One Body One Life with Vicki Nguyen

Today I get to chat to Dr Adrian Medhurst, Adrian is a speaker, author, and educator specialising in workplace wellbeing, with over 15 years spanning corporate consulting, university lecturing, and dedicated ongoing scientific research, study and practise. Adrian's mission is to help people and forward-thinking leaders focus on what it takes to optimise wellbeing and performance. He’s the co-founder of Benny Button, helping organisations drive performance through understanding and enhancing employee wellbeing. Benny Button have provided data driven wellbeing learning and development experiences to thousands of participants across Australia and Asia. Connect with Dr Adrian Medhurst: - Benny Button Website - Dr Adrian Medhurst Website Book References: - Meditate on This: The Science of Mindfulness - Stress Prescription: Seven Days to More Joy and Ease - Burnout: The Secret to Solving the Stress Cycle - The Joy of Movement

Today I get to chat to the lovely Marcus White, a holistic health coach specialising in gut health, hormones & weight loss. I came across Marcus via an Instagram post shared by my sister & was astounded at some of the work Marcus was doing to help transform people & improve their lives. Marcus has experienced his own fair share of gut issues which led him on this path to uncover healthier ways to right his body, naturally, as opposed to medicate against symptoms. He offers 1:1 coaching plus 12-week gut health programs, he also has his own podcast called "Shift Your Consciousness" which focuses on bringing relevant health ideas & information to as many people as possible to help people heal, grow & live a connected life. He is passionate about helping free people from the indoctrination of mainstream medical ideologies, media & societal dogma, and instead helps empower people to take their health into their own hands. Connect with Marcus White: - Marcus White Instagram - Marcus White Website - Shift Your Consciousness Podcast

In today's episode, I get to chat to Michaela Sparrow, a naturopath and clinical nutritionist who specialises in helping women achieve their health goals by addressing hormonal imbalances, thyroid function, adrenals, gut health, fat loss and much more! She runs a longevity reset 12 week program, among many other things, and her handle, The Longevity Remedy on Instagram is what caught my attention. So I was curious to hear her take on how we can enjoy not only lifespan but also health span! Connect with Michaela Sparrow: Michaela Sparrow Instagram⁠⁠ The Longevity Remedy Website

So today I get to chat to the lovely Christina Exie, who's the founder and creative director of Activewear brand Exie. She's the winner of Project Australia's Season four in Australia, a keynote speaker and a fashion brand consultant. Christina was recognised on reality television for her designs over ten years ago and has since then worked tirelessly to pursue her dreams. Exie is a sustainable and ethical athleisure wear brand based in Australia with a mission to create technical wear that combines street style aesthetics with minimal boldness, allowing us women to not only look amazing at school drop off, but also whilst working out and smashing our fitness goals! Connect with Christina Exie: Christina Exie Instagram⁠ Exie Instagram⁠ Exie Website

I get to chat to the lovely, effervescent lawyer turned “funtrepreneur” Sarah Davidson, for those of you who are familiar with Sarah & follow Spoonful of Sarah you’ll know she is the queen of puns & quotes, is an absolute delight to watch & her self deprecating humour is what sets her apart. Sarah is an author, speaker, event host, MC, brand ambassador, host of Wellness Australia on CH 7, and hosts her own podcast, 'Seize the Yay'. Sarah is super passionate about supporting others help find what makes them feel ‘yay' & fighting A-type tendencies towards success and perfection, but rather learning to enjoy the ride!!! Connect with Sarah Davidson: Sarah Davidson Instagram Seize the Yay Podcast Matcha Maiden

Today I get to chat to the one & only Authenticity Coach, Keynote Speaker, Real Raw Relatable podcast host, creator of the ZEROFKS movement Kat John! Kat has helped & continues to help thousands of people powerfully manage the thoughts in their head, so they can listen to their hearts and focus on what truly matters. Over the last decade Kat has led the way to inspire people to live a life that is truth and authentic to them, and to focus on the deeper matters in their heart. As a keynote speaker, Kat’s depth, real talk and cheekiness supercharges the energy of any room and communicates in a way that’s easy for people to digest. She speaks from the heart and to the human in all of us. She’s guaranteed to make you think, cry, laugh and leave you with something tangible to take away. Her audiences feel inspired, empowered and filled with hope. After suffering six years of chronic pain, requiring brain surgery at the age of 23 years old she healed her pain in 10 months through radical change in her beliefs and actions. Kat has also overcome drug abuse, obsessive compulsive behaviours and childhood trauma, reinforcing that she is living proof that transformation is possible with the right tools in place. Connect with Kat John: Kat John - Website Kat John - Instagram

