Food For Thought

Ironically, this first 'conversation' was recorded back in late February prior to COVID-19 sucking up all our attention. It is a conversation on 'Life' in many ways and how we can live it to our fullest by working hard and mindfully  engaged in everything one does. In this podcast we unpack a fair amount of the basic underlying drivers of our behavior, thoughts and actions including modern life and the fear driven culture we live in today. Tina's life mimic's the lives of many and it is a celebration of the journey while providing insight. 

This episode of Food for Thought is an engaging, entertaining and insightful conversation with elite ultra-runner, Jeff Browning (aka Broncobilly), winner of The 2019 Bear 100 in 19:06 and Marc Sanderson who finished 173rd out of 204 finishers in 34:55 yielding a 360 degree view of what it's like to run a 100 Mile trail mountain ultra. This year's version of 'The Bear' lived up to it's name with some of the worst conditions in the history of the race.  To give perspective Jeff's time reflects not only his level of ability and training but also the simple fact he was fortunate to outrun the weather whereas Mark was caught in it.....so were some of Jeff's clients whom he coaches. A lot of time is spent on the huge challenges faced by middle and back of the pack runners and the enduring grit that makes up the sport of ultrarunning. The sport's ultra-inclusiveness is also discussed in the conversation another reason so many people are drawn to the challenge of ultras.....while it is a personal journey of transfo

Life is full of challenges because that's what life is all about. Some are planned like getting an education, learning a sport, signing up for a race or competition while Life can throw us monumental challenges when we least expect it! Today's podcast features OFM Athletes and Coaches Amy Hamilton and Naomi Land who live on opposite sides of the world yet contracted exactly the same parasite, Blasto Cytosis (Blastocystis).  Like Lyme's Disease the symptoms can vary and are often mis-diagnosed. In the case of both Amy and Naomi this was the case. It took literally years before proper diagnosis and treatment were made to correct the issue and in that time complications and other issues surfaced. In Naomi's case Hypothroidism and Amy's Candida, hip fracture and labral tear.  To add insult to injury during this time many health professionals dismissed their concerns and literally told them this was what to expect as middle age females and 'normal'. But persistence paid off and these plucky women kept seeking

It's only fitting we launch this episode on Valentine's Day! The power of a Mother's Love for her child with a little help from Vespa and it's OFM program, gives Beth James the passion and fire to train and complete IM Wisconsin, one of the toughest IM courses. Beth discusses her training, racing and life with Liza as a mom, wife and small business owner.....all full time occupations in and of themselves! Throw in a little IronMan training with a dash of PC to add a layer of complexity and you have another example of how OFM yields real results from real people just like you. This is health!

Karin Carestia joins OFM Host Peter Defty for a VERY insightful look into compound pharmacy as well as the OFM perspective from that of a compound pharmacist and athlete.  What makes Karin unique is she is a high level AG Cyclist, Skier and outdoor enthusiast so optimal health and performance are part of her being. Karin and OFM Podcast Host, Peter Defty, began conversations years ago first about VESPA which naturally led to OFM. Karin, a lifelong learner, quickly "got it" on how optimizing the body's physiology to metabolize fat had huge implications for health as well as performance. Her practice combines compound pharmacy with functional medicine, natural supplementation and diet/lifestyle coaching to offer clients a Holistic & Customized approach to their health and wellness.  Karin offers fantastic insights and strategies a compound pharmacy offer that the generic pharma distribution model simply cannot deliver. Listen close and learn a lot of valuable information you can use! Karin's Professional

Michele Graglia shares his experience as an Ultra-Running Champion. This not only includes how Vespa and OFM has been a game-changer in his performance but thoughts on life and LIVING! This is an inspiring story! Michele WON this year's Badwater 135 which, in case you don't know, is an ultra which starts at Badwater Death Valley, the lowest point in the continental US, to the Whitney Portal 8347' (original race went to the top of Mt. Whitney) a distance of 135 miles. More so this race is run in the middle of July, the hottest time of the year! This year temperatures reached 128 degrees Farenheit, the hottest in race history! Michele recently completed a multi-day crossing of the Atacama Desert in Chile setting the FKT!

