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  Jonathan Ramalho: Ayahuasca, Psychosis and Rebuilding Your Mental Health 08.09.2026 1ч 3мин

  What happens when a psychedelic experience intended to unlock human potential leads to psychosis, psychiatric hospitalisation and a complete loss of trust in your own mind?Jonathan Ramalho joins John Vincent to share the extraordinary story behind Beyond The Pill, his exploration of mental health, psychedelics, human potential and recovery. After years exploring human potential, mental health and psychedelics, Jonathan travelled to Guatemala for an ayahuasca retreat. What began as a blissful out of body experience developed into paranoia, frightening hallucinations and what Western medicine would later describe as drug induced psychosis.Jonathan describes being locked away by the shaman, his family arranging for his sister and her partner to rescue him, returning to London while still feeling unsafe in his mind and body, and eventually spending time in psychiatric care.The conversation explores his experience with antipsychotic medication, his refusal to define himself through a schizophrenia label, and the practices he believes helped him rebuild his life. Sleep, real food, movement, introspection, nature, hope, personal responsibility and supportive community became central to his recovery.In this episode you'll learn:◼ How Jonathan’s search for human potential led him from filmmaking and entrepreneurship into researching mental health and psychedelics◼ What happened during his ayahuasca retreat in Guatemala and how a blissful psychedelic experience developed into paranoia, disturbing hallucinations and drug induced psychosis◼ What psychosis felt like from Jonathan’s perspective and why he compares the experience to carrying an invisible psychological weight that nobody else can see◼ Jonathan’s experience of psychiatric hospitalisation, antipsychotic medication and rebuilding stability after his psychedelic experience◼ Why he prefers to view his recovery through the idea of post traumatic growth rather than allowing a psychiatric diagnosis to define his identity◼ The four foundations Jonathan now prioritises for health: sleep, nutrition, movement and mood◼ The relationship between personal responsibility, mental health, human potential and the systems people live withinKey Moments:0:00 Jonathan’s story and the search for human potential8:25 The mental health crisis and exploring psychedelics11:18 The ayahuasca retreat in Guatemala14:48 Hallucinations, fear and drug induced psychosis17:38 Being locked away and rescued by his family22:43 Returning to London and entering psychiatric care25:12 Post traumatic growth and rebuilding after psychosis28:52 Antipsychotic medication and regaining stability32:44 The four foundations for health: sleep, nutrition, movement and mood35:41 Biohacking, wearables and learning to listen to your body41:10 Nature, personal agency and the pressures of modern life53:15 Community, mental health and would Jonathan recommend ayahuasca? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Glenn Harrold: How to Reprogram Your Mind with Hypnosis and Manifestation 25.08.2026 1ч 29мин

  Can you use hypnosis to change negative thought patterns, reprogram your subconscious mind and create a more positive life?Hypnotherapist Glenn Harrold joins John Vincent to explore self-hypnosis, meditation, subconscious programming, childhood trauma, manifestation, abundance, consciousness and the power of the stories we tell ourselves. Glenn shares how a difficult childhood, homelessness, drugs and an unsuccessful music career ultimately led him to clinical hypnotherapy and a career creating hypnosis and meditation recordings used by millions of people.They examine how childhood experiences can create unconscious beliefs around money, relationships and self-worth, why repetition is central to hypnosis, how to interrupt negative thought cycles, the difference between stage hypnosis and clinical hypnotherapy, and how meditation can help people access intuition and creative thinking.The conversation also explores manifestation and the law of attraction, gratitude, affirmations, the hypnagogic state between waking and sleep, healing frequencies, abundance mindset and the balance between taking action and allowing life to unfold.In this episode you'll learn:◼ How hypnosis and self-hypnosis can be used to change subconscious thought patterns◼ Why childhood experiences can create lifelong beliefs around money, confidence and self-worth◼ How Glenn Harrold used hypnotherapy to transform his own life after childhood trauma and addiction◼ How to recognise and interrupt negative thought cycles before they control your day◼ The difference between stage hypnosis, clinical hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis◼ Why repetition, affirmations and subconscious suggestion are central to Glenn's approach◼ How manifestation, goal setting and an abundance mindset can influence behaviour and opportunity◼ Why the hypnagogic state before sleep can be a powerful time for meditation and affirmationsKey Moments:0:00 Self-hypnosis, healing, consciousness and abundance2:51 396Hz frequencies, meditation and emotional release6:24 Childhood trauma, homelessness and finding a different path11:15 From stage hypnosis to clinical hypnotherapy19:29 How to break negative thought cycles22:02 Self-hypnosis for stress, decision making and intuition31:31 Childhood programming and discovering your authentic self35:36 Money beliefs, subconscious blocks and abundance40:49 Regression hypnotherapy and an agoraphobia case study48:17 Stage hypnosis explained: trance, suggestibility and expectation54:19 How to start using hypnosis and hypnotherapy58:38 The hypnagogic state, sleep and affirmations59:50 Manifestation, abundance and changing your life1:07:17 How to set goals and use manifestation techniques1:18:48 Manifestation versus action: trust, flow and letting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Dr Alan Desmond: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Food 11.08.2026 1ч 55мин

