Total Health Conversations

The holiday season is just around the corner, and that means lots of parties, festive events, food, drinks, socialising, and busy schedules. It's the most wonderful time of year - but also a difficult time for our health. This week on Total Health Insights, Craig Ali gives us all of the tips and tools we need to survive party season, including: Mental preparation Keeping routines Getting enough sleep Maintenance fitness Calorie counting Which alcohols are better Hangovers Stress Being present The 4 Rules to Survive Party Season Listen now, and share with your friends to survive party season together!

Craig Ali of Total Health UK and Greg Stewart of Intelligent Fitness chat about strength in this week's podcast.  Greg has over 16 years of experience as a personal trainer, and uses counselling and CBT methods to really help his clients. He not only trains top athletes, but competes himself in powerlifting and endurance events, so knows a thing or two about what it takes to create a strong body. This episode is packed with useful information for any body, any age or gender. Greg delivers some home truths about aging and staying strong for life, and gives us some incredibly useful tips and insights to training in the gym.  Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe! Total Weight Loss Coaching Programme https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weight-loss-coaching-programme-tickets-39395572217 Research Links: Strength & Mental Health https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3514552/ http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1559827610368771 :://startingstrength.com/article/the-prescription-o

Danny Lennon joins Total Health founder Craig Ali and Greg Stewart of Intelligent Fitness for an information-packed podcast episode in our Total Health Conversations series.  In this episode we discuss: - Interesting new research on sleep and food timing. - The highest adherence diet. - The foundations of diet Danny recommends to most people. - Key tips for weight loss. - How to stick to eating well. - The ketogenic diet. Plus more... Danny has a formal scientific background in academia, completing a master's degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences at University College Cork. During this time Danny researched vitamin D, directly under the world-renowned researcher Professor Kevin Cashman. In addition to that research, Danny took classes in biochemistry, clinical nutrition, micronutrient interactions and physiology. Previous to this Danny also completed a BSc. Degree in biology and physics education and spent a year teaching these subjects. As well as producing media content, Danny also works as a perf

This week we welcome adventurer Luke Robertson to the Total Health podcast.  In early 2016, Luke 'Snow-walker' became the youngest Brit, the first Scot and the second youngest in history and one of less than 20 people in history to ski solo unsupported, unassisted to the South Pole, in Antarctica.  After spending 39 days and 8 hours completely alone on this 730 mile (1175km) journey across the highest, driest, coldest and windiest continent on earth well, he also became the first to do so having undergone lifesaving brain surgery to remove a large mass from his brain in 2014, and with an artificial pacemaker, fitted in 2008.  Pushing himself to the limits of human endurance, Luke, through health issues, adventures and expeditions, continues to demonstrate the ability of the human character to recover and seek opportunities during the most testing of times. He aims to encourage, inspire and motivate others to tackle challenges head-on, and achieve their own goals in life. We are so luc

In this Total Health Insights podcast, Total Health founder Craig Ali shares his own insights into building emotional resilience. It is a big subject that Craig will share Part 2 of at some point down the line, but in this episode, Craig covers two aspects that are very useful in building emotional resilience and awareness. Here, Craig explains Dr Paul Gilbert's 3 Circles Model, which looks at our emotional systems, how they impact our brain, behaviours, physiology, and emotions plus how we can create greater physical, mental and emotional balance. Dr Paul Gilbert is a leading neuroscientist and evolutionary psychologist and creator of Compassion Focused Therapy. Through Craig's mindfulness training with the Mindfulness Association, he has been exposed to a lot of Dr Gilbert's work as it is a big part of the curriculum that they teach and has been fortunate enough to attend training workshops with Paul Gilbert and learn from the master himself. Craig also shares some of the Fundamental Pillars of mindful

Ruari Fairbairns is an Entrepreneur, Senior Oil Broker and Co-Founder of the OYNB Movement. He has helped over 16,000 members in 100 countries transform their lives by taking their science backed 28, 90 & 365 day alcohol-free challenges to change their mindset around alcohol. One Year No Beer is a toolkit for surviving modern society alcohol free. Tips for going to weddings, stag weekends, Holidays, Friday night in the pub, all how to survive them sober. We show you not just how to survive but how to ROCK it, so your friends are rushing to join you! With cutting edge science in habit change, behavioural science and positive psychology the 30, 90 & 365 day challenges help you to re-wire your brain, to realise that you don't need alcohol to have a good time, to relax, to unwind or to enjoy life. Using alcohol-free alternatives, and socialising alternatives during your challenge you learn to belong to a tribe who is living how you want to live. A healthy, balanced life that is full of vitality.

