The Health Project

Tonight I bring to you Udo Erasmus; the co-owner of the Udo’s Choice brand, a global leader in cutting edge health products. He's also an accomplished author that's written Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill and The Book on Total Sexy Health. He has had an enormous impact on numerous lives through conducting live presentations, media interviews, staff trainings and traveled to 40+ countries with his message on how to achieve perfect health. Sit back and enjoy this one. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jed-zimmer/message

Back again for another Q&A. Tonight I had the founder of Central Vic Performance join me in Lachlan Josey to help answer some of the the questions and talking points. In tonight’s episode we cover - Adding muscle whilst maintaining low body fat levels - How I was able to put on 7kg of muscle whilst maintaining a low body fat % - How to see ab definition - Why I am referred to as Jockman - 4 pillars of health: movement, sleep, nutrition and stress management - how to improve all 4 - Mouth taping - Gratitude journaling - Meditation ...

Tonight I chat with Christmas Abbott, a famous fitness influencer. Christmas is an entrepreneur, online fitness coach, former CrossFit Games Competitor, Olympic Weightlifter and NASCAR Pit Crew member.  She is also the creator of Christmas Abbott Nutrition, a keynote speaker and national best-selling author of “The Badass Body Diet: The Breakthrough Diet and Workout for a Tight Booty, Sexy Abs and Lean Legs” and “The Badass Life: 30 Amazing Days to a Lifetime of Great Habits – Body, Mind, and Spirit”. Tonight we coverall of the above in a very fun and detailed interview on her journey. --- Send in a voice message: htt...

Tonight’s episode I chat with one of Australia's leading biohackers in Lucas Aoun (Ergogenic Health) . Lucas has over 7 years of experience researching and experimenting with nootropics and other performance enhancing compounds. He's the host of the Boost Your Biology podcast and has made guest appearances on shows like Ben Greenfield Fitness and Future Squared. In this episode, we cover all things from harnessing your brain's full potential, the practical application of nootropics, adaptogens, peptides, and ways to bio hack your hormonal health, most notably testosterone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jed-zimmer/message

Tonight I have the man known as the 'Longevity Sage' join us in Peter Ragnar. Peter specializes in developing health and longevity all the way through your life, having been an authority in the subject for many decades.

Peter is a best-selling author and leading authority in the field of health and longevity. He has authored over 30 books and published courses on every aspect of health and personal development. People from all over the world go to great lengths to learn from him, and now, here today, I have him for you on The Health Project...

Nicole Bijlsma, The Healthy Home Expert, is a building biologist, bestselling author (Healthy Home Healthy Family), and CEO of the Australian College of Environmental Studies, which she established in 1999 to educate people about the health hazards in the built environment. ................ Nicole has published in peer reviewed journals, has written extensively for Body+Soul newspaper, is regularly consulted by the media to discuss mould, electromagnetic fields and toxic chemicals, and lectures in Australia and internationally at medical conferences about environmental health issues. .................. Her research involves identifying the impact of toxins on human health, creating clinical tools to assist practitioners to identify h...

Nicole Bijlsma, The Healthy Home Expert, is a building biologist, bestselling author (Healthy Home Healthy Family), and CEO of the Australian College of Environmental Studies, which she established in 1999 to educate people about the health hazards in the built environment. Nicole has published in peer reviewed journals, has written extensively for Body+Soul newspaper, is regularly consulted by the media to discuss mould, electromagnetic fields and toxic chemicals, and lectures in Australia and internationally at medical conferences about environmental health issues. Her research involves identifying the impact of toxins on human health, creating clinical tools to assist practitioners to identify h...

Tonight I chat with Dr. Judson Brandeis -a private practice Urologist in Walnut Creek, California. He has been voted by his peers as a top Urologist in the San Francisco Bay area for consecutive years. He is a pioneer of using technology in urology and was a very early adopter of utilising MRI targeting for diagnosing and treating prostate cancer. Dr. Brandeis is now aleader in using GAINSWave therapy for treating erectile dysfunction and developing supplements for improving male sexual function. Dr. Brandeis has always been enthusiastic about athletic performance and as a result assist all males in increasing blood...

