Pushing The Limits

Metabolic Health and optimal performance, support for brain injuries or those suffering from neurodegeneration. From insulin resistance to weightloss to optimising your speed and power output, we cover it all in this enlightening episode with Dr Latt Mansor.   What you will learn in this episode:   What are exogenous ketones and how do they differ from endogenous ketone  What are the benefits metabolically for using exogenous ketones What clinical research is currently being conducted with exogenous ketones and what are the results from studies so far Can exogenous ketone esters improve your athletic performance Do you need to be on a keto diet to experience benefits with exogenous ketone esters. Why are DARPA and the Department of Defence so interested in exogenous ketone esters How athletes and high powered executives  are using this to augment their physical and mental performance  What the future might hold for treating various illnesses with exogenous ketone esters. I have been fascinated with the ket

Lisa Walker is the head researcher and lead formulator behind the Eve Wellness brand of hormone testing kits and supplements. She has spent years studying the ins and outs of hormone balance and developing ways to test our hormones so we can get back to balance.   Hormones play a huge role in every one of our lives and we are not just talking about cycling women or those ladies dealing with the roller coaster that can be menopause but also fertility issues or syndromes and ailments that afflict so many from endometriosis to weight gain, from low energy to mental health issus to skin, hair and ibido issues to name a few. And it's not just about women, men need to optimise their hormones as well.   In this episode we discuss  The types of hormones we have  The way our bodies detox hormones and what we can do to support that  The gut, hormone connection,  Stress hormones and their relation to sex hormones,  Why you should test not guess and do it regularly so you can optimise your journey as you go through lif

Dr Jones is a Naturopathic Doctor and hormone specialist from Portland.  She has completed a two-year residency in advanced women's health, gynaecology and hormones, and has also completed her Masters of Public Health at the Grand Canyon University.  Dr Jones has been the medical director of two large integrative medical clinics in Portland and is was the medical director of Precision Analytical, a laboratory that offers the DUTCH Profile for over a decade and is now the head of Medical Education for Rupa Health. She writes for multiple health websites and is featured in a range of health podcasts. Our hormones - we love them, need them but sometimes they can wreak havoc with us. Keeping our hormones balanced presents problems for both men and women and to various degrees depending on our time of life. In this very nuanced and deep conversation with a world leading expert on hormonal health we learn how our hormones affect all our systems from our brain health to bone health to our cardiovascular system to ou

This week on Pushing the Limits  Lisa interview Biotechnologist and longevity specialist, pharmacist, entrepreneur and author Greg Macpherson on Harnessing the 9 hallmarks of aging.    What you will learn in this episode: How to slow down the aging process  What diet, lifestyle and supplement interventions we can undertake to extend our lifespan, Where the longevity science is at and what we can expect in the next decade and why it's not inconceivable for us to live in healthy state way beyond 120 years. You will also about some of the pathways that affect aging and how we can slow the aging clock.   We highly recommend you read Gregs amazing book "Harnessing the nine hallmarks of aging" and check out his product range in our shop at  www.lisatamati.com   Greg Macpherson Bio   Greg is the founder of SRW Labs (Science, Research, Wellness Laboratories) that develops cutting edge anti-aging and longevity formulations. Greg Macpherson is a biotechnologist, cellular health expert, entrepreneur and author of,

In this weeks episode Pele Aumua and Scott Haumaha join me. Two men with a vision and a passion to improve health and wellbeing in our world.   Their mission is to educate and connect people with holistic wellbeing pathways that support their personal journey to pursue better and in this conversation we talk about not only their deep framework and how they help people achieve wellbeing but also their personal paths that led them to this work.   We discuss the life of the entrepreneur and the importance of striving amongst the chaos to find time and energy to put into yourself what the world and work is taking out.    Key takeaways we think you will enjoy from this interview:   1. Understanding the fundamentals of what a wellbeing framework for you could include, from connection to mindset to functional sides.   2. Thoughts and discussions around taking the leap from your standard 9 to 5pm to living your entrepreneurial dreams and what it takes.   3. Mental Health first aid - how we can care for each other in

