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What do crisis negotiations, hostage rescues, and your everyday conversations have in common? More than you think.
Former Scotland Yard detective, military intelligence operator, and globally recognised negotiation expert Scott Walker offers a masterclass in the art of influence, communication, and emotional self-regulation. Scott shares the tools he’s developed through decades of real-world experience - techniques that help us stay calm under pressure, navigate conflict with confidence, and bring more agency into how we show up in our life. These principles have been honed with elite teams under the most intense, high-stakes situations - this isn’t just about negotiation - it’s about living intentionally, leading with humility, and learning to choose your response, no matter what’s happening around you.
We cover:
🧠 The power of emotional regulation - pause, reset, choose
🎯 Preparation for conversation - what are the 5 most likely challenges? And how will you handle them?
🧍♂️ Agency - taking part in your own rescue, not outsourcing responsibility
💬 Conversation types - do you want to be helped, heard or hugged?
🤝 Empathy & influence - how to genuinely understand someone else before making your point
🪞 Biases, blindspots & humility - how status and identity shape conflict
🔁 Everyday negotiation - because we’re all in conversations with purpose
No esoteric, abstract theory here - it's a practical deep dive into how we can use communication as a tool for resolution, for growth, for leadership, and for health.
Find Scott:
Website
Course - Thrive Under Pressure
Instagram
Book - Order Out Of Chaos
Book - Eye of the Storm - Scott Walker. Available for Pre-Order, Release 20th May 2025.
Mentioned in this episode:
Book - The Wisdom of Psychopaths by Kevin Dutton
Book - Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg
Book - Taken on Trust by Terry Waite
Book - Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl
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In Part 1, we laid the foundation for a new understanding of cancer - one that begins with mitochondrial dysfunction and the bioenergetic breakdown of cells. In Part 2, we move into the real-world implications: how we treat, manage, and potentially prevent cancer using a metabolic lens.
Dr. Tomás Duraj explores the emerging tools and protocols being studied - from ketogenic metabolic therapies to glutamine inhibition, and how combining dietary strategies with systemic approaches might redefine cancer care completely. It is not throwing away what we already know, but rather using what we know works and disregarding what doesn’t.
We also look at the failures of past trials, why so many therapies underperform, and what happens when the patient shifts from passive recipient to active participant in their treatment.
In Part 2, we cover:
🥑 The difference between dietary and pharmacological ketogenic therapy
📉 Why traditional cancer treatment starts backwards - and what to consider instead
📊 GKI (Glucose Ketone Index) as a key metabolic marker
⚙️ Using fasting, exercise, and ketones to shift cellular metabolism
🧬 How patient-led protocols could shape future cancer trials
🧠 The potential of metabolism-based priming for immunotherapy success
⏱️ Why time, compliance, and education are critical variables in success
This episode isn’t just about understanding cancer - it’s about reimagining how we treat it, measure it, and empower patients to become collaborators in their own care.
Mentioned in this episode:
Publications
Book - Tripping Over The Truth by Travis Christofferson
Paper The Warburg hypothesis and the emergence of the mitochondrial metabolic theory of cancer
Paper - Successful application of dietary ketogenic metabolic therapy in patients with glioblastoma
Find Dr Duraj:
Website
Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy Forum
Dr Seyfried’s lab at Boston College
Donate to the lab
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We’ve been told for decades that cancer is a genetic disease - a matter of unlucky mutations. But what if we’ve been starting in the wrong place?
In this two-part episode, medical doctor and cancer metabolism researcher Dr. Tomás Duraj takes us through a paradigm-shifting look at cancer - exploring the metabolic theory, how it contrasts with the prevailing somatic mutation theory, and why mitochondrial dysfunction may hold the key to both treatment and prevention.
This episode covers the history of cancer theory, the evolutionary biology behind it, and why current models might be missing the mark by focusing on downstream symptoms instead of upstream causes.
