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Pushing the limits - the show that gets deep into the psyche of limit pushers from all walks of life. Out the box thinker, elite athlete, successful entrepreneurs, social change innovators, scientists and more.
Cutting to the chase to find out what makes them so successful, how they did it, what their life philosophies are and what gems of wisdom they can impart to us all.

Hosted by Professional Adventure Athlete Lisa Tamati, author, producer, motivational speaker and mindset coach

Pushing The Limits Lisa Tamati

    • Health & Fitness

Pushing the limits - the show that gets deep into the psyche of limit pushers from all walks of life. Out the box thinker, elite athlete, successful entrepreneurs, social change innovators, scientists and more.
Cutting to the chase to find out what makes them so successful, how they did it, what their life philosophies are and what gems of wisdom they can impart to us all.

Hosted by Professional Adventure Athlete Lisa Tamati, author, producer, motivational speaker and mindset coach

    Fast This Way: World-Renowned Biohacker's Fasting Strategies With Dave Asprey

    Fast This Way: World-Renowned Biohacker's Fasting Strategies With Dave Asprey

    How can we hack the human body to reach its full potential — and beyond? Right now, we can't stop aging. However, we can slow it down by optimising our health to lead long and fulfilling lives. One day, we may even be able to age backwards. Through biohacking, we can use the latest medical research to our body's advantage.
    Dave Asprey, the Father of Biohacking and longevity expert, joins us in this episode. Working with renowned doctors and scientists, Dave has created a solution to innovate and hack our systems to push the limits of what the human body can do. He also shares advice on fasting, longevity, and the measures he takes to live a long and healthy life.
    If you want to learn more about biohacking to  improve your health and well-being, then this episode is for you! You’ll find out what it takes to live a longer and more fulfilling life.
     
    Personalised Health Optimisation Consulting with Lisa Tamati
    Lisa offers solution focused coaching sessions to help you find the right answers to your challenges.



    Topics Lisa can help with: 
    Lisa is a Genetics Practitioner, Health Optimisation Coach, High Performance and Mindset Coach.
    She is a qualified Ph360 Epigenetics coach and a clinician with The DNA Company and has done years of research into brain rehabilitation, neurodegenerative diseases and biohacking.
    She has extensive knowledge on such therapies as hyperbaric oxygen,  intravenous vitamin C, sports performance, functional genomics, Thyroid, Hormones, Cancer and much more. She can assist with all functional medicine testing.
    Testing Options
    Comprehensive Thyroid testing
    DUTCH Hormone testing
    Adrenal Testing
    Organic Acid Testing
    Microbiome Testing
    Cell Blueprint Testing
    Epigenetics Testing
    DNA testing
    Basic Blood Test analysis
    Heavy Metals 
    Nutristat
    Omega 3 to 6 status
    and more 




    Lisa and her functional medicine colleagues in the practice can help you navigate the confusing world of health and medicine .
    She can also advise on the latest research and where to get help if mainstream medicine hasn't got the answers you are searching for whatever the  challenge you are facing from cancer to gut issues, from depression and anxiety, weight loss issues, from head injuries to burn out to hormone optimisation to the latest in longevity science. Book your consultation with Lisa 
     
    Join our Patron program and support the show
    Pushing the Limits' has been free to air for over 8 years. Providing leading edge information to anyone who needs it. But we need help on our mission. 
    Please join our patron community and get exclusive member benefits (more to roll out later this year) and support this educational platform for the price of a coffee or two
    You can join by going to  Lisa's Patron Community
    Or if you just want to support Lisa with a "coffee" go to 
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LisaT to donate $3
     
    Lisa’s Anti-Aging and Longevity Supplements 
    Lisa has spent years curating a very specialized range of exclusive longevity, health optimizing supplements from leading scientists, researchers and companies all around the world. 
    This is an unprecedented collection. The stuff Lisa wanted for her family but couldn't get in NZ that’s what it’s in her range. Lisa is constantly researching and interviewing the top scientists and researchers in the world to get you the best cutting edge supplements to optimize your life.
     
