The Made to Thrive Show

Mic Mann is the CO-CEO of SingularityU South Africa, the SA Chapter of Singularity University (SU). SU focuses on global learning and innovation communities aiming to use the exponential growth of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to address the world’s most pressing problems. SingularityU South Africa takes that mission to a local stage with the mission of building an empowered network of globally connected change makers across the African continent who are able to implement solutions to the most serious continental challenges. It runs custom education, innovation and impact programs that help others leverage rapid accelerating technologies in innovative ways to unlock solutions that could change the fortunes of the African population.Mic completed his honours at AFDA, the African Film Drama Art academy, before joining his family’s business, the award winning Mann Made, where he worked for over twenty years in media, marketing and events. In 2016, he attended the Singularity University Executive Program in Silicon Valley before founding SingularityU South Africa.  A storyteller, futurist, entrepreneur and public speaker, Mic is on a mission to #futureproofAfrica, meaning an Africa that benefits if not even leads the Fourth Industrial Revolution instead of being left behind in a tornado of technological destruction. His passion truly lies in local start-ups and maker communities.Join us as we explore:What kick started Mic’s love for techArtificial intelligence and its role in Africa’s futureThe Fourth Revolution and should we be afraid?What is the Singularity?What is going to happen to traditional professionsMics’s optimistic view of tech’s ability to empower peopleA deep dive into longevityThe metaverse, NFTS and DAOThe goal to end poverty in South Africa in 15 years ContactWebsite: https://singularityusouthafrica.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC49CCuPnFzfBrmXmU8XYrpAMentionsSingularity University https://su.orgRay Kurzweil Matthew Walker – “Why We Sleep”https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316chilisleephttps://madetothrive.co.za/special-deals/chili/Exponential Finance Summit 2021Support 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/

Niraj Naik, The Renegade Pharmacist, is on a mission to improve health and well-being on a global scale. He posits an interesting thought experiment – what if the billions of coca-colas and cigarettes consumed a day were replaced with the habit of breathwork? Naik believes it would be revolutionary. A certified pharmacist turned holistic health and breathwork expert, Naik’s story is like so many in the health and wellness space. Disillusioned with his observations that all the prescription drugs he was dispensing as a pharmacist were making no difference (if not making them worse) on his patients health and then having to heal himself from one of those “incurable” conditions (ulcerative colitis), Naik broke away from traditional medicine and immersed himself in the world of alternatives.  Not only did this cure him of his colitis, it changed his life forever.Naik then under his Renegade Pharmacist moniker began to educate the public about brainwave entrainment, Ayurveda, natural supplements and medicines and breathwork. It was during this phase he authorized what would become one of the most viral infographics of all time – What Happens To Your Body One Hour After You Drink a Can of Coke. He then created his own system of breathwork, SOMA Breath, which is taught across the world by over 1,000 instructors. Naik is also a professional musician, serial entrepreneur and one of the most sought after spiritual ceremony facilitators. Join us as we explore:How changing his tribe changed Naik’s lifeWhy from the moment Naik walked into a pharmacy it felt wrongHow clues from his grandmother’s ancestral ways showed him a new pathWhy the “science” on cholesterol confused and concerned NaikNaik’s breath journeyHow breathwork is now even being linked to anti-ageingThe amazing history of breathwork drawing inspiration from the animal kingdomWhy the story of breath is the story of your mitochondriaThe transformational ability for breath to reduce stress The biological dance between oxygen and carbon dioxide in the bodyDepressed or anxious? Which breathwork technique you use mattersWhy there is no one size fits all with breathworkAn inspirational story of the breath and muscular dystrophyThe profound power of the simple hum MentionsWim Hofhttps://www.wimhofmethod.com Buteyko Methodhttps://buteykoclinic.com/breathing-exercises/ Listen to "Breathwork as Your Oxygen Advantage with Patrick McKeown" 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/

