Decoding Superhuman

Nicotine with Dr. Neil Grunberg

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Opening The Kimono

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:21:36 GMT

When discussing what to do for Episode 200, Roy suggested he ask a series of questions which he wouldn't share with me ahead of time. This episode was unscripted (at least from my side). Roy contacted a few close friends and sourced a number of questions. The result is a fun conversation about the podcast, perfectionism, psychedelics, and much more.

Highlights

[11:55] My process for identifying what technology, wearables, and supplements to buy

[19:45] Unlearning

[29:30] Ultimate lowest point since starting the podcast

[37:49] Bad trips, DMT, and perspective

[50:01] Candid thoughts on the trauma trend

[55:45] How I would spend a billion dollars in one day

Resources

The Body Keeps the Score

Part 1 and Part 2 of the interview with Francisco Gonzalez Lima

The Unspoken Reality of Anxiety with Dr. David Rabin

Keto. Explained. with Dr. Dominic D’Agostino

Protecting the Asset: A Conversation on Essentialism with Gregory McKeown

Essentialism By Gregory McKeown

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Negotiation: From Board Room To Bedroom with David Johnson

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:15:44 GMT

David Johnson teaches negotiation at Stanford Law School. We discuss multi-million dollar deals, navigating crucial personal conversations, and the top tips for being a better negotiator.

Who is David Johnson?

David Johnson has been teaching Negotiation at SLS annually since 2006, in conjunction with his full-time practice of law in Silicon Valley from 1996 to date. In addition, he is a Lecturer in the Hasso Plattner School of Design (a/k/a “the d.school”), where he has recently completed the third instance of his new course, Negotiation by Design.

He has testified before the California Assembly on legislation addressing software liability. Thereafter he appeared before Congress, as lead counsel for the Business Software Alliance in hearings before the House Subcommittee for Science and Technology. He currently serves on the California State Bar Executive Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution, and its subcommittee on Education and Inclusivity. David is a regular speaker at conferences, seminars and panels on various subjects in law, science and technology, as well as negotiation.

David brings to his teaching a unique blend of breadth and depth in the practice of law. He began his career in the courtroom, with over 20 civil trials, jury and bench, state and federal. He has briefed and argued a dozen state appellate matters, with 6 opinions issued, including one state Supreme Court argument challenging the prima facie constitutionality of a sales tax on commercial speech. More recently, he was appointed as Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington in order to appear for the State before the Alaska Supreme Court in a case of first impression directly impacting all of Washington’s state-owned hospitals.

Highlights

[13:50] Foundations of good negotiation

[23:07] The art of listening and observing

[33:15] Overplaying your position in negotiations

[40:26] Saving a company millions of dollars

[55:30] Negotiating against Steve Jobs

[1:03:10] Things that people should be doing better in negotiations

Resources

Richard Shell's Bargaining for Advantage

Walter Isaacson The Code Breaker

Difficult Conversations by Sheila Heen

The Glass Bead Game by Herman Hesse

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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

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The Ketogenic Diet, Fasting for Women, and Menopause with Dr. Mindy Pelz

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:38:20 GMT

Bestselling author and women's health expert, Dr. Mindy Pelz joins the podcast today. Women's health is a topic that, I admit, is covered rarely on this podcast. Dr. Pelz joins me for a fascinating conversation on the ketogenic diet for women, fasting for women, and how to thrive in menopause.

Who is Dr. Mindy Pelz?

Dr. Mindy’s career started 26 years ago when she opened up Family Life Chiropractic, now known as Family Life Wellness. Her unique approach has led her to work with multiple Silicon Valley Corporations, some of Silicon Valley’s top CEOs, Olympic Athletes, Academy Award-winning actors, professional musicians and, most importantly, everyday families.

She is now a public figure in the alternative health world and is commonly known as, The Reset Doc. She has created one of the most popular Youtube health channels out there, as well as creating a private facebook group consisting of over 30,000 members who participate in a monthly, Fast Training Week.

Currently, her local clinic ran by her highly-trained team, is one of the largest bio-hacking centers in the bay area. She puts out a weekly podcast episode, two science-backed you tube videos a week, three weekly newsletters, and leads people through heavy metal detoxing in her, Toxin Reset Program.

Highlights

[3:15] The lack of studies on women

[9:00] Ketogenic diet for women

[18:01] Meal timing

[21:40] The PROs of fasting

[25:25] Fasting for women

[42:00] Fasting beyond 72 hours

[46:06] Fasting and auto-immune conditions

[51:13] Menopause

Resources

The Menopause Reset by Dr. Mindy Pelz

The Reset Factor by Dr. Mindy Pelz

The Reset Factor Kitchen by Dr. Mindy Pelz

Keto. Explained with Dr. Dom D’Agostino

Living in the Light by Shakti Gawain

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Behind The Scenes: Getting Down and Dirty in the Supplement Industry

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:39:18 GMT

The World’s Greatest Formulator, Shawn Wells joins the show to shed light on the dark sides of the supplement industry. I ask Shawn to share his top tips on selecting supplements so you guys don't need to waste your money anymore. Shawn talks about his personal experience with things like chronic fatigue syndrome, Epstein-Barr, fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and he talks openly about psychedelics.

Who is Shawn Wells?

Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is a product formulator and expert in the fields of performance nutrition, longevity, fitness and supplementation. He earned his master’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he studied nutritional biochemistry with a minor in exercise science. Shawn is a Registered Dietitian with a decade of experience as a Chief Clinical Dietitian in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. He is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist and has worked with celebrity clients and professional athletes.

On the road to being dubbed “The World’s Greatest Formulator”, Biohacktivitst, and Keto Authority, Shawn faced and overcame significant obstacles with his own health—weight issues, depression, autoimmune conditions (Epstein-Barr, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), two cervical discs replacements, and a pituitary adenoma, which is a type of brain tumor. They say everything happens for a reason, and in Shawn’s case, his health problems led him down a winding path that required him to find science-based solutions, and they sparked his personal passion for biohacking.

Highlights

[4:40] 2020 - Blessing or Curse?

[11:01] The origin story of the world's greatest formulator

[23:10] Homeostasis

[30:31] Misunderstandings about plant medicine and psychedelics

[44:05] Behind the scenes of the Supplements Industry

[53:03] Apple cider vinegar

[57:30] Formulating

[1:04:34] Nootropics and cognitive enhancers

[1:15:30] The ENERGY Formula

Resources

The ENERGY Formula by Shawn Wells

examine.com

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Life in The NFL, Opiates, and Cannabis with Eben Britton

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:26:30 GMT

Former NFL Offensive Tackle Eben Britton speaks openly the NFL, opiates, and how cannabis saved him. After 6-years as a professional football player, Eben retired and became an advocate for responsible cannabis use.

Who is Eben Britton?

Eben Britton is a former American football offensive tackle who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Selected 39th overall in the 2009 NFL draft, he spent four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars followed by two with the Chicago Bears, last playing football in 2014.

Eben was born in New York City and raised in Los Angeles, California. Somewhere in his bi-coastal upbringing lies the essence of his being. A bridge between two worlds (the east and the west). Always finding peace in the middle of two extremes.

His early years were filled with athletics and art. He fell in love with football and writing. Eben earned a degree in creative writing from the University of Arizona.

Driven by a deep desire to overcome the adversity of his childhood, Eben battled his way to the NFL.

His football career provided him with an in depth, firsthand experience of dealing with immense pain and trauma.

In life after football, Eben was forced to learn and cultivate practices to allow for healing and restoration, bringing balance to the mind, body and spirit.

Britton is an advocate for removing cannabis from the list of banned substances in the NFL. Britton says he used cannabis as a preferred method of pain management during his football career, and has cited the health risks associated with pharmaceutical painkillers as a reason why players should not be punished for choosing a natural alternative. Britton is a member of the Gridiron Cannabis Coalition, a group that advocates for the NFL to change its policy on cannabis He is also a member of the Doctors for Cannabis Regulation NFL steering committee. Britton revealed in a September 2016 interview with the New York Post that he used cannabis before three of the NFL games he played in. Britton says that in addition to relieving the pain of his injuries, cannabis also improved his mental concentration on the football field, and that the games he played after using were some of his best performances. Britton also estimated that over 50 percent of current players use cannabis and that the number could be as high as 75 percent.

Britton is a board member of Athletes for Care, a group that advocates for athletes on various issues of health and safety including the use of cannabis as medicine. Through Athletes for Care, Britton co-hosts the Caveman Poet Society podcast along with Nate Jackson.

Highlights

[4:00] The source of Eben’s Spiritual Influence

[11:45] Choosing the Football path of life

[24:10] Eben's most difficult opponent

[30:00] Dealing with injuries in the NFL

[43:20] Overcoming infectious herniated disks

[57:50] Using cannabis in the NFL

[1:03:12] Becoming a Cannabis responsible use advocate

[1:12:20] What excites Eben about the cannabis world

Resources

Cannabis with Len May

The Eben Flow Podcast

Eben's Instagram

Eben's Patron Account

NFL needs to stop blowing smoke when it comes to pot

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Continue Your High Performance Journey with Eben Britton

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Cannabis Genetics, Method Man, and the OG of Dispensaries with Len May

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:54:10 GMT

This is a deep dive into all things cannabis with one of the pioneers of the industry, Len May. Len goes over the different implications of cannabinoids and the long history of humans and the cannabis plant. Len takes the time to walk me through my genetics and what the implications are for my future cannabis consumption.

Who is Len May?

Len May is a Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist in Medicinal Genomics, with 25 years of cannabis-related experience. He is president of the Cannabis Action Network, and a board member and lifetime member of California Cannabis Association. May has a Masters of Medical Cannabis and an Endocannabinoid Formulation Specialist Certification from the Institute for the Advancement of Integrative Medicine. Currently, Len May is CEO and Co-Founder of Endocanna Health, a Bio-Science Technology company.

Highlights

[3:20] Going from Philadelphia to LA to cannabis

[10:10] Benefits from the different cannabinoids

[17:23] Genetics and the endocannabinoid system

[25:15] Research behind cannabis genetics

[28:45] My genetics and my predispositions reacting with cannabis (see YouTube)

[44:44] What’s covered in the genetics report

[50:15] Opioid dependence predisposition

[54:30] Legalization

Resources

EndoDNA - get your Cannabis Genetics Report for 10% off

Cannabis Gets Personal with Len May

Tower Records

Dogpound

Use of Cannabidiol in the Treatment of Epilepsy

Ethan Russo Researches

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The NeurOptimal Approach to Neurofeedback with Dr. Val Brown

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:27:40 GMT

Dr. Val Brown is the Founder of NeurOptimal. He is called the “trainer of neurofeedback trainers” and in this episode shares his background in the space. Dr. Brown covers his Five Phase Model of neurofeedback and how Neuroptimal actually uses their own Period Three Approach to track the data that goes to your central nervous system. Dr. Val explains the claims behind how NeurOptimal can transform your brain and performance, and even help with things like PTSD.

