The Mike and Renier Show
The Mike and Renier Show
Michael Cooper and Renier Moolman
A South African Wellness Podcast A podcast for anyone who is interested in Wellness. We explore all aspects of Wellness from nutrition, sleeping and exercise to medication and bio-hacking.The Mike and Renier podcast is for South Africans who want to maximize their wellness, health and fitness. We look at the news from the cutting edge of science in fields like nutrition, mindfulness, fitness, health and performance. We interview local experts so that you can find out what South Africans are doing and offering in wellness.Our desire is to take the vast amounts of research out there and simplify it so you can apply it on a daily basis. Whether you are just starting on your wellness journey or a full-on bio-hacker, you will love this journey to the edge of human possibility.
HRV- Heart Rate Variability with Dr Lloyd Chapman - Measuring and Managing Stress PART 2
HRV - heart rate variability is a very simple and powerful tool to measure and manage your stress. Most smartwatches and fitness monitors can measure HRV but what do the numbers mean? How can you use it to influence your decisions on training,   work, and other stressors in your life?DR Lloyd Chapman has been using HRV for many years to help clients understand themselves better and reduce stress.
Dec 9, 2021
46 min
HRV- Heart Rate Variability with Dr Lloyd Chapman - Measuring and Managing Stress PART 1
HRV - heart rate variability is a very simple and powerful tool to measure and manage your stress. Most smartwatches and fitness monitors can measure HRV but what do the numbers mean? How can you use it to influence your decisions on training,   work, and other stressors in your life?DR Lloyd Chapman has been using HRV for many years to help clients understand themselves better and reduce stress.
Nov 29, 2021
30 min
Improve Focus, Concentration and thinking with the EYE doctor, Sherylle Calder!!
Dr. Sherylle Calder is known worldwide as the eye specialist who has helped teams win world cups, Ernie Els win the open and so much more. She is the go-to person when top performers want to improve concentration, focus, perception and so much more. How can you tap into her knowledge to improve your focus, concentration, and thinking?  Today we look at how you can make small changes at home and how they can dramatically impact your brain and concentration levels. www.eyegym.com
Nov 8, 2021
45 min
Do you need more confidence? Maybe not! Confidence versus self-esteem.
Unpacking self-esteem and why it is critical for mental health. Today we look at mental wellness. We look at the distinctions between esteem and confidence and why it is a major cause of problems if you get the two mixed up.people talk about confidence all the time without really understanding it or how it impacts performance and feelings of well-being. Listen to the PODCAST and then try these links from Tim Goodenough for a link to his book and course on self-esteem.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Changer-Protocol-yourself-supercharge/dp/0620715367/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473271056&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=game+changer+protoco Online course: https://www.beyondthegap.com/buy-the-game-changer-protocol-online-course/
Oct 18, 2021
1 hr 3 min
Your Hormones Part 2.
Today is the 2nd part of the interview with Dr. Mark Opperman from the T-Clinic. He explains how low testosterone levels in men and women cause fatigue, brain fog, depression, and low libido.  We explore why this problem is so common and what we can do about it.Many feel hormones like testosterone are only for bodybuilders or athletes but we see how it impacts the brain,  heart, and other organs. Dr. Opperman also explains how he helps women balance their hormones.www.the-t-clinic.comif you haven't listened to part 1 I suggest you do that first. 
Sep 27, 2021
43 min
Are your testosterone levels low? - For men and women!! Part 1.
Today we interview Dr. Mark Opperman from the T-Clinic. He explains how low testosterone levels in men and women cause fatigue, brain fog, depression, and low libido.  We explore why this problem is so common and what we can do about it.Many feel hormones like testosterone are only for bodybuilders or athletes but we see how it impacts the brain,  heart, and other organs. Dr. Opperman also explains how he helps women balance their hormones.www.the-t-clinic.com
Sep 20, 2021
28 min
Do you have covid fatigue?
This is all about managing WFH during covid. How to manage covid fatigue mentally and emotionally. How to stay motivated and on top of your game.We also get into topics such as toxic optimism.
Sep 7, 2021
58 min
10 Simple tricks and hacks to Wellness under lockdown
Renier and Mike debate and offer up 10 simple things you can do today to improve your health and wellness . these are especially relevant if you are working from home under lockdown.
Aug 10, 2021
1 hr
Finding Time for Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the new buzzword! Do I need to be a yogi guru in lycra pants to benefit from Mindfulness?Today we interview Liza Stead who works in one of SA's top corporates and also runs mindfulness programs.We look at the following issues.What is mindfulness?How do I get started on a practice?How has Liza introduced a concept like mindfulness into corporate life?We try and make it really practical so you can start today.
Jul 6, 2021
54 min
Genetic Testing - Should you invest in it?
You have probably seen adverts for genetic testing promising they will change how you eat, exercise, and live. Can a genetic test really add value?How can you trust the results and more importantly how do you interpret them? In this interview Mike and Renier debate the value of these tests.
Jul 6, 2021
45 min