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054: Kevin Gianni – Adrenal Fatigue In The 21st Century | The Coffee Experiment | Healthy Living Before & After Kids Aug 24, 2015

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On this week's show, we are speaking with Kevin Gianni of Renegade Health. The Renegade Health blog has hundreds of thousands of visitors a month and has become one of the most popular natural health blogs in the world. Kevin just released a new book titled Kale & Coffee. He provides a ton of great health information, is easy to understand, and is very entertaining. As you will see in this interview, Kevin is a great storyteller.

In this episode, we discuss:

Kevin's inspiration for starting The Renegade Health Show
Kevin's journey into the raw vegan lifestyle and how things have evolved
A green smoothie in the morning will help you make better decisions, throughout the day
What Kevin eats in a typical day
Going from a raw vegan diet to binging on yogurt
Goat vs. cow dairy
What does meat have that isn't found in plants?
Adrenal fatigue in the 21st century
Kevin's coffee experiment
Does your green tea contain lead?
Balancing your body with adaptogens
Destress and calm yourself with tulsi / holy basil
Coca leaves aren't a drug
Healthy living before and after kids

Julie Piatt's (SriMati) website

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Julie Piatt & Rich Roll - The Plantpower Way (book)

Limitless Energy (Without Coffee) Resource

TUHP on Periscope

Listen to Rich Roll previously on TUHP (episode #033)

Sir Ken Robinson (books)

Reggio Emilia approach

Jackson Pollock

Race To Nowhere (documentary)

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141: Deepak Chopra – You Are The Universe • A Day In The Life of Deepak • What Is Spirituality?

277: Marianne Williamson – A Course In Miracles • Self-Care vs. Selfishness • Transforming Politics

078: Dr. Robynne Chutkan – Microbiome 101 | Stop Sanitizing Yourself Sick | Having A Dog Will Boost Your Health

085: Gabrielle Brick – Raising Kids, The Healthy Way | Finding The Middle Ground | Taking Time For Self Care

172: Charlie Hoehn – Play Your Anxiety Away • Find Work That Doesn't Feel Like Work • Intentional Acts Of Kindness

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052: Shawn Stevenson – Sleep Smarter | Living Spring Water | Solutions For Snoring Aug 09, 2015

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On this week's show, Shawn Stevenson is back for round 2! This time, we dig even deeper into the subject of sleeping optimally. We also get into his morning routine and why living spring water is the best form of drinking water on the planet. Be sure to get a copy of Shawn's book, Sleep Smarter + subscribe to his hit podcast on iTunes, The Model Health Show... you can thank us later.

In this episode, we discuss:

A new addition to Shawn's healthy routine
The blue zones
Shawn's first hour of the day - morning routine
The best form of exercise, for humans, according to NASA
The best type of drinking water on the planet
We are made up of 10x more bacteria than human cells
Living spring water from different springs are like fine wines
How to restructure your water
Skipping on sleep can make you fat, depressed, and it increases your chances of getting cancer
Working overnight is a carcinogen
Melatonin is the "get good sleep" hormone
The freshman 15 has now become the freshman 30
Warning signs you may not be getting enough quality sleep
Siestas aren't for naps, that's a myth
Can we make up for lost sleep with one solid sleep?
Putting electronics down well before bed
Improve your sleep quality with sex before bed
Should you use a pillow?
Picking the perfect mattress
A sleeping position to help with snoring
Shawn opens up about some big news that just broke in his life... we almost had him in tears

Shawn Stevenson - Sleep Smarter (book)

Shawn Stevenson's website

Follow Shawn Stevenson on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Listen to Shawn Stevenson previously on TUHP (episode #027)

Find A Spring

Tristan Truscott

TMHS 097: A Day In The Life Of Shawn – Health, Work, Family, And Fat Loss

Katy Bowman - Move Your DNA (book)

Squatty Potty

Daniel Vitalis

Willard Water

Dr. Patrick Flanagan - Crystal Energy

Mountain Valley Spring Water

IntelliBED

TMHS 086: How To Create A Sleep Sanctuary And Get The Best Sleep Ever

Lewis Howes - The School of Greatness (podcast)

Pat Flynn - Smart Passive Income Podcast

Related episodes:

065: Lewis Howes – The School Of Greatness | Overcome Your Fear Of Public Speaking | The Importance Of Mentors

223: Max Lugavere – Alzheimer's And The Ketogenic Diet • Genius Foods • Stop Skimping On Sleep

116: Dr. Michael Breus – The Mystery Of Sleep • What Is Your Chronotype? • The Best Pillow And Mattress

014: David Wolfe – Colours Are The Key To Your Health, Drink The Best Water Ever, Get Energized Without Stimulants

270: Nicolas Pineault – The Non-Tinfoil Guide To EMFs

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051: Camping Or Glamping? (minicast) Aug 08, 2015

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Today's minicast comes to you from the great outdoors. We took out the mic for a fireside chat. A serious storm was brewing during the recording, so you may hear some thunder in the background. Take a seat, close your eyes, and it will be like you are right there with us. Enjoy the mini campcast!

