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The Made to Thrive ShowAI Health Breakthroughs: Personal AI Agents for Disease Prevention, Peak Performance, Lifelong Wellness & Curing Cancer by 2030 with Leading AI Futurist Steve BrownAI is here, and today is the worst it is ever going to be. But there are also over 8 billion human beings, so the biggest question of all is - how are we going to cooperate and even co-exist? Is AI here to take all the jobs or create economic and scientific super-abundance? And for human health, will we all carry a personal AI health agent in our pockets helping us live healthier and happier and prevent disease, and will AI cure every single cancer by 2030? At this stage, there are more questions than answers, which is why I...
2025-09-1059 minThe Made to Thrive ShowLongevity Technology 202: How Health Tech and Data coaches YOU to a Life of Thriving: Steve Stavs on Dr Stillman’s PodcastDr. Leland Stillman is on my Made To Thrive advisory board because I value his insight on and clinical experience with integrative medicine. He has been on my podcast several times, and recently I returned the favour as a guest on his Integrative Medicine podcast.In the episode, Dr. Stillman and I dive into important insights on my weight loss journey, nervous system regulation, chronic disease prevention, the significance of heart rate variability, breathwork, functional lab testing as well as the regenerative medicine like prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and ozone therapy...
2025-03-0756 minThe Made to Thrive ShowOptimize Your Mental Performance, Newest Wearable Technology & the Latest Stress, Anxiety, & Depression Biohacks. Steve Stavs on The Pressure Point PodcastThis episode is a rebroadcast of my appearance on the October Health podcast Pressure Point. I sat down with October Health’s Alon Lits, who you may remember from my PANDA health episode because PANDA is now called October Health.October Health is an AI-powered performance psychology tool that can measure, track and improve staff performance and well-being. So talking to them about Made To Thrive’s data centric model was a perfect fit.Join us as we explore:How my health optimization company Made To Thrive has evolved over the past year...
2024-05-0939 minThe Made to Thrive ShowDeveloping a Lifestyle of Movement, & Sustainable Exercise Programs: Celebrity Mr Fitness America Tony Horton Shows You How!Start-stop, start-stop, start-stop. I see it every day & have seen it every day for over 20 years. What am I talking about? Exercise. Or movement. Why? Why are people unable to sustain a movement or exercise practice despite it being more powerful than any diet could ever do? Tony Horton knows why, & I believe may have broken the start-start code. I love Tony’s story because it is so relatable and applicable, and I loved this podcast because not only did I learn about some of the blind spots in my movement life but because it could be the podcast so...
2023-10-191h 02The Made to Thrive ShowHealth Optimization & Biohacking for Success: Strategies and Insights with Steve StavsRecently I was a guest on a local podcast called Stanger Talks with host Noah Stanger. The podcast is about sparking inspiration and fuelling ambition in people by sharing the stories of people who have made successful and significant strides in their fields and what the strategies and mindsets are to get people there. So it was an honour to be asked to be on the show and share my story of becoming South Africa’s Pro Biohacker and Health Futurist.Just us as we explore:The story of my company Made To Th...
2023-08-0358 minThe Made to Thrive ShowThe Future of Health, Biohacking Basics, & My Personal Health Optimization Insights and Journey: Steve StavsDr. Jill and I enjoyed our recent podcast so much we decided to do it again! But this time I was on her show, and we went deeper into my life and my health journey.Join us as we explore:The future of health, what makes us more resilient, how we can approach the health care system with a new lens and what it takes to create sustainable transformation.My journey from “Bubbles” to Steve Stavs, the relationship between food and reward/celebration, and how I was an early adopter of bioh...
2023-04-2740 minThe Made to Thrive ShowThe Root of Cancer, Chronic Diseases and Our Individual Non-Negotiable Farming Future. Zach Bush MDOver the last three years, Zach Bush has stepped forward as a warrior spirit. I had the good fortune of meeting him in person last year as he embarked on a new chapter of his journey here in South Africa, and have looked forward to sitting down with him ever since. Zach is a unique figure who senses and translates the interconnectedness and multi-dimensional reality of life. This is a poignant episode but one I pray will open minds and change hearts.Zach Bush MD is a physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology...
2023-04-061h 12The Made to Thrive ShowHow to Thrive, What is Health Intelligence & Where to Start with your Health: Steve StavsA few weeks ago, I was on Nicci’s podcast talking about health, life, nutrition and biohacking. It was a broad but beneficial conversation for anybody who is taking their first steps towards taking responsibility for their health.Nicci Robertson is a clinical nutritionist and the owner at Re-Invent Health and Integrative Health Sciences. She believes everyone is unique and has different gene expression, health issues, stress levels, activity levels, life circumstances, and goals. That’s why people find dietary advice to be confusing and contradictory. And while there’s no such t...
2022-12-1654 minThe Made to Thrive ShowPrevent Heart Attacks and Strokes, Reverse Heart Disease. Dr Twyman delivers a Heart Health MasterclassDo you want your heart to be stronger for longer and prevent a heart attack? The knowledge shared in this episode is more valuable than gold, and could save your and your loved ones’ lives!Dr. Michael Twyman focuses on the prevention and early detection of heart disease, with his stated passion being heart attack prevention. He utilizing the best of conventional medicine, integrative/functional medicine, quantum medicine and biohacking to get to the root cause of cardiovascular issues. His practice Apollo Cardiology is in St. Louis, Missouri. Join us as...
2022-10-141h 01The Made to Thrive ShowSmart Nutrition, Personalized Bespoke Medicine, and the Future of Health: Ari TullaI don’t think I’ve ever had someone like Ari on the show before. He is someone who has literally been in the rooms that have created the future we are living in today. Including why we all want to walk 10,000 steps! Ari Tulla is the co-founder of Elo, a company that takes optimizing wellness and nutrition to the next level. From the Finnish word for “life” or “happiness”, Elo is a quick, at-home blood test that is then used to build a precise micronutrient plan for each person’s uniq...
2022-09-2957 minThe Made to Thrive ShowSustained Transformation: Rewire Your Thinking and Change Your Life. Dr Ian WeinbergDr Ian Weinberg is a consultant neurosurgeon who since the early 90s pioneered the application of psychoneuro-immunology (PNI) which is the scientific study of the influences of mind states on immune function. Dr Weinberg then developed the Triangles Model in 2006, which identified three archetypes, with each archetype consisting of a determining nurture deprivation heritage, inherent processing traits, values, needs and drives as well as a chemical configuration.Following his exposure to the philosophy and practice of Buddhism in 2008, Ian incorporated many of the fundamental Buddhist principles into his application. In effect he has...
2022-09-081h 18The Made to Thrive ShowA Women Performance and Wellness Masterclass: Kristin WeitzelKristin Weitzel is a health and high performance maven, certified fitness trainer, breath work instructor, and nutritionist with a focus on guiding women to optimal health. Taking action is her nature, coaching females to create lasting change and build stronger, healthier futures by taking full control of their biology, food, and fitness.Her achievements as a brand strategist, entrepreneur, and global marketer for Fortune 500 brands have given her the ability to travel extensively and continually discover how what we do affects how we show up in the world. As a progressive...
2022-09-0358 minThe Made to Thrive ShowA Hair Masterclass: Balding, Transplants, Testosterone, Peptides: Dr Catherine DaviesDr Catherine Davies MBBCh, MBA is a medical doctor who qualified at Wits in 1998 before completing an MBA at Henley Business School in 2007. She has a special interest in hair restoration and aesthetics, and has been performing follicular unit extraction (FUE) aka hair transplants since 2006. She has become an expert in this field and lectures at both local and international conferences. At Rejuv-nation Clinic, she focuses on treatments that harness the body’s own resources to heal, rejuvenate and regenerate hair, skin and body shape. The goal is to use minimally invasive, safe procedures to optimise ae...