In Part 1, we cover:
🧬 The somatic mutation theory vs. the metabolic theory of cancer🧠 Why mitochondria may be the origin, not a side-effect📚 The history of cancer theory - and why we got stuck on genetics🧪 Redefining the Warburg effect and oxidative phosphorylation🧬 BRCA mutations, mitochondrial signalling & inherited risk⚡ Energy before all else - how bioenergetics impacts everything🍽️ Why dietary interventions (like ketogenic therapy) are still so misunderstood
This conversation is foundational - if you want to understand why cancer research has been stalling (and where the future might be), this is where to start and end.
🎙️ Stay tuned for Part 2, where Dr Tomás dives into the potential of metabolic therapies in real-life application and treatment frameworks.
Mentioned in this episode:
Publications
Book - Tripping Over The Truth by Travis Christofferson
Paper The Warburg hypothesis and the emergence of the mitochondrial metabolic theory of cancer
Paper - Successful application of dietary ketogenic metabolic therapy in patients with glioblastoma
Find Dr Duraj:
Website
Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy Forum
Dr Seyfried’s lab at Boston College
Donate to the lab
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Hormones are often misunderstood or oversimplified (because they are quite complicated). But according to Dr. Rob Kominiarek, they are one of the most powerful (and most overlooked) levers we have for health, vitality, and aging well. So it's worth knowing what we can do to improve them and feel better, right?
In his practice, Dr Rob Kominiarek focuses on individualised, root-cause approaches towards hormone balance, metabolic health, and long-term wellness. Yes he uses all the tools in the box, but only when they're necessary and fit the client. Here, Dr Rob and Ben are exploring the role of testosterone in men and women, how hormone imbalances manifest differently in men and women, and why lab results alone aren’t the full picture.
We cover:
💥 Symptom over numbers - why how you feel matters more than your lab results
💊 Cellular resistance and over-prescribed TRT - when your body makes hormones, but they don’t do what they’re supposed to
🧘♀️ Women’s hormones - why birth control and low protein intake create a "perfect metabolic storm"
💥 Peptides & personalised protocols - tools for healing and hormone regulation without cookie-cutter plans
🥗 How lifestyle affects hormones - under-eating, overtraining, birth control, and stress
⚡ Symptoms vs. Lab Results - why chasing "optimal T levels" is a distraction if you’re not solving the root issue
🚫 The real danger? Focusing on visible muscle while ignoring bone loss, energy decline, and mood shifts
This episode also endeavours to bring more information to the fore on female hormones, and where there are distinct differences between the two sexes that are critical to our understanding and optimisation of sex hormones. More to come on this!
Find Dr. Rob:
Renue Health
Instagram
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We hear about toxins in our food all the time - but what if one chemical was quietly linked to the rise of so many chronic conditions and diseases? Autism, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, fatty liver disease, Parkinson’s, ADHD, even certain cancers?
Meet Dr. Stephanie Seneff, an MIT scientist who has spent years uncovering the shocking effects of glyphosate - the active ingredient in the world’s most commonly used weedkiller. Stephanie explains how this one component could be the root behind the biggest health crises of our time - and in this episode, she breaks down exactly how.
We cover:
🔥 The rise of glyphosate - where it came from & how it took over our food supply
🦠 How it disrupts your gut, microbiome, and nutrient absorption
💧 Deuterium - the “heavy hydrogen” affecting mitochondria & metabolism
🥑 How a low-deuterium diet (ketogenic, high-fat) may help reverse damage
❌ Why Ozempic ultimately won't work full cycle
💉 Glyphosate in vaccines
🌍 AI & the future of medicine
Dr. Seneff’s research is controversial but the evidence is mounting. Could glyphosate be the silent spring of our time?
Find Stephanie:
Website
Research Papers
Mentioned in this episode:
Book: Toxic Legacy
Blocking the Increase of Intracellular Deuterium Concentration Prevents the Expression of Cancer-Related Genes, Tumor Development, and Tumor Recurrence in Cancer Patients
The Effect of Glyphosate on Human Sperm Motility and Sperm DNA Fragmentation
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Part 2.
We all know the headlines: billionaire-funded biohacking, flashy protocols, impossible routines. But what if longevity could be simpler - accessible, structured, and something you can actually integrate into real life?
