Degrees of Health

What separates elite ultra endurance athletes from everyone else?In this episode, Paul Booth breaks down the reality of fueling for performance — including carbohydrate intake, hydration, caffeine, gut training, race-day strategy, and recovery.This conversation explores both the science and the practical side of endurance nutrition, including what athletes get wrong, what actually works, and how small decisions can make a huge difference over long distances.We cover:•ultra endurance fueling strategies•caffeine and performance•hydration and electrolytes•gut training for racing•carbs, GI distress, and race-day mistakes•elite athlete preparation behind the scenesA great episode for anyone interested in endurance, performance, and how to get more out of training and racing.Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a ketogenic approach doesn’t just change your diet but changes your quality of life?In this episode, Dyane Harwood shares her deeply personal story of living with bipolar disorder, navigating postpartum bipolar onset, and discovering ketogenic therapy as part of her path toward greater stability and resilience.We talk about the nuance often missing from online conversations around keto and mental health, including medication, sleep, metabolic psychiatry, and why this approach is not about simplistic “cure” narratives, but about finding tools that genuinely help.We also explore:bipolar disorder and postpartum onsetketogenic therapy for mental healthvegan keto and practical implementationsleep, CPAP, and quality of lifehope, nuance, and second chances through metabolic psychiatryA thoughtful and honest conversation about mental health, metabolism, and what it means to find something that truly helps.Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is sunlight really as harmful as we’ve been told?In this episode, Pelle Lindqvist explores the nuanced science of sun exposure, challenging conventional narratives around skin cancer and health.We discuss:Sunlight and all-cause mortalityThe role of vitamin D and nitric oxideWhy location and skin type matterSun exposure vs modern public health adviceThe difference between overexposure and avoidanceThis is a conversation about rethinking sunlight, not as something to fear, but something to better understand.Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erin Bellamy to explore one of the most important and overlooked topics in modern health.. the connection between metabolic health and mental health.We discuss how ketones may impact the brain, why nutritional ketosis can create a sense of calm and resilience, and how ketogenic therapy is being used in cases ranging from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.Dr. Bellamy also shares real patient case studies, her own journey from psychology and NHS work into metabolic psychiatry, and the most common mistakes people make when trying ketogenic therapy on their own.We cover:how ketosis feels subjectivelyketones, anxiety and emotional “buffer space”metabolic psychiatry and mitochondrial healthbipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression and PTSDtherapeutic ketosis vs weight-loss ketoelectrolytes, keto flu and common mistakesketone tracking, GKI and exogenous ketoneswhy food may be one of the most powerful tools in mental healthA fascinating conversation on the future of mental health treatment.Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ben speaks with Gábor Somlyai, one of the earliest researchers to investigate the role of deuterium depletion in cancer biology.Gábor argues that while mainstream oncology has focused heavily on genes, mutations, and targeted drugs, a deeper regulatory layer may have been missed: the ratio between deuterium and hydrogen inside the body. He explains why he believes this matters for cell division, mitochondrial function, metabolic health, and cancer progression.The conversation covers the origins of his research, the early experiments that convinced him deuterium was influencing cell growth, and why he believes deuterium depletion should one day become part of standard oncology care.They also explore:why deuterium may matter at a sub-molecular levelhow mitochondria produce deuterium-depleted metabolic waterthe possible connection between ketogenic metabolism and lower deuterium stateswhy deuterium depleted water has become such a focus of his workhow he thinks about relapse prevention and long-term metabolic healththe potential implications beyond cancer, including diabetes, aging, and cognitionWhether you agree with the framework or are hearing about deuterium for the first time, this is a fascinating conversation about scientific paradigms, unconventional ideas, and the possibility that one missing variable could change how we think about disease.Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if cancer isn’t primarily a genetic disease but a metabolic one?In this episode, Ben sits down with radiation oncologist Dr. Kristy Kessling to explore a radically different lens on cancer, one that centers on mitochondria, insulin resistance, inflammation, and the internal “terrain” of the body.Dr. Kessling explains why she believes cancer begins with mitochondrial stress not random bad luck and why insulin and IGF-1 may be more important drivers than most patients are ever told. We unpack the difference between attacking cancer cells and improving the body’s metabolic environment, and why those two approaches are not the same.Topics covered:Why “cancer is a metabolic disease” is more than just a sloganThe role of insulin, IGF-1, and glucose in tumour growthBRCA genes: why genes are not destinyThe three biomarkers Dr. Kessling prioritizes for prevention and recurrenceKetogenic and carnivore diets, what matters, and common mistakesFasting and ketosis alongside chemotherapy (and why some patients experience fewer side effects)Cancer stem cells and the importance of terrainWhy recurrence prevention mirrors prevention itselfThe overlooked role of stress, mindset, and emotional healthThis conversation challenges the conventional narrative and offers something deeply empowering the idea that metabolic health gives us more agency than we’ve been led to believe.Whether you’re navigating a diagnosis, focused on prevention, or simply interested in the intersection of metabolism and chronic disease, this episode offers a hopeful and thought-provoking perspective.Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a deep dive into physiology, sleep science, and the hidden systems shaping how we breathe.We cover:Why your body is basically a walking engine producing CO₂The real mechanism behind sleep apneaWhy two people with the same BMI can have totally different breathingHow body fat distribution affects airway functionThe surprising connection between ketosis and breathing improvementsThe study showing ketogenic diets improved CO₂ clearance in certain patientsWhether exogenous ketones could affect sleep and breathingWhy sleep science is still full of mysteries doctors can’t yet explainDr. Jun also shares what research he’d run if he had unlimited funding — and the answer could change how we treat respiratory disorders.If you’re interested in sleep, metabolism, health optimization, or physiology, this conversation will change how you think about breathing.👍 Subscribe for more expert conversations on health, performance, and human biology.Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Couples therapist and Secure Love author Julie Menanno joins Ben Hopkins to unpack what actually creates secure love and why most couples try to create change in the exact wrong way.Julie explains why validation and emotional safety open the nervous system to growth, how to “accept the person but not the behavior,” and what anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment can look like in real relationships.We talk about:Why anxious attachment can chase highs and comebacksWhy avoidant attachment fears failure and shuts downDisorganized attachment: unpredictability, overwhelm, and dissociationHow couples learn emotional skills in the momentWhat secure love feels like: calm, connection, and repairExploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we beings of light — literally?In this episode, Ben Hopkins is joined by Dr. Max Gulhane to unpack the science of biophotons, mitochondria, circadian rhythm, and sunlight — and how light may be a core driver of metabolism, cancer risk, and chronic disease.From quantum biology to sun exposure myths, grounding, vitamin D, and ancestry-specific health, this conversation challenges modern public health narratives and asks a deeper question:What if disease isn’t just biochemical — but a light mismatch?A fascinating deep dive into the intersection of biology, evolution, and modern illness.Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ben Hopkins is joined by dietitian Dr Jessica Turton to explore why chronic under eating may be one of the most overlooked causes of fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep and stubborn health issues.We break down how eating too little increases stress hormones, disrupts metabolism, drives nutrient deficiencies, and creates “fake energy” that keeps high performers running on empty.Ben also shares his personal experiment with eating more and why it led to better sleep, clearer thinking, and major improvements in strength and recovery.A must listen if you’re eating “healthy” but still feel awful.Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is tooth decay an early warning sign of metabolic disease?In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sarah Hancock to explore a connection most of us were never taught the powerful link between oral health, nutrition, and long term metabolic health.Dental caries (tooth decay) is the most common diet related disease in the world yet it’s rarely discussed as part of chronic disease prevention. Sarah explains how frequent consumption of refined carbohydrates, nutrient poor diets, and early childhood eating patterns can affect not just our teeth, but our metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and future disease risk.We cover:Why cavities may be an early metabolic red flagHow diet impacts teeth beyond brushing and fluorideThe link between refined carbs, insulin resistance, and oral healthWhy poor oral health often begins in childhoodHow nutrient dense diets may protect both teeth and metabolismThis conversation reframes oral health as a whole body issue, not just a dental one.🎙️ Listen now and share with anyone interested in preventative health.Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ben sits down with Mark Lintern to challenge that assumption and explore a radically different idea...What if cancer is a disease of suppression, not failure?Drawing on the metabolic theory, the Warburg effect, mitochondrial biology, and emerging research into the tumour microbiome, Mark lays out a compelling framework that reframes cancer as a chronic cell danger response potentially driven by persistent infection.They unpack..Why the metabolic theory explains more than genetics but still leaves gaps.Why apoptosis and immune evasion don’t fully fit the “broken cell” narrative.How mitochondria may intentionally suppress oxidative phosphorylation.Why prostate cancer breaks the Warburg rule entirely.The role of fungi, bacteria, and the tumour associated microbiome.Why immunotherapy often fails and sometimes backfires.How infection biology may explain inflammation, immune suppression, and tumour growth.What this means for real world treatment strategies, from metabolic therapy to repurposed drugs.This is a deep, systems-level conversation. Not about silver bullets but about first principles.If theory informs treatment, then getting the theory right matters.We cover:🧬 Metabolic vs somatic mutation theory🔥 The Warburg effect as a defensive response🦠 Infection, fungi, and the tumour microbiome🧠 The cell danger response model🫁 Oxygen, mitochondria, and immune signalling🧪 Prostate cancer as a metabolic outlier💊 Repurposed drugs, antifungals, and metabolic therapies🌱 Why cancer may be adaptive — not defectiveThis episode isn’t about certainty.It’s about asking better questions.Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health optimisation isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about understanding trade-offs, context and biology. In this episode, Ben Hopkins is joined by James O’Hara to explore what really lies beneath today’s biggest health conversations, from GLP-1 drugs and testosterone decline to peptides, diet, recovery, and ageing.Drawing on personal experience and emerging research, they unpack why population data doesn’t always translate to individual outcomes, how modern lifestyles are quietly eroding hormonal health, and where new tools may help or harm, if misunderstood.From anabolic recovery and muscle retention to carnivore diets, light therapy and mental resilience, this is a wide-ranging conversation for anyone trying to navigate health in an increasingly complex world.We cover:💉 GLP-1 agonists, weight loss & metabolic trade-offs🧠 Testosterone decline, ageing & lifestyle factors💪 Anabolic recovery, peptides & injury repair🥩 Carnivore diets, hormones & long-term health⚡ Light therapy, inflammation & healing🧬 Emerging research shaping modern wellnessIt’s nuanced, honest and grounded in real-world experience, not just theory.Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Obesity isn’t just about willpower. It’s biology and it’s been hacked. In this episode, Dr. Richard Johnson (Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado) joins Ben to explain why your body still thinks it's living in the wild and how the same survival switch that once kept us alive may now be quietly driving obesity, diabetes, dementia and addiction.From fructose and uric acid to GLP-1s, Alzheimer's, and mitochondrial health, this conversation unpacks the hidden biology shaping how we store fat, crave sugar and so often lose control with it.We cover:🧠 Fructose, the brain & Alzheimer’s🧪 The survival switch that drives obesity🍷 Why uric acid links sugar and alcohol💊 GLP-1s, food addiction & metabolic dysfunction⚡ What carbs do to your mitochondriaIt's deep, practical and quite possibly, completely paradigm-shifting.Find Dr Richard:WebsiteInstagramMentioned in this episode:Book - Nature Wants Us to Be Fat by Dr. Richard JohnsonPaper on alcohol, fructose, and liver diseaseExploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the root of mental illness isn’t all in your head but in your cells?Dr. Ana Andreazza is leading one of the most exciting shifts in psychiatric science: away from neurotransmitters and towards the mighty mitochondria. In this episode, she and Ben explore the metabolic foundations of mood disorders, how lactate and ketones impact the brain and why most psychiatric medications only form part of the picture.From bipolar disorder and inflammation to mitochondrial transplants and brain organoids, Ana is at the forefront of rethinking how we treat, prevent and understand mental illness.We cover:🧬 Why mitochondria might be the missing link in mental illness🔥 How lactate and inflammation can trigger mania and mood swings🥦 Why nutrition is still missing from most psychiatric care⚡ The link between energy metabolism and neurotransmitters🥼 What mitochondrial transplants could mean for brain health🥑 The promise of ketones in bipolar and mood regulation💊 Why we need both meds and metabolic interventionsFind Ana:More about Ana's workPapers & ResearchExploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forget everything you thought you knew about biology. Dr Nirosha Murugan takes us way beyond molecules into the world of light, electricity and the energetic language of life itself. Here we explore a radical new lens on human health: one where energy, not just chemistry, drives disease, healing and even consciousness.From the role of light in cancer and red light therapy, to cells that 'think' without brains, to why homeostasis might be the wrong goal altogether. We cover:⚡ Why biology might be better understood as patterns of energy🧠 “Thinking” organisms that don’t have brains🌞 How light (even in the womb) shapes our biology🧬 Reframing cancer through the lens of energy resistance🧘‍♀️ Bioelectricity, metabolism & the limits of current science🌀 Consciousness as emergent energy, not brain activityThis episode is a ride - part biology, part physics, part philosophy - and all energy.Find Nirosha:WebsiteX (Twitter)LinkedInMentioned in this episode:A New Science of Life by Rupert SheldrakeDemons in the Machine by Paul DaviesEnergy and Information in Art, Science, and TechnologyExploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🧬 What does it take to age slower than more than 99.9% of the population?Meet Annie who is currently ranked #2 in the Rejuvenation Olympics, measuring the slowest biological aging in the world (second only to Bryan Johnson). But Annie’s not a billionaire with a team of scientists. She’s a self-experimenting New Yorker who figured out what works for her and it’s more simple (and more joyful) than you’d think.In this episode, Ben and Annie explore her full protocol (yes, including a Kind Bar and red light therapy), the wild (and sometimes worrying) world of longevity culture and how the simplest shifts - walking more, laughing nightly, cutting alcohol - helped Annie feel better and slow her aging to 0.46x the typical rate.We cover:🧠 Annie's supplement stack & skin protocol🥦 How diet impacts pace of aging and why Annie is not anti-meat🧪 Senolytics, grounding mats, liposomal vitamins & NOVOS🧨 The supplement that lowered her skin age by 7 years🧘‍♀️ Why overtraining raised her aging score📉 What didn’t work: PEMF, metformin & too much “juice”A refreshingly human conversation in a space that too often forgets what health really means.Find Annie:Instagram @annienoshMentioned in this episode:NOVOS CoreOura RingDunedinPACE Test via TrueDiagnosticsRejuvenation Olympics leaderboardAtomic Habits by James ClearExploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your brain runs on what you eat. So what happens when you fuel it with fat instead of sugar?Drew Decker and Ben join together to discuss his study on the ketogenic diet and depression in college students and how a simple dietary shift led to a 70% reduction in depression scores. No tracking apps, no dieticians, no hand-holding, just students with a budget, a plan, and a mission to feel better.Drew’s journey started after a traumatic brain injury in the military and led him to Dr. Jeff Volek’s lab, where he’s now leading research into how ketosis may impact mental health, PTSD, inflammation, BDNF, energy metabolism and more.This is one of those episodes that’s equal parts hopeful, data-driven and deeply personal.🧠 Ketosis as a tool for mental health📉 The downside of keto? Pretty capped.🥑 How college students stuck to keto on a tight budget🧬 BDNF, energy metabolism & brain inflammation🧠 PTSD, trauma & the future of metabolic psychiatry💊 Exogenous vs endogenous ketones🥩 Animal-based, dairy-based, veggie-heavy — what actually matters📚 The ketogenic diet as metabolic medicineFind Drew:Instagram - @drew_d_deckerResearchGateMentioned in this episode:Keto-MojoFeasibility of Ketogenic Diet in College Students with Depression - A pilot studyExploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people who end up in Jessica Turton’s health clinic have already tried everything from calorie tracking, low-fat, fasting, moving more, eating less… and still nothing works to shift weight. So what’s going on?Ben sits down with Jessica - dietitian, nutritionist, researcher - to talk about what happens when your body’s been stuck in energy deficit for years, and how the real issue for many people isn’t overeating, it’s under eating.They get into why most nutrition advice backfires, how your brain handles hunger, the impact of stress on metabolism and why we need to stop treating weight loss like a willpower problem.We cover:🧠 The real metabolic cost of chronic dieting🥑 Low-carb ≠ low-calorie (and why that matters)💉 Why type 2 diabetes is reversible if you treat the cause🔥 Why most people are walking around under-fueled💊 GLP-1s, binge cycles & the illusion of controlWe also look at what low-carb actually looks like when done well, and how to eat more food without losing your mind. Fascinating if you've ever been in this cycle yourself (which is most of us) and how we might actually be able to break the loop. Find Jessica:InstagramEllipse Health online clinicMentioned in this episode:The Minnesota Starvation ExperimentJessica’s PhD Research on Type 1 DiabetesExploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if your muscles could talk to your organs and maybe even prevent cancer? Here, Ben sits down with world-renowned exercise scientist Professor Mark Febbraio to dismantle the science behind myokines - molecules released by muscle that signal throughout the body.Insights covered in this episode:🧪 Myokines and inter-organ communication🦠 Exercise’s role in cancer prevention🧬 Inflammation, cytokines & what IL-6 does🧠 The cognitive power of exercise & BDNF🏋️‍♂️ What type of training protects best and how much is too much💉 Why we don’t understand GLP-1 side effects yet🧫 The future of exercise mimetics & blood-based therapies🧠 Why “we don’t know” might be science’s most honest answerFrom interleukin-6’s double life to how exercise blood can fight tumours, this one’s a digestible dive into how movement truly is medicine.Find Mark and papers reference in this episode:Google ScholarResearchGateExploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keto doesn’t have to be complicated. Yep, you heard that right.Nutritionist and author Amy Berger joins us to unpack the chaos of keto culture and how a once-simple metabolic switch has turned into a jungle of macros, misinformation and food fear. Amy cuts through the noise and brings keto back to what it was always meant to be: a simple, flexible, effective way of eating.Together with Ben, she covers the realities of weight loss stalls, hormonal shifts, fasting fads, the rise of ultra-processed keto products and what the science says about vegetables, carnivore diets, GLP-1s and calories.We cover:🥩 Carnivore vs Keto - what’s happening metabolically💊 GLP-1s, weight loss drugs & long-term risk📉 Why weight loss might stall (and what to do about it)🧃 Keto vs processed “keto” - marketing vs metabolism🥬 In defense of vegetables (yes, really)📊 Fasting: myth, magic, or just misunderstood?Whether you're new to low-carb or neck-deep in macros and metabolic rabbit holes - this one’s for you.Find Amy:YouTubeWebsiteCoursesSubstackMentioned in this episode:The Alzheimer’s Antidote by Amy BergerThe Stall Slayer by Amy Berger End Your Carb Confusion by Amy Berger & Dr. Eric Westman Dr. Eric Westman - Keto researcher & collaboratorThe Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living - Dr. Jeff Volek & Dr. Stephen PhinneyEat Like a Human - Dr. Bill SchindlerExploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if we’ve been treating eating disorders the wrong way?In this deeply personal and provocative episode, registered dietitian Michelle Hurn shares her journey from severe anorexia and psychiatric medication to ultra-running and mental clarity through a radical change in nutrition.Ben and Michelle unpack the broken foundations of dietetics, why metabolic health is inseparable from mental health and how the standard of care may be making things worse.We cover:🥩 Why animal-based diets are helping eating disorder recovery🧠 The link between stable blood sugar and psychiatric health📉 The connection between calories, insulin and metabolic disorders🏃‍♀️ Running long distances with zero carb loading🧪 Exogenous ketones vs. yerba mate for ketone production🔥 GLP-1 drugs, health at every size and what we’re getting wrongFrom hospital feeding tubes to ketones and carnivore protocols, this is a raw, real and - we hope - hopeful conversation about what happens when you stop following the food pyramid and start listening to your body.Find Michelle:WebsiteInstagramX / TwitterMentioned in this episode:Book - The Dietitian’s Dilemma by Michelle Ann HurnThe Fox Family Food FightCase Study: Ketogenic Diets in AnorexiaPaper - Therapeutic Carbohydrate RestrictionExploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Adrian Soto-Mota, MD, PhD is one of the clearest and most curious voices in metabolic research and he’s not afraid to say what doesn’t make sense anymore.Dr Adrian is an internal medicine physician and metabolic researcher based in Mexico City. In this conversation, we go deep on the limitations of RCTs, why calorie logic keeps breaking down, what lean mass hyper-responders teach us about lipids, and why sometimes the data works before we understand the mechanism.We also talk about the surprising impact of meat-heavy diets on IBD, why exogenous ketones matter more than people think and how metabolic dysfunction might be sitting at the core of psychiatric illness.This one is full of nuance and yet grounded in clinical reality.We cover:🧠 The metabolic demands of the human brain💊 Why calories don’t predict fat gain the way we think🧬 Lean mass hyper-responders and cholesterol interpretation📉 Why nutritional RCTs can’t answer what we want them to🧪 Hormones, definitions and broken language in medicine🧘‍♂️ Metabolic psychiatry & the case for new mental health modelsFind Adrian:X profileGoogle scholarMentioned in this episode:Modeling Life by Alan GarfinkelBernoulli’s Fallacy by Aubrey ClaytonRethinking Statistics by Richard McElreathHuman Metabolism by Keith Frayn & Rhys EvansJAMA Psychiatry paper on metabolic dysfunction & mental illnessExploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

📲 Why do we keep chasing things that never quite satisfy?We’re joined by The Molecule of More co-author Michael E. Long to unpack dopamine and why our brains are wired to want more, not to enjoy what we already have.From doomscrolling to dating apps, productivity obsessions to endless self-improvement, we explore how dopamine fuels craving and not contentment, and what we can do to stop living in the next and start living in the now. Michael shares insights from his new book, Taming the Molecule of More, and explains how understanding this one molecule could help us reclaim joy, focus, relationships, and maybe even our sanity.We cover:❤️ Dopamine in dating, sex and long-term love📉 Why chasing ‘more’ always gives you less🛍️ Behavioral addiction and craving cycles📚 The difference between thinking about your life vs being in your life📈 Practical tools to tame the dopamine systemThis episode is for anyone interested in behavioural science, addiction, relationships or anyone who just wants to feel a little less hijacked by their phone.Find Michael:themoleculeofmore.comWebsiteBooks: The Molecule of MoreTaming the Molecule of MoreMentioned in this episode:A History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand RussellThe World According to Garp by John IrvingThe Braverman TestExploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some people find health through green smoothies. Others find it in 3 kilos of steak cooked in ghee.Dr. Anthony Chaffee is a neurosurgical registrar and ex-professional rugby player who’s been running on nothing but animal products for years. No salads. No supplements. No exceptions. In this conversation, we get into the weeds of his theory, that many modern illnesses (autoimmune conditions, metabolic disorders, mental health struggles) are not mysterious at all, they are the result of eating the wrong fuel.🥩 Why plants aren’t as innocent as they look 🧬 Autoimmunity, inflammation & symptom reversals 🍳 What a carnivore diet looks like day-to-day 📉 Why most nutrition advice is upside down 📚 The history of meat-based medicine (it’s older than you think) 🧠 What brain fog, bloating, and back pain have in commonTake a listen as he lays out the logic, science and experience behind a radical return to meat and see if it changes your perspective.Find Dr Anthony:WebsiteYouTubeMentioned in this episode:The Relation of Alimentation and Disease by Dr James SalisburyStrong Medicine by Dr Blake DonaldsonNutrition and Physical Degeneration by Dr Weston PriceBruce Ames research on naturally occurring plant carcinogensJAMA (2016) Sugar industry’s influence on dietary fat recommendationsDr. Paul SaladinoDr. Shawn BakerThomas Seyfried (cancer metabolism)Dr. Dominic D’Agostino (ketosis & therapeutic diets)Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'High-protein diets hurt your kidneys!'. 'Once kidney disease starts, it only gets worse'. Heard something similar? It's just not the whole picture and also showing to be quite far from the truth.Dr Thomas Weimbs, PhD is a Professor of Bioengineering at UCSB where his lab has spent over 20 years studying chronic kidney disease. What they found, mostly by accident like all great science, changed the course of their research entirely. From mouse models to human trials, they discovered that a state of nutritional ketosis could not only slow but potentially reverse the progression of kidney disease and all without drugs.We cover:🧠 Why the real cause of most kidney disease is metabolic🥩 High-protein diets, carbs and the Barry Brenner myth🧪 The surprising effects of ketosis on kidney function🧂 Uric acid crystals and pH - the overlooked trigger🔬 BHB (ketones) as hormones - and what they actually do⚡ Why no one makes money from metabolic health (and why that matters)This episode is about kidneys, their function and dysfunction. But it's also about what happens when we follow the science, even when it contradicts the textbooks.Mentioned in this episode:-Barry Brenner's 1982 paper-Effects of a continuous remote care intervention including nutritional ketosis on kidney function and inflammation in adults with type 2 diabetes- “Weimbs Lab” on Facebook - patient-led communityFind Thomas Weimbs:ResearchSanta Barbara Nutrients - KetoCitraWeimbs Lab - UCSCExploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cancer treatment isn’t one disease = one drug. It’s thousands of different stories playing out at a molecular level and yet when it comes to care, we’re still treating most of them the same way.Padman Vamadevan and Ben Whately, co-founders of Astron Health, are rethinking oncology from the ground up. Here we explore why recurrence is such an under-addressed problem, how AI can help oncologists cut through a tidal wave of research and what it looks like to track cancer like a chronic