Health Evolution Podcast

You are going to love this conversation! What a treat it is to meet people like Renee doing amazing work to help people with their health. Renee is a NZ nutritionist who spend 4 years working as the sole Nutritionist on the Cook Islands. You won't believe how much she was able to do to help some of these people understand how to reverse their metabolic diseases, especially type 2 diabetes. There are so many people out there quietly going about their work in amazing ways. No fanfare, no ego.. just pure hard work to help the people they meet, one person at a time. From Renee: "Kia Ora, I am a New Zealand trained Nutritionist with over 17 years experience working in a variety of settings including clinical and private practice. My work has encompassed working alongside patients with different types of health concerns including diabetes, obesity, heart disease and autoimmune conditions as well as weight loss and performance athletes. Most recently my work took me to the Cook Islands where I spent 4 years using LCHF Nutrition to help people improve their health and reverse symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome. I am currently living in Auckland, New Zealand with my husband and 4 children. I meet with patients either online or in person to help them with their health journeys." Contact Renee: website: prideauxnutrition.com email: reneeprideaux@gmail.com Instagram: @lowcarbnut Facebook: Prideaux Nutrition ******** Contact Tracey: Register Free for the 2021 Women's Health Summit!: http://bit.ly/longweekend2021 www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey_mcbeath_health/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceymcbeathhealth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceymcbeathhealthcoach/ Free resources, one on one coaching, online programs and more. Are you a health practitioner and interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice with confidence? The Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork  

Love. Life. Purpose. Natalie is a Clinical Psychotherapist, Self-Image Specialist, International Speaker and Columnist. Natalie is sought-after facilitator and speaker on the Self Image, Mind – Food Behaviours, Natalie's work has taken her to stages in the UK, Canada, USA, NZ and here in Australia.  Natalie loves to use the knowledge she has gained through years of working globally and as well as her education and training as a clinical psychotherapist along side holistic wellness, to guide you through contemporary relationship and life's challenges to help you to build the life you want.  People say Natalie has an empathetic nature and direct style, who likes to make my clients feel safe and ultimately empowered.  "I'm a strong believer in a holistic approach to wellbeing"  Love, Career, Social Life and Spirituality. All these aspects of our lives are intertwined. I’m passionate about Life, Love and the health of our relationships. Natalie embodies all of this interconnected wisdom & experience to facilitate authentic & connected relationship, either as individuals or in a workplace.  With qualifications in Clinical Behavioural Science and Applied Clinical Hypnotherapy, Natalie is also qualified in the areas of: Neuro-Hypnosis , Clinical Hypnosis, public speaking, group meditation facilitation, physical & psychological conditioning and performance coaching. She also holds experience in the areas of Orthomolecular Nutrition, mindset coaching & holistic health.  Contact: www.natalieewest.com Instagram: @natalie.e.west Facebook: Natalie E West Linkedin: Natalie E West, DCht, IICT   ******** Contact Tracey: Register Free for the 2021 Women's Health Summit!: http://bit.ly/longweekend2021 www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey_mcbeath_health/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceymcbeathhealth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceymcbeathhealthcoach/ Free resources, one on one coaching, online programs and more. Are you a health practitioner and interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice with confidence? The Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork  

Dr Herath is one of 4 principal partners at Valewood Clinic, and is an Australian-trained GP with a special interest in occupational health, aged care, LCHF and weight management, vein treatment, and general medicine. Dr Herath completed a Bachelor of Science (Biology) Degree in the United States, before completing his postgraduate studies in Medicine and GP training in Melbourne. In addition to postgraduate training in Sclerotherapy and Occupational Health, Dr Herath is accredited for Category 1, 2, and 3 Rail Medicals. Special Interests: Weigh Loss, Low Carb / High Fat Eating, Occupational Health, Chronic Disease Management, and Non-Surgical Vein Treatment. Dr Herath is also conversant in Sinhalese. Contact: www.valewoodclinic.com.au Dr Herath is also a member of Low Carb Melbourne. You can join that here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/387154592536873/ ******** Register Free for the 2021 Women's Health Summit!: http://bit.ly/longweekend2021 Tracey McBeath Transformation Health Coach www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceymcbeathhealthcoach Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceymcbeathhealthcoach/ Free resources, one on one coaching, online programs and more. PODCAST SPONSORED BY: Primal Alternative by Jim. Buy your home baked grain free, sugar free, gluten free, low carb & keto alternatives here: http://www.primalalternativebyjim.com.au Are you a health practitioner and interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice with confidence? The Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

If there was ever a story about how it is possible to overcome adversity, this is it. I am so grateful the universe has connected me with Martin. Martin has been through huge adversity and come out the other end with a passion and drive to help others - particularly men - see and reconnect to their own innate resilience and wellbeing.  In this chat with Martin I laughed (a lot!) and I cried as he shared openly the pain he has experienced.  I know you will love listening to his story. Here's a little about Martin: Recently appointed to the Board of Australasian College of Nutritional Environmental Medicine (www.acnem.org) Originally born in Scotland, calling Sydney home since 2000.  Father of 2 amazing teenage daughters, have over 30 years commercial experience including representing leading Fast moving consumer brands, Executive recruitment, leading Hotel organisations, Leading IT Cyber Security Portfolios’ experiences and Transforming Businesses in Europe and Australia.    Entrepreneur with a passion for healthy lifestyle developed over 30 years, having been curious about the benefits and changing patterns of global food trends and it’s impact on wellness.  Have created own business after 25 years in the corporate world to focus on the wellness and preventative health of men in society.    A start to my entrepreneurial life was from the age of 13 delivering newspapers daily and on the weekend in Glasgow.  Life lessons that shaped my life.  A believer that change is necessary in society, including the teaching of wellness, good nutrition, holistic health, connections and optimism.  From a personal pathway have been able to overcome personal trauma and stage 4 cancer over the past few years.  Keen sportsperson including running, swimming, yoga, meditation, and ambassador for cancer research charities.   How to connect with Martin: E-mail: martin@gemwellnesswarrior.com.au FB: Martin Gillespie insta: mgillespie70 Linkedin: martin gillespie ******** Register Free for the 2021 Women's Health Summit!: http://bit.ly/longweekend2021 Tracey McBeath Transformation Health Coach www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceymcbeathhealthcoach Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceymcbeathhealthcoach/ Free resources, one on one coaching, online programs and more. PODCAST SPONSORED BY: Primal Alternative by Jim. Buy your home baked grain free, sugar free, gluten free, low carb & keto alternatives here: http://www.primalalternativebyjim.com.au Are you a health practitioner and interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice with confidence? The Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

Helen is a great mate of mine and she inspires me to live my best life regularly! We got to sit down and have a chat again to talk all things getting out of your comfort zone to grow. Helen Marshall is a certified Primal Health Coach & founder of the grain free food range Primal Alternative.  Helen hosts the Primal Alternative Podcast on the Wellness Couch which is the number one ranked health and wellness podcast station in Australia.   She is a Motivational Speaker on grass roots community centric change, overcoming limiting beliefs and creating an exceptional life. Faced with a health crisis which included chronic nausea, constipation, insomnia, physical pain, headaches, brain fog, depression, anxiety and phobias, Helen returned to a diet of plants and animals to reclaim her health.   She ditched grains, sugar and seed oils and embraced sunshine, sleep, nature and connection. Helen qualified as a Primal Health Coach to let other women know that they were not on their own on their health journey and that they too could reclaim their health and change their life just with some diet and lifestyle tweaks and community behind them. But she got kick back, Helen’s clients told her that going grain free was hard – their were time poor and found themselves falling off the wagon.   People found it hard to go without pizza, bread, cookies and lollies. So Helen offered to create a range of Primal Alternatives to the foods people love to make going grain free easy. Helen was told that her products were life changing and she felt compelled to get the range to the whole of Australia but the thought of factories didn’t light her up and besides – she didn’t have any capital. Helen was inspired to share her successful baking business so that other women with a passion for clean living could start their own home business, doing what they love and make a difference in their community. The Primalista Baking Licence launched on Boxing Day 2016 and to date over 140 incredible women have said yes to this opportunity.   Primal Alternative now has an online store and over 250 stockists across Australia, the UK, New Zealand and the US. In 2017 Quirky Cooking collaborated with Primal Alternative to bring a ready made version of their Life Changing Dough to the community.  Before ditching the rat race, Helen was a Fitness Instructor and Personal trainer then a Business Manager for a leading recruitment company in the city.  Helen has worked with women all of her life listening to their desires around health, work and lifestyle and has combined those skills to bring her greatest contribution yet – the Primalista Baking Licence. Helen lives on 100 acres of wilderness in Albany, WA with her husband Mike and their children Sam & Milly. She likes pilates, massage, coffee with her bestie, sunbathing, meditation, walks in nature and champagne in the spa. CONTACT: Website: www.primalalternative.com Facebook: Primal Alternative Instagram: @primalalternative Tracey McBeath Transformation Health Coach www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceymcbeathhealthcoach Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceymcbeathhealthcoach/ Free resources, one on one coaching, online programs and more. PODCAST SPONSORED BY: Primal Alternative by Jim. Buy your home baked grain free, sugar free, gluten free, low carb & keto alternatives here: http://www.primalalternativebyjim.com.au Are you a health practitioner and interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice with confidence? The Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

Steph Fowler is a meat scientist, equestrian and lover of all things low carb. What started as a weight loss journey to be the best person for her horses has turned into a total mind, body and health transformation. Now Steph is passionate about helping others do the same, studying a Masters of Human Nutrition to add to her tool box.  Steph is a part of the Real Meal Revolution team as well as the Diet Doctor team. I just love Steph's honesty. Thanks for opening up and sharing your story Steph. It will no doubt help so many to see their own innate resilience. CONTACT STEPH: Instagram: @keto.equestrian Facebook: Steph Fowler CONTACT TRACEY: Tracey McBeath Transformation Health Coach www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceymcbeathhealthcoach Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceymcbeathhealthcoach/ Free resources, one on one coaching, online programs and more. PODCAST SPONSORED BY: Primal Alternative by Jim. Buy your home baked grain free, sugar free, gluten free, low carb & keto alternatives here: http://www.primalalternativebyjim.com.au Are you a health practitioner and interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice with confidence? The Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork  

Are you still a believer in no pain no gain? Well after this chat with Andre, you hopefully won't be. Andre is a global health coach who isn't afraid to tell it like it is. There is so much that is wrong about what we believe when it comes to diet and exercise. Stuff I used to believe in! I'm sure you will really get a lot out of this chat with Andre. When it comes to optimising overall health and performance, Andre Obradovic is backed with extensive knowledge and experience. Since 2016, he has helped hundreds of people around the world with his no-nonsense, straight talking approach to nutrition, mindset and overall, well-being. Andre has a reputation for inspiring people from all walks of life through his speaking engagements to reflect on their situation and help move them into action to change the situation. Andre works with everyday people right through to high-level executives and elite athletes. He has built a strong reputation for transforming the areas of people’s lives that matter most. From reducing stress, drastically improving sleep to shedding stubborn kilos, Andre draws upon his mentors, research and his own success story to give people the results they’ve always wanted. Globally recognised, Andre is a USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach, a Triathlon Australia Development Coach, an ICF Leadership PPC Level Coach, a Certified Low Carb Healthy Fat Coach and a Top 10 Primal Health Coach trained by Mark Sisson's Primal Health Coaching Institute. In addition, he is a Certified Personal Trainer, Triathlete and Marathoner. He is also an ambassador for the Noakes Foundation. Andre is a speaker for Beyond Blue, which is one of Australia’s key organisations that help remove the stigma of mental health in our community. Andre has shared his personal story over 300 times to groups large and small with significant impact. Andre is available for one-on-one, tailored coaching. If you have tried everything and need someone who will make sure you stay on track, reach out to Andre today. CONTACT ANDRE: andre@andreobradovic.com Twitter.com/AndreObradovic Instagram.com/AndreObradovic www.youtube.com/c/AndreObradovicAus CONTACT TRACEY: Tracey McBeath Transformation Health Coach www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceymcbeathhealthcoach Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceymcbeathhealthcoach/ Free resources, one on one coaching, online programs and more. PODCAST SPONSORED BY: Primal Alternative by Jim. Buy your home baked grain free, sugar free, gluten free, low carb & keto alternatives here: http://www.primalalternativebyjim.com.au Are you a health practitioner and interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice with confidence? The Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork  

Today Helena shares a powerful story of how her elderly mother in law reversed type 2 diabetes over 2 years at the age of 78!! It's an inspiring story and shows the possibility and power that is real food. It also serves to inspire you if you think it's all too hard. If an elderly lady with limited English can do it, so can you! You can contact Helena: Helena Kastanis - LCHF (low carb, healthy fat) Advisor & Health Coach www.changingplates.com.au Instagram/Facebook: Helena Kastanis. Your host: Tracey McBeath Transformation Health Coach www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceymcbeathhealthcoach Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceymcbeathhealthcoach/ Free resources, one on one coaching, online programs and more. PODCAST SPONSORED BY: Primal Alternative by Jim. Buy your home baked grain free, sugar free, gluten free, low carb & keto alternatives here: http://www.primalalternativebyjim.com.au Are you a health practitioner and interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice with confidence? The Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

Who is this guy and what’s he about? I’m trained as a forage agronomist and ruminant nutritionist. I received my Doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1986 and I joined the faculty of Oregon State University as the Extension Forage Specialist. In 2007 I realized that I was an obese pre-diabetic. I am no longer either, thanks to several clinicians, researchers and authors. About a decade ago I started to attend and then speak at international conferences focused on therapeutic carbohydrate reduction and metabolic health. I’ve gotten to learn a great deal about human nutrition and metabolic health while I’ve been on this health-restoration journey. I’ve also come to appreciate the gaps that exists between science and policy, and between agricultural producers and the rest of society. To bridge these gaps, I’ve become an advocate for forage and ruminant animal agriculture, and the essential role of ruminant animal products in human health and flourishing. About ten years ago I started blogging and posting on social media about what I called Grass Based Health (“Grass Roots Health” was already taken). It represents that integration of what I’ve learned – healthy soils, healthy plants, healthy animals, and healthy people, all thanks to ruminant animal agriculture. It also reflected my previous belief about the superior nutritional quality of grass-fed livestock products. I no longer hold that position and the name reminds me of that journey. The fact that approximately 96% of what the global domestic ruminant herd consumes is not human-edible plant material justifies calling ruminant animal agriculture “grass based.” The “Ruminati” grew out of the people who had seen my presentations or read my postings. It is my name for those people who understand to some degree some portion of the production-through consumption landscape and the disciplines that serve it. I’ve been given the title of Don Pedro, aka the SodFather. While I’m absolutely serious about the essential role of animal source food in the human diet, and the unique advantages of ruminant animal agriculture in producing those foods, I believe that humor (at least what I think is humor) is helpful in building bridges. The “Meet Your Herdmates” Sodcast is a new effort to introduce members of the Ruminati to each other, so that we might all learn from each other. Episodes on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSk6HFRr5_VbbmSnPJMbcAP2bDEI9cnII Episodes on PodBean - https://herdmates.podbean.com/Peter J. Ballerstedt, PhD 541 905-6995 Grass Based Health. The Host, Tracey McBeath: Tracey McBeath Health Transformation Coach www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceymcbeathhealthcoach Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceymcbeathhealthcoach/ Tracey offers Free Resources, Practitioner Resources, Online Programs, Online Coaching and more. Are you a health practitioner and interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice with confidence? The Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here This podcast is proudly sponsored by Primal Alternative by Jim. Buy your home made grain free, low carb, keto primal alternative products here.

