

The Made to Thrive Show
Steve Stavs
Optimising your mind, body and soul. Hosted by Steve Stavs, Africa's Pro Biohacker, Health Futurist, and founder of www.madetothrive.co.za.
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Sep 15, 2022 • 1h 8min
Your Healing Communities, the Friendship Formula and Foundational Wellness with Jon Levy
It’s been a year since Jon Levy was on the show, and a lot has happened in the world as well as in Jon’s life since. I’m so happy to have him back because we authentically connect and have fun doing it.Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influence, human connection, and decision making. Jon specializes in applying the latest research to transform the ways companies approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands, like Microsoft, Google, AB-InBev, and Samsung, to startups.More than a decade ago, Jon founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, and executives, to artists, musicians, and even the Grammy winning voice of the bark from “Who Let the Dogs Out.” Guests cook dinner together, but can’t discuss their career or give their last name, and once seated to eat, they reveal who they are. Over time, these dinners developed into a community. With thousands of members, Influencers is the largest community of its type worldwide. This project became the basis of his NYT best-selling book “You’re Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence”.Join us as we explore:What Jon learnt about connection from his recently deceased father, a true influencer and connector himself. The critical role of anti-fragility in the human social species, and how that skill has atrophied decade by decade since the 1950s.Why America lost a third of its social ties in less than 10 years!How to upskill socially the young generations and help them create deeper bonds.If Jon can alleviate my concern that people are not valuing their communities and kindness as a value. The Friendship Formula, the Fudge Factor and why wealth is not compatible with social bonds!The tradeoff between being part of larger society and the sense of belonging in true community.How a book about an alpha wolf got it all wrong about leadership and being the boss.Mentions:Study – Why It’s Good To Have A BFF At Work, https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6759-friends-at-work.html Website – MeetUp, https://www.meetup.comStudy – How a tiny Pennsylvania town held the secrets to long life, https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/slate-belt/2016/01/roseto_effect_carmen_ruggiero.html Theory – The FriendsSupport the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Sep 8, 2022 • 1h 18min
Sustained Transformation: Rewire Your Thinking and Change Your Life. Dr Ian Weinberg
Dr. Ian Weinberg, a consultant neurosurgeon and pioneer of psychoneuro-immunology (PNI), merges Buddhist principles with modern neuroscience to enhance well-being. He discusses the transformative impact of mindset on health, exploring consciousness and epigenetics. Dr. Weinberg introduces his Triangles Model Application, revealing how early life experiences shape personality archetypes. He also highlights innovative tools for measuring individual resilience in workplaces and the potential of neuromodulation and psychedelics in personal transformation.

Sep 3, 2022 • 59min
A Women Performance and Wellness Masterclass: Kristin Weitzel
Kristin Weitzel is a health and high performance maven, certified fitness trainer, breath work instructor, and nutritionist with a focus on guiding women to optimal health. Taking action is her nature, coaching females to create lasting change and build stronger, healthier futures by taking full control of their biology, food, and fitness.Her achievements as a brand strategist, entrepreneur, and global marketer for Fortune 500 brands have given her the ability to travel extensively and continually discover how what we do affects how we show up in the world. As a progressive voice, dynamic leader, and active biohacking proponent, she questions how far the human body can go and helps people take it there.Today join us as we explore:Where biological women are missing it with regards to healthWomen who are struggling with their wellbeing: How do we look at getting ourselves strong as opposed to making ourselves smallerThe “here and now” is preciousThe power of mindset and our belief systemSpeaking internal confidence pieces into our children’s livesExercise building grit and transferable skillsCold plunges and breath workMost optimal time for women to trainBody composition vs weightStrong daily and weekly routinesHormonal regulation and dysregulationSupplementationsHow to maintain and sustain your transformationContact:Website – https://www.warriorwomanmode.comInstagram - @warriorwomanmodeSchedule a FREE 15 min discovery call with Steve and let’s get started on your journey to thriving: https://bit.ly/3BcTsFwSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowCONTACT Steve Stavs and join our community:https://www.facebook.com/MadeToThriveZA/ https://www.facebook.com/SteveStavsZA/https://www.instagram.com/stevestavsza/ Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Support the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Aug 25, 2022 • 1h 9min
