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Brett Moran lives the dream, and he's live in Thailand today. I however am not live in Thailand, but in a wet West London. Brett has had a rollercoaster of a life. Prison, he says, was the best thing that ever happened him. And he sees his adversity as a blessing in disguise.  So how does he turn negatives into positives? Check out my two websites, http://tonywrighton.com/ and https://histamineintolerance.net/

Today's Zestology guest is fantastic and his focus is living peacefully. He has a lot of followers in America, India, and all over the world, and spoke at the first ever Glastonbury Festival (or Glastonbury Fayre as it was known then) and you'll enjoy hearing his stories about that. Now Penguin Life have published his book Peace is Possible: Thoughts on Happiness, Success and Relationships for a Deeper Understanding of Life and they set up this interview so I could meet Prem.  Here's a bit more about him: Global peace ambassador Prem Rawat has spent his entire life travelling the world to deliver one timeless message: peace is possible. He began speaking about peace when he was just 4 years old and his extraordinary passion for each has inspired millions of people over the last five decades. Enjoy - thank you to Prem, and as always head to the website for more Zestology updates throughout the week. And for more on Prem, visit www.premrawat.com  Check out my two websites, http://tonywrighton.com/ and https://h

I met one of the world's foremost sleep researchers and experts, Matthew Walker at his Airbnb in London when he was over recently. Ironically, his rented flat was opposite Tiger Tiger which closes at 4am. So the world’s top sleep guru hadn’t had a great night’s sleep. It was the perfect chance for him to talk me through his own sleep schedule, as well as look at other important sleep issues including; The best time to go to sleep The optimum way to prepare in the final hour before bed The perils of bad sleep (frankly terrifying) How to deal with insomnia Sleep tips for parents (I need these) The importance of bright light exposure. The truth about sunglasses (surprising - if you are a sunglasses wearer make sure you listen) Getting the temperature right in your bedroom. (Clue - the older you get, the cooler it needs to be.) I’m sure that after listening to this you’ll change more than one thing about your bedtime routine. And if you enjoy it, perhaps you’ll share it with someone else you kno

Is a Carnivore diet good for you? Is it sustainable? Would it destroy the environment, even if it is helpful for you and your health? Joining me is the man who eats liver, duck eggs and cooked fat for breakfast And he has salad in his name, yet doesn't touch it. Top Salad-dodger Paul Saladino of the foremost names in the carnivore community He was trained at the University of Arizona with a focus on Integrative Medicine, obtaining his M.D. in 2015. He is a certified Functional Medicine practitioner (IFMCP) through the Institute for Functional Medicine. 

I'm not spiritual. Should I be? It's a dilemma. I feel connected to the world, to others, perhaps even to a higher purpose. But I struggle to describe myself as spiritual. Maybe Martina Coogan could help. Do we need to be spiritual to live a good life? Is it even worth thinking about such higher concepts? Martina Coogan runs the Modern Mystery School here in London. They run huge seminars and workshops all focused on spiritual awareness and personal empowerment. She has taught in Ireland, England, Sweden, Turkey, USA, Canada, Singapore, South Africa and the Middle East. Over the years, through her healings and teachings, Martina has enabled many people to rediscover and remember their true selves. She has reignited the spark within many, and empowered them to live their lives with love and joy, striving to achieve their highest and truest potential.  

It's another ZestHacks episode, featuring the world’s cleanest vodka, an update on the Footpads we spoke about last week, zero drop footwear that my feet love (this is an ongoing quest), the top clean sunscreen, a great way to cook healthy with my top gadget currently, and an eco-friendly clothing brand we love. Starting with the vodka. The idea is that the less impurities in an alcohol, the less likely you are to react to it. In other words, the less likely it is to give you a stinking hangover. And I am unfortunately Mr Sensitive these days when it comes to booze. But I might have cracked it with my new fave voddie. Listen on to find out more.

Health hacks, biohacks and life hacks coming up including: Footpads that draw the toxins out of your feet, and the amazing story around this. Amber necklaces and the history and power behind them (i am sceptical of these!) Meditation and how it dramatically reduces your pulse rate What happens when poker players don't trust their instinct? And lots more. As always it was brilliant to chat with friend of the show Dr. Stephen Simpson.

