The Tony Wrighton Podcast

Today we explore:

• HRV
• importance of sleep
• nutrition
• genetics
• nature
• mindset

Recorded while cramming in a spot of frosty London Cryotherapy & Normatec compression (that will be the unusual whirring sound you can hear in the background.

#zestologypodcast #energy #zestforlife #cryotherapy #recovery #london #rfmcoaching #reachforemore #performance #mindovermatter

Biohacking is a theme on this podcast. Let me explain that.

I look at cutting-edge hacks for improving your health and energy. For example, ever been tempted to spend a week in a dark room with electrodes stuck to your head? I did that recently, (so you don't have to.)

But it turns out cutting edge often involves natural, non-pharmaceutical ways to improve one's performance, wellness, health and longevity. I'm always all up for natural solutions. So today...

Discover the tradition and science of plant-based medicine to help you live stronger, smarter, and maximize your genetic potential

Oh and what the botanical biohacker Andrew Miles calls the natural viagra gets a mention too. Check out his podcast, Botanical Biohacking. We recorded this podcast a while back and am thrilled to publish it now, Andrew really knows his stuff.

Want to become better than most people at most things?

Author Pat Flynn has a philosophy he calls Generalism. He says it better to be better at many things, not best at just one. From there, you combine abilities to create a competitive advantage at anything you could want—a tactic known as "skill stacking."

So the question is… how do we get better at almost everything….

That's the theme of Pat's book, so I asked him that question.

He's a former professional sports player at a very high level, and he was a world champ bodybuilder. He's now a top coach, fitness trainer, and extreme endurance expert…

In this podcast we talk the best;

• Supplements
• Gadgets
• Productivity hacks, (includes a long chat about whether we are productive, or silly fools.
• Lifestyle hacks
• Diets
• Plus loads more.

Brian is such a great guy, bursting with energy - something is definitely working.

You can follow him @briankeanefitness on all social media and at www. briankeanefitness.com online.

I was recently on Pete Cohen's excellent Mi365 podcast, and as part of it, we had a cracking sporting geek out. He's worked with many of the world's top sportsmen and women so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to combine my love of sport, my main job, and the podcast.

So you've been warned, if you're not into sport, move along, there's nothing to see here. If you do like sport, I hope you'll enjoy this excerpt from Pete's podcast.

It's a new year, and me and Dr. Steve have got together to record a special podcast looking ahead to 2019, featuring some of the things that energise us most. This podcast is about energy, after all. You will hear about:

• An app that will energise you.
• A practice that will energise you.
• A theory that will energise you.
• A diet that will energise you.
• A gadget that will energise you.
• And lots more

Happy new year, and enjoy listening.

Also - bit of a milestone, this is episode 200. Zestology has been going almost 4 years now. As well as being passionate about bringing you the new rules of health, I also just love it, it's very much a hobby too. And of course a privilege to meet the guests that I do. So here's to the next 200.

Featuring epic books - both fiction and non-fiction.

Over the last couple of years I've done a review of the year. But this year, I thought I'd do something slightly different, and summarise/review the very best books I've read this year. There are 6 of them - 4 non-fiction and 4 fiction.

And there's also a place you should visit too. That's where this podcast was recorded. Check out my recent pics if you want a sneak preview of that one.

Remember Zestology will be back on the 1st January 2019 with a special 2019 hacks episode with my good friend Dr. Stephen Simpson. 1st of Jan, see you then.

Covering healthy living, a natural way of life, and triumphing over adversity.

He's the former Days of our Lives actor, Model and Skincare specialist who's founded Alitura, the skincare company.

Why triumphing over adversity?

Well, after a dreadful accident, a skincare specialist said to him: "You have the worst facial injury I have ever seen"

What we put on our skin, really does go in. So it's time to look at that.

He's used natural products to help his skin and face recover, and I have become good friends with Andy.

I started by asking, why's it so important to have natural stuff on our skin?

The idea behind this podcast is you will potentially sleep longer, definitely sleep deeper and better and be more well refreshed the next day. How's that for aiming high? I think we can do this.

Nick Littlehales is a world renowned Elite Sport Sleep Coach, has been redefining and innovating a new human sleep approach or as he describes it mental and physical recovery, for over 22 years.

In this podcast he talks about the myth of 8 hours sleep.

He's big into working with sports stars, and as you'll hear has worked all around with the world with some of the most famous athletes, including with the world's best footballer according to many - Cristiano Ronaldo. I'm sure you know who he is. Nick's helped him sleep better.

In fact, he works with many finely-honed athletes and during this interview I asked Nick to think of me as one them. Which is very much wishful thinking.

I started by asking him about the myth of 8 hours sleep.

Master meditator, author, and globetrotter. Brett Moran is back - and he's had a rollercoaster year. A disastrous project in Thailand that didn't work - you'll hear all about that. A brilliant project that did work. And what's being naked or nude in a field got to do with anything. All is revealed as the podcast goes on, honest!

We covered Brett's story the first time we chatted on Zestology, but basically, at young age he got in with the wrong crowd: experimenting with drugs and in trouble with the law. He quickly progressed and started dealing drugs to friends, which seemed like harmless fun. By the time he was 18, he was addicted to crack, boozing every day and fighting on the weekends. Brett felt lost and suicidal and at 21, after his daughter was born, Brett was sentenced to HMP Highdown prison.

Prison, he says, was the best thing that ever happened him. And he sees his adversity as a blessing in disguise. Brett woke-up inside prison after reading a book on mindfulness and meditation. Since his experience, Brett's been meditating, visualizing and manifesting the exact life he desires.

Remember to check out Brett's tribe and retreats here https://www.brettsyoga.com/