The Health Detective: Presented by Susan Birch (Susan Birch)
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| 07 Feb 2022 | Weekly Special: How to lose weight and improve your health using the nutrient - energy reset | 00:17:17 | |
In this episode I talk about how resetting our intake of proteins, carbs and fats can improve our health and help with weight loss. Our health depends on having adequate building blocks and cofactors to keep our body’s operating systems functioning properly. These are amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Humans have adapted over millions of years to get these from high-quality animal foods. For many people, animal proteins are the missing link in improving their health. Prioritising protein at every meal is the key. For anyone wanting to lose weight, it’s important to tap into burning your own body fat for energy. This means keeping the amount of energy you eat low. There is a limit to how many carbs we can process without these being stored as body fat. Controlling carbs is the key to metabolic flexibility and fat-burning. Fat is an excellent fuel, but if you want to burn the fat from your fat cells, you may need to reduce how many fats you add to your meals and concentrate on eating the fats that naturally come in food. Avoid vegetable oils like the plague. These are toxic to the human body, wreaking havoc on the health of our cells. I love answering your questions, so please send them in to me. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. You can download free resources from my website: · Health and Wellbeing Planner · Quarterly planner · A Handy Guide to Protein · Understanding Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis · How to work out your waist-to-height ratio You can subscribe to my newsletter: To help you on your journey, I highly recommend the books by Issy Warrack and Estrelita van Rensburg. You can find them here: · Eat Well or Die Slowly - Your Guide to Metabolic Health · Eat Your Way to Health - Recipes for Success · Seafood and Vegetarian Recipes | |||
| 09 Feb 2022 | How exercise can help us improve our body composition, health and quality of life: An interview with Aaron Perry | 01:00:39 | |
I had a great time talking to my friend Aaron Perry about how exercise can help us improve our body composition, health and quality of life. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You can follow me on Facebook here:
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| 16 Feb 2022 | Emotional struggles in a performing arts career that worships body image: An interview with Bobby Mihi Howard | 01:07:48 | |
I loved this chat with well known Rotorua performer Bobby Mihi Howard. I have really enjoyed working with Bobby, and have learned so much from her in the last few months. I am humbled by the honesty and vulnerability Bobby shared during our chat. She is a passionate advocate for all women, with an ability to understand the particular challenges Maori women face in learning about and maintaining their health. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here:
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| 23 Feb 2022 | Taking the challenges of childhood and early years to become a successful writer and entrepreneur: An interview with Ann Sheybani | 01:05:46 | |
Ann Sheybani is not only a survivor but a thriver. She took the challenges of her childhood and early years to become a successful writer and entrepreneur, founding her own publishing company. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 02 Mar 2022 | How to prioritise protein and control energy intake with carbs and fats: An interview with Dr Ted Naiman, MD | 01:21:17 | |
Today I have the pleasure of talking with Dr Ted Naiman, a family physician and author of the P:D Diet. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 10 Mar 2022 | Busting the Diabetes Myth: An interview with Dr David Cavan | 00:59:25 | |
Dr David Cavan specialises in the management of diabetes. He has spent most of his career writing and educating about how to prevent and reverse type-2 diabetes, and how to better manage type-1. He has written several books on how to reverse 2-type diabetes, his latest is called “Busting the Diabetes Myth”. Today we talk about how to reverse type-2 diabetes using a low-carb dietary approach. He explains the role of insulin in the development of this disease and why dietary interventions are superior to drugs. We talk about how early diagnosis and lifestyle interventions can reduce the risk of chronic and debilitating disease. Dr Cavan has excellent credentials, having worked as a consultant physician for the Bournemouth Diabetes and Endocrine Center for 20 years. In 2013 he moved to Brussel where he worked for 3 years as the Director of Policy and Programmes at the International Diabetes Federation. In 2017 he became closely involved in the very successful Diabetes Reversal programme in Bermuda. He is now back in the UK as an independent consultant working on different diabetes projects and resuming clinical practice. If you are thinking about a low-carb approach to managing your diabetes, I think this is an excellent interview to provide some basic strategies. It’s always important to talk to your doctor about these kinds of changes. If your doctor isn’t familiar with using a low-carb approach for diabetes reversal, this is an excellent interview to share. You can find Dr Cavan at: Website: https://www.drdavidcavan.com If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 16 Mar 2022 | Why looking after your health is so important for success in your professional and personal life: An interview with Doug Brown | 01:09:36 | |
Today I had a chat with my friend Doug Brown. We talked about the importance of self-care - why looking after your health is so important for success in your professional and personal life. When we are healthy, we cope better with stress, get sick less often and have more patience for those around us - particularly the people we love the most but often don't treat as well as we should. When we have good health, we wake up with joy for life, looking forward to the day ahead. We have energy and clarity that enables us to put in the work we need each day to achieve the vision we have for our life. Doug has very generously shared some special resources for my listeners. You can download these here. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share with anyone who may find this helpful. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing including monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. https://mailchi.mp/61eb6eb3e0df/newsl... Doug Brown Bio: Doug is an executive coach who works 1 on 1 with successful mid-career attorneys, executives, and business owners who want to reinvigorate their career and their business. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 | Think and grow rich, the 5-million dollar, 12 minute a day secret: An interview with John Mitchell | 01:03:14 | |
Today’s guest is my friend and mentor John Mitchell. John Mitchell lives an exceptional life. John shares how at the age of 50 he transformed his already good life – into an exceptional one. He tells some very personal stories that will capture your heart and imagination. We talk about the gap between where we are and where we want to be and what we need to do to make a change, rewire our brains and live our own exceptional lives. This one isn’t for the faint-hearted. John tells me only 1% of people have what it takes to really upgrade their lives. He says most of us only have a preference to lose weight and be healthy, improve our careers and income or have a great relationship. He says wanting it isn't enough; to achieve it, we need to create a plan and execute it. John calls that his secret. That’s what he has mastered and now shares with the rest of the world. He talks us through his 12-minute a day routine of exactly what he does and why. You may have noticed I’m mixing the podcast guests up between those who are experts on eating and how to eat for good health, with those who have mastered the art of living up to their full potential using strategies that rewire their brains. No matter how much we desire to lose weight and become healthy, as long as we are living with emotions of overwhelm, anxiety, paralysis and negative self-talk, all the best intentions won't work. The first step is to upgrade our subconscious thoughts and rewire our brains so we can change those patterns. It's simple, but it's not easy. It takes trust in the system, dedication to the practice and belief that you're worth the effort. Meeting John has transformed my life. His advice has helped me overcome my ruminating, procrastination and helped me to take action. If I can do it, so can you. I hope you will find these insights helpful in creating the life that you want, so that you may achieve your personal and professional goals and dreams. Thanks so much, John for your generosity and for being such a wonderful, compassionate and generous human. You can find John at https://thinkitbeit.com/our-story/
If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 30 Mar 2022 | A journey from overweight, high blood pressure, achy joints and pulmonary embolism, back to vibrant full health: An interview with Drs. Leon and Tamora Byneo | 01:34:32 | |
Today I talk with Drs Leon and Tamora Byneo about their journey from overweight, high blood pressure, achy joints and pulmonary embolism, back to vibrant full health. This couple, who have been married for 32 years, is passionate about how the proper human diet allows us to thrive in our modern world. Leon says, "it's such a shame medicine has conquered so many of the things that killed us in the past, is now killing us with poor advice, based on faulty science". He's talking about the dietary guidelines, meat and fatphobia and the current obsession with plant-based diets. He's also talking about the prescription of drugs to treat lifestyle diseases. He knows, he's an ophthalmologist and Tamora is an anesthesiologist. They have been practising medicine for over 30 years and have seen a decline in health, including their own during this time. They are passionate about sharing their knowledge to help others reverse disease and enjoy the benefits that come with good health. Leon's philosophy is to use insulin/inflammation restriction strategies to improve health. This is achieved with a nutrient-dense diet that is rich in animal proteins and fats and time-restricted eating strategies. Check out his Facebook post here. https://www.facebook.com/labynoe/posts/10223106635469090 By understanding the science and what food does in our bodies, we can choose foods that nourish our bodies and brains so we function at our full capacity. Good health is the foundation to living life with energy and clarity so we can fulfil the personal and professional goals we have for ourselves. I listened in awe as this fabulous couple described how they went from fat and sick to healthy and flourishing. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. You can find Leon at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/labynoe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-bynoe-9b54106 If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know, by emailing susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 06 Apr 2022 | Taking back our health through our diet, exercise, sleep, recovery and the right mindset: An interview with Dr Pete Delannoy | 01:32:39 | |
Today I talked with health coach Dr Pete Delannoy. Dr Pete has a PhD in Biochemistry, he is a Primal Health Coach, and Nutrition Network Advisor. He is highly experienced in healthy weight loss, type -2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and gout remission. Like me, Dr Pete has a passion to share the message that we can take back our health through our diet, exercise, sleep and recovery and most importantly by having the right mindset to do this. We had a great discussion about all these topics. In 2016 Dr Pete was diagnosed with gout and in 2019 he was diagnosed with prediabetes. His blood sugar and HbA1C were high and he was overweight. He was tired and his health was headed downhill. His doctor told him to eat the Mediterranean diet and exercise more. He ate his whole grains and joined a CrossFit gym. He lost a little bit of weight, but still had a plump belly and his blood sugars were rising. His prediabetes was getting worse even though he was carefully measuring grains and lentils and how much protein he was eating. He started to question what he was being told. Dr Pete says, “Conventional wisdom was killing me. The only thing the medical establishment could offer me besides guilt and shame was medication and disease management. Change my lifestyle, they said, even though I was doing what they asked!” Dr Pete and I talk about the real causes of metabolic diseases, weight gain and gout. You can find Dr Pete here: Website: www.makesme-healthy.com Blog: www.boomer-100.com Email: ketonicrevolution@gmail.com Online Courses: https://makesme-healthy.samcart.com/products/dr-pete--ts-online-courses-copy/