Meet Daniel Lewis: lawyer by day, longevity guinea pig by night, and formerly #1 in the Rejuvenation Olympics. Daniel isn’t chasing immortality with an unlimited budget - he’s focused on what works, what’s measurable, and what fits into a normal life.
In this episode, Daniel shares exactly how he’s slowed his rate of ageing to just 0.62 - and dropped his telomere age from 27 to 18 (he's 35) - all while working full time.
We cover:
🧬 What really ages us - telomeres, epigenetics, and the hallmarks of aging explained
🏋️ Exercise without overcomplication - strength training, Zone 2 cardio, and chasing a 6-minute mile
💤 Sleep & recovery - micro-dosing melatonin, glycine and white noise
💊 Supplements based on research - spermidine, NAD precursors, alpha-ketoglutarate, and green tea extract (ECGC)
⚖️ Balance, not obsession - treats, travelling, and a cocktails
✨ The future of aging - cellular reprogramming, genetic testing, and what’s next in the longevity space
Daniel’s approach is refreshingly doable - it’s science-backed, data-informed, and built to work around real life. No extremes. Just process.
🔗 Find Daniel:
Instagram: @daniellewis4life
Rejuvenation Olympics
Mentioned in this episode:
Animal study - Long-term treatment with spermidine increases health span of middle-aged Sprague-Dawley male rats
The NAD+/PARP1/SIRT1 Axis in Aging
loncevity.org - protocol updates & insights
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Part 1.
We all know the headlines: billionaire-funded biohacking, flashy protocols, impossible routines. But what if longevity could be simpler - accessible, structured, and something you can actually integrate into real life?
Meet Daniel Lewis: lawyer by day, longevity guinea pig by night, and formerly #1 in the Rejuvenation Olympics. Daniel isn’t chasing immortality with an unlimited budget - he’s focused on what works, what’s measurable, and what fits into a normal life.
In this episode, Daniel shares exactly how he’s slowed his rate of ageing to just 0.62 - and dropped his telomere age from 27 to 18 (he's 35) - all while working full time.
We cover:
🧬 What really ages us - telomeres, epigenetics, and the hallmarks of aging explained
🏋️ Exercise without overcomplication - strength training, Zone 2 cardio, and chasing a 6-minute mile
💤 Sleep & recovery - micro-dosing melatonin, glycine and white noise
💊 Supplements based on research - spermidine, NAD precursors, alpha-ketoglutarate, and green tea extract (ECGC)
⚖️ Balance, not obsession - treats, travelling, and a cocktails
✨ The future of aging - cellular reprogramming, genetic testing, and what’s next in the longevity space
Daniel’s approach is refreshingly doable - it’s science-backed, data-informed, and built to work around real life. No extremes. Just process.
🔗 Find Daniel:
Instagram: @daniellewis4life
Rejuvenation Olympics
Mentioned in this episode:
Animal study - Long-term treatment with spermidine increases health span of middle-aged Sprague-Dawley male rats
The NAD+/PARP1/SIRT1 Axis in Aging
loncevity.org - protocol updates & insights
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Can it be this simple?
Simply? Yes.
Dr. Melissa Sundermann ('Doctor Outdoors') - lifestyle medicine physician - shares how six pillars (plus one extra weapon) can prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic disease - no fancy gadgets or prescriptions needed. Melissa's message is pivoted on the fact that our genes are not our destiny - if you disagree, read on. If you agree, hi, we like you, agent of your own health 👋
We cover:
🥗 Food as Medicine - your gut, brain, and mood are all connected
🏋️♀️ Movement That Matters - walking 10,000 steps cuts dementia risk by 50%
💤 Sleep & Brain Health - how sleep "cleans" the brain and supports creativity & memory
🚫 Risky Substances - why there’s no safe threshold for alcohol (and other habits to rethink)
🧘 Stress Management - the power of easy, accessible mindfulness tools
👥 The Power of Social Connection - loneliness and isolation: just as risky as smoking
🌳 Nature as Medicine - the science of forest bathing, phytoncides, and why trees may outperform pharmaceuticals
🎯 Her message? The simple ideas, pursued with consistency, are the real “cheat codes” to lifelong vitality.
