Health, Happiness & Human Kind

In today's episode we are joined by Marcus Freudenmann from Truly Heal. Together, Marcus and I explore treating the root cause of cancer and other chronic diseases. You will learn about the role of the microbiome, the role of conventional therapies, the impact of nutrient deficiencies and inflammation, why toxins need to considered, how psychology and mindset are involved and so much more. This is obviously a very sensitive topic and a complex one that is yet to be solved, but I hope you will join me today in considering how important it is to identify the root cause of a disease, and how this could differ for individuals with the same disease. Visit https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/283 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today's episode of Health, Happiness & Human Kind (yes we have a brand new podcast name and still the most amazing guests but so many more incredible topics to cover), Elly and I dissect Irritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise known as IBS. You will learn more about the diagnosis of IBS and how this can be problematic from a treatment standpoint. We discuss what we typically see in clinic, including clients who have undertaken a suite of breath testing, those who have been to see a gastroenterologist and those who have been told to follow a specific diet lacking in prebiotic fibres long term. We also explore the role of SIBO and the microbiome, the long term steps required to create optimal gut health and so much more. Visit https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/282 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In episode 281 we are joined by our good friend Kale Brock. Kale and I explore loneliness, in the context of both our current pandemic and how western cultures may be contributing to this, based on their current infrastructures. You will learn how a lack of social connection could heighten health risks as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, the significance of community and contribution, what personal changes both Kale and I have made in recent years and so much more. This is such a powerful conversation that needs to be strongly considered for optimal health and longevity. Follow Kale online: http://kalebrock.com.au Facebook: /kalesbroccoli Instagram: @kalesbroccoli Click below to download transcript:

In episode 280 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Charlie Arnott, regenerative farmer and educator. Charlie and I explore his journey from industrial commodity farmer to regenerative food grower, including the hurdles in making such a transition. You will learn about the relationships between soil and human health, the significance of biodynamics, the current state of agriculture in light of COVID-19 and so much more. This is an incredibly inspiring episode that will force you to rethink your relationship with your farmer and planet Earth.   Follow Charlie online: https://www.charliearnott.com.au Instagram: @charliearnott1 Facebook: /CharlieArnottBoorowa Tune in to The Regenerative Journey with Charlie Arnott here. Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 280: Saving the Planet via Our Soil with Charlie Arnott appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 279 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Cliff Harvey to explore the publication, 'Caloric restriction alters lipid metabolism to contribute to tumor growth inhibition'. We discuss how caloric restriction differs from a ketogenic diet in regards to cancer treatment and how we must consider both the Warburg Effect and the reverse hypothesis, that while some cancer cells thrive on glucose, others thrive on ketone bodies. We then discuss glutamine and the relevance of protein intake versus the prevention of muscle wastage, the role of a holistic and individualised approach to cancer treatment, future directions including the press-pulse strategy and so much more.   Cliff Harvey online: http://www.cliffharvey.com The Carbohydrate Appropriate Diet: http://www.cliffharvey.com/books.html Holistic Performance Academy: https://holisticperformance.ac.nz Caloric restriction alters lipid metabolism to contribute to tumor growth inhibition: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.09.984302 Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 279: The Latest in Keto Cancer Research with Cliff Harvey, PhD appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In today’s episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to explore the gut-immune connection. Damo and I discuss the immune system and the role of real food, supplements and herbs, including olive leaf and andrographis. We also explore the role of both metabolic syndrome and low vitamin D in relation our current pandemic, why waiting for a vaccine is not the only answer and so much more. Follow Damian online: https://damiankristof.com Facebook: /DamianKristof Instagram: @ damiankristof Research: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12040988 https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12051359 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2020.04.049 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2020.04.044 Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 278: The Gut-Immune Connection with Dr Damian Kristof appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 277 of The Real Food Reel you will learn if LCHF is appropriate for females. We discuss why it is so important to define terms including LCHF, fasting and fasted training and specific considerations with females in all three of these areas. We explore the differences in the follicular and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle and how you might manipulate your nutrition and/or training schedule to optimise your hormones, recovery and ongoing performance. To book a consultation with Steph, Elly and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: bit.ly/tnnonline or www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au.   Follow TNN online:  Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist   Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter – @natnutritionist Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/ Book your complimentary 15-minute consultation with TNN here: bit.ly/tnnonline   Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here. Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 277: Does LCHF Work for Females with Triathlon Taren appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 276 of The Real Food Reel we share with how to optimise being a plant-based athlete with Elly McLean. In today's episode Elly shares her story, and why her first attempt at becoming plant based wasn't successful. You will learn when it's the right time to become plant based and what to do to optimise this lifestyle, long term. We explore reducing your animal protein intake, food sustainability, nutrients including vitamin B12, iron and zinc, supplementation for vegans and so much more. To book a consultation with Elly visit: https://www.nutritionelly.com Follow Elly online: Instagram – @nutritionelly Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 276: Plant Based Athletes with Elly McLean appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 275 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness for part 3 of setting up your gut microbiome for pregnancy & beyond. In the final instalment of this series, we discuss microbiome testing and how to determine whether if first, testing is suitable and then, if it is more appropriate to test mum, bub, or both. We then discuss first foods, rice cereal, how to navigate this new and exciting journey, how to make it fun and explorative, how remove the fear and so much more. Follow Kirsty online: https://www.kulturedwellness.com Facebook: /kulturedwellness Instagram: @kulturedwellness   Submit your questions here: https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/ Listen to Setting Up Your Gut Microbiome for Pregnancy & Beyond with Kirsty Wirth – Part 1: bit.ly/RFR_264 Listen to Setting Up Your Gut Microbiome for Pregnancy & Beyond with Kirsty Wirth – Part 2: bit.ly/RFR_267 Read Grace's Journey to Solids here: https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/graces-journey-to-solids/ Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 275: Setting Up Your Gut Microbiome for Pregnancy & Beyond with Kirsty Wirth – Part 3 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 274 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Cliff Harvey, researcher and educator, to discuss the latest in keto research. Cliff and I explore two specific publications, "Medium chain triglyceride supplementation increases postprandial ketone bodies in a dose dependent manner" and "WHO draft guidelines on dietary saturated and trans fatty acids: time for a new approach?". You will learn everything from MCT dosage and how this is being studied to reverse the impacts of Alzheimer's Disease, how the brain can thrive on an alternative fuel to glucose and how when we look at the true effect of saturated fat on all-cause mortality outcomes, there is no data, yet our Australian guidelines are still not reflecting this.   Cliff Harvey online: http://www.cliffharvey.com The Carbohydrate Appropriate Diet: http://www.cliffharvey.com/books.html Holistic Performance Academy: https://holisticperformance.ac.nz Medium chain triglyceride supplementation increases postprandial ketone bodies in a dose dependent manner: https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/publications/medium-chain-triglyceride-supplementation-increases-postprandial-?fbclid=IwAR1kAsAXZ07WVvyhG-HZbLJcQ_FgsZyOR_mneAlGRrWanSz0s4cgGyzHuTI WHO draft guidelines on dietary saturated and trans fatty acids: time for a new approach?:  https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l4137 Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 274: The Latest in Keto Research with Cliff Harvey appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel I am joined by Leighton Phillips, ultra-runner and founder of  SFuels. You will learn why the company SFuels was born and why Leighton is so passionate about a lower carbohydrate lifestyle but the mantra of 'train low, race high' that we also follow here at The Natural Nutritionist. We discuss fasted training, fueling for long endurance sessions, race day fueling, metabolic efficiency testing and so much more. You will literally walk away from today's episode with your training and racing fueling strategies sorted. While you may not be racing at the moment, you now have the perfect opportunity to practice this in training and re-implement when your racing calendar returns. Learn more and download the SFuels Quickstart Guide online: https://www.sfuelsgolonger.com Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 273: Fuelling for Endurance & Longevity with Leighton Phillips from SFuels appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 272 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Katee Pedicini from Holistic Endurance to explore what you can do now that your upcoming races have been cancelled. We explore outcome versus process-orientated goals and teach you how to redirect your focus away from an outcome-focused goal such as a race. We discuss the importance of reprioritising your time to focus on a new goal specific to you, such as fat adaptation, hormonal balancing, strength training, yoga, mindset training, training specific tracking measures and so much more. Learn more about MAF training here: RFR 215 How to Train Smarter Not Harder with Dr Phil Maffetone: http://thewellnesscouch.com/rfr/rfr-215-how-to-train-smarter-not-harder-with-dr-phil-maffetone   Follow Katee online: https://www.holisticendurance.com.au Facebook: /holisticendurance Instagram: @holisticendurance   Follow TNN online:   Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist   Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter – @natnutritionist Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/ Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 272: What to Do Now Your Race Has Been Cancelled with Katee Pedicini appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we speak with Tom Cronin, founder of The Stillness Project and Vedic meditation teacher. Tom's mission is to inspire one billion people to meditate daily and achieve stillness. You will learn about Tom's new project, The Portal, a film that follows six real life stories that all overcome trauma, anxiety, depression and PTSD using a simple yet powerful technique. This is an incredible episode that will inspire you to find the time to be still and consider the question, what does the planet look like if we all did this? Follow Tom online: https://www.tomcronin.com Watch The Portal: https://entertheportal.com Buy the book:  https://entertheportal.com/book/ Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 