Chronic pain and unrelenting inflammation are very debilitating symptoms causing excessive stress and even depression. Why are standard treatments like opioids, narcotics and other drugs failing to help people resolve their health problems? Are there natural alternatives that are more effective to treat these conditions without such dangerous side …

With the escalation in stress levels, inflammatory conditions and immune disorders we need good strategies to support the body so it can rebalance and heal. As we lose magnesium excessively under stress, and its deficiency can lead to inflammation and auto immune diseases, it makes sense to replenish with more magnesium to relax and calm the nervou…

Autoimmune diseases incorporate more than eighty related disorders, that range from common to very rare, and affect around 5% of people. They include diseases such as thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, lupus erythematosus, vasculitis (which is inflammation of the blood vessels), and even cancer. My special guest today is Shruti Sethi, an …

You may have heard many refer to us humans as beings of light, but what does that really mean? We know the body runs on bio-electricity and is also affected by electro-magnetic fields. Is it possible to get a kind of short-circuit that impacts health, and how can we recover better? My special guest today is Jason Yun, a seasoned nutrition and fitne…

Usually people adopt a vegan diet to treat digestive issues which relate to other cascading health problems. Initially it can produce fantastic results with energy, health and wellness, as the workload to digest food is lifted and the body uses the opportunity to detox. However, with prolonged use of this therapy, you can overshoot the mark with un…

Flexibility and resilience of muscles and joints is a hallmark of youthfulness, but over time our ankles can become more restricted in movement, and therefore more prone to injury, arthritis, inflammation, neuropathy or venous ulcers. This condition not only causes pain, but impairs the ability to do exercise, which we need to maintain optimal bloo…

Whether it’s Ritalin for ADHD, antipsychotics for those with a schizophrenia diagnosis, or antidepressants for those suffering nervous exhaustion, there are inevitably some people that do not respond well to the standard psychiatric medicinal treatments, and who suffer greatly from their side effects. In fact, it is widely disputed these days wheth…

Have you heard a lot about meditation, tried it, but can’t get into it? Did you know that it can be adapted to suit individual needs and lifestyle? It can help us move into the slipstream of life, efficiently achieving our hopes and dreams to enjoy the game of life. It can help us harness the brain’s capacity to tap into knowledge, creativity, intu…

The invisible radiation spectrum in our environment can affect different people in different ways, depending on their sensitivity. If we can’t handle the level of exposures, we can develop chronic fatigue, headaches, metabolic syndrome, sleep disorder, anxiety, terrible mood swings, cancer and more. This is because those fields stress and depolaris…

50% of women who exercise experience menstrual disturbances. Stress has a major impact on fertility and regular periods. It’s not only psychological stress or sleep deprivation, but excessive exercise can also cause periods to stop. My special guest today is Allison Yamomoto, a mentor and health coach for the active woman. She was an NCAA cheerlead…

When people feel pain their first reaction tends to be to reach for a tablet, but NSAIDS like Nurafen and Voltaren can become addictive. What if chronic inflammation keeps tormenting you? How can you get out of that revolving door? My special guest today is Dr. Jess Harvey, a registered Osteopath, Health Coach and Director of Head 2 Toe Health serv…

We often marvel at the magical healing powers of the body against all odds. I’m sure many of you have heard stories of someone that was told to go home and get their affairs in order, yet they survived and thrived for years to come. Some people have discovered how to harness the power of Energy Medicine and Whole Person Healing – such as my special…

If you know you can, then you can. Napoleon Hill wrote, “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” That’s the key to unlock the door to freedom and empowerment, which enables more happiness and therefore better health. The problem is that most people don’t use this tool because they were never taught that they have the inn…

When bad news floods in via the TV everyday, it can become hard to find a bright side for many people. If the mind is on a cycle of worrying about things it can’t control, it causes excessive stress, which leads to ill health. Your thoughts create your reality via emotions. Understanding the strategy of changing negative thought patterns is the key…

If you are feeling as if it seems like there is no way out of circumstances, you may be surprised to find out there is always another way forward, but you had a blind eye to it. And why is that goal sometimes so elusive? The stress of holding a seemingly impassable position without release can severely impact health. My special guest today can help…

If our body can’t efficiently detox from metabolic wastes and environmental toxins, we can get an accumulation of clogged tubes and traffic jams in our internal rivers, which hinders electrical conductivity, oxygen delivery, and mitochondrial production of energy. This can open the doors to developing metabolic syndrome, diabetes and obesity. Howev…

