SuperFeast Podcast

We've got Dr Ralph Esposito (or Dr Espo as we like to call him) back on the pod today. We're stoked to have this legend on the show with us again, especially as we're celebrating the bro's this month for Brovember. Today Dr Espo shares his insights on men's health, particularly in areas of prostate care, men's hormones and men's mental health. With his extensive experience as a naturopath, licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner, Dr Espo is an absolute weapon of knowledge in his field of expertise, so strap yourself in and enjoy the ride.  Mason and Dr Espo bro down on: -The link between cortisol and prostate health. -High insulin as a driving factor of dis-ease. -The risk factors involved in prostrate cancer. -Keeping up to date with your GP for regular prostrate exams.  -The male hormonal cascades. -Testosterone and oestrogen. -How the liver supports hormonal balance. -The diet and lifestyle interventions a man can embody to prevent testosterone aromatisation. -The importance of men's mental health and the shame that often surrounds it. -Male "man-o-pause, aka andropause.   Who is Dr Espo? Dr. Esposito is a naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner specializing in Hormones, Integrative Urology and Men's Health. His precise and personalized style embodies a progressive approach to medicine. He has been published and is a peer reviewer in well-respected medical journals. Furthermore, Dr. Esposito has authored several medical textbook chapters and has designed education modules for health professionals specifically on urological conditions, fertility, male and female hormone dysfunction, Low Testosterone, exercise, fitness, men’s health and sexual dysfunction. He has trained at NYU Integrative and Functional Urology Center. Dr. Esposito also holds a position as adjunct professor at New York University where he lectures on integrative medicine.   Resources: Dr Espo Instagram  SuperFeast Deer Antler  SuperFeast Ashwagandha   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/dr-ralph-esposito-ep-44  

November, or Brovember as we like to call it, is all about our men's health at SuperFeast. Today we're thrilled to have our good friend Dan Sipple back on the podcast. Dan is absolute gem and wealth of information in his field of natural medicine. In today's chat Mason and Dan discuss the importance of men's hormonal health and outline the diet and lifestyle factors men can embody to keep their hormones primed and rocking.  Dan and Mason break down: -The male hormonal cascades. -The importance of brain and cognitive health in regards to male fertility. -The influence of diet and lifestyle on healthy hormonal function. -The two simple pillars of hormone health; Sleep and Breath. -Testosterone; the amazing hormone. -Detoxification and reproductive health. -Genetic testing. -The connection between abnormally high iron (ferritin) and male infertility.  -The role zinc plays in the conversion of androgens. -The damaging effects of chronic inflammation in regards to hormonal health. -Naked sunbathing and vitamin D3. -The herbs that stimulate and antagonise androgens.   Who is Dan Sipple? Dan is a also known as The Functional Naturopath who uses cutting-edge evidence-based medicine. Experienced in modalities such as herbal nutritional medicine, with a strong focus on environmental health and longevity, Dan has a wealth of knowledge in root-dysfunction health.   Resources: Dan Instagram Dan Email Benny Fergusion - The Movement Monk The Dutch Test - Carrie Jones Podcast with Tahnee The Wildcrafting Brewer Book by Pascal Baudar SuperFeast Deer Antler  SuperFeast Ashwagandha SuperFeast Eucommia Bark SuperFeast Cordyceps   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/mens-hormones-everything-you-need-to-know-with-dan-sipple-ep-43  

In today's podcast Mason chats to Steph Gaudreau. Steph is a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, author, strength coach, blogger and podcast show host. Steph believes women have the right to be strong and take up space because the world needs their voices now more than ever, and we would have to agree! Steph and Mason discuss: -Steph's Core 4 principals for health and happiness. -Dogma in the areas of health and fitness. -Embracing your bio individuality. -Nutrition and food preparation. -The importance of moving with intention. -Aligning your activity with your life. -Self worth, value and non attachment.   Who is Steph Gaudreau?  Steph Gaudreau’s is a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, author, strength coach, podcaster, and the creator of the former Stupid Easy Paleo. Steph's mission is to help women create bigger, bolder and fiercer lives by building health from the inside out. Steph has written three books. Her newest book The Core 4, is a No. 1 Amazon best-seller. Steph is the host of her own chart topping podcast; Harder to Kill Radio, here she talks all things fitness, nutrition and mindset about how to build unbreakable humans.   Resources: Steph's Website Steph's Podcast Steph's Facebook Steph's Instagram Steph's YouTube Steph's Twitter Steph's Book: The Core 4   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/the-core-4-embrace-your-body-and-your-power-with-steph-gaudreau-ep-42  

