Well & Good with Art Green

When you’re listening to Michael Mosley, it doesn’t take long to understand why he’s one of the world’s most prominent doctors. He’s risen to fame as a BBC broadcaster, documentary maker and inventor of the 5:2 diet, and he has an incredible knack for communicating health research and knowledge in a simple, usable way. This episode takes a look at some really key elements of health: breathing, sleep, diet and exercise. Michael gives his most effective breathing technique to transform your life and help with sleep, talks about the three most important types of exercise (including the one you’re probably not doing but definitely should be), and discusses what an ideal day looks like from a health perspective. Along with tackling these big topics, Michael drops little gold nuggets along the way. Like the Japanese community that’s living longer because they essentially fasted in post-war years, how to figure out if you’re getting the sleep your body needs, and how long you should wait between waking up and your morning coffee. There’s so much in here you can use. ************* RESOURCES: Michael’s coming to Auckland for his highly acclaimed speaking event, A Life Changing Experience, on March 15. For info and tickets, go to https://www.facebook.com/events/auckland-civic-theatre/dr-michael-mosley-a-life-changing-experience-live-on-stage-auckland/1794434764251286/ Michael mentioned the video of when he infected himself with tapeworms. Check it out here (we promise it’s not as gross as it sounds): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeDD0HdecGk For everything you need to know about Michaekl’s 5:2 diet, including to find out if it’s suitable for you, head to www.thefast800.com ************* Episode Sponsor - LMNT (Element)Link to pickup your free gift with purchase: DrinkLMNT.com/wellandgood

If you’re an aspiring (or even current) endurance athlete, this is for you. Dr Dan Plews is a much-loved coach to some of the world’s fittest athletes, from Olympians and world champions to the likes of Emirates Team New Zealand. Dan has been a leader in the research and understanding of heart rate variability and discovering its significance in not only training, but overall wellness. He’s also a competitive ironman athlete (with the silverware to show for it), business owner and absolute devotee to fitness and health. In this episode of Well & Good, Dan and Art talk… ***** Please support this podcast by checking out our episode sponsors: -Blis Probiotics: https://blis.co.nz/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD10’ for 10% off all products (excludes ElitePRO). -Mitchells Nutrition: https://www.mitchellsnutrition.com/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD15’ for 15% off all products. ***** RESOURCES: There’s a lot to take in from this one right? Dan’s website is a great place to start - his newsletter helps you to get world-leading training tips direct to your inbox. Check it out at https://www.endureiq.com/ Or get a bit of a look under the hood of Endure HQ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EndureIQ/ There’s also loads of good stuff on his insta @theplews

There’s so much that goes into gut health, and this episode goes into all the important aspects that you need to know. Dr Mary Pardee is a naturopathic doctor and founder of modrn, which focuses primarily on gut health, and incorporates a range of treatments and techniques tailored to specific individuals. We talk about… If that seems like a lot, it is! But it’s digestible (pun intended) and usable, and all really interesting. ***** Please support this podcast by checking out our episode sponsors: -Blis Probiotics: https://blis.co.nz/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD10’ for 10% off all products (excludes ElitePRO). -Mitchells Nutrition: https://www.mitchellsnutrition.com/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD15’ for 15% off all products. ***** RESOURCES: See more of Mary on her insta @dr.marypardee, or follow modern @modrnmed Mary also mentioned her food strategy guide for skin issues, which you can check out here: https://modrnmed.ac-page.com/food-strategy-guide

This episode is a bit of a beast, but it’s an absolute goldmine for anyone interested in strength training, building muscle or bodybuilding. Eric Helms is an absolute guru, as you’d expect from a bodybuilding coach, athlete, educator, author, and someone with two masters degrees and a PhD in strength and conditioning. His resume is unparalleled, and his knowledge is next level. This is probably best suited for someone towards the elite level of training, as opposed to beginners, but there’s so much to digest in this ep. We talk… Eric is a great communicator, and he’s constantly dropping little gems all the way through this one. ***** Please support this podcast by checking out our episode sponsors: -Blis Probiotics: https://blis.co.nz/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD10’ for 10% off all products (excludes ElitePRO). -Mitchells Nutrition: https://www.mitchellsnutrition.com/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD15’ for 15% off all products. ***** RESOURCES: We spoke about the documentary Icarus, which you can check out with a Netflix login here: https://www.netflix.com/nz/title/80168079 Check out Eric’s podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IronCulturePodcast Or follow him on insta: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/

