The Made to Thrive Show

Steve Stavs

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

  1. 5 days ago

    Grow Your Brain Back: Game-Changing Plasmalogen Breakthroughs to Reverse Dementia, Restore Vision, Regrow Brain Tissue & Unlock Epic Peak Cognitive Performance with Pioneer Neuroscientist & Biochemist Dr. Dayan Goodenowe, PhD

    Somewhere, someone in the world is pushing the frontiers of medicine. And today that someone is Dr. Dayan Goodenowe, the pioneer of plasmalogen medicine. His stories of clinical success deploying his very own patented plasmalogen molecules are incredible. Curing blindness. Reversing dementia. Growing brains. And his idea is simple. We are all equipped with the right biological software but often lack the biochemical raw material to thrive. Dr D and plasmalogens are changing that. Dr. Dayan Goodenowe, PhD, is a neuroscientist, biochemist, inventor, and clinical research expert. In 1999, he invented and patented ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry technology, enabling comprehensive monitoring of human biochemistry for the first time. Using this technology, Dr. Goodenowe analyzed blood samples from tens of thousands of individuals of all ages and races, from multiple countries. Over 20 conditions were studied, including autism, dementia, colon cancer, heart disease, and others. Differences between the biochemistry of younger and older populations, as well as associations with all-cause mortality, were also examined. This body of research identified early biochemical patterns associated with disease and mortality risk, thereby contributing to the development of an extensive patent portfolio. These patents cover diagnostic tests for early detection and screening across numerous conditions, including specific cancers, neurological disorders, psychiatric conditions, and cardiovascular disease. Contact: Website - https://prodrome.com  Website - https://drgoodenowe.com Website - https://perpetualhealth.drgoodenowe.com Excited by the sound of these incredible molecules. Start your plasmalogen journey with Dr Dayan and Prodrome with a 25% discount using code STAVS25 Join us as we explore: The science of plasmalogens - what they are, how they work, who should use them and why they hold revolutionary medical potential.The most important plasmalogens for cognitive health and mental performance.What makes Prodrome plasmalogens different from conventional omega 3 and 9 products. Why nobody is escaping the shrinking brain problem…without plasmalogens.Miraculous results with MS, autism and ALS patients.Dr D’s unique brain imaging and assessment, why standard MRI are not reliable neurologically and how plasmalogens reverse brain aging and grow your brain.Traumatic brain injuries, concussion prevention and cureSupport 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/

    1hr 8min

  2. 20 May

    Chasing 10Hz: Game-Changing Neurohacks to Unlock Epic Flow States, Brain Magic, Unstoppable Peak Performance & Mental Mastery with Sports Neuroscientist Dr. Izzy Justice

    Our brain is a bioelectric organ. And the frequency of our thoughts and the extent of our stimulation is as serious as life and death. Living too often in 90 hz, that’s a life of addiction. But by using neurohacks and the data from brain EEG we can all learn to chase 10 hz and live a life of flow and peak performance. And nobody has done more to champion, and importantly simplify, this paradigm than my guest today Dr Izzy. Dr. Izzy Justice is a Sports Neuroscientist who has authored 8 books over the course of 30 years on the topic of Emotional Intelligence. He was the first to integrate EQ into sports and athletic performance. He has trained and certified over 300 coaches in EQ in a wide array of sports disciplines worldwide. He has worked with athletes, coaches, and teams in NASCAR, Tennis, Soccer, Golf, Lacrosse, Basketball, Triathlon, NFL, MLB, Olympians, and many collegiate level programs. Dr. Justice’s primary work is working in Corporate America with leaders of companies integrating EQ into the workplace.  Get Dr Izz’s new book Life Explained: Chasing 10 Hz: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Explained-Chasing-Izzy-Justice/dp/1965480365   Contact: Website - https://gyragolf.com Join us as we explore: Why the constant stimulation in our minds is making us unwell, relentless micotraumas and why it’s never in human history been harder to be mentally healthy.Why we all need to chase 10 hertz because that’s where brain magic happens, the most effective ways to cultivate it and why the goal is not to stay there but find 10 hz when we most need it.Doing 10hz creating neurohacks together with Dr Izzy that anyone can do anywhere anytime.Why going from 80/90 hz thoughts to 10 hz thoughts can literally be a life or death situation.How a functional EEG is the master tool to level up your performance for the moments that matter.Why stress does not actually exist.Mentions App - Neuro580, https://neuro580.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/

    1 hr

  3. 13 May

    Why Peptides Are Revolutionizing Fat Loss, Hormones & Longevity with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer, MD