Who is Dr. Valdeane W. Brown?

Dr. Brown had a long and varied history in the field of mental health before even pursuing his Ph.D. in Psychology. For over 25 years he taught Continuing Medical Education courses across a wide range of clinical topics including Rapid Transformation of Borderline Phenomenology, Dual Diagnosed Clients, Dynamics of Family Therapy, Working With Angry Adolescents. For many years he was a featured and keynote speaker at numerous national and international conferences in the fields of neurofeedback, child psychology, Total Quality Management, and others. He developed and published the Five Phase Model of Neurofeedback which was the first and still the only, approach to clinical neurofeedback that integrated multiple protocols into a single comprehensive approach that could be used regardless of clinical presentation.

With his background in mathematics, physics, computer programming, designing and implementing automated outcome studies as well as multimodal assessment, he was able to co-develop, with his wife Dr. Sue Brown, the Period Three Approach to neurofeedback. Their Approach was fundamental to their new and revolutionary neurofeedback system (later to become NeurOptimal®), showcasing their vision of Dynamical Neurofeedback™. Over time this was refined, always with an overarching commitment to safe, effective and effortless personal transformation that anyone can use. Now retired from actively programming, Dr. Brown directs the ongoing architectural development of NeurOptimal® as well as being intimately involved in ongoing Research and Development at Zengar.

Highlights

[4:20] Dr. Val’s Journey into Neurofeedback

[14:03] The Five Phase Model of Neurofeedback

[28:15] The Period Three Approach

[38:02] Early exploration into neurofeedback

[47:30] The NeurOptimal Experience

[56:25] Treating symptoms with NeurOptimal

Resources

Dr. Barry Sterman Cats sleep study

Dr. Susan Brown

EEG Brain Computer Interface

Laws of Form by George Spencer-Brown

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Continue Your High Performance Journey with Dr. Val

Suspected Adulteration of Commercial Kratom Products with Hydroxymitragyine

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Kratom with Dr. Chris McCurdy

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 07:11:55 GMT

Dr. Chris McCurdy is the international expert on Kratom. Dr. McCurdy and I discuss this "plant of controversy" in detail. Kratom almost became a schedule one substance in the United States. The work of Chris Bell, Dr. McCurdy and others prevented this. In the podcast, Dr. McCurdy and I delve into the long history of Kratom use in places like Southeast Asia, Kratom benefits, and why the controversial cases involving Kratom should be revisited.

Who is Dr. Chris McCurdy?

Christopher R. McCurdy, Ph.D. B.S.Ph, FAAPS, professor, Medicinal Chemistry, college of Pharmacy, University of Florida.

Christopher McCurdy, Ph.D., is a broadly trained medicinal chemist, behavioral pharmacologist and pharmacist whose research focuses on the design, synthesis and development of drugs to treat pain and drug abuse. For over 20 years, much of his research has focused on opioid, Neuropeptide FF and sigma receptor ligand/probe design, synthesis, pharmacological evaluation and development.

Watch below leading research scientist Dr. Chris McCurdy’s eye-opening lecture about Kratom effects and potential positive medical benefits.

Highlights

[5:01] The kratom controversy

[17:34] Kratom metabolism

[24:15] Cytochrome p450 family and genetic implications

[30:00] Benefits of taking Kratom

[40:11] Effects of the 7-Hydroxymitragynine alkaloid

[45:38] Current stance from the FDA on Kratom

Resources

Kratom deaths: CDC study

Medicine Man

A Leaf of Faith

Herbal Medicines for the Management of Opioid Addiction

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2020: The Wrap-up

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:35:05 GMT

2020 was different than anticipated. It was a year full of great experiments and going down different rabbit holes. I share the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the show during 2020, my favorite books, and experiments. At the end of this episode, my lady stops by and talks about the impact that COVID had on our relationship, our different dietary cravings preferences, and just how she copes with my explorations to the unknown.

Highlights

[5:00] Top 10 Podcasts of 2020

[21:50] My favorite N of 1 experiments of the Year

[28:24] Why I temporarily used a beta blocker

[41:11] Diving into decision making

[50:15] Special guest appearance

[1:05:24] How my better half tolerates my experiments

[1:09:39] What we expect in 2021

Resources

Berkey Water Filter

My TedX Talk

Entheogens with Paul Austin

The X Factor - Somavedic use the promo code BOOMER for 10% off

Heal your gut with Tusol with Ingrid De La O and Ilana Friedman

The Wedge with Scott Cairney

Methylene Blue Part 1 and Part 2 with Dr. Franciso Gonzalez-Lima

Finding Limitless with Dr. Scott Sherr

Troscriptions Use code Boomer for 10% off

The Oral Episode with Dr. Dome Nischwitz

Enhance Your Mind with Dr. Andrew Hill

The Light Doctor with Alexander Wunch

Keto Explained with Dom D’Agostino

Propranolol and fear extinction

CAR.O.L Bike get $150 off with promo code DECODING150

Bstrong 10% off with coupon code BOOMER

Strongfit Episode

Emotional Mapping AKA Movement Ayahuasca

Virtual Vacation with Mads and Dasha

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

The Art of the Good Life by Rolf Dobeli

The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobeli

Tao of Charlie Munger by David Clark

Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Nietzsche

Sponsors

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Their founder Jordan Greenhall is a well respected public intellectual who has been on the show to discuss ways to increase human sovereignty, and their medical director Dr. Daniel Stickler has also been on the show and is one of the foremost experts in the world in the field of integrative medicine.

They make the product Qualia Mind which can create astonishing improvements in focus, mental energy and emotional willpower, with the more affordable Qualia Focus being almost as good at half the cost. They also just debuted a product called Eternus, the most comprehensive anti-aging formula on the market, and are approaching backorder status for this revolutionary formula with dozens of ingredients and anti-aging properties.

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Jam Sessions: Holiday Edition

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:59:28 GMT

Coming to the end of the year no one expected. Was it all bad? Roy and I discuss our key takeaways for the year, the conversations which had most significant impact on us, my current experiments, favorite books, and much more in the widespaning random show.

Highlights

[5:07] Big learnings in the past 3 months

[9:50] Keeping a solid relationship in lockdown

[15:35] Lessons learned from our favorite episodes

[34:11] Human Guinea Pigging

[53:15] Favorite reads of 2020

[1:06:44] What do you want to hear from me in 2021?

Resources

Troscriptions Use code Boomer for 10% off

Defeating Depression with Angela Foster

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

The Essentialism Episode with Greg McKeown

Keto Explained with Dom D’Agostino

Bulletproof Coffee

The Art of the Good Life by Rolf Dobeli

The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobeli

Tao of Charlie Munger by David Clark

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

How to Decide by Annie Duke

Part 1 and Part 2 with Josh Holland

Nicotine with Dr. Neil Grunberg

Thinking, Fast and Slow

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Defeating Depression: Removing Obstacles to High Performance with Angela Foster

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:16:15 GMT

Angela Foster is a former corporate lawyer who battled and beat depression. Angela now serves as an Executive Health and Performance Coach. Angela opens up on depression and what it does to people, the way she beat it, and how that experience can be used by others in their struggles with depression

Who is Angela Foster?

Angela is a Nutritionist and Executive Health and Performance Coach.

She is the host of the High Performance Health Podcast, the show where she talks about everything you need to break through limits and achieve a High Performance Mind, Body and Lifestyle.

Angela works with high performing clients including top CEOs, Entrepreneurs & Executives.

She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge and Angela Foster Academy, an Exclusive Private Membership Site with programs for individuals to optimize their genetic expression for ultimate health and performance, including The Live Younger Longer Blueprint.

After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corporate Law with a single mission in mind: to inspire and educate others to become the CEO of their health and live an energetic, healthful and limitless life.

Angela uses a combination of modern science and biohacking with time honored holistic practices to transform her clients’ health, energy and performance. Angela’s particular field of specialty is in optimizing the expression of her clients’ individual genetics for ultimate health.

Highlights

[3:01] The effects of corporate law

[11:00] The first signs of burnout and depression

[30:18] Battling Depression

[39:16] Common patterns of depression among high performers

[45:45] Better your sleep tonight

Resources

My appearance at the High Performance Health Podcast

Joshua Rosenthal

The seven spiritual laws of success by Deepak Chopra

Blue Light Blocking glasses - BluBlox Use coupon code DS15 for 15% off

Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself

The End of Alzheimer's by Dale Bredesen

Sponsors

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If you want to get your B Strong blood flow restriction device, head on over to https://bstrong.training/ and use the code BOOMER, and you’re going to get yourself 10% off.

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Parasites: The Bad and The Ugly with Wade Lightheart

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 10:22:19 GMT

Round 2 with Bodybuilding Champion and BiOptmizers Co-Founder, Wade Lightheart. This one gets into a dirty topic, parasites. Wade talks of the downsides of biohacking: when a parasite almost took his eye. Wade's experience led him to create an all-natural parasite cleanse. In this epsiode, Wade Lightheart educates on how to avoid parasites and what to do if you get them.

Who is Wade Lightheart?

3-Time Canadian national All Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed as a vegetarian, former Mr. Universe Competitor, host of The Awesome Health podcast, Wade Lightheart is one of the world’s premier authorities on Natural Nutrition and Training Methods. Having majored in Sports Science at the University of New Brunswick, he has authored numerous books on health, nutrition, and exercise which have sold in over 80 Countries.

Wade also serves as an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute and is the Co-Founder and President at BiOptimizers, a digestive and health optimization company.

He’s been in the health industry for over 25 years, coached thousands of clients, and is sought out by athletes and high-performance oriented individuals worldwide for his advice on how to optimize their health and fitness levels.

Highlights

[3:33] Gadgets, Tech and Wade's health palace

[7:15] Encountering parasites

[17:20] Most common effects of parasites

[21:01] Improve your chances of not getting a parasite

[27:30] Parasite Cleanse

[38:50] Herbal Parasite Cleanse

[47:02] How to determine if the cleanse is working?

[53:05] Why is magnesium important to people?

Resources

Parasite Rex by Carl Zimmer

Katrine Volynsky

Wild Oregano Oil

The Bucket Theory of Optimization

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Baseline vs. Stress Response: How Noradrenaline, Lactate, and Training Influence Anxiety with Julien and Richard

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:32:09 GMT

Julien Pineau and Ricahrd Aceves from StrongFit join the show to discuss nervous system regulation, the role of noradrenaline and lactate in the mind and the body, and movement as a tool for improving mental health.

