The Made to Thrive Show

Steve Stavs
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Optimising your mind, body and soul. Hosted by Steve Stavs, Africa's Pro Biohacker, Health Futurist, and founder of www.madetothrive.co.za.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Revolutionizing Health & Performance: AI, Data Ownership, and Wealthcare with Brigitte Piniewski, MD

    I believe AI is going to radically change healthcare. It already is doing so, with patients challenging their family doctor with ChatGPT analysis of their blood work and scans. Or as I experienced  myself recently, working with AI to discover an obscure allergy in a patient that has kept him unwell for years! But Dr. Brigitte Piniewski is outlining an even more radical change to healthcare - decentralizing health data, owning your health data and benefiting from that data both collectively in our billions as well as individually. Get her book “Wealthcare” NOW - https://www.alexandriabooks.com/collection/wealthcare Brigitte Piniewski is a physician, author, and former healthcare executive at the forefront of AI, Web3, and the transformation of health intelligence. With a career spanning medicine, research, and emerging technologies, she is a leading voice on how AI can move multiple industries forward—provided we overcome the critical limitations of current approaches. As an expert in decentralized AI and trust-based data ecosystems, Dr. Piniewski advocates for aligning AI with humanity by securing access to trusted ground truths—the key to ensuring AI model accuracy and sustainability over time. With a unique blend of clinical expertise, executive leadership, and deep-tech fluency, Dr. Piniewski is shaping the future of AI-driven health intelligence—one where technology serves not just efficiency, but accuracy, equity, and our next wealth inflection. Her seminal book, “Wealthcare: Demystifying Web3 and the Rise of Personal Data Economies”, also available as an NFT, is an essential guide for anyone aiming to spearhead innovations in healthcare. Website - https://block-health.com  Join us as we explore: The risks and rewards of bypassing human physicians and just uploading our health data to Dr ChatGPT, Dr Grok or Dr Gemini.Why AI is necessary for health in the modern world in a way it would not have been a century ago, and how they will be able to analyze volumes of population data never even imagined previously.The privacy issues concerning health data uploading versus earning financial benefit from voluntarily sharing the living of our lives.The three zones of AI created wealthcare, and decentralized health data.DOA organizations.Mentions: AI - Venice, https://venice.ai Platform - Bittensor ,https://bittensor.com Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

    58 min

  2. 4 FEB

    Unlock Your Hidden Energy Battery:– Conquering 10 Years of Chronic Fatigue with Bioenergetic Biohacking, Chinese Medicine Diets, and HRV Insights. Harry Massey MBA

    The body is bioenergy. It is also a battery that collects and stores energy, or leaks energy. This bioenergetic system is about frequencies and vibrations, emotions, mindset and how we interact with the natural world. Harry Massey is a true expert in this field, as well as a biohacker, creating devices and products to improve our energetic health. Harry Massey is a well-known bioenergetic expert, speaker, and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the field of bioenergetics—the study of energy in living systems—to help people worldwide restore their energy, health, and vitality for life. After suffering from severe chronic fatigue syndrome that left him bedridden and suffering for almost 10 years, Harry stumbled onto bioenergetics and began researching, exploring, and developing bioenergetic treatments that eventually led him to fully regain his energy and life.  As a serial entrepreneur, Harry became the founder of NES Health, XPO Health, and Energy4Life—all companies dedicated to researching and developing advanced bioenergetic technologies and solutions that are transforming patient health and wellness in remarkable ways. Harry has also invented dozens of bioenergetic devices and technology. He has developed proprietary IP approved by the FDA including the miHealth device, infoceuticals, and the Bioenergetic WellNES System Contact: Website -https://www.harrymassey.com Join us as we explore: Defining bioenergetics, the body as a battery, leaking energy and where to start on your bioenergetic optimization journey.Emotions as frequency, organ frequencies and bioenergetic biohacking.Why kids and animals respond better to bioenergetic medicine.The natural bioenergetic techniques available to everyone, anywhere, everyday. Chinese medicine diets, food as energetic information, can that be measured and Kirlian photography.How HRV translates as bioenergetics. Mentions: Products - https://www.harrymassey.com/product-developer/ Practitioners - https://practitioners.neshealth.com/in-the-news/ Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

    42 min

  3. 28 JAN

    From Men's Health Cover to Death's Door: Dane Johnson CHN on Reversing Crohn's, Colitis, IBD & IBS Naturally

