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

If you could cram as many crazy biohacking techniques for feeling optimal into one day as possible, what would you do? If you are interested in biohacking and trying out different techniques for mind and body, today's show is for you. Last week I was in LA, and had the chance to hang out with LifeStylist and biohacker Luke Storey. Check out the pics below, and listen on to find out how these practices could benefit you. Crystal healing mats Bulletproof coffee Kundalini Cryotherapy Collecting natural spring water Extreme heat temperature changes Saunas made of clay and himalayan salt Make sure you listen to the end of the podcast, when it gets so hot in the clay ball sauna I almost pass out. Whoops... When you listen you'll hear: Biohacking itinerary for the day [3:00] What is Kundalini yoga? [7:45] Cryotherapy at Grotto de Sal [12:38] Freezing your brain and body [16:20] Fighting inflammation and increasing collagen production [19:20] Hunting for natural spring water [20:35] Coming back to nature [25:33] What makes good water? [30:00] Coping with 220 degrees Fahrenheit [33:50] The benefits of a Korean clay room [35:10] The ultimate energy hacks [38:20] For more information Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender Lukestorey.com JOIN the Zestology MAILING LIST by going to our website  (http://www.tonywrighton.com) Connect with Tony on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/tonywrighton If you love the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. We appreciate that so much.  You can also go to http://www.tonywrighton.com for show notes, online streaming, extra bits and the Zestology Challenge.

8 Nov 201546min

If you had a simple breathing technique which helped you relax in stressful situations, get calm when you really needed it and even get to sleep at night, would you use it? Today on Zestology podcast, some awesome stories, great fun, and an in depth look at three specific breathing techniques with Lucy Bruegger. Lucy is a London based yoga teacher, a friend of mine and an awesome teacher with a very broad approach. I love Lucy’s work so much so I went and did some yoga with her in Greece (scroll down to see the amazing spot we went to). She’s had a huge number of different trainings not just in yoga but in all different types of meditative and spiritual practices, including, as you’ll hear, some surprising stories and some crazy experiences such as spending 11 days in a row saying absolutely nothing at all. A silent retreat. (There is no way I could ever do this. I might struggle with 11 minutes.) Rest assured we talk all about that, and in fact dig into some of the most crazy personal development experiences it’s possible to have, followed by 3 breathing techniques for meditation, relaxation, and peace. They’re totally simple and you can try them as you listen. (Unless driving. Then listen after, please.) When you listen you'll hear: Silence for 11 Days [4:00] Sitting with strong determination [5:45] Learning self-reliance [8:20] Exploring your limits through sweat lodges [12:15] Exposing your own habits [14:40] No one can take away your potential of being happy [17:40] Meditation and breathing techniques [22:20] Cleaning and cleansing channels [26:15] Humming to cut through mind chatter [29:10] Ujjayi Breathing techniques [32:50] Lucy’s morning routine [37:10] No resistance & no expectations [41:20] For more information Man's Search For Meaning Triyoga The Life Center Yoga On The Lane www.Lucyogi.com movementformodernlife.com JOIN the Zestology MAILING LIST by going to our website (http://www.tonywrighton.com) Connect with Tony on Facebook  If you love the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. We appreciate that and it helps us to spread the word. You can also go to http://www.tonywrighton.com for show notes, online streaming, extra bits and the Zestology Challenge.