Who is Julien Pineau?

Who is Richard Aceves?

Richard Aceves has a diverse athletic background that started with powerlifting, which provided him with a solid strength foundation. Richard started Crossﬁt in 2007 and was immediately addicted to the push that the sport provided.

Richard has worked tirelessly in understanding the human body and its mechanics, as well as, working towards becoming an elite powerlifter, professional GRID athlete, and attempting to get his pro card for Strongman. He is adept at identifying the missing link and targeting it, so that athletes can perform better and with less chance of injury. He is adamant that his athletes build a solid foundation and have a clear understanding of the mechanics required to exercise correctly. His number one priority as a coach is making sure his athletes are healthy and safe.

Highlights

[2:38] Karl J. Friston and the free energy principle

[11:40] Burn The Questions

[18:15] Lactate as fuel for the brain and the body

[32:03] Baseline vs. Stress Response: the Role of Noradrenaline

[1:01:30] Movement: the lactate connection to the brain

[1:07:17] Emotional mapping

[1:10:40] Using training as a tool to manage stress response

[1:25:31] The future of StrongFit

Resources

What is Life? By Erwin Schrodinger

Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday

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Uncovering Truth: Where Are We in Genetics, Cannabis, and Traumatic Brain Injury with Tommy Wood

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:04:43 GMT

Not one to shy away from controversy, Dr. Tommy Wood has worked with some of the highest performing athletes in the world. From Formula One to Ironmans, what are some of the key takeaways Tommy had on behavior change from that experience? You would be surprised at how little free time these people have. I also get the chance to pick Tommy's brain on the problems with nutritional epidemiology, genetics, and how to evaluate nascent supplements and compounds where little research may exist.

Who is Tommy Wood?

Tommy Wood is a Research Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the University of Washington Division of Neonatology. The majority of his academic work has focused on developing therapies for brain injury in newborn infants, but also includes adult neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases, as well as nutritional approaches to sports performance.

Tommy received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge before obtaining his medical degree from the University of Oxford. After working as a doctor in central London, he moved to Norway for his PhD work, and then to the University of Washington as a postdoc. Alongside his academic training, Tommy has coached athletes in a dozen sports, from weekend warriors to Olympians and world champions. He is the outgoing President of the Physicians for Ancestral Health society, a director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, and sits on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance, which includes researching performance optimization strategies for F1 drivers.

Tommy’s current research interests include the physiological and metabolic responses to brain injury and their long-term effects on brain health, as well as developing easily-accessible methods with which to track human health, performance, and longevity. He and his wife Elizabeth share their home with two energetic (and goofy) boxers, and in his spare time, Tommy can usually be found cooking, hiking, reading, or lifting something heavy.

Highlights

[7:21] Bad science and nutritional epidemiology

[12:03] Are direct to consumer genetic tests a joke?

[32:05] How can we improve the research on cannabis?

[40:10] Behavior change in Formula One drivers

[47:55] Sacrificing longevity for short term performance

[51:30] Traumatic brain injury

[1:00:08] Is there hope for exogenous ketones?

Resources

CHEMEX Coffeemaker

AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker

High Protein Intake Is Associated with Lower Risk of All-Cause Mortality in Community

23andme

When Brains Collide by Michael Lewis

Behave by Robert Sapolsky

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Is There Hope for Anxiety? with Dr. Joseph LeDoux

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 18:49:38 GMT

Anxiety is fascinating and something I've dealt with my entire life. New York University Professor, Neuroscientist, and Bestselling Author Dr. Joseph LeDoux, explains why the amygdala may not be the fear center of the brain, anxiety vs. fear, and a three-part construction for how to deal with anxiety which differs from the traditional anti-anxiety therapies.

Who is Dr. Joseph LeDoux?

Joseph LeDoux is the Henry and Lucy Moses Professor of Science at NYU in the Center for Neural Science, and he directs the Emotional Brain Institute of NYU and the Nathan Kline Institute. He also a Professor of Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Langone Medical School.

His work is focused on the brain mechanisms of memory and emotion and he is the author of The Emotional Brain, Synaptic Self, and Anxious. LeDoux has received a number of awards, including William James Award from the Association for Psychological Science, the Karl Spencer Lashley Award from the American Philosophical Society, the Fyssen International Prize in Cognitive Science, Jean Louis Signoret Prize of the IPSEN Foundation, the Santiago Grisolia Prize, the American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award, and the American Psychological Association Donald O. Hebb Award.

His book Anxious received the 2016 William James Book Award from the American Psychological Association. LeDoux is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the New York Academy of Sciences, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. He is also the lead singer and songwriter in the rock band, The Amygdaloids and performs with Colin Dempsey as the acoustic duo So We Are.

Highlights

[5:40] Anxiety vs. Fear

[7:50] The role of the amygdala

[18:48] Studying split brains

[28:56] The set point of anxiety

[43:33] Understanding consciousness

Resources

Anxious by Joseph LeDoux https://amzn.to/2II8Imy

The Deep History of Ourselves https://amzn.to/3f4AB4p

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Nicotine with Dr. Neil Grunberg

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 09:59:28 GMT

Nicotine is shrouded in controversy. Dr. Neil Grunberg has published >180 papers addressing behavioral medicine, stress, and leadership. Dr. Grunberg has received awards from the U.S. Surgeon General, CDC, FDA, American Psychological Association, NIH, Society of Behavioral Medicine, and USU. He has served as President of the USU Faculty Senate and has chaired many USU committees. In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Grunberg and I chat about the neurobiology of addiction, the potential for nicotine in pharmaceutical drugs, what nicotine does to your brain, and Dr. Grunberg's thoughts on the growing psychedelics movement.

Who is Dr. Neil Grunberg?

Neil E. Grunberg, Ph.D., is Professor of Military & Emergency Medicine (MEM), Medical & Clinical Psychology (MPS), and Neuroscience (NES) in the Uniformed Services University (USU) School of Medicine (SOM); Professor in the Graduate School of Nursing (GSN); Director of Research and Development in the USU Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program; and Director of Faculty Development for MEM. He is a medical and social psychologist who has been on faculty at USU since 1979. His role in LEAD is to ensure that the LEAD program and sessions are based upon sound evidence and scholarship and to oversee original research relevant to leadership education and training.

Dr. Grunberg earned baccalaureate degrees in Medical Microbiology and Psychology from Stanford University (1975); earned M.A. (1977), M.Phil. (1979), and Ph.D. (1980) degrees in Physiological and Social Psychology from Columbia University; and received doctoral training in Pharmacology at Columbia University’s College of Physicians & Surgeons under a National Research Service Award (NRSA, 1976-79). Dr. Grunberg helps train physicians, psychologists, and nurses to serve in the Armed Forces or Public Health Service, and scientists for research positions. He has published >180 papers addressing behavioral medicine, stress, and leadership. Dr. Grunberg has received awards from the U.S. Surgeon General, CDC, FDA, American Psychological Association, NIH, Society of Behavioral Medicine, and USU. He has served as President of the USU Faculty Senate and has chaired many USU committees.

Dr. Grunberg is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research, and Society for Behavioral Medicine. He is a founding member of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, and a member of the Association for Psychological Science, the Society for Neuroscience, Sigma Xi, and the Academy of Medicine of Washington, D.C. He has been an editor for Addiction, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Nicotine and Tobacco Research, and US Surgeon Generals' Reports. He serves as a scientific consultant to the Maryland Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Resource Center, the Maryland Smoking Cessation Quitline (MD Quit), and the Maryland State Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment programs. He is a member of the Society of Behavioral Medicine's Wisdom Council, the editorial board of Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, and a contributing reviewer to F1000 (an electronic biomedical research journal source).

Highlights

[5:01] What was Dr. Grunberg's first interest to study?

[9:00] Nicotine dosing and addiction

[16:50] Neurobiology of addiction

[22:48] The effect of different delivery mechanisms

[35:45] Are there benefits to nicotine?

[46:07] Are lower doses addictive?

[53:41] Who should avoid nicotine?

[1:02:20] What does Dr. Grunberg think of the resurgence of psychedelics?

Resources

Stanley Schachter

1988 Nicotine report

Nicotine Dependence by Dr. Rachel Tyndale

Yerkes Dodson function

Zen in the Art of Archery

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Muscle, Organ Meat, and Bodybuilding with Ashleigh VanHouten

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 21:54:03 GMT

Skeptical on Organ Meat? Ashleigh and I talk about the dark sides of bodybuilding and the benefits of organ meats and the impact of the carnivore diet (including carnivore fasting). The Muscle Maven’s book “It Takes Guts” provides a great path to enjoying and incorporating organ meat into your diet.

Who is Ashleigh VanHouten?

Ashleigh is a health and nutrition author and journalist, speaker, podcast host, certified health coach, and self-proclaimed health and fitness nerd.

She has written for Paleo Magazine for more than eight years, as well as a number of other health publications. She hosts the Muscle Maven Radio podcast and has worked with other top-rated health-related podcasts.

Ashleigh is also a Primal Blueprint Certified Expert and has her CrossFit Strongman and Olympic Lifting certifications. In her spare time, Ashleigh is a nationally qualified natural figure competitor and also trains in powerlifting and BJJ.

Highlights

[5:40] Ashleigh’s journey into the fitness realm

[14:08] What would you do differently if you can do everything again?

[22:20] Tendencies to push things to the extreme

[25:30] Peptides and SARMs

[30:11] Who is the carnivore diet for?

[37:13] The importance of meat-based protein

[41:48] Why should we care so much about organ meats?

[52:52] Risks from overdoing organ meats

Resources

It Takes Guts

US Wellness Meats

Sacred Cow

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Is CO2 Tolerance the Answer? Deeper Explorations in Breath with Patrick McKeown

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 17:40:40 GMT

Patrick McKeown, bestselling author of The Oxygen Advantage joins for round 2 on everything you need to know about breath work. Patrick and I delve into CO2 tolerance, freediving, capnography, and the specific protocols for training. He talks about devices and technologies that can be used to track your breathing.

Who is Patrick McKeown?

Patrick’s book, The Oxygen Advantage (published in fourteen languages) combines the simulation of high-altitude training and specifically-formulated exercises which empower readers to improve their corporate and exercise performance. For the first time, individuals are afforded a reliable and accurate means to measure their progress using the Body Oxygen Level Test, enabling them to address poor breathing habits; understand in simple terms how oxygen is released to working muscles, and to practice breath hold exercises that naturally increase aerobic and anaerobic capacity. A summary of the science can be found at http://oxygenadvantage.com/science/

To date, Patrick has worked with some of the top athletes in the world across a variety of sports including tennis, cycling, weight lifting, American Football, MMA and track and field.