271: Finding Stillness Amongst the Chaos with Tom Cronin appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 270 of The Real Food Reel Elly & I teach how you how to nourish your immune system for not only our immediate situation, but the longer term. We start with the basics of real food and then explore key ingredients including raw garlic, vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, olive leaf extract, andrographis and medicinal mushrooms. You will also learn the role of the nervous system, exactly what Harvard University are prescribing for everyone impacted by our current global pandemic and so much more. Show Notes: Melrose Vitamin C: https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/store/gut-health/melrose-vitamin-c-bioflavonoids-100g/ SuperFeast: bit.ly/TNN_SF Enter the code TNN10 for 10% off! Shoku Iku: https://shokuikuaustralia.com   Follow TNN online:   Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist   Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter – @natnutritionist Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/   Book your complimentary 15-minute consultation with TNN here: bit.ly/tnnonline   Follow Elly online: Instagram – @nutritionelly Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 270: Nourishing Your Immune System with Steph Lowe & Elly McLean appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel Kale and I take a closer look at the coronavirus and the truth behind the latest statistics from The World Health Organization. You will learn why you may not be at risk, and what you can do to support your immune system and microbiome health. We explore the role of the media and Big Pharma, what fear-based propaganda could be doing to your health and so much more. Please note: this episode was recorded at the start of March, so some of the stats have changed but you will no doubt still take away some interesting insights from this conversation with Kale Brock. Follow Kale online: http://kalebrock.com.au Facebook: /kalesbroccoli Instagram: @kalesbroccoli   Follow Steph online:  https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/ Facebook: The Natural Nutritionist Instagram: @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter: @natnutritionist Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 269: Navigating the Corona Virus with Kale Brock appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 268 of The Real Food Reel Elly & I help you to answer the question, "Am I fat adapted?". You will learn the significance of the dual-fuel system and why, no matter how lean you are, you still have adequate fuel on board, provided you can access it. We discuss blood sugar control and your meal-to-meal windows, managing cravings, overnight fasts, manipulating your training and racing fuelling strategies and so much more. Show Notes: To book a consultation with Steph, Elly and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: bit.ly/tnnonline or www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au.   Follow TNN online:   Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist   Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter – @natnutritionist Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/ Book your complimentary 15-minute consultation with TNN here: bit.ly/tnnonline Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here. Follow Elly online: Instagram – @nutritionelly Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 268: Am I Fat Adapted? with Steph Lowe & Elly Mclean appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 267 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness for part 2 of setting up your gut microbiome for pregnancy & beyond. We discuss the forgotten nutrient choline, the key foods you need to be eating during pregnancy and what considerations need to be made for vegetarian and vegan mothers-to-be. We then explore translocation and the role of breast milk in establishing a baby's microbiome, infant formulas and so much more.   Follow Kirsty online: https://www.kulturedwellness.com Facebook: /kulturedwellness Instagram: @kulturedwellness Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 267: Setting Up Your Gut Microbiome for Pregnancy & Beyond with Kirsty Wirth – Part 2 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Audra Starkey, a clinically trained nutritionist helping shift workers to improve their health through better sleep, nutrition and workplace wellness programs. Author of 'Too Tired to Cook – the Shift Worker's Guide to Working (and Surviving) in a 24/7 World', Audra shares with us the most important thing when it comes to improving the health of shift workers, and answers the question: can shift workers be healthy? Audra is a wealth of knowledge and you will learn so much about health and wellness, regardless of what your unique work situation is.   Follow Audra online: https://healthyshiftworker.com Facebook: /thehealthyshiftworker Instagram: @the_healthy_shift_worker Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 266: Can Shift Work Be Healthy with Audra Starkey appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to explore the microbiome, beyond the food that you eat. We explore the intricate link between digestion and the nervous system, the significance of sympathetic dominance and the impact that our modern day lifestyle may have on our microbiome. We then discuss fast transit time and lose bowels, microbiome testing, what you can do to create balance between the brain and the gut, and so much more.   