  What should we actually eat for a longer, healthier life? Dr Alan Desmond, gastroenterologist and author of What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Food, joins John Vincent to examine the evidence behind plant based diets, ultra processed food, dietary fibre, protein, heart disease, obesity, metabolic health and longevity. They explore why health span matters as much as lifespan, why the modern food environment drives chronic disease, what precision nutrition can really tell us, and how GLP 1 medications fit into the future of health. The conversation also examines the NOVA food classification, nutrition education for doctors, meat consumption, the National Food Strategy and the changes needed to create a healthier food system.In this episode you'll learn:◼ Health span versus lifespan and why living longer does not always mean living healthier◼ How the modern food environment contributes to obesity and chronic disease◼ Why nutrition science must evolve as new evidence emerges◼ Precision nutrition and whether personalised diets actually outperform healthy whole food diets◼ Why ultra processed foods now make up such a large proportion of the UK diet◼ The debate around meat, low carbohydrate diets and evidence based nutrition◼ GLP 1 medications, weight loss and the limitations of treating a food environment problem with medication◼ The National Food Strategy and the case for systemic food reformKey Moments:0:00 The global food system and the cost of poor nutrition1:40 Why nutrition science must keep evolving2:34 Plant based nutrition and the current scientific consensus3:00 Lifespan versus health span8:00 Why obesity cannot be explained by personal responsibility alone15:32 The 15 conversations everyone should have about food17:52 Precision nutrition and personalised diets20:44 Why personalised nutrition performed no better than healthy plant based food25:56 Eating at LEON and the importance of accessible healthy food28:06 Why doctors receive so little nutrition education30:00 Nutrition and medical training34:00 Diet and heart disease39:00 Fibre, protein and the foundations of healthy eating45:00 Why eating more plants matters56:00 Growing your own food and reconnecting with nature58:05 How much meat should we actually eat?1:02:00 The case for a plant predominant diet1:08:00 Blood sugar spikes and continuous glucose monitors1:12:13 What ultra processed food actually means1:14:15 The NOVA classification explained1:19:00 Why unprocessed does not automatically mean healthy1:21:45 The debate around diet drinks and artificial sweeteners1:23:34 The food choices that can improve health1:37:40 Low carbohydrate diets and the evidence1:42:17 Food, community and GLP 1 medications1:50:42 The National Food Strategy and reforming the food system1:52:54 John Vincent on the School Food Plan1:55:00 The case for changing how we eat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Gaz Oakley: Why Growing Your Own Food Can Change Your Life 14.07.2026 58мин

  How did Gaz Oakley go from city-life burnout to a calmer, more authentic life connected to nature?Gaz Oakley, the chef, author and creator joins John Vincent for a powerful conversation about plant based food, burnout, fermentation, herbalism, homesteading, nature deficiency, social media, city life, anxiety, authentic living and the spiritual power of reconnecting with the land.From starting work in professional kitchens at 15, to burning out after years of 80 hour weeks, building a huge YouTube and Instagram audience, leaving London, growing his own food in Wales and discovering the wisdom hidden in plants, Gaz explains why modern life has disconnected so many of us from the food we eat, the seasons we live through and the natural world around us.In this episode you'll learn:◼ Why Gaz Oakley believes society is suffering from “nature deficiency”, and how growing food helped him feel grounded, present and more himself◼ How burnout in professional kitchens pushed him away from restaurant life and eventually led to YouTube, plant based cooking and millions of followers◼ Why social media followers stopped feeling like success, and how Gaz realised he had been living an inauthentic life by chasing trends online◼ How fermentation, sauerkraut, chilli hot sauce and preserving harvests can help people reduce reliance on supermarkets and reconnect with food◼ Why Gaz believes the lawn is “the greatest scam that’s ever existed”, and why balconies, gardens, windowsills, allotments and community growing spaces can all become sources of food◼ What herbs such as mullein, yarrow, southernwood and lemon balm taught Gaz about plant wisdom, folklore, natural remedies and the people who lived before us◼ Why city life can make us forget birdsong, trees, seasons, soil and community, and how people in London and other cities can still start foraging, growing and noticing nature◼ How love, fatherhood, family, community and living closer to the land have reshaped Gaz’s ideas of success, survival, happiness and what it means to provideKey Moments:0:00 Intro to The John Vincent Podcast 1:26 Fermentation, sauerkraut and preserving the harvest3:12 Gaz Oakley on YouTube, Instagram and why followers no longer define success3:53 Living an inauthentic life, chasing trends and feeling ungrounded4:36 Growing up in Cardiff, wanting to play rugby for Wales and discovering cooking6:02 Starting in professional kitchens at 156:57 Burnout, 80 hour weeks and not looking after himself10:04 Leaving restaurants, working in a builder’s yard and finding food again12:06 Going plant based, sharing recipes and launching on social media13:58 Becoming a new person through growing food15:49 Nature deficiency as a physical and spiritual problem16:02 Seasons, indigenous wisdom, weeds, folklore and feeling rooted17:42 City convenience and forgetting the natural world19:56 Mullein, lung health, tinctures and ancient plant uses22:38 Southernwood, folklore and “lads love”23:31 Yarrow, Achilles and the plant wisdom hidden in common weeds24:58 Lemon balm, stress and the calming ritual of making tea25:51 Opening your eyes to nature in the city30:35 The fisherman story and redefining success33:05 Why the countryside felt less lonely than London34:43 Social media as a servant, not a master38:38 The power of learning where your food comes from39:03 Turn your balcony, windowsill or lawn into a farm40:35 Local, seasonal, unpackaged food and avoiding plastic41:48 Why culinary herbs are also part of medicinal plant traditions42:44 Birdsong, lost wisdom and reconnecting with the natural world44:13 Foraging, scything, soil, serotonin and getting dirt under your nails46:42 Community, land, shared skills and intergenerational living48:23 Opening a farm shop in Abergavenny and rebuilding local community51:33 Plants, music, water, weeds and the healing power of nature53:59 Finding your authentic voice online56:33 Love, fatherhood and why Gaz now wants to provide presence, not just money Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Emily English: Why Your Body Isn't a Maths Equation 29.06.2026 29мин

