💬 “ We are basically farming poor people for their organs, and that is dystopian.” ~Scott Carney

⚡️ Scott Carney is an investigative journalist and author of “The Red Market”, where he investigates the macabre underworld of the global body trade. Scott is also a well-known YouTuber, where he exposes and debunks science grifters.

⚡ In this episode Scott and I explore the shocking size of the illegal organ trade, the deep inequities that lead people to sell their organs - and why human body parts are more sought after than ever.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

➡ Why entire villages are selling their kidneys!

➡︎ The questionable ethics of some of medicine’s greatest advancements

➡︎  The real-life horror story of a sadistic blood broker

➡︎ Why the poorest people in the world are most at risk of being exploited

➡︎ How Scott helped to shut down surrogacy houses in India

📕 Chapters

(0:45) What is the Red Market?

(4:40) How much money is being made?

(7:13) Morally questionable medical breakthroughs

(13:44) Kidney villages

(16:46) Are people really kidnapped for kidneys?

(22:38) Corruption within healthcare

(26:33) How would you source an illegal organ?

(28:45) The Burke and Hare murders

(35:06) The forced surrogacy industry

(39:59) The biggest thing Scott’s uncovered

(42:14) Threats to Scott’s life for his work

(44:24) What is being done to tackle the Red Market?

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📱 Connect with Scott:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sgcarney/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgcarney/

📕 Check out Scott’s other books:

-Dream: The Art & Science of Slumber

-The Vortex

-The Wedge

-What Doesn't Kill Us

-The Enlightenment Trap

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💬 “ My mission is to help save people from a lot of the mistakes that I have made.” ~Noel Deyzel

⚡️ Noel Deyzel is a bodybuilder and fitness influencer, known for his openness about his steroid use. He’s amassed millions of followers online, discussing diet and exercise strategies, and spreading messages about positive mindset and motivation.

⚡ In this episode Noel and I explore the rising use of performance enhancing drugs in the fitness space, the impact this is having on male beauty standard - and why he’s cut back on everything.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

➡ How people are being more open about steroid use - and why that’s good AND bad

➡︎ The risks teenagers as young as 16 are taking with their health in pursuit of muscle

➡︎ The two major life events that have made Noel completely reconsider his life choices

➡︎  The best and worst supplements to spend your money on

➡︎ What “cheat day” looks like for Noel

📕 Chapters

(0:42) When Noel was skinny

(1:43) Distorted beauty standards in fitness

(5:18) The “fake natty” epidemic

(7:31) The responsibility of being an “influencer”

(10:31) Facing health consequences of steroids

(20:40) There are no quick fixes

(22:56) A simple supplement guide

(30:07) The gut-muscle connection

(32:14) Mindset and motivation

(35:03) Noel’s cheat meal

(36:58) Worst fitness trends

(37:46) Most overrated supplement

(38:43) Most underrated supplement

(39:21) Most jacked person Noel’s ever met

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📱 Connect with Noel:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noeldeyzel_bodybuilder/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoelDeyzel/ 

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💬 “ Form memories with intention - and make the decisions in daily life that will give you the memories you want to hold onto.” ~Charan Ranganath

⚡️ Charan Ranganath is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California at Davis. He’s also the author of Why We Remember: The Science of Memory and How it Shapes Us.

⚡ In this episode Charan and I explore how your memory actually works and how to create a life worth remembering.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

➡ How scientifically accurate the movie Inside Out is when it comes to memory

➡︎ How memories can degrade and become distorted over time

➡︎ Why childhood memories are so hard - or impossible - to hold onto

➡︎  How to be more intentional with your memory

➡︎ The science of deja vu, PTSD, dreams and aphantasia

📕 Chapters

(0:34) The science of ‘Inside Out’

(2:39) How memories degrade over time

(5:56) When life “flashes before your eyes”

(8:34) Remembering our dreams

(12:30) Childhood memories

(18:23) How false memories are made

(22:51) Gaslighting

(26:18) Why we fixate on negative memories

(28:57) PTSD and traumatic memories

(35:49) Is modern tech making our memory worse?

(38:56) How to improve your memory

(46:05) The science of deja vu

(49:05) Aphantasia: How some people have no inner monologue

📱 Connect with me:

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Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr

📱 Connect with Charan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thememorydoc/ 

Website: https://charanranganath.com/ 

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💬 “ When you slow down and actually appreciate what we already have, that is the path to true happiness.” ~Haemin Sunim

⚡️ Haemin Sunim is a Zen Buddhist Monk and author of three books - all of which focus on mindfulness, self compassion and finding peace in a busy world.