Kate Save is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Accredited Exercise Physiologist and a Diabetes Educator. She has completed a double degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and Exercise Science, an Advanced Diploma in Diabetes Education, Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology and a Masters of Business Administration. Kate has lectured in the fields of Nutrition and Exercise Science for various educational institutions – her key areas of focus are weight loss, diabetes, heart disease, bariatric surgery nutrition, Coeliac disease, eating disorders, food intolerance and irritable bowel conditions. Kate also has been involved in assisting in the development of nutritional science subjects and assessment for Deakin University, Melbourne. Kate has years of media experience and enjoys presenting nutrition and health-related segments as well as corporate speaking whenever she gets the opportunity. Her main objective is to assist individuals achieve optimal health and well being through balanced nutrition and appropriate exercise.

In this episode, we speak to Luke Richmond, Luke is a Professional Adventurer and Author, his book One Life One Chance caught my eye. So with a similar life missions, I knew I had to buy the book and get him on the podcast to tell his story. Luke has conquered the odds during many internationally acclaimed expeditions, He has climbed the highest mountains on six continents, completed a world record ocean row across the Atlantic, and was the first Australian male to trek 1800 kilometers across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. Luke's lifelong passion is to make adventure accessible to everyone and to inspire others to feel the reward of conquering a physical and mental challenge. His life motto is One Life One Chance, a belief that has driven him into harder and longer challenges every single year. Connect with Luke Richmond: OLOC Adventures

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Bessie Kay, a TV presenter and producer who is currently a part of the production team behind Wild Food on SBS Food. Bessie's journey in the entertainment industry started off as a talented dancer and singer, where she made a name for herself in the Australian Musical Theatre scene before transitioning to TV and media. Her illustrious career has been a central part of her life for the majority of her years in the industry. Bessie shares her personal journey of self-discovery and growth. After some introspection, Bessie realized that there was something not quite right about the way she was operating. She discusses what it was like growing up as a creative Greek girl in a small regional town in Australia, as well as the personal challenges she had to overcome. Bessie also delves into her unique mindset and philosophy of "Blend over Balance" and how it helped her break through and conquer her inner demons. Connect with Bessie Kay: Bessie Kay - Website Bessie Kay - Instagram