  How does a teenager pushed into a toxic diet culture by the modelling industry end up a three-time Number 1 bestselling nutritionist on a mission to make healthy eating feel normal again?Em the Nutritionist aka Emily English, joins John Vincent live to make the case that nutrition has been made far more complicated, frightening and expensive than it ever needed to be. She shares how a single comment from a modelling agency sent her spiralling into an eating disorder as a teenager, how recovery led her to study nutrition at King's, and why she now believes "your body is not a maths equation."In this episode you'll learn:◼ Why "we don't eat nutrients, we eat food", and how to translate nutrition science into meals you'll actually look forward to ◼ The four everyday pillars she'd give anyone who wants to feel better, starting with sleep and a daily walk ◼ Why your body "isn't a maths equation", and how obsessive tracking can quietly take more from your life than it gives ◼ "Protein diversity is king": how to build meals that leave you fuller and more satisfied without just piling on meat ◼ What the Blue Zones get right that has nothing to do with what's on the plate, and everything to do with how, and who, you eat with ◼ Why she calls it "criminal" to prey on people's insecurities to sell health, and her take on the personalised-nutrition and glucose-monitor boom ◼ How pressure from the modelling industry led to an eating disorder in her teens, and the realisation that set her on the path to recovery and a career in nutrition ◼ Why nutrition should feel normal, joyful and unintimidating, not a source of fearKey Moments: 0:00 Intro 01:02 Starting with the book: So Good Express, her third Number 1 in a row 01:31 The lost romance of cookbooks (and her mum's cocoa-dusted Nigella) 03:40 Recipes that actually work, and the chefs who sabotage theirs on purpose 05:00 Why nutrition doesn't need reinventing at every corner 05:34 Her own story: when food stopped being simple 06:56 The agency photoshoot that changed everything 08:18 Falling into toxic diet culture, and the eating disorder 09:25 "If your goals take more than they give, it's not health" 10:00 Therapy, King's, and turning pain into purpose 12:26 "We don't eat nutrients, we eat food" 14:03 Why nutrition research is so hard: we're all unique 15:27 Why she calls fear-based wellness marketing "criminal" 16:23 The four everyday pillars: sleep, move, whole foods, hydration 17:54 How food makes you feel, during and after 18:30 Being present at the table, and the Blue Zones 20:12 The most important ingredient in health: purpose 22:31 "Your body is not a maths equation" 23:00 The protein question: why "protein diversity is king" 26:29 Rapid fire: meat-only diets, fasts and "your body, your choice" 29:08 What she most wants people to remember: nutrition should be normal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Vex King: Why You're Chasing Purpose the Wrong Way 17.06.2026 1ч 4мин

