The You4ia Health Podcast

Matt Sipala answering all of your health & fitness questions

Welcome to episode 29 of the Weekly Dose of You4ia Podcast. This episode is a little bit different from usual episodes, as I won’t be interviewing anyone today. Yep that’s right, you’re stuck with me for the whole 30-45 minutes. This is a great episode as the questions came from you guys. I posted on social media a few weeks back asking you to send me through a list of questions you have regarding to health and fitness, well here they are. All answered to the best of my ability.

If you have any further questions feel free to direct message me through social media or email them across.

 

Instagram: @you4iahealth

Facebook: you4ia health

Email: you4iahealth@gmail.com

Website: www.you4iahealth.com

Challenging the stigma around cooking with plants with plant based chef - Sam Nicks

Welcome to episode 28 of the Weekly Dose of You4ia Podcast. This week I sat down with Samantha Nicks who is a plant-based chef striving to change the stigma around cooking with plants. She is silencing all the critics by producing some of the tastiest, nutritious meals, made from plants. Sam’s plant-based journey began for health reasons only and now dedicates her life to promoting the amazing benefits this lifestyle brings. This episode will sure to get those digestive enzymes in the mouth flowing when we dive right into specifics of food and how to extract the most flavour from plants.

 

You can get in contact with Sam via her

Instagram: @sammynicks

Email: Sammy_nicks@icloud.com

Website/blog: www.bunnychowldn.com

i ate only potatoes for a whole year to cure my addiction with food - Andrew 'Spud Fit' Taylor

Welcome to episode 27 of the Weekly Dose of You4ia Podcast, this week’s special guest is Andrew Taylor or more commonly known as ‘Spud Fit’. This man is an absolute weapon and is doing incredible things for not only the vegan community but for the general population. There was a time in his life where he was morbidly obese and completely addicted to food, causing him both emotional and physical stress. He aimed to remove the decision making out of eating by limiting his food choices to spuds and ultimately curing his bad relationship with food. Andrew lost a staggering 55kgs during this year, as well as resolving his addiction to food. He is a true inspiration and such a humble man, it was a pleasure being able to share his story with you all today.

 

You can get in contact with Andrew through his website or email address and you can find him on all social media platforms, including YouTube.

 

Email: Spudfit@gmail.com

Instagram: spudfit

Website: www.spudfit.com

from 100kg at age 12 to 21 and thriving off plants - Matt Sipala's Journey

Welcome to episode 26 of the Weekly Dose of You4ia Podcast. This week on the show I explain to you guys in detail my journey. This episode is one that’s close to my heart and a journey that I am extremely proud of. Many people may not know my journey and how I went from being an extremely overweight teenager, to an extremely passionate personal trainer and naturopathy student in the space of 8 years. I was unhappy, unhealthy, inactive and uneducated about the importance of quality nutrition, to top it off I was 12 years of age and weighing in at 100kg. I attempted many, many times to lose weight, all resulting in nothing but an unhealthy relationship with food. I explain my personal plant-based journey and how this amazing way of life has benefitted me, as well as any tips for anyone who is struggling with their transition or struggling with weight loss. I am extremely vulnerable in this episode, however, I am so excited to tell the world my story and hopefully inspire a few people in the process.

 

To connect with Matt:

on instagram:

@matthewsipala_

@you4iahealth

email:

you4iahealth@gmail.com

A whole foods plant based diet saved my life with Ben @fit_with_plants

Welcome to Episode 25 of the Weekly Dose of You4ia Podcast. This week I was lucky enough to connect with Ben from Fit With Plants over a zoom call. Ben is an absolute wealth of knowledge with over 16 years of experience in the industry as a personal trainer. Ben devotes his time to his new plant based home delivery meal service, providing the most wholesome, delicious and organic where possible plant based meals, direct to your door. Alongside being an awesome dude spreading an important message, his story is incredible and the journey he is on is one to watch.