A TEDx Speaker, Patrick’s work has touched the lives of thousands and more worldwide.

Highlights

[4:08] CO2 tolerance

[12:50] Training the lungs and the diaphragm

[18:51] Light breathing training

[26:45] Length of breath work protocols

[35:49] Resonant breathing frequencies

[43:44] Capnography VS pulse oximeter devices

[52:30] Breath Training protocol for busy people

Resources

The Oxygen Episode with Patrick McKeown

The Oxygen Advantage

Oxygen Advantage Website

Buteyko International

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Virtual Vacation: Routines, Rest, and Randomness with Dasha Maximov and Mads Friis

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:29:23 GMT

I invited some of my closest friends, Dasha Maximov and Mads Friis, to join the show today. Dasha, Mads, and I play a game of drawing the question out of the hat amidst a fun conversation around biohacking, being happy, inner work, routines, and much more.

Who is Dasha Maximov?

Dasha Maximov, former-management consultant turned health explorer, found that the available information for addressing her chronic pain and depression from multiple concussions was limited and frustrating. Specialists across the globe offered reductionist approaches and outdated recommendations. Her last brain injury was, ironically, when she was doing her masters in neuroscience. Knowing about the brain and feeling the frustration of shrugged shoulders, led her on a path of health exploration to take control of her health and educate herself on alternative ways to heal her brain.

In 2019, after healing many of her immediate, chronic pains via natural hacks, Dasha turned to bring this information to others by organizing The Health Optimisation Summit, Europe’s largest alternative, and preventative health conference. Quickly she saw that a gap existed in the health world surrounding women-specific health topics.

To solve this, she created WhealthCo, an online global community focused on evidence-based science for women. The online forum bridges together doctors, researchers, healers, and ‘laywomen’ to focus specifically on knowledge sharing about women’s health issues. Each week the forum has guest doctors and researchers provide answers to members’ questions.

Dasha believes that health is best achieved when a person is informed about their options and that this is possible only through connecting together and learning from each other. A problem is solved much quicker when there are diverse perspectives looking at it from multiple angles.

Who is Mads Friis?

Mads Friis is the host of the Growth Island podcast which is focused on how to live a happy, healthy, and meaningful life. He is also a partner in the Venture/Startup studio/factory KRING where they utilize the knowledge from the podcast to build startups focused on health/biohacking. He has a background in Business and Psychology from Harvard and Copenhagen Business School.

When not nerding out on health-related aspects then he surfs, kitesurfs, skydives, or does other forms of movement.

Highlights

[6:26] What does a cheat day look like for Dasha and Mads?

[13:05] Is Biohacking a cult?

[20:45] Best gadget purchased in 2020 for under $100

[28:42] What’s the line you would never cross for a better life?

[37:00] The things that your friends and family will never understand about biohacking

[1:07:30] What makes you really happy?

Resources

Kavaplex

Discussing Kava with Cameron George

Sensate

Man's Search for Meaning

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Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins

The Art of Happiness

The Giver

Protecting the Asset: A Conversation on Essentialism with Gregory McKeown

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

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Jam Session Round 2

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:54:42 GMT

Joined by the editor of this podcast, Roy Matz, we reflect on all of the things that happened in the past quarter. This is a wide-ranging reflection on: routines, new experiences, time management, best books and documentaries, and a lot more.

Highlights

[4:45] Freediving experience

[12:15] New Morning Routines

[22:11] The Three Iteration Process

[21:30] Importance of daily routines

[24:05] Embracing play

[36:40] Allocating Time

[41:02] Favorite Documentaries

[49:19] Best Books

Resources

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

The Essentialism Episode

Part 1 and Part 2 with Josh Holland

CAR.O.L Bike

Bstrong blood flow restriction

The Business of Drugs

A Leaf of Faith (2018)

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success By Deepak Chopra

The Art of Thinking Clearly

Thinking, Fast and Slow

How to Lead

Grindful Podcast

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Awareness, Recovery, and the Secrets to Movement Mastery with Josh Holland (Part 2)

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 15:29:11 GMT

I rarely get a chance to speak with someone with as much experiential knowledge as Josh Holland. He's the personal trainer behind many top professionals worldwide! In part two of this conversation, Josh and I dive deeper in his 5 pillars, discuss the perks of having a balance between primal movement and high-intensity interval training, and blood flow restriction.

Who is Joshua J. Holland?

Joshua J. Holland is a wealth of experiential knowledge and wisdom. A dedicated biohacker, state of the art fitness trainer, holistic health coach and sports professional, he champions the philosophy of “awareness through experience,” and has subsequently spent years consulting with elite professionals with the goal to build a vast well in which to draw from when evoking alignment of body, mind and spirit for his clients.

His ideological approach to life and his life’s work are based on principles that highlight effectiveness, efficiency, and quantifiability. His passion stems from kindling a state of bodily wholeness via connection through his extensive web of like minded individuals.

His vast experiential knowledge base has created a very sought after following in the world of health, wellness, fitness and lifestyle. He works with some of the world’s most renowned musical and theatrical artists to fine tune their physical and spiritual bodies. He endeavors to give his utmost through his vast exploration into a plethora of healing modalities for the purpose of restoring people to prime physical and spiritual wellness awareness.

Co-founder of several fitness and health entities, and a Global Ambassador for a number of companies including Technogym, Josh currently leads a team of elite trainers and health coaches at SystimFit in Flatiron, NYC. He happily serves the greater New York area, including Westchester, Greenwich and the Hamptons, and is available by request for inter-state and international consultations and appointments, either virtually or in person.

Highlights

[4:47] Ozone!

[12:30] The Movement Analysis Pattern

[23:26] High-Intensity Interval Training

[29:18] What excites Josh about the Inertia Wave?

[34:30] Blood Flow Restriction Training

[42:02] Movement efficiency, effectiveness and quantification

Resources

Ozone Generator

Apollo Neuro Device

MAP (Movement Analysis Pattern)

Tabata Protocol Workout

Foundation Training - From Pain to Performance

Inertia Wave

Breath by James Nestor

The Fatburn Fix by Cate Shanahan

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Awareness, Recovery, and the Secrets to Movement Mastery with Josh Holland (Part 1)

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:34:55 GMT

Josh Holland joins me for part one of a marathon interview on movement. Josh is an absolute cornucopia of information on all things health, so you will see this conversation is wide-ranging. Josh provides cutting edge tips on recovery, sleep, and why awareness is so important to movement.

Who is Joshua J. Holland?

Highlights

[5:30] Josh’s basketball career

[15:45] Transition to men's health and movement

[21:21] Josh’s pillars of movement

[31:30] Grounding

[40:10] How important is awareness?

[50:05] The key to a good night's sleep

[57:15] How to think about recovery

[1:05:01] Recovering faster

Resources

Los Pioneros de Quintana Roo

Relaxator Breathing Device

Apollo Neuro Device

Joovv: Red and Infrared LED Light Therapy Devices

FlexPulse

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I use it almost every day: high reps, low number of sets, a few exercises. In 20 minutes, I have a fantastic workout which is triggering an anabolic response.

If you want to get your B Strong blood flow restriction device, head on over to https://bstrong.training/ and use the code BOOMER, and you’re going to get yourself 10% off.

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Beating Benzos: Kava and the Battle Against Anxiety with Cameron George

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:16:39 GMT

Kava is shrouded in controversy, but is it warranted? Cameron George discovered the benefits of traditional Kava preparations during his battle with chronic illness as an alternative to benzodiazepines. Cameron spent years researching every aspect of Kava, its history, past issues, and benefits. This led to him founding TRU KAVA.

Who is Cameron George?

Cameron is a researcher, writer, entrepreneur and the founder of TRU KAVA, a company that is striving to set the industry standard for quality, safety and education around kava within the mass market. TRU KAVA is focused on developing scalable user-friendly products that deliver the full therapeutic action of the traditional kava drink, which is the only form that has been highly prized in south pacific islands for over 3000 years.

Since Discovering the amazing effects of traditional Kava during his own chronic illness, Cameron spent many years investigating every aspect of Kava and has collaborated with many of the most prominent experts in the world within the fields of Kava research and historical Kava use. The goal of this project is to provide the safest and most effective Kava products on the market, as well as educate the public on the complex story surrounding Kava, explain some of the myths surrounding it, the massive variation of quality on the market, and the many amazing benefits that Kava can offer to the modern world when it’s used correctly in its traditional form. It is an initiative to educate on the clear distinction that the scientific literature and historical accounts have made between Safe and questionable Kava products, as well as to advocate for the use of only lab tested safe Kava varieties.

Highlights

[6:24] What is kava?

[12:16] Cameron’s journey into Kava

[27:17] Building up tolerance to kava

[30:40] Hepatic toxicity and kava

[43:25] The scientific process for preparing kava

[47:10] What are Kavalactones?

[57:22] What is Noble Kava?

Resources

Dr. Dan Pompa

Toxicity of Kava Kava Study

The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants by Christian Ratsch

Plants of the Gods by Christian Ratsch

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Their Chairman Jordan Greenhall is a well respected public intellectual who has been on the show to discuss ways to increase human sovereignty, and their medical director Dr. Daniel Stickler has also been on the show and is one of the foremost experts in the world in the field of integrative medicine.

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The Unspoken Reality of Anxiety with Dr. David Rabin

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 06:47:06 GMT

Let's decode anxiety with board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, Dr. David Rabin. Dr. Rabin eloquently explains why anxiety is something most feel, how gratitude helps interrupt anxiety, psychedelics, and why he created the Apollo.

Who is Dr. David Rabin?

Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD, is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur & inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for more than a decade. He is the co-founder & chief innovation officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically-validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & relaxation, using a novel touch therapy that signals safety to the brain.

Dr. Rabin has always been fascinated by consciousness and our inherent ability to heal ourselves from injury and illness. As such, he has specifically focused his research on the clinical translation of non-invasive therapies for patients with treatment-resistant illnesses like PTSD and substance use disorders.

Dr. Rabin is the co-founder and executive director of the Board of Medicine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of physicians and scientists establishing the first peer-reviewed, evidence-based clinical guidelines for the production and safe use of currently unregulated alternative medicines, including plant medicines. The Board of Medicine trains and certifies healthcare providers, as well providing quality control standards for complementary and alternative medicines to support high-quality clinical research and best practices in harm-reduction.