  How does someone go from homelessness, poverty and violence to selling over 3 million books worldwide? Number 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Vex King reveals the single mindset shift that ended his victim story, why your sense of purpose only ever exists in the present moment, and the "spiritual ego" trap that keeps so many seekers stuck. Recorded live, this is one of the most honest conversations John Vincent has had on self-love, healing, manifestation and what it really means to live a whole life.Vex King is the Number 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Good Vibes, Good Life, Healing Is the New High, Closer to Love and Things No One Taught Us About Love. A mind coach and one of the leading voices in modern personal development, Vex rose to fame on Instagram before his debut, Good Vibes, Good Life, went on to sell over 2.5 million copies, get translated into 40 languages, spend 132 weeks on the Sunday Times bestseller list and land at number 18 on the Sunday Times Top 100 books of the past 50 years. Born into hardship after losing his father as a baby, he turned his life around to build an audience of millions.In this episode you'll learn:◼ The mindset shift that ended his victim story, and why seeing yourself as a victim keeps your life stuck◼ Why your purpose only exists in the present moment, and how chasing it in the future is the reason you can't find it◼ The "sunshine" truth that means nothing inside you is ever actually missing◼ Why he walked away from TV shows, lucrative courses and even an approach from OnlyFans to stay aligned with who he is◼ How to tell genuine, nourishing excitement apart from the empty dopamine spike◼ The difference between passion and anger, and why anger never takes you anywhere good◼ How to spot the "spiritual ego" in yourself before it traps youKey Moments:0:00 Intro1:33 The second-ever live John Vincent Podcast2:44 Vex's story begins: a blank canvas3:22 Growing up with homelessness, poverty, violence and racism5:35 The book that changed his life (and how he got hold of it)6:59 Was there a mentor? His mum's visit to the guru10:47 The seed that was planted, and the vanishing woman on the train platform14:59 Synchronicities, omens and deciding to trust the path16:43 Quitting his corporate job with no backup plan17:18 The hustles: clothing lines, the music industry and "Good Vibes Only"21:50 "What are you doing with your life?"22:48 Anger, Wing Chun and the true self25:15 The sunshine analogy: why nothing in you is missing29:21 Why every wisdom tradition points to the same truth30:11 Why you should never take anything personally32:37 The Four Agreements, the Enneagram and our hidden fears36:28 Passion vs anger: "What happened to you?"38:24 Making a living without selling your soul38:47 Turning down TV, courses and OnlyFans to stay aligned42:20 The real price we pay for clinging on43:33 The conversation that changed everything49:22 Why purpose only exists in the present moment51:31 The trap of the spiritual ego55:09 Can a nurse or a bus driver really live this way?56:05 Finding purpose in everyday interactions57:55 The miserable ticket seller who could change lives59:22 Why real change starts small (and starting from zero)1:00:55 How trust compounds over time1:02:23 True excitement vs the dopamine spike1:04:06 Final reflectionsWelcome to The John Vincent Podcast, where we explore ancient healing and modern medicine, and the best ways, both old and new, to help people enjoy naturally healthy lives. Hosted by John Vincent, co-founder of LEON, the podcast brings together the world's leading doctors, scientists, nutritionists, healers and practitioners of indigenous wisdom to explore health in body, mind, spirit and emotion, and to pin down what we can actually do to live and heal well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Health and Capitalism: the need for wholeness and how LEON will help 13.04.2026 18мин

  When I started The John Vincent Podcast, I did not know I was going to buy back LEON. I recently did so. And it gives me a whole new way of helping you enjoy natural health. And a very practical perspective on how we need to become aware of how everything is linked.When I started The John Vincent Podcast, I did not know I was going to buy back LEON. I recently did so. And it gives me a whole new way of helping you enjoy natural health. And a very practical perspective on how we need to become aware of how everything is linked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Pivot to Prevention: 2 NHS Doctors Quit Their Jobs to Help You Put Health Back Into Your Own Hands 15.10.2025 1ч 36мин

  In this episode, I am lucky to have spoken to two doctors and pioneers in preventative medicine.Claire Merifield and Alasdair Scott were doctors in the NHS for years. But after being disillusioned by the medical system, they realised what their patients really needed was preventative, personalised healthcare. So they set up Selph, using their respective expertise to create a system with which they help people get to know their health profiles, risk factors, lifestyle and prevention opportunities through diagnostic testing and health coaching. Claire Merifield is a microbiome PhD, a London GP and a Breathworks Mindfulness instructor.Alasdair Scott is a microbiome scientist, former cancer surgeon in the NHS and a researcher with Imperial College.They cover:Why pivoting to prevention is urgent.Positive proactivity your future health - some of the diseases we think are ‘inevitable’ are actually preventable.Is the study of “medicine” the same thing as the study of “health”?Medicine 3.0: what it is, Lifespan vs health span and personalised medicine How to create achievable goals, avoid unattainable trends, and create environments in which you can access the health you have a right to. The current state of health advice: influencers and scaremongeringEvidence-based vs evidence-informed approaches (there’s an important difference)Understanding testing and diagnosticsWhat counts as ‘safe’ treatmentsThe role of emotional and spiritual health, mindfulness, and the gut in physical wellbeingI’m so grateful to Claire and Alasdair who made a brave leap to do the right thing for us, even if it takes a lot of hard work and re-wiring of how we, as a population, are taught to think about our health. Learn more about Selph here:https://www.selph.co.uk(The information provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. We strongly advise that you contact a registered and experienced healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Your Skin Needs More Love: Adapting For The Season and For Your Body Type w/ Weleda’s Elizabeth King 03.10.2025 37мин

