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Prevention is Cure#33 Why Telling People What to Do Doesn’t Work: Gareth HolebrookIn this episode, Grant speaks with Gareth Holebrook, President of North Harbour Tri Club, PREKURE Health Coach, and business coach, about leadership, influence, and why instruction alone rarely creates change.Gareth’s leadership philosophy has been shaped by an unconventional career path. Thirty years ago, he served in the Royal Navy as an engineer, with ambitions to become an engineering officer. After being made redundant in 1984, he went on to work in Japan’s tech sector, where he was exposed to very different approaches to leadership, learning, and performance.Draw...
2025-12-1948 minPrevention is Cure#32 Roundtable: The Pros & Cons of AI in HealthIn this episode, Prof. Grant Schofield, Kayla Lenferna De La Motte, and Jackson Schofield dive into the real-world impact of AI on health, exploring its potential to revolutionise prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. They address the challenges, risks, and ethical considerations that come with rapid technological change.
2025-12-1046 minPrevention is Cure#31 Resilience in Captivity: Alia's Unforgettable JourneyJoin Prof. Grant Schofield as he delves into a gripping conversation with Dr. Alia Bojalova, a psychologist with a remarkable story of survival and resilience. Alia shares her harrowing experience of being taken hostage in Syria, the unexpected connections she formed, and how these events shaped her life's mission.
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Fabulously Keto250: Professor Grant Schofield - Academic Pioneer & Health DisruptorProfessor Grant Schofield
Academic Pioneer & Health Disruptor
Grant Schofield has been the Professor of Public Health at Auckland University of Technology, Director of the University’s Human Potential Centre, for 25 years. former Chief Scientific Adviser to the Ministry of Education in New Zealand, co-author of four best-selling books and Chief Science Officer for PREKURE.
Professor Grant’s career has focused on preventing the diseases of modern times, and seeing what it takes to help people live a long, healthy and happy life.
He lives and breathes the motto “be the best you can...
2025-11-201h 02Prevention is CureThe Breeze House of Wellness Interview: How to Actually Change Your Behaviour: Grant SchofieldFrom Grant's latest interview with the Breeze radio station "Here is our Extended Chat with Researcher and Professor of Public Health at The Auckland University of Technology Grant Schofield. Grant brings his expertise to you about something he has helped so many people with, their relationship with food. Grant chats about what has worked for him, the first step you can take towards changing your behaviour when it comes to food, and as you get older can you actually make changes to how you eat."
2025-11-1717 minPrevention is Cure#30 My Nutrition Journey: Grant SchofieldProfessor Grant Schofield takes us through his personal journey with nutrition. From early influences to pivotal moments that shaped his philosophy, Grant shares stories, practical insights, and the science behind his approach to healthy living.Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with real-life experiences, actionable tips, and the passion that drives Grant’s mission to make prevention the best cure.
2025-11-1441 minPrevention is CureNZ Herald: Creatine craze sweeps NZ gyms - but is it safe?From Prof Grant's appearance this morning on the NZ Herald with Ryan Bridge. What do you think of creatine?
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Women's Health Unwrapped#160: Breaking free from the busyness trapIn this powerful and honest conversation I’m joined by burnout coach Ronél Pretorius to explore the hidden cost of always coping — and why so many high-functioning, capable women are quietly running on empty.Together, we unpack the cultural conditioning that keeps women stuck in busyness, the impact of midlife hormonal changes on emotional resilience, and the quiet signs of burnout that often go unnoticed.This episode gently challenges the belief that rest has to be earned, and offers a new perspective: that small, intentional habits are often the m...
2025-11-1144 minPrevention is CureMikkipedia: Choose Your Hard: Why Discomfort Builds a Better Life With Prof Grant SchofieldThis episode is taken from Grant's appearance on the podcast 'Mikkipedia' hosted by Mikki Williden, please check out Mikki she does some amazing work. Enjoy the episode!"This week on the podcast, on the 5th anniversary of Mikkipedia, Mikki speaks to returning guest AND the very first guest ever on the podcast, Professor Grant Schofield. They chat about the value of doing hard things in a time where almost everything is comfortable and easy. This is on the back of Grant’s soon to be released book on the topic and this episode is a...
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MikkipediaChoose Your Hard: Why Discomfort Builds a Better Life Wih Prof Grant Schofieldhttps://www.mikkiwilliden.com/mondays-matter-accelerated-pSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast, on the 5th anniversary of Mikkipedia, Mikki speaks to returning guest AND the very first guest ever on the podcast, Professor Grant Schofield. They chat about the value of doing hard things in a time where almost everything is comfortable and easy. This is on the back of Grant’s soon to be released book on the topic and this episode is...
2025-11-041h 25Prevention is Cure#29 Finding a Path Through Glioblastoma with Metabolic Therapy: Simon’s StoryWhen Simon suddenly couldn’t say the word “kilometre”, life flipped. Weeks later, a 4 cm frontal lobe tumour, urgent surgery with 94% resection, and ten days on the diagnosis: glioblastoma. In this episode, Simon and Kate share the shock, the sprint through ED to theatre, and the pivotal introduction to Dr Matthew Phillips’ metabolic therapy trial. We dig into the protocol-keto, intermittent fasting, five-day fasts aligned with chemo/radiation, and one-meal-a-day plus why Simon kept running 30-40 km a week through treatment. They talk candidly about energy, weight loss, a single seizure, extraordinary clinical support, and MRIs showing no recurrence post-tre...