A Hair Masterclass: Balding, Transplants, Testosterone, Peptides: Dr Catherine Davies
Dr Catherine Davies MBBCh, MBA is a medical doctor who qualified at Wits in 1998 before completing an MBA at Henley Business School in 2007. She has a special interest in hair restoration and aesthetics, and has been performing follicular unit extraction (FUE) aka hair transplants since 2006. She has become an expert in this field and lectures at both local and international conferences. At Rejuv-nation Clinic, she focuses on treatments that harness the body’s own resources to heal, rejuvenate and regenerate hair, skin and body shape. The goal is to use minimally invasive, safe procedures to optimise aesthetic outcomes for men and women.Join us as we explore:How Dr Davies got into hair transparent and replacement after noticing chemotherapy patients were not growing their eyebrows back.Why Dr Davies is seeing more hair loss than ever!Follicular unit extraction (FUE) aka hair transplant surgery – the how, what, why from the doctor who does it.What causes hair loss and balding? Is it only genetic? A side effect of disease? Or do lifestyle factors contribute? Spoiler – they do!The very real psychological and emotional impact of hair loss on the human psyche.Safe hairstyles, dangerous beauty products, natural and biohacking treatments for hair loss and why Dr Davies is very reluctant to prescribe pharmaceutical treatments.Shock dieting? Expect hair shedding in 3 months!Anabolic steroids, TRT, PRP, peptides, stem cells, scalp mobility and exercises!Contact: Telephone +27114409664MentionsPodcast – Dr Bhana - SA’s Leading Endocrinologist Shares a Thyroid Masterclass, https://youtu.be/xc_JbPEFTUkPodcast – Jay Campbell - The Why, The What and The When of Testosterone, Peptides, and Growth Hormone Interventions, https://youtu.be/ryE7BYS63xESchedule a FREE 15 min discovery call with Steve and let’s get started on your journey to thriving: https://bit.ly/3BcTsFwSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowCONTACT Steve Stavs and join our community:https://www.facebook.com/MadeToThriveZA/ https://www.facebook.com/SteveStaSupport the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Aug 18, 2022 • 52min
Slay Humanity's Dragons By Living Out Your Unique Purpose and Calling: Richard Mulholland
Richard Mulholland is back for round two on The Made To Thrive Show for an episode focused on his latest book Here Be Dragons! A rock and roll roadie turned entrepreneur, Richard Mulholland is the public speaker’s public speaker. Having spoken in over 30 countries on six continents, Richard knows first-hand the impact that memorable presentations can make. That’s why he works with executives and speakers around the world, helping them deliver unforgettable presentations that activate audiences and generate income.He’s the founder of presentation powerhouse Missing Link, as well as the co-founder of 21Tanks, HumanWrit.es and The Sales Department. He has written three books, Legacide, Boredom Slayer, and now Here Be Dragons. He was voted top 40 under 40, and top 300 South Africans to take to lunch. Mostly though he’s a husband, father, son, brother, and uncle.Here Be Dragons: https://www.exclusivebooks.co.za/product/9781920707231 Join us as we explore:What Richard Mulholland means by “nobody cares about your story!”Richard’s unique deconstruction of the famed Hero’s Journey story framework.How to command audience’s attention and command authority. UPS and UDS.Why Richard is not sold on the Metaverse.Biohacking quantification and its correlation to health and performanceHow to differentiate your true treasure from false treasure.Contact:Website - https://richmulholland.com Website - https://msnglnk.com/rock-n-roll-roadie-turned-global-entrepreneur-richard-mulholland-debuts-his-companys-newest-hit-story-to-stage/Mentions:Product – Rory’s Story Cubes, https://www.storycubes.com/en/Person – David JP Phillips, https://www.davidjpphillips.com/keynotes/storytelling/Schedule a FREE 15 min discovery call with Steve and let’s get started on your journey to thriving: https://bit.ly/3BcTsFwSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowCONTACT Steve Stavs and join our community:htSupport the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Aug 11, 2022 • 1h
Why Psychedelics Are Shaping the Future of Mental Healthcare: Dr Nai’m Moola
Dr Nai’m Moola is an independent psychiatrist registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA). With a Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSc), a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and speciality training in psychiatry at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital linked academically to the University of Pretoria. He now practices integrative psychiatry, which views an individual as a whole consisting of physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, and environmental aspects and therefore draws upon both conventional and complementary therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), herbal remedies, eye movement, body work, guided imagery, art therapy and dream/symbology work Treatment can help those with a variety of conditions such as mood disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, eating disorders, PTSD, OCD, phobias, perimenopause, fibromyalgia. Join us as we explore:The