This episode is a break in regular podcast scheduling. Recently I went onto a local South African health show on the countries biggest satellite TV network called Real Health. I was honoured and excited to be getting onto a big platform to be able to share my knowledge and experience about biohacking, functional health and behaviour change to an audience who have never heard most of those terms before.This is a great episode for anybody wanting to tip their toe into the waters of biohacking and personal health accountability. We look at what biohacking is, some of my favorite devices and tools, and analyse the sobering reality of the state of chronic disease.Join us as we explore:Biohacking - what it is and why I believe it will play far more central of a role in the future of health than you may believe.The role of personal responsibility and accountability in the medicine 3.0 paradigm, but also why a resource like a health coach can make that journey much easier and more successful.Some of my favorite biohacking tools.Mentions:Product: BrainTap, https://madetothrive.co.za/special-deals/braintap/Product: KAATSU, https://madetothrive.co.za/special-deals/kaatsu/Product: CGM, https://madetothrive.co.za/special-deals/glucose-monitoring-consultation-evaluation/ Product: Bon Charge, https://madetothrive.co.za/special-deals/bon-charge-special-offer/ Product: Elite HRV,  https://madetothrive.co.za/special-deals/elite-hrv/ Podcast: Dr Zach Bush, https://youtu.be/ybb1PVE7v7U 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/

There are few of us out there who stand their ground and speak the truth as strongly and bravely as Dr Jack Wolfson. He is now the guest I have had the most times on my show, and there is a reason. The man has an encyclopedic knowledge of cardiac health and holistic medicine, and walks the walk when it comes to his Live Well, Eat Well and Think Well tenant.  I always love talking to him and yet again I learnt so much during our hour together.Jack Wolfson is a board-certified cardiologist and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr Wolfson has emerged as one of the world’s leading holistic natural cardiologists, working out of Wolfson Integrative Cardiology. As a trusted leader in heart health and natural heart health, Dr. Jack has taught more than 10,000 physicians his natural heart health best practices. His book, The Paleo Cardiologist: The Natural Way to Heart Health, was an Amazon # 1 best seller. He is an in-demand lecturer about natural healthy living without Big Pharma pills and invasive procedures.Join us as we explore:Why are there so many heart attacks, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, myocarditis and pericarditis around the world right now, including in young people traditionally without any cardiac risk.Dr Wolfson unpacks his Live Well, Eat Well and Think Well tenants, as well as Test Don’t Guess, something I love as I encourage everyone to audit their health with objective data as much as possible. Comparing my IV infusion knowledge and experience with Dr Jack’s. What are the strategies to kick-start a sluggish body, what are the non-negotiables and which protocols or trendy molecules have had less success than expected (NAD!).Why the sun matters so much. Why it is literally life giving. how our skin is literally solar panels and why any photobiomodulation, natural or “biohacked”, has a major effect on cardiac conditions. The lymphatic system – how it works and why so many people are blocked up and why addressing it is a major blind-spot in traditional medical treatment.Why we need to sweat! How to use the sauna optimally with pre, during and post sauna routines such as binders, technology and even why books and magazines are something to avoid!Amazing insight into the most dangerous risk factor everyone is under appreciating as well as cholesterol, hemoglobin, ferritin, fibrinogen, copper and more about what your blood is telling you about the biological state of your body.Contact:Website - https://drjackwolfson.comMentions:Product – Flowpresso, 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/

