Happy Habit Podcast

Dr Stacy Sims is a physiologist who specialises in women's fitness, performance, nutrition and hormone related health. This seems ridiculous given the fact that women make up about 50% of the global population, but the vast majority of scientific data we have has been derived by studying only men, which means theres a glaring lack of science-based information thats specific to women. And this often means women are doing the wrong training, eating the wrong food, not reaching their full potential, and/or often suffering unnecessary discomfort and pain. Dr Sims' mission is to redress that imbalance. In this episode we talk about how body temperature is a factor in women's health and performance. We learn what exercises women should be doing and what nutrition they should be consuming. Should women be taking cold plunges ? We discover how resistance training can help offset cognitive decline. We learn how women in peri menopause are in a state of sympathetic drive and what this means for their health and performance. Expect to learn of the value of interval training. Discover that women in their 20s and 30s can positively influence their personal experience of the peri-menopause and menopause years ahead of time. Plus, we find out how women can reframe how they perceive weight training, consumption of protein and the gym space that is ususally a male dominated arena. Dr Sim's website : https://www.drstacysims.com/Dr Sim's Book, Next Level : https://www.drstacysims.com/booksandmore

Do you have trouble sleeping, perhaps you have insomnia. Are you reaching for the coffee every morning, exhausted because it has taken you so long to fall asleep, because you've woken up multiple times or maybe you wake up super early every morning. Perhaps you're one of the many people who've been prescribed sleeping tablets, but you're looking for an alternative to help you sleep better. Well my guest today might be of interest to you. I'm joined by founder of Siest sleep, Sine Dunne. Sine is a former google employee who as a mum and business person with a hectic and stressful schedule was struggling on 5 hours sleep a night. Then a chance encounter with a sleep specialist changed not just her sleep but her also her career. In this episode we learn about the importance of sleep and why so many of us are not getting enough.Expect to learn about the downsides of traditional sleep aids. We learn about the phenomenon of sleep pressure and its relationship with being sleepy at the right time of the day.We hear about how light exposure resets our circadian rhythm. Expect to learn tips to optimise your sleep. We discover that not every one has the same optimum ambient temperature that promotes sleep. Plus we learn about the link between sleep and proprioception, and how Sine has harnessed this to develop a weighted sleep aid that has been proven to be effective at improving sleep quality. https://siestsleep.com/ Why we sleep, Book my Prof Matthew Walker : https://shorturl.at/sBFU9

Today I am talking with Dr Rosalba Courney , she is an osteopath who did a PhD in dysfunctional breathing, she is an integrative breathing specialist who helps people with poor breathing habits and suffer from dysfunctional breathing. In this episode we define functional and dysfunctional breathing. We discover how the body's pH is affected by the breath. Expect to learn what the optimal number of breaths per minute is. We find out whether we should be breathing through our noses or our mouths. We explore the many roles of breathing over and above the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Expect to learn the significance of Nitric Oxide in the body and its relationship to breathing. Learn about the importance of the diaphragm in the mechanics of breathing. Plus we hear tips to help us become better breathers.

Professor Marion Nestle is an American molecular biologist, nutritionist and public health advocate. She is the Paulette Goddard professor of nutrition, food studies and public health Emerita at New York University. Her research has focused on the scientfific and socioeconomic influences on food choice, obesity, food safety, emphasising the role of food marketing, shes written numerous books including What to eat, Food politics, Soda politics and Slow cooked. Professor nestle is has been a titan in the field of nutrition and a very vocal commentator on food politics for 7 decades. In this episode, Professor Nestle tells us about how the world of food and politics intersect, and how our diets have suffered as a result. We hear about the ways in which food companies lobby for influence over public health policy. Expect to learn how similarly big food companies have behaved in comparison to big tobacco companies in their approach to their customers. We hear Professor Nestles thoughts on low carb, paleo and the mediterranean diets. We asnwer the question, do vegetarians live longer ? Plus we discover what we really should be eating. Link to all of Prof Nestle's books : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marion-Nestle/e/B001ILIEEY%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

In this episode I'm joined by cognitive neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Dr Heather Berlin. Dr Heather Berlin is a neuroscientist and licensed clinical psychologist. She is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City noted for her work in science communication and science outreach. Her research focuses on brain-behavior relationships affecting the prevention and treatment of impulsive and compulsive psychiatric disorders. She is also interested in the neural basis of consciousness, dynamic unconscious processes,and creativity. She is host of the PBS Nova series Your Brain, the PBS series Science Goes to the Movies, the Discovery Channel series Superhuman Showdown and StarTalk All-Stars with Neil DeGrasse Tyson. In this episode, we explore how cognitive neuroscience helps give us a better understanding of the brain. Expect to learn what consciousness is, plus we ask if the brain similar to a computer and the consciousness its software program? We learn the difference between neurological and psychiatric disorders and the importance of studying disorders and dysfunction when it comes to understanding how the brain works. We explore novel treatments for depression such as psychedelics and deep brain stimulation. Expect to find out about how neuroplasticity isnt just limited to our childhood and that we can continue to change our brains for as long as we live. And we find out where that voice in your head is really coming from. More Happy Habit Podcast episodes at : https://anchor.fm/mathieu-norry