Tonight we have a huge guest jump on board and join us in Craig Harper. Craig was a trainer in the 80’s & progressed to become the owner of the biggest PT studio in the Southern Hemisphere and a performance coach for professional sports teams. He’s now an exercise scientist, corporate speaker, radio show host, author of multiple books, amazing podcast host and now, a PhD student.  In this episode we discuss the condition of being human, exploring things such as self-concept, why we don’t change, the benefits of discomfort and finishing with both of our top tips for becomin...

Tonight I chat with our latest guest, Lyndi Cohen aka the Nude Nutritionist. In addition to her work as a dietitian and author, she’s also a fierce advocate for body positivity and transparency in a world which is full of confusion about what it means to be healthy and happy. After experiencing firsthand the impact of diet culture, she’s made it her mission to help us all look beyond the scales and live richer, happier lives for it. In this chat, Lyndi shares her body-pos inspiration, why there’s no such thing as “good” and “bad” foods, plus the self-care s...

Tonight I am joined by Alicia Gowans who is the manager and head coach at Ally's Angels which specialises in competition prep and fitness lifestyle coaching. Ally is also the 3 time Wbff fitness world champion, as well as holds a handful of degrees and qualifications including nutrition. Ally has a holistic approach to health, fitness and bodybuilding in order to help people create a stronger mindset and physique. This is a great conversation with lots of valuable advice whether you are new to fitness or a physique/bikini competitor. During this episode we discuss: • Alicia’s journey to becoming 3 time Wbff...

Listener Q&A: Training for hypertrophy vs performance What gym split do you reccomend? Eg Monday back bis, Tuesday chest ect How many meals a day do you consume & reccomend? What would a typical day of eating look like for you? How do you manage to stay lean all year round? Is it nutrtion , supplementation or more exercise that needs to be the focus? Calorie intake - where do you stand, all calories the same, is it as simple as calories in calories calories out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jed-zimmer/message

Failure, struggle and setbacks are not only an inevitable part of life but a necessary step on the path to success. Jim Harshaw has learned many life lessons on the wrestling mat. Having won three ACC Championships for the University of Virginia, trained at the Olympic Training Center and competed overseas for Team USA he has experienced significant triumph. He now relates those powerful lessons of failure, struggle and setback to empower his audiences to overcome their own challenges and achieve success despite their inevitable failures. Jim is a speaker, executive coach and host of the Success Through Failure podcast...

Tonight I speak with Geoff Lecovin, DC, ND, LaC, MS, CSCS (Yes thats a lot of initials!).  Dr. Lecovin is a Kirkland, Washington based physician who specializes in performance.  He is very involved with researching the latest on metabolism and sports medicine. We talk about metabolic flexibility and the different trendy diets that are directed at changing our metabolism. So many people feel like their metabolism is stuck in place. If they avoid carbohydrates, they don't feel right and if they eat carbohydrates they crave even more.  This is why I’ve got Dr. Geoff Lecovin to jump on and teach...

Tonight I chat with Danny Kennedy, online personal trainer & the host of The Fitness And Lifestyle Podcast where he provides you with the knowledge and motivation to become the very best version of yourself.

He’s a certified strength and conditioning coach with a cert ¾ in fitness and diploma in sport and management and is all about flexibility and sustainability when it comes to workouts and nutrition. 

With a background in many different sports, injury led him to try his hand on stage as a men’s physique athlete which helped him develop his e...

Cyndi O’Meara is a nutritionist, best selling author, international speaker and founder of the food company, Changing Habits. When Cyndi graduated with a BSc majoring in Nutrition from Deakin University in 1984, her special interest was ancestral foods. BHer groundbreaking book Changing Habits Changing Lives became an instant bestseller and from there, she has grown a successful organic food company, started a certified online education program and filmed a groundbreaking documentary, What’s With Wheat?  We talk about fats, sugars, wheat, meat and more in a serious debunking session to leave you clearer on what ‘eating healthy’ really means. Cyndi is a nutrit...