Kyle Maynard is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and ESPY award-winning mixed martial arts athlete, known for becoming the first quadruple amputee to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Aconcagua without the aid of prosthetics. Oprah Winfrey called Kyle "one of the most inspiring young men you will ever hear about." Arnold Schwarzenegger described him as "the real deal," "a champion human," and "one of the most inspiring people" he's ever met. Even the great Wayne Gretzky has spoken of Kyle's "greatness." Despite being born with a rare condition known as congenital amputation, that has left him with arms that end at the elbows and legs that end near his knees, he learned early on with the support of his family, to live life independently and without prosthetics. Kyle thrives on physical challenges and following a few rough middle school football seasons; he went on to become a champion wrestler, CrossFit Certified Instructor and gym owner, competitive MMA/Brazilian Jiu-Jit

Emma Lane ND is the founder and director of Energize Mind Body. Emma has trained extensively in the US and the UK with leading educators and clinicians and is recognised as one of the UK's leading wellbeing and lifestyle experts. She has been in the industry for over 25 years and has developed a truly holistic approach to health and wellbeing. She is known for her extensive knowledge of gastrointestinal health as well as the world of parasites, fungus and bacteria. In this interview, Emma gives us some powerful and actionable insights into keeping well and eating right, covering topics such as: Selecting foods with higher nutrient density Finding your body's optimal nutritional level to manage weight Mindful eating and aiding digestion The effects of stress on digestion Food intolerances  And so much more!

Pat Divilly is a fitness entrepreneur, health and wellbeing guru, renowned trainer, speaker, author, and mindset coach. In addition to all of that, Pat's a true inspiration and has transformed the lives of people around Ireland and abroad. In this episode, Pat chats to Craig about his journey and gives his best advice for becoming the best that you can be.

Total Health UK Founder Craig Ali sits down with leading performance nutritionist, educator, speaker, and writer Ben Coomber. In this episode we ask Ben about his road to fitness, and take away his top nutritional tips including hydration, macronutrients, and even how to deal with a hangover! If you enjoyed this episode, please share with your friends, and don't forget to subscribe.

This is the first of our Total Health Insights series where our founder Craig Ali explains his step by step approach for achieving sustainable success, happiness & fulfilment. It is a solo podcast where Craig shares his ideas around building the best version of you. Craig has coached businesses worldwide, ambassadors, world class athletes, busy professionals, CEO's, people recovering from illness and pretty much ever other walk of life you can think of over 18 years in the industry. Enjoy the podcast and listen carefully to find out how you can build the best version of yourself. Also remember to sign up for your free Peak Fitness pack on our site: www.totalhealth.uk.com  

James is renowned for his passion, energy and unique way of producing results. He is performance expert for Men's Health and regularly features in various other leading titles. He has worked with, mentored and advised Olympic athletes, the military, hedge funds, private equity and proprietary trading firms in streamlining their performance (completeness, cost and speed). James holds a first class BSc (hons) and an MSc in Performance Psychology from the University of Edinburgh and is a Master practitioner of NLP. In this interview we go into how James is helping Mandara Capital sustain their energy and performance plus some aspects of sports psychology, looking at: His daily work as a performance coach in a high pressured workplace The main challenges he faces and how he overcomes them His philosophy on accelerated performance and excellence James's personal routines and daily habits How to build resilient teams Check out his website: http://www.jameskingperformance.com/ Also remember to subscribe to To

Dr Carla Stanton is a UK trained physician who developed eczema at only 3 months old.  She studied at the world-renowned Dermatology Department at the University of Cardiff where she was awarded a Distinction Grade in Practical Dermatology. Having acquired all the 'conventional knowledge ' to treat the skin, Dr Carla Stanton still felt frustrated and realised there was something deeper she needed to understand to ultimately treat her eczema: The mind body connection. By studying the power of the health beliefs (the placebo effect), neuroplasticity, epigenetics, reconditioning and nutrition she developed a completely holistic eczema health model for ultimate long lasting treatment. Dr Carla Stanton now lives completely free from the burden of her all her eczema medications and wants to share her holistic health model with those who suffer from eczema and are truly ready for a liberating change! In this episode we cover a wide range of information, which only demonstrates Carla's broad 

Nic Marks is one of the founding directors of Happiness Works as well as a fellow of the new economics foundation and a board member of Action for Happiness. He is best known for creating the award winning Happy Planet Index the first global measure of sustainable well-being. Nic spoke at the prestigious TEDglobal conference in 2010 on his work and authored one of the first TEDbooks called "A Happiness Manifesto". Definitely one of the most intelligent men within the wellbeing world that we have ever come across plus as you would expect- a very happy and pleasant man. The great thing is that he is also a realist and gives a great perspective on life and how we shouldn't just chase happiness. We go into what makes us happy, how we can build happiness, how to create thriving, happy workplaces, a great definition of happiness and go off into some interesting philosophy that Nic pulls up. He really makes you think in a different way and blends science, stats, philosophy and feelings perfectly. Check ou