2025-10-2647 minPrevention is Cure#28 Unlocking Hardiness: How to Train Your Brain & Body for Life’s Toughest MomentsGrant and Paul Taylor dive deep into the science and strategies behind hardiness, the mental and physical resilience that helps us thrive in life’s toughest moments. Discover practical tools to train your brain and body to handle stress, adversity, and unexpected challenges. Tune in to learn how to unlock your own hardiness and become more adaptable, focused, and resilient in the face of adversity.
2025-10-2254 minPrevention is Cure#27 The Science of Sunburn: Sun, Skin & DietJoin Prof Grant Schofield and Kayla as they dive deep into the fascinating connections between sun exposure, diet, and skin health. Together they explore the science behind vitamin D, how what you eat can influence your risk of sunburn and skin cancer and break down the latest research on sunscreens - comparing mineral-based and chemical options. Tune in now!
2025-10-1232 minPrevention is Cure#26 Beyond the Cliff: How to Unlock Real Health & Mental FitnessJoin Professor Grant Schofield and Ree George as they dive deep into the world of health coaching, mental fitness, and lifestyle change. This episode explores real-life journeys, practical strategies, and the science behind living well, covering everything from overcoming addiction and building resilience to the power of group coaching and the importance of sleep, nutrition, and connection.
2025-10-0649 minPrevention is Cure#25 Unlocking Resilience: Breathwork, Cold Exposure, and the Science of Self-Healing with Marcel HoffIn this episode of the Prevention of Cure podcast, host Grant sits down with Marcel Hoff - brother of Wim Hoff and a pioneer in the world of breathwork and cold exposure. Together, they explore the intersection of ancient practices and modern science, diving deep into the concept of hormesis: how controlled stressors like breathwork and cold immersion can strengthen both body and mind.Marcel shares insights from decades of experience, including the latest scientific research on the benefits of breath control, cold therapy, and their impact on the nervous system, immunity, and mental...
2025-09-2850 minPrevention is Cure#24 The Doctor Reversing Diabetes: Glen Davies on Changing HealthcareProf Grant Schofield sits down with Dr Glen Davies to explore how lifestyle medicine is reshaping the future of healthcare. In this episode, Dr Davies shares how one lecture on insulin resistance and nutrition transformed his approach to type 2 diabetes, moving from symptom management to true reversal. Together they discuss his work with the “Reverse T2 Diabetes Taupō” initiative, which has helped more than 200 people reverse diabetes or pre-diabetes through low-carb nutrition and education. They unpack why insulin resistance sits at the heart of so many chronic diseases, the gaps in medical education around nutrition, and the urgent need for a...
2025-09-181h 09Prevention is Cure#23 Eye Health, Metabolism & Modern Optometry with Ryan O'ConnorJoin Professor Grant Schofield as he sits down with optometrist and podcaster Ryan O'Connor (Stag Roar Podcast) for a deep dive into the fascinating intersection of eye health, metabolic wellness, and modern optometry. In this episode, they explore how lifestyle, nutrition, and technology are reshaping our understanding of vision and overall health. From the science behind optometry and the impact of metabolic health on the eyes, to practical tips for preventing common conditions and the latest in eye care innovation, this conversation is packed with insights for anyone interested in seeing, and living, better. Whether you’re a health pr...
2025-09-111h 03Prevention is Cure#22 Sonya English: Transforming Healthcare Through CoachingIn this episode, Prof Grant Schofield interviews PREKURE lead and Master Coach, Sonya English. They discuss the alarming rise of preventable chronic diseases, the importance of end-of-life conversations, and the cultural taboos surrounding death. Sonya shares her journey from intensive care nursing to health coaching, emphasising the need for a more compassionate and personalised approach to healthcare. The conversation highlights the significance of listening, accountability, and the emotional dynamics involved in behaviour change, ultimately advocating for a shift in how we view health and wellness.
2025-09-041h 00Prevention is Cure#21 Addicted to Dopamine- The Hidden Cost of Modern LifeAre we addicted to dopamine?From food to phones, gaming to gambling - modern life is hijacking our brain’s reward system. In this episode, Prof Grant and Kayla unpack the difference between fast vs slow dopamine, how it links to food addiction and mental health, and why so many of us are stuck in a cycle of craving and withdrawal.
2025-08-2839 minPrevention is Cure#20 Endometriosis: The Unknown Disease Affecting 1 in 10 WomenIn this guest episode with endometriosis expert and co-founder of Endometriosis New Zealand, Deborah Bush, we explore the debilitating disease affecting 1 in 10 women. Despite its prevalence, endometriosis remains widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed. Deborah shares the latest science, practical insights, and decades of advocacy experience, revealing the real impact endometriosis has on women’s health, relationships, and daily life, and what needs to change to improve outcomes for those living with it.