⚡ In this episode Haemin and I explore the teachings of Zen Buddhism, and learn how they can be integrated into our daily lives.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

➡ How to slow down and stop living in a constant state of busyness

➡︎ How to jump off the hedonic treadmill and stop clinging to cravings and desires

➡︎ Why people with a greater sense of purpose live longer

➡︎  Why spirituality and science are more closely linked than you realise

➡︎ How to deepen your happiness today, even if you only have 5 seconds to spare

📕 Chapters

(0:32) The teachings of Zen Buddhism

(3:45) Reincarnation and previous lives

(5:05) Why we all feel lost right now

(10:51) Random acts of kindness

(12:44) Why we all need to slow down

(17:22) Getting off the hedonic treadmill

(19:23) Starting a mindfulness/meditation practice

(21:47) The impact of stress on physical health

(24:52) Quick ways to practice mindfulness

(31:29) The “I don’t know” mindset

(36:17) When things don’t go your way

(42:33) How to be more lucky

(45:12) Are spirituality and science at odds?

(47:38) How to stop clinging to desires

(50:48) Teaching our children self-acceptance

📱 Connect with me:

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Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr

📱 Connect with Haemin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haemin_sunim/ 

Website: https://www.haeminsunim.com/ 

📚 Haemin’s books:

The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down

When Things Don’t Go Your Way

Love for Imperfect Things

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💬 “[MAHA’s] reliance on corrupt scientists and poisonous food additives is really a distraction from the real systemic issues.” ~Jessica Knurick

⚡️ Dr Jessica Knurick has a PhD in nutrition science and takes an evidence-based approach to her role as a dietician. She’s been gaining a lot of attention on social media for her work debunking false health claims, particularly around the Make America Healthy Again movement.

⚡ In this episode Jessica and I discuss the shortcomings of MAHA and why its claims around food dyes, seed oils and toxic chemicals are distracting us from the real issues at hand.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

➡ The true consequences of this ongoing erosion of trust in doctors and science

➡︎ Why an ingredients centred approach to public health is a waste of time

➡︎ Which systemic issues need to be addressed to have a real impact

➡︎  Why baby formula is being demonised and how it’s impacting children and mums

➡︎ How to spot (and avoid) health propaganda

📕 Chapters

(1:35) How MAHA erodes trust in science

(5:14) How much blame does the food industry deserve?

(13:38) The issue of corporate lobbying

(17:42) Defunding the SNAP programme

(21:55) Why are we hating on seed oils?

(25:18) Food dyes are toxic?

(34:46) Why focussing on ingredients is a waste of time

(37:36) How babies are being affected by misinformation

(46:56) Why supplements are still unregulated

(50:36) The real link between FDA and Big Pharma

(54:00) How to spot health propaganda

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📱 Connect with Jessica:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicaknurick/ 

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💬 “Evolution doesn't select for longevity. It doesn't care how long you live.” ~Venki Ramakrishnan

⚡️ Venki Ramakrishnan is a Nobel Prize-winning biologist, former president of the Royal Society and author of Why We Die: The New Science of Ageing and Longevity.

⚡ In this episode Venki and I uncover the science of why we die, whether there’s a biological reason why we can’t live forever, and what will happen if we do eventually crack the longevity code.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

➡ Whether the $30 billion longevity industry has brought us any closer to immortality

➡︎ Why we’re living longer, but with more disability and disease than ever

➡︎ Why death and our own mortality makes life worth living

➡︎  How even scientists are taking controversial longevity drugs like metformin

➡︎ The best, science-backed ways to add healthy years onto your life

📕 Chapters

(0:32) Why do we die?

(3:06) What do we mean by death?

(4:26) Are we close to reversing death?

(5:57) Why we want to live forever

(9:11) Do humans have an age limit?

(11:07) Living healthier for longer

(16:06) What causes ageing?

(21:15) Your chronological age doesn’t matter

(26:17) How to improve biological age

(28:16) Why some animals live longer

(31:35) Dangers of experimental longevity “hacks”

(40:42) Ethical dilemmas of extending lifespan

(46:04) Simple ways to life for longer

(47:52) Memento Mori

(53:46) Longevity research that works

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💬 “If you have a problem with your sleep, it'll worsen just about every medical condition or psychiatric condition that you're experiencing. ~Dr Sujay Kansagra

⚡️ Dr Sujay Kansagra is a double board certified sleep specialist, also known as That Sleep Doc on Instagram. He’s stacked full of solutions on how you can get to sleep faster, feel more rested and deal with issues like insomnia.

⚡ In this episode Sujay and I explain the science of good sleep and share plenty of hacks for you to try out.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

➡︎ Why you’re a night owl (or morning lark) - and how to change your chronotype

➡ Whether sleep trackers are worth it (plus Sujay’s alternative recommendation)

➡︎ The science of cognitive shuffling and warm showers for falling asleep faster

➡︎ Why teenagers love a lie in and whether it’s dangerous to ‘sleep train’ a baby

➡︎ Whether women really need 10 hours of sleep

📕 Chapters

(0:28) How poor sleep = poor health

(3:01) The science of sleep

(6:02) How to change your chronotype

(11:46) Does school need to change so kids can sleep more?

