In Episode #80, I sat down with Dr Will Bulsiewicz, or Dr B, to go through some of the most common gut health questions out there! If you have tuned into The Proof podcast before, you’ll have no doubt come across my previous conversations with Dr B – he is incredibly knowledgeable and has a unique ability to break complicated science down and turn it into simple practical tips. If you haven’t listened to the previous episodes with Dr B, I strongly encourage you to check them out – Episode 17 (how to build a healthy gut) and Episode 70 (gut health and quitting a plant-based lifestyle).

With so many bloggers and unqualified people providing advice on gut health these days, it’s refreshing to hear from a gastroenterologist who genuinely understands the science inside out. In this episode, we cover heavy bloating and gut health, how to identify if your gut needs repair, how our mind can affect digestion, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ‘leaky gut’. We also talked about preparing and seasoning food, juicing, whether there are benefits to supplementing with food enzymes or drinking bone broth, and much more.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons) 

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Author of The Proof is in the Plants 

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In Episode #78, I sat down with Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai for a second episode on brain health (both were previously guests on Episode #65). I cannot even begin to describe how brilliant these guys are. In this information-packed, 2-hour episode, we talk about creating an environment to help kids flourish, the importance of sleep for brain health, tips for optimising sleep, why it’s important to be able to hyperfocus, how to improve focus, removing inhibitions and the practice of ‘fearless’ living, what we should be eating, and much more.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons) 

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill 

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In Episode #77, I sat down with Rip Esselstyn to talk about his journey as a PLANTSTRONG athlete, health activist, and author. Rip is well known for The Engine 2 Diet, a book he authored in 2009 on a whole-food, plant-based diet, which was inspired by his father’s work (Dr Caldwell Esselstyn Jr) and his time as a firefighter. If you are looking for inspiration from someone who has been a long-term whole-food, plant-based athlete, then look no further than Rip – in fact, just this weekend at age 56, he set another world record in the 200m backstroke!

In this episode, Rip shared the inspiration that led him to change his diet in 1987, his experiences as a swimmer, triathlete, and firefighter, the inspiration behind the Engine 2 Diet, what his kids eat, and much more.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons) 

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In Episode #76, I sat down with a good friend of mine and plant-based, pro bodybuilder, Nimai Delgado. In this episode, we chat about some of the more common concerns and barriers that stop people from adopting a plant-based diet. 

Some of the topics we cover are nutrient deficiencies, carbohydrates and body fat, sugar and diabetes, soy foods and oestrogen, taste buds, giving up cheese, food for brain health, eating enough calories, gaining muscle with a plant-based diet, and much more.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons) 

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill 

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In Episode #75, I sat down with Dr Caldwell Esselsytn Jr, or Essy, to chat about his journey in medicine and the specific findings from his clinical trials on preventing cardiovascular disease. It was a great pleasure to join Essy at his home in Cleveland with his wife Ann – they welcomed me with open arms and a delicious lunch. I am very grateful that I was able to spend this time with them and even more grateful to have been able to record Essy’s wisdom to share with you. Huge thanks to Ann – you are an absolute joy to be around and the food you prepared was incredible.

Listen to find out about Essy’s clinical trials on patients with end-stage cardiovascular disease and how to prevent cardiovascular disease with nutrition. We also discussed the bigger picture and the future of healthcare – how it’s moving from a model of disease management to disease prevention. One of the pioneers of lifestyle medicine, Essy is an absolute wealth of knowledge. If you know ANYONE with cardiovascular disease (a history of strokes, palpitations, arrhythmias, heart attacks, or angina) please share this episode with them.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons) 

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill 

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In Episode #74, I sat down with Robby and Cyrus from Mastering Diabetes to chat about diabetes (type 1, 1a, pre-, and type 2) and the role that nutrition plays in insulin resistance. We go through the body of scientific literature and explain what causes insulin resistance and how to actually reverse it. We talked about the difference between low-carb, ketogenic-type diets and high-carb, low-fat diets for insulin resistance, and what truly reversing insulin resistance actually means – specifically the difference between reversing insulin resistance and managing blood glucose control.