Follow Damian online: https://damiankristof.com Facebook: /DamianKristof Instagram: @ damiankristof Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 265: The Microbiome Beyond Food with Dr Damian Kristof appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 264 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness to explore infant gut health. Kirsty shares her personal journey and how this has driven her research and purpose behind Kultured Wellness to this day. We explore why preconception and pregnancy gut health matters and what you can do to support your health and the health of your future baby. We bust some pretty big myths including organ meats and vitamin A, including what the best alternate to infant rice cereal is, "eating for two" and so much more. Follow Kirsty online: https://www.kulturedwellness.com Facebook: /kulturedwellness Instagram: @kulturedwellness   Submit your questions here: https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/   Listen to RFR 237 Mapping your Gut Microbiome: bit.ly/RFR_237 Listen to RFR 248 Understanding Your Microbiome with Microba's Dr Alena Pribyl: bit.ly/RFR_248 Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 264: Setting Up Your Gut Microbiome for Pregnancy & Beyond with Kirsty Wirth – Part 1 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 263 of The Real Food Reel we share with you part two of how to optimise your plant based lifestyle with Elly McLean. You will learn about digestion from the top down including leaky gut and the signs and symptoms to be aware of. Elly talks to the significance of bio-individuality when it comes to your dietary choices and why your personal nutrition should not be based on what you see on social media or on the back of a cereal box. Elly then shares the foundations of her plant based plate, all about caffeine, cortisol and fat burning, the impact of PCOS and so much more.    To book a consultation with Elly visit: https://www.nutritionelly.com Follow Elly online: Instagram – @nutritionelly Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 263: Optimising Your Plant Based Lifestyle with Elly McLean (Part 2) appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 262 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Lucas Becker from Grilo Protein, a Byron Bay based company born and bred out of a desire to bring better health, sustainable and future-conscious food. Their team is on a mission to convince you and the entire world to start eating bugs! In today's episode you will learn more about Grilo's mission and why they are so passionate about bugs, both nutritionally and environmentally. You will learn about protein, B12, omega 3 and iron, how this eco-friendly protein alternative requires significantly less water, food and land than other protein sources, what is an entovegan and so much more.   Follow Grilo online: https://griloprotein.com.au Instagram: @griloprotein Facebook: /griloprotein Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 262: All Things Bugs, Protein and Entoveganism with Lucas Becker appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 261 of The Real Food Reel we share with you part three of how to prepare for your upcoming season and the key blood tests you need. We explore thyroid health, via a complete thyroid panel including TSH, FT4, FT3 and thyroid antibodies. You will learn the challenges with modern thyroid testing and why TSH is simply ot  to examine your thyroid health. We discuss the key nutrients, foods and lifestyle strategies for optimal health, the influence of stress, what it means to have elevated thyroid antibodies, the roles of gluten, sugar, gut healing and so much more.   To book a consultation with Steph, Elly and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: bit.ly/tnnonline or www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au. Listen to part 1 here: bit.ly/RFR_247 Listen to part 2 here: bit.ly/RFR_255   Follow TNN online:   Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist   Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter – @natnutritionist Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/ Book your complimentary 15-minute consultation with TNN here: bit.ly/tnnonline Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here.   Follow Elly online: Instagram – @nutritionelly Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 261: Preparing for Your Season – Key Blood Tests for Athletes (Part 3) appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 260 of The Real Food Reel Elly McLean, nutritionist here at The Natural Nutritionist, shares with you how to optimise your plant based lifestyle. Hear more about Elly's background, including her personal health journey from food intolerances, chronic candida, gastritis and parasite infection to where she is today. You will learn about the long term risks of PPI use, dysbiosis, the influence of antibiotics on gut health and common parasite infections. Elly then starts to explore plant based nutrition, including when it's the right time to make a change, if at all. You'll also take away key considerations for 'doing plant based well' and why gut health is such an important part of your plant based strategy. To book a consultation with Elly visit: https://www.nutritionelly.com   Follow Elly online: Instagram – @nutritionelly Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 260: Optimising Your Plant Based Lifestyle with Elly McLean (Part 1) appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 259 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Bill Giles, imunobiologist, yoga instructor, martial arts enthusiast, and advocate for people being responsible for their health through diet, exercise and mental wellbeing. Bill and I explore the potential triggering of chronic illnesses as people age, the impact of plant-derived foods and drinks from a biological perspective, all about grains including the long-term advantages of grain-free living, what inspired Deeks and so much more. Deeks Health Foods: https://deeks.com.au Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 259: Immunobiology, Lectins & the Carnivore Diet with Bill Giles appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 258 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Julianne Taylor, New Zealand based registered nurse and nutritionist with a particular interest in diets for improving autoimmune disease, blood glucose control and general health. In today's episode, Julianne and I take a look at the techniques of persuasion used in the documentary, The Game Changers. You might be thinking, but we've already discussed this? Hold on right there, we're looking at things through a different lens, to help you view all documentaries in new light. We explore nutrition misinformation, anti-meat bias, expert bias, if athletes can be plant-based and thrive, and so much more.   Article: http://paleozonenutrition.com/2019/11/04/the-game-changers-movie-techniques-of-persuasion/ https://www.amazon.com/Why-Are-We-Fat/dp/B077DZG899 Follow Julianne online: https://paleozonenutrition.com Facebook – Paleo & Zone Nutrition Twitter – @juliannejtaylor   Listen to RFR 251 The Game Changers – Fuelled by Fallacies with Steph Lowe & Kale Brock here: bit.ly/RFR_251 Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 258: The Game Changers – Documentary Persuasion with Julianne Taylor appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 257 of The Real Food Reel we share with you an episode from the Triathlon Taren Podcast on all things high performance fat loss. While we discuss specifics for triathlon training, there is so much you will learn whether you ever plan to swim, bike, run or not. We explore many of my favourite topics including real food, low carb healthy fat, carbohydrate tolerance and how to measure this, calories, additional testing and so much more.   