Find Dr Melissa:
Instragam - @thedoctoroutdoors @motivatormelissa
Linktree
Mentioned in this episode:
Effect of forest bathing trips on human immune function
Effects of forest environment (Forest bathing) on health promotion and disease prevention
Age-associated chronic diseases require age-old medicine
More on Forest Bathing
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🚨 Testosterone is Dropping – Should We Be Worried? 🚨
Testosterone levels have been plummeting for decades with studies showing a 40-50% drop in free testosterone over the last 20-30 years. But why is this happening? And more importantly - what can men do about it?
Dr. Tracy Gapin, urologist and leading expert in men’s health and performance, unpacks the modern testosterone crisis, the role of environmental toxins, lifestyle, and nutrition, and how small daily decisions may be the key to reclaiming long-term health.
We cover:
⚠️ Hidden Symptoms of low T - do any sound familiar to you?
🧪 Endocrine Disruptors - how plastics, chemicals, and even deodorant may be affecting hormones
🏋️ Strength Training & Hormones - boosting T naturally
🥩 Diet & Hormones - the impact of (stressful) low-carb diets, fasting, and caloric restriction on T levels
💉 Peptides - the growing interest in hormone-supporting peptides for recovery, energy & longevity
🧬 Aging as optional? - how to maintain healthspan & vitality for decades
Dr. Gapin emphasises that tiny daily choices - from what we eat to what we put on our skin - can either support or sabotage our hormones. It’s not about perfection, but about building momentum with the right tiny habits.
Find Dr Tracy Gapin:
Website - get a copy of his book for free, the high performance handbook, and a science-based peptide guide.
YouTube
Mentioned in this episode:
Atrazine induces complete feminization and chemical castration in male African clawed frogs
Age, Disease, and Changing Sex Hormone Levels in Middle-Aged Men
Temporal trends in sperm count
Testosterone deficiency and cardiovascular mortality
The Effect of Testosterone on CV Disease and CV Risk Factors in Men
Role of Testosterone in the Treatment of CV Disease
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Lads, is your:
energy low?
sex drive fading?
motivation struggling?
You’re not alone.
Testosterone levels are dropping at an alarming rate worldwide - but it’s not just about age. Factors like microplastics, stress, poor sleep, and diet are wreaking havoc on our hormones.
But before jumping on TRT, there are powerful lifestyle and supplement-based interventions that can naturally optimise your testosterone and send it sky rocketing once again. We're chatting here with Lucas Aoun, Australia’s leading biohacker and founder of Boost Your Biology, to unpack:
💡 The real reasons mens T levels are crashing
❌ Why many jump on TRT too soon (and the smarter alternatives)
🧊 The wild science of testicle icing (yes, take that pack of peas on the road)
🌿 The ultimate natural testosterone stacks
🧠 Cutting-edge nootropics, brain hacks, confidence and libido
We talk tons of supplements too including catuaba, pine pollen, shilajit, boron, methylene blue, taurine, cistanche, magnesium, zinc, tonkat ali, stinging nettle root. Plenty to get stuck into if you're looking to up your T!
(Plus a gruelling assault bike challenge to test your limits).
Find Lucas:
Boost Your Biology
Instagram
Mentioned in this episode:
https://nisupplements.com/
Catuapure Supplement
https://trtfree.com/ - where to find protocols and the supplements Lucas mentions here
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Part 2 of 2.
For years, fat has been the villain of the food world. We’ve been told it clogs arteries, sends cholesterol through the roof, and leads to heart disease. But is that actually true? It's about time to give fat a fair trial.
Enter Dr Mary Newport. Here, we're discussing Mary's new article (released this month - Feb 2025) analysing 26 studies conducted from 1985 to 2024 with 984 complete datasets - looking specifically at the coconut oil on lipid parameters (total, LDL, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides).
Mary helps us to break down the history of the lipid-heart hypothesis (aka: the idea that fat = heart disease), the fact this remains what it states (a hypothesis) and yet our entire food belief system is built from it, what the research actually says, and why things are not be as black and white as fat=bad=avoid.
