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Emily Fletcher is one of the world’s leading experts in Meditation.  She's been on this podcast before, but since then has had lots go on in her life, which you'll hear about. Her new book, just reached number 7 on all of Amazon, which is nothing short of phenomenal. Emily began her ten years of training in meditation in Rishikesh, India under world-renowned instructors. She now runs her own meditation school in New York. 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.  

Martin is CEO of Upgrade Labs, the world's first dedicated biohacking faciliity. I've been there in LA and it is fantastic. A playground for health, wellness and you get a damn good workout in the process. Their data-driven technology uses measurable and trackable results that can help optimize one’s overall health by lowering levels of inflammation, improving cognitive function, quickening muscle growth, and optimizing hormone levels. He was in London and so we caught up and recorded a podcast. After this I"m pretty sure you might want to try; Cryotherapy The Cheat Machine Redcharger Valspar Virtual Float Tank Pemf Cold Hiit and many more. Listen on to find out more about all of the above and loads more.  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.  

Best-selling time management and productivity expert Julie Morgenstern has been helping people save time for years.   Now she's turned out attention to productivity and parenting in her latest book Time To Parent. And I think the productivity hacks are relevant whether you are a parent or not, I think…   So we talk a bit about making more time, about making more time when a parent, and then plenty on productivity, and never checking email in the morning, which was the theme of Julie's New York Times bestselling book…   Tips include Never check email in the morning. Lay out your home to be more present. Do the dishes together. Be a media mentor to your child. Synchronise screen time in the house. And loads more. 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 observations for more energy and vitality.     ​

Secrets from the Blue Zone in today's podcast with Dr. Roger Henderson. Answering questions like this. What's the real truth about the Mediterranean diet? Can a drink (or two) be good for you? Which vitamins can help prolong your life? Does homeopathy work? Are you more tired than you should be. And loads more. Dr. Roger is a doctor, author, writer and media commentator on all things health related, as well as a all-round great guy. We even managed to fit in a bit of Brexit in this podcast (don't let that put you off...) 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. 

Greg Marsh is a natural eyesight genius. I always used to pride myself on my eyesight, but let's be honest, as we get older, they don't work quite as well as they used to. I seem to have a little astigmatism, and one eye is a little bit dimmer than the other. So I got in touch with one of the world's leading expert on sorting out your eyesight naturally. FIND GREG ON YOUTUBE, OR CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITE WHICH IS THE SAME AS THE TITLE OF THIS PODCAST - www.bettereyesightnow.com

Today - low carb heaven. It's a theme on Zestology for a reason, and that's the experts keep telling me it's the best way to sort out your vitality levels. Everything keto - the pros and cons of the ketogenic diet and exactly how to do it - and how and why it will give you more energy Stephanie Person is a Keto Book Author, speaker, youtuber, and consultant. She has a huge following online for her ketogenic tips, and she's pretty hardcore as you'll hear. And she has had an unusual career path…. she is a former pro skateboarder. I don't agree with everything she says, but I love her approach and took a lot from the interview.  Coming up: Keto geek out. Every keto question answered. You might think you’re doing it right, but you’re not! CHECK HER OUT - STEPHANIEKETOPERSON ON YOUTUBE.

Donna Lancaster used to be the head of training for The Hoffman Process and she now runs The Bridge Retreat. It's described as an emotional detox and a chance to rediscover your zest for life. In this podcast we talk Marie Kondo. Decluttering (physical and emotional) The Inner Critic. And how to shut him/her up - or at least quieten him down a little bit. Releasing emotional blocks, is it a continual process, or done once done. Grief and how best to deal with it. Not one, not two but three book recommendations. And loads more. Check out The Bridge online at https://www.thebridgeretreat.com/ - I'm really hoping to go myself at some point.

He's described as "the ‘mega monk’ who wants us to slow down and embrace our imperfections."  Haemin Sunim is one of the most influential Zen Buddhist teachers and writers in the world. What he offers, is bite-sized buddhism, and it's made him a huge celebrity. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and are great guides not only to mediation but also to overcoming the challenges of everyday life.  I met him in Central London last week and as you'll hear, he instantly started turning negatives into positives. And... I loved the way he told me he reads his own books for advice. He has more than a million followers on Twitter (@haeminsunim) and Facebook. Check him out and enjoy listening.

Today we explore: HRV importance of sleep nutrition genetics nature mindset Recorded while cramming in a spot of frosty London Cryotherapy & Normatec compression (that will be the unusual whirring sound you can hear in the background. #zestologypodcast #energy #zestforlife #cryotherapy #recovery #london #rfmcoaching #reachforemore #performance #mindovermatter

Biohacking is a theme on this podcast. Let me explain that. I look at cutting-edge hacks for improving your health and energy. For example, ever been tempted to spend a week in a dark room with electrodes stuck to your head? I did that recently, (so you don’t have to.) But it turns out cutting edge often involves natural, non-pharmaceutical ways to improve one’s performance, wellness, health and longevity. I'm always all up for natural solutions. So today... Discover the tradition and science of plant-based medicine to help you live stronger, smarter, and maximize your genetic potential Oh and what the botanical biohacker Andrew Miles calls the natural viagra gets a mention too. Check out his podcast, Botanical Biohacking. We recorded this podcast a while back and am thrilled to publish it now, Andrew really knows his stuff.

