The Hormone Mastery Method with Steph Lowe

In today's episode we are joined by Cliff Harvey to explore the current landscape with regards to COVID-19 - the many silver linings and causes for optimism, but the associated cautionary lessons. We discuss the issues that arise when esteemed experts are discredited by lumping them in with the most extreme of conspiracies, why academic freedom is more important than ever, what leading epidemiologists believe of an elimination strategy, how to create resilient populations, what else needs to be done before the next global pandemic and so much more.

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In today's episode we are joined by Dr Christine Maren, Functional Medical Physician, to explore the gut-thyroid connection. You will learn how every aspect of gastrointestinal function from saliva production, acid and enzyme production, bowel motility and bowel integrity can be impacted by alterations in cellular thyroid physiology. We discuss leaky gut and hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's and autoimmune thyroid, the impact of gluten, the role of blood testing and our current reference ranges, complimentary tests including microbiome, SIBO and genetic testing, how to fix your thyroid and become medication free and so much more.

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In today's episode we are joined by Dr Brett Hill to uncover how we can exercise resilience for 2020 and beyond. Significantly, you will learn why we need to tap into our inbuilt resilience to be able to focus on the solutions, and not just the problems in the world right now. We explore the current polarity between those lost in fear, such as the medical fear around the coronavirus, and those exploring what may be considered the more extreme theories involved with COVID-19. We uncover our internal biases, the influence of the lack of information we currently have, the role of the media, the pharmaceutical industry and those of us in the health industry, what you need to be focusing on more than ever right now and so much more.

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In today's episode we are joined by Nicole Joy to open the dialogue around human slavery.

Nicole and I discuss the horrifying statistics around adult and child sex slavery and how this is not a peripheral issue, but the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world. We then provide you with the information you need to join the fight, including the people and organizations leading the way, and what parents and caregivers must do, no matter how confronting it may be. I understand first-hand how challenging this topic is to hear about, but it is far too important to turn away from. I truly believe that we can be the generation that ends human trafficking forever, but we have to first look the issue head on.

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In today's episode we are joined by Tom Cronin, founder of The Stillness Project and Vedic meditation teacher. Tom and I have an incredible discussion exploring the polarities of social media, during a time like COVID-19. While it is such a powerful weapon in the war on ignorance, it is a significant contributing factor to the secondary pandemic - our exponential rates of anxiety, depression and tragically, suicides. I do hope that one of the many takeaways you have from this discussion is how you can reassess your use of technology and social media, and how you may transform your online interactions.

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In today's episode Elly McLean and I explore the foundations of fasting and answer your frequently asked questions. You will learn how many hours constitutes a fast and the difference between common protocols including 12:12, 13:11 and 16:8. We explore what can be consumed during pure fasting including the topics of milk and non-calorie sweeteners, how fasting should be implemented quite specifically for women of child bearing age, fasted training and so much more.

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In today's episode we are joined by Cyndi O'Meara to discuss glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer, Round-Up (amongst many other products). You will learn the health and environmental consequences of glyphosate exposure, including its antibiotic-like nature and the impact this has on food intolerances and gut health, auto-immunity, autism, cancer and more. We update you on the court cases and multi-billion dollar pay-outs made by Bayer (Monsanto) and explore the recent announcement by countries including Mexico who are aiming to achieve a total ban of glyphosate by 2024. I hope we inspire you to take action, remembering that you have the power and that every decision you make truly counts.

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In today's episode we are joined by Dr David G Harper, who I'm very excited to share will now be appearing on the show as a regular guest. We discuss COVID-19 and metabolic syndrome, and how keto can help our global pandemic. We explore insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, inflammation and the additional comorbidities that increase your risk of COVID-19 by 12 times. We take a deep dive into the mechanisms behind ketosis, the relevance of this for inflammation and immunity, the cell signaling role of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), how this impacts the cytokine storm and so much more. David is an absolute wealth of knowledge and I'm sure you will listen to this episode multiple times and help us spread this critical knowledge far and wide.

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In today's episode we are joined by Lily Nichols, registered Dietician and Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Lily and I discuss the oral glucose tolerance test and gestational diabetes, a highly requested topic by you. You will learn the challenges with the current "gold standard" for screening gestational diabetes, the impact of a moderate carbohydrate and low glycaemic diet and the high prevalence of "false positive" test results. We explore the current research around blood glucose reference ranges, HbA1c%, home glucose monitoring, continual glucose monitors, Lily's personal experiences throughout her two pregnancies and so much more.

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In today's episode we are joined by Cliff Harvey to explore two publications, firstly, 'A plant-based, low-fat diet decreases ad libitum energy intake compared to an animal-based, ketogenic diet: An inpatient randomized controlled trial' and secondly 'Effects of a Ketogenic Diet on Muscle Fatigue in Healthy, Young, Normal-Weight Women: A Randomized Controlled Feeding Trial'. We discuss the unprovable proposition that there is one best diet for everyone, and consider the bookend phenomena - that maybe extremes are not the answer for anyone. Cliff is a wealth of knowledge and I hope you will enjoy the dissection of these studies and consider the role of subject size, statistics and cross over designed studies, as well as findings being replicated by future studies. Let's dive in.

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