The Made to Thrive Show

Are you listening to your scalp? Because what is going on your head, and how your hair feels is at the crux of your hair health and your chances of hair loss. We are so emotionally connected to our hair, and people are willing to try just about anything to keep their hairspan! But that can be risky, and I regularly hear stories from patients about how trying some standard cream has had terrible side effects. That’s why you need to listen to Dr Alan Bauman, a true expert and pioneer in the world of hair loss and hair REGROWTH, because hair loss for you does not need to be like your father or grandfather. Dr. Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS, IAHRS, FISHRS is a full-time hair transplant surgeon who founded his medical practice in Boca Raton, Florida in 1997 and has treated over 34,000 patients and performed over 12,000 hair transplant surgeries to date. Dr. Bauman is one of only approximately 200 physicians worldwide to achieve certification from the esteemed American and International Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS), be an accepted member of the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons (IAHRS) and also recommended by the American Hair Loss Association. Recently, Dr. Bauman was named both a “Top 5 Transformational CEO” and one of “The 10 CEOs Transforming Healthcare in America” in Forbes, voted North America’s “, #1 Top Hair Restoration Surgeon” by Aesthetic Everything for 8 consecutive years and awarded "Hair Restoration Surgeon of the Decade." Join us as we explore:Hair health and what it tells us about our health status, using AI powered follicle microscope, the scalp microbiome and why Dr Bauman is seeing patients earlier and earlier struggling with hair loss?How to take a proactive and preventative approach to hairless and what the options are for men and women in the process of hair loss?The lifestyle habits that boost your hair quality and scalp health, and the hair health killers.Hair health coaches, PRP, peptides, stem cells, lasers - what you can do to get your hair back?Hair loss transplants, the pharmaceutical options (and risks!) and the holy grail of “hair follicle multiplication”. Why how often you wash your hair with shampoo matters and if you are using Head&Shoulders, should you? Contact:Website: https://www.baumanmedical.comMentions:Person - Dr Ralf Paus, https://med.miami.edu/faculty/ralf-paus-md-dsc-frsbSupport 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/

Your bones are the pillars of what it means to be “strong for life”, and there are few things are as important for health span and longevity as the strength of our bodies to be functional in our latter years. It is assumed that it’s the likes of cancer and heart attacks at the centre of premature death, but falling down and breaking our bones is right up there as a leading cause of death in those over 60, with 20% of hip fractures leading to death within one year of injury. That’s why it’s time to start lifting heavy, building your bone bank and getting strong for life.Belinda Beck is a Professor in the School of Health Sciences & Social Work and member of the Menzies Health Institute Queensland at Griffith University where she has taught musculoskeletal anatomy and conducted bone research for over 20 years. Belinda graduated from The University of Queensland with a degree in Human Movement Studies and from the University of Oregon with a Master of Science and a PhD. She completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Stanford University School of Medicine. Her work, primarily related to the effects of mechanical loading on bone. She has published over 100 scientific papers, and presented almost 200 abstracts at conferences and symposia globally. Most recently Belinda, with her Griffith colleagues, published the results of the LIFTMOR, LIFTMOR-M and MEDEX-OP clinical trials which re-established the benchmark of exercise as therapy for osteoporosis and low bone mass. Belinda established The Bone Clinic Pty Ltd in 2015 to roll out this groundbreaking program of research as ONERO.Join us as we explore:Osteoporosis - the state of it, how it manifests itself, how to prevent it and the #1 killer of bone health.Osteopenia vs osteoporosis? The silver tsunami, t-scores and z scores, BMD scores and building your “bone bank” - when, how and why?The king of all exercises for bone health and what it means to be “strong for life”.Is building bone as effective with medication as natural methods? And the top 3 most damaging pharmaceuticals on bone health.Vitamin D and the other most important vitamins and minerals for bone health.Contact: Website: https://theboneclinic.com.au/our_team/prof-belinda-beck/Mentions:Study - Belinda Beck’s publications, https://theboneclinic.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Prof-Belinda-Beck_PUBS_070822.pdf 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/

