The Food Matters Podcast

Have you ever explored sound healing and its benefits? Sound healing is an alternative healing modality that uses the different vibrations of sound to help heal the body. It works to heal in a multi-dimensional capacity, meaning physical, mental, and emotional healing. In this episode, we are joined by Chase Trellert as he explains his experience with sound healing and how you can incorporate it into your own life. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-84 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Did you know that food can have an impact beyond your physical health? Certain foods have the power to influence your emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Cacao is one of those plants and has been used since ancient civilizations as so much more than just a food. In this episode with Brenden Durell, we discuss his journey with intentional cacao and how we can all incorporate it to experience a greater overall wellbeing. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-83 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

The journey of discovering your true-self doesn't happen overnight. Oftentimes, it's a lifelong journey of staying in touch with your own authenticity while you simultaneously grow and evolve as a person. There are many tools you can use to help along the way to help you stay connected to yourself such as breathwork and meditation. In this episode with Ryan Haddon, you will learn more about her story of discovering her life's purpose and how she uses that to help others. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-82 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Do you or a loved one struggle with unexplained pain, illness, or symptoms that you simply can't get answers about? Embarking on a healing journey can be difficult when every door seems to keep getting shut. In this week's podcast, you are going to hear from Tian Evans on how she persisted in finding answers to her health issues, how it saved her life, and eventually gave her the tools she needed to start her own wellness business. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Read the show notes here https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-81 Follow Tian and Sage Events on IG here https://www.instagram.com/sage.eventsbyronbay/ Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever come to a point in life where you know something needed to change? Maybe it's been in the area of your health, a relationship, your job, or even mindset. Oftentimes, these moments can be catalysts for positive change and even have the power to change the course of your life. In this episode with Rich Roll, we discuss how we went from barely being able to walk up a flight of stairs to being an ultra-endurance athlete. Uncover the secrets to healing, happiness & longevity in the FREE screening event https://bit.ly/47Ot70o Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-80 for the show notes. Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you explored the world of alternative and ancient healing practices? Ayurveda is a natural healing science originating in India and is based on the idea of helping bring your body into balance by understanding your body's constitution, or dosha. Your dosha helps you understand your body's natural predisposition so that you can work with it to achieve optimal health. In this episode with Amish Shah, we talk about how you can use Ayurveda to help heal your body for good. Watch The Natural Law here for a limited time: https://www.dgiqu3trk.com/3N116J/2CTPL/ Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-79 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Do you feel a prompting in your heart to dig deeper into some of the questions about life that you have? Maybe you have begun exploring these big questions and are on a mission to find truth, meaning, and a sense of purpose. Many people find these answers in their spirituality, and in this podcast episode, we are going to learn more about famous reggae artist, Marcus Gad's quest to find truth. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-XX for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever felt as though fear-based thoughts and traumas are holding you back from being your most authentic self? Taking charge of your inner consciousness and making steps towards healing is becoming more available through alternative modalities such as NLP, EMDR, EFT, and more. In this episode with Marjolijn Loderichs, we talk about the importance and power that comes from being able to overcome these things and experience true happiness in your life. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-77 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever wondered if the physical nature of your environment could be affecting your mental health? Feng Shui is an energy system created by Chinese culture that says the environment has a subconscious effect on overall well-being. In this episode with Marie Diamond, we discuss how you can use the system and Feng Shui and the Law of Attraction to create a life of happiness, abundance, and success. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-76 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Living a high-performance life often comes at the cost of sacrificing your health, but what if it didn't have to? Oftentimes, conventional medicine uses a "one size fits all" approach whereas naturopathic medicine looks at identifying the underlying causes of issues. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Valerie Franc who explains the ins and outs of naturopathy and how it can help you heal and live a healthy, high-capacity life. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-75 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever been in a position where you're searching for alternatives to the modern healthcare system? Oftentimes, today's medical system can take a 'one-size fits all approach.' People are now starting to explore alternatives such as occupation medicine, integrative holistics medicine, plant medicine, and psychedelics. In this episode, we dive into the power of plant medicine and psychedelics and how they can be used to heal people in a whole new way. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-74 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Did you know that heart disease is preventable, reversible, and treatable? As modern society continues to develop, there are many resources available for us to be proactive about our heart health, including being aware of genetics and lifestyle factors. In this episode with Dr. Joel Kahn, we dive deep into the truth about heart disease, cholesterol, and how a plant-based diet could be the key to a healthy heart. ​​Joel Kahn, MD, FACC of Detroit, Michigan, is a practicing cardiologist, and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Michigan Medical School. Known as "America's Healthy Heart Doc", Dr. Kahn has triple board certification in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology. He was the first physician in the world to certify in Metabolic Cardiology with A4M/MMI and the University of South Florida. He founded the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity in Bingham Farms, MI. Dr. Kahn has authored scores of publications in his field including articles, book chapters and monographs. He writes health articles and has five books in publication including Your Whole Heart Solution, Dead Execs Don't Get Bonuses and The Plant Based Solution, and Lipoprotein(a): The Heart's Silent Killer. He has regular appearances on Dr. Phil, The Doctors Show, Dr. Oz, Larry King Now, Joe Rogan Experience, and with Bassem Yousef. His podcast, Heart Doc VIP, is in its 4th year and widely popular. He has been awarded a Health Hero award from Detroit Crain's Business. In this week's episode with Dr. Joel Kahn, you'll discover: The main reasons that our arteries become clogged (and what you can do about it) The importance of regularly checking your blood pressure The tests that everyone should be getting to stay on top of heart health The biggest risk factors for heart disease The top foods to eat to promote good heart health And so much more! Episode resources: Follow Dr. Joel Kahn on Instagram (instagram) Learn more about Dr. Joel Kahn (website) Read Dr. Joel Kahn's book Lipoprotein (a) (book) Read Dr. Joel Kahn's book The Plant Based Solution (book) Read Healthy at 100 by John Robbins (book) Read Diet for a New America by John Robbins (book) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media, and leave a comment or review here. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time.