A life based on experiences instead of stuff. That certainly appeals. How about all this... Less stuff. More simplicity Helping the environment More energy for the things that matter And saving money Think waste-free living is depriving, time consuming, costly, or simply reserved for hermits living in the deep countryside? Think again. With a blog turned bestselling book and talks throughout the world, Bea Johnson has debunked those misconceptions and inspired a global movement. Join hundreds of thousands of others in enjoying a richer life based on experiences instead of stuff.

The best-selling author Melissa Ambrosini, a well-known meditation teacher, as well as a nutrition expert joins me on Zestology, and would it be wrong to call her a lifestyle guru? She is, she’s extraordinarily successful and you may well have heard of her. She’s written a book on relationships which is called Open Wide: A Radically Real Guide to Deep Love, Rocking Relationships, and Soulful Sex… not asking much then! And it’s been extraordinarily popular. So we get on to that, and also we talk; Getting back to nature. Living in the place that makes you happiest and creating your own reality. We discuss Louise Hay and how it messes with your head when you feel rubbish physically, and what’s going on in the mind is helping to cause those physical symptoms. Acuenergetics (yup I'd never heard of it either) meditation teacher. It’s a general chat, I enjoyed chatting to Melissa, this isn’t one of those podcasts when we dig deep into diet, or supplements, or biohacking, it’s more lifestyle tweaks, and stories for

Karl Morris is one of Europe's leading Performance Coaches.  Whether it's sport, business or pleasure, the real key to success is to go from thought to action and he can help you do that. Coming up How to have more good days The importance of sorting out your home/office/workspace Getting rid of books you haven't read Where to move home to for the best environment Karl's breakthrough with a top sportsman Why hairdressers have bad hair* and other stories *Disclaimer: if you're a hairdresser, sorry about the title of this podcast. I'm sure you have great hair!

Celebrity hypnotist Kimberly Friedmutter helps us dive into the subconscious mind. Find out more about hypnosis and how it works, the power of your subconscious mind, how to overcome blocks, and more. And as well as that. How to find your keys when you've lost them How to magnetically draw people to you The best diet to compliment weight loss hypnosis And lots more

Holy shiitake! It's a special biohacking episode today. Biohacking is getting the best out of your body and life by adapting your environment, lifestyle and diet. I've been into it for a while though not always calling it biohacking. Biohacking is a weird phrase for some, so if you rather, you could just call it optimising your mind and body. Sometimes biohacking involves gadgets and tech, sometimes it involves using supplements, sometimes it involves getting back to a more primal state. Sometimes it involves gadgets, tech and supplements to help you get back to or mimic a more primal natural state.  Yes, yes, I know you just want to get to the shiitake, and trust me it's a great hack. We'll look at who invented biohacking, and mainly hear from the experts.  Have an open mind, and play around with some of the techniques and tools in this podcast. You’ll find supplements, gadgets, practices and lots more, so go ahead and start biohacking.

One of the most popular pages on my website for a while has been the hacks page. This podcast is a podcast version of that. I'm considering it as a regular feature, but I'm not sure yet. What do you think? A regular Zest update on what I've been up to, what is making the news, what is popular, what seems to be working for people? For instance - there's a new hay fever product which seems to be really capturing people's imagination. I've been trying it, others I know have been trying it, and it'd be great to have a regular podcast like this to let you know about it. But maybe not. Let me know what you think. Today's hacks: Yolife Pycognecol  Histaminx Quercetin  Low Histamine diet Wellness festivals You can find a list of some of my best hacks here, hacks, products and tweaks. There's also a new page on biohacking at www.tonywrighton.com/biohacking which is everything you ever wanted to know about that subject.. And finally, check out www.feeltheverve.com - I'll be speaking there in September and use the cod

You know him as the author of "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus", he's a regular on Oprah, he's renowned the world over for his advice on relationships. And the last 8 months have been the most challenging of his life. On this podcast: Grief, and how to approach it Gender freedom shouldn't mean gender blindness. The original story of men are from Mars John's work now, relationships, flow but also diet and lifestyle

When disaster strikes, what do you do? How do you deal with it? Amazing story. Seven years ago, Adam Greenberg was a baseball rookie, and in his very first at-bat he got hit in the head with the ball — knocked out, concussed, out of the league. Simply focusing on staying alive... He didn’t know it at the time, but that pitch was a gift. Now he offers his story of overcoming adversity and persevering through challenges in hopes of helping you pursue your dreams in life.