disease instead of a binary cure-or-palliative model.We cover:🧬 Why two 'identical' cancers can be worlds apart biologically🤖 How AI condenses 170,000+ research papers into actionable options🩺 The blank space after an 'all clear' and how to fill it📊 Longitudinal data: tracking disease drivers over time🛠️ Safe iteration with proven drugs, supplements & lifestyle changesFind Astron Health:Astron Health WebsiteMentioned in this episode:Book - Tripping Over the Truth by Travis ChristoffersonExploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if everything we learned about water was missing its most important piece?In this episode, we speak with Professor Gerald Pollack - biomedical scientist, professor, and author of The Fourth Phase of Water - whose research reveals a side of water that’s been hiding in plain sight. From how cells create energy to what actually drives chronic disease, this conversation turns biology inside out - but stays rooted in how this changes our view of the practical day to day.Pollack’s ideas challenge convention. But they also unlock new ways to understand hydration, mitochondria, cancer, grounding, and even the link between consciousness and health.💧 Why 'hydration' is so much more than drinking water⚡ EZ (Exclusion Zone) water - the battery inside your cells🔬 Mitochondria, light, energy and the missing link in cellular health🎯 Cancer, chronic disease & the role of intracellular dehydration🧠 How grounding + infrared work - electrically🧪 Rejected science and the cost of going against the grain📚 Transmutation: can living beings create elements?This episode is big. And yes, we go there. Let us know your thoughts - we love hearing from you!Find Gerald:WebsiteBookExploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this link: ⬇️ https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/DyJ3mnWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us were never taught what hormones actually do. We just noticed things getting weird - heavier periods, brain fog, random mood swings that made us question our entire personality.And when we asked for help, we got vague answers. A prescription. Maybe a “come back in 6 months.”That’s why we sat down with Pauline Cox, a functional nutritionist who’s actually good at explaining this stuff. She's worked with hundreds of women dealing with endometriosis, PCOS, low thyroid, fatigue, and all the “you’re fine” symptoms that so many of us learn to live with.This episode is about finally understanding what’s going on and how much control we do actually have here. Through food, light, movement, supplements… but also, through knowing what to look for, and what to question.🧠 The gut-hormone connection (it’s not all in your head)🥗 Food choices that support your cycle🩸 Endometriosis and why it’s often misunderstood💡 Oestrogen, thyroid, and the subtle signs we miss📉 What chronic inflammation does to your mood⚠️ When tracking your health makes you feel worse🧪 The supplements Pauline comes back to again and againThis is one for every woman - and for anyone who loves one.Let us know what hits home. We’re always listening!Find Pauline:InstagramSow and Arrow - Health Store and Education PlatformMentioned in this episode:Books - Hungry Woman: Eating for good health, happiness and hormones + Primal Living in a Modern WorldWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PART 2! If you missed it, we highly recommend checking out Part 1 before listening to this episode. We all age. But what if we could slow it down, reshape it, or even pause it altogether?After connecting over one of our most viewed episodes with Dr. Glen Jefferys, we got to hear from scientist and relentlessly curious longevity researcher Dr. Michael Lustgarten. He’s been tracking over 50 biomarkers for nearly a decade and has reduced his biological age by more than 20 years.In this episode, we explore what that process looks like for Michael with data. Lots of data.We cover:🧪 How to interpret and act on blood markers🔁 Supplement cycles, blood work feedback & knowing when to stop🧬 Hormones, hypothyroidism, and adjusting thyroid meds over time🧠 SHBG, testosterone & why 'high' isn’t always better☀️ The underestimated power of light, sleep, and rhythm🧊 Would he freeze himself? Yes - and here’s why🔮 What consciousness might teach us about agingThis episode is a goldmine for listeners who are already tracking labs, looking for more advanced interpretation strategies, trying to refine their own protocols and avoid over-supplementation or 'stack overload'.Find Michael:YouTubeWebsiteBookAcademic PublicationsMentioned in this episode:The 120-Year Diet by Dr Roy WalfordThe Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoDr. Morgan Levine’s PhenoAge Biological Age TestKurt JaiMungal’s Theories of EverythingWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all age. But what if we could slow it down, reshape it, or even pause it altogether?After connecting over one of our most viewed episodes with Dr. Glen Jefferys, we got to hear from scientist and relentlessly curious longevity researcher Dr. Michael Lustgarten. He’s been tracking over 50 biomarkers for nearly a decade and has reduced his biological age by more than 20 years.In this episode, we explore what that process looks like for Michael with data. Lots of data.We cover:🧪 How to interpret and act on blood markers🔁 Supplement cycles, blood work feedback & knowing when to stop🧬 Hormones, hypothyroidism, and adjusting thyroid meds over time🧠 SHBG, testosterone & why 'high' isn’t always better☀️ The underestimated power of light, sleep, and rhythm🧊 Would he freeze himself? Yes - and here’s why🔮 What consciousness might teach us about agingThis episode is a goldmine for listeners who are already tracking labs, looking for more advanced interpretation strategies, trying to refine their own protocols and avoid over-supplementation or 'stack overload'.Find Michael:YouTubeWebsiteBookAcademic PublicationsMentioned in this episode:The 120-Year Diet by Dr Roy WalfordThe Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoDr. Morgan Levine’s PhenoAge Biological Age TestKurt JaiMungal’s Theories of EverythingWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk a lot about nutrition, movement, and sleep when it comes to health. But there's a missing piece in most conversations: light.In this episode, we sit down with Bjørn Ekeberg - philosopher of science turned founder of Recharge Health - to explore how red and near-infrared light can support recovery, improve energy, and help us reconnect with our biology.We unpack what red light therapy is, how mitochondria drive everything from mood to metabolism, and why so many of us are unknowingly light-deficient. Athletes, health nerds, or if you're just tired of being tired - listen up. The conversation about energy, tech, and how we support the body’s natural intelligence.We cover:🔴 What red & near-infrared light do⚡️ Mitochondria, energy and light deficiency🧠 Cognitive function & mental clarity🏃‍♂️ Muscle recovery, inflammation, and pain🧬 Why movement isn't enough without light🚦 Safe, at-home red light therapyIf we promote something, we want to ensure it is genuinely something we a) trust in and b) use. This is no exception. The FlexBeam from Recharge Health is what Ben and I (producer Eloise) genuinely use for our own fix of red and infrared light. It is health-tech designed for real life. If you're exploring red light therapy, the team has offered our community 10% off via this link: ⬇️ https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/DyJ3mn(this helps support the podcast and the conversations we’re building.) Let us know if you end up going for one - we're