Have you ever felt that something in your life is holding you back from reaching your full potential? Sometimes, deep inner healing needs to take place so that you can step into total self-acceptance and self-love. In this week's podcast episode, I am joined by Meredith Rom, who has dedicated her life to helping women come into their power, believe in themselves, and help others do the same thing. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-72 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Understanding autoimmune conditions, like Hashimotos, and overall adrenal dysfunction can be challenging if you've never experienced it. Stress and adrenals play a large role in autoimmune conditions and are generally important for overall health. In this episode with Dr. Izabella Wentz, we break down what adrenals are, what happens when there is adrenal dysfunction, and natural solutions to help bring your body back into balance. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-71 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever felt that you haven't been able to tap into your true feminine identity? Women have been given the beautiful gift of having a feminine essence but are rarely taught how to embrace and step into this gift. In this episode, I am joined by Shar Moore who speaks to the importance of experiencing your feminine essence to live authentically and create a life that brings you passion and purpose. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-70 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Do you feel like you're struggling to uncover your true potential in life? One significant step in finding your purpose is to become more aware of your mindset and work on changing any beliefs that may be unconsciously holding you back. In this episode, Dr. John Demartini talks to us about the psychology of motivation and values and how perception could be the key element holding you back from everything you want to achieve. Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-69 for the show notes. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Did you know that the average person spends 26 years of their life asleep? Sleep is one of the most important components of overall health yet one of the most overlooked. It's becoming more and more common to hear people express how tired they are, no matter how much sleep they get. In this episode with Olivia Arezzolo, Australia's leading sleep expert, we discuss the impact sleep has on overall wellbeing, how to better cater to your sleep chronotype, and how diet affects sleep. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-68 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever felt a draw to connect with nature in a deeper way than ever before? Nature immersion and plant medicine are two powerful tools that more people are embracing as they seek out ways to come back into balance with nature. In this episode, I am joined by Cathy Coyle, and we discuss the ideas of merging psychology with spirituality to embrace practices such as nature immersion, plant medicine, and psychedelics. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-67 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever wondered what the biggest factor is in determining how long a person lives? Longevity is a topic that seems to be studied extensively, but there's still so much we don't know because we are limited by the lifespan of a human. What we do know is that there are several factors that contribute to a long, healthy life, and gratitude lies at the forefront of these. In this episode with Jason Prall, we dive into the topic of longevity and how you can live a long, healthy life. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-66 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever wondered how to begin incorporating adaptogens into your diet? Adaptogens are taking the health and wellness world by storm right now, and there's no wonder why. These powerful substances that nature has given us have the potential to help your body adapt to stress. Adaptogenic mushrooms have been around for thousands of years, but in more recent years, you may have noticed their rise in popularity as people are going back to nature to heal their gut issues, maximize their brain function, and boost their immunity. In this episode with Tero Isokauppila, founder of Four Sigmatic, we sit down to talk about the ins and outs of adaptogens and how you can use them to give your body a natural boost and consequently improve your overall health. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-65 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Do you feel like your inner perfectionist keeps you from experiencing good things because you write them off as not good enough? When it comes to relationships, we can have the idea of what a perfect partner is when in reality we are searching for something that exists. That's why it's so important to tune into how we actually feel about someone, and if these feelings are being influenced by past trauma. In this episode, Sheleana Aiyana dives into how we can take a look at our own personal experiences and traumas to uncover the root cause and from that place be able to engage in conscious relationships that foster safety, trust, freedom, and honesty. Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-64 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

There is an overwhelming number of diets and recommended eating philosophies out there, and choosing the right one can be overwhelming. And you might find that more often than not, these different ways of eating tend to contradict each other. Just because you've read about it doesn't mean it's right for you. It's important to check in with your body's cues to understand what is going to personally help you thrive. In this episode, Dr. Will Cole talks to us about the benefits of intuitive fasting and how valuable it is to learn how to trust your body for optimal health. Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-63 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Could an emotionally stressful event you've experienced be causing you physical pain? If you experience persistent discomfort or disease, this question could be the first step to beginning a powerful healing journey. The connection between your thoughts, feelings and past experiences can have a profound effect on how healthy your body is. In this episode with Jake Currie, we delve into the modality of German New Medicine which is the science of how emotional trauma impacts the physical body. Jake explains that in order to heal the body, you must first heal the mind. Head to www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-62 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

If you knew the quality of your thoughts could affect your reality, would you choose to think differently? You could have more power than you think when it comes to your experiences. By simply choosing more positive thoughts and consciously repositioning your perspective, you could significantly improve your life and minimize the effects of trauma or disease. In the episode, Kat Finnerty discusses the connection between the quality of your thoughts and your personal experiences. For the show notes, head to: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-61 Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Do you want to use food to overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, and even cancer? We are strong believers that food is our medicine, and that the right nutrition can help to heal many different health conditions. In this episode, we highlight the connection between food and healing with Liana Werner-Gray, founder of The Earth Diet and author of the Earth Diet Book, Cancer-Free with Food, and Anxiety-Free with Food. We discuss how going back to nature is the best nutrition practice, even in a modern world; the top foods we should be eating and those we should be avoiding to reduce the effects of health conditions; and how much of an important role our gut health plays in our overall health and immunity. Head to https://bit.ly/3LZZ2k4 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