2022-08-251h 09The Made to Thrive ShowSlay Humanity's Dragons By Living Out Your Unique Purpose and Calling: Richard MulhollandRichard Mulholland is back for round two on The Made To Thrive Show for an episode focused on his latest book Here Be Dragons! A rock and roll roadie turned entrepreneur, Richard Mulholland is the public speaker’s public speaker. Having spoken in over 30 countries on six continents, Richard knows first-hand the impact that memorable presentations can make. That’s why he works with executives and speakers around the world, helping them deliver unforgettable presentations that activate audiences and generate income.He’s the founder of presentation powerhouse Missing Link, as well as t...
2022-08-1852 minThe Made to Thrive ShowWhy Psychedelics Are Shaping the Future of Mental Healthcare: Dr Nai’m MoolaDr Nai’m Moola is an independent psychiatrist registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA). With a Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSc), a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and speciality training in psychiatry at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital linked academically to the University of Pretoria. He now practices integrative psychiatry, which views an individual as a whole consisting of physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, and environmental aspects and therefore draws upon both conventional and complementary therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), herbal remedies, eye movement, body work, guided imagery, art th...
2022-08-111h 00The Made to Thrive ShowWade Lightheart: Bodybuilding Champion Scientist delivers a Digestive Enzymes and Gut Health MasterclassWade Lightheart is a 3-time all-natural national bodybuilding champion, advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute, Director of Education at BiOptimizers Nutrition, founder of the Prosperity & Health Alliance, Enagic Master Trainer and author of several books including the best-selling “Staying Alive in a Toxic World” and "The Wealthy Backpacker". The early life experience of witnessing his sister’s terminal illness, Wade dived deep into the world of health, wellness, nutrition, exercise and spiritual philosophies. He’s lived in ashrams, competed at the Mr. Universe as a drug free vegetarian and now travels the world to sprea...
2022-08-041h 02The Made to Thrive ShowJoe Cohen: Your DNA Analysis, AI Algorithms, and The Future Of Bespoke HealthcareJoe Cohen, founder of SelfDecode, SelfHacked and LabTestAnalyzer is a thriving speaker and entrepreneur that has been independently researching health and science for over 15 years. Growing up with a myriad of health issues that conventional medicine failed to solve pushed Joe to study his own genes to get to the root cause of his problems.After fixing his chronic health issues with a personalized gene-based approach to health, he knew that he needed to share this information with the masses. Founding SelfHacked, LabTestAnalyzer and SelfDecode was Joe’s way of helping peop...
2022-07-2144 minThe Made to Thrive ShowLeelaQ: The Quantum Field, Your ElectroMagnetic Signature - And How to Tap Into Healing FrequenciesPhilipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling is a coach, conscious entrepreneur, alternative health ambassador and energy healer. In parallel to a successful international business career during which he worked as an executive for several Fortune 500 companies, he started to see energy fields and got trained in past life regression work and shamanic healing. Eventually corporate life became too inauthentic to him so he left to solely focus on his heart work, which ultimately had led to cutting-edge and groundbreaking alternative health technologies and substances, including the co-founding of Leelaq Quantum Tech. Leela is a company th...
2022-07-1458 minThe Made to Thrive ShowKute Blackson: Everyone Can Courageously Live Out Their Purpose And DestinyKute is a next generation world leader out to awaken millions to Love and to Live their inspired destiny. A charismatic visionary and transformational teacher, Kute Blackson offers a fresh, bold look at spiritual awareness for a whole new generation. Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute's multicultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and a Ghanaian father has spanned four different continents. His unique lineage lay the foundation for his approach to breaking down barriers and unlocking an individual's true gifts and greatness.Join us as we explore:Kute’s...
2022-07-071h 03The Made to Thrive ShowSkin Health, Acne Free In 3 Days! The Skin Masterclass with Chris GibsonChris Gibson is a sought-after skincare expert and holistic health coach/esthetician. He is also the Best-Selling Author of the acclaimed book Acne Free In 3 Days (1 Million+ Copies Sold) and has a very successful YouTube channel - Chris Gibson Live! The YouTube channel (116K+ subscribers) is dedicated to providing expert information and product reviews on skincare and wellness topics for both skin issues and anti-aging. He was recently featured in USA Today on the topic "7 Freaky Chemicals In Your Skin Care Products and How to Avoid Them”. Chris has been popularly featured on CBS, ABC Fa...
2022-06-301h 07The Made to Thrive ShowDr Nathan Bryan: Tired? Exhausted? Apathetic? Then Listen to this Nitric Oxide MasterclassDr. Nathan S. Bryan PHD is an international leader in molecular medicine and nitric oxide biochemistry. Specifically, Dr. Bryan was the first to describe nitrite and nitrate as indispensable nutrients required for optimal cardiovascular health. Dr. Bryan has been involved in nitric oxide research for the past 18 years and has made many seminal discoveries in the field. These discoveries and findings have transformed the development of safe and effective functional bioactive natural products in the treatment and prevention of human disease and may provide the basis for new preventive or therapeutic. H...
2022-06-231h 09The Made to Thrive ShowBen Greenfield: The Ultimate Biohacking Masterclass including Ubuntu, Ancestral Wisdom, and How to Sustain Your TransformationBen Greenfield is a health consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of 17 books including Beyond Training, Boundless and more recently the Boundless Cookbook and Endure. Ben pioneered the biohacking space, bringing it into the public domain with his website and podcast The Ben Greenfield Experience which has historically focused on biohacking, functional exercise, nutrition, performance, fat loss, digestion, brain, sleep, hormone, anti-aging smart drugs and nootropics. Recently, Ben has been more focused on topics such as parenting, relationships and as a devout believer also spiritual fitness, culminating in the rebranding of The Ben Greenfield...
2022-06-161h 04The Made to Thrive ShowDr David Jockers: Lifestyle Habits that Truly Transform Your HealthDr. David Jockers DNM, DC, MS is a doctor of natural medicine, functional nutritionist and corrective care Chiropractor. He is the founder of Exodus Health Center in Kennesaw, Georgia, he hosts the popular Dr Jockers Functional Nutrition podcast, has written two books – The Keto Metabolic Breakthrough and The Fasting Transformation - and has developed 7 revolutionary online programs designed to empower people with science-based solutions to improve their health. Dr Jockers work has been published in various popular media outlets including ABC, Fox News, The Hallmark Channel – Home and Family and the Dr Oz Show. ...
2022-06-0946 minThe Made to Thrive ShowThe Apollo Wearable Combats Stress: Psychiatrist Dr David Rabin gives a Stress Masterclass.Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur & inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for over 15 years. He is the co-founder & chief innovation officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically-validated wearable technology that actively improves sleep, relaxation, focus, and calm, using a novel touch therapy that signals safety to the brain. Dr. Rabin is the Medical Director of the Apollo Clinic.Join us as we explore:The stress busting, game changing wearable that I wear EVERY DAY – Th...
2022-05-261h 13The Made to Thrive ShowMovement is Medicine And The Ultimate KettleBell Workouts with Mike SalemiMike Salemi specializes in human performance and is a sought after international presenter in the field of health and fitness. He has a diverse background in strength and conditioning, and has competed over the course of 15+ years at an elite level in Powerlifting and Kettlebell Sport. Through his own path of resolving sport-related injuries, Mike understands the importance of integrating the body, mind, and spirit as a means to foster high performance for the long term. His motivation is to help athletes, fitness professionals, and coaches discover their own potential from the inside-out. Join...