Want to become better than most people at most things? Author Pat Flynn has a philosophy he calls Generalism. He says it better to be better at many things, not best at just one. From there, you combine abilities to create a competitive advantage at anything you could want—a tactic known as “skill stacking.” So the question is… how do we get better at almost everything…. That's the theme of Pat's book, so I asked him that question.

He's a former professional sports player at a very high level, and he was a world champ bodybuilder. He's now a top coach, fitness trainer, and extreme endurance expert… In this podcast we talk the best; Supplements Gadgets Productivity hacks, (includes a long chat about whether we are productive, or silly fools. Lifestyle hacks Diets Plus loads more. Brian is such a great guy, bursting with energy - something is definitely working. You can follow him @briankeanefitness on all social media and at www. briankeanefitness.com online.

I was recently on Pete Cohen's excellent Mi365 podcast, and as part of it, we had a cracking sporting geek out. He's worked with many of the world's top sportsmen and women so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to combine my love of sport, my main job, and the podcast. So you've been warned, if you're not into sport, move along, there's nothing to see here. If you do like sport, I hope you'll enjoy this excerpt from Pete's podcast.  

It's a new year, and me and Dr. Steve have got together to record a special podcast looking ahead to 2019, featuring some of the things that energise us most. This podcast is about energy, after all. You will hear about: An app that will energise you. A practice that will energise you. A theory that will energise you. A diet that will energise you. A gadget that will energise you. And lots more Happy new year, and enjoy listening. Also - bit of a milestone, this is episode 200. Zestology has been going almost 4 years now. As well as being passionate about bringing you the new rules of health, I also just love it, it's very much a hobby too. And of course a privilege to meet the guests that I do. So here's to the next 200.

Featuring epic books - both fiction and non-fiction. Over the last couple of years I've done a review of the year. But this year, I thought I'd do something slightly different, and summarise/review the very best books I've read this year. There are 6 of them - 4 non-fiction and 4 fiction. And there's also a place you should visit too. That's where this podcast was recorded. Check out my recent pics if you want a sneak preview of that one. Remember Zestology will be back on the 1st January 2019 with a special 2019 hacks episode with my good friend Dr. Stephen Simpson. 1st of Jan, see you then.

Covering healthy living, a natural way of life, and triumphing over adversity. He's the former Days of our Lives actor, Model and Skincare specialist who's founded Alitura, the skincare company. Why triumphing over adversity? Well, after a dreadful accident, a skincare specialist said to him: "You have the worst facial injury I have ever seen”  What we put on our skin, really does go in. So it's time to look at that. He's used natural products to help his skin and face recover, and I have become good friends with Andy. I started by asking, why's it so important to have natural stuff on our skin?    

The idea behind this podcast is you will potentially sleep longer, definitely sleep deeper and better and be more well refreshed the next day. How's that for aiming high? I think we can do this. Nick Littlehales is a world renowned Elite Sport Sleep Coach, has been redefining and innovating a new human sleep approach or as he describes it mental and physical recovery, for over 22 years. In this podcast he talks about the myth of 8 hours sleep. He's big into working with sports stars, and as you’ll hear has worked all around with the world with some of the most famous athletes, including with the world’s best footballer according to many - Cristiano Ronaldo. I’m sure you know who he is. Nick’s helped him sleep better. In fact, he works with many finely-honed athletes and during this interview I asked Nick to think of me as one them. Which is very much wishful thinking. I started by asking him about the myth of 8 hours sleep.

Master meditator, author, and globetrotter. Brett Moran is back - and he’s had a rollercoaster year. A disastrous project in Thailand that didn’t work - you’ll hear all about that. A brilliant project that did work. And what’s being naked or nude in a field got to do with anything. All is revealed as the podcast goes on, honest! We covered Brett's story the first time we chatted on Zestology, but basically, at young age he got in with the wrong crowd: experimenting with drugs and in trouble with the law. He quickly progressed and started dealing drugs to friends, which seemed like harmless fun. By the time he was 18, he was addicted to crack, boozing every day and fighting on the weekends. Brett felt lost and suicidal and at 21, after his daughter was born, Brett was sentenced to HMP Highdown prison.  Prison, he says, was the best thing that ever happened him. And he sees his adversity as a blessing in disguise. Brett woke-up inside prison after reading a book on mindfulness and meditation. Since his experien

You'll know the answer by the end of this podcast, and you'll know what to do about it. Linda Stone coined the phrase continuous partial attention. Stone also coined "email apnea" which means "a temporary absence or suspension of breathing, or shallow breathing, while doing email." And it’s all the more interesting because she has a real tech background… at a very high level. She was at Apple, in the early early early days. She was a Microsoft Vice President. And then she became a celebrated thinker and writer about the world we live in. You’ll be fascinated by her stories of working at Apple. And you’ll love her dinner party tactics… which I’m definitely going to be using.

Renowned addiction expert, speaker and author Dr. Gabor Maté is famous for his expertise on trauma, addiction, stress and childhood development. I went to see him speak in London at an absolutely packed out venue in Notting Hill. And then went to interview him at the offices of Penguin and Random House the next day. Coincidentally this is where my publisher Virgin Books is, though I haven’t been there for about 8 years though.  In this podcast we talk Addiction and addictive behaviour. How to live a more conscious life Parenting styles. Technology and how to use it mindfully. And lots, lots more. The day before this recording, Gabor was interviewed by Russell Brand, and had travelled to Russell's house for the interview. I joked with Gabor that if I get a few more listeners he’ll come to my house but until then I’m happy to meet him anytime for a chat at Penguin’s offices. I hope you enjoy this one. I feel privileged to have met Gabor.