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Changing Our Relationship With Pain | Dr Emily Musgrove Jun 09, 2025

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What if trying to feel good all the time is actually keeping you stuck?

In this episode of The Proof, I’m joined by Dr. Emily Musgrove, clinical psychologist and author of Unstuck, to explore why emotional discomfort isn’t something to avoid, but something to understand. We unpack what it really means to be “stuck,” how avoidance sneaks into everyday life (even among high performers), and the role of values, awareness, and psychological flexibility in creating meaningful change.

In this episode, we cover:

Why feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re broken
How emotional avoidance drives disconnection
The difference between psychological flexibility and cognitive fusion
The cost of always performing and staying polished
Hedonic vs. eudaimonic wellbeing
How to clarify values and live with intention
One practical step to start moving forward

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just unsure of what’s next, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and tools to help you reconnect with what matters.

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Nutrition, Protein & Misinformation | Simon Hill on Food For Thought with Rhiannon Lambert Jun 02, 2025

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This week, I’m sharing a conversation I had as a guest on Food For Thought, the podcast hosted by registered nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert. We covered everything from protein and plant-based diets to the role of ultra-processed foods in chronic disease, and how to better interpret nutrition science in a world full of misinformation.

In this episode, I cover:

How to think critically about nutrition research
The impact of plant-based diets on human and planetary health
Protein quality and building muscle with plants
The role of ultra-processed foods in long-term health
Social media’s influence on nutrition discourse
What phytates are and whether they matter

This is a repost of my chat with Rhiannon. You can find her podcast and more of her work at rhitrition.com/podcast.

Intro: The Science Behind Plant-Based Nutrition and Longevity (00:00)
Simon's Journey from Sports Physio to Nutrition Science Advocate (00:35)
Why Nutrition Science Requires Context and Nuance (05:12)
Debunking Common Nutrition Myths with Evidence (05:59)
Health Benefits of Adopting a Plant-Based Diet (15:30)
Protein and Muscle: Separating Myths from Data (21:42)
Key Nutrients to Monitor in Plant-Based Eating (31:21)
Understanding Calories: Not All Energy Is Equal (35:56)
Phytates and Mineral Absorption: Myths vs. Mechanisms (43:55)
Environmental Impact of Dietary Choices: Data-Driven Insights (50:22)
Fact or Fiction: Science-Based Answers to Nutrition Claims (55:02)
Final Thoughts: Navigating Nutrition Science with Integrity (01:00:55)

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Protect Your Arteries, Protect Your Life: Dr. Laurence Sperling Explains How May 26, 2025

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Heart disease doesn’t start when you’re older, it starts early, often without symptoms.

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Laurence Sperling, one of the world’s leading experts in preventive cardiology, to explore how to catch heart disease early and stop it in its tracks. We cover cholesterol, blood pressure, calcium scores, lifestyle, and more. This is one of the most practical, empowering episodes on heart health I’ve ever recorded.

What we cover:

Early detection and the true origins of atherosclerosis
How low your cholesterol and blood pressure should really be
Understanding ApoB, Lp(a), and genetic risk
When it’s worth getting a CT scan
Lifestyle and medical interventions that actually work

Whether you’re 25 or 65, this conversation is packed with insights that can help you live longer and better by understanding and protecting your cardiovascular system.