There is an abundance of information available to us when it comes to navigating the best foods and nutritional advice to achieve optimum health. However, much of the time that information can be contradictory. This includes the topic of fats and oils and how they affect our health. Which fats are good for us? Which fats and oils should we avoid? Is it ok to cook with oils, or should we only use them raw? How are oils processed? Does that matter? We explore the answers to these questions with Udo Erasmus, a leading health advocate and author, who believes health is our personal responsibility. Learn more from Udo in this free masterclass on How to Reduce Inflammation With Healthy Fats (free masterclass here) Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-59 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Food cravings can be very common and many people experience them from time to time. However it is important to understand why these cravings are occurring so that you can break old habits and make positive changes in your overall relationship with food. Negative emotions such as stress, can trigger certain cravings, causing you to choose the wrong food to fill a void or for instant gratification. In this week's episode with Marc David we will explore how food cravings can be directly related to your mind and your thoughts, and how you can finally shift those unwanted dietary beliefs. Learn more from Marc in this free masterclass on How to Stop Unwanted Cravings & Emotional Eating (free masterclass here) Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-58 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Could emotional baggage be stopping you from living a life of ease and comfort? There are endless ways emotional baggage can show up in our lives, and the energy of past emotions can literally become trapped in our bodies, affecting physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Bradley Nelson, one of the world's foremost experts in the emerging fields of Bioenergetic Medicine and Energy Psychology joins us in this exclusive extended interview from Transcendence Season 2 where he explores how pain and illness can often be a sign of unaddressed emotional baggage. During this conversation, we explore the skills needed to discover and release trapped emotions, allowing the body to heal faster and more efficiently. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://bit.ly/3T7etdd for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Mushrooms have been a hot topic, not only for their incredible nutritional benefits but also for their 'magical' benefits around consciousness and mental health. Although the use of mushrooms dates back thousands of years with Chinese medicine, they are only now becoming more mainstream and emerging widely within the wellness community for their medicinal values, with different species offering different functions and benefits. There are a variety of ways in which you can incorporate mushrooms to optimize your life, from functional mushrooms to improve physical health, immunity and overall vitality; to psychedelic mushrooms for mental shifts, radical transformation and clearing and releasing trauma. Alli Schaper, passionate mental health advocate, joins me to discuss the profound life changing effects of Mushrooms, and her mission to increase the education around this topic to help others incorporate them into their daily routine and lifestyle. Head to www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-56 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

You may have heard the saying; "thoughts create things". Did you know that a repeated thought can have a powerful effect on your life, your relationships, and the world around you? The language you use (whether positive or negative) and the stories you tell yourself and others, can reflect back as physical experiences, emotions and the quality of your health and wellbeing. Renowned Medical Intuitive, Jean Sheehan joins me to discuss this concept and explore how you can live a higher vibration life by choosing better thoughts, creating awareness around your food choices and learning to communicate with what your body telling you, through understanding ailments, pain and illnesses you are experiencing within the physical self. Jean is about helping people with new beginnings, new life and manifesting all their hearts desires to design their destiny, according to the ancient wisdom of past and new quantum mechanics of the future. Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-55 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

With the busy and fast-paced lifestyles of modern society, it can be easy to dismiss tiredness as being a normal part of how you feel. But you don't have to accept it as something you must live with forever! Low energy levels, burnout, and fatigue can significantly affect your overall quality of life, including your moods and relationships, plus it can be a key indicator of your overall health. Joining us to discuss some easy solutions to dramatically improve our energy levels, is Ari Whitten, Energy and Fatigue Specialist focused on taking an evidence-based approach to energy enhancement. He explains how sleep, stress, and nutrition affect you and how to make easy changes in your lifestyle to optimize your energy and overcome fatigue for good! Ari's work ultimately helps to find ways to improve your mood, mental and physical performance, quality of life, and overall happiness; as well as simple methods to prevent disease and illness. Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-54 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

We live in a time where there is more nutrition advice available than ever before, and yet there is still so much confusion when it comes to what we really should be eating for optimal health. Low fat, high fat, paleo, vegan, vegetarian, keto … the list goes on. But these diets have more in common than they do differences. They all empathize greater intake of plant foods, which we now know helps prevent disease, promote heart health, feed our gut microbiome, reduce inflammation, and so many more health benefits. Joining us with all the answers is Simon Hill - nutritionist, physiotherapist, and plant-based advocate. In this episode, Simon explains the science around nutrition as well as the benefits of a plant-based diet, and the action we need to take as individuals through our diets, to create better health outcomes and clear the confusion on what will be best for us in the long-term. Simon is ultimately about empowering individuals with important information about food and their diet so that they can make the best choices for themselves and the planet. An important and powerful conversation for all of us to regain our confidence around food. Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-53 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

The key to healing your gut is understanding the root cause of the symptoms contributing to your gut issues. Bloating, gas, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, skin issues, and even food sensitivities, are accepted as the norm in today's society. In fact, many people put up with these uncomfortable symptoms for most of their lives without understanding why they are there. The truth is that the presence of these symptoms is your body's way of communicating to you that there is a deeper issue. However, there are ways that you can take control of the health of your gut, so that you can thrive and heal from health challenges such as leaky gut, IBS, autoimmune disease, and even depression, anxiety, and low mood. In this episode, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, Qualified MD and Gastroenterologist, author of Fiber Fuelled, the Fiber Fuelled cookbook, and founder of PlantFed Gut.com; joins me to discuss a holistic approach to healing the gut through diet, by restoring the microbiome with good bacteria allowing your body to innately heal itself. In this week's episode with Dr. Will you'll discover: The link between managing anxiety and depression through diet Foods to include and avoid for a healthy gut Healing from IBS, Crohn's Disease, leaky gut, and other related gut concerns Relieving brain fog and finding clarity How your digestion is reliant on healthy microbiomes and gut health Which non-food practices are also beneficial for a healthy microbiome The benefits of a high fiber diet & the different types of fiber available to you How the diversity of plants in your diet can lead to a healthy gut microbiome And so much more! Episode resources: Learn more about Dr. Will (website) Learn More about Dr. Will's Book - Fiber Fuelled Watch Transcendence (docuseries) Follow Dr. Will on Instagram (instagram) 5 Foods to nourish the gut microbiome (article) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time!