 

You can connect with Ben on Instagram:

@Fit_with_plants

Or

@wearegardenofvegan

Finding true happiness with Dale Sidebottom

Welcome to Episode 24 of the Weekly Dose of You4ia Podcast. This week I had the opportunity to sit down with my mentor Dale Sidebottom. Dale Is just about to launch a 30-day happiness challenge and the benefits he has seen are unbelievable. We chat about all the amazing things that Dale is up to at the moment including some hidden gems that I can’t quite give you the full details about in the show notes.

 

Dale through his life experiences has designed an application called Jugar life where he aims to promote happiness in everyone’s life. This app is completely FREE and is the breeding ground for happiness and positivity. It can be found in the app store for apple users and soon to be on google play.

 

Check out Dale and the incredible things he is up to:

- Game based bootcamp and personal training - Instagram: @bottomsupfitness
- Health and lifestyle applications on the app store ‘Dale Sidebottom’ in the search bar.
- Fitness retreats in Bali - Instagram: @fhlretreats
- ‘FUN’ workshops for teachers - Instagram: @energeticeducation
 
Or contact dale directly
Instagram: @dalesidebottom @jugarlife
email: https://energetic.education and click ‘contact us’.

Eating for longevity with Tegan Steele

Welcome to episode 23 of the Weekly Dose of You4ia Podcast. This week I was so fortunate to be able to catch up with Tegan Steele at her café Urban Projuice, in the heart of Albert Park. Urban Projuice is an amazing whole foods, plant based café that thrives on education and providing the community with incredibly delicious foods and drinks. Tegan is a busy woman who is spreading an amazing message through all the things she does daily. She is the owner of Urban Projuice, a personal trainer, the author of 365 days of wholeness, a yin yoga instructor, a beauty therapist, motivational speaker, a whole foods nutrition coach and runs wellness retreats. She is thriving in the space she has worked so hard to create and is such an inspirational person.

 

In this episode we discussed:

• Tegan’s upbringing and what life was like for her growing up.
• How Tegan’s café Urban Projuice opened and the main message behind it
• The foods Tegan was consuming during her childhood.
• How she finds time for all of her jobs.
• Her stint modelling and the affects that this had on her body both emotionally and physically.
• Her plant-based journey and her journey curing her IBS as well as curing her mother’s perforated bowel.
• Her book 365 days of wholeness and where to buy.
• How a plant based diet has changed her life and the positive affects it has had on her whole life.
• Her job as a holistic health coach and how she educates her clients on taking control of their lives.
• What her wellness retreats include and where to find more information about them.
• Her sustainable and ethically sourced business Ocea, the products she sells and the main message behind the brand.
• Her go to meal.
• A day in the life of Tegan Steele.

 

Tegan is doing amazing things and spreading amazing messages through everything she is doing. She wears many different hats from day to day with all of her roles and responsibilities, however she is thriving in every aspect. If you would like to get in contact with Tegan or find more out some more information about her products and services her details are below:

 

Instagram: @tegansteele_official OR @oceabody

Website:www.tegansteele.com OR www.oceabody.com

 

 

 

The process from farm to fork with animal rights activist Joshua Entis

Welcome to episode 22 of the Weekly Dose of You4ia Podcast. This week I was fortunate enough to sit down and chat with animal rights activist, Joshua Entis. Josh is doing incredible things and spreading such an important message. Josh is a full time animal rights activist and dedicates his life to raising awareness about the horrific things that are happening to animals all over the world, just so we can eat. Josh witnesses the horrific things that are happening to these animals first hand while being so passionate about the vegan movement and how it benefits the whole world. Josh travels the world as an activist and documents everything that is going on behind closed doors in these horrible industry’s.

