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 Sep 22, 2016
Thursday Sep 22, 2016
In Episode 91 of The Real Food Reel we go back to 2015 to hear Kirsty Wirth’s story and again share with you the benefits of Kultured Wellness. I caught up with Kirsty at The Wellness Summit this month and we have more exciting news to share in a upcoming podcast, but for now please Listen In
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Thursday Sep 15, 2016
RFR 90: The Real Food Athlete with Steph Lowe
Thursday Sep 15, 2016
Thursday Sep 15, 2016
In Episode 90 of The Real Food Reel we share with you The Real Food Athlete. This is our first published book here at The Natural Nutritionist and is a culmination of our work over the last five years. It’s time to break conventional wisdom and learn the power of real food.
Show notes:
Find out more and grab your copy here: http://www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/the-real-food-athlete/
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Thursday Sep 08, 2016
RFR 89: How to become a fat adapted athlete with Steph Lowe
Thursday Sep 08, 2016
Thursday Sep 08, 2016
In Episode 89 of The Real Food Reel we are rerunning one of our most popular episodes of 2015, How to become a fat adapted athlete with Steph Lowe, to set you up for next week when we share Steph’s newly released hard copy The Real Food Athlete! We are sure you’ll learn even more Listen In
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Thursday Sep 01, 2016
RFR 88: Eat Clean with Luke Hines
Thursday Sep 01, 2016
Thursday Sep 01, 2016
In Episode 88 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Luke Hines. Some of you may be familiar with Luke from his My Kitchen Rules days, but Luke has since paved his own path in the health and fitness arena, releasing 6 cookbooks with Scott Gooding, and now launching his very own cookbook, Eat Clean. Press play and enjoy the show.
Show notes:
Grab your copy of Eat Clean here: http://www.lukehines.com/shop/
Follow Luke of Facebook here: @LukeHinesOnline
Follow Luke on Instagram here: @LukeHinesOnline
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Thursday Aug 25, 2016
RFR 87: Food intolerances and the importance of stool testing with Jessica Cox
Thursday Aug 25, 2016
Thursday Aug 25, 2016
In Episode 87 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Jessica Cox, an accredited practicing nutritional practitioner with a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) and just under ten years of clinical experience. Jessica joins us today to discuss gut heath and food intolerances.
Show notes:
Jessica’s website: http://www.jessicacox.com.au
JCN Clinic: http://www.jessicacox.com.au/theclinic/
RFR 71: http://thewellnesscouch.com///rfr/rfr-71-rerun-of-ibs-fodmaps-and-how-to-heal-your-gut-with-jad-patrick
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Thursday Aug 18, 2016
RFR 86: LCHF with Dr Peter Brukner, OAM
Thursday Aug 18, 2016
Thursday Aug 18, 2016
In Episode 86 of The Real Food Reel we are honoured to be joined by Dr Peter Brukner. Dr Brukner is a Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician, Professor of Sports Medicine at La Trobe University and physician for the Australian National cricket team. Many of you may be familiar with Dr Brukner from his feature in the documentary Cereal Killers, as he has transformed his health, and the health of his athletes with low carb, high fat (LCHF). Find out what his catalyst was, what the benefits have been to date, plus what he is up to now with his SugarByHalf campaign.
Show Notes:
Dr Peter Brukner: http://www.peterbrukner.com
Cereal Killers 1: http://www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/cereal-killers-the-movie/
Cereal Killers 2: http://www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/cereal-killers-2-run-on-fat/
SugarByHalf: https://www.facebook.com/sugarbyhalf/
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Thursday Aug 11, 2016
RFR 85: Health musings with Bianca Monahan from Sprout Health
Thursday Aug 11, 2016
Thursday Aug 11, 2016
In Episode 85 of The Real Food Reel we speak with Bianca Monahan from Sprout Health. Bianca is a qualified Personal Trainer and health nut, with over six years experience in the health industry. Bianca and I discuss health and wellness and share with you her #banthebottle campaign.
Show Notes:
sprouthealth.com.au
FB: /sprouthealthau
IG: @sprouthealth
TW: @sprouthealthau
Read more on #banthebottle:
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Thursday Aug 04, 2016
RFR 84: Preventative cardiology with Dr Ross Walker
Thursday Aug 04, 2016
Thursday Aug 04, 2016
In Episode 84 of The Real Food Reel we speak with Dr Ross Walker, eminent practising cardiologist with over 35 years experience as a clinician. For the past 20 years he has been focusing on preventative cardiology and is one of Australia’s leading preventative health experts. Ross and I discuss preventative cardiology, the biggest medical myths, atherosclerosis, statins, supplements and much more.
Show Notes:
http://www.drrosswalker.com
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Thursday Jul 28, 2016
RFR 83: Digestive health and the “poop pageant” with Lynda Griparic
Thursday Jul 28, 2016
Thursday Jul 28, 2016
In Episode 83 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Lynda Griparic to discuss all things digestive health and the “poop pageant”. Find out how your digestion impacts everything from your mind, skin and hormones, and what you need to do for optimal digestive health.
Show Notes:
http://www.lyndagriparic.com
Balanced Bites’ “Poop Pageant”
Better Me Tea
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Thursday Jul 21, 2016
RFR 82: Fat adaptation and breaking the U.S. 100-mile record with Zach Bitter
Thursday Jul 21, 2016
Thursday Jul 21, 2016
In Episode 82 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by ultra runner Zach Bitter. In 2015, Zach broke the U.S. 100-mile record, running a very tidy 11:40:55. That’s the equivalent of nearly four straight 3:03 marathons AND it was 402 laps on a 400m track! Today on the show Zach and I discuss his running history, how fat adaptation has changed his trajectory as a runner, and how the FASTER study is changing the game.
Show Notes:
Zach Bitter
RFR 35: Dissecting the FASTER study with Peter Defty from VESPA Power
RFR 54: What’s next in the world of fat adaptation following the publication of FASTER in Metabolism Journal
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Thursday Jul 14, 2016
RFR 81: What’s with Wheat with Cyndi O’Meara
Thursday Jul 14, 2016
Thursday Jul 14, 2016
In Episode 81 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Cyndi O’Meara, Nutritionist, best selling author, international speaker and founder of Changing Habits. Her ground breaking book, Changing Habits Changing Lives (1998), became an instant best seller and from there she has grown a successful organic food company, certified online education program and ground breaking documentary, ‘What’s With Wheat?’. Cyndi and I discuss this fascinating documentary, which is one you should all experience. Press play and click here to access your copy of ‘What’s With Wheat?’.
Show Notes:
What’s with Wheat?
Changing Habits Education Seminar 2016
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Thursday Jul 07, 2016
RFR 80: MTHFR and fertility, mood and behaviour with Carolyn Ledowsky
Thursday Jul 07, 2016
Thursday Jul 07, 2016
In Episode 80 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Carolyn Ledowsky from MTHFR Support Australia. Carolyn and I discuss MTHFR polymorphisms and the implications for health, fertility, mood and behaviour. This is a fascinating topic and one that involves many conversations that we need to continue to have, so please do share this with your family and friends.
Show Notes:
MTHFR Support Australia: http://www.mthfrsupport.com.au
Free Webinars: https://mthfrsupport.leadpages.co/mthfr-and-preconception-aest-6-21/
Latest Research: http://www.mthfrsupport.com.au/latest-research/
10 week Pre Conception Course: http://courses.mthfrcourses.com/courses/mthfr-and-preconception
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