    Subscribe to our popular Youtube channel 
    with over 600 videos, millions of views, a number of full length documentaries, and much more. You don't want to miss out on all the great content on our Lisa's youtube channel.
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    Order Lisa's Books
    Lisa has published 5 books: Running Hot, Running to Extremes, Relentless, What your oncologist isn't telling you and her latest "Thriving on the Edge" 
    Check them all out at 
    https://shop.lisatamati.com/collections/books
     
    Perfect Amino Supplement by Dr David

    • 53 min
    Optimising Brain Health As You Age Through Photobiomodulation With Dr Lew Lim

    Optimising Brain Health As You Age Through Photobiomodulation With Dr Lew Lim

    Your brain defines who you are: taking care of its health and longevity is important. I know that better than anyone after having nursed my mum through strokes, aneurysms, concussions and neurodegeneration for years.
    So when it comes to brain optimisation and protection I want to know about it and Dr Lew Lim is the man to learn from.
    His technology  is featured in the most published research in the field of brain photobiomodulation.
    It helps in the brain, the gut and the vagus nerve. 
    Dr Lew Lim, PhD, MD, MBA has been studying photobiomodulation (PBM) and low-level light therapy for over 30 years. In the mid 1990's he invented intranasal photobiomodulation as a non-invasive method of introducing therapeutic photonic energy into the human body. He is the founder of vielight.com which brings intranasal and transcranial devices using photobiomodulation to the consumer.
     
    Vielight brain photobiomodulation devices combine electrical engineering and neuroscience.
    To find out more about photobiomodulation, current studies underway and already completed and for the devices mentioned in this podcast go to
    www.vielight.com
    Use code "tamati" at checkout to get a 10% discount on any of their devices.
    For more information on photobiomodulation and this area of medicine visit https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5215795/
     
    BIO
    Dr. Lew Lim is an engineer with additional diplomas in Medical Neuroscience and Business and Accountancy. He obtained his degrees and diplomas from the University of California at Berkeley, University of Sheffield, Duke University, Quantum University and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK.
    Vielight has studies in the following areas either published or ongoing clinical trials.
    - Alzheimer's | Dementia
    - Traumatic Brain Injury
    - Parkinson's Disease
    - Autism
    - PTSD 
    - Long-Covid
    Cellular Enhancement
    - Neuromodulation
    - Cognitive Creativity
    - Cellular Enhancement
    - Immunity
    Medical Device
    - Viral Recovery
    The Vielight Transcranial Advantage
    Vie-LED technology generates industry-leading power density while minimizing heat.
    Modular design bypasses hair, maximizes comfort and can target the entire brain.
    Patented emphasis on the brain's Default Mode Network.

    Use code "Tamati" at www.vielight.com to get 10% off any device.
    https://lisatamati.rocketspark.co.nz/podcast--dr-lew-lim-2/
     
    Personalised Health Optimisation Consulting with Lisa Tamati
    Lisa offers solution focused coaching sessions to help you find the right answers to your challenges.



    Topics Lisa can help with: 
    Lisa is a Genetics Practitioner, Health Optimisation Coach, High Performance and Mindset Coach.
    She is a qualified Ph360 Epigenetics coach and a clinician with The DNA Company and has done years of research into brain rehabilitation, neurodegenerative diseases and biohacking.
    She has extensive knowledge on such therapies as hyperbaric oxygen,  intravenous vitamin C, sports performance, functional genomics, Thyroid, Hormones, Cancer and much more. She can assist with all functional medicine testing.
    Testing Options
    Comprehensive Thyroid testing
    DUTCH Hormone testing
    Adrenal Testing
    Organic Acid Testing
    Microbiome Testing
    Cell Blueprint Testing
    Epigenetics Testing
    DNA testing
    Basic Blood Test analysis
    Heavy Metals 
    Nutristat
    Omega 3 to 6 status
    and more 