Follow TNN online: – Facebook: The Natural Nutritionist – Instagram: @thenaturalnutritionist – Twitter: @natnutritionist Contact TNN here: https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/   Book your consultation with TNN here: bit.ly/tnnonline Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 257: High Performance Fat Loss with Steph Lowe appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 256 of The Real Food Reel we are again joined by Jacqui Evans, our Nutritionist and Naturopath here at The Natural Nutritionist. Jacqui is also the founder of Jacqueline Evans Skincare and an expert on beauty from the inside out. In today's episode we explore the role of your beauty products and teach you how to start to replace some of your more problematic products – those full of the endocrine disruptors, parabens and sodium lauryl sulphates. You will learn the role of the skin, our largest organ, and how facial mapping can be used to identify a more specific underlying hormonal imbalance. We also discuss guasha, collagen, specific cases including psoriatic arthritis and so much more. Learn more about Jacqueline Evans Skincare here: https://www.jacquelineevans.com.au Learn more about the Environmental Working Group: https://www.ewg.org Listen to RFR 240 Beauty From the Inside Out with Jacqueline Evans here: bit.ly/RFR_240 Book your consultation with Jacqui here: bit.ly/tnnonline   Follow TNN online:   Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist   Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter – @natnutritionist Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/ Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here. Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 256: Skin, Hormones & the Gut with Jacqui Evans appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 255 of The Real Food Reel we share with you part two of how to prepare for your upcoming season and the key blood tests you need. We explore liver health, via a liver function test (LFT), which isn't truly about the function of your liver. We then explore immune function, looking at haematology, or white cell count and platelets more specifically. You will learn what this means for your microbiome health and the direction of further testing. We then uncover zinc, copper, their ideal ratios and the key strategies you need to optimise all of these markers and your health, performance and longevity. To book a consultation with Steph, Elly and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: bit.ly/tnnonline or www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au. Listen to part 1 here: bit.ly/RFR_247 Listen to RFR 236 Get to Know Your Menstrual Cycle & Create Hormonal Balance with Steph Lowe & Elly McLean: bit.ly/RFR_236   Follow TNN online:   Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist   Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter – @natnutritionist Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/   Book your consultation with TNN here: bit.ly/tnnonline Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here.   Follow Elly online: Instagram – @nutritionelly Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 255: Preparing for Your Season – Key Blood Tests for Athletes (Part 2) appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 254 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness to explore the question, are ketones the fourth macro? In today's episode you will learn about ketones, and how they produce energy in the body, in the absence of our three macronutrients, carbohydrate, protein and fat. We also explore exogenous ketones, their benefits in comparison to endogenous ketone production, how to incorporate and account for ketones in our existing lifestyle and so much more.   Follow Kirsty online: https://www.kulturedwellness.com Facebook: /kulturedwellness Instagram: @kulturedwellness   Submit your questions here: https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/ Listen to RFR 237 Mapping your Gut Microbiome: bit.ly/RFR_237 Listen to RFR 248 Understanding Your Microbiome with Microba's Dr Alena Pribyl: bit.ly/RFR_248 Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 254: Are Ketones the Fourth Macro with Kirsty Wirth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 253 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Susie Garden, a degree qualified Clinical Nutritionist, Naturopath and Registered Yoga & Meditation Teacher with over 20 years' experience in healthcare. In today's episode, Susie and I explore stress, trauma, how they differ and what is the link between them and other mental health disorders likes anxiety and depression. You will learn the role of nutrition, the microbiome, what additional mind-body techniques should be used as part of a holistic treatment strategy and so much more. Follow Susie online: https://www.susiegarden.com Facebook: /Susie Garen Wellness Instagram: @susiegardenwellness Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 253: Stress, Trauma & the Mind-Body Connection with Susie Garden appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 252 The Real Food Reel, we are joined by Cyndi O'Meara, nutritionist, best-selling author, international speaker and founder of Changing Habits. In today's episode Cyndi and I explore lignans, and plants more specifically and what has happened to our tolerance levels following the increased use of antibiotics and herbicides and therefore, a disrupted microbiome. We speak about glyphosate and the Australian court cases that have been announced this year, the carnivore diet and longer term gut health and all about functional nutrition and how you can learn more to change your health, and maybe even your career.   