The Made to Thrive Show

Whether NAFLD or MASLD, the facts remain the same - livers are sicker than they’ve ever been. And the reason why is the crux of this episode. It’s not the ills of old like hepatitis or alcohol that’s actually why the majority of liver transplants are done - it’s fatty livers. And the saddest part - fatty liver disease is a completely avoidable and reversable disease that requires no more than the basics of eating well, sleeping well and moving our body enough. Kristin Kirkpatrick is the President of KAK, Consulting, LLC, a dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic Dept of Department of Wellness & Preventive Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, and a Senior Fellow at the Meadows Behavioral Healthcare in Wickenburg, Arizona. She is a best-selling author, an experienced presenter, and an award-winning Dietitian. She is the co-author of “Skinny Liver”, and the co-author of her newest book “Regenerative Health: Discover Your Metabolic Type and Renew Your Liver For Life”. Dr. Ibrahim Hanouneh completed his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic, before moving in 2015 to Minnesota to join MNGI Digestive Health on the board of directors. Dr. Hanouneh has spent a great deal of time in liver disease. He has a passion for studies related to fatty liver. He co-authored the “Regenerative Health” book, and the "Skinny Liver" book. He has presented at several national and international meetings and has been an author on over seventy papers as well as numerous abstracts. Join us as we explore: NAFLD and MASLD - why did the name change, the number one drivers of fatty liver disease, signs and symptoms to watch out for, and the most important remediations. Why fatty liver is the forgotten disease, and why catching it early improves odds of reversal significantly. Why seeing children as young as 8 years old led Kristin to approach fatty liver lifestyle changes through a family lens. The connection between fatty liver and liver cancer. Why it’s not only about BMI and waist circumference, it’s about your unique metabolic type. The interesting dietary concept of competition for digestion. Contact: Website: https://www.kristinkirkpatrick.com/ Website: https://www.mngi.com/provider/ibrahim-hanouneh-md Mentions: Study - A prospective study on the prevalence of NAFLD, advanced fibrosis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in people with type 2 diabetes, https://pubm Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

So nice, I had to do it twice. Or rather - so down beat, I had to do a repeat. I have done back to back episodes on the anti-nutrients in our food, especially the nasty nature of oxalates, because the topic is hugely unknown of. This was a truly mind-opening episode with Sally Norton. I saw so many interrelated health problems that may have oxalates as their root cause. This is a wow episode, do not miss it. Sally K. Norton is an expert in the art and science of healthy eating and healthy living. She received her degree in Nutrition from Cornell University and her Masters degree in Public Health from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Throughout her long career as a health and nutrition educator. Sally’s interest and expertise in dietary oxalates originated from personal experience in healing pain and fatigue for herself and many clients. She is the author of “Toxic Superfoods: Learn How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick—and How to Get Better”. Join us as we explore: Why so many healthy or even superfoods are in fact not healthy and are full of an unknown compound called oxalates that are in fact a toxic compound that in the past was used to bleach leather and remove rust. What foods to avoid if you suspect you may be oxalate overloaded - this list is shocking! How we are getting osteoporosis all wrong! How we are getting juicing all wrong! The 3 most powerful steps you can take today to counteract oxalate overload. Been advised to get your gallbladder removed? WAIT, and listen to this first! Contact: Website: https://sallyknorton.com Mentions: Resource - Data Companion, https://sallyknorton.com/toxic_superfoods/data_companion/ Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Protein, carbs or fat? That’s what 99% of us are thinking about when it comes to food. But there is so much more to food, and that is what this episode is all about. Is your food nutritious? That’s what we wonder, but are we asking if it’s anti-nutritious!? A true pain to purpose story is why Teri Cochrane is on the show today sharing the science about food you have never heard of! Teri Cochrane is the founder of Teri Cochrane - Beyond Nutrition, an international thought leader in longevity and a pioneer in personalized wellness. A mother of two, an entrepreneur and, some say, a spiritual scientist, over decades of clinical work and unprecedented client results, Teri has developed my own approach to integrative health that focuses on the ever-shifting needs of the individual. Her patented practitioner model, The Cochrane Method®, examines the intersection of genetic tendencies, energy, and current state of health and speaks the motto - whatever your condition, we will figure you out - simply & elegantly. A health crises with her children led to the development of The Wildatarian® Diet, and then the creation of a gene-smart supplements range. She works