2022-05-051h 03The Made to Thrive ShowCombating Distress, Finding Eustress, and Measuring Stress with Dr Jay WilesDr. Jay T. Wiles is a clinical health psychologist, currently working as the Health Behavior Coordinator at WJB Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC and the Greenville Outpatient VA Clinic. He has specialized training in health behavior coaching, health assessment, nutritional interventions for mental and physical health, Motivational Interviewing, applied psychophysiology, and consultation.LEADING EXPERT IN:Holistic Mental HealthHeart Rate Variability and BiofeedbackHealth CoachingStress MitigationPeak PerformanceNutritional PsychologyJOIN US TODAY AS WE EXPLORE:Good stress and bad stress: help perform or inhibit
2022-04-281h 03The Made to Thrive ShowDr Parcells Unpacks Women’s Health, Xenoestrogens, and Breast ImplantsDr. Parcells received her degree B.A. from Georgetown University and her medical degree from St. George’s University. She completed her plastic surgery training at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is fully Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She is a clinical instructor at RWJ Barnabas Health, where she has been recognized for her excellence in teaching with two NJMS Golden Apple nominations. Additionally, Dr. Parcells makes time to volunteer for numerous breast cancer organizations like Girls Inc., The Breasties and Minette’s Angels. Distinguished as a breast surgery expert, Dr...
2022-04-2155 minThe Made to Thrive ShowDr Perry Nickelston: Hidden Factors That Cause Disease - The Lymphatic MasterclassPerry Nickelston, DC, NKT, FMS, SFMA, is a Chiropractic Physician with primary focus on Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Metabolic Fitness Nutrition and trained from The American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. He is an expert in myofascial, orthopedic, medical and trigger point soft tissue therapy. Dr. Perry is an expert in movement assessment and diagnosis. He uses programs designed to find your source of painful dysfunction and correct it as the site of pain improves. He is a 1997 graduate from Palmer Chiropractic University and a master fitness trainer with over 25 years experience in...
2022-04-071h 21The Made to Thrive ShowA Missing Health Revelation: Steph Vermeulen Delivers an Emotional Intelligence (EQ) MasterclassSteph Vermeulen inspires people to develop a healthy appetite for what she terms the exhilarating disruptive revolution. Three times published, she has been a leading pioneer in the field of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for two decades and her boundless energy makes her an acclaimed speaker and facilitator. Steph takes her responsibility seriously to keep up-to-date with inspiring breakthroughs about the human brain and – even though her work is rooted in science – she emphasises the practical application of Personal Intelligence (EQ + IQ).Schedule a FREE 15 min discovery call with Steve and let’s get started...
2022-03-301h 07The Made to Thrive ShowDr Terry Wahls: Hope is Here. The Healing Auto-Immune Masterclass.Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine, The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic...
2022-03-221h 02The Made to Thrive ShowDr Ross Hauser: A Regenerative Medicine Masterclass including Prolo, Ozone and Stem CellsToday, we welcome Dr. Ross Hauser back to The Made To Thrive Show. Dr. Hauser (my mentor for over 10 years) obtained his MD from the University of Illinois, Chicago and his Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois. He is a board-certified Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist) and is well-known for his expertise as a Prolotherapy Doctor. Dr. Hauser is also the Medical Director and co-founder of the Comprehensive Prolotherapy Clinic, Caring Medical and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field.Today join us as we e...
2022-03-0858 minThe Made to Thrive ShowDiving Deep with Steve Stavs, Sauna Space, Ikigai, Community, EMR, and PBMJoin us today as I chat again with Brian and Christal from SaunaSpace, still my number one overall biohack and certainly one of our favorite partners. This episode is a little different. Instead of a detailed unpacking of SaunaSpace’s incredible product, which we did on our first InstagramLive on episode 81, we hit a broad range of topics from C-19, to EMF, airplane travel to Jordan Peterson. Get 10% OFF HERE: https://madetothrive.co.za/special-deals/saunaspace/ SaunaSpace’s near-infrared (NIR) saunas are a non-invasive way to kickstart your body’s most benefici...
2022-02-081h 05The Made to Thrive ShowDr Brownstein MD: A Radical Masterclass. Hydrogen Peroxide, Iodine, Hashimoto’s & IV TherapiesDr. David Brownstein, M.D., is a board-certified family physician who utilizes the best of conventional and alternative therapies. He is the Medical Director for the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Brownstein is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and serves on the board for the International College of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally about his success using natural therapies. He has also authored sixteen books: Iodine: Why You Need It, Why...
2022-02-011h 07The Made to Thrive ShowYour Oral Health, Amalgams, and Root Canals Unpacked by Dr Maria TheologidesDr Maria Theologides is a highly qualified and certified individual working in multiple health spaces. She continues to practice biological dentistry, with a special focus on pediatrics, as well as a Heal Your Life and Functional Medicine Practitioner. Dr Theologides is also the ambassador to Africa of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. Her mission to is help others find alignment between mind, body, and spirit to create the harmony required for the gates of the soul to open and abundance, joy, peace, and happiness to flow into peoples’ lives. Join us as we e...
2022-01-2557 minThe Made to Thrive ShowWeight Loss, Keto, Fibre, Fasting and C-19 Unpacked with Tim NoakesProfessor Tim Noakes is one of the world’s leading authorities in nutrition and in the science behind the sport. Through a lifetime of research, he has developed key scientific concepts in nutrition and sport that have challenged conventional global thinking in these areas. Professor Noakes is outstandingly impressive and has published more than 750 scientific books and articles and been cited more than 19,000 times. Join us as we explore:Why insulin resistance is the foundation to good health and avoiding diseaseWhat is the LC, LF, HF diet?The most da...
2022-01-1845 minThe Made to Thrive ShowThe Way of the Future: A Stem Cell Masterclass with Dr Joy KongJoy Kong, M.D. is a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, American Board of Addiction Medicine, and American Board Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine). She is the president of Thea Center for Regenerative Medicine in Los Angeles, California, and the founder & CEO of Chara Biologics, a company dedicated to providing cutting-edge regenerative medicine products in the US and the global market. She is also a board member of the American Association of Stem Cell Physicians. Dr. Kong is a firm believer in the therapeutic potentials of stem cell therapy, and has lectured nationally and internationally o...
2022-01-111h 04The Made to Thrive ShowDr Shallenberger: Healing the Incurable with Miracle Ozone TherapyDr Frank Shallenberger is a board-certified physician in anti-ageing medicine and US President of the American Association of Ozone Therapy. He’s been a pioneer in the field of ozone for over 40 years, and more than that he has been a pioneer in the field of medicine. Dr Frank also developed a new area of Ozone Therapy, referred to as Prolozone®. Prolozone® is an injection technique that has been shown to regenerate damaged joints, herniated discs, and degenerated joints, tendons, and soft tissues. Known as the “Teacher’s Teacher”, he’s a mentor to Dr Stave Stavs, who describes him as a man...
2022-01-041h 04The Made to Thrive ShowDr Tommy Wood: A Deep Dive into Functional Medicine, Biohacking and Ancestral WisdomDr. Tommy Wood has a biochemistry degree from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. He’s currently a research assistant professor at the University of Washington and conducts research focusing on ways to increase resilience and treat injury in the developing brain. He is engaged in an ongoing effort to use the knowledge he has acquired to help people make sense of the world of health knowing how increasingly difficult it is to do so when we are constantly given mixed me...