(14:09) Benefits of SAD lamps

(16:10) How long should you sleep, really?

(18:19) Do women really need 10 hours of sleep?

(20:59) Are sleep trackers worth it?

(29:31) The next big sleep technology

(31:58) Keeping a sleep diary

(33:07) Can you ever catch up on lost sleep?

(36:17) Tricks to get to sleep and cure insomnia

(41:02) Does cognitive shuffling work?

(42:25) Getting room temperature right

(44:34) Is sleep training babies dangerous?

📱 Connect with me:

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Instagram:https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr

📱 Connect with Sujay

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thatsleepdoc/ 

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💬 “Hello, wake up everyone. We are living in the 21st century. We are now able to make you live into your 90s, 100s. But that does mean you will be living with chronic disease. So it is everyone's business.” ~Dr Elena Mucci

⚡️ Dr Elena Mucci is consultant physician, geriatrician and university lecturer. She has a strong presence online and features on many TV shows and podcasts, sharing her expert knowledge of geriatrics. 

⚡ In this episode Elena and I destigmatise old age and show why it’s vital that everyone, no matter your age, starts planning for their older years now.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

➡︎ What lifestyle factors in your youth impact your risk of age related diseases

➡ How prescription meds are behind 50% of emergency department cases

➡︎ How weight-lifting drastically reduces your chance of dying when you’re older

➡︎ The real danger of alcohol and its link to dementia

➡︎ Why older people are turning more and more to Ozempic

📕 Chapters

(1:28) What is a  geriatrician really?

(4:22) How to fight age related disease when you’re young

(7:44) Preparing for old age

(13:09) Why we need personalised treatment

(18:44) Preventing falls starts in your youth

(24:13) What alcohol is really doing to your brain

(36:52) Loneliness and mental health

(41:43) The dangers of too much prescription meds

(47:16) Ozempic in older people

📱 Connect with me:

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📱 Connect with Elena:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.elenamucci/ 

Website: https://doctorelenamucci.co.uk/ 

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💬 “We're chronically online, chronically on our phones and tablets. But we need to spend more time outdoors and playing outside and getting our hands in dirt.” ~Dr Zachary Rubin

⚡️ Dr Zachary Rubin is a pediatric allergist and clinical immunologist, known for hula hooping and sporting a variety of colourful bowties on social media.

⚡ In this episode Zach and I go deep into food and pet allergies - what causes them, how to deal with them, and tips on using nasal sprays and other at home remedies. We also delve into the wildfire situation in LA and find out whether human metapneumovirus really is a pandemic level threat.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

➡︎ Why we need to get dirty and stop washing our bodies so much

➡︎ Why at-home food sensitivity tests are a scam!

➡ How to deal with pet allergies so you don’t have to let your furry friend go

➡︎ The truth about HMPV and why a bird flu pandemic is the real concern

➡︎ How the LA wildfires are really impacting human health

📕 Chapters

(2:00) Signs you might have a hidden allergy

(5:11) The unusual link between certain allergies

(7:54) Why you shouldn’t trust food sensitivity tests

(11:38) The dangers of oral food allergy challenges

(14:59) Dealing with pet allergies

(21:19) How to train your immune system

(26:58) The next pandemic threat

(34:13) Health impact of LA wildfires

(38:58) Highlighting the importance of air quality

(43:30) Health risks of neti pots and saline rinses

(46:22) Best way to use nasal sprays

(51:45) Are nasal strips effective?

📱 Connect with me:

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Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr

📱 Connect with Zach:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rubin_allergy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubin_allergy/

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💬 “ I would say [weight loss injections] come pretty close to being health elixirs. Taking these drugs is better for almost everyone, than not taking these drugs.” ~Dr Mike Israetel

⚡️ Returning guest Dr Mike Israetel is a fitness expert with a PhD in Sport Physiology. As the founder of Renaissance Periodization, Mike is known for his science-based approach to training and nutrition.

⚡ In this episode Dr Mike and I bring you a New Years resolution special - with a twist. As we discuss the science of setting realistic goals and sticking to them, a surprising conversation around Ozempic and TRT unfolds.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

➡︎ How to create habit loops and why goals should be tailored to small consistent wins

➡︎ Why Mike thinks everyone should be taking Ozempic and weight-loss injections

➡ Whether rising beauty stands are really the problem they’re made out to be

➡︎ What’s going on with the rise in TRT use

➡︎ How we have billionaires to thank for testing out the supplements of tomorrow

📕 Chapters

(1:16) The science of habit building for the New Year

(6:07) Making goals as easy as possible

(10:57) Using weight loss injections for habit forming

(15:24) Are the risks of Ozempic worth it if you’re not overweight?

(21:46) Should we fear taking Ozempic for life?

(30:30) The casual rise of TRT

(39:04) Body dysmorphia and rising beauty standards

(44:40) Bryan Johnson and anti-ageing influencers

📱 Connect with me:

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📱 Connect with Mike:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/ 

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