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Redefining Food Freedom with the Carnivore Chef Courtney Luna Feb 28, 2024

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What is food freedom?

While the animal-based, carnivorous lifestyle may seem restrictive and challenging from an outsider's perspective, for Martin and Courtney it's quite the opposite.

In this episode, Martin is joined by Courtney Luna, a former yacht chef turned Carnivore content creator and mother of two. Together, they delve into their personal journeys, discussing the misconceptions surrounding carnivore parenting, finding balance with food, and the sustainability of this lifestyle.

About Optimise Your Body:

Level up on your journey with the “Optimise Your Body" podcast, hosted by Australia-based Transformation Coach and former Pro Physique Competitor, Martin Silva.

A true health guru, Martin delves into the topics of nutrition, revealing his proven secrets for optimal health through the best foods and healthy habits. Gain inspiration from Martin's shift towards prioritising health over aesthetics, embracing a clean diet and balanced lifestyle.

Listen to his engaging interviews with globally renowned guests, and explore holistic discussions covering nutrition, training, lifestyle, and mindset. If you're seeking to elevate both your body and mindset, this podcast is your comprehensive guide to sustainably becoming your optimal self.

Tune in to unlock the keys to a healthier, more empowered life with Martin Silva.

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Exposing The Corruption Behind The Food Industry With Expert Vinnie Tortorich Feb 21, 2024

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Processed foods are designed to make you overeat.

After eating a 5-pound steak, you're full and satisfied. But after eating a bag of Doritos, you’ll find yourself ravenous and needing more to continue the food high. It can be hard to look beyond the dogma of what we’re told is healthy to eat in today's world. So then, who should we listen to? And what should we be eating?

Listen in to find out...

This week, Martin sits down with the man behind the controversial documentaries “Beyond Impossible” and “Fat: A Documentary 1 & 2”, Vinnie Tortorich. With a background in training A-list celebrities and the creation of the widely acclaimed fitness podcast "Fitness Confidential," Vinnie has revolutionised nutrition with his groundbreaking NSNG protocol, guiding countless individuals towards achieving optimal health through strategic but simple dietary principles.

Vinnie received pushback from the food industry that is designed to keep the masses unhealthy; despite all of this, he stands strong and continues to help people through his work.

“You know you're doing something right when they start coming after you. You’re p*ssing off the powers that be”...

Listen to today's episode to understand the fundamentals of the true corruption of the food industry. It's time to unlearn the lies you’ve been taught and set yourself on the path to true health. Want more help with this? Book a stress-free call with Martin:
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About Optimise Your Body:
Level up on your journey with the “Optimise Your Body" podcast, hosted by Australia-based Transformation Coach and former Pro Physique Competitor, Martin Silva.

Tune in to unlock the keys to a healthier, more empowered life with Martin Silva.

More from this episode’s guest, Vinnie Tortorich:
Website: https://vinnietortorich.com/
Free PDF - Intro to NSNG: https://nsng.vinnietortorich.com/product/intro-to-nsng/?utm_source=popup&utm_medium=Optin-Click&utm_campaign=popup

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Jay Alderton’s Secrets for Building Healthy Habits and Finding Lasting Success Feb 14, 2024

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Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% what you do with it.

It's all your fault. You have to take ownership of your own life. If you're living your dream with the perfect house, car, and life, that's all because of your own hard work. You don't blame others for your successes, so why blame them for your failures? It's all on you. Be honest with yourself, take accountability and you will build your success.

This episode is packed with all of the goodness you need to understand the foundational principles of building healthy habits to change your life for the better.

For our new listeners, this one is from the archives. In today's episode, Martin is joined by his friend and former coach, Jay Alderton. In this discussion, originally recorded in 2018, you’ll learn the secrets to building healthy habits from the experts themselves.

Today's guest, Jamie Alderton is a Fitness Entrepreneur, Author, Transformation Coach and owner of GrenadeFIT. In less than four years Jamie Alderton went from a redundant contract worker to one of the top Body Transformation Coaches in the UK, transforming thousands of lives in the process.

In this episode, you’ll learn the secrets behind what made all of this possible, and how to replicate it in your own life.

