Health & Longevity

Building a Body That Lasts

15 Episodes

The Better pillar goes beyond muscle and strength to explore what it means to live well for the long term. These episodes tackle gut health, sleep optimisation, mental well-being, injury prevention, and the habits that keep you thriving as you age.

Our expert guests — including PhD nutrition scientists, health coaches, and longevity researchers — provide evidence-based guidance on the factors that truly matter for healthspan. From the gut microbiome and its role in recovery to the dangers of diet culture and the importance of self-acceptance.

Topics covered include fibre and gut diversity, prebiotics vs probiotics, sleep and recovery protocols, body image and mental health, weight-neutral health approaches, supplement science, and proactive strategies for maintaining independence and quality of life.

What You'll Learn

Understanding gut health is crucial for overall well-being and muscle growth.
Elimination diets and detoxes often lack scientific support and can lead to misinformation.
Body image issues are exacerbated by societal pressures and diet culture.
A weight-neutral approach to health can empower individuals to make informed choices.
Self-acceptance and appreciation of body functionality are key to mental well-being.
Informed consent is essential when discussing health interventions and dietary changes.
Gut health plays a crucial role in muscle growth and recovery.
The '3Ds of gut health' include digestion, disease, and diversity.
Fiber intake should be balanced between soluble and insoluble types for optimal digestion.
Prebiotics serve as food for beneficial gut microbes, while probiotics are live beneficial bacteria.
Stool sample tests for gut health are often unreliable and can lead to misleading conclusions.
Greens powders and detox products may not provide the benefits they claim and can be harmful.

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