Animal-Based-Dad Podcast - Optimizing Metabolic Health Through Science & Lifestyle! Welcome to the Animal-Based-Dad Podcast, where science meets real-life strategies for optimizing metabolic health and overall well-being. Hosted by Ricky Du Plessis, this podcast dives deep into the lifestyle factors that influence human metabolic health & wellness, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, supplementation, grounding, and light exposure. What to expect: • Expert Interviews – Unscripted conversati ...
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Metabolic Health, Mental Clarity & Mortality: Real Talk with Colin Walke on Food, Emotions, and Living Fully
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1:32:36In this powerful and wide-ranging episode, Ricky sits down with Colin Walke, an educator, coach, and metabolic health enthusiast, for a heartfelt conversation on everything from life & happiness to suicide, self-discovery, and species-appropriate nutrition. They dive into: The life-changing impact of diet on mental health, depression, and autoimmun…
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Episode 09: Cracking the Migraine Code - Dr Angela Stanton on Salt, Hormones & the Metabolic Root of Chronic Pain
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1:18:04What if migraines aren’t just headaches, but electrical storms in the brain triggered by metabolic imbalances? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr Angela Stanton, a neuroscientist, author, and founder of the Stanton Migraine Protocol, to explore how electrolytes, hormones, and nutrition intersect to drive (and heal) chronic conditions like…
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Episode 08: From Techie to Health Trailblazer – a discussion with Prashant Karhade
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1:04:49In this inspiring episode of The Animal-Based Dad Podcast, I sit down with Prashant - an IT Engineer turned serial entrepreneur, author, and founder of the innovative health app 1Step. We dive deep into his unique fusion of technology, storytelling, and wellness to empower individuals to take charge of their metabolic health - one small, consistent…
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Light Diet - Part 2: How Modern Life Is Wrecking Your Health (And What to Do About It) with Roderick Lambert
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1:22:53Is your lifestyle silently sabotaging your health? In this episode, Roderick and Ricky explore how modern indoor living, blue light exposure, and sunscreen overuse are contributing to a growing "light deficiency epidemic." They reveal how our natural circadian rhythms, metabolic health, and even skin resilience are being disrupted by artificial env…
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Episode 07: Where Metabolic Health Meets the Mat - Surf, Jiu-Jitsu & Longevity with Nick Tiscoe
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47:00In this episode, we explore the intersection of metabolic health, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and surfing with Nick Tiscoe, a second-degree black belt, lifelong surfer, and founder of North Shore BJJ in Newquay. Nick shares insights from decades on the mat and in the waves, exploring how martial arts and surf culture foster resilience, mental clarity, and…
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Light Diet - Part 1_Sunlight, Skin & Science: The Forgotten Power of Natural Light - Deep Dives with Roderick Lambert
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1:06:38Could your daily sunlight exposure be the missing link in your health routine? In this illuminating episode, Ricky and Roderick dive deep into the surprising science of sunlight, exploring how natural light affects everything from melanin production and mood to immunity and mitochondrial health. Discover the real reason vitamin D might just be a st…
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Episode 06: From Dad Bod to Dynamic - Unlocking Lifelong Health & Mobility with Toby Swallow
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2:01:40In this eye-opening episode, Ricky sits down with mobility and strength expert Toby Swallow, a former world champion powerlifter, who shares his transformative approach to aging, fitness, and pain-free living. Discover why mobility is a key piece in the longevity puzzle, how most men misunderstand their fitness, and the five lifestyle pillars you m…
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Why Test-Based Personalized Nutrition is Absolutely Brilliant - Deep Dives
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53:09Discover the hidden epidemic of Omega-3 deficiency affecting ~97% of the population and what you can do about it. In this episode, non-fiction author and metabolic health advocate Ricky Du Plessis dives into the concept of test-based personalized nutrition with Zinzino, sharing how their innovative Omega-6 to Omega-3 balance test and bioavailable B…
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Episode 05: How Men Over 50 Can Reclaim Their Health and Energy with No Fads or Excuses - Andre Obradovic
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1:10:07If you’re a man over 50 feeling stuck, frustrated, overweight, and exhausted — this is the episode you can't afford to miss. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Andre Obradovic, a no-BS Health and Executive Performance Coach, former Australian Army Officer, and he completed the SAS Selection Course as a young officer in 1989. He is now a…
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Reset Your Rhythm: How Circadian Health Transforms Sleep, Energy & Longevity – Deep Dive
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1:38:32Episode 2 in my 5-part mini-series with Roderick Lambert. Is your internal clock out of sync…? And is this costing you your health…? In this week’s Deep Dive episode, we continue the mini-series with Roderick Lambert and Ricky Du Plessis, discussing circadian rhythms to explore how aligning your daily habits with your body's natural 24-hour cycle c…
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Episode 04: From Corporate Prodigy to Pioneering Mid-Life Metabolic Health Coach – Roderick Lambert
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1:05:54In this week’s episode of my Guest Interview Series, I speak with Roderick Lambert who walks us through his personal health journey and how this led him to pivot his career from corporate professional to a pioneering metabolic health coach and has fostered a passion for the science underpinning metabolic / mitochondrial health. He was only of the v…
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The 5-Pillars of Metabolic Health: A Blueprint for Lifelong Health - Deep Dive Series
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1:08:19In this special solo episode of The Animal Based Dad Podcast - Deep Dive Series, Ricky takes a break from the mini-series with Roderick (who's enjoying well deserved time off over Easter) to dive deep into the powerful framework behind his upcoming second book. This is your first look at Ricky’s 5-Pillars of Metabolic Health - a concept forged from…
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Episode 03 - Reclaiming Health: From Carb-Loaded to Carnivore with Ryan Douglas
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55:31In this eye-opening episode of the Animal-Based Dad podcast, I sit down with health advocate & Health Coach Ryan Douglas to explore the life-changing power of food. From battling digestive issues to reversing chronic conditions, Ryan shares his transition from a standard, high-carb diet to a predominantly carnivorous lifestyle, and the profound imp…
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Deep Dives - Inflammation with Roderick Lambert
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1:22:41The topic being discussed = Inflammation Summary of discussion: We introduce the topic of inflammation and explain what inflammation is, why it's important, the sources of stress that create inflammatory responses, the mechanisms involved, and things people can do about it. Roderick emphasizes that inflammation can be both good and bad depending on…
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Episode 02 - From Law to Longevity: The Carnivore Lawyer’s Fight for Health Freedom
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1:23:22In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Animal-Based Dad podcast, Ricky Du Plessis welcomes attorney and health advocate Christopher Brandlin - also known as The Carnivore Lawyer®. Christopher shares his remarkable transformation from a high-powered legal career and near-death health crisis to reclaiming his vitality through the carnivo…
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The Animal-Based Dad Podcast: Deep Dive Series: Episode 01 – Conquering King Stomach
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1:24:45Overview In this first episode of the deep dive series, I talk about my book (Conquering King Stomach), the journey which lead me to making the decision to write it, some of the more profound learnings along the way and what I hope it will do for others. For those wishing to purchase a copy, it can be found on Amazon using the links below: Conqueri…
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Guest Series - Episode 01 - Martin Gillespie
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1:28:43The Animal-Based Dad Podcast: Guest Interview Series: Episode 01 – Martin Gillespie About my guest: Martin Gillespie is a leading voice in metabolic well-being, nutritional resilience, and corporate health leadership. He has taken his corporate background, his experience as a cancer survivor and resultant passion for metabolic well-being and uses h…
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