to chat with friend of the show Dr. Stephen Simpson.

A life based on experiences instead of stuff. That certainly appeals. How about all this... Less stuff. More simplicity Helping the environment More energy for the things that matter And saving money Think waste-free living is depriving, time consuming, costly, or simply reserved for hermits living in the deep countryside? Think again. With a blog turned bestselling book and talks throughout the world, Bea Johnson has debunked those misconceptions and inspired a global movement. Join hundreds of thousands of others in enjoying a richer life based on experiences instead of stuff.

The best-selling author Melissa Ambrosini, a well-known meditation teacher, as well as a nutrition expert joins me on Zestology, and would it be wrong to call her a lifestyle guru? She is, she's extraordinarily successful and you may well have heard of her. She's written a book on relationships which is called Open Wide: A Radically Real Guide to Deep Love, Rocking Relationships, and Soulful Sex… not asking much then! And it's been extraordinarily popular. So we get on to that, and also we talk; Getting back to nature. Living in the place that makes you happiest and creating your own reality. We discuss Louise Hay and how it messes with your head when you feel rubbish physically, and what's going on in the mind is helping to cause those physical symptoms. Acuenergetics (yup I'd never heard of it either) meditation teacher. It's a general chat, I enjoyed chatting to Melissa, this isn't one of those podcasts when we dig deep into diet, or supplements, or biohacking, it's more lifestyle tweaks, and stories for more energy, and more motivated relationships and life.

Karl Morris is one of Europe's leading Performance Coaches. Whether it's sport, business or pleasure, the real key to success is to go from thought to action and he can help you do that. Coming up How to have more good days The importance of sorting out your home/office/workspace Getting rid of books you haven't read Where to move home to for the best environment Karl's breakthrough with a top sportsman Why hairdressers have bad hair* and other stories *Disclaimer: if you're a hairdresser, sorry about the title of this podcast. I'm sure you have great hair!

Celebrity hypnotist Kimberly Friedmutter helps us dive into the subconscious mind. Find out more about hypnosis and how it works, the power of your subconscious mind, how to overcome blocks, and more. And as well as that. How to find your keys when you've lost them How to magnetically draw people to you The best diet to compliment weight loss hypnosis And lots more

Holy shiitake! It's a special biohacking episode today. Biohacking is getting the best out of your body and life by adapting your environment, lifestyle and diet. I've been into it for a while though not always calling it biohacking. Biohacking is a weird phrase for some, so if you rather, you could just call it optimising your mind and body. Sometimes biohacking involves gadgets and tech, sometimes it involves using supplements, sometimes it involves getting back to a more primal state. Sometimes it involves gadgets, tech and supplements to help you get back to or mimic a more primal natural state. Yes, yes, I know you just want to get to the shiitake, and trust me it's a great hack. We'll look at who invented biohacking, and mainly hear from the experts. Have an open mind, and play around with some of the techniques and tools in this podcast. You'll find supplements, gadgets, practices and lots more, so go ahead and start biohacking.

One of the most popular pages on my website for a while has been the hacks page. This podcast is a podcast version of that. I'm considering it as a regular feature, but I'm not sure yet. What do you think? A regular Zest update on what I've been up to, what is making the news, what is popular, what seems to be working for people? For instance - there's a new hay fever product which seems to be really capturing people's imagination. I've been trying it, others I know have been trying it, and it'd be great to have a regular podcast like this to let you know about it. But maybe not. Let me know what you think. Today's hacks: Yolife Pycognecol Histaminx Quercetin Low Histamine diet Wellness festivals You can find a list of some of my best hacks here, hacks, products and tweaks. There's also a new page on biohacking at www.tonywrighton.com/biohacking which is everything you ever wanted to know about that subject.. And finally, check out www.feeltheverve.com - I'll be speaking there in September and use the code ZESTOLOGY for 10% off.

You know him as the author of "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus", he's a regular on Oprah, he's renowned the world over for his advice on relationships. And the last 8 months have been the most challenging of his life. On this podcast: Grief, and how to approach it Gender freedom shouldn't mean gender blindness. The original story of men are from Mars John's work now, relationships, flow but also diet and lifestyle

When disaster strikes, what do you do? How do you deal with it? Amazing story. Seven years ago, Adam Greenberg was a baseball rookie, and in his very first at-bat he got hit in the head with the ball — knocked out, concussed, out of the league. Simply focusing on staying alive... He didn't know it at the time, but that pitch was a gift. Now he offers his story of overcoming adversity and persevering through challenges in hopes of helping you pursue your dreams in life.