Dan Ebbett has come a long way since the days of wearing snowboarding goggles to the movies. As the founder of BlockBlueLight glasses, he’s a pioneer into the effects of devices, technology and light on sleep and health. Dan developed his range of light-blocking glasses after struggling with chronic insomnia, eye strain and migraines. He changed the game by discovering the widespread impact blue light was having for people, and developing glasses that were focused on effectiveness rather than appearance. This is one of those under-appreciated health areas that a surprisingly large number of people struggle with. Dan and Art talk through: (Disclaimer about the sound - sorry about the weird background noises in this one, turns out that a leaf blower waits for no one!) *************** Please support this podcast by checking out our episode sponsors: -Blis Probiotics: https://blis.co.nz/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD10’ for 10% off all products (excludes ElitePRO). -Mitchells Nutrition: https://www.mitchellsnutrition.com/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD15’ for 15% off all products. *************** RESOURCES: Because he’s a legend, Dan’s offered a 15% discount code for Well & Good listeners for any product on the BlockBlueLight website. Just enter the code WELLANDGOOD and it’s yours. Check out www.blockbluelight.co.nz for more info They’re on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BlockBlueLightOfficial You can also contact them with questions/inquiries: https://www.blockbluelight.co.nz/pages/contact-us

This conversation about genetics will change the way you view your personal health and wellness journey. Dr Libby Lindsay is an author, speaker and health entrepreneur whose personal health background led her to discover the significance of genetics on so many wellness techniques. She is the founder of Ingeneous, a DNA wellness portal that’s focused on genetics, and has helped more than 4,000 clients in the last 10 years. In short, genetics impact just about everything. But you CAN alter your genetics and you CAN overcome genetic predispositions. In this episode of Well & Good, Art and Libby touch on: ******** Please support this podcast by checking out our episode sponsors: -Blis Probiotics: https://blis.co.nz/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD10’ for 10% off all products (excludes ElitePRO). -Mitchells Nutrition: https://www.mitchellsnutrition.com/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD15’ for 15% off all products. ******* RESOURCES: To find out more, check out Libby on Instagram @myingeneous To see more about her work with Ingeneous, head to https://myingeneous.com/

Art got up at 3am to record this pod with world-renowned wellness guru Robb Wolf, and we reckon it was well worth it! Robb’s a former biochemist, best selling author, film producer, and a health speaker for the likes of NASA, the US Marine Corps and the Naval Special Warfare. This is all about different types of training and health techniques and it goes into LOADS of different areas. There are takeaways here for anyone, from elite tips to basic techniques for beginners. We talk about… ***** Please support this podcast by checking out our episode sponsors: -Blis Probiotics: https://blis.co.nz/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD10’ for 10% off all products (excludes ElitePRO). -Mitchells Nutrition: https://www.mitchellsnutrition.com/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD15’ for 15% off all products. ***** RESOURCES: Find Robb on insta @dasrobbwolf See the full range of his expertise at https://robbwolf.com/ Robb’s also given us a promo code to redeem for a gift with any purchase from his electrolyte business LMNT. Head to DrinkLMNT.com/wellandgood for more!

This episode is about one of the most significant aspects of health and wellness that’s often overlooked. Immunity. Dr Anna Brooks is a top immunologist and researcher, and she takes us on a deep dive into myths, truths, theories and the latest understanding when it comes to viruses, immunity, Covid and resilience. This includes: -How her Keto diet helps her allergies -Honing in on “trigger” foods to find out what makes you react, and how it’s not just about avoiding them -What’s a virus, how it makes us sick, and how cells in the body respond to it -Why some people catch a virus and others don’t - including why kids are often more resilient -How viruses you catch as a kid can stay latent in your system forever, and how that can impact you later on -What natural immunity is, and how vaccinations play into it -How you can build your immunity (spoiler: diet is key) -The role of the microbiome, and what we know about making it stronger -Antibiotics - when you should and shouldn’t use them (including Anna’s recommendation for the best lozenges) -How fasting impacts immunity -Anna’s experience taking probiotics and the impact on her microbiome -Supplements - when to take them for the biggest impact -Hot and cold therapy -Why this year’s flu season was so bad, and why next year might be another rough one -Sleep and immunity -Covid - how it’s different to the flu, and the surprising time it takes for our body to recover fully -Why fitness doesn’t necessarily translate to immunity -Long Covid - why people are getting it -The importance of looking after yourself when you’re sick **** RESOURCES: See more from Anna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drannanz?lang=en Contribute to Anna’s Long Covid crowdfunding campaign: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/giving/donate/a-z-list-of-funds/long-covid-research-project.html

