This 10 part series is dedicated to my father Tiga Bayles. Thank you for giving us the tools we need to take back control of our lives, starting with our own backyard. Wat a legend, just an honour to keep this going after we spoke about it while you were here. The old fulla is still keeping the fire burning strong 💪🏽

In the series we look at what the country looked like at the time of invasion, the changes to land, animals, health and wellbeing, the many benefits of eating bush food, the problems with the current guidelines and model of health, solutions and recommendations to help turn things around. Mother and son team Kaiyu Bayles and Tiga Bayles Jnr caught up with those leading the way in the push to return to traditional approaches to wellbeing. An idea of Kaiyu’s late father Tiga Bayles Snr, a special piece of work!

Decolonise Your Diet- listen to the complete series here:

https://989fm.com.au/category/podcasts/decolonise-your-diet/

All episodes –

Episode 1 https://989fm.com.au/?powerpress_pinw=325169-podcast

1.            “The Oldest, Most Nutritious Food on Earth” – interview with John Newton about his book “The Oldest Foods on Earth.

Episode 2 https://989fm.com.au/podcasts/decolonise-your-diet-episode-2/

“The Biggest Estate On Earth” – interview with author of the book “The Biggest Estate On Earth, How Aboriginal People Made Australia”, Bill Gammage.

Episode 3 https://989fm.com.au/podcasts/decolonise-your-diet-2/

“Agriculture or Accident” – yarn with uncle Bruce Pasco, author of “Dark Emu, Agriculture Or Accident?”

Episode 4 https://989fm.com.au/podcasts/decolonise-your-diet-3/

“A National Snapshot of the health and wellbeing of First Nation People” – Professor Gregory Phillips. He is a medical anthropologist, has a PhD in psychology (Dancing With Power: Aboriginal Health, Cultural Safety and Medical Education), a research master’s degree in medical science (Addictions and Healing in Aboriginal Country, published as a book in 2003) and a bachelor degree in arts (Aboriginal Studies and Government majors).

Episode 5 https://989fm.com.au/podcasts/decolonise-your-diet-episode-5/

“Amazing Results Eating Bushfoods” – We catch up with aunty Thelma ‘Bubsy’ Lander, who says trading a diet of western junk food and alcohol for the traditional Aboriginal cuisine of kangaroo tail and emu meat has helped her to lose 48 kilograms. Kaiyu looks at things like an index that measures wellbeing and the how this relates/affects First Nations people.

Episode 6

https://989fm.com.au/podcasts/decolonise-your-diet-4/

“Traditional Approaches To Health” –  Interview with Clint Bussy –  We discuss Historical Diet transition/ Health transition, Food security and health benefits of traditional foods.

Episode 7 https://989fm.com.au/podcasts/decolonise-your-diet-episode-7/

“That Sugar Film” – Interview with Damon Gameau, Award winning Documentary Filmmaker.   While making the film he learned of the achievements that have been made through the work of community owned and directed organisations such as the Mai Wiru Regional Stores Council, Nganampa Health Council and Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council (NPY Women’s Council).

Episode 8

https://989fm.com.au/podcasts/decolonise-your-diet-5/

“The Results Are In” – Professor Kerrin O’Dae  In just seven weeks eating bushtucker, mob who returned to the bush from the city lost weight and all their health markers (insulin resistance, blood pressure, cholesterol levels) normalized.

Episode 9

https://989fm.com.au/podcasts/decolonise-your-diet-6/

“Question & Answers with Documentary makers Kaiyu Bayles and her son Tiga Bayles Jnr”.

Episode 10

https://989fm.com.au/podcasts/decolonise-your-diet-last-episode/

“A Bushtucker Health Revolution” – Interview with Mike and Gayle Quarmby.  Mike and Gail planted over 500,000 bushfood plants on Aboriginal communities.