The Functional Health Podcast

Can bioregualtory peptides slow biological aging? What are bioregulatory peptides and how do they work? Is this the next big thing in anti-aging medicine?

I had the pleasure to sit down with Dr Rob Verkerk at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress in London to talk all things Bioregulatory peptides. These are molecules which have huge promise in the regenerative medicine space. I was hugely excited to hear more about th...

Dr Bill Harris is as internationally recognised expert on the omega 3 and heart disease, which make him one of the best people in the world to have this conversation with. Omega 3’s are not often considered on a normal blood panel but I think there is a strong case as to why they should be. There is a reason why many countries across the world recommend multiple servings of oily fish per week and that is primarily due to their omeg...

Can we reverse chronic disease using food? How can food be used as preventative medicine? What foods have medicinal properties and in what dose?

Dr. William Li, physician, scientist and bestselling author of  “Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself” and “Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer”. For the latest cutting edge food as medicine science, check out Dr. Li's You...

Teemu Arina is a technology entrepreneur, author, biohacker and founder of the Biohacking Centre. 

Do we need to Biohack? What are underlying principles? Is it for everyone? 

Teemu is one of the forefront thinkers on the digital transformation of learning, work, leadership, health and - eventually - the future of humanity. His work focuses on studying the intersection of man and the machine and ways to improve productivity, health ...

How can we best personalise our diet and lifestyle? How should geographic location influence what we should eat? What are the benefits of sun exposure? 

Ryan Carter is a certified health coach, personal trainer and  nutritional therapist. 

Ryan is a wealth of knowledge if the field of personalised nutrition and health optimisation. He is incredibly active on instagram with a huge dedicated following where he shares some of his clin...

Jessica Kanerva is a Transformational Breath Practitioner and a Nutritionist.

What types of breathwork are there? How can breathwork benefit you? Why we need to focus on our breath? Can breathwork result in psychedelic experiences?

We speak about the world of breath work as a healing modality and how our breath can be the bridge between our mind and body. Jessica has a special interest in the links between our body and mind, and he...

Why do I feel tired? What is fatigue?  What can I do to improve energy levels? What are the most evidenced based supplements to support energy and reduce exhaustion?

Lorraine Nicolle is an experienced and regulated nutrition clinician, educator and author.

In this conversation we discuss the causes of tiredness/exhaustion and how to avoid them, underlying biology of how exhaustion may come about and what lifestyle modifications and...

Professor Gordan Lauc. Gordan is a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Zagreb, Director of the National Centre of Scientific Excellence in Personalised Healthcare, honorary professor at multiple universities and member of the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars. His research team is pioneering the application of glycan biomarkers in the field of precision medicine, forming a new form of biological age...

Dr. Olli Sovijärvi is the head author of the Biohacker's Handbook.

Olli has 15-years of clinical experience in multiple areas of medicine including ER, hospital settings, standard healthcare, GP, and personalised functional medicine. He is a truly fascinating individual and it was a real pleasure meeting him and welcoming him on the show. 

In this episode we dive into:

• The history of cold therapy in medicine 
• The benefits of co...

Dr Ashok Gupta has dedicated his life to improving people's well-being and helping them achieve their potential. He is the founder and CEO of two health tech businesses. The Gupta Program is a neuroplasticity brain retraining program for chronic immune conditions such as Long Covid and ME/CFS.

Ashok personally suffered from ME/CFS when he was studying at Cambridge University...

I sat down with my good friend Lorna Driver-Davies to talk about all things peri-menopause - hormones, symptoms, lab tests, foods, supplements and much more. 

Clinical Nutritional Therapist, Functional Medicine, Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine Dispenser for over a decade focusing on women's gynaecological and hormone nutrition with particular expertise in Perimenopause, early Perimenopause and Endometriosis in Perimenopause. Lorna ...

I had the pleasure to welcome on the podcast Functional Medicine Practitioner, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of humanpeople, Dr Geoff Mullan. 

Drawing on his expansive clinical experience of over 15 years, treating more than 15,000 patients, and three years of rigorous R&D, he’s spearheading an innovative approach to extend healthspan and reduce years lived in ill health. Specifically in the last 7 years this has been fo...

Marek Doyle is a nutritional therapist whose own metabolic problems forced him to see to see the disconnect between the scientific literature, the medical model and real-life outcomes. 

From his 17 years of experience and reconciling the data from over 3000 patient outcomes and 11,000 test results, he utilises a personalised nutrition approach. He aims to identify the root cause of conditions and dysfunctions and provide answers th...

Discussing RESET EATING with Dr Rob Verkerk and Meleni Aldridge from the Alliance for National Health International, an organisation with a mission to promote and protect our right to sustainable natural health around the world – by working with nature, not against it.

In this fascinating conversation we discuss: 

• Best cooking methods to maximise nutrition 
• How to minimise anti-nutrients in food
• Why focussing on a rainbow of co...

I sat down with Rick Miller at his clinic in London, UK, to talk all things Men's health for physical performance and longevity.

Rick Miller is a clinical and sports dietician who is trained in functional medicine. In this podcast he eloquently explores optimal nutrition and exercise for men to support physical performance and longevity. He discusses the nuances around men and masculinity and how men are less likely to seek support...

Barry Smith is the founder of Symprove, A company built on the belief that recovering and maintaining a healthy gut balance can help you live a fuller life. His vast knowledge on the topic of probiotics is astonishing and he really did blow me away. That, coupled with the lifestyle medicine expertise of Dr Chris George, makes for a fascinating podcast! Chris is NHS Medical Doctor trained in lifestyle medicine and advocates for an e...

Dr Tom O'Bryan is a world-renowned speaker and educator with expertise in food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and the development of autoimmune diseases. Tom and his wife, Marzi O'Bryan, recently brought into the world their child, Gio. Marzi is a nutritional therapist with vast experience and Chief Operating Officer at thedr.com.

With Tom and Marzi’s unique expertise and experience, I was delighted to talk about their functi...

Despite being one of the UK’s leading Functional Medicine Practitioners (IFMCP) with a focus in gut health and mould illness, Alex’s interests further extend into physical therapy, movement, resiliency, coaching, biohacking, psychedelics, breathwork, masculinity, spirituality, and the assimilation of ancient wisdom concerning health.

With a keen interest in the mind-body connection, currently Alex is training to become a Tran...