A Higher Branch

A Higher Branch

By Sam MakhoulEducationSelf-Improvement
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A Higher Branch episodes

  • How Socialising Affects Your Health #6 of 7 S's
    The most important S in the series. You are going to love this podcast where Sam Makhoul and Dr Scott Wustenberg take us through how important it is to socialise for your health and wellbeing, how fearing connection takes a huge toll on your immune system, your questions answered about returning to the workplace and on the more positive side, the importance of socialising with your loved ones, friends and your work family.
    Continuing through the 7 S's, we can guarantee this episode will resonate with you in one way or another.
    You will learn:
    The importance of socialising
    Connecting with your work family
    Why you should consider returning to the workplace
    How connecting helps yourself, loved ones and strangers
    Why you shouldn't fear others
    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    01:27 - Meet Dr Scott Wustenberg
    03:34 - Readjusting to the workplace
    05:38 - Connection protects your immunity
    08:41 - Why you should go back to the office
    11:06 - Research on the Spanish Flu
    12:37 - Disconnection can be harmful
    15:21 - Love your work family and workplace
    20:49 - Disconnect > recharge > connect
    26:36 - Sam's longevity conference experience
    27:48 - Fearing others
    31:08 - Impacts of wearing face masks
    36:07 - Connecting benefits our economy
    39:42 - Robots vs connecting through electronics
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    43 min
  • How to Boost Your Energy From The Sun #5 of 7S's
    Humans are solar powered creatures. Our skin and our eyes serve as solar panels for the absorption of UV rays that stimulate the production of many hormones including Vitamin D (which is in fact a hormone), human growth hormones. Vitamin D has over 3000 functions in our body ranging from immune system to mood boosting. The ultimate benefits of the sun include higher energy, better gut health and deeper sleep powered by hormones such as serotonin and melatonin.
    Getting sun is just as important as breathing and water. Its an essential nutrient. We need to chase the sun!
    Join Sam Makhoul and Dr Scott Wustenberg in this weeks short episode which is filled with important information on Sunshine; forming part of the 7 S's series. They discuss why the sun is so important and what benefits and nutrients you can gain from it.
    You will learn:
    Reasons why the sun is so important
    Why Vitamin D is essential
    The difference between UVAs & UVBs
    The impact that different colour light has on us
    And much more
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    02:43 - Why sunshine is so important
    04:11 - Why Vitamin D is so important
    04:49 - The difference between UVAs and UVBs
    07:43 How sunshine and sleep work together
    08:20- The benefits of melatonin
    09:55 - Where and when in Australia do we lose the sun in winter
    11:11 - Sun safety
    13:19 - The relevance of different spectrums of light
    16:03 - The importance of the sun for women
    18:39 - Sunshine and exercise
    20:29 - What the sun really represents
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    23 min
  • How To Be Strong On The Inside & Out #4 of 7 S's
    Research confirms unequivocally that strength is more important than cardio fitness and flexibility for your longevity and quality of life. It turns out that being 'strong' is super important not just to your body but also to your mind.
    In this episode we continue the series of the 7 S's as we cover the topic of STRENGTH. We explain the correlation between your genotype and the best way for you to get STRONG.
    Tune in to this episode where Sam Makhoul and Dr Scott Wustenberg take us through why it is so important to focus on your strength, how this S plays an important role in your survival and the most important question you are probably asking yourself: HOW do i get strong?
    What you will learn:
    Strong people live longer
    The role that strength plays in your survival
    Why it't important to be strong
    Why exercise needs to be purposeful
    When you should exercise
    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    01:14 - How the 7 S's are interrelated
    01:41 - Meet Dr scott Wustenberg
    03:09 - Strong people live the longest
    03:40 - How tolerant is your mind
    04:13 - Starting an exercise program
    06:21 - Benefits of training with a partner
    06:46 - Why it's important to be strong
    10:44 - The recruitment of your. muscle cells
    15:54 - Exercise needs to be purposeful
    16:59 - Guarantee your survival
    17:34 - Reaching a plateau and then what to do
    19:01 - How you discover what your body likes
    21:11 - Can exercise be bad for you?
    24:22 - When should you exercise?
    26:26 - Grip strength and longevity
    29:12 - Muscle patterns and what they mean to you
    30:54 - What's the easiest way to get in 20 minutes of exercise?
    37:10 - What's running actually good for?
    39:08 - Where you can find Dr Scott Wustenberg
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    41 min
  • Why We Need To Sleep More #3 of 7 S's
    Could sleep potentially be the most important S of the series? it is very high up there. Why? Because it plays a pivotal role in all aspects of your physical health and more importantly your emotional wellbeing. Good quality sleep boosts energy, improve gut health, makes you smarter, live longer, look younger and decimates anxiety!
    Join us on this episode while Sam Makhoul and Dr Scott Wustenberg take us through why sleep is essential, the damaging impacts of not sleeping well and the practical tips on what we can do to get a better nights sleep.
    What you will learn:
    The different stages of sleep
    The damaging effects of fragmented sleep
    Why you snore and the impact it has on your life... and your partners
    The importance of sleep on the detox pathways of your mind and body
    How to get the best sleep.