0:00:00 – Intro
0:01:24 - Why Prevention Should Start Before Birth
0:10:11 – Is It Genetics or Lifestyle? Understanding Risk
0:16:17 – Public Health Strategy That Prevents Millions of Heart Attacks
0:21:55 - How Geography and Income Impact Heart Disease Risk
0:29:25 – Familial Hypercholesterolemia and Lifetime Cholesterol Exposure
0:34:00 – What Diet and Lifestyle Patterns Lower Risk Long-Term
0:45:49 – LDL, HDL, and the New Science of Non-HDL Cholesterol
0:53:39 - Does High Blood Pressure Still Harm Arteries if ApoB Is Low?
1:05:24 – Lipoprotein(a): The Triple Threat You Should Know About
1:08:22 – When Should You Start Cardiac Risk Assessments?
1:17:23 - Can a Calcium Score of Zero Be Misleading in Younger Adults?
1:23:58 – CT Calcium vs. CT Angiogram: Which Scan Is Right?
1:33:25 - Is Subclinical Atherosclerosis the Same as Heart Disease?
1:40:03 - What Are Optimal LDL and Blood Pressure Levels to Prevent Heart Disease?
1:48:07 – How GLP-1 Drugs Help With Weight and Heart Disease Prevention
1:57:10 – Public Health Policies That Could Save Millions
2:01:19 – Cardiologist-Approved Daily Habits for a Healthy Heart
2:05:20 – Outro

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Longevity Through Stress: Unlocking Your Body’s Survival Pathways | Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist May 19, 2025

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Dr. Sharon Bergquist joins me to explore a powerful reframe: stress isn’t always bad. In fact, certain types of stress, when dosed right, are essential for building resilience and longevity.

We talk about “eustress,” hormesis, and how everyday tools like exercise, fasting, and even hot or cold exposure can activate the body’s repair systems at the cellular level.

Sharon explains why recovery is just as critical as the stressor itself, and how aligning your lifestyle with your values may be one of the most impactful health moves of all.

Overview of the Stress Paradox (00:00)
Good Stress vs. Bad Stress: What’s the Difference? (01:55)
Understanding Stress: Eustress, Distress & Sustress (04:04)
How Stress Changes Your Body’s Baseline Permanently? (09:20)
Why Discomfort Is Required for Long-Term Health (11:38)
What Is Hormesis and How It Regenerates Your Body (17:00)
7 Repair Systems Activated by Good Stress (17:42)
Recovery Matters: The Missing Piece in Stress Resilience (23:44)
The Blood Markers That Show If Your Stress Routine Is Working (29:23)
The Best Type of Stress for Improving Metabolic Health (33:59)
Do Good Stressors Slow Aging (35:18)
What Is Psychological Stress and Can It Be Good for You? (41:00)
The 5 Good Stressors That Boost Resilience and Longevity (45:55)
The Science Behind Phytochemicals and Stress Adaptation (46:22)
What Are Phytochemicals? Nature’s Defence Compounds (54:55)
Intermittent Fasting Explained: Finding Your Goldilocks Zone (01:00:42)
Combining Fasting with Exercise: Best Practices for Balance (01:10:38)
High-Intensity Training and Mitochondrial Health Benefits (01:15:18)
Heat and Cold Therapy: Saunas, Ice Baths and Hormetic Effects (01:28:02)
Psychological Stress and Cellular Health: The Mind-Body Link (01:36:32)
Final Takeaways: Building a Resilient, Healthier You (01:43:24)

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by stress or tried to avoid it entirely, this conversation offers a new, empowering perspective.

Share this episode with someone who’d benefit from rethinking their relationship with stress.

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Don’t Get Fooled: Thinking Clearly in the Wellness Era | Dr Steven Novella, PhD May 12, 2025

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In this episode of The Proof, I’m joined by Dr. Steven Novella, a clinical neurologist at Yale School of Medicine and host of The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe. Steven has spent decades helping people think more clearly, spot misinformation, and navigate the increasingly noisy world of science, health, and media.

Together we explore what it really means to be a skeptic — not a cynic — and why scientific humility is more powerful than absolute certainty. We talk about how to have better conversations with people who believe in conspiracy theories, the psychology behind motivated reasoning, and why embracing “I don’t know” can actually make us more grounded, not less.

What we cover:

Scepticism vs. denialism
Why stories often override facts
What science literacy actually looks like
The cognitive traps we all fall into
How social media fuels misinformation
Rebuilding trust in science and institutions

If you enjoy this episode, I’d love it if you shared it with someone who values critical thinking and curiosity.