On this episode I chat to Dr. Lotte Valentin, Dr. Valentin is an internationally trained Evidential Psychic Medium, Medical Medium, Ancestral Healer, Author, Educator and a Dynamic International & Inspirational Keynote Speaker! Dr. Valentin is trained in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement for women and has post-graduate education through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine in Bio-identical hormones and specialises in integrative medicine utilising her training in Nutrition, IV Therapy, Botanical Medicine, Acupuncture, Homeopathy and Pharmaceuticals. Her focus is on healing the patient and finding the true cause of their symptoms and illness. Connect with Dr. Lotte Valentin: Divine Spiritual Essence - Website Dr. Lotte Valentin – Website Dr. Lotte Valentin - Instagram Dr. Lotte Valentin - Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast I chat to the lovely Dr Denise Furness. A mother of two, an award-winning medical researcher, international speaker and author with a PHD in Genetics, Denise is a Nutritionist & Fitness professional. As a CSIRO trained Molecular Geneticist, Dr Furness specialises in nutritional genomics & epigenetics AKA personalised health. Dr Furness believes there is no one size fits all approach when it comes to diet and lifestyle. Dr Furness helps people identify triggers and underlying causes of their health challenges so they can live a more balanced and fulfilling life. A byproduct in my quest of longevity is being super interested in learning more about genetics & understanding how we can influence genetic expressions through diet and lifestyle. Be sure to follow up this episode in a few weeks time when we welcome back Dr Furness to discuss my test results! Connect with Dr Denise Furness: Dr Denise Furness - WebsiteDr Denise Furness - InstagramDr Denise Furness - FacebookDr Denise Furness - LinkedInDr Denise Furness - TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast I am speaking with Dr. Thomas Lodi, who is the founder of Oasis International, where he works with his team of experts to bring a kinder, more gentle, integrative approach to cancer care. Dr. Lodi is licensed as both an Allopathic Medical Doctor (also known as an MD) and an Integrative and Homeopathic Medical Doctor. Graduating from the University Hawaii School of Medicine in 1985, Dr. Lodi has since dedicated his life to studying cancer and developing effective treatment protocols. Having worked as an Internal Medicine Specialist, urgent care physician, and as an intensivist at various hospitals, Dr. Lodi has been able to narrow his scope of practice to ‘integrative oncology' – a holistic form of cancer care that integrates the best of conventional medicine with alternative therapies and lifestyle interventions. With an in-depth understanding of the biology of cancer and 35 years of medical experience, he is now laying the foundations to an integrative cancer care revolution. Connect with Dr Thomas Lodi: Dr Thomas Lodi - WebsiteDr Thomas Lodi - InstagramDr Thomas Lodi - FacebookDr Thomas Lodi - LinkedInDr Thomas Lodi - YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fashion industry veteran and former Judge on Project Runway Australia, Sarah Gale migrated from the competitive fashion industry, to pioneer the journey into the aesthetics of the soul. As Founder of Wearing Your Worth®, Sarah says ‘Through my own journey and many hours with clients, I discovered that our wardrobe speaks to us if we are willing to listen; our clothes can reveal our greatest desires and biggest fears. I designed the Wearing your Worth™ program as a way to discover my clients own unique and authentic style, whilst shedding light on mindsets that could be holding them back in life’. An accredited Coach and mother of two, Sarah is passionate about living an authentic life and continually honing her willingness to live transparently with love, courage and vulnerability. She shares from her heart and enjoys inspiring others to live a mindful life, through the wardrobe and beyond. Connect with Sarah Gale: Sarah Gale - WebsiteSarah Gale - InstagramSarah Gale - FacebookSarah Gale - LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Alan Desmond - doctor, Gastroenterologist, General Physician and author of The Plant-Based Diet Revolution. Alan currently lives with his family in Devon, UK and works as a full time NHS Consultant. Certified in both Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine, Alan completed his specialist training in Ireland and Oxford. He has a special interest in the role of diet in the prevention and treatment of digestive diseases. As a doctor specialising in gut health, Alan has made evidence-based dietary advice an essential part of his clinical practice. The results he has seen in his gastroenterology clinic have led him to become a dedicated advocate for the gut health benefits, and overall health benefits, of a whole-food plant-based approach to nutrition. Dr Alan Desmond believes that “We can transform our health and revolutionise our quality of life by simply eating more plants” and that “the evidence overwhelmingly supports a whole-food, plant-based diet as the optimal diet for human health and longevity. The more plant-based, the better”. Alan has presented at numerous international conferences alongside renowned plant-based advocates & has also published several influential research papers in the field of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Connect with Dr Alan Desmond: Dr Alan Desmond - WebsiteDr Alan Desmond - InstagramDr Alan Desmond - TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Hill is a qualified Physiotherapist and Nutritionist who is extremely passionate about making nutritional information simple and accessible so that people can make informed decisions about the food they feed themselves and their family. As a Physiotherapist Simon has treated people from all walks of life, including professional AFL & VFL footballers. Over the years, however, Simon became increasingly curious about the role nutrition played in nourishing the body and preventing disease. Simon decided to dive deep into