When it comes to health, we can get stuck in the details, the specifics, the data, the tests, the supplements, the diets. But above all of that is you; who you are, what you believe in, your history, your hopes, and your environment, where you live, who you live with, your friends, your community. These are the variables that Dan believes more than anything dictate our health and the future of human health.Prof. Dan Ariely conducts research in behavioural economics. His immersive introduction to irrationality occurred years ago while recovering from injuries sustained in an explosion. After leaving the hospital, Dan became fascinated by the realization that humans consistently and predictably make flawed decisions in various aspects of life. He is a Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University and is a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight and the author of the popular books Irrationally Yours, Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, and The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty. Join us as we explore:Why the “temptation economy” is at the crux of the unfolding human health disaster.What makes one diabetic patient better at living with their disease over another? The answer will surprise you. The environmental war of the 21st century and why that is the basis of  your daily choicesThe “what the hell” effect.Why Dan believes in penance.Why you cannot rely on discipline, willpower or resilience to live healthier.Contact: Website: https://danariely.comMentions:Study - Signing at the beginning makes ethics salient and decreases dishonest self-reports in comparison to signing at the end, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/230748958_Signing_at_the_beginning_makes_ethics_salient_and_decreases_dishonest_self-reports_in_comparison_to_signing_at_the_enStudy - Mind-set matters, Crum AJ, Langer EJ. Mind-set matters: exercise and the placebo effect. Psychol Sci. 2007 Feb;18(2):165-71. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01867.x. PMID: 17425538.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/

It’s one of the greatest causes of tension, relationship breakdown and ultimately separation or divorce - infertility. Couples that are unable to conceive are 30% more likely to separate, which makes sense given the financial, emotional and physical toll of that journey. That’s why it’s heartening to speak to my guest today Dr Gabriela Rosa, a fertility specialist who brings babies to the couples who had tried everything else and were on the verge of giving up their family dream.  Going through infertility yourself. Read Dr Rosa’s book now to reignite hope: https://fertilitybreakthrough.comYou can also schedule a FREE exploration call with her clinic to see if you would be a good fit: https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/schedule-a-call/Gabriela Rosa is a fertility specialist, reproductive health educator, and Harvard University-awarded scholar and an accomplished and experienced business leader and entrepreneur. Gabriela created the world’s first entirely virtual and holistic fertility clinic. As the founder and CEO of The Rosa Institute, which currently serves patients in every continent (other than Antarctica). Join us as we explore:How Dr Rosa became the doctor of last resort for couples worldwide unable to fall pregnant.How Dr Rosa’s holistic and functional 11 Pillars approach to fertility is proving more successful than expensive and invasive IVF treatments, including her top 3 fertility tips.The one diagnostic test that helped a woman with four previous miscarriages understand her fertility issue and guide her to conceiving.An action plan for those in their late 20s, early 30s who want to plan for a family.The pill - good or bad?  A risk to your future pregnancy hopes? And better options.Contact:Website: https://fertilitybreakthrough.comSocial media: https://www.facebook.com/FertilitySpecialistGabrielaRosahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosa-institute/mycompany/https://www.instagram.com/dr.gabrielarosa/ Mentions:Technology - Natural Cycles, https://www.naturalcycles.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/

