Health, Happiness & Human Kind
Each week Steph Lowe speaks with experts from all over the world in the areas of nutrition, microbiome health, environmental sustainability, psychology, meditation and more. Together we’ll teach you the answers to becoming healthy, happy and a more conscious human, and why your contribution to the planet truly matters.
Episodes
Thursday Mar 15, 2018
Thursday Mar 15, 2018
In Episode 163 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Angela Pifer, a functional medicine nutrition and health expert, and an accomplished speaker and radio personality. Her 25 years in the health and fitness industry and the past 12 years as a Functional Medicine Nutritionist focusing in the areas of digestive health, functional gut disorders, thyroid, autoimmune and SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth), have earned Angela recognition as the go-to gut expert. In today’s episode we explore SIBO, why Angela prefers the term small intestinal bowel overgrowth, the potential causes of SIBO and how SIBO is a secondary condition and must be treated in this way. We you will learn the significance of food fears, stress and anxiety and so much more.
Learn more from Angela including her published work here:
http://www.siboguru.com
https://gutrxgurus.com
The first commercially available low FODMAP bone broth (US only): https://gutrxbonebroth.com
Follow Angela online:
– Facebook: Angela Pifer Functional Medicine Nutritionist
– Instagram: @gutrxgurus
– Twitter: AngelaPiferCN
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Thursday Mar 08, 2018
RFR 162: Why Every Type I Diabetic Needs to Understand JERF
Thursday Mar 08, 2018
Thursday Mar 08, 2018
In Episode 162 of The Real Food Reel we are doing things differently! Our Nutritionist Elly McLean is on the microphone and together we explore type I diabetes and the benefits of a lower carbohydrate, higher fat food template. You will learn the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the role of nutrition and how the key to managing type 1 diabetes starts with blood sugar control, how to move beyond real food to treat this autoimmune condition and why gut health is an essential part of the effective management of type 1 diabetes. Let’s dive in.
Learn more about Type I Diabetes here: https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/lchf-type-1-diabetes
Check out Dr Bernstein’s work here: http://www.diabetes-book.com
Follow TNN online:
– Facebook: The Natural Nutritionist
– Instagram: @thenaturalnutritionist
– Twitter: @natnutritionist
Contact TNN here: https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/
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Thursday Mar 01, 2018
RFR 161: Transform Your Health with Dr Terry Wahls
Thursday Mar 01, 2018
Thursday Mar 01, 2018
In Episode 161 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr Terry Wahls. Dr Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. In today’s episode you will learn about her journey back to health, how to create the most health promoting environment possible and how you can use food and complimentary therapies to transform your life.
Learn more from Terry including her published work here: https://terrywahls.com/
Grab your ticket to Dr Terry Wahls Live here: https://drterrywahlslive.com
Follow Terry online:
– Facebook: TerryWahls
– Instagram: drterrywahls
– Twitter: @terrywahls
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Thursday Feb 22, 2018
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
In Episode 160 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr Will Cole, leading functional medicine practitioner, who specialises in chronic conditions such as thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, gut health and hormonal dysfunctions. In today’s episode we explore functional medicine and how it differs from mainstream medicine, why your health shouldn’t wait until your personal “check engine” light goes on, the autoimmune-inflammation spectrum, how to start the healing process and so much more. Dr Will Cole is an absolute wealth of knowledge and I know you are going to love today’s episode.
Follow Dr Will Cole online here: https://drwillcole.com
Check out Dr Will Cole on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drwillcole/
Pre-order your oceanic adaptogen, Agent Nateur here: http://www.agentnateur.com/shop/dr-will-cole-agent-nateur-holi-youth-the-oceanic-adaptogen
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Thursday Feb 15, 2018
Thursday Feb 15, 2018
In Episode 159 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr Andy Galpin. Andy is a Professor of Kinesiology at the Center for Sport Performance at California State University, has a Ph.D. in Human Bioenergetics and is the founder and director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Laboratory. In today’s show we debunk the common exercise myths for fat loss, muscle gain and endurance performance. You will learn the importance of adherence, variety and balance, the key energy systems and training sessions you need to achieve your specific goal and why long-term health should always be your number one priority.