What is Ayurveda, and how can it help us? Join me in an ayurvedic consultation, and I promise we will keep stool chat to a minimum. Dr. Shijoe Mathew is an Ayurvedic doctor and the founder of Ayurvedic Life With Dr. Mathew. He assisted Jasmine Hemsley with the ayurvedic section of her latest book, and is a renowned expert. He has been an Ayurvedic physician for almost a decade, most notably at Ananda in the Himalayas. If you like Zestology, you might want to sign up for the Zestology 3 Zesty Things newsletter here. You'll receive a short, concise email from me every Monday with all the latest gadgets, supplements, cutting-edge hacks, and observations for more energy and vitality.

I thought psychics were full of crap! But do I still? While recording this podcast I come across a lot of wacky theories, beliefs and thoughts, and if I believed all of them where would I be? But if we are too sceptical, then do we close ourselves off to potentially some of the most amazing things that could help us? Victoria Loustalot was a self-proclaimed sceptic. And then she wrote a book about mystics, shamen, psychics, astrologers and more. What happened next? Find out in this podcast, and next time you hear a wacky theory on Zestology, you'll know exactly the right approach to take - spoiler alert, it's not sceptic, it's not woo-woo, it's somewhere in between. Check out Victoria's book - Future Perfect: A Skeptic's Search for an Honest Mystic - available everywhere now. And if you like Zestology, you might want to sign up for the Zestology 3 Zesty Things newsletter here. You'll receive a short, concise email from me every Monday with all the latest gadgets, supplements, cutting-edge hacks, and observations for more energy and vitality.

What even is histamine intolerance? And why should you be concerned by it? Good questions! It's very common, and these questions are answered on this podcast. Dr. Joneja has written 7 books in the area of how we react to food, food allergies and intolerances, and digestive tract reactions to foods. Histamine, as you'll hear, is important, but when the total body level of histamine gets too high, all sorts of odd, unpleasant symptoms can occur, and often, histamine sensitivity and histamine intolerance is not diagnosed, because people don't know about this stuff. And that might be happening to you now. It certainly was happening to me. We cover these areas on the podcast What is it How is it diagnosed Is it bad for you if there's too much. How do I know I'm histamine sensitive? Is coffee okay with histamine intolerance or histamine sensitivity? How to work out what's okay to eat Dao supplements seem to have talc in them. Is this healthy? What about Grass-fed Kidney supplements for histamine intolerance. Please let me still eat chocolate! And lots more And if you like Zestology, you might want to sign up for the Zestology 3 Zesty Things newsletter here. You'll receive a short, concise email from me every Monday with all the latest gadgets, supplements, cutting-edge hacks, observations and general witterings for more energy and vitality.

Are you ready to join the low-carb revolution? Or do you think it's a load of old carblers? Today's guests can help. Jimmy Moore presents the Number 1 low-carb podcast in the world. Christine Moore is an expert in Nutritional Science. And together they've written the book Real Food Keto: Applying Nutritional Therapy to Your Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet. As you know I've been following (a Tony version of) the keto diet for a while now, so enjoy and Jimmy and Christine are a super couple and great podcast company. And if you like Zestology, you might want to sign up for the Zestology 3 Zesty Things newsletter here. You'll receive a short, concise email from me every Monday with all the latest gadgets, supplements, cutting-edge hacks, observations and general witterings for more energy and vitality.

A slightly different format this week. Two authors of the same book, interviewed one after the other. Exciting, eh? It's a podcast about smart people and smart children. How do you define success? What are some of the basic theories behind creating successful people? How do you cultivate resilience? What role do screens play (or not play) in success? In The Formula: Unlocking the Secrets to Raising Highly Successful Children, Harvard economist Ronald Ferguson, named in a New York Times profile as the foremost expert on the US educational "achievement gap," along with award-winning journalist Tatsha Robertson, reveal an intriguing blueprint for helping children from all types of backgrounds become successful adults. Ronald is first, and advance warning you'll hear his fax machine go off a couple of times! I didn't know people still used faxes but they do and why not. Ronald is fantastic and so is Tatsha who comes after. It's not all baby-related now I'm having a baby. But some things transcend parenthood, and this subject is relevant for all. But there is some parenthood stuff in there so if that's not your bag I won't be offended if you quietly wait for next week. And if you like Zestology, you might want to sign up for the Zestology 3 Zesty Things newsletter here. You'll receive a short, concise email from me every Monday with all the latest gadgets, supplements, cutting-edge hacks, observations and general witterings for more energy and vitality.