This is a MUST listen to episode for any endurance athlete open to making the paradigm shift to OFM! John Rutherford is a lifelong endurance athlete and an Early Adopter of Vespa then OFM. We trace his journey from being a teenage high carb cyclist on the USA Cycling Development Team during the time when Lance Armstrong & Tyler Hamilton had recently gone Pro and the culture was "complicated" to his life today as a State Department Foreign Service Officer, USMC Reservist, Husband, Father and OFM Athlete! This podcast includes his experience being part of the FASTER STUDY LCD Cohort and the athlete who recorded the highest rate of fat oxidations, 1.79 grams/minute, at 75% of VO2 Max during data collection for FASTER!  John discusses the paradigm shift this has been for not only his performance as an athlete but his entire lifestyle including how easy, intuitive and sustainable OFM is as a way of life!

Years before the rise of "keto" Barry Murray was coaching athletes to become fat adapted to optimize their performance and health in a parallel universe to OFM's Peter Defty. Here is a candid conversation on fat adaptation in the real world with two of the modern pioneers in fat adapted performance. 

This is a lively far-flung conversation with Adele Hite RD who is really a food/diet/health policy advocate and Peter Ballerstedt PhD with OFM Host, Peter Defty. The conversation goes far and wide to explore, dissect and rant on the current state of affairs of food politics. Prepare yourself this is not sound-bite podcasting and lots of nuggets can be gleaned. 

Continuing our exploration of the "unintendined consequences" and impacts modern technology has on our health and performance Michael Neuert joins Food for Thought: The OFM Podcast Host, Peter Defty, for an even more in depth conversation on the physiological impacts of various EMF exposure we exist with on a daily basis in our modern world. Michael brings decades of expertise and experience to this conversation. While working on an electrical engineering project in the 1980's to reduce EMF in electric blankets Michael came across various several published studies which demonstrated the negative physiological impacts of EMF in their various forms. This "exposure" to the literature never left him after the project and he went on to investigate further, learning more and more but also learning how these effects were carefully and quiety kept from becoming public knowledge.  In 1992 he formed his company, Neuert Electromagnetic Services / The EMF Center, which specializes in EMF awareness, testing, consulting,

Technology brings a host of "unintended consequences" along with its benefits. While empowering us in many ways many common electronic technologies also sap us of our energy and health. Dr. Beverly Rubik (PhD UC Berkeley, Biophysics 1979) joins Food for Thought: The OFM Podcast host, Peter Defty to share her pioneering work on how non-native emf's  (EMF=Electromagnetic Field) and non-ruminant red meat which has not been properly cured or marinated has immediate & profound deleterious effects on RBC's (RBC=Red Blood Cell).  In addition to discussing the issues and there impacts Beverly & Peter discuss everyday strategies to minimize the impacts.  Links: Dr. Rubik's Institute: http://www.frontiersciences.org/ https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/does-short-term-exposure-to-cell-phone-radiation-affect-the-blood/ https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/food-features/how-does-pork-prepared-in-various-ways-affect-the-blood/      

Join OFM Host Peter Defty with a lively conversation with Adele Hite, one of the Nation's smartest and most practical nutrition advocates for all people! While long this entertaining conversation discusses in depth many relevant aspects on food, nutrition and food/nutrition policy.  Adele is dong fabulous work as a communicator of the issues of food policy and is a true advocate for all. She not only has the hard core understanding as an RD and worked with Dr. Westman but a gift for writing and communication the issues surrounding food politics.  Adele can be found on her Professional Site, Earthropology and The Healthy Nation Coalition

 Travis is an internationally acclaimed endurance athlete who has competed in some of the World's most grueling events. like the Leadville 100 and Eco Challenge Adventure Race etc. Gleaning from the lessons of his career as an endurance athlete he wrote "The Ultra Mindset" which embodies the OFM mental game.  This gave Travis the critical thinking skills to recognize the signs that the effects of performing physical activities at a high level by fueling them with massive amounts of carbohydrates were becoming significant detriments to his health and performance. Last year Travis made the switch and is here today to share his views, strategies and results from making the fundamental shift back to "fat is fuel" the OFM way!  Join Travis, Peter & Naomi for an uplifting conversation on his personal OFM transformation. Resources: http://www.travismacy.com/ http://www.travismacy.com/book/#book-1