    Lisa and her functional medicine colleagues in the practice can help you navigate the confusing world of health and medicine .
    She can also advise on the latest research and where to get help if mainstream medicine hasn't got the answers you are searching for whatever the  challenge you are facing from cancer to gut issues, from depression and anxiety, weight loss issues, from head injuries to burn out to hormone optimisation to the latest in longevity science. Book your consultation with Lisa 
     
    Join our Patron program and support the show
    Pushing the Limits' has been

    • 54 min
    The Truth About Osteoporosis How To Prevent And Reverse It With Lisa Tamati

    The Truth About Osteoporosis How To Prevent And Reverse It With Lisa Tamati

    In this weeks episode we dive into a topic that is close to my heart after watching the pain and suffering my mum went through and the complications and difficulties she has had after falling in her bedroom one day and breaking her hip.
     
    This experience of course led me deep into the research on osteoporosis and in todays video/podcast we cover 
    What osteoporosis is and what osteopenia is  How is it diagnosed  What drugs are used to to treat it - the good, the bad and the ugly of these What exercises you can do to stave off osteoporosis and reverse bone loss What nutrient deficiencies or diseases can lead to osteoporosis  What supplements can reverse and or slow bone loss The role of different hormones in osteopororsis  The role of nutrition in osteoporosis  What medications can cause osteoporosis  What lifestyle factors can lead to osteoporosis Who is more at risk for osteoporosis. General info on osteoporosis 
    Loss of Bone Mass Density
    Dexa Scan T-score  -1.0 to -2.5 is Osteopenia
                        T-score  less than -2.5 is Osteoporosis
    Bone is 40-50% inorganic component (hydroxyapatite), 10-15% water and 35% organic component(protein).  90% of the organic component is collagen Type 1 and the remaining 10% non-collagenous proteins

    Osteoblasts-formation of bone, secrete alkaline phosphatase to create sites for calcium and phosphate deposition. Osteoclasts-bone resorption, secretes acid phosphatase which unfixes the calcium Osteocytes are osteoblasts which are responsible for homeostasis of oxygen and mineral levels.
    Function: Supports the body, protects the organs, produces blood cells, and stores minerals and fats.

    Collagen, the protein that gives bones a framework for strength and   flexibility Calcium-phosphate mineral complexes, that fill in the gaps between the collagen frame work, making bones hard and strong Living bone cells that remove and replace weakened sections of bone

    KoACT-Calcium collagen chelate
    Animal Study-8 weeks
    4 groups
    No supplement
    KoACT-increased bone density by 3.5%
    10x KoACT-increased bone strength by 10%
    Calcium and Collagen supplement increase bone strength by 1%

    Study
    39 women
    2 groups-12 months Post-menopausal women.
    5 g of CC(calcium-collagen chelate) which contains 500 mg of elemental calcium and 200 IU Vitamin D
    500 mg of calcium and 200 IU of Vitamin D
    The loss of whole body BMD in women taking CC was substantially lower than that of the control group at twelve months

    KoACT improves bone synthesis and reduces bone loss
    KoACT counteracts the natural process of bone loss in post-menopausal women KoACT improves bone mineral density KoACT improves bone mineral density better than calcium in post-menopausal women KoACT improves total body bone mineral density significantly better than calcium in just three months Biomarkers for bone formation were increased significantly with KoACT KoACT improves biomarkers for bone formation, better than calcium. KoACT improves bone strength significantly better than calcium in animals Peak bone mass is around 30 years old. Losing 2-3% a year thereafter. 20% of hip fracture patients will pass away within a year.
    1 out of 3 post menopausal women will fracture a bone

    Osteoporosis drugs (Bisphosphonate) slows down osteoclast activity. Increase risk of jaw necrosis and atypical femoral fractures.  After 3 years of use the suggest a "Drug Holiday"