2025-08-181h 12Prevention is Cure#19 Creatine: The Most Powerful Supplement in History?Prof Grant Schofield and Kayla unpack the science on creatine, from muscle strength and endurance to brain health, mental health, and metabolic benefits. What’s the evidence, how much should you take, and who can benefit most? Prevention is Cure.
2025-08-1334 minPrevention is Cure#18 Is Vitamin D the Most Overlooked Supplement?Prof Grant Schofield and Kayla unpack why vitamin D might be the most underrated supplement out there. From immunity and obesity to brain health and mood, they explore the wide-ranging benefits - and the risks of deficiency. They also cover creatine, declining nutrient density in modern food, and why some supplements are just expensive urine. Smart, evidence-based insight on what’s actually worth taking.
2025-08-0727 minPrevention is Cure#17 Rethinking Health: From Germ Theory to Metabolic Therapy with Dr Matthew PhillipsRenowned metabolic neurologist Dr Matthew Phillips joins Prof Grant Schofield on the Prevention is Cure podcast to explore the powerful role of metabolic therapy in brain health. Together, they dive into how fasting, ketogenic diets, and mitohormesis are transforming treatment for neurological conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Learn about the emerging science, real-world patient stories, and why this could be a pivotal shift in how we treat and prevent chronic brain disease.
2025-07-291h 09Prevention is Cure#16 The Most Powerful Health Tool You’re Not UsingIn this episode, we explore the most powerful health tool you’re not using: fasting.Grant and Kayla break down the science behind how fasting improves metabolic health, boosts insulin sensitivity, and supports long-term energy and resilience.From time-restricted eating to alternate-day fasting, learn how it activates autophagy, supports mitochondrial health, and may help reverse insulin resistance.Packed with practical tips and insights - tune in and rethink your relationship with food.
2025-07-2437 minPrevention is Cure#15 The Mind-Body Code: Physiology, Psychology, & the Future of Health with Paul TaylorGrant Schofield and Paul Taylor explore the intricate relationship between psychology and physiology, emphasising the importance of understanding how these two fields intersect in addressing mental health issues. They discuss the concept of hardiness, the challenges of conducting meaningful health research, and the implications of emerging weight loss medications, including GLP-1 agonists and myostatin inhibitors. The conversation also touches on the art of public speaking, the significance of personal health monitoring, and the future of health technologies, all while highlighting the need for evidence-based practices in wellness.
2025-07-211h 09Prevention is CureThe Discipline of Doing Hard Things - Prof Grant Schofield on The Stag Roar PodcastIn this milestone 333rd episode of The Stag Roar Podcast, Professor Grant Schofield returns for a third appearance to dive into the science and mindset behind fasting, metabolic health, and disease prevention. Host Ryan reflects on their previous episodes and revisits key topics with fresh insights-from macular degeneration and mitochondrial health to diabetes and the role of autophagy. Grant shares why he and Louise Schofield commit to an annual five-day fast, the discipline required to do hard things, and how lifestyle choices can radically influence long-term wellbeing. He also teases his upcoming book, centred on the power of discomfort...
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The Stag Roar: Life Less OrdinaryEp333: Professor Grant Schofield; PreKureGrant (Professor) Schofield | Professor of Public Health | Chief Science Officer at PREKURE | Bestselling Author (4x) | Former Public Health Advisor | Leading the Movement for Preventative Medicine | Extend the Human health span prekure.comAshburton Eyecarehttps://www.instagram.com/ashburton.eyecare/list.Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryanoconnornz/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stagryan/ Twitter https://twitter.com/stagryan Tik Tok @ryanstagoconnor Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WaiKeto/ Blog https://stagryan.com/
2025-07-141h 16Prevention is Cure#14 How Much Exercise Is Enough? The Goldilocks PrincipleProf Grant Schofield and Kayla Lenferna De La Motte unpack how much exercise is really enough - and when it’s too much. They break down the Goldilocks principle, steps vs intentional training, surprising research on exercise and cancer, and why you can’t outrun a bad diet.Practical, real-world insights to help you move better, recover smarter and find your sweet spot for lifelong health. Prevention is Cure. The only ask we have is that you rate the show 5 stars it makes a huge difference for us. Please let us know your feedback & new epis...
2025-07-1142 minPrevention is CureOzempic, Obesity & Quick Fixes - Prof. Grant Schofield on The Platform with Michael LawsMichael Laws talks to Professor Grant Schofield about the rising use of Ozempic and Wegovy. Are these weight-loss drugs a miracle cure or just another costly shortcut masking deeper problems? In this candid interview on The Platform, Grant unpacks the true costs, side effects, and uncomfortable truths behind the obesity epidemic - and why real prevention still matters more than a prescription.
2025-07-0321 minPrevention is CurePrevention Is Cure Podcast: Back With a VengeanceProf. Grant Schofield is back. Prevention Is Cure returns - bigger, bolder, and driven by you. Ask us anything: sleep, food, movement, breathing, ice baths, social media, saunas - you name it. We’ll dig in. Great guests, real answers. Prevention is cure - let’s go.