🔍 We cover:
✅ The Fat Fear Factor - where did the idea that fat is bad even come from?
✅ Coconut Oil & Cholesterol - should we be worried to incorporate more coconut/MCT/olive oil on a keto diet? 🥥
✅ Cholesterol 101 - is LDL really the “bad guy,” or is there more to the story?
✅ Metabolism & Health - how things like inflammation and blood sugar fit into the picture
✅ Fuel for Thought - why Mary is a big proponent of MCT oil for brain health
Tune in for a research-backed conversation about fat, cholesterol, keto, and heart health and whether we really have any reason to be side-eyeing that extra few servings of olive oil.
The article in discussion:
Analysis of 26 Studies of the Impact of Coconut Oil on Lipid Parameters: Beyond Total and LDL Cholesterol
Find Mary:
Website (also find here how to get started with a ketogenic diet)
Books by Mary:
Clearly Keto
Alzheimer’s Disease - What If There Was A Cure?
The Complete Book of Ketones
The Coconut Oil & Low-Carb Solution
Find our previous episode with Mary specifically on use of Coconut Oil for Cognitive Function/Decline Prevention - Mary Newport, M.D. | Brain Fuel: How Coconut Oil and MCTs Can Transform the Alzheimer's Brain
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Part 1 of 2.
For years, fat has been the villain of the food world. We’ve been told it clogs arteries, sends cholesterol through the roof, and leads to heart disease. But is that actually true? It's about time to give fat a fair trial.
Enter Dr Mary Newport. Here, we're discussing Mary's new article (released this month - Feb 2025) analysing 26 studies conducted from 1985 to 2024 with 984 complete datasets - looking specifically at the coconut oil on lipid parameters (total, LDL, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides).
Mary helps us to break down the history of the lipid-heart hypothesis (aka: the idea that fat = heart disease), the fact this remains what it states (a hypothesis) and yet our entire food belief system is built from it, what the research actually says, and why things are not be as black and white as fat=bad=avoid.
🔍 We cover:
✅ The Fat Fear Factor - where did the idea that fat is bad even come from?
✅ Coconut Oil & Cholesterol - should we be worried to incorporate more coconut/MCT/olive oil on a keto diet? 🥥
✅ Cholesterol 101 - is LDL really the “bad guy,” or is there more to the story?
✅ Metabolism & Health - how things like inflammation and blood sugar fit into the picture
✅ Fuel for Thought - why Mary is a big proponent of MCT oil for brain health
Tune in for a research-backed conversation about fat, cholesterol, keto, and heart health and whether we really have any reason to be side-eyeing that extra few servings of olive oil.
The article in discussion:
Analysis of 26 Studies of the Impact of Coconut Oil on Lipid Parameters: Beyond Total and LDL Cholesterol
Find Mary:
Website (also find here how to get started with a ketogenic diet)
Books by Mary:
Clearly Keto
Alzheimer’s Disease - What If There Was A Cure?
The Complete Book of Ketones
The Coconut Oil & Low-Carb Solution
Find our previous episode with Mary specifically on use of Coconut Oil for Cognitive Function/Decline Prevention - Mary Newport, M.D. | Brain Fuel: How Coconut Oil and MCTs Can Transform the Alzheimer's Brain
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Has desire for your partner changed within the course of your relationship? Do you feel like you and your partner are mis-matched in terms of desire? Are you curious to know what you could do differently to change this from a sex therapist with over 27 years experience? Read on.
Dr Marianne Brandon, PhD, joins us as we delve into the complex world of sexual dynamics, relationships, and the future of intimacy. As a clinical psychologist, sex therapist, and futurist, Dr. Brandon sheds light on the often-unspoken challenges couples face in long-term relationships, offering fresh perspectives rooted in evolutionary psychology and modern-day realities.