In today's podcast Mason chats to Susan Van Daal. Susan is a passionate practitioner of the Ayurvedic healing sciences. Susan believes that the "potential for healing lies in understanding nature, connecting with nature and adjusting to nature.“ Specialising in digestive health, with a focus on food as medicine, Susan incorporates her knowledge in the areas of Qigong, postnatal care, the emotional freedom technique (EFT) and biochemical science to guide her clients on the path of their own good health. Mason and Susan discuss: -Ayurvedic medicine. -Digestive health. -Food and plants as medicine. -Mindset as a tool for creating health in the body. -The power of intention when using herbs to heal. -Ayurveda and postnatal care.   Who Is Susan Van Daal?  Susan van Daal is an Ayurvedic practitioner, doula and founder of Inanna care. Inanna care is the embodiment of her call to inspire vital living, health, and longevity. Susan guides people through the healing of digestive disorders, such as IBS, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's and supports women through different stages of feminine health: from fertility through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. A significant vector of her work is healing through food and plants as medicine. Her ambition is to transform other people’s lives by sharing nature’s laws and rhythms based on Ayurveda.    Resources: Susan's Website Prakriti by Robert Svoboda  Textbook of Ayurveda by Vasant Lad  The Yoga of Herbs' by David Frawley and Vasant Lad  Dravyaguna for Westerners' by Atreya Smith    A few of the Ayurvedic terms Mason asked Susan to pronounce in the chat: -Cedrus deodara (latin name) Devdaru (sanskrit name) (Himalayan Cedar wood) - is a very powerful herb especially for the Kapha dosha.  This herb is a strong tonic that acts as a expectorant, carminative and laxative, while creating a calming effect on the mind. -The moment before sunrise is called Brahma - muhurta -Anupanus - is a substance, such as ghee, that helps medicinal herbs reach deeper or more specific tissues in the body.   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/ayurvedic-healing-with-susan-van-daal-ep-41  

You're in for a real treat SuperFeast fam! Today's podcast is a live recording taken at our special women's event: Nourishing Her Yin, earlier this year. Today we bare witness to the epic conversation that unfolded between our SuperFeast founder, Mason Taylor and the exquisite Tahnee McCrossin (GM of SuperFeast), covering all things women's health, with a deep emphasis on what that means from a Taoist perspective. Mason and Tahnee host a Q & A with the audience at the end of their chat, so stay tuned until the end, this is an episode not to be missed!   Mason and Tahnee explore: -Health sovereignty.  -Discerning collective ideology from innate individual insight. -Honouring the seasonal elements of life and human nature. -The Yin and Yang of nutrition. -The role of the organ systems in regards to women's health. -Chi Ne Tsang abdominal massage. -The spleen as the mother of blood. -Self massage. -Honouring your needs as a woman. -The herbs, foods and practices that can support feminine health. -Anatomy and female reproductive health. -The new SuperFeast blend. -Audience Q & A.   For more details go to: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/high-vibe-living-with-tara-schulenberg-and-brit-deanda-ep-39  

In today's podcast Mason chats with Tara Schulenberg and Brit Deanda of Elevate The Globe. Elevate The Globe was founded with intention to raise the vibration of the entire planet, one person at a time. Tara and Brit use their expertise as kundalini yoga practitioners to empower, support and educate individual's to live their best lives. The ladies believe that when we focus on feeling good and doing our inner work, we elevate our vibration. Creating a ripple effect that elevates the entire collective. Today is all about energy magic and high vibe living!    Mason and Ladies explore: -The power of Kundalini yoga. -High vibe living, and what the involves. -Meditation and the transformative nature of a daily practice. -Energy work. -Mindfulness and manifestation. Who are Tara Schulenberg and Brit Deanda? Tara Schulenberg and Brit Deanda are High Vibrational Lifestyle Experts, Kundalini yogis, and two best friends on a mission to elevate humans, and make this world a more loving place.Tara and Brit are obsessed with living the high vibe life and empowering others to do the same.  On their journey's through personal challenge, heartbreak and loss, Tara and Brit were lead down individual paths of transformation. Along the way the ladies learned the high vibrational philosophies and techniques which allow them live fully enriched lives today. Tara and Brit use these tools to empower their communities and move through life’s ups and downs with grace and a neutral mind.    Resources: Elevate The Globe Website Elevate The Globe Instagram Elevate The Globe Facebook Elevate The Globe Youtube   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/high-vibe-living-with-tara-schulenberg-and-brit-deanda-ep-39  