Why do so many parents seem unable to cope with reigning in anti-social behaviours in teenagers? How do parents deal with abberant behaviours that get out of control? How do we help guide them towards becoming well balanced adults in the face of so many negative environmental influences? My special guest today is Dr Larry Waldman, a professional ps…

As our pets share our environment, they are often subject to the same kinds of stresses and health issues as humans. They can suffer from anxiety, emotional wounds, magnesium deficiency symptoms and other health challenges. As with humans, our canine friends can also enjoy better health via nutrition and diet, combined with massage therapy. My spec…

Why do some people become addicted to substances very easily, whilst others don’t? Why do some people need more nutritional support than others, given the same environmental conditions and diet? The answer could be in the DNA sequences and their epigenetic settings. My special guest today is Elwin Robinson, the Founder of Genetic Insights, a progra…

Social isolation and loneliness lead to depression, which harms both mental and physical health. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, in 2022, over 1 in 6 Australians were experiencing loneliness. This trend has been increasing since 2012. In line with this social isolation, we are also seeing an increasing crime rate. What …

Military service members who have returned from combat are at an elevated risk of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of traumatic events they may have witnessed or experienced directly. According to a recent report by the Department of Veterans Affairs USA, of the 6 million Veterans who served in fiscal year 2021, abou…

Hormone disruptors are pervasive chemicals that can make their way into our body via our everyday environment, food, water and what we put on our skin. Over time these chemicals can change our hormone balance and suppress metabolism, causing debilitating symptoms like excessive weight gain, diabetes and obesity. My special guest today is Kristina v…

When exercise is done the right way you can leverage the benefits and get a big result from surprisingly little effort. The point is we need to move our body, our muscles, and our circulation to maintain good mobility and flexibility. The less exercise and the more sedentary we become, the stiffer, weaker and more prone to injury we become. Even if…

Many people have trouble with magnesium tablets and powders because they are quite difficult to digest and absorb, and the gut wall is not well suited for high concentrations of magnesium to be absorbed to the interior, so the majority of ingested tablets and powders is wasted by the digestive system. It has been thought for a long time that the sk…

The symptoms of bloating and bulging belly with embarrassing gas and pain after meals, or reflux that burns your aesophagus, may be part of Irritable Bowel Disorder, SIBO, ulcerative colitis or even Crohn's disease. Collectively they form a growing trend in western societies, with much of the blame going to increasing stress levels. Stress affects …

Excessive weight gain can be a depressing challenge for many who grapple with hormone imbalance or other stresses that overload the body. It can become even harder for women after menopause to maintain a healthy weight and body shape. Obesity can also lead to other disease conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease, and therefore shorten our li…

Part 2 of our dive into improving body shape and longevity is via the right kind of exercises. My special guest, Angela Beyer, a renowned personal trainer, nutritionist and health coach, shared her successful dietary strategies in Part 1. In this podcast we will expand on the benefits of exercise and what downstream benefits there are for other are…

Obsessive-compulsive behaviours are rooted in a physical brain issue and therefore are not an archetypical psychological / mental health issue. That is a big difference! All the talk therapies and pharmacological therapies of every type have not been able to address the underlying brain issue, however there is a strategy that has been working to br…

Rituals have been used for millennia in every culture and walk of life to help manifest and power up goals. Traditionally many have learned to light a candle and pray to the highest spiritual power many call God, or the God-force. There are a multitude of different kinds of rituals in this toolbox. How do rituals help the brain focus, connect and t…

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder share certain symptoms and traits, which means they’re often misdiagnosed for one another. They can also occur simultaneously. 8.4% of children and 2.5% of adults are estimated to have ADHD. Symptoms include inattention or difficulty focusing and concentrating, hyperactivity, and …

How do excessive estrogenic compounds and chemicals suppress magnesium? How is it related to excessive weight gain, hypothyroidism, chronic fatigue and metabolic syndrome. There is also a difference between natural endogenous estrogen and the synthesised version (the former working with magnesium and the latter against it). My special guest today i…

Technology can be an angel or a demon, depending on whether it supports human personal growth, happiness and prosperity, or whether it is used for criminal activity or excessive overreach in government totalitarian control. For self-empowerment people need personal freedom, which means we need tools to be free within the environment we live in, and…

Why are so many women suffering from energetic burnout? Despite good nutrition and lifestyle practices, they may still suffer from stress overload due to a subconscious drive to ‘helicopter mother’ their family at the sacrifice of their own needs. What is it that makes them feel responsible for the happiness of others? Why do they put their own nee…