    I continue to believe peptides offer hope in medicine like few things ever have. Because of the mechanism of action and lack of toxicity, these compounds have the ability to restore the body’s proper natural functioning rather than suppress symptoms. But few physicians are willing to traverse in the peptide waters due to regulatory challenges, political interests and pharmaceutical interference. But I have seen their potential myself, as has my guest Dr Aleksandra Gajer. Dr. Aleksandra Gajer, originally from Poland and raised in the United States, is a dedicated medical professional focused on advancing healthcare. She graduated with top honors from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her residency in academic emergency medicine at The George Washington University. Dr. Gajer’s special interests include sustainable weight loss, balanced hormone health, and longevity. She emphasizes the importance of lifestyle adjustments to optimize patients’ biology, promoting health, vitality, and long-term wellness. Establishing The Gajer Practice allows her to offer personalized care and empower individuals to lead healthier lives by intervening before illness takes hold. Contact: Instagram - @thegajerpractice Website - https://thegajerpractice.com Join us as we explore: Dr Gajer’s use of peptides for hormonal transitions and sexual health, peptides safety profile, manufacturing challenges, and why peptides remain on the fringes of treatment.BPC-157, MOTS-c, the GLP-1 agonists and more peptides - why to use them, mechanism of action, how to use them, how much and when to use them.The potential of peptides to replace pharmaceuticals.Using peptides to retrain your immune system and combat autoimmune challenges and immune dysregulation.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/

    54 min

  4. 5 May

    Heart Disease is the #1 Killer: Why Most Cardiologist Visits Feel Like a Time Machine – And the AI Breakthrough Detecting Deadly Soft Plaque (Not the Hard Plaque Your CAC Score Shows) with Dr. John Osborne, M.D., Ph.D.

    Walking into a cardiologist appointment is more often than not walking into a time machine. Not only the discussions about disproven risks but unfortunately the outdated tools and technology that have little to no predictive or preventative potential. The worst part is the technology exists that can identify to the microscopic level the type of plague actually causal to more than 80% of heart-attacks! That’s what Dr Osborne and ClearCardio are doing right now. Dr. John Osborne is a cardiologist and the founding director of State of the Heart Cardiology, with a strong focus on preventive and non-invasive cardiovascular care. He holds an M.D. magna cum laude, a Ph.D. in cardiovascular physiology, and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Uniquely board-certified across multiple disciplines, his work spans metabolic health, cardiovascular genetics, and advanced cardiac imaging. Dr. Osborne has received the American Heart Association’s Cardiac Care Provider of the Year award. He is also the founder of ClearCardio™, where he is advancing proactive heart health through the use of AI-driven diagnostics and personalized care. Contact: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ClearCardio Website - https://clearcardio.com Join us as we explore: Why EKGs and CAC scores offer far less than advertised.Why so much that happens in a cardiologists office are 20th century tools, and why ClearCardio’s cutting-edge AI biotech offers lifesaving  preventative potential.AI’s ability to identify and quantify plague  to the 10th of a cubic millimeter!CT vs MR, the different types of arterial plague (hard, soft, lipid rich, active) , why 86% of heart attacks will never show up on your CAC scoreWhy strokes and heart disease are far more connected than appreciated, and how the cholesterol story has misguided us.Why blood markers like hsCRP are far more critical to understanding cardiovascular disease than even I appreciated.Mentions Product - OMRON, https://omronhealthcare.com/products/evolv-wireless-upper-arm-blood-pressure-monitor-bp7000 Test - Cleerly, https://cleerlyhealth.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/

    1hr 10min

  5. 29 Apr

    Building a Sharp Brain at 75: How AI-Powered Microhabits Are Beating the Attention & Dementia Crisis with Thoryn Stephens

    Driving action from data. That’s what Thoryn believes is the secret to the success of brain.one, his evidence based, adaptive AI powered brain fitness platform. And a peptide one too. Again, AI is changing the game in real-time. The future is now. When algorithms can index 100 million studies seamlessly the future of health is truly radical. Thoryn Stephens is a leading expert in neurotechnology, longevity, and analytics, specializing in data architecture, consumer insights, behavioral analytics, and systems optimization. He is the founder of BRAIN.ONE, a pioneering brain fitness platform featuring the world’s most extensive collection of brain health microhabits and protocols. Contact: Website - https://brain.one/profile/THORYN  Join us as we explore: The attention span and dementia crises, and brain protocols anyone can take on to protect their mental performance and cognitive health.A strong brain at 75 years old is built from microhabits you start in your 20s and 30s. Why brain.one is now working with WAVi.Why multiomics are providing the insight once expected from genetics, and Thoryn applying the same evidence based principles and crowd sourced protocols for peptides.Using AI algorithms to index 100 million research papers to customize your optimal health journey.Mentions Research - Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission, Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission Livingston, Gill et al. The Lancet, Volume 404, Issue 10452, 572 - 628 Products - WAVi, https://wavimed.com  Organization - Neurorights Foundation, https://www.neurorightsfoundation.org  Website - peptides.one, https://peptides.one Person - Kayla Barnes-Lentz, https://www.kaylabarnes.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/

    52 min

  6. 22 Apr

    Swimming Against the Current from Day One: Saving Our Kids’ Brains & Nervous Systems in a Toxic World with Dr. Stephanie Rimka, BA, DC, BCN