One in two men will get cancer. One in three women too. These statistics are as staggering and shocking as any I have ever heard. And yet everyone just continues to live their life as if those statistics don’t relate to them. I cannot understand it. That’s why I wanted a cancer expert on my show to unpack what this horrendous disease is and how we can take proactive action to prevent it and not become another tragic statistic. Chadi Nabhan, MD, MBA, is an award-winning hematologist and a medical oncologist who previously hosted an award-winning podcast, Outspoken Oncology, which has now been rebranded to Healthcare Unfiltered – an honest, raw, timely podcast tackling any and all topics in healthcare. No edits and no filters; that is “Healthcare Unfiltered.” Combining his background in clinical care, cancer research, precision medicine, genomics, clinical trials, real-world data, controversies in medicine, and health care advocacy, Dr Nabhan brings a unique and powerful perspective to current medical events and is the author of “Toxic Exposure”.Join us as we explore:Everything cancer. What is cancer actually?! Why one type of cancer is very different to another. If cancer is genetic or more importantly hereditary? And if we have improved our ability to cure cancer since the war on cancer began in 1971? Dr Nabhan’s key role in the cases against Monsanto and the nearly $11 BILLION they have paid to settle cases for the number one pesticide/herbicide in the world glyphosate and its proven carcinogenic effect. What are the most scientifically backed evidence on how to decrease our risks of getting cancer, and what are our best strategies to get proactive and prevent cancer. (including impressive data regarding intermittent fasting)The frightening link between metabolic disorders like obesity and at least 14 types of cancer risks, and whether cancer is perhaps actually at its root a metabolic disease.The evolution of cancer care to precision oncology, and why that may be the hope we need in the apocalyptic rise of cancer.How your blood can be a warning sign to possible cancer in the future, and why doing regular blood auditing can save your life.Contact:Website - https://chadinabhan.comBooks - https://chadinabhan.com/mybooks/Mentions:Study – Cancer as a metabolic disease, 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 for the sexual seekers! The ones who want their sex life to thrive, and to not only extend their lifespan or health span but their sexspan! This was a bombshell of an episode with a woman who is so full of life and zest and incredible knowledge about the thing we think most about -sex – but are not equipped and skilled enough to practice it in a healthy and sustainable way.Intimacy expert to millions, Susan Bratton is a champion and advocate for all who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. She is co-founder and CEO of two corporations: Personal Life Media, Inc., a publisher of heart-connected lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills, and The20, LLC., a manufacturer of organic and botanical supplements that enhance sexual vitality. Susan is the best-selling author and publisher of 34 books and programs including “Sexual Soulmates” and “Relationship Magic”.Her core expertise lies in the intersection between passionate lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills. She has studied extensively what makes intimacy truly passionate, surrendered, and connected, and she boils down those skills to simple practices anyone can use to achieve profoundly pleasurable results.Join us as we explore:Why it is NEVER too late to have a renaissance in your sex life, spontaneous versus responsive desire and how chemistry and sexual soul mates are not destined by co-created!The number one sex technique that will transform your sex life has nothing to do with any body parts!Transforming sex into making love, Susan’s unique three-legged stool approach and the physical and libido differences between genders that translate into sexual intercourse and intimacy.What’s a yoni? What’s a lingam? Nipplegasms? The female sexual matrix? The upward sexual spiral? The cold hard facts of how ageing and biological atrophy affects sexual organs and sexual relationships, BUT what you can do to slow it down, turn it around and increase your sex-span!The role of nitric oxide in sexual health and performance, and what you can do to maintain and regenerate your sexual organs using diet and lifestyle but also penis pumps.How we educate the next generation about connected, healthy sexual intimacy.Contact:Website - https://susanbratton.com/Website - https://the20store.com/Website - https://betterlover.comMentions:Website – https://expandherorgasmtonight.comWebsite - 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/

If there’s one physician I listen and trust it’s Dr David Brownstein. I have followed his guidance and introduced protocols into my own practice like hydrogen peroxide to game-changing effect. So I wanted to talk to him again a year later and discuss where his thinking is and what novel ideas and therapies he is working with now that could again make a game-changing effect in my life and my work. Dr. David Brownstein, M.D., is a board-certified family physician who utilizes the best of conventional and alternative therapies. He is the Medical Director for the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine.Dr. Brownstein is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and serves on the board for the International College of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally about his success using natural therapies. He has also authored sixteen books including Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It, and his newest book A Holistic Approach to Viruses.Join us as we explore:What unique lessons Dr Brownstein has learnt over the past 3 years about the immune system, including the need to move as well as keeping sweets in the cupboard.Fibrinogen - what it is and why we need to pay more attention to it.The big problem with ocean derived supplements and products, and why there is less of what we need and more of what we don’t want!The biological mechanism of iodine, and why we need more than ever yet there is less than ever in nature.Ferritin, iron, zinc and copper – Dr Brownstein’s view on ferritin and iron, the relationship between iron, zinc and copper, what are healthy levels and why birth control is an unknown part of the biological copper crisis.Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s  presidential candidacy.Mentions:Study – Randomized Trial of Molnupiravir or Placebo in Patients Hospitalized with Covid-19, https://evidence.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/EVIDoa2100044Support 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/