with clients globally from athletes to top doctors and anyone wanting her skills as a medical intuitive to help maximize their human potential. Join us as we explore: The four big nutrition hijackers! Is your nutrition being stolen from you? Dimensions of food you have probably not paid any attention to. How a significant health crisis of her 3 year old and the failed attempts with traditional medicine was the catalyst to Teri Cochrane figuring out the food her son was eating was “poison”. Why your genetics truly are at the foundation of your eating plan. Reversing MS, MAST, Hashimoto’s and more. And when you hear Teri tell these stories, you will believe it. Have we gone KETO crazy?!? Teri thinks so. The Hundred Monkey syndrome and what that means to the food supply chain. It keeps coming up over and over again. It’s the reason why after a lifetime of eating it I cannot eat garlic anymore. Contact: Website: https://tericochrane.com Instagram: Teri Cochrane (@tericochranebeyondnutrition) Mentions: Podcast - Dr Steven Gundry, https://youtu.be/ovbUGAn5OMc?si=0CJhAES7g3LhrtRM Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

This episode about cancer is a game-changer. 99% of anyone who listens to this will encounter concepts around cancer they have never heard before. Not only does Dr Katie Deming throw ideas about cancer being a genetic disease well and truly into the dustbin, she is putting forth a cancer ideology that breaks every medical mold. And that’s why I loved this episode. Dr. Katie Deming is a holistic oncologist approaching the treatment of cancer from an integrative perspective. In 2020, the height of her career in oncology, Dr Deming had an event similar to a near-death experience that changed everything, leading her to leaving traditional oncology. Although she recognized the value of traditional cancer treatments such as radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery, Dr Deming then realized that there was so much more that patients needed to cure their cancer and become well. She then spent the next several years researching the underlying causes of cancer, studying the conditions that facilitate healing in the body, learning what it means to become truly well and using her expertise to help patients bridge the world between conventional cancer therapies and healing on a deeper level. Join us as we explore: How the story of a river and a village changed Dr Deming’s perspective about cancer, traditional oncology and her shift to becoming an integrative, conscious oncologist. Is cancer actually a metabolic disease? Is it a disease about our body water!? A cancer doctor advising people to expose their skin to the sun without sunblock? Yes, you heard that right. A cancer fighting diet that is not about keto or paleo or vegan but electrical charge! Why detoxing is at the crux of cancer, from prevention to healing. The role of exercise and movement in cancer, and how specific personalities hold emotional frequencies that could be cancer causing. Contact: Website: https://www.katiedeming.com Mentions: Jerry Pollack - EZ Water, https://www.pollacklab.org Book - Human Heart, Cosmic Heart: A Doctor’s Quest to Understand, Treat, and Prevent Cardiovascular Disease, https://tinyurl.com/2bkrz637 Person - Loren Lockman, https://tanglewoodwellnesscenter.com/water-fasting/ Product - Spring aqua, https://springaqua.com/ Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

People don’t want to believe it but men are in trouble. From college and university attendance to suicide and friendship, the men are not alright. Why? Well, there is no one single answer but I suspect a significant cause underlying men’s ills is because they don’t have the testosterone they need. So that’s what today’s episode is about with Dr Tracy Gapin - testosterone, why it’s declining, why it’s so destructive and what you can do about it. Dr. Tracy Gapin is a board-certified urologist with 25 years of experience as a men’s health & performance expert. He is the founder and CEO of the Gapin Institute, the global leader in Precision Medicine. His passion and expertise is providing entrepreneurs, executives and athletes a personalized path to optimize their health and performance and fulfill their highest potential. Dr Gapin is also the best selling author of “Male 2.0” and “Codes of Longevity”, a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging (A4M), Age Management Medical Group (AMMG) and International Peptide Society, and creator of the proprietary G1 Health Program. Get Dr. Gapin's Top 15 Strategies & Tactics to Be the Best Version of You Today FOR FREE by simply completing this form here: https://gapininstitute.com Join us as we explore: The war men are losing against testosterone decline, fertility and sperm count. It is absolutely frightening yet people are complacent. Why? The answer is truly insightful. Why low testosterone itself IS NOT the actual problem. That’s right - it’s a symptom! And why a shot of TRT and a viagra is NOT sufficient. How one testosterone study in 1941 led to misguided prostate cancer treatment for more than 70 years! The number one reason Dr Tracy believes testosterone is in free fall, why “normal” testosterone is NOT optimal testosterone and why you should measure your testosterone today. Why testosterone is not only about your muscles - it’s about your brain and mental performance! And why testosterone is not only