Drew Harrisberg

Join exercise physiologist Drew Harrisberg as he shares his expertise in nutrition, fitness, and longevity. They discuss intriguing findings on how smartphone use can negatively impact workout performance and explore the surprising calorie burn during exercise. Dive into the debate over plant versus animal protein and its implications for cardiovascular health, as well as the cognitive benefits of high-dose creatine, especially after poor sleep. This conversation is packed with insights to help you optimize your health and performance!

In this insightful discussion, Drew Harrisberg, an exercise physiologist and type 1 diabetic, shares his personal journey of managing diabetes through diet and lifestyle. He delves into the rising diabetes epidemic and the critical role of nutrition in blood glucose control. Drew recounts his transformation from various diets, ultimately embracing a whole food, plant-based approach. The episode also highlights the complexities of carbohydrate intake, continuous glucose monitor use, and the emotional challenges of living with diabetes while advocating for healthier lifestyle choices.

Drew Harrisberg, an exercise physiologist and diabetes educator, breaks down the realities of apple cider vinegar (ACV) as a wellness trend, discussing its potential benefits and the myths surrounding it. He critiques the wellness industry’s reliance on personal anecdotes, using the Belle Gibson controversy as a cautionary tale. Drew also shares heartfelt reflections on loss, honoring his late dog, Dennis. The conversation wraps up with humor and trivia, making it both enlightening and entertaining.

In this discussion, Drew Harrisberg, a health expert and nutritionist, dives into four pivotal studies on nutrition and workout recovery. He explores the debate over selenium intake, revealing its significance for vegans, and contrasts the effects of plant versus animal fats on diabetes risk. The conversation takes a deeper turn, examining the role of podcast hosts in mitigating health misinformation. Harrisberg highlights how listeners can spot claims that lack scientific backing, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking in navigating health advice.

Last week we featured Part 1 of the best moments from The Proof in 2022, and this week we bring you part 2.Episode #242 is a compilation that mostly focuses on sleep, exercise and planetary health featuring a range of guests from across the year.Guests featured include Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, Dr Alan Flanagan, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr David Jenkins, Dr Kieron Rooney, Paul Taylor, Fritz Horstmann, Drew Harrisberg and Nicholas Carter.Specifically, we cover: Intro (00:00) Sleep and weight gain with Drew Harrisberg (01:28) Tips for better sleep with Dr. Andrew Huberman (13:00) Manage Craving with Fritz Horstman (15:49) Carnivore Crazy with Drew Harrisberg (39:42) Big Pharma and Big Food with Dr. Alan Flanagan and Drew Harrisberg (49:32) Good stress with Dr. Paul Taylor (59:48) Mitochondria and Longevity with Dr. Kieron Rooney and Drew Harrisberg (1:12:14) Mitochondria and Longevity with Dr. Paul Taylor (1:17:46) Fermented foods (1:24:27) Developing an exercise program with Drew Harrisberg (1:25:18) Improving brain function with Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai (1:41:57) Resistance starch and cancer with Drew Harrisberg (1:55:32) What's causing climate change with Nicolas Carter (2:06:11) Should we eat fish with Dr. David Jenkins (2:11:01) Building new habits with Fritz Horstman (2:12:51) Outro (2:26:46) Episodes featured: Episode #206 with Drew Harrisberg Episode #205 with Dr Andrew Huberman Episode #239 with Fritz Horstmann Episode #203 with Drew Harrisberg Episode #229 with Paul Taylor Episode #226 with Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai Episode #223 with Drew Harrisberg Episode #222 with Dr Kieron Rooney Episode #230 with Nicholas Carter Episode #216 with Dr David Jenkins I hope you find this episode helpful for consolidating some of the key learnings from 2022.To make sure you never miss an episode be sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spotify and/or YouTube. Whichever platform you prefer to receive notifications from when new episodes of The Proof are released.To check out our sponsors who make this show possible, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends.Another way to show your support is to leave a review on the Apple podcast app, or a comment on YouTube - I read all of these.And don’t forget to grab a copy of my new Plant-Based Ferments recipe book - a great way to improve your overall health by encouraging greater microbiome diversity.Enjoy, friends.SimonWant to support the show?The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family.Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon HillAuthor of The Proof is in the PlantsWatch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/SpotifyConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookNourish your gut with my Plant-Based Ferments GuideDownload my complimentary two-week meal plan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book

In this episode, Simon Hill sits down with Drew Harrisberg to discuss omega-3s, ancestral diets, and ethics. They also debate the carnivore diet and explore the effects of food on flavonol absorption. The conversation touches on veganism, the supplement industry, and the power of small acts of kindness. Overall, it's a captivating discussion on health, nutrition, and serving others.

