Biohacking News by Zestology

Next time on Zestology: Gemma Oaten was only 10 when she first became ill after negative comments at school affected her self esteem. And from there it was a downhill spiral. She's faced unbelievable adversity on her journey to becoming a successful actress. And a wonderful person who's great to hang out with.

The Sleep Doctor - with Dr. Michael Breus #80 How do you sleep? I thought I knew most of the important stuff about sleep, morning routines, and caffeine, but I just interviewed Dr. Oz's sleep doctor specialist, Dr Michael Breus, and he told me some stuff that blew my mind. I'm actually writing this with a cup of coffee by my side, and I've changed my morning routine (and coffee routine) because of the information I learnt from Dr. Breus. He's seriously well qualified. In addition to his private practice where he treats athletes, celebrities, and the like, he also "trains other sleep doctors and consults with major airlines, hotel chains, and retailers to provide the optimum sleep experience for their customers." So if you're interested in improving your sleep, and therefore performance and energy levels - listen to today's Zestology.

Next time on Zestology: Dr Breus is a legendary sleep doc and is seriously well qualified. In addition to his private practice where he treats athletes, celebrities, and the like, he also "trains other sleep doctors." That'll do for me. That's next time on Zestology.

Sascha Kindred has taken part in every Paralympics since Atlanta (yes in the mid 90s). He's got gold medals galore, and all that despite a doctor originally telling him and his family that he would never walk in his life. Coming up: How Sascha overcame adversity to get where he is. The special light-based alarm clock Sascha uses to help him wake up in the morning. Preparation is key, without that he feels lost. His silver medals mean more to him than gold. (Why??) The Queen made a very embarrassing gaffe the first time Sascha met her. (Yes, he's met her multiple times...) If you like to get motivated by the best, then do listen to today's podcast... Sascha is a very straightforward guy with so much to inspire us with.

Next time on Zestology: How do the world's best athletes motivate themselves, espcially when they've been through massive adversity? The Paralympics start soon in Rio. So who better to speak to than one of the most decorated Paralympians of all time. And he has an incredible story

Bust stress like a boss - with celebrity trainer and entrepreneur Angela Martindale #78 The way to bust stress and change unhealthy habits all comes down to consistency. Angela Martindale is a celebrity trainer and entrepreneur and helps her clients bust stress like a boss. According to her, it takes 21 days to create a healthy habit. So whatever you want to achieve, if you're willing to give it 21 days, you could change things permanently. If you can be consistent for 21 days of your life, you can change your mindset, achieve more of your goals, and bust stress like a boss. ​In today's podcast, I also reveal the daily practice that I do every evening - every single night, that has possibly worked better for me than anything else. Enjoy!

Next time on Zestology: It takes 21 days to create a healthy habit. So whatever you want to achieve, if you're willing to give it 21 days, you could change things permanently. If you can be consistent for 21 days of your life, you can change your mindset, achieve more of your goals, and bust stress like a boss. Angela Martindale has more - next time on Zestology

Straight off the bat, today's podcast guests have an awesome name. The Personality Hackers. I love the idea of hacking into anything, so if they can help me hack and improve our behaviours, capabilities and more, that could work. The Personality Hackers are Joel Mark Witt & Antonia Dodge. Coming up today. What's more important - natural talent or hard work? How to deal with negative feedback (this is good) How to find your flow state How to show up happier, more resourceful and more energy How to be sure that you are on the right path AND... How to hack into your personality and be more effective...

Next time on Zestology: What's more important - natural talent or hard work? How to deal with negative feedback (this is good) How to find your flow state And loads more, with the Personality Hackers.

Sometimes on my podcast Zestology I get very specific - into the nitty gritty of supplements, lifestyle practices and the science of feeling good. And then sometimes, I like to meet and pick the brains of interesting, successful and prominent people with a damn good story to tell. Roll on this week - yep this pic is me hanging out with 80s pop sensation Sinitta. Sinitta has 14 international hit singles. I was basically singing along to her music in the 80s. She is a mentor on The X Factor and she now makes her own fitness videos. But one of the best moments in our chat - I thought - was when she told the long and yes, maybe even a bit painful story of how she realised she "wasn't famous any more", and how she dealt with some serious ups and downs.