Samantha Gladish is a registered holistic nutritionist, weight loss coach & hormone specialist. She is the founder of HolisticWellness.ca; a website dedicated to helping women lose weight and balance their hormones. Samantha coaches and supports women from around the world on natural beauty care, holistic health and nutrition.  She is the author of three ebooks and is the creator of a number of holistic body care products including Salty Kisses Toothpaste and Hippie Floss Oil. We dig deep into her vast knowledge in the following : • The importance of quality when it comes to food  • Optimising our Hormones  • Stress causing hormonal chaos • C...

Tonight we are joined by a pioneer in the world of health and skin care in Andy Hnilo. Andy is a former model and actor who had a life-changing car accident leading him on a journey to create a skin care line that he personally used to heal his injuries and detox his skin. Tonight he will cover the science behind clay and how you can combine these techniques with new ones to improve the health of your skin. Most people know just how important it is to check food labels to see if there are any chemical ingredients lurking...

Taken a bit of a different road with things for this episode after strong request so tonight for episode 23 of The Health Project I sit down with my gorgeous mother to give you guys an insight into my journey to date. 

Tonight I cover abit about myself including:

- Education Degree 

- Involvement with Headspace and local schools

 -Personal training & my fitness journey 

- My mental health journey 

- Writing a book, wellness journal and aspirations with the health project.

This week we are featuring Tess Masters, The Blender Girl. She's a cook, writer, actor, and voiceover artist with a passion for smoothies and juices. The Blender Girl and her healthy fast food have been featured in the L.A Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Real Simple, Prevention, Family Circle, Vegetarian Times, Living Without, Allergic Living, Thrive, Today.com, Prevention.com, Shape.com, Glamour.com, FoodNetwork.com, Yahoo.com, Parents.com, Chow.com, among other publications around the world. Tess has also made numerous media appearances including the Today show, Home & Family, Fox, WGN, Reluctantly Healthy, and many others. In high...

Tonights episode features Mike Waters, the founder of Phase 1 Sports,  NASM CPT and PES qualified, Advisor, Author and Motivational Speaker. Michael Waters built a name in the sports industry by combining exceptional skills in performance training and his leadership, which has played a major role in the success of hundreds of athletes. As the founder and owner of Phase 1 Sports in Las Vegas, Nevada, he has created a system that has proven to be successful for athletes, adults, fitness competitors, kids, and anyone else. He fell in love with football at an early age. Following a very successful high school car...

Elle Russ is a bestselling author, TV/Film writer, and seasoned life coach. She is the author of Confident As Fu*k and The Paleo Thyroid Solution – a book which has helped thousands of people around the world reclaim their health. Elle is also the show host for NYT’s bestselling author Mark Sisson’s popular Primal Blueprint Podcast. Elle began her writing career in sketch comedy and is an alumna of the world-famous comedy theater, The Second City – Chicago, and also a main company alumna of the renowned Acme Comedy Theater in Hollywood, where she wrote and performed in over 100...

Dr Jaime Seeman, aka Doctor Fit and Fabulous, who specialises in female health, joins us today for a scientific and personal discussion on why she strongly advocates for an animal-based low carb lifestyle. It’s a super fun and informative interview! Jaime is a OBGYN from Nebraska, who has seen tremendous physical and wellness results personally over the last 3 years by embracing a ketogenic lifestyle and also experimenting with a Carnivore(ish) diet seing benefits in health, body composition and mental capability.  Jaime does a great job of representing women in the male-dominated cross section of Keto, Carnivore, Bodybuilding and Fun...