Join Simon Hill as he sits down with exercise physiologist Drew Harrisberg to discuss implementing Zone 2 training. They dive into topics like mitochondrial function, cardio strategies on social media, accurate measurement of maximum heart rate, latest research on the fat-burning zone, tailored diets, and controversies surrounding seed oils. Sprinkled with humor and personal anecdotes, this podcast provides evidence-based insights for optimizing training zones and long-term health benefits.

Guest Drew Harrisberg, an exercise physiologist, discusses the surprising truths about plant-based nutrition, exercise frequency, and metabolic health. Topics include the impact of exercise distribution throughout the week, benefits of a transformative health retreat, advantages of creatine for menopausal women, relationship between muscle strength and plant-based diets, benefits of plant-based nutrition for performance, impact of carbohydrate intake on athletic performance, measuring insulin production, importance of movement breaks, role of iron deficiency in inflammation and exercise, nutrients for a plant-based diet, challenges of living a healthy lifestyle, deep squats for cholesterol reduction, importance of plant protein, debate around plant sterols and cardiovascular health, association between red meat and type 2 diabetes risk, and casual conversation about life in Bali and future travel plans.

Episode #257. Uncover the powerful strategies to transform your gym experience and unpack the blood lipids series in this captivating conversation with Drew Harrisberg. You’ll learn more about CGMs for people without diabetes, menopause and osteoporosis, our thoughts on stretching, and much more.Specifically, we discuss: Do CGMs have potential beyond diabetes management? (4:14) Blended fruit vs whole fruit for glycemic response (14:35) Effects of long-term stretching (24:02) Bone mineral density and menopause (33:40) Review on different modality exercises for bone density (38:18) Drew's new fitness program (59:22) Takeaways from the lipid series with Dr. Thomas Dayspring (1:06:54) The Proof's very first immersive experience (1:26:11) When good deeds happen (1:39:05) Outro (1:49:30) To connect with Drew, you can reach him via his Instagram or website, Drew’s Daily Dose. Drew will also be co-facilitating our upcoming immersive experience, which you can learn about here. Make sure to catch his 11 previous episodes on the show, available on *The Proof* website, and check out the e-book for his new exercise program which will be released soon.Enjoy, friends.SimonWant to support the show?The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family.Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon HillAuthor of The Proof is in the PlantsWatch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/SpotifyConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookNourish your gut with my Plant-Based Ferments GuideDownload my complimentary two-week meal plan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book

In Episode #223, Drew Harrisberg and I sit down to discuss how to optimise your exercise. Drew provides a detailed outline of how to develop an exercise program, working around different time constraints. We recap past episodes with Dr Richard Johnson and Professor Kieran Rooney, sharing our thoughts on these conversations. We also cover my recent Bali retreat, HIIT training and VO2 max, resistant starch and cancer, and much more.With new episodes of The Proof weekly and an abundance of new studies to keep up with, taking the time to unpack these is incredibly valuable. In this content-packed episode, we recap previous episodes and apply this knowledge into actionable tips you can use to get the most out of exercise.Specifically, this episode covers: Intro (0:00) Time Spent in Bali (1:47) The Richard Johnson Episode (18:37) Discussing Potential benefits of Dairy (30:23) Exercise Optimisation (35:49) HIIT & Cardiovascular Disease (1:08:38) Developing an exercise program (1:13:16) Resistant Starch & Cancer (1:32:34) Building bigger biceps (1:42:43) Bear Grylls Post (1:59:32) Feeding Stray Dogs in Bali (2:08:33) Good News (2:16:24) Book/Show Recommendations (2:22:21) Outro (2:26:59) It’s always great to have Drew on the show to further discuss the answers to questions we may not have covered in previous episodes. I hope this exploration provided you with practical information you can implement into your own life.To connect with Drew, you can reach him via his Instagram or website, Drew’s Daily Dose. You can also listen to his previous appearances on the show on your favourite podcast app.The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends.There’s plenty of resources and studies from Episode #223, so make sure to head to theproof.com/podcast for the full show notes.Enjoy, friends.SimonWant to support the show?The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends.Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons)Creator of Theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon HillAuthor of The Proof is in the PlantsWatch the episodes on YouTube, or Listen on Apple/SpotifyConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookDownload my complimentary two week meal plan and high protein plant performance recipe book