More Good Days
More Good Days is a show about making longevity part of everyday life. No fads. No extremes. Just what works. When you take care of your health, everything else improves.
Episodes
Fasting 2.0: Muscle, Women and the Risk Nobody Mentions | EP 17
This episode is a paid promotion. More Good Days is sponsored by Bare Aminos. All views expressed are our own.Fasting has been called an ancient human superpower. It has also been called eating less with extra steps. In this episode, Sean Lunn, Faf du Plessis and Dr Michael Mol go back to fasting and ask three questions the internet is not asking.Does the research actually hold up? Is the advice g
Cortisol & Anxiety: How To Fix It | EP 16
Cortisol is not the villain wellness culture made it out to be.Cortisol gets blamed for almost everything online.- Weight gain.- Anxiety.- Poor sleep.- Burnout.- Belly fat.- Stress.But most of the cortisol conversation may be missing the point.In EP 16 of More Good Days, Sean Lunn, Faf du Plessis and Dr Michael Mol unpack the truth about Cortisol and Anxiety.Cortisol is one of the body’s most impo
Peptides & GLP-1s: What Actually Works & Why | EP 15
In EP 15 we joined with James Raaff, a certified Integrative Clinician with 27 years experience. He brings exceptional expertise in Advanced Translational Genomics and Healthy Longevity Medicine, accredited by the Longevity Education Hub and the ACCME (USA).
Peptides are one of the biggest trends in health right now. But here's the question almost nobody is asking...
What if the same peptide th
The Alcohol Episode We Didn't Want To Do | EP14
Alcohol is woven into South African culture. The braai, the wine farm, the post-match beer. This is the episode we did not want to do, because we are not here to ruin the fun. We are here to give you the information so you can make smarter choices and have more good days.
In this episode (which we didn't want to do) Sean Lunn, Faf du Plessis and Dr Michael Mol get honest about what alcohol could a
EP 13 Perimenopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know About HRT and Hormone Health
Perimenopause can begin years before menopause—but many women don't realize what's happening to their bodies. In this episode, specialist gynecologist Dr. Natalia Novikova breaks down the science of perimenopause, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), helping separate evidence-based medicine from decades of fear and misinformation.
We explore how the 2002 Women's Health Initiative st
EP12 We Tested the Most Popular Biohacks. Here’s What’s Real.
In this episode of More Good Days, the hosts break down one of the biggest questions in modern wellness:
Which biohacks are actually backed by science — and which are just expensive marketing? From hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and red light therapy to PEMF mats, grounding, saunas, cold plunges, methylene blue, and the so-called “Royal Flush” stack, this conversation explores where the evidenc
EP 11 Stop Guessing Your Health (The Tests That Actually Matter)
Stop guessing your health. Your body is already giving you data — the question is whether you know how to read it.
In this episode, we break down how genetics, gut health, bloodwork, pharmacogenomics, and body composition testing can help build a personalized health dashboard — so you can stop relying on generic advice and start making smarter health decisions.
From Good to Great | Why We Started More Good Days
Why did we start More Good Days?
In this episode, we share the real story behind the show—loss, setbacks, injuries, and the turning point that pushed us to take control of our health and lives. From elite sport to personal rock bottom, we’ve both experienced what it feels like to struggle—physically and mentally.
But through simple biohacks, testing, and a commitment to getting just 1% better e
EP 10 Supplements Explained: Scam or Science?
Modern supplement culture is noisy—new powders, new pills, new promises. But most people don’t need complicated stacks. They need foundations.
In this episode, we strip away the hype and focus on what your body actually needs: the core nutrients that support energy, hormones, brain function, recovery, and long-term resilience.
We break down:
* What your cells require to function optimally
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EP 9 Peptides Explained: What’s Actually Safe!
Peptides 101: Medicine vs Experimental vs Hype
Peptides are one of the most misunderstood topics in modern health.
Some are life-saving medicines used every day.
Some are promising but still being studied.
And some are pure marketing hype moving faster than the science.
In this episode, we break it down clearly and simply—so you can think like a scientist, not a salesman.
What are peptides
EP 8 The Science of Longevity: VO₂ Max, Strength & Movement
Most people focus on the wrong health metrics. BMI, step counts, and the number on the scale dominate the conversation — but research shows that two much more powerful indicators predict how long and how well you’ll live: VO₂ max and grip strength. In this episode, we explore why these metrics matter so much and how simple daily habits can dramatically improve them. From zone 2 walking and high-in
EP 7 The Hidden Toxins in Your Home You’re Overlooking
The fastest way to remove toxins from your life Most people do not feel unwell because of one dramatic toxin. They feel drained, inflamed, foggy and hormonally off because of a thousand tiny exposures every single day. In this episode, Sean, Faf and Dr Michael Mol break down the highest-impact toxin exposures inside your home – and the simplest swaps that lower your toxic load immediately. This is
EP6 Fasting Explained: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science
More Good Days –Episode 6
Fasting may be the oldest metabolic reset tool humanity has ever used.
What began as spiritual discipline is now increasingly supported by modern physiology.
In this episode, Sean, Faf du Plessis and Michael Mol unpack how structured pauses from food can improve insulin control, fat metabolism and cellular resilience – while still protecting muscle, performance and da
EP 5 Why Whole Foods Work and Processed Foods Don’t
Whole Foods: Eating the Way Nature Intended
What actually counts as whole food — and why does it matter so much?
In Episode 5 of More Good Days, we cut through the confusion around nutrition, ultra-processed “health” foods, and willpower-based eating.
With Faf du Plessis and Dr Michael Mol, we explore why whole foods form the foundation of metabolic health, recovery, and longevity — and how bui
Episode 4: The Science of Saunas: Detox, Longevity & How to Use Them Correctly
Sauna – The Heat That Heals
More Good Days | 2025
This episode explores how controlled heat exposure can support physiological resilience, improve cardiovascular health, and refine the body and mind from the inside out.
In this episode, we break down:
- The science linking sauna use to longevity and health outcomes
- Why heat acts like cardiovascular training for your cells
- Sean’s practical
Episode 3: Recover Like An Athlete - Cold Plunging 101 with Faf du Plessis
Cold Plunge: The Reset You Can Feel
© More Good Days | 2025
Cold exposure is not about punishment or bravado. It is about training the nervous system to stay calm under pressure.
In this episode of More Good Days, we explore how controlled cold exposure can sharpen focus, stabilise mood, reduce inflammation, and rebuild resilience – physically and mentally.
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Episode 2: Biohacking Basics - Sleep and Longevity with Faf du Plessis
Sleep isn’t just rest. It’s your body’s nightly reset. During deep sleep, your brain clears toxins, your cells repair DNA, and your hormones recalibrate. But modern life — screens, caffeine, blue light, late-night work, and constant stress — has broken this rhythm. You can’t “out-hustle” bad sleep. You have to rebuild it.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How sleep cycles (light, deep, and R
Episode 1: Truth About Hydration
Hydration is the base of all biohacking — but most people misunderstand it. It’s not just “drinking more water.” Your body runs on mineral-supported water, because electrolytes like sodium control how cells absorb and use it. Without minerals, you stay dehydrated at a cellular level. In this episode we unpack why hydration affects mood, focus, energy, sleep, and performance, plus Sean’s simple mor
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