2021-12-141h 02The Made to Thrive ShowHealthcare Futurist Jamie Metzl Unpacks Gene Therapy, AI and Healthcare TechnologyJamie Metzl is a leading technology and healthcare futurist, geopolitical expert, novelist, entrepreneur, and media commentator. He has been described as “the original COVID-19 whistleblower” as he was among first to call for a full investigation into pandemic origins in early 2020. Jamie holds a Ph.D. from Oxford, a JD from Harvard Law School, and is a magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Brown University. He’s served in the U.S. National Security Council, State Department, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and as a Human Rights Officer for the United Nations in Cambodia. He was a member of the...
2021-12-071h 02The Made to Thrive ShowDr Shaw Part 2: A Deep Dive Into My Personal Biohacking Data With The Organic Acids TestWe pick up where we left off last week with an American chemist, autism researcher and the founder and director of the Great Plains Laboratory, Dr. William Shaw, PhD. Dr. Shaw is an icon in the world of functional medicine and a frequent speaker at conferences worldwide. He is the stepfather of a child with autism and has helped thousands of patients and medical practitioners to successfully improve the lives of people with autism, AD(H)D, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, bipolar disorder, chronic fatigue, depression, fibromyalgia, immune deficiencies, multiple sclerosis, OCD, Parkinson's disease, seizure disorders, tic disorders, T...
2021-11-301h 05The Made to Thrive ShowDr Shaw Part 1: Still Sick and You Don’t Know Why? Find Out With The Organic Acids TestDr. William Shaw, PhD, is an American chemist, autism researcher and the founder and director of the Great Plains Laboratory. He is an icon in the world of functional medicine and a frequent speaker at conferences worldwide. He is the stepfather of a child with autism and has helped thousands of patients and medical practitioners to successfully improve the lives of people with autism, AD(H)D, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, bipolar disorder, chronic fatigue, depression, fibromyalgia, immune deficiencies, multiple sclerosis, OCD, Parkinson's disease, seizure disorders, tic disorders, Tourette syndrome, and other serious conditions.JOIN US AS...
2021-11-231h 26The Made to Thrive ShowDr Bhana: SA’s Leading Endocrinologist Shares a Thyroid MasterclassDr Sindeep Bhana is the Head of Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolism in Internal Medicine at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. He studied at the University of the Witwatersrand and furthered his studies in the UK. Dr. Bhana is also the CEO of the Centre for Medical Excellence in Melrose Arch and a fellow of the College of Physicians. In 2004, he received a gold medal from the University of the Witwatersrand for teaching excellence. Dr Bhana is also raising thyroid health awareness worldwide and has been on multiple talk shows and podcasts. JOIN US AS WE EXPLORE:Mod...
2021-11-161h 13The Made to Thrive ShowThe Allergy Pandemic, Leaky Gut and What YOU can DO!Dr. Leo Galland is a pioneer in studying the impact of intestinal microbes (the gut microbiome) and intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”) on health and disease. He has received international recognition for developing innovative nutritional therapies to treat autoimmune, inflammatory, allergic, infectious and gastrointestinal disorders and has described his work in numerous scientific articles and textbook chapters. Dr. Galland is a graduate of Harvard University and New York University School of Medicine as well as being board-certified in internal medicine. He is listed in Leading Physicians of the World and America’s Top Doctors.JOIN US AS WE EXPLOR...
2021-11-0949 minThe Made to Thrive ShowInfra-Red Sauna as the Foundation and Future of Personal DetoxSteve Stavs chats with Brian and Christal from SaunaSpace in this fun yet highly informative Instagram Live. SaunaSpace’s saunas are a non-invasive way to kickstart your body’s most beneficial processes. This happens in two ways: light therapy (phototherapy) and heat therapy (sauna).They're Steve Stavs number one overall biohack and one of our favourite partners. Get 10% OFF HERE: https://madetothrive.co.za/special-deals/saunaspace/Unlike the traditional methods, near-infrared (NIR) light works with your body’s biology to create radiant heat—from the inside out. By using near infrared’s shorter wavelengths in a way that...
2021-11-021h 10The Made to Thrive ShowMarc Girardot: Super-Immunity, Medical Freedom and the Great ResetMarc is a French-American father of four children who has spent his career in the world of tech and biotech. He holds an MBA from INSEAD, as well as a masters in Economics and Business from ESSEC. He has deep experience in innovation and complex systems, working for Cisco, Booz Allen and Air Liquide. A seasoned strategy consultant trained in the scientific method with experience in Automotive, Biotech and Energy, Marc is a regular lecturer and keynote speaker at leading business schools and corporations. In recent years, Marc has supported a promising anti-cancer DNA vaccine company. JO...
2021-10-261h 57The Made to Thrive ShowBrandy Gilmore: Transforming Your Life Through Your EmotionsBrandy Gillmore is a world-renowned mind/body/energy expert who was able to heal herself from being disabled in a wheelchair using only the power of her mind. Through her journey, Brandy discovered the science behind what the mind is capable of and then created her own healing modality. She has also been able to show others how to use the power of the minds to get incredible, tangible healing results. Brandy has a PhD in Natural Medicine, and has also given a mind-alerting TEDx talk called “Could This Be The Missing Link to Your Health”. Her break...
2021-10-191h 06The Made to Thrive ShowDr. John Demartini: Living a Meaningful LifeDr. John Demartini is a person of wide knowledge and learning, as well as a world-renowned human behavior expert. He has over four decades of research across multiple disciplines. His work has been described by students as the "most comprehensive body of work", "an extensive library of wisdom" and "wisdom of the highest and most valuable order”. Dr Demartini's mission and vision are to share knowledge and wisdom that empowers you to become a master of your own life and destiny.He's an internationally published author, a global educator and the founder of the Demartini Method, a re...
2021-10-051h 04The Made to Thrive ShowDr. Paul Clayton: Lifespan, Healthspan, Inflammation and the Nutritional ApocalypseOur guest today, Dr. Paul Clayton, brings the proof that you are what you eat. A few episodes ago (episode 71) The Made To Thrive Show did the water episode, and today’s episode will definitely be known as the food episode. Dr. Paul Clayton is a clinical pharmacologist and pharmaco-nutritionist. His passion is to obsess about food, nutrition and health, collating science updates, analysis, opinion and advice about diet and health on his website https://drpaulclayton.eu. He is also the author of books and e-books Health Defence, After Atkinds, Natural Defences, Out of...
2021-09-281h 23The Made to Thrive ShowMy No 1 Exercise Biohack: How to Quickly Build Muscle and Recover SupernaturallyDr. Cory is a KAATSU advocate. He’s in his mid-30s, married, has a couple of kids, a couple of dogs and because he chose to put his family first, his exercise and training suffered. Then he found KAATSU and was able to sustain his physical and training goals in a fraction of the time. He was so amazed with the system but couldn’t believe there was no downside. So he travelled to Japan to meet the inventor, Dr. Sato, and he found out the only sacrifice one makes by using KAATSU is that the more...
2021-09-2150 minThe Made to Thrive ShowPsilocybin Retreats and Biohacks from Shawn Wells the World’s Greatest Formulator“The World’s Greatest Formulator”, “The Ingredientologist” ,Biohacktivitst, and Keto Authority. Shawn Wells is a product formulator and expert in the fields of performance nutrition, longevity, fitness and supplementation. As a teen and young adult, Shawn faced and overcame significant obstacles with his own health— morbid obesity to anorexia, depression, autoimmune conditions (Epstein-Barr, Fibromyalgia, Hashimoto's and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), two cervical discs replacements, and a type of brain tumour. He says everything happens for a reason, and his health problems led him on a journey of science-based solutions that sparked his personal passion for biohacki...