In this episode of The Health Project I’m excited to be talking to Dr. Steven Gundry, renowned heart surgeon, celebrity doctor, medical researcher and a New York Times best-selling author. Dr. Gundry is best known for his NYT best seller “The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in “Healthy” Food That Cause Disease and Weight Gain.” He’s a leading expert on the lectin-free diet and believes we have the ability to heal ourselves through nutrition when certain dietary obstacles are removed. Dr Gundry is now tackling gut health and many of the myths surrounding healthy aging in his latest book “The Longev...

Sal Di Stefano is the host of Mind Pump Radio and Mind Pump TV- the number 1 fitness podcast in the world. By 19 he was managing health clubs and by 22 he owned his own gym. After 20 years as a personal trainer he has dedicated himself to bringing science and truth to the fitness industry and is a wealth of knowledge! We discuss: - How to keep fit during Coronavirus - Benefits or breaking up exercise into 3x20 minute sessions - Blood flow restriction training - Importance of mobility --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jed-zimmer/message

Kate is the incredible athlete who has been able to make the step that so many CrossFitters struggle to make. Going from one of the better athletes in her gym and local area to one of the countries and worlds best. Kate is also a member of the CrossFit Seminar Staff and runs an Instagram page called @crossfitterwithsign. On this episode, we dive into how Kate got into CrossFit, her journey to coaching, how she became apart of the Seminar Staff & competing at the Crossfit Games. Check out the incredible range of products at http://normatecrecovery.com.au/ and head...

On this episode of The Health Project, I sit down with Natalie Jill, the woman known for ‘killing fat for a living’ as a weight loss and health expert. Natalie holds a degree in Health and Human Performance, she is a best selling author, has over 1 million Facebook followers and is a wealth of knowledge. In this episode, Natalie takes me through how she went from being overweight, heartbroken, chronically ill, to running a million dollar fitness business and being a leader within the health and fitness industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jed-zimmer/message

Record holding powerlifter Mark Bell joins me for tonight's episode. Mark is the millionaire who has leveraged a successful powerlifting career into a multi-million-dollar business empire. He owns and operates the Super Training Gym, dubbed “The Strongest Gym In the West” and largest free gym in the world. Mark also publishes a national fitness magazine, has an impressive YouTube following, and is the host of a Top 50 health and fitness podcast. Much of Mark’s business success has come from his patented invention called the Sling Shot, a widely popular weightlifting device, billed as the greatest invention since the weight...

Tonight I chat with Jo Whitton - the writer behind the very popular food blog 'Quirky Cooking'. On top of this Jo also has a cookbook of the same name, her own podcast called 'A Quirky Journey', over 222,000 followers on Facebook, runs three Facebook chat groups, homeschools her four kids, travels and speaks at wellness seminars and cooking seminars,  organises Quirky Cooking retreats, teaches cooking classes, is developing an online program and writing a second book with a friend, and cooks everything from scratch as her family is on the GAPS diet.  Her life if full of health and wellness an...

Did you know there are things in the environment actively working against your healthy efforts? Chemicals in the water, estrogen coming from plastics, and additives in processed foods are all working against our body’s natural systems. To further add to this, many doctors prescribe medications that can exacerbate issues and even cause side gastrointestinal problems. Tonights guest, Dr. David Minkoff, believes that an organic whole food diet is the key to losing weight, regaining health, and healing our bodies. He is the co-founder of LifeWorks Wellness Center and the founder of BodyHealth Products. During this conversation,  youll discover: How hea...

Tonight I bring to you the uplifting Hugh van Cuylenburg, the mental health pioneer behind The Resilience Project.  The Resilience Project is an organisation that works with schools, sports clubs, and businesses to provide evidence-based, positive mental health strategies to build resilience and happiness. From Australian cricketer Steve Smith, to Brownlow medallist Dusty Martin and Australian netball captain, Caitlin Bassett, Hugh has had an impact on thousands of people all across the country.  I'm also very excited for this episode as Hugh has  had a massive impact on my life. In the interview we dicuss  the pivotal trip to Northern Indi...

