More Good Days

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More Good Days is a show about making longevity part of everyday life. No fads. No extremes. Just what works. When you take care of your health, everything else improves.

  1. 19 Aug

    Fasting 2.0: Muscle, Women and the Risk Nobody Mentions | EP 17

    This episode is a paid promotion. More Good Days is sponsored by Bare Aminos. All views expressed are our own.Fasting has been called an ancient human superpower. It has also been called eating less with extra steps. In this episode, Sean Lunn, Faf du Plessis and Dr Michael Mol go back to fasting and ask three questions the internet is not asking.Does the research actually hold up? Is the advice given to men the same for women? And what is fasting doing to your muscle while it is doing something to your fat?This is Fasting 2.0.CHAPTERS0:00 The three questions2:17 Fasting and GLP-1s may work on the same switches6:30 The ancient fast8:45 Autophagy is a dial, not a switch16:08 What the New England Journal of Medicine found22:11 Why are you fasting? Know this first27:45 The muscle question29:19 Faf: why has no doctor ever prescribed this?31:22 The 72 hour fast36:41 The risk curve is not flat41:34 When is fasting a bad idea?42:36 Fasting for women53:53 The three essentials to take homeTimestamps are approximate.Products & Resources We Use:InBody Scan — Code: MGD5https://inbodyhomecare.com/Bare Aminos10% discount: https://www.bareayr.co.za/discount/MoZenii Hydrogen Water10% discount: https://zenii.co.za/discount/MGD%2525Arctic Ape5% discount code: MGD5https://www.arctic-ape.co.za/contactIglu Therapy7.5% discount code: FAF5https://iglutherapy.com/?linkId=lp_63NAKD Eyewear20% discount code: GOOD20https://nakdeyewear.com/go/GOOD2030-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEEMore Good Days:https://linktr.ee/moregooddaysofficialJoin the Community:Subscribe for more conversations around health, longevity, performance, and living better for longer.Newsletter:https://www.moregooddays.co.za/Medical Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health, supplements, medication, or lifestyle.

  2. 5 Aug

    Cortisol & Anxiety: How To Fix It | EP 16

    Cortisol is not the villain wellness culture made it out to be.Cortisol gets blamed for almost everything online.- Weight gain.- Anxiety.- Poor sleep.- Burnout.- Belly fat.- Stress.But most of the cortisol conversation may be missing the point.In EP 16 of More Good Days, Sean Lunn, Faf du Plessis and Dr Michael Mol unpack the truth about Cortisol and Anxiety.Cortisol is one of the body’s most important hormones. It helps wake you up, supports blood pressure, helps you respond to stress and follows a daily rhythm that matters deeply for sleep, energy and mood.The question may not simply be: “Is my cortisol too high?”The better question may be: “Is my cortisol rhythm out of sync?”In this episode, we cover:0:00 Cortisol is the most blamed hormone in wellness. Almost none of it is true.0:50 Faf: nerves are the entry ticket to the arena4:55 Anxiety is not something you can think yourself out of7:20 Why morning light sets your entire day8:43 Blue light at night is waking your body back up11:05 What cortisol actually is and how it works12:32 Chronic anxiety isn't too much cortisol. It's the wrong rhythm.13:56 Your amygdala vs your prefrontal cortex19:32 Dial 1: morning light within 30 minutes20:05 Why coffee in the first 90 minutes works against you23:58 Dial 2: the physiological sigh, 90 seconds a day30:41 Alcohol, sleep and the vicious cycle32:34 Dial 3: exercise and the double whammy on anxiety36:03 One in six South Africans will struggle with anxiety this year37:19 When to stop self-managing and see a professional38:10 Sean's story: the fire, the SSRIs, and what actually helped42:04 Dial 4: protect your cortisol dip48:01 Is cortisol directly related to how long you live?50:52 Cortisol, stress eating and visceral fat52:08 The one takeaway from each of usWHO estimates that 359 million people had an anxiety disorder in 2021.In South Africa, research has reported roughly 1 in 6 adults experiencing a common mental disorder in a 12-month period, with anxiety disorders the most common broad category in that study.This is not just a wellness conversation.It is a body, brain, sleep, stress and longevity conversation.👍 Like, subscribe and join us for evidence-based conversations on health, longevity and performance.PRODUCTS & RESOURCES WE USE:InBody Scan — Code: MGD5https://inbodyhomecare.com/Bare Aminos10% discount: https://www.bareayr.co.za/discount/MoZenii Hydrogen Water10% discount: https://zenii.co.za/discount/MGD%2525Arctic Ape5% discount code: MGD5https://www.arctic-ape.co.za/contactIglu Therapy7.5% discount code: FAF5https://iglutherapy.com/?linkId=lp_63More Good Days:https://linktr.ee/moregooddaysofficialJoin the Community:Subscribe for more conversations around health, longevity, performance, and living better for longer.Newsletter:https://www.moregooddays.co.za/IMPORTANT:This episode is educational and is not medical advice. If anxiety is affecting your sleep, work, relationships or daily life for weeks or months at a time, please speak to a doctor, psychologist or psychiatrist.Medical Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health, supplements, medication, or lifestyle.#cortisol #stress #longevity #healthscience #podcast

