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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Prof. Grant Schofield explains ketosis from first principles: what it is, why it matters, and how it differs from simply "eating low carb." We talk about insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, which affect a significant share of adults today, the surprising wartime origins of chemotherapy. Prevention is Cure is sponsored by Prekure - a New Zealand education organisation with a bold vision: to…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
What if the secret to a long, healthy life isn't making things easier, it's choosing the right kind of hard? In this episode, Prof. Grant Schofield and Kayla sit down to celebrate the launch of Grant's new book, Choose Your Hard: The Science of Doing Hard Sh*t to Build Health That Lasts a Lifetime . They unpack the seven truths behind lasting health and performance, from the biology of hormesis…