“What else do I not know that I don’t know”. Asking this question was the catalyst of my guest’s biohacking and health success story. It is a statement of  curiosity and also accountability to find solutions, both being the heart of biohacking. Because biohacking is not about spending $2 million on unaffordable gadgets and novel treatments, and my amazing guest today Julie Gibson Clark is living proof that foundational lifestyle techniques outperform everything else.Julie Gibson Clark, a former structural engineer turned recruiter, spent over a year holding the 2nd ranked spot on the Rejuvenation Olympics leaderboard (prior to the rule change). Based in Phoenix, Arizona, this single mother competes on a budget of under $150 per month. Despite her modest budget, Julie’s biohacking routine is refreshingly simple: a focus on mindset, regular exercise, sauna sessions, a vegetable-rich diet, and a selection of affordable supplements.Her recent DNA methylation test revealed a remarkable aging pace of just 65 days for every 100 days, highlighting that significant longevity benefits are achievable without substantial expense.Julie’s results demonstrate that effective biohacking for longevity can be accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial status. Join us as we explore:Why biohacking does not need to be expensive, and how Julie is proving that as reality.Julie’s longevity stats and her daily routine that everyone can do that outperforms $2 million worth of gizmos and gadgets. How being curious and inquisitive about her own health challenges unlocked Julie’s biohacking spirit by asking the key question “what else do I not know that I don’t know”.How her mindset creates the foundation of her success.The Rejuvenation OlympicsAn innovative tip for those that avoid the gym I’ve never heard before!Julie’s skin routine, and her experience with traditional suncreams.Contact: Website: https://www.juliegibsonclark.comMentions:Website - Rejuvenation Olympics, https://www.rejuvenationolympics.comSupplements - AVEA, https://avea-life.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/

If you are struggling and suffering in silence, or been told by doctor after doctor there’s nothing wrong, and it’s all in your head, do not give up. Today is an episode of hope. Your mystery symptoms and disease can be cured. There are tests and treatments and doctors like Dr Neil Nathan who exist that can diagnose you, offer real solutions and help you get your health and life back. Dr. Neil Nathan is a renowned expert in the fields of environmental medicine and integrative medicine, specializing in the treatment of complex chronic illnesses. He has authored several influential books, including “Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Other Chronic Environmental Illnesses” and “The New Paradigm for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.” With over 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Nathan is dedicated to helping patients recover from multifactorial health issues through a holistic approach.Join us as we explore:The profile of a “sensitive patient”, and why it has become an epidemic.Dr Nathan’s discovery of the two big pieces of the mystery disease puzzle.The biological and neurological systems at the core of the trifecta of complex chronic sensitivities.Dr Nathan’s preferred treatment techniques for the vagal nerve, limbic system and nervous system.Mold, Lyme and mast cells activation syndrome.Why nervous system sensitivity often begins in the “mouth”.Contact:Website: https://neilnathanmd.comMentions:Product - Truvaga, https://www.truvaga.comProduct - Apollo Neuro, https://madetothrive.co.za/product/apollo-neuro-stress-relief-device/Product - Dynamic Neural Retraining System, https://retrainingthebrain.comProduct - The Gupta Program, https://guptaprogram.comProduct - Primal Trust, https://www.primaltrust.orgPerson - Dr Richard Horowitz, https://lymeconnection.org/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/

In this enlightening discussion, Ben Katz, a Proteomics Specialist at UC Irvine, reveals the shocking truths behind everyday products like chocolate and shampoos. He uncovers hidden toxic ingredients and the impact of food engineering on chronic diseases. Katz discusses the caffeine levels in M&Ms and kombucha, emphasizing the importance of transparent labeling for parents. He also highlights the risks of synthetic cooling agents in consumer items, urging listeners to be vigilant about ingredient transparency for healthier choices.

Treating root causes not diseases are at the core of functional medicine, and that includes hormonal health. If someone is hormonally deficient and unbalanced, simply put they’re in trouble. It’s the reason why girls are reaching puberty 4 to 5 years earlier than generations before, and women are hitting perimenopause often a decade too early! And that reason is they are vitamin and mineral deficient, sunlight deficient, sleep deficient, stress excessive and therefore hormonally deficient. Dr Carrie Carda is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology with a specialization in bio-identical hormone therapy. She earned a master's degree in metabolic medicine and nutrition from the University of South Florida School of Medicine. Currently, she recently completed a second master's degree in Integrative and Functional Medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Carda's patients benefit from her expertise in nutritional supplements and her training in metabolic medicine.  She proudly serves as the Medical Director of Ozark Weight Loss Center, where she has been instrumental in advising and formulating supplements to enhance the health of her patients.  Join us as we explore:Why menopause and perimenopause are more challenging life transitions than for our mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers.Hormone replacement therapy, why it has to be bioidentical and how the studies that created cancer scares regarding hormone therapy were based on faulty studies using biologically inappropriate medication.The most important questions you need to ask your gynecology about hormonal health.The incredible connection and importance of vitamin D and hormonal health.How parents should manage precocious puberty.Are you “”DIM”ing?The intricacies of estrogen testing and hormonal ratios.Contact: Website: https://www.drcarda.com/meetdrcarda 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/