  In this third episode recorded at the Integrative and Personalised Medical Congress 2025, I spoke with Holistic Facialist, Elizabeth King.Elizabeth is Weleda UK's Esthetician Education Lead and has specialised in the anthroposophic-based holistic approach to caring for the skin for over 24 years. An experienced trainer, Elizabeth has created Weleda’s Ofqual regulated, CFI Level 4 Certificate course for Holistic Estheticians, focused on the life of touch. Elizabeth ran a private skincare practice in London and was featured in Vogue as one of the top five facialists. She has looked after many high-profile clients and celebrities over the years and has a particular interest in rosacea, teenage acne, and irritated, hypersensitive skin conditions.In today’s episode, Elizabeth explores:- what are the rhythms in nature that affect our skin and beauty?- How can you work with them to optimise your skincare and self care?- What are the three body types that Elizabeth works with?- Which body type are you?- How will that inform what you put on your skin and how to apply it?- How can your skincare help you find out more about your whole self?- What is a skin barrier?- What is a lymphatic pathway?- What are the surprising effects of the value of touch?- Why nature’s ingredients holds the wisdom our skin is asking for.Elizabeth reminds us to listen to our bodies and planet in a world that makes it easy not to, by honouring nature and individuality in our skincare and self care.Elizabeth’s credentials include:3 year diploma in Health & Beauty TechnologyFurther qualifications: Reflexology, Aromatherapy and energy workPrincipal of Dr. Hauschka UK training (1999-2011) Anthroposophic study through 4 year part-time Eurythmy intensive (2017-2021)(The information provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. We strongly advise that you contact a registered and experienced healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  (Pt. 4) How Your Mind Will Heal You (if it knows what to fix) with Dr. Leo Pruimboom 18.09.2025 30мин

  This is the final part of my episode with Dr Leo Pruimboom, a pioneer in cPNI. I was incredibly lucky to speak with him at the 2025 Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress. Our conversation offered me a new understanding into how much health we can have access to if we know how to truly sense what our bodies are telling us, and how to manage the consequences of modern inventions. His personal story of transformation, and healing anecdotes from his clients will allow you to imagine a life full of possibility and ‘miracles’ that we are not typically taught to believe in.Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology (CPNI) challenges the reductionist, symptom-focused model of modern medicine. Instead, CPNI is a science of wholeness: it studies how the neurological, endocrine, immune, and metabolic systems are interconnected and shaped by our emotions, history, and environment. CPNI puts the individual at the center of healthcare, seeking root causes, promoting healthy habits, and empowering patients to actively participate in their own wellbeing.In this episode we cover:How CPNI (clinical psychoneuroimmunology) reveals that everything is connected—mind, body, brain, immune system, and environment.How we’ve been taught to see systems as separate and why that reductionism isn’t serving us.The impact of emotions on physical health, inflammation, and immunity.Do toxic emotions exist?How to sense what out bodies need and why modern life makes this hardComfortable habits vs challenges that make us healthy.Why variety, spontaneity, and movement breaks protect our health.What our cravings mean, hunger and micronutrient sensing.Why intermittent fasting, ketosis, and diets must be understood in context, not as dogma.How our environment shapes our microbiome.The role of energy, frequency, and electrical signaling in health.The difference between appropriate and inappropriate emotions.Why monotony is dangerous for our health and variety is medicine.His seemingly miraculous healing stories, and how processing a childhood trauma cured his lifelong condition in hours.The role of sensing, intuition, and embodied intelligence.Why the blueprint of life isn’t in our genes—it’s in our behavior, context, and choices.How our inventions (from chairs to supermarkets) carry unintended health consequences—and how to deal with them.How we are more in charge of our health than we think.Why the doctor’s role is shifting.(The information provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. We strongly advise that you contact a registered and experienced healthcare professional if you have any health concerns. No part of this episode should be taken as a claim to prevent, treat, or cure cancer.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  (Pt. 3) How Your Mind Will Heal You (if it knows what to fix) with Dr. Leo Pruimboom 17.09.2025 41мин

  This is Part 3 of my episode with Dr Leo Pruimboom, a pioneer in cPNI. I was incredibly lucky to speak with him or our 2nd episode at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress 2025 who kindly hosted us. Our conversation offered me a new understanding into how much health we can have access to if we know how to truly sense what our bodies are telling us, and how to manage the consequences of modern inventions. His personal story of transformation, and healing anecdotes from his clients will allow you to imagine a life full of possibility and ‘miracles’ that we are not typically taught to believe in.Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology (CPNI) challenges the reductionist, symptom-focused model of modern medicine. Instead, CPNI is a science of wholeness: it studies how the neurological, endocrine, immune, and metabolic systems are interconnected and shaped by our emotions, history, and environment. CPNI puts the individual at the center of healthcare, seeking root causes, promoting healthy habits, and empowering patients to actively participate in their own wellbeing.In this episode we cover:How CPNI (clinical psychoneuroimmunology) reveals that everything is connected—mind, body, brain, immune system, and environment.How we’ve been taught to see systems as separate and why that reductionism isn’t serving us.The impact of emotions on physical health, inflammation, and immunity.Do toxic emotions exist?How to sense what out bodies need and why modern life makes this hardComfortable habits vs challenges that make us healthy.Why variety, spontaneity, and movement breaks protect our health.What our cravings mean, hunger and micronutrient sensing.Why intermittent fasting, ketosis, and diets must be understood in context, not as dogma.How our environment shapes our microbiome.The role of energy, frequency, and electrical signaling in health.The difference between appropriate and inappropriate emotions.Why monotony is dangerous for our health and variety is medicine.His seemingly miraculous healing stories, and how processing a childhood trauma cured his lifelong condition in hours.The role of sensing, intuition, and embodied intelligence.Why the blueprint of life isn’t in our genes—it’s in our behavior, context, and choices.How our inventions (from chairs to supermarkets) carry unintended health consequences—and how to deal with them.How we are more in charge of our health than we think.Why the doctor’s role is shifting.(The information provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. We strongly advise that you contact a registered and experienced healthcare professional if you have any health concerns. No part of this episode should be taken as a claim to prevent, treat, or cure cancer.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  (Pt. 2) How Your Mind Will Heal You (if it knows what to fix) with Dr. Leo Pruimboom 16.09.2025 28мин