In addition to his clinical psychiatry practice, Dr. Rabin is currently conducting research on the epigenetic regulation of trauma responses and recovery to elucidate the mechanism of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and the neurobiology of belief.

Highlights

[4:46] Anxiety in our modern society

[12:05] Pattern interrupts that cause anxiety

[17:51] The Gratitude interception

[20:06] Take control of the ego

[26:10] Psychedelics and anxiety

[32:23] Self-medication addiction phenomenon

[36:22] Developing the Apollo touch therapy device

[40:43] Dr. Rabin answers the Superhuman rapid-fire questions

Resources

Apollo Neuroscience

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction by Gabor Maté

Food of the Gods by Terrence McKenna

In Search of Memory by Eric Kandel

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B Strong

I’ve been fascinated by blood flow restriction training for a very long time. B Strong made great innovations on this technology.

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Methylene Blue: Part 2 with Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 13:12:06 GMT

Part 2 of the fascinating discussion with Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima on Cytochrome Oxidase and Methylene Blue. Part 1 was an introduction to Cytochrome Oxidase and the history of methylene blue. Part 2 is a deep dive into the benefits and current science behind Methylene Blue.

Who is Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima?

Francisco Gonzalez-Lima, Ph.D., is a courtesy professor in the Department of Psychiatry. He also holds the George I. Sanchez Centennial Professorship at The University of Texas at Austin, where he is a professor in the departments of Psychology, Psychiatry, Pharmacology and Toxicology and the Institute for Neuroscience.

Gonzalez-Lima’s teaching experience includes undergraduate, medical, graduate and postdoctoral students, and he currently teaches the core graduate course in Functional Neuroanatomy. Gonzalez-Lima has been the research adviser of 22 Ph.D. students at UT Austin, and his trainees are world leaders in brain research on the relationship between brain energy metabolism, memory and neurobehavioral disorders.

Gonzalez-Lima graduated with honors from Tulane University in New Orleans with a Bachelor of Science in biology and Bachelor of Arts in psychology, and he earned his doctorate in anatomy and neurobiology from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, which honored him with a Distinguished Alumnus Award. He completed postdoctoral training (behavioral neuroscience) at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany, as an Alexander von Humboldt research fellow.

Gonzalez-Lima has been a visiting neuroscientist in Germany, England, Canada and Spain and he has delivered more than 120 invited lectures about his brain research around the world. His research has been funded for more than 30 years with federal and private funds, and he has contributed to more than 350 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, chapters and books.

Current research in the Gonzalez-Lima laboratory focuses on the beneficial neurocognitive and emotional effects of noninvasive human brain stimulation in healthy, aging and mentally ill populations. This research primarily uses transcranial infrared laser stimulation and multimodal imaging (EEG, fNIRS and fMRI) in collaboration with colleagues at UT Austin, The University of Texas at Arlington and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Gonzalez-Lima supervises and trains students and residents to contribute to these ongoing brain research projects.

Highlights

[3:45] Methylene Blue's Dose Dependent Curve

[10:25] Poison Control

[18:00] Focus, Alzheimer's, and Protecting Against Cognitive Decline

[24:35] Why Pharmaceutical Grade Matters

[31:28] Leucomethylene Blue and Skin Care

[46:10] Concerns over long term use of Methylene Blue

Resources

Methylene Blue Preserves Cytochrome Oxidase Activity and Prevents Neurodegeneration and Memory Impairment in Rats With Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion

Energy hypometabolism in posterior cingulate cortex of Alzheimer's patients: superficial laminar cytochrome oxidase associated with disease duration

Hormetic Dose Response

Cytochrome Oxidase in Neuronal Metabolism and Alzheimer’s Disease by Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima

Alzheimer’s Turning Point by Jack De La Torre

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Methylene Blue: Part 1 with Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:29:25 GMT

Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima is one of the world's leading neuroscientists and an expert in Cytochrome Oxidase. This is part one of a two part discussion. Dr. Gonzalez-Lima educates on the role of cytochrome oxidase and the history of methylene blue.

Who is Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima?

Highlights

[17:13] Cytochrome oxidase as a marker for longevity

[25:14] Dr. Gonzalez-Lima's journey into methylene blue

[37:20] What is the history of methylene blue?

[39:40] Magic Bullet

[44:36] Methylene Blue dosing

Resources

Methylene Blue Preserves Cytochrome Oxidase Activity and Prevents Neurodegeneration and Memory Impairment in Rats With Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion

Energy hypometabolism in posterior cingulate cortex of Alzheimer's patients: superficial laminar cytochrome oxidase associated with disease duration

Paul Ehrlich

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Blood Flow Restriction: The Key to Effectiveness and Efficiency in Training with Sten Stray-Gundersen

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:11:59 GMT

Blood Flow Restriction training offers an asymmetric return on time invested in exercise. Sten Stray-Gundersen shares his experience training elite level athletes with Blood Flow Restriction insights on BFR contributes to minimum effective dose training.

Who is Sten Stray-Gundersen?

Sten Stray-Gundersen, M.S. is a graduate researcher in the Clinical Exercise Physiology Laboratory in the Kinesiology Department at the University of Texas at Austin, pursuing his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology with emphasis on Cardiovascular and Cardiopulmonary Physiology.

Sten has authored several studies assessing the safety and feasibility of utilizing BFR for both healthy and clinical populations. Additionally, Sten works as an Exercise Physiologist and Program Advisor for an Austin-based holistic performance center called Reach Outcomes (we are in the process of changing the name, so I may have an update for you soon), where he works with professional and amateur athletes to improving all aspects of performance.

Sten is also a Science Advisor and BStrong BFR expert for BStrong Inc, where he has worked with top-level athletes and teams ranging from the Olympic level to military personnel to the youth and collegiate levels, developing personalized protocols and programs for performance.

Highlights

[4:46] The vast capabilities of Blood Flow Restriction

[9:36] Blood Flow Restriction in Power Lifting

[12:30] BFR’s impact on the nervous system, Growth Hormone, and aging

[20:12] High-level athletes and Blood Flow Restriction Training

[25:27] mTOR Overactivation

[28:49] Training routines

[35:10] High reps, Low weights, Pink Dumbells, and BFR

[37:50] Occlusion

[49:01] Stacking BFR with other workouts

[1:00:23] Bstrong innovations to the BFR training

Resources

B Strong Blood Flow Restriction - Get 10% discount on checkout with Promo Code BOOMER

Combined effects of low-intensity blood flow restriction training and high-intensity resistance training on muscle strength and size

Walking with Leg Blood Flow Restriction: Wide-Rigid Cuffs vs. Narrow-Elastic Bands

Hemodynamic and Pressor Responses to Combination of Yoga and Blood Flow Restriction

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Chrononutrition: Optimal Meal Timing for Epic Energy, Focus and Body Composition with Greg Potter

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Hypoxia, Doping, and Blood Flow Restriction Training with Dr. James Stray-Gundersen

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:14:23 GMT

Tackling misinformation, live high / train low, blood doping, and blood flow restriction training with a world-renowned physiologist and physician and pioneer in sports medicine.

Dr. Jim Stray-Gundersen shared his wealth of expertise is a diverse array of athletic performance fields.

Who is Dr. James Stray-Gundersen?

Jim Stray-Gundersen is a world-renowned expert in Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology and Training for Sport Performance, and is a world-renowned expert in BFR Training. Drawing from his lifetime of experience with elite level athletes and clinical populations, Dr. Jim Stray-Gundersen is one of the world’s leading physiologists and strongly believes that BFR will revolutionize training and rehabilitation everywhere.

In designing the B Strong System with Sean Whalen, Dr. Stray-Gundersen wished to make the most affordable, simple, safe, and effective BFR training bands on the market so that he could share this discovery with as many people as possible and increase the overall fitness of the world. Dr. Stray-Gundersen has identified the key mechanisms, applications, and safety guidelines and applied them to develop a safe and effective product.

He also lectures throughout Europe and North America for those seeking protocols and guidelines to maximize benefits and eliminate risk of BFR training.

As a physician, Dr. James Stray-Gundersen has treated thousands of patients and athletes alike. As a researcher, he authored the ground-breaking study, “Live high, train low” that revolutionized altitude training. As a sports scientist, he has worked with elite-level teams in skiing, cycling, running, soccer, and countless others.

Dr Stray-Gundersen has been involved in the training regimens of Olympians and World Class athletes resulting in over 100 Olympic Medals and World Championships. With over 40 years of hands-on experience with people and athletes of all ages, Dr. Stray-Gundersen has constantly been at the forefront of top-level performance. He predicts, B Strong Training will change how the world gains the benefits of exercise, improving longevity and quality of life. B Strong Training will change your life.

Highlights

[7:43] Speed Skating at a High Level

[9:56] Blood Doping and Developing WADA

[18:01] Benefits from Living High, Training Low scenario

[24:42] Discovering Blood Flow Restriction Training

[31:24] Effective workouts with Blood Flow Restriction

[41:04] Blood flow Restriction training and recovery from ailments

[43:21] The B Strong Innovation

Resources

On Death and Dying by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Journey to Ixtlan by Carlos Castaneda

Sponsors

Blue Cannatine

It’s the closest thing that I found to NZT and I think you guys should try it out. Get yours at troscriptions.com and use the code BOOMER for a discount.

Full disclosure: I am involved with the company (I like the product that much).

B Strong

I've been fascinated by blood flow restriction training for a very long time. B Strong made great innovations on this technology.

I use it almost every day: high reps, low number of sets, a few exercises. In 20 minutes, I have a fantastic workout which is triggering an anabolic response.

If you want to get your B Strong blood flow restriction device, head on over to https://bstrong.training/ and use the code BOOMER, and you're going to get yourself 10% off.

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Dealing with Insomnia: Sleep Solutions for Crisis Times with Greg Potter

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:41:40 GMT

Our first conversation is one of the most downloaded episodes of the podcast! Greg Potter PhD returns for a discussion about the effects of COVID-19 on sleep, what to do about stress induced insomnia, formulas for behavior change leading to better sleep, and Resilient Nutrition.

Who is Greg Potter, PhD?

Greg Potter’s PhD work at the University of Leeds on sleep, diet, and metabolic health was featured by the likes of the BBC World Service, the Washington Post, and Reuters. Greg has a BSc and an MSc in Exercise Physiology from Loughborough University, where he coached a sprinter to four gold medals at the European Championships. Greg has also worked with groups such as The United States Naval Special Warfare Command on health and performance optimization. He is now Chief Scientific officer for a digital health startup.

