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An Exploration of Dietary Fats: Udo Erasmus on Health and Nutrition Jan 02, 2026

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In this episode, Udo Erasmus, author of several books on dietary fat, unravels the complexities of fats and their impact on health. Drawing from his extensive research and personal experiences, Udo discusses the essential role of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, what he views as the misconceptions surrounding dietary fats, and the importance of consuming oils made with health in mind.

What You'll Learn:

Debunking Fat Myths: Explore common misconceptions about dietary fats and learn why not all fats are created equal.
Udo's Personal Journey: Gain insights from Udo Erasmus's personal experiences and research that led to his groundbreaking work in nutrition.
Impact of Processing on Oils: Discover the effects of industrial processing on oils and why choosing oils made with health in mind is crucial.
Holistic Health Framework: Learn about Udo's comprehensive approach to health, encompassing diet, environment, and mental well-being.

Resources

Website: https://udoerasmus.com/

Udo’s books: Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill and his upcoming book Your Body Needs an Oil Change

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theudoerasmus/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/udoerasmus/

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00:00:36 Importance of Omega-3 and Omega-6
00:01:04 Misconceptions About Dietary Fats
00:01:34 Udo's Personal Journey
00:02:24 Impact of Oil Processing
00:02:38 Choosing Health-Conscious Oils
00:03:31 Holistic Health Approach
00:05:08 Framework for Overall Health
00:12:16 Role of Essential Nutrients
00:15:07 Conclusion and Insights
00:16:00 Understanding Good, Bad, and Damaged Fats
00:18:00 The Science Behind Fatty Acids
00:20:00 The Damage of Improper Oil Treatment
00:25:00 Balancing Omega-3 and Omega-6
00:30:00 Broader Health Implications and Environmental Factors
00:35:00 Udo's Comprehensive Health Framework
00:40:00 The Importance of Mental and Environmental Well-being
00:45:00 Final Thoughts and Future Projects
00:50:00 Udo's Vision for Health Education

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New research suggests that exercise is like Uber eats for your brain: Wisdom Wednesdays Dec 30, 2025

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Reflect on the Year That Was With Carly Taylor Dec 28, 2025

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A short end-of-year pause to consider how you met difficulty, managed emotion, and showed up when things were hard.

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Overcoming Burnout: Filipa Bellette's Holistic Approach Dec 26, 2025

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In this episode, Filipa Bellette joins me to explore the complex issue of what she refers to as 'body burnout' and its impact on health. Filipa shares her personal experiences and discusses the holistic, functional-medicine methods she employs to address burnout, emphasising the connection between the body, mind, and environment.

What You'll Learn:

Understanding Body Burnout: Gain insights into the concept of body burnout, its symptoms, and how it affects both mental and physical health.
Holistic Healing Approaches: Explore the integration of functional medicine and metaphysical practices to address burnout, focusing on the interconnectedness of body systems.
Personal Journey and Real-Life Applications: Learn from Filipa Bellette's personal experiences with burnout and how they inform her approach to healing others.
Environmental and Lifestyle Factors: Discover the role of environmental toxins and lifestyle choices in exacerbating burnout and how to mitigate these factors.
Rewiring the Mind and Body: Understand the importance of addressing deep-seated beliefs and patterns to achieve lasting recovery from burnout.

Key Takeaways:

Body Burnout's Impact: Body burnout affects both mental and physical health, manifesting in symptoms like energy depletion, mood swings, and gut issues.
Holistic Healing: A combination of functional medicine and metaphysical practices can effectively address burnout by considering the interconnectedness of body systems.
Personal Experience as Insight: Filipa Bellette's personal journey through burnout provides valuable insights into practical healing approaches.
Environmental and Lifestyle Influence: Environmental toxins and lifestyle choices play a significant role in exacerbating burnout, highlighting the need for mindful living.
Mind-Body Connection: Addressing deep-seated beliefs and patterns is crucial for achieving lasting recovery from burnout.

Resources

Website: https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/

Email: hello@chrisandfilly.fm

Filipa’s Book: Ending Body Burnout: https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/book

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisandfilly_fm

Facebook: www.facebook.com/chrisandfilly

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/filipa-bellette-73339019/

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00:01:00 Holistic Healing Approaches
00:03:00 Personal Journey and Insights
00:05:00 Environmental and Lifestyle Factors
00:07:00 Mind-Body Connection and Recovery
00:09:00 Functional Medicine and Metaphysical Practices
00:11:00 Addressing Deep-Seated Beliefs
00:13:00 The Role of Environmental Toxins
00:15:00 Lifestyle Choices and Burnout
00:17:00 Healing Through Mindful Living
00:19:00 Comprehensive Solutions to Burnout
00:21:00 Filipa's Personal Healing Journey
00:23:00 Integrating Functional Medicine
00:25:00 Metaphysical Healing Techniques
00:27:00 Overcoming Perfectionism and Stress
00:29:00 The Importance of Emotional Healing
00:31:00 Practical Steps for Recovery

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Wisdom Wednesdays: A super simple measure that's a big predictor of your longevity Dec 23, 2025

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Avoidance: The Quiet Habit That Shrinks Your Life With Carly Taylor Dec 21, 2025

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Avoidance shows up quietly.
Scrolling. Skipping the workout. Pouring a drink. Saying no when connection actually matters.

In this episode of Mojo Monday, Carly explores experiential avoidance through an ACT lens and why the things we avoid often come with a hidden cost. This is a gentle invitation to notice where avoidance might be narrowing your world and discover what can help guide you back toward the life you want to live, even when discomfort shows up.

