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On this episode I am joined by co-host William Brown as we dive into the world of Floating with Co founder of Floatworks Chris Plowman. Floatation therapy is the practice of lying back in one of our world-leading floatation tanks and experiencing a blissful, healing state.How floating works:The water in each pod contains half a tonne of Epsom salt, allowing you to float effortlessly. It matches the temperature of your skin and the air, giving you the feeling of complete weightlessness. It’s usually pitch black and silent in the pod too, unless you wish to have relaxing music, or the light on.Free from sensory input, the muscular-skeletal system and sympathetic nervous system wind down into a state of deep relaxation and serenity, in which your body and mind can heal and replenish - resulting in many benefits, like reduced stress and better sleep.A float lasts for 1 hour, with 10 minutes of ambient music at the beginning to help you relax – or longer if you request it. You have full control of opening and closing the pod, and of the light inside it. Music starts again to signal 5 minutes before the end of your float.Chris is the co-founder of the new Floatworks based in London. He’s a trained Breathwork practioner. When he’s not breathing deeply he’s usually in downward dog. Chris is mainly found at the float centres perfecting the Floatworks experience and laying a strategy for Floatworks future.William is close friend, Personal trainer, Visionary and co founder of the Active Vegans who has been residing in Australia over the past year. To find out more about float works head to: https://floatworks.comChris Plowman: @chrisplowWilliam Brown: william_brown_can Connor: connormcdonald_ukFor more info on how you can join our online program head to: https://activevegans/onlineprogramThanks for listening, I hope you enjoy. If you did please share with your friend, like and leave a comment.

On this episode I am joined by co-host William Brown as we dive into the world of Floating with Co founder of Floatworks Chris Plowman. Floatation therapy is the practice of lying back in one of our world-leading floatation tanks and experiencing a blissful, healing state.How floating works:The water in each pod contains half a tonne of Epsom salt, allowing you to float effortlessly. It matches the temperature of your skin and the air, giving you the feeling of complete weightlessness. It’s usually pitch black and silent in the pod too, unless you wish to have relaxing music, or the light on.Free from sensory input, the muscular-skeletal system and sympathetic nervous system wind down into a state of deep relaxation and serenity, in which your body and mind can heal and replenish - resulting in many benefits, like reduced stress and better sleep.A float lasts for 1 hour, with 10 minutes of ambient music at the beginning to help you relax – or longer if you request it. You have full control of opening and closing the pod, and of the light inside it. Music starts again to signal 5 minutes before the end of your float.Chris is the co-founder of the new Floatworks based in London. He’s a trained Breathwork practioner. When he’s not breathing deeply he’s usually in downward dog. Chris is mainly found at the float centres perfecting the Floatworks experience and laying a strategy for Floatworks future.William is close friend, Personal trainer, Visionary and co founder of the Active Vegans who has been residing in Australia over the past year. To find out more about float works head to: https://floatworks.comChris Plowman: @chrisplowWilliam Brown: william_brown_can Connor: connormcdonald_ukFor more info on how you can join our online program head to: https://activevegans/onlineprogramThanks for listening, I hope you enjoy. If you did please share with your friend, like and leave a comment.