If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, like and share with anyone who may find it useful. You can also find this episode and many others on your favourite podcast apps -The Health Detective Presented by Susan Birch. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed this episode. | |||
| 13 Apr 2022 | Why a physician and cardiologist becomes fascinated with the connection between our thoughts, our cells and our health: An interview with Dr Friedemann | 01:11:29 | |
Today's podcast is one of my favourites. I talk to Dr Friedemann Schaub and we discuss why a physician and cardiologist becomes fascinated with the connection between our thoughts, our cells and our health. Following his medical training, Dr Friedemann completed a PhD in Microbiology and trained as a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy and clinical hypnotherapy. He is an international speaker, award-winning author and podcaster. Based on his wealth of knowledge and experience, Dr Friedmann created a personal breakthrough and empowerment programme designed to eliminate deep-seated emotional baggage and self-limiting behaviour that prevent us from living full and productive lives. I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I did. Please subscribe, like and share if you know anyone who may find this valuable. You can find Dr Friedemann at https://drfriedemann.com/about-dr-friedemann/ His podcast and blog link is https://drfriedemann.com/blog/ You can purchase his book at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1604078561/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1604078561&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwthefearand-20 If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 20 Apr 2022 | Uncover the inspiration behind the film Beyond Impossible: An interview with Vinnie Tortorich | 01:30:53 | |
I had great pleasure in chatting with Vinnie Tortorich, about his latest documentary, Beyond Impossible. Vinnie is a celebrity trainer, podcaster, author of a best-selling book and producer of 3 documentaries exposing the dark underbelly of the food and fitness industry and the lies they tell us. Today we take a deep dive into his latest film, Beyond Impossible. This is well worth watching and an excellent antidote to the constant barrage of messages we are getting about the health and environmental dangers of eating red meat, along with animal welfare concerns. Vinnie has been in this industry longer than I have and has enormous experience in figuring out what does and doesn’t work for weight loss, improved health and thriving. He’s been a personal trainer to people from all walks of life for thirty years. He’s worked with Hollywood celebrities, captains of industry, stay at home moms, working moms, pregnant moms, ultra-athletes, Ironman triathletes, injured and post-surgical clients and even children with the beginnings of a weight problem. He has an excellent no-nonsense podcast, called Fitness Confidential which has been running for more than 10 years, with his co-host Anna Vocino. https://vinnietortorich.com You can get his free programme “NSNG” PDF here: https://nsng.vinnietortorich.com/get-the-nsng-pdf/ You find his documentaries here: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Impossible-Vinnie-Tortorich/dp/B09PQ6R4PJ If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. This helps me attract more great guests to share their wisdom. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | Why a medical doctor, neurosurgeon resident, with a background in molecular and cellular biology believes that plants are not necessary for good health: An interview with Dr. Anthony Chaffee | 01:49:15 | |
Many thanks to Dr Anthony Chaffee for his time today. I asked him, why a medical doctor, neurosurgeon resident, with a background in molecular and cellular biology believes that plants are not necessary for good health. Dr Chaffee ate a mostly carnivore diet during his 10-year professional rugby career and continues to do so today. Dr Chaffee says, “our current modern diseases aren’t really diseases but the results of toxicity and malnutrition from an inappropriate diet”. We talk about what he believes is the proper human diet and why. We cover a range of subjects from · Plant toxins and how they affect bioavailability · Why we became genetically wired to eat animal foods throughout our evolution · Why the essential nutrients from these foods are so important and how they differ from what plants provide Dr Chaffee describes the deterioration in health that occurred during the agricultural revolution and how that continues today. We have evidence showing decreased brain volume, shorter stature, teeth decay and other problems. Despite the benefits eating animal foods provide for our health, many people believe the environmental and animal welfare concerns outweigh those benefits. This is a topic Dr Chaffee is passionate about. We spend some time discussing the evidence for the role that animals play as an important contributor to maintaining our ecosystem and the health of our planet. The plant free MD podcast is well worth following. Dr Chaffee is also available for Functional Medicine consultations using telemedicine. You can find him here: Website: If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, like and share with anyone who may find it useful. You can also find this episode and many others on your favourite podcast apps -The Health Detective Presented by Susan Birch. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 04 May 2022 | Figuring out the best nutritional strategies for his family and now sharing them with the world: An interview with Marty Kendall | 01:13:17 | |
I had a great chat with Marty Kendall today. We share a common interest in the nutrient quality of the food we eat. Marty has spent years understanding and collating information on the foods that provide the best quality of nutrition for the calories that they contain. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 11 May 2022 | Being a new mum, confronting body changes, fatigue and never having enough time or energy for yourself: An interview with Sumi Singh | 00:46:27 | |
Sumi Singh is an inspiration and a complete badass. She is a solo mum, author, personal trainer, fitness model and record-breaking powerlifter. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 18 May 2022 | The Fat Ginger Nerd – A Weight Loss Story: An interview with Brendan Reid | 01:09:19 | |
I had a lot of fun talking with Brendan Reid and thank him for sharing his very personal story. Brendan has written a book called “The Fat Ginger Nerd – A Weight Loss Story”. This is the journey of how he lost 50 kg over two years. After a lifetime of being fat, Brendan finally fulfilled the simplest of his dreams – he was normal. Today we talk about what it was like to be a fat kid, despite doing everything he had been told to do. Instead of reexamining the advice he was given, Brendan did what so many people do and blamed himself and felt there was something wrong with him and somehow it was his fault. Eventually, Brendan tried something new, a low-carb, high-fat approach and was surprised to find how quickly he lost weight and began to feel better. He has kept this off for 7-years and now enjoys life and is looking forward to what else it holds in store for him. This is a very powerful and compelling story and I hope you all enjoy the podcast and support Brendan by purchasing his book. You can find Brendan here: Web: https://thefatgingernerd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFatGingerNerd Twitter: https://twitter.com/FatGingerNerd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNO--3BIW1s-Oq7rPMJ9jmw If you enjoyed this episode, please come back for our next exciting instalment with our next incredible guest on The Health Detective Podcast. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 25 May 2022 | One for the blokes: An interview with Rob Nugen | 01:12:23 | |
Today I had the pleasure of talking with my good friend Rob Nugen. We thought we would call this episode “one for the blokes” In fact, Rob does amazing work with both men and women, helping them get out of their heads and back in touch with their bodies. He has been facilitating men’s workshops and peer counselling groups since 2015. These are now available online including the Mankind Project and the Bold Life Tribe. Rob, originally from the USA has been living in Kanagawa Japan for 18 years. We talk about the similarities and differences in the emotional needs of men and women. We discuss why a safe space to share personal issues is just as important for men as it is for us girls. The power in Rob’s work comes from asking deep questions, so men can find their own way. These questions help them answer who they want to be in life and what kind of legacy they want to leave behind. He says “in the middle of work, relationships and other commitments, it’s easy to feel cut-off and isolated” These groups help men to find a safe place to express themselves and find meaning in their lives. They make deep and meaningful connections and develop powerful support networks. Rob is now facilitating a group for men and women, which brings a different perspective to the conversation that he finds very useful. Rob’s passion is barefoot walking. He began when living in Houston and has continued in Japan. He leads weekly barefoot walking groups. If you would like to touch base with Rob or find out more about his groups you can contact him here: https://www.robnugen.com/en/bold-life-tribe/ These are the worldwide and other mankind project links His experience in counselling and facilitation work includes: · 10 years attending and 4+ years leading a weekly peer counselling circle for men · 1+ years experience as a suicide hotline volunteer · 18+ years barefoot walking in Houston Texas and Tokyo Japan · Shamanic healing training · Shadow Work basic training If you enjoyed this episode, please come back for our next exciting instalment with our next incredible guest on The Health Detective Podcast. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | What it means to eat healthily: An interview with Dr Phil Maffetone | 01:44:40 | |
Dr Maffetone is an internationally recognised researcher, educator and author in the field of exercise, nutrition sports medicine and biofeedback. He has published over 200 papers and is the author of 20 books. He travels and lectures extensively on these topics. He is widely recognised for his success in working with athletes, from multiple disciplines and has coached many professional athletes at the highest levels of sports. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | Helping people all around the world create better lives for themselves: An interview with Jim Cathcart | 00:56:41 | |
Hi everyone, I’m Susan Birch and welcome to another health detective podcast My guest today is the wonderful Jim Cathcart. Jim is one of the top 5 - award-winning motivational and personal development speakers in the world. He is the author of 23 books and hundreds of articles. He’s been a lifelong student of psychology and leadership and his work has helped people all around the world create better lives for themselves. He’s done all this while maintaining a family and personal life. He’s been married to his wife Paula for 53 years; he plays guitar in his own band and has toured the world riding motorcycles. Jim and I talk about the challenges of his early life and how he was overweight and didn’t expect much for himself. This all changed when he heard Earl Nightingale on the radio, and he made the decision to follow Earl’s advice of devoting one hour a day for 5 years to studying his craft. He decided he wanted to do what the man on the radio did. The rest is history. In our conversation today, Jim shares some of the strategies he uses to help people create the lives they want for themselves. You can find Jim: Website: https://cathcart.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerJimCathcart
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| 15 Jun 2022 | It's not just knowing what to eat, but also understanding why we don't eat it: An interview with Sarah Ahern | 00:43:19 | |
My guest today is Auckland-based health coach, Sarah Ahern. Sarah is passionate about helping women regain their health, lose weight and manage and reverse type-2 diabetes by adopting a low carbohydrate/ketogenic lifestyle. I really enjoyed my chat with Sarah and her passion for helping others improve their health is obvious. She's a great advocate for a "healthy NZ". We talk about insulin resistance, the food pyramid and her own journey from forcing down "revolting" green juices every day to a low-carb lifestyle and the benefits she has experienced. We talk about nutrition for our kids, in a time of rising childhood obesity and type-2 diabetes. Sarah shares how she talks to her own three daughters about food and health. It's not just knowing what to eat, but also understanding why we don't eat it. This is where Sarah's coaching can really help and empower long-term lifestyle changes. You can find Sarah at: Website: www.metabolicswitch.co.nz Facebook: Metabolic Switch Instagram: metabolicswitchnz Email: sarah@metabolicswitch.co.nz Phone: 0211796708 You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | What is the role of cholesterol in our bodies? An interview with Professor Ronald Krauss | 01:09:57 | |
Thank you to Professor Ronald Krauss for joining me today to talk about cholesterol. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | Tackling the ups and downs of life with the power of "Possible Thinking" : An interview with Jessica Cox | 00:52:21 | |
My special guest today is Jessica Cox. Jessica Cox is an amazing woman and I thank her for all that she shared in this podcast and the inspiration she provides to people every day. Although Jessica was born different, that has never stopped her from setting and achieving goals in her life. She found she had hidden assets of determination, courage and willpower. What makes Jessica different – is she was born with no arms. While learning to adapt to a world without arms may seem like a huge challenge, Jessica says this wasn’t the biggest challenge in her life. She was complete in herself and didn’t know anything different. The struggles she faces are similar to many that we all have. She says “no one escapes life without their own experiences and challenges to face”. We talk about how we all collect baggage of life. These are hurts, grudges, fears, mental and psychological blocks that hold us back from moving forward in the direction of our dreams. Jessica is a public speaker, mentor and coach. She is a pilot and has the rank of third-degree black belt in Taekwondo and is the Founder of “Possible Thinking”. It is through Jessica’s own “possible thinking” that she continues to set and achieve her own dreams for her life. She coaches others on how to overcome their “baggage” and live to their full potential. You can find Jessica at Possible Thinking™ - Achieve the impossible If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. This helps me attract more great guests to share their wisdom. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | How to feed our children and taking back our own health: An interview with Dr Millie Osborne | 01:27:49 | |
Dr Millie Osborne has been helping people for more than 30 years as a doctor and physician and holistic psychiatrist. Fit to Eat: How the food industry is making us sick and what to do about it is her 5th book. She has a passion for helping people restore their health, which was so evident in our podcast today. This is a great book; it’s extremely well written and one we should all take the time to read. It was an absolute delight to talk with Millie today; she is so down-to-earth, and compassionate and has lots of suggestions for how we can take back our own health. She has stern words for the pharmaceutical industry and decided she didn’t want to just be a “prescribing” doctor. Although she uses medication when it’s appropriate, she looks for other alternatives first. That’s why she’s the “Holistic Psychiatrist”. We talk about so much; how to feed our children, the link between diet, depression and mental health and why it’s so hard to change our habits even when we want to and our life literally depends on it. You can connect with Dr Millie on her FB page I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I did recording it. Millie has agreed to come back later in the year as a monthly Q and A guest – so you can ask her all your questions. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | Understanding protein and amino acids: An interview with Dr Robert Wolfe | 00:58:53 | |
Today’s guest is Dr Robert Wolfe who is an expert in the role that protein and amino acids play in our health and vitality. Dr Wolfe has an incredible biography. His career has spanned more than 50 years and at the age of 75, he is still involved in education and research. He has published over 600 peer-reviewed papers, review articles and book chapters. He has been cited more than 50,000 times in the scientific literature. I think it’s fair to say, he might know a little bit about protein. We start by talking about protein and its importance in providing amino acids to our body. Dr Wolfe explains the difference between the essential and the non-essential amino acids and how these are used to build over 3,000 different protein structures in our body. We are all aware of the importance of protein – amino acids in building and maintaining muscle, but these are vital for all our other body processes as well. Dr Wolfe is a fan of maintaining muscle and he describes how this provides a metabolic sink for glucose, preventing insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes as well as acting as a reservoir for amino acids between meals. We need a constant supply of these in our bloodstream and our muscle provides these when we aren’t eating. We also discuss some of the myths about protein and disease – heart health, diabetes, kidney function and mental health. Dr Wolfe is the Chief Scientific Officer for a company called “The Amino Company” that produces formulations of amino acids for different groups. He is also the author of ‘A Guide to Amino Acid and Protein Nutrition: Essential Amino Acid Solutions for Everyone”. He calls this the EAASE programme. I am enjoying this book and it is a great summary of Dr Wolfe's research and experience in a very readable format. We ran out of time today for all the questions I had – Dr Wolfe has agreed to come back for part 2, which I’m looking forward to very much. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, like and share with others who may find this helpful. This helps me to attract high caliber guests such as Dr Wolfe, to share their knowledge with us all. If you have any guests you would like to hear from, please let me know. You can email me at susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing including monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world.
You can find Dr Wolfe here: The Amino Acid Company: https://aminoco.com/collections/all?gclid=Cj0KCQjwn4qWBhCvARIsAFNAMii4D9WmeUXrP8quEk4l6efsLx7Lt7e9r1mDk_-0tBLNqnBKScNBc4AaAtgsEALw_wcB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrWolfeHealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-wolfe-0954b837/ | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | Stop Destroying Your #1 Advantage to Career Success with Susan Birch | 00:52:57 | |
This week I am sharing a thought-provoking conversation I had with Zach White on his podcast, The Happy Engineer Podcast. We had a great time talking about the most important function of your body and why it’s incredibly important to your career success. Are you struggling with stress? Burnout? Listen now and discover how nutrition and health play a big part. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 27 Jul 2022 | What is the nutritional profiles of dairy, meat, fruits and vegetables? An interview with Dr Jacqueline Rowarth | 00:44:30 | |
Today’s guest is Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, an adjunct professor with Lincoln University and a farmer-elected director on the Boards of DairyNZ and Ravensdown. This was a very interesting discussion, where we talked about soil quality and the nutritional profiles of dairy, meat, fruits and vegetables. We also got into a great discussion about the environment, methane and the impact of NZ farming on worldwide global warming. I found this very interesting and I hope you will too. Dr Rowarth can be contacted by email: jsrowarth@gmail.com You can find her many articles regarding food quality, soil and the environment on the NZ Herald, Country page. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. This helps me attract more great guests to share their wisdom. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | Why we need real food? An interview with Zoe Harcombe | 01:17:15 | |
Today's guest is Zoe Harcombe, she is an internationally respected health researcher with a unique ability to dissect and explain nutritional research. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | How to make sustainable changes and why we should "abandon perfect": An interview with Nick Tumminello about all things excercise | 01:01:52 | |
Today I talked with one of my favourite people; coach and personal mentor Nick Tumminello. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | Developing his own unconventional cancer protocols and Crazy Good Living: An interview with Dr Al Danenberg | 01:30:25 | |
Author of the book “Crazy Good Living”, Dr Alvin Danenberg is a periodontist who has been in practice for 44 years. Dr Al was diagnosed with cancer in 2018. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | How to find your "why", the importance of finding your passion and how to use your passion to get things done: An interview with Walt Hampton | 00:41:36 | |
In this power-packed podcast, Walt Hampton provides us with a taste of what makes him stand out as an author, success coach and keynote speaker. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 31 Aug 2022 | Eating locally and seasonally to protect our health, animals and the planet: An interview with Dr Hugh Jellie | 00:59:43 | |
Meet Dr Hugh Jellie, an NZ veterinarian, with a passion for the planet and the welfare of animals and humans. Dr Jellie talks about his interest in regenerative organisations, animal welfare and a healthy microbiome. He explains the importance of soil ecology and why changing our thinking to a symbiotic - living systems approach to how we grow our food is important. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 | Why highly processed plant foods, with added sugar, vegetable oils and a bunch of chemicals are toxic to our biochemistry: An interview with Belinda Fettke | 01:19:47 | |
Today’s special guest is Belinda Fettke. The reason I wanted to talk to Belinda is because of the tremendous work she has done on understanding the vested interests behind the plant-based movement, that is exploding throughout NZ and Australia. I have shared a number of Belinda’s posts and youtube clips over recent years, and we will link again to those in the show notes. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | Live Q&A session with Dr's Leon & Tamora Bynoe: A session about cholesterol & heart disease | 01:18:03 | |
This couple, who have been married for 32 years, are passionate about how the proper human diet allows us to thrive in our modern world. Leon says, "it's such a shame medicine has conquered so many of the things that killed us in the past, is now killing us with poor advice, based on faulty science". You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | Overcoming mindset struggles and making dietary changes: An interview with Dr Lucy Burns | 01:03:35 | |
Dr Lucy Burns is a GP and a lifestyle medicine physician. Dr Lucy runs a weight loss clinic called Epiphany Medical Weight Loss. This was the inspiration to create an online learning platform to share this information. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 28 Sep 2022 | Working out the optimal human diet to help make good decisions that improve health: An interview with Brian Sanders | 01:15:16 | |
Many thanks to Brian Sanders from Peak Human Podcast for this interview. I particularly want you all to hear from Brian. In my opinion, he has one of the best-balanced podcasts on YouTube.