 

In this episode we discuss:

• Josh’s live growing up in Los Angeles.
• Josh’s upbringing living a traditional life, the way America wanted him to live.
• His explorations to Israel where he found himself.
• The foods josh was eating growing up and how he was so disconnected between the food on his plate and where it came from.
• Josh’s transition into a plant based diet and the reason behind doing this.
• Josh breaks down the documentary ‘earthlings’ and ‘dominion’.
• The definition of a sentient being.
• The process of farm to fork for a piece of bacon.
• The difference between ‘organic’, ‘ethically’ sourced meats and ‘factory farms’.
• Why our dollar is considered our vote.
• What happens behind closed doors in the dairy and egg industry.
• Why the circle of life is the wrong attitude in 2019.
• Why education is key.
• What an animal rights activist is and how Josh dedicates his life to this great cause.
• How to become more active in the community.
• Josh’s top places to eat in Australia:

1. Particle cinnamon – Avondale heights, Melbourne, Australia
2. Shift eatery – Sydney, Australia

 

 

Josh is doing incredible things and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to have this raw, unfiltered chat exposing the horrible things that are happening in these industries. Josh posts some amazing content through his Instagram page and on his website also. If you would like to get in contact with Josh his details are below.

 

Instagram - Joshua.entis

Joshuaentis.com

Thriving off a plant based diet with professional cricketer Nic Maddinson

Welcome to episode 21 of the Weekly Dose of You4ia podcast. This week I was fortunate enough to sit down with professional cricketer, Nic Maddinson. Nic is an extremely talented cricketer and has played at the highest level, representing Australia in both Test matches and t20s. Over the past few years Nic has adopted a plant based diet and in today’s chat we spoke about how a professional athlete can thrive off this lifestyle.

 

We also spoke about:

• Nic’s upbringing and what life was like growing up in country New South Whales.
• Why he chose cricket over rugby.
• How Nic’s cricket journey begun.
• The junior cricket pathway from grassroots to national level and Nic’s personal pathway.
• Advice for any young aspiring athletes that have mates with the same ambitions to get the best out of themselves.
• What life is like as a professional cricketer and the resources Nic has access to.
• Nic’s advice on how to train and bettering your performance.
• The emphasis nutrition plays on your performance and how a professional set up looks.
• Nic’s journey to a plant based diet.
• What Nic eats in a day - Pre, during and Post match.
• Nic’s energy levels now on a plant based diet VS before on an animal based diet.
• How Nic is thriving both as an athlete and a person on a plant based diet.
• Tips on how to combat negativity towards a plant based diet.
• Nic paints the picture for us about his debut for Australia and receiving his baggy green.
• Nic’s journey moving over from NSW to VIC to re-spark his career.
• Nic’s future goals and ambitions

 

 

It was an absolute honour having the opportunity to talk all things cricket and life with a guy I idolise. Nic is spreading an amazing message and is continuing to thrive off a 100% plant based lifestyle. Thanks for your time Nic.

 

Instagram – maddo53

Making your dream a reality with AFL premiership player Daniel Venables

Episode 19 of the podcast stars West Coast Eagles AFL premiership player Daniel Venables. Daniel who is a good friend of mine lived out his childhood dream last year when he won the Australian Football League most regarded team honour, the premiership.

As well as being highly talented all round sportsman and a humble man, he is a very resilient hard working athlete who is always trying to give 110% to better his game.

 

In this episode we discussed:

• Daniel’s upbringing and what life was like growing up in the western suburbs of Melbourne.
• Daniel’s journey representing Victoria for both cricket and football and the main reason behind him pursuing a career in the AFL.
• Tips for youngsters who are striving to get the best out of their game.
• Daniel’s gut renching experience being told he was making his AFL debut and then getting injured only minutes later.
• The set up of an AFL club and how it works internally.
• The life of an AFL footballer, training regimes, nutrition, physio appointments etc..
• The importance nutrition plays in optimising your performance as an athlete.
• Advice for any youngsters who are combating injury and how to change your mindset to see the positive in every situation.
• A first hand experience of what it was like playing and winning a grand final in front of 100,000 + people at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
• The best bit of advice Daniel has received on his AFL journey thus far.
• Tips for the youngsters on how to make their dream a reality.

 

I was honoured to be able to interview and train Daniel during his time in Melbourne before heading over to Perth to start pre season training in late November. Daniel is an incredible athlete with a a great attitude and drive to be the best person he can be.

 

Tune into the West Coast Eagles games this coming winter and watch Dan in action.