The Alex Manos Podcast

This is not a goodbye, even though it's the last episode of The Alex Manos Podcast. I will be focusing my efforts on the Healthpath podcast where I will continue to interview experts in the Functional Medicine space. Come join me there!

In today's episode I speak with Martijn Schirp, co-founder of Synthesis, a legal, medically supervised, truffle retreat centre for professionals to experience personal growth, emotional breakthroughs and spiritual development. Martijn shares with us his journey, as well as his hopes for the future of psychedelics, and the future of Synthesis. We discuss the role of music in ceremony, the power of the group setting, the important or feeling safe and trusting your guides and much more!

In today's episode we have a returning guest on the show, Integrative Medicine practitioner Victoria Fenton. We chat about various concepts important when healing. These include spirituality, expression, the importance of feeling safe, authenticity, resilience, and so much more.

I speak with Tim Gray, known as the leading biohacker in the U.K, and founder of The Health Optimisation Summit. We chat about Tim's journey, the lessons he has learned along the way, as well as the most important areas to focus on when seeking to optimise our health. A conversation not to be missed!

In today's episode I speak with Michelle Janikian, author of 'Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion'. Michelle shares with us her journey and the role that psychedelics have played within it. We discuss some of the misconceptions around psychedelics, and some of the things to be aware of when starting to explore this space.

I speak with James, a client I have had the honour of supporting, about his health journey. James has suffered with a long list of symptoms over the last few years, and has slowly restored health. James shares with us everything from his test results (which includes amongst other things high levels of pesticide metabolites, mycotoxins and candida metabolites) to what worked from a dietary and supplement perspective as well as other interventions such as lymphatic drainage.

What starts out as an episode on gut health and prebiotics, turns in to a conversation around mindset and the power of reading (we must recommend at least 5 books during this conversation). So, if you're interested in learning how prebiotics might be of benefit in optimising gut health, or your interested in personal development, then this is the episode for you.

I speak with mindset coach Dave Cottrell. Dave shares with us his journey in to becoming a mindset coach before diving in to various topics of mindset including self-compassion, mindfulness, metacognition, acceptance, patience, and much more! Like never before have we needed tools to help navigate ourselves from a rapidly changing world.

In today's podcast I speak with Harry Liddell, a coach, mentor and educator in masculinity. Topics we cover include how to use fear as our compass, the importance of healing within the context of masculinity and men's work, shame and emotional wellbeing, and much more (including how the hips play a role in libido and quality of erections!).

In todays episode I speak with Edward Ulm about the healing power of touch. Eddie simplifies this topic for us and explains his work in mapping out the science behind touch therapy and how we can use it as a powerful way to facilitate healing.

In today's episode I speak with breath worker Richie Bostock about his journey in to breath work, as well as many themes related to it. We talk about the role safety plays when doing deep work, as well as the terms 'unfolding', 'remembering' and the potential importance of 'unlearning' and feeling bored in a world where we are all hyperconnected 24/7!

I speak with David Lesondak, a specialist in fascia. David practices what he calls 'structural integration' - a type of manual therapy that focuses on fascia. Fascia surrounds our muscles, bones and organs – giving structure and form to our bodies. Fascia is often referred as the "organ of posture." Learn how lifestyle and even nutritional considerations might influence the health of our fascia.

In todays episode I speak with Reed Davis. Reed shares with us his journey and how he has got to where he is today. From his experience, Reed highlights his perspectives on functional medicine and in taking a holistic approach to health and dis-ease. By doing so, he introduces us to the term 'metabolic chaos'.

I speak with nutritional therapist Nicki Williams on the importance of our lifestyle when seeking improvement in hormonal health. Nicki shares with us her experience, knowledge, and insight in to the hormonal system and the conditions she sees in clinical practice.

In episode #72 of The Alex Manos Podcast I speak with David Tomen from Nootropicsexpert.com. We discuss David's journey to becoming a world expert in nootropics before diving in to what nootropics are, and how to start supplementing nootropics for those interested in doing so.

In this episode I speak with Dr. Ann Shippy about mould illness and mycotoxins. We discuss symptoms, testing, interventions and much more!

In this episode I speak with IFM (Institute for Functional Medicine) faculty member Dr. Joel Evans who heads up the task force collating the research on COVID-19. IFM have created various resources for both practitioners and the general public to support us during this time. Learn more at www.ifm.org or www.alexmanos.co.uk/podcasts

I speak with Laurence Johns from The ManKind Project. Laurence shares with us its beginnings, its history, and its future. We also approach the topics of masculinity, mens groups, the importance of rituals, and rights of passage.

In this short episode I recite the introduction to 'King Warrior Magician Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine' in preparation for the next episode of the podcast where I speak with Laurence Johns from the ManKind Project.

In todays episode I speak with Richard Blake, a.k.a the breath geek. We talk about his journey, and his work as a breathworker. Richard is a wealth of knowledge with an ever increasing tool kit which includes fitness, nutrition, breathwork, and experience with psychedelics. He is also currently studying psychotherapy and beginning an apprenticeship in shamanism in South America.