    From Men’s Health cover to severe malnutrition on death-door’s in a year, Dane Johnson has had a true pain to purpose story. Now he is on a mission to heal guts around the world using methods he knows from experience with himself and thousands of others actually work. Dane works on the mind and heart as much as the gut, emphasizing that if you are not prepared to be the CEO of your health and dance in the rain, true transformation will elude you and your gut. Dane Johnson is the founder of  CrohnsColitisLifestyle inspired by his life-threatening battle with Crohn’s/Colitis, which he reversed using natural practice. As a Board Certified Nutritionist and one of the most successful Crohn’s/Colitis coaches in the world, he has helped thousands around the world find their unique answer to IBD while building a community of supporters, doctors and healers! Get your FREE 1 HOUR IBD consultation here: https://cclpresentation.com/ibd-relief-special-podcast?source=MadetoThrive&el=MadetoThrive And your complimentary Healing Journal here: https://healingjournal.crohnscolitislifestyle.com?el=MadetoThrive Contact: Website - https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com Instagram - @danejohnson1  Join us as we explore: Everything stomach and gut related - Chron’s, colitis, IBS, IBD and real life pain to purpose gastrointestinal stories.Symptoms specific to either IBD, IBS, Chron’s or colitis. Dane Johnson’s powerful pain to purpose story, proving that no matter how sick your gut gets there is a way back.Why “dancing in the rain” is the foundation of your success.Dane’s best preventative measures to keep your gut healthy.Mentions: Test - Vibrant Wellness Gut Zoomer, https://vibrant-wellness.com/tests/gut-health/gut-zoomer Test - Total Toxin Burden Test,  https://vibrant-wellness.com/tests/toxins/total-tox-burden Community - IBD University, https://www.ibduniversityinc.org  Product - JASPR, https://jaspr.co Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

    1h 3m

  4. 21 JAN

    Pillar by Pillar Masterclass Series: Hack Your Habitat for Superhuman Wins – Why Environment is the Hidden Foundation for Bulletproof Health, Ultimate Balance, and Explosive Performance

    Closing in on 300 episodes of The Made To Thrive Show, it’s been an enriching and empowering  journey for me speaking to global experts and health heroes about their fields of expertise. So in honor of the 300 mark, I have put together a masterclass composed of the best insights for each of Made To Thrive’s 7 Pillars To Thriving: purpose, community, sleep, nutrition, movement, self-quantification, and environment.  Thriving - Pillar by Pillar distills the best of those conversations into one powerful series. Each episode is curated to help you not just understand a specific pillar — but how to take action to live it. This is Medicine 4.0 in action: preventative, proactive, personalized through data, and performance-enhancing. We believe sustainable health begins with awareness, and education is the foundation that transforms how we become aware of ourselves and the actions and habits that create our life. Only when we understand, can we identify both what’s holding us back as well as the thriving that's possible.  At the root of the word doctor is Latin for teacher. Through the Pillar by Pillar series, I hope each episode becomes a lesson about how to see health and wellness differently, and to empower you to take action, one intentional, educated step at a time. Environment  The spaces we inhabit—from home to workplace—affect our health more than most people realize. Clean air, natural light, and reduced toxic exposures directly influence sleep, stress, and hormonal balance. Optimizing your environment creates a foundation that supports all other pillars, turning your surroundings into allies for thriving. Featured Guests: Dr. Kelly McCannDr. Stewart LonkyJustin FrandsonClint OberDavid MilburnSupport the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

    36 min

  5. 14 JAN

    Pillar by Pillar Masterclass Series: Master Your Metrics for Superhuman Mastery – How Self-Quantification Unlocks Precision Health, Data-Driven Performance, and Ultimate Vitality

    Closing in on 300 episodes of The Made To Thrive Show, it’s been an enriching and empowering  journey for me speaking to global experts and health heroes about their fields of expertise. So in honor of the 300 mark, I have put together a masterclass composed of the best insights for each of Made To Thrive’s 7 Pillars To Thriving: purpose, community, sleep, nutrition, movement, self-quantification, and environment.  Thriving - Pillar by Pillar distills the best of those conversations into one powerful series. Each episode is curated to help you not just understand a specific pillar — but how to take action to live it. This is Medicine 4.0 in action: preventative, proactive, personalized through data, and performance-enhancing. We believe sustainable health begins with awareness, and education is the foundation that transforms how we become aware of ourselves and the actions and habits that create our life. Only when we understand, can we identify both what’s holding us back as well as the thriving that's possible.  At the root of the word doctor is Latin for teacher. Through the Pillar by Pillar series, I hope each episode becomes a lesson about how to see health and wellness differently, and to empower you to take action, one intentional, educated step at a time. Self-Quantification  Tracking your body and health metrics transforms abstract goals into actionable insights. Data from heart rate, HRV, fasting insulin, or sleep patterns helps you see what’s working, what’s not, and where to focus your energy. Awareness through measurement empowers better decision-making, moving from reactive to proactive health management. Featured Guests: Dr Jay WilesAri TullaDr Derek YachDr John ObergDr Patrick Porter Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

    33 min

  6. 7 JAN

    Pillar by Pillar Masterclass Series: Power Up Your Superhuman Moves – Why Movement is the Key to Ironclad Health, Endless Stamina, and Dominant Performance