important for men but as important for women too! Contact: Website: https://gapininstitute.com Mentions: TEDX - The Men’s Health Crisis, https://youtu.be/io33LOfVxxo?si=dr_Nt3RJEIRCQmTl Study - Impotence and its medical and psychosocial correlates: results of the Massachusetts Male Aging Study, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8254833/ Talk - The Testosterone Epidemic: How Endocrine Disruptors are Crushing Men AHS19, Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Let that sink in. How can it be? How can it be that cancer diagnoses are only growing at the same time that there is more and more funding to fight cancer, more and more cancer drugs and more and more cancer doctors? Well, Dr Toni Galardi has a few things to say about that. Dr. Toni Galardi has been speaking and coaching for over twenty years on the subject of change mastery. Her mission is to assist her clients and students in designing a road map to prepare for their next chapter, stopping the chronic pattern of waiting until a major crisis hits. With humor and grace she refers to herself as “the poster child for the change impaired” because it took three near fatal experiences for her to figure out there was another way to prepare for change. She is the author of the groundbreaking book The LifeQuakeTM Miracle: Awakening to Your True Purpose in Times of Personal and Global Upheaval; a body, mind, and spirit approach rooted in the neuroscience of mastering change, and her newest book “BreastQuake: Ten Proven Steps to Healing and Preventing Breast Cancer Without Surgery, Radiation, or Chemotherapy”. She has dedicated her life to helping you manage change with greater ease while living a passionate, purpose filled life. Join us as we explore: The unbelievably frightening reality that every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, how that diagnosis is being given to younger and younger women but incredible stories of healing and remission. Why men’s breast cancer is also on the rise! Why women’s emotional and spiritual relationship with their breasts really matters to their breast health, and the crux of self-love to holistic health. Careers that studies show make you more vulnerable to breast cancer. Why anger, resentment, bitterness and similar emotions are a direct link to breast cancer. How our toxic world and environment is at the root of increased breast cancer diagnosis, plus practical detox advice. Mentions: Product - Essiac tea, https://genuineessiac.com/blogs/news/genuine-essiac-was-featured-in-breastquake-a-title-by-dr-toni-galardi-released-on-october-6 Person - Dr Jennifer Simmons, https://www.realhealthmd.com Book - Love, Medicine and Miracles, Bernie S. Siegel Product - Dr Bronner’s, https://www.drbronner.com/ Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Feeling like you can’t take it anymore? Completely exhausted? Like no matter how much you do, you’re never getting anywhere? Life feeling dead, and like you don’t even have one more drop of energy to give? You aren’t alone. Not even close. At minimum 1 in 3 people are holistically and wholly exhausted, suffering what we now call burnout. Especially in the corporate spaces, I am seeing a level of fatigue and overwhelm that really concerns me. So if I had a wish for 2024, it would be to make 1 million Dr Mark Rowe’s. And that’s why I have him on the show today, for the people I know out there who are burnt out and need hope, because your burnout can become your “breakthrough”! Dr Mark Rowe is an Irish doctor, author and vitality expert. He has been a practicing family physician for nearly 30 years, where he practices health and human potential, lifestyle medicine & longevity and happiness & burnout prevention. He is the founder of the Waterford Health Park, which has become both the base for his medical practice as well as the ‘Lifestyle Medicine Be Well Clinic’. Dr. Rowe is also the author of two books – ‘A Prescription for Happiness: The Ten Commitments to a Happier, Healthier Life’ and ‘The Men’s Health Book’. Join us as we explore: Burnout!!! The epidemic of our time. Why does it happen, what is the cause, what you can do about it, and why it may be the biggest blessing you’ll ever receive. But why burnout isn’t fatal, nor final, and can in fact be the start of a healthier, happier life. Sustainable self-care strategies that can begin to reignite your fire of life after it feels like it’s been snuffed out. Do you do your WWW overnight? It can be a burnout game-changer. The paradox of burnout and movement - exhausted, don’t feel like moving yet moving is your best medicine. The incredible benefit of strength straining for the brain and body and preventing burnout as well as an amazing secret benefit! How to make food and supplements a cornerstone of burnout recovery. To find PTGD in burnout instead of PTSD. Mentions: TedX Talk: The Doctor Of The Future: Prescribing Lifestyle as Medicine: https://youtu.be/G0Vd5mOxbEM?si=6ed2NLXR1TE8pV-H Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Is trauma bad? It’s not as simple an answer as you think. Trauma is associated with negativity - pain, abuse, depression, sadness. But trauma is actually also associated with things like resilience, anti-fragility, post-traumatic growth and yes, success. Why is that? Why do some people find power in pain, and others are unable to overcome hardship? This double-edged sword fascinates me which is