The Proof with Simon Hill

Updated: 10 Nov 2025 • 387 episodes
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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 longer.

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Protein is one of the most talked-about nutrients, yet confusion remains about how much we need and which sources are best. I am joined by Dr Matthew Nagra to unpack the science on protein intake, plant versus animal sources, and how to build strength and longevity without compromising your health or the planet. What W

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I’m joined by author and coach Axel Schura to explore how hardship can lead to transformation. Axel shares his story of stage four cancer and the mindset shifts that inspired his new book “Maybe This Is Happening For You, Not To You”. We discuss fear, recovery, and how to find strength and meaning when life feels uncer

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Dr Dawn Mussallem’s life has defied all odds. After surviving stage 4 cancer, severe heart failure, and a heart transplant, she ran a marathon just one year later. In this conversation, I sit down with Dawn as she shares what she’s learned about resilience, faith, and the science of healing. We explore the mindset behi

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In this episode, I continue my conversation with Dr Raymond Townsend, Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. We explore how to optimise and treat high blood pressure through lifestyle, medication and a deeper understanding of the latest clinical evidence. Dr Townsend explains how much risk reduction c

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In this episode, I am joined by Dr Raymond Townsend, Director of the Hypertension Programme at the University of Pennsylvania. We discuss what drives high blood pressure, how it affects the body, and practical steps to protect your heart, kidneys and brain. Dr Townsend explains how genetics, age, lifestyle and arterial

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In this episode I am joined by Dr Iñigo San Millán, exercise physiologist, researcher, and coach to Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar. His work places lactate at the centre of human health, showing it as a fuel and biomarker rather than a waste product. We discuss how lactate offers a new lens on mitochondrial heal

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