It’s time to take back our health, starting with our food. Food is information and when you eat the right foods, it gives your body the right information. Increasing evidence also shows that food is the most powerful “drug” we have not only to prevent, but also to reverse, many chronic illnesses. In this episode of The Food Matters Podcast, you will learn from one of the best minds in the nutrition industry. Dr. Mark Hyman believes that we all deserve a life of vitality and that we have the potential to create it for ourselves. That’s why he is dedicated to tackling the root causes of chronic disease by harnessing the power of Functional Medicine to transform healthcare. In this week's episode with Dr. Mark Hyman you’ll discover: The truth about the food industry and how it is driving the health, economic, and environmental crisis. The role of food and disease, and the key drivers of the diseases we see today. The frightening facts about sports drinks. The truth about fat and different types to include and avoid. The importance of the gut microbiome and foods to eat for a healthy microbiome. Effects of gluten, coeliac disease, and gluten sensitivities, plus how to avoid them. Foods to eat, and foods to avoid for optimal health. Mark’s message to the world. And much, much more.

We all know we shouldn't eat too much sugar, the problem is, it’s sneaking into so many food products, even some that are touted as health foods! In this week’s podcast episode, join JJ Virgin, celebrity nutritionist, fitness expert, and 4x NY times bestselling author, where she lifts the veil on sugar and discover how different foods can powerfully change the way we feel daily. In this week's episode with JJ Virgin you’ll discover: The key elements to making yourself feel beautiful. Number 1 confidence zapper and how to mitigate it so you can be your happiest self. Main causes for bloating & how to mitigate them. 7 foods that cause intolerance plus JJ’s advice on food sensitivity testing. The connection between sugar and gut dysfunction, the dangers of fructose and artificial sweeteners plus ‘Healthy foods’ that have as much as 44g of sugar! Differences between fructose and glucose and how they are used in the body. How to transition off sugar & simple swaps. Everyday foods that support confidence and radiance. Adaptogens, what they are, why they are useful and how to use them. Tips for weight loss, traveling, & eating out. JJ’s natural beauty rituals and guiding wisdom and principals.

Our hearts ache with the loss of Sir Ken, after an extraordinary life as one of the world’s leading thinkers on creativity and innovation.   Sir Ken Robinson Ph.D. passed peacefully on 21st August 2020, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Sir Ken is well known and respected for his TED talk lecture called "Do Schools Kill Creativity" and is an NYT bestselling author. He is a force for good in championing the notion that the non-academic components of our education system should be considered with deep reverence, especially with how they can help culture a new form of children and humanity out in the world solving the biggest problems of today.  Sir Ken, you will be deeply missed. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you, interview you, and get to share your wisdom with the world through Transcendence 2. For that, I will be forever grateful.  In this week's episode with Sir Ken Robinson you’ll discover: The founding principles and history of mass public education. The concept of academic ability and disability among a population. Sir Ken’s childhood experience with his own physical disability. How the way we interact with animals has changed in recent years. How creativity is the executive wing of imagination and how we can express this in our own lives. The characteristics of language, visual art, and the growth of human civilization. Diversity vs conformity; how this is present in our culture and the natural world. Practical applications for cultivating more creativity and broadening the ways we educate ourselves and our children.

The mind-body connection - we know it’s powerful, but did you know that it actually has the ability to create or cure chronic disease - especially when stress and fear are involved? In this week’s podcast episode, join author, speaker, health coach, and founder of ‘Chris Beat Cancer’, Chris Wark. When it comes to battling stress in the face of severe illness, there is no one better. Chris shares his life-changing decisions and mindset he took on when faced with a death sentence - the C word. It was these mind shifts that took him from stressed out and full of fear, to healthy and cancer free, today. In this episode, you’ll discover: How Chris went from fear-driven cancer patient to confident cancer survivor and thriver How Chris used the power of nutrition to help him heal Why breaking negative thoughts and emotions is crucial for healing How to connect the mind & body to facilitate a healing process How your fear and stress negatively affect your health Learn the free techniques you can start using today to help you overcome fear, stress, and regain your health