In this episode, we discuss:

Essentials for your next camping (glamping) trip
Meals Marni prepared ahead of time + superfoods & snacks
An uninvited guest in the middle of the night
Marni's homemade bug spray recipe
A list of items we wish we had brought
Watermelon + axe = ?

Four Sigmatic <== 15% off all Four Sigmatic products – Your discount will automatically be applied at checkout

Hilary's Eat Well (veggie burgers)

Food For Life - Ezekiel Sprouted Whole Grain English Muffins

Manitoba Harvest - Hemp Heart Bites

Two Moms In The Raw (Now called Soul Sprouts)

Giddy yoyo (chocolate bars)

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213: Focus Friday – Healthy Travel Toolkit

057: Planecast – Flying Healthy (minicast)

005: Julie Morris – Optimizing Your Health With Superfoods

225: Focus Friday – Understanding Adaptogens

041: Nadine Artemis – The Science & Magic Of Essential Oils | Stop Using Soap On Your Face | Combat Cellulite, Naturally

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050: 50 Shades Of Marni & Jesse Aug 04, 2015

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Today marks our 50th show... Woo hoo! We're so excited to reach this milestone. Thanks for supporting the podcast by listening, subscribing, and reviewing the show, in iTunes. We appreciate each and every one of you! To celebrate our 50th, we decided to do something unique... We're each answering 50 rapid fire questions asked by our team member, Michelle. The best part is, we had no idea of what she was going to ask. Cheers to our next 50 shows! We already have a great idea for our 100th ;)

In this episode, we discuss:

Our top stress busters
The one thing you wouldn't expect to see in our pantry
One small change that can have a big impact on your health
What drives us?
The next big trend in the nutrition world
Our favourite forms of exercise
Our secrets for the best sleep ever
The most common nutrition question we get asked
Our go-to energy boosters
The first thing we read in the morning
Foods we eat only because of their nutrition value
Our strengths and challenges
If the house was on fire and we could only grab one item, what would we choose?
Our current self-improvement goals

Listen to Steve Sanna previously on TUHP (episode #016)

Listen to Marni & Jesse previously on TUHP (episode #024)

Natural Calm

Raymond Francis - Never Be Sick Again (book)

Yann Martel - Life of Pi (book)

Marni Wasserman - Plant-Based Diet For Dummies (book)

David Wolfe - Superfoods (book)

Fat Sick and Nearly Dead (documentary)

Kevin Gianni - Renegade Health (blog)

Listen to Ruth Tal previously on TUHP (episode #040)

Vitamix

Blendtec

Breville Boss Blender

Nutribullet

Vega Pre-Workout Energizer

Ipanema Valley Brownie

Green Pasture BLUE ICE Fermented Cod Liver Oil

Related episodes:

054: Kevin Gianni – Adrenal Fatigue In The 21st Century | The Coffee Experiment | Healthy Living Before & After Kids

006: Joe Cross – Reboot Your Body With Juice

116: Dr. Michael Breus – The Mystery Of Sleep • What Is Your Chronotype? • The Best Pillow And Mattress

118: Yuri Elkaim – The All-Day Energy Diet • Sugar, Gluten, & Caffeine Are Draining You • Exercising For Energy

138: Dr. Deanna Minich – Re-Evaluate Your Relationship With Colour • The Power Of Your Thoughts • Chronic Stress = Immune Dysfunction

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049: Dr. Yoni Freedhoff – Embracing Imperfection | Stop Blaming The Food Industry | Staying Ahead Of Food Cravings Jul 29, 2015

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On this week's show, we are featuring one of Canada's most outspoken obesity experts, Dr. Yoni Freedhoff. He is an assistant professor of family medicine at the University of Ottawa. Yoni is the author of The Diet Fix and he writes regularly for his award-winning blog, Weighty Matters.