  3. 22 Jul

    Peptides & GLP-1s: What Actually Works & Why | EP 15

    In EP 15 we joined with James Raaff, a certified Integrative Clinician with 27 years experience. He brings exceptional expertise in Advanced Translational Genomics and Healthy Longevity Medicine, accredited by the Longevity Education Hub and the ACCME (USA). Peptides are one of the biggest trends in health right now. But here's the question almost nobody is asking... What if the same peptide that transforms one person's health could be completely wrong for someone else? This isn't another conversation about miracle injections or quick fixes. It's an evidence-based discussion about why your genetics, biomarkers, lifestyle and health history determine whether a peptide helps you, does nothing or could even put you at risk. If you're ready to take the next steps to longevity: Contact James’ team: https://www.forlifelongevity.com/#call ⁠Mention More Good Days when you enquire so they know we sent you. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction: The Biggest Myth About Peptides 01:00 Meet James Raaff: Longevity, Genomics and Personalised Medicine 05:35 Why Peptides Are Suddenly Everywhere 07:47 Peptides in Professional Sport and WADA Rules 10:58 What Are Peptides? 18:45 Why the Peptide Boom Is Happening Now 22:45 The Risks of Buying Peptides Online 24:53 Why Peptides Don't Work the Same for Everyone 29:28 Retatrutide: The Next Generation Weight Loss Drug 33:35 Are Online Peptides Safe? 36:07 The Longevity Pyramid: Lifestyle Before Peptides 38:10 The Biggest Mistakes People Make on GLP-1 Medications 40:11 Why Insulin Explains Everything About Peptides 42:18 Your Biology Is Unique 43:45 Which Peptides Should You Avoid? 47:39 When Peptides Can Change Lives 49:03 The Importance of Testing Before Treatment 51:00 Why Quick Fixes Often Backfire Final Thoughts: Personalised Medicine Is the Future 👇 We'd love to hear from you. What's your biggest question about peptides? Leave it in the comments. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of More Good Days. Products & Resources We Use: InBody Scan — Code: MGD5 https://inbodyhomecare.com/ Bare Aminos 10% discount: https://www.bareayr.co.za/discount/Mo Zenii Hydrogen Water 10% discount: https://zenii.co.za/discount/MGD%2525 Arctic Ape 5% discount code: MGD5 https://www.arctic-ape.co.za/contact Iglu Therapy 7.5% discount code: FAF5 https://iglutherapy.com/?linkId=lp_63 More Good Days: https://linktr.ee/moregooddaysofficial Join the Community: Subscribe for more conversations around health, longevity, performance, and living better for longer. Newsletter: https://www.moregooddays.co.za/ Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health, supplements, medication, or lifestyle. #Peptides #Longevity #PersonalizedMedicine #HealthOptimization #MoreGoodDays

    Peptides & GLP-1s: What Actually Works & Why | EP 15

  4. 8 Jul

    The Alcohol Episode We Didn't Want To Do | EP14

    Alcohol is woven into South African culture. The braai, the wine farm, the post-match beer. This is the episode we did not want to do, because we are not here to ruin the fun. We are here to give you the information so you can make smarter choices and have more good days. In this episode (which we didn't want to do) Sean Lunn, Faf du Plessis and Dr Michael Mol get honest about what alcohol could actually be doing to your body, your sleep, your performance and your fat loss. No fear-mongering. No preaching. Just the biology, so you can decide how and when you drink with your eyes wide open. We get into why the "safe" dose could be far smaller than anyone told you, why one drink the night before could quietly cost an athlete their edge, why you wake up wired at 3am, the truth behind the red wine myth, what beer could be doing to your hormones, and a simple framework for drinking smarter when you do choose to drink. The goal was never to be the person who ruins the Friday night braai. The goal is to be the person still at the braai at 80. Chapters 00:00 The episode we didn't want to do 02:00 What the "safe" dose really could be 13:00 What one drink does to your performance 20:00 Why you wake up at 3am 25:00 The red wine myth 33:00 The hidden stuff in beer 35:00 The best night vs the worst night framework 44:00 Why Sean stopped for 18 months 48:00 The future of alcohol in sport Products & Resources We Use: InBody Scan — Code: MGD5 https://inbodyhomecare.com/ Bare Aminos 10% discount: https://www.bareayr.co.za/discount/Mo Zenii Hydrogen Water 10% discount: https://zenii.co.za/discount/MGD%2525 Arctic Ape 5% discount code: MGD5 https://www.arctic-ape.co.za/contact Iglu Therapy 7.5% discount code: FAF5 https://iglutherapy.com/?linkId=lp_63 More Good Days: https://linktr.ee/moregooddaysofficial Join the Community: Subscribe for more conversations around health, longevity, performance, and living better for longer. Newsletter: https://www.moregooddays.co.za/ Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health, supplements, medication, or lifestyle. #moregooddays #alcoholandhealth #drinkingsmarter