It's not every day you get to chat for an hour to one of your heroes. I was like a teenage girl seeing her favourite singer for the first time! Dr Ken Berry has been hugely influential in my life, and my husbands life. We have both following him and learnt from him over the years, and have both seen the huge health improvements because of that. I hope you enjoy this chat I had with Dr Ken. From Dr Ken Berrry... "Unlike most doctors, I love questions and ideas from you… I used to be a fat, miserable, ignorant doctor, until I slowly discovered the power of removing the slow-poisons of the standard diet, and replacing them with the nourishment of a proper human diet… I am a Board Certified Family Physician and Fellow in The American Academy of Family Physicians. I have been practicing Family Medicine in rural Tennessee for over a decade, and have seen over 20,000 patients in my career so far. No big medical words here, just plain talk you can use to stay healthy and happy. If you like it limp-wristed and sugar-coated then you should probably look somewhere else. I’ll explain how you can use your diet and your lifestyle to get the health you want. Videos about the low-carb/ketogenic/carnivore diets, intermittent fasting, thyroid health, hormone optimization and much more. I’ve declared all-out war on the epidemics of hyperinsulinemia, diabetes and obesity currently hurting our world, and hurting your health. Learn how to lose weight, lower your blood sugar, lower your blood pressure, optimize your hormones and more…" Find Ken on your favourite social media platform! Website: https://drberry.com/ Facebook: Ken D Berry, MD Instagram: @kendberry.md Linkedin: Ken Berry, MD Twitter: @kenberrymd ***** The Host, Tracey McBeath: Tracey McBeath Health Transformation Coach www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceymcbeathhealthcoach Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceymcbeathhealthcoach/ Tracey offers Free Resources, Practitioner Resources, Online Programs, Online Coaching and more. Are you a health practitioner and interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice with confidence? The Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here This podcast is proudly sponsored by Primal Alternative by Jim. Buy your home made grain free, low carb, keto primal alternative products here.

The Host, Tracey McBeath: Tracey McBeath Health & Happiness Coach www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey_mcbeath_health Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceymcbeathhealth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceymcbeath Tracey offers Free Resources, Practitioner Resources, Online Programs, Online Coaching and more. Are you a health practitioner and interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice with confidence? The Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here

Join me in my first Live chat for 2021! And what an exciting one it will be, chatting to co founder of Low Carb USA, Pam Devine. With the Low Carb USA online conference around the, Pam is keen to share all about the conference, as well as offering a special offer for my viewers who sign up. From Pam: "I turned 47 last Fall, and am super excited that I’ve found something that works to help me lose the weight that I’ve put on since turning 40 which, no matter what I did, I couldn’t lose. I seemed to work out more than many of the people I encountered during my work day and was getting super frustrated with my failure to keep it under control. I’ve also found peace of mind, feeling totally satiated and more focused than I’ve ever been! I have a passion for helping people and have over 40 years’ experience in service-based environments including customer, employee, or marketing team support in either a healthcare diagnostic setting, hospital, doctors' office, retail, and the corporate arena. I always find pleasure in making an experience easier, and more worthwhile. I also have extensive experience with hosting events and overseeing the day to day operations of a large organization. Now I’ll be doing it for something I’m really passionate about too! With our commitment to put on events to share all the latest research with our growing community and with our coaching program we will be able to ‘Turn Consensus On It’s Head!! Won’t you join us and help make strides, one meal at a time, towards halting the catastrophic rise in obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases that we've seen since 1977." To sign up for the Low Carb USA Boca Conference, go to: www.lowcarbusa.org, use the code THEC to receive 20% off the price. ******** Tracey McBeath Health & Happiness Coach www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceymcbeathhealthcoach Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceymcbeathhealthcoach/ Online Programs: https://www.traceymcbeath.com.au/online-programs/ Coaching: https://www.traceymcbeath.com.au/online-coaching/ Womens' Health Summit 2020: https://www.traceymcbeath.com.au/womens-health-summit/ Organuary 2021: https://www.organuary.info/ Are you a health practitioner and interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice with confidence? The Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

If you feel the effects of stress a lot, there is always more to see. In this chat Dawn and I talk about how we can either be powerless against it's affect, or completely change the way we view it and make it work for us. Dawn is a workshop leader and coach and she helps midlife women deal with stress and anxiety using a non-technique, gentle conversational coaching approach. She worked in HR and as a management trainer for fifteen years for a variety of organizations and then retrained as an Alexander Technique teacher to help individuals use their bodies with more ease. She is the author of the incredible book that will change the way you see stress in your life, "Ditch Your Midlife Stress from the Inside Out."  She lives in the UK with her husband and daughter and when she's not working, she is often roaming the countryside armed with a flask of tea and a slab of cake. Social media links https://theflourishingmidlife.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theflourishingmidlife/ https://www.facebook.com/theflourishingmidlife https://www.pinterest.co.uk/flourishingmidlife/_saved/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOQp1PjwBLTIPz3Wlrq0Tg *************************************   Tracey McBeath, Health & Happiness Coach http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach Are you a health practitioner and interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice with confidence? The Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

I'm back! After a bit of a break with my interviews, I'm so pleased to be back and chatting with Brodie.   Today Brodie shared her story, what has changed for her with over 25 years experience as an exercise physiologist, her defining moment for change, what she sees in her practice, how diet affects brain health, the CAC scan, heart attacks, insulin resistance and more!   About Brodie: Brodie is also the founder and co-ordinator of the Shoalhaven Allied Health Network and is passionate about the health and wellbeing of her fellow health workers. Brodie has an interest in educating health workers about recognising the signs and symptoms of Compassion Fatigue so as to help our frontline workers in the health system maintain their own health also.   Brodie became interested in brain development and brain health after working with people and families who may be experiencing depression. Her programs now extend into stroke rehabilitation, programs for Parkinson' Disease and other neurological conditions. ​ Brodie is an Accredited Stand Up Paddle Board Instructor and has competed numerous courses on back care, posture and exercise for improved lung function.   The unique component of BrainFit programs is that BrainFit programs use the Fiteracy Framweork to to provide low anxiety learning environments for participants.   Reducing anxiety during initial consults increases engagement in health information with BrainFit participants being encouraged to participate in the development of their own health plan and reduction in clinical tests during an initial consult.   She has developed and applied the Fiteracy teaching method to develop exercise programs for people experiencing PTSD, depression, anxiety and social isolation.   More recently Brodie has been involved in ultra marathon kayak paddling and has completed 1000km of paddle racing through out Australia in 2018. Brodie has been using her paddling pursuits to demonstrate the effect of a reduced carbohydrate diet on endurance physical performance.   Brodie is passionate about providing participants with the latest evidence based guidelines on the most appropriate fuels for exercising and works in the areas pre-diabetes, weight management and exercise program development for people who have chronic injuries.   Brodie provides exercise guidelines for those experiencing injury who may not be able to complete long bouts of exercise for weight management.   Brodie works alongside Accredited Practicing Dietitians to help create a combined exercise and diet plan using evidence based research in the area of reducing carbohydrate consumption prior to exercising.   Brodie Cambourne Accredited Exercise Physiologist Brainfit Exercise Physiology Nowra Allied Health Center 66 Plunkett Street, Nowra www.brainfitexercise.com.au   *************************************   Tracey McBeath, Health & Happiness Coach http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach Are you a health practitioner and interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice with confidence? The Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

In this chat, Dr Zee shares his thoughts and wisdom around Covid. This chat was recorded on 31st August. Dr Zee is a wealth of information and wisdom. Dr Zeeshan Arain M.B.B.S, M.P.H.T.M, F.R.A.C.G.P, A.C.S.E.P Registrar Commenced at Midtown Medical Clinic May 2016. Areas of special interest: All aspects of Sports Medicine All aspects of General Medicine Preventative Medicine Zee received his medical degree from Monash University in 2003 and has also completed a Masters of Public Health and Tropical Medicine through James Cook University. He worked in the hospital system for many years mainly in a major emergency department before switching to General Practice training. Zee is very experienced in Sports Medicine. He has worked as the club doctor for the Melbourne Demons AFL club since 2013 and is the current secretary of the AFL Doctors Association. In 2016 he has also commenced further specialist training with the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians. Zee’s other passion is Preventative Medicine. He believes the role of proper nutrition, exercise, stress management and adequate sleep is paramount in the prevention and treatment of most chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver, polycystic ovarian syndrome and so on. He has successfully assisted numerous patients lose weight and maintain their weight loss with a well formulated personalised nutrition plan. He has given several public lectures exploring these themes and is in the process of developing a research study in this field. Since the beginning of 2016 Zee has also been involved in medical education, teaching medical students at Monash University. Availability: Zee is available for consultation at Midtown Medical Clinic on Tuesday and Thursday. If you would like to arrange an appointment to see Zee book online or phone 9650 4284 www.midtownmedical.com.au ******* http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

I've uploaded this live chat as is! No editing, just straight as we chatted on Facebook today.  Dr Zee is a wealth of information and wisdom. Dr Zeeshan Arain M.B.B.S, M.P.H.T.M, F.R.A.C.G.P, A.C.S.E.P Registrar Commenced at Midtown Medical Clinic May 2016. Areas of special interest: All aspects of Sports Medicine All aspects of General Medicine Preventative Medicine Zee received his medical degree from Monash University in 2003 and has also completed a Masters of Public Health and Tropical Medicine through James Cook University. He worked in the hospital system for many years mainly in a major emergency department before switching to General Practice training. Zee is very experienced in Sports Medicine. He has worked as the club doctor for the Melbourne Demons AFL club since 2013 and is the current secretary of the AFL Doctors Association. In 2016 he has also commenced further specialist training with the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians. Zee’s other passion is Preventative Medicine. He believes the role of proper nutrition, exercise, stress management and adequate sleep is paramount in the prevention and treatment of most chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver, polycystic ovarian syndrome and so on. He has successfully assisted numerous patients lose weight and maintain their weight loss with a well formulated personalised nutrition plan. He has given several public lectures exploring these themes and is in the process of developing a research study in this field. Since the beginning of 2016 Zee has also been involved in medical education, teaching medical students at Monash University. Availability: Zee is available for consultation at Midtown Medical Clinic on Tuesday and Thursday. If you would like to arrange an appointment to see Zee book online or phone 9650 4284 www.midtownmedical.com.au ******* http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach To purchase the Summit Replay: http://bit.ly/longweekendreplay If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

Lisa Parkinson Roberts has two children, two stepchildren, and two grandchildren (not to mention a dog, pig, cat, chickens, and an axolotl), and has worked in the field of health and nutrition for many years. Holding a honours degree in exercise and sports science, and a PhD in nutrition science she has published 10 peer reviewed articles. Lisa’s first book ‘A Well Mind’ will be released in March next year.  She wrote this book as a guide to help others who not only suffer poor mental health, but who want to feel the best that they can within their mind. While working on her PhD she saw the amazing connection between compounds in food, inflammation, and disease and gained understanding of the strength of this connection on both physical and mental health.  Having suffered mental illness for most of her life, Lisa set out to get off medication and thrive rather than just survive; something she is presently doing by using food as medicine for her mind and other lifestyle strategies. She believes that with some effort and the right tools we can all achieve a well mind. To contact Lisa: www.lisaparkinsonroberts.com Instagram: @lisaparkinsonroberts ******** Tracey is a Transformational Health Coach in Melbourne. She has online support programs, online programs, online coaching and more. http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach To purchase the Summit Replay: http://bit.ly/longweekendreplay If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice and reverse insulin resistance in your patients, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