In this episode I spoke with Shireen & Leila who are both Plant Based Health Professionals about the importance of a whole food plant based diet for human health and planetary health. To find out more about how you can join and support the plant based health professionals click this link. https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/Shireen Kassam MBBS, FRCPATH, PHD, DipIBLMShireen is a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King’s College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of patients with lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system). She is also passionate about promoting plant-based nutrition for the prevention and reversal of chronic diseases and for maintaining optimal health after treatment for cancer.She qualified as a medical doctor in 2000, initially training in general medicine, and gaining Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP; 2003). She then specialised in Haematology and achieved Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath; 2008). During training, she took time out to undertake a PhD (University of London, 2011). Her research investigated the role of selenium, an essential micronutrient, in sensitising cancer cells to chemotherapy. She was able to show that supra-nutritional doses of selenium could enhance the action of chemotherapy in the laboratory. She has published a number of peer-reviewed papers in the field of lymphoma.Shireen discovered the power of nutrition for the prevention and treatment of disease in 2013 and since then has been following a whole food plant-based diet. She has immersed herself in the science of nutrition and health, reading scientific papers and books, attending nutrition conferences and completing recognised continuing professional development activities to keep up to date in the field. She has completed the eCornell certification in plant-based nutrition and in 2019 she became certified as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine. With her medical and scientific training, Shireen is uniquely placed to interpret nutritional data and incorporate the latest findings into daily medical practice.Shireen founded Plant-based health professionals UK in 2017. Since then she has been appointed as Visiting Professor of Plant-Based Nutrition at Winchester University with the aim of producing high quality educational material and courses. She is also a member of the Research Advisory Committee for the Vegan Society.Leila Dehghan, MD, MSc (Nutr), AfNLeila is a doctor turned plant-based nutritionist and personal trainer. She received her medical degree from the University of Vienna and worked as a doctor in the UK before quitting because of her severe migraines. Her personal experience overcoming health challenges through diet shifted her professional interests to focusing on the power of nutrition. After earning eCornell’s Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate and transitioning to a whole food plant-based diet herself, she decided to obtain a master’s degree in Clinical and Public Health Nutrition from the University College of London. As a registered associate nutritionist with a deep understanding of the relationship between diet and health, Dr. Dehghan helps others optimise their well-being, manage their weight, and prevent or recover from lifestyle diseases. You can contact her via her public Facebook page or email: leila_dehghanzaklaki@yahoo.com. Leila is happy to travel anywhere in the UK if travel expenses are covered. Her areas of interest include: sports nutrition, all aspects of a plant-based nutrition, habit coaching for better health.Join our online training program and bring structure back into you training. When you sign up to our 4 week program you will receive where you will receive: 4 Weeks fitness programming Nutritional Guides & RecipesMindset Guide Click this link to find out more https://www.activevegans.co.uk/onlineprogramI hope you enjoy this podcast, if you did please like, share and subscribe. Thanks Connor

In this episode I spoke with Shireen & Leila who are both Plant Based Health Professionals about the importance of a whole food plant based diet for human health and planetary health. To find out more about how you can join and support the plant based health professionals click this link. https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/Shireen Kassam MBBS, FRCPATH, PHD, DipIBLMShireen is a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King’s College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of patients with lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system). She is also passionate about promoting plant-based nutrition for the prevention and reversal of chronic diseases and for maintaining optimal health after treatment for cancer.She qualified as a medical doctor in 2000, initially training in general medicine, and gaining Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP; 2003). She then specialised in Haematology and achieved Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath; 2008). During training, she took time out to undertake a PhD (University of London, 2011). Her research investigated the role of selenium, an essential micronutrient, in sensitising cancer cells to chemotherapy. She was able to show that supra-nutritional doses of selenium could enhance the action of chemotherapy in the laboratory. She has published a number of peer-reviewed papers in the field of lymphoma.Shireen discovered the power of nutrition for the prevention and treatment of disease in 2013 and since then has been following a whole food plant-based diet. She has immersed herself in the science of nutrition and health, reading scientific papers and books, attending nutrition conferences and completing recognised continuing professional development activities to keep up to date in the field. She has completed the eCornell certification in plant-based nutrition and in 2019 she became certified as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine. With her medical and scientific training, Shireen is uniquely placed to interpret nutritional data and incorporate the latest findings into daily medical practice.Shireen founded Plant-based health professionals UK in 2017. Since then she has been appointed as Visiting Professor of Plant-Based Nutrition at Winchester University with the aim of producing high quality educational material and courses. She is also a member of the Research Advisory Committee for the Vegan Society.Leila Dehghan, MD, MSc (Nutr), AfNLeila is a doctor turned plant-based nutritionist and personal trainer. She received her medical degree from the University of Vienna and worked as a doctor in the UK before quitting because of her severe migraines. Her personal experience overcoming health challenges through diet shifted her professional interests to focusing on the power of nutrition. After earning eCornell’s Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate and transitioning to a whole food plant-based diet herself, she decided to obtain a master’s degree in Clinical and Public Health Nutrition from the University College of London. As a registered associate nutritionist with a deep understanding of the relationship between diet and health, Dr. Dehghan helps others optimise their well-being, manage their weight, and prevent or recover from lifestyle diseases. You can contact her via her public Facebook page or email: leila_dehghanzaklaki@yahoo.com. Leila is happy to travel anywhere in the UK if travel expenses are covered. Her areas of interest include: sports nutrition, all aspects of a plant-based nutrition, habit coaching for better health.Join our online training program and bring structure back into you training. When you sign up to our 4 week program you will receive where you will receive: 4 Weeks fitness programming Nutritional Guides & RecipesMindset Guide Click this link to find out more https://www.activevegans.co.uk/onlineprogramI hope you enjoy this podcast, if you did please like, share and subscribe. Thanks Connor

