More Good Days

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 actually be doing to your body, your sleep, your performance and your fat loss. No fear-mongering. No preaching. Just the biology, so you can decide how and when you drink with your eyes wide open.

We get into why the "safe" dose could be far smaller than anyone told you, why one drink the night before could quietly cost an athlete their edge, why you wake up wired at 3am, the truth behind the red wine myth, what beer could be doing to your hormones, and a simple framework for drinking smarter when you do choose to drink.

The goal was never to be the person who ruins the Friday night braai. The goal is to be the person still at the braai at 80.

Chapters
00:00 The episode we didn't want to do
02:00 What the "safe" dose really could be
13:00 What one drink does to your performance
20:00 Why you wake up at 3am
25:00 The red wine myth
33:00 The hidden stuff in beer
35:00 The best night vs the worst night framework
44:00 Why Sean stopped for 18 months
48:00 The future of alcohol in sport

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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 study changed public perception of HRT, why many women were left afraid of hormone therapy, and what newer research tells us today about risks, benefits, and individualized treatment. Dr. Novikova explains why perimenopause can start 7–15 years before menopause, the hormonal changes driving symptoms, and why blood tests often fail to provide clear answers.
She also discusses the most common symptoms women experience and how lifestyle factors—including exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and weight management—form the foundation of treatment.

The conversation covers: What perimenopause really is
Early signs and symptoms to watch for
Why hormone levels fluctuate during perimenopause
The truth about HRT risks and breast cancer
Relative risk vs. absolute risk explained
Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone therapy
Transdermal estrogen and safer treatment approaches
Bioidentical vs. compounded hormones
Why testosterone injections can be problematic
Monitoring and follow-up during hormone therapy
Options for women with a history of breast cancer
How to find the right specialist and personalized treatment plan

If you're struggling with symptoms or looking for evidence-based information about perimenopause and hormone therapy, this episode provides practical guidance and expert insights to help you make informed decisions about your health.

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 evidence is strong, where it’s weak, and where the hype has gotten out of control.

The episode covers: How HBOT works and where it’s medically proven
The Israeli longevity study on telomeres and oxygen therapy
Why elite athletes may be underusing HBOT Red light therapy for recovery, inflammation, and skin health
Whether cognitive and brain-health claims actually hold up PEMF mats, grounding, and the problem with vague “military tech” marketing
Why sauna and cold plunges may have the strongest longevity evidence
Free alternatives like breathework, sunlight, exercise, and beach grounding
Why foundations like sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress still matter most

The hosts also share personal protocols, stacking strategies, and hard-earned lessons from years of experimenting with wellness trends — while challenging the idea that every expensive device is worth your money. If you’ve ever wondered whether modern biohacking is science, placebo, or pure hype, this episode is for you.

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.

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 every day, everything started to change.

A professional cricketer’s journey through injuries, concussion, and recovery
A life reset after loss, burnout, and gaining nearly 120kg
The tools, habits, and mindset shifts that made the biggest difference
Why we believe this matters for South Africans right now

This show is about real, practical ways to improve your health, resilience, and performance—no fluff.