Emily Fletcher is one of the world's leading experts in Meditation. She's been on this podcast before, but since then has had lots go on in her life, which you'll hear about. Her new book, just reached number 7 on all of Amazon, which is nothing short of phenomenal. Emily began her ten years of training in meditation in Rishikesh, India under world-renowned instructors. She now runs her own meditation school in New York. And if you like Zestology, you might want to sign up for the Zestology 3 Zesty Things newsletter here. You'll receive a short, concise email from me every Monday with all the latest gadgets, supplements, cutting-edge hacks, observations and general witterings for more energy and vitality.

Martin is CEO of Upgrade Labs, the world's first dedicated biohacking faciliity. I've been there in LA and it is fantastic. A playground for health, wellness and you get a damn good workout in the process. Their data-driven technology uses measurable and trackable results that can help optimize one's overall health by lowering levels of inflammation, improving cognitive function, quickening muscle growth, and optimizing hormone levels. He was in London and so we caught up and recorded a podcast. After this I"m pretty sure you might want to try; Cryotherapy The Cheat Machine Redcharger Valspar Virtual Float Tank Pemf Cold Hiit and many more. Listen on to find out more about all of the above and loads more. And if you like Zestology, you might want to sign up for the Zestology 3 Zesty Things newsletter here. You'll receive a short, concise email from me every Monday with all the latest gadgets, supplements, cutting-edge hacks, observations and general witterings for more energy and vitality.

Best-selling time management and productivity expert Julie Morgenstern has been helping people save time for years. Now she's turned out attention to productivity and parenting in her latest book Time To Parent. And I think the productivity hacks are relevant whether you are a parent or not, I think… So we talk a bit about making more time, about making more time when a parent, and then plenty on productivity, and never checking email in the morning, which was the theme of Julie's New York Times bestselling book… Tips include Never check email in the morning. Lay out your home to be more present. Do the dishes together. Be a media mentor to your child. Synchronise screen time in the house. And loads more. And if you like Zestology, you might want to sign up for the Zestology 3 Zesty Things newsletter here. You'll receive a short, concise email from me every Monday with all the latest gadgets, supplements, cutting-edge hacks, and observations for more energy and vitality. ​

Secrets from the Blue Zone in today's podcast with Dr. Roger Henderson. Answering questions like this. What's the real truth about the Mediterranean diet? Can a drink (or two) be good for you? Which vitamins can help prolong your life? Does homeopathy work? Are you more tired than you should be. And loads more. Dr. Roger is a doctor, author, writer and media commentator on all things health related, as well as a all-round great guy. We even managed to fit in a bit of Brexit in this podcast (don't let that put you off...) If you like Zestology, you might want to sign up for the Zestology 3 Zesty Things newsletter here. You'll receive a short, concise email from me every Monday with all the latest gadgets, supplements, cutting-edge hacks, and observations for more energy and vitality.

Greg Marsh is a natural eyesight genius. I always used to pride myself on my eyesight, but let's be honest, as we get older, they don't work quite as well as they used to. I seem to have a little astigmatism, and one eye is a little bit dimmer than the other. So I got in touch with one of the world's leading expert on sorting out your eyesight naturally. FIND GREG ON YOUTUBE, OR CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITE WHICH IS THE SAME AS THE TITLE OF THIS PODCAST - www.bettereyesightnow.com

Today - low carb heaven. It's a theme on Zestology for a reason, and that's the experts keep telling me it's the best way to sort out your vitality levels. Everything keto - the pros and cons of the ketogenic diet and exactly how to do it - and how and why it will give you more energy Stephanie Person is a Keto Book Author, speaker, youtuber, and consultant. She has a huge following online for her ketogenic tips, and she's pretty hardcore as you'll hear. And she has had an unusual career path…. she is a former pro skateboarder. I don't agree with everything she says, but I love her approach and took a lot from the interview. Coming up: Keto geek out. Every keto question answered. You might think you're doing it right, but you're not! CHECK HER OUT - STEPHANIEKETOPERSON ON YOUTUBE.