    Dr. Stephanie Rimka paints a bleak picture of why babies born into the modern, urban world are swimming against the current from day one. 350 chemicals in their bodies. Protein bars and pesticides. Microplastics.  Digital dementia. All of this leading to dysregulated nervous systems and anxiety soaked brains. We have to do something. And that’s what Dr Rimka is doing - spread the message, educate the masses and do something to save our kids and the generations to come. As founder and CEO of Brain and Body Solutions, Dr. Stephanie Rimka, BA, DC, BCN is a nationally board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic and Board-Certified Neurofeedback Therapist with over two decades of experience helping individuals optimize brain function, metabolic health, and overall performance.  Get her new book RECEIVE, including a free masterclass here:  https://yoursoulbeautiful.com/the-gifts You can also join and become a member or take one of Dr Rimka’s courses: https://drrimka.com/courses Contact: Website - https://drrimka.com Instagram - @dr_rimka Join us as we explore: Why more and more children are born from day 1 with on average 350 chemicals in their bodiesWhy it’s called the “vagus” nerve, and why vagal tone is fundamental to holistic health.The 13 main data points Dr Rimka tests for brain health and cognitive functionWhy over-diagnosis for ADHD, ADD and OCD is incentivized, and how we are making our kids drug addictsSound therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, homeschooling, listening to birds and so much more.Mentions Tests - BCIA, https://www.bcia.org  Tests - ISNR, https://isnr.org Products - David Delight, https://mindalive.com/products/david-delight Person - Mary Ruddick, https://www.maryruddick.com Product - Hoolest, https://hoolest.com Product - VieLight, https://www.vielight.com  Product - UNYTE, https://integratedlistening.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/

    1hr 13min

  7. 8 Apr

    Why 90% of Disease is Entirely Preventable: The Power of Florence AI with Guy Leitersdorf

    There’s no doubt about it - AI is going to change the game of medicine, health and longevity. And Florence AI could be it. Working alongside your physician, for you the patient, Florence is the most curated, intentional health AI agent I have come across. Having exclusive access to some of the most contiguous medical data around, and able to not only give specific personal advice but within the context of relevant medical legislation, Florence has been developed to give humanity 10 billion years of healthy living. Guy Leitersdorf is the Founder and CEO of Longevity AI, a digital health company using artificial intelligence to transform preventive healthcare and personalized longevity medicine aiming to give humanity 10 billion years of healthy life. He previously led AI at ironSource and now works with major healthcare organizations to help predict and prevent chronic disease using real-time biomarker and behavioral data. Guy also lectures in medical entrepreneurship at Tel Aviv University and is a strategic advisor in precision medicine.   Contact: Website - https://www.longevity-ai.com Join us as we explore: If Florence is the most sophisticated health AI agent right now, able to tailor-make assessment and intervention strategies based on individualized data as well as the patient’s medical regulatory environment.Why 80% to 90% of diseased years are entirely preventable!How Guy and Longevity-AI have engineered Florence to avoid “hallucinations”.Calculating a clinical-grade biological age.Longevity-AI’s consideration on security, privacy and data integrity.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/

    45 min

  8. 1 Apr

    The Super Body Blueprint: Reversing Muscle Loss, SIBO, and Brain Fog with Dr. William Davis, MD

    From super gut to super body. One of my favorite guests, Dr William Davis, is back on the podcast to explain why our microbiome is inextricably linked to the body. We discuss probiotics, SIBO, the most game-changing microbes for brain health and for muscle gain and other strategies to create the super gut we need to create the super body we need to live healthier and longer. Get his new book SUPER BODY here: https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/2026/01/what-is-a-super-body/ Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and New York Times #1 bestselling author of the Wheat Belly book series. He is Medical Director and founder of the Infinite Health program including the Infinite Health Inner Circle. He is Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Realize Therapeutics Corp. that is developing innovative solutions for the disrupted human microbiome and author of the book Super Gut. Contact: Website - https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com   Join us as we explore: Why commercial probiotics largely have minimal positive impact.SIBO yoghurt, why Dr Davis suspects environmental pollutants as a main source of recurrent and/or treatment resistant SIBO, and how addressing SIBO is often at the root of insulin resistance, visceral fat and hormonal imbalances.The best microbe cultures for brain health and mental performance, and the power of hyaluronic acid.Why losing weight by losing muscle is a health “disaster”, the muscular impact of reuteri and why a $7 dynamometer provides priceless longevity insights.“Vagina yoghurt”, and success with childbirth and child health outcomes.Mentions Product - AIRE, https://foodmarble.com/store/  Products - Oxiceutics ,https://www.oxiceutics.com Data - NHANES, https://wwwn.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes/ Study - The Look AHEAD Trial: A Review and Discussion Of Its Outcomes, Pi-Sunyer X. The Look AHEAD Trial: A Review and Discussion Of Its Outcomes. Curr Nutr Rep. 2014 Dec;3(4):387-391. doi: 10.1007/s13668-014-0099-x. PMID: 25729633; PMCID: PMC4339027. Products - Martha Carlin, https://biotiquest.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/

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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
    310
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Made to Thrive
  • Show Website
    The Made to Thrive Show

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