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    44 min
  • You Need To Starve To Thrive #2 of 7 S's
    Starving yourself and ‘fasting’ are two different things.
    Fasting is a deliberate strategy where most people schedule a time where they do not eat. It is artificial.
    Starving yourself from food is however a different phenomenon. It is a more natural inconsistency and activates the fight or flight response that activates autophagy and slows down ageing.
    In this weeks episode you will learn how to activate that natural response as we dive into the second “S” in our series on the 7 S’s on "Starvation".
    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    02:27 – Who is Dr Scott Wustenberg
    03:41 – What was in the first episode of the series on Sustenance
    04:13 – We’re designed to starve
    05:03 – Does being heavier mean you’re unhealthier
    06:49 – We’re designed to be lean but Uber Eats isn’t helping
    08:49 – The damaging effects of excessive fats
    11:31 – Why it is important to starve ourselves
    17:38 – Mimicking the starvation of our ancestors
    19:06 – What is a water fast vs dry fast?
    23:26 – Your worst enemy should choose your fasting days…
    25:42 – Fasting happens more than you think
    30:32 – Should you fast from supplements?
    31:44 – Scott’s thoughts on juice fasts
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    36 min
  • The Latest Information On What You Should Eat - #1 of 7 "Sustenance"
    Are you confused about your bio individuality and what you should eat? In this episode Dr Scott Wustenberg clears a lot of misconceptions about food and nutrition. You will be surprised and empowered.
    YOU WILL LEARN:
    The 3 essential bio tests we all should do
    Would the keto diet suit you?
    How much protein is too much protein and what is the best protein source
    Why fats so phenomenally important
    Do you really need to eat gluten and dairy?
    Why supplements are not for everyone
    Can you switch your ‘bad’ genes on and off?
    How consuming alcohol damages every cell in your body
    The most common food allergies
    How to find and work with the right health practitioner
    Join us on this 7 part series on the 7 S’s for your optimal survival – starting with “sustenance” or nutrition or what we eat.
    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    03:30 – Who is Dr Scott Wustenberg
    05:00 – What’s coming up in the 7 S’s series
    07:42 – What do we mean by sustenance?
    09:18 – Love and respect your biome for your own sake
    13:52 – Foods we should consider before eating
    14:48 – Gluten in the wrong body can cause damage
    18:09 – Do you need to eat gluten and dairy?
    19:31 – Who really benefits from you eating grains and sugars
    20:40 – It’s necessary to eat a clean diet, as close to nature as possible
    20:50 – Seed oils are not your friend!
    21:31 – Supplements aren’t required for everyone
    25:33 – What your dinner plate should consist of
    27:30 – Can you switch your genes on and off?
    29:45 – If it isn’t nourishing your body, why do you drink soda
    31:25 – Water is most important for survival
    35:25 – Consuming alcohol damages every cell in your body
    41:00 – Food is not easily available with how we want it
    41:51 – If it’s not ripened in the sun, it isn’t good for you
    45:10 – When fruit is good for you
    46:44 – Should you stay away from nightshades?
    47:49 – The most common food allergies
    48:20 – Let’s get controversial about egg and peanut allergies
    51:45 – Get your blueprint for life with these tests
    56:33 – Would the keto diet suit you?
    58:46 – There is more to carbs then bread and pasta
    59:50 - How much protein is too much protein and what is the best protein source
    1:07:33 - What causes sustained decompensation, getting you to your highest level of dysfunction
    01:09:42 – Why fats so phenomenally important
    01:10:15 – How do you know if you are working with the right health practitioner
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    1 hr 17 min
  • 20 Learnings From 2021 To Protect Your Future
    What did we really learn in 2021? What changes have we made in 2022 to help shape the future we want to create?
    In this episode, Sam Makhoul shares his top learnings from 2021. He explains how to fulfil each of the 8 fundamental human needs and tells us what’s coming up on the podcast in 2022.
    You will learn:
    The real reason why we got stressed during the pandemic
    The importance of variety and novelty in your daily life
    Importance of socialising for your happiness & immunity
    Why the food we eat is not as important as we think
    The two consequences of the pandemic on relationships
    The number one rule for building better family bonds
    The two negative emotions destroying family happiness
    What spoils your enjoyment for work
    The two things you should demand from your job
    Knowing what friendships to nurture and ones to walk away from
    Why you should learn from books and not media
    Why debt is a trap and how to bulletproof your wealth #wealth
    How to make a meaningful contribution on this planet
    The 7 episodes on the 7 S's coming up on the podcast
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    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    10:03 – The connection between sleep and anxiety
    11:44 – Importance of socialising for your health
    12:28 – The 7 S's to good health
    14:38 – Why the food we eat is not as important as we think
    20:31 – The area of love – relationships during the pandemic
    23:15 – The importance of spending one on one time with each family member
    25:14 – The real source of happiness at work
    34:01 – Knowing what friendships to nurture and the ones to walk away from
    36:50 – The Best of source of Learning
    38:08 – Why debt is a trap and how to bulletproof your wealth and freedom
    40:43 – How to practice charity in 2022
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    44 min
  • When To Get Serious In A New Relationship: Part 2 of 2
    Today we are joined once again with Australia’s most sought-after Psychotherapist, Melissa Ferrari.
