Prevention is Cure

PREKURE - Prof Grant Schofield
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How do we live a life worth living? Prof Grant Schofield dives deep into the lessons, science, and habits that define human flourishing. From reversing chronic disease to the psychology of behaviour change, he interviews the leading experts to help you navigate the complexities of the modern world. It’s time to stop managing sickness and start building a better version of yourself. Powered by prekure.com

  1. 2d ago

    Jono Ridler on Swimming 1,370km from North Cape to Wellington | Prevention is Cure #48

    In this episode, Grant Schofield sits down with ocean swimmer and activist Jono Ridler, fresh off an extraordinary feat: swimming just shy of 1,400km from North Cape to Wellington in just 90 days. Jono shares what drove him to take on the swim, the physical and mental toll of months in open water, and the deeper mission behind it: raising awareness of what's happening beneath the surface of our oceans, including the impact of bottom trawling on fragile deep sea ecosystems. He talks candidly about training while working full time and raising a young daughter, navigating shark encounters, adapting to dropping water temperatures, and the injuries and setbacks along the way. Follow Jono's journey and future adventures here: https://www.instagram.com/jonoridler/ www.liveocean.org Footage of Jono's Swim 🎥 : https://www.instagram.com/jonoridler/ Prevention is Cure is sponsored by Prekure, a New Zealand education organisation with a bold vision: to redefine the future of medicine. Prekure's CEO, Louise Schofield, saw that people weren't getting the support they deserved, and decided to do something about it. Her answer? Train masterful health coaches who can empower people with the knowledge and tools to prevent illness, not just treat it. Feel inspired by these conversations? If you think you might have something to give, maybe you were meant to be a health coach? Learn more at prekure.com. And if you're loving the show, let us know what topics you want us to cover next. We're listening.

  2. Jul 9

    The 5-Day Fast: What Actually Happens to Your Body | FT. Dr Louise Schofield

    Prof Grant Schofield and Dr Louise Schofield are embarking on their annual 5-day fast, and they're sharing everything: the science, the struggles, and the practical tips that make it work. Whether you're fasting-curious or a seasoned faster, this is the honest, science-backed conversation you need before you start. Follow along on socials: Prof Grant Schofield & Dr Louise Schofield on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. PREKURE - where prevention is the cure. | www.prekure.com PREKURE trains masterful health coaches and is on a mission to redefine the future of medicine.

  3. Jul 2

    Energy Drinks & Predatory Marketing, Seed Oils & the Zinc Weight-Loss Study that'll surprise you! | Prevention is Cure #46

    A Herald story revealed New Zealand households spend $20 million a year on energy drinks, and some people are drinking two litres a day just to get through a shift. In this episode Prof. Grant Schofield and guest co-host, Sam Schofield unpack the predatory marketing with energy drinks aimed squarely at young boys, why a single 500ml can hides 13 teaspoons of sugar and 160mg of caffeine, and the B6 toxicity risk almost nobody talks about, with recorded cases here in NZ and Australia. From there: - Are "sugar-free" lollies just a clever scam? Should governments regulate the food environment the way they regulate everything else? - A surprising new zinc trial where people lost nearly 3× more weight on the same calories. - The real story on seed oils and your cell membranes, which is more nuanced than the internet tells you. - And why the coming robot age might make some of us healthier, not sicker. This is general discussion, not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician before changing anything. Got a guest or topic you want us to cover? Drop it in the comments.

  4. Jun 21

    Ozempic & GLP-1 drugs - Why 90% Still Fail | Prevention is Cure Ep# 45

    In this episode of Prevention Is Cure, Prof Grant Schofield and Sam Schofield dive deep into the most explosive topic in metabolic health right now - have we actually cracked weight loss and aging? From the latest GLP-1 triple agonists showing 30% body weight loss, to gene therapies that can reverse the age of individual cells, the science is moving faster than most people realise.But here's the uncomfortable truth: 9 out of 10 people regain the weight when they stop. The "Ozempic personality" is real. And the first human trial of Yamanaka factor therapy just began. We cover: → The 4 weight loss options (and which actually works long-term) → The newest GLP-1 drugs you've never heard of — and can't pronounce → What "food noise" is and why killing it might cost you more than hunger → Longevity escape velocity — the first person to live to 1,000 may already be born → Yamanaka factors and the science of reversing cellular age → Why Grant believes prescribing these drugs without behaviour change is unethical 🎙️ Prevention Is Cure with Prof Grant Schofield & Guest Host Sam Schofield Subscribe for conversations on metabolic health, longevity, and the science of living well. #weightloss #GLP1 #Ozempic #longevity #metabolichealth #preventioniscure