Learn more from Andy here: http://www.andygalpin.com
Check out Andy’s podcast here: http://thebodyofknowledge.com
Learn more about Andy’s book ‘Unplugged’ here: https://www.athleteunplugged.com
Follow Andy online:
– Twitter: @DrAndyGalpin
– Instagram: @DrAndyGalpin
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Thursday Feb 08, 2018
RFR 158: Achieving Abundant, Endless Energy with Niki Gratrix
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
In Episode 158 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Niki Gratrix. Niki is an award-winning nutritional therapist, bioenergetic practitioner and mind-body expert, helping people to optimize their energy. In today’s show we explore fatigue, the psychological and physical approach to treating fatigue and why it is so important to consider both, how childhood trauma can become your adult biology and how you can achieve abundant, endless energy.
Follow Niki online here: https://www.nikigratrix.com
Check out the study, “Silent ACEs: “The Epidemic of Attachment and Developmental Trauma here: https://www.nikigratrix.com/silent-aces-epidemic-attachment-developmental-trauma/
Access Niki’s free eBook on healing emotional trauma here: https://www.nikigratrix.com
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Thursday Feb 01, 2018
Thursday Feb 01, 2018
In Episode 157 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Siri Lindley. Siri is a former world champion triathlete, world champion coach, world-wide speaker, proud animal activist and author of “Surfacing: From the Depths of Self-Doubt to Winning Big and Living Fearlessly”. In today’s episode you will learn so much from Siri – from her personal journey from complete novice to word champion triathlete, her key mindset strategies, how to see the gift in even the most painful life experience and so much more. This is honestly one of my favourite interviews in the history of The Real Food Reel, so dive in and enjoy learning from one of the world’s best.
Surfacing: https://www.velopress.com/books/surfacing
Team Sirius Tri Club: https://www.teamsiriustriclub.com
Believe Ranch and Rescue: http://www.believeranchandrescue.org
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Thursday Jan 25, 2018
Thursday Jan 25, 2018
In Episode 156 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr Tom Bilella to discuss food sensitivity testing, fat loss and building muscle. You will learn the importance of quality, quantity and timing; how to prioritise testing for both health practitioners and clients; how to utilise food sensitivity testing to achieve your health goals, how to reintroduce food triggers and so much more.
Show Notes
Dr Tom’s Nutrition Treatment Center: http://www.nutritiontreatmentcenter.com
Food Intolerance Testing: http://nowleap.com
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Thursday Jan 18, 2018
RFR 155: One Bite at a Time with Tabitha McIntosh
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
In Episode 155 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Tabitha McIntosh. Founder of Awaken Your Health, qualified Naturopath, clinical Nutritionist and passionate Educator, Tabitha is one talented lady – helping so many people improve the quality of their health and wellbeing. In today’s show Tabitha and I explore how you can reduce your toxic burden, one bite at a time.
Awaken Your Health: http://www.awakenyourhealth.com.au
One Bite at a Time: http://www.onebite.com.au
I Quit Chemicals: http://www.iquitchemicals.net
The next intake for the course is Monday 12th February, 2018.
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Thursday Jan 11, 2018
RFR 154: From Brain Tumour to Guiness World Record Marathon Runner with Doug Wilson
Thursday Jan 11, 2018
Thursday Jan 11, 2018
In Episode 154 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Doug Wilson to share his personal health journey from corporate burn out and brain tumour diagnosis to becoming the first person to complete seven competitive marathons on the seven continents in under seven days. This is a fascinating story team, one that will leave you inspired at the power of health, movement and mindfulness.
Follow Doug online: www.kundalinirunning.com
Follow Doug on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kundalini_running/
Follow Doug on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kundalinirunning/
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Thursday Jan 04, 2018
RFR 153: Kale vs Cow – The Case For Better Meat with Diana Rodgers
Thursday Jan 04, 2018
Thursday Jan 04, 2018
In Episode 153 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Diana Rodgers to discuss sustainable meat consumption. You will learn more about the pseudo-science in the recent meat-bashing documentaries ‘What the Health’ and ‘Cowspiracy’, the benefits of meat for health, why we shouldn’t rely predominantly on chicken as a source of protein, the Listen In
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Thursday Dec 28, 2017
RFR 152: Gut Health, Histamine & Food Intolerances with Alison Vickery
Thursday Dec 28, 2017
Thursday Dec 28, 2017
In Episode 152 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Alison Vickery to discuss gut health, histamine and food intolerances. You will learn about the impact of chronic stress, mast cell activation, why no two histamine intolerance food lists the same and the number one strategy you need to do to reduce your exposure to histamine.
Show Notes
Learn more about histamine producing bacteria here: http://alisonvickery.com.au/histamine-producing-gut-bacteria/
Learn more about bacteria and mast cells here:http://alisonvickery.com.au/bacteria-and-mast-cells/
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