Click here to find the study Brian talks about from the American Journal of Cardiology You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | Reclaiming her power and freeing herself from the tether of shame and pain: An interview with Anna Maydonova Ditchburn | 01:06:51 | |
Anna Maydonova Ditchburn is the kind of brave, the world needs. Her story is one of courage, survival and optimism for a better future for herself and those around her. I am deeply moved by Anna's story and inspired by her courage in overcoming her past and never giving up on herself or her ability to create the life that she deserves. Anna has reclaimed her power, freed herself from the tether of shame and pain, and has made it her life purpose to help others do the same. She is passionate about helping others live the life of their dreams. I am very proud to have this amazing young woman as a friend. It is a privilege to her story and a reminder to all of us, that no matter where we are in life, we all have the power to step away from our past and create the future we desire. Anna is affectionately known as the "world's best self-optimisation coach". With her compassion, wisdom and support, she empowers others to replace shame, pain and guilt, with a new story of what is possible in the future. You can find Anna at: Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/mrs.anna.ditchburn Instagram - @mrs.anna.ditchburn LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrsannaditchburn/ Website: https://annaditchburn.com/ You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 12 Oct 2022 | From litigating in the courtroom to helping other lawyers and professionals to reclaim their wellness: An interview with Carl Ficks | 01:15:00 | |
Carl Ficks has a fascinating story of how he transitioned from a high-pressure law career to establishing his company "No Surrender". Carl went from litigating in the courtroom to helping other lawyers and professionals to reclaim their wellness. Carl’s mission in life is to be in service to his family, friends, colleagues and the community, where he leads by example, keeps his word and lives an empathetic, passionate, honest and authentic life. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | Balancing motherhood, career and health: An interview with Mia Moran | 00:56:21 | |
My guest today is Mia Moran who helps women balance motherhood, career and health, which can be a real challenge for most of us. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | Live Q&A Session with Dr Peter Delannoy - Understanding the real causes of metabolic diseases, weight gain & gout | 01:08:21 | |
The Live Q&A session with Dr Peter Delannoy - the real causes of metabolic diseases, weight gain and gout - was on the 28th of April. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | How to use neuro-change strategies to reset our mindsets and reach our full potential: An interview with Eugene Moreau | 01:14:06 | |
Today’s guest is my friend and fellow Neuro Change Practitioner Eugene Moreau. Eugene is based in Hamilton NZ. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 09 Nov 2022 | Finding health, the role of regenerative farming and HomeGrown primal: An interview with Janet Stott | 00:41:12 | |
Today I talk with Janet Stott a Christchurch-based entrepreneur who is interested in health, nutrition and taking care of the planet. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 16 Nov 2022 | Life lessons from taking the courage from accepting responsibilities for challenges: An interview with Zach White | 00:51:13 | |
This was such a special conversation with today’s guest Zach White. What I love so much about Zach is his generosity, vision, clarity of thought, and humbleness. Zach has learned his life lessons well and has taken the courage from accepting responsibility for the challenges. He’s done a heap of work on himself, understanding what he wants from his life and who he needs to become to achieve that. I’m inspired every time we talk. Not only to be better and more courageous but to accept with grace and humour where I am in my life today and how all the thoughts and decisions I have made in the past led me here. Zach is an engineer and he has established a coaching business to help change the game in engineering and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of Oasis of Courage, known as OACO, a fast-growing company with unique and proven coaching programmes exclusively for engineers. He also hosts a top-rated show, The Happy Engineer Podcast. Zach is the World’s Best Lifestyle Engineering Coach! You don’t have to be an engineer to learn from Zach. His message his relevant to all of us. If you want to master your mindset, build a successful blueprint for your life, and learn how to achieve your goals and dreams in life without burnout, then check out Zach’s podcast and website. You will find Zach at: Email: zach@oasisofcourage.com Cell phone: 269.235.9633 Website: https://www.oasisofcourage.com/ LinkedIn: Zach White Social: @oasisofcourage Social: @thehappyengineerpodcast You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 23 Nov 2022 | LIVE Q&A with Dr Estrelita van Rensburg - Understanding hormones, sleep, & weight control | 01:02:43 | |
I was so excited to have been able to offer another informative live Q and A to help you get answers to your health problems. You will find my website with more information and free resources here: You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 | How to find our voice and communicate better: An interview with Doreen Downing | 00:55:13 | |
Today I had another fabulous conversation, this time with lovely Doreen Downing; psychologist, author, public speaker, podcast host and coach. She is a woman of many talents and great empathy. Doreen’s coaching is unique; she helps us all find our voices. It may be public speaking, but just as often, it might be speaking up around the board table or in an office meeting. Perhaps you want to learn how to communicate better with your significant other, and have the confidence to know what you want and understand how to reach an outcome that works for everyone. In this episode, we delve deeply into questions about why many of us struggle to share our voices. I have listened to Doreen coach and share her insights and its very valuable with thought-provoking ideas and a ton of useful tools. For anyone feeling anxious and wanting to find their voice in any situation, this is full of real gems. You can download Doreen’s 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking at https://www.doreen7steps.com. She offers a free 30-minute anxiety breakthrough session to get started. Make the most of this opportunity if finding your voice is something you would like to do. Website | Course website | Other website |Linkedin | Facebook Profile |Business Page | Book Page | Instagram |Twitter |Pinterest |YouTube | Podcast | Training Director, Speaking Circles International If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. This helps me attract more great guests to share their wisdom. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. https://mailchi.mp/61eb6eb3e0df/newsl... You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdet... | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | Incorporating nutrition and functional medicine with traditional medicine to turn around patient’s health: An interview with Dr Vyvyane Loh | 01:28:10 | |
I had a great time chatting with the multi-talented Dr Vyvyane Loh. I really enjoyed our conversation delving into obesity and how she incorporates nutrition and functional medicine with traditional medicine to turn around her patient’s health. We covered a lot of important topics including how to manage metabolic syndrome, when does obesity become a health problem, thyroid function, sex hormones, nutrients, and many other subjects. I am looking forward to having her back on the podcast and setting up a Q and A to answer your questions. Dr Loh has a wonderful YouTube channel with lots of videos on these topics that is worth checking out. It’s called vlmd rounds – you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmSXxPLQCMMDny_b4Fbbuw Her website is: vyvyanelohmd.com Email: drloh@transform-afh.com Biography: Dr Loh is board-certified in Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine. She graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and trained at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, where she also served as Chief Resident. Dr Loh worked at HMR and was the medical obesity specialist at Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Centre for Weight Loss Surgery before starting her own practice. Her other achievements include choreography and writing She was the recipient of the Bunting/Radcliffe Fellowship in Fiction in 2006, a Guggenheim Fellow in Fiction in 2008, and shortlisted for the 2005 international IMPAC Award in Literature. Her diverse skills support her commitment to celebrating the full range of our humanity in an increasingly technological and disembodied world through art and the healing sciences. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. This helps me attract more great guests to share their wisdom. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. https://mailchi.mp/61eb6eb3e0df/newsl... You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdet... | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | How getting up for a walk and having FUN is important to a good life: An interview with Dan John | 01:21:31 | |
Today’s guest was very special to me. Dan John is someone who has had a huge influence on my career as a trainer, my own training, and philosophies on life. Dan has blended his outstanding career in academia with professional strength coaching and success in high-performance competitive sports. At 65, he is still achieving competitive goals. He is an author of numerous books that blend his intellect, training philosophies, and trademark wisdom together. His books are insightful, inspiring, and humorous. My two favourite quotes for life and training are – “how is what you do now going to affect your future?”, and “just pick heavy sh** up off the ground and lift it over your head”. Classic wisdom for living life. Today we talk about osteoporosis, walking as the most enduring cardiovascular exercise and why getting up and down off the floor is so important. He talks about his schedule and how having FUN is important for a good life. I'm a huge fan of Dan’s programme, “Mass Made Simple” (a warning, it's simple but not easy). Nor is the 10,000 rep kettlebell challenge – but it’s worth the effort. I love “Easy Strength”. This is something every one of us can do, regardless of where we are starting. It only takes between 8-10 minutes a day, and it is meant to feel easy; so there are no excuses. I get to ask Dan a couple of questions about hitting plateaus in my own training at the end. At Dan John University you will find a workout generator, where you log your equipment, age, gender, goals and time available. It will generate specific workouts for you. There is a free two-week trial, so I suggest trying it out. Dan provides a huge library of free resources, a podcast called Dan John and his numerous books can be found on Amazon. I recommend his work to personal trainers and coaches. What I learned from him over the years certainly helped me become a better trainer, more focused, and to never let go. I hope you love this episode as much as I did. I can’t believe I got to talk to the great man himself! Please subscribe, like and share if you did, as this helps me to attract more wonderful and interesting guests.
You can find Dan at: Websites: Podcast If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. https://mailchi.mp/61eb6eb3e0df/newsl... You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdet... | |||
| 21 Dec 2022 | How she recovered from type-2 diabetes, eliminated taking 20 drugs every day and lost 85 pounds: An interview with Tia Reid | 00:51:54 | |
Tia Reid is the Director of Nutritional Services at, Certified Dietary Manager and Food Protection Professional at Memorial Hospital in Illinois. She is a certified Health Coach Practitioner and accredited with the Metabolic Health Practitioners USA. She has a special interest in metabolic syndrome, hypertension and carbohydrate addiction. Today, Tia shares her inspirational story about how she recovered from type-2 diabetes, eliminated taking 20 drugs every day and lost 85 pounds. Now she spends her time helping others to better understand their health problems and supports them in their own journeys to reversing disease through dietary interventions. Tia’s story in overcoming her carbohydrate addiction is very inspiring, especially for others struggling with similar problems. Where to find Tia: Email: reidtiam@gmail.com Instagram: @reidtia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reidshh Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/tia-reid-cdm-cfpp-mhp-53b0a9a8 Nutrition Network:https://nutrition-network.org/practitioners/ Society of Metabolic Health Professionals:https://thesmhp.org/membership-account/profile/?pu=treidmhchester-com LowCarb Lifestyle Healing Hub: https://lowcarblifestylehub.com/find-a-health-coach/ If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. https://mailchi.mp/61eb6eb3e0df/newsl... You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdet... | |||
| 28 Dec 2022 | Live Q&A session with Dr Millie Osborne: The link between diet, depression, anxiety, mental health and eating disorders | 01:08:04 | |
I was so excited to be offering another informative live Q and A to help you get answers to your health problems. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. https://mailchi.mp/61eb6eb3e0df/newsl... You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdet... | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | The Vitality Secret: An interview with Neil Cannon | 01:09:37 | |
Neil is an author, speaker, and mentor who currently lives in Mexico. After suffering from bad eczema for 30 years and receiving the same advice from doctors, Neil found the answer to reversing his condition. He has developed the “Pillars of Vitality” that he shares in his book “The Vitality Secret”. In this podcast, we talk about chronic inflammation and the role that epigenetics plays in health and disease. I love that Neil’s website says, “There is no such thing as alternative health, there is health or there is medication”. While nutrition plays an important role in our health, many other factors are involved, all affecting how our environment interacts with our genetics. Today, Neil breaks down some of those important factors and shares some tips on how we can upgrade our environment, including our beliefs and feelings to improve our health. You can find Neil at Website: https://vitalitysecret.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/neilcannon/ Instagram: instagram.com/NeilCannonVitality Facebook: www.facebook.com/NeilCannon1980 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NeilCannon80 If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | From chronically poor health to the return of his energy and vitality: An interview with Daniel Ebbett | 01:07:23 | |
This was a great interview with Kiwi entrepreneur Daniel Ebbett Daniel’s story is one of struggle with chronic insomnia and migraines. Despite trying everything he could from allopathic and natural medicine, his health continued to decline leaving him feeling frustrated and helpless. He was struggling to meet the commitments of his corporate job and powerlifting career. In this episode, Daniel describes his journey from chronically poor health to the return of his energy and vitality. For him, the answers were in his over-exposure to artificial light. He has subsequently become an expert on how light affects our circadian rhythm and health. He says, “health is about light, not food”. Daniel talks about the different frequencies of natural light, from getting the early morning light in our eyes to set our circadian clocks, to the red glow our ancestors experienced from their fires in the evening. There is growing research about the effects of light on the cell receptors in our body and how we need to match our food to the light environment we live in. When we are eating food grown in the tropics, in the middle of winter, this confuses our cells leading to a mismatch between them and the environment. Daniel has gone on to develop a company called BlockBlueLight where he provides high-quality science-based lighting solutions, all around the world. His website is a mine of good-quality information. We both hope you all enjoy this episode and consider the effects of light on your own health. Please subscribe, like and share with any friends and family who may find this helpful. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | How to reduce the deuterium in our body, allowing our cells to age more gracefully: An interview with Victor Sagalovsky | 01:00:20 | |
This was a long-awaited interview with Victor Sagalovsky. Victor is a health optimization expert, who has dedicated himself to understanding the effects of deuterium on human health. I came across the health implications of deuterium a few years ago, as more of the scientific community is dedicating research to this fascinating subject. Harold C Urey received a Noble Peace Prize in 1934 for identifying deuterium. It is also known as heavy hydrogen or H2. Normal hydrogens only have one proton (H1). But some have a neutron as well, making them twice as big and twice as heavy. When these get into our mitochondria, we make “heavy water” as a by-product of our energy production. This interferes with our mitochondrial function affecting how our cells make energy. When they can’t make energy efficiently, they are unable to complete their cellular work and repair. Over time we begin to age and struggle with chronic diseases. Victor is very knowledgeable about this topic, so it was great to talk to him about the ways that we can reduce the deuterium in our body, allowing our cells to age more gracefully. A ketogenic diet can help us deplete deuterium because burning fat is a clean energy and produces light metabolic water. Time-restricted eating and intermittent fasting help in the same way. As we become metabolically flexible, we can use our own body fat for energy. Other mechanisms to deplete deuterium are red light therapy, good sleep, and exercise. Diets that are high in processed foods and toxic seed oils increase deuterium, another good reason to avoid these foods. In his pursuit of health optimization and longevity, Victor has developed a product called “Litewater.” This is deuterium-depleted water that you can drink on its own or add to your normal water to reduce the deuterium load on the body. Victor explains all these concepts and talks about his “Litewater” and how this is produced. You can find a lot more information and research on Victor’s website: https://www.deuteriumdepletion.org We both hope you enjoy this episode. It might be a new topic for some of you and initially appears complex, but the concept is quite simple, even without knowing much about biochemistry. Please let me know if you have any questions that I can help you with. Thanks for listening and please remember to subscribe, like, and share... You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 22 Apr 2023 | The need for lifestyle medicine, and how this may look in a modern GP practice: An interview with Dr Glen Davis | 00:54:43 | |
This was a long overdue interview, but worth the wait. Dr Glen Davis is a well-known GP for his work in reversing type-2 diabetes in his patients with a properly formulated ketogenic diet. He was awarded GP of the Year in 2021 for this work. During this episode, we talk about the struggles of the NZ healthcare system, the need for lifestyle medicine, and how this may look in a modern GP practice. Dr Davis provides a beautiful explanation of cholesterol and the impact that all carbohydrates (not just added sugar) have on the quality of our LDL and other proteins in the body. He talks about fat in the diet and how the different quality fats impact on our health. We also talk about the benefits of fasting and how to individual fasting for different situations. I’m looking forward to having Dr Davis back soon for a Q and A where he can answer all your questions. We both hope you enjoy this episode and will share it widely with your friends and family. I hope you will also share it with your own GP. You can find Dr Davis at: https://reversalnz.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | Figuring out nutritional strategies and understanding more about more about the quality of the food we are eating: An interview with Marty Kendall | 01:08:23 | |
I had a great chat with Marty Kendall today. We share a common interest in the nutrient quality of the food we eat. Marty has spent years understanding and collating information on the foods that provide the best quality of nutrition for the calories that they contain. You can find out more about Marty at: Website: https://optimisingnutrition.com Optimising nutrition Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/optim...