As we grow up we inherit a set of beliefs and values that may not reflect our own internal truths. On this episode of the Food Matters podcast Laurentine chats to Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, co-founder of Mindvalley, a global school that delivers transformational education for all ages - about how we can break through the myths we have been led to believe will create happiness. She teaches us to celebrate our flaws to generate true happiness within that will also reflect on our outer world. In this conversation, Kristina explains, that happiness is not about butterflies and rainbows, it is about being at peace with the choices in your life, and being at peace with being you. In this week's episode with Kristina you'll discover: How to break through inherited beliefs & navigate society's expectations of happiness & success. How to find the courage to follow your own way & being unapologetically you. The importance of setting happiness as a goal. How a passion led business can bring more happiness into your life. How your relationship with the world is a reflection of your relationship with yourself. Kristina's upcoming new book, Becoming Flawsome. Plus so much more! Episode resources: Follow Kristina on Instagram (instagram) Learn more about Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani (website) Explore Mindvalley, the school of transformation and growth (website) Unlocking The Key To Happiness (article) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time!

Starting the day with the right breakfast really can be the secret to feeling good all day. In this solo episode with me, Laurentine we discuss fueling our bodies with foods that can sustain our energy all day long to avoid the dreaded sugar crash or hunger pangs! We look at our diets and how we can balance our moods and emotions through creating the best food choices. I give some guidance and easy recipes to make it as simple as possible to upgrade our breakfast. I promise it is not as hard as it seems! In this week's episode with me, Laurentine you'll discover: How to re-imagine what breakfast can look like. Ways to balance our moods through low GI and alkalizing foods. Replacing fast fuel breakfasts with slow-burn fats and proteins. Smoothie recipes - consuming good fats and proteins easily. James and Laurentine's favorite breakfast from the new Food Matters Cookbook. Salads and snacks your kids will love. And so much more! There are so many exciting meals to try out for breakfast. You can find more easy and delicious breakfast recipes and snacks in the Food Matters Cookbook. Episode resources: Food Matters Cook Book (link) Study Nutrition Online with Food Matters (website) Four of the best oils to cook with (article) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time!

Got a gut feeling about your gut health? In this interview, I chat with nutrition and gut health expert, Donna Gates where we explore general food principles for healthy living; and how supporting good bacteria within the gut can help us get well and understand what is right for our individual bodies. Supporting a healthy gut has a massive significance to our overall well-being contributing to stronger immunity, heart and brain health, better moods, higher energy levels, and also minimizing and preventing disease within the body. Fueling our bodies with nutrient-enriched clean food and clearing out toxins within the body has proven to be a powerful pathway to health and wellness. Renowned nutrition and gut health expert, Donna Gates has been immersed in the wellness world for over 25 years helping countless people create healthy life choices through her groundbreaking work and book, The Body Ecology Diet. In this discussion, we dive into Donna's general food principles for healthy living, and how supporting good bacteria within the gut can help us to get well and understand what is right for our individual bodies. In this week's episode with Donna Gates, you'll discover: The founding principles of The Body Ecology Diet and the interaction and communication of microbes within your gut. Our microbiome, also known as our Inner-Eco System (balancing good and bad microbes that may need to be removed). Colonics and enemas: What they are, how to do them & how they could save you from disease. How to stall aging by focusing our attention on clearing toxins inside the body. How microbiome affects you and the root cause of sugar cravings. How Candida and yeast overgrowth start, and how to treat naturally - identifying symptoms and rectifying the issue. How rectifying yeast infections can assist with autism. Donna's morning rituals to kick start your day - The Body Ecology Diet. Evaluating the pros & cons of bone broth. When to reintroduce certain food after fixing issues within the body. Cooking tips & techniques to reduce oxalates. Plus, so much more. Restoring and prioritizing good gut health can create a flow-on effect to your overall health and wellbeing. This chat will empower us with the knowledge and insights in order to be able to start towards positive change in the right direction. Episode resources: Follow Body Ecology on Instagram (instagram) Learn more about The Body Ecology Diet (book) Should you do a colonic? The surprising benefits to consider (article) 5 things that could be contributing to candida (article) Fermented Carrots (recipe) Food to fuel the microbiome (article) Morning Green Smoothie with Cucumber (recipe) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time!

Can consuming freshly extracted juices be the key to unlocking a new world of health and wellness that can transform our lives? Juice Master, Jason Vale joins James on this episode of the podcast to discuss the in's and out's of juice cleanses for healing, detoxification, and transformation. Jason Vale is a man on a mission to "juice the world!" He is the best-selling author of 16 books on health, addiction and juicing; nine number 1 (iOS and Android) apps; and the groundbreaking, feature-length documentary SuperJuiceMe! He shares his personal story of overcoming a severe skin condition and battling addiction by using nutrition, diet and juicing. In this week's episode with Jason Vale you'll discover: How juice cleanses can transform our overall health and wellbeing. Juicing at home: common mistakes to avoid. How to find new ways to consume vegetables if you don't like to eat them. Juice for healing: overcoming skin conditions and other autoimmune disorders. Tips to maintain your energy and avoid the dreaded sugar high crash. Using juice for mental clarity: feeling limitless. The benefits of fasting vs juice cleansing. Jason Vale's Juice Master Retreats. Jason Vale teaches us how to easily incorporate more nutrient rich juices into our diet on a regular basis, and take powerful action towards our own health and vitality. Episode resources: Follow Jason Vale on Instagram (instagram) Learn more about Jason Vale (website) Jason's latest documentary: Super Juice Me 1 1/2 'A Taste Of My Own Medicine' (YouTube) Freedom From the Diet Trap (book) The Turbo Charged Smoothie (recipe) Common Juice Cleansing Mistakes (article) Super Juice Me (documentary) Food Matters Hungry For Change (film) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time!