Highlights

[5:23] COVID-19 and Sleep Disturbance

[10:14] Tracking Data for Health and Sleep Optimization

[18:46] What metrics matter

[28:40] Beating Anxiety induced Insomnia

[39:03] Optimizing the Sleep-Wake Cycle

[45:48] Creating a sleep routine

[52:30] Sleep Supportive Nutrients and Supplements

[1:02:10] Resilient Nutrition

Resources

Sleepio App

Tobias Lundgren Bull’s Eye Exercise

VO2 max Cooper Test

Restwelle Melatonin

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

Sponsors

Resilient Nutrition

I met Greg Potter at a speaking event in Latvia.

9 months later, I met Ali Macdonald at a speaking event in London.

Ali and Greg mentioned they were working on something special in the endurance space. And damn... they have done a fantastic job of tackling endurance nutrition.

I remember when I was going back to run the Brussels marathon and I was looking at the options for fueling during the race. I was surprised by the lack of real food, but also things that supported me during my run.

Enter Resilient Nutrition.

Ali and Greg have developed a formula which is called Long Range Fuel, and there are several choices for you, which now I use for everything from cognitive endurance to my physical endurance.

Head on over to resilientnutrition.com and get yours today because they taste so fricking good. Use the code Boomer for 10% off.

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Resilient Nutrition

Resilient Nutrition Facebook

Research Gate

The Barkley Marathons Documentary

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Finishing the World's Toughest Endurance Events: A Guide to Resilience with John Kelly

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:33:40 GMT

John Kelly holds a spot in the Guinness World Book of Records, is a Chief Technology Officer, and is the 15th person to finish the Barkley Marathons. John shares stories on how he trained for the Montane Spine Race, surviving the Barkley, and how he still has time for family at the end of the day.

Who is John Kelly?

John Kelly is an ultrarunning data scientist, father of three with a former triathlon habit. He is the Chief Technology Officer of Envelop Risk, and to support his ability to do that day job with a clear mind he runs, bikes, and hikes. He also used to be a pretty serious water skier and World of Warcraft player.

John has been running most of his life. In high school he was a good, but not a great runner. During college and grad school, John essentially took a full decade off from the sport. After grad school, he rediscovered his love of the mountains on a road trip out west that included hiking the John Muir Trail with his incredible wife Jessi.

John ended up running the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon, and it was an absolute disaster. It was his first race in 10 years, his longest race by 20 miles, and his training had been horribly insufficient. Of course, immediately after that, John said, “I think I can do better” and signed up for another.

John has always been a math and computer person who enjoys finding patterns and automating complex processes. An opportunity at a startup, where there was less bureaucracy and John would have more influence over research and applications, was something he couldn’t walk away from. In the summer of 2015, around the same time that he got serious about ultrarunning and triathlons, as he made the jump to become the Director of Analytics at QxBranch, a data analytics startup in downtown DC. That startup partnered with a company in the UK to create another startup, Envelop Risk, that could better deliver that product to customers and insurance partners.

Highlights

[3:30] Setting a world record

[7:30] The appeal of data science

[9:55] Returning to running

[15:44] Thriving at the Barkley Marathons

[22:30] How ultra resilience transfers to everyday life

[30:06] The biggest mistakes people make with marathons

[36:15] John’s training regimen

[43:50] Sleep optimization for performance endurance

[49:45] Use data in the training

[55:38] Maintaining work-life balance

Resources

Barkley Marathons

Upper Kelly Camp

David Roche -Training For Busy Athletes

Garmin Forerunner 945

The Bible

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Resilient Nutrition

The guys at resilient nutrition have done a fantastic job of tackling the endurance nutrition space.

Their first product, Long Range Fuel comes with not only what they describe as Beyond Nut Butter, energy-dense food, but also nutrients to support you in your endurance endeavors.

I use for everything from cognitive endurance to my physical endurance.

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Spiritual Journies, Bodybuilding Championships, and Optimizing Digestion with Wade Lightheart

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:00:23 GMT

Wade Lightheart, Co-Founder of BiOptimizers, built a wealth of experience traveling the world. As a vegetarian bodybuilder, Wade competed in Mr. Universe and was a 3 time Canadian All-Natural bodybuilding champion. Wade shares his wisdom from a life traveling the world, dieting, and what led him to focus on digestion.

Who is Wade Lightheart?

Wade also serves as an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute and is the Co-Founder and President at BiOptimizers, a digestive and health optimization company.

Highlights

[6:03] The search for spirituality

[14:07] Becoming a digital nomad

[18:41] Living in India

[23:27] The best of living abroad

[28:00] Becoming vegetarian

[33:46] Vegetarian bodybuilding

[45:10] Digestive enzymes

[1:01:01] A self-evaluation for leaky gut

Resources

Joe Gold

Gold’s Gym

Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

The Holy Science by Swami Sri Yukteswar

Enzyme Nutrition by Dr. Edward Howell

Food Enzymes for Health & Longevity by Dr. Edward Howell

Power VS Force by David Hawkins

Sponsors

Vielight

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BiOptimizers

If you’re over 35, your enzyme levels have already begun to decline and your immune system can be more susceptible to viruses.

Enzymes are the workhorses of digestion. They break your food down into usable macro and micronutrients.

Head on over to www.bioptimizers.com/boomer and use coupon code BOOMER to get 10% off any package. They have the best guarantee I've seen in the industry. It's a 365 day FULL money back guarantee.

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Awesome Health Podcast

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Continuous Improvement, COVID, and Complex Systems with Mohammed Enayat

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:20:09 GMT

Dr. Enayat talks about the resurgence of the COVID pandemic and how to systematically prepare for healthy immune response in case of infection. Dr. E, as he's affectionately known, shares his wealth of knowledge inpersonal medicine and indoctrinating new evidence-based approaches.

Who is Dr. Mohammed Enayat?

Dr. Mohammed Enayat is a general practitioner with further training in functional medicine, age medicine management, aesthetic medicine, and medical management.

He is the co-founder of LMS Wellness, the world’s first integrated medicine, and biohacking center applied for human longevity and performance medicine, where the bar for healthcare isn’t merely the absence of disease; instead it’s a nirvana of human performance and endurance on all levels.

Fascinated by applying the scientific advancements in aging, he has created a health system that is approaching the algorithm of aging adopting a data driven approach to engineering health.

Dr. Enayat’s extensive training has taken him from South Africa to San Diego, where his work in the stem cell industry reframed his lens on the innate potential within us to self regenerate. He established his reputation as one of the bright stars of medicine by being awarded the opportunity to partake in the prestigious Darzi Fellowship for Clinical Leadership.

He is a true visionary, ambitious and forward-thinking, who looks to contribute to shaping the future of healthcare, challenging its limitations, whilst presenting its infinite possibilities.

Highlights

[4:11] Resilience during COVID

[12:07] Preventing the extreme immune response caused by COVID

[18:14] Should you test for COVID antibodies?

[32:30] Evidence-based vs indoctrinated medicine

[39:31] Complex adaptive systems approach to health

[46:40] Compounding the benefits of micronutrients, hyperbaric, ozone, and cryotherapy

Resources

Dr. Mo’s COVID-19 Immunity Book

COVID-19 and autoimmune diseases

Comorbidity and its impact on 1590 patients with COVID-19

LMS Wellness education program

Patrick Hanaway Publications

Start with Why by Simon Sinek

Sponsors

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Get yours at troscriptions.com.

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Continue Your High Performance Journey with Dr. Mo

Interview with Greg McKeown

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Jam Sessions

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:11:43 GMT

The Jam Session is an experimental format for the show. Roy Matz is the editor of the podcast and joins Boomer to discuss the first half of 2020. This is a wide-ranging reflection on: lockdown, routines, failed experiments, best books, and much more.

Highlights

[5:05] Lockdown

[11:02] Falling in love with Amsterdam

[18:11] Essentialism

[21:30] Routines

[30:00] Why you should have a alarm to remind you to stop working

[35:40] A year ago vs. now

[42:42] Failed experiments with Veganism

[49:19] Best Books

[56:05] What's in the bag?

Resources

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Essentialism by Greg McKeown

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Blinkist

Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink

It Takes What It Takes by Trevor Moawad

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Roy Matz on Spotify

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Protecting the Asset: A Conversation on Essentialism with Gregory McKeown

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:35:47 GMT

Have you felt overwhelm? Does perpetual distraction prevent you from doing your best work? Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times bestselling book Essentialism, discusses proven methods of selecting projects, protecting the asset, and how saying no leads to you being able to do your best work.

Who is Gregory McKeown?

Greg McKeown has dedicated his career to discovering why some people and teams break through to the next level—and others don’t.

The definitive treatment of this issue is addressed in McKeown’s New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. As well as frequently being the #1 Time Management book on Amazon, this book challenges core assumptions about achievement to get to the essence of what really drives success.

McKeown is the CEO of McKeown Inc. Clients include Adobe, Apple, Google, Facebook, Pixar, Salesforce.com, Symantec, Twitter, VMware and Yahoo!.

His writing has appeared or been covered by The New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, HuffPost, Politico, and Inc. Magazine. He is among the most popular bloggers for the Harvard Business Review and LinkedIn’s Influencers group: averaging a million views a month.

McKeown has been interviewed on numerous television and radio shows including NPR, NBC, FOX, and as a regular guest on The Steve Harvey Show. Entrepreneur voted his interview at Stanford University the #1 Must-See Video on Business, Creativity and Success.

Highlights

[5:29] Defining Essentialism

[11:31] Saying no

[25:15] Defining what is essential to you

[28:51] The fear of missing out (FOMO)

[32:01] Framework for essential decision making

[38:22] Maintaining positivity in the family

[50:11] Strategic boundaries in life

[57:47] Tools to get you started with essentialism

[1:00:46] A day in the life of the essentialist

Resources

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

William Wilberforce

Letsfit White Noise Machine

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

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Sacred Hunting: Profound, Enlightening and Humbling Spiritual Rejuvenation with Mansal Denton

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 18:28:30 GMT

Mansal Denton returns for round two. This episode explores sacred hunting and indigenous wisdom. Mansal talks about reharmonizing with nature, reclaiming our refined wildness, and the confluence of hunting and psychedelics.

Who is Mansal Denton?

Mansal Denton “Little Beaver” is the founder of Sacred Hunting, which introduces men to the transformative practice of hunting through an indigenous and spiritual lens. He is also the host of the Mansal Denton podcast and the subject of an upcoming documentary BELOW THE DROP exploring our relationship to life and death through hunting.

Raised as a vegetarian, Mansal turned to meat when he started listening to his body. Saddened by factory farming practices, he learned to hunt and fish to source his own food. His indigenous name comes from a Crow Sun Dance chief.