TRANSCRIPT BELOW What a treat getting to chat to this man! In this podcast you will learn where things are going wrong with our health today, and what we can do about it. When we can understand the lever that is insulin - and thus insulin resistance - we gain back a lot of control over our own health. In terms of the lipid values we talked about: In the US, values are expressed as mg/dl: Ben was talking that the ratio of triglycerides to HDL should be less than 1.5. In Australia, values are expressed as mmol/L, the ratio of trigs to HDL should be less than 0.87. I encourage you to buy Ben's book: Why We Get Sick. It is an an excellent read, and while he is a Professor, he puts things in really easy to understand terms. A true gentleman and a lovely man in every way. Benjamin Bikman earned his Ph.D. in Bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders. Currently, his professional focus as a scientist and associate professor (Brigham Young University) is to better understand the role of elevated insulin in regulating obesity and diabetes, including the relevance of ketones in mitochondrial function. You can find Ben on all channels of social media, and here on his website: BIKMANLAB.BYU.EDU. ******** http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach To purchase the Summit Replay: http://bit.ly/longweekendreplay If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice and reverse insulin resistance in your patients, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork   Dr Ben Bikman (00:00): It's suffice it to say, virtually every chronic disease has some connection to insulin resistance where the insulin resistance is either explicitly causing the problem, or it's exacerbating it, or accelerating the problem. Tracey (00:13): Hello everyone, and welcome to the health evolution podcast. This is episode 66 and you are so in for a treat today. What an amazing chat I had with the incredible Dr. Ben Bickman, who has so much knowledge. Not only that, he puts this knowledge into such easy to understand terms. So this whole podcast, is talking about why we get sick. It's the title of the new book he has recently produced, and I highly recommend that you buy this book. It is amazing, and there's so much information in here. So that's really what we're going to be talking about. And of course, looking at the fundamental cause of many modern diseases today, which is the fact that our insulin isn't working the way it should. And that's due to lifestyle, genetics, a whole range of conditions that we also talk about. So these are things like type two diabetes, some cancers, heart disease; a lot of stuff that in today's modern world, we attribute to other causes and we just treat the symptoms. Tracey (01:19): But when you look at the reasons and the causes of these diseases - insulin resistance being the number one, and you know that it's actually possible to reverse and turn that around with lifestyle changes, then this podcast holds so much hope. So enjoy it. And I'd like to say a huge thank you to my friend, Carmel, who was kind enough to reach out and offer to do the transcribing for these podcasts. So I will release the podcasts as I get them done. And then when Carmel has the time to do the transcript, she will do that. And I will add it in as soon as it's done. So thank you, Carmel. I love the community I'm involved in. Thank you to you for listening to the podcast. Please, you can do me a favor by rating, by making a nice comment and by sharing this podcast so we can help as many people as possible see the potential that is a health evolution . Tracey McBeath (02:37): Today on the health evolution collective I'm here with Dr. Ben, big Ben, what an honor to have you here on my show. Thank you so much. Ben (02:45): Oh, Tracey. It is my pleasure. Thanks for the thanks for the invitation. Tracey :50): Oh, absolutely. So I have been following you for quite some time now. I absolutely love the work you do, and the way you present it to people. It just is so easy to understand, and you give people so much; so much information to help them with their health. Before we get into your talking about your awesome book, 'Why We Get Sick', can you just share a little bit about, I guess, you know, you're a scientist and professor, but what's led you to writing this book, 'Why We Get Sick'. Ben (03:20): Yeah, again, thanks for the invitation and for the introduction. My focus as a scientist is in general terms, metabolic health, but it was a bit of an unexpected route. Although it didn't take me long to get on it, but my initial graduate work was focused on muscle cells. And I was curious about the process whereby a muscle cell, well, muscles would get bigger and better. But by the end of my masters degree, I was actually far more interested in fat cells. Around that time, a few years prior to me doing a masters degree, I had stumbled across this study that explored the endocrine features of fat cells. Basically it was this to me, a discovery that fat cells actually release hormones, release proteins, and that some of these proteins are pro-inflammatory proteins. And that at the time , was thought to be really the single variable in how someone could be obese, and that would start spilling into type two diabetes. Ben  (04:23): It was this obesity induced insulin resistance, which started as a research interest in muscle cells that quickly shifted to a research focus on fat cells. And now I'd say that it's really the tissue or the cells that I focus on most as a cell biologist, namely the fat cells. My focus now is, what are the variables that are stimulating growth of fate cells, the shrinking of fat cells, and fat cells behaving entirely differently; you know the metabolic rate difference. That means I focus a lot on the hormone, insulin, because you really can't understand a fat cell without looking at it, at least partially through the lens of insulin. Tracey (05:11): Now we are going to really understand what insulin is and the term insulin resistance. This is talked about a lot, but I think a lot of people don't really understand this. But before we do, can I ask you, people also talk about metabolic health and I've been guilty of that; you know, I had someone say to me the other day, what do you mean by metabolic health? What does that actually mean? Can you explain that a little bit? Ben  (05:33): Right. I suppose metabolic health probably has a different definition according to every kind of biomedical scientist or clinician. To me, I suppose the simplest definition of metabolic health would be that the person is insulin sensitive. But if that's still a little too vague, then I would say metabolic health would be someone having an OK grade, if you will, on the five variables that are conventionally used to indicate the metabolic syndrome. And so in other words, the metabolic health would be someone who has a normal waist circumference (so if they measured their fatness around their waist,) and then second, they have a normal blood glucose, and normal blood pressure. Then the last two are basically just normal lipid levels - normal triglycerides and HDL cholesterol. Those five variables constitute the constellation of what's called the metabolic syndrome. And so I suppose if we use that as a foundation, we could say in turn, well metabolic health then is being OK in all of those categories. But the truth of the matter is back to my original answer. All of those things are very much related to; insulin resistance when they go poorly, or if they're working well, then it's an insulin sensitive person. Tracey  (06:54): Makes a lot of sense. So obviously when we're talking about metabolic health, i.e. how our body can make energy, and how it functions, then when we can have those conditions (our body is not functioning optimally); we're tired, we don't have a lot of energy because our body is basically struggling to keep us well . Ben  (07:10): That's right. But something you said also prompted another thought, one other perhaps definition of metabolic health would be based on this idea of fuel or energy that you mentioned. So for example, well specifically that would be someone who has metabolic flexibility. At its simplest, it's just this idea that the human metabolism or our energy needs, can shift between the two primary metabolic fuels; that when we've eaten a meal, we go to a glucose burning or sugar burning, you know, blood sugar, that being the primary fuel that the body is using. And then several hours after eating, in other words, getting into this at least mild state of fasting, then we shift to predominantly obtaining most of our energy from fat. So we go to fat burning if you will. So this ability to shift from glucose burning to fat burning very readily when we eat and when we aren't eating, that is a good, also a good definition of metabolic health. But again, that idea is metabolic flexibility. But once again, even that can be seen through the lens of insulin in so far as insulin dictates what fuel we're using. Tracey (08:19): Okay. So let's learn about insulin. So I think firstly, what is its role? I know in the book you go into a lot of detail and I definitely encourage people listening to get the book and really understand it. But just in terms of a brief summary on this amazing hormone. Ben (08:38): Yes, it is amazing. And I think it really is unappreciated given how relevant it is in so much health and disease. Ben  (08:46): The most obvious effect or role of insulin is to control blood glucose. And that's how most people understand it. And that's okay. That's fine, because it is a very powerful influence. It is really the single hormone that will lower blood glucose. Whereas, there are multiple other hormones that will increase blood glucose. So it does its job well. Now it's helped with other processes in the body that can also act to lower blood glucose, but that is the most sort of poster child example of what insulin does, it lowers blood glucose. But the truth is far more complicated and that's because insulin affects every cell in the body. Literally every cell in our bodies has insulin receptors. So these little sites where the hormone insulin can come in and dock and bind and then tell the cell to do something. Ben  (09:39): And because every cell in the body has these insulin receptors and the various cells in the body play different roles, they do different things. It's not surprising that insulin will do different things at different cells. But the theme of it, the general theme across all of the cells of the body is that insulin tells the cells what to do with energy. It can not only stimulate the uptake of energy in most cells, but it will also then tell that cell what to do with it. And once again, the theme of that is, storage. Insulin wants to store energy and even to the point that it will lower metabolic rate in the body to help the body store more energy. So insulin abhors wasting it abhors breaking things down. It just wants to build things up, including fat in our fat cells and have it get locked away untouched by the body. Tracey (10:34): So without insulin, then obviously we wouldn't be here. If we think about our evolution in times of when food we had to hunt for it, today we don't have to do anything for it, apart from a walk to the supermarket. Without insulin, we wouldn't have got through winter. Ben (10:50): Absolutely. We would have no kind of metabolic insurance, if you will. We would have no energy storage, if it weren't for insulin. It is impossible, to my knowledge. For any organism, from fruit flies to humans, and every other less complicated organisms and humans, and more complicated organisms than fruit flies; insulin must be present and indeed elevated in order for that organism to store any energy. I don't believe it is possible in any other, without insulin. You take away the insulin and immediately this is an organism that loses its ability to store energy in any way, including energy in the liver. And very obviously, loses the ability to store any energy in fat cells. Tracey (11:40): Where has it gone wrong. So you talk in the book, well Jason Fung talks about how, you know, how this has changed so much over probably only really a few generations. I mean, it used to be, you know, we got sick, from dysentery and diseases and things like that. So how has it changed, and why has it changed and what does it have to do with insulin? Ben  (12:02): Right. We see obesity strictly through this calorie centric paradigm or perspective. So we look at the fat cell regulation only in the context of, is energy being used or stored, as if the fat cell is just the simple kind of bank account idea. It's just these deposits and withdrawals that are just happening passively. Almost as if the energy we eat it, just comes into the fat cell and comes out when we need it. But that is just not true. We are far more complicated organisms. In order to understand human obesity, I strongly believe we need to consider, yes energy, calories, but also hormones. If we take hormones out of this equation we are doomed, because then we just fall into this cycle of failure of trying to starve ourselves to weight loss. And to your point a moment ago, in this environment in today's world, hunger will always win. Ben (13:05): I stole this analogy from Gary Taubes, a very wonderful author. I'd recommend anyone ,after they read my book, go read some of Gary's books. They're wonderful, but he once shared this and then I stole it and I share it with my students. When I discuss obesity in my patho-physiology class, I present this caloric paradigm and then we start poking holes in it. I show them some of the data that challenges that it is just purely a caloric imbalance. I present this analogy, which is, that I'm having the best chefs in the world come to my home. Everyone's invited. I want you to come as hungry as possible. What would you do to make sure you came to this glorious buffet as hungry as possible? And invariably my hundred and 30 clever young undergraduates come to these two ideas. Ben  (13:57): And that is that they would exercise more in the time preceding the dinner and they would eat less. Exercise, more, eat less; these are the two pillars of the current dietary advice that we give people when we need them to lose weight, but hunger always wins. In this environment of readily accessible food, hunger will win. Now, I'm not saying there's no role for discipline and denial of indulgence. I do think that's very important, but I think we can help the person through that, by not forcing hunger on them all the time. And when someone realizes that, they can start leveraging, changing their insulin levels in order to favour this process. They don't have to be hungry; they can be eating in such a way that keeps their insulin down. You are then allowing the fat cells to share their energy, their fat ,with the body to be used and you also shift into that highest rate of fat burning and your metabolic rate, actual accounting for calories, which a caloric purist wants to do. The metabolic rate goes up even to the point where it can raise by almost 300 calories per day, if someone's eating meals that are keeping insulin low. So addressing the endocrine aspect of obesity, namely insulin, I think that the person really has a very effective tool that they now can use that they wouldn't have had otherwise, if they're were just focusing purely on calorie number. Tracey (15:26): Well, you've just really given us all a great reason to drop the belief that we have to be hungry in order to lose weight, because I see it every day. It's one of the biggest challenges with most of my clients, you know, getting them to see that we actually can lose weight. And in fact, we do it so much easier when we are not hungry. And it does come from manipulating insulin if you like, understanding it, working with it, working with those hormones in our body. It's a huge thing because I know certainly until I was 40, that's how I thought. And I was a personal trainer then, and I was continuing to spread that myth that it is about calories in calories out. And if you're not feeling hungry, you're not going to be losing weight. What a revelation to see, we don't have to do that. Ben  (16:13): The nuances with insulin and obesity, I certainly touch on that in my book, but there are some other wonderful books, including Jason Fung and Gary Tobbs that I would recommend anyone read to just get more of a well rounded idea of obesity.Because while I certainly touch on that, and I'm a fat cell scientist, I look at it more in the context of overall disease in the book. Tracey (16:34): Absolutely. So then what happens when things go wrong with insulin? And one of the scariest things I read, was that most people are actually walking around, not even realizing that insulin isn't working, that they have insulin resistance. Ben (16:50): It is, I consider it the most common or widespread disorder in the world. And so we are not only, not diagnosing it correctly, but we're also not appreciating its role in other diseases, which means we're missing the potential to treat a patient much, much better. And so basically with insulin resistance, the simplest definition, and you kind of mentioned this, it's just when insulin isn't working the right way at various cells in the body. Now at some cells , insulin's working perfectly fine, but at other cells it is not. And that imbalance actually becomes a problem. And we appreciate the fact that in a body that is insulin resistant, insulin levels themselves are much, much higher than before. So those two features come together; insulin isn't working the right way throughout the body, and insulin levels themselves or itself is much higher. So some cells that are continuing to respond to insulin normally now are hyperactive with their insulin. Ben (17:54): Insulin is now telling the cell to do too much, and the cell is sensitive to that signal, so it keeps doing too much. Then there other cells that aren't really getting the signal very well at all. So those two variables are what comes into play, making insulin resistance, the problem that it is. And in this, we could almost, as you know, from going through the book, it is shocking how many diseases, chronic diseases that we think would have no metabolic origins actually have at their core, an unavoidable metabolic origin. For example, the hyperinsulinemia that comes with the high insulin levels that someone has an insulin resistance. If we look at what that does to the ovaries in a woman, it's profound. The most common form of infertility in women, is a disease called polycystic ovarian syndrome. Ben  (18:45): The woman is going through the menstrual cycle. The ovaries are developing a lot of little eggs every month, but in order for all the rest of the eggs to go away, one of them must ovulate. And with that one egg ovulating from one of the ovaries, then all the other kind of budding little eggs will go away. But in the absence of one ovulating, all of those little eggs stick around and they become these big cysts in the ovaries. That problem happens because the woman doesn't get this big estrogen spike, which she needs immediately proceeding ovulation, this big estrogen spike, and one other hormone. Well, many hormones come into play, but estrogen spike is a big one. Too much insulin blocks the ovaries from making that big estrogen spike. Insulin inhibits the process whereby, in fact this is fascinating, but all estrogen hormones were once testosterone, the ovaries convert the testosterone into the estrogens. Ben (19:43): And this happens in men and women. Of course, in women, it happens more in women, thus having higher estrogen levels than men. But that one enzyme that mediates that conversion from testosterone to estrogens is inhibited by insulin. And so the woman who has insulin resistance and high insulin levels at her ovaries, the insulin is directly preventing that big estrogen surge, preventing ovulation. And as a background problem, when she has too much testosterone she'll start to have other problems like more coarse body hair, for example, or acne like you might have in an adolescent boy, who's going through a big testosterone surge. So that's a problem with the ovaries. When we look at the brain, some of the brain's energy comes from glucose from the blood, and insulin mediates some of that movement of the glucose into the brain. Ben (20:36): And so when the brain becomes insulin resistant, it can't get enough of its energy from glucose anymore. And so there's this kind of gap of energy. You know, the brain's energetic need is up here. Glucose used to give all of it to the brain, but now the brains become insulin resistant. And now we have this gap where the glucose can't meet the need, and the person starts to develop brain disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and including migraines, frankly, even migraines are looked at as a bit of an energetic deficit in the brain. So I could keep going. We can talk about muscles, bones, joints, liver, kidneys, eyes; it's suffice it to say virtually every chronic disease has some connection to insulin resistance where the insulin resistance is either explicitly causing the problem or it's exacerbating it or accelerating the problem. Tracey (21:26): So what I find interesting with what you're saying there, that there isn't a neat and homogenous condition. You know, it's not that you're either insulin resistant or you're not, it is a spectrum. And as you said, clearly it affects the body in different parts and in different ways. I just wanted to ask, is that kind of potluck. So if I was insulin resistant in the brain versus somebody else in their ovaries, is that a genetic thing? Is it just pot-luck? How does that work? Ben (21:54): Yeah. That's a great question. There could certainly be some instances of that happening, but that would be very uncommon. The common process would be that the fat cells become insulin resistant first. So there is no total consensus on this. So I'd want anyone to sort of take this with a grain of salt where I'm speculating a bit, but at the risk of sounding smug, it's informed speculation. So I think the fat cells become insulin resistant first, that's the first domino to fall, but then it starts bumping into the other dominoes or basically spreading that insulin resistance around throughout the body. And then what would cause someone to then have say, the ovaries get affected before the liver would, for example, if we take two organs that are just right around the same area; I don't know. Ben (22:46): I'm not sure what would predispose one, what the next issue would be versus the other. But in general, I think it would be safe to assume that the fat cells are the first to become insulin resistant. And as they become insulin resistant, they start leaking fat throughout the body and they start leaking those pro-inflammatory proteins that I mentioned earlier, these what's called cytokines. And those two things are really the key variables, the key parts of the equation that equals insulin resistance; the leaking of fat, the free fatty acids from fat cells and the fat cells leaking these pro-inflammatory proteins. As these start to spread through the body, they cause other tissues to become insulin resistant. Tracey (23:27): So that leaking of fat is that triglyceride marker, is it? Ben (23:31): So actually these fats would be the free fatty acids. So when the the fat cells are breaking down their fats, they are leaked as free fatty acids. The triglycerides are predominantly coming from the fat we make in the liver, which is again, another insulin signal telling the liver to make triglycerides. Tracey (23:52): Okay. All right. So what I'm hearing from you here is that insulin resistance, isn't just a risk factor for type two diabetes. We haven't actually really even touched on that yet. You've talked about all of these other conditions that insulin resistance is the precursor for be it, most people will tend to think that it's type two diabetes that is the biggest risk factor, or the only thing we're likely to get if we're insulin resistance, but that's clearly not the case. Ben (24:22): No, that's right. Yeah. In fact, it's far from a guarantee that the person would progress to full on type two diabetes. What is far more likely is that they would have hypertension, so high blood pressure, fatty liver disease. Then a woman would have polycystic ovarian syndrome; a man would have erectile dysfunction that's also a common early symptom or sign of insulin resistance. Yes. So waiting and that's part of the problem. And I do emphasize the word waiting. When we look at insulin resistance strictly through the lens of type two diabetes, it is unfair to the hormone insulin, which I believe is the more relevant one. And we shift our focus to glucose. But the tragedy of that perspective, if we look at all metabolic health, just through the lens of glucose, as if it's like a progression just towards type two diabetes; then we're only looking at the glucose and we fail to acknowledge the reality that behind the scenes underlying that normal glucose is this ever increasing insulin level where the body has to work harder and harder. Ben  (25:28): The insulin has to work harder and harder in order to keep that glucose in check. That is the insulin resistance. In other words, if we looked at the insulin, we would have detected the problem potentially decades, 10 or 20 years before the glucose would have changed, but we don't look at insulin. It has not made its way into just the common clinical diagnostic. When someone comes in for a conventional or just routine lab visit, we always measure glucose. We always measure the lipids. And I think those are fine. They