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The Proof with Simon Hill

Live better for longer
Nutrition
Cardiovascular Disease
Protein
Nutrition Science
Plant-Based Diet
Chronic Disease
Cardiovascular Health
Atherosclerosis
Aging
Cholesterol
Longevity
Exercise
Metabolic Health
Gut Health
Creatine
Resistance Training
Health
Mental Health
Weight Loss
Type 2 Diabetes

The Proof Podcast is a space for science-based conversation. Together with his guests, Simon Hill, a qualified physiotherapist and nutritionist, explores the health and longevity benefits that come with mastering physical exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, recovery, sleep, and alignment. Facts, nuance and trustworthy recommendations minus the hyperbole. All the proof you need to live better for lon... more

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In late 2024 a CT scan revealed a small amount of soft plaque in my arteries. Sixteen months later I scanned again, and my plaque volume had dropped by around forty percent. In this episode I ask the cardiologist behind the technology whether a resul... more

Can a supplement actually reverse the plaque in your arteries, or only slow it down? It is the question I am asked most, and after a 2024 scan revealed early plaque in my own left anterior descending artery, it became a personal one too.

This is par... more

For decades we have treated the number on the scale as the goal of metabolic health. Dr Mauricio Gonzalez, a triple board-certified physician and endocrinology fellow practising in New York, makes the case that we have been measuring the wrong thing.... more

In this episode, exercise physiologist Dr Margie Davenport walks me through what the evidence actually shows about exercise during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Margie chaired the 2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregna... more

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Recent Guests

Mauricio Gonzalez
Internal medicine physician, endocrinology fellow
Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez (Dr. Mao)
Episode: How to Lose Weight and Fix Your Metabolism in 2026 | Dr Mauricio Gonzalez
Margie Davenport
Exercise physiologist, professor at the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Episode: Evidence-Based Exercise in Pregnancy and Postpartum | Dr Margie Davenport
Dr. Federica Amati
Head of Nutrition Science at ZOE; co-author on Nature microbiome paper
ZOE
Episode: Nutrition for satiety and weight loss | Dr Federica Amati
Dr. Terry Simpson
Bariatric surgeon; culinary medicine expert; advocate against health misinformation
Independent clinician and author
Episode: The Surgeon Defending Statins, GLP-1s, and Ancel Keys | Dr Terry Simpson
Sarah Ann Macklin
Registered nutritionist, founder of the Be Well Collective, host of Live Well, Be Well
Be Well Collective
Episode: Has Optimisation Culture Gone Too Far? | Sarah Ann Macklin
Bruce Friedrich
Founder of the Good Food Institute; author of Meat
Good Food Institute
Episode: What the Headlines Get Wrong About the Future of Meat | Bruce Friedrich
Dr. Andrea Glenn
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health nutrition scientist
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Episode: The Diet That Lowers Cholesterol Like a Statin | Dr Andrea Glenn
Leigh Baxt
Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Stanford; leads drug development at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Episode: The Peptide Lie: What a Drug Developer Reveals About the Compounds Everyone Is Injecting | Dr Leigh Baxt
Belinda Beck
Professor at Griffith University; Director of the Bone Densitometry Research Laboratory
Griffith University
Episode: Preventing and reversing osteoporosis | Dr Belinda Beck

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Simon Hill
Host of The Proof Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 9k ratings
  • Makes One Think - even with the circular arguments

    I really enjoy the variety of experts brought on the show and the contradictory nature that ensues. The follow up questions are usually spot on. However, the June 1 episode was disappointing. The expert “rebuked” those who speak in absolutes; such as “con-men and religious figures, and they may be the same”… I was really hoping the follow up question would have been, “is that an absolute statement?”, rather than a chuckle.

    As a faith-driven person who also studies Biology, this comment (and la... more

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    United Statesa month ago
  • my go to

    I follow and now use Momentous 100% Plant Protein, Creatine & I•M•8

    thank you Simon

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    MB Swimmer
    United Statesa month ago
  • Too many ad breaks

    Really sick of the ad breaks every 10 mn

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    mlnmln8976
    Netherlands2 months ago
  • Excellent podcast!

    Just listened to the podcast with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple and Dr. Alyssa Olenick and absolutely loved it!!! Will now follow your podcast!

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    Rozanne D.
    Canada2 months ago
  • Love the long form!

    The Proof is my fav post because of the depth and time. So value this commitment to the content.

    Apple Podcasts
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    MP - Maine
    United States3 months ago

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Has Optimisation Culture Gone Too Far? | Sarah Ann Macklin
Q: Has optimisation culture gone too far?
Sarah argues that optimization has become a moving target driven by information overload, often leaving people feeling miserable rather than healthier; the key is aligning health behaviors with personal signals and practicing self-compassion.
The Surgeon Defending Statins, GLP-1s, and Ancel Keys | Dr Terry Simpson
Q: What inspired you to start GLP-1 therapy yourself?
Seeing patients improve and recognizing the brain's role in food craving prompted him to try GLP-1 therapy himself, which helped him experience the effects firsthand.
What the Headlines Get Wrong About the Future of Meat | Bruce Friedrich
Q: Are plant-based and cultivated meats realistically capable of reaching broad consumer acceptance?
Yes, but only if they achieve price and taste parity; cultivated meat already shows parity in taste in some cases, and scaling plus cost reductions—along with effective marketing and supply chains—can shift consumer behavior toward these products.
What the Headlines Get Wrong About the Future of Meat | Bruce Friedrich
Q: What role can governments play to accelerate adoption of alternative proteins?
Governments should fund open, collaborative science and create an enabling regulatory and innovation environment, similar to how they supported tech transitions in energy and pharma, to build a robust ecosystem rather than subsidize individual companies.
The Diet That Lowers Cholesterol Like a Statin | Dr Andrea Glenn
Q: How do we interpret this in the context of public health guidelines and real-world eating?
We should look at the totality of evidence—cohort studies, trials, and population-level data—before changing guidelines. The Portfolio Diet offers a potentially powerful approach when foods are consumed as part of a pattern, but adherence and real-world implementation matter a lot. It's not just about macronutrients but about the quality and sources of those nutrients, and how the whole dietary pattern displaces less healthy options.

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The show consistently centers on evidence-based nutrition, longevity, and health optimization, often pairing host-led exploration with deep dives from researchers and clinicians. Episodes explore patterns like plant-forward diets, cardiovascular risk reduction, bone health, gut microbiome science, and the nuances of dietary guidelines, all through in-depth conversations that balance practical guidance with methodological context. A notable strength is the long-form, thoughtful approach that clarifies complex topics without resorting to hype, and it frequently includes critical perspectives on emerging therapies and policy debates, along with sponsor integrations that remain relevant to health decisions for attentive listeners who want durab... more

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2. Margie Davenport
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