    Lifestyle:
    Lack of physical activity
    Excessive exercise
    Inflammation
    Smoking
    Alcohol
    Medication
    Family history
    Vitamin and nutrient deficiency
    Gluten

    Eliminate excess sugar, cigarette smoke and phosphoric acid-containing soda.
    Be sure your intake of calcium and magnesium is in the 700-1000 mg range of each daily.
    Other trace minerals, boron, manganese, chromium, copper, zinc, silicon...animal food
    Weight bearing activity
    Post-menopausal women make consider bioidentical hormone replacement.
    Mediterranean diet with increase p

    • 54 min
    Never Give Up: The Winners Mindset Determination, Resilience And Tapping Into Your Hidden Strengths To Achieve The Impossible With Lisa Tamati

    Never Give Up: The Winners Mindset Determination, Resilience And Tapping Into Your Hidden Strengths To Achieve The Impossible With Lisa Tamati

    In this weeks episode of "Pushing the Limits", I had the amazing opportunity to be a guest on the Fit Father Project Podcast with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi.
    In this uplifting conversation, I share my journey from professional ultra-endurance athlete to health optimisation, longevity, anti-aging, and high-performance expert. We delve into the incredible journey of determination and resilience that mum and I have been on. 
    After my mother suffered a massive aneurysm and was told she would never have any quality of life again, I was catapulted from the world of sports into the world of health. Refusing to accept the prognosis. I dove deep into the research and spent the following years helping mum rehabilitate herself. She went from having hardly any function to having complete independence, including getting her driver's license back, walking up to 5 km a day, and going to the gym five days a week.
    The story doesn’t end there. After all of that progress, mum was hit with a terminal cancer diagnosis and given just weeks to live. 
    Again, not willing to give up, I plunged back into the research and devised a comprehensive protocol using everything from the science around the metabolic approach to cancer to peptides, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a strict keto diet, and more. 
    The result? My mum is now cancer-free, while she is still dealing with a few issues she is loving life and enjoying her time as a grandmother at age 82!
    My conversation with Dr. Anthony highlights the importance of mindset and pushing through mental and physical limits. I hope my story inspires you to never give up, no matter what you are facing. 
    Key Takeaways:
    Mindset is crucial in overcoming challenges and pushing through limits. 
    Starting small and setting achievable goals can lead to accomplishing bigger goals.
    Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be beneficial for brain repair and recovery. 
    Advocating for proper medical care and resources is essential in critical situations.
    Persistence and dedication are key in helping a loved one recover from a serious health condition. 
    Researching and implementing various treatments can lead to miraculous recoveries.
    A supportive team and advocating for your needs are crucial in navigating the medical system. 
    Learning and staying on the cutting edge of wellness can lead to optimal health and longevity.
    Dr Anthony Balduzzi a man who has helped hundreds of thousands of people all around the world with his communities aimed at whole person health and fitness. He is driven by a passion to help families in particular. At age 9 he lost his own father to cancer (he was just 42) and this fundamentally changed Anthony's mission in life. Through his unwavering commitment and efforts, Dr. Balduzzi has successfully helped over 60,000 families across more than 100 countries through his Fit Father and Fit Mother Programs.
     
    You can find out more about the Fit Father Project and their mission here: https://store.fitfatherproject.c
    Fit Father Project website
    https://www.fitfatherproject.com/never-give-up-lisa-tamati/
     
    Apple Podcast
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/never-give-up-lisa-tamatis-incredible-journey-of/id1566009525?i=1000649571160
     
    Spotify
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Lw6adfiwuYBZEfp2tPQJI
     
    Fit Father Project Podcast YouTube Channel
    https://youtu.be/22OfJv50rGA
     
    Personalised Health Optimisation Consulting with Lisa Tamati
    Lisa offers solution focused coaching sessions to help you find the right answers to your challenges.