2021-09-141h 02The Made to Thrive ShowThe Water Show: DD Water, HR Water, Structured Water. How to Upgrade Your Water’s Healing PropertiesVictor Sagalovsky is a Russian born, polymath scientist, expert in water and health pioneer. Victor received a multidisciplinary education from Loyola University in Chicago, Rome, San Francisco State University and the University of Hawaii. In 2018, he co-founded Litewater Scientific which is dedicated to the research, development and production of deuterium depleted water. Victor does not believe in anti-ageing, he believes in pro-youthing. He is the author of Gold: Catalyst of Radiant Health, a book based on the science and history of the medical benefits of gold which contains numerous articles and guides in the field of wellness, bio...
2021-09-071h 12The Made to Thrive ShowMade to Thrive Coaches Discuss the Power of Health Coaching in Creating Life Changing Sustainable TransformationMade To Thrive is on a mission to bring the healthcare revolution of coaching to clients here in South Africa as well as anyone anywhere around the world. So today on the Made To Thrive show we changed the focus from outside guests to inside the Made To Thrive circle with a roundtable discussion between your host Steve Stavs and health coaches Ricky Schoch and Kim Anderssen. It is a deep dive into the how, what, why and who’s of health coaching from people who are not only coaches but have also during their journeys been co...
2021-08-171h 04The Made to Thrive ShowLeanne Manas: SA’s TV Legend Unpacks Mindset, Health Accountability, and TGIMLeanne Manas is a South African TV presenter for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). She has been the host of its flagship show Morning Live since 2004. She has also worked on radio with Radio Algoa, Jacaranda FM, SAfm and East Coast Radio. She was also appointed a Goodwill Ambassador by the UN Nations Refugee Agency in 2019.She recently joined Steve on InstagramLive to discuss the trauma and stress of the past pandemic year and the power of one’s mindset to not only overcome but even benefit from an objectively disruptive and devastating year....
2021-08-0349 minThe Made to Thrive ShowSteve Stavs is on the Radio: What is a Biohacking Coach?Today is a bit different on The Made To Thrive Show. In this special episode we share a recent interview Steve Stavs did on Radio Caxton, a local South African station. Steve joined “The Coaching Hour” show with host Paul Rotherham and co-host Marika Grove to discuss the basics of what is biohacking as well as offering the opportunity to get to know a little about Steve himself.This is a great episode for anyone out there who isn’t sure what the term biohacking even means, as well as the amateur or aspiring biohacker who wants to fin...
2021-06-2950 minThe Made to Thrive ShowBiohacking Woman’s Health and EMF Protection Underwear With Brittany the Biohacker“Brittany Biohacker,” or Bio B, is a Canadian (via South Africa) registered holistic nutritionist who is passionate about everything from biohacking to lifestyle habits and nutrient dense food. Like so many, Brittany came to taking ownership for her own health, by biohacking her own series of health crises. She battled years of health battles including leaky gut syndrome, Candida, parasites, gut dysbiosis and hormonal imbalances that had not responded to traditional medical interventions. Another example of “from pain to purpose”.She now shares her continuing health journey and ever growing knowledge on her Instagram page @bioha...
2021-05-181h 00The Made to Thrive ShowMike Dillard: International Entrepreneur Reveals His Toxic Mould Survival Journey and the Value of Health in BusinessMike Dillard is the host of his podcast The Mike Dillard Show (formerly the Self Made Man Podcast) and serial entrepreneur with several multimillion-dollar businesses including Mike Dillard Media, The Elevation Group and Magnetic Sponsoring. Mike resides in Austin, Texas and aside from his business pursuits is dedicated to his family and an avid motorsports man. Today he joins Steve Stavs because his entrepreneurial success story was stopped to a grinding halt by a mysterious health crisis, eventually discovered to be extreme toxic mold exposure, that nearly cost him his life. But Mike is now over three y...
2021-04-271h 09The Made to Thrive ShowEye Health: Ending Shortsightedness With Jake SteinerJake Steiner is the founder and pioneer behind endmyopia.org, the world leading resource hub on how to reverse myopia and naturally return one’s eyesight to 20/20. Twenty years ago Jake himself had a -5.00 diopter myopia but now has perfect vision. Throughout his journey Jake accumulated and cataloged the many tools, resources and experiences that eventually became endmyopia.org, which has grown into an active community of thousands of fellow “myopes” who share knowledge, information and every tip and trick of their own eyesight recovery journeys. This online community combines science, biology and clinical resear...
2021-02-2358 minThe Made to Thrive ShowDr Tom Cowan MD: Solutions to Chronic Disease from One of the Most Intelligent DoctorsDr Tom Cowan is a curious observer and courageous teacher. He is the author of Human Heart, Cosmic Heart, and the principal author of The Fourfold Path to Healing, and co-author (with Sally Fallon) of The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby and Child Care. He has studied and written about many subjects in medicine including the heart, cancer, autoimmune disease, nutrition, anthroposophical medicine, and herbal medicine. He is a founding board member of the Western A. Price Foundation and writes the ‘Ask the Doctor’ column in Wise Traditions in Food, Farming and the Healing Arts. In 2016...
2021-02-161h 08The Made to Thrive ShowDr Jeffrey Bland: The Father of Functional Medicine Shares His 35yrs of WisdomJeffrey Bland has been an internationally recognized leader in the nutritional medicine field for over 35 years and is known as the father of functional medicine for his ability to synthesize complex scientific concepts in a manner that is both personable and accessible. A biochemist by training, Dr. Bland earned dual degrees in biology and chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, and completed his PhD in organic chemistry at the University of Oregon. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Nutrition where he is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and the Association for...
2021-02-091h 03The Made to Thrive ShowJosh Trent: Wellness Force Health Hero on Optimizing your Mind, Body and Soul.Josh Trent is the Founder of Wellness Force Media and host of the top-ranked Wellness Force Radio. His iTunes show focuses on Health, Self-Help, and Fitness & Nutrition that showcases world class experts in both physical and emotional wellness. In 2004, he began his wellness journey in search of the truth and embarked on his very own Hero’s Journey. He has spent over 17 years as a researcher, trainer and facilitator discovering the physical and emotional intelligence requirements for humans to thrive. Josh is also the creator of BREATH, a 21 -day guided breath and wellness program using anci...
2021-02-0448 minThe Made to Thrive ShowThe Light Diet strikes again with Matt MarucaMatt is a young expert in all thing’s ancestral health and a massive inspiration! He suffered health issues from a young age and soon realized that conventional medicine and doctors were not the answer. From thirteen years of age, he began to hack his way to health and has managed to mitigate his health issues and could be a poster young adult for Optimal Health. He is currently only 21 years of age and is highly influential, best known for the Light Diet. His primary mentor is Dr. Jack Kruse, but Matt has also tried and tested his...
2021-01-191h 01The Made to Thrive ShowSiim Land: The World’s Youngest Pro Biohacker Unpacks Fasting, Autophagy and Improving Performance!Siim Land is a 26 year old author, content creator, public speaker, professional biohacker and a high-performance coach. His passions include performance improvement, longevity, mindset and overall wellness. The overall term he likes to use is Body Mind Empowerment which refers to physical as well as mental development. Siim hails from Estonia and is an anthropologist by education, but he’s branched out into entrepreneurship and writing, beginning with his blog, www.siimland.com. This includes articles and tutorials about intermittent fasting, ketogenic dieting, meditation, cold thermogenesis, taking saunas, self-discipline, morning routines, and everything related to becoming a high...