certainly have value, but if we really want to detect insulin resistance, we've got to bring in insulin. We have to allow it into the discussion Tracey (26:10): We do. But as you say, it's not a standard test. In fact, just yesterday, a client told me that a doctor refused to check it, because I give a recommended list of what are their blood tests to go and ask for from your doctor, and one of them is fasting insulin. No, doctor wouldn't do it. When you understand what you're saying, that this is going to tell us what's going on with our metabolic health, 10 to 20 years prior to being diagnosed with type two diabetes. We know PCO for females that usually teenagers are getting that. And then of course, breast cancer is another one I know you've spoken about and being mostly women, listening to these podcasts, that's something I'd love to talk about as well but why is this happening? Ben (26:52): I know isn't it. Well, I often say that it was forgivable. It was forgivable that the focus was exclusively on glucose because of two reasons. One, traditionally the most obvious sign of diabetes was the excessive urine production, what we call polyuria. The person was just urinating gallons and gallons of urine every day. And that was because of the high glucose. And we knew that even early physicians hundred thousands of years ago, because the urine was enriched with the glucose. They'd see animals, dogs would want to come and lick up that glucose and the flies with just swarm to it, to eat all those sugars from the urine. And so the most obvious symptom, polyuria, was directly a result of the high glucose levels. And then the second reason why it was forgivable is that scientifically we were able to measure glucose from the blood far, far earlier than we could ever measure insulin. Ben (27:51): So we had the technology to measure this molecule when we did not have the technology to measure insulin. And even nowadays, as you just mentioned, it's getting the insulin measure is not a simple test. It is a full on blood test at the lab. It often incurs a cost that depending on the healthcare model or in the U S the insurance that a person has, it might not get covered. And so the physician may be reluctant. Even if the physician appreciates the value of insulin, they may be reluctant simply because they know the insurance won't pay for this. I can't bill it and the patient doesn't want to pay for it. Then I have to get in a fight with the patient. So it's unfortunate, but given how it is getting easier and easier to measure insulin, these costs are coming down. It's getting less forgivable to not measure insulin. Ben (28:43): Now I will say there is a poor man's method where if someone has gone into their physician and gotten, or the clinic and gotten a blood test, if they can measure their triglyceride, they will almost always get a triglyceride number and an HDL cholesterol number. And they can take at least in the U S in the milligrams per deciliter. I don't know how it would equate with Millie Mueller in Australia. But if it's looked at with milligrams per deciliter, it's 1.5. If the triglyceride divided by HDL cholesterol is less than 1.5, it is a strong indicator that the person is insulin sensitive. So even if they don't get their insulin measured, if they meet that or below that 1.5 ratio of triglycerides to HDL cholesterol, then they're very likely. Tracey (29:30): Fantastic. I will put that down below in the show notes for people and I'll work it out. I've got a couple of clients in the U S, so yes, it can get a bit tricky. Ben (29:42): I'm from Canada originally, so I should be able to actually do this fluently, but I can't. I'm too American now. Tracey (29:47): Well, of course. So just going on then, from what you were saying, you can get a blood test and looking at your triglycerides and your HDL is one great one. And of course we've got the HBA1C which is another good marker. But what would be some of the signs we might be looking for in our body to give us an indicator that maybe we are insulin resistant? Ben (30:08): Yeah, so I believe the most obvious often is hypertension. If a person has high blood pressure and, they are even a little overweight like they have a bit of a bigger waist circumference, very likely they need look no further. They're very likely insulin resistant. There are some other signs that we see in some people, which is changes in the skin, Where if the person has a little more fat on them, they'll have a little bit of a ring around the back of their neck. And that is the most obvious spot that can also happen on the armpits, but they will start to have two skin changes. And this is typically more advanced insulin resistance, but they will have these little skin bumps called skin tags. And they do kind of bump up like a little stalk almost, like a little column of skin. And then they will have a dark and thickened more rough skin. And that's a condition called [inaudible] anthesis nigricans. But basically it's that the skin gets kind of darker and rough. Now, of course, on a pale fellow like myself, that becomes quite obvious. On the darker, the complexion, the darkening of the skin will become harder to see, but the touch, the feel, the very coarse rough skin, that will, of course still be very obvious to the touch even to the site. Tracey (31:31): So there's some definitely clear markers, but again, we have to be aware of it. And also knowing that how much of what we carry on and think is normal, we put down to a normal part of aging. I've actually been told myself. I went to a local GP, I needed to just get some bloods done. And I asked for, I think it was just the HBA1C. He was like, what do you want that for; you're thin, you don't need to worry about anything like that. So this is the stuff I think people are up against when they do go to their doctor and ask for these types of things. But there's so much that we can do ourselves to see where we're at in terms of our metabolic health and not put it down to aging. Because so much of what we think is normal, is not normal and it can be reversed. Ben (32:17): Oh yes, yes. I absolutely agree. We should fight the good fight. We should not just look at our worsening metabolic health and just shrug our shoulders. There's too much to live for. There's too much to enjoy. Much of my motivation nowadays is I look at my little kids and first of all, I tremendously miss them not being babies anymore, but I'm already looking forward to them having babies. And they're still all young, but I'm thinking I want to be a really fit grandpa. But even if someone doesn't have that sort of familial motivation, if you will, it's just self-interest to want to just live healthy and then die. We don't want that prolonged morbidity of not being able to get up, not being able to do things we enjoy. And then having a miserable last 20 years of life just filled with pain and disease. No, we should fight it and then be healthy, fit up until the end and then have this, what we call a compressed morbidity. We get sick and die, you know, in months. Tracey (33:19): Yeah. That's what I want too, and I don't think people realize that this is what happens. You know, we're so clever in medicine at prolonging life. It's the quality of life that is just crap and extended and the impact that that has on the family. I think, you know, we have to look at all of that, them having to care for you, all the stuff they've got to do to look after you. You know, I think if we can take all that into consideration, we're going to be a little more motivated to go the hard yards, to do lifestyle change or change what we eat or do whatever it is that we need to do to help reverse this stuff. Even if it's hard, because it is hard, as we know, you. There's so many factors that come into it, but it's worth it. I'm with you, I just want to go. I don't want to have to go through 20 years of slow progressive, horrible stuff. Ben (34:12): No, but I like what you said. I totally agree. I love what you said though, where modern medicine technology basically allows us to live with disease. And that's a sad reality where now more than ever, it's an interesting kind of dichotomy. For example, if we look at heart disease, which I believe I'm sure in Australia is the same in the US, that is the leading cause of death. What's so interesting though, is that the number of people dying from heart disease actually has trended down a little bit, but the number of people with heart disease has spiked dramatically. And so we have more people than ever getting it, which is totally a result of our lifestyle, but because of modern technology, the person can live with it. And I think we almost disincentivize them from, like you said, doing the hard work to turn that around. We are increasingly a global culture that is really just interested in taking a pill, but no pill can cure a chronic disease. It can only treat symptoms. It can never fix it. And that is even more the case with insulin resistance and all the chronic diseases that stem from it. These are not diseases that are caused by the absence of a drug. These are diseases that are caused by poor lifestyle and thus lifestyle is either the culprit or the cure. We've just got to do the hard work to change it. Tracey (35:40): So I definitely want to talk about the lifestyle next, before we get into that, which is to the more, you know, what we can do about it. Can you just share a little bit for my listeners around the link between insulin resistance and something like breast cancer. Ben (35:53): Yeah. Right, right. And you mentioned that earlier. I should have mentioned it then. The risk of breast cancer, I don't believe the insulin resistance is causing the cancer, but there's no doubt that insulin resistance and bad glucose management is exacerbating. And by that, I mean, there was a study done in women where they compared a biopsy of normal breast tissue with a breast tumor. They found in the breast tumor, it had seven times more insulin receptors than the normal breast tissue did. That was part of the mutation that part of it that's in cancer. It is just a series of mutations that allow the cancer cell an advantage over the normal cells. It can grow better and faster. Insulin tells cells to grow. And so by having seven times more insulin receptors in the normal breast tissue, this tumor, we can conclude, seven times more responsive to insulin's growth signals. Ben (36:52): Now that alone is bad, but when we combine it with the high glucose that people have often, or at least constantly eating foods that turn into glucose in the blood, glucose is the fuel for cancer cells in tumors. If you look at human tumors, they use glucose as a fuel. In fact, their glucose use is roughly 200 times greater than normal cells. So these things have an incredible need for energy. And so in the case of insulin resistance, it's a perfect storm. We are giving them a lot of insulin, stimulating that growth to which they're more sensitive, very likely anyway, with more insulin receptors. And then we are fueling that growth by giving them all the glucose they want, because that is the only fuel like a bacteria. It is the only fuel a cancer cell can use. It exclusively relies on glucose as its fuel. So in the case of insulin resistance in breast cancer, we are giving the cancer, the tumor cell, all it needs. Tracey (37:52): Wow, and we've got a long way to go I think, for specialists to give that advice to women. I don't think it's common knowledge. Ben (37:59): Oh no, no, certainly not here. And I'm sure it's the same in Australia. The American cancer society, as much as ever is still promoting a low fat, high carbohydrate diet, rich with complex carbohydrates and whole grains. The reality is all that stuff turns into glucose. You can put a pretty little package on it and say that it's a whole grain. The intestines don't care, it digests it into the same glucose molecules that we get from any other source of starches and sugars , and the cancer cell doesn't care where the glucose came from. Tracey (38:29): So that's a nice way to move into what we can do about it then. So in terms of lifestyle change, food is obviously a pretty big one that we can ultimately at the end of every day or during every day, we choose what we put in our mouth. Now we may be driven by metabolic imbalances and, you know, addictions or sugar urges spiking through us, but there's certainly a lot we can see around that. So let's talk about your take on what we should be eating, I suppose, to give ourselves the best chance of having metabolic health? Ben (39:00): In fact, I, I like what you mentioned a moment ago, sort of alluding to this habit, or even dare I say addictions. And so the advice, I won't even call it advice. My sentiments on the best dietary changes in order to improve insulin resistance are simple, as I'll explain in a moment. But I wouldn't want any of your listeners to think I'm being condescending or smug when I say that, because while the ideas are simple, I fully understand implementing them is not so easy. And that's because we start dealing with addictions and namely, when someone is sitting around on a Saturday night, enjoying a movie at home, no one is sitting there thinking, Oh, I sure could use a plate of scrambled eggs. No, no one says that. What a wonderful world that would be. We are, or at least for me, I am craving something salty and crunchy or sweet and gooey. Ben (39:55): And each of those is going to be essentially built on some sugar and starch of some kind, you know, with some yummy fat thrown in there. And that combination is a wicked delicious one. So I appreciate anyone listening. I know these are not easy, even as long as I've been doing it, the little kind of addictions or the cravings that I just mentioned, I still feel that regularly. And it's just, there is that matter of willpower or even dare I say a support network, you know, letting your loved ones know what you're trying to do and genuinely soliciting their help, but that's outside my territory. Let me just stick with what I think are the scientifically sound principles. So first one is, to me, it is first for a reason because it is the most important and possibly the hardest. And that is control carbohydrates. Ben (40:46): Essentially someone just needs to be smart about their starches and their sugars. With regards to sugars, it's acknowledging the sugar when you're getting it, but people don't know. They might think they're cutting out sugar, but sugar is in virtually every condiment. I think over 70% of all packaged foods, there is sugar in there in some substantial amount. So we need to control the amount of sugar we're eating and, and then just be smarter about the starches we're eating. And basically the simplest idea there is to, focus on whole fruits and vegetables. And there's maybe a little more nuance there depending on how healthy the person is. But basically that's going to be a safe bet; focus on fruits and vegetables, dump everything else. Then the second idea is to prioritize protein, to make sure you eat enough protein that you feel satisfied and that you're meeting your body's genuine needs for protein. Ben (41:44): I don't want it this to sound controversial or smug or offensive; that can't come from plant proteins. Plant proteins are inferior in every way. I hate if that's an offensive idea to some, but it is quantifiably true . Plant proteins, neither have the right mix of amino acids, nor do they have the full availability even. So there are molecules in these plant proteins that directly inhibit our intestines ability to digest the protein. Anyone who's curious about this, look up molecules called tannins or trypsin inhibitors or fighting acids. These are found in all of the plant proteins and it is explicitly inhibiting our ability to break down those proteins from the plants. So it's a double whammy. We don't get the amino acid mix we want in the first place. And even second, we can't even get the ones we think we're getting because we can't digest the plant very well. Ben (42:38): So focus on the animal proteins, and the best way - egg white, and meat. Interestingly, the best proteins, and those that are the best proteins for humans, especially eggs, I should say, or dairy and eggs. Interestingly, those three best sources, dairy, eggs, and meat all come with fat. Fat - and so that's the third pillar. Don't fear fat, eat fat, enjoy fat, focus on natural or ancestral fats, namely fats from animals and fruits. The fruit fats are pretty much coconuts, olives, and avocados. And those are fats (the oils ) that you get just from pressing the flesh of the fruit; nothing to do with the seeds or pits. Nope. It's the flesh of the fruit that our early ancestors for thousands of years, all they needed to do was just step on them. And they would have started getting the oil from these, the flesh of these fruits. Ben (43:33): So they are ancestral. We are well suited to eat them. My point about fats and proteins coming together is relevant because there are studies to show that when you combine fat and protein together, you help the protein work better. So this one study in particular found that muscle growth was the highest when fat and protein were mixed and that was higher than protein alone. So there's something kind of doubly anabolic about that mix and fat helps the guts digest protein. I have had so many people tell me their stomach gets very upset when they eat just pure whey, like a, just a pure whey protein shake. Then I say to them, mix it with fat ,mix one to one fat to protein by mass, not by calorie, but by mass. So if you're getting 20 grams of whey, get 20 grams of fat with that whey. Ben (44:26): And when you eat fat , you have the release of bile acids from the gallbladder and bile facilitates those protein digestive enzymes. So you actually help the guts digest the protein better. So now you're getting more of the amino acids that you want. So those are the three pillars sort of refresh them or reiterate them; control carbohydrates, prioritize protein and don't fear fat. And then the fourth principle is don't be afraid to skip meals, basically intermittent fasting, or time restricted eating can be extremely effective.Then someone just needs to be smart, be deliberate about it. And I say that, because too often I see people who, almost look at intermittent fasting as a glorious form of bingeing and purging. And I don't mean actually like bulimia, but they will wait all day and then eat a big dinner. And they got so hungry. Ben (45:16): They overeat, they indulge in junk food because they let themselves just get too hungry. They didn't plan well. And then they feel such remorse. They feel so full and they sleep so poorly that they wake up the next day saying I'm going to fast all day. And then they do the same thing. They get to dinner. They they've gotten too hungry. They overeat. And I say this because I have seen that tendency in myself, where I end up using intermittent fasting as a crutch to indulge and behave in bad eating habits.But again, it can be extremely effective. I'm an enormous advocate of it, but a person needs to be smart about it. It's not just something I do. I don't believe there's a lot of value in just shrugging your shoulders and say, I'm going to fast and not have a plan for how you end the fast. In fact, I dare say how you end the fast is the most important part of the fast Tracey (46:09): There's so much in there, how fascinating. I would have asked you about the plant versus animal protein anyway, because I mean, I'm a huge advocate of animal proteins. I've looked into it so much. I've had so many amazing people on this show. You just peel it back. We're not talking about ideology here. We're talking about physiology and what our body is optimum on. And when we understand it from that perspective, it's all so much easier. Of course, it's all those other layers as we know around it. But at least for us to make decisions around what to fuel our body, it's much easier to do when we understand what is going to be optimum and what we're going to get the most out of when we do eat. Ben (46:53): Yes and true. In fact, I look at plant protein as a bit of a racket, and I say this with some informed experience. When a couple of my older brothers and I wanted to make a low carb meal replacement shake, we talked about (my brothers not being scientists), said we should look at P protein. That's because it's, it's just such a commonly used protein. And I would want a listener to know, they should be very cynical when they look at the branding on a meal replacement shake or a protein shake because P protein or any of the plant proteins are a fraction of the cost of animal proteins. They are so cheap, but you can see the incentive from a manufacturer or the company. They can, one, buy a protein that is very, very cheap, and then two, they can kind of virtue signal. Ben (47:43): They can brag about how they have plant proteins. These are not animal proteins. These are plant based proteins. Nowadays, people are so seduced by that idea, where, kind of pop culture is just waging war on our omnivorous nature as humans, our absolute undeniable evolutionary reliance on animal products. Now it's like, we're ashamed of that. We're doing everything we can to walk away from our absolute natural biology. And so they want to brag about how it's, plant-based. That's nothing to brag about. It is not healthy for the individual. It is not healthy for the planet, (that's a bit beside the point), but it also just creates a wonderful profit motive or incentive for the company. They can make a lot more money off of you , by selling junk. Tracey (48:34): Yes. People like Diana Rogers from Sustainable Dish, that fantastic book she released. I mean, there's so many great people doing great things to show sustainable farming is actually going to help the planet. So again, what we're up against is dogma and misinformation. And, you know, I think we have to just be cynical; exactly what you said. We've got to come across everything with a cynical perspective. But it can be very, very hard, can't it for the lay person to know what to believe and to know what's true. People are saying black and white. No, there'll be someone that will say plant, but no you're wrong. Plant based is optimal. Ben (49:11): I know. And I absolutely appreciate that. I have nothing but genuine compassion for people that are struggling with this. And indeed, even for people that they may know, the fact that humans are omnivores and yet they still have a conflict in them, this ethical dilemma of eating an animal. There's something sad about that, but it doesn't change the reality of our world, and this is cliche to say, but something must die for something to live. Even the plant that person is eating, that plant grew from the nutrients that came from dead things. And that dead thing once lived because of the nutrients that came from a plant. It is an undeniable reality of our world. And so for those of us that embrace this omnivorous nature of humans, of our species, I do think at the risk of sounding silly religious or philosophical; I do think there's something to be said for appreciating the life that is lost for ours to go on. Ben (50:13): I think there's something beautiful in that reality of acknowledging this was a death and it was necessary because I need to live. My family needs to live. We shouldn't be ashamed of that. We also, I think should acknowledge it. I do think there's something beautiful, acknowledging that I. I want my children to know that an animal dies. When we buy our meat from a local, (it's a professor actually in a different department here in my campus at my university, we buy all of our beef from him), I want them to know that this was a real animal and it died for us and that's okay. It's okay that that happened. But we can also feel a little sad, but grateful. Tracey (50:56): I absolutely love that. I think, that's fantastic. And it just puts another perspective on it. I think it's very easy to lose sight of that evolutionary omnivorous nature that we've come from, is to say, that we never have to hunt for food, we never have to be in a position where we're starving now. We have that luxury, most of us in the Western world. Of course not all the world has that luxury, but in the Western world, we can just go to the supermarket. There's no understanding of the processes behind that anymore. And I think that is important, that gratitude, and to understand where it's coming from in all this conversation. There's not enough of that around. So thank you for saying that. Ben (51:36): Yeah. Yeah. Sure, sure. That's it's the dad in me. I have to say it's part of my dad routine. Tracey (51:41): How many children have you got? Ben (51:43): I have three, three little babies, a13, 10, and seven. It's everything. I would just say as much as we're spending all our time right now, talking on science and that's appropriate. It's why I'm interesting. All of this, this career, it all serves one end, which is to provide for my wife and my children. So I am number one, husband, father far, far, number two is scientist professor. Tracey (52:06): Oh, I love it. Well, husband, father, I probably should let you get back to your family. Thank you so much for sharing. It's been such a pleasure. I have loved every second. I could ask you a million other questions, but I will let you go. And of course, please everybody buy Dr. Ben's book, because there is so much in there that can really empower you to make the choices that you need to make for your health. There is just is. Please buy it and thank you for coming on. Ben (52:38): Oh my pleasure. Thanks again for the invitation. I had a really, really great time.  