Dr Steven Park is an ENT surgeon, a sleep doctor and the author of the book, Sleep Interrupted. In this episode we learn how ear, nose and throat issues affect our sleep. We discover some sleep problems have arisen as a result of our ability to talk. Expect to learn if children suffer from sleep apnea. We learn that our grandparents didn't need to have their wisdom teeth removed. Expect to discover the impact modern diets is having on our facial anatomy and breathing. We learn why nose breathing is far more preferable to mouth breathing. We discover the the link between nocturnal breathing problems and having to get up at night to go to the toilet. Plus we learn some practical tips to help us improve our breathing and sleep quality. https://doctorstevenpark.com/ Dr Park's book :https://shorturl.at/bjYZ7

Dr. Gregory Scott Brown is an integrative psychiatrist, a wellness advocate, a columnist for Men’s Health magazine, and the author of the new book entitled The Self-Healing Mind: An Essential Five-Step Practice for Overcoming Anxiety and Depression and Revitalizing Your Life. In this episode we define what mental health is. We discuss why there is still a stigma associated with mental health issues. We explore whether celebrities who have been vocal about their mental health troubles are making a positive contribution to the mental health conversation . We hear about the inspirtional story of Kevin Hines. Dr Brown talks of his own depression in his 20s and how it now informs his practice as a psychiatrist. We also explore some of the pillars of self care. https://www.gregoryscottbrown.com/ Dr Brown's book: https://shorturl.at/czFI6

Nutrition is at the heart of everything in medicine, the science of fasting , the science of nutrition , longevity and disease prevention are subjects that concern Dr Valter Longo. He is one of the world's leading researchers in this field. Named as one of the most 50 influential people in healthcare in time magazine in 2018, Dr Longo is a professor in gerontology and biological sciences at the University of Southern California. He is also the director of the Longevity Institute at USC as well as the director of the Longevity and Cancer Programme at theIFOM institute in Milan. Dr Longo is the author of the international best seller The Longevity Diet, all profits of which he donates to his research and foundation, plus he's the creator of the fasting mimicking diet. In this episode we learn how studies in yeast and mice are teaching us about ageing and longevity in humans. We learn of the latest research on fasting. We hear about the 5 pillars of longevity. We explore various fasting strategies. Expect to learn whether a low carb diet is better than a high carb diet and we discover what impact protein has on us as we age. We also explore the importance of education at a time when misinformation can be ovewhelming to the discussion of ageing and longevity. https://www.valterlongo.com/ Dr Longo's book : https://shorturl.at/bvEKL https://www.createcures.org/

Today I am speaking with Dr Uma Naidoo. She is a nutrional psychiatrist and author of the wildly popular book, This is your brain on food, an indespensible guide to the surprising foods that fight depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and more. In this episode we learn that what we eat can affect our mood. We learn about how blueberries can alleviate the after effects of trauma. We explore the relationship between Vitamin D and anxiety. Find out why the link between the gut and the rain is so crucial for our wellbeing. We learn about the microbiome and its role in health. Expect to learn about the link between gluten and ADHD and we discover the best foods for our brain health. https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Food-Indispensable/dp/0316536822 https://umanaidoomd.com/collections/this-is-your-brain-on-food

Lauren Mones is the CEO of fermenting fairy at fermentingfairy.com. She believes fervently in the healing power of plants and this belief comes from personal experience having been diagnosed with crippling Crohn's disease she embarked on a journey of discovery and for her self healing through consuming fermented foods. In this episode we learn about the medicinal qualities of fermented foods like Sauerkraut. We hear about the history of fermented food use in human diets. Did you know human beings are more microbe than human? Microbe cells outnumber human cells in our bodies by a factor of 10 to 1. We hear about why the gut microbiome is so important to our overall wellbeing, how it is influenced by what we eat, both good and bad plus, why maintaining the microbiome's diversity is key to our overall health. We hear about the harm antibiotics even natural antibiotics can cause to our microbiome and why if prescribed antibiotics we can benefit from the consumption of fermented foods to help bolster our good bacteria. Lauren believes that leaky gut and loss of microbial biodiversity contributes to many autioimmune and inflammatory responses in the body. We also hear how Lauren's own experience with fermented fodos and her subsequent recovery from Crohn's disease prompted her to set up her own company making and selling fermented products.