Matt Lazenby is a great personal trainer in Edinburgh, Scotland with over 30 years of experience in fitness. He's one of the most passionate trainers you will ever come across, he loves health & fitness and delivering the best results for his clients. An all round great guy who inspires, educates and empowers people, enabling them to quite literally recreate themselves, mentally and physically.  In this episode we cover how fitness training is for everyone and how to get the most out of your training and enjoy it. He provides tips on motivation and coaching, his holistic approach to moving well and looking great plus how to manage training and fitness plans as we age. To finish off we start to uncover how to feel happy and content in life. Check out Matt's website to see the incredible shape this 50 year old is in and if you are looking for training and coaching in Edinburgh get along and see him! http://www.lazenbypt.com/ Remember to subscribe to Total Health Conversations on iTunes and check o

Dr. Lucy Rattrie is a Chartered Psychologist - well-being, culture and performance consultant and the Director of ELAR Horizons, specialising in creating thriving work cultures, well-being and engagement. She loves coaching and developing for self-awareness and authenticity, focusing on value alignment, emotional intelligence, thinking and decision making, attitudes, mind-sets, communication and behaviours within a strengths based approach. She is published in a range of highly ranked journals, speaker at international conferences with an award based Ph.D., completed from Geneva in improving performance in global mobility, business travel and employees of multi-cultural workplaces. She enjoys road cycling, fell running, skiing, mountaineering, endurance triathlon and Iron-Man, which saw her on the cover of 220 Triathlon magazine and as a BBC TV presenter. In this episode we discuss how to manage stress on a personal and organisational level. How to measure it and most importantly how to take control

Greg Stewart is the director of Intelligent Fitness, working as a personal trainer at the Scottish Government for more that 14 years. He specialises in real-world exercise and eating plans which produce extraordinary results. Greg's methods are rooted firmly in evidence. His clients have lost up to 11 stone by following his advice, and competed at national and international level in a diversity of sports. In this episode we discuss the most effective weight loss methods, the power of the mind in fitness and nutrition and what really works. Fascinating interview with someone who is so up to date with research but also understand how to adapt this knowledge to each individual. Check out his website to find out more: Intelligent Fitness We have linked some of the research that Greg refers to within this interview for your reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25387778 4 weight loss diets compared http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19246357 different macronutrient ratios no difference at 2 years

Tabi has an undergraduate degree in psychology with honors, a masters in applied ecopsychology, is a member of the British Psychological Society and is a certified professional coach.  She is currently studying for her second masters in consciousness, spirituality and transpersonal psychology with a view to researching the efficacy of The Nature Process. Tabi is the creator of The Nature Process®, an online program that has helped hundreds of people around the world discover the power and potential of what happens when they bring the power of nature into their lives. She also is the founder of Earth Self, which works with organisations globally to help make a better impact on the planet and contribute towards sustainability. This is a fascinating conversation with a super intelligent practitioner that simplifies things so we can all understand. We talk about managing stress, sustainability, using nature to heal and overcome trauma and more. You won't be disappointed. Check out Tabi's sites and find out a

In this episode we are joined by Wendy Perry who is a learning and development officer from the Dementia Centre, a world class facility based at Stirling University to support people with dementia and their carers. Wendy is knowledgeable, engaging, passionate and compassionate about this subject and wellbeing in general and provides excellent information on how to live a happy life with dementia and lifestyle factors that can help avoid it. There are great tips here for ways that we can all set up our lives and environments better to support our wellbeing. Please check out their website and support the amazing work that they are doing, I was truly inspired after visiting them: http://dementia.stir.ac.uk/ www.totalhealth.uk.com

Andy Blyth has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a Masters degree in Sport Psychology, has been awarded the COSCA Counselling Skills certificate and is in his final year of accreditation with the BPS. Andy is also a member of the British Psychological Society. He is involved in Golf Performance Scotland, which consists of a team of specialists aiming to develop Scotland's next world class golfer plus works with FEAT (Fife Employment Access Trust) in helping individuals improve mental wellbeing to get back into employment. Andy is passionate and dedicated at what he does and can apply his principles in a range of areas due to his open and knowledgeable approach and shares some great insights in this interview. He is also a student of philosophy and is constantly looking into different views and insights from some of the greatest philosophers. A real pleasure to have Andy in and we will certainly have him back as we once again just started to scratch the surface of his knowledge here. C