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Restorative therapies: should we factor them into our health life?

Included in the wellness and health space are what's been termed restorative therapies. We are talking about practices like sauna, infrared light beds, cold water immersion, and more. Could they have a health impact on people beyond relaxation or placebo? Sara Higgins from Hana wellness space comes in to discuss.

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Raw food - Is it for everyone? We talk the what, why and how of this diet with author, and raw chef, Olivia Scott.

Though experiencing a surge in popularity over recent years, the way of eating has been around for more than a century. We chat about some common misconceptions and the best way to introduce this style of eating into your life, healthily.

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Nutrition for fertility is not just for women... but also men! Nutritionist and author Jess Giljam-Brown drops a few knowledge bombs and useful nutrition tips for before, during and even after baby has arrived!

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The gut is so much more than just our intestines, it's everything from our mouth to our bum. A happy gut is so important for overall health but there's so much to digest! What's a microbiome? How can sleep help the gut? How does the gut affect mental health?

Nutritionist and naturopath Jess Blair drops in to chew the fat on gut health, with tips and tricks that you can do from home with what you've got in the pantry.

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In this episode we talk about mindset and mental preparation for high performance athletes. What makes them tick, and how can we employ these habits and behaviours to supercharge our own athletic lives? 

We talk to the brain that has helped condition athletes like Israel Adesanya, Kai Kara France, Sonny Bill Williams and Quade Cooper, Sunesgh Singh AKA Coach Sunz. Sunz is a strength and conditioning coach for the all Whites, originaly from Durban South Africa and is as equally formidable in the training and conditioning arena as his athletes are on the playing field.

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In this episode we are talking about all things ohhhmmm to the world, it's yoga... but not as we know it. Our guest Jase Te Patu has blended tikanga Māori with the principles and learnings of yoga, for a uniquely kiwi approach to this age old practice.

Jase Te Patu is an award-winning facilitator of yoga and mindfulness with 30 years' worth of experience teaching in the wellbeing industry. 

His students include Hollywood Director James Cameron, the All Blacks, the Hurricanes, the Pulse, the NZ School of Dance contemporary students, and many more high-performance athletes.

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We're joined by beloved Newshub Entertainment Editor and film reviewer Kate Rodger, speaking very candidly about her personal experience of menopause and the emotional rollercoaster ride that comes with it, as well as naturopath and author Lara Briden who gives us her take on menopause as a second puberty.

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Dai Henwood opens up about his past relationship with Alcohol and the role it plays in the NZ entertainment industry as well as the benefits of meditation.

Nats is joined in-studio by our 'Dry Panel' consisting of beloved kiwi comedian Dai Henwood, Director of Newshub Digital Cathy O'Sullivan and Les Mills Personal Training Manager Sergey Brazhnikov.

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If you need help with any of the topics covered on this episode you can find support at The Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797 or the Ministry of Health website.

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Is it true that you need to cut out carbs to lose weight? Does only fasted cardio work? If I lift heavy weights, will I put on too much bulk? You sent us your questions and we've listened.

Guest Anjuli Mack is well versed in the fads, facts and fiction of fitness. Together we'll bring you some answers and hopefully dispelling a few myths along the way!

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Training around periods and hormonal fluctuations is no longer a ‘what if, it is a must-do. Training and fueling differently to men has revolutionized female athletic performance and the research world. Dr Stacy Sims, Author of the book 'Roar' drops in to talk about the top tips that should be applied in our fit lives.

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