Donna Lancaster used to be the head of training for The Hoffman Process and she now runs The Bridge Retreat. It's described as an emotional detox and a chance to rediscover your zest for life. In this podcast we talk Marie Kondo. Decluttering (physical and emotional) The Inner Critic. And how to shut him/her up - or at least quieten him down a little bit. Releasing emotional blocks, is it a continual process, or done once done. Grief and how best to deal with it. Not one, not two but three book recommendations. And loads more. Check out The Bridge online at https://www.thebridgeretreat.com/ - I'm really hoping to go myself at some point.

He's described as "the 'mega monk' who wants us to slow down and embrace our imperfections." Haemin Sunim is one of the most influential Zen Buddhist teachers and writers in the world. What he offers, is bite-sized buddhism, and it's made him a huge celebrity. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and are great guides not only to mediation but also to overcoming the challenges of everyday life. I met him in Central London last week and as you'll hear, he instantly started turning negatives into positives. And... I loved the way he told me he reads his own books for advice. He has more than a million followers on Twitter (@haeminsunim) and Facebook. Check him out and enjoy listening.

Today we explore: HRV importance of sleep nutrition genetics nature mindset Recorded while cramming in a spot of frosty London Cryotherapy & Normatec compression (that will be the unusual whirring sound you can hear in the background. #zestologypodcast #energy #zestforlife #cryotherapy #recovery #london #rfmcoaching #reachforemore #performance #mindovermatter

Biohacking is a theme on this podcast. Let me explain that. I look at cutting-edge hacks for improving your health and energy. For example, ever been tempted to spend a week in a dark room with electrodes stuck to your head? I did that recently, (so you don't have to.) But it turns out cutting edge often involves natural, non-pharmaceutical ways to improve one's performance, wellness, health and longevity. I'm always all up for natural solutions. So today... Discover the tradition and science of plant-based medicine to help you live stronger, smarter, and maximize your genetic potential Oh and what the botanical biohacker Andrew Miles calls the natural viagra gets a mention too. Check out his podcast, Botanical Biohacking. We recorded this podcast a while back and am thrilled to publish it now, Andrew really knows his stuff.

Want to become better than most people at most things? Author Pat Flynn has a philosophy he calls Generalism. He says it better to be better at many things, not best at just one. From there, you combine abilities to create a competitive advantage at anything you could want—a tactic known as "skill stacking." So the question is… how do we get better at almost everything…. That's the theme of Pat's book, so I asked him that question.

He's a former professional sports player at a very high level, and he was a world champ bodybuilder. He's now a top coach, fitness trainer, and extreme endurance expert… In this podcast we talk the best; Supplements Gadgets Productivity hacks, (includes a long chat about whether we are productive, or silly fools. Lifestyle hacks Diets Plus loads more. Brian is such a great guy, bursting with energy - something is definitely working. You can follow him @briankeanefitness on all social media and at www. briankeanefitness.com online.

I was recently on Pete Cohen's excellent Mi365 podcast, and as part of it, we had a cracking sporting geek out. He's worked with many of the world's top sportsmen and women so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to combine my love of sport, my main job, and the podcast. So you've been warned, if you're not into sport, move along, there's nothing to see here. If you do like sport, I hope you'll enjoy this excerpt from Pete's podcast.

It's a new year, and me and Dr. Steve have got together to record a special podcast looking ahead to 2019, featuring some of the things that energise us most. This podcast is about energy, after all. You will hear about: An app that will energise you. A practice that will energise you. A theory that will energise you. A diet that will energise you. A gadget that will energise you. And lots more Happy new year, and enjoy listening. Also - bit of a milestone, this is episode 200. Zestology has been going almost 4 years now. As well as being passionate about bringing you the new rules of health, I also just love it, it's very much a hobby too. And of course a privilege to meet the guests that I do. So here's to the next 200.

Featuring epic books - both fiction and non-fiction. Over the last couple of years I've done a review of the year. But this year, I thought I'd do something slightly different, and summarise/review the very best books I've read this year. There are 6 of them - 4 non-fiction and 4 fiction. And there's also a place you should visit too. That's where this podcast was recorded. Check out my recent pics if you want a sneak preview of that one. Remember Zestology will be back on the 1st January 2019 with a special 2019 hacks episode with my good friend Dr. Stephen Simpson. 1st of Jan, see you then.