  This is Part 2 of my episode with Dr Leo Pruimboom, a pioneer in cPNI. I was incredibly lucky to speak with him or our 2nd episode at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress 2025 who kindly hosted us. Our conversation offered me a new understanding into how much health we can have access to if we know how to truly sense what our bodies are telling us, and how to manage the consequences of modern inventions. His personal story of transformation, and healing anecdotes from his clients will allow you to imagine a life full of possibility and ‘miracles’ that we are not typically taught to believe in.Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology (CPNI) challenges the reductionist, symptom-focused model of modern medicine. Instead, CPNI is a science of wholeness: it studies how the neurological, endocrine, immune, and metabolic systems are interconnected and shaped by our emotions, history, and environment. CPNI puts the individual at the center of healthcare, seeking root causes, promoting healthy habits, and empowering patients to actively participate in their own wellbeing.In this episode we cover:How CPNI (clinical psychoneuroimmunology) reveals that everything is connected—mind, body, brain, immune system, and environment.How we’ve been taught to see systems as separate and why that reductionism isn’t serving us.The impact of emotions on physical health, inflammation, and immunity.Do toxic emotions exist?How to sense what out bodies need and why modern life makes this hardComfortable habits vs challenges that make us healthy.Why variety, spontaneity, and movement breaks protect our health.What our cravings mean, hunger and micronutrient sensing.Why intermittent fasting, ketosis, and diets must be understood in context, not as dogma.How our environment shapes our microbiome.The role of energy, frequency, and electrical signaling in health.The difference between appropriate and inappropriate emotions.Why monotony is dangerous for our health and variety is medicine.His seemingly miraculous healing stories, and how processing a childhood trauma cured his lifelong condition in hours.The role of sensing, intuition, and embodied intelligence.Why the blueprint of life isn’t in our genes—it’s in our behavior, context, and choices.How our inventions (from chairs to supermarkets) carry unintended health consequences—and how to deal with them.How we are more in charge of our health than we think.Why the doctor’s role is shifting.(The information provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. We strongly advise that you contact a registered and experienced healthcare professional if you have any health concerns. No part of this episode should be taken as a claim to prevent, treat, or cure cancer.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  (Pt. 1) How Your Mind Will Heal You (if it knows what to fix) with Dr. Leo Pruimboom 15.09.2025 37мин

  Today’s episode is with Dr Leo Pruimboom, a pioneer in cPNI. I was incredibly lucky to speak with him or our 2nd episode at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress 2025 who kindly hosted us. Our conversation offered me a new understanding into how much health we can have access to if we know how to truly sense what our bodies are telling us, and how to manage the consequences of modern inventions. His personal story of transformation, and healing anecdotes from his clients will allow you to imagine a life full of possibility and ‘miracles’ that we are not typically taught to believe in.Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology (CPNI) challenges the reductionist, symptom-focused model of modern medicine. Instead, CPNI is a science of wholeness: it studies how the neurological, endocrine, immune, and metabolic systems are interconnected and shaped by our emotions, history, and environment. CPNI puts the individual at the center of healthcare, seeking root causes, promoting healthy habits, and empowering patients to actively participate in their own wellbeing.In this episode we cover:How CPNI (clinical psychoneuroimmunology) reveals that everything is connected—mind, body, brain, immune system, and environment.How we’ve been taught to see systems as separate and why that reductionism isn’t serving us.The impact of emotions on physical health, inflammation, and immunity.Do toxic emotions exist?How to sense what out bodies need and why modern life makes this hardComfortable habits vs challenges that make us healthy.Why variety, spontaneity, and movement breaks protect our health.What our cravings mean, hunger and micronutrient sensing.Why intermittent fasting, ketosis, and diets must be understood in context, not as dogma.How our environment shapes our microbiome.The role of energy, frequency, and electrical signaling in health.The difference between appropriate and inappropriate emotions.Why monotony is dangerous for our health and variety is medicine.His seemingly miraculous healing stories, and how processing a childhood trauma cured his lifelong condition in hours.The role of sensing, intuition, and embodied intelligence.Why the blueprint of life isn’t in our genes—it’s in our behavior, context, and choices.How our inventions (from chairs to supermarkets) carry unintended health consequences—and how to deal with them.How we are more in charge of our health than we think.Why the doctor’s role is shifting.(The information provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. We strongly advise that you contact a registered and experienced healthcare professional if you have any health concerns. No part of this episode should be taken as a claim to prevent, treat, or cure cancer.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Menopause: A Holistic Approach with Julie Gough (IPM Special) 28.08.2025 49мин

