Meditation tips, sound baths and outdoor living with Camilla Dallerup #142

How can you change your behaviour to ensure the changes you make last forever? What are the scientifically proven methods to ensure your actions match your intentions? Today's episode is for anyone who's ever made a goal, resolution or plan, and not stuck to it.  My guest is Siri Steinmo. Siri is a health psychologist trained in the science of behaviour change, and the founder of The Anti Diet programme. Her thing is that it's not about what diet you're on, but how you change your behaviour to ensure the health changes you make last forever. In fact she goes further - and says diets make you fat and miserable. Every week this podcast is all about living with more energy, vitality, and motivation, and this week is no exception. It's the theme that goes through every show. So listen on, and enjoy. When you listen you'll hear: Living with more energy The system of monitoring. [11:50] Starting a behavioral contract with yourself. [13:40] How the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation Behavior Model can help you. [16:40] Small changes that make a difference long term. [26:26] Realistic achievements when facing barriers. [27:25] Easy, every-day tips for vitality Clearly define the behavior in question and not just the desired outcome [7:00] The Goal Pyramid: the “be’s”, your “have’s,” and the “do’s” that you need to define for long-term success. [9:25] Life and nutrition balance: important small tweaks. [19:40] Positive habits for crazy work schedules. [21:41] Finding purpose The importance of seeking social support [15:30] Big behavior changes are a result of a few small changes that make a difference [23:15] Who wants to be 10 pounds heavier this time next year? And other issues with “dieting.” [25:30] And loads more...

24 Maj 201535min

Have you ever considered supplementing with turmeric, or vitamin D spray, or B12 injections, or, er, trying a coffee enema? Well, believe it or not, all of these alternative remedies could help you on your journey to energy, vitality and feeling awesome. Today's Zestology podcast guest is Laura Bond. In March 2011 Laura Bond's mother Gemma was diagnosed with ovarian and uterine cancer. Laura discovered that the only thing more shocking than telling someone your mother has cancer was revealing that she had declined chemotherapy.  Laura is a health journalist and health coach, and she decided to write a book that would become hugely successful, 'Mum's Not Having Chemo'. It explains her mother's decision to say 'no' to mainstream medicine and 'yes' to hydrogen peroxide, vitamin C injections and infrared saunas. Today's podcast doesn't have a particular focus on cancer, it's just for anyone who's interested in boosting their energy, vitality and health. It's informative, and I think ultimately uplifting. Laura's mother beat cancer the natural way, and the two of them have a great story to tell. When you listen, you'll hear: Living with more energy Flood your body with oxygen through juicing, looser clothing and body brushing (who knew!) Look into Vitamin C injections, Vitamin D spray, turmeric supplements and (yes) coffee enemas. Consider supporting your immune system with Myers Cocktail injections and Vitamin B12 injections. Easy, everyday tips for vitality Cutting down on sugar for extra vitality. Cut down on coffee to protect your energy and magnesium levels. Drink 'raw milk' for better dairy intake. Finding motivation Stress and anxiety is the number 1 cause of illness and disease. Beat stress by developing your sense of joy. Remember your thoughts, feelings and behaviour influence your health. Follow your passion and this will help your physical and mental health. And lots more

17 Maj 201534min

Live a stressful life? You have to listen. Constantly juggling priorities? Overworked? Tired? Make sure you listen in. Interested in how positive emotions and feelings can improve your physical health? You'll love this. If I had to pick a personal doctor to look after me, it'd be Dr. Mimi Guarneri. She is a cardiologist by trade, but after spending her 30s treating hundreds of heart patients in dire need of help, she set up her own 'integrative medicine' centre to start to treat the causes and well as the symptoms of the patients she was encountering. Today's interview contains some fascinating stories, and includes the story of the 'three magic words' she wrote on a piece of paper which had a profound impact on a patient's health. Want to know what those three magic words were? Listen on.   When you listen you'll hear: Living with more energy Prevention through lifestyle changes. [11:50] Stress causes your hormones to go crazy and flare up symptoms and diseases. [13:30] Why Integrated Medicine isn’t “alternative medicine.” [24:10] Simple relaxation mechanisms to improve your health in the future. [14:35] Easy, every-day tips for vitality Every ill has a pill: why there are alternatives to prescriptions when you are feeling unwell. [9:20] Western medicine versus holistic practices: how you can rely on both and why it’s not one versus the other. [12:05] Training your body to respond to curve balls in a more positive way. [21:40] The importance of nutrition and avoiding toxins for optimal health. [28:30] Finding purpose How your personal story can reflect your diagnosis. [8:23] The three magic words. [31:10] And lots more...