why I spoke to a true brain-trauma expert in Dr Marc Hauser. Marc D. Hauser, PhD brings over 30 years of experience as a research scientist, educator, consultant, and public speaker, including national and international experience working with students, schools, universities, and NGOs. His scientific research, including over 300 published papers and seven books, has focused on how the brain evolves, develops, and is altered by damage and neurodevelopmental disorders, with an emphasis on the processes of learning and decision-making, as well as the impact of traumatic experiences on development. Dr Hauser’s educational and consulting work has focused on the implementation of quantitative, brain-based methods for teachers, clinicians, and doctors working with children who have different disabilities, including especially those that result from a history of traumatic experiences. His most recent book Vulnerable Minds is available now: ORDER HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Vulnerable-Minds-Childhood-Trauma-Resilience/dp/B0CB9B5DYB Join us as we explore: The global super star athlete who began his life surrounded by childhood trauma and adversity, and how it exposes the extensiveness of children growing up in challenging circumstances. The shocking and saddening correlation between adult obesity and childhood sexual trauma. Adaptive responses to childhood adversity, intergenerational trauma modeling and how traumatic signatures can help make medical interventions. The 5 T’s of trauma. The neurological impact of trauma on the brain, and the most impactful interventions to tackle the scars of trauma. What separates the children who grow and develop strength and adversity from trauma, and those that manifest chronic distress. Mentions: Study - CDC-Kaiser ACE Study, https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html Film - Shame of a Nation, https://bettercarenetwork.org/news-updates/news/30-years-ago-romania-de Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

As the human story continues to evolve, many in modern times dismiss the practices and wisdoms of times gone by. Katie Silcox is not one of them. Reviving and re-embodying the 3,000 year old practice of Ayurvedic medicine and eclectic mysticism, Katie is approaching women’s health with an ancient and magical lens. The first principle of Ayurvedic medicine is to approach care with love, and at Made To Thrive I believe all journeys begin with knowing purpose. After this podcast, I was reminded that as far as humanity seems to progress, those universal truths remain there to guide us if we allow ourselves the wisdom to hear them. Katie Silcox, M.A. is the New York Times Best-Selling author of the book “Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women” and the upcoming new book “Glow-Worthy”. She is the founder of The Shakti School, a premier online certification school for women-centered holistic wellness. She holds a Masters degree in Ayurvedic Medicine, is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medicine Association and is currently pursuing depth studies in Jungian Psychology. Her platform focuses on the convergence of ancient holistic medicine, functional medicine science and heart-centered spirituality. In her former life, she has been a researcher in Artificial Intelligence, a cover model for Yoga Journal magazine in Russia and the owner of a beach bar in Spain. Join us as we explore: How the philosophy and practice of Ayurveda and governing universal laws continue to apply in modern times, and why Katie believes biohackers are the modern day Ayurvedic practitioners. Ayurvedic doshas, and how they can unpack your strengths as well as your “imbalance tendencies”. Oiling as a practice, what it achieves, the importance of love in the practice and what type is best for your dosha. Sexual prana, why women’s health is reflected in sexuality, schizophrenic sexual signaling, sexual maturation and how to cultivate sacred feminine sexuality. Why your wounds are your way forward to healing and consciousness and the fundamental principles of glow-worthiness. Acorn theory, the tantric universe, the power of surrender and the most important question you need to ask yourself. Mentions: Product - Banyan Botanicals, https://www.banyanbotanicals.com Quiz - Dosha quiz, https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/dosha-quiz/ Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

One of the blessings of doing this show is speaking to someone who is truly changing the world and future of healthcare. Dr Andrew Hill is one of those someone’s. This show inspired me with hope, and I know it will you too, because it takes so-called diseases like ADHD and anxiety and then not only looks at them from a paradigm shifting point of view that focuses on brain structure but provides an effective, side-effect free treatment plan that actually works. Episodes like this once again point in the direction of bespoke medicine that leverages technology to help us feel and perform to our best. Dr Andrew Hill has a PhD in cognitive neuroscience from UCLA, and extensive experience in the field of neurofeedback and QEEG. He is an expert in functional brain health and performance optimization, and has lectured on neuroscience, gerontology, & psychology at UCLA. He is the founder of Peak Brain Institute, a neurofeedback and QEEG service composed of a network of