  Welcome to the first of three special podcasts in collaboration with the Integrative and Personalized Medical Congress (IPM), who kindly hosted us at their event, bringing together cutting edge doctors, experts and healers from all areas of health and medicine. The first of the series is with Nutritionist Julie Gough, who shares her insight from guiding herself, and her clients, through menopause. Julie is a BANT-registered Nutritionist (College of Naturopathic Medicine) and completed a Health Coaching course (Health Coaching Academy).Her specialism is female health and hormones; working with women of all ages struggling with hormonal issues such as infertility, stubborn weight gain, Peri-menopause and Menopause, PMS, low energy and anxiety. Her aim is to motivate women to take control of their own health, inspiring them to believe that they can feel and look better, make the necessary changes, be free of pain and have an abundance of energy, regaining their health, vitality and wellbeing. She combines education and coaching to allow you to make sustainable and achievable changes proving that nourishing the body can be both simple and enjoyable.In this episode, we cover:The symptoms of menopause.How you can improve your experience during this phase in your life.Tools to navigate this period.A holistic approach to menopause - taking care of mind, body and spirit. The impact of nutrition and sleep.What these hormonal changes are.The emotional changes and mood fluctuation.How to manage its effect on relationships (romantic, familial and friendship).How it can be an opportunity for re-alignment in your life.How men go through a similar hormonal change called Andropause.How you can best support someone you love who is going through menopause.How it affects all areas of your life, and how to manage that.(The information provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. We strongly advise that you contact a registered and experienced healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Jungian Analysis: Free Yourself From The Unconscious Forces Controlling Your Life 15.08.2025 1ч 37мин

  In the pursuit of wholeness in our wellbeing, I spoke with Vanessa Gillespie, Jungian Psychoanalyst, about our emotional, mental and spiritual health through a Jungian lens. What became abundantly clear is just how much our subconscious runs the show, and how Jungian Analysis provides frameworks for living a free and fulfilled life. In this episode you’ll learn:What the psyche is, and why your unconscious mattersHow the shadow self quietly runs your life (until you face it)The ways we project our inner world onto othersWhat causes psychological complexes and how they show up in behaviorHow to spot unconscious patterns in yourself and the people around youWhat individuation meansHow Jungian dream analysis reveals about your inner and outer worldA real client dream, and Vanessa’s step-by-step interpretationWhat archetypes are, and how they shape your identity and desiresThe role of the collective unconsciousKey figures in depth psychology and how their ideas shape therapy todayWhat Carl Jung discovered about the human psycheHow Vanessa’s own Jungian Analysis changed her life, and led her to become an analyst(The information provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. We strongly advise that you contact a registered and experienced healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Getting To The Bottom of Gut Health: Fix Your Internal Climate Crisis 29.07.2025 1ч 27мин

  In this episode, Mr James Kinross reframes my understanding of "gut health".He takes me into the evolving world of microbiome science, explains our ‘internal climate crisis’ and how we can heal ourselves with surprising lifestyle shifts. Mr James Kinross is an expert in the microbiome, a researcher into probiotic and prebiotic therapies for colonic health, and is a Colorectal Surgeon at OneWellbeck Digestive Health. He is also a senior lecturer at Imperial College London and has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers. We uncover:What ‘the microbiome’ actually isWhy it’s unlocked a new understanding of medical scienceHow we are just at the start of our understanding of how the microbiome can help us heal and what it affectsHow the paradigm of medicine and the scientific process is changing - we need to think differently How to have a healthy microbiome in modern day lifeThe different approaches to helping people’s gut healthWhat we don’t know yet (and that people are pretending to know)Insight into antibioticsThat we are in an “infodemic”What James means by an “internal climate crisis” when it comes to our microbial ecosystemHow being in nature, having fun, and connecting with people (including kissing people) willl benefit your health. Mr James Kinross is a lover of adventure and explorer of the world and of science. He is a curious respecter of different ideas when it comes to healing from the inside - out. I am very lucky to be able to have these conversations with him, and I’m very excited for you to learn from him too. John(The information provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. We strongly advise that you contact a registered and experienced healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The 12 Week Year - A John Vincent Quickie 16.07.2025 5мин

  Welcome to my first John Vincent Quickie.Quick, digestible and applicable ideas to equip you for a more fulfilled, whole, life.Today, I am with Philip Dodson at Plaw Hatch Farm in Sussex, and we talk about the idea conceived by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington in their book 'The 12 Week Year', and how it has helped me re-frame my goals.Phillip introduced me to this approach and it enabled me to mentally take on my water fast that Ash Kapoor guided me through (listen to Episode 1 for more on this), as well as other goals.In our conversation, we explore how this method:Helps you sharpen your focus.Fosters a more achievable, momentum-driven mindset by narrowing the time frame for progress.Encourages you to prioritise.Enables you to effectively live four focused “years” within a single calendar year.Reduces perfectionism and fear of missing out.Asks you to plan goals differentlyIs especially helpful for people like me, who thrive with structure but dislike rigidity.This is something that can be applied to health, business, career, and personal development goals.Do let me know what you think.JohnThis episode references ideas from “The 12 Week Year” by Brian P. Moran. All credit for the original framework goes to the author — we’re simply sharing how we’ve personally applied and benefited from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Beautiful skin, healthy skin: Dr Ellie Rashid has your back 09.07.2025 1ч 55мин