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| 03 May 2023 | Menopause, hormones, including thyroid, and other aspects of health: An interview with Dr Elizabeth Bright | 00:49:34 | |
Dr Elizabeth Bright is the author of the menopause book “Good Fat is Good for Women”. There were many aspects of this book I thought were excellent and appreciate Dr Bright joining me to talk about menopause, hormones, including thyroid, and other aspects of health in this podcast. Dr Bright is an osteopath and naturopath and works with her clients using these modalities along with personalised nutritional plans to create long-term healing and good health. She is turning 60 in 2023 and decided to write a book about menopause following her own experience. She came to realise that the symptoms associated with menopause are caused by a lack of adequate nutrition and abuse of our stress response system, rather than a reduction in sex hormones. One of the chapters I most enjoyed in her book was about the medicalisation of women’s health since the time of Hippocrates and naturally occurring events such as menopause, becoming “problems” to be managed. Dr Bright now lives in Italy. She is the mother to 3 children and a Master in Chou Jia Kung Fu. She now engages in paddling boarding and cycling. She switched to a carnivore diet in 2015, when she went into menopause, to assist with her own health and healing. Link to her book: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Fat-Women-Menopause/dp/1794665854 If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. https://mailchi.mp/61eb6eb3e0df/newsletter-signup You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 10 May 2023 | Where does addiction start? An interview with Bitten Jonsson | 01:11:52 | |
Bitten is a registered nurse who was first introduced to addiction medicine 36 years ago and has been working in the area of food addiction and sugar addiction for 27 years ago. As she acknowledged and better understood her own addictions (cigarettes, alcohol, and sugar) she began working to help others address their sugar addiction problems and reclaim their health and lives.
We have a far-reaching conversation talking about where addiction starts – at the intersection of how our individual genetics respond to the environment and how sugar is the gateway drug to other addictions.
Bitten explains the important distinctions between social use, harmful use, and addictions. She explains why these need to be managed in very different ways. We also talk about children, why diet matters, and how we can set them up for problems later in life when we don’t understand the difference between a child who likes sugar and one who is addicted; as she was growing up.
This episode is full of very important gems. I love talking with Bitten and learning so much. Her passion, enthusiasm, generosity, and desire to help shine through. Please subscribe, like, and share with anyone who may find this helpful.
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For health professionals: Bitten Jonsson is a world-renowned trainer of Sugar Addiction Counsellors, with nearly 40 years of experience in addiction medicine and treatment. Based in Sweden, Bitten is a registered nurse, addiction specialist and authorized provider of SUGAR® / ADDIS® diagnostic assessments and training. Her expertise spans the full range of addiction screening and diagnostic assessment to relapse prevention, long-term recovery, holistic addiction medicine, and comprehensive training for professionals. To find out about Bitten’s signature training courses check out these links: https://www.bittensaddiction.com/en/professional-training/holistic-medicine-for-addiction/ You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 17 May 2023 | The differences between sugar addiction, harmful use of sugar, and social use: An interview with Annica Strandberg–Schmidt | 00:57:19 | |
Annica Strandberg–Schmidt is a sugar addiction therapist, author, and YouTuber from Sweden In this episode, Annica shares her powerful story about sugar addiction and how she came close to destroying her life and that of her family. After coming to terms with her own addiction and learning how to navigate her own world of addiction, Annica trained with Britten-Jonsson to become a sugar addiction therapist and qualified to use the sugar addiction assessment tool. We talk about the differences between sugar addiction, harmful use of sugar, and social use. Addiction is a different beast and Annica knows from her own experience how destructive this is to living a full and rewarding life. She is passionate about her work. She provides support for parents so they can help their children make the changes necessary to live a healthy life.
Her website is: https://annicastrandbergschmidt.com/2022/09/22/breathwork/ We hope you enjoy this interview. This is a very important topic and we would appreciate it if you could share this interview with anyone you know who may find it helpful. There are many children whose lives are negatively affected by undiagnosed sugar addiction. Finding ways to help support these kids and their parents through this challenging diagnosis is very important. We thank you for your assistance in sharing the word, that help is available. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 24 May 2023 | What it's like to grow up with a sugar-addicted Mom: An interview with Annica Strandberg-Schmidt and Elin Strandberg | 00:44:10 | |
Sugar addiction expert Annica Strandberg-Schmidt has been a guest a few times now and will join us again in a few weeks for another Q and A on sugar addiction where she answers your questions. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | Live Q&A Session With Annica Strandberg-Schmidt: How to identify a child who has sugar addiction and how to manage this in a family and social environment | 00:58:40 | |
I'm so excited to have offered another informative live Q and A to help you get answers to your health problems. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 21 Jun 2023 | Rethinking Type-1 diabetes with a ketogenic diet: An interview with Dr Ian Lake | 01:01:30 | |
Dr Ian Lake is a medical practitioner who has type 1 diabetes. Since adopting a very low-carb lifestyle his day-to-day diabetes management has become so much easier with the added bonus of normal HbA1c. He says “as a result of smaller insulin doses, I am not tied down to strict meal times and can eat when I choose. Similarly, glucose control with exercise is far more predictable. Very low-carb for me gives as near to a ‘normal’ life as someone with diabetes can get”. Dr Lake shares important information for type-1 diabetics, who may want to adopt a ketogenic diet but are feeling nervous. We discuss the key safety concerns for type-1, including dyslipidemia, diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia. Dr Lake shares his own struggles with glucose control and insulin management when eating as the standard advice and dietary guidelines recommend. In a well-executed fasting and exercise project, Dr Lake along 7 others, (including one type-1 diabetic) completed “Zero-Five-100”. They consumed zero calories, for 5 days and ran a total of 100 miles. The purpose of this project was to explore the safety and physiological effects of ketosis in people with and without diabetes, adding to the accumulating https://journals.lww.com/co-endocrinology/Fulltext/2021/10000/Nutritional_ketosis_is_well_tolerated,_even_in.6.aspx\ The reason I wanted to talk to Dr Lake was to encourage GP’s to learn more about the benefits of therapeutic carbohydrate restriction for their patients, not just in diabetes, but in many of the chronic diseases experienced today.
Dr Lake offers comprehensive training for medical professionals with C.E.C. He is available to have a conversation about how a ketogenic diet could be included into a medical practice. https://type1keto.com/keto-courses/
We both hope you enjoy this episode and will share widely with friends and family who might be interested. We also hope you will share this with your GP along with Dr Lake’s contact details.