dedicated biohackers, neuroscientists, coaches, wellness providers, therapists and trainers who can help you understand your brain and create customized plans for change. They want to help people demystify their brains and learn how it performs and how it work, and through neuroscience-backed interventions teach people to overcome any bottlenecks in brain performance. Join us as we explore: How Dr Andrew Hill is looking at brains and mental health from a completely different paradigm! The stories he changes of healing and transformation are unbelievable. How Peak Brain is taking mental health sufferings from the subjective to the objective. His work and research says so much of what we see are not a disease but more likely a misunderstanding of the fundamental structure and composition of your brain, its strengths and its bottlenecks. ADHD, autism, seizures, depression, anxiety and social anxiety other so-called pathologies being treated objectively with measurable neurofeedback treatments where progress is made and tracked within weeks to months. Why neurofeedback is not a mainstream, well known treatment protocol? (Sadly, it’s a too common story in the world of medicine. The power of bespoke brain diagnostic and tailored-to-you neurofeedback treatment protocol versus high-level generic treatments. Incredible and wise advice about not following the latest fad, new smart drug you hear about, and why improving your brain health and performance starts with the basics like macros, sleep and circadian rhythm versus a synthetically derived nootropic manufactured who knows where and with what. Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

What is a marriage? A piece of paper? A covenant? A contract? I know what marriage is and has been to me, but I also know that divorce rates are about 50% and like chronic disease, I would say we are losing the war against marriage, the relationship that for most people will form the crux of their lifelong community as first a child and then a parent. That’s why I brought on a unique guest in holistic divorce and family lawyer Sara Intelligator. For superhuman health I believe everyone needs to invest in and sustain fundamental pillars, and for superhuman marriages I believe everyone needs to understand there are fundamental pillars that must be worked on and understood to sustain that special relationship. Sarah A. Intelligator is a holistic divorce and family law attorney, relationship expert, yoga teacher and author of "Live, Laugh, Find True Love: A Step-By-Step Guide to Dating and Finding a Meaningful Relationship, By a Divorce Attorney". Raised by a mother who has practiced Family Law for almost thirty years, and still practices, Sarah feels as though she has been exposed to the issues Family Law practitioners encounter on a daily basis, her entire life, and has been practicing exclusively Family Law since 2008 guided by the philosophy that family law litigation is highly emotional and deeply personal, and she is dedicated to striking that delicate balance between zealous advocacy and empathy. Join us as we explore: The most common reasons marriages end in divorce, and why intentional communication and discussion with a potential spouse prior to marriage is the foundation of a successful, lasting marriage. Why attraction, butterflies in your stomach, lust, pheromones and even love are not enough when making the decision to find a life partner or spouse. The “F-Words” that form the pillars to marriage. (and no, not that f-word!) Why talking about children and how to raise them needs to be discussed well before they are born. Imagining the perfect wedding day? It could be setting yourself up for major problems. How to get the most out of dating, and give yourself the best chance of long term relationship success. Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

What is the state of world health today? And what does the future hold? For the first time in a while, I sense some real hope. It’s not every day one gets to speak to someone who is and has been at the forefront of public health for decades and decades, and that’s exactly who Dr Derek Yach is. This episode is incredibly informative, with profound insight on incentives, human nature and psychology, preventative care and how technology really does have a chance to turn the tide on chronic disease. Dr Derek Yach has focused his career advancing global health. He is currently an independent Global Health Consultant and board member in several major international organizations, and over his esteemed career has been chief health officer for the Vitality Group, and has held key positions at PepsiCo, the Rockefeller Foundation, WHO and Yale University. Dr Yach was also the founder and president of the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating global efforts to reduce deaths and harm from smoking, with the ultimate goal of eliminating smoking worldwide, and the founder of the South African Medical Research Council. Join us as we explore: How humans respond to incentives, and the success of a program like Vitality has proven that changing incentives and reducing barriers to healthy behaviors does improve health not only in the short term but the long term. Hyperbolic discounting is the foundation of sustainable change. What’s missing? - an explanation why despite enormous increases in mental health medication over the past decades, mental