About Optimise Your Body:
Level up on your journey with the “Optimise Your Body" podcast, hosted by Australia-based Transformation Coach and former Pro Physique Competitor, Martin Silva.

Tune in to unlock the keys to a healthier, more empowered life with Martin Silva.

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Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iaGIA0ODxmgHSmKXYopRX

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Robb Wolf- The Ultimate Guide To Eating Low Carb Feb 07, 2024

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Ever wondered about the true implications of eating a Low-Carb and high-protein diet on both our well-being and the environment? Well, It's probably not what you would have expected.

In this episode of the Optimise Your Body podcast, your host Martin is joined by Robb Wolf, a familiar figure from his groundbreaking books and appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience.

For those unfamiliar with his work:

Robb Wolf is a former research biochemist and two-time New York Times/Wall Street Journal Best-selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. Alongside Diana Rodgers, he co-authored Sacred Cow, a book that delves into why responsibly raised meat is beneficial for both us and the planet.

Robb has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands worldwide through his highly-ranked iTunes podcast, books, and seminars. He's also the co-founder of the 1st and 4th CrossFit affiliate gyms globally, The Healthy Rebellion community platform, and DrinkLMNT Electrolytes.

Now that we’re all caught up..

In this episode, Martin and Robb delve into the fundamentals of nutrition and the principles behind Low-Carb diets.

Together, they answer the following key questions:

Do the media and processed food industry feed us accurate and truthful information?
Are you really Keto?
And, what is the real impact of meat on Climate Change?

This episode may just change the way you view these topics.

About Optimise Your Body:

Level up on your journey with the “Optimise Your Body" podcast, hosted by Australia-based Transformation Coach and former Pro Physique Competitor, Martin Silva.

Tune in to unlock the keys to a healthier, more empowered life with Martin Silva.

More from this episode’s guest, Robb Wolf:

Website: https://robbwolf.com/

Instagram::https://www.instagram.com/dasrobbwolf/?hl=en

Podcast: https://robbwolf.com/podcast/

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Conquering the Anxiety Monster. The Secrets to Success with Ian Williams Jan 31, 2024

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Success leaves clues. You know the path you need to walk to reach success. All you need to do is figure out, what’s keeping you stuck??

In this episode of the Optimise Your Body podcast, your host Martin is joined by his good friend Ian Williams. Ian has spent the past 25 years in corporate leadership and building the muscle of discipline in all areas of his life. From fitness and relationships to building multiple successful businesses in the UK and Australia. He has translated his learnings into his new program “Take Control”, which is specifically designed to help you level up your life and career.

But, the duo aren’t alone in this episode… Martin and Ian find themselves accompanied by an unwelcome guest—the anxiety monster. A familiar presence we all encounter from time to time.

In this episode, you'll discover who the anxiety monster is and, more importantly, how to keep it at bay.

You’ll also gain insight into the intricate dynamics of living a values-driven life and the impact of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals so you can find your purpose and true happiness. You’ll learn how experiments like Dry January shed light on the benefits of cutting out alcohol for heightened well-being and increased productivity.

Do Martin and Ian use alcohol to escape from their emotions? and is it possible to sustain relationships without booze??

Listen in to find out..

About Optimise Your Body:

Level up on your journey with the Optimise Your Body podcast, hosted by Australia-based Transformation Coach and former Pro Physique Competitor, Martin Silva.

Tune in to unlock the keys to a healthier, more empowered life with Martin Silva.

More from this episode’s guest, Ian Williams:
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LinkedIn:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-williams077/?originalSubdomain=au

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Diet Diversity: One Approach Doesn't Fit All Jan 24, 2024

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Welcome to another episode of Optimise Your Body Podcast. In this Q&A episode, Martin tackles the challenges of weight loss, providing advice on nutrition, exercise, consistency, mindset, and the key to sustainable lifestyle changes. Discover Martin's philosophy as he highlights the importance of tailoring nutrition plans to individual needs, lifestyles, and goals.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction.
0:36 – Weight loss struggles and menopause symptoms
3:36 - Fitness and nutrition for menopausal women
7:26 - Protein intake and structured training for weight loss
9:53 - Fitness training and nutrition for weight loss
15:42 - Sustainable weight loss through strength training and metabolism
17:54 - Nutrition and sleep habits for weight loss
20:23 - Fitness and nutrition coaching with a focus on sustainability
25:59 - Anti-nutrients in plant-based foods
28:14 - Dietary preferences and individuality in nutrition
31:13 - Nutrition and fitness with a focus on sustainability and variety
34:45- Conclusion