not sure there's a part of our body that hasn't reaped benefits from it.Find Bjørn/Red Light Devices:WebsiteRecharge Health or on instagramYouTubeMentioned in this episode:Study - Infrared Low-Level Laser Therapy (Photobiomodulation Therapy) before Intense Progressive Running Test of High-Level Soccer PlayersNIR effects on mitochondria and VO2 MaxSubstance: The Material World and the Making of the Modern Mind by Nick HawkesBjørn’s academic work in cosmology and the philosophy of science. His book - Metaphysical Experiments: Physics and the Invention of the UniverseWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know health isn't just about the food you eat or the supplements you take. But do we really understand the other elements that are so crucial - the light we see, the water we drink, and even the way we think?Sara Pugh, PhD, Quantum Biologist and Ketogenic Coach shares how she has brought together physics and wellness. She explains why light and water are key players in how our bodies works and how simple daily choices can make a huge difference to our overall health and wellbeing.We cover:💧 How water in your body acts like a battery🧬 Mitochondria, movement and real energy🌞 Daily light routines to set your body clock🧠 Hypnosis, consciousness, and the power of belief📵 The hidden impact of EMFs and blue light🌍 Small changes that can make a big differenceThis episode is for anyone curious about how to align modern life with the natural rhythms we evolved for - and why it matters so much now.Find Sara:WebsiteYouTubeInstagramSubstackMentioned in this episode:Gerald Pollock’s 4th Phase of WaterThe Invisible Rainbow by Arthur FirstenbergDan Winter’s Golden Ratio & CoherenceRupert Sheldrake’s Morphic FieldsReality Is Plastic by Anthony JacquinWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever wondered: Are we really safe in a wireless world?What if the invisible forces all around us - your phone, your Wi-Fi, even your toothbrush - were quietly shaping your health and the planet’s health too?In this conversation, EMF researcher Olle Johansson shares his decades of experience researching the health impacts of electromagnetic fields - the kind you can’t see but you might well be feeling. From rising chronic diseases to the decline of natural pollinators, Olle connects the dots between our modern tech-filled lives and the health of every living thing. He also shares why insurance companies won’t touch EMF risks, why screen dermatitis is on the rise, and - crucially - what we can do right now to protect ourselves.We cover:📡 The hidden health impacts of EMFs🧬 Why Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & cell phones matter🧒 Why kids might be at higher risk🐝 What happens to bees & bugs (and why it matters)🌿 How to live with tech - without losing your mind (or your health)🤝 Why human connection matters more than everFind Olle:Email - [email protected] in this episode:Material submitted to UK parliament on EMF and 5GPolarization and Biological Activity: Study analyzing the role of polarization in EMFs and their biological effectsImmune System Disturbance: Research on how EMFs can disturb immune function, leading to potential health risksElectrohypersensitivity Recognition: Discussion on Sweden's recognition of electrohypersensitivity as a functional impairmentMyelin Damage from RF-EMFs: Review of evidence linking radiofrequency EMF exposure to myelin damage and electrohypersensitivityWHO Classification: The World Health Organization's classification of certain EMFs as possible carcinogensWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when your body completely crashes and you have no energy to get off the couch?For Julie Gibson Clark, that moment became the turning point. After being diagnosed with heavy metal poisoning, she began a journey that would transform not only her health, but how she thinks about aging, wellness, and self-discipline taking her to the leaderboard of the Rejuvenation Olympics worldwide (a public leaderboard ranking biological aging via epigenetic clocks), and currently ageing at only 65 days per 100 days. Julie shares her accessible approach to longevity - blending science, intuition, and a healthy dose of self-compassion. From structured routines and strength training to intuitive fasting, oxalates, supplements, and spiritual rituals, Julie unpacks the systems she uses to feel younger, stronger, and more grounded.This is a conversation about real-life longevity - without $10k-a-month protocols or lab coats. Just honesty, experimentation, and a deep respect for beauty and balance.We cover:🧬 Heavy metal poisoning🥗 The menu - 100g protein and 1lb of veggies💪 Why strength training is a longevity foundation🔄 Using fasting-mimicking diets to reset & recover🧠 The “inner general” vs. self-compassion - when to push, when to rest🧪 How to experiment with your own protocol (without perfectionism)This is longevity, lived.Find Julie:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeMentioned in this episode:Book - The Longevity Diet by Valter LongoBook - Lifespan by David SinclairBook - The Complete Guide to Fasting by Jason FungNOVOS Core supplement - longevity blendRejuvenation OlympicsWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever felt like your anxiety was swallowing you whole - like something was broken inside but like you have to suck it up and get on with it anyway - you've got to know you don't have to stay there, and this episode might help to see how. In discussion here with leading expert in trauma-informed clinical psychology and holistic medicine for anxiety and panic, Dr Nicole Cain unpacks with us that anxiety isn’t the problem - yep, that's right. It's not the problem - it’s the signal. Through her personal and clinical journey, she reframes anxiety as the body’s way of showing us where healing needs to happen - that anxiety isn’t something to be silenced, but something to be understood.We explore anxiety through the lens of neuroplasticity, mitochondrial health, and trauma-informed healing and Dr. Cain shares her 4-step process for rewiring your nervous system, explains how anxiety manifests differently in each of us and reveals why addressing the root cause is the only real path we have to emotional well-being.We cover:🧠 Why anxiety is the body’s call for healing - not a disorder🌪️ How trauma shapes adult patterns🧘‍♀️ A 4-step method to stop panic in its tracks🧬 The link between mitochondria, energy & mental health🧪 Natural tools that work: Chamomile, Kava, L-theanine & more🧠 Neuroplasticity and the power to rewire your brainThis isn’t about quick fixes or suppression. It’s about healing at the root, meeting your anxiety with curiosity, and walking with it to support us in becoming panic-proof, present, and free.Find Dr Nicole Cain:WebsiteInstagramBookYouTubeMentioned in this episode:Study - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) StudyStudy - Persistent epigenetic differences associated with prenatal exposure to famine in humansPaper - Ideology and the Canadian health care systemQuiz - Take the 9 Types of Anxiety Quiz - find out how your anxiety manifests (e.g. gut-based, chest-based, thought-based, etc). This helps tailor the best response to your physiological presentation.Want to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here, heart surgeon Dr Philip Ovadia dismantles decades of medical dogma around cholesterol and heart disease. Once morbidly obese and pre-diabetic, Dr Ovadia shares his transformation and exposes why the traditional cholesterol-focused approach to heart health is failing millions.He speaks about the real root causes - insulin resistance, metabolic dysfunction, and inflammation - and explains why diet, not drugs, is the key to long-term health. This conversation is a roadmap to reclaiming your health and staying off the operating table.We cover:🫀 Why cholesterol isn’t the root cause of heart disease🧬 The role of insulin resistance & inflammation in heart health🥩 Keto vs. Carnivore - what’s the difference, and who are they for?