health outcomes have only significantly worsened. The power of community in everything important to medical and health outcomes. (You won’t believe how often Derek mentions it!!!) Why it is never too old to begin disease prevention. Yes, you can reset and start fresh in your 60s, 70s, even 80s. Never give up, start with something small today! The surprising truth of vaping and snus from an expert who has studied tobacco and nicotine use for decades. What Dr Yach sees as the future of health and healthcare, including health coaches and how a university in New York is making real-time changes for people using wearables in Africa. Mentions: Study – Hyperbolic discounting, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperbolic_discounting Study – World’s largest, verified study on physical activity and incentives, https://tinyurl.com/82398tu5 Study – Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation, http Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Autoimmune disease is set to cost the US over 1 billion dollars in healthcare needs a year. That number is frighteningly large. And that is what an autoimmune disease condition and diagnosis does to people – it scares them, they feel overwhelmed, doomed and like the situation is too big for them to manage. I have seen this too many times in my life, which is why I am so happy to share with Thrive Nation the powerful women from Brightly Thrive. Co-founders Cassandra Carpenter and Noelle Creamer are changing lives by creating community, and providing genuine hope to suffering and showing that together we can overcome and triumph over life’s greatest health challenges. Brightly Thrive are on a mission to bring people affected by autoimmunity together to harness the collective power of community. They believe that through education, connection, and support, we can reimagine what life looks like after an autoimmune diagnosis and learn to thrive brightly. Guided by their values, Brightly Thrive empower members to discover the beauty that lies within an autoimmune diagnosis—the body’s ability to communicate through the subtle language of symptoms. They provide education, offer a holistic range of lifestyle products, and are building a thriving community of people who see autoimmunity as their North Star to a brighter future. Join us as we explore: The painful epidemic of autoimmune disease, why it felt as a lonely and shameful experience and why creating a community and connection around autoimmune is crucially important to the journey of healing. The shocking number of autoimmune conditions, the frustration of multiple misdiagnosis, underreporting symptoms and why it takes on average more than 4 years for someone to find a medical professional that understand their condition. How autoimmune disease is no longer a life death sentence, the ripple effect, and powerful stories of how Brightly Thrive is “reimagining autoimmune together” and bringing healing and hope to thousands of people worldwide. How the Brightly Thrive platform flips the script on autoimmune by not focusing on the diagnosis but rather on the foundational pillars of health. Contact: Website - https://brightlythrive.com Mentions: Podcast – Britt Frank, https://youtu.be/yIODpLr_f7s?si=_42D4knxtDPXu94J Product – ApolloHealth, https://madetothrive.co.za/special-deals/braintap/ Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

What is your rhythm? What is your beat? Who are your tribe? These are important questions to ask oneself as we navigate into a new year,, and another fresh opportunity arises for anyone and everyone to start anew. I ask those questions because it is your vibe that attracts your tribe, and there is nothing more powerful and human than breathwork to raise your vibe, your health and your life. Niraj Naik’s SOMA breathwork technique and tracks have changed my life, and I hope you take the practice on too and change your life in 2024. Niraj Naik is a certified pharmacist turned holistic health and breathwork expert, professional musician, serial entrepreneur, and one of the world’s most sought-after spiritual ceremony facilitators. In 2010 he healed from a chronic illness using holistic practices and soon realised he needed to share his knowledge with others who may be struggling with poor health and well-being. Niraj Naik teaches and hosts events around SOMA breath, Breathe In Beats and more. Join us as we explore: Why “your vibe attracts your tribe”, how Niraj’s SOMA breathwork practices and events help the highest powered CEOS to choose a “third” path and how he is seeing people every day heal from incurable diseases. Experience a LIVE SOMA session with Niraj! A history of music as medicine, why the beats per minute matter, “breathing to the beat” and how music is at the root of miraculous healing. The science behind SOMA breathing and heart coherence, and how just a few minutes a day of coherent breathing can be life changing. Humming, nitric oxide, and the connection to longevity. Using games and fun to teach breathwork to children, and allow them to experience the benefits of this amazing, side-effect free practice. A message of hope, and if you have become afraid of all the craziness and darkness in the world, Niraj wants you to remember there is always a counter-force at play. Contact: Website - https://nirajnaik.com Mentions: Book – The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, https://tinyurl.com/2s72wd57 Product – ApolloHealth, https://madetothrive.co.za/special-deals/braintap/ Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