Meditation and yoga are super popular all over the world but how exactly do they benefit us? What happens when we do them that creates the impact it does? This is a great in-depth look into the cognitive benefits of mindfulness that really shows how powerful it can be. Dr Sara Lazar is an associate researcher in the Psychiatry Department at Massachusetts General Hospital and an assistant professor in psychology at Harvard Medical School. Her TED Talk, How Meditation Can Reshape Our Brains, has been viewed more than 1.6 million times. Sara has spent years studying the neuroscience behind yoga and meditation to understand what it does to the brain, and how it impacts things like mood, love, memory and more. In this episode, we talk about: This is a great episode for anyone who meditates or does yoga and wants to understand how it has the effect it does. Or, if you want to maximise the benefit of what you’re going, this has some great tips and tricks. ********************** Check out more from Sara at https://scholar.harvard.edu/sara_lazar/home Her TED Talk is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8rRzTtP7Tc The Twitter account she mentions is also here: https://twitter.com/lablazar?lang=en

This is the all-around nutrition podcast we’ve been dying to bring to you. It’s packed with SUPER handy nutrition advice, as Mikki Williden gives her incredible, wide-ranging perspective on so many aspects of eating. If you’ve ever wondered about your diet, or wanted to eat better but didn’t know where to start, there’s something here for you. In particular, we take a really good look at protein to bust a few myths and give good, practical advice on how to get the protein you need. Talking points include: ******** RESOURCES: The sardines Art spoke about being into is Diplomats brisling sardines in olive oil. Find Mikki on instagram @mikkiwilliden Check out her podcast, Mikkipedia Get more from her at mikkiwilliden.com Weekly email Meal plan subscription service Sign up to her Mondays matter programme to transform eating behaviour and how you feel about yourself ------------------ WIN WIN WIN WIN For your chance to win a Found Space Sauna, enter here: https://info.foundspace.co.nz/win

Dr. Cliff Harvey is back on the pod, this time going deep into strength training. As a weightlifting world record holder and consultant to the likes of Team New Zealand and Joseph Parker, Cliff’s one of NZ’s leading resistance training experts. In his words, strength training has the biggest bang for buck in terms of long term health outcomes. We strip it right back to understand how it works, and address the biggest issues people have when they’re trying to get stronger. That includes: The great thing about Cliff’s take on all this is he has the scientific knowledge to explain it, but it’s also understandable and usable for everyday people. He knows the studies and he’s seen the results of so many different things - now it’s accessible! For more info from Cliff, including his own podcast, coaching and books, check out cliffharvey.com ------------------ WIN WIN WIN WIN For your chance to win a Found Space Sauna, enter here: https://info.foundspace.co.nz/win

The way we move has huge implications for our health. Roger Frampton discovered the impact for himself when he fundamentally changed the way he moves, and now he’s helping thousands of people around the world to tap into the benefits. Moving well is critical for longevity, particularly because the way we live our lives puts all sorts of stress on our bodies that they weren’t designed to deal with. Roger has found ways to deal with the biggest issues, and just a few minutes a day can lead to significant improvements. It almost sounds like an infomercial, but it’s true! This episode covers: ------------------ RESOURCES: Because he’s a legend, Roger has offered listeners a complimentary 7-day trial of his online programme, where you can check out his methods on video. Go to https://hub.roger.coach/register/ART0922 For more from Roger, check out his books The Flexible Body and Stretch: https://roger.coach/books The Andrew Huberman podcast referenced in relation to stretching and pain is here: https://hubermanlab.com/improve-flexibility-with-research-supported-stretching-protocols/ ------------------ WIN WIN WIN WIN For your chance to win a Found Space Sauna, enter here: https://info.foundspace.co.nz/win

We’ve all heard the arguments against eating meat. Diana Rodgers is combating this massive issue one issue at a time - nutritionally, environmentally and ethically. She’s spent decades in food research and nutrition, including in her book and film, Sacred Cow. Diana is adamant that eating meat is not only healthy, but it’s imperative for humans and for the environment. This is a comprehensive deep-dive into eating meat, where Diana rebuffs some of the biggest issues people have against it. Diana talks about: If you’ve ever thought about how much meat you eat, or if you should cut back on meat, this is a great guide to the entire issue as a whole - not just one or two aspects of it. ------------------- To check out the Cronometer that Diana mentioned in the pod, head to cronometer.com. It’s where you can identify protein, amino acids and a whole lot of other nutritional information on the food you’re eating. To hear more from Diana, check out: @sustainabledish @globalfoodjustice The Sustainable Dish podcast www.sacredcow.info www.globalfoodjustice.org ------------------ WIN WIN WIN WIN For your chance to win a Found Space Sauna, enter here: https://info.foundspace.co.nz/win

Super excited to announce that my podcast Well & Good is baaaack! If you were a listener of previous seasons, you’d know that I used to host this with Matty. We’ve decided to go on our own podcasting paths and focus on separate projects. She’ll be launching her own podcast soon.. But anyway, I’ll be back, this time solo interviewing some of the world’s leading health and wellbeing authorities and I am pumped!!! First episode will be out Tues 16th August!