We cover:
👩❤️👨 Men and Women - why our sexual wiring is fundamentally different and why understanding this matters
🔥 Hijack Your Biology - tapping into primal instincts in safe, trusting relationships
📉 Why Desire Fades - the evolutionary reasons long-term relationships kill lust and tips on how to bring it back
🤖 Sex Tech & VR Porn - how cutting-edge technology is both enhancing and complicating modern relationships
Dr Marianne says - we can’t solve a problem we don’t understand. This episode helps us understand our evolutionary instincts and just how much they play into our modern lives at, largely, an unconscious level - and rather than trying to suppress, ignore, or repress them, to accept them, give them air time, and an outlet.
Find Dr Marianne:
Website
Podcast - The Sex Doctors
Blog - The Future of Intimacy, Psychology Today
Marianne's Books
Mentioned in this episode:
Female Genital Arousal: A Focus on How Rather than Why
Effects of virtual reality erotica on ejaculate quality of sperm donors
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
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Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky is a world-renowned expert in mitochondrial health, muscle function, and ageing science. As a clinician-scientist at McMaster University, he has dedicated his career to understanding how we can optimise our mitochondria - the tiny powerhouses in our cells - for better energy, performance, and longevity.
This is for you if you’ve ever asked yourself: Why does energy fade as I age? How can I boost my endurance, strength, and resilience whatever age I am? And what are the best ways to support (even enhance) these powerhouses naturally?
We cover:
🔥 Mitochondria 101 - why they’re central to health, ageing, and energy production
🌟 Signs of mitochondrial dysfunction - fatigue, muscle loss, and cataracts
🏋️♀️ Exercise for mitochondria – Endurance vs. resistance training benefits (on mitochondrial mass and function)
💡 Mitochondrial Biogenesis - how to double your mitochondria in 3 months
🍎 Supplements demystified - the science on CoQ10, NAD precursors, beetroot extract, and urolithin A
🧠 Aging & oxidative stress - mitophagy and why antioxidants alone won’t cut it
🩺 Mark’s regimen - he practices what he preaches: the nutrition, supplements, and exercise strategies he uses to stay on top of his game (and hold a +68 VO2 max in his 60s)
What we do know? There’s no shortcut to better mitochondria. What we can do? We listen and we learn what Dr Mark describes to be the gold standard for optimising energy, longevity, and quality of life. Lace up your sneakers, team!
Find Dr Mark:
McMaster University
Supplement Brand - Stay Above Nutrition
Mark’s papers
Mentioned in this episode:
Antioxidants prevent health-promoting effects of physical exercise in humans
PubMed
Effects of Nicotinamide Riboside on Endocrine Pancreatic Function and Incretin Hormones in Nondiabetic Men With Obesity
A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of nicotinamide riboside in obese men
Urolithin A improves muscle strength, exercise performance, and biomarkers of mitochondrial health
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The light we see is as crucial as the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. Former Harvard Medical School professor and 40-year leading expert in circadian clocks and human health, Dr. Moore-Ede speaks on why our health hinges on getting the right sort of light at the right time.
In this episode, he reveals the dangers of modern LED lighting, which often emits bright but unhealthy "junk light." Just as junk food wreaks havoc on our body, junk light disrupts our circadian rhythms, suppresses melatonin, and contributes to chronic diseases.
We cover:
💤 The Health Risks of LED Lighting: "junk light" disrupts circadian rhythms, suppresses melatonin, and contributes to chronic diseases
💡 Junk Light and Lumens - modern lighting regulations prioritise energy efficiency over human health
🕒 Circadian Clocks and Longevity: light is essential for disease prevention and healing
👓 Rise of Myopia in Children: indoor living and reduced exposure to natural light are fueling skyrocketing rates of myopia
🌈 Blue light blocking glasses - do you have the right sort?
🛠️ Practical Solutions for Healthier Lighting: simple changes you can make in your home and your life
Backed by decades of evidence, Dr Martin Moore-Ede shares the science behind why we must prioritise light in our health, and how to optimise our exposure for immediate benefits, and a longer, healthier life.