Today my friend and old client Kelly and I talked about our 2 week CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) experiment! The link to my blog on why this is important: https://www.traceymcbeath.com.au/understanding-blood-sugar-why-it-matters/ The article from the Nutrition Network Kelly talked about: https://nutrition-network.org/does-going-low-carb-make-you-insulin-resistant/ Please support me if you can to continue putting this podcast out there! You can learn how you can support me here: https://www.patreon.com/health_evolution_collective Join The Health Evolution Collective http://bit.ly/healthevolutioncollective Learn more about my 30 Days to LCHF Your Way 30 Days to LCHF Your Way http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach To purchase the Summit Replay: http://bit.ly/longweekendreplay If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

It is such a pleasure to introduce you to Exercise and Sports Physiologist, Richard Turnbull. We had a lovely chat together, and I was so grateful to Richard for sharing his stories, his wisdom, and his knowledge. Richard reached out to me after he listened to my chat with Prof Tim Noakes. He is as long time friend of Prof's, and I love the stories he shared. Thank you Richard for being a part of The Health Evolution Collective! ABOUT RICHARD  Degree / Qualifications M. Sports Science B. (Hons) Biokinetics B. (Hons) Sports Science B. Physical Education Primary Teachers Diploma Certificate 4 Personal Trainer Level 4 Australian Rugby Union Coach Level 4 Athletics Coach BEATIT accredited trainer with Diabetes NSW and ACT  WorkCover accredited   Sports Injury Management, Rehab and Corporate Health 30 years experience as an Exercise and Sports physiologist. Exercise Therapy – Cardiac, Musculo-Skeletal, Diabetes (Private, Workers Compensation, Medicare Enhanced Primary Care and Division of Veteran Affairs) Providing Corporate Health to a number of companies such as Newcrest Mines (Cadia Valley Operations), Manildra Flour Mills (Manildra, Narrandera), TAFE Orange, Calvary Health Care Riverina Health (Pilot).  Strength and Conditioning and Coaching Inducted into the South African Athletics Coaches Hall of Fame in 2016  Orange, NSW Sports Personality of the Year 2001. Fitness trainer and conditioner for South African Rugby Springboks (1993), Natal Sharks Rugby (1990, 1992, 1995) Currie Cup winner during these years, South African Surfing Team (1992), South African Polocrosse Team (1995). Athletic Coach to many National and International Athletes. Amongst others: Mathews Temane: 21.1km world record 60:11 (1987) Mathews Temane: 1 mile world best altitude time 3:55.4 (1983) Willie Mtolo: 42.2km 2:08:15 (1986), New York Marathon winner (1992) Helen Lucre:  3 times Comrades Marathon winner. Shaun Meiklejohn: 1995 Comrades Marathon winner Craig Lambert: sub 4 minute miler and SA National 800m runner. Warren Peterson well known South African Runner Kathy Gobbett: South African 1500m U/16 gold medal winner.     Veronica Wallington : Australian Junior Mountain Road Race Champion (2007). 3rd Junior in World Mountain Road Race championships (2007). Australian schools cross-country champion (2008). Australian Junior Mountain Road Race Champion. (2008) Rugby Union Head Coach: Orange Emus 1st grade coach 1999 to 2003. Won 4 consecutive premierships and 1 minor premiership. Rugby Union Head Coach: South Inland Rugby Union representative Team and Brumbies Provincial Team 2014 and 2015. 8 times Premiership Rugby Coach. Written and published a book on Rugby Fitness and Testing, contributed to other books and published many articles.  Membership of Professional Associations Exercise and Sports Science Australia Australia Rugby Union Coach Athletics Australia Vice President (Exercise Rehabilitation) Executive Board, Exercise and Sports Science Austrailia (ESSA) 2000/01   Professional and Personal Interests Elite sports consulting. Corporate Health Exercise Rehabilitation Follows most sports and enjoys mountain walking CONTACT: www.bodydynamicshealth.com.au  To watch the Dr Ken YouTube video on red meat: https://youtu.be/DvUYZJPtNG0 ********* Please support me if you can to continue putting this podcast out there! You can learn how you can support me here: https://www.patreon.com/health_evolution_collective Join The Health Evolution Collective http://bit.ly/healthevolutioncollective http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach To purchase the Summit Replay: http://bit.ly/longweekendreplay If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

Michelle Dowker, MSc, ND is a wellness strategist and dietary & life coach with an educational background as a Naturopathic Doctor. She holds 3 post-secondary degrees that took 10 years to complete: a Bachelor of science in biomedical science, a Master of science in human biology and nutritional science both from the University of Guelph and a Naturopathic Doctor diploma from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Michelle has a special focus working with women in their 30s to 60s who’ve been struggling with chronic illness and mystery symptoms like fatigue, pain, bloating, brain fog, and unwanted weight gain. They’ve tried everything they can think of but they’ve not experienced the improvement they desire. She’s passionate about helping women with chronic and invisible illness like autoimmune disease and endometriosis take charge of their health so they can start feeling like themselves again, and regain the ability to get back to doing the things in life they want with the people they love. Michelle herself has battled with endometriosis and autoimmune conditions, and through her personal and clinical experience, along with her love of keeping up-to-date with current research, she’s created a unique approach that gets to the root cause of chronic illness symptoms. She uses a blend of physiology, nutrition, mindfulness, and emotional regulation work to help women regain control of their bodies, their symptoms, and their lives, so they can feel less confused and frustrated, and become more able, empowered, and confident. CONTACT: Website: www.wellbalance.ca  Instagram: www.instagram.com/wellbalanceND Facebook: www.facebook.com/wellbalanceND Twitter: www.twitter.com/wellbalanceND Free masterclass presentation - 6-step roadmap to get relief from endometriosis & autoimmune: www.wellbalance.ca/6-step-roadmap Email: michelle@wellbalance.ca ********* Please support me if you can to continue putting this podcast out there! You can learn how you can support me here: https://www.patreon.com/health_evolution_collective Join The Health Evolution Collective http://bit.ly/healthevolutioncollective http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach To purchase the Summit Replay: http://bit.ly/longweekendreplay If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

