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 31, 2016
RFR 67: MAF and MET with Dr Phil Maffetone
Thursday Mar 31, 2016
Thursday Mar 31, 2016
In Episode 67 of The Real Food Reel we have my good friend Dr Phil Maffetone joining us to discuss Maximum Aerobic Function (MAF) training, how to become an efficient athlete and the pros and cons of metabolic efficiency testing (MET). We had a great response to a similar discussion in episode 65, so we’ve asked Phil to help us explore the topic further and answer your questions.
Phil has joined us a number of times now and as you all should know, he is the guru of health, nutrition and human performance. Press play and enjoy the show.
Show Notes:
MAF Method – The 180 Formula: http://philmaffetone.com/180-formula/
The MAF Heart Rate White Paper: http://philmaffetone.com/maf-heart-rate-white-paper/
MAF Test: http://philmaffetone.com/what-is-the-maf-test/
MAF GPS Test: http://philmaffetone.com/maf-gps-test/
Metabolic Testing and the Respiratory Quotient: http://www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/metabolic-testing-and-the-respiratory-quotient-rq/
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Thursday Mar 24, 2016
RFR 66: The Gut Healing Protocol with Kale Brock
Thursday Mar 24, 2016
Thursday Mar 24, 2016
In Episode 66 of The Real Food Reel we are again joined by our good friend Kale Brock and share with you The Gut Healing Protocol, his 8 week holistic guide that is currently taking the world by storm.
Show Notes:
The Gut Healing Protocol
Purchase your copy of Kale’s GHP here via our ‘Online Store’: bit.ly/tnnonline (please add postage of $10.50 for delivery). Pick up available from: The Woodshed, Level 1, 643 Nepean Highway, Brighton East 3187.
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Thursday Mar 17, 2016
Thursday Mar 17, 2016
In Episode 65 of The Real Food Reel we are joined again by Peter Defty to discuss real food, fat adaptation and metabolic testing. This is a long discussion but one we hope you’ll appreciate is geared towards your performance and long term health, as optimising your fat metabolism is essential in order to achieve both.
Show Notes:
Metabolic Testing and the Respiratory Quotient: http://www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/metabolic-testing-and-the-respiratory-quotient-rq/
RFR 35: Dissecting the FASTER study with Peter Defty from VESPA Power http://thewellnesscouch.com///rfr/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 http://thewellnesscouch.com///rfr/rfr-54-whats-next-in-the-world-of-fat-adaptation-following-the-publication-of-faster-in-metabolism-journal
Chat to Peter here: http://www.vespapower.com/contact/
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Thursday Mar 10, 2016
RFR 64: Phenoxyethanol, greenwashing and low tox beauty with Alexx Stuart
Thursday Mar 10, 2016
Thursday Mar 10, 2016
In Episode 64 of The Real Food Reel we are again joined by Alexx Stuart from lowtoxlife.com. Today Alexx and I discuss phenoxyethanol, greenwashing and low tox beauty.
Show Notes:
To learn more, sign up for the next round of your Low Tox Life here.
Alex’s “black book” of low tox: http://www.lowtoxlife.com/low-tox-chat-follow-up-notes
Grab your toxin free products here: www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/why-you-should-shop-at-nourished-life/
Alex’s next events including two Melbourne events next week: www.lowtoxlife.com/where-im-speaking-next
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Thursday Mar 03, 2016
Thursday Mar 03, 2016
In Episode 63 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Paris Little, strength coach, who specialises in moment and strength and conditioning prescriptions for both specialists and generalists. I have personally been working with Paris for over a year now and he has changed my mindset to movement significantly and been the catalyst in my return from injury. We dive in deep, covering why sitting is the new cigarettes, the benefits of being strong, why chronic cardio is not the answer and everything in between.