Got a gut feeling about gluten? Me too. But it's more than just a feeling that something's not quite right. Science is now telling us that gluten intolerance is on the rise, and that more and more people around the world are burdened by conditions that are directly linked to gluten. But in a world where gluten is everywhere (and I mean quite literally everywhere), how do you go about avoiding the grain? And what cost will it have if you don't? Well, that's what I am so excited to share with you today, and there's no better expert to be talking to. Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. His books have been published in 32 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. Most excitingly, his latest book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases and was published in February 2022. For people who love to geek out on the science behind nutrition, this book has been monumental. But today we're here to talk about one of the pressing issues that so many people are facing right now, and that is how to deal with gluten!!! In this week's episode with Dr. David Perlmutter, you'll discover: The rise in gluten sensitivities and the impact gluten is having on your health. How you can restore your gut health after triggers like gluten and antibiotics, plus which supplements you should consider for overall health. What Dr. David Perlmutter eats on a typical day, and the ways he eats healthy while traveling. Why you should eat more healthy fats and the hidden downside to eating legumes. Gluten-free foods to eat, including protein sources, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables, plus foods to absolutely avoid. And much, much more. In this not-to-be-missed conversation, we peel back the layers on what we've been told about food, and finally begin to discover what is actually true, so you can start to nourish your body with delicious, nutritious foods. Episode resources: Food Matters Cookbook: A Simple Gluten-Free Guide to Transforming Your Health One Meal at a Time (book) Follow Dr. Perlmutter on Instagram (Instagram) Grain Brain by Dr. Perlmutter (book) Explore Orthomolecular Medicine (website) Watch Carbloaded (documentary) Beans and Legumes: Are They Paleo? By Dr. Loren Cordain's (article) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time!

If you're looking for simple, natural strategies to heal digestive issues, fatigue, autoimmune conditions, and persistent weight gain, I have some good news for you. You're about to discover the seven steps to transforming your health, healing your body, and helping others do the same across two exclusive episodes. This latest podcast lays out my complete Food Matters approach to healing and transformation. After all, we all want to feel our best, to heal our bodies without expensive drugs, and to inspire others to take the next step too. If you're a regular listener, you'll know that studying nutrition online completely changed my life. It helped me cut through the confusion of different diets, understand why so many people suffer from gut health issues and hormone-related illness, and it changed the way I look at food. It also saved my father's life. He was sick, unwell, and on a cocktail of medications. Through the information that I learned from expert teachers and doctors, I was able to help him heal. Since then, it's been my mission to connect with experts from around the globe to share the latest research and findings on some of the most common health problems that can often be healed and prevented by nutrition. And that's what I am so excited to be able to share with you in this first-ever, 2-part podcast series. In this exclusive 2-part masterclass with me, James Colquhoun, you'll discover: The 7 steps to transforming your health and healing your body naturally. The best foods to eat, and which ones to avoid for lasting health. Why good fats are so important for the body and mind -- plus, what good fats are. How to understand your own biochemical individuality (I explain what this is), and why this might be the most overlooked aspect of medical care. How to use food as medicine, and the nutrition principles that guide the Food Matters philosophy. My favorite superfoods to boost your daily nutrient intake. One of the most essential nutrients for the body that comes from spending time outdoors. Why subscribing to a nutritional dogma could be impairing your body's ability to heal. And so much more. It's never too late to start making lasting changes for transformation in your life. And with these seven, really simple steps, you can kickstart your health journey today. Episode resources: Study Nutrition Online with Food Matters (website) Discover the top 12 reasons to become a nutrition coach in 2022 (article) Food Matters 10 Nutritional Principles (article) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time!

If you're looking for simple, natural strategies to heal digestive issues, fatigue, autoimmune conditions, and persistent weight gain, I have some good news for you. You're about to discover the seven steps to transforming your health, healing your body, and helping others do the same across two exclusive episodes. This latest podcast lays out my complete Food Matters approach to healing and transformation. After all, we all want to feel our best, to heal our bodies without expensive drugs, and to inspire others to take the next step too. If you're a regular listener, you'll know that studying nutrition online completely changed my life. It helped me cut through the confusion of different diets, understand why so many people suffer from gut health issues and hormone-related illness, and it changed the way I look at food. It also saved my father's life. He was sick, unwell, and on a cocktail of medications. Through the information that I learned from expert teachers and doctors, I was able to help him heal. Since then, it's been my mission to connect with experts from around the globe to share the latest research and findings on some of the most common health problems that can often be healed and prevented by nutrition. And that's what I am so excited to be able to share with you in this first-ever, 2-part podcast series. In this exclusive 2-part masterclass with me, James Colquhoun, you'll discover: The 7 steps to transforming your health and healing your body naturally. The best foods to eat, and which ones to avoid for lasting health. Why good fats are so important for the body and mind -- plus, what good fats are. How to understand your own biochemical individuality (I explain what this is), and why this might be the most overlooked aspect of medical care. How to use food as medicine, and the nutrition principles that guide the Food Matters philosophy. My favorite superfoods to boost your daily nutrient intake. One of the most essential nutrients for the body that comes from spending time outdoors. Why subscribing to a nutritional dogma could be impairing your body's ability to heal. And so much more. It's never too late to start making lasting changes for transformation in your life. And with these seven, really simple steps, you can kickstart your health journey today. Episode resources: Study Nutrition Online with Food Matters (website) Discover the top 12 reasons to become a nutrition coach in 2022 (article) Food Matters 10 Nutritional Principles (article) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time!