Chana is an author, coach, speaker and mentor within the 3 principles understanding. In the 1980s after 3 very violent attacks, Chana Studley suffered severe PTSD experiencing years of debilitating anxiety and stress. “It was like my brain just blew a fuse and everything went quiet.” Following this remarkable transformation, she trained to be a counselor and has spent the last 30 years helping others recover from trauma, mental illness, and physical pain. Chana has worked with all kinds of clients, children, and adults who want a deeper understanding of their own experience. Alongside her counseling career, Chana worked in Hollywood for 20 years creating special effects in major movies and gained an Academy Award as part of the team for the movie Babe. In the last few years, she has become a certified Life Coach, a World Health Organisation Psychological First Responder and a Three Principles Practitioner. She regularly speaks at conferences, universities and community events. Chana has recently turned all these experiences into a novel called The Myth of Low Self-Esteem and is currently working on her second novel about chronic pain and the Mindbody connection will be out later this year. The short YouTube video Chana and I talked about on how stress impacts our health: https://youtu.be/5MUHrCiD3Do CONTACT: Website: www.chanastudley.com Facebook: Chana Studley ****** Please support me to continue putting this podcast out there! You can learn how you can support me here: https://www.patreon.com/health_evolution_collective http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach To purchase the Summit Replay: http://bit.ly/longweekendreplay If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

Helen Marshall is a certified Primal Health Coach & founder of the grain free food range Primal Alternative.  Helen hosts the Primal Alternative Podcast on the Wellness Couch which is the number one ranked health and wellness podcast station in Australia.  She is a Motivational Speaker on grass roots community centric change, overcoming limiting beliefs and creating an exceptional life. Faced with a health crisis which included chronic nausea, constipation, insomnia, physical pain, headaches, brain fog, depression, anxiety and phobias, Helen returned to a diet of plants and animals to reclaim her health.  She ditched grains, sugar and seed oils and embraced sunshine, sleep, nature and connection. Helen qualified as a Primal Health Coach to let other women know that they were not on their own on their health journey and that they too could reclaim their health and change their life just with some diet and lifestyle tweaks and community behind them. But she got kick back, Helen’s clients told her that going grain free was hard – their were time poor and found themselves falling off the wagon.  People found it hard to go without pizza, bread, cookies and lollies. So Helen offered to create a range of Primal Alternatives to the foods people love to make going grain free easy. Helen was told that her products were life changing and she felt compelled to get the range to the whole of Australia but the thought of factories didn’t light her up and besides – she didn’t have any capital. Helen was inspired to share her successful baking business so that other women with a passion for clean living could start their own home business, doing what they love and make a difference in their community. The Primalista Baking Licence launched on Boxing Day 2016 and to date over 140 incredible women have said yes to this opportunity.  Primal Alternative now has an online store and over 250 stockists across Australia, the UK, New Zealand and the US. In 2017 Quirky Cooking collaborated with Primal Alternative to bring a ready made version of their Life Changing Dough to the community. In 2018 Primal Alternative collaborated with Chef Pete Evans to bring a lunch box friendly No Nut Hemp Bread and in 2019 the No Nut Hemp Wrap. Before ditching the rat race, was a Fitness Instructor and Personal trainer then a Business Manager for a leading recruitment company in the city.  Helen has worked with women all of her life listening to their desires around health, work and lifestyle and has combined those skills to bring her greatest contribution yet – the Primalista Baking Licence. Helen lives on 100 acres of wilderness in Albany, WA with her husband Mike and their children Sam & Milly. She likes pilates, massage, coffee with her bestie, sunbathing, meditation, walks in nature and champagne in the spa. CONTACT: Website: www.primalalternative.com ****** To contact Tracey, Health Coach for Mind & Body: Join my membership program! http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach To purchase the Summit Replay: http://bit.ly/longweekendreplay If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork  

Today I am chatting to the super cool Alexis. A New Yorker who shares her incredible Eat Pray Love journey that led her to Melbourne Australia. Alexis’ meditation teachings or as she likes to call it a Pause, are about shorter sits with time for discussion. A chance for everyone to realize just how approachable this ancient practice can be worked into our modern lives. She has seen first hand the benefits of bringing a mindfulness practice into the workplace from when she owned  her own business back in America.  A very demanding industry the results of weaving these practices into her work were transformative. From improving focus, better sleep, and decreased stress levels.  With her community outreach work to involvement with larger corporations, she truly believes the practice to Pause can improve everyone’s quality of life and help to end burn out in the workplace. She was also a part of the recent Low Carb Lifestyle Long Weekend sharing her style of mindfullness.   CONTACT Alexis: Instagram: @pausewithalexis  Facebook: Alexis is on Pause Website: www.pausewithalexis.com Linkedin: Alexis Guttridge **** To contact Tracey, Health Coach for Mind & Body: Website: http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach To purchase the Summit Replay: http://bit.ly/longweekendreplay Low Carb Long Weekend Women's Virtual Summit Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2294679610830033/ Tracey's Private Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowcarblounge/ FREE Resources: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork  

Tracey and Aaron chat on the Health Evolution Podcast, all about the keto diet, women's health and so much more. Aaron Day, otherwise known as FatForWeightLoss, is crazy about health and nutrition. He is an Accredited Nutritional Therapist, Advanced Sports Exercise Nutritional Adviser and Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner. Aaron is a ketogenic food blogger, recipe developer, food photographer, and videographer, with an emphasis on Quick and Simple Keto Meals, Flexible Recipes (Suited for families) and Keto Comfort Food. The name “FatForWeightLoss” is a poke at what society thought was making us all fat. “Fat”. But in actual fact, using fat in your diet whether you’re following a ketogenic diet, or simply a low carb diet, is the biggest lever you can move towards making a lifestyle change towards weight loss, and more importantly, fat loss. Aaron grew up surrounded by a wealth of health knowledge, with an emphasis on food allergies, micronutrients, and natural supplements. His mother is dedicated to health being a naturopath for one of the world leading companies. She is the reason he holds such a passion for health and wellbeing. His early years consisted of an abundance of food, but as he grew up and discovered the world of music, he lived a very frugal lifestyle which began to etch away at his thyroid and adrenal glands. Being overworked, underslept and underpaid was a natural disaster for malnourishment through poor digestive issues. Aaron turned to the world of sports and fitness, and began to study, research and absorb the world of nutrition, through which he realized he had a deeply rooted passion in helping others be able to live to their full potential. From living out his dream to cycle through Europe with nothing but a tent, climbing 4,500m in one-day cycling events, through to running marathons using the unusual endurance diet of high fat, low carb foods, he is dedicated to pushing past what is deemed possible by common society. Through those ambitious goals, he has realized that it is not the outcome that you learn the most from. It is the journey and struggles along the way which makes you become a better person. You can find Aaron at his website here: http://www.fatforweightloss.com.au. He is also on Instagram and Facebook @fatforweightloss. **** To contact Tracey, Health Coach for Mind & Body: Website: http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Low Carb Long Weekend Women's Virtual Summit Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2294679610830033/ Tracey's Private Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowcarblounge/ FREE Resources: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork  

I first met Pete at the 2019 Low Carb Down Under conference on the Gold Coast in September. Pete's story is incredible. A world champion athlete afflicted with chronic fatigue and auto immune conditions. No one could help. He tried for years to find some answers.  Finally he did get help, and it came in the form of a carnivore diet. An athlete fuelling on no carbs? How can that be possible? Listen to find out. To contact Pete: www.liveyorownfit.com @liveyourownfit @petejjacobs @jaimiellejacobs ***** To contact Tracey, Health Coach for Mind & Body: Website: http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Low Carb Long Weekend Women's Virtual Summit Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2294679610830033/ Tracey's Private Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowcarblounge/ FREE Resources: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

I decided to have a chat with you today about what I've seen when it comes to finding our innate resilience during troubling times. It has been life changing for me, and for many of the people I have pointed this to as well. As spoken about during the episode, here are some of the episodes that talk to this inside out understanding: Episode 2: My take on it all Epsisode 18: Fiona Lukeis Episode 21: Rochelle Gance Episode 33: There is always hope Episode 45: Kelly Joice Episode 55: Barbara Patterson In episode 33 in the show notes there is a wealth of resources for you to continue your journey if you are curious. Here is the video version of Accessing Your Resilience Within the Storm: https://vimeo.com/401778454/92da7f9176 To contact Tracey, Health Coach for Mind & Body: Website: http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Low Carb Long Weekend Women's Virtual Summit Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2294679610830033/ Tracey's Private Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowcarblounge/ FREE Resources: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

Barb and I recorded this chat about 6 weeks ago, prior to what is occurring today around the world with the Coronavirus. But our conversation could not be more relevant in today's fearful climate. Understanding our nature of human beings changes everything. Seeing that we are are connected to nature and have innate resilience allows us not to fear what shows up in front of us. When we understand the nature of thought, and how it's designed to flow through, we start to see a lot more space in our thinking and so many more options become available to us. We start to see our infinite potential as human beings. Barbara lived and worked in Europe and the US, and has over 20 years experience coaching and working globally as an internal executive and outside consultant. She works with businesses, their leaders, teams, entrepreneurs, coaches and consultants in various fields of work. Her previous experience as an executive in a large global organization gave her a solid grasp of what it takes to lead in a fast-paced, demanding culture. Responsible for talent management, executive development, change management and employee engagement, she understands the nature of corporate organizations and the challenges faced by their leaders. She is someone who has moved overseas to pursue opportunities in my past, as well as years of running a successful coaching & consulting business of her own. She understands how to navigate transitions gracefully, take risks, and make big life changes.  In addition to building a successful consulting and coaching business, Barbara mentors and trains other coaches and consultants to build their own practices, and teach the same principles that were the catalyst for my own transformation. "A few years ago, I ran across a hidden variable within each of us that either empowers or disempowers us. When people understand the nature of that hidden variable it changes everything. Until I discovered this, I used to attribute my success to hard work, striving, being able to handle pressure, and pushing myself. I was productive, a go-getter, I was great with people, but I was wearing myself out. I was constantly busy and rushed. I thought that to be successful you had to give up peace of mind and learn how to handle chronic stress. Even though I tried to find another way – through endless self-improvement, spiritual seeking, and any strategies I could try to avoid burnout – I never really believed there was any other way to success. I was sure that if I just worked hard enough, I could get there… wherever “there” was.  At one point, the striving, strategies, and effort stopped working. I had hit a ceiling in my potential. It was then that I started to look in a new direction. I discovered the incredible impact of a hidden variable… and it dramatically transformed my experience." To connect with Barbara: https://barbarapatterson.com/ Barbara's podcast, Real Business, Real Lives:  https://barbarapatterson.com/podcast/ Barbara talked about "The Little Book of Big Change" by Dr Amy Johnson, and Michael Neill's books, "The Inside Out Revolution" and "The Space Within". To contact Tracey, Health Coach for Mind & Body: Website: http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Low Carb Long Weekend Women's Virtual Summit Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2294679610830033/ Tracey's Private Facebook Page - The Low Carb/Keto Lifestyle Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowcarblounge/ FREE Resources: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

"It is completely unethical for any medical doctor or any dietitian to tell a patient to eat less saturated fat."  There is a big message in this for you if you are a medical doctor, Dietitian or anyone advising people on what to eat. And this is not just a blanket statement. Prof Noakes goes through why this is the case.  I was super nervous before chatting to Prof Noakes. Afterall, how often do you get the chance to talk to and thank your hero? But instantly his kindness put me at ease, and we spent almost an hour together talking about this mans legacy. He shared where he is now after the horrendous 4 years of being bullied, tormented, then put on trial. You will be appalled at the way he was treated, and if it wasn't for his wife.. well you listen for yourself. Thankfully he was exonerated, and so was the low carb diet. If there is one of my podcasts that is a must listen, this is the one. Prof Noakes studied at the University of Cape Town (UCT), obtaining a MBChB degree and an MD and DSc (Med) in Exercise Science. He is now an Emeritus Professor at UCT, following his retirement from the Research Unit of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. In 1995 he was a co-founder of the now prestigious Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA). He has been rated an A1 scientist by the National Research Foundation of SA (NRF) for a third 5-year term. In 2008 he received the Order of Mapungubwe, Silver, from the President of South Africa for his “excellent contribution in the field of sports and the science of physical exercise”. Prof Noakes has published more than 750 scientific books and articles. He has been cited more than 19 000 times in scientific literature and has an H-index of 71. He has won numerous awards over the years and made himself available on many editorial boards. He has authored many books. In 2003 he received the UCT Book Award for Lore of Running (4th Edition), considered to be the “bible” for runners. Since 2011 he has written his autobiography, Challenging Beliefs: Memoirs of a Career, published Waterlogged: The serious problem of overhydration in endurance sports (in 2012), published The Real Meal Revolution (in 2013), co-authored with Jonno Proudfoot, David Grier and Sally-Ann Creed, and following that the child-focused version of this book, Raising Superheroes (in 2015). The latter two are now also published overseas. In 2014 he co-wrote Always Believe in Magic, with Kevin Musikanth and Jonathan Kaplan, which is the story of the UCT Ikey Tigers journey to winning the 2014 Varsity Cup. The Banting Pocket Guide was published in 2017, co-authored with Bernadine Douglas and Bridgette Allan and most recently he has co-authored Lore of Nutrition with Marika Sboros. This details his journey from prosecution to innocence. Following the publication of the best-selling book, The Real Meal Revolution, he founded The Noakes Foundation, the focus of which is to raise funding to support high quality research of the eating plan described in the book. He now devotes a majority of his time to promoting the low carbohydrate high fat diet, especially for those with insulin resistance, and on raising funds for Eat Better South Africa! and research through The Noakes Foundation. He is also the Chief Medical Director of the Nutrition Network, an education, connection and learning platform founded by The Noakes Foundation in partnership with an esteemed team of doctors and scientists. He is highly acclaimed in his field and, at age 70, is still physically active, taking part in races up to 21kms. The Noakes Foundation The Noakes Foundation is a Public Benefit Organization founded for public benefit which aims to advance medical science’s understanding of the benefits of a low-carbohydrate healthy high fat (LCHF) diet by providing evidence-based information on optimum nutrition. The Foundation’s key goal is to change the way South Africa eats because the epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes are set to cripple national healthcare within the next 10 years. The Foundation purely relies on funding to carry out this mandate, visit our website to find out how you can help: www.thenoakesfoundation.org/donate Eat Better South Africa! The Noakes Foundation soon realised that the poorest communities around South Africa, whose diets mainly consist of maize and maize products, are unaware of the dangers of excessive sugar and carbohydrate consumption. This has resulted in an unprecedented increase in cases of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. Thus the Noakes Foundation team established Eat Better South Africa! (EBSA) - the community outreach branch of The Foundation. EBSA’s goal is to educate under resourced communities about good nutrition and to provide them with the knowledge and the tools to make healthy and affordable food choices. The Nutrition Network The Nutrition Network is an education, connection and learning platform founded by The Noakes Foundation in partnership with an esteemed team of doctors and scientists. The platform has been designed exclusively for medical practitioners across all disciplines, covering the latest and most up-to-date science and research in the field of Low Carb Nutrition. Connect with us: Website: www.thenoakesfoundation.org Website: www.nutrition-network.org Facebook: The Noakes Foundation, Eat Better South Africa and Nutrition Network. Twitter: @TheNoakesF Twitter: @NutritionNetwrk ****** To contact Tracey, Health Coach for Mind & Body: Low Carb Long Weekend Women's Virtual Summit Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2294679610830033/ Tracey's Private Facebook Page - The Low Carb/Keto Lifestyle Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowcarblounge/ FREE Resources to help with changing your lifestyle: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY Website: http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork  