Find Dr Martin:
Book: https://thelightdoctor.com/
Website and Campaign
Substack
LinkedIn
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube
Google Scholar
Mentioned in this episode:
Health and Light by John Ott
SORAA - light bulbs
The Body Electric by Robert Becker and Gary Seldon
Avoidance of sun exposure is a risk factor for all-cause mortality: results from the Melanoma in Southern Sweden cohort
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Here we're speaking with Dr. Joseph Cullen as he discusses his research on high dose intravenous (IV) vitamin C as a treatment for metastatic cancer. The aim in his lab is to show that adding high-dose, IV vitamin C, which is very inexpensive and very well tolerated, can improve treatment for these cancers that are among the deadliest. Joseph highlights the potential for it to transform not just patient outcomes but the entire conversation around alternative therapies. He shares candid insights from his lab’s work on glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic cancer, as well as ongoing studies into combining vitamin C with other treatments like immunotherapy and radiation.
We cover:
💡 What makes high-dose IV vitamin C a game - changer in cancer care
📈 Cancer progression and survival outcomes - his research that shows doubling progression-free survival
🔍 Mechanisms of action - pro-oxidant in cancer cells, antioxidant in healthy cells
👩⚕️ Challenges in acceptance - why some oncologists remain skeptical
🩺 Who benefits most - which cancers respond best, combining therapies, and where it doesn’t work
⚠️ Side effects and safety - what to watch for, including rare risks
The research shows significant promise, but challenges persist. Joseph opens up about the difficulties in securing funding for anything outside pharma-driven drugs and compounds, the skepticism from traditional oncology, and the need for more extensive clinical trials to validate findings. Despite these hurdles, his belief in the therapy’s potential remains steadfast - and his surprise at just how well it works, over and over again, keeps driving him forward.
Mentioned in this episode:
High-dose IV vitamin C plus chemotherapy doubles survival in advanced pancreatic cancer
A randomized trial of pharmacological ascorbate, gemcitabine, and nab-paclitaxel for metastatic pancreatic cancer
What is metastatic pancreatic cancer?
Find Joseph:
joseph-cullen@uiowa.edu - Joseph kindly said that oncologists can reach out to him directly to enquire more and request the protocol for patients where appropriate
All Dr Cullen’s papers
Free Radical & Radiation Biology
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Meet Professor Thomas Seyfried, the biologist leading a revolution in how we fight cancer and other chronic diseases with metabolic therapies. Author of the acclaimed book 'Cancer as a Metabolic Disease', Professor Seyfried talks through the evolutionary biology behind cancer and the scientific evidence that disproves the consensus theory on the origin of cancer. His focus on the need for mitochondrial health and metabolic therapies opens up the conversation for new avenues of treatment that are less toxic and, quite possibly, more effective.
We cover (+much more):
🥬 How cancer cells thrive on fermentation - and how this changes treatment approaches
📉 The future of cancer care - rethinking research, funding, and patient education
🥩 Ketogenic diets and cancer
💊 Glutamine inhibitors and parasite drugs - tools with potential in fighting metastatic cancer
⚠️ The cost of traditional care - understanding why metabolic therapies may work better than or in addition to SOC
🌍 Why mitochondrial health matters – for cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and more
Professor Seyfried is astounded by how many cancer patients start to use metabolic therapy only after they've exhausted all other options and they haven't worked. He believes the first thing you need to do is get your body into NK, whatever treatment you choose. For patients, researchers, and anyone interested in the future of cancer care, this episode presents the latest metabolic science and the latest framework for cancer prevention and treatment strategies.
You have to ask - are we literally tripping over the truth here?
Find Thomas:
Website
Twitter
YouTube
Book - Cancer as a Metabolic Disease
All of Professor Seyfried's published work
Mentioned:
Clinical research framework proposal for ketogenic metabolic therapy in glioblastoma
Amino Acid and Glucose Fermentation Maintain ATP Content in Mouse and Human Malignant Glioma Cells
Press-pulse: a novel therapeutic strategy for the metabolic management of cancer
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LJ Amaral dives us deep into the world of metabolic therapies and the ketogenic diet as a potential treatment for cancer. LJ shares valuable insights into the promising intersection of diet and cancer care and her pioneering research in the field makes this a must-listen for anyone interested in personalised cancer treatments and improving quality of life through dietary changes.