In today's podcast Tahnee speaks with Jenny Allison. Jenny is a seasoned acupuncturist with a special interest in women's health postpartum. With 25 years of experience under her belt, Jenny is a wealth of information and a true master of her craft. "A woman is never more beautiful than after the birth of her first child"     The ladies explore: -The four common themes integral to postpartum care across traditional cultures. -The importance of understanding the physiological processes that take place in the body postpartum. -Nutrition care postpartum; how to use food to nourish the blood and strengthen the Qi. -The link between food and postpartum depression. -The essential role good quality complex carbohydrates play in women's health postpartum. -Honouring the transition into motherhood. -The East vs West approach to postpartum care. -The concept of "the golden opportunity", a healing window available to women in the various seasons of their reproductive cycle.   Who is Jenny Allison? Jenny Allison is an acupuncturist and graduate of ACA, Sydney (1984). Jenny has trained with teachers in Nanjing, Hangzhou, London and Sydney. Jenny's passion for the last 25 years has been women’s health, with a special interest in women's health postpartum. An the author of Golden Month, Caring for the World’s Mothers after Childbirth (Beatnik Pub. 2016), Jenny has interviewed many mothers, grandmothers and midwives as part of the research for her book. Jenny has found that Chinese medicine offers a unique perspective in interpreting traditional postpartum practices worldwide. These practices have served women well for many generations, whereas the modern Western lack of good postpartum care, along with social pressures around appearance and workplace productivity, is not serving women or their health. Jenny is committed to preserving the worldwide heritage of women’s postpartum wisdom, and to improving the care of mothers everywhere. Jenny has two grown-up children, is grandmother of twin girls and practices acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Auckland, New Zealand.   Resources: Jenny's Book   Q: How Can I Support The SuperFeast Podcast? A: Tell all your friends and family and share online! We’d also love it if you could subscribe and review this podcast on iTunes. Or  check us out on Stitcher :)! Plus  we're on Spotify! We got you covered on all bases ;P   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/after-birth-we-eat-strong-food-postpartum-care-with-jenny-allison-ep-38  

In today's podcast Mason chats to Jeff Chilton. Jeff has been working in the medicinal mushroom industry since 1973 and is an absolute specialist in his field. Jeff is the founder of Nammex, the leading supplier of organic mushroom extracts in the world today. With over 40 years of mushroom growing experience, Jeff was one of the first people to bring mushroom extracts to the North American market. All you medicinal mushroom nerds out there make sure you catch this episode, Jeff is a deep reservoir of knowledge and insight!   The gents wax lyrical over: -The ins and outs of mushroom harvesting. -The difference between products made from mushroom mycelium as opposed to their fruiting body.  -Cordyceps Cs-4. -The inferior nature of grain grown medicinal mushroom products. -The nature of the medicinal mushroom industry at large, and what to look out for in regards to quality and authenticity. -Following your passion in business. -Retaining your integrity in the mushroom industry. -Polysaccharides and betaglucans. -China as a superior source   Who is Jeff Chilton ? Jeff Chilton has been in the mushroom industry since 1973. Jeff is the founding member of the World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products and a member of the International Society for Mushroom Science. Jeff's company, Nammex, was the first company to offer certified organic mushrooms to the supplement industry in the United States. Nammex extracts are used by supplement companies across the globe and are considered to be of the highest quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.   Resources  Nammex Real Mushrooms   Q: How Can I Support The SuperFeast Podcast?   A: Tell all your friends and family and share online! We’d also love it if you could subscribe and review this podcast on iTunes. Or  check us out on Stitcher :)! Plus  we're on Spotify and Soundcloud!   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/the-wild-world-of-medicinal-mushrooms-with-jeff-chilton-ep-37  