I'm not sure that I can convey my excitement at getting to see (over Skype) and chat to this lady who I feel very close to. I've fallen in love with Doc Edge over the last 3 years over Instagram as she has shared her highs and her lows and everything in between. I kind of forgot we were recording during this chat, and we talked like I'm sure we would if I had popped over to Aberdeen in Scotland for a coffee. We shared a lot of stuff between us about falling down, getting up, doing our best with the kids, nutrition dogma, being curious and so much other great stuff. If you would like to connect with Suzie, here are her details: Instagram: @suz.edge and @edgesuz Facebook: Low Carb Scotland Twitter: @edgesuz "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Nelson Mandela. ****** To contact Tracey, Health Coach for Mind & Body: Low Carb Long Weekend Women's Virtual Summit Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2294679610830033/ Tracey's Private Facebook Page - The Low Carb/Keto Lifestyle Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowcarblounge/ FREE Resources to help with changing your lifestyle: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY Website: http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

"We have one life. One chance to live fully, experience this journey and make a positive impact on the world. This is for the people who want it all. The full human experience."  Tina Tower has captured attention with her raw and real approach to building business. Tina is not afraid to share her failures as well as her successes and is an example of what happens when you define what you want in life and go after it with all you’ve got. Like some people find religion, Tina found personal development which led her to go on to start investing in property at 18, starting her business at 20, getting married, having two children, graduating from the University of Sydney and building and selling multiple businesses including a national franchise system before her 34th birthday, Tina knows how to leverage her skills and how to stick it out when faced with the stumbling blocks that we all run into on the road to success. Tina launched a toy store & tutoring centre in 2004, designed and licensed her own programs & curriculum as Begin Bright in 2008 and franchised her business in 2011. Building the network of Begin Bright centres up to more than 30, Begin Bright was acquired by an international education company in 2016. Tina has been celebrated in the Australian business community winning the Australian Telstra Young Business Woman of the Year in 2014 and being the 2017 Entrepreneur in Residence for Australia’s largest business women’s group, Business Chicks, as well as being featured on Sky Business, The Huffington Post and The Financial Review. Tina's book, One Life is an awesome read and full of tips to inspire you to take and experience all that life has to offer. She has kindly donated 3 copies for me to give away, to you my loyal podcast listener. If you would like your chance to win a copy, you need to email me at tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au and tell me why. To connect with Tina: www.tinatower.com You will also find Tina on Instagram @tina_tower and on Facebook. ******** To contact Tracey, Health Coach for Mind & Body: Low Carb Long Weekend Women's Virtual Summit Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2294679610830033/ Tracey's Private Facebook Page - The Low Carb/Keto Lifestyle Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowcarblounge/ FREE Resources to help with changing your lifestyle: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY Website: http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

I apologise in advance for the sound quality of this podcast chat. But don't let that stop you listening to the amazing stuff Dr Pran has to say.  Like many practitioners that believe nutrition has a role in our health, Dr Pran's wife getting ill was his catalyst.  Dr Pran shares his wife's story; we discuss why the medical professional will be slow with change; why insulin resistance is the cause behind most of the modern metabolic diseases; the red meat and cancer link; meat and the environment; feeding our kids; and Dr Pran shares his biggest tips for everyone with regard to their health.  To contact Dr Pran: www.northwestgastro.com.au Instagram: @dr_pran_yoganathan ****** To contact Tracey, Health Coach for Mind & Body: Low Carb Long Weekend Women's Virtual Summit Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2294679610830033/ Tracey's Private Facebook Page - The Low Carb/Keto Lifestyle Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowcarblounge/ FREE Resources to help with changing your lifestyle: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY Website: http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au If you are a medical practitioner and you are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

"I didn't think about food anymore. I was no longer obsessed with food anymore. That was the miracle." "I eat whatever I want. I've just changed what I want." Dr Lucy Burns graduated from Medicine at Monash University in 1993 and completed general practice training in 1998. After watching the astronomical increase of obesity, diabetes and chronic disease, she changed her practice style and began to address the root cause of disease through lifestyle changes. She became a certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician and a clinical hypnotherapist. She sought-after public speaker and has spoken at multiple medical conferences on the management of obesity and weight loss.  Lucy lives on the Mornington Peninsula with her husband and 2 teenage daughters.  They have a small acreage with 3 horses, a miniature cow, a goat, 3 dogs,4 cats, 4 ducks, 3 frogs, and a bearded dragon. Life is busy! Lucy runs a successful weight loss clinic called Epiphany Medical Weight Loss and advises a low carb lifestyle. The clinic has become so busy that it’s time to expand into an online program. She along with her colleague Dr Mary Barson have formed a business called Real Life Medicine™ and are launching a program that addresses both the physiological and psychological causes of obesity. Following the hormonal model for obesity, the program follows a low carbohydrate approach, addresses gut health and recommends intermittent fasting.  They implement positive psychology and hypnotherapy to promote behavioural change. Both Dr Lucy and Dr Mary draw upon their experience to address sugar and food addiction with a positive, compassion centred approach. Their patients are empowered and achieve long term sustainable change. To contact Lucy: www.rlmedicine.com www.epiphanymedicalweightloss.com Facebook page Real Life Medicine https://www.facebook.com/reallifemedicine/ Facebook group Real Life Medicine. Real Food. Real Weight Loss. Real Health. https://www.facebook.com/groups/465071524304824/ ****** To contact Tracey, Health Coach for Mind & Body: Private Facebook Page - The Low Carb/Keto Lifestyle Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowcarblounge/ FREE Resources to help with changing your lifestyle: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY Website: http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au

Today on the podcast I talked to Louise Schofield, co-founder of the New Zealand based social enterprise that exists to inspire the medical profession to become more focused on disease prevention. Louise is also a mum to 3 boys with Prof Grant Schofield, and has a PhD in behaviour change. She has also spent the last 15 years in the health and wellbeing sector. I loved Louise's honesty. Behaviour change is hard, and no one is perfect. Louise shared her own struggle with emotional eating and how she's managed to keep it where she wants it to be. To connect with Louise, and learn more about PreKure, go to their website: www.prekure.com **** To connect with me, Tracey, go to my website: www.traceymcbeath.com.au To access my free resources, click here: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY To join my private Facebook page, go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowcarblounge/ If you enjoyed this, or any of my episodes, please rate, comment and share!  Thank you, Tracey xx

In this chat with Dietitian and Researcher, Jessica Turton, we talk about the research paper Jessica recently had published, titled "An evidence based approach to developing low carbohydrate diets for Type 2 diabetes management: A systematic review of interventions and methods." The purpose of this paper is to help other practitioners such as dietitians, doctors, GP's, exercise physiologists, and individuals develop a safe and individualised prescription for type 2 diabetes patients. Research is a topic that most people don't have a clue about, but having an understanding of this does help when it comes to working out what is 'science' and what is 'opinion'. Jessica's down to earth approach makes is super easy to understand. To get in touch with Jessica, go to Ellipse Health, www.ellipsehealth.com.au To contact me, Tracey go to: www.traceymcbeath.com.au. Here you can gain access to many resources for free to help you with your health. Please rate, comment, share and subscribe!

I simply cannot believe it's been ONE YEAR today since I started my podcast! I never believed I would do something like this, and I have been so grateful to have had the opportunity to share so many amazing stories of hope. I absolutely loved putting this episode together. To my mind there was clear parts of every episode that shared how my guest had overcome a struggle and now saw their life in a whole new light. Being able to forget about our own story for a moment allows us to get lost in the infinite possibilities that life has to offer. Doing this podcast is a great example of what I share with my clients every day. I listened to my wisdom when it whispered to me to do this. I didn't listen when I heard those familiar voices of 'I can't do this', 'I might look stupid', 'I might not get guests', 'I might fail', 'I'm not good enough.' And I didn't listen either to any thinking I had around how it would play out in the future. Instead I took it week to week, embraced the chance to chat to these incredible people, didn't take the knock backs personally, and have just gain more than I ever could have imagined. Living life in this way is simply incredible. As one of my guests Caroline from Organise.Curate.Design said to me, "No one has a crystal ball. We don't know what will happen tomorrow, we only have today." And I couldn't agree more. We only have today. So what are you waiting for? Do today what it is that you want to do. Not tomorrow. Not next week. TODAY. It's your time lovely ladies! Thank you so much for your support this year. I look forward to it continuing for another year! Love Tracey xxx www.traceymcbeath.com.au For your access to my FREE resources library, click here: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY  

What do you get when you mix two mums, who are both podcast hosts, and passionate about nutrition? An awesome show, that's what! Leah is not only a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, she is also a mum of 2, and an absolutely awesome lady. It was so good to chat to Leah about all things mumlife. We talked allergies, breastfeeding, childbirth, expectations, how to navigate the confusion out there, finding your tribe, and so much more. Just a down to earth conversation with 2 mums trying to do their best, while understanding that every other mum out there is also trying to do the same. Leah is podcast host on the amazing show, Low Carb Conversations. **** To connect with Leah, you can find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourishingconversations/ and her website: https://www.nourishingconversations.com **** To connect with me, Tracey, please go to: www.traceymcbeath.com.au For your access to my FREE resources library, click here: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach/ Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach LinkedIn: Tracey McBeath Please rate, review and share this podcast! Thank you Tracey xx  

Today I'm honoured to have an old client of mine Kelly share her story with you. When Kelly came to me around July this year, she had already quit sugar to reverse her insulin resistance, fatty liver and rheumatoid arthritis.  But there was still something missing for her in terms of her mental suffering. Kelly didn't want to suffer from anxiety and depression any more. Kelly shares where I pointed her towards when it comes to understanding the human experience, and how her life has changed now. She also shares how she has shared this with her children too, particularly her child who is autistic. "I don't want him or you to feel that autism is a deficit to who he is." If you're curious to learn more around this understanding, I have a number of podcast episodes in which it is talked about: Episode 2: My take on it all Episode 18: Fiona Lukeis Episode 21: Rochelle Gance Episode 33: There is always hope Other great podcasts that talk to this understanding are: Changeable by Dr Amy Johnson Caffeine For The Soul Michael Neill A Little Peace of Mind Podcast by Nicola Bird The Joy of Being by Marina Pearson Real Business Real Lives by Barbara Patterson Awesome books to read are: The Little Book of Big Change by Dr Amy Johnson Somebody Should Have Told Us by Jack Pransky The Relationship Handbook by George Pransky The Space Within by Michael Neill **** To connect with me, please go to my website: http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au For your access to my FREE resources library, click here: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY If you would like to get in touch with Kelly, please email me at tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au and I can pass your details on to her.

Today on the podcast I chat to Marty Kendall, an engineer with a passion for optimising nutrition. Marty's passion for nutrition began many years ago because of his love for his wife Monica, who is type 1 diabetic. They wanted to try to get Monica off the insulin rollercoaster that is so often the case with the recommended dietary guidelines for diabetics. They also wanted to start a family. Marty is passionate about removing all the labels, and helping people to focus on getting the nutrients our bodies need to function at it's best.  We discussed: the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes what the personal fat threshold is all about nutrient needs across the spectrum from teenagers to old age nutrient synergies and understanding satiety all about protein, and whether we need to fear it or not how to be 'anti-fragile' and so much more! **** To connect with Marty: https://optimisingnutrition.com/ You can also find Marty on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/optimisingnutrition/ And the Facebook group, Healthy Low Carb & Keto Recipes here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealthyLowCarbKetoRecipes Optimising Nutrition Blog: https://optimisingnutrition.com/blog ***** To connect with me, Tracey McBeath Health Coach: http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au For your access to my FREE resources library, click here: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach/ Twitter, and Linkedin. Thanks for listening! Please rate, comment and share. Tracey xx    

In the third part of my chat with Belinda Fettke, we get more personal. Belinda bravely shares the personal impact Gary's saga has had on herself, Gary and the family. We also talk about what Belinda believes has to happen before more widespread change will be possible. We then talk Mum to Mum about how we felt when we learnt about the perils of sugar, and the impact that has had on our kids, and how we've learnt to manage it all.  Belinda talked about The Real Meal Revolutions awesome book, Raising Superheros, by Prof Tim Noakes. I couldn't find that book online, but I have purchased their next book, Super Food for Super Children. It's also from the Prof, and is a very similar book. So if you would like a chance to win this for Christmas, and start to take your kids beyond a world of sugar, please go to my instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/  or my Facebook page: @Tracey McBeath Health Coach for your chance to win this book. I also am running a workshop for women in January, in which you will learn all you need to know to keep yourself and your family metabolically healthy. To learn more about this 1 day workshop, click here: https://www.traceymcbeath.com.au/the-nourished-mumlife-workshop/ To find Belinda and learn more, you can find her on Facebook: Belinda Fettke No Fructose or at www.isupportgary.com You can also find Belinda on Linkin and on Twitter. To connect with me, Tracey McBeath Health Coach: www.traceymcbeath.com.au For your access to my FREE resources library, click here: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY

In Part 2 of my chat with Belinda, we get in to the nitty gritty behind our dietary guidelines. Little did they know that in taking on her husband Gary and trying to silence him in speaking out against sugar, they would also be taking on Belinda, whose love for her husband and family has led to so much more than the 'decision makers' ever would have expected. But... we NEED to know all this stuff, and we need to BE NOISY with Belinda. Our choice IS being taken away, and it started a very long time ago.  And if we don't do something about it now, it will be a very different world for our grand children to be in, and one I am determined to do as much as I can to avoid. We will learn about the insidious reach of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, through their involvement in the education of doctors, to the development of the dietary guidelines, and the fact that breakfast cereals were invented to stop children and adults masturbating. Yes. You read that right. And, their reach in to the world of nutrition is so large and profitable, and because they are a religious organisation, they pay ZERO tax. To find Belinda and learn more, you can find her on Facebook: Belinda Fettke No Fructose or at www.isupportgary.com To connect with me: www.traceymcbeath.com.au For your access to my FREE resources library, click here: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY Stay tuned - there is some stuff to come that everyone needs to know! Please rate, comment, and share!