If you understood that every moment and interaction was setting your child up with lifelong beliefs in this world, what would you do differently? It's a really daunting thought to consider, but understanding this gives you the greatest insight into why you are the way you are. Childhood is when your understanding of the world around you begins to form; your coping mechanisms and your hidden traumas… Unpacking all of this can help you address the root cause of your struggles. In this extended interview from Season 2 of Transcendence, which is available to stream on foodmatters.com and on Gaia.com, renowned expert Shelly Lefkoe imparts her wisdom on how limiting beliefs are formed and how you can begin to dismantle them. Through her experiences of working with people in incarceration and anecdotes of her own motherhood, Shelly shares her take on how you can raise children to be their best authentic selves and why transforming the way we collectively parent will change the world. In this week's episode with Shelly Lefkoe you'll discover: How thoughts and experiences become your beliefs. Ways that your childhood experiences shape your experience of the world. Why and how you give some things meaning, but not others. How beliefs can rule our lives and why you instinctively keep yourself safe. How you can remove a pattern by addressing a belief. Ways you can remove your emotion from a difficult situation. Plus much, much more. What is getting in your way? In this incredible podcast, Shelly Lefkoe, author, parenting expert, and co-founder of The Lefkoe Institute takes us on a journey of exploring our limiting beliefs and how we can remove meaning in the moment. By removing emotion and meaning from a negative experience, we foster our ability to conquer the beliefs that limit us. Episode resources: Watch Transcendence Documentary Series (docuseries) Learn more about Shelly Lefkoe (website) Laurentine's article on how we are breaking mainstream parenting rules (article) Discover how to break free from limiting beliefs with Vishen Lakhiani (video) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time!

New to meditation? Do you find it challenging to sit still? Today's interview might share a new perspective on the practice of meditation... Across the globe, yoga and meditation have become increasingly popular with a range of health and lifestyle benefits associated with regular practice. And for good reason. Meditation has been shown to reduce stress, lower inflammation, improve mood, improve digestion, improve sleep, help manage chronic pain, and even improve immune function. There are many misconceptions that drive people to give up on meditating before they start to experience the benefits. Today's guest is going to set the record straight and teach you how to meditate like a master! You'll discover why meditation should be a part of your daily life, what tantra is and some of the common misconceptions, and how to build a simple practice into your regular routine. Octavio Salvado is the co-founder, co-owner and principal teacher at The Practice in Bali, Indonesia. He shares the teachings of Tantra Hatha yoga; a spiritual science designed to awaken us to our highest potential. In this week's episode with Octavio Salvado you'll discover: How you can reduce stress, improve mood, improve digestion, improve sleep, and help manage chronic pain. Some of the common misconceptions around Tantra and how it could be the key to lasting fulfillment. How a simple practice can help to calm your mind and heal your nervous system. Why meditation should be a daily practice and the tools that you need to do it. Plus, so much more. I was blessed enough to study alongside Octavio last year at his world-class yoga institution, The Practice, and I have experienced his wisdom and insight firsthand. So I know you are going to enjoy this illuminating interview and gain a new outlook on your practice. Episode resources: Learn more about Octavio Salvado (website) Octavio's yoga studio: The Practice (website) Discover 10 free yoga and meditation classes you can do at home (video) Try Laurentine's free guided meditation for stress and anxiety (meditation) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time!

Let's face it. Life gets hard. Whether it's a chronic illness, relationship or financial struggle, that's the one thing you can be certain of in life. It will always get hard. But you also know that many people have come back from that hard, challenging place. And when they do, they seem to always come back stronger. So what does it take to help you bounce back? Does it get harder each time, or does resilience make you stronger? Today's podcast guest Sonia Ricotti has experienced the worst of it. A six-figure debt, a tough break-up with an alcoholic partner, foreclosure on her home, and a medical emergency. In this exclusive extended interview from Transcendence Season 2, Sonia shares her story of finding light and meaning through adversity and how she began to find her way through it all. In this week's episode with Sonia Ricotti, you'll discover: How Sonia found purpose and meaning through her struggles. The power of dreaming big and why your goals need to be clear. The proven 3 step formula to reprogramming your mind to overcome hardship. How to re-write your own story to one of happiness and success. Sonia's #1 daily habit to help you identify your limiting beliefs (and what to do once you've discovered them). Plus much, much more. Today's episode with Sonia is something we all need right now. You're going to learn how to take the struggles you face into your stride so you can live your greatest, most fulfilling life. Episode resources: Watch Transcendence Documentary Series (film) Learn more about Sonia Ricotti (website) Unsinkable: The Secret to Bouncing Back (Sonia's Free MOVIE) 10 Keys to Unlocking Your Full Mental Potential (article) Stress Free Morning Habits (article) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time!