Today's conversation with artist  Judy Baker is a very personal and poignant one on the literally life-saving benefits of carbohydrate restriction. Judy's real life experiences with her and her husband's health along with the disconnect within the modern paradigm that is keeping well intended health care providers stuck. Judy's cookbooks are a must have for anybody who is doing low carb especially when other family members are reluctant to go along. Her easy to follow, easy to prepare recipes offer Low Carb substitutes for many common "comfort" foods that are not only just as good but superior in every way! Available at the Vespapower store.  Related Links:  http://www.carbwarscookbooks.com/ http://www.carbwarscookbooks.com/about-us/

Lindsey Boston is a full time analyst, mom, wife but also a pretty serious Brazilian Jui-Jitsu Athlete and runner.....since Robb Wolfe sent her our way this summer Lindsey has turned up her performance in a big way winning her weight class in every match....since recording this podcast interview Lindsey won her Submission Pro Elite Tour match this past weekend in Sacramento, California in Overtime! See how Lindsey's OFM journey has taken her to new heights in performance and health . Equally as compelling is Lindsey's experience on a healthy high carb diet and the repercussions of having too many carbs in the diet.     

Be prepared for another mind-blowing podcast that will challenge what you may thought you know about hormones, breast cancer and SO much more! OFM continues to shatter myths and break new ground with Wendy Sellens, Chinese Medicine Doctor and one of the top breast thermography experts in the world.  Bonus listening as our editor, Austin, decided to include off-the-air dialogue after the podcast because it was SO good! Download and dive into this information packed podcast with loads of great information YOU can USE in an engaging and entertaining podcast! Wendy Sellens, DAOM WABT-BTI President of The Women's Academy of Breast Thermography President of the non-profit The Pink Bow - Breast Thermography Research and Education   BUY.READ.LEARN.DEFEND.SUPPORT www.abreastboutique.com http://www.estrogen-free.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WomensAcademyBreastThermography https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmW1uQt-iR66onP4qZsUjdA https://instagram.com/breastthermography/ https://twitter.com/thebreastdoc https://www.pin

Join Doc Edwards and Food for Thought Host, Peter Defty,  for a fascinating  conversation with U.K. based HRV Specialist, Alessandro Ferretti, for a lively and indepth interview on the emerging data on HRV as it applies to OFM athletes. This intereview crosses a wide swath of topics on fat adaptation and provides valuable insights the athlete can use.

Dr. Daniel joins us once again for another thought provoking conversation on how getting the body back to metabolizing fat is key to slowing the aging process to a crawl and, in many cases, reverse the accelerated aging caused by a "Healthy" Lifestyle of the high carbohydrate/low fat diet combined with exercise......loads of useful guidance for incorporating doable practices into your own OFM Journey..... 

A conversation the audience can relate to about how OFM allows Lisa to perform better in all aspects of her life! Come listen to how this Mum, Wife, Primary School Teacher and Elite Masters Track athlete is able to compete at world class levels and balance it  all with life! Lisa recently returned from the Masters World Track Championships where she ran a 5th in the 2K Steeplechase, 6th in the 800 Meters, 10th in the 8K Cross Country and last in the 400 Hurdles....all races included a Season's personal best. Learn about Lisa's journey to fat adaptation and how OFM and Vespa made that critical performance difference!

Join Food For Thought Co-Hosts Peter & Naomi for a conversation with Dr. Kaayla Daniel on practical and fun ways to navigate the Holidays with ease and aplomb so YOU can avoid the minefield of Holiday Crap while enjoying the  rich luxurious foods which are actually healthy for you! Lots of practical ideas and strategies including the mental game and approach that is practical and not didactic. This is more of a conceptual guideline conversation than a hard and set meal plan so the listener is equipped with the knowledge, thus power, to come out on top in the New Year!