In this episode, we discuss:

When it comes to corruption in the food marketplace we need to stop blaming the food industry
Changes in the food industry can't happen fast
Is the internet helping or hindering positive changes?
We still have a lot to learn when it comes to nutrition
Confusing customers with food labels
Eating healthy distilled down into one simple rule
BMI isn't a useful tool
Learn how to calculate your "best weight"
Chocolate milk has double the calories and 20% more sugar than Coca-Cola
Managing childhood obesity
Exercise makes you healthy, not skinny
There isn't one perfect diet for everyone
Cheat days are not the answer
Food is not just calories, it provides the building blocks for our bodies
Staying ahead of food cravings and hunger
Yoni's morning routine, including breakfast
Embracing imperfection

Weighty Matters - Dr. Yoni Freedhoff's website

Follow Dr. Yoni Freedhoff on Facebook , and Twitter

Dr. Yoni Freedhoff - The Diet Fix (book)

World's Most Dangerous Piece of Cake (Yoni's blog post)

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020: Vani Hari aka Food Babe – "Natural" Means Nothing, Yoga Mat Sandwiches, Scary Meat Alternatives

099: Dr. Jeffrey Eisenberg – Suckered: The History Of Sugar, Our Toxic Addiction, Our Power To Change

200: Evan Brand – We Evolved To Be Outdoors • Find Your Why • Are EMFs The New Smoking?

056: Alex Jamieson – Cravings vs. Hunger | Sugar Kills Libido | Have Fun In Your Body

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048: A Special Announcement… (minicast) Jul 28, 2015

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On today's minicast, we have a very special announcement...

We've teamed up with Sunwarrior and they are sponsoring our show!!!

Have a listen and find out what this partnership means for you.

*A very special thanks goes out to Bryan Skene for the epic TUHP + Sunwarrior blended graphic!

In this episode, we discuss:

Our new partnership with one of our favourite health companies, Sunwarrior
How TUHP teaming out with Sunwarrior will benefit you
Some of our favourite Sunwarrior products and how we use them

Follow Sunwarrior on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Listen to Nick Stern & Denley Fowlke previously on TUHP (episode #008)

Listen to David Wolfe previously on TUHP (episode #014)

Listen to Anthony Anderson previously on TUHP (episode #009)

Listen to Jason Wrobel previously on TUHP (episode #011)

Listen to Bethanne Wanamaker previously on TUHP (episode #003)

Listen to Nathane Jackson previously on TUHP (episode #030)

Related episodes:

023: Smoothies, Juices, Elixirs & Everything In Between

051: Camping Or Glamping? (minicast)

017: Sugar Addiction, Say Goodbye To Aspartame, Balance Your Blood Sugar

038: Take A Stand Against GMOs (Eat Organic) | Make Green Foods A Priority

028: Healthy On The Road (minicast)

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047: Peggy Kotsopoulos – Boost Your Metabolism With HIIT | Natural Ways Of Reducing PMS | Eating For Vibrancy Jul 21, 2015

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On this week's show, we are speaking with holistic nutritionist, Peggy Kotsopoulos. Her story is very inspiring, Peggy followed her passion, transitioning from a 7 year career in investments into a new life in the health and wellness world. She is the author of Must Have Been Something I Ate & Kitchen Cures. Peggy's mission is to make REAL health mainstream!

In this episode, we discuss:

Peggy's leap from the corporate world to pursue her passion for nutrition
Feeling the fear and pushing through it
Believe in yourself even when no one else does
Peggy's dietary evolution
Food affects your health, mentally and physically
When it comes to mood, food is more powerful than any antidepressant
Eating for vibrancy
Green powders are an insurance policy
Chlorella = chlorophyll
Natural ways of reducing PMS
Is calcium supplementation a good thing?
Countries with highest dairy consumption have the highest rates of osteoporosis
Fiber is fantastic for managing PMS symptoms
Can you get enough omega-3s on a vegan diet?
Barriers to adopting a healthy lifestyle
Adding in the good foods to push out the bad
Evolving to a healthier lifestyle without abrasion from the family
Foods for the best skin ever
Proper hydration can decrease the appearance of cellulite
Turn leftover coffee grinds into a cellulite-busting paste
Boost your metabolism for the day, with HIIT
Maca balances your endocrine system (hormones)

Related Links:

Peggy Kotsopoulos' website

Peggy Kotsopoulos - Kitchen Cures (book)

Follow Peggy Kotsopoulos on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Living Light Culinary Institute

Hippocrates Health Institute

Vega One

Vitamineral Green

Ormus Supergreens - Sunwarrior <== 20% off all Sunwarrior products & free shipping over $50 - Your discount will automatically be applied at checkout (US only)

Natural Calm

Ascenta

Vega Sport Electrolyte Hydrator

ABC Kitchen (New York)

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267: Dr. Datis Kharrazian – Why Isn't My Brain Working?

075: Abel James – Live More By Buying Less | Long-Term Weight Loss Strategies | HITT Wins Over Long Endurance Exercise

215: Robyn Youkilis – Thin From Within • Hot Button Foods • Let Your Intuition Guide You

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046: Ronnie Landis – Power Up Your Adrenals | Calcium Supplements Don't Work | The Most Caffeinated Plant In The World (It's Not Coffee) Jul 13, 2015

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On this week's episode, we are speaking with raw food + superfood expert, Ronnie Landis. He is an author and professional speaker who also specializes in elixirs, tonic herbalism, and functional nutrition. In early 2014 Ronnie released his first book, The Life Food Peak Performance System. He is about to release a new book to the world, The Inner Alchemy Youthening Program. Enjoy our in depth conversation.