Covering healthy living, a natural way of life, and triumphing over adversity. He's the former Days of our Lives actor, Model and Skincare specialist who's founded Alitura, the skincare company. Why triumphing over adversity? Well, after a dreadful accident, a skincare specialist said to him: "You have the worst facial injury I have ever seen" What we put on our skin, really does go in. So it's time to look at that. He's used natural products to help his skin and face recover, and I have become good friends with Andy. I started by asking, why's it so important to have natural stuff on our skin?

The idea behind this podcast is you will potentially sleep longer, definitely sleep deeper and better and be more well refreshed the next day. How's that for aiming high? I think we can do this. Nick Littlehales is a world renowned Elite Sport Sleep Coach, has been redefining and innovating a new human sleep approach or as he describes it mental and physical recovery, for over 22 years. In this podcast he talks about the myth of 8 hours sleep. He's big into working with sports stars, and as you'll hear has worked all around with the world with some of the most famous athletes, including with the world's best footballer according to many - Cristiano Ronaldo. I'm sure you know who he is. Nick's helped him sleep better. In fact, he works with many finely-honed athletes and during this interview I asked Nick to think of me as one them. Which is very much wishful thinking. I started by asking him about the myth of 8 hours sleep.

Master meditator, author, and globetrotter. Brett Moran is back - and he's had a rollercoaster year. A disastrous project in Thailand that didn't work - you'll hear all about that. A brilliant project that did work. And what's being naked or nude in a field got to do with anything. All is revealed as the podcast goes on, honest! We covered Brett's story the first time we chatted on Zestology, but basically, at young age he got in with the wrong crowd: experimenting with drugs and in trouble with the law. He quickly progressed and started dealing drugs to friends, which seemed like harmless fun. By the time he was 18, he was addicted to crack, boozing every day and fighting on the weekends. Brett felt lost and suicidal and at 21, after his daughter was born, Brett was sentenced to HMP Highdown prison. Prison, he says, was the best thing that ever happened him. And he sees his adversity as a blessing in disguise. Brett woke-up inside prison after reading a book on mindfulness and meditation. Since his experience, Brett's been meditating, visualizing and manifesting the exact life he desires. Remember to check out Brett's tribe and retreats here https://www.brettsyoga.com/

You'll know the answer by the end of this podcast, and you'll know what to do about it. Linda Stone coined the phrase continuous partial attention. Stone also coined "email apnea" which means "a temporary absence or suspension of breathing, or shallow breathing, while doing email." And it's all the more interesting because she has a real tech background… at a very high level. She was at Apple, in the early early early days. She was a Microsoft Vice President. And then she became a celebrated thinker and writer about the world we live in. You'll be fascinated by her stories of working at Apple. And you'll love her dinner party tactics… which I'm definitely going to be using.

Renowned addiction expert, speaker and author Dr. Gabor Maté is famous for his expertise on trauma, addiction, stress and childhood development. I went to see him speak in London at an absolutely packed out venue in Notting Hill. And then went to interview him at the offices of Penguin and Random House the next day. Coincidentally this is where my publisher Virgin Books is, though I haven't been there for about 8 years though. In this podcast we talk Addiction and addictive behaviour. How to live a more conscious life Parenting styles. Technology and how to use it mindfully. And lots, lots more. The day before this recording, Gabor was interviewed by Russell Brand, and had travelled to Russell's house for the interview. I joked with Gabor that if I get a few more listeners he'll come to my house but until then I'm happy to meet him anytime for a chat at Penguin's offices. I hope you enjoy this one. I feel privileged to have met Gabor.

Or... Why you should never put your phone in your pocket (part 2) Today: EMF and tech dangers explained in depth. How many times do you check your phone per day? Since Apple brought out iOS12, I know now, and it's fairly shocking - about 70 per day. And I thought I was good at this stuff. And the negative effects of smartphone and technology extend beyond distraction - perhaps we should be worrying a lot more about EMFs. Daniel DeBaun is the man - and comes back to Zestology again to helps us know what to do

Yes, Jason Wittrock is another Zestology guest that puts butter in his coffee. He's #keto - hmmm, there's a theme here isn't there. Actually, some guests really surprise me on Zestology. I already knew Jason Wittrock really knew his stuff about ketosis, the high fat low carb diet that gives you more energy, helps with inflammation and a host of other things (Disclaimer, check with your health practitioner before starting on this). But I didn't know how much fun Jason would be, and how much energy he'd have. It's infectious, and he's great. Enjoy!