00:00 Introduction
05:48 Sceptic vs. Contrarian: What's the difference?
08:57 Combating Misinformation and Disinformation
12:13 The Role of Critical Thinking
18:06 Why We Reject Facts That Make Us Uncomfortable
21:09 How Echo Chambers Hijack Reality
24:41 The Hardest Choice: Truth or Belonging?
37:54 Why People No Longer Trust Experts
48:16 Debating Pseudoscience
52:53 The Deadly Cost of Misinformation
56:03 The GMO Lies People Still Believe
01:03:00 How to Teach Critical Thinking to Anyone
01:10:00 How to Think, Not What to Think
01:14:34 Why Science Sounds Uncertain and Why That’s a Good Thing
01:23:51 Being Sceptical Doesn’t Make You Automatically Right
01:35:59 The Double-Edged Sword of AI

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My Take on Carnivore, Longevity Foods, Daily Supplements and Self-Improvement | AMA #2 |The Proof With Simon Hill, MSc, BSc May 07, 2025

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In this AMA episode of The Proof, I take your questions on everything from reversing plaque buildup to fasted cardio, the safety of seed oils, and how to bounce back after antibiotics. These episodes are a chance to share where my thinking is currently at grounded in science, but always evolving.

In this episode, I cover:

Most underrated foods for long-term health
Can we reverse plaque in arteries or just slow it down?
Seed oils: worth avoiding or overblown fear?
Gut health recovery post-antibiotics
Fasted cardio for fat loss: what the data says
Supplements I take daily (and ones I skip)
Carnivore diet, meat and the planet: separating science from spin
Key habits for pregnancy, longevity, and daily performance
A few thoughts on alcohol, morning routines & personal growth

Whether you’re looking to refine your health habits or just curious about the latest science on hot topics, I hope this one helps bring a little clarity and inspiration.

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The 3 Best and Worst Things for Your Gut Microbiome - And How to Bounce Back After Antibiotics | Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc Apr 30, 2025

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In this solo episode of The Proof, I explore how to turn your gut into a thriving ecosystem and what might be silently harming it. You’ll learn the top 3 things to do for your microbiome, the 3 biggest mistakes to avoid, and how to support gut recovery after antibiotics.

Specifically, I cover:

How your microbiome affects immunity, mood, metabolism, and more
The best foods and habits to feed your gut
My antibiotic recovery protocol
Why plant diversity matters more than your diet label
Gut health myths (like probiotic hype and “7-day resets”)
Signs your gut health is improving without testing

Science-backed and practical. No fads, just evidence.

How to Transform Your Gut Health Naturally (00:00)
What Is the Gut Microbiome? (01:27)
How Your Microbiome Supports the Immune System (02:08)
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Microbes Influence Mood (03:17)
Why the Gut Microbiome Changes Daily — And What It Means for Your Health (04:18)
Top Expert-Backed Tips for a Healthy Gut Microbiome (04:43)
Why Plant Diversity Is Crucial for Gut Health (05:15)
Best Fermented Foods to Improve Gut Health (11:42)
How Lifestyle Affects Your Gut Microbiome (15:35)
Busting the Biggest Gut Health Myths (18:00)
What’s Harming Your Gut? 3 Practices to Avoid (18:54)
How to Heal Your Gut After Taking Antibiotics (20:47)
Key Takeaways for Long-Term Gut Health Success (28:43)

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Inside the Mind: Huberman, Sherzai, Dayspring & More on Building a Smarter, Healthier Brain | Masterclass Apr 21, 2025

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How can we protect our brain as we age and what can we do today to boost memory, focus, and resilience?

In this episode of The Proof, I’ve compiled some of the most impactful conversations I’ve had with leading neuroscientists, neurologists, and brain health researchers to explore exactly that.

From building better habits to slowing age-related decline, this masterclass brings you practical, science-backed strategies for optimising brain function, now and in the future.