    The Alcohol Episode We Didn't Want To Do | EP14

  5. 24 Jun

    EP 13 Perimenopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know About HRT and Hormone Health

    Perimenopause can begin years before menopause—but many women don't realize what's happening to their bodies. In this episode, specialist gynecologist Dr. Natalia Novikova breaks down the science of perimenopause, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), helping separate evidence-based medicine from decades of fear and misinformation. We explore how the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study changed public perception of HRT, why many women were left afraid of hormone therapy, and what newer research tells us today about risks, benefits, and individualized treatment. Dr. Novikova explains why perimenopause can start 7–15 years before menopause, the hormonal changes driving symptoms, and why blood tests often fail to provide clear answers. She also discusses the most common symptoms women experience and how lifestyle factors—including exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and weight management—form the foundation of treatment. The conversation covers: What perimenopause really is Early signs and symptoms to watch for Why hormone levels fluctuate during perimenopause The truth about HRT risks and breast cancer Relative risk vs. absolute risk explained Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone therapy Transdermal estrogen and safer treatment approaches Bioidentical vs. compounded hormones Why testosterone injections can be problematic Monitoring and follow-up during hormone therapy Options for women with a history of breast cancer How to find the right specialist and personalized treatment plan If you're struggling with symptoms or looking for evidence-based information about perimenopause and hormone therapy, this episode provides practical guidance and expert insights to help you make informed decisions about your health.

    EP 13 Perimenopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know About HRT and Hormone Health

  6. 26 May

    EP12 We Tested the Most Popular Biohacks. Here’s What’s Real.

    In this episode of More Good Days, the hosts break down one of the biggest questions in modern wellness: Which biohacks are actually backed by science — and which are just expensive marketing? From hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and red light therapy to PEMF mats, grounding, saunas, cold plunges, methylene blue, and the so-called “Royal Flush” stack, this conversation explores where the evidence is strong, where it’s weak, and where the hype has gotten out of control. The episode covers: How HBOT works and where it’s medically proven The Israeli longevity study on telomeres and oxygen therapy Why elite athletes may be underusing HBOT Red light therapy for recovery, inflammation, and skin health Whether cognitive and brain-health claims actually hold up PEMF mats, grounding, and the problem with vague “military tech” marketing Why sauna and cold plunges may have the strongest longevity evidence Free alternatives like breathework, sunlight, exercise, and beach grounding Why foundations like sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress still matter most The hosts also share personal protocols, stacking strategies, and hard-earned lessons from years of experimenting with wellness trends — while challenging the idea that every expensive device is worth your money. If you’ve ever wondered whether modern biohacking is science, placebo, or pure hype, this episode is for you.

    EP12 We Tested the Most Popular Biohacks. Here’s What’s Real.

  7. 13 May

    EP 11 Stop Guessing Your Health (The Tests That Actually Matter)

    Stop guessing your health. Your body is already giving you data — the question is whether you know how to read it. In this episode, we break down how genetics, gut health, bloodwork, pharmacogenomics, and body composition testing can help build a personalized health dashboard — so you can stop relying on generic advice and start making smarter health decisions.

    EP 11 Stop Guessing Your Health (The Tests That Actually Matter)

  8. 29 Apr

    From Good to Great | Why We Started More Good Days

    Why did we start More Good Days? In this episode, we share the real story behind the show—loss, setbacks, injuries, and the turning point that pushed us to take control of our health and lives. From elite sport to personal rock bottom, we’ve both experienced what it feels like to struggle—physically and mentally. But through simple biohacks, testing, and a commitment to getting just 1% better every day, everything started to change. A professional cricketer’s journey through injuries, concussion, and recovery A life reset after loss, burnout, and gaining nearly 120kg The tools, habits, and mindset shifts that made the biggest difference Why we believe this matters for South Africans right now This show is about real, practical ways to improve your health, resilience, and performance—no fluff.

    From Good to Great | Why We Started More Good Days
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More Good Days is a show about making longevity part of everyday life. No fads. No extremes. Just what works. When you take care of your health, everything else improves.

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