In this episode, we discuss:

Ronnie's stellar morning routine
Being stressed is draining your adrenals
Adrenal burnout can lead to thyroid issues
Is a virus at the root of your chronic fatigue syndrome?
Constipation and digestive issues could be a sign of too much stress
Cordyceps mushroom is great for the adrenals, endurance & sports performance
Fats are like a log on a fire, carbs are like paper
Ronnie's morning elixir recipe
Salting up your tonics, smoothies, and water with sea salt
Including caffeine in a healthy way
The most caffeinated plant in the world
Mycotoxins in coffee
Stimulants should be used as a delivery system
Calcium supplement don't work
Cacao is the #1 food source of magnesium
Chlorella contains more chlorophyll than any other food on the planet (trumps wheatgrass)
Silica, the beauty mineral
Dissolve bad calcium with MSM
Ronnie's dietary evolution, over the years
The power of liquid nutrition
Taking the middle path in life, whenever possible
Forgiveness and its role in your healthy life

Related Links:

Ronnie Landis' website

Ronnie Landis - The Inner Alchemy Youthening Program (book)

Holistic Health Mastery

Follow Ronnie Landis on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Listen to Dr. Joel Kahn previously on TUHP (episode #018)

Jonny Kest - Center for Yoga

Richard Evans Schultes - Plant of The Gods (book)

David R. Hawkins M.D. Ph.D. - Power vs. Force (book)

Spring Dragon Longevity Tea

Corentin Louis Kervran

Natural Vitality - Natural Calm

Daniel Vitalis

Dr. Roy Dittmann - Brighton Baby (book)

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015: Tero Isokauppila – Balance Your Hormones And Immune System With Superfood Mushrooms

080: Josh Gitalis – Getting To The Root Of Depression & Anxiety | Protect Your Adrenals With Adaptogenic Herbs | Synthetic vs. Whole Food Supplements

256: Dr. Datis Kharrazian – Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? • Understanding Iodine • Vitamin D & Autoimmunity

180: Julie Daniluk – Performance Enhancement • Your Adrenals Love Sea Salt • Stimulants vs. Adaptogens

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045: Kim & Amy Sedgwick – Red Tent Sisters | It's Time To Say Goodbye To The Pill | Naturally Boost Your Fertility Jul 07, 2015

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Today we are chatting with Kim & Amy Sedgwick, the Red Tent Sisters. These ladies are experts when it comes to natural methods of birth control, sexuality and fertility. We get into an array of topics that will take your sexual health (and therefore your overall health) to the next level!

In this episode, we discuss:

How the Red Tent Sisters came to be
Many nutrients are being stripped out of your body by the pill
How long does it take to become fertile after coming off the pill?
Most fertility apps are a glorified version of the rhythm method
2 Natural methods of birth control (that work exceptionally well!)
Traditional vs. natural condoms + brand recommendations
Why lube may be causing you yeast infections
Coconut oil and condoms don't mix
Is the withdrawal method enough?
Stress has a huge impact on our libido
Is maca all that it's cracked up to be when it comes to libido?
Get more connected with your body by using a reusable menstrual cup
Infertility issues? We've got some ideas for you!
How to talk to your kids about sex
Is your sex toy phthalate-free?

Related Links:

Red Tent Sisters website

Ecosex (Kim & Amy's online shop, now closed)

Follow Red Tent Sisters on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Justisse Healthworks for Women

G Day - A Day For Girls

Kindara (fertility app)

Groove (period & fertility app)

The Justisse Charting App

Sir Richard's, Kimono, and Crown natural condoms

Blossom Organics natural lubricants

Sliquid natural lubricant

YES natural personal lubricants

The DivaCup

Pre-Seed fertility-friendly lubricant

Robie H. Harris - teach kids about the birds and the bees (books)

Happy Valley sex toys

Tantus sex toys

Giddy yoyo

Ipanema Valley brownies

Related episodes:

258: Samantha Gladish – Healing Hashimoto's • Coming Off The Pill • Tracking Your Cycle

041: Nadine Artemis – The Science & Magic Of Essential Oils | Stop Using Soap On Your Face | Combat Cellulite, Naturally

019: Ricki Heller – Managing Candida Overgrowth, Safe Sweeteners, Self Testing At Home

092: Dr. Kelly Brogan – Depression, Myths & Misconceptions • Medications That Commonly Cause Psychiatric Side Effects • Gut Health Impacts Brain Health

194: John Gray – Beyond Mars And Venus • Role Mate vs Soul Mate Relationship • Getting Your Sex Hormones Back On Track

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