2025-07-0300 minPrevention is CureThe consequences of Ozempic | RNZ InterviewGrant Schofield interview with radio New Zealand. On, Tuesday 1 July 2025, New Zealanders will be able to access weight-loss drug Wegovy by prescription in their local pharmacies.Professor of Public Health Grant Scofield joins Emile Donovan to discuss the effectiveness of weight-loss drugs and whether the funding settings are right - with a month of Wegovy estimated to cost $450 to $600 per month.
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A Quest for Well-BeingA Spirit Led Life Free from Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Bond— "No matter how confused, self- doubting or ambivalent we are about what's happening in our interactions with other people, we can never entirely silence the inner voice that always tells us the truth. We may not like the sound of the truth, and we often let it murmur just outside our consciousness, not stopping long enough to listen. But when we pay attention to it, it leads us towards wisdom, health and clarity. That voice is the guardian of our integrity." ~Susan Forward, Ph.D. Valeria interviews Rhonda Van De Geest — She is a Certified & Accredited Narcissistic Abuse...
2025-01-061h 07MikkipediaProf. Grant Schofield talks politics and the potential impact on health and societyhttps://www.mikkiwilliden.com/mondays-matter-accelerated-pSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours This week on the podcast Mikki catches up with Prof Grant Schofield on a wide range of topics. They explore the importance of maintaining a positive mindset during injuries and dive into broader societal issues, including community responsibility, shifting po...
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A Sense of Hope - By Helen Duyvestyn from One LifeSonya English - ICU nurse to health coach - moving the needle on chronic diseaseSonya is a Registered Nurse who spent most of her career working in ICU (Intensive Care Unit).
Noticing the decreasing age at which people were being admitted to hospital with preventative chronic disease - she decided she wanted to focus on a more preventative model and trained to be a health coach.
Sonya is now a PREKURE master holistic health coach and transformative life coach. She also continues to work as a critical care patient at-risk nurse specialist. She holds a master's in health practice and her vast health experience affords a holistic approach to...
2024-11-0247 min
Life's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 221: Brendan ReidThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Brendan Reid is the author of The Fat Ginger Nerd—an inspiring personal story with practical weight loss help and some startling insights into how we ended up with the current public health crisis. He has certifications in health coaching and nutrition from PreKure and has lost over 110 pounds over the course of his weight-loss journey. In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Brendan talk about… Brendan's struggle with weight due to bad nutrition and weight-loss advice from doctors and other people in his life The...
2024-10-301h 16
Duncan Garner - Editor In ChiefA shortage of GPs, Its gonna be a bumpy ride and how schools are dealing with the new government. A solution to our GP shortage. Grant and Louise Schofield from Prekure have a solution to our shortage of medical professionals Turbulence again! Is this the new norm for flying? Halfway through the school year and end of term 2. How are the new national rules going? Also, how do deal with parent teacher interviews (which are now called 'student conferences' cause you have to take the kid with you) and mid year reports (esp if they are bad) Claire Amos from Albany Senior High School offers her view. Don't forget we go live every weekday morning at 7:30 YouT...
2024-07-0240 min
Julia Tulipans' Evolution Radio ShowTreating ADHD and depression with a ketogenic metabolic therapy - Ally HoustonFolge ansehen oder anhören auf YouTube I Apple Podcasts I SpotifyDanke an die WerbepartnerProdotti Amano - Gesichtspflege aus 9 hochwertigen Bio-Ölen - ohne jegliche Zusatzstoffe. Das geniale Bio-Gesichtsöl findest du auf prodottiamano.com.Mit dem Code JULIA10 bekommst du 10% Rabatt auf die Bestellung deines Bio-Gesichtsöls.http://www.prodottiamano.com Kapitel00:00 Das erwartet dich in der Folge02:19 Prododtti Amano - Bio Gesichtsöl aus Oliven04:27 Begrüßung und Ally erzählt über seine Herausforderungen mit Angsttörungen, Depressionen...
2024-06-1948 min
The Good Day MatrixProf. Grant Schofield: Free-range kids, mental wellbeing, and deviceless livingToday we launch our kōrero with proud husband and father Grant Schofield, Professor of Public Health at AUT and among many other things, Grant is also the Chief Science Officer at PreKure. We kōrero about mental health, some staggering statistics of our Rangatahi and some handy mindset tools. We also delve into Grant’s idea of free-range kids, sleep and it’s importance, languishing and what it is, acceptance commitment therapy, the impacts devices are having on our tamariki and more! A powerful jammed-packed kōrero and one we think will leave you with a fe...
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Metabolic Freedom With Ben AzadiDr Rachel Brown & Ally Houston | The Surprising Link Between Gut Health And Food Addiction And Mental Health, & The Main Causes of Leaky Gut KKP: 756Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr Rachel Brown & Ally Houston. Rachel is a consultant psychiatrist and functional & metabolic practitioner, while Ally is a Metabolic mental health coach trained by PreKure and Dr Georgia Ede. Rachel and Ally both work as a coach in MetPsy, empowering people with mental illness to use proven diet and lifestyle techniques to heal themselves. They offer Coaching programs for your mental health, no matter where you are in the world. Dr Rachel started her Atkins diet when a family friend introduced it. Over the year, Dr Rachel suffered f...