This one is about the kids, and it’s sad to say - the kid’s are not alright. Just 50 years ago, chronic disease in children and teens was a rarity. Now it’s the norm. I know things are bad, I talk about it and see it everyday, but when my guest today told me between 40% and 60% of American kids and teens have at least one chronic disease I was stopped in my tracks. We need to do something now to stop this unfolding catastrophe, and that is exactly what integrative pediatrician Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh is doing.Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh is a respected integrative pediatrician known for his holistic approach to children’s health, combining conventional medicine with natural therapies. He advocates for preventative care, focusing on nutrition, lifestyle, and environmental factors to support overall wellness in his young patients. Dr. Warsh is also a prominent speaker and educator, dedicated to empowering parents with evidence-based tools for raising healthy children.Check out his new book - Parenting at Your Child’s Pace - available for preorder now: https://parentingatyourchildspace.com  Join us as we explore: Why when you “step outside” you can’t go back aka when the woo-woo shows itself to actually be win-win. Exploring the staggering statistic that 50% of American children have a chronic disease, from autism to diabetes and depression and sadly more! How parenting forms the foundation of children’s healthy and why Dr Gator believes eating healthier as a family is not the monumental task it’s often made to seem. The soup study and why it matters. The massive impact of environmental toxicity and chronic disease, and the top toxins your family are exposed to everyday. SEEDS, allergies, gut health, screens, stress exercise, detox - kid’s version.Contact:Instagram: @drjoelgatorLinks: https://linktr.ee/drjoelgator Mention:Study - “The Soup Study”, Carwile JL, Ye X, Zhou X, Calafat AM, Michels KB. Canned soup consumption and urinary bisphenol A: a randomised crossover trial. JAMA. 2011 Nov 23;306(20):2218-20. doi: 10.1001/jama.2011.1721. PMID: 22110104; PMCID: PMC3367259.Book - The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/171681821-the-anxious-generationSupport 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’s episode goes into the world of personalised and preventative care, unpacking the depth and breadth of diagnostic, treatment and lifestyle options out there to optimize your mental, physical and even sexual performance. At 19, Sam Tejada founded Rescue-101, becoming a leading provider of CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard Training in South Florida. While working as a firefighter and paramedic, he discovered the benefits of Nutrient IV Therapy and developed a strong interest in holistic medicine, leading to the creation of Liquivida® in 2013. Liquivida® quickly grew into a multi-million-dollar company with franchises nationwide, offering wellness services focused on preventative medicine. Sam has gained recognition as a visionary entrepreneur, appearing in prestigious publications and media outlets, and co-authored a book on modern wellness. His leadership in the IV Therapy industry was further acknowledged when he was named Chairman of the American IV Association’s Leadership Advisory Board in 2024. This role allows him to drive the industry’s growth and ensure clinical excellence in IV Hydration Therapy. Join us as we explore:How Liquivida is putting their unique spin on personalized, preventative medicine.What’s in the nasal spray Sam credits for his creativity?The latest diagnostics and remediations to get mental clarity back from the onslaught of environmental toxins.The biohacks Sam has found most effective over his 20 year career in health and wellness.Biohacking sexual health and performance.Why gadgets and gizmos are great, but cannot replace the actual work done on behavior and lifestyle with an expert health coach.Contact:Website: https://samtejada.comWebsite: https://www.liquivida.comMention:Product -GainsWave, https://gainswave.com/ 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/