You can find Dr Lake at: Website: https://type1keto.com/keto-courses-essential/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-lake-2bb869166/ You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | The difference between being a carbohydrate addict, harmful user, or a social user: An interview with Dr. Robert Cywes | 01:24:23 | |
Dr. Robert Cywes (MD, Ph.D.) is known as the Carb Addiction Doctor. Having suffered from carb addiction and obesity himself, he has both the personal and professional experience to help others overcome their addiction and restore their health. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | How our unconscious beliefs and thought patterns are the result of faulty unconscious beliefs and biases we acquired during our childhood: An interview with Tim Shurr | 00:50:02 | |
Today I talked with human behaviour expert and hypnotherapist, Tim Shurr. We discuss how our unconscious beliefs and thought patterns such as anxiety, procrastination, imposter syndrome, and other bad habits are the result of faulty unconscious beliefs and biases we acquired during our childhood. Essentially we have wired neurological pathways that have become entrenched automatic responses to certain situations we face throughout life. Tim, who is the author of 6 books, explains how he helps his clients permanently rewire these pathways through his One Belief Away™ Method and how this differs from traditional types of therapy. He works internationally through Zoom consultations. We hope you enjoy this episode and would appreciate it if you subscribed, liked, and shared with others you may find this helpful. Tim has generously provided a free gift to listeners – The Power of Your Unconscious Mind timshurr.com/gift along with a free introduction to hypnosis programme: https://timshurr.com/intro You can find Tim on his website: IndyHypnosis.com According to Dr. Joe Vitale, "Tim Shurr is the Best Hypnotist in the world!" Tim is an Unconscious Beliefs Specialist and the foremost expert on freeing people from anxiety, past trauma, PTSD, and bad habits. He is the creator of the revolutionary One Belief Away™ Method developed through facilitating over 15,000 individual Hypnosis coaching sessions and hundreds of group training experiences over the last 34 years. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | Exploring a low-carb nutrition: An interview with Dr. Avi Charlton | 00:47:56 | |
It was a pleasure to have Dr. Avi Charlton as a guest today. In this episode, Dr. Charlton talks about her experiences as a GP practicing low-carb nutrition and how this has helped many of her client’s reverse disease, lose weight and improve their quality of life. She is available for in-person consultations and telemedicine. She also has informational YouTube videos and other resources available. You can find the links below. Dr Charlton graduated from Melbourne University, Medical School in 2000. She trained at Box Hill Hospital as a junior doctor and has been a General Practitioner since 2003. Originally she was born in Hong Kong and speaks fluent Cantonese. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | Why we can struggle to take care of ourselves, even when we really want to: A conversation about mental health with Dr. Shahana Alibhai | 00:55:12 | |
Dr. Shahana Alibhai is an accomplished TEDx speaker, a renowned family physician, and an expert in the field of mental health. I was delighted to talk to her today about why we can struggle so much to take care of ourselves, even when this is something we really want to do. Dr. Shahana shared her personal story of postpartum anxiety and the subsequent shame, denial, and mental health challenges she experienced, despite her professional background in cognitive behaviour therapy and mindfulness meditation. She explained what is going on when this happens to us and some strategies we can use to help ourselves recover. I really enjoyed this interview, and couldn't believe how quickly the time flew by. I'm looking forward to picking up the conversation in our next podcast. You can connect with Dr. Shahana here: Email: info@drshahana.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shahana-alibhai-rae If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, and share with anyone who may find this interesting. If you have any health topics you would like covered or questions answered, please email me at susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 17 Aug 2023 | Live Q&A with Brendan Reid - The Fat Ginger Nerd | 01:12:26 | |
I am so excited to be offering another informative live Q and A to help you get answers to your health problems. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Different perspectives and how we can thrive in the face of challenges: A conversation about mental health with Dr. Fred Moss | 00:43:17 | |
In today's podcast, I talk about mental health with Psychiatrist Dr. Fred Moss. Doctor Fred has been working in the field of mental health for nearly 40 years and brings a different perspective to the treatment paradigm and how we can thrive in the face of significant challenges and symptoms. Today we chat about symptoms, medications, and why Dr. Fred is called the undoctored doctor. Dr. Fred has generously offered a free discovery call with any listener who would like to discuss their personal situation with him. His email is below and you are invited to email him directly. Here are the links to connect with Dr. Fred: Website: www.welcometohumanity.net Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfredmoss/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfredmoss/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drfredmossmd Twitter: https://twitter.com/drfredmoss YouTube: Dr. Fred Moss on YT Podcast: The Healthy Healer Podcast: True Voice with Dr. Fred If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, and share with anyone who may find this interesting. If you have any health topics you would like covered or questions answered, please email me at susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. https://mailchi.mp/61eb6eb3e0df/newsletter-signup You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Understanding Why Metabolic Health Is Key to Mental Health: A conversation with Dr. Rachel Brown | 01:05:56 | |
Dr. Rachel Brown is a metabolic psychiatrist and author of the excellent book “Metabolic Madness - Understand Why Metabolic Health Is Key to Mental Health’. This is an excellent episode to share with your GP or health provider, particularly if you are taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Despite the accumulating evidence, there remains a lot of resistance to the role that ketogenic diets play in helping to maintain a higher quality of life for these patients. This information needs to be shared widely. We also discuss other issues such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, and epilepsy. Dr Brown explains how the brain is a huge consumer of energy, but when our metabolic health becomes compromised it can no longer use glucose efficiently for energy and this is where ketones provide an alternative energy source. This is the kind of information that would help many parents desperate to find solutions for their children and for all of us as we age and want to stay healthy with good cognitive function. Instagram: @carnivoreshrink If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, and share with anyone who may find this interesting. If you have any health topics you would like covered or questions answered, please email me at susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | The root causes of infertility and the vital role nutrition plays in reproductive health: An interview with Dr. Robert Kiltz | 01:43:51 | |
Today I have a fascinating talk with Dr Kiltz a renowned fertility doctor and author. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | Diet, exercise and achieving goals: An interview with Dr Sarah Zaldivar | 01:28:35 | |
I had another fabulous conversation today, this time with Dr Sarah Zaldivar. Dr Zaldivar is a Professor of Nutrition at Miami Dale College and is passionate about sharing her knowledge of nutrition, exercise, and mindset. She brings new thinking and research to the topics of diet, exercise, and achieving our goals. Today we discuss a lot of different health topics and why a nutrition professor would adopt a carnivore diet. We talk about:
A little more about Dr. Sarah Zaldivar: Dr. Sarah Zaldivar received her doctorate in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from the University of Miami. She is currently a professor of nutrition at Miami Dade College and a full-time content creator on YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms. For decades, Dr. Zaldivar taught other health professionals and college students alike at the University of Miami and the American College of Sports Medicine about health and fitness, while battling with her declining health due to following the dietary guidelines. She eventually found freedom from binge eating, acne, weight struggles, fatigue, sugar addiction, depression and anxiety, etc… on a carnivore diet, and that is why she is dedicated to raising awareness regarding the carnivore diet. She also selects a few individuals per month to coach with diet, exercise, and mindset programs. You can find Dr Zaldivar at: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBXm-oCTN-dJdbD65gK5lEQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sarah.zaldivar/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsarahzaldivar Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrSarahZaldivar Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drsarahzaldivar/ Website: https://drsarahzaldivar.com/ You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 07 Nov 2023 | How a low-carb approach helps in weight loss and managing chronic diseases: An interview with Dr Louise Phillips | 00:43:55 | |
I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Dr Louise Phillips today. We have a lot in common with our desire to provide high-quality nutrition education that makes a difference in people’s lives. I’m delighted to share Dr Phillips's work. She has developed a unique tool for GPs, specialists and nutrition educators to use in their practice. As a busy GP, Senior Lecturer with the University of Queensland and Supervisor of registrars, she’s in an ideal position to understand the needs of her colleagues and their patients. GPs frequently face criticism, including from me. Dr Phillips and I discuss several challenges they encounter within time-limited practices, adhering to best practice guidelines for drug prescription and limited testing resources. It’s a complex situation. Dr Phillips' Low Carb Scripts tool provides an exceptional resource, enabling GPs to seamlessly integrate evidence-based, low-carb nutrition into their practices. The tool features ready-to-use videos, comprehensive handouts, and other resources, simplifying the process for patients to comprehend and adhere to. Additionally, it offers guidelines for the de-prescription of diabetes medications. I talk with Dr Phillips about the transformations she observes in her patients' health and discuss how a low-carb approach helps in weight loss and managing chronic diseases. I’m eager to assist Dr Phillips in sharing this valuable resource as widely as possible. I hope you will support this effort by subscribing, liking, and sharing this video with friends, colleagues, and family, and I encourage you to share it with your GP as well. Numerous doctors, now considered thought leaders in the low-carb community, embarked on this path when patients shared their journeys. After experiencing personal improvements in weight and health, these doctors pursued specific training in this field. The more we engage with GPs and specialists on this topic, the wider the knowledge will spread, benefiting an increasing number of people. Dr Louise Phillips (MBBS hons 1, FRACGP) is an Australian General Practitioner who loves teaching health professionals about low carbohydrate diets to improve the health of their patients. Having observed a large discrepancy between the amount of time and energy doctors’ have available to study, and the enormous volume of scientific literature that is available (alongside a lot of incorrect Pharma and Big Food sponsored guidelines) she has developed succinct, practical resources for doctors (and other health professionals) which teach them how to provide helpful nutritional advice, in standard consultation time, thru her online learning platform Low Carb Scripts.