What is Ayurveda, and how can it help us? Join me in an ayurvedic consultation, and I promise we will keep stool chat to a minimum. Dr. Shijoe Mathew is an Ayurvedic doctor and the founder of Ayurvedic Life With Dr. Mathew. He assisted Jasmine Hemsley with the ayurvedic section of her latest book, and is a renowned expert. He has been an Ayurvedic physician for almost a decade, most notably at Ananda in the Himalayas. If you like Zestology, you might want to sign up for the Zestology 3 Zesty Things newsletter here. You'll receive a short, concise email from me every Monday with all the latest gadgets, supplements, cutting-edge hacks, and observations for more energy and vitality. 

I thought psychics were full of crap! But do I still?  While recording this podcast I come across a lot of wacky theories, beliefs and thoughts, and if I believed all of them where would I be? But if we are too sceptical, then do we close ourselves off to potentially some of the most amazing things that could help us? Victoria Loustalot was a self-proclaimed sceptic. And then she wrote a book about mystics, shamen, psychics, astrologers and more. What happened next? Find out in this podcast, and next time you hear a wacky theory on Zestology, you'll know exactly the right approach to take - spoiler alert, it's not sceptic, it's not woo-woo, it's somewhere in between. Check out Victoria's book - Future Perfect: A Skeptic’s Search for an Honest Mystic - available everywhere now. And if you like Zestology, you might want to sign up for the Zestology 3 Zesty Things newsletter here. You'll receive a short, concise email from me every Monday with all the latest gadgets, supplements, cutting-edge hacks, and observat

What even is histamine intolerance? And why should you be concerned by it? Good questions! It's very common, and these questions are answered on this podcast. Dr. Joneja has written 7 books in the area of how we react to food, food allergies and intolerances, and digestive tract reactions to foods.  Histamine, as you’ll hear, is important, but when the total body level of histamine gets too high, all sorts of odd, unpleasant symptoms can occur, and often, histamine sensitivity and histamine intolerance is not diagnosed, because people don’t know about this stuff. And that might be happening to you now. It certainly was happening to me. We cover these areas on the podcast What is it How is it diagnosed Is it bad for you if there’s too much. How do I know I’m histamine sensitive? Is coffee okay with histamine intolerance or histamine sensitivity? How to work out what’s okay to eat Dao supplements seem to have talc in them. Is this healthy? What about  Grass-fed Kidney supplements for histamine intolerance. Ple

Are you ready to join the low-carb revolution? Or do you think it's a load of old carblers? Today's guests can help. Jimmy Moore presents the Number 1 low-carb podcast in the world. Christine Moore is an expert in Nutritional Science. And together they've written the book Real Food Keto: Applying Nutritional Therapy to Your Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet. As you know I've been following (a Tony version of) the keto diet for a while now, so enjoy and Jimmy and Christine are a super couple and great podcast company. And if you like Zestology, you might want to sign up for the Zestology 3 Zesty Things newsletter here. You'll receive a short, concise email from me every Monday with all the latest gadgets, supplements, cutting-edge hacks, observations and general witterings for more energy and vitality.  

A slightly different format this week. Two authors of the same book, interviewed one after the other. Exciting, eh?   It's a podcast about smart people and smart children. How do you define success?  What are some of the basic theories behind creating successful people? How do you cultivate resilience? What role do screens play (or not play) in success? In The Formula: Unlocking the Secrets to Raising Highly Successful Children, Harvard economist Ronald Ferguson, named in a New York Times profile as the foremost expert on the US educational "achievement gap," along with award-winning journalist Tatsha Robertson, reveal an intriguing blueprint for helping children from all types of backgrounds become successful adults.   Ronald is first, and advance warning you'll hear his fax machine go off a couple of times! I didn't know people still used faxes but they do and why not. Ronald is fantastic and so is Tatsha who comes after.   It's not all baby-related now I’m having a baby. But some things transcend paren