1 Nov 201548min

How to improve your life with NLP, meditation and hypnosis, recorded live in London with Tony Wrighton #34 The set of skills that can help you be happier, healthier and more persuasive. Millions use NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) every day, and I've trained to the highest level in it. It's the basis for my books, audiobooks and underpins much of what we do on Zestology too. But what the hell is NLP - apart from a strange and slightly confusing name - and how could you use it now?  I recently made a conference speech about Zestology, meditation and the power of NLP. So this week’s Zestology podcast was recorded live at the NLP Talks event in Central London. My musings were basically a series of stories from my life and how NLP has shaped it, changed it and improved it.  The event also included the best heckle I've ever had! Listen out at around 16 minutes on the podcast for this random shout out from the crowd. If you'd like any of the following, then listen on for my personal experiences of NLP. Feel happier or more confident. Inspire others. Get creative (and build a cool sidecar like the one in the pic at the bottom of this blog. Not sure anyone could actually fit in that though...) Improve your presentation skills. Feel motivated towards something coming up in the future. Achieve different goals. Be more persuasive. Improve at sport Get over a phobia. Show notes (for reference - or if you want to skip to the most important bits). Using your powers and skills for good [2:50] The most persuasive word in the world [6:20] Do what works [9:00] Becoming ill in the jungle [10:40] Escaping the screens [13:50] Switching off for 2 hours a day [16:20] Meditation and hypnosis [17:40] The value of sleep health and hygiene [19:45] Blue blocking glasses [21:40] Quantified self [23:10]

25 Okt 201530min

Fun productivity hacks, gadgets and tricks with lifehacker Maneesh Sethi #33 Maneesh Sethi is the voice behind the outstanding website Hack The System and the brains behind Pavlok - a gadget that literally shocks you into shape. He’s worked with major influencers like Tim Ferris, he’s a famous DJ in Berlin, and he’s even hosted a TV pilot on the Travel Channel.  Is there anything that this guy can’t do? I guess the best way to describe him is - lifehacker. Listen on if you want the answers to these fun questions. Does hiring someone to slap you in the face every time you use Facebook improve your productivity levels? What is HackYourBrain.com shortcut for behaviour change and getting over addictions? (Super cool.) How do you get a Sandwich named after you? JOIN the Zestology MAILING LIST by going to our website (http://www.tonywrighton.com) Connect with Tony on Facebook  If you love the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. We appreciate that and it helps us to spread the word. You can also go to http://www.tonywrighton.com for show notes, online streaming, extra bits and the Zestology Challenge.

18 Okt 201540min

Hey Sauerkraut fans! (Silence). Actually I love sauerkraut, and confess I am a bit of a fermented foods geek although I've never plucked up the courage to DIY at home. But whatever you think of it, there is a very good reason for fermenting, and it is not necessarily to introduce some tasty healthy recipes into our diet. Although it does that too. It’s because an increasing body of research suggests that fermented foods can influence not just our gut health, but our brain health as well. The gut-brain link comes up again! In a recent study researchers at UCLA demonstrated that daily consumption of a fermented product containing five different strains of probiotic bacteria actually changed the brain’s emotional response to various stimuli, as measured on an advanced brain imaging thingamijig! In other words, putting more fermented good stuff into your tummy can have a major impact on your high performance levels, and change how your brain works. Jill Ciciarelli is the owner of First Comes Health, a certified holistic health coach, and the author of a fantastic book, Fermented: A four season approach to Paleo probiotic foods. Jill is definitely your go-to expert for all your home-fermenting needs and how it could change your life, your gut and your brain health. JOIN the Zestology MAILING LIST by going to our website (http://www.tonywrighton.com) Connect with Tony on Facebook  If you love the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. We appreciate that and it helps us to spread the word. You can also go to http://www.tonywrighton.com for show notes, online streaming, extra bits and the Zestology Challenge.