Slightly embarrassingly last time I had today's guest on my show, I got his name wrong. It's supposed to be Drew Canol-ee, but I called him Drew Canole (as in Sausage Role). Bearing in mind how well known he is in the States, I probably should have known this. Drew Canol-ee. He's a proper famous juice expert, regular guest on top tv shows, has one of the biggest organic green powder companies in the world…, he is in a nutshell, juicing up the world. Now got his new book out this week - You Be You - available everywhere. In this podcast we talk juicing, obviously, but we also talk meditation, jumping in the sea every day, the best ways to chill out when life get stressful. Then things start to get a bit crazy. We talk lucid dreaming, astral projection, going to different dimensions, it all starts to get a bit trippy. And Drew can get away with it because he really knows his stuff. In a nutshell, he's fantastic, and I hope this podcast helps juice you up and inspire you.

Are you extending the gap a little bit these days between dinner and breakfast? Or lunch? If not, you might want to consider it, as the evidence is starting to mount up. Obviously this has been quite a zesty topic for a while. I interviewed Max Lowery a few weeks ago, and now I've gone full science. Dr. Jason Fung is a legend when it comes to intermittent fasting, low-carb diets and so on. He's a world-leading expert on intermittent fasting and low carb, especially for treating people with type 2 diabetes. He's got a hardcore scientific background, and has written perhaps the bible on intermittent fasting. In this podcast we talk about the benefits, and pitfalls of intermittent fasting. I go through some of my experiences and Jason tells us his. Plus... a tea that helps you fast, anyone? Pique teas can help. This is the tea that can help with intermittent fasting, (and it's also a special discount link for Zestology subscribers). I'm an intermittent faster as you know, and I'm enjoying this stuff.

Tony Robbins does it, Jennifer Aniston does it, Professor Green does it. And me and Ryan Carter do it. #189 You probably saw Mark Wahlberg's viral description of his working day a couple of weeks ago. A 2.30am start, mega-workouts and cryotherapy. In honour of this completely bonkers schedule, I met up with my mate, health influencer Ryan Carter to record a podcast whilst doing the cryotherapy part of Mark Wahlberg's daily routine. I can assure you, no 2.30am starts occured in the making of this podcast. The thing is, Mark Wahlberg's not the only one... there are a lot of interesting people who do this stuff; Tony Robbins, Joe Rogan, Jennifer Aniston, and as you'll hear in this podcast, Professor Green was at the Cryo clinic while we were recording. We recorded it at the wonderful London Cryo. If you mention Zestology, you'll get ££ off. On that particular day, I was feeling quite low energy, and it was quite surprising the 3-minute cryo session picked me up. See if you can spot the before and after difference, and enjoy hearing me freezing my knackers off in the process. And Ryan Carter is just a cracking guest, a good friend of mine, and he's got loads of spot-on, cutting-edge health and wellness knowledge. So what you'll hear in this podcast is me and Ryan chatting while we are in the chamber at London Cryo. Then you'll hear the fantastic Maria Ensabella who owns the place and just talks about why the cold is so good for us. And then you'll hear me and Ryan trying out another one of their gadgets. Enjoy.

Ariel Garten is a Canadian artist and scientist. That's a pretty unusual combination and gives her a unique insight into the powers of meditation. She's a neuroscience expert and in this podcast, gave what I thought was probably the best description of why we need meditation that I've ever heard. Listen on to the end of the podcast for this. It'll blow your socks off. Ariel's also has a company - Muse meditation devices that help make meditation easy, and you can find them here.

Have you ever heard the word biohacker, and not really known what it means? Okay, here's my definition. Biohacking = optimising mind, body and lifestyle to perform at your best. That's what I'm coming up with anyway. Whether you call it biohacking or something else, today's podcast is all about optimising with one of the world's top biohackers. Ben Greenfield. I saw Ben speak in Austin earlier this year and left with a long list of action points, things to do and buy. Ben was named as one of the world's top 100 most influential people in health and fitness, and has coached the world's top CEO's, chefs, biohackers, poker players, tennis, motocross and endurance competitors, and professional athletes from the UFC, the NHL, the NBA, the NFL and beyond – all while advising and investing in top companies in the health, fitness and nutrition industry. Ben is a brilliant, and as you'll hear, very unique individual. Will you do everything he recommends? Almost certainly not. You might think some of it is a little extreme, I'm not sure. Will you come away with a few new ideas… for sure. Here he is. 39 biohacks to optimise your health and life - Ben Greenfield #187

He's a trainer to the Made in Chelsea stars… but he has the substance and the knowledge to back up the style. Max Lowery is a personal trainer and online health coach, and his particular area of expertise is intermittent fasting, something that can help you burn fat, boost energy levels and banish hunger pangs. He's developed his own method known as The 2 Meal Day, and it was fun to chat to him, at his base at Marble Arch in Central London.

