
The Food Matters Podcast
Welcome to the FOOD MATTERS Podcast! Bringing you game-changing health and wellness information, tips, tricks, and healthy hacks on all things nutrition, detoxing, weight loss, mindfulness, sleep, gut health, beauty, alternative healing, spiritual wellbeing, transformation, and more!
This podcast is home to the best interviews with leading doctors, nutritionists, fitness experts, and thought leaders of the world who collectively share their wisdom and knowledge. Join hosts James Colquhoun & Laurentine ten Bosch as they crack the code on what it truly means to live a healthy, vibrant, and uplifting life free from the corporations that profit from our health. Discover more at foodmatters.com/podcast.
This podcast is for you if you want to learn:
- How to heal naturally from chronic disease
- How to reduce inflammation naturally
- How to optimize your gut health
- How to reduce the use of medication and use food to heal
- How to naturally boost energy & moods
- How to naturally balance hormone levels
- How to reduce cholesterol with healthy eating
- How to prevent diabetes through diet
- How to find healthy alternatives to sugar
- How to naturally lower blood pressure
- Healthy and delicious whole food recipes.
Latest episodes

Nov 19, 2024 • 39min
5 Science-Backed Strategies to Relieve Stress & Calm Anxiety with Liana Werner-Gray
Do you struggle with stress, feeling overwhelmed, and even constant anxious thoughts? Stress is inevitable in the world we live in, but there are ways we can manage this stress that will lead to positive or negative health outcomes. What many people don’t realize is that the foods you eat play a paramount role in influencing your levels of anxiety and stress. This week's podcast episode will give you 5 practical science-backed strategies to help you relieve stress and calm anxiety. Liana Werner-Gray, certified nutritionist and founder of The Earth Diet, is a passionate advocate for natural healing through diet and lifestyle. After healing herself from a stage 1 tumor and other health issues naturally, Liana has inspired thousands worldwide through her books, lectures, and recipes to improve their health, lose weight, and even heal chronic conditions like cancer, diabetes, and depression. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Read the full show notes here: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-108 Learn more about Liana Werner-Gray here: https://www.theearthdiet.com/ Learn About the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program here: http://www.foodmatters.com/study Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Nov 5, 2024 • 51min
The Power of Light Therapy: Anti-Aging, Hormone Balance, and Sleep Optimization with Andy Mant
Struggling with poor sleep, hormone imbalance, or signs of aging? In this episode, Andy Mant, founder of Bon Charge, reveals how light therapy can be the key to solving these issues. Discover how blue light-blocking glasses and red light therapy can transform your health by improving sleep, balancing hormones, and reversing the effects of aging. Tune in to learn practical biohacks to optimize your circadian rhythm and feel your best every day! Andy Mant is the founder of Bon Charge, a company dedicated to optimizing health through light therapy. His personal healing story made him a passionate advocate for biohacking and light therapy. His mission is to enhance the well-being of his community and beyond. Our friends at Bon Charge have given us a special discount code for the Food Matters Community. Use the code FOODMATTERS15 at checkout for 15% off storewide. https://boncharge.com/?rfsn=8124386.600f9c4 Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Read the full show notes here: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-107 Learn more and shop Bon Charge here. Use the discount code FOODMATTERS15 for 15% off store-wide: https://boncharge.com/?rfsn=8124386.600f9c4 Learn About the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program here: http://www.foodmatters.com/study Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Oct 25, 2024 • 16min
Wellness in Minutes: Balance Your Adrenals Naturally with Dr. Izabella Wentz
Stress and adrenals play a large role in autoimmune conditions and are generally important for overall health. In this episode with Dr. Izabella Wentz, we break down what adrenals are, what happens when there is adrenal dysfunction, and natural solutions to help bring your body back into balance. In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn: How to understand what adrenal dysfunction is and what causes it. Why chronic stress is a big culprit of adrenal fatigue. Different lifestyle habits you can adopt to decrease your stress and improve your sleep for good. Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to episode 71 to listen to the full interview. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs

Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 10min
PMS, Inflammation, PCOS, Endometriosis: Rebalancing Your Hormones with Nat Kringoudis
Hormones can feel confusing and are a little bit elusive until you understand how they work in synergy with the rest of your body. The good news is that hormone issues don’t have to be permanent, and despite what you have been told, they are not necessarily issues you have to battle for a lifetime. In this podcast interview with Nat Kringoudis, we will help answer your questions! Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Read the full show notes here: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-106 Learn more about Nat Kringoudis here: https://www.natkringoudis.com/ Learn About the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program here: http://www.foodmatters.com/study Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Oct 15, 2024 • 13min
Wellness in Minutes: Gut Issues & Inflammation with Dr. Christine Smith
What if you could finally put an end to your indigestion, bloating, and other gut issues? Or the pain you wake up feeling most days? Our body is the most complex, weird, and wonderful machine that works in a complete mental-chemical-physical balance to operate at its best, so any attempt to heal the body has to cover all of these bases. In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn: How gut issues are often overlooked yet have a significant impact on your overall health Where to begin with your gut healing Inflammation markers and how to identify these in your body Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to episode 88 to hear the full interview. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs

Oct 12, 2024 • 13min
Adaptogens for Stress & Hormone Health with The Medicine Hunter
Plants have been the basis of our medicine for many centuries, and yet we forget to fully make use of the plant world when faced with issues like stress, anxiety, and depression. The Medicine Hunter, Chris Kilham wants to change that! In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn: How to uncover the distinctions between plant and conventional medicine, exploring plant remedies for anxiety and depression The use of adaptogens for stress and hormone health Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to episode 87 to hear the full interview. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs

Oct 9, 2024 • 52min
Reduce Anxiety and Stress Through EFT Tapping: Healing Techniques with Jennifer Partridge
Did you know that EFT tapping can reduce stress hormones like cortisol by up to 43%? In this episode, we’re diving into the transformative power of EFT tapping, guided by the wonderful Jennifer Partridge. We’ll explore how tapping, combined with somatic practices, NLP, and breathwork, can help you release anxiety, unlock blocked emotions, and become authentic. Get ready for an insightful journey toward emotional freedom and deep healing! Jennifer Partridge is the founder of Dream Awake Tapping. She is a tapping facilitator, helping you unlock blocked emotions, and heal from trauma that could be holding you back from living the life that you deserve. You might remember her from our Transcendence 2 Docu-Series where we first learned her story, and today we are so excited to have her back on the podcast to learn more. Video Show Highlights00:00 Introduction and Background of Jennifer Partridge 01:14 Opening Ourselves to Stepping into Authentic Self 08:17 Repressed Emotions and the Limitations of Pharmaceuticals 11:19 Tapping as a Way Forward for Emotional Difficulties 19:13 Rewiring the Brain and Releasing Emotional Patterns 26:14 Stepping into Authenticity and Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs 33:30 Tapping Session: Anxiety, Stress, and Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs 33:44 Tapping into Power and Authentic Self 45:48 Releasing Limiting Beliefs and Healing Generational Patterns 49:13 Shining Bright and Creating Life on Your Own Terms Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Read the full show notes here: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-105 Learn more about Jennifer Partridge here: https://jenniferpartridge.com/ Learn About the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program here: http://www.foodmatters.com/study Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Sep 17, 2024 • 9min
Wellness in Minutes: Eating For More Energy
With the busy and fast-paced lifestyle of modern society, it can be easy to dismiss tiredness as being a normal part of how you feel. In this week’s Wellness In Minutes, we rewind to an interview with Ari Whitten. Ari is an energy & fatigue specialist and shares some great practical tips to overcome fatigue with food. In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn: How nutrition affects your energy levels, & how you can eat to optimize your energy. Ways to optimize your gut health to enhance your mitochondrial function. How nutrition affects our circadian rhythm and sleep cycles. If you’re really feeling fatigued, the full interview is packed with information to help you overcome that! Head to episode 54 to hear the full interview.

Sep 11, 2024 • 51min
Discover the Benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sleep, Gut Health, and Chronic Pain with Dr. Anis Khalaf
We often hear about the fancy health benefits of superfoods or the latest biohacking techniques, but what about the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has helped health for centuries? In this interview, Dr. Anis Khalaf discusses the power of TCM in addressing health issues by restoring balance in the body. He also shares his journey into TCM, patient success stories, and how TCM can help you improve your sleep, gut health, chronic pain, fertility and so much more. Dr. Khalaf emphasizes the importance of individualized care and the holistic nature of TCM in promoting healing and well-being. Dr. Anis Khalaf is an acupuncture physician and founder of Acupuncture Fit and VirtualTCM.com. He is on a mission to educate more people on how to approach healing through a different lens using Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Follow Dr. Anis Khalaf on Instagram or TikTok here. Learn more about Dr. Anis Khalaf at VirtualTCM.com Watch the Transcendence Documentary Series here. Learn About the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Course here.

Sep 4, 2024 • 9min
Wellness in Minutes: Ep 2: Hacks to Upgrade Your Breakfast
Welcome to another episode of Wellness in Minutes where we give you bite-sized health information that’s easy to digest. Today we’re throwing it back to one of my favourite topics; upgrading your breakfast to feel good all day. These are some of my go-to tips that can seriously have a huge impact on your day and life! Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to episode 50 to hear the full interview. Sign up to receive the podcast straight to your inbox: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast
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