On today's podcast I had William Brown. Will is a personal training and one of the original founders of the Active Vegans. As someone who appreciates overall wellbeing will is currently creating a mediation podcast to help people reduce stress & anxiety and live a happier life. We also talked about the Plant Based Games online programming and our exciting plans for next yeah.for more info about how you can join our online program, head to https://www.activevegans.co.uk/onlineprogramThanks for listening.Connor

On today's podcast I had William Brown. Will is a personal training and one of the original founders of the Active Vegans. As someone who appreciates overall wellbeing will is currently creating a mediation podcast to help people reduce stress & anxiety and live a happier life. We also talked about the Plant Based Games online programming and our exciting plans for next yeah.for more info about how you can join our online program, head to https://www.activevegans.co.uk/onlineprogramThanks for listening.Connor

Matt Dickens is a strength & conditioning coach who has worked with elite athletes within different sports including MotoGP & Rugby. On todays podcast we talked about training during lockdown an how to get the most from what you are doing. We also covered topics on injuries, mindset and nutrition. You can find out more about matt and what he does via IG: @coachmattdickens For more information on how you can get involved in our online training program head to www.activevegans.co.uk/onlineprogram.Thanks for listening, If you enjoyed todays podcast then hit the like, share and subscribe button. Connor

Matt Dickens is a strength & conditioning coach who has worked with elite athletes within different sports including MotoGP & Rugby. On todays podcast we talked about training during lockdown an how to get the most from what you are doing. We also covered topics on injuries, mindset and nutrition. You can find out more about matt and what he does via IG: @coachmattdickens For more information on how you can get involved in our online training program head to www.activevegans.co.uk/onlineprogram.Thanks for listening, If you enjoyed todays podcast then hit the like, share and subscribe button. Connor

In this podcast I brought 2 of my good friends on to talk about our current situation in lockdown, how we've kept ourselves motivated (or not). All 3 of us have a background in Personal Training. Last year will ventured to Australia to explore, work and develop skills as he and his girlfriend look into creating there own retreat. Johnny is creator and founder of Adventure group 'OutKind'. Basically this is 3 friends catching up and chatting about current topics and our thoughts. For more info about how you can get involved with the Active Vegans and join our online programming head to www.activevegans.co.uk. Thanks for listening, Please like, share and subscribe.Connor

In this podcast I brought 2 of my good friends on to talk about our current situation in lockdown, how we've kept ourselves motivated (or not). All 3 of us have a background in Personal Training. Last year will ventured to Australia to explore, work and develop skills as he and his girlfriend look into creating there own retreat. Johnny is creator and founder of Adventure group 'OutKind'. Basically this is 3 friends catching up and chatting about current topics and our thoughts. For more info about how you can get involved with the Active Vegans and join our online programming head to www.activevegans.co.uk. Thanks for listening, Please like, share and subscribe.Connor

Jack Revell is a mindset, motivation and growth coach. Jack's coaching is centred around his client's ambitions, dreams, wants and desires and helping them to make it a reality. Using mindset techniques, Jack motivates them to become the best versions of themselves, Ultimately growing as a human and becoming empowered to do anything that the put their mind to. For more information and to contact Jack you can head to his website https://www.jackwrevell.com/Instagram: @jackwrevellTo keep up to date with our events and competitions then head to:https://www.activevegans.co.ukThanks for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast then please Like, Share, Subscribe and leave a comment, I really appreciate it. Thanks Connor