We cover (but so much more too):
📖 The Warburg theory - understanding a cancer cells’ glucose dependence
🥑 Getting the fat equation right - omega-3s, whole fats, and tips for sticking to a high-fat diet. And why fat matters more than protein here...
🫒 Keto vs. Keto for cancer - dramatic tumour reductions and improved patient-reported outcomes in fatigue and cognition
💡 Future research - ketosis thresholds, 428 ongoing clinical trials, and personalised metabolic therapies
🩺 Patient-centered care in cancer treatment - respecting choices while providing evidence-backed support
🌟 BHB and inflammation - how ketones stabilise damaged cells and improve outcomes
LJ Amaral’s commitment to extending healthspan and improving quality of life shines through. Her belief in the importance of maintaining hope and collaboration between patients and clinicians is inspiring.
Find LJ:
Research Gate
Mentioned in this episode:
Keto Nutrition.org - also see our episode with Dom D’Agostino
Charlie Foundation
Keto Mojo by Miriam Kalamian
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss
Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
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What if the way we think about mental health is due for a revolution? Maybe we don’t need to suffer and to 'try to' live well with the big challenges that mental illness can bring - maybe we can actually...live well.
In this deeply personal and groundbreaking conversation, Lauren Kennedy-West shares her experience of living with schizoaffective disorder - and historical diagnoses that included depression, bipolar disorder with psychotic features, and an eating disorder - to living symptom-free and off psychiatric medications. What she did? After years of psychotic episodes, anti-depressants, and anti-psychotics, Lauren made a decision not centred on treating the symptoms but on improving her underlying metabolic health. Lauren adopted a strict medical ketogenic diet and metabolic therapies that healed her brain and transformed her life.
What if we removed the dogma on how we currently understand mental health - for just a moment - and were to ask 'what if we are wrong?' - what might we be able to see? Heads you win big, tails you don’t lose much. And in Lauren's case, she won big
We hope this episode serves as a safe space to explore ideas that may challenge the status quo and offer immense hope for anyone thinking "there must be something more I can do". There is. Lauren's story provides powerful insights into what is possible when we address the root causes of mental illness, serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration as to what is possible for a better tomorrow.
Find Lauren:
Website
YouTube
Instagram
Online peer support communities:
Metabolic Therapies for Mental Disorder
Schizophrenia Peer Support Community
Additional resource for Metabolic Therapies for Mental Health:
Metabolic Mind website
Metabolic Mind YouTube channel
Mentioned in this episode:
Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Natasha Campbell-McBride
Brain Energy by Chris Palmer
Chronometer App
Dr. Guido Frank
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Dr. John Mulhall doesn't just treat erectile dysfunction (ED), he's also on a global mission to demystify its causes, highlight its complexities, and offer an alternative to how we currently think about sexual health.
This is for you if you’re wondering: what can I do today to ensure better sexual health tomorrow? Even if it's good today, don't you want to ensure it'll be good in your later years? And if it's not where you want it to be today, perhaps you've not spoken to anyone about it yet - you're not alone here. There are answers out there and support to be given. But you've got to ask for it.
We cover:
🏃 Exercise and erectile health - getting it up (your heart rate)
📈 Durability and frequency - it matters, but it should only matter to you
👨⚕️ Exogenous testosterone - risk of transference and its impact on fertility
💦 Premature ejaculation: lifelong vs. acquired - and what to do about each
💉 Navigating treatment options - pills, patches, and injectables and caution over the the ‘Wild West’ of supplements
💊 PDE5 inhibitors - how they work, their cardiovascular benefits, and their limitations
🧠 The psychology behind ED - how placebos enter in and integrating psychological and medical approaches for effective treatment
🔬 Emerging therapies - shockwave therapy, platelet-rich plasma, and penile botox injections - do they work?
His ultimate advice? Don’t wait to bring it up. Whether you’re a patient or a physician, empowering conversations can make all the difference.
Find John:
Twitter (@SaveYourSexLife)
Dr John's Book
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