Tonight we are joined by James Swanwick -  Entrepreneur, Australian-American investor, speaker, former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN, author of The 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge and most notibaly best known for his company Swannies or Swanwick Sleep, which produces blue blocking glasses. I use  his product pretty much every night when Im in front of the screen and since doing so my sleep quality has risen two fold. James is an avid bio-hacker, and has all kinds of thoughts on different ways to live and feel better. In the episode, we talk about sleep, we talk about...

Stan Efferding, the World’s Strongest Bodybuilder, is the master of many areas of health and fitness. He is a retired powerlifter and body builder and creator of the Vertical Diet. His exponential list of clients include Ben Smith, Hafthor Bjornsson, Brian Shaw + plenty more. Stan and I go deep on the vertical diet, why Stan believes that you need to look beyond your macros, protein sources and the sustainability of the vertical diet. This episode is brought to you by Elite Supps Australia. https://www.elitesupps.com.au/

Kirsty Wirth is the founder of https://kulturedwellness.com/ and her philosophy is simple: she believes we need to accept the cards we've been dealt and then take responsibility for our own health - and that of the next generation. It’s about making sure that we don't continue to hand down these health issues that could be stopped now. Her mission is to implement strategies into the lifestyle of millions worldwide to nourish the gut microbiome for good health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jed-zimmer/message

Tom Cronin is the founder of The Stillness Project, a global movement to inspire 1 billion people to meditate daily. He is also the creator of The Portal, a cinematic experience and book that follows six stories of overcoming trauma, anxiety, depression and PTSD using meditation.  If you are looking to dramatically shift the trajectory of your brain, health, relationships and life...meditation and mindfulness might just be the key you've been looking for. I'd love to spread the knowledge in these podcasts far and wide. If you liked this episode, I'd love it if you could share it...

Kelly is a coach, physical therapist, author and speaker and has been instrumental in revolutionizing how athletes think about human movement and athletic performance. His 2013 book, Becoming a Supple Leopard has become a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. Kelly’s clients have included Olympic gold-medalists, Tour de France cyclists, world and national record holding Olympic Lifting and Power athletes, Crossfit Games medalists, ballet dancers, military personnel, and competitive age-division athletes.

Today’s episode is all about coffee. I am joined by Andrew Salisbury, co-founder of Purity Coffee. Andrew Salisbury was inspired to start Purity Coffee® after learning the truth about coffee and its positive impact on overall health and wellness. At Purity, their goal is to present the original scientific research that clearly proves that coffee is beneficial to human health and give people a new reason to drink coffee. In this episode, he shares and discusses some of that.   Coffee’s health benefits have been extensively researched and generally agreed upon. Purity Coffee is an organic certified, specialty grade, high i...

JJ Virgin is a New York Times bestselling author, a prominent fitness and nutrition expert, public speaker and media personality. JJ is internationally recognized as an expert in overcoming weight loss resistance and has helped thousands lose weight fast by addressing food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances. JJ is a board certified nutrition specialist through The American College of Nutrition, she's board certified in holistic nutrition, and she's a certified nutrition and fitness specialist. Discover more https://jjvirgin.com/https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=jj%20virgin

Drew Manning is the man behind the incredible experiment of gaining losing 75lbs on purpose.. Drew is a Keto diet expert, 8 figure entrepreneur and a new york times bestselling author of 'Fit2Fat2Fit'. He has featured on multiple shows including Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, The view and a continously expanding list.  Connect with drew @ https://fit2fat2fit.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fit2fat2fit/?hl=en https://twitter.com/fit2fat2fit https://www.facebook.com/fit2fat2fit --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jed-zimmer/message

Happiness seems to be the thing that everyone is chasing. In this episode I sit down with happiness expert Dr. Gillian Mandich to discuss her research and findings into ways in which each of us can be living happier, healthier lives.  Dr. Mandich holds a PhD from Western University in health science, specializing her area of research into health and happiness. She is the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research and has appeared on two TEDx talks: " The Surprising Truth About Happiness" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-EJVtXK7Rc and "The Two Things You Need T...