Plant Proof - Plant Based Nutrition & Inspirational Stories

In Episode #163, I sat down with Light Watkins to talk about his new book Knowing Where to Look, living with ‘less’, meditation, the still small voice, and much more.   My hope is that Light provides you with inspiration to find the time to do exactly that – to quieten the mind so you can learn more about who you are and what you want to do with your life. I’ve been doing this imperfectly for a long time now and it’s been enormously beneficial. For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.    Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)  Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill  Author of The Proof is in the P

In Episode #162, a condensed throwback to Episode #114, we hear from Emily Manoogian, PhD, on working with our circadian rhythms rather than against them.    Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)  Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill  Author of The Proof is in the Plants  Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify  Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook  Download my complimentary two-week meal plan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book

In Episode #161, I sat down with Frank Lipman, MD, to talk about why we should take sleep more seriously and how to improve it. We discussed what sleep is, the different phases of sleep, different reasons for sleep abnormalities, and sleep quantity (hours slept) versus sleep quality. We also covered various sleep-related topics including wearables, the microbiome, light exposure, meal timing, supplements, and alcohol.    Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)  Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill  Author of The Proof is in the Plants  Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify  Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Face

In Episode #160, a throwback to Episode #120, we hear from Hannah Ritchie, PhD. Hannah is a wonderfully well-researched geoscientist who works with Our World in Data to bring complex environmental science to mainstream audiences.   How do our food choices affect the world around us? Is palm oil sustainable? Can cows help solve climate change? What’s more important – what we eat or where our food comes from? Find out by listening to this 24-minute, information-packed distillation of our earlier episode together.   Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)  Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill  Author of The Proof is in the Plants  Watch the e

In Episode #159, I sat down with nutrition scientist Alan Flanagan to take a deep dive into the history of the diet-heart hypothesis, with emphasis on the work of Ancel Keys. We discussed the context for researching heart disease after World War II and the motivation for Ancel Keys’s 1958 Seven Countries Study – the world’s first multi-country nutritional epidemiological study. We also covered the North Karelia Project (a Finland-based, long-term project that aimed to reduce cardiovascular risk through lifestyle changes) and more recent evidence of the causal effect of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the development and progression of heart disease.   This is one of my favourite conversations to date. Cardiovascular disease remains the number one cause of death globally. In fact, in the US, someone dies of cardiovascular disease every thirty-six seconds, which is mind-blowing given there is so much scientific evidence showing how we can reduce this risk through lifestyle changes. It’s probably a little

In Episode #158, a Wednesday Wisdoms episode, we hear from my good friend Drew Harrisberg on why being diagnosed with chronic disease in his early 20s turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Drew is authentic, uplifting, and super inspiring – I hope you enjoy the episode.   This is a condensed audio clip taken from Episode #62.    Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)  Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill  Author of The Proof is in the Plants  Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify  Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook  Download my complimentary two-week meal plan and high protein Plant Performance recip

In Episode #157, I sat down with Canadian professional footballer John Rush to chat about his career and dietary lifestyle.   In this episode, we covered John’s path to becoming a professional footballer; when and why he decided to change his approach to nutrition; how his dietary changes affected his performance; how his dietary changes were received by his coach, teammates, and family members; the typical foods he eats in a day; and much more.    Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)  Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill  Author of The Proof is in the Plants  Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify  Connect with me on

In Episode #156, a Wednesday Wisdoms throwback to Episode #20, Australian TV icon Osher Günsberg opens up about his struggles with psychosis, anxiety, addiction, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.    Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)  Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill  Author of The Proof is in the Plants  Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify  Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook  Download my complimentary two-week meal plan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book

In Episode #155, I sat down with gynaecologist and obstetrician Nitu Bajekal to talk about endometriosis and the female reproductive system.   In this episode, we covered what endometriosis is, how prevalent it is, whether it’s affected by diet and soy, and its implications for fertility and general lifestyle. We also discussed the oral contraceptive pill and whether the benefits outweigh the risks. For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.   Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)  Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill  Author of The Proof is in the Plants  Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen

In Episode #154, a condensed version of Episode #61, we hear from Clint Paddison about his personal journey with rheumatoid arthritis and how he has changed his lifestyle to reduce inflammation, become less reliant on drugs, and ultimately enjoy a high quality of life.   This episode is primarily focused on Clint’s personal experiences. His programme and the reviews below go through the science looking at what (and how) dietary changes affect rheumatoid arthritis. For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.    Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)  Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill  Author of T

In Episode #153, I sat down with registered dietitian Brenda Davis for a conversation I have wanted to have for some time now. Brenda is one of the most revered experts across the globe when it comes to plant-based nutrition – she has over three decades of experience communicating nutrition science without hype to help people optimise their diet.   With the release of her twelfth book Nourish, which she co-wrote with paediatrician Dr Reshma Shah, I thought it would be a great opportunity to have her on the show to share her story and talk about some of the important things for families to consider when shifting to a plant-based approach. The benefits that are up for grabs? The ins and outs of fat, fibre, protein, various micronutrients, and much more. For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.    Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy

In Episode #152, a throwback to Episode #90, we hear from Dr Kim Williams, an American cardiologist and former president of the American College of Cardiology from 2015 to 2016, about eradicating heart disease through our diets. May you find it equal parts informative and instructive.   To hear more from Dr Kim Williams, listen to Episode #90.    Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)  Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill  Author of The Proof is in the Plants  Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify  Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook  Download my complimentary two-week meal plan and high protein Plant Pe

In Episode #151, I sat down with evolutionary anthropologist Herman Pontzer, PhD, to talk about ancestral eating and how his work with the Hadza (a hunter-gatherer community in northern Tanzania) can help us think about both diet and exercise as tools for weight loss.   Listen to this episode to find out what we know about ancestral diets and why the ‘paleo diet’ is an oversimplification. You’ll also hear about Herman’s time spent with the Hadza, what the Hadza diet looks like, why it isn’t ‘low carb’, and what Herman learned about metabolism by studying the Hadza. Herman explained how we should think about exercise when it comes to weight loss and what a healthy diet looks like at an individual level. For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.    Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You ca

Episode #150 is a Wednesday Wisdoms throwback to Episode #36 with Suzy Amis Cameron. This was a powerful, judgement-free conversation about how our food choices affect the world around us, and inside this throwback episode are a few tips from that conversation for living a more environmentally friendly life and helping our planet heal. For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.    Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)  Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill  Author of The Proof is in the Plants  Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify  Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Fac

In Episode #149, I sat down with endocrinologist Dr Brittany Henderson to talk about thyroid health. Whether you have a thyroid condition yourself or are simply interested in learning more about how your thyroid affects your health, I’m sure you will enjoy this episode.   In this episode, we cover the focuses of endocrinology, types of endocrine-related disorders, what our thyroid is and why it’s important to our health, common thyroid disorders (e.g., Hashimoto’s), blood tests to monitor thyroid health (e.g., antibody tests), and how to manage thyroid conditions (particularly focusing on foods and nutrients). For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.   Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favou

In Episode #148, I sat down with Bruce Friedrich, the founder and president of Good Food Institute, a not-for-profit organisation developing the roadmap for a sustainable, secure, and just global protein supply. Their objective? To create a world where alternative proteins are no longer alternative.   See the previous episode with Bruce (#109) here. For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.    Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons)  Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill  Author of The Proof is in the Plants  Watch the episodes on YouTube, or Listen on Apple/Spotify  Connect with me on Instagram, T

In Episode #147, I sat down once more with environmentalist Tim Silverwood to talk about the importance of defending our ocean. Tim is the co-founder and former CEO of Take 3 – an Australian charity that’s dedicated to educating people about the importance of sustainability and reducing marine pollution. More recently, Tim co-founded Ocean Impact Organisation, which you will hear all about in this conversation. See the previous episode with Tim (#47) here.    Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons)  Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill  Author of The Proof is in the Plants  Watch the episodes on YouTube, or Listen on Apple/Spotify  Connec

In Episode #146, we hear from cardiologist Dr Rob Ostfeld on where we are going wrong with our diet and what changes we can make to improve our cardiovascular health.   Dr Ostfeld is the director of preventive cardiology at Montefiore Medical Centre and a professor of medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He’s also a wealth of knowledge regarding evidence-based recommendations of how to lower our risk of developing cardiovascular disease – the number one cause of death in the world. What foods should we eat more of? And what foods should we eat less of? The answers are covered within this episode – along with much more!   See the previous episode with Dr Ostfeld (#39) here.   Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite

In Episode #145, I sat down with Professor Christopher Gardner from Stanford University to chat about his research on low- versus high-carb diets for weight loss. If you’re confused about carbohydrates, fat, and how to manage your body weight, then I am certain you will enjoy this episode. Dr Gardner is one of the most respected nutrition scientists in the world.   In this episode, Dr Gardner shares fascinating insights into his research, including the A to Z study and the DIETFITS study. We also talked about why diet quality is important, why average weight loss in studies doesn’t show the full story, the carbohydrate-insulin model, and what we do and don’t know about diet and weight loss.   For more from Dr Gardner, check out Episodes #167, #191, and #228. For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.   Enjoy, friends.   Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and

In Episode #144, we hear from Adam Sud on his battle with depression and addiction, and how he ultimately turned his life around by flipping the narrative from self-hatred to self-love. This is a heart-wrenching yet extremely beautiful story that is sure to inspire.   Listen to the earlier episode here: #66. Note: This episode mentions suicide. If this is a trigger for you, I recommend giving it a miss and stopping by next episode instead.    Enjoy, friends.   Simon   Need someone to talk to? Other than friends, family, and people in your community, there are 24/7 helpline services all around the world. For example, in Australia, if you are feeling down, anxious, or depressed and want someone to listen to you or help guide you through the problems you’re experiencing, Beyond Blue is available around the clock. You can call them on 1300 22 4636. If you’d rather chat via text, you can do so with an online operator here. Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and ser