Follow Cyndi online: https://changinghabits.com.au/ Learn more about Cyndi's Functional Nutrition Course: http://bit.ly/32epZb7 Listen to RFR 233 Big Agriculture, the Soil Microbiome, & Holistic Farming, even if You Live in an Apartment with Cyndi O'Meara: http://thewellnesscouch.com/rfr/rfr-233-big-agriculture-the-soil-microbiome-holistic-farming-even-if-you-live-in-an-apartment-with-cyndi-omeara Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 252: Myth-Busting, Functional Nutriton and the Microbiome with Cyndi O'Meara appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In today's episode Kale and I unpack the Game Changers, the latest Netflix piece that took seven years to create and has been taking the health and nutrition space by storm. You will learn the major fallacies of the film including cherry picked data, weak science and worse still, anecdotes that have no scientific basis whatsoever. You will learn why correlation does not equal causation – that just because largely plant based diets are found to be the healthiest, we cannot extrapolate this to mean that vegan diets are the healthiest. We also discuss food quality, saturated fat, dietary cholesterol and your long term health, how the brain does not have to rely solely on glucose as a fuel source, why carbohydrates are not the best fuel for endurance athletes, all about the Blue Zones and their answer to longevity and so much more. Follow Steph online: https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/ Faceboo: The Natural Nutritionist   Instagram: @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter: @natnutritionist   Follow Kale online: http://kalebrock.com.au Facebook: /kalesbroccoli Instagram: @kalesbroccoli   The Longevity Film is touring Australia wide. Grab your tickets here. Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 251: The Game Changers – Fuelled by Fallacies with Steph Lowe & Kale Brock appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to take a closer look at Isagenix, and more specifically, their meal replacement shakes. Damo and I explore ingredients including whey protein concentrate, milk protein concentrate and fructose and how we simply can't compare this fructose to that found in fruit. You will learn about label reading, how to avoid greenwashing, why we don't believe that this particular product can be considered real food and so much more.   Follow Damian online: https://damiankristof.com Facebook: /DamianKristof Instagram: @ damiankristof Listen to RFR 242 Health Trends, Calories & the Carnivore Diet with Dr Damian Kristof: http://thewellnesscouch.com/rfr/rfr-242-health-trends-calories-the-carnivore-diet-with-dr-damian-kristof Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 250: Taking a Closer Look at Isagenix with Dr Damian Kristof appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 249 of The Real Food Reel Elly McLean, nutritionist here at The Natural Nutritionist, addresses the question, "can you be both LCHF and plant-based?". We explore Elly's personal story with veganism and the mistakes she originally made, which fuels her passion to help prevent others doing the same. You will learn how being vegan does not always equate to health, how it is possible to obtain enough protein, all about B12, how to make a plant-based approach not only healthy, but sustainable, and so much more. To book a consultation with Steph, Elly and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: bit.ly/tnnonline or www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au. Follow Elly online: Instagram – @nutritionelly Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 249: The LCHF Vegan with Elly McLean appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 248 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Senior Scientist and Research Officer with biotech company Microba, Dr Alena Pribyl. In today's episode, we explore microbiome testing technology, how it has evolved over the years and what makes shotgun metagenomic sequencing so remarkable. You will learn how one smear sample can tell you so much about your health, the significance of microbial metabolites, how poor digestive capacity may be explored, markers of inflammation, what it means to have high levels of human DNA identified and so much more. Dr Pribyl is an absolute wealth of knowledge and I hope this episode inspires you to have your microbiome tested and remove the guess work when it come to your health.   Learn more here: Microba: https://www.microba.com Mapping Your Microbiome: https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/mapping-your-microbiome/ RFR 237 Mapping Your Gut Microbiome with Kirsty Wirth: http://thewellnesscouch.com/rfr/rfr-237-mapping-your-gut-microbiome-with-kirsty-wirth   Book your consultation with TNN here: bit.ly/tnnonline Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 248: Understanding Your Microbiome with Microba's Dr Alena Pribyl appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 247 of The Real Food Reel we share with you how to prepare for your upcoming season and the key blood tests you need to optimise your health, performance and longevity. We explore nutrients including iron, B12 and vitamin D; markers of blood sugar balance and how to identify your current degree of carbohydrate intolerance, inflammation, the total cholesterol-heart health myth and so much more. While incredible for prepping athletes, optimising your pathology is essential for everyone, so make sure you tune in whether you view yourself as an athlete or not. P.s everyone has an inner athlete. To book a consultation with Steph, Elly and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: bit.ly/tnnonline or www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au. Follow TNN online:   Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist   Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter – @natnutritionist Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/ Book your consultation with TNN here: bit.ly/tnnonline Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here.   