In today's podcast Mason chats to Amina Eastham-Hillier. Amina is a highly experienced Lyme literate naturopath who specialises in testing and treating Lyme disease, Lyme co-infections, mould illness and mould and chemical sensitivities. Mason and Amina take a deep dive into all things mould related, exploring how this often invisible toxin can lead to chronic dis-ease within the body. Mason and Amina unpack: -Stealth infections and mould exposure. -Cold constitutions and chronic illness. -Qi stagnation and dampness. -Genetic susceptibility and mould sensitivity. -Mould and compromised immunity.  -The symptoms of mould toxicity. -Mould toxicity in the home. -Mould exposure and neurodegeneration. -Detoxing from mould. -Using binders such as clays, activated charcoal etc to aid detoxication. -Pathogenic biofilms and how to remove them. -Common foods that contain high amounts of mould. -Lifestyle practices you can embody to support the body in healing from mould.   Who is Amina Eastham-Hillier? Amina owns a successful multi-modality clinic in Noosa comprising of 18 practitioners. With over 15 years of Naturopathic and 25 years of Nutritional practice, Amina successfully treats chronic illnesses and complex cases. Amina is a Keynote speaker presenting to medical doctors and naturopaths at international conferences, medical documentaries, TV interviews, radio, seminars, webinars, podcasts and workshops. Author of “Lyme Natural” Amina won the award for ‘Australian Practitioner of the year’ in 2017 and is currently finalising her second book (Chronic stealth infections – Filling in the missing pieces).   Resources: Amina Website Amina Facebook Lyme Natural Website #038 Healing Lyme with Amina Eastham-Hillier - The Mason Taylor Show Q: How Can I Support The SuperFeast Podcast? A: Tell all your friends and family and share online! We’d also love it if you could subscribe and review this podcast on iTunes. Or  check us out on Stitcher :)! Plus  we're on Spotify! We got you covered on all bases ;P   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/the-mysteries-of-mould-toxicity-with-amina-eastham-hillier-ep-36  

In today's podcast Tahnee chats with Dr. Amanda Waaldyk. Amanda is a wholistic practitioner specialising in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. A yoga and meditation teacher, hormone expert and energy healer, Amanda applies an integrated approach to health and healing drawing inspiration from her own personal journey.   Tahnee and Amanda take a deep dive into: -The spirit of Anjea. -The journey of motherhood, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. -The cycles of fertility. -The east vs west approach to fertility and reproduction. -Women as the embodiment of yin essence. -The concept of rest and nest. -Stress and daily survival. -The cycles of creation, maintenance and destruction in regards to the evolution of the earth and human kind. -The importance of taking the time to pause, listen and create space in the cultivation of health and creativity. -Amanda's fertility and birthing journey. -Fertility and veganism. -The energetic phases of the female cycle. -Fertility and exercise. -Endocrine health as a positive feedback system. -The period as a key indicator of overall health. -Being in 'flow'.   Who is Dr Amanda Waaldyk? Amanda is the founder and director of Angea Women’s Health clinic, an integrative Chinese medicine practice with a focus on fertility, female endocrinology and supporting Woman through every phase of life. Amanda’s practice is soul meets science, guiding her patients to ultimate health by providing a whole body approach. Amanda is a Doctor of Chinese medicine, yoga and meditation teacher, hormone expert and energy healer. Amanda empowers and educates her clients to reconnect with their inherent body wisdom, navigate their way back to balance (naturally) and live the happiest and most thriving version of their lives.   Resources: Angea Website  Angea Instagram Angea Facebook  SuperFeast Website SuperFeast Instagram SuperFeast Facebook   Q: How Can I Support The SuperFeast Podcast? A: Tell all your friends and family and share online! We’d also love it if you could subscribe and review this podcast on iTunes. Or  check us out on Stitcher :)! Plus  we're on Spotify! We got you covered on all bases ;P   For more details go to: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/holistic-fertility-with-dr-amanda-waaldyk-ep-35