2021-01-1355 minThe Made to Thrive ShowJustin Cohen: Thriving With True Community in a Socially Distant WorldJustin Cohen is the author of 6 books and 8 audiobooks. He is currently the host and transformational coach of MNET’s prime time reality show The Single Wives, and a doctoral candidate at Middlesex University in London. Justin hosted a CNBC Africa TV show in which he interviewed some of the world’s top experts on success. With a postgraduate degree in psychology, and a special interest in human potential, Justin Cohen speaks and trains in the fields of motivation, sales, customer service and leadership. Over the past 20 years he has presented in nearly 30 countries, and in vi...
2021-01-0557 minThe Made to Thrive ShowCarlee Hayes: Why Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is the future of Individualized nutrition:Carlee Hayes, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Lead Nutritionist at Nutrisense, a company that uses Continuous Glucose Monitoring technology to oversee nutrition, and hopefully change the world. Her role at Nutrisense involves working with and overseeing the data of thousands of users. Nutrisense has more data on prevention, and not simply diabetes management, than any other player in this industry. Carlee believes this technology has the ability to prevent disease, optimise health and fine tune a person’s diet based on their own biology. Carlee is based in Seattle, USA.Join us as...
2020-12-3050 minThe Made to Thrive ShowThe Autonomic Nervous System, HRV and Overcoming Stress With Dr. Ross Hauser MDDr. Ross Hauser obtained his MD from the University of Illinois, Chicago and his Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois. He is a board-certified Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist) and is well-known for his expertise as a Prolotherapy Doctor. Dr. Hauser is also the Medical Director and co-founder of the Comprehensive Prolotherapy Clinic, Caring Medical and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. Join us as we explore:Everything there is to know about the Vagus Nerve and how it keeps us alive Vagus N...
2020-12-221h 24The Made to Thrive ShowDr. Dominik Nischwitz Unpacks Oral Health and Why It’s the Absolute Foundation of Your Health!Dr. Nischwitz is a Holistic Dentist, Naturopath and world specialist in Biological Dentistry. He is also the president of the International Society of Metal Free Implantology (ISMI) and a best selling author.In 2016, together with Ulrich Volz, he initiated the curriculum for Biological Dentistry and Ceramic Implants. In addition to his surgical work, his passion for the last 15 years has been optimal health and performance, nutrition, and competitive sports. I so recommend his latest book called “It’s all in your mouth” Biological Dentistry and the Surprising Impact of Oral Health on Whole Body Wellness."
2020-12-151h 18The Made to Thrive ShowTim Gray: The UK’s Leading Biohacker Dives Deep Into Health OptimizationTim Gray is the UK’s leading Biohacker and Founder of the Health Optimization Summit. His journey into Biohacking began after experiencing complete burnout through overwork. He discovered that his Mercury (amalgam) Dental Fillings were the contributing factor to his health issues. He decided on a complete reboot to reach optimal health by Biohacking his way through his own life. He quickly became one of the world’s most influential biohacking experts and health optimizers. Join us as we explore:Health Optimization and taking control of your own biology with B...
2020-12-081h 03The Made to Thrive ShowFind Out Why SA’s Future Is Really Bright With Dr. Taddy Blecher and Consciousness Based EducationDr Taddy Blecher is a qualified actuary and pioneer of the free tertiary education movement in South Africa, having helped to create six free access institutions of higher learning, as well as inspiring the creation of two other institutions. He is the CEO of the Community and Individual Development Association and the Maharishi Institute which facilitates University education for unemployed youth from 11 countries in Africa. Dr Blecher is passionate about Consciousness-Based Education, a system of education developing the full potential of every student. As a result of his incredible work, over 14,250 unemployed South Africans have been educated, fo...
2020-12-021h 10The Made to Thrive ShowEurope’s Ultimate Biohacker Decodes the Optimized LifeDr. Olli Sovijärvi is a medical doctor and one of the pioneers of holistic and preventive medicine in the Biohacking world. In 2006 he graduated from the University of Helsinki with a Licentiate degree in Medicine. He furthered his studies in 2010 – 2011 completing an Integral Theory degree at the John F. Kennedy University, focusing on psychology and philosophy. For the first five years of his career as a physician, Dr. Sovijärvi was employed by Finland’s first medical recruitment agency. In this capacity he worked in scheduled patient care and emergency care. He has worked at over 40 differe...
2020-11-241h 05The Made to Thrive ShowJapanese Kaatsu Training: The Ultimate Muscle Strengthening Biohack for Supernatural Recovery and Next Level Muscle Performance!John Doolittle, CAPT, USN (Ret), graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1992 and transferred to the U.S. Navy. During his 25-year career in the Navy, he was deployed around the world as an officer in the SEAL Teams, conducting special operations around the globe, including Kosovo, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. John retired as a Navy Captain after his last assignment as Director of the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) Task Force at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Headquarters—supporting 73,000 Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Green Berets, Night Stalkers, Air Force, and Marine Sp...
2020-11-161h 25The Made to Thrive ShowThe Secrets to Leading Loud With the Boredom Slayer, Rich MulhollandRock and Roll roadie turned entrepreneur Richard Mulholland, is the Public Speaker’s Public Speaker. Having spoken in over 30 countries on six continents, Richard knows first-hand the impact that memorable presentations can make. That’s why he works with executives and speakers around the world, helping them deliver unforgettable presentations that activate audiences and generate income.He’s the founder of presentation powerhouse Missing Link, as well as the co-founder of 21Tanks, HumanWrit.es and The Sales Department. He has written three books, Legacide, Boredom Slayer, and Story Seller.He was voted top 40 under 40, and top 30...
2020-11-0958 minThe Made to Thrive ShowWhy Weight Lifting and Cardio Are a Waste of Time With Dr. John JaquishDr. John Jaquish is the scientist behind the revolutionary X3-Bar, which uses a unique combination of the world’s most powerful resistance bands attached to a platform and detachable bar, that allows for the type of extreme force that builds muscle 3 times faster than conventional weight lifting, without the risk of joint injury. Dr. Jaquish is also a research professor at Rushmore University, and an expert in osteogenic loading and bone density who has been nominated for the National Medal of Science and who is fast becoming known as the Tony Stark (of Iron Man fame), or...
2020-11-031h 05The Made to Thrive ShowElectropollution: How to Tackle This Invisible Health Enemy With Nick Pineault, the Emf GuyHello Thrive Nation: Putting your thinking caps on… This show is full of practical hacks to reduce digital and electrical radiation. This form of radiation is an invisible enemy with serious health consequences. The EMF EFF expert today on the Show is Nick “The EMF Guy” Pineault (*like the wine*) is the #1 bestselling author of The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs and an advocate for safe digital technologies. Through his unconventional approach blending humor, science and common sense, he’s becoming a leading voice on the topic of electromagnetic pollution and how it affects our health.
2020-10-261h 31The Made to Thrive ShowHow to Expansively Future Proof Your Life With John SaneiJohn Sanei (Sah-nay) is a trend specialist, entrepreneur, innovation strategist, best-selling author and global speaker who travels the globe to uncover the lessons needed to uplift communities and help humanity thrive.His unlimited fascination with the future has seen him become Africa’s first faculty member at Singularity University in San Francisco, a lecturer at Duke Corporate Education in Johannesburg, and a Partner Associate at the Copenhagen Institute of Future Studies in Denmark.Author of best-sellers What’s Your Moonshot?, Magnetiize and FOREsight, John is also the Co-founder and Chief Exponential Officer at Future Self Acad...
2020-10-1948 minThe Made to Thrive ShowDecoding Superhuman with Boomer AndersonBoomer is a health optimization practitioner, advisor, and lover of all things strategy. He is the founding director and host of the Decoding Superhuman Podcast, a show dedicated to elevating the human experience. Boomer works with entrepreneurs, CEOs, consultants, bankers and executives to battle issues like stress, sleep, burnout and balance. His company utilizes genetics and additional biomarkers to develop custom lifestyle modifications leading to increased physical and mental performance.Boomer spends his time focused on Business Development for Smarter Not Harder, Inc., parent company of Troscriptions. He serves as the CEO of Health Optimization...
