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Pushing The Limits

Pushing The Limits

By: Lisa Tamati
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"Pushing the Limits" - hosted by ex-professional ultra endurance athlete, author, integrative health practitioner and longevity expert, Lisa Tamati, is all about human optimization, longevity, high performance and being the very best that you can be. Lisa Interviews world leading doctors, scientists, researchers, elite athletes and high performers at the cutting edge of the longevity, anti-aging world. www.lisatamati.com© 2024 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
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  • Spot Hidden Health Risks Early: Essential Tips for Prevention with Lisa Tamati
    Jan 21 2026
    What if you could detect early warning signs of serious health conditions in just minutes, from the comfort of your own home? Download Your Health Compass Assessment Tool: https://yourhealthcompass.org In this groundbreaking episode, longevity expert Lisa Tamati unveils the revolutionary Health Compass App - a privacy-focused wellness tool that empowers you to take control of your health destiny through evidence-based questionnaires and self-assessment. Forget expensive tests and lengthy doctor visits. This simple yet powerful app uses validated public health data to flag early indicators for conditions that matter most, putting the power of health awareness directly in your hands. In this episode, we explore: How the Health Compass App works: simple yes/no questionnaires based on symptoms and risk factors Early detection insights for Parkinson's, Diabetes, Alzheimer's, Cancer (Prostate & Breast), Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Asthma, Anxiety, and Depression Why privacy matters: non-personalised summaries that respect your data sovereignty The difference between empowering insights and medical diagnostics How this tool fits into your biohacking and peak performance toolkit Self-sovereign health: taking charge without compromising your privacy When and why to consult healthcare professionals based on your results The future of personalised health assessment technology Whether you're deep into biohacking, focused on peak performance, or simply want to stay ahead of potential health issues, this app becomes your companion for proactive, self-directed wellness. Lisa breaks down exactly how to use this tool effectively and why early awareness - not diagnosis - can be your most powerful health asset. Ready to take control of your health compass? 🧭 Download Your Health Compass Assessment Tool: https://yourhealthcompass.org 📌 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 optimise 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. Youtube 📚 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 Minkoff Introducing PerfectAmino PerfectAmino is an amino acid supplement that is 99% utilized by the body to make protein. PerfectAmino is 3-6x the protein of other sources with almost no calories. ...
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    15 mins
  • When Medicine Fails: How Functional Medicine Defies "Incurable" Diagnoses with Dr Aaron Hartman
    Jan 15 2026
    What happens when the medical system tells you "there's nothing more we can do" - and you refuse to accept it? In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, I sit down with Dr. Aaron Hartman, family physician turned functional medicine specialist, whose entire medical philosophy changed after his adopted daughter Anna was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and given a hopeless prognosis. Despite being a doctor himself, Aaron watched specialist after specialist offer only medications, surgery, and limitations. But when he and his wife pursued a functional medicine approach - focusing on nutrition, nutrient deficiencies, fatty acids, hormones, and root-cause testing, Anna began to thrive against all odds. In this episode, we explore: The blind spots in the current medical model Why it takes 30 years for research to reach standard care How siloed, symptom-based medicine fails complex patients The power of never giving up, even after devastating diagnoses Why functional medicine focuses on connecting the dots, not chasing symptoms Testing that actually matters: nutrients, fatty acids, organic acids, hormones & more Overtraining, POTS, dysautonomia, hypermobility, and athlete burnout Why recovery, minerals, amino acids, and food-as-medicine are non-negotiable The role of omega-3 and omega-6 balance in inflammation and resilience Dr. Hartman is now the go-to doctor for complex and "uncurable" cases in Central Virginia, helping patients who have fallen through the cracks of conventional care reclaim their health and vitality. We also discuss his new book UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds A moving account of his daughter's story and the transformation of his medical practice. If you've ever been told "this is just how it is", this conversation will change how you see your body, your health, and what's truly possible. Dr. Hartman's Bio: Dr. Aaron Hartman's functional medicine journey began when traditional healthcare failed Anna, his adopted daughter with cerebral palsy. Despite being a physician, he felt helpless as specialists offered no solutions, only surgery and medications. Witnessing his daughter's impossible transformation shattered everything Dr. Hartman believed about medicine. This transformed his entire practice of medicine and now he's become the doctor to turn to when all others have given up. He now helps patients reclaim their lives when conventional medicine says "there's nothing more we can do." His new book, "UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds," chronicles this transformation. A clinical researcher involved in 70+ studies and VCU Assistant Clinical Professor, he founded Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicine in 2016. 📌 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 ...
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    47 mins
  • How I Got a Six-Pack at 57: The Real Science That Works After 40 with Lisa Tamati
    Dec 18 2025
    Are you over 40 or 50 and struggling with belly fat, low energy, stubborn weight gain, and being told "it's just your age"? I'm here to tell you - that is absolute rubbish. I'm 57 years old, with visible abs, balanced hormones, high energy, low inflammation, and I train 85% less than when I was running ultra-marathons. This video reveals the exact science-based blueprint I used to transform my body — and how you can do it too. After decades battling eating disorders, hormone chaos, inflammation, and even gaining weight while running 52 marathons in 42 days, everything changed when I discovered genetics, epigenetics, functional medicine, and immune ageing. In this video, you'll learn: Why long cardio makes menopause belly fat worse The hormone shifts after 50 that change everything Why inflammation (not calories) controls fat loss The tests every woman over 40 should get How to build muscle and boost metabolism after 50 How to fix insulin resistance, the key to visible abs Why cortisol and stress block fat loss The toxins ("obesogens") that keep fat cells locked How personalised genetics create predictable results Topics Covered: Hormonal balance and belly fat after menopause Metabolism optimisation and reversing aging Inflammation, immune system ageing, and weight gain Insulin resistance and cortisol management over 50 Strength training and building muscle after menopause Longevity and biohacking for women 50+ Functional medicine and epigenetics in fat loss Healthy ageing strategies for women At 57, I have better health, fitness, skin, and energy than I did in my 20s — not because of luck, but because of science that works for real women after 50. If you want your own personalised blueprint, reach out at support@lisatamati.com You are NOT too old. Your best body is NOT behind you. Let's redefine what's possible! 📌 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 optimise 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. Youtube 📚 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 Minkoff Introducing PerfectAmino PerfectAmino is an amino acid supplement that is 99% utilized by the body to make protein. PerfectAmino is 3-6x the protein of other sources with ...
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    39 mins
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