Improving Barry
Barry Luijbregts is on a personal journey, and he's bringing you along for the ride. In Improving Barry, each conversation is a step toward untangling the often confusing world of well-being. You'll hear Barry sit down with researchers, practitioners, and thinkers who challenge conventional wisdom, exploring everything from nutrition and movement to mental resilience and preventative care. The discussions are grounded and practical, focusing on what you can actually apply to your own life. This isn't about quick fixes or extreme regimens; it's a thoughtful exploration of sustainable habits that build vitality over time. Tuning into this podcast feels like gaining access to a series of candid, in-depth chats where the goal is simple yet profound: making incremental, evidence-informed choices that compound into a healthier, more energized existence. Barry’s genuine curiosity drives each episode, as he learns alongside the audience how small, consistent shifts can lead to lasting change and a deeper appreciation for what our bodies and minds can achieve.
Episodes
Optimizing Women's Well-being: Hormones and Beyond with Cynthia Thurlow
In this episode, we delve into the topic of women's health and the unique challenges they face. We explore various aspects of women's health, including hormones, lifestyle changes, and practical tips for improving overal…
What makes modern Vegetable and Seed oils harmful with Dr. Chris Knobbe
This week I sit down with Eye physician and surgeon Dr. Chris Knobbe. We talk about:Vegetable and seed oilsHow these oils came into our food supplyThe mechanisms that make them cause diseaseHow to get rid of oils and wha…
Weight loss, Hormones, and nutrition (for kids) with Anna Paulich
In this Episode I talk with health scientist and nutritionist Anna Paulich. We talk about:Overweight and obesityHow to lose weightHormonesNutrition for kidsAnd more… Find Anna here:Her website: https://www.annapaulich.co…
Saturated fat, Vegetable oils, Mediterranean diet and Positivity with Nina Teicholz
In this episode, I talk with Nina Teicholz, a research journalist, best selling author and overall advocate for health and good nutrition and truth. We talk about: Why we fear saturated fat (and why we shouldn't) Vegetab…
Functional Mushroom quality, benefits, and psychedelics with Eric Puro
In this episode I talk again with Eric Puro, co-founder and CEO of KÄÄPÄ Biotech and a member of the executive committee of the International Medicinal Mushroom Society. We talk about: The problem with mushroom quality a…
Eating disorders and changing your mind about meat with Charlotte Sederel
In this episode I talk with fellow health podcaster Charlotte Sederel. We talk about:How Charlotte had eating disorders growing upThat Charlotte went vegetarian when she was 10How she changed her mind on eating meatAnd m…
Understanding the heart and atherosclerosis with Stephen Hussey
In this episode I talk with Stephen Hussey about heart health. We talk about: The surprising function of the heart in the human body What factors cause atherosclerosis The role of LP(a) in atherosclerosis What can cause…
From suicidal to happy with carnivore and keto with Chloe Lee
In this episode I talk with Chloe Lee, who suffers from bipolar disorder and has suffered from other illnesses and is healing herself with the carnivore diet. We talk about: How Chloe grew up on a plant-based diet How ve…
How the church, governments and companies are dictating what we eat and how we treat patients with Belinda Fettke
In this episode, I talk with Belinda Fettke, who is a health disruptor and researcher. We talk about: Her research into nutrition and health That people on medical boards are paid by the sugar industry How the 7th day Ad…