It’s been over 3 years since my episode with Dr Jack Kruse, and this is still my most downloaded and viewed episode in over 180 episodes. As I near my 200th episode, I wanted to reshare this episode for my newer listeners because it is so valuable! Dr. Jack Kruse is a world-respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life and Kruse Longevity Center. Dr. Kruse’s focus is on the foundations of how we work. Using science he explains the deep connection between thermodynamics in biology and the processing of energy and information. Dr. Jack reveals how there are diseases all around the world and they all come back to - light, water, and magnetism. Dr. Kruse’s research has been published in respected dental and medical journals and his popular blog, www.JackKruse.com, gets over 250,000 unique worldwide visitors. Dr. Kruse is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurologic Surgeons, and Age Management Medicine Group. Join us for part 2 of this 2-part podcast as we explore: The deuterium content in water and grass and the great migration from the Serengeti nature reserve to the Masai Mara nature reserve Your eye as a clock and your skin as a solar panel Why 5G and EMF is changing the game Topological surfaces and quantum spin states Why Africa is the 1 continent that can lead biology Why people who watch more TV get fatter How light can bend space and time Quantum tunneling How Mitochondrial energy efficiency links to your purpose- your calling and belief is your greatest magnetic field! Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

It’s been over 3 years since my episode with Dr Jack Kruse, and this is still my most downloaded and viewed episode in over 180 episodes. As I near my 200th episode, I wanted to reshare this episode for my newer listeners because it is so valuable! Dr. Jack Kruse is a world-respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life and Kruse Longevity Center. Dr. Kruse’s focus is on the foundations of how we work. Using science he explains the deep connection between thermodynamics in biology and the processing of energy and information. Dr. Jack reveals how there are diseases all around the world and they all come back to - light, water, and magnetism. Dr. Kruse’s research has been published in respected dental and medical journals and his popular blog, www.JackKruse.com, gets over 250,000 unique worldwide visitors. Dr. Kruse is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurologic Surgeons, and Age Management Medicine Group. Join us for part 1 of this 2-part podcast as we explore: How Jack's tearing of his medial meniscus and a monk who sold his Ferrari revealed the world of the leptin melanocortin pathway in the brain and a discovery of passion meets purpose. The 3-legged stool of life. Why you should have your nuts in the sun and your skin in the game. Why medical school teaches doctors to be “obedient idiots” for those who control the paradigm. Why water is the most amazing chemical in the universe. Physics, biochemistry, mitochondrial genomes, autophagy and apoptosis and so much more! Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

What a year 2023 has been! It’s been tough, which I have been open and vulnerable about on the show, but I am also inspired and hopeful about the future thanks to talking to people all over the world working tirelessly to serve humanity. Whether trauma experts or hormone savants or the father of biohacking itself, 2023 was filled with incredible people and powerful knowledge and insights. 2023 was also the year of brain health and even sexual health, both topics featured in this best of 2023 episode! Enjoy Made To Thrive nation. Thank you so much for your support and see you in 2024 to explore why all of you were Made To Thrive. Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Can you be honest, open and vulnerable with a group of strangers? Share your scariest truths and deepest pains? I believe we all can, but most of us don’t for fear of judgment, shame and embarrassment. But I believe all of us need to overcome fear and immerse ourselves with community, and tap into the powerful healing power of being surrounded. Which is what Vanessa Cornell is doing so successfully with her NUSHU groups. I hope her story will inspire just one of you out there to speak your truth and share your story within community, and feel the winds of being uplifted and held by your fellow human being. Vanessa Cornell is the founder of NUSHU, a wellness collective and community of women on spiritual journeys seeking to find their center through connection, personal growth and empowerment. Vanessa believes in the modality of showing up exactly as you are, be accepted as such, not be fixed for who you are and feel safe in that process. She attended Harvard University, worked at Goldman Sachs, is a mother of five and currently owns Cornell Vineyards, where she and her husband create exquisite wines. Join us as we explore: Why the foundation of our self-work begins by understanding that the answers are on the inside, not on the outside, and the number one personality characteristic that can serve you on the journey of finding yourself. How and why Vanessa founded NUSHU, what it means, what the NUSHU journey is