Jack Revell is a mindset, motivation and growth coach. Jack's coaching is centred around his client's ambitions, dreams, wants and desires and helping them to make it a reality. Using mindset techniques, Jack motivates them to become the best versions of themselves, Ultimately growing as a human and becoming empowered to do anything that the put their mind to. For more information and to contact Jack you can head to his website https://www.jackwrevell.com/Instagram: @jackwrevellTo keep up to date with our events and competitions then head to:https://www.activevegans.co.ukThanks for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast then please Like, Share, Subscribe and leave a comment, I really appreciate it. Thanks Connor

Veganuary is a movement which has picked up pace in the last few years and this year is no different. Over 300,000 people have already signed up to the pledge of not consuming or using any products containing animal products for the whole month of January. In todays podcast I talk you through the Veganuary setup and how you can take part, then I cover the latest statistics on animal agriculture, Our environment, health and how going vegan could drastically improve each of these areas. Resources:Veganuary - https://uk.veganuary.com/Statistics - https://www.vegansociety.com/news/media/statisticsOcean Plastics - https://www.ecowatch.com/ghost-gear-oceans-2544526011.htmlDocumentaries:British Farming - https://youtu.be/dvtVkNofcq8Animal Exploitation - https://youtu.be/w8B547L5VkQHome (our planet) - https://youtu.be/ZjE9T-KQZOUFarmed Fish - https://youtu.be/RYYf8cLUV5E

Veganuary is a movement which has picked up pace in the last few years and this year is no different. Over 300,000 people have already signed up to the pledge of not consuming or using any products containing animal products for the whole month of January. In todays podcast I talk you through the Veganuary setup and how you can take part, then I cover the latest statistics on animal agriculture, Our environment, health and how going vegan could drastically improve each of these areas. Resources:Veganuary - https://uk.veganuary.com/Statistics - https://www.vegansociety.com/news/media/statisticsOcean Plastics - https://www.ecowatch.com/ghost-gear-oceans-2544526011.htmlDocumentaries:British Farming - https://youtu.be/dvtVkNofcq8Animal Exploitation - https://youtu.be/w8B547L5VkQHome (our planet) - https://youtu.be/ZjE9T-KQZOUFarmed Fish - https://youtu.be/RYYf8cLUV5E

Topics we discuss in the podcast Connors blood work. Blood testing is becoming more accessible and Liam talks through how best to interpret your results, the dangers of doing one-off testing, why you need to use subjective markers as well and his experience with testing elite athletes.We covered macronutrients and calorie splits and spoke about the issues of eating a higher calorie plant based diet. Liam then walked us through the 6 week program and explained why the program is split into 3 phases - Weeks 1-2 - building your baselineWeeks 3-4 - Adjust and personaliseWeeks 5-6 - Assess and progressConnor and Liam will be posting updates via instagram (@ph_nutrition) and @plantbasedgames and if there are any questions please reach out to us both!We are off to lift, eat and get strong.Listen, share and enjoy!

Topics we discuss in the podcast Connors blood work. Blood testing is becoming more accessible and Liam talks through how best to interpret your results, the dangers of doing one-off testing, why you need to use subjective markers as well and his experience with testing elite athletes.We covered macronutrients and calorie splits and spoke about the issues of eating a higher calorie plant based diet. Liam then walked us through the 6 week program and explained why the program is split into 3 phases - Weeks 1-2 - building your baselineWeeks 3-4 - Adjust and personaliseWeeks 5-6 - Assess and progressConnor and Liam will be posting updates via instagram (@ph_nutrition) and @plantbasedgames and if there are any questions please reach out to us both!We are off to lift, eat and get strong.Listen, share and enjoy!

