The Healthification Podcast

What are the climate change deniers looking to gain? I ask myself this daily, as daily I seem to negotiate conversations with lovely, compassion and intelligent individuals who either don’t believe in climate change or don’t believe humans have any impact on climate change. Then there are those who believe whatever happens it’s likely beyond our control here in Australia so ... READ MORE

At the top of todays show on 2020 Vegan Food Upgrades I thought I’d do a little check in. I’ll get to the food talk in just a couple of minutes however first, how has your 2020 started? The first few weeks have flown right? I feel like a lot has happened and yet also I did take a lovely indulgent 3 week holiday at ... READ MORE

Dr. Tracy Thomas is a psychologist, best-selling author, and Ted Speaker, who helps people build the Emotional Strength they need to succeed in living life to the fullest, breaking damaging and addictive behaviours, and reaching their highest potential. I’ve invited Tracy on the show to share her expertise relating to emotional strength as this is perhaps the most important (and ... READ MORE

When pro cyclist Dotsie Bausch went plant based in 2009, it was an ethical decision made after watching a late night undercover investigation that revealed the horrific cruelty animals enslaved in our food system suffer. Dotsie wanted to help animals, not to improve her athletic performance. In fact she was nervous this new way of eating might be detrimental to her performance. Her coaches were ... READ MORE

My guest today asks: “Surely if there was some safe, simple, side effect free solution to the obesity epidemic we’d know about it right?” I’m so excited to share this conversation with you. Dr. Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM, is an internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of the AMAZING evidence based nutrition resource Nutritionfacts.org. After writing his mega-bestselling How Not to Die, and ... READ MORE

It’s rare that I encounter someone who does not wish they had more will power, in one aspect of their life at least. Actually I’ll go so far as to say that I’ve never met anyone who wouldn’t like more will power specifically with regard to exercise or nutrition. Yes, myself absolutely included. It’s amazing how often my clients tell me: “But you’re so disciplined. ... READ MORE

As I write this intro my mum has just celebrated her 12 month plant based anniversary. It’s also the end of a lovely family holiday that started with me heading up to Noosa for Christmas and New Year and has now seen mum and dad spend a few days with me at a dear clients amazing house in Pearl Beach. ... READ MORE

Do you have cut and paste goals? You know, the goals that carry over from month to month, from year to year and yet the actions (and inactions!) that would help you achieve those goals never quite get locked and loaded into your routine. I’m guessing we all have these sticking points with certain goals or upgrades we’d like to make to ... READ MORE

While residing at ‘the-cess-pit’ as my first flat become not so affectionately known I was very much NOT a morning person. Cesspit aside the whole flatting with friends experience was AWESOME. I moved out of home at 18 with 3 of my best friends and at any given time 2-3 others into a 6 bedroom (and one bathroom) apartment in the ... READ MORE

Today’s encore podcast is one of my favourite interviews to date. Although I’m of the belief that any time of year is the perfect time to learn How To Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, the start of a new year – a new decade no less (!) is an especially perfect time. I’ve cover “Atomic Habits” author James Clears impressive ... READ MORE

Today is Part 2 of my Plant Strong Blueprint: 6 Steps To Prevent Weight Gain Over Christmas and New Year. It’s a veganising of my Holiday Season Survival Blueprint. The steps for vegan foodies such as myself who contrary to common misconception get HUGE joy from food! Today and Part 1 (E656) are all about enjoying abundant, plant based deliciousness – restriction ... READ MORE

My chat today with repeat guest Dr Melanie Joy comes at a perfect time for me, as I’ve recently been struggling in my personal relationships with non vegan loved ones, colleagues and friends. It’s a privilege to have this hour with Dr Joy to discuss How to Build Resilience and Thrive in Life, Love, and Work as covered in her up coming ... READ MORE

I first designed these 6 Steps To Prevent Weight Gain Over Christmas and New Year many years ago for myself and my clients when I got absolutely fed up with the weight I would gain each holiday season. Fat that would seem “to land” on my body after just a couple of weeks of indulging and take a few months to rid myself of! At that ... READ MORE

Mum you’ve long had a very successful strategy of winning people over with your delicious cooking. As you approach your 1 year plant based anniversary (so proud of you!) I’ve found it very instructive to watch your approach when eating with and cooking for non vegans. Today I’d like to share some of your winning strategies, recipes and even more-so, I ... READ MORE

I seem to forget every year, just how stress inducing the silly season can be. It’s that one time of year when everything that could potentially be powerful fuel for gratitude. Things like: party invites to juggle / gifts to purchase / the killer outfit you’re hoping to first find and then rock / that holiday you need to plan and ... READ MORE