2020-10-1256 minThe Made to Thrive ShowOptimize Your Health With World Expert Ian Craig as We Unpack the Microbiome and FastingIan Craig passionate educator in the field of nutrition and health. He is the co-author of Wholesome Nutrition (with Rachel Jesson) and is the creator of the 12 Steps to Wholesome Nutrition and 21 Day Health Challenge online courses. Additionally, specific to sport, he is the founder of the Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition and its accredited practitioner course, the Certificate of Integrative Sports Nutrition, plus he is the editor of UK magazine Functional Sports Nutrition.As co-founder of the Nutritional Institute, Ian is a nutritional therapy practitioner, based in Johannesburg. His client base ranges from chronic health cases...
2020-10-0756 minThe Made to Thrive ShowMade To Thrive Podcast HighlightsThis week, we share a highlights reel of the wisdom of some of the most influential interviewees hosted on the Made To Thrive Show! Enjoy this ensemble of the top podcast features including biohacking tips from Prof. Tim Noakes to Doctor’s Jack Kruse, Leland Stillman, Frank Lipman and more!Highlights from interviews featured on this show include:Douglas Kruger: Professional Speaker, Author and Trainerhttps://www.douglaskruger.com/Brian Richards: Founder of SaunaSpace https://sauna.space/pages/founderTara and Todd Youngblood: Fou...
2020-09-2943 minThe Made to Thrive ShowBecome a Quantum Mitochondriac with Dr. Jack Kruse (Part 2)Dr. Jack Kruse is a world-respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life and Kruse Longevity Center. Dr. Jack reveals how there are diseases all around the world and they all come back to - light, water, and magnetism. Dr. Kruse’s research has been published in respected dental and medical journals. Dr. Kruse is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurologic Surgeons, and Age Management Medicine Group.Join us for part 2 of this 2-part podcast as we explore:The deuterium content in water and grass an...
2020-09-2155 minThe Made to Thrive ShowBecome a Quantum Mitochondriac with Dr. Jack Kruse (Part 1)Dr. Jack Kruse is a world-respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life and Kruse Longevity Center. Dr. Kruse’s focus is on the foundations of how we work. Using science he explains the deep connection between thermodynamics in biology and the processing of energy and information. Dr. Jack reveals how there are diseases all around the world and they all come back to - light, water, and magnetism. Dr. Kruse’s research has been published in respected dental and medical journals and his popular blog, www.JackKruse.com, gets over 250,000 unique worldwide visitors. Dr. Kruse is a membe...
2020-09-141h 07The Made to Thrive ShowMicrobiome wisdom and the gut brain axis with Kriben GovenderKriben Govender, is a Food Scientist, Registered Nutritionist and Founder of Nourish Me Organics, a company specializing in Gut Health and Mitochondrial health-focused products and Allele Microbiome – a provider of cutting edge Metagenomic Stool Testing and Deuterium Testing.With more than 20 years of Food industry experience in the field of Research and Development, Quality Assurance and Procurement, Kriben intimately understands the food supply chain and the interaction between diet and the gut microbiome. Kriben holds an Honor’s degree in Applied Science (Food Science and Technology) and is a member of the Australian Institute of Food Science and...
2020-09-071h 14The Made to Thrive ShowSomavedic: Harmonizing your environment to mitigate the negative effects of EMF on your Health!Juraj Kocar is the CEO of Somavedic- an organisation that has developed and launched a functional frequency therapy device that harmonizes the negative effects of EMF on our bodies. Using wisdom from Eastern Medicine combined with frequency therapy in one device, this technology is designed on the principle of controlled release of energy from minerals. This tool needs to be experienced to be believed- today we are joined by Juraj who shares some of the lifechanging effects of Somavedic.Join us as we explore:How Somavedic mitigates geopathic stress from geopathic...
2020-08-3142 minThe Made to Thrive ShowThe Paleo Cardiologist, Dr Jack Wolfson, Speaks out on how to Prevent and Manage Heart DiseaseDr. Jack Wolfson is a board-certified cardiologist, author of the # 1 Amazon best-seller, The Paleo Cardiologist, as well as a five-time winner of the Natural Choice Award as a Holistic M.D. Join us as we explore:How to look for truth in the world. Truth in health. And to find a better wayWhy the answer to health is not in a prescription bottle, injection or in pharmaceuticalsWhy sleep, sunshine, what you put in your mouth and avoiding toxins and EMFs are the key to good he...
2020-08-2356 minThe Made to Thrive ShowDr. Frank Lipman: SA’s Celebrity Doctor Shares Wisdom on How to Be WellDr. Frank Lipman received his initial medical training in South Africa and emigrated to the United States in 1984. He became Board Certified in internal medicine after serving as Chief Medical Resident in his final year of residency at Lincoln Hospital in New York City. Becoming more and more aware of both the strengths and the weaknesses of his training, he began to study acupuncture, Chinese medicine, functional medicine, nutrition, herbal medicine, biofeedback, meditation and yoga. He began to see that the polarization between how western modalities and other healing philosophies merely negated the positive attributes of both...
2020-08-1650 minThe Made to Thrive ShowSleep Wisdom with Dr. Stella IacovidesDr Stella Iacovides is a member of the Brain Function Research Group, and a Senior Lecturer in the School of Physiology, University of the Witwatersrand. Her PhD research focused on a clinical pain population, specifically women with dysmenorrhoea. She studied how repetitive menstrual pain impacts on physiological health, including sleep, mood, and quality of life. Among other studies, Post-PhD, Dr. Stella has conducted research on the interaction between Nutrition and Sleep, Cognitive function and pain. Stella presents her work at local and large international conferences, and her research has been published in prestigious, high impact-factor...
2020-08-1049 minThe Made to Thrive ShowRadiation is Real: Empower Yourself to Prevent Disease with Patrick van der Burght and Made To ThrivePatrick van der Burght came to home health and the GEOVITAL Academy through personal brushes with serious health issues in his family. Conventional medicine had its limitations and so Patrick was forced to investigate natural and complementary approaches to health. This precipitated a fact-finding mission in many parts of the world that eventually led to GEOVITAL Academy in Austria.Patrick is now the director of GEOVITAL Academy International and looks after their interest outside Europe and English spoken training globally. His motto: ‘There is no need to be paranoid about radiation, but people shou...
2020-08-021h 18The Made to Thrive ShowErgonomics: a Pain-Free Workday and Why Sitting is the New SmokingGary Arenson is the Managing Director and Founder of Ergotherapy. Shortly after leaving the clinical environment, Gary developed the Ergotherapy Solutions corporate training program to teach working professionals how to improve their workspace. It was while working with blue-chip companies that Gary realised that office chairs were completely inadequate. He then designed and developed the amazing GetOne® and NetOne® ranges of seating. Today, the Ergotherapy brand has transformed many workspaces across the country. Gary’s ethos and approach to ergonomics speaks volumes- “The pain-free, awesome workday you deserve – that’s my guarantee.”Join us a...
2020-07-2747 minThe Made to Thrive Show7 Pillars to Thrive with Sean McCormickSean McCormick is a health performance hero, wellness entrepreneur, a high- performance and life coach, host to 2 different podcasts including the top-rate Optimal Performance Podcast. He has helped thousands of clients take themselves further and develop the life they want by building new habits and enabling momentum in the client’s favour. It was a privilege to host this internationally acclaimed coach and biohacker on the Made To Thrive Show.Join us as we explore the 7 pillars to thriving:How Sean moved from a middle class, restless kid to opening a Se...