    Topics Lisa can help with: 
    Lisa is a Genetics Practitioner, Health Optimisation Coach, High Performance and Mindset Coach.
    She is a qualified Ph360 Epigenetics coach and a clinician with The DNA Company and has done years of research into brain rehabilitation, neurodegenerative diseases and biohacking.
    She has extensive knowledge on such therapies as hyperbaric oxygen,  intravenous vitamin C, sports performance, functional

    • 56 min
    Hormone Optimisation And Peptides For Men And Women With Jay Campbell

    Hormone Optimisation And Peptides For Men And Women With Jay Campbell

    In this weeks episode of "Pushing the Limits", the topic of todays show is Hormone Optimisation for men and women. We dive deep into the myths surrounding hormone optimisation and the benefits of it and delivery methods and what to avoid.
    We discuss the obesity epidemic and it's influence on hormones and our exposure to estrogens in the environment and the affects this can have.
    We also discuss my favorite topic peptides - discussing Jay's favorites for uses from weight loss to cognitive function to immune support to mitochondrial function.

    You can download the peptide cheat sheet and his 
    course  here

    BIO
    Jay Campbell was  a competitive HS athlete in Baseball, Soccer and Basketball, Jay played collegiately for Georgia Southwestern University 
    While playing competitive men's league basketball at 29 in Southern California, he was kicked in the testicles leading him to a miraculous journey of self exploration where he found the wonderful and transformative power of therapeutic testosterone.
    Over the next 15 years, Jay taught himself everything there was to know about using therapeutic testosterone via the experience of multiple delivery systems, consulting as a patient with various doctors, interpreting scientific studies and massive individual self 
    experimentation and tinkering.
    He became his own meticulous lab rat and bio-hacker in a world where science and clinical expertise was deeply limited if not non-existent outside of the body building and performance 
    enhancement circles.
    In 2010 through 2014 Jay competed in the inaugural men's physique division of the NPC where he won multiple first place overall trophies.
    At the encouragement of his peers, friends and professionals who marveled at his physique and his comprehensive knowledge and mastery of human performance optimization, he wrote his first book The TRT MANual in 2014.
    The TRT MANual and his second book on Hormonal Optimization The TOT Bible are the #1 5 STAR rated books of all time on Hormonal Optimization.
    He is the author now of 7 books and runs the "Jay Campbell Podcast" a hugely successful show in the states.
    https://jaycampbell.com/
     
    Personalised Health Optimisation Consulting with Lisa Tamati
    Lisa offers solution focused coaching sessions to help you find the right answers to your challenges.



    Topics Lisa can help with: 
    Lisa is a Genetics Practitioner, Health Optimisation Coach, High Performance and Mindset Coach.
    She is a qualified Ph360 Epigenetics coach and a clinician with The DNA Company and has done years of research into brain rehabilitation, neurodegenerative diseases and biohacking.
    She has extensive knowledge on such therapies as hyperbaric oxygen,  intravenous vitamin C, sports performance, functional genomics, Thyroid, Hormones, Cancer and much more. She can assist with all functional medicine testing.
    Testing Options
    Comprehensive Thyroid testing
    DUTCH Hormone testing
    Adrenal Testing
    Organic Acid Testing
    Microbiome Testing
    Cell Blueprint Testing
    Epigenetics Testing
    DNA testing
    Basic Blood Test analysis
    Heavy Metals 
    Nutristat
    Omega 3 to 6 status
    and more 




    Lisa and her functional medicine colleagues in the practice can help you navigate the confusing world of health and medicine .
    She can also advise on the latest research and where to get help if mainstream medicine hasn't got the answers you are searching for whatever the  challenge you are facing from cancer to gut issues, from depression and anxiety, weight loss issues, from head injuries to burn out to hormone optimisation to the latest in longevity science. Book your consultation with Lisa 
     