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Digital Nutrition: Navigating Tech's Impact with Jocelyn Brewer Dec 19, 2025

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In this episode, I explore the evolving landscape of digital well-being with Jocelyn Brewer. We dive into the concept of "digital nutrition," examining how our interactions with technology impact our mental health and cognitive development. Jocelyn shares her insights on the importance of setting boundaries, fostering self-control, and understanding the psychological effects of digital consumption. Prepare to rethink your relationship with technology as we uncover practical strategies for a balanced digital life.

What You'll Learn:

The Concept of Digital Nutrition: Gain insights into how digital consumption affects mental health and cognitive development and learn how to balance technology use for a healthier lifestyle.
Setting Boundaries with Technology: Discover practical strategies for establishing technology use agreements within families, emphasising the importance of setting limits and fostering self-control.
Psychological Effects of Digital Consumption: Understand the impact of digital media on brain development, including the role of self-control and the influence of digital devices on sleep and cognitive function.
Navigating the Digital Landscape: Explore the challenges and opportunities presented by digital technologies, including the importance of digital literacy and the potential risks of unchecked digital consumption.
Parental Guidance in the Digital Age: Learn how parents can effectively manage their children's technology use, ensuring a safe and balanced digital environment.

Key Takeaways:

Digital nutrition is crucial for mental well-being, emphasising the need to balance technology use to support cognitive health and emotional stability.
Establishing clear technology use agreements within families can help manage digital consumption and foster healthier habits.
Excessive digital consumption can negatively affect brain development, highlighting the importance of self-control and mindful technology use.
Parents play a vital role in guiding their children's digital habits, ensuring a safe and balanced environment for growth and learning.
It's essential to critically assess the content consumed online, understanding its potential impact on mental health and societal well-being.

Throughout the episode, Jocelyn Brewer offers insights into the concept of digital nutrition and its impact on mental health and cognitive development. She emphasis

es the importance of setting boundaries with technology and encourages listeners to critically evaluate their digital consumption. This conversation serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the psychological effects of digital media and the importance of fostering a balanced relationship with technology.

Resources

Website: https://jocelynbrewer.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jocelyn_brewer

X: https://x.com/JocelynBrewer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejocelynbrewer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigiNutrition

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynbrewer/

Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/jocelyn_brewer/

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00:01:00 - Setting Technology Boundaries
00:03:00 - Psychological Effects of Digital Consumption
00:05:00 - Parental Guidance in the Digital Age
00:08:00 - Overall Digital Exposure
00:14:00 - Positive Aspects of Digital Technology.
00:20:00 - Social Media Ban for Under 16s
00:30:00 - The Role of Parents
00:38:00 - Advice for Individuals and Parents

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Wisdom Wednesdays: The role of diet in Autism Spectrum Disorder incidence and severity Dec 16, 2025

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The human study on supplementation is here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0334852

The mouse study is here: https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3003231

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Mojo Monday - Judging Others: Why Curiosity Is Often the Wiser Choice With Carly Taylor Dec 14, 2025

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In this week’s Mojo Monday, Carly explores the inner voice that judges others and how quickly it can make life harder than it needs to be. Drawing on Stoic wisdom, modern psychology, and her own personal reflections, she shares how shifting from judgement to curiosity creates space, compassion, and calm. Sometimes the wisest thing we can do is hold our opinion lightly and choose understanding instead.

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Strategies for Productivity & Personal Development, with Dr. Amantha Imber Dec 12, 2025

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Today Dr. Amantha Imber and I explore the intersection of psychology, productivity, and personal development. We discuss practical strategies for behaviour change, the importance of aligning actions with personal values, and innovative approaches to enhancing creativity and productivity. The conversation delves into the science of habit formation, the role of identity in behaviour change, and the impact of environmental design on personal and professional success.

What You'll Learn:

Aligning Actions with Personal Values: Discover how aligning your actions with personal values can enhance motivation and lead to greater success in both personal and professional life.

Environmental Design for Productivity: Learn how the design of your physical and digital environments can significantly influence your behaviour and productivity, and how to set up your surroundings for optimal performance.

The Role of Identity in Behaviour Change: Understand the crucial role identity plays in sustaining behaviour change and how visualizing yourself in a new identity can help achieve your goals.

Innovative Strategies for Habit Formation: Explore effective strategies like temptation bundling and time boxing to form strong habits and boost productivity.

Managing Distractions and Enhancing Focus: Gain insights into managing distractions using application blocking software and the importance of regular breaks to improve focus and decision-making.

Key Takeaways:

Aligning actions with personal values enhances motivation and success.
Environmental design can significantly influence behaviour and productivity.
Identity plays a crucial role in sustaining behaviour change.
Temptation bundling is an effective strategy for habit formation.
Time boxing and working to your chronotype can boost productivity.
Commitment devices can be powerful tools for achieving goals.
Creativity can be enhanced through phone-free walks and reducing stress.
Distractions can be managed with application blocking software.
Regular breaks and cognitive gears improve focus and decision-making.
Personal accountability and setting clear rules aid in behaviour change.

The conversation serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of psychology, behaviour change, and personal growth, providing practical tools to manage distractions and improve focus.

Resources

Website: https://www.amantha.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amanthai

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01:31 The Role of Identity –

03:02 Environmental Design and Productivity –

08:46 Commitment Devices –

09:37 Managing Distractions –

11:00 Innovative Strategies for Creativity –