Can inflammation really affect our mood and mental health? Could eating more plants help us age better? And what on earth is “ferritin face”?
This week, we explore the fascinating connection between our immune system, inflammation and mental health, and unpack new research suggesting a plant-rich diet could influence markers of biological ageing. We also lo ... Show More
Sep 3
Plant Points, Fibre Hacks & Family Food Battles
Should you be counting plant points? How can you encourage healthy eating without creating family conflict? And are homemade foods always worth the extra effort?This week, we discuss how to navigate different parenting approaches around food, unpack the science behind fibre and p ... Show More
56m 50s
Jan 2025
#549: Are We Doomed? Trust, Misinformation, and the Future of Health & Fitness Science – Joe Klemczewski, PhD
<p>In a world flooded with information, discerning fact from fiction in fitness and nutrition has never been more challenging—or more important. The rise of social media and democratized science has given everyone a platform, but not all voices are equal.</p> <p>How do we navigat ... Show More
1h 19m
Mar 2024
Layne Norton on How Social Media Influencers Distort the Science of Nutrition & Fitness (And How To Discern Fact from Fiction)
This week, I’m joined by Dr. Layne Norton for a deep dive into nutrition, fitness, and the psychology of positive lifestyle changes. Layne tackles health industry misinformation, stressing critical thinking in evaluating scientific claims. We discuss weight management, exercise’s ... Show More
3h 23m
Oct 2024
#203: Debunking Wild Wellness Trends
<p>Just when I think I’ve heard it all, a new wild wellness trend emerges. This week, I teamed up with Elle Brown—women’s health practitioner, clinical nutritionist, and dear friend—on her podcast, Women Meet Wellness, to debunk some of the most buzzworthy trends out there.</p><p ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2023
How To Be Healthy in the Era of Diet Culture & Influencers
With body-types making their trends, feeds full of barely visible photo editing and a sea of voices saying what is and isn’t healthy, it can get easy to lose your sense of vitality and wellbeing, or simply knowing what health means for you. This chat is about tuning out the noise ... Show More
26m 30s
May 2023
#162: When Wellness Becomes BS w/ Christy Harrison, MPH, Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counselor
<p>Christy Harrison, a pioneer in the anti-diet movement, has transformed the way I see food, weight, and health. Now she’s coming on the show to talk about THE WELLNESS TRAP, a hodgepodge of diet culture, disinformation, and dubious diagnoses. Many wellness solutions that promis ... Show More
1h 25m