11 Okt 201531min

Should you go low fat or high fat? Are protein shakes good for you? Is being vegetarian and vegan healthier? The answers to these questions and many more coming up today - on a need to know basis. Rhiannon Lambert has an amazing story, and was an excellent guest to interview. At the age of 16 she was plucked from obscurity to become one of the UK’s leading sopranos. Catapulted into a glamorous world, she became famous for her voice. She’d made a hugely successful career for herself, but behind the scenes, was struggling with the pressure. She tells this story today on Zestology, and how she started to get involved in nutrition, healthy eating and wellbeing. She now still sings all around the world - in fact as you’ll hear she’s singing at the Rugby World Cup this week - and combines that with a successful career in nutrition. Her online blogs and social media sites are hugely popular, she works as a nutritional consultant from two different clinics on Harley Street, with olympic athletes, celebrities, NHS hospitals and specialises in eating disorders as well. She is - in short - busy. Rhiannon is an awesome Zestology guest. In today’s show we start with Rhiannon’s story, and then move onto the 8 need to know nutrition facts. This podcast truly is about the dramatic impact healthy eating can have on performance at the highest level. When you listen you'll hear: The Singing Nutritionist [3:30] Struggling with the pressure of a career in the public eye [6:30] Finding something that works for you [12:18] 8 Need-to-know food facts [15:00] Should you eat low fat? [16:30] Sugar as a “wrinkle monster” [19:10] Altering our definition of carbohydrates [22:15] Fresh vs Frozen [24:27] Finding balance [26:00] Confusing hunger with thirst [28:15] Choosing a protein powder [29:10] Using Echinacea [33:30] For more information Natural Health and Bodycare The Detox Kitchen Bible JOIN the Zestology MAILING LIST by going to our website (http://www.tonywrighton.com) Connect with Tony on Facebook  If you love the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. We appreciate that and it helps us to spread the word. You can also go to http://www.tonywrighton.com for show notes, online streaming, extra bits and the Zestology Challenge.

4 Okt 201538min

Today's Zestology podcast looks at instant natural solutions for more energy. Stuff you can do now. And - fasicinatingly, runs natural anti-ageing clinics. Dr Salerno is an anti-ageing pioneer. He's a well known doctor on TV in the USA, known to viewers of CBS, Fox and a host of other channels. I love his approach - to embrace the whole person – mind, body, and spirit – treating the entire person rather than just symptoms. An awesome approach that kind of embodies what we want to do with Zestology. And check out the list of benefits he promises with his outlook - more energy, ideal weight, clear skin, greater memory, improved digestion, better sleep, less anxiety, and much more. And there is more to Dr. Salerno. After the terrorist bombings of September 11, 2001, he served as the Medical Director for the World Trade Center Landfill, a position that earned him a commendation from then-mayor Rudy Giuliani. Furthermore, he was charged with monitoring the health of public workers assigned to manage the massive landfill, as much of the debris from the World Trade Center was riddled with airborne chemicals, heavy metals, and toxic buildup. Zestology is all about living with energy, vitality and motivation, and today's show features one of the USA's leading doctors on natural solutions, anti-ageing and energy. JOIN the Zestology MAILING LIST by going to our website (http://www.tonywrighton.com) Connect with Tony on Facebook  If you love the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. We appreciate that and it helps us to spread the word. You can also go to http://www.tonywrighton.com for show notes, online streaming, extra bits and the Zestology Challenge.

27 Sep 201530min

5 secrets of better sleep with leading sleep recovery coach Nick Littlehales #29 Sleep is one of the key elements of better energy, vitality and motivation. Time and again it’s come up on Zestology podcast as a really important element of feeling great and performing at your very best. But somehow getting good, deep sleep is easier said than done. Nick Littlehales he is a leading figure in the field of sleep, especially with sports stars having worked with top football clubs, such as Manchester United, Chelsea, and Real Madrid, the England’s national side and a host of Olympians and tour de france winners. The Guardian recently called him "The man who showed Cristiano Ronaldo how to sleep", and that's when I first heard about him. I now realise what a big deal he is in the world of sport, and sleep, so I'm chuffed he agreed to come on Zestology. As the Guardian said, "Sleep coaches exist, although the only surprising thing about that is that it took so long for such a job to be taken seriously in the world of sport".  FOOTNOTE: The night after I interviewed Nick Littlehales, I implemented just two of the changes he recommended, and - according to my jawbone wristband - I had the deepest night's sleep I've ever had (almost 4 hours 30 of deep sleep).  Zestology is all about living with energy, vitality and motivation, and today's show features perhaps the top expert worldwide in the area of sleep and sport. Listen on for how he can help you. JOIN the Zestology MAILING LIST by going to our website (http://www.tonywrighton.com) Connect with Tony on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/tonywrighton If you love the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. We appreciate that so much.  You can also go to http://www.tonywrighton.com for show notes, online streaming, extra bits and the Zestology Challenge.

20 Sep 201544min