Toxins, heavy metals and endocrine disruptors are notorious for blocking the activity of our vital minerals such as magnesium. These chemicals affect hormone balance, suppress metabolism, and can be stored in excessive fat, contributing to obesity. To make matters worse, the extra fat storage makes more estrogen, dampening down testosterone, and le…

Many office workers sit way too much during the day, sit again in transport to and from work, and sit again to watch TV after dinner. ‘Exercise Deficiency’ ages us prematurely and leads to metabolic issues, chronic fatigue, brain fog, obesity and degenerative diseases. If you are one of those finding it hard to get motivated to go out at night to t…

An abusive relationship can not only happen in intimate partnerships, but also in the workforce, in business and every area where you may be working as part of a team. The abuse is part of a power play and often involves a narcissistic personality type. My special guest is Dana S. Diaz, a wife, mother, and author of a best-selling book called GASPI…

Why can't people move forward with their lives if an emotional issue creates a speed bump that hinders focus, confidence and progress? How does one detach from the revolving door of an obsessive thought? What happens when we can see the rationale of something intellectually, but the negative emotion attached to a memory doesn't follow suit? What ha…

According to the Australian CSIRO, at least 50% of Australians experience unpleasant gut symptoms from bloating and reflux to Inflammatory Bowel Disease, with 1 in 7 experiencing very distressing symptoms. The Lancet reported that in 2023 the prevalence of ulcerative colitis was estimated to be 5 million cases around the world, with the incidence i…

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare recently published a report which shows that nearly half of Australian adults commonly report at least two sleep-related problems. Getting too much or too little sleep is associated with an increased risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and stroke. The tr…

The brain is the most fascinating and mysterious organ, and there is still a lot to learn about how it works. A recent enigma is the inexplicable rise in the numbers of autistic children, and how best to raise them, educate and support them. This can result in great stress for the family. My special guest, chiropractor Dr Kyle Daigle, has a fellows…

What happens to our emotional self when we encounter a major life-changing SHIFT-HIT-THE-FAN moment’? What happens when a marriage fails or a business partner you trusted does the dirty on you? What happens if you were exposed to war traumas and then had to fit back into your old world outside of that battle zone? What happens with mental health wh…

We have seen an exponential rise in recent years in the use of hemp products like Cannabidiol (CBD) as a natural health supplement to support the endocannabinoid system, most commonly for pain relief, but also as an adjunct to cancer treatment and immune system disorders (which are notorious for producing pain). This has opened the gate to a prolif…

If your mind is becoming a nuisance and getting in the way of your life, if you can’t shake fearful thoughts like some dog turd on your shoe, and if you’ve tried all the mind techniques to ‘re-program’ your thinking, but to no avail, then think again. The problem may not be in your mind at all, but actually in your body. So how do we fix that? My s…

Emotions and trauma can negatively impact our health, which shows in heart rate variability. Using this diagnostic feedback tool the cause of symptoms can more accurately be targeted with treatments. Dr Greg Elliott is an Exercise Physiologist, Kinesiologist & Osteopathic Practitioner. He specialises in the Heart Rate Variability technique because …

If you have battled with digestive issues previously thought to be insurmountable, then take heart because there have been many discoveries in the area of gut health that can help you. Josh Dech is an ex-paramedic and Holistic Nutritionist, specializing in gut health. He was able to help his clients who had difficult-to-treat diseases connected wit…

Excessive weight is not only damaging to self-confidence, but it is also very damaging for the body and ages us prematurely. What is the relationship between emotions, stress and excessive weight gain? If you feel like you are on a merry-go-round of weight loss strategies that don’t seem to keep the weight off, you may be interested in what my spec…

What causes performance anxiety? What are we afraid of? How can we use it to function at our best (and beyond) when we are under pressure? Can anxiety enhance performance? Dr Eddie O’Connor is a Fellow and Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and a member of the United States Olympic Committee…

Chronic anxiety can be like a prison – like a revolving door that people become trapped in. In this state, the mind is always in fear mode and ready to run from perceived danger or the illusion of danger. In this podcast we explore some of the reasons this happens, and how to get out of that closed loop. Suzy Hardy is a certified stress management …

Why is it important not to worry so much? What is the impact of emotional stress and anxiety to health? What’s Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping all about? How does that work to tap into body awareness to calm the vagus nerve, and therefore support optimal health? Brittany shares powerful balancing strategies to rebalance after your emotion…

What happens to the body when it can't detox properly? Detoxification is extremely important for the body to rebalance pH, otherwise the resulting acidosis can block the work of magnesium and other vital nutrients. How and why could detox problems be related to digestion issues and gut health, acid reflux, IBS, leaky gut, oxalate sensitivity and Cr…