💊 The truth about statins and PCSK9 inhibitors🧠 How metabolic health connects to brain, hormone & immune function🔥 Reversing heart disease & taking control of your own healthFind Dr Philip Ovadia:Instagram / YouTube Website - services for U.S. and international patients focused on reversing metabolic diseaseMentioned in this episode:Book - Stay Off My Operating Table by Dr Philip OvadiaBook - Why We Get Sick by Dr. Benjamin BikmanBook - Good Calories, Bad Calories + The Case Against Sugar by Gary TaubesStudy - Carbohydrate Restriction-Induced Elevations in LDL-Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis: The KETO TrialDocumentary - Cholesterol Code (releasing soon)Want to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for an exploration of high-stakes innovation and athlete health, and learn how we might just be scratching the surface of what’s possible in the world of elite performance.Here we’re sitting down with Dr. Dan Turner, PhD, Director of Athletic Safety at the Enhanced Games, where athletes push the boundaries of human potential with performance-enhancing substances — under medical supervision. Dan, also a Lead Scientist for High Performance at Red Bull, is a leading expert in high-performance health and athlete safety, shares his pioneering work with the Enhanced Games and reveals how the use of substances like anabolic steroids, metabolic modulators, and even gene editing could reshape the future of athletics. With athlete health and fairness at the core, this conversation digs into the ethics of performance enhancement, the importance of sleep and recovery, and the science behind metabolic boosters.We cover:🧬 The Enhanced Games: A new arena for athletic competition with performance-enhancing substances💉 Medical Supervision: The importance of safe use, avoiding misuse, and ensuring long-term health through comprehensive monitoring.🛏️ Sleep: The ultimate performance-enhancing tool⚡ Rad Framework: Readiness, Emotional Efficiency, and Durability - a strategic approach to mastering high performance🧪 Innovative Substances: How metabolic modulators, botanicals, and even CRISPR technology could be the next frontier in sports.🧠 Mindset & Performance: Coaching high performers - overcoming mental blind spots, stress management, and building resilience.From the Enhanced Games’ mission to level the playing field to the future of human performance through genetic innovations, this conversation offers a glimpse into where sports and health optimisation are headed. It’s not just about competing harder - it’s about competing smarter.Find Dan:WebsiteEnhanced GamesWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do crisis negotiations, hostage rescues, and your everyday conversations have in common? More than you think.Former Scotland Yard detective, military intelligence operator, and globally recognised negotiation expert Scott Walker offers a masterclass in the art of influence, communication, and emotional self-regulation. Scott shares the tools he’s developed through decades of real-world experience - techniques that help us stay calm under pressure, navigate conflict with confidence, and bring more agency into how we show up in our life. These principles have been honed with elite teams under the most intense, high-stakes situations - this isn’t just about negotiation - it’s about living intentionally, leading with humility, and learning to choose your response, no matter what’s happening around you.We cover:🧠 The power of emotional regulation - pause, reset, choose🎯 Preparation for conversation - what are the 5 most likely challenges? And how will you handle them?🧍‍♂️ Agency - taking part in your own rescue, not outsourcing responsibility💬 Conversation types - do you want to be helped, heard or hugged?🤝 Empathy & influence - how to genuinely understand someone else before making your point🪞 Biases, blindspots & humility - how status and identity shape conflict🔁 Everyday negotiation - because we’re all in conversations with purposeNo esoteric, abstract theory here - it's a practical deep dive into how we can use communication as a tool for resolution, for growth, for leadership, and for health.Find Scott:WebsiteCourse - Thrive Under PressureInstagramBook - Order Out Of ChaosBook - Eye of the Storm - Scott Walker. Available for Pre-Order, Release 20th May 2025. Mentioned in this episode:Book - The Wisdom of Psychopaths by Kevin DuttonBook - Supercommunicators by Charles DuhiggBook - Taken on Trust by Terry WaiteBook - Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor FranklWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 1, we laid the foundation for a new understanding of cancer - one that begins with mitochondrial dysfunction and the bioenergetic breakdown of cells. In Part 2, we move into the real-world implications: how we treat, manage, and potentially prevent cancer using a metabolic lens.Dr. Tomás Duraj explores the emerging tools and protocols being studied - from ketogenic metabolic therapies to glutamine inhibition, and how combining dietary strategies with systemic approaches might redefine cancer care completely. It is not throwing away what we already know, but rather using what we know works and disregarding what doesn’t. We also look at the failures of past trials, why so many therapies underperform, and what happens when the patient shifts from passive recipient to active participant in their treatment.In Part 2, we cover:🥑 The difference between dietary and pharmacological ketogenic therapy📉 Why traditional cancer treatment starts backwards - and what to consider instead📊 GKI (Glucose Ketone Index) as a key metabolic marker⚙️ Using fasting, exercise, and ketones to shift cellular metabolism🧬 How patient-led protocols could shape future cancer trials🧠 The potential of metabolism-based priming for immunotherapy success⏱️ Why time, compliance, and education are critical variables in successThis episode isn’t just about understanding cancer - it’s about reimagining how we treat it, measure it, and empower patients to become collaborators in their own care.Mentioned in this episode:PublicationsBook - Tripping Over The Truth by Travis ChristoffersonPaper The Warburg hypothesis and the emergence of the mitochondrial metabolic theory of cancerPaper - Successful application of dietary ketogenic metabolic therapy in patients with glioblastomaFind Dr Duraj:WebsiteKetogenic Metabolic Therapy ForumDr Seyfried’s lab at Boston CollegeDonate to the labWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve been told for decades that cancer is a genetic disease - a matter of unlucky mutations. But what if we’ve been starting in the wrong place?In this two-part episode, medical doctor and cancer metabolism researcher Dr. Tomás Duraj takes us through a paradigm-shifting look at cancer - exploring the metabolic theory, how it contrasts with the prevailing somatic mutation theory, and why mitochondrial dysfunction may hold the key to both treatment and prevention.This episode covers the history of cancer theory, the evolutionary biology behind it, and why current models might be missing the mark by focusing on downstream symptoms instead of upstream causes.In Part 1, we cover:🧬 The somatic mutation theory vs. the metabolic theory of cancer🧠 Why mitochondria may be the origin, not a side-effect📚 The history of cancer theory - and why we got stuck on genetics🧪 Redefining the Warburg effect and oxidative phosphorylation🧬 BRCA mutations, mitochondrial signalling & inherited risk⚡ Energy before all else - how bioenergetics impacts everything🍽️ Why dietary interventions (like ketogenic therapy) are still so misunderstood This conversation is foundational - if you want to understand why cancer research has been stalling (and where the future might be), this is where to start and end.