    Closing in on 300 episodes of The Made To Thrive Show, it’s been an enriching and empowering  journey for me speaking to global experts and health heroes about their fields of expertise. So in honor of the 300 mark, I have put together a masterclass composed of the best insights for each of Made To Thrive’s 7 Pillars To Thriving: purpose, community, sleep, nutrition, movement, self-quantification, and environment.  Thriving - Pillar by Pillar distills the best of those conversations into one powerful series. Each episode is curated to help you not just understand a specific pillar — but how to take action to live it. This is Medicine 4.0 in action: preventative, proactive, personalized through data, and performance-enhancing. We believe sustainable health begins with awareness, and education is the foundation that transforms how we become aware of ourselves and the actions and habits that create our life. Only when we understand, can we identify both what’s holding us back as well as the thriving that's possible.  At the root of the word doctor is Latin for teacher. Through the Pillar by Pillar series, I hope each episode becomes a lesson about how to see health and wellness differently, and to empower you to take action, one intentional, educated step at a time. Movement  Physical activity is not just about aesthetics—it’s about longevity, cardiovascular resilience, and metabolic flexibility. Strength, endurance, and mobility exercises all contribute to a body capable of thriving in the modern world. Movement is medicine, improving mental clarity, sleep quality, and cellular health across the board. Featured guests: Mike SalemiKris GethinDr. Tommy WoodTony HortonDr Molly MaloofErik KoremSupport the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

    24 min

  7. 31/12/2025

    Pillar by Pillar Masterclass Series: Ignite Your Superhuman Edge – Nutrition's Power to Spark Top-Tier Health, Boundless Energy, and Dominant Performance

    Closing in on 300 episodes of The Made To Thrive Show, it’s been an enriching and empowering  journey for me speaking to global experts and health heroes about their fields of expertise. So in honor of the 300 mark, I have put together a masterclass composed of the best insights for each of Made To Thrive’s 7 Pillars To Thriving: purpose, community, sleep, nutrition, movement, self-quantification, and environment.  Thriving - Pillar by Pillar distills the best of those conversations into one powerful series. Each episode is curated to help you not just understand a specific pillar — but how to take action to live it. This is Medicine 4.0 in action: preventative, proactive, personalized through data, and performance-enhancing. We believe sustainable health begins with awareness, and education is the foundation that transforms how we become aware of ourselves and the actions and habits that create our life. Only when we understand, can we identify both what’s holding us back as well as the thriving that's possible.  At the root of the word doctor is Latin for teacher. Through the Pillar by Pillar series, I hope each episode becomes a lesson about how to see health and wellness differently, and to empower you to take action, one intentional, educated step at a time. Nutrition  What you put on your plate literally fuels every cell in your body, impacting energy, focus, and disease risk. Eating nutrient-dense whole foods supports stable blood sugar, optimal hormone balance, and long-term metabolic health. Nutrition is not a restriction; it’s empowerment, giving your body the raw material to thrive Featured Guests: Dr. Paul ClaytonDr. David PerlmutterDr. Terry WahlsDr. Steven GundryDr. Joan IflandSupport the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

    31 min

  8. 24/12/2025

    Pillar by Pillar Masterclass Series: Sleep Your Way to Superhuman – The Ultimate Recovery Hack for Peak Health, Epic Performance, and Lasting Vitality

    Closing in on 300 episodes of The Made To Thrive Show, it’s been an enriching and empowering  journey for me speaking to global experts and health heroes about their fields of expertise. So in honor of the 300 mark, I have put together a masterclass composed of the best insights for each of Made To Thrive’s 7 Pillars To Thriving: purpose, community, sleep, nutrition, movement, self-quantification, and environment.  Thriving - Pillar by Pillar distills the best of those conversations into one powerful series. Each episode is curated to help you not just understand a specific pillar — but how to take action to live it. This is Medicine 4.0 in action: preventative, proactive, personalized through data, and performance-enhancing. We believe sustainable health begins with awareness, and education is the foundation that transforms how we become aware of ourselves and the actions and habits that create our life. Only when we understand, can we identify both what’s holding us back as well as the thriving that's possible.  At the root of the word doctor is Latin for teacher. Through the Pillar by Pillar series, I hope each episode becomes a lesson about how to see health and wellness differently, and to empower you to take action, one intentional, educated step at a time. Sleep  Sleep is the bedrock of recovery, brain health, and hormonal balance. Quality sleep—particularly deep and REM cycles—enhances cognitive function, emotional regulation, and metabolic health. Without proper sleep, even the best habits in nutrition or movement are seriously negated, making it a pillar you cannot skip. Featured quests: 1. Dr Michael Breus 2. Devin Burke 3. Eric Korem Support the show Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

    22 min
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Optimising your mind, body and soul. Hosted by Steve Stavs, Africa's Pro Biohacker, Health Futurist, and founder of www.madetothrive.co.za.

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  • Creator
    Steve Stavs
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    296
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Made to Thrive
  • Show Website
    The Made to Thrive Show

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