Calling Nathan Wallis is one of New Zealand’s most prominent experts on raising children, as well as living well as an adult. The way he helps people to do that is just so good. There is something in this episode for everyone - from parents to children themselves, and even grandparents. Nathan has such incredible knowledge about the first three years of a baby’s life, to teenagers, to adulthood. He touches on things like how to talk to babies, how to (realistically) manage screen time - and the years when it can be worst for kids - how to encourage self worth in people of all ages, and so much more. What he says makes total sense, it’s in plain language, and it’s all backed by research. What he has to say is actually just so important as well - this is an episode about how to get the most out of our brains and our lives. You cannot miss this one! Hosts: Matilda & Art Green Produced By: Roar Collective

Today’s episode is about how to get ahead of the health curve so you can live a better quality life, longer. Dr. Ula Heywood is clinical director at Edison Clinic, using the very latest health techniques to design cutting edge personal health programs that are customised to an individual’s physical makeup, mental health and lifestyle. A former emergency doctor with Westpac rescue helicopter, Ula is a fountain of knowledge on how to stay at your peak. One of her real areas of speciality is fasting, and she has some amazing tips on different kinds of fasting for different reasons and different people, as well as a great guide on how to ease into and out of fasts. Anyone looking to get into fasting need look no further. Ula also mentions a bunch of further reading throughout the episode, which you can find below: Dr Rhonda Patrick - for more information on exogenous ketones and fat burning. Fasting Q&A for a great guide to fasting that answers all the basic questions. Will it break my fast? To see what you’re able to eat/drink while fasting. Dr. Dale Bredesen’s work on the effect of fasting on conditions such as Alzheimer's. Hosts: Matilda & Art Green Produced By: Roar Collective

You know those podcasts with nutritionists that focus on one thing, and if you’re not interested in it then it’s just boring? This is not one of those! Dr. Cliff Harvey and Bella Marinkovich are nutritionists that focus on holistic health - and this includes so much more than you’d think. They have amazing tips on the stuff you’d expect: experimenting with different diets, fasting and supplements, but they also have some incredible knowledge on edible weeds, dealing with adrenal fatigue, the growing problem of under-eating and even the little-known benefits of microdosing hallucinogens. Whatever your interests, there is something in this one for you. It’s a light-hearted, fun and informative deep dive that really does offer something for everyone.

Damian Chaparro is the founder of Aro-Ha retreats near Queenstown, New Zealand. He helps thousands of people a year to get away from their busy lives, wind down, and incorporate better self-care in their routines. This is a great podcast for anyone looking for practical ways they can handle daily stresses that often end up becoming too much. Damian is an experienced meditation practitioner, and talks about how significant even basic meditation can be for re-setting yourself and seeing your problems for what they are. (Spoiler alert: they’re often really insignificant). He also touches on social media, screen time, Covid, human connection, and how the right approach to all these things can take a massive weight off anyone’s shoulders. This is one for the self love club! Hosts: Matilda & Art Green Produced By: Roar Collective

“One piece of cake is not going to heal or harm you - it’s just cake.” This is why we love Michelle Yandle - the nutritionist who encourages people to eat what makes them feel good. Michelle is the woman behind empowered eating, which is all about understanding what you’re eating, and eating whatever makes you feel good. The only rule is that there are no rules - listen to your body, eat what you feel like, and if it doesn’t work for you then don’t beat yourself up about it. She talks about how polishing off a block of chocolate doesn’t make you a bad person, and how the key to balanced, healthy eating is understanding why we feel like having a binge, and treating it as a learning experience. This is a really liberating approach to nutrition that is as much about mental health as it is about physical. Michelle's website: https://www.michelleyandle.com/ Hosts: Art & Matilda Green Produced by: Roar Collective

Plant-based diets are on a massive rise, and Simon Hill is at the forefront of it. As the man behind the Plant Proof website, podcast and blog, Simon is dedicated to answering all the questions people have about plant-based diets. Simon has a masters in nutrition, and uses his vast knowledge and research to back up his tips about how to make a plant-based diet work for your own individual lifestyle. He’s also amazing on the environmental effects of meat production - for example, did you know that meat provides just 18% of our daily calories, but animal agriculture uses 83% of farmland worldwide, and produces 80% of the greenhouse gas emissions from our food? What makes Simon really unique is he has something for everyone - whether you’re completely new to plant-based eating, or fully immersed in it. He talks about how to slowly transition into eating more plant foods, and how to adjust your plant diet to work for you. To find out more, including Simon’s upcoming new book, check out plantproof.com Few links as discussed in podcast: This is Hannah Ritchie's work on the impact of eating local on our footprint: https://ourworldindata.org/food-choice-vs-eating-local Here's the biggest study ever done on our food and GHG emissions: https://science.sciencemag.org/content/360/6392/987 Simon’s pyramid: https://plantproof.com/veganfoodpyramid/