the available literature on nutrition & disease and soon became fascinated by the vast evidence that proved that simple lifestyle changes could help to prevent and even reverse many of the leading chronic diseases that plague the western world today. Concerned with the fact that this information was not reaching people but was instead getting lost amidst the myriad of marketing ploys pushed by industries who were more interested in profits than the health, Simon shifted gears in his career undertaking a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate and a Masters in Nutrition. During this time, Simon set up plantproof.com and began hosting world-renowned doctors and public figures, on his own podcast Plant Proof & he just recently launched his sensational first book The Proof is in the Plants. Connect with Simon Hill: Plant Proof - WebsiteSimon Hill - InstagramSimon Hill - FacebookSimon Hill - TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I talk all things happiness with my dear friend Dani Stevens. After meeting online almost 5 years ago, Dani & I hit it off straight away and not long later we met in person and have been besties ever since. Dani is a natural born motivator, she is full of energy, effervescent and a mother of four who works hard everyday to ensure her family are all living their best lives. In her previous life Dani worked in IT, sales, marketing & management, but its her role as a mother that really lights her up the most. She has relished in being a stay-at-home mum since 2007 and has created an incredible following via her online platforms where she shares recipes, fitness ideas and lifestyle inspiration with the world. I wanted to use this opportunity of inviting Dani onto the podcast to discuss happiness. We all know how important it is to be happy and living a fulfilling life that lights you up over the times when we aren’t feeling as happy. Connect with Dani Stevens: Dani Stevens - WebsiteDani Stevens - InstagramDani Stevens - Linktr.eeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I talk to Dr Isaac Golden, a long-standing homoeopathic practitioner. In 1999 Isaac was awarded the Australian Homoeopathic Association’s Distinguished Service Award for his “many years of service and for his significant contributions to the homoeopathic profession in Australia”. In his own practice, The Aurum Healing Centre, Isaac specialises in treating patients suffering from chronic disease using constitutional and anti-miasmic homoeopathic treatment. In particular, he specialises in the treatment of vaccine damaged children, and especially children who have been diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum. Isaac is a world authority on homoeoprophylaxis – the use of homoeopathic medicines for specific disease prevention, and has undertaken the world’s largest long-term study of parents using such a program. He is currently Deputy Chair and Research Advisor to the National Institute of Integrative Medicine’s Ethics Committee. Connect with Dr Isaac Golden: Aurum Healing Centre – HomstudyDr Isaac Golden - FacebookDr Isaac Golden - LinkedInSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I talk to meditation master, teacher, author and keynote speaker, Tom Cronin. In his previous life, Tom was a bonds and inflation swaps broker for 26 years, this highly stressful career choice found Tom turning to meditation for help. Tom found that meditation not only helped, it transformed his life. So much so that he left his career to establish The Stillness Project, a program aimed at helping others transform their lives, just as he did, by teaching the power of stillness and calm through deep meditation. Tom has a fervent passion and is fully committed to helping reduce stress and chaos in people’s lives, as well as helping unlock our brilliance and inner stillness through meditation - cultivating peace, calm and abundance. He has been teaching meditation for many years now and has inspired thousands of people all over the world. Connect with Tom Cronin: https://stillnessproject.comhttps://www.tomcronin.comhttps://www.instagram.com/tomcroninSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode I interview the natural fertility expert, also known as The Hormone Revolutionist, Nat Kringoudis. Nat is a bestselling author, acupuncturist, herbalist, speaker and writer. As well has running her own podcast, The Wellness Collective, Nat is also a mother of two. Nat is an absolute wealth of knowledge and her energy, wisdom and expertise are contagious. As a professional, Nat's main focus is on women's health and making hormones happy. Her approach is to use integrative health to treat the main cause and not just the symptoms, making it truly a holistic approach to hormone health. Nat is a true believer that happy hormones are created with what we do each and every day. Our lifestyle has a massive impact on our hormones and Nat empowers women - to help them make the right choices, and employ the right lifestyle; to encourage good hormone health. Connect with Nat Kringoudis: https://www.natkringoudis.com/The Wellness Collective Podcast with Nat Kringoudis & Cecelia RamsdaleNat Kringoudis on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andi Lew is a leading wellness expert, presenter and best selling author. She has written seven books on health & wellness and has been a regular on major Australian and American TV shows, such as Today, Mornings, 60 Minutes, NY Live just to name a few. In 2009 Andi won an award by the Chiropractor’s Association of Australia for her dedication to the profession in public education. To this date, nobody that is not a chiropractor has won this award. Andi has qualifications as a Certified Food, Lifestyle and Wellness Coach and qualified Chiropractic Assistant and we are inviting her on the show today to talk about what she knows best: The Central Nervous System and it’s key role in helping us to remain truly well, & how having a healthy nervous system is vital for our overall wellbeing & longevity. Connect with Andi: https://andilew.comhttps://www.instagram.com/andi.lewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.