Strap yourselves in – this is a long one (2.5 hours). But I guarantee that by the end of it you will have learned so much about diabetes and will finally understand the mechanism that causes insulin resistance, how to reverse it, and how to improve health outcomes. This understanding is important not only for people with diabetes but also for anyone looking to better their health, particularly anyone who is overweight (millions of people have undiagnosed prediabetes). Insulin resistance is a spectrum, and eating to promote optimal glucose tolerance means you will be able to enjoy some of the most healthful food groups in the world associated with longevity.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons) 

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill 

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In Episode #73, I sat down with Brian Turner (aka Brock Lee) to talk about his experience with acne. We delve into the reasons why he is grateful to acne, how his acne improved with dietary changes, bullying, body building, eating a pound of tofu a day for a month, and so much more. I’ve got to say, I have a real soft spot for Brian, and there’s a fair chance that after this episode you will too. His energy is contagious, and he really is an absolute breath of fresh air, bringing light moments to an often very dark and negative conversation to spread his message of compassion for all.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons) 

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill 

Author of The Proof is in the Plants 

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In Episode #72, I sat down with plant-based yogi Sjana Earp to chat about yoga, healing, transformation, and living with purpose. This is a different exchange to the more scientific episodes on this show, yet equally as informative and thought provoking in its own unique way.

Sjana shares her struggles with mental health – bullying, anxiety, and depression – and her strategies for overcoming negative feelings. We also discussed what yoga means to her, her relationship with food, and why she transitioned to a plant-based lifestyle. We cover a lot of topics in this conversation, including social media, what purpose is, breaking the stigma associated with mental health issues, and sustainability and looking after our planet.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons) 

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill 

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In Episode #71, I sat down with one of the pioneers of lifestyle medicine, Dr Dean Ornish. Dr Ornish is best known for the randomised controlled trial ‘the Lifestyle Heart Trial’, where he was able to demonstrate that cardiovascular disease could not only be halted in its tracks but, in many cases, actually be reversed. In this exchange, we talked about why we see such a high rate of chronic disease in Western populations and the steps that you can take to genuinely take control of your health.

We discussed the Lifestyle Heart Trial and what we can learn from the intervention and results, as well as what’s causing cardiovascular disease in the first place and why some people refute the findings that associate saturated fat and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol with cardiovascular disease. Dr Ornish also shares his thoughts on the Atkins, keto, and paleo diets and what various approaches fail to address when it comes to healthy eating habits. You’ll also find out what he uses clinically and believes is the healthiest human diet in the world!

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons) 

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill 

Author of The Proof is in the Plants 

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In Episode #70, I sat down with gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz to talk about those who’ve quit their plant-based lifestyles and the gut-health issues they have described. This episode was inspired by a number of plant-based influencers who bailed on plant-based eating recently and reintroduced animal products back into their diet. I listened to all of their stories and noted many similar patterns, including that none of them were qualified in medicine, nutrition, or dietetics, and that many people in the comments were second-guessing their own diets. I don’t think everyone needs a degree to talk about a subject; however, we need to be careful how certain information is shared and who we, as individuals, go to for qualified information. So with that in mind, I thought it was really important for me to get a world-leading gastroenterologist on the show to make sense of what’s going on here.

The case study we discuss in this episode is 100% hypothetical. It’s the typical journey spoken about by these influencers, but it isn’t about any single person in particular, and I think you will see by the way the conversation goes that we both have absolute empathy for anyone struggling with their diet. To kick things off, Dr B and I recap Episode #17, where we had an in-depth conversation on the importance of the microbiome for our overall health. If you haven’t listened to that episode, I highly recommend you jump back and listen to it – it’s the most listened-to episode of this show to date.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons) 

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill 

Author of The Proof is in the Plants 

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