What does it mean to live like a modern caveman? And how can this help us fight disease? It's an extreme take on the idea of 'rewilding yourself', but it's something that hunter-gatherer Daniel Vitalis explores in this exclusive podcast episode. In this conversation, Daniel shares what he believes to be some of the greatest causes of disease, how our food sources became overly 'domesticated', and how we can have a truly healthy human experience. Discover some of the most powerful medicinal foods you can find in nature, and learn how to practically apply this approach to your daily life. Daniel is the host of WildFed, a Registered Maine Guide, writer, public speaker, interviewer, and lifestyle pioneer. After learning to hunt, fish, and forage as an adult, Daniel created WildFed to inspire others to start a wild-food journey of their own. In this week's episode with Daniel Vitalis you'll discover: Some of the greatest causes of modern disease. Why a domesticated lifestyle is having damaging effects on our health, and why we need to follow in the footsteps of our ancestors. Simple ways to rewild your diet to better your quality of life. Some of the most powerful healing foods you can find in nature. Plus, so much more. It was so wonderful to talk with Daniel Vitalis again after his enlightening interview in Transcendence 2, and we couldn't wait to put his teachings into practice. Discover one of our favorite re-wilded recipes in the episode resources after you've finished today's episode. Episode resources: Watch Transcendence 2, where Daniel talks about our domestication as a species (film) This Immune-Boosting Wild Berry Smoothie will change the way you do breakfast (recipe) Bookmark Find A Spring, where you can find the freshest water near you (website) Watch Daniel Vitalis' first appearance in Hungry For Change (film) Plus much, much more. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time!

At Food Matters, we uncovered something pretty incredible early on. But I didn't want to keep it a secret for myself. In fact, I wanted to shout it from the rooftops, because I could see just how much it could change the lives of people from around the world. And here it is. Just as your diet and lifestyle play a role in your overall health, so too does the power of your mind. In this exclusive episode of The Food Matters Podcast, join Artie Wu to discuss the cycle of healing trauma, addiction, and finding lasting bliss. Discover how to finally turn things around, and overcome any negative self talk and underlying emotional trauma and even addictions you have been holding onto. It all starts with understanding the wound — what it is, where it came from, and how it is influencing your current life path — and then finding the right path to healing. Artie Wu is a Healer, and Founder of Presidelife.com and has founded two venture-backed technology companies across the span of over 10 years. Artie holds degrees from Stanford (Business School), Harvard (Undergrad) and Regis (Jesuit Secondary School). He's a guest that I have been honored to interview many times over the years, and I couldn't be more excited to share today's conversation with you. In this week's episode with Artie Wu you'll discover: The cause of addiction and the main types that we are all addicted to in some way. How to discover your emotional wounds and recognise how they show up in your everyday life. Why you self sabotage and how to break the cycle so you can live to your full potential. How to use your uniqueness to find your inner bliss. Plus much, much more. In this conversation, you're about to find the answers you've been looking for all along - even if you didn't realise it. Episode resources: Watch Transcendence 2, featuring Artie Wu (film) Learn more about Artie Wu (website) Explore how we break mainstream parenting rules, inspired by Artie Wu (article) Try these coconut salted caramel bliss balls, to help you find your inner bliss (recipe) Could emotional baggage be stopping you from healing? Learn more on the topic (video) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience.

If you could manage symptoms of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm in a matter of moments, would you want to know? More importantly, would you use the practice? Through Food Matters, I have been on a life-long journey to discover some of the best healing modalities that you have inside of you. From the foods you eat to the exercise you do to breathwork and meditation… All of these practices are in the naming of looking after your mind, body, and soul, especially when you're trying to maintain a positive energy. That's why I wanted to ask if you've taken the opportunity to try Tapping lately? It's one of the most talked-about self-healing modalities in the health and wellness space, and today's guest Dawson Church is a pioneer in the field. Stress, anxiety, and even PTSD are all too common in our modern society and the impacts of COVID-19, physical distancing, and isolation have resulted in more emotional unease. However, in today's episode, you'll learn how to use Tapping, a simple practice that can be performed in less than 5-minutes and can alleviate these triggers once and for all. In this week's episode with Dawson Church you'll discover: A simple technique to measurably reduce stress, PTSD, anxiety, and limiting beliefs in the body and mind (in a matter of minutes). How the impacts of physical distancing and isolation have resulted in more emotional unease. The science behind Tapping and how it actually works in the brain. Ways to maintain positive energy in times of crisis. Plus, so much more. Dawson Church is the founder of EFT Universe and award-winning author whose bestselling book, The Genie in Your Genes, has been hailed as a breakthrough in the field of epigenetics, reviewing the research linking consciousness, emotion, and gene expression. It's always such an honor to talk with and learn from his expertise, and I know you're going to benefit profoundly from today's episode. Episode resources: Discover the Food Matters Film Library (films) Try Laurentine's Tapping Meditation for Anxiety, Stress & Overwhelm (meditation) Read about our staff writer Tess' experience trying Tapping for the first time and how to use the tapping points as a beginner (article) Explore the Food Matters guide to treating stress naturally (wellness guide) Read Dawson Church's bestselling book, The Genie in Your Genes (book) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time!

Vitamin C has been known to treat over 30 major diseases for over 70 years. So why haven't you heard more about it? Especially with the current state of the world. In today's eye-opening episode with Dr. Andrew Saul, we're going back to learn all about the history of orthomolecular medicine. He discusses Vitamin C therapy for disease treatment and how to build a robust immune system, plus how to best prevent sickness. Dr. Andrew Saul has more than 40 years of experience in natural health education and is the author of Doctor Yourself and Fire Your Doctor, editor of the award-winning book The Orthomolecular Treatment of Chronic Disease, and filmmaker of That Vitamin Movie. As a researcher, he is committed to sharing free, unregulated health information with the world. In this week's episode with Dr. Andrew Saul you'll discover: How good health makes a lot of sense, but not a lot of money. The history of orthomolecular medicine and how we can use this simple treatment to our advantage. How to use vitamin C for disease treatment, as well as building a robust immune system. Everything you need to know about the current healthcare landscape, and navigating the virus. Plus much, much more. Today's episode will be eye-opening in the way that you look at modern medical treatment, including the somewhat bureaucratic processes, and will illuminate pathways for the future. After all, as Dr. Andrew Saul famously says, "1/4 of what you eat keeps you alive, 3/4 of what you eat keeps your doctor alive." Episode resources: Watch the first Food Matters documentary (film) Read about the successful use of vitamin C therapy in COVID-induced sepsis (article) Shop my favorite vitamin C supplement (supplement) Discover 10 of the top natural sources of vitamin C (article) Explore Dr. Andrew Saul's website, Doctor Yourself (website)