about and why it has grown to such a powerful transformational community. What it means to hold space for groups to heal, how to create awareness about the urge to interfere and why listening is the most needed yet lacking element in relationship. Group work or community medicine, how the group always gives everyone what they need and why you should look for group circles if you feel you need to be held in your journey of healing. What happens in group work, the impact of technology in group settings and why men need group work more than ever. Are you talking the talk, wearing the costume, using the words or are you actually living your authenticity and acting with integrity? Contact: Website - https://nushu.com Mentions Podcast – Britt Frank, https://youtu.be/yIODpLr_f7s?si=_42D4knxtDPXu94J Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

This is the protein episode. The diet wars are raging stronger than ever, so I receive a lot of questions about which diet is best and what food to eat for weight loss or if plant protein is really as good as animal protein. I’m not picking sides either, everyone is unique and has the autonomy to make their own choices, but I do want to be on the side of science and facts. Well, if you want to know the answer to all those questions, and much more, don’t miss this episode with expert human nutrition scientist Dr Van Vliet. Dr. Stephan van Vliet is a nutrition scientist with metabolomics expertise in Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences (NDFS). He earned his PhD in Kinesiology as an ESPEN Fellow from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and received training at the Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine and Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. van Vliet’s research is performed at the nexus of agricultural and human health. He routinely collaborates with farmers, ecologists, and agricultural scientists to study critical linkages between agricultural production methods, the nutrient density of food, and human health. Join us as we explore: If it actually matters to eat grass-fed beef vs factory farming grain fed and finished beef, but why the first step in nutrition has nothing to do with that. Did you know plant-based protein can have over 400,000 added ingredients? The truth about plant-based food and meat from an expert who has done in-depth research. Why many compounds may not be “essential” for human health but are still crucial for the body Everything protein – how much to eat, it is absorbed, how does our body use it, and where to get your protein from. Powders, shakes, supplements – are they good, bad, or it’s complicated? The right ones? The wrong ones? A detailed breakdown on essential fatty acids. Sarcopenia and why anyone over 50 needs to be concerned this is their number one health risk! Contact: Twitter - @vanvlietphd Research papers (“Publications”) - https://caas.usu.edu/directory/vanvliet-stephan Mentions Study - The Skeletal Muscle Anabolic Response to Plant- versus Animal-Based Protein Consumption, https://tinyurl.com/2c3smdcs Podcast – Food is Medicine: Regenerative Agriculture with the most famous farmer Joel Salatin, Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

This is my third show of the year on sexual health! Before 2023, I had done no shows on this topic. So why so many now? I believe this could be one of the most overlooked aspects of our health and wellbeing. Everyone has heard plenty about diet and exercise, but who can discuss their sexual archetype, sexual matrix or sexual MOJO? Exactly. And that’s exactly what my guest today is going to unpack – your sexual MOJO. Deborah Kagan helps women conquer self-doubt and indecision to step into their full power, love who they are and live a turned ON life. She is the creator of the Rock Your Mojo™ programs, the author of Find Your ME Spot: 52 Ways to Reclaim Your Confidence, Feel Good in Your Own Skin and Live a Turned On Life and the host of The Real Undressed podcast. She's super social and wants to connect with you. Find her on Facebook (/mojorecoveryspecialist), Instagram (@deborahkagan), Twitter (@deborahkagan), Pinterest (/deborahkagan) and LinkedIn (/in/deborahkagan). And for all things mojolicious, check out www.deborah-kagan.com/blog Get her new book on pre-order NOW: https://tinyurl.com/2uwftp4p Join us as we explore: When Deborah realised women were “aching” for a way to discuss their sexuality and especially drop the shame and guilty around sex and their bodies. Your MOJO (it’s an acronym!), your storehouse, playdates, the masculinization of women, becoming self-expressed and rediscovering your oracle. Why everyone should care about their sexuality, the power of the Higgs-Boson in sexuality and what healing our sexual body can do for our health and wellbeing. Creating a sexual sanctuary and what Deborah has seen as the most powerful sexual lifestyle interventions. Our seven power centers, and why Deborah works mostly with the second and fifth centers for sexual health. Appropriate sexual education at each age and stage of your life and how to educate the next generation in a healthy and safe way. Contact: Website – https://www.deborah-kagan.com Podcast - https://therealundressed.com Mentions: Book – Think and Grow Rich, https://tinyurl.com/537cvetc Product – Sliquid, https://tinyurl.com/y2zudvwc Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/