Nike insist their new trainers improve your running speed by 4%. I was quite interested in this, especially as I've been getting involved recently in minimalist footwear. Turns out, that this 4% stat might not be all its cracked up to be. And you could get 4% exercise improvement by natural means, not by buying a flash pair of trainers. Check out today's podcast with the awesome Dr. Ray Mclanahan. And check out CorrectToes too - that stuff is GOOD!

We start today with a stat that may blow your mind. Ever since Scott Nelson from Joovv told me this, I've been changing my daily routine quite considerably. Listen on to find out what it is. Scott owns Joovv - the company that makes the infrared light I use most days - bonkers good for energy, skin health etc and the brightest thing you've ever seen in your life. He knows all about light, and the importance of getting plenty of good light.

Burning Man is on at the moment, so without being too worthy (promise) I ask, what could one festival in the desert teach us about life. What we can learn from my guest's experiences without heading to the middle of nowhere to get copious amounts of dust in our face? And how does a productivity expert apply his professional skills to festival-going, and shouldn't he be just focusing on having fun? Stever Robbins is a well-known productivity expert, and he also happens to love Burning Man. And when I say love, he plans months in advance for this thing. He's known as the get-it-done guy, and it seems he's applied his get it done guy's skills to preparing for the world's most celebrated festival.

Our favourite Law of Attraction expert is back, as seen on Oprah and as heard on Zestology (multiple times). Jeannette Maw is more fun and attracting more good vibes than ever before, after something small, unexpected, and weird happened. It led to big, big consequences and positive changes. Not surprising for the woman who describes herself as "full time manifesting geek". In this podcast you will explore; Choosing to feel good. Finding a way to feel better Expanding Consciousness (the biggie) Enjoy

Why are we obsessed with the things we want and bored when we get them? Dopamine is the chemical of desire that always asks for more — more stuff, more stimulation, and more surprises. In pursuit of these things, it is undeterred by emotion, fear, or morality. Simply put, it is why we seek and succeed; it is why we discover and prosper. Yet, at the same time, it's why we gamble and squander. Tech has a part to play with dopamine too. Daniel Z. Lieberman finds it as hard as any of us to put the dopamine-providing phone down. So he wrote a book on it... What I love: he has a potentially life-changing proposal in the book: for how we can channel our dopamine more effectively. What is it? Listen on to find out. ​

You could be 30% more attractive after listening to this podcast! Donna Lancaster is a well-known life and relationship coach who specialises in the area of grief. Or as she puts it, she loves talking about grief. Which might sound weird, but once you hear how she helps us to properly cope with grief and loss, you'll get it. And there is a link between grief and being 30% more attractive. Honest! Bear with me. She used to be the head of training for The Hoffman Process and she now owns and runs The Bridge Retreat which is a personal development experience here in the UK. It's described as an emotional detox and a chance to rediscover your zest for life. Hmm, zest... I'm sure there's a relevance to this podcast somewhere. DISCOUNT ALERT: After the interview, Donna got back in touch and offered £250 off the six day retreat. You just need to mention ZESTOLOGY when you book. ​

Dr. Satchin Panda is a bit of a ledge. He's possibly the world's most respected area in the field of Circadian rhythms and daily routines that optimise our health. We talk; How to stop peeing in the middle of the night! Bright light at night and eye masks. All the fun of time-restricted eating Supplements - is it okay to take them outside the feeding window. My fasting experiments (geeky I know) coffee, can we drink it as part of an intermittent fast (you might not like this bit…) saturated fat… in evening melatonin supplements what to go for. And an amazing book recommendation too. This is one of my favourites. Satchin is a real expert in his field. Enjoy. And his new book is called The Circadian Code: Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy, and Transform Your Health from Morning to Midnight.