

How To Not Get Sick And Die
Matty Lansdown
Health information delivered in a fun, entertaining and sometimes controversial way but always covering both sides of the conversation. These 30-60 minute shows cover all of the angles you never knew mattered when it comes to health and wellness. Along with our guests we discuss emotional eating, sugar cravings, cancer, diabetes, alternative medical modalities, food as medicine, regular medicine & disease and psychology. The host, Matty Lansdown is a scientist, nutritionist and an emotional eating coach and loves busting food myths and revealing the truth about our health, medical & food system which often shocks even the most open minded people.
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Apr 23, 2019 • 26min
Is Chocolate Good For Your Health? | EP 21
People LOVE good news about their bad habits.. no matter what it is that you can't possible imagine separating yourself from you'll likely be able to find a scientific fact about the benefits of that particularly thing somewhere in the literature but the issue is that science truth about 1 thing variable necessarily take into account ALL the variables and taking into account all the variables is called correct and appropriate context.. otherwise known as what actually happens in a real biological human system. Oh and Happy Easter by the way.. it is that time of the year.. hence Chocolate episode!In Today's Episode I Cover:The History of Chocolate and CacaoThe Modern Definition - What Is Candy and What Is Real Chocolate?Scientifically Proven Health Benefits Of Chocolate/Cacao***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM--The podcast only grows based on your 5 Star Ratings and a few short sentences of review. Thus I would be very grateful if as you listened that you could please head over and hit the big 5 Stars and share your deepest thoughts about how warm and fuzzy your ears feel with my voice loading up your brain for half an hour every Wednesday - thanks so much - genuinely helps make shit happen!--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Apr 16, 2019 • 40min
What A NORMAL Menstrual Cycle Should Be with Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Expert Holly Sinclair | EP 20
You would assume that after however many years of human history that women would, with profound understanding, be familiar with each minute detail of their menstrual cycle. However, whilst that may have previously been the case, the modern world which is absolutely loaded with toxic diets, hormone filled meat, stress for days and synthetic hormonal manipulation with the aim of preventing natural pregnancy - the pill, the Mirena coil, the Implanon - has resulted in a myriad of symptoms, illnesses and disease that are deemed "normal" in our modern society. That's why Holly Sinclair joined me on this episode to talk in detail about what a normal menstrual cycle should be like.In today's episode we cover:Why understanding a woman's menstrual cycle is importantWhy knowing which symptoms and side effects are not normal is importantThe improper and unnatural use of damaging birth control methods***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM***Where to find HOLLY SINCLAIRHolly's Instagram--Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoyed this episode then I would be very grateful if you could take the time to give the Podcast a 5 star review and a 2 or 3 sentence review - it is so very helpful to the growth of the podcast and gives others the opportunity to learn from all the great health professionals on this podcast.--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Apr 9, 2019 • 28min
Would You Like To Transform Your Health? Here are 10 TIPS To Do Just That | EP 19
It is a SIGN...from... well whomever you believe is sending you the sign but it is no coincidence that WORLD HEALTH DAY and WORLD TRANSFORMATION DAY, both land on April the 7th! Which is exactly why I, firstly, involved myself in a public fitness activity for the day to raise money for sick kids and, secondly.. thought it would be a great idea to record this episode about how these 10 Tips can help you Transform Your Health starting.... right NOW!In Today's Episode I Cover:Running Alongside My Health Transformed Dad5 Mentally Focused Framework Tips To Get You On The Right Path (and keep you there!)5 Practical Tips to Begin Changing Instantly***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM--Organic growth is the aim so if you learned something or know someone that could benefit from this episode please take a screenshot and share it with them and if you can also put it up in your Instagram Story and tag me, that would be an amazing help, I'll certainly give you a shout-out!5 Start Ratings and a sentence or two as a review REALLY helps other people see it through the podcast apps so when you grab a spare second if you could do that for me it would be a huge help! Thank you so much... plenty more to come.--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Apr 2, 2019 • 27min
Your Mind Can Fix Your Body with Dr. Philip Alexander from Peter Mac Cancer Centre | EP 18
Think and you will be! Profound right? The mind is the most under-utilised part of the body in this modern society. Many ancient cultures had a profound understanding and connection with the mind and used it as a tool to govern their body, their lives, and their destiny. Getting Dr. Philip Alexander on the podcast, a doctor from the hospital that I work within was great to cut get some credible information on the impact that the mind has on our body and how we can use meditation and integrative transformation to learn how to begin interpreting it, engaging with it and utilising it to the advantage of our physical and mental health!In today's episode we cover:Dr. Alexander's Journey from Western Medical Education to MindfulnessHow Our Thoughts and Feeling Effect Our BiologyTools To Begin The Path To Being Practically Mindful***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM***Where to find DR. PHILIP ALEXANDERDr. Philip's InstagramDr. Philip's Website--Thanks for checking out the show. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more then please consider subscribing. If you really loved this episode and want to just tell the world about it then please take a screenshot and share it on your Instagram story and be sure to tag me so I know you're tuning in. 5-star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast grow organically too so thank you in advance!--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Mar 26, 2019 • 27min
FOUR Commonly Forgotten Reasons Why You're Losing Weight Too Slowly | EP 17
