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The Proof Podcast is a space for science-based conversation. Together with his guests, Simon Hill, a qualified physiotherapist and nutritionist, explores the health and longevity benefits that come with mastering physical exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, recovery, sleep, and alignment. Facts, nuance and trustworthy recommendations minus the hyperbole. All the proof you need to live better for longer.

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Top 10 The Proof with Simon Hill Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Proof with Simon Hill episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Proof with Simon Hill for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Proof with Simon Hill episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Nutrition Science | Frank Cusimano

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08/08/18 • 117 min

In Episode #19, I talked with Frank Cusimano (@dr.cusimano) about using science to make informed food choices. With a host of scientific degrees under his belt, a PhD in nutrition, a medical degree underway, and an absolute passion for reading scientific literature, Frank Cusimano is perfectly suited to navigate us through some commonly asked questions about healthy eating. Interestingly, Frank doesn’t specifically classify himself as a vegan. Rather, he chooses his food based on what science says are the healthiest forms of nutrition, and it just so happens that these are animal-free products.

In this episode, we cover Frank’s story and his transition to a plant-based diet. We also dive into a number of common questions around healthy eating, including the optimal times to eat meals, whether we should fast, how much protein we need, whether coconut oil and soy are healthy or beneficial, how important omega-3s are, and much more.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Looking After Our Thyroid | Dr Brittany Henderson

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08/09/21 • 81 min

In Episode #149, I sat down with endocrinologist Dr Brittany Henderson to talk about thyroid health. Whether you have a thyroid condition yourself or are simply interested in learning more about how your thyroid affects your health, I’m sure you will enjoy this episode.

In this episode, we cover the focuses of endocrinology, types of endocrine-related disorders, what our thyroid is and why it’s important to our health, common thyroid disorders (e.g., Hashimoto’s), blood tests to monitor thyroid health (e.g., antibody tests), and how to manage thyroid conditions (particularly focusing on foods and nutrients).

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Longevity tips from 2024 | Best of The Proof

The Proof with Simon Hill

12/30/24 • 156 min

Episode #346. Keen to commit to your health in 2025? Tune in for the ultimate cheat sheet, packed with the best insights from 2024 on nutrition, fitness, and longevity. This is your chance to reflect, reset, and step into the new year with actionable tips from the brightest minds in health and wellness.

This special episode features wisdom from world-class experts, including Alan Aragon, Dr Kevin Maki, Dr Carol Kirkpatrick, Dr Nicholas Burd, Dr Venki Ramakrishnan, Dr Thomas Dayspring, Dr Kellyann Niotis, Dr Christos S. Mantzoros, Dr Karl Nadolsky, Dr Daniel Soffer, Dr Michael Hill, Dr Alyssa Olenick, Dr Jen Gunter, Robin Sharma, and Dr Christopher Gardner.

Specifically, we cover:

Introduction (00:00)
Effective, evidence-based weight loss strategies (01:35)
The importance of protein for health and metabolism (10:07)
Unpacking the 30-30-30 framework for sustainable health (14:27)
Optimal vs. Maximal Protein Intake for Muscle Growth (28:11)
How lifestyle choices influence the science of ageing (32:03)
The role of cholesterol in dementia risk (41:08)
Diet Choices That May Help Prevent Dementia (48:41)
Understanding the personal fat threshold in obesity (54:11)
Strategies to reverse metabolic health challenges (58:10)
Identifying High-Risk Indicators for Lipoprotein(a) (01:04:41)
Debunking the Triglycerides-to-HDL Ratio Debate (01:17:30)
Comparing ApoB and LDL Cholesterol in Cardiovascular Risk (01:25:48)
Insights into microvascular dysfunction and cardiovascular health (01:34:19)
Protein requirements for women and dietary guidance (01:45:12)
Science-backed tips for muscle growth (01:51:06)
Dispelling myths about menstrual health (01:55:00)
The importance of mentors for growth and development (02:02:47)
Key takeaways on cholesterol management and diet (02:05:13)
DHA & EPA supplementation (2:08:30)
Analysing cardiometabolic markers for better health (02:16:06)
Outro (02:28:28)

Head to the full show notes for more insights and to connect with today’s featured guests.

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The #1 key to happiness and living longer | Marc Schulz, PhD

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03/11/24 • 132 min

Episode #304. Your friends, family, and partner are helping you live longer. Why? And how?

Discover the true importance of relationships in this conversation with clinical psychologist and scientist Professor Marc Schulz.

In this episode, you’ll learn about how and why relationships are one of the key factors for health and longevity. Professor Schulz breaks down the key results from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, a study that has been running since 1938, and how you can apply these findings to your life. We cover topics including social fitness, income disparity and longevity, how relationships are formed, the importance of intimacy and vulnerability, and how to improve your health by interacting with strangers.