I’ve now recorded over 150 episodes of The Made To Thrive show, and still there are episodes that blow my mind and make me rethink so much of what I believed was true. This is one of those episodes! Morley Robbins explodes so many myths about minerals like copper and iron, but does so in the spirit of healing and truth telling so that we can move closer to the truth about our health and our bodies. If you ever thought you had an iron deficiency, you cannot miss this conversation.Morley’s understanding of ferritin, the connection to uric acid and why iron supplementation is the wrong approach to managing iron levels.Another scary connection to glyphosate, it’s role in copper deficiency both in our bodies and in the soil of the earth and therefore what we eat.Why all disease starts with cellular energy deficiency, or the suppression of mitochondria and why energy is what drives effectively everything biologically.Contact:Website - https://therootcauseprotocol.com/about/Mentions:Person – Bruce N. Ames PhD, Iron and Tissues, http://www.bruceames.org/bna2004.phpPerson – Paul Cobine PhD, Copper Atoms, https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul-CobinePerson – Professor Douglas Kell, https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/systems-molecular-and-integrative-biology/staff/douglas-kell/Study - Hematopoietic studies in vitamin A deficiency, Robert E Hodges, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/645632/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 Levy is back on the show and we are talking about everything viral, COVID, spike protein and what he is doing to treat the downstream effect of these issues. I respect Dr Levy so much, so it was a privilege to get his insight and expertise on unique protocols like methylene blue. Dr Thomas (Tom) E. Levy is a board-certified cardiologist and a bar-certified attorney. After practicing adult cardiology for 15 years, he began to research the enormous toxicity associated with dental work, as well as the pronounced ability of properly administered vitamin C to neutralize this toxicity. He has now written 13 books, with several addressing the wide-ranging properties of vitamin C in neutralizing all toxins and resolving most infections, as well as its vital role in the effective treatment of heart disease and cancer. Recently inducted into the Orthomolecular Medicine Hall of Fame, Dr Levy continues to research the impact of the orthomolecular application of vitamin C and antioxidants in general on chronic degenerative diseases. His ongoing research involves documenting that all diseases are different forms and degrees of focal scurvy, arising from increased oxidative stress, especially intracellularly and that they all benefit from protocols that optimize the antioxidant levels in the body.Join us as we explore:Chronic viral infections, chronic COVID, persistent spike protein (PSP) syndrome, myocarditis – an unfolding disaster, warning signs, treatment options and Dr Levy’s viral clearing protocol.Methylene blue – what it is, why it works, what it works for and how the oldest synthesized drug ever made is a gamechanger for patients struggling with chronic issues.Why “antioxidants = good, and pro-oxidants = bad”, is not as simple as we used to believe.A nebulizing masterclass – hydrogen peroxide, concentrations, methylene blue, and more.The complication of ferritin – what are the healthy levels and how it is affected by COVID.  Mentions:Article – “Resolving Colds To Advanced COVID with Methylene Blue, https://www.peakenergy.com/articles/omns20230204/Resolving-Colds-to-Advanced-COVID-with-Methylene-Blue”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/

The future of mental health care is here. And thank God, because the epidemic of depression, trauma and anxiety is out of control. The use of psychiatric medication like SSRIs is so pervasive people think that’s the only option, but someone like Dr Sean Thornley is proving there is an alternative with his use of ketamine infusions. A part of the psychedelic revolution, believe you me, it won’t be long before it is normal conversation to hear about your friends and family using ketamine to offer them the opportunity to heal pain and trauma, and find joy and purpose again in their lives.Sean Thornley is a Medical Doctor, General Practitioner and Anaesthetist. He graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2012 with a diploma in anaesthesia. He completed his internship at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town in 2013 and 2014 before moving to Tambo Memorial Hospital in the East Rand for Community Service where he completed a diploma in anaesthesia.Dr Sean then moved to private general practice in 2017, and has a passion for treating all general ailments with particular focus on preventative medicine, metabolic disease and mental health. He believes in trying to find the cause of the problem as opposed to simply treating the symptoms and adopts a holistic patient-centered approach to family practice. He is a ketamine practitioner and have a keen interest in psychedelic assisted therapy for mental health disorders.Join us as we explore:Everything about ketamine – what it is, its history, what the experience is like, why it is not a silver bullet, potential risks and how it is being used in modern mental health care.How Dr Thornley went from pain to purpose himself, using ketamine to turn around the depression and anxiety that had plagued him for years.Dr Thornley’s success with treating medical resistance depression, suicidal ideation and chronic anxiety, including in teens and younger as well as older people suffering from cognitive decline.The powerful theory of transgenerational trauma and cellular memory, proven already a decade ago by the smell of cherry blossoms. A comparison between ketamine infusion therapy and classic psychiatric medication or benzodiazepines, and ketamine’s place in the current psychedelic renaissance.A holistic round 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/