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Spiritually GroundedBeing a Provider with Carl MuirCarl Muir is a fishing guide, cook, diver, men's wellbeing coach with lived experience, storyteller and provider. He has been fishing, diving and exploring the ocean on Tairua’s back doorstep since he was a young fella.Carl is also constantly seeking out new information, on human potential, resilience, natural medicine, lost ancient wisdom and wellbeing, and has recently studied a PreKure Health Coaching course. His business, Provider Retreats is all about reconnecting humans back to nature and creation, through a personalised fishing and diving experience, which nourishes, rejuvenates and educates. In this con...
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Spiritually GroundedBeing a Provider with Carl MuirCarl Muir is a fishing guide, cook, diver, men's wellbeing coach with lived experience, storyteller and provider. He has been fishing, diving and exploring the ocean on Tairua’s back doorstep since he was a young fella.
Carl is also constantly seeking out new information, on human potential, resilience, natural medicine, lost ancient wisdom and wellbeing, and has recently studied a PreKure Health Coaching course.
His business, Provider Retreats is all about reconnecting humans back to nature and creation, through a personalised fishing and diving experience, which nourishes, rejuvenates and educates.
In this con...
2024-01-161h 19MikkipediaEpisode 200! - Grant Schofield back to discuss the future of medicinehttps://www.mikkiwilliden.com/mondays-matter-accelerated-pThis week, for our 200th episode, Mikki brings back her first guest on the show, Professor Grant Schofield, to get an update on his most recent project, a new book looking at the Future of Medicine.As always, this is an informative and informal chat about health, nutrition, lifestyle and wellness with a ton of practical tips that the listener can take away.Grant Schofield is the Professor of Public Health at Auckland University of Technology, Director of the University’s Hu...
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Unicorns and Hand GrenadesHeadspace Hacks & doing the Mahi when it comes to Mental Health; with Jem Walker-CarmodyIn this yarn we're talking all things Mental Health and Headspace Hacks with Certified Mental Health Coach, Jem Walker-Carmody. We explore what it means to do the Mahi (work), when it comes to owning our own Mental Health and Wellbeing. What does it look like to set ourselves up for success so we can do our best to live our one wild and freaking precious life from a place of thriving, vs surviving.We all have mental health. Some days we feel like Tigger on a sugar high, and others like Eeyore after a big nigh...
2023-08-311h 03
Chat on This89. How is Grant Schofield making waves in the space of clever risk-taking, vibrant, strong and able families?Grant Schofield is the Professor of Public Health at the Auckland University of Technology and director of the Human Potential Centre. His research and teaching is mainly in wellbeing and chronic disease prevention although that doesn't even begin to describe the contribution Grant has made, and continues to make in the space of healthy, vibrant, risk-strong and incredibly able families.
His research is largely driven from the ages and stages his own family are in including
- nutrition
- movement and risk-taking stimulation
- playground alternatives and challenge
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2023-07-1722 min
Food Junkies PodcastEpisode 132: Ally HoustonAlly Houston is a former physicist who fixed his brain with food. After suffering from ADHD, seasonal depression, chronic anxiety, and a host of other metabolic problems, a paleo ketogenic diet and lifestyle change resulted in a quantum leap in his health. The effect was so profound that he switched career. He is now a metabolic mental health coach trained by PreKure and Dr. Georgia Ede. Molly Painschab and Clarissa Kennedy (and I) asked Ally Houston about how changing his diet changed his life and career. Ally shared his story of how he was quite unwell from...
2023-07-051h 03Metabolic Freedom With Ben AzadiDr Rachel Brown & Ally Houston | The Link Between Mental Health and Leaky Gut, The Problem With Evidence-Based Medicine & More! KKP: 583Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr Rachel Brown & Ally Houston. Rachel is a consultant psychiatrist and functional & metabolic practitioner, while Ally is a Metabolic mental health coach trained by PreKure and Dr Georgia Ede. Rachel and Ally both work as a coach in MetPsy, empowering people with mental illness to use proven diet and lifestyle techniques to heal themselves. They offer Coaching programs for your mental health, no matter where you are in the world. Dr Rachel started her Atkins diet when a family friend introduced it. Over the year, Dr Rachel suffered f...
2023-05-121h 03
the carnivore experienceRevealed: Senior Psychiatrist's Brain-Boosting Health SecretSend us a textDr. Rachel Brown is committed to helping clients improve their mental health through the principles of metabolic psychiatry. Her approach is based on the belief that imbalances in the body’s metabolism can contribute to the development or worsening of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and more. Rachel works with the excellent Ally Houston a Metabolic mental health coach trained by PreKure and Dr. Georgia Ede. Former physicist who fixed his brain using a paleo...
2023-02-0837 minPrevention is Cure#13 Redefine Coaching Eating Disorders with recovery coach Jess DysonIn this episode, Prof Grant Schofield speaks with Jess Dyson, founder of specialised eating disorder recovery coaching clinic Redefined Coaching.