  5. May 17

    #44 The Amplified Mind: How to Stay Human in the Age of AI

    Prof Grant Schofield speaks with Paul Alden, a 38-year veteran firefighter turned author about his upcoming book The Amplified Mind. Drawing on his experience watching EMTs lose critical thinking capacity when protocols replaced diagnostic reasoning, Paul draws a striking parallel to what's happening right now with AI adoption across every profession. They explore why the sequence matters, generating your own ideas before turning to AI, and how "synthetic fluency" is quietly eroding our agency, creativity, and capacity to learn. From the five-minute rule to the Google Effect, Paul shares practical disciplines for staying the author of your own thinking rather than becoming an editor of AI output. The Amplified Mind is available on Amazon from May 26th. Pre-order from May 22nd at theamplifiedmind.ai.

  6. May 12

    Paul Taylor Podcast: Choose your hard: Science-backed strategies to thrive in a difficult world, with Emeritus Professor Grant Schofield

    From the Hardiness podcast with Dr Paul Taylor If you think ease and comfort are the keys to happiness, think again. This episode explores how deliberately embracing life's challenges, through movement, fasting, cold exposure, and mental resilience, can transform your health, happiness, and purpose. Grant Schofield, an esteemed researcher and author, reveals that life's true reward lies in choosing the hard path, strong in the knowledge that it leads to a more vibrant, resilient life.        Choose your path, and in doing so, choose your future. And for those ready to take action, Grant’s new book Choose Your Hard distils these powerful principles into actionable step because the path to a better life is a deliberate choice. 00:00 The Role of an Emeritus Professor 02:57 The Academic Publishing Industry 05:54 Understanding Misogi and Personal Challenges 09:00 Fasting and Autophagy Explained 12:01 The Science of Metabolism and Immune Function 15:04 Psychological Aspects of Fasting 17:58 Preparing for a Fast: Strategies and Mindset 20:58 Physical Responses and Adaptations During Fasting 25:51 The Role of Stress in Health 27:28 Choosing Your Hard: Embracing Life's Challenges 35:19 Agency and Responsibility in Health 40:10 Movement: The Foundation of Health 46:43 Dopamine: The Devil's Seesaw 52:41 Hard vs. Soft Dopamine: Resetting the System 53:28 The Irony of Pleasure and Pain 55:24 Facing the Elements: Hot and Cold Exposure 01:01:38 Understanding Emotions and Their Ownership 01:05:18 Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life

  7. May 4

    #43 The Placebo Effect: The Most Underrated Tool in Health & Performance

    Prof Grant Schofield is joined by Sam Schofield on this episode that dives deep into the placebo, and 'nocebo' effect, exploring how belief, self-narrative, and perceived feedback can measurably change your physiology, performance, and recovery. From Roger Bannister's four-minute mile to sham knee surgeries, sleep score dangers, and the milkshake study, this episode makes the case that the mind is the most underused lever in health and medicine.

  8. Apr 28

    #42 The Hormonal Orchestra: Why Willpower Isn't Enough to Manage Hunger

    Prof. Grant Schofield and Kayla dive into the science and break down the five key hormones controlling appetite, insulin, leptin, ghrelin, the incretins (GIP & GLP-1), and cortisol and explain why willpower alone can never beat a dysregulated hormonal system. They explore metabolic flexibility, why cycling in and out of ketosis is normal human physiology (not a fad), and how exercise context should drive your fuelling strategy.

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How do we live a life worth living? Prof Grant Schofield dives deep into the lessons, science, and habits that define human flourishing. From reversing chronic disease to the psychology of behaviour change, he interviews the leading experts to help you navigate the complexities of the modern world. It’s time to stop managing sickness and start building a better version of yourself. Powered by prekure.com

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  • Creator
    PREKURE - Prof Grant Schofield
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
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    Explicit
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