psychedelic renaissance is here. What does that mean from a South African psychiatrist’s point of view.What psychedelics are, the wide spectrum of diagnoses/disorders they address and how their potential is supercharged by intentionally designed psychotherapy.The psychedelic options available today, what could be coming soon and how Dr Moola has seen how just three deep dose sessions in 6 months leave patients free of disorders and medication.The catastrophic crisis of mental health that has only been made more confusing and complex by failing interventions without effective outcomes, and the incredible promise psychedelics offer as a revolutionary way forward.What integrative psychology is, and its role in doing a “dopamine detox”.How nutrition, light diet, movement and lifestyle are as crucial to psychiatric care as medication.Why patients don’t need to hear a diagnosis. They need to hear a solution! Contact:Website - https://drnmmoola.co.zaRetreats - https://www.equanimityretreat.comMentions:Article – The Psychedelic Revolution is Coming. Physiatry May Never Be The Same, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/09/health/psychedelics-mdma-psilocybin-molly-mental-health.htmlBook – Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, https://www.amazon.com/Dopamine-Nation-Finding-Balance-Indulgence/dp/152474672X Person – Professor David Nutt, https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/d.nuttSchedule a FREE 15 min discovery call with Steve and let’s get started on your journey to thriving: https://bit.ly/3BcTsFwSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON:As much asSupport the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Aug 4, 2022 • 1h 3min
Wade Lightheart: Bodybuilding Champion Scientist delivers a Digestive Enzymes and Gut Health Masterclass
Wade Lightheart is a 3-time all-natural national bodybuilding champion, advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute, Director of Education at BiOptimizers Nutrition, founder of the Prosperity & Health Alliance, Enagic Master Trainer and author of several books including the best-selling “Staying Alive in a Toxic World” and "The Wealthy Backpacker". The early life experience of witnessing his sister’s terminal illness, Wade dived deep into the world of health, wellness, nutrition, exercise and spiritual philosophies. He’s lived in ashrams, competed at the Mr. Universe as a drug free vegetarian and now travels the world to spread his life mission of helping others achieve a richer experience of life through the daily practice of rituals that lead to true health, real wealth and peace of mind.Join us as we explore:Wade’s unique approach to nutrition that veers away from the ‘diet wars’ by focusing on three key pillars Why Wade believes everyone can afford to work on their health because you actually can’t afford not to.The “good, bad and ugly” of the digestive process A digestive enzyme masterclass – how industrialised food has wiped them out, why there are over 25,000 of them!, should everyone take them, which ones, and how enzymes were pivotal to Wade himself going from Mr. Universe to Mr. Marshmallow back to Mr. UniverseAn incredible home enzyme test using breakfast oats!Why air, water and exercise is “80% of the game”Probiotics, prebiotics and why Wade sees the present moment as “evolutionary pressure” Contact:Website - https://wadelightheart.netSchedule a FREE 15 min discovery call with Steve and let’s get started on your journey to thriving: https://bit.ly/3BcTsFwSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowCONTACT Steve Stavs and join our community:https://www.facebook.com/MadeToThriveZA/ https://www.facebook.com/SteveStavsZA/https://www.instagram.com/stevestavsza/ Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Support the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Jul 28, 2022 • 1h 5min
Dr Steven Gundry MD: The A to Z of Eradicating Auto-Immune Disease by Unlocking the Keto Code
Dr. Steven Gundry is a cardiologist, heart surgeon, medical researcher, and author.His mission is to improve health, happiness, and longevity through a unique vision of human nutrition. During his 40-year career in medicine, he performed countless pediatric heart transplants, developed patented, life-saving medical technology, and published over 300 articles and book chapters on his research. In 2008, his best-selling book, “Dr. Gundry’s Diet Evolution,” focused on diet and nutrition as a way to help people avoid surgery. He currently operates his private practice at the Center for Restorative Medicine, with offices in both Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Gundry is also the host of his podcast, the Dr. Gundry Podcast, and author of an array of books including “The Plant Paradox”, “The Energy Paradox”, “The Longevity Paradox” and his most recent book “Unlocking The Keto Code”. Order your copy of “Unlocking The Keto Code” here: https://drgundry.com Join us as we explore:What Dr. Gundry recently admitted to getting WRONG about keto and how that informs his new book Unlocking The Keto Code!The explosion of autoimmune diseases, from being “funny” diseases to being 80% of Dr. Gundry’s patients. Clue – Again, the ancient Greeks got it right!The plant ingredient inside gluten free products that stops people from healing their gut.Why