The pair discuss Jess's own lived experience and personal journey from being diagnosed with Anorexia at 14 to where she is today. They also talk about the range, types and common misconceptions of disordered eating, the psychology behind it all and how the coaching model can play a role in inspiring hope and equipping people with the tools for recovery.
"I remember being so hopeless, because I just didn't see a way out. I wanted to r...
2023-02-0156 min
Prevention is Cure#12 Rejuvenating the Brain with Metabolic Neurologist Dr Matthew PhillipsIn this episode, Prof Grant Schofield speaks with clinical and research neurologist, Dr Matthew Phillips.
The pair discuss Matt's passion for exploring the potential feasibility, safety, and efficacy of 'metabolic' therapies, such as fasting and ketogenic diets in order to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and a variety of additional neurological disorders.
"Ultimately, I wish to help create a new field of Metabolic Neurology that emphasises applying metabolic strategies in healthcare so as to potentially heal many difficult disorders at their core, with the overarching goal being the impr...
2022-09-091h 25
Living In Service With Stefan OzichMetabolic Health, Public Health and More Fat with Prof. Grant SchofieldWelcome back to another episode of the Living In Service Podcast. I hope you have been keeping well and have been getting closer to your vision of a meaningful and honest life.
This conversation was a reflection of this aim, as Grant and I discussed what metabolic health is, how to achieve metabolic health, what metabolic flexibility means, why fat has a bad wrap and much more.
To begin I would like to brief on Professor Grants background. He is currently a Professor of Public Health at Auckland University and is director of the universities...
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Prevention is Cure#11 Overcoming Psychological Injury with Josh Darby. Real world experience from a career firefighter & trauma researcher.MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 11: In this episode, Prof Grant Schofield speaks with Josh Darby, a senior firefighter and trauma and psychological injury researcher.
Grant and Josh discuss Josh’s journey as a career firefighter from the early age of 16 and his own personal experience dealing with psychological trauma and injury on the job. The two also cover Josh's pathway into academia and his extensive work in health & wellbeing research.
"If you think about resilience, if I go into the gym and I don't expose my muscles to a stressor, then to some degree I'm going to...
2022-07-191h 19
Prevention is Cure#10 Neuroscience of Healing with Dr Robin Youngson. The astonishing new science of self-healing from a trauma therapist.MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 10: In this episode, Prof Grant Schofield speaks with Dr Robin Youngson, a Trauma Therapist, Certified Havening Practitioner and retired Anesthesiologist.
Grant and Robin discuss Robin’s journey initially as an engineer and then into medicine as an anesthesiologist and his disillusionment and drive for change at a really high level in the medical system. Robin has since become a central figure in the field of trauma therapy and is bringing about real change with tools such as the Havening technique as part of his approach to use the latest science to treat psychological il...
2022-04-091h 34Prevention is Cure#9 Overcoming Addiction with Lisa Burch. Death, Misery or Hope – Breaking free from addiction by taking the third path.MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 9: In this episode, Prof Grant Schofield speaks with Lisa Burch, a PREKURE Health Coach and substance misuse and addictions expert.
Grant and Lisa talk about Lisa's own battle with alcohol over many decades as well as the thought patterns that people struggling with addiction have. They cover the initial hopelessness that comes with addiction as well as the learnings, especially around neuro-plasticity, dopamine and how the brain functions in regards to addictive substances. Lisa's story is powerful, personal and real and shares a unique point of view of someone who not only understands...
2022-03-261h 20Prevention is Cure#8 Brain Breakdown with Dr. Kathleen Holton. Optimising neurological health through diet.MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 8: In this episode Prof Grant Schofield speaks with Dr. Katie Holton a nutritional neuroscientist and professor at American University in Washington, DC.
Grant and Katie discuss how she became interested in nutrition and neuroscience and her work on optimising neurological health through diet, particularly her research on the effects of a low glutamate diet on the neurological symptoms of Gulf War Illness.
"Not only are we not seeing any negative side-affects, we see some other positive benefits like blood pressure being reduced even though we weren't aiming to reduce blood pressure...
2022-03-0552 minPrevention is Cure#7 Addict to Academic with George Henderson. Breaking down the biology and neurobiology behind addiction.MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 7: In this episode Prof Grant Schofield speaks with George Henderson a former addict turned self-taught and widely published academic. George describes how boredom and curiosity led him to seek out addictive substances in the 70's, a time when the drug culture was running rampant in New Zealand.
Grant and George discuss the biology of addiction, looking at different substances and delving into the importance of the environment and the neurobiology of addiction, or what's going on in the brain. A thought provoking discussion about what it means to be addicted.
"The...
2022-02-181h 08
MikkipediaProf. Grant Schofield reflects on the vaccine mandateshttps://www.mikkiwilliden.com/mondays-matter-accelerated-pAs a professor of Public Health, Grant doesn’t shy away from speaking up on topics that he feels strongly about and how these impact us as individuals and as a society. We talk about this and the synergies there are between this and nutrition, where he is perhaps better known for, as a co-author of the successful What the Fat book series and of PreKure, a health and nutrition coach educational platform.Grant is a Professor of Public Health (Auckland University of Technology) and director of...
