The Regenerative Vet

In this episode, I sit down to speak with Cyndi O'Meara, a nutritionist with over 40 years of experience dealing with the human body and what makes us healthy. She is a writer, founder, business owner, speaker, teacher and mother of 3. Cyndi has had an incredible journey into nutrition and food, going from Business to Science and then Anthropology followed by Chiropathy and eventually practising as a nutritionist.

She has worked with and spoken to thousands of people, changing the lives of people through food and philosophy and forging a new perspective on food and how we should look after the body.

Too many people have chronic illnesses that can directly be attributed to the food they eat, simply because there is not enough information out there on what to eat. Cyndi has spent her life trying to fix this and shares her knowledge and experience with me in this podcast.

Check her out at:

https://changinghabits.com.au/

In this episode I sit down to talk about our use of chemicals for the food we grow and eat, specifically the use of glyphosate in agriculture. During my time as a veterinarian, I have seen an alarming increase in cancers, autoimmune disorders, mental disorders and general diseases in both the animals I treat and the clients who I work with.

This led me on a journey of research to uncover the root cause, and in no small part, Glyphosate and the chemicals we spray on our food repeatedly proved itself as the primary cause of our lack of health. With so much information out there it's almost impossible to find what's true and what's propaganda. Join me in this episode as I get to the bottom of what's being put on our food.

Richard Makim is a veteran farmer, inventor, researcher, and father of seven. He is one of the first in Australia to implement holistic grazing into his cattle operation. His years of experience managing cattle have led to his discovery of the true potential cows have in healing the landscape. More recently, he has found that the health of the landscape and the health of people are intertwined.

Cattle and ruminants are often labelled as a cause of environmental destruction, with farmers soon needing to account for the CO2 emissions they produce. However, by managing cattle correctly, the potential for restoration is substantially greater, with the ability to sequester far more carbon into the soil than they emit.

Richard offers a grounded perspective on the role cattle play in our lives and how we can transition to this next evolution of farming. Check him out at - https://richardmakim.wordpress.com/about/

In this episode, I talk with Walter Jehne, a renowned expert in climate, soil microbiology, and hydrology, about how we can cool planet Earth quickly and sufficiently to avoid the worst of global warming. Join me in this fascinating conversation on restoring water cycles, cooling the planet, absorbing carbon, and 'making it rain' by understanding and leveraging natural processes.

Walter explains that CO2 is a symptom, not the cause, of climate change, highlighting the greater role of water in our planet’s cooling system. We delve into the misunderstood role of large herbivores like cattle, often blamed for climate change, and reveal how they can be the most significant—and perhaps the only—tool we have to restore our climate and ecosystems.

This is one of the most captivating interviews I've ever conducted. Walter invites everyone, whether farmers or urban dwellers, to be part of the solution. He warns that without decisive and swift action, Earth's systems will face disastrous consequences. Despite his clear warning, Walter’s message is a message of hope: we can reverse climate change and cool the planet- but it takes all of us.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Elaine Ingham, a pioneer in soil microbiology and the founder of The Soil Food Web School. She delves into the fascinating world beneath our feet—a complex ecosystem where microorganisms play a critical role in the health of our planet. Dr. Ingham is an expert in all things soil, explaining how every element within the soil ecosystem is interconnected, each organism relying on another for survival.

Whether you're a farmer, gardener, or simply someone who appreciates the food grown from healthy soil, this episode is a must-listen.

For those eager to explore more about Dr. Ingham's work, visit her website at www.soilfoodweb.com, where you can discover plenty of resources, including videos, blogs, and in-depth courses.

In this episode, I speak with fellow veterinarian Matthew Muir, discussing the current state of animal health, the direct link between animal and human health, what your pets really need to be healthy, and the amazing life-changing decision of changing your diet.

Matt is a veteran in the field, with a double degree in Veterinary Science and Biology, extensive experience treating animals from Africa, to Europe to Home, a surprising and deep understanding of herbalistic and naturopathic medicines and a burning curiosity that has led to some shocking realisations. Matt's clinic, All Natural Vet Care, focuses on restoring the health of animals for good, using Integrative Veterinary Medicine to make a positive difference to both you and your pet’s life.

Check him out here - https://www.allnaturalvetcare.com/

Why are rates of depression and suicide climbing despite living in some of the most prosperous times in human history? It's a common misconception to attribute this trend to a societal inability to cope with stress, suggesting that we've somehow become 'weaker.' But humans have, and always will be resilient, able to thrive under change and stress better than any other species on the planet.

In this episode, I offer breakfast lunch and dinner with easy and doable ingredients to take the confusion out of eating healthy. There are so many diets out there that are unnecessarily complicated and overwhelming. Being healthy doesn’t need to be rocket science and it starts with choosing simple and healthy ingredients.

In this episode I dive into the jump in gluten intolerance among people and animals. Why have we and the world gotten sicker with the progress that we’ve made and how is it linked to agriculture? Join me as I discuss the link between gluten, glyphosate and health, and how you can improve yours.

Mike McCosker, a 4th generation farmer and founder of charity Carbon8, sits down with me to talk about the state of modern agriculture and his own journey towards sustainability. Personally impacted by chemicals and unhealthy food, he has a deep understanding of the connection between agriculture and the health of people and planet.