One of the leading chronic diseases, impacting people globally without discrimination, is diabetes. But is our understanding of this condition as comprehensive as it could be? There's so much about diabetes that we don't know, and there's so much that we think we know (because of what we've been told over the years), but with diabetes cases rising by the day, is it time we start to challenge the status quo? Today's episode with Robby Barbaro & Cyrus Khambatta will give you a whole new perspective. Both Robby & Cyrus are type 1 diabetics, so having firsthand experience with the condition, they have made it their life mission to develop a nutrition protocol to reverse insulin resistance that could change the face of disease management for this condition. In this week's episode with Robby Barbaro & Cyrus Khambatta, you'll discover: Why insulin resistance is so dangerous. The ultimate nutrition protocol to reverse insulin resistance. Robby and Cyrus' first-hand experience with Type 1 Diabetes, and why they made it their mission to help others heal. How to eat to avoid disease now and forever. Why eating natural sugars could be the key to addressing the rise of diabetes. Plus, so much more. Episode resources: Learn more about diabetes in our A-Z Wellness Guide (resource) Save your free spot to the Blood Sugar Revolution Summit (online summit) Discover Mastering Diabetes, the bestselling book (book) Explore 16 of the best foods to control type 2 diabetes (article) Healing from diabetes, blood sugar-related issues, and weight gain have long been some of the most-requested topics in the Food Matters community, so I couldn't be more excited to share today's life-changing conversation...

When was the first time you came across a new idea about nutrition? I remember the first time I was confronted with these new, 'radical' ideas about nutrition. I was at a Tony Robbins conference, struggling with my own health. And what I discovered in that workshop changed my life. Why was I not taught this at school? Why was I not taught this by my parents? Why was I not taught this by my family physician, with all of modern medicine's miracles and food pyramids? Fed up with struggling with my own health at the time, I thought maybe changing my diet with this new, powerful information might help to improve my symptoms. And as my diet shifted, so did my symptoms. That was my first 'aha' moment. That was when I decided to go deeper. There was so much conflicting information around nutrition, and I didn't know what was going to help me. So I decided to head 'back to school' and started studying nutrition online. What I uncovered in my studies still shocks me. So much of the nutrition information that we've been fed our whole lives is influenced by huge financial food players - and it doesn't stop there. Healthcare is funded by the pharmaceutical industry. Agricultural practices are influenced by government policies. And this is having a profound impact on our health. Unfortunately, we aren't taught about real nutrition in school. We have a medical profession that is rarely trained to use food as medicine, and the multi-billion dollar fast-food and pharmaceutical industries thrive on misleading consumers. Studying nutrition changed my life. It helped me cut through the confusion of paleo, veganism, plant-based, intermittent fasting, and more to experience lasting energy, vitality, and improved immunity. It changed not only my life, but that of those around me, for the better. In this week's special episode with me, James Colquhoun, you'll discover: How to find the careers and pathways that belong to you, free from society's expectations. The easiest way to turn your passion for nutrition into a thriving career. Why the multi-billion dollar fast-food and pharmaceutical industries thrive on misleading consumers, and how this causes confusing nutrition advice. How studying nutrition online helped me change my life, heal my own health, and heal my father's health, plus inspired a global health movement. Plus much, much more. Studying nutrition online was just the start of an incredible, life-long journey, one that I'm not sure I'll ever truly reach the end of. But I do know that I am so grateful for beginning the journey all those years ago, and I recommend it to everyone. Episode resources: Learn more about The Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program (program) My father Roy's story, and how he turned his life around (website) Walking Barefoot Might Be An Essential Element of Good Health (article) "I'm a Food Matters Nutrition Coach, Here's How It's Transformed My Life" (video) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience. We'll see you next time!

Do you know what's going on in your body? And I mean, deeply understand? It's probably difficult without a microscope, but there's an ancient healing modality that offers insights into the inner workings of our bodies and offers natural, holistic solutions to heal. It's called Ayurveda, and it's an ancient system of medicine that's been recently gaining widespread attention. It aims to preserve health and wellness by keeping the mind, body, and spirit in balance and preventing disease rather than simply treating it. Chara Caruthers is a leader in this field of healthcare. Chara Caruthers is a passionate advocate of the power of living your bliss. She's a senior yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and Ayurvedic consultant with a clear and powerful message... Know Yourself, Love Yourself. And she's so excited to share it with you. In this week's episode with Chara you'll discover: The origin and foundations of Ayurveda and why it is more relevant now than ever. The healing power of herbs and spices, plus the top herbs to include in your diet. The importance of good digestion and rebalancing your doshas. How Ayurveda ties in with the yogic philosophy for holistic health. And much, much more. This week's conversation with Chara is illuminating and inspiring as she gives you the tools to take your health back into your own hands. It's valuable for each and every one of us, from those living with chronic conditions to those just needing a sprinkle of empowerment. Episode resources: Discover our A-Z Nutrient Guide here (eBook) Learn more about Chara Caruthers (website) Ayurveda and dosha types for beginners (article) 10 healing spices every kitchen should stock (article) How Ayurveda can help you heal (article) Ginger turmeric shot (recipe) Learn how to keep your spices fresher, longer (article) Discover Transcendence 2, Episode 4: Healing Herbs & Sacred Medicine (film) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience with adding herbs and spices into your cooking.