It is the age old tale of weight loss - not seeing results fast enough. There are a few factors that play into this and the big one is that people expect to move mountains right off the bat despite not even owning a bulldozer, secondly, there are a bunch of things that are simply forgotten about by anyone that is not a nutrition or fitness expert and I'm going to give you 4 of the big ones in this episode.In this episode I cover:How to re-frame your weight loss expectationWhere to find the hidden calories in your dietHow sleep (hugely) effects your weight loss goals***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM--Thanks for checking out the show. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more then please consider subscribing. If you really loved this episode and want to just tell the world about then please take a screen shot and share it on your Instagram story and be sure to tag me so I know you're tuning in. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too so a special thank you if you contributed in that way.--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Mar 19, 2019 • 25min
How To Deal With The 'Monkey In The Mind' With Naturopath, Hypnotherapist and Mindset Strategist Shaun Resnik | EP 16
That little annoying voice.. the devil on the shoulder that is always reminding us of our flaws and our problems and holding us back because it keeps feeding us this narrative that leads us down the wrong path. Well.. It's time to give that guy the boot!In today's show with Shaun Resnik we cover:Mental and Physical Health ConnectionHow To Engage With Your Scary, Negative ThoughtsThe top 3 Things That You Can Do To Quieten Your Monkey***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM***Where to find SHAUN RESNIKShaun's InstagramShaun's Website--Thanks for checking out the show. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more then please consider subscribing. If you really loved this episode and want to just tell the world about then please take a screen shot and share it on your Instagram story and be sure to tag me so I know you're tuning in. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too so thank you in advance!--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Mar 12, 2019 • 24min
Why are humans addicted to Sugar? | EP 15
Pass the honey, hunny... I need another hit of the sweet stuff!.. Oh hey there.. thanks for dropping into another episode of the podcast where we discuss the basics of sugar addiction and why on earth, no matter how much willpower you use you don't seem to be able to stop! Guess what.. me too. Despite my healthy lifestyle I too sometimes get stuck in these cycles but alas, there are methods to break free and little tidbits of information to help you make small tweaks.In this episode we cover:The social and genetic evolution of sugar addictionThe health issues associated with sugar consumptionA few sweet things in the diet to change***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM--Thanks for checking out the show. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more then please consider subscribing. If you really loved this episode and want to just tell the world about then please take a screenshot and share it on your Instagram story and be sure to tag me so I know you're tuning in. 5-star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too so thank you in advance!--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Mar 5, 2019 • 28min
A Deep Dive On Eating Disorders with Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou | EP 14
This week is a super-serious week in the health and wellness space as it is International Eating Disorder Awareness Week and I find these types of events really useful to have more open conversations about some otherwise difficult subjects which is why I invited Stephanie Georgiou onto the show whom you may already know from Instagram as @Melbrunchqueen but she is also a qualified psychologist with honours that specialises in the nutrition and eating disorder space and she brings a great deal of insight to the topic within today's episode as well as sharing some really personal challenges that eventually lead to her becoming the Instagram Food Blogger that we all know as @mindfoodsteph (formerly @Melbrunchqueen)In Today's Episode We Cover:Steph's Personal Journey With An Eating DisorderWhat Eating Disorders Are and How To Identify ThemThe Influence Of Social Media and When Being TOO Healthy Become A Psychological Problem***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM***Where to find STEPHANIE GEORGIOUStephanie's Instagram (Formerly: @melbrunchqueen)--Thanks for checking out the show. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more then please consider subscribing. If you really loved this episode and want to just tell the world about then please take a screenshot and share it on your Instagram story and be sure to tag me so I know you're tuning in. 5-star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too so thank you in advance!--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Feb 26, 2019 • 31min
Electrolyte Imbalance, Foods That Help and Sports Drinks | EP 13
Have you ever wondered why you might feel a little off sometimes? We all have, right! Well, most people don't think about the possibility of electrolyte imbalance which can happen at the drop of a hat depending on how your day, week, month, year has been! Also, some people have asked me about sports drinks like Gatorade and there effectiveness in fixing electrolyte imbalances, so have a little chit chat about that too!Today I cover:The 5 major electrolytes and what they're all aboutSymptoms and possible causation of electrolyte imbalanceTop 5 foods to eat AND the sports drink verdict.***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM--Thanks for checking out the show. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more then please consider subscribing. If you really loved this episode and want to just tell the world about then please take a screen shot and share it on your Instagram story and be sure to tag me so I know you're tuning in. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too so thank you in advance!--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Feb 19, 2019 • 23min
It's Cool To Be Different with One-Armed Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer and Motivational Speaker Steve Irgl | EP 12
Have you ever thought, "I should go to the gym and get ripped" or, "maybe I'll become a bodybuilder".. and then thought a few days later.. "nah, that's way too hard. Well imagine how it might be if you had Amelia... the genetic condition of being born with a, or, several limbs missing. Today's guest Steve Irgl, as you'll hear has covered some pretty impressive ground across his life doing things that most of wouldn't try even with all our limbs in tact - stay tuned for an injection of motivation.In today's episode we cover:Steve's storyWhat you CAN achieve despite the oddsDieting before bodybuilding shows***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM***• Steve's gym: Inspirational Health And Fitness located at Unit 6/216 Blackshaws Rd, Altona North VIC 3025.--Thanks for checking out the show. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more then please consider subscribing. If you really loved this episode and want to just tell the world about then please take a screenshot and share it on your Instagram story and be sure to tag me so I know you're tuning in. 5-star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too so thank you in advance!--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"