Specifically, we discuss:

Intro (00:00)
Background of Marc Schulz (00:50)
The Significance of Qualitative Research in Psychology (04:50)
Introduction to the Harvard Study of Adult Development: A Groundbreaking Inquiry into Human Flourishing (11:30)
How do You Know if You're Flourishing in Life? (18:56)
Key Findings of the Harvard Study of Adult Development (24:19)
How Relationships Are Connected with Happiness and Longevity (30:51)
Are Good Relationships Linked to Longer Life? (40:15)
Importance of Communication and Cultivating Relationships (51:40)
Impact of Major Transitions to Social Relationships (1:02:13)
Engaging in Social Activities to Improve Social Fitness (1:08:25)
How Happiness Has Changed with Technology (1:19:13)
Maintaining Connections with Family (1:26:42)
Engaging with Strangers: Tips for Starting Conversations (1:30:08)
Addressing the Childhood Phrase "Stranger Danger" (1:38:59)
Defining Relationships in Different Stages of Life (1:41:29)
Growth in Relationship with Oneself vs. Social Relationships (1:52:35)
Looking at Human Flourishing at a National Level (1:57:20)
Takeaways: Future of Harvard Study of Adult Development (2:03:10)
Outro (2:06:51)

Discover more of Professor Marc Schulz’s work at https://www.brynmawr.edu/inside/people/marc-schulz.

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Part 1: Health and longevity | The Proof 2022 year in review

The Proof with Simon Hill

01/03/23 • 147 min

To bring in the new year I thought it would be good to take a moment and consolidate some of the memorable moments, and key takeaways, from 2022.

In Episode #241, part 1 of a 2 part year in review, we traverse how to think about nutrition, so we can better make sense of claims online, diet, and cardiometabolic health, how you can flip the switch on your microbiome so the trillions of gut bugs in your large intestine reward you with better health, and the benefits up for grabs through consuming our food over less hours - otherwise known as time restricted eating or fasting.

Guests featured include Dr Gil Carvhalo, Dr Richard Johnson, Dr Alan Flanagan, Danny Lennon, Dr David Jenkins, Dr Justin Sonnenburg, Dr Erica Sonnenburg, Dr Christopher Gardner, Dr Tim Spector, Dr Don Layman, Dr Valter Longo, Dr Stuart Phillips, Dr Satchin Panda and Dr Courtney Peterson.

Specifically, we cover:

Intro (00:00)
Circadian Disruption is a Problem with Dr. Satchin Panda (01:59)
Fasting & weight loss with Dr. Courtney Peterson (08:26)
Optimal fasting window with Dr. Satchin Panda (15:49)
Nutrition science claims with Dr Gil Carvalho (36:49)
Diet & metabolic health with Dr. Richard Johnson (51:32)
Cholesterol & CVD with Dr Alan Flanagan and Danny Lennon (57:22)
Lowering cholesterol with Dr. David Jenkins (1:14:06)
Gut microbiome with Drs. Erica and Justin Sonnenburg (1:24:44)
Fibre & inflammation with Dr. Sonnenburg and Dr. Gardner (1:32:43)
Fermented foods (1:49:35)
Building microbiome diversity with Drs. Erica and Justin Sonnenburg (1:50:26)
Simple dietary advice with Dr Tim Spector (1:55:57)
Muscle & metabolic health with Dr. Donald Layman (1:58:34)
Aging pathways with Dr. Valter Longo (2:07:24)
Muscle & aging with Drs. Stuart Phillips and Christopher Gardner (2:14:48)
Outro (2:20:11)

Episodes featured:

Episode #221 with Dr Satchin Panda
Episode #232 with Dr Courtney Peterson
Episode #207 with Dr Gil Carvhalo
Episode #233 with Dr Richard Johhson
Episode #231 with Dr Alan Flanagan & Danny Lennon
Episode #216 with Dr David Jenkins
Episode #202 with Dr Erica Sonnenburg & Dr Justin Sonnenburg
Episode #191 with Dr Justin Sonnenburg & Dr Christopher Gardner
Episode #224 with Dr Tim Spector
Episode #236 with Dr Don Layman
Episode #237 with Dr Valter Longo
Episode #228 with Dr Stuart Phillips & Dr Christopher Gardner

I hope you find this episode helpful for consolidating some of the key learnings from 2022.

Part 2 of the year in review will be released next week with a focus on exercise, planetary health and more.

Happy new year.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Fighting off muscle loss as we age | Justin Keogh

The Proof with Simon Hill

02/19/24 • 141 min

Episode #301. Have you started preparing your body for your older years? Or are you already in your older years, wondering how you can best protect yourself from falls and maintain strength and function? Join me as I sit down with Associate Professor Justin Keogh to learn about what sarcopenia is and how you can prevent it.