Website: www.lowcarbscripts.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/louise-s-phillips If you have any health topics you would like covered or questions answered, please email me at susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | Live Q and A with Dr Louise Phillips | 01:10:17 | |
I'm so excited to have offered another informative live Q and A to help you get answers to your health problems. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | Integrating behavioural psychology with weight loss strategies: An interview with Dr Valarie Evans | 01:01:27 | |
Today, I sat down with Dr Valarie Evans, a behavioural analyst, to discuss integrating behavioural psychology with weight loss strategies. Valarie applies her training to help with conditions such as autism, addiction and eating disorders. In this podcast, we explore the obstacles to changing behaviours, the concept of “rule-breaking” to achieve better outcomes, and the overall aim of enhancing daily life rather than just focusing on weight loss. Valarie has developed an app called “No Weigh” to help people implement healthy habits. She emphasises replacing traditional restrictive diets and calorie counting with behavioural change to achieve a healthy lifestyle. App (iOS and Android): https://noweigh.com/app Website: http://noweigh.com/ Facebook: @no_weigh_app or https://www.facebook.com/noweighapp/about Instagram: @noweighapp or https://www.instagram.com/noweighapp/
If you have any health topics you would like covered or questions answered, please email me at susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | Insights on health and healing : An interview with Amy Armstrong | 01:15:14 | |
In this episode, I talk to Amy Armstrong from Balance Health Naturally. Amy shares the healing journey of her chronically ill daughter. This honestly brought me to tears at times. I have so much respect for how this family handled such a difficult time with such resilience, hope, and compassion. It’s an inspiring story aside from the insights that Amy shares about health and healing. If you enjoy this episode, we would be grateful if you subscribe, like, and share with friends and family who may find hope in Amy’s message and benefit from her experience and knowledge. My goal for these podcasts is to bring you a variety of perspectives that may help you on your personal health journey. Amy’s Bio: Amy is a mineral and health-obsessed mum of three, Root Cause Protocol Consultant, Holistic Health Coach, and Certified HTMA Practitioner. Amy found herself drawn into the natural healing world on a quest to help her chronically daughter become well and improve her own health. After spending years trying many different therapies and treatments, Amy found the work of Morley Robbins and The Root Cause Protocol, through which both she and her daughter experienced profound healing. Now, Amy is on a mission to help support other families with her nourishing food recipes and education about the importance of minerals. She is also passionate about empowering women suffering from chronic symptoms to take control of their own health through mineral balancing so they can reclaim their energy and vitality. Instagram: amy_armstronghealth Website www.amyarmstrong.com.au email: amy@amyarmstrong.com.au If you have any health topics you would like covered or questions answered, please email me at susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | The dangers of supplementing with vitamin D: An interview with Jim Stepheson Jr | 01:11:56 | |
Recommendations to supplement with vitamin D and zinc have become standard practice from both allopathic and alternative medicine throughout the Covid pandemic; including from some of the people I respect the most. As the Health Detective, my job is to look deeper into whether health recommendations are based on evidence rather than speculation. It’s important not to just accept them all at face value without asking questions. Often, as is the case with vitamin D, we find that natural sources from sunshine and food are vital for a healthy functioning body, but the case isn’t so clear about the efficacy of supplementation. The name vitamin D is misleading because this is a hormone (secosteroid) rather than a vitamin that has profound effects on the regulation of over 2000 genes. When I began reviewing vitamin D I found conflicting research and the influence of big pharma money behind the recommendations for increased testing and supplementation. Vitamin D, The Sunshine Supplement Has Shadowy Money Behind It.” During my investigations, I came across the work of Jim Stepheson Jr. Jim has been reviewing vitamin D research for two decades and is one of the most knowledgeable people I could find on vitamin D pathways and the effect of supplementation for our health. I was thrilled that he agreed to this podcast and thank him for his time and sharing a little of his extensive knowledge; and keeping it at a level that we can all understand. This is a very complex subject, and I have so much to learn. If you find this episode helpful, we would both appreciate you sharing it with friends and family. My goal for these podcasts is to bring you a variety of perspectives that may help you on your personal health journey. A little bit about Jim: His previous occupation in the fisheries industry taught him a lot about researching and writing scientific papers so as a natural progression, Jim applied that knowledge to his vitamin D research. What he discovered was shocking! The truth was that supplementing vitamin D was causing severe, long-term health issues and that the claimed vitamin D deficiency was a lie and a hoax! For the past two decades, it has been Jim's passion and avocation to keep researching and spreading the word to help people learn about the dangers of supplementing with vitamin D. If you would like to know more about Jim’s work you can find him at: If you have any health topics you would like covered or questions answered, please email me at susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | The Science of Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction in Human Health: An interview with Jayne Bullen | 01:13:15 | |
I had a fabulous conversation with Jayne Bullen, the Chief Operating Officer of the Noakes Foundation and Managing Director of Nutrition Network. Jayne is a contributor/editor to the book The Science of Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction in Human Health. We talked about the different chapters in the book and the benefits of medical nutrition therapy. This book is designed to answer the questions and concerns that many health care practitioners have about implementing low carbohydrates diets in patients. We both hope that you will share this episode with friends and family who may find it helpful, and if appropriate with your GP. About Jayne Jayne believes research in healthcare needs better funding and strong minds. As the Chief Operating Officer of The Noakes Foundation, she established Eat Better South Africa alongside inspiring colleagues and Prof Noakes and believes in building stronger collaboration in the nutrition and science game. After realizing the dichotomy between brand research budgets and human health research, she decided to leave the formal research world, committed to bringing her global experience in big biz research, systems, and policy change expertise into new areas to affect change to human health. Jayne is an MBA Chevening Scholar, High Dip in Marketing and International Relations graduate. In her MBA at Leeds University, she focussed on the regulation of marketing to children in the food and fast food categories, later conducting Pan European media research and strategy evaluation in this area for various global health bodies and brands. As an extension of her collaborative vision for the future of human health and better healthcare systems, she co-founded Nutrition Network and has been its Managing Director since it was founded in 2018. You can find Jayne and the Nutrition Network here: Facebook @Nutrition Network Twitter @NutritionNetwrk Linkedin @Nutrition Network Instagram @nutritionnetworkglobal YouTube @nutritionnetwork You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 23 Mar 2024 | Why we struggle to follow through with our plans and goals: An interview with Heather Heynen | 01:05:52 | |
In this conversation, I talked with the lovely Heather Heynen about why we struggle to follow through on our promises, even when they are important to us. Heather has worked in private practice as a licensed mental health therapist, health coach and exercise professional for over 20 years. There is considerable alignment between my career and Heather’s, including owning gyms and our passion for the outdoors. Heather is a keen rock climber and mountain biker and takes on solo multi-day challenges. She has a list of credentials after her name. (LPC-MH, QMHP, NCC) Heather is a recovered binge-eater/restrictor and yo-yo dieter, so she understands the challenges both personally and professionally. In this episode, we have some good laughs about our personal experiences. Heather’s mission is to bring whole person health (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual) to individuals so they can live their best lives. Heather’s podcast is Weight Loss and Wellness for Real: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather1422 Her website is: Https://heatherheynen.com Instagram: @heynencounselingandcoaching Facebook: Heather Heynen YouTube: Heather Heynen Wellness You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 28 Apr 2024 | How to use emotional freedom techniques to help recover from a variety of psychological and physical issues: An interview with Rick Wilkes | 01:03:48 | |
Today I talked with Rick Wilkes, from Thriving Now, about the use of emotional freedom techniques (EFT) to help us recover from a variety of psychological and physical issues, including pain, anxiety, phobias and weight control. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a form of psychological acupressure based on the same energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture to treat physical and emotional ailments but without the invasiveness of needles. In addition to explaining EFT, we go deep into how to use this powerful technique to shift our engrained thought patterns and behaviour. Often, we desire to make a change, and we genuinely believe we want to do this, but then we sabotage ourselves for various reasons. Rick takes us through some setup options; these begin with the statement “Even though I feel” and different closing options depending on the individual goals. I hope you find this episode helpful. There are many different techniques for mastering our thoughts and regulating our emotions. This one suits me and I find it very useful. We hope you enjoy this podcast and would love to hear your experiences. To learn more about Rick and his work check out his website at Thriving Now, where you can book a free 15 minute chat with Rick to find out more. https://www.thrivingnow.com/start/ You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 30 May 2024 | The link between food nutrition, trauma and mindset: An interview with Theresa Wright | 01:09:18 | |
Today, I talked about nutrition and sugar addiction with Theresa Wright. Theresa has been named one of Today’s Dietician Magazine’s “10 Incredible Registered Dieticians Who are Making a Difference”. She holds BS and MS degrees in Nutrition Science from Drexel University. She is a registered Dietician and Dietitian-Nutritionist. Theresa and I talked about food addiction, trauma and mindset. And how these often intersect and paralyse people from making change, even when they want to. Theresa shares her fascinating story and how she got into studying and working in nutrition. There are some real gems in this episode, that reflect Theresa’s lifelong work in this area. We hope you enjoy this episode. The website is: sanefood.com Her email is: theresasez@comcast.net You can find her on Linkedin as well You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 30 Jul 2024 | Using a quantum metabolic approach to health : An interview with Sara Pugh | 01:04:46 | |
I’m excited to bring you this conversation with Dr Sara Pugh about Quantum Metabolic Therapy. Not only does Sara add being 50% Kiwi to her credentials, but she also brings a wealth of knowledge with her extensive background in biochemistry and genetics. Her PhD in molecular mechanisms, where she delved into protein folding in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's Diseases, and her work as a Post-Doctoral Researcher on heart muscle cells, cholesterol, and statins are just a few examples of her expertise. She has also published numerous peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals and is dedicated to training doctors and therapists, instilling in them a deeper understanding of biochemistry and neurology. You may need to listen to this podcast a couple of times. We discuss the role of mitochondria in our health and the impact of light exposure on their function. We also talk about the effects of deuterium and the role of metabolic water and magnetism on our health. Sara then walks us through an example of using a quantum metabolic approach to improve health. She highlights simple, cost-free strategies to enhance energy, sleep, and mindset. I highly recommend checking out Sara’s website, which has free introductory courses and explains the mechanisms she mentioned today. If you’re doing everything you can with nutrition and exercise but are still struggling to lose weight or reach your goals, implementing quantum metabolic therapy may be the missing link. You can sign up for my newsletter to keep up-to-date with the content I am publishing, monthly blogs, and Q & A webinars with experts from around the world. You will find my website with more information and free resources here You can follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthdetectivenz | |||
| 17 Oct 2021 | Why we get sick and fat: An interview with Dr Ben Bikman | 01:04:12 | |
Listen as Dr Ben Bikman shares his incredible knowledge about why we get sick and fat and what to do about it. I was so thrilled to talk to Dr Ben and really appreciate that he generously shared his valuable time to do his first NZ interview. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 26 Oct 2021 | Diet, weight, cancer, heart disease, insulin & many other subjects: An interview with Dr Ken Berry | 01:00:32 | |
Dr Berry is a Board Certified Family Medicine Practitioner, with a particular interest in the connection between nutrition and health. He is also interested in Paleoanthropology and how we can use this to guide our food choices. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 19 Oct 2021 | Weekly Special: The hormonal connection to stubborn fat | 00:05:55 | |
Are you struggling to get rid of stubborn fat? There is a hormonal connection to stubborn fat. In this weekly special, I talk about what and where hormones will cause fat to be stored. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and share it with a friend. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 27 Oct 2021 | Weekly Special: 3 solutions for dealing stubborn fat | 00:09:50 | |
This is part two of the stubborn fat weekly special series, where I talk about 3 solutions to dealing with stubborn fat. Stubborn fat is a common and frustrating problem that results from underlying hormonal imbalances. Tune in to understand more about stubborn fat and some simple steps you can take to help with this. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 10 Nov 2021 | Investigating the negative health consequences of consuming excess omega-6 fatty acids from vegetable oils : An interview with Tucker Goodrich | 01:35:59 | |
It gives me great pleasure to introduce Tucker Goodrich. He is skilful in interpreting the complex biochemical pathways and literature on this subject and translating these into concepts that are easily understood. His work has been instrumental in increasing our understanding that it’s not just the carbs that are involved in the epidemic of modern diseases. There is considerable evidence that the omega-6 vegetable oils that are ubiquitous in our diet play a pivotal role in our health. In this episode, Tucker talks about how his early stroke-like symptoms and diverticulitis led him to investigate the root cause of his poor health, and how this improved once he eliminated vegetable oils from his diet. He explains the research that shows an association between increased vegetable oil consumption and the growing rates of cancer, heart disease, type-2 diabetes and obesity over the last 120 years. He talks about the mechanisms behind these processes. I really enjoyed talking with Tucker - I have learned so much from him over the years. I greatly appreciate that he took the time to share his knowledge with us.