Today is a bit different on The Made To Thrive Show. In this special episode we share a recent interview Steve Stavs did on Radio Caxton, a local South African station. Steve joined “The Coaching Hour” show with host Paul Rotherham and co-host Marika Grove to discuss the basics of what is biohacking as well as offering the opportunity to get to know a little about Steve himself.This is a great episode for anyone out there who isn’t sure what the term biohacking even means, as well as the amateur or aspiring biohacker who wants to find out about some of the most effective biohacking devices.Join our community:Facebook MadeToThriveZA; SteveStavsZAInstagram SteveStavsZASupport 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/

Dr Ela Manga is a medical doctor in Muldersdrift specializing in bringing mindfulness back into medicine and using various integrative techniques in her daily practice.  She uses modern medicine as a framework but focuses on looking at the root causes of illness rather than focusing on treating symptoms.  Dr Ela Manga recognizes the need for health coaches as her approach is to treat her patients as partners in order to sustain wellness.Dr Ela has created an integrative approach to mental, physical and emotional health which includes drawing on a variety of methodologies, traditions, latest research, and experience. She has formulated a system for energy management which guides a process of sustainable growth. Dr Ela is particularly passionate about breathwork as a powerful way to support people in their healing process. Dr Manga sits on several Organisation’s Boards, including One Sky International, Caleo Capital and ACISA (Axis Cancer Institute of South Africa). She offers one-on-one sessions, Skype sessions and facilitation of workshops and retreats. Dr Ela is the founder of Breathwork Africa and her book on mastering energy in the age of burnout, The Energy Code, was published in 2017.Join us as we explore:Why training as a GP is not supporting sustainable wellnessWhy we need to stop treating symptoms and importance of Integrative medicineEpigenetics - What will determine what genes are expressedHow the landscape of breathwork has changed and the influence of Covid.Why people have so much anxiety and fear over the last 12 monthsThe ultimate health prevention to build resilience and support our immune systemSympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system – adrenal fatigue and burnout explained Dr Ela Manga’s go to tips to support the parasympathetic nervous systemWhy health coaching plays such a fundamental role to guide us towards change and empowerment  Mentions:Patrick Mckeownhttps://oxygenadvantage.com/Dr Mark Hymanhttps://drhyman.com/South African Society of Integrative Medicinehttps://integrativemedicine.co.za/?fbclid=IwAR1FCW6W0I-Iqj7Q01MKAUPl2EQgWvpysB0tmCR_Flg5UxgP-LqdE2w9uUQ Contacthttps://www.drelamanga.com/https://www.breathworkafrica.co.za/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/

Dr. Riaz Motara is doing things a little differently. Not only is Dr. Motara a cardiologist with 20 plus years experience, he founded the first woman’s heart clinic in Africa and is the only functional medicine trained cardiologist in South Africa who focuses on cardiac-endocrinology. But six years ago Dr. Motara was faced with a problem – his waiting list for patients was too long and his time too limited. So he founded KardioFit, which is already Africa’s largest digital health company, with the purpose of connecting the patient and medical professionals using technology that will create improved outcomes. The focus of KardioFit is on prevention and screening to catch any potential issues before they manifest into dis-ease by harnessing the powers of prediction and precision.  Dr. Riaz Motara has a MBBCH and FCP (SA) from Wits Medical School. Join us as we explore:How nearly wanting to quit medicine changed Dr. Motara’s life.The pitfalls of modern medicine vs the vision of functional medicine.How Dr. Motara approaches new patients as a functional cardiologist.The three pillars of diseaseThe number one cause of disease – it’s not COVID, but COVID is making it worseWhy you should eat like your grandparentsWhy feeling guilty about what you eat is detrimentalThe interconnectedness of hormones, muscle mass and ageingWhy what you think about cholesterol is wrongThe history of heart rate variability and why it mattersAlcohol and CBD The power of working with a health coach – spoiler it’s HUGEContactWebsite: https://www.brandmedgroup.comSupport 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/