Whether your goal is sharper mental clarity, prevention of neurodegenerative disease, or simply staying sharp for the long haul, this episode is packed with insights you can use right away.

You’ll learn:

• How neuroplasticity allows your brain to adapt and change at any age

• The role of movement and VO₂ max in protecting cognitive performance

• How omega-3s and dietary fats impact brain structure and function

• What APOE4 means for your risk of Alzheimer’s and why genetics aren’t destiny

• The link between cardiovascular health, lipoproteins, and dementia

• How the microbiome and inflammation influence brain aging

• The surprising ways exercise improves brain volume and connectivity

• Why creatine isn’t just for muscles and how it may enhance mental energy and mood

• Actionable daily habits to reduce your risk of cognitive decline

• The truth about lifestyle vs genetics when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease

Featuring insights from Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Ayesha Sherzai, Dr Dean Sherzai, Dr Thomas Dayspring, and Dr Kellyann Niotis, this episode distills cutting-edge neuroscience into clear, practical guidance for long-term cognitive health.

Thank you for tuning in to today’s episode, and special thanks to the experts featured for their invaluable insights. If you found this episode helpful, please share it with someone who you think might benefit from it.

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This Food Swap Could Cut Your Risk of Early Death by 17% | Dr Matthew Nagra Apr 14, 2025

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In today’s episode Dr Matthew Nagra returns to The Proof to break down a new JAMA Internal Medicine study on butter, plant-based oils, and mortality.

Over 200,000 Americans were followed for 33 years — so what did the research really find?

We unpack the study’s most talked-about claims, including whether swapping just 10g of butter for plant-based oil could lower your risk of early death.

Plus, we dive into the bigger picture: Why fats are so polarising, the debate around seed oils, and how to navigate nutrition science in an era of misinformation.

Specifically, we cover:

Inside a Controversial New Study on Butter and Plant Oils (00:00)
How the 33-Year Nutrition Study Was Conducted (00:47)
What Observational Studies Can (and Can’t) Tell Us (03:01)
The Truth About Food Frequency Questionnaires (08:03)
Surprising Patterns in Butter and Oil Consumption (17:52)
Why One Common Oil Performed Better Than Expected (22:50)
Are We Misunderstanding Nutrition Guidelines? (26:13)
What Happens When Oils Are Heated Over and Over (28:28)
Do Oils Measure Up to Whole Food Fat Sources? (31:04)
The Great Oil Debate: A Preview and Reflection (34:07)
A Smarter Way to Navigate Conflicting Health Advice (43:40)

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Eat More, Lose Weight: 5 Science-Backed Habits That Actually Work Apr 08, 2025

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What if losing body fat didn’t have to be so difficult?

In this episode, I share five practical, science-backed strategies to support fat loss in a sustainable way. No gimmicks. No pseudo-science. Just real tools to help you feel fuller, fuel your body better, and improve metabolic health.

Whether your goal is to reduce visceral fat or feel more confident in your body, these strategies can help — and you don’t need to do them all at once to see results.

In this episode, I cover:

Why energy density matters
The “preload” trick that helps regulate intake
How eating slower naturally reduces appetite
The surprising role of gut microbes in hunger
Why protein + fibre is the ultimate combo
A flexible approach to time-restricted eating

Plus, I bust common weight loss myths and share why improving body composition is about more than aesthetics.

If you’re ready for a science-based, sustainable approach to fat loss — without restriction — this episode is for you.

Introduction (00:00)
Should You Choose Low Energy Dense Foods? (01:39)
Could Slowing Down Your Eating Help? (07:51)
How Can You Feed Your Gut Microbes? (12:29)
Why Increase Your Protein Intake? (15:41)
Does Reducing Your Eating Window Work? (19:27)
Recap and Final Thoughts (21:03)
Conclusions (22:16)

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• Author of The Proof is in the Plants

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