In preparation for the Plant Based Based Games Performance nutritionist Liam Holmes joined me on the podcast to breakdown everything athletes need to know about how to fuel themselves for competition. We covered pre comp and the weeks leading up to the event, comp day - the morning of competing, during and in between workouts/days and also post comp. It was really interesting to hear about how planned nutrition can be and the fact that practicing eating certain snacks during training in the lead up to the event will enable to workout which foods suit you best for the performance you want. Another important point which we covered was that it all comes down to each individual athlete, there is no one size fits all when it comes to nutrition. Going off you own experiences will be the most important information you will receive. A fascinating topic we talked about was a programmed designed by Liam called "How to be a fitter women". -The tried, tested, and proven system that rejuvenates female health, eliminates the crippling issues that affect you around your menstrual cycle, handle hormonal chaos with ease, and enhance your functional fitness performance to the levels that you dream of.Without crazy cleanses, detoxes, extreme diets, and complete lifestyle overhaul.more information can be found here:http://www.phnutrition.co.uk/how-to-be-a-fitter-woman-headingAs mentioned in the intro we will be working with:Vibrant Vegan: https://vibrantvegan.co.uk/ - Our globally inspired dishes are packed with locally sourced, whole plant-based ingredients, as they taste delicious and are fabulous for nourishing your mind, body and spirit. We deliver them straight to your door frozen, so busy peeps like you don’t have to think about cooking or eating ridiculously well all week. We make every day infinitely easier and healthier, so you’ve got more free time and heaps of energy to surf life’s rainbow. Rawsports Nutrition: https://www.rawsport.com/ The owners, all keen sports enthusiasts, found sourcing quality sports nutrition supplements difficult. Many were of poor quality and full of artificial additives. It was this major pain point that drove the desire to create a range of products that they would be happy to personally consume themselves.The owners have been able to use their extensive knowledge of nutritional science, herbs, and superfoods to deliver a range of supplements that deliver all the key components of athletic performance and recovery. No stone has been left unturned in the quest to design products that taste great, use the finest ingredients available, contain zero additives and are affordable.It is our promise to deliver sports nutrition products that have a positive effect on health, athletic performance and recovery. Our passion and ethos for quality can be reflected in our product range and we hope to inspire people to take health and performance to the next level.For more information on the Plant Based Games head to https://theplantbasedgames.com/Thanks for listening, If you enjoyed this episode then please like, share & subscribe.Connor

In preparation for the Plant Based Based Games Performance nutritionist Liam Holmes joined me on the podcast to breakdown everything athletes need to know about how to fuel themselves for competition. We covered pre comp and the weeks leading up to the event, comp day - the morning of competing, during and in between workouts/days and also post comp. It was really interesting to hear about how planned nutrition can be and the fact that practicing eating certain snacks during training in the lead up to the event will enable to workout which foods suit you best for the performance you want. Another important point which we covered was that it all comes down to each individual athlete, there is no one size fits all when it comes to nutrition. Going off you own experiences will be the most important information you will receive. A fascinating topic we talked about was a programmed designed by Liam called "How to be a fitter women". -The tried, tested, and proven system that rejuvenates female health, eliminates the crippling issues that affect you around your menstrual cycle, handle hormonal chaos with ease, and enhance your functional fitness performance to the levels that you dream of.Without crazy cleanses, detoxes, extreme diets, and complete lifestyle overhaul.more information can be found here:http://www.phnutrition.co.uk/how-to-be-a-fitter-woman-headingAs mentioned in the intro we will be working with:Vibrant Vegan: https://vibrantvegan.co.uk/ - Our globally inspired dishes are packed with locally sourced, whole plant-based ingredients, as they taste delicious and are fabulous for nourishing your mind, body and spirit. We deliver them straight to your door frozen, so busy peeps like you don’t have to think about cooking or eating ridiculously well all week. We make every day infinitely easier and healthier, so you’ve got more free time and heaps of energy to surf life’s rainbow. Rawsports Nutrition: https://www.rawsport.com/ The owners, all keen sports enthusiasts, found sourcing quality sports nutrition supplements difficult. Many were of poor quality and full of artificial additives. It was this major pain point that drove the desire to create a range of products that they would be happy to personally consume themselves.The owners have been able to use their extensive knowledge of nutritional science, herbs, and superfoods to deliver a range of supplements that deliver all the key components of athletic performance and recovery. No stone has been left unturned in the quest to design products that taste great, use the finest ingredients available, contain zero additives and are affordable.It is our promise to deliver sports nutrition products that have a positive effect on health, athletic performance and recovery. Our passion and ethos for quality can be reflected in our product range and we hope to inspire people to take health and performance to the next level.For more information on the Plant Based Games head to https://theplantbasedgames.com/Thanks for listening, If you enjoyed this episode then please like, share & subscribe.Connor