You’ll learn who is at risk for sarcopenia, when to take action to prevent it, and how to move forward if you are facing it already. Dr Keogh identifies the two most important factors for staying strong and mobile, the gold-standard training protocol you should aim for, and other ways you can get the most bang for your buck with exercise.

Specifically, we discuss:

Intro (00:00)
Understanding Sarcopenia: An Overview and Early Signs (01:29)
Key Risk Factors and Predictors of Longevity in Sarcopenia (13:15)
Muscle Function in Aging: From Centenarians to Muscle Mass Loss (19:18)
The Role of Physical Activity in Managing Sarcopenia: Exercise Myths and Facts (25:03)
Sarcopenia Across the Lifespan: Gender Differences, Disease Classification, and Causes (35:28)
Understanding Muscle Decline with Age: Mechanisms and Muscle Cell Types (43:29) Training for Strength and Longevity: Power Training, Resistance Workouts, and Aerobic Exercises (50:09)
Innovative Training Methods: Exercise Snacking, Progressive Loading, and Reducing Muscle Soreness (1:18:51)
Optimising Muscle Health: Weekly Training Protocols and Body Adaptation to Exercise (1:39:32)
Hormones, Supplements, and Lifestyle Strategies for Sarcopenia Management (1:48:20)
Addressing Sarcopenia: Gender Differences, Causes, and Weight Management (1:53:36)
Debunking Myths and Shaping Future Guidelines for Sarcopenia Prevention (2:10:45)
Outro: The Path Forward in Sarcopenia Research and Awareness (2:14:50)

Learn more about Associate Professor Justin Keogh on his Bond University profile, read his publications on ResearchGate, and connect with him on Twitter/X.

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Plant-Based Nutrition for Families | Dietitian Brenda Davis

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08/22/21 • 101 min

In Episode #153, I sat down with registered dietitian Brenda Davis for a conversation I have wanted to have for some time now. Brenda is one of the most revered experts across the globe when it comes to plant-based nutrition – she has over three decades of experience communicating nutrition science without hype to help people optimise their diet.

With the release of her twelfth book Nourish, which she co-wrote with paediatrician Dr Reshma Shah, I thought it would be a great opportunity to have her on the show to share her story and talk about some of the important things for families to consider when shifting to a plant-based approach. The benefits that are up for grabs? The ins and outs of fat, fibre, protein, various micronutrients, and much more.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Exploring a New Life | Chef Gaz Oakley

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12/07/21 • 39 min

In Episode #180, a condensed throwback to Episode #32, we hear from chef Gaz Oakley on why he changed his diet and his approach to cooking. In our conversation, Gaz shared how he found his passion for cooking and how cooking traditional food has helped him to create vegan recipes. You’ll also hear about how he was able to quit his full-time job to work on the Avant Garde Vegan Instagram and YouTube, his philosophy when it comes to social media, his recipe creation process, and his goals for the future.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Optimising Gut Health | Dr Sarina Pasricha, Dr Alan Desmond, and Dr Will Bulsiewicz – Part 2

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07/18/21 • 138 min

In Episode #143, the second of a two-part series, we hear from three gastroenterologists – Dr Sarina Pasricha, Dr Alan Desmond, and Dr Will Bulsiewicz – about how to optimise gut health. As the previous episodes featuring these three great minds were by far some of the most popular to date, my team and I pulled out the key messages from these episodes and brought them together into a two-part series.

In this episode, we cover dysbiosis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), coeliac disease, colorectal cancer, probiotics and gut health, antibiotics and gut health, and much more. Listen to Part 1 of this series here.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Is Animal Protein Really Superior? A Deep Dive into Leucine and Protein Quality ft. Dr Gabrielle Lyon | Simon Hill MSc

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02/11/25 • 34 min

In today’s episode of The Proof, we dissect a video featuring Dr. Gabrielle Lyon discussing protein sources and the importance of leucine for muscle building. I break down her claims, compare animal and plant protein sources, and explore the latest research on muscle protein synthesis and long-term health outcomes.

Introduction (00:00)
Dr. Lyon's Argument: Animal vs. Plant Protein (00:17)
Critiquing Dr. Lyon's Protein Source Comparisons (01:14)
Evaluating the Leucine Threshold Hypothesis (03:13)
Plant-Based Protein Sources: A Deeper Look (06:30)
Scientific Studies on Protein and Muscle Growth (15:40)
Conclusion (25:17)

Key Discussion Points:

Dr. Lyon’s Claims
Comparing Protein Sources
The Leucine Threshold Debate
Beyond Muscle Protein Synthesis

Plus, if you watch/listen all the way to the end I share a fun personal story about my 90-year-old grandma who took up walking 10km a day!

Enjoy,

Simon

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