2020-07-2057 minThe Made to Thrive ShowThe Community Cure with James MaskellJames Maskell is a Rogue Health Economist, Serial Healthcare Founder, Author, Advisor and Podcaster who is leading the evolution of functional medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Forum, the world’s largest Integrative Medicine Conference and serves on the faculty of George Washington University's Metabolic Medicine Institute. James lectures internationally, has been featured on TEDMED, HuffPost Live, TEDx, and more. James is passionate about disrupting the current healthcare model, shifting the paradigm away from the over-dependency on an allopathic, disease-centered model, to create a more sustainable, preventative system. James believes community, not medicine, creates health. Support, ca...
2020-07-1355 minThe Made to Thrive ShowDemystifying Keto, Banting and CGM with Prof Tim NoakesProfessor Tim Noakes is one of the world’s leading authorities in nutrition and in the science behind sport. Through a lifetime of research, he has developed key scientific concepts in nutrition and sport that have not only redefined the way elite athletes and teams approach their professions, but challenged conventional global thinking in these areas.Prof’s credentials are outstandingly impressive and he has published more than 750 scientific books and articles. He has been cited more than 19 000 times in scientific literature and has an H-index of 71. He has won numerous awards over the years and made...
2020-07-011h 10The Made to Thrive ShowChoose Wealth Freedom Over Money Enslavement with Ann Wilson (The Wealth Chef)Ann Wilson is a Global Wealth Expert, Author, Speaker and Explorer! She wasn’t born into a family with inheritance and didn’t sell a business for millions or win the lottery. Contrarily, Ann learned through her own experience of the low points of debt and divorce that having an education and working hard, were not the answer to financial freedom. Ann achieved this freedom in 8 years and wakes up every day, financially free. Her passion is to share the essential ingredients of the recipe for wealth to help people improve their relationship with money, get...
2020-06-2852 minThe Made to Thrive ShowBreathwork as Your Oxygen Advantage with Patrick McKeownPatrick McKeown is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading breathing re-education experts. Patrick has trained thousands of persons around the world to safely challenge their bodies to find a new way of breathing to improve blood chemistry and increase the flow of oxygen to all systems in the body. The techniques he teaches result in increased endurance, strength, power and psychological preparedness. Patrick is the author of the international best-selling book The Oxygen Advantage.Join us as we explore: The biochemistry of breathing- its impact on maximizing oxygen up...
2020-06-2256 minThe Made to Thrive ShowLight is Life with Dr. Leland StillmanDr. Leland Stillman is a health pioneer hero. He is a medical doctor who is Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. In his own right, he is a young genius doctor who practices Integrative and Holistic Medicine in Richmond, Virginia.Join us as we explore how light shapes life!In this episode, we explore:Why your light diet is more important than your food dietWhy you need morning sunlight and why junk light is toxic for youWhy light is to the human...
2020-06-151h 00The Made to Thrive ShowControl Your Temperature. Control Your Sleep (Tara & Todd Youngblood from Chili)Tara and Todd Youngblood founded Chili Technology in 2007, when, plagued with sleep challenges, they both became tired of being tired! Despite relentless research in searching for an answer to improve their sleep, most of the products they found, didn’t solve the problem. Turning to Tara’s background in science and Todd’s product development expertise, yielded the perfect match to pioneer a product driven by thermodynamics that matches the thermal load to a perfect temperature sleep. And so the Chili (a brand of Kryo Inc.) was born- a product that has sold hundreds of thousands of units a...
2020-06-0758 minThe Made to Thrive ShowThrive with Steve Stavs’s No.1 General Biohack! Exploring SaunaSpace’s Infrared Sauna with Brian RichardsBrian Richards is the pioneer founder of SaunaSpace. In 2008, Brian needed to make a decision: fill prescriptions for acne, insomnia, and adrenal fatigue, or take a chance with Near Infrared ( NIR) Sauna Therapy, as recommended by an alternative medicine doctor. For Brian, it was a no brainer. But there was a problem, at the time you couldn’t find an NIR sauna. So, he began his journey to change that and this is how SaunaSpace came to change lives. Join us as we explore how light and heat can reverse disease.SHOW...
2020-05-291h 38The Made to Thrive ShowEveryone needs a Thinking Partner! Erik Kruger and Steve Stavs conclude that coaching is now more important than ever before!Erik Kruger is an International Keynote Speaker, Specialist Team Coach, Author and founder of Better Man. He has the biggest self-development following for men in Southern Africa and coaches CEO’s and executives from international blue chip companies. In this episode we explore how critical coaching can be to the performance of the individual and the team. Erik shares practical tips for leaders on how to improve performance. SHOW NOTESA stratosphere view on media consumption and how to ensure you add value to reinvent yourself at all times...
2020-05-2454 minThe Made to Thrive ShowIV Therapy, Sleep, Adrenals and Gut Function: Dr Golding’s (Specialist Physician) Integrative Immune ApproachDr Craige Golding is an Integrative Medical Doctor. He is the only doctor in South Africa to have completed his advanced fellowship in anti-ageing, functional and regenerative medicine with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. A pure genius and South Africa’s most decorative specialist physician. In this episode we explore the components of immunity and how to biohack your immune system with nutraceuticals, supplements and other practices.SHOW NOTESIs the coronavirus as dangerous as everyone makes it out to be? Should we be concerned?The role of fea...
2020-05-1757 minThe Made to Thrive ShowExperts will arise in 2020 : Be One of them with Douglas Kruger!Douglas Kruger is a multiple award-winning international speaker and business author. In 2016, in honour and excellence in his craft, Douglas was inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame by his chapter of the Professional Speakers Association. The enigmatic Douglas Kruger is an inspiring voice who uniquely dismantles the self-imposed rules that can hamstring aspiring companies. Douglas is a thought leader who has helped many successful, blue chip companies and individualswith how to develop their talent whilst guiding them away from cultural norms that can kill innovation. Steve Stavs chose to interview Douglas in order for the Made T...
2020-05-1058 minThe Made to Thrive ShowResilience expert Joni Peddie shares how to bounce forward with Emotional, Social and Physical Reserves in an ever changing worldJoni Peddie is the CEO of “Resilient People”- a business that measures, assesses and then prioritises skills to raise performance and wellbeing in the workplace. She is the author of The FAB Quotient: Experience Resilience and is currently writing her 2nd book. Joni is an Executive Coach, Behaviour Strategist, Keynote Speaker and Facilitator. She facilitates EQ Workshops for teams to help build organisational culture change and improve team performance. Joni is also the current President of the Professional Speaking Association of Southern Africa and brought the Enneagram Personality Profiling tool to South Africa.
2020-05-0254 minThe Made to Thrive ShowImmunity is in your own hands: Dr Gerrie Lindeque MD says take control today!Dr. Gerrie Lindeque is a Medical Doctor who has practiced integrative medicine for 20 years. Dr Lindeque is passionate about finding the cause for disease, not just chasing resolution of symptoms. In this episode we explore how environmental factors- specifically the role of nutrition and vitamin supplementation can impact immune system functioning.SHOW NOTESDoes lock down protocol for COVID-19 really flatten the curve?The power of herd immunityWhy children are less susceptible to COVID-19The role and importance of food quality and nutrient density...
2020-05-0148 minThe Made to Thrive ShowWelcome to The Made to Thrive Show!Join Steve Stavs, SA's professional biohacker and performance coach on a journey to optimising your mind, body and soul. Support the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.pat...
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