🎙️ Stay tuned for Part 2, where Dr Tomás dives into the potential of metabolic therapies in real-life application and treatment frameworks.Mentioned in this episode:PublicationsBook - Tripping Over The Truth by Travis Christofferson Paper The Warburg hypothesis and the emergence of the mitochondrial metabolic theory of cancerPaper - Successful application of dietary ketogenic metabolic therapy in patients with glioblastomaFind Dr Duraj:Website Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy ForumDr Seyfried’s lab at Boston CollegeDonate to the labWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hormones are often misunderstood or oversimplified (because they are quite complicated). But according to Dr. Rob Kominiarek, they are one of the most powerful (and most overlooked) levers we have for health, vitality, and aging well. So it's worth knowing what we can do to improve them and feel better, right?In his practice, Dr Rob Kominiarek focuses on individualised, root-cause approaches towards hormone balance, metabolic health, and long-term wellness. Yes he uses all the tools in the box, but only when they're necessary and fit the client. Here, Dr Rob and Ben are exploring the role of testosterone in men and women, how hormone imbalances manifest differently in men and women, and why lab results alone aren’t the full picture.We cover:💥 Symptom over numbers - why how you feel matters more than your lab results💊 Cellular resistance and over-prescribed TRT - when your body makes hormones, but they don’t do what they’re supposed to🧘‍♀️ Women’s hormones - why birth control and low protein intake create a "perfect metabolic storm"💥 Peptides & personalised protocols - tools for healing and hormone regulation without cookie-cutter plans🥗 How lifestyle affects hormones - under-eating, overtraining, birth control, and stress⚡ Symptoms vs. Lab Results - why chasing "optimal T levels" is a distraction if you’re not solving the root issue🚫 The real danger? Focusing on visible muscle while ignoring bone loss, energy decline, and mood shiftsThis episode also endeavours to bring more information to the fore on female hormones, and where there are distinct differences between the two sexes that are critical to our understanding and optimisation of sex hormones. More to come on this!Find Dr. Rob:Renue HealthInstagramWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear about toxins in our food all the time - but what if one chemical was quietly linked to the rise of so many chronic conditions and diseases? Autism, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, fatty liver disease, Parkinson’s, ADHD, even certain cancers?Meet Dr. Stephanie Seneff, an MIT scientist who has spent years uncovering the shocking effects of glyphosate - the active ingredient in the world’s most commonly used weedkiller. Stephanie explains how this one component could be the root behind the biggest health crises of our time - and in this episode, she breaks down exactly how.We cover:🔥 The rise of glyphosate - where it came from & how it took over our food supply🦠 How it disrupts your gut, microbiome, and nutrient absorption💧 Deuterium - the “heavy hydrogen” affecting mitochondria & metabolism🥑 How a low-deuterium diet (ketogenic, high-fat) may help reverse damage❌ Why Ozempic ultimately won't work full cycle💉 Glyphosate in vaccines🌍 AI & the future of medicineDr. Seneff’s research is controversial but the evidence is mounting. Could glyphosate be the silent spring of our time?Find Stephanie:WebsiteResearch Papers Mentioned in this episode:Book: Toxic LegacyBlocking the Increase of Intracellular Deuterium Concentration Prevents the Expression of Cancer-Related Genes, Tumor Development, and Tumor Recurrence in Cancer PatientsThe Effect of Glyphosate on Human Sperm Motility and Sperm DNA FragmentationWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1.We all know the headlines: billionaire-funded biohacking, flashy protocols, impossible routines. But what if longevity could be simpler - accessible, structured, and something you can actually integrate into real life?Meet Daniel Lewis: lawyer by day, longevity guinea pig by night, and formerly #1 in the Rejuvenation Olympics. Daniel isn’t chasing immortality with an unlimited budget - he’s focused on what works, what’s measurable, and what fits into a normal life.In this episode, Daniel shares exactly how he’s slowed his rate of ageing to just 0.62 - and dropped his telomere age from 27 to 18 (he's 35) - all while working full time.We cover:🧬 What really ages us - telomeres, epigenetics, and the hallmarks of aging explained🏋️ Exercise without overcomplication - strength training, Zone 2 cardio, and chasing a 6-minute mile💤 Sleep & recovery - micro-dosing melatonin, glycine and white noise💊 Supplements based on research - spermidine, NAD precursors, alpha-ketoglutarate, and green tea extract (ECGC)⚖️ Balance, not obsession - treats, travelling, and a cocktails✨ The future of aging - cellular reprogramming, genetic testing, and what’s next in the longevity spaceDaniel’s approach is refreshingly doable - it’s science-backed, data-informed, and built to work around real life. No extremes. Just process.🔗 Find Daniel:Instagram: @daniellewis4lifeRejuvenation OlympicsMentioned in this episode:Animal study - Long-term treatment with spermidine increases health span of middle-aged Sprague-Dawley male ratsThe NAD+/PARP1/SIRT1 Axis in Agingloncevity.org - protocol updates & insightsWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2.We all know the headlines: billionaire-funded biohacking, flashy protocols, impossible routines. But what if longevity could be simpler - accessible, structured, and something you can actually integrate into real life?Meet Daniel Lewis: lawyer by day, longevity guinea pig by night, and formerly #1 in the Rejuvenation Olympics. Daniel isn’t chasing immortality with an unlimited budget - he’s focused on what works, what’s measurable, and what fits into a normal life.In this episode, Daniel shares exactly how he’s slowed his rate of ageing to just 0.62 - and dropped his telomere age from 27 to 18 (he's 35) - all while working full time.We cover:🧬 What really ages us - telomeres, epigenetics, and the hallmarks of aging explained🏋️ Exercise without overcomplication - strength training, Zone 2 cardio, and chasing a 6-minute mile💤 Sleep & recovery - micro-dosing melatonin, glycine and white noise💊 Supplements based on research - spermidine, NAD precursors, alpha-ketoglutarate, and green tea extract (ECGC)⚖️ Balance, not obsession - treats, travelling, and a cocktails✨ The future of aging - cellular reprogramming, genetic testing, and what’s next in the longevity spaceDaniel’s approach is refreshingly doable - it’s science-backed, data-informed, and built to work around real life. No extremes. Just process.🔗 Find Daniel:Instagram: @daniellewis4lifeRejuvenation OlympicsMentioned in this episode:Animal study - Long-term treatment with spermidine increases health span of middle-aged Sprague-Dawley male ratsThe NAD+/PARP1/SIRT1 Axis in Agingloncevity.org - protocol updates & insightsWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.