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How To Lose Fat, Build Muscle And Improve Your Overall Health This Year! Jan 17, 2024

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Welcome to another episode of Optimise Your Body Podcast! In this solo episode, Martin shares the key factors that you need to focus on this year to shred fat and build muscle. He goes into depth with nutrition and simplifies exactly what you need to pay attention to in order to improve physically and mentally. He also covers other key health factors such as sleep, stress management, strength training and movement.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction.
2:55 – Comparing yourself to others on social media vs real life
7:50 – The fundamentals of nutrition for fat loss and overall health
21:45- Circadian rhythm and sleep
29:50- Strength Training tips to maximize results
34:08- Movement and Steps for fat loss and overall health
35:15- The OYB 90 day coaching program

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Jordan Syatt- Lose Fat The Right Way Jan 10, 2024

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Join me for a conversation with Jordan Syatt. This episode was aired back in 2019 but the feedback was great to we have re-shared it. We explore Jordan's journey into health and fitness, delving into his transition to online coaching and the dedicated effort behind his social media presence. Discover Jordan's effective strategies for fat loss and muscle building, as we challenge misconceptions about meal plans and eating frequency. Jordan shares invaluable tips for sustained health and reaching fitness goals

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to today’s episode.

0:50 - Meet Jordan

4:50 - Learnings from Training Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee)

7:55- Social Media

10:30 - Challenges and Sacrifices

15:00- Behaviour Change

19:50 - Online Coaching

22:30- Meal Plans

31:20- The Magic Pill

36:45- Meal Frequency

44:55- Building a healthy Relationship with Food

55:05 - Accountability

1:01:51 - Conclusion

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Charlie Owen - The Ugly Truth About Finding Love Jan 03, 2024

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Welcome to another episode of Optimise Your Body Podcast! In this engaging conversation, I'm joined by Charlie Owen, a distinguished Relationship Coach. Together, we explore personal growth, relationships, and men's mental health. From understanding attachment styles to discussing gender roles, communication nuances, and the impact of past experiences, our discussion navigates the intricacies of modern connections. Get ready for a deep dive into self-awareness, personal growth, and the evolving dynamics of human connections

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction.
3:42 – Personal growth, relationships, and entrepreneurship
7:09 – Coaching, mentoring and therapy
10:54 – Relationship challenges and communication skills
14:11 – Self-love, identity , and relationships
17:55 – Attachment styles and their impact on relationships
21:38 – Relationship experiences
24:40– Social media’s impact on relationships
27:27 – Relationships, commitment, and self-awareness
31:26 – Masculinity, self-awareness, and relationships
35:04 – Gender roles and relationships
38:28 – Women’s regret in childbearing and career choices
41:11– Men’s mental health and vulnerability
45:37 – Gender differences in communication styles and relationship dynamics
48:53 – Overcoming barriers to join finances and deepen relationship
52:28 –Unconscious mind, emotions, and past experiences affecting present behaviour
55:58 - Self-awareness and personal growth through coaching
59:35 - Relationship therapy and coaching
1:03:00 - Conclusion

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Busting Fitness Myths to Improve Your Physique Dec 27, 2023

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Welcome to another episode of Optimise Your Body. In this conversation, Martin Silva steps into the spotlight to share his transformative journey with Dr. Phil Ovadia in his podcast "I Fix Hearts by Dr. Ovadia". From being a passionate teen fitness enthusiast to becoming a seasoned bodybuilder, Martin recounts the challenges he encountered, specifically delving into the complexities of unhealthy eating habits.

The discussion dives into the contrasting methods of bodybuilding and strength training. Martin offers practical guidance for those less active, promoting the benefits of strength exercises, mindful protein intake, and the gradual, lasting impact of small lifestyle changes. Gain insights into nutrition, including essential protein intake guidance and top-quality sources

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