2022-02-081h 07Prevention is Cure#6 Preparing to Perform with Dave Wood. The simple things you can do everyday to boost your serotonin, get better at handling stress and live a happier, healthier lifeMENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 6: This episode we share a hopeful discussion about the simple things you can do everyday to boost your serotonin, get better at handling stress and live a happier, healthier life. Prof Grant Schofield talks to Dave Wood, an intensive care paramedic and the founder of Woody’s Movement Workshop where he takes a holistic approach to athletic performance.
Dave talks about his experience as an intensive paramedic, his recent move to start Woody’s Movement Workshop, and the importance of training the breathing and nervous systems for optimal health and performance.
Prof...
2021-12-091h 05Prevention is Cure#5 Help in Healthcare with Sonya English. Experiences of the hospital system, health coaching and the concepts of life and deathMENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 5: This episode Prof Grant Schofield talks to PREKURE'S lead Health Coach and critical care nurse, Sonya English. With 35-years experience in critical care Sonya has had what she terms "a front row seat to human tragedy". She is uniquely placed to talk about life and death and the way we, in our Western society, deal with these concepts and could potentially do a better job of it.
In this podcast Sonya discusses how she uses health coaching techniques like curious questions, to support patients as they navigate our 'sick care system'. Sonya explains...
2021-12-0251 min
Prevention is Cure#4 Applying Academia with Paul Taylor. What exactly is a pracademic? | The importance of rituals in behaviour change | Ancient Stoic philosophies of wellbeingMENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 4: What exactly is a pracademic? This episode Prof Grant Schofield talks with Paul Taylor to answer that question. Join in as they explore the importance of rituals in behaviour change and discuss ancient Stoic philosophies of wellbeing.
Paul is an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and neuroscientist. Currently pursuing a PhD in psychology, Paul is passionate about translating the science into practice to help people identify practical tools and solutions to live a better life.
Paul explains the importance of prompts, if-then behaviours, and building self-efficacy in the behaviour change process. He gives p...
2021-11-251h 06
Prevention is Cure#3 ACT on it with Sophia Dawson. Understanding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 3: In this episode Prof Grant Schofield talks to PREKURE’s resident Psychologist Sophia Dawson. Sophia outlines the roles of different mental health professionals and what 'going to a psychologist' might look like. Catch their discussion as they delve into:
Mental health presentations from the common (anxiety and depression) to the not so common (schizophrenia, psychosis, and personality disorder)
Different types of theories and therapies - like CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
ACT – What is it and how does it work? And how you can use these powerful tools to deve...
2021-11-181h 10
Prevention is Cure#2 Micro’s for Mental Health with Julia Rucklidge. How what we eat affects our mental health.MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 2: Prof Grant Schofield discusses nutritional psychology with Prof Julia Rucklidge, Prof Clinical Psychology at University of Canterbury, mental health & nutrition researcher, co-author The Better Brain, TEDx and edX speaker. How what we consume has direct implications on our mental health. Find out how to optimise your micronutrients for daily living and mental wellbeing.
“We asked this question whether people who were better nourished before a stressor came along, do they recover more quickly from a stress of an earthquake? And the answer is yes they do.” – Prof Julia Rucklidge
PREK...
2021-11-111h 02
Prevention is Cure#1 Hunt for Health with Jimi Hunt. How we can all become mentally fitter.MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 1: Jimi Hunt is an author, mental health advocate and former New Zealander of the year nominee. Prof Grant and Jimi discuss the idea of ‘mental fitness’ and how we have lost our way with mental wellbeing and conventional medicine. How can we become mentally fitter and get back onto the right track?
“The greatest possible benefit of meditation is the understanding that you are not your thoughts, you are an observer of your thoughts.” – Jimi Hunt
PREKURE provides university level online & interactive short courses & certificates in lifestyle medicine for indivi...
2021-11-041h 17
Hardiness with Dr Paul TaylorThe Elephant In The COVID Room, With Professor Grant SchofieldToday is a podcast share with the quite legendary Professor Grant Schofield from New Zealand and his PreKure Podcast and I think it’s probably the most important public service broadcast that either of us have done in some time, if not ever, so please share this episode with all your family and friends. In this episode we discuss the lifestyle factors and outcomes that have a massive impact on your health outcome if you do catch covid – and this is especially important given that we are now transitioning to living with the disease and the UK Govt...
2021-10-011h 03
Inside Out with Jimi Hunt - The Mental Fitness Podcast36. Prof. Grant Schofield - Evidence for Alternative TreatmentsProfessor Grant Schofield joins Jimi to get right to the heart of how to achieve great mental fitness.
As an expert in human potential, Grant’s views on the current state of the health system and, in particular, the mental health system offer some food for thought in both a figurative and literal sense.
Grant believes that we have historically overlooked some crucial evidence to how a person can maintain peak mental fitness - including food and lifestyle factors that can benefit our bodies in both a physical and psychological way, more than pharmaceuticals or tal...
