In this episode of "Eighty Twenty", join hosts Georgia Sinclair and Shanina Shaik in a highly entertaining wide-ranging conversation with the multi-talented Luke Cook. Actor, father, husband, and entrepreneur, Luke discusses his journey to becoming a wellness advocate, from his new protein drink business to insights on relationships and parenthood. The trio delves into the Eighty/Twenty philosophy, exploring the balance between health and indulgence. Luke shares his personal wellness routine, touching on exercise, diet, and unique practices like cold plunges.
Luke recently launched his new venture called Shakewell, a protein drink made from nutrient-dense liquid whey that would normally be discarded during cheese production. He aimed to create a tasty, ultra-healthy grab-and-go drink without any fillers. Luke also discusses his passion for health and avoidance of processed sugars, though he's not an extremist, believing in enjoying life's pleasures in moderation.
The conversation moves to relationships, as Luke, Shanina, and Georgia analyze their own patterns and the importance of self-work to improve dynamics. They stress looking inward at your own issues rather than blaming partners, and letting your "mask" eventually slip off to be authentic after the early honeymoon phase wears off.
On parenthood, Luke describes the profound experience of his wife's raw, emotional home birth photographed beautifully by their doula. The magical process of birth led to an insightful discussion of how the natural beauty of birth has been stripped away from women over time by male-dominated medical norms.
Additional topics include Shanina's experience moving to New York City as a young model, the difference between her public Instagram persona and private struggles, and the hosts joke about the fascinating world of wikifeet. Overall, through a blend of personal stories, reflections on relationships, and insightful commentary on the evolving landscape of technology and entertainment, the conversation touches on many aspects of health, fulfillment and purpose that confront modern adults.