Show Notes:
Email: pariselittle@gmail.com
Facebook: Paris Little: Strength & Performance
Instagram: Paris Little: Strength Coach
Fins out more and book a session with Paris here: http://www.welwood.com.au
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Thursday Feb 25, 2016
RFR 62 : Coeliac Disease, Gluten Intolerance and Autoimmunity with Dr Alessio Fasano
Thursday Feb 25, 2016
Thursday Feb 25, 2016
In Episode 62 of The Real Food Reel I am honoured to be joined by Dr Alessio Fasano, founder of the Centre for Coeliac Research and world-renowned expert in the field of intestinal permeability in the development of coeliac disease and other autoimmune disorders. Dr Fasano is also the author of international book, Gluten Freedom, and was responsible for discovering in 2003 that as many as one in 133 individuals are affected by coeliac disease – making the disease 100 times more common than previously thought. Today Dr Fasano and I discuss all things coeliac disease, gluten intolerance and autoimmunity.
Show Notes:
Gluten Freedom available here: bit.ly/gluten_freedom
Follow Dr Fasano:
Online:
http://www.massgeneral.org/children/services/treatmentprograms.aspx?id=1723
https://www.bioceuticals.com.au/education/event/4th-BioCeuticals-Research-Symposium
Facebook: MGHFC
Twitter: MGHFC
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Thursday Feb 18, 2016
RFR 61 : Insulin 101 with Dr Tommy Wood
Thursday Feb 18, 2016
Thursday Feb 18, 2016
In Episode 61 of The Real Food Reel we speak with Dr Tommy Wood, qualified medical doctor and physiology expert from the UK. This is a fascinating interview team – Tommy is a real insulin guru and I just know you will learn a lot today. Hit play now.
Show Notes:
http://drragnar.weebly.com
Follow Dr Wood:
Facebook: Dr Ragnar
Twitter: Dr Ragnar
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Thursday Feb 11, 2016
RFR 60 : The health and wellness benefits of infrared with Roseanne Fedrick
Thursday Feb 11, 2016
Thursday Feb 11, 2016
In Episode 60 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Roseanne Fedrick from Sunlighten and we will discuss all things saunas and the health and wellness benefits of infrared.
Show Notes:
Sunlighten: https://sunlighten.com.au
Facebook: Sunlighten Australia
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Thursday Feb 04, 2016
RFR 59: Nourish Without Nagging with Dr Brett Hill
Thursday Feb 04, 2016
Thursday Feb 04, 2016
In Episode 59 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr Brett Hill from The Wellness Guys and That Paleo Show to share with you his newest project, Nourish without Nagging – how to get your kids to love eating healthily. This is a fantastic resource team, so head to the show notes to find out how to purchase your copy.
Show Notes:
Purchase your copy of Nourish Without Nagging for just $9.95 here: http://bit.ly/TNN_NWN
Follow Brett:
Facebook: Dr Brett Hill
Instagram: Dr Brett Hill
Twitter: Dr Brett Hill
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Thursday Jan 28, 2016
RFR 58 : The day low-fat died and death by dietary guidelines with Phil Maffetone
Thursday Jan 28, 2016
Thursday Jan 28, 2016
In Episode 58 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr Phil Maffetone. Phil is an internationally recognized expert on health, nutrition, and human performance and today we discuss the day low-fat died and death by dietary guidelines. This is such a great episode team and one I would love you to share with your friends and family. Say no calorie counting!
Show Notes:
The Day Low-Fat Died: http://philmaffetone.com/37019-2/
Death by Dietary Guidelines http://philmaffetone.com/37239-2/
Follow Phil:
Facebook: MAF Fitness
Instagram: maf_method
Twitter: MAF_Method
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Thursday Jan 21, 2016
RFR 57 : Gut health, fat loss and Isagenix with Kale Brock
Thursday Jan 21, 2016
Thursday Jan 21, 2016
In Episode 57 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kale Brock from KaleBrock.com.au and we discuss all things gut health and fat loss. This is a cracker of an episode where we cover everything from microbiome diversity to the popularity of multi-level marketing scheme, Isagenix.
Show Notes:
http://kalebrock.com.au
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Thursday Jan 14, 2016
Thursday Jan 14, 2016
n Episode 56 of The Real Food Reel we speak with Dr Michael Freeman from The Skin Centre and discuss the 2015 research into the benefits of vitamin B3 for non-melanoma skin cancer. We obviously don’t recommend the consumption of vegemite, so this is a case were supplements are necessary. Michael and I also cover how it is possible to consume vitamin D through your food and share some extra skin care tips with you.
Show Notes:
http://skincentre.com.au
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