His past work was in the nootropics world where he was featured in Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, Fox News, and Elite Daily. He co-founded Nootropedia, a website that provides unbiased and factual information on nootropics. Mansal created the documentary and a book called A Head Above: A Simple Guide to Peak Mental Performance, a book he wrote it in 30 days.

Highlights

[6:26] Explorations into the esoteric

[12:05] Dieta as a standalone practice

[17:27] Connecting with South America’s tribal cultures

[21:11] Getting comfortable with psychedelics

[26:02] Lucid dreaming experiences

[32:12] Spiritual Journey effect on sleep and everyday life

[38:41] Guidance for people with existential questions

[44:09] Mansal’s sacred hunting revelation

[50:16] Mission and purpose of a spiritual rejuvenation

Resources

The insider's guide to nootropics with Mansal Denton

A Head Above: A Simple Guide to Peak Mental Performance by Mansal Denton

What is EMDR?

The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida

Neurohacker Collective

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Keto. Explained. with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 15:16:05 GMT

Dr. Dominic D’Agostino is a leading researcher into the therapeutic effects of the ketogenic diet. He is featured on Joe Rogan, Tim Ferriss, Impact Theory, TED, and dozens of other top media outlets. This is a wide-spanning conversation on high fat diets, time-restricted feeding, fasting, and even nutrition psychotherapy.

Who is Dr. Dominic D’Agostino?

Dominic D’Agostino, Ph.D., has maintained involvement in a vast array of professional, academic and personal endeavors. As an Associate Professor with tenure at the University of South Florida, Dom teaches students of the Morsani College of Medicine and the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, with a focus on such topics as neuropharmacology, medical biochemistry, physiology, neuroscience, and neuropharmacology.

He is also a Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) to assist with their efforts towards optimizing the safety, health and resilience of the warfighter and astronaut.

His laboratory develops and tests metabolic-based strategies for targeting CNS oxygen toxicity (seizures), epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. To investigate the mechanism of these pathologies he uses a variety of in vivo and in vitro techniques, including radio-telemetry (EEG, EMG), electrophysiology, fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), biochemical assays and in vivo bioluminescence imaging. His laboratory has adapted many of these techniques for use inside environmental chambers, which allows them to manipulate oxygen concentrations (from hypoxia to hyperbaric oxygen). His current project is to identify cellular mechanisms of seizures from CNS oxygen toxicity and to develop mitigation strategies against it. His efforts have focused specifically on measuring brain EEG, neuronal excitability, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and biomarkers of oxidative stress. The main focus of his lab over the last 10 years has been understanding the anticonvulsant and neuroprotective mechanism of the ketogenic diet and ketone metabolite supplementation. The shift in brain metabolism (from glucose to ketones) reduces neuronal hyperexcitability, oxidative stress and enhances brain energy metabolism. This approach can be used to treat a wide variety of pathologies linked pathophysiologically to metabolic dysregulation, including cancer. Other areas of interest include researching drugs that target cancer-specific metabolic pathways. He was a research investigator and crew member on NASA’s Extreme Environment Mission Operation (NEEMO 22) and has a personal interest in environmental medicine and methods to enhance safety and physiological resilience in extreme environments. His research is supported by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of Defense (DoD), private organizations and foundations.

With a wide range of research interests, Dominic D’Agostino holds membership in the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society, Aerospace Medical Association, Society of Neuroscience, American Physiological Society, and the American Association of Cancer Research, additionally serving on numerous editorial boards and as a Reviewer for dozens scholarly publications. Before joining the faculty at USF, D’Agostino completed a postdoctoral fellowship in neuroscience at Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. A graduate of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers University, Dominic D’Agostino earned his Ph.D. and B.S. from these respective institutions.

Highlights

[3:44] Making two different diets work at home

[7:14] Life underwater for 10 days

[20:01] APOE4 and the Ketogenic diet's effects on Alzheimer's disease

[27:37] Effects of removing dairy and saturated fat on biomarkers

[33:21] The ketogenic diet and atherosclerosis

[37:40] How to build muscle in ketosis

[41:27] Taking a year off from weightlifting

[47:40] How to lose the benefits of intermittent fasting

[54:10] Dr. Dom’s opinion on one meal a day

[56:16] Should you schedule cheat meals?

[1:06:00] The importance of micronutrients

[1:08:05] The best keto snacks

[1:13:40] Adherence and ketosis

Resources

NASA NEEMO

NEEMO 22 Photo Gallery

The Charlie Foundation

Byrd Alzheimer's Institute

Mary Newport

Dr. Dom’s Blog

Practical Guides to the Keto Diet

Sponsors

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Healing Your Gut, Performance Under Pressure, and the Breakfast of Champions with Ilana and Ingrid

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 19:24:32 GMT

Ingrid De La O and Ilana Friedman are the Co-Founders of Tusol Wellness. Ingrid reveals her battle with Crohn’s disease, inflammation, and depression and the recipes and formulations that are now used into Tusol’s smoothies. Ilana shares her story on transitioning into the wellness world driven by her passion for agriculture and organic food sourcing.

Who are Ingrid De La O and Ilana Friedman?

Ilana Friedman and Ingrid De La O are taking the wellness industry by storm with TUSOL, A new line of nutrient-dense, scientifically formulated smoothies that promote health on a cellular level

They co-founded TUSOL in Malibu in 2018. llana previously worked at The French Laundry, a three Michelin star restaurant in the Napa Valley, as well as Meadowood, one of the top resorts in the world.

Ilana met Ingrid earlier that year in Malibu, where Ingrid was creating powerful customized smoothies for private clientele. Each elixir had specific properties: some boosted serotonin, while others provided the body with every amino acid it needs.

Ingrid had healed her own post-partum depression and Crohn’s Disease through a clean lifestyle that revolved around these smoothies and was on a mission to similarly optimize the lives of others. Ilana wanted to leave the high-end restaurant industry, which prioritizes the fine dining experience over other factors and focus instead on food as a means to longevity, wellness, and happiness.

Between llana’s luxury experience and Ingrid’s practical experience, TUSOL was born of their mutual fascination with the body’s natural ability to quickly self-heal with the right nutrition. Literally, TUSOL means “Your Sun” in Spanish—the sun within you, the energy that fuels you. It also means “Two Souls,” the bonds of a friendship that turned into a commitment to raising the human spirit through deep, personalized, practical nutrition and lifestyle.

Ilana Freidman’s passion for wellness began while running a weekly Farmers Market on her college campus — UC Berkeley. Through developing relationships with local growers and purveyors and sharing their organic produce with the community, Ilana witnessed firsthand the relationship between proper nutrition and an elevated sense of well-being.

After graduation, Ilana returned to LA to establish a non-profit organization that connected at-risk teens in Boyle Heights with local farms and chefs to teach them how to incorporate healthy food into their daily lives. Farming practices and nutrient quality were of the utmost importance, as she learned to value the connection between proper nutrition and overall health.

Ingrid De La O believes that health should be happiness – an internal garden cultivated by you. It took her years to understand this as she struggled with Crohn’s Disease and post-partum depression. Ingrid’s journey to better understand and connect with her body began upon the realization that the search for happiness is not an external pursuit, but rather must begin with an internal removal of the rubble that had caused our joy to fade. The next step after removing the rubble is to accept and love what she found and let others see her happiness shine from within.

Highlights

[3:23] Man Crush's and Working at The French Laundry

[5:56] Ingrid’s experience with Crohn’s disease

[10:59] Controlling inflammation with superfoods

[25:40] Ilana’s transition from French Laundry to the health industry

[34:00] The beginning of Tusol Wellness

[37:45] Sourcing the ingredients for the Tusol Smoothies

[45:19] Coming up with the unique formulations

[51:42] Expanding the product line into other amazing meal replacement packs

Resources

The French Laundry

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Awareness by Anthony De Mello

On the Shortness of Life by Seneca

Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Franco

This Is Your Brain on Parasites by Kathleen McAuliffe

Pirates of the Cell by Andrew Scott

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

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Warrior Women: The Estrogen Advantage with Kristin Weitzel

Tue, 26 May 2020 18:12:12 GMT

Exploring women's health with high-performance maven Kristin Weitzel. Kristin talks about exercising around the menstrual cycle and making the most out of the estrogen spike in the body. Kristin shares her workout plans, nutrition recommendations, and her passion for stress resilience through breathwork.

Who is Kristin Weitzel?

Kristin is a health and high-performance maven, certified fitness trainer, breathwork instructor, and nutritionist with a focus on guiding women to optimal health. Taking action is her nature, coaching females to create lasting change and build stronger, healthier futures by taking full control of their biology, food, and fitness.

Her achievements as a brand strategist, entrepreneur, and global marketer for Fortune 500 brands have given her the ability to travel extensively and continually discover how what we do affects how we show up in the world. As a progressive voice, dynamic leader, and active biohacking proponent, she questions how far the human body can go and helps people take it there.

Highlights

[3:55] Being a woman in the alcohol spirits industry

[8:50] Kristin’s transition into the health world

[16:48] Optimizing performance in women around menstrual cycles

[22:47] Recommended workout during cycles

[31:34] Working out during the back half of the cycle

[34:57] Building resilience through breathing

[44:35] Switching to a fully ketogenic lifestyle

[47:06] Fasting in women

[51:40] Ice plunges

Resources

Wellpower Podcast

Mark's Daily Apple

The Bulletproof Diet by Dave Asprey

Fit for Life by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond

Effects of follicular versus luteal phase-based strength training in young women

The influence of menstrual cycle phase on skeletal muscle contractile characteristics in humans

Clean by Dr. Alejandro Junger

The Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson

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Eliminate Anxiety, Stress Less, and Sleep through the Night: an Herb Investigation with Jodi Duval

Tue, 19 May 2020 17:42:25 GMT

Jodi Duval shares her favorite lessons for living happier, balanced, and more resilient lives through the wonders of herbal medicine. Jodi talks about health-boosting, stress resilience and performance-optimizing herbs. She shares her knowledge of compounding herbs for tackling anxiety and sleep issues.

Who is Jodi Duval?

Jody Duval is a functional naturopath with a bachelor's degree in health science. She's the principal naturopath at Revital Health, the CEO of Health Optimization Practice Australia. As a Functional Naturopath, Jodi combines traditional forms of medicine with cutting edge scientific research to treat the underlying causes of disease. She loves digging deep into peoples’ health and she uses a large range of functional and in-clinic testing to learn about my patients’ histories and genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. Jodi and her team then work together to create a treatment plan to help them live with more clarity, energy and purpose; and maximise their long-term health.