Dr. Jack is back!. He is the world-respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life and Kruse Longevity Center. Dr. Kruse’s focus is  on the foundations of how we work. Using science he explains the deep connection between thermodynamics in biology and the processing of energy and information. Dr. Jack reveals how there are diseases all around the world and they all come back to - light, water, and magnetism. Dr. Kruse’s research has been published in respected dental and medical journals and his popular blog, www.JackKruse.com, gets over 250,000 unique worldwide visitors per month. Dr. Kruse is a member of the American Association of Neuro Surgeons.Join us as we explore:Is Coronavirus a political cover for an economic resetThe global reserve currency - decentralization of financeBitcoin being acknowledged as an alternative investment option99.98% Covid Survival Rate? What does that meanLack of sunshine is as bad as smoking cigarettesRaise your financial IQ – how health and wealth are linkedQuantum Biology - Vitamin D level is an indirect measure of redox potentialOutcome of coronavirus and how it will affect our currencySupport 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/

Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac is the founder of Kresser Institute, the creator of ChrisKresser.com, and the New York Times best selling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine. He is one of the most respected clinicians and educators in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health, and has trained over 1,500 practitioners and health coaches around the world in his unique approach. Chris was named one of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness by Greatist.com, and his blog is one of the top-ranked natural health websites in the world. Chris lives in Utah with his wife and daughter.Made To Thrive is proud to be exclusive African partners of Chris Kresser’s ADAPT Health Coach Training Program, which is easily one of the most high calibre, in depth programs on the market. Want to become an ADAPT certified health coach? Enroll and book your place in the course and receive a special Made to Thrive promotional discount before purchase. Early-Bird enrollment begins August 16th and ends August 31st for the October 2021 class. Early-bird purchase comes with a $ 1,000 discount. The last day to enroll is September 30th.Join us as we explore:Chris’s health journey from chronic parasitic infection to leading functional health doctorWhy health coaches can help 80% of people with diseaseWhy health coaches are the key to sustained transformationThe main hurdles faced when it comes to behaviour changeWhy working with a health coach is always different and often more effective than seeing a doctorHow functional medicine and health coaches are a collaborative partnershipWhy traditional healthcare is actually “sickcare” Why knowing your health coach’s training is criticalThe difference in successful health outcomes between the coached vs uncoachedHow health coaches can make real impacts in marginalized communitiesVitamin D and COVIDChris’s top biohacks but also his warning for balanceMentionsADAPT Health Coachinghttps://kresserinstitute.comCarl Rogers – “Unconditional Positive Regard”https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-unconditional-positive-regard-2796005Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozenhttps://www.ewg.org/foodnews/ContactFacebook - @chriskresserlac Twitter – @chriskresserWebsite: https://chriskresser.comSupport 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/

Patrick McKeown is a pioneer in his field and a renowned breath expert, and has just authored another book called “The Breathing Cure”  He is passionately motivated to teach people how to breathe correctly. He has been on the Made to Thrive show before and we are honored to have him back as his knowledge and passion are so valuable. Patrick is a world- renowned author and breathing practitioner who was educated at Trinity College in Dublin, before completing his clinical training in the Buteyko Breathing Method.  This training was accredited by Professor Konstantin Buteyko.From a young age, Patrick suffered from asthma and relied on an array of medicines and inhalers until he discovered the Buteyko Method at the age of 26; he experienced immediate relief from his symptoms. By applying the principles of the Buteyko Method, Patrick has remained asthma-free, something that 20+ years of medication failed to accomplish.Patrick was recently made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in the UK for his contribution to our understanding of breathwork.Patrick’s message is simple: how you breathe at rest and during exercise will affect your overall performance. Learn to breathe correctly and see immediate results in your allround performance and wellbeing.Join us as we explore:The difference proper breathing technique can make to your lifeWhy we need to take our breathing seriouslyHow breath impacts your sleep, focus, exercise etc.The different breathing techniquesHow to use breathwork to manage epilepsy, asthma etc.Using breath as a tool to increase attention span and concentration in children and the workforceHow to wake up alert after a good night sleepFunctional breathing, LSD and mindfulnessMouth vs nasal breathingThe cadence, biochemistry and biochemical qualities of breathSleep apnea and its effect on mental and physical health Diaphragmatic breathing Optimal breathing exercisesBreath & sports. e.g. golf Join our community:Facebook MadeToThriveZA; SteveStavsZAInstagram SteveStavsZA MentionsNew Book: Patrick McKeown - The Breathing Cure https://www.google.co.za/search?q=breathing+cure+patrick+mckeown&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-za&client=safariBook: Patrick McKeown – The Oxygen Advantage: Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques to Help You 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/