    Join our Patron program and support the show
    Pushing the Limits' has been free to air for over 8 years. Providing leading edge information to anyone who needs it. But we need help on our mission. 
    Please join our patron community and get exclusive member benefits (more to roll out later this year) and

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Understanding The NAD Story - Why NMN Is Not The Whole Story With Lisa Tamati

    Understanding The NAD Story - Why NMN Is Not The Whole Story With Lisa Tamati

    This week on "Pushing the limits" we delve deep into the world of cellular health, focusing on NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) – the vital molecule that powers every cell in your body. Discover the intricacies of the NAD salvage pathway, the critical role of CD38 in NAD metabolism and how it impacts aging and cellular function. We'll explore groundbreaking research on NAMPT and NNMT enzymes and unveil the top supplements that support NAD levels for enhanced vitality and longevity. Whether you're a health enthusiast, a biohacker or someone looking to turn back the clock on cellular aging, this video is your ultimate guide to understanding and optimizing your body's NAD levels. 

    Key Topics Covered: 
    The importance of NAD in cellular health and aging.  An overview of the NAD salvage pathway.  The impact of CD38 on NAD depletion and how to counteract its effects.  In-depth analysis of NAMPT and NNMT enzymes in NAD synthesis.  Evidence-based supplements that boost NAD levels and support cellular rejuvenation.  Featured Supplements: 
    Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) EGCG  Quercetin  Ergothioneine PQQ  TMG R-Alpha Lipoic Acid   
    Personalised Health Optimisation Consulting with Lisa Tamati
    Lisa offers solution focused coaching sessions to help you find the right answers to your challenges.



    Topics Lisa can help with: 
    Lisa is a Genetics Practitioner, Health Optimisation Coach, High Performance and Mindset Coach.
    She is a qualified Ph360 Epigenetics coach and a clinician with The DNA Company and has done years of research into brain rehabilitation, neurodegenerative diseases and biohacking.
    She has extensive knowledge on such therapies as hyperbaric oxygen,  intravenous vitamin C, sports performance, functional genomics, Thyroid, Hormones, Cancer and much more. She can assist with all functional medicine testing.
    Testing Options
    Comprehensive Thyroid testing
    DUTCH Hormone testing
    Adrenal Testing
    Organic Acid Testing
    Microbiome Testing
    Cell Blueprint Testing
    Epigenetics Testing
    DNA testing
    Basic Blood Test analysis
    Heavy Metals 
    Nutristat
    Omega 3 to 6 status
    and more 




    Lisa and her functional medicine colleagues in the practice can help you navigate the confusing world of health and medicine .
    She can also advise on the latest research and where to get help if mainstream medicine hasn't got the answers you are searching for whatever the  challenge you are facing from cancer to gut issues, from depression and anxiety, weight loss issues, from head injuries to burn out to hormone optimisation to the latest in longevity science. Book your consultation with Lisa 
     
    Join our Patron program and support the show
    Pushing the Limits' has been free to air for over 8 years. Providing leading edge information to anyone who needs it. But we need help on our mission. 
    Please join our patron community and get exclusive member benefits (more to roll out later this year) and support this educational platform for the price of a coffee or two
    You can join by going to  Lisa's Patron Community
    Or if you just want to support Lisa with a "coffee" go to 
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LisaT to donate $3
     
    Lisa’s Anti-Aging and Longevity Supplements 
    Lisa has spent years curating a very specialized range of exclusive longevity, health optimizing supplements from leading scientists, researchers and companies all around the world. 
    This is an unprecedented collection. The stuff Lisa wanted for her family but couldn't get in NZ that’s what it’s in her range. Lisa is constantly researching and interviewing the top scientists and researchers in the world to get you the best cutting edge supplements to optimize your life.
     
    Subscribe to our popular Youtube channel 
    with over 600 videos, millions of views, a number of full length documentaries, and much more. You don't want to miss out on all the great content on

    • 33 min

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