Dr Nasha Winters started her young adult life with a terminal diagnosis, at age 19 she was given just weeks to live and was in multi organ failure with advanced cancer.But Dr Nasha didn't die. She fasted for 25 days (forced to as she was unable to eat) and that was an inadvertent blessing in disguise that sent her a thirty year journey of discovery.   As the author of "The Metabolic Approach to Cancer" Dr Winters is a world renown expert in this field. Her extensive knowledge, clinical experience and deep research as well as her own very personal journey makes her uniquely qualified to share on this topic.   Here are just a couple of the takeaways from this interview:   1. What is the metabolic approach to cancer 2. Why diet is a key factor 3. Why the intangible, mental and emotional sides to the journey are just as crucial 4. How to both prevent cancer, how to get well if you have cancer and how to thrive after cancer.   You can follow Dr Winters at https://www.drnasha.com/ Get her free Five step guide for t

Hormones, microbiome, thyroid, dealing with the traditional medical world, optimising nutrition and your exercise regimes. These are just some of the topics in this weeks amazing episode with Jess Wilson. Jess is a ex professional athlete, mum of two super woman. A lady on a mission who after having two very ill young children and fighting to get them the best care decided that it was up to her alone to research and find answers for her kids and her own health concerns.    This journey lead her down an unimaginable path of discovery and now Jess, a certified nutritionist, hormone and microbiome specialists lives to teach and coach and help people navigate their way back to full health.   Three things we think you will love in the podcast:   1. Understanding the microbiome and it's influence on your health. 2. Why you shouldn't outsource your medical care to any one person or to anyone system 3. How your hormones and thyroid effect your health  4. How to deal with the "Super Woman" complex - having to be all t

Been wondering about the keto diet? Wanting to know what exogenous ketones are, what the different types are? Looking to improve your athletic performance, lose weight, optimise your brain function or even support recovery from brain injuries and many other health issues, if you answered yes to any of these then this is the podcast for you. Frank Llosa is the CEO and founder of Ketoneaid and is an expert in Ketone Esters and also a product called HardKetones an standard alcohol substitute that may have you super excited. I know I am.   We dive deep into the science of ketone salts vs ketone esters and how they work in the body, how to use ketone esters and what you can expect.    We also discuss his new range of R1,3 Butanediol products that give you the relaxation and buzz that alcohol does but without all the body and brain damaging aspects of acetyl adelhyde the breakdown product from standard alcohols.   If you are keen to try the Esters go to  https://shop.lisatamati.com/collections/anti-aging-and-longev

This week on "Pushing the Limits" Lisa does a solo cast and talks about all the exciting areas she has been researching. From her favourite courses and books to the latest information on anti-aging and longevity to her curated supplement range, infrared light therapy and more. Lisa also shares where her focus is now going and what you can expect moving forward.    Here are some links mentioned in the podcast:   Book Harnessing The Nine Hallmarks of Aging by Greg Macpherson  https://www.theninehallmarksofaging.com/   The Boulder Longevity Institute's learning Academy Blood chemistry Course link https://bli.academy/labs-101/   The Longevity and anti-aging course by Dr Elena Seranova and Professor Jesse Coomer  https://the-foundations-of-longevity.teachable.com/p/foundationsoflongevityandlifeextension?coupon_code=LISA   Vielights Photobiomodulation episodes  Dr Lew Lim Photobiomodulation - What it is and how it helps. With Dr Lew Lim https://www.lisatamati.com/podcast--dr-lew-lim/   The Healing Benefits of Phot

In this weeks episode of "Pushing the Limits" a luminary in the field of neuroscience and chemistry, founder, president and CEO of Prodrome Sciences Dr Dayan Goodenowe joins us to share his knowledge on how we can protect our brain health and even reverse many types of neurodegeneration. He is the holder of over 17 patents and is the author of "Breaking Alzheimers" a definitive work highlighting 15 years of research.   What you will learn in this episode: How to extend your healthspan using plasmalogens How to reverse brain damage  What autism, multiple sclerosis, parkinsons and motor neurons all have in common Diagnostic tools developed by Dr Dayan to catch disease processes before they become a major issue. What Dr Dayans favourite supplements are and why. Mechanisms of plasmalogens Why the membranes of your cells are critical to your health  A simple blood test you can do catch disease early. Currently only available in a few countries. If you are wanting to recover after a brain injury or disease or pe

This week on "Pushing the Limits" podcast Lisa interviews European Body Building Champion/Nutritionist and Keto expert Richard Smith.   Richard Smith is a previous morbidly obese guy who was diabetic by age 27, had debilitating anxiety and depression. After discovering the keto diet he turned his life around became nutritionist and a British Body Building and European Champion and now lives to educate people on optimising their health thorugh exercise and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle interventions.   If you want to discover why counting calories is not the best method for weight loss, then this episode is for you!   3 Reasons to Listen: Why counting calories is not the best method for weight loss. The role of insulin resistance and blood sugar regulation. Carbs vs Protein and Fats.   Personalised Health Optimisation Consulting with Lisa Tamati Lisa offers solution focused coaching sessions to help you find the right answers to your challenges.   Topics Lisa can help with:  Lisa is a Genetics Practi

'Are you an emotional eater? Do you sabotage your own weight loss goals?    Goodness knows I have personally struggled with this one. You know.. how whenever you are stressed you reach for that comforting chocolate bar. Reminiscent of that famous scene in the Bridget Jones movie when she breaks up with her man.   Ever wondered why when your logical thinking brain makes a decision to eat more healthily... you somehow sabotage yourself. It's like someone else is in charge.   Well in this week episode scientist Matty Lansdown sits down with me to discuss such themes. Matty Lansdown is a scientist & nutritionist with over 10 years of experience and a background working in the health system. Firstly, in a nutritional epigenetics lab servicing elite athletes and also working as part of a disease research team within hospitals. Just a few years into his cancer hospital job, surrounded by amazing professors, doctors, PhD's nurses and fellow scientists he began to feel like an imposter. He was asking questions th

In this episode Lisa speaks to chiropractic doctor Dr Dean Carter about chiropractic treatments and his holistic approach to health and wellness and why chiropractic is just one of a number of pillars that underpin a healthy human. Here are three reasons to listen in: 1. Understand what sublaxations are  2. Understand how the spine and spinal health and nervous system effect the body  3. The pillars that should make up and round out your chiropractic care and why chiropractors do more than just "crack backs"  "The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his or her patients in the care of the human frame, in proper diet and in the cause and prevention of disease." Thomas A Edison Dr Dean's approach to health and life philosophy is holistic, vitalistic and natural. His unique view of health is the underpinning foundation of Living Chiropractic & Wellness. Dr Dean believes in taking the time to get to the core issue of health problems. He sets out to understand the contributing factors o

In this Episode, Lisa talks about How to optimise sleep and the steps that you can take each day to overcome it. She also provide tips that you can copy to properly optimise your sleeping routine and to have a good sleep each day. Also she identify the different factors that can hinder us from getting enough sleep and provide medical and practical solution to have better sleep. For more information and more medical explaination on how you can optimise sleep, check the previous episode of Pushing The Limits with Dr Kirk Parsley : lisatamati.com/podcast--dr-kirk-parsley/ If you're looking how to optimise your sleep, then this episode is for you! 3 Reasons to Listen: Discover how to optimise your sleep Learn the medical and practical solution to have better sleep Top Tips to Optimise Your Sleep   Personalised Health Optimisation Consulting with Lisa Tamati Lisa offers solution focused coaching sessions to help you find the right answers to your challenges. Topics Lisa can help with:  Lisa is a Genetics Pract

If you're like most people, you probably think of saunas as a luxurious way to relax after a long day. But did you know that sauna therapy can also offer many health benefits? Sauna therapy has multiple positive effects on your physical health — and an infrared sauna can help optimise those effects.  In this episode, Alex Tyson discusses the benefits of an infrared sauna, especially on cardiovascular health. He also recounts how he involved himself in the sauna industry and why he chose to take over their family business at a young age. Finally, he offers advice on how to use infrared saunas and how to pick the best ones. If you're looking to optimise your health and boost the effectiveness of your workouts, this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover the benefits of sauna therapy. Understand the science behind the effects of a sauna on your cardiovascular system and parasympathetic nervous system.  Learn how to pick high-quality infrared saunas.   Epi

Medicine should improve people’s health. Yet, Western medicine focuses on symptoms, often disregarding how our bodies function as a system. Over the years, there is an emerging trend of leveraging functional medicine to tackle this very problem by using a more holistic approach. Did you know that the approach of functional medicine is not new? In fact, Chinese medicine works similarly. Functional medicine is not only about integrating these two medicinal disciplines, but it’s also creating a new standard for healthcare. Stem cell therapy is found to be effective for so many conditions, from autoimmune diseases to neurological problems. With increasing research on the treatment, stem cell therapy continues to show potential positive results for more health conditions. It also has powerful anti-ageing properties.    In this episode, stem cell therapy pioneer Dr Joy Kong joins us to share her experience in the medical industry and why she focused on stem cell therapy. She shares its numerous benefits and how peo

The human brain has various states which alter our mood, cognitive function, and even physical health. Being in the right state at the right time may dramatically bolster our bodies against diseases such as Alzheimer's and neurodegeneration or optimise our brain functioning. Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a field of study dealing with light and its physical effects or interactions with the body. Vielight's products, which utilise PBM technology, may help address neurodegeneration and a variety of other health concerns. In this episode, Peter Adams, Vice President of Business Development at Vielight, talks about the science and mechanisms of action behind photobiomodulation’s health benefits. He also discusses Vielight’s products and their therapeutic effects in fighting off neurodegeneration. If you want to learn about photobiomodulation’s positive health effects, this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode: Understand the benefits of photobiomodulation on brain injuri

Diabetes is known as 'The Silent Killer' for a reason. It begins quietly and gradually worsens, resulting in complications such as stroke, high blood pressure, and nerve damage. Doctors have recommended many approaches to combat diabetes, but there are better and more effective ways to address the disease!  In this episode, Ben Azadi builds on his expertise in metabolic flexibility and the science of keto. Ben also shares his fitness journey and how his mindset changed him from obesity to mental and physical six-pack abs. Ben also shares scientific-proven ways to possibly help improve cell health through the help of exogenous ketones, keto flexing, and others. If you want to learn more about improving cell health for optimal keto results, this episode is for you!   Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Understand the importance of the cell membrane and how taking care of the cell can improve optimal health.  Be inspired by Ben’s fitness journey. Learn how you can start your fitnes

We deal with a lot of stress every day. From balancing our responsibilities to merely reading the news, stress is an inevitable part of life. But contrary to popular belief, stress isn’t always the enemy. A healthy amount of stress allows us to grow more resilient to tougher conditions. Too much stress, however, can lead to the downfall of our well-being. Especially during these exceedingly stressful times, we need to manage our stress levels and build resilience.  In this episode, Paul Taylor joins us to share how we can better respond to stress and build resilience. He explains how too much stress can damage the body and the role of genetic predispositions in our health. Paul also gives us tips on training yourself to handle stress better. Finally, we talk about reframing negative self-talk and forming good habits. If you want to learn more about how to build resilience and handle stress better, then tune in to this episode.       Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Train your

Are you thinking of diving into the crypto space and investing in bitcoin? If so, you’re not alone.  In this episode, Rob Wolff discusses the mentality and strategies that you need when investing in bitcoin. It’s important to understand exactly what you’re getting into before taking the plunge, so he shares what bitcoin is and why it’s worth investing in. From understanding the technology behind it to assessing risk, volatility and making profits, we’ve got you covered. If you’re new to investing in bitcoin or curious about the crypto space but don’t know where to start, then this episode is for you!   Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Understand what bitcoin is and why you should invest in it. Learn the mentality and strategies that you need when investing in crypto.  Find out the benefits, risks, and regulations surrounding crypto investing. Resources Gain exclusive access and bonuses to Pushing the Limits Podcast by becoming a patron!  Dollar Cost Averaging Bitcoin Connec