Dr. Gundry is NOT actually anti-bean!Dr Gundry’s amazing new insight on Omega 6 and a theory that may unlock the mystery of autoimmune disease The sensitivity spectrum of autoimmune disease and why for some people cannot have cheat days.Time restricted eating, ketones, polyphenols, Contact:Website - https://drgundry.comMentions:Podcast – Dr Stephanie Seneff: How Glyphosate, The World’s Most Popular Herbicide, is Destroying Our Health, https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-made-to-thrive-show/id1509452847?i=1000517971189Idea – Molecular Mimicry Theory and Autoimmunity, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30509385/Study - Time-restricted eating effects on performance, immune function, and body composition in elite cyclists: a randomized controlled trial, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33308259/Support the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Jul 21, 2022 • 44min
Joe Cohen: Your DNA Analysis, AI Algorithms, and The Future Of Bespoke Healthcare
Joe Cohen, founder of SelfDecode, SelfHacked and LabTestAnalyzer is a thriving speaker and entrepreneur that has been independently researching health and science for over 15 years. Growing up with a myriad of health issues that conventional medicine failed to solve pushed Joe to study his own genes to get to the root cause of his problems.After fixing his chronic health issues with a personalized gene-based approach to health, he knew that he needed to share this information with the masses. Founding SelfHacked, LabTestAnalyzer and SelfDecode was Joe’s way of helping people take their health into their own hands and to provide people with access to cutting-edge tools and information designed to optimize health.Join us as we explore:How Joe’s powerful journey from pain to purpose has culminated in his incredible health app SelfDecode.Joe’s lived experience and perspective of the nature vs nurture puzzle.Why Joe is passionate about personalization and rejects one-size-fits all solutions.Joe’s belief that genetics should be the foundation of health care but also why there are so many misconceptions about what genetics can predict.SelfDecode’s next level genetic analysis, mapping and prediction models and how that is changing people’s lives around the world!What your snips can tell you about where to prioritize your time and energy during your health journey, and what it means to “niche down”.Why the potential of Mendelian Randomization made me go WOW!Contact:Website - https://selfdecode.comInstagram - @mrbiohackerMentions Podcast – High Uric Acid Is Another Cause of Chronic Disease, https://youtu.be/4i3QOkqiQgASchedule a FREE 15 min discovery call with Steve and let’s get started on your journey to thriving: https://bit.ly/3BcTsFwSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowCONTACT Steve Stavs and join our community:https://www.facebook.com/MadeToThriveZA/ https://www.facebook.com/SteveStavsZA/https://www.instagram.com/stevestavsza/ Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Support the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Jul 14, 2022 • 59min
LeelaQ: The Quantum Field, Your ElectroMagnetic Signature - And How to Tap Into Healing Frequencies
Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling is a coach, conscious entrepreneur, alternative health ambassador and energy healer. In parallel to a successful international business career during which he worked as an executive for several Fortune 500 companies, he started to see energy fields and got trained in past life regression work and shamanic healing. Eventually corporate life became too inauthentic to him so he left to solely focus on his heart work, which ultimately had led to cutting-edge and groundbreaking alternative health technologies and substances, including the co-founding of Leelaq Quantum Tech. Leela is a company that is leading the way in natural health innovation by combing science and quantum energy healing into elegant, simple to use products optimized to balance your energy, boost your performance and shield you from the damaging effects of EMF. And because you listen to The Made To Thrive Show, get 10% off all Leelaq’s amazing, health changing products with my unique code Steve10.Join us as we explore:It’s true, your heart resonates energy fields! And so do your other body parts. Leela Q’’s mind-blowing range of quantum energy technology products – what they do, how they work, the scientific studies they’ve been through and how you can integrate Leelaq into your life. How to use Leela Q to optimize your health and performance.The Hawkin’s scale.The what and how of energetic imprinting.How to fill yourself up again with you energetic essence and stop living in deficitContact:Website - https://leelaq.comInstagram - @leelaqMentions:Person – Roman Hafner, @roman_christian_hafner Schedule a FREE 15 min discovery call with Steve and let’s get started on your journey to thriving: https://bit.ly/3BcTsFwSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowCONTACT Steve Stavs and join our community:https://www.facebook.com/MadeToThriveZA/ https://www.facebook.com/SteveStavsZA/https://www.instagram.com/stevestavsza/ Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Support the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/