Jodi’s health obsession began in 2008 when she had a personal wake-up call that inspired her to help other people experience the same shift. So in 2012, after the birth of her son, Jodi opened Revital Health.

Highlights

[5:00] Basics of herbalism

[13:46] Constituents of the plant chemicals

[19:09] Stress resilience with herbs

[22:39] Benefits and effectiveness of adaptogenic herbs

[28:45] Using herbs to perform better

[33:55] Relieve anxiety and promote sleep with Herbal medicine

[40:49] Overdoing herbs and adaptogens

[42:15] Staying asleep vs falling asleep

[49:00] Risks of herbs and drug interactions

Resources

Calm Meditation App

The Ultimate Herbal Compendium by Kerry Bone

Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy by Kerry Bone

MediHerb

A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs by Kerry Bone

The Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman

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Pattern Interrupts: Lessons from Billionaires, Professional Athletes, and Setting World Records with David Nurse

Tue, 12 May 2020 16:58:01 GMT

NBA life and optimization coach David Nurse discusses personal encounters, routines, and training with billionaires. David's new book, Pivot & Go, highlights some David's notable personal encounters which helped him prepare for high pressure situations.

Who is David Nurse?

David Nurse is the author of Pivot & Go.

He is an NBA life and optimization coach, bestselling author, and worldwide keynote motivational speaker. As a former professional basketball player (both international and domestic) and coach for the Brooklyn Nets, David has personally helped over 100 NBA players with their personal and professional development both on and off the court. He has been invited to speak in 51 different countries on the topics of overall personal development, confidence building, leadership, and motivational growth.

David holds four different world records:

1. Most college 3’s made in 1 minute.

2. Most 3’s made in 1 minute.

3. Most consecutive 3’s in 45 seconds.

4. Most 3’s in 5 minutes.

David resides in Marina del Rey, California, and is married to the love of his life, actress Taylor Kalupa.

Highlights

[3:55] World Record for most 3-pt shots made in 1 min

[5:17] Training with Russian Billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov

[11:51] Developing habits of high achievers

[15:09] Starting a Coaching Career with the Nets

[19:46] Performing in high-pressure situations

[25:01] The 1% Better Habits

[28:49] Morning and Night Routines

[33:30] Rule your own day with Mental Dictatorship

[45:00] Curating the Environment for you to Perform Better

Resources

Pivot & Go by David Nurse

David Nurse Academy

Enneagram Readiness Test

CHEMEX Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker

AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker

The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins

The ONE Thing by Gary Keller

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

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Tim Ferriss on Psychedelics

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Entheogens: The Performance Benefits of Psychedelics with Paul Austin

Tue, 05 May 2020 13:31:21 GMT

Breaking stereotypes and biases of psychedelics through a wide-ranging and science-backed conversation with Paul Austin, a responsible use psychedelics advocate. Paul talks about the applications of MDMA, ketamine, psilocybin, and LSD.

Who is Paul Austin?

Paul F. Austin is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and educator. He has founded two companies in the emerging psychedelic space, The Third Wave and Synthesis.

Within The Third Wave, Paul leads a team of creatives, engineers, and coaches to develop a comprehensive educational platform that serves the psychedelic ecosystem.

Currently, The Third Wave offers in-depth psychedelic guides, online courses, and 1-on-1 coaching.

Because of his pioneering work at the intersection of microdosing, personal transformation, and professional success, Paul has been featured in the BBC, Forbes, and Rolling Stone.

Highlights

[6:10] Paul’s introduction to Psychedelics

[14:52] Going back: the History of Psychedelics

[20:54] Microdosing for Performance

[25:47] Risks of Microdosing Psychedelics

[32:00] Benefits of Micro dosing Psychedelics

[43:09] High dose psychedelic experiences

[45:36] Overcoming trauma through psychedelics

[51:53] Use cases of MDMA

Resources

Synthesis: Legal Psilocybin Retreat in Amsterdam

Summer of Love in 1966

Psilocybin research paper

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk

The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide by Jim Fadiman

How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan

Consciousness Medicine by Françoise Bourzat

Walden by Henry David Thoreau

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Finding Limitless: Nootropics, Smurfs, and Blue Cannatine with Dr. Scott Sherr

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:07:24 GMT

Round 2 with Dr. Scott Sherr. Our first discussion was focused on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This discussion is a deep dive on nootropics and Blue Cannatine.

Who is Dr. Scott Sherr?

Dr. Scott Sherr is the Founder of Integrative HBOT, a worldwide consulting, education, and advocacy telemedicine practice. He is also the COO of Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe), a nonprofit education company that is using a foundational approach to shift the conversation away from illness and into health.

Dr. Scott also has the first HOMe clinic in the US, based in San Francisco.

Dr. Scott is also an independent provider of Integrative HBOT who runs a worldwide education, consulting, and advocacy telemedicine practice. He is of the few HBOT medical professionals in the country who develops personalized treatment plans for patients.

He is also the COO of Smarter Not Harder, a product development company. Their first product for cognitive enhancement, Blue Cannatine, was released in early 2020.

Highlights

[4:13] Dr. Sherr’s journey into Nootropics

[7:30] Cognitive Enhancement through Caffeine

[13:51] Caffeine Cycling

[17:13] Benefits of Methylene Blue

[30:21] Benefits of Nicotine

[39:37] Nicotine and addiction

[42:39] Hemp Oiil Crystals capabilities

[44:29] Drug Interactions in Blue Cannatine

Resources

The Hyperbaric Oxygen Episode with Dr. Scott Sherr

Nicorette spray

Stalking the Wild Pendulum by Itzhak Bentov

Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah

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The Wedge: The Book Trailer

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The Wedge: Building Resilience Everyday with Scott Carney

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:23:49 GMT

New York Times Bestselling author Scott Carney discusses the role of pattern interrupts in developing human resilience. Scott shares his personal experiences covered in his latest book The Wedge.

Who is Scott Carney?

Investigative journalist and anthropologist Scott Carney has worked in some of the most dangerous and unlikely corners of the world. His work blends narrative non-fiction with ethnography. What Doesn’t Kill Us was a New York Times bestseller; other works include The Red Market and The Enlightenment Trap. Carney was a contributing editor at Wired for five years and his writing also appears in Mother Jones, Men’s Journal, Playboy, Foreign Policy, Discover, Outside and Fast Company. His work has been the subject of a variety of radio and television programs, including on NPR and National Geographic TV. In 2010, he won the Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism for his story “Meet the Parents,” which tracked an international kidnapping-to-adoption ring. Carney has spent extensive time in South Asia and speaks Hindi. He attended Kenyon College and has a masters degree in anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He currently lives in Denver, CO.

Highlights

[4:01] Climbing Kilimanjaro Half-Naked

[10:21] What does it mean to be human?

[17:51] Defining the Wedge and neuro symbols

[28:56] Gaining control over your neuro symbols

[34:27] Throwing kettlebells at your significant other

[40:12] Sensory Deprivation Tanks

[48:13] Using Psychedelics as a Wedge

[53:47] Pirts and Saunas Experiences

Resources

What Doesn't Kill Us by Scott Carney

The Red Market by Scott Carney

Sandman Box Set by DC Comics

The Wim Hof Method

The Story of the Human Body

The Old Man and The Sea by Ernest Hemingway

The Wedge

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The Future of at Home Testing: A Discussion with Bisu Founder Daniel Maggs

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:09:57 GMT

Bisu CEO Daniel Maggs talks about the importance of capturing the highly-valuable data from our urine. Daniel explains the differences between ketones, tracking electrolytes and other biomarkers, and the advantages of looking at magnesium, sodium and potassium data. He shares his excitement for where home health and wellness is going in general.

Who is Daniel Maggs?

Daniel Maggs is the Co-Founder and CEO of BISU. Bisu is a startup that helps people unlock the data in their urine to optimize their health and fitness and avoid chronic disease.

Daniel was previously a product manager, tech banker and lawyer. He is currently based in Japan and is fluent in Japanese.

Daniel spoke at the 2019 Biohacker Summit in Helsinki on theme of "biohacking in the bathroom".

Even though Daniel originally trained as a lawyer, he has worked super hard to understand the details around the health and wellness space. You will be surprised by his depth of knowledge and expertise, particularly as it relates to biomarker testing. He has built a pretty incredible team and works with some amazing advisors in the bio tracking industry.

Highlights

[4:45] What is BISU

[6:46] Taking the leap from Investment Banking to Startups

[11:05] The idea behind BISU

[17:10] What urine can tell you about your health

[19:48] Biomarkers that are tracked with the device

[24:14] Dietary recommendations with BISU

[34:47] Feedback Loops and Integrations with other technologies

[40:13] Accuracy of collected data

[44:02] Winning Market Innovation Award

Resources

BISU Website

BISU App Renderings

The China Study

Everything Raw by Mike Snyder

Biohacker Summit Helsinki

The Second Bounce of the Ball by Ronald Cohen

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The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor

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The X Factor: Using the Somavedic to Harmonize Your Environment and Replenish Your Health with Juraj Kocar

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:29:03 GMT

Juraj Kocar, CEO of Somavedic, talks about the benefits of precious metals and stones. Juraj explains geopathic stress and EMF awareness and how Somavedic helps relieve the effects of it. He covers the benefits of structured water and the different applications of their devices.

Who is Juraj Kocar?

Juraj Kocar is an endless optimist with a passion to build and grow projects with meaning. He’s currently working on his dream project - Somavedic. A functional and broadly accessible frequency therapy device harmonizing the negative effects of EMF on our bodies. Somavedic is helping people to sleep better and to have more energy and focus during the day.

His journey began 10 years ago, as Juraj Kocar was struggling with high blood pressure, chest pain, and constant dizziness. So he went to the doctor, as we’ve been taught to do, and he was given pills to treat those symptoms.

When he asked how long he should take them, they said he’d take the pills for the rest of his life. A life sentence of pharmaceuticals didn’t cut it for him.

So Juraj started researching and dabbling in biohacking, which led him down the deep, dark hole of electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) and discovering the Somavedic. He ended up joining the company after the device changed his life, and he’s now the CEO.

Highlights

[4:06] How Somavedic started

[14:26] How Juraj got involved with Somavedic

[21:44] Personal experience with Somavedic

[23:51] Effects of precious stones

[28:12] Benefits of structured water

[31:05] EMF Awareness

[37:20] Different Somavedic Models

[41:43] Somavedic against parasites and viruses

Resources

The Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto

EMF Practical Guide by Lloyd Burrell

What is Structured Water?

EMF radiation and geopathic stress

The Great CEO Within by Matt Mochary

Somavedic Models

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Beyond Paleo: A Conversation on Adversity, Relationships, and