2021-09-0839 min
Live Your Own Fit | LYF PerformanceHow to Improve Sleep for Health & PerformanceSleep expert Devin Burke shares secrets to improve your sleep, and therefore improve your health and performance. If you have trouble with insomnia, or feel like you should have more energy, or your health or performance is not as good as you want it to be, this episode will give you tips and protocols for a routine that reduces stress and improves your sleep habits and quality.
Devin has never shared his “Three P” approach publicly until this episode!
Devin Burke and Pete Jacobs cover amazingly helpful & interesting information, and Devin tells you some tips for i...
2021-07-0252 min
Fabulously Keto033: Ally Houston - Scoundrel Paleo GuyAlly Houston Ally Houston helps people to be healthy while enjoying great food. He fixed his health by changing how he ate, and was so amazed with the results that he combined his dual background in science and fine dining to found Paleo Canteen in 2017. He's the co-author of cookbook Low Carb On A Budget, which has a foreword by Dr. David Unwin, and he is the director of Scoundrel Foods, which sells luxury sugar free ice cream and chocolate.Ally started paleo in 2015 after struggling with auto-immune conditions. While studying for his Ph...
2021-04-221h 08
The ProviderThe Professor: Grant Schofield, talking preventative health and men's wellbeingProf Grant Schofield is New Zealand's preeminent expert on preventative health. Grant is Professor of Public Health and Director of the Human Potential Centre at AUT Millennium. He is the founder of PreKure (and I've had the good fortune of studying their Health Coach certificate lately). He's also a fellow Tairua local who loves the ocean, surfing, fishing and being out in nature. In this podcast we yarn about men's health, specifically mindset and mental health, the importance of sleep, nutrition and movement. There is plenty of really good information in here for anyone looking to further their journey in w...
2021-03-301h 09
MikkipediaGrant Schofield on life, lockdown, and how his thinking has evolved over timehttps://www.mikkiwilliden.com/mondays-matter-accelerated-pToday I have a conversation with Professor Grant SchofieldGrant is a Professor of Public Health (Auckland University of Technology) and director of the university’s Human Potential Centre (HPC) located at the Millennium Campus in Auckland, New Zealand. His research and teaching interests are in wellbeing and chronic disease prevention especially reducing the risk and eventual mortality and morbidity from obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. He lives by the motto “be the best you can be” and has a strong commitment to peak performance in which I also do con...
2020-11-011h 21
The Canteen Podcast by Paleo CanteenCovid-19 Special - George HendersonGeorge Henderson is an independent researcher who has published research papers out of the Auckland University of Technology, often alongside one of our previous guests Professor Grant Schofield. George also has a tremendous blog called Hopeful Geranium which documents his research on human physiology, stemming from his impressively self researched, diet induced recovery from hepatitis C, which is of course a virus.
Immune response to new viruses
Probiotics
The micro biome and immunity
Omega-3 sparing effect of saturated fat
Metabolic risk factor in viral disease
George can be found at:
Twitter - https://twitter...
2020-04-131h 08
The Canteen Podcast by Paleo CanteenCovid-19 Special - Professor Grant SchofieldGrant Schofield is Professor of Public Health, and Director of the Human Potential Centre in Auckland.
We talk about:
Doing the most good with the least harm
Downsides of lockdown
Is lockdown the best long term solution?
The importance of good testing
Looking for a real public discussion on the science
Grant can be found at:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/grantsnz
Websites - https://profgrant.com/, https://prekure.com/, https://whatthefatbook.com/
Ally can be found at:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/paleocanteen
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2020-04-0638 min
Health Evolution PodcastLouise SchofieldToday on the podcast I talked to Louise Schofield, co-founder of the New Zealand based social enterprise that exists to inspire the medical profession to become more focused on disease prevention. Louise is also a mum to 3 boys with Prof Grant Schofield, and has a PhD in behaviour change. She has also spent the last 15 years in the health and wellbeing sector. I loved Louise's honesty. Behaviour change is hard, and no one is perfect. Louise shared her own struggle with emotional eating and how she's managed to keep it where she wants it to...
2020-01-2500 min
The Canteen Podcast by Paleo CanteenProf. Grant Schofield - What The Fat?Grant Schofield is Professor of Public Health, and Director of the Human Potential Centre at AUT Millennium. His research and teaching interests range from understanding and improving lifestyle behaviours such as sleep, nutrition, and physical activity, to wellbeing epidemiology and human performance. He is the author of the book What The Fat.
We talk about:
Chronic conditions impacting our available good years of life
Food and pharmaceutical industry impact
Healthy cities
What predicts wellbeing
Child’s play
Guilty parents cause over-parenting
Our sedentary lifestyles
Grant can be found at:
Websites - ht...
2020-01-2054 min
Please Blow My Mind PodcastProfessor Grant Schofield — The FULL BREAKDOWN of the FOOD you SHOULD BE EATING to be HEALTHY!Professor Grant Schofield & Dr Caryn Zinn from www.prekure.com are experts in nutrition. In this podcast they blow our minds by breaking down all the different ways we eat.
This episode is sponsored by Float Culture - http://floatculture.co.nz/
Check out my YouTube channel for the video version of the podcast:
www.youtube.com/PleaseBlowMyMind
2018-09-0419 min