So much of our lives happen in the mind. Some neuroscientists will argue all of it is happening in the mind. But without question, so much of life is about your mindset. How we manage stress, disease, failure, challenges and hurdles, those are all about our mindset. That is why I brought on gold medalist and mindset master Laura Wilkinson, who won medals in every competition she ever qualified for and decided to go for another Olympic gold at the age of 39.Laura Wilkinson is an Olympian diver who holds a rare honor of having won an individual gold medal at every major international meet for which she was eligible. A specialist on the platform, Wilkinson attended the University of Texas where she was NCAA Champion in 1997 and 1999, won the 1998 Goodwill Games, won her first Olympic gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Games and has since won medals at World Cups (2004) and World Championships (2005) as well as competed in two other Olympic games (2004, 2008). She is an inductee in the Swimming Hall of Fame, a 19-time US champion and returned from retirement at age 39 with the aim to compete at Tokyo 2020. A combination of the COVID pandemic delay and serious neck surgery meant that never happened but it motivated Laura to take her coaching to a new level by creating the online course Confident Competitor, with the goal of helping athletes eliminate performance anxiety.Join us as we explore:What it means to have a champion’s mindset whether you are a gold medal Olympian or a 15-year-old Laura who was told she started too late and her diving would never amount to anything.What it means to be anti-fragile, resilient and develop grit by developing the mindset that our most painful setbacks and defeats can become our greatest strengths and lessons.The power of mentorship, finding inspiration from others, their stories, and their struggles.Why goals can be “unrealistic” but why it is also okay not to accomplish them, how to overcome fear, the power of self-talk, the importance of flexibility and adaptability, and why flow state is not something magical that just happens but must be trained and prepared for.How to approach athleticism and performance as you begin to mature in age.Contact:Website – https://www.laurawilkinson.comCourse – Confident Competitor, https://pursuitofgold.lpages.co/confident-competitor-2023/Mentions:Person - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Flow StateBook – 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/

After doing this podcast I realised there is one huge thing people are not taking ownership of but absolutely should be – air quality. Think about it, we worry about our diet, but only eat a few times a day. We worry about exercising, but that’s maybe an hour a day. But we breathe every second of every day, and what if what we are breathing is full of aggravating and inflammatory toxins?! David Millburn is the chief technology officer of Hypoair, a leading player in the air filtering space for over 15 years. Their proprietary technology is used from small homes to massive buildings. All their technology is backed by a huge amount of science, and uses cutting edge technology that creates proven and innovative results. Their tests are available upon request, and cover topics including VOCs, MERS, Molds, MRSA, O3, TBC, HCHO, RSP, NH3, H2S, and much more.Check out Hypoair’s products at Made To Thrive and because you’re a loyal listener, receive 10% off any of their amazing air cleaning products:https://madetothrive.co.za/special-deals/hypoair/Join us as we explore:Everything air quality – why it is so important for your health, the pollutants and toxins that are around us every day like molds, bacteria and viruses, the abundance of chemicals we think improve air quality but only make it worse, and why the air quality in your home is definitely worse than the air outside.The dynamic nature of air quality - how it changes throughout the day, how it depends on your unique geography, on your neighbors and easy tips you can try today to assess the air quality around you.The Hypoair technology, which product would be right for you and your home, Hypoair’s philosophy of addressing each area of your home individually and why their devices were the first globally tested on their impact on COVID19.Why air quality extends beyond your home! What are the pollutants in your car? In the hotel rooms you travel to? And why Hypoair’s mobile technology is your air quality game changer.Mentions:Website – Breezometer, https://breezometer.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/