“Brittany Biohacker,” or Bio B, is a Canadian (via South Africa) registered holistic nutritionist who is passionate about everything from biohacking to lifestyle habits and nutrient dense food. Like so many, Brittany came to taking ownership for her own health, by biohacking her own series of health crises. She battled years of health battles including leaky gut syndrome, Candida, parasites, gut dysbiosis and hormonal imbalances that had not responded to traditional medical interventions. Another example of “from pain to purpose”.She now shares her continuing health journey and ever growing knowledge on her Instagram page @biohackingbrittany and her top 15 biohacking podcast Biohacking with Brittany. Brittany now lives in Vancouver, Canada and works with clients all over the world to help thrive in life. She is also the founder of EMF, radiation and bacteria protection underwear for women called EMFIES (@emfiesandco) available for pre-order now. Join us as we explore:The details of Brittany’s path to purpose health journey.What biohacking means to Brittany?Biohacking woman’s cycle for optimal health.The dangers of EMF on women's fertility.The state of biohacking and health coaching in South AfricaHow OURA changed Brittany’s sleep and life. Brittany’s evening and morning routines.Brittany and Steve’s shared loved for saunaHer breath work programHow nature provides so many free, powerful biohacksWhy biohacking for woman starts with their cycleBrittany’s keys to sustained transformation  Mentions“Biohack Your Cycle” https://biohackingbrittany.com/pages/freebiesLambhttps://getlambs.comJames Maskell – Community Cure Dr. Leland Stillman SaunaSpacehttps://madetothrive.co.za/special-deals/saunaspace/ContactInstagram - @biohackingbrittanyWebsite: https://biohackingbrittany.comEMFIES @emfiesandcoSupport 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/

Mark Joseph is a mindfulness and meditation teacher. He loves his job because he gets to really make a difference in people’s lives. Having suffered terribly from panic attacks and anxiety as a young man, Mark is eternally grateful for the transformation of his mind and soul due to the daily practice of mindfulness. He spent three years living in a Buddhist temple, and shortly after began teaching 8 week stress reduction workshops. Schooled in Eastern and Western mindfulness philosophy, Mark is also a part of many yoga studios’ teacher training programs, and is currently a lead facilitator and in full service of Mindful Revolution as their Growth Leader. He runs weekly sessions for large corporations like ABSA, FNB and RMB. Join us as we explore: The four P’s and the three attitudes of mindfulness Why practicing mindfulness during the coronavirus pandemic is vitalThe difference between mindfulness and meditationIs meditation necessary or is mindfulness enough?How Mark skipped the anti-anxiety medication and found the answer in breathworkThe foundation of emotional intelligenceLabelling technique and how to develop a compassionate heart Why cortisol is highest in the morning and why you need to get out of bedPractical demonstration of the alternate nostril breathing and other techniquesHow to reach the rest, digest and thrive state How to develop the “HD resolution of mind” Why we should embrace our thoughts during meditation The power of consciously being mindful Journaling – “what you can measure you can manage“A practical demonstration of mindfulness with Mark MentionsJon Kabat-Zinnhttps://www.mindful.org/everyday-mindfulness-with-jon-kabat-zinn/Full Catastrophe Living (Revised Edition): Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinnhttps://www.amazon.com/Full-Catastrophe-Living-Revised-Illness/dp/0345536932Ellen Langerhttps://www.oursuncityfestival.net/ResourceCenter/Download/25286/october2020newsletterweb?doc_id=2817470&print=1&view=1The Breathing Cure: Develop New Habits for a Healthier, Happier, and Longer Life by Patrick McKeown 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/