  Dr Ellie Rashid is a Consultant Dermatologist at OneWelbeck Skin Health, and Allergy and Clinical Lead for the complex Hidradenitis Suppurativa service at St John’s Institute of Dermatology. She specializes in a wide range of dermatology conditions, including paediatric dermatology, hidradenitis suppurativa, acne, eczema, psoriasis, and pigmentation disorders. Ellie is also joint training program director for specialist dermatology training in London and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at King’s College London. She earned her medical degree from Bart’s and the London Medical School in 2006 and completed her specialist training at St John’s. Ellie holds a PhD in Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and has received multiple awards for her clinical work and research, publishing extensively and presenting internationally.In this episode, we cover:How to best look after our skin including everyday care and sun careHow the health of your skin is linked to your overall healthInflammation in your body and your skinThe role of gut health in skin healthThe pros and cons of dermatological and aesthetic interventions at different points in your life, and how to safely consider your optionsHow skin health trends online can mislead, and conversely how some online discussions force doctors to listenHow it works being a dermatologist in the NHS and privately in the UK. How being a Dermatologist in the UK is different to other countries.A tour of her mole mapping machine and how it worksSome common misconceptions in skincare What is on the horizon of DermatologyWomen in MedicineWe are very lucky to be able to learn from Dr Rashid’s many years of expertise and experience, and I am very grateful to have spoken to her. What she offers is a practical, reassuring and uplifting approach to our skin health that looks at the whole - something totally in line with our mission towards wholeness on The John Vincent Podcast. Let me know what you think. John(The information provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. We strongly advise that you contact a registered and experienced healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What's the Point? Acupuncture and Purpose with David Leeds 02.07.2025 1ч 40мин

  So far on The John Vincent Podcast, I’ve come to realise the perhaps surprising importance of our emotional and spiritual health on our physical health. Acupuncture is a treatment that pays attention to all of these areas, and is a tool that can allow us to live a more whole, fulfilling life. On this episode, I talk with David Leeds, a 5 Element acupuncturist that practices in Brooklyn, NYC. Having come from success in the corporate world to now practicing acupuncture with a broad range of New Yorkers, David has a unique perspective on how our modern lives could be lived with more purpose and emotional freedom.We cover:David Leeds on his journey from corporate life to 5 Element acupunctureHow acupuncture works and how it can help you physically, emotionally, and spirituallyHow his treatments may differ from other practitioners, and the insight that’s afforded himSurprising shifts he's seen in clients through treatmentThe ancient roots and modern power of 5 Element acupuncture Emotional blocks, energy flow, and how healing one part affects the wholeWhy language reveals more about your health than you thinkInsights from working with, and observing New Yorkers through life’s phases transformationsFun, helping people, and the challenge of staying committed to bothHow acupuncture complements modern medicine and opens deeper awarenessStories from clients that reveal our shared need for growth and freedom in our modern worldI hope that this opens your mind to the possibilities that we have every day to have more purposeful, joyful and healthy experience lives together. Do let me know what you think. John(The information provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. We strongly advise that you contact a registered and experienced healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ultra-Longevity: Play your cards right with Dr Mark Liponis 27.06.2025 1ч 37мин

  In this conversation with Dr. Mark Liponis, bestselling author and longevity expert, we dig deeper into the science and lifestyle practices behind his book Ultra-Longevity. Mark has a gift for making complex ideas about aging and the immune system feel accessible and actionable.This time, we explore how aging actually works: what happens internally when you age, why it often happens in sudden spurts rather than gradually, and how chronic inflammation and immune overactivity are key drivers. Dr. Liponis lays out his seven essential pillars for slowing down aging and improving quality of life, offering practical ways to bring more balance to your daily routine.We cover:The Ultra-Longevity principles:BreatheEat (nutrition and diet)SleepDance (rhythmic movement)Love (emotional connection)Soothe (stress and inner peace)Enhance (supplements and immune support)Why aging is tied to immune system shifts—and what you can do about itInflammation, auto-immune diseases, and how modern habits can make things worseHow the immune system has evolved over centuriesThe impact of ultra-processed foods, free radicals, and oxidative stressSleep hygiene, and a breakdown of John’s recent sleep analysisHow community, loneliness, and emotional wellbeing affect lifespanThe changing culture around exercise over the past 50 yearsExciting new discoveries in medical researchWe are so lucky to have access to Dr Liponis’ wisdom based off his many years of medical practice and interest in the human condition. Do let me know what you think, John (The information provided in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. We strongly advise that you contact a registered and experienced healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.