"But people have been eating meat for years..."  "Bread has been a staple since the beginning of time and no one had a gluten problem back then..."  We've all heard these remarks before, and in fact, they're not wrong. But thousands of years ago, people ate these things as they came from Mother Nature, not pumped with chemicals and additives our modern food cultured has introduced. So how can we get back to those basics, eating real food the way it was intended? In this week's episode of the Food Matters Podcast, James talks with healthy living expert, Cyndi O'Meara and they tackle that exact issue, plus how to get back to eating the foods that will lead to an optimal life. Cyndi is a nutritionist, best-selling author, international speaker and founder of 'Changing Habits'. Not your standard nutritionist, Cyndi disagrees with low-fat, low-calorie diets, and believes that cheat days are an important part of a well-balanced diet.  She must be doing something right because she maintains a healthy weight and has never (in her whole life!) taken an antibiotic, pain-killer, or any other form of medication.  In Episode 22 of the Food Matters Podcast with Cyndi O’Meara, you will learn: How Cyndi has avoided using conventional medications her whole life Why wheat, once a staple, is now causing gut related issues Cyndi’s approach to diet, eating well, and eating sustainable and chemical free What foods make up an ideal, gut-supportive diet Non-food elements that help to support gut health The four P's that lead to a strong, healthy body How to spot a phony health product in the stores  Cyndi's take on the supplement industry  How to live a healthy lifestyle on a budget  Cyndi's tips on raising kids that choose a healthy lifestyle 

Could meditation and yoga be the key to overcoming fear and anxiety, reducing stress, sleep better, leading to a better connection with yourself? In this week's podcast episode James and Koya dive deep into how powerful meditation, yoga, and self-love can be!  Koya Webb is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, personal trainer, holistic health and wellness coach, author, and motivational speaker. From a young girl growing up in country town Tennessee to fitness model in California, the lessons that she learned along her journey are inspiring and uplifting. It’s these lessons that push her to share her passion with the world. You never fail, unless you stop trying. In this week's podcast episode you will discover:  How growing up as an outcast, pushed her to be an overcomer The drastic changes she has made in her diet throughout her life How she started to embody mental, spiritual, and physical fitness The group support that helped keep her motivated and pushed her to even greater success Why self-love is the most important aspect of her life The best daily self care rituals 

In this week’s podcast episode, James Colquhoun interviews Joe Cross - entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, and wellness advocate - about his journey to health and how he maintains his newly formed healthy lifestyle.   They discuss the health problems that Joe experienced that made him realize he needed a cleanse and reboot, highlight the signs and symptoms your body may be giving you that it might be calling out for a cleanse, and examine why juicing was his method of choice to change and reinvigorate his life.

The gut - we can't stop talking about it! As such a complex yet vital part of our health, understanding the power and influence of the gut on your body is incredibly important. So, we've brought in another expert... Sayer Ji is a widely recognized author, writer, researcher, and presenter, as well as the founder of GreenMedInfo.com, an evidence-based natural medical resource with over 1 million views each month! GreenMedInfo profoundly believes that education equals empowerment, and with knowledge, people have the power to change their lives and the lives of those around them. In episode 19 of the Food Matters Podcast, you'll discover:  The intertwined physiological connection between your skin & gut health   The role of essential fatty acids in your diet and the contribution toward gut and skin health   The impact of oxidative stress from chemicals found in your everyday life   Less commonly known factors exacerbating leaky and inflamed gut   How our modern day agricultural sprays affect your gut permeability

We often come across people who have everything yet suffer with depression, anxiety or adrenal fatigue; and those with nothing who are overflowing with happiness and fulfillment. In this week's podcast episode, James chats with Frank Ferrante. If you haven’t heard of Frank, he is the star of his own film called May I Be Frank - which is Frank’s honest, yet hilarious, journey to a healthier version of himself. James asks the questions, gaining a deeper insight into Frank's transformation of body and mind during the course of the documentary. Frank goes beyond the physical and lifestyle changes he experienced during his overhaul and delves into the mental challenges he had to overcome to truly become at peace. In this interview, we dive into an incredibly important aspect of Franks health journey: Emotional cleansing & transformation. You will also discover:   The childhood traumas and abuse he faced that lead him to have an unhealthy life as an adult How living unaligned with his core beliefs lead to a deep depression The few yet powerful words that his spiritual advisor asked in order to find forgiveness of himself How finding his inner sense of wealth and fulfillment began to change how he approached everything in life with love

Food can either be the foundation of health or the foundation of disease, the choice is ours. Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with the host and co-founder of Food Revolution, Ocean Robbins. In this interview with Ocean Robbins, you will learn:  Two powerful foods that could help reduce cancer by 64% The alarming statistics on the growing disease epidemic  The latest research around food and nutrition How to reduce your risk of Alzheimers and Dementia  Ocean's tips for living for longevity  Click here to learn more about the 8th Annual Food Revolution Summit and to save your free seat.