I couldn't be more excited to bring you this first part of the conversation I had with Belinda Fettke.  Over two awesome recordings, we talked for about 2 and 1/2 hours. There was nothing I wanted to leave out, so I've broken the conversation up into 3 parts. Today, Part ONE, we hear Gary's story as it starts back in the year 2000 with a brain cancer diagnosis. Belinda takes us through the harrowing journey of 11 years of numerous surgeries & chemotherapy, until in around 2011 when Gary was very sick, he was told there was nothing else they could do for him.  Yet for the past 5 years, Gary has been in remission and has no sign of the cancer.. all because he discovered that sugar was feeding his cancer. As you would expect, Gary became very excited about the potential cure diet could play with his own patients, when as an orthopedic surgeon, he was seeing an explosion of him having to amputate limbs due to the rapid rise of type 2 diabetes.  But instead of the Medical Board giving Gary a medal, they tried to silence him for speaking out, and what followed was a horrendous 5 year investigation, and saw Gary and his family being subjected to things no one should ever be put through. To find Belinda and learn more, you can find her on Facebook: Belinda Fettke No Fructose or at www.isupportgary.com To connect with me: www.traceymcbeath.com.au For your access to my FREE resources library, click here: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY Stay tuned - there is some stuff to come that everyone needs to know!

Today Dr Jackie and I chew the 'fat' (yum) on what she see's as the top 5 biggest barriers to embracing an LCHF lifestyle. I of course add my two cents in as well. We also share at the end some information around the online LCHF support program that Jackie and I are doing together to really help people embrace this lifestyle for their health. To get your free copy of Dr Jackie's top 5 mistakes on LCHF, click here: https://mailchi.mp/53fcafb3b36e/rc6g6vsd7v  To find more information out, and to join the Sante Circle for only $1 for a 10 day trial (which will close to new intakes from mid December), click here:  https://santecircle.mykajabi.com/ Jackie's YouTube video on electrolytes is here: https://youtu.be/zfH_4UX5pyc Here is the graph by Prof Tim Noakes that Jackie was referring too: https://i2.wp.com/alexsandalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Insulin-Resistance.png?ssl=1 To connect with Jackie, her website is here: https://santemedical.com.au/ To connect with me: http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au For your access to my FREE resources library, click here: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY Thanks for following, listening, and your ongoing support! Love Tracey xx

In this first episode back after my break, I am chatting to Dietitian and Naturopath, Jodie Persovic. She has extensive training in nutrition and complimentary medicine, she has worked in the health industry for over 20 years. Jodie integrates the latest research in nutrition science with the real world of her clients. In her experience our unique health picture, our food preferences and food beliefs are all important when deciding on a dietary approach, and she shares a lot of this in our chat together. But everyone has a back story, and we are all real people. Jodie's story is one of eating disorders and trying many different ways to find health over the years. 15 years on from being free from all of this, she brings an extra layer of compassion and understanding to her work when she meets with individual clients. So much great stuff in this chat!   **** To connect with Jodie https://www.nutritionmeans.com.au/ or via email: jodie@nutritionmeans.com.au     ***** To connect with me: Website: www.traceymcbeath.com.au For your access to my FREE resources library, click here: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Please rate, subscribe and leave a comment. Also share! Love Tracey xxx

On Father's Day 4 years ago, Darren was 113kg heavier than he is today. He was also suffering from workplace bullying, and the mental trauma that was associated with that. So much so, that at the age of 47, he almost took his own life. A friend who answered his call from help that day saved his life, and from that day, Darren did what he could to transform. From breaking the scales at his doctors office at 200kg, to having psoriasis on over 80% of his body, and being off work with a mental health plan... he now has completely changed his life. Thank you Darren for sharing your story. It will give so many hope when they feel there is none. "You have to fix what's above the shoulders before you can fix below." "I exercise because I've lost weight.. not to lose weight." **** To connect and follow Darren: Instagram: @lovinlchf Facebook: @lovinlchf Twitter: @lovinlchf ***** To connect with me (Tracey), Women's Health Coach for Mind & Body: Website: www.traceymcbeath.com.au For your access to my FREE resources library, click here: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Thank you for your support and for following along in this first season! See you very soon for season 2. Please rate, subscribe and leave a comment. Also share! The more who can hear these stories, the more people will realise that there is always hope. Love Tracey xxx

Caroline is the Life Assistant you never knew you needed! If you are someone who is surrounded with 'stuff' and 'things' to do, or you hate delegating (especially if you don't like things that are not done YOUR way) then this podcast is for you. That's been me for sure! Caroline has over thirteen years experience in the events industry, having managed a range of major internationally recognised events and exhibitions throughout Australia. She has specialised in the management of first aid and medical services since 2009 and has become known as the most qualified and sought after account manager of this service. Caroline has an exclusive understanding and insight of the requirements of her role, far beyond her peers within the industry. She has used this experience as one of the two owners of EventAid to grow the business to being one of the most reputable providers within the industry and the employer of choice. Throughout her career Caroline has been continuously recognised for her efficiency and professionalism when looking after clients. She is known for her ability to meet her client’s expectations whilst managing various projects and deadlines. Using these skills Caroline has launched Organise.Curate.Design to assist clients find work life balance in their personal lives. Managing their life admin and easing their workload to enable clients to outsource their To Do Lists and gain time in their day to pursue the things they love. ***** To connect with Caroline: www.organisecuratedesign.com email: cgb@organisecuratedesign.com Facebook: Organise Curate Design Instagram: @organise.curate.design ***** To connect with me (Tracey), Women's Health Coach for Mind & Body: Website: www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au I offer one on one coaching, group coaching, online programs, personalised programs & speaking services. 

Helen was born and raised in the UK. She began her career as a Registered Nurse before changing path and pursuing a career in health services management. Helen fulfilled a variety of management and leadership roles in London teaching hospitals and in mental health services. She juggled a busy full-time career with studying and raising 3 children. She hated cooking and didn’t have much time for it, so most of the food she and her family ate was out of a packet. By the 2006 when her husband accepted a new job and they moved to Melbourne, Australia, Helen was gaining weight, chronically tired, a suffering a variety of ailments including joint pain and chronic indigestion. Two years later, when a routine blood test revealed an unhealthy cholesterol profile, Helen was confused. What was she doing wrong and why, at the age of 44, did she feel as though she was falling apart? A chance conversation with a friend prompted Helen to start researching alternative approaches to nutrition and health. She started to make changes, and noticed the difference immediately. She lost weight and recovered her energy. She realised that gluten was not her friend and in doing so, got rid of her indigestion and joint pain. Having reclaimed her health, Helen decided to change careers so that she could focus on helping other people to do the same. She studied to become a Certified Integrative Health Coach and went on to complete a Masters in Science in Health Coaching & Applied Nutrition. Now Helen works with people who, like her, want to feel good in their body and have the energy to enjoy life and stay well. ***** To connect with Helen: www.realfoodcoaching.com.au Facebook: Helen Chauhan ***** To connect with me (Tracey), Women's Health Coach for Mind & Body: Website: www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach and @lowcarb_lifestyle_coach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au I offer one on one coaching, group coaching, online programs, personalised programs & speaking services.   

"I hid from the world for over 20 years."  Amber is hiding no longer! At 53 - a mum of 2 and a grandmother - she is out dancing every weekend with her husband. But it wasn't always this way for Amber, in fact most of her life she has hidden herself away because of her weight and feelings of helplessness. That was until she found keto at almost 50, and has carnivore around 6 months ago. This story speaks for itself. Amber is such a joy and breath of fresh air,  who wants to share how she found her joy in life with anyone who will listen.  As someone who has been judged all her life, she no longer lets what anyone else think bother her. So leave all your judgement aside - because it is only a reflection on you - and listen with curiosity and an open mind. If you're interested in reading and learning more about this lifestyle, Amber has shared some awesome resources below: Facebook Groups: Zeroing in on health World carnivore tribe Zero carb health  Podcasts:  Human performance outliers  the carnivore cast Fundamental Health  YouTube Dr Shawn Baker Mikhaila Peterson Primal Edge Health Paul Saladino MD Phil Escott Ken D. Berry, MD KetovoreKast  Books Born to Eat Meat by Paul A Mabry MD Lore of nutrition:challenging conventional dietary beliefs by Tim Noakes Fiber Minace by Konstantin Monastyrsky The carnivore cookbook by Maria Emmerich (out Jan 7) The Carnivore Diet by Shawn Baker (out Nov 19) To connect with Amber: Instagram: @lonestarketogirl ***** To connect with me (Tracey), Women's Health Coach for Mind & Body: Website: www.traceymcbeath.com.au For your access to my FREE resources library, click here: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au I offer one on one coaching, group coaching, online programs, personalised programs & speaking services. 

"More than 75% of people who are now having heart attacks have 'normal' or 'low' cholesterol levels." Today I chat again to Nutritionist, best selling author and speaker, Christine Cronau. We take a really deep dive into all things CHOLESTEROL. We discuss: What it is, what is its function Why we are so scared of it, and why we've been told to try to lower it and eat 'cholesterol lowering' foods The disconnect (again) between the science and the dogma Do we need to worry about cholesterol? Cholesterol tests and their inaccuracy. What affects them and why The difference between men and women with cholesterol The true signs of heart disease Statins - what are they, why are they so heavily prescribed My mum's statins story The genetic argument High cholesterol levels and insurance issues Where to go for more help.   RESOURCES: Dr Aseem Malhotra - Cardiologist - www.doctoraseem.com YouTube: The Great Statin Con https://youtu.be/mAoTwfx1Sic Low Carb High Fat GP's and Specialists: https://lowcarbdownunder.com.au/resources/   DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. IF SOMETHING ISN'T WORKING FOR YOU, FIND OUT WHY. BE CURIOUS! ***** To connect with Christine, to find her books and look into her 12 week program, go to: Website: www.christinecronau.com She is also on Facebook and Instagram, @christinecronau ***** To connect with me (Tracey), Women's Health Coach for Mind & Body: Website: www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach For your access to my FREE resources library, click here: http://bit.ly/FREERESOURCESLIBRARY Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach Email: tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au I offer one on one coaching, group coaching, online programs, personalised programs & speaking services. 

I've been troubled by the number of teenagers that appear to be struggling. Who are suffering needlessly because they innocently just don't understand how our mind works. Come to think of it, many adults don't understand this either. So this podcast is for everyone who feels stuck. "If the only thing people learnt was not to be afraid of their own experience, that alone would change the world." Sydney Banks. There are many more people that talk about this understanding of mind way better than I have here in this podcast. If you want to keep looking in the direction I share, please keep listening, reading, and looking.  When we don't understand how something works, it confuses us. But simply seeing the truth of how our mind works can be all we need to trust that we will always be ok... not matter what we are faced with. *Please keep coming back to these resources, as I will update them regularly. Plus don't just watch them once. Watch them a few times, with space in between. Every time you do that, it will speak to you in a different way.* YouTube Video resources: Mara Gleason - Your Superpower - https://youtu.be/SEV7EPmsaPI Why Arn't We Awesomer - Michael Neill - https://youtu.be/xr6VawX2nr4 A Whole New Way of Thinking about Thought - Michael Neill https://youtu.be/RfrhaWStO5Q Depression disorders - Dr Bill Pettit https://youtu.be/Fx3rudmWm1g The Dragon Story - Michael Neill https://youtu.be/7stT4OQoFGU Relationships - Michael Neill https://youtu.be/0O75m0Q7Q_Q Built to Fly - Dr Bill Pettit https://youtu.be/Vpx3y6u2398 Confidence - Mara Gleason https://youtu.be/p04v7o_og5A The Inside Out Revolution - https://youtu.be/42dyMWL_qOg People to google: Dr Bill Pettit, Michael Neill, Dr Amy Johnson, Mara Gleason, Fiona Lukeis, Rochelle Gance, Jack Pransky, Nicola Bird and so many more. Books (all available on Kindle): Somebody Should Have Told Us - Jack Pransky Parenting From The Heart - Jack Pransky The Little Book of Big Change - Dr Amy Johnson One Thought Changes Everything - Mara Gleason Recovery From Within (A Mum and Daughter journey of recovery from anorexia) - Rebecca Perkins & Beatrice Arscott A Little Peace of Mind - Nicola Bird Women and Confidence - Lana Basianutti Being Human - Dr Amy Johnson The Relationship Handbook - George Pransky The Space Within - Michael Neill **** To contact me, Tracey - Mind & Body Coach www.traceymcbeath.com.au tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach

If you're a mum who has just left the work force to have kids, or a mum who is thinking about returning to the workforce, or you are just someone thinking of making a career change, this episode is for you! What a wealth of information Leah is. Leah is a career & interview coach, and founder of her coaching business, Relaunch Me. Leah herself has been through numerous career changes, had time off to have her kids, and now uses her wealth of knowledge to help others relaunch their careers. Today on the podcast Leah shares: her career story and what led to her starting her business she shares some tips on how to look for work after being out for a while she shares what you can do while you are having a break from your career we talk about how building your confidence is the first step in any relaunch some great free and small cost online learning programs and a whole lot more   The links below are to free/inexpensive courses: http://www.udemy.com http://www.coursera.org http://www.edx.org http://www.alison.com Volunteer websites: http://govolunteer.com.au http://www.volunteeringvictoria.org.au Fairwork website: http://www.fairwork.gov.au   **** To connect with Leah: http://www.relaunchme.com.au Email: enquiries@relaunchme.com.au Facebook: Relaunch Me Career Consulting Instagram: @relaunchmecareerconsulting Linkedin: Relaunch Me Career Consulting   **** To connect with me (Tracey) - Mind & Body Coach www.traceymcbeath.com.au tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach & @lowcarb_lifestyle_coach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach I offer individual and group coaching.