The Proof with Simon Hill

Learn how to fight off muscle loss as you age with insights from Associate Professor Justin Keogh. Discover the early signs of sarcopenia, optimal training protocols, and innovative methods like exercise snacking. Explore gender differences in exercise science, the impact of hormones and supplements, and the role of physical activity in managing sarcopenia.

Guest Gemma Sharp, Associate Professor, explores body dysmorphia, social media's impact on body image, eating disorders, and harmful trends in the media. The podcast also discusses positive self-talk, the link between body dysmorphia and orthorexia, doctors' communication impact on patients, optimal rehydration strategy, comparison of dietary patterns in vegans and omnivores, myths surrounding eating disorders, rise of non-invasive cosmetic procedures, Living Proof Longevity Challenge, and the rise of labiaplasty.

Psychologist and academic Dr. Stephen Bright discusses the prevalence of drug usage in Australia and its impact on mental health. He explores the potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and MDMA for mental health treatment. Topics include drug trends in Australia, workplace drug screening, synthetic cannabis, vaping vs smoking, current mental health treatment approaches, academic advancements in psychedelic research, and the impact of decriminalization on drug-related harm.

Psychologist Tera Fazzino, PhD explains the science behind hyper-palatable foods and their impact on our brain's reward system. They discuss the overlap between the tobacco and food industries, the influence of mental health on consuming hyper-palatable foods, and the role of sodium in food palatability enhancement. They also explore the challenges of regulating ultra-processed foods and the erosion of food preparation skills. Plus, they touch on the effects of artificial sweeteners and the relationship between satiety and hyperpalatability.

Stanford Professor David Spiegel discusses the benefits of hypnosis, including breaking bad habits, managing pain, and improving conditions like insomnia and IBS. He addresses common fears and misconceptions, explains the research and its integration with psychotherapy. The speaker explores the distinction between hypnosis and meditation and the efficacy of hypnosis via apps. They also explore the potential benefits of psychedelics in trauma therapy and the underutilization of hypnosis in psychiatry.

Nutrition researcher, Alan Aragon, discusses the nuances of achieving optimal body composition. He debunks myths around fasting and keto diets, analyzes the impact of meal timing on body composition, explores amino acids in muscle protein synthesis, and provides practical, science-backed strategies for sustainable body composition changes.

Discover key highlights from The Proof's 2023 Year in Review, including topics like aging, exercise, climate change, psychology, menstrual cycle considerations, cold water immersion, hydration, food systems' impact, beef consumption, carbon opportunity costs, self-love, navigating relationships, and breaking reflexive behaviors.

Get ready for a powerful tool as this episode combines valuable insights from 19 guests of The Proof. Topics include nutrition, fats, cardiovascular health, metabolic health, cancer and nutrition, and gut health. Explore the dangers of misinformation, the impact of different diets, the debate on saturated fat, essential fatty acids, the importance of a proper dietary pattern, different types of fat, evaluating evidence, lipids in cardiovascular health, cholesterol medications, mitochondrial function, type 2 diabetes, body fat percentage, dietary interventions for cancer treatment, the impact of chemotherapy on the microbiome, and long-term population-based data on dietary habits.

Renowned cardiologist and epidemiologist, Dr. Gary Fraser, discusses the impact of vegetarian diets on health outcomes. He explores the Seventh-day Adventist perspective on nutrition, longevity, and body weight differences. The podcast also touches on the interplay of faith, health, and scientific objectivity. Topics include biases in nutritional data analysis, comparing health and longevity between Adventists and Americans, and the complexities of vegetarian diets. Dr. Fraser sheds light on the profound relationship between what we eat and how we live.

This podcast masterclass delves into women's health, specifically menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The episode covers the impact of hysterectomy and birth control pills on menopause, the perimenopause phase, menopause symptoms, proactive management strategies, expert guidelines on HRT, its impact on cognitive health, and addressing early onset menopause. Other topics include exercise strategies for bone health, managing night sweats and weight gain, fitness and nutrition for women in their 60s, menopause testing, the grandmother hypothesis, and the risks and misconceptions of hormone therapy.