The Proof with Simon Hill

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Food Ideology | Melanie Joy, PhD Nov 29, 2021

Show notes

In Episode #178, a condensed throwback to Episode #112, we hear from Harvard-trained psychologist Dr Melanie Joy about food ideology and speciesism.

This episode focuses on effectively communicating the message of following a plant-based lifestyle from a psychological perspective. Melanie shared her insights into cognitive dissonance, why people may react negatively to the plant-based message, and why the common arguments and approaches can push people in the opposite direction. If you want to know how to approach the topic of plant-based eating in a way that people will be receptive to, this is a great one to listen to.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

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Author of The Proof is in the Plants

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Lessons from First Nations People | Sanjay Rawal Nov 21, 2021

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In Episode #177, I sat down with filmmaker Sanjay Rawal to talk about his film Gather, which documents the growing movement among Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political, and cultural identities through food sovereignty.

In our conversation, we covered the story behind Gather, the evolution of the food system and how it has affected indigenous communities, the exploitation of the natural environment in the United States by European settlers in the 1850s, regenerative agriculture, Walmart and other major companies profiting off cheap labour and exploiting the environment, and the environmental impact of the food we eat. This episode also contains many fascinating insights into Native American communities and culture, both historic and modern, and how we can support Native Americans.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill

Author of The Proof is in the Plants

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Inspiring Change through Delicious Food | Chef Matthew Kenney Nov 14, 2021

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In Episode #176, I sat down with world-renowned chef, agent of change, and entrepreneur Matthew Kenney to talk about his journey and how chefs are in a prime position to help the world make better food choices. I hope you enjoy the episode.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill

Author of The Proof is in the Plants

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Is Happiness the Key to Solving Climate Change? | Nicholas Carter Nov 10, 2021

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In Episode #175, environmental scientist Nicholas Carter returns to give us an update on the health of our planet, explain what COP26 is, and suggest what we may actually need to consider if we are going to create a brighter future for humanity.

He poses the question, what if tackling the world’s biggest problem – climate change – is not actually the world’s biggest problem? What if solving happiness is? And what if we could create a healthier planet by restoring happiness?

For more from Nicholas Carter, see Episodes #104, #111, #116, #136, and #230.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill

Author of The Proof is in the Plants

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Using Science to Solve Climate Change | Jonathan Foley, PhD Nov 06, 2021

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In Episode #174, a condensed throwback to Episode #119, we hear from climate scientist Dr Jonathan Foley on the current state of climate change and what we can do to help the planet heal. We discussed where we are headed if we don’t address climate change, what we can actually do about it, and the biggest areas of focus for immediate change. The episode also covers topics such as how climate change science is becoming accepted by the majority of society, climate change solutions affecting people’s careers, the current status of the world’s carbon emissions, and much more.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill

Author of The Proof is in the Plants

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Is Coffee Healthy? | Danny Lennon Nov 02, 2021

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In Episode #173, I sat down with Danny Lennon to discuss the effects of coffee on our health. If you’re curious about the relationship between coffee and blood lipids, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, anxiety, depression, IBS, and the microbiome, listen to this episode.

We discussed what coffee actually is, what its interesting components are, how it affects our metabolism, and how decaffeinated coffee compares to caffeinated coffee. And of course, Danny shared his recommendations for coffee consumption.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill

Author of The Proof is in the Plants

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Navigating Nutrition during Pregnancy and Infancy | Dietitian Whitney English Oct 28, 2021

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In Episode #172, a condensed throwback to Episode #95, we hear from Whitney English on navigating nutrition during pregnancy and infancy. Whitney is a registered dietitian, the co-founder of Plant-Based Juniors, and co-author of The Plant-Based Baby & Toddler.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill

Author of The Proof is in the Plants

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A Fertility Diet | Dr Aviva Romm Oct 24, 2021

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In Episode #171, I sat down with Aviva Romm, MD, to chat about her new book, Hormone Intelligence, and an evidence-based diet for optimising fertility. Listen to find out what infertility, sub-fertility, and sterility are and whether infertility rates are rising. Aviva also shares her insights into animal-based foods and fertility (dairy, organ meats, bone broth, fish, eggs, etc.), plant-based diets and fertility, important nutrients, and prenatal supplements.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill

Author of The Proof is in the Plants

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Fighting the Fires of Chronic Disease | Rip Esselstyn Oct 20, 2021

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In Episode #170, a throwback to Episode #77, we hear from Rip Esselstyn, author of The Engine 2 Diet and founder of PLANTSTRONG, about his work empowering firefighters to take control of their health.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

Want to support the show?

Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill

Author of The Proof is in the Plants

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Download my complimentary two-week meal plan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book

Future of Meat | Paul Shapiro Oct 19, 2021

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In Episode #169, I sat down with Paul Shapiro, author of Clean Meat and the CEO and co-founder of The Better Meat Co., to chat about the future of food. We discussed the problems with our existing food system that need addressing, what clean meat is, the various names used to describe clean meat, and the current status of the industry. And if you’re curious about precision fermentation and mycoprotein, you’ll also find out all about them in this episode. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

Want to support the show?

Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill

Author of The Proof is in the Plants

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Download my complimentary two-week meal plan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book