The Health Project

Jake Pallpratt is the name of the man who worked behind the scenes with me to help pull off what most said was impossible; returning to high level sport with no ACL, as little as 12 weeks following the rupture. Having gone through 2 knee reconstructions himself, Jake has established himself in the local town of Bendigo as one of the leading PHYSIOTHERAPISTS and has a particular area of interest in ACL Rehab.  Having completed a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University Bendigo, Jake now works with clients on a daily basis with a huge focus o...

Prime Training is driving the transition from traditional 'bodybuilding' towards 'sport-specific' athlete training. Tom Baulch has grown his social media presence dramatically over the past year, educating the key to increasing athletic performance. The former semi-professional AFL player has been making waves with his new style of training, trademarking the term 'stop training like a bodybuilder, start training like an athlete’. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jed-zimmer/message

Today I'm thrilled to be joined by Brock Armstrong, a Cognitive Behavior Therapy Practitioner, writer, podcaster, Marathon and Triathlon Coach, and founder of Brock Armstrong Coaching, where he's used a functional approach to fitness and movement to personally coach hundreds of people across the finish line. Brock has worked with many familiar faces in the health and fitness world, including Mark Sisson, Dave Asprey and Ben Greenfield all of which have been mentioned during the podcast series. Brock is the host of the Get Fit Guy podcast and co-creator of an innovative weight loss coaching course at weighless.life. Brock...

Kyle Maynard was born a congenital amputee. A rare condition caused him to never fully develop arms and legs in the womb. But before you jump to conclusions, let me brag about this guy: He was a high school wrestling champ—whooping other kids with full abilities—and went on to win weight lifting competitions, fight MMA, and multiple other fights.

Kyle is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and known for becoming the first quadruple amputee to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Aconcagua without the aid of prosthetics.

Kyle  has lived his l...

Dr. Justin Marchegiani is someone who has been surrounded in the healthcare system for as long as he can remember. He started off his career in the health field working in a surgical center as he prepared for medical school while at the University of Massachusetts. From here, this experience shifted his focus from conventional medicine to a more holistic or natural approach to healing; where the underlying cause of his patient’s health issues are addressed and not just medicated and surgically removed.

Dr. Justin Marchegiani is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst wi...

After suffering the terrible loss of two children, Alannah McGregor has worked tirelessly over the past 19 years to raise awareness of suicide prevention, working towards de-stigmatising mental health and the topic of suicide. 

Workplace bullying lead to the deaths of Alannah’s children, and she initially started raising awareness through a short DVD she sent to workplaces to help educate employers and employees.

Alannah then started SPAN Central Victoria in 2011, with the aim of increasing community awareness about the incidence and impact of suicide, and encourage the community to acknowledge and discuss the issue. Her foc...

Jed is joined tonight by New York Times Bestselling author Brad Kearns. Brad is an expert in ancestral/primal/paleo health, keto, and endurance training. Brad is also the host of the B.Rad podcast! Brad Kearns was one of the top professional triathletes for nine years.  During that time, he won 30 titles worldwide including an amazing streak of seven victories in a row.  Brad goes deep into the following topics: • Balancing a rigid training plan and listening to your body. • Slowing your training down to get more training effect • Stress hormones • Sauna Vs Ice baths • Increasing metabolism • Why eating more less often...

The health project podcast is back. The Health Project is about to expand as some long term goals are coming into place! It will be more then just myself now, venturing back into a new business model!! ⬇️ - More coaches - More programs - More resources Growing team! Tonight we sit down with with new coach and the exceptional athlete in Anastasia Robinson to discuss her involvement in the fitness industry and aspirations with The Health Project. Listen in to hear Anastazia and I discuss the following:  - Best Piece of Fitness Advice - One negotiable Daily habit - Weights vs Ca...

Soulla Chamberlain is a health educator and the owner of Star Anise Organic Wholefoods Broth Bar & Larder, a Sydney-based whole foods store. A former macrobiotic vegan, Soulla has had a remarkable health journey, healing her body by switching to a nutritionally dense ancestral diet. Having been exposed to the work of Dr Weston A Price and attending regular seminars, Soulla’s mission is to educate people on the benefits of ancestral eating. In this episode she discusses this topic that is dear to our hearts and gives clear and helpful instructions to those who are starting or already on the he...

This week on the show I am lucky enough t sit down with WBFF Pro, Nurse and Women's health coach Sharelle Grant to discuss how she balances competing in the highest level of physique whilst also holding down her full time nursing career. Sharelle is intensely passionate about women’s health and this shines through in everything she posts on social, her work with her clients and the topics we discussed here. We chatted about: • Sharelle’s competing journey and turning pro • Mistakes along the way - training/nutrition • Why she became a women’s fitness coach • Seeing the gap between health...

This week's guest, neuroscientist & mind-body expert Dr. Claudia Aguirre shares her unique insight on the intricate brain-skin connection.Dr. Claudia Aguirre, neuroscience PHD, a famous TED talk lecturer, and blogger serves as a scientific resource for many high profile clients to help them properly use research to make scientifically accurate claims. Tune into this episode to learn more about how the skin communicates to us about what's going on inside, the impact of stress on our skin, and how to resiliently deal with it to live healthfully & glow from within.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jed-zimmer/m...

Tonight I am joined by Thom King, an Entrepreneur, Author and self described 'bio-hacker.'  Thom changed his life by adopting a ketogenic lifestyle and kicking 5 stone! He is the author of Guy Gone Keto and the founder and CEO of Steviva Brands Inc., one of the largest importers, manufacturers, and distributors of natural sweeteners. In Guy Gone Keto he details his essential wellness program including tips for reading and understanding food labels, supportive techniques to make you feel capable and empowered, as well as tasty recipes and easy-to-follow meal plans that will keep you fit and healthy for life. T...

Tonight I am joined by Kriben Govender, a Food Scientist, Registered Nutritionist and Founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in Gut Health and Mitochondrial health-focused products and Allele Microbiome – a provider of cutting edge Metagenomic Stool Testing and Deuterium Testing. With more than 20 years of Food industry experience in the field of Research and Development, Kriben intimately understands the food supply chain and the interaction between diet and the gut microbiome. Kriben is an expert in the art of making fermented foods. Further to this he has his own podcast which is one of Australia's leading Nutrition Podcasts - The...

In this episode of The Health Project  I am lucky to have a conversation with Dr Peter Brukner OAM – Prof Sports Medicine, Author, Founder SugarByHalf. Dr Brukner is an OAM Order of Australia Medallist and he’s a world renowned Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician and Researcher. Up until recently Dr. Brukner was the team Doctor for the Australian Cricket Team, a position that he held for 5 years.  Dr. Brukner held similar positions at the Liverpool Football Club and Melbourne and Collingwood AFL Clubs and the Australian Soccer Team and also Sports Doctor across multiple National Olympic Commonwealth Games Athletics Teams...

Tonight I am joined by Patrick McKeown, the man known as the “oxygen advantage”. Patrick completed his clinical training in the Buteyko Breathing Method at the Buteyko Clinic, Moscow, Russia in 2002. He has spent the last 15 years working with tens of thousands of children and adults worldwide, who experience breathing pattern disorders, sleep disordered breathing and anxiety. To date, he has written eight books on the subject, including Close Your Mouth, Anxiety Free: Stop Worrying and Quieten Your Mind, Asthma Free Naturally, Always Breathe Correctly and Sleep with Buteyko. Patrick has worked with some of the top athletes in the worl...

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  to sh...

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 expansive knowle...

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