Follow Elly online: Instagram – @nutritionelly Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 247: Preparing for Your Season – Key Blood Test for Athletes (Part 1) appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 246 of The Real Food Reel, we are joined by Beth O'Hara, functional naturopath, specializing in complex chronic health conditions related to mast cell activation syndrome and histamine intolerance. In today's episode, we uncover this syndrome and the multi-factorial nature of this relatively unknown condition. We discuss histamine, methylation, food sensitives, elimination diets and so much more. This is a complex topic that we hope may help you or your loved ones solve their health puzzle once and for all. Follow Beth online: www.mastcell360.com Facebook: facebook.com/mastcell360 If you think you have mast cell activation syndrome go to: mastcell360.com/freereport Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 246: Solving Complex Chronic Health Conditions with Beth O'Hara appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 245 of The Real Food Reel we share with you a case study from a client of Elly's here at The Natural Nutritionist which really highlights the benefits of checking in with a qualified professional to optimise your nutrition, training, lifestyle, pathology and health. You will learn the importance of preventative health care, the key blood markers that were examined, the amazing results that took place over just four months and so much more. We hope this inspires you to check in and learn how you can make a difference to your health, naturally. To book a consultation with Steph, Elly and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: bit.ly/tnnonline or www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au.   Follow TNN online:   Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist   Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter – @natnutritionist Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/ Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here.   Follow Elly online: Instagram – @nutritionelly Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 245: Four Months of Health Transformation – A Case Study appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In Episode 244 of The Real Food Reel we take a deeper dive into Kale's lessons from the Blue Zones, since returning home from filming The Longevity Film. We discuss the key lessons that we can all take from the world's longest living populations, including how we might change our nutrition, movement, mindset and community approach as a result. You will learn the true power of connection and how it is possible to both be productive and a little busy, but practice presence and avoid the frantic-ness of modern day life.   Follow Kale online: http://kalebrock.com.au Facebook: /kalesbroccoli Instagram: @kalesbroccoli Longevity Secrets with Kale Brock: bit.ly/RFR_239 The Longevity Film is touring Australia wide. Grab your tickets here. Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 244: Life Lessons from the Blue Zones with Kale Brock appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 243 of The Real Food Reel we share with you an episode from The Love & Guts Podcast where I share my journey through low fat eating, depression, quitting gluten and turning to real food and launching The Natural Nutritionist. We cover my athletic journey and how I was inspired to become a sports nutritionist to disrupt the space that is brain washed by Big Food. We then take a deep dive into carbohydrate myths, sports gels, metabolic efficiency, how to optimize sports performance and so much more.   To book a consultation with Steph and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au. Follow TNN online:   Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist   Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter – @natnutritionist Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/ Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here. Check out Freedom Fuel here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/freedom-fuel-your-natural-sports-gel/ Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 243: Carbohydrate Myths, Sports Gels, Metabolic Efficiency & How to Optimize Performance with Steph Lowe appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to discuss health trends including low fat, weight loss shakes and the ketogenic diet. Damo also spills the gossip on the next iteration of The Biggest Loser and I share my thoughts on the previous format. We bust some serious diet industry myths including the carnivore diet and impact of social media and taking your advice from someone just because they have a six-pack. We hope this inspires you to not only consider where you get your health advice from, but learn how to take a balanced approach to real food, rather than jumping on the bandwagon of the next health trend. Follow Damian online: https://damiankristof.com Facebook: /DamianKristof Instagram: @ damiankristof Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 242: Health Trends, Calories & the Carnivore Diet with Dr Damian Kristof appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel Elly and I discuss adrenal hormone profiling and how getting to know your adrenals could be the missing piece to your health puzzle. We explore the benefits of cortisol and what a normal adrenal function graph should look like, and why we don't use the term 'adrenal fatigue'. We discuss the impact of stress and what happens if we 'burn the candle at both ends' for too long. You will learn how to test your cortisol levels, what is a cortisol pouch, and the symptoms, causes and treatments for both high and low cortisol. To book a consultation with Steph, Elly and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: bit.ly/tnnonline or www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au. Follow TNN online:   Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist   Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter – @natnutritionist Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/ Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here. Follow Elly online: Instagram – @nutritionelly Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 241: Get to Know Your Adrenals, Create Long-Lasting Energy & Avoid a Cortisol Pouch with Steph Lowe & Elly McLean appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In Episode 240 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by clinical Nutritionist and natural skincare manufacturer, Jacqui Evans. Jacqui and I take a deep dive into skincare ingredients and teach you what ingredients are known endocrine disruptors, how to avoid 'greenwashing' and what you should really be adding to your skincare regime. You will learn how the gut and skin are so interconnected, all about the skin microbiome, how to treat common skin conditions including acne and rosacea and so much more. Learn more about Jacqueline Evans Skincare here: https://www.jacquelineevans.com.au Follow TNN online: https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/ Book a consultation with Jacqui here: bit.ly/tnnonline Facebook: The Natural Nutritionist Instagram: @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter: @natnutritionist Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 240: Beauty From the Inside Out with Jacqueline Evans appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In Episode 239 of The Real Food Reel we hear all about Kale Brock's latest project, The Longevity Film. We discuss the three blue zones featured in the film – Okinawa, Japan; Loma Linda, California; and Ikaria, Greece, and what it really takes to get well and stay well. Kale also shares how this project has made him re-think his current lifestyle, plus what he has already put into practice since returning home to Australia. Follow Kale online: http://kalebrock.com.au Facebook: /kalesbroccoli Instagram: @kalesbroccoli Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 239: Longevity Secrets with Kale Brock appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we share with you an episode from Unstress with Dr Ron Ehrlich where I share all things low carb healthy fat. We discuss the carbohydrate spectrum and teach you how to work out firstly if low carb is right for you, and secondly, how many grams of carbohydrates per day is appropriate for you. We also explore some of my favourite topics including food myths, inflammation, gut health, stress, endurance fuelling, MAF training and so much more.   To book a consultation with Steph and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au. Follow TNN online:   Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist   Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter – @natnutritionist Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/ Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here. Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 238: Low Carb Foundations, Myths & the Dual Fuel System with Steph Lowe appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 237 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness to discuss mapping your gut microbiome. We explore the technology we have had access to, to date, and its limitations including culturing, PCR and 16s RNA. We then discuss the newest technology, shot-gun metagenomic sequencing and how this provides much greater functional insight and therefore, clinical relevance. We then dive deeper into Microba's insight report and the importance of microbiome metabolites for optimal digestive, metabolic and nervous system health. Follow Kirsty online: https://www.kulturedwellness.com Facebook: /kulturedwellness Instagram: @kulturedwellness   Submit your questions here: https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/ Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 237: Mapping Your Gut Microbiome with Kirsty Wirth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 236 of The Real Food Reel we teach you how to understand your menstrual cycle, balance your hormones and manage PMS. We discuss the importance and details of salivary hormone testing, the impact of stress, especially on our progesterone levels and the subsequent amenorrhea that is often seen with chronic high cortisol, the role of the microbiome, how to balance your hormones with nutrition, lifestyle and herbal interventions, and so much more. As always, if you are looking for personalised one-on-one support and the right person to guide you, we're taking new clients at The Natural Nutritionist and you can schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to see if we are the right fit for you. Head to bit.ly/tnnonline and we can't wait to work with you.   To book a consultation with Steph, Elly and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: bit.ly/tnnonline or www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au.   Follow TNN online:   Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist   Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist Twitter – @natnutritionist Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/ Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here.   Follow Elly online: Instagram – @nutritionelly Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 236: Get to Know Your Menstrual Cycle & Create Hormonal Balance with Steph Lowe & Elly McLean appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 235 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Naturopath, Nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen. Katherine is the founder of The Shift Podcast, a 12 part docu-series featuring 25 of the world's leading experts in gut and surrounding health. Katherine and I discuss the gut connection in relation to chronic disease, diseases that are largely avoidable yet responsible for close to 90% of all deaths in Australia. You will also learn about infertility, the vaginal microbiome, the sperm microbiome and what your pre-conception strategy needs to look like. Listen to The Shift here https://www.theshiftclinic.com/gut/ Follow Katherine on Facebook @katherinemaslen and @theshiftclinic Visit her website https://katherinemaslen.com/ and https://www.theshiftclinic.com/ Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 235: Chronic Disease, Infertility & Microbiome Health with Katherine Maslen appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In Episode 234 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Katee Pedicini from Holistic Endurance to firstly share her very exciting personal news!  We then explore hormones and the menstrual cycle and how you can use any monthly symptoms to your advantage to discover the underlying imbalance and create a long term solution, rather than suppressing your symptoms with a pill. We discuss the oral contraceptive pill, amenorrhea, pre-conception care, macronutrient balance during pregnancy and how both men and women can create the optimal foundation for their future child. your symptoms with a pill. We discuss the oral contraceptive pill, amenorrhea, pre-conception care, macronutrient balance during pregnancy and how both men and women can create the optimal foundation for their future child.   Follow Katee online: https://www.holisticendurance.com.au Facebook: /holisticendurance Instagram: @holisticendurance   Check out The Rejuvenation Protocol here: https://www.holisticendurance.com.au/product/the-rejuvenation-protocol/ Hear Steph's pregnancy journey here: bit.ly/RFR_214 Click below to download transcript: The post RFR 234: Hormones, the Pill, Fertility & Beyond with Katee Pedicini appeared first on The Wellness Couch.