Tucker has a great blog, that is well worth following: Yelling Stop He is very active on Twitter: @tuckergoodrich If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 | Weekly Special: Are plant-based milk a healthier alternative? | 00:09:04 | |
There is a huge debate whether we should consume cows milk. Plant-based alternatives are flooding the market with claims they are healthier. Today, I discuss the pro's and con's of cow's milk and plant-based alternatives and who should be consuming these. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: I highly recommend - Dr Estrelita van Rensburg and Issy Warrak's books. You can find them here - Eat Well or Die Slowly - Your Guide to Metabolic Health - Eat Your Way to Health - Recipes for Success - Seafood and Vegetarian Recipes | |||
| 21 Nov 2021 | Making a difference through Sight for All and advocating for type-2 diabetes education: An interview with Dr James Muecke | 01:24:29 | |
In this podcast, I have the pleasure of talking with Dr James Muecke, Australia of the Year 2020. Dr Muecke is well known for his work in establishing "Sight for All". If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 07 Nov 2021 | Weekly Special: Why we get gallstones and how to prevent them | 00:06:22 | |
Gallbladder attacks can be scary. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: I highly recommend - Dr Estrelita van Rensburg and Issy Warrak's books. You can find them here - Eat Well or Die Slowly - Your Guide to Metabolic Health - Eat Your Way to Health - Recipes for Success - Seafood and Vegetarian Recipes | |||
| 17 Nov 2021 | Weekly Special: Profits vs Health, A closer look at the newest diabetes drug | 00:09:38 | |
Are the new diabetes drugs really helping our health, or just creating more profits for Big Pharma? In this podcast, I look at 100 years of insulin and how Noble Prize winner Sir Fredrik Banting, who discovered insulin, gave it to the world because he believed everyone who needed it deserved it. Unfortunately, over the last 100 years, drug companies have made a fortune selling insulin. Now under pressure to reduce the costs, they have invented some new drugs for type-2 diabetes. These drugs do nothing to reverse type-2 diabetes and come with an expensive price tag and some serious side effects. We have thousands of New Zealanders who unnecessarily lose limbs to diabetes. Sadly, many doctors don't know that type-2 diabetes isn't a disease of high blood sugar, it is a disease of insulin resistance. High blood sugar is the symptom - not the cause. The solution to a disease caused by lifestyle is to change the lifestyle. To start you on your journey, I highly recommend the books by Issy Warack and Estrelita van Rensburg. you can find them here: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Your-Way-Health-Recipes/dp/1838137823 - Eat Well or Die Slowly - Your Guide to Metabolic Health - Eat Your Way to Health - Recipes for Success - Seafood and Vegetarian Recipes You can have the PDF "Understanding Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis" sent directly to your inbox: If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 19 Dec 2021 | Hormones change during women's monthly cycle and how we can change our eating, fasting and exercise to optimise these: An interview with Karen Martel | 00:57:41 | |
I really enjoyed chatting with today's guest, Karen Martel. Karen is a specialist in women's hormones and the effect these have on our health and weight loss journey. Today we talk about how hormones change during women's monthly cycle and how we can change our eating, fasting and exercise to optimise these. We also talk about the struggles of perimenopause, the transition into menopause and post-menopause and some of the things we can do about this. Karen has a great podcast called: The other side of weight loss: https://karenmartel.com/podcast/ You can find her website here: If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: I highly recommend - Dr Estrelita van Rensburg and Issy Warrak's books. You can find them here: - Eat Well or Die Slowly - Your Guide to Metabolic Health - Eat Your Way to Health - Recipes for Success - Seafood and Vegetarian Recipes | |||
| 05 Dec 2021 | Gut health, digestion and the kinds of things that can go wrong: An interview with Dr Pran Yoganathan | 01:28:41 | |
I had the real pleasure of talking with Dr Pran Yoganathan in this podcast. I am very grateful to Dr Pran for his generosity in sharing his time and knowledge. | |||
| 08 Dec 2021 | Weekly Special: Emotional Eating | 00:08:26 | |
Emotional eating is a common problem and one that is likely to ruin your weight loss goals. You know you're doing it, you hate yourself for doing it - but no matter how hard you try, stress and anxiety trigger an overwhelming desire to seek comfort in food. In today's podcast, I talk about emotional eating, the underlying cause and how to take control. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 26 Dec 2021 | How much protein we should eat and why older people need more: an interview with Professor Donald Layman | 01:24:28 | |
Today it was a real privilege to talk to the world-leading expert, Professor Don Layman about protein. Professor Layman is considered the "Godfather" of protein. I have followed his research over the years and this has been base for my own understanding of the importance of protein and how it works in our bodies. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 02 Jan 2022 | The effects of vegetables oils on our health: An Interview with Dr Chris Knobbe | 01:03:45 | |
I had great pleasure in talking with Dr Chris Knobbe. | |||
| 12 Jan 2022 | Eat Well or Die Slowly: An interview with Dr Estrelita van Rensburg and Issy Warrack | 01:32:02 | |
I had a great time chatting with Dr Estrelita van Rensburg and Issy Warrack If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz | |||
| 19 Jan 2022 | Debunking nutritional misinformation and promoting self-knowledge and self-advocacy: An interview with Judy Cho | 01:22:19 | |
Today I interviewed the very talented Judy Cho. Judy is a nutritional therapy practitioner and holds a Psychology and Communications degree from the University of California, Berkley. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: Thank you. | |||
| 09 Jan 2022 | Weekly Special: Obesity and COVID Severity | 00:10:10 | |
Today’s question comes from Marama who wanted to know why I think that obesity makes Covid worse. She also said that losing weight is really hard, especially when you love your kai and everyone else around you is eating the same. She mentioned that the cost of food is a struggle for many people to make healthy food choices. There is a direct link to Covid severity and your body weight. The more overweight you are the greater your risk of Covid complications. Overweight and obese individuals often have other underlying health conditions, such as type-2 diabetes, heart disease and autoimmune conditions. These all contribute to increasing the risk of complications with a Covid infection. Losing weight is difficult for many people. Despite repeated efforts, the majority of people who do lose weight, end up regaining it and then some. Today, I talk about the importance of self-worth as the key to mastering weight loss. Believing we are worthy of self-care is very important to success. We live up to who we believe we are. If we believe self-care is hard and means sacrifice and pain, then we won't do it, and our body and health reflect that belief. If we can shift those beliefs to where we believe we can take care of ourselves and we are worth the effort, then those beliefs will be reflected in our bodies and health. Thanks to Marama for the excellent questions. I love answering your questions, so please send them in. If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: These are the links to the Covid and obesity research I talked about:
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| 16 Jan 2022 | Weekly Special: 2022 the year of self-care | 00:07:16 | |
In this episode, I talk about self-care. I have named 2022 the year of self-care, I think we deserve some self-care after the last couple of years. For me, self-care means consciously choosing to do the things that promote my own physical, mental and emotional health. It means treating my body the way it deserves to be treated rather than going to war with it for not being “perfect” (whatever that means) and then beating myself up every time I make a mistake, which I do all the time. Thanks for watching or listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like and share this podcast with anyone who may find it useful. This is the link to the podcast with Bobby Howard, where she talks about how self-care turned her life around: If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: | |||
| 23 Jan 2022 | Weekly Special: How oxidative priority helps you lose weight | 00:10:52 | |
In this episode, I discuss an important concept for weight loss called the oxidative priority. Our body uses different foods – differently. Protein is used as building blocks for the body, whereas carbohydrates and fats are used as energy. If you want to tap into burning your own body fat for energy, it’s important to keep the amount of energy available in your bloodstream low. Because carbs are used before fat, controlling your carb intake is important for weight loss. When you eat more carbs than your body can use, these get converted to triglycerides (fat) in your liver and are transported via the bloodstream to your fat stores. High levels of glucose from carbs and fats from carbs in the bloodstream prevents you from burning your body fat. I love answering your questions, so please send them in to me. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, like and share. You can download free resources from my website: · Health and Wellbeing Planner · Quarterly planner · A Handy Guide to Protein · Understanding Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis · How to work out your waist-to-heigh ratio Get your free resources today: https://www.susanbirch.co.nz/free-dow... If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: To help you on your journey, I highly recommend the books by Issy Warrack and Estrelita van Rensburg.
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| 26 Jan 2022 | Autoimmune Disorders, Abdominal Pain Disorders, Obesity, Asthma, Allergies, Eczema and more: An interview with Dr Juliana Nahas | 00:39:16 | |
Today I was fortunate to meet Dr Juliana Nahas who specialises in ADHA and autism in children. She graciously agreed to an interview at short notice. We both believe this is an incredibly important subject and are pleased to share her knowledge and resources with you. Autoimmune Disorders, Abdominal Pain Disorders, Obesity, Asthma, Allergies, Eczema and more…. For over 25 years, Dr Nahas has served her community in the tri-counties of Newton, Rockdale and Walton, GA, and is now offering virtual visits for clients who live at a distance. Dr Nahas is an integrative physician, experienced in both conventional, and holistic/functional approaches, as well as in Mind-Body-Soul medicine, to help your children have the best overall health possible. After experiencing her own troubles with an autoimmune condition that almost rendered her cripple, Dr Nahas searched all types of conventional and alternative modalities to get well again. She knew that taking Advil every day wasn’t the answer, and she found that energy healing, yoga and mindset meditations as well as a functional medicine approach led her to resume her vibrant energy and vitality, in a few short months. Now, she combines her knowledge and expertise with her pediatric and adolescent clients, to customize their treatment approach and help them restore their optimal health.
If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: Dr Nahas book Wellness Wisdom: The Holistic Guide to Revitalizing your Mind, Body and Soul https://amzn.to/3yFG6QH
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| 02 Feb 2022 | Lymphedema and how diet and exercise can help with the symptoms: An interview with Leslyn Keith | 01:07:40 | |
Leslyn Keith is an author, speaker, educator and certified lymphedema therapist who treats people with lymphedema and obesity. If you have any guests you would like to hear from or questions answered please let me know. Email susan@susanbirch.co.nz You can follow me on Facebook here: Leslyn Keith Resources | |||