    In this episode, Sam Makhoul and Melissa Ferrari shares with us topics such as, how do you know when you have found the one, when do you know when to have sex and get intimate with someone you have just started dating, how do you know it’s time to commit to someone long term and how do you prepare to meet the parents.
    The pair also discuss:
    What if one partner is not satisfied sexually in the relationship
    What if one partner only wants to have sex in a relationship and the other wants to make love
    A silver lining to COVID and connection
    Agreements/Guiding Principles
    Distractions in relationships
    What if a person isn’t ready to commit in a relationship
    Pro-Self and Pro- relationships
    How do you know when you have found the one
    What is one person doesn’t want to have children in a relationship
    Is sex important in a relationship
    When do you know to be intimate with someone when you start dating
    Taking risks in short-term relationships
    How do you prepare to meet the parents in a new relationship
    What is the ‘Management of Thirds’
    What if the parents don’t approve
    What if your partners family means a lot to them
    The benefits of relationships
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    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    00:47 – What if one partner is not satisfied sexually in the relationship
    3:11 – What if one partner only wants to have sex in a relationship and the other wants to make love
    4:06 – A silver lining to COVID and connection
    5:11 – Agreements/Guiding Principles
    5:29 – Distractions in relationships
    7:18 – What if a person isn’t ready to commit in a relationship
    10:07 – Pro-Self and Pro-relationships
    12:12 – How do you know when you have found the one
    13:01 – What is one person doesn’t want to have children in a relationship
    14:01 – Is sex important in a relationship
    17:05 – When do you know to be intimate with someone when you start dating
    20:05 – Attractions
    21:29 – Taking risks in short-term relationships
    22:30 – How do you prepare to meet the parents in a new relationship
    24:09 – What is the ‘Management of Thirds’
    24: 57 – What if the parents don’t approve
    25:24 – What if your partners family means a lot to them
    26:26 – The benefits of relationships
    27:38 – Melissa Ferrari’s contact details
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    32 min
  • How To Overcome The Fear Of A New Relationship: Part 1 of 2
    Today we are joined once again with Australia’s most sought-after Psychotherapist, Melissa Ferrari.
    In this episode, Sam Makhoul and Melissa Ferrari shares with us how can single people get into a relationship and should you put together a checklist of wants in a partner.
    The pair also discuss:
    What's it like being single
    Why are some singles scared to enter into a relationship
    Melissa’s best piece of advice for healing from being hurt from past relationships
    Benefits of being friends before going into a relationship
    The concept of slowing down in a relationship
    A women and man’s perspective on a relationship
    Agreements/Guiding Principles in relationships
    What is an emotional checklist
    The most common challenge amongst singles
    Trauma of relationships
    Do you need to be well before you embark on a relationship
    Repair in relationships
    Monogamous relationships
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    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    4:57 – A recap of previous podcast episode with Melissa, Ep. #53: How To Reconnect With Your Partner
    5:41 – What's it like being single
    7:43 – Lockdown is a time for singles to take stock of who they are
    8:38 – Is there an argument for people who are single to be in a relationship
    9:49 – Why are some singles scared to enter a relationship
    11:34 – Melissa’s best piece of advice for healing from being hurt from past relationships
    12:46 – Benefits of being friends before going into a relationship
    14:02 – The concept of slowing down in a relationship
    18:25 – A women’s perspective on relationships
    19:16 – Successful relationships need to have Agreements/Guiding Principles
    20:57 – An emotional checklist
    23:10 – The most common challenge amongst singles
    23:55 – Trauma of relationships
    25:09 – A relationship can make you sick
    25:53 – Do you need to be well before you embark on a relationship
    27:28 – Repair in relationships
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    35 min
  • How To Use Supplements And Sleep To Heal: Part 3 of 3
    Today we are joined once again with world renowned, Luke Coutinho; Holistic Lifestyle Coach in Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine, for our final part of our 3 part series.
    In this episode, Sam Makhoul and Luke Coutinho shares with us the benefits of restorative sleep and what supplements we should be taking.
    The pair discuss:
    The best technique for quality sleep
    Melatonin supplements pros and cons
    The role of forgiveness and spirituality
    And everything in between!
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    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    1:05 – Should we be taking supplements
    4:07 – What is an integrated approach of medicine and lifestyle
    5:03 – Discipline and Consistency
    6:58 – Benefits of Sleep
    11:42 – Techniques for quality sleep
    12:35 – The ultimate Circadian Rhythm hack
    15:34 – Melatonin supplements pros and cons
    18:41 – Can you have too many anti inflammatory supplements
    21:10 - Reflect and learn from our experiences
    23:11 – How to contact Luke Coutinho
    24:40 – The Gift that we're all born with
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    28 min

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A Higher Branch Podcast is created for people who want to continuously upgrade their life. You will learn proven mindset tools to help you stay motivated and practical techniques to help you overcome fears and obstacles that often stop you from taking daily action.