10 Maj 201538min

What is your morning routine? Do you wake up full of energy, ready to start the day? Or do you hit snooze a few times, roll over and check your email, facebook, etc, before eventually stumbling out of bed wishing you had more sleep? Today's guest is an incredible speaker and NYT best-selling author, Hal Elrod. At age 20, he was hit head on by a drunk driver at 70 mph, was dead for 6 minutes, and doctors told his parents that if Hal ever came out of his coma, he would have permanent brain damage and may never walk again. After 6 days of fighting for his life, what happened next was incredible. You have to listen to this guy's story. He's also the NYT bestselling author of the Miracle Morning. When you listen, you'll hear: Living with more energy - 5 Minute Rule: controlling your emotions [8:14] - Waking up better versus waking up early [20:43] - To take your life to the next level, you have to take your mornings to the next level [34:00] - How to engineer your life for maximum energy [38:00] Easy, every-day tips for vitality - The 6 Minute Miracle Morning [21:25] - Earning the right to check Facebook [22:00] - How you do anything is how you do everything [23:28] - Life SAVERS: Silence, Affirmations, Visualizations, Exercise, Reading, and Scribing [24:53] - The 5 Minute Journal [27:48] Finding purpose - Why every negative emotion that we feel is self-created [9:30] - How resisting what is out of our control creates emotional pain in our lives. [9:42] - The A-B-C's of living life's purpose [14:38] - Putting yourself in the best emotional and mental state to solve your own problems [18:39] - The “Can’t Change It” mentality and how it can help you [13:25] And loads more. For lots more and full show notes visit tonywrighton.com

3 Maj 201543min

Have you ever felt like it's hard to be well-informed about food? Ever asked yourself what's good for you and what's not? What are the foods that you can eat for health and vitality? And how much "good fat" should we be eating? Today's guest is Summer Innanen. She's one of America's top nutrition and diet coaches, and presents a cracking podcast herself. Please do take a listen, she's an inspiring individual, and starts on Zestology by telling her own story which is fascinating and led her to where she is today. When you listen you'll hear: Living with more energy Fat: clearing up the confusion. [9:00] Get happier through better nutrition. [10:26] Why grains raise your blood sugar more than sugar. [11:00] Supplements for support and not sustenance. [29:47] Easy, every-day tips for vitality Why complete carb depletion puts you at risk for hormonal imbalance. [14:00] The importance of “taking your food on a hot date.” [25:14] How eating in front of your T.V. or multitasking while you eat isn't great, and what you can do instead. [27:03] Finding purpose Listening to your body’s cues and symptoms when designing the eating habits that are right for you. [19:50] “Good” and “Bad” foods and improving your overall relationship with food [27:30] Be authentically you. Why you should show up as yourself [32:40] And lots more...

26 Apr 201535min

Ever wondered how to feel happier? How could these happiness secrets change your life? Today's guest is the man who wrote a book on being happy, actor, author, One Show reporter, and former MP Gyles Brandreth. His bestselling book is called 7 Secrets of Happiness, and he wrote it in consultation with psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare. When you listen, you'll hear: How you can lengthen your life by 7-10 years. Test yourself and allow yourself to be tested. The importance of embracing change for life longevity. The importance of being connected to something bigger than you. Why you should be more like the Queen. (Really.) Why happiness cannot be measured in Facebook posts. How breaking the mirror is a good thing. And lots more...

19 Apr 201527min

How can diet, fitness and sleep be used as the starting points for health and happiness? Tony is joined by a top guest. Evan Brand is a researcher, author, and host of the Not Just Paleo podcast. Stand by for some crazy but effective ideas on sleep, health and wellness in this week's show. He combines health, diet and training with many therapies including meditation, stress-management training and custom supplementation protocols to provide a well-rounded solution a variety of health struggles. He also, as you'll hear, is an expert on sleep, and you might be amazed by some of the ideas he has on how to improve your night-times. (We were.) When you listen you'll hear: Some scientifically proven sleep tips, and why the colour red could change the way you rest. How early in the day does your body start making melatonin. Why you need a "technology sunset." What's the perfect amount of sleep? Diet staples that you need. Bio-individual: Defining your individual needs instead of comparing yourself to other people. How a negative mindset can unravel your positive health choices. And loads more.

12 Apr 201540min

What does a good day look like for you? How great would it be to have one of those good days today? Tony chats to Karl Morris, who's one of the world's leading performance coaches. He's worked with sportsmen and women at the very top of their games over the last 30 years. He specialises in golf where he’s worked with multiple major winners. When you listen you'll hear: How to design your very own 'good day' What to do right now to start upping your game How to cut through all the distractions in life for increased energy Use mindfulness for health and business, and hold your attention in one place The principles of being present and being focused The amazing story of the sportsman Karl worked with who drew a red spot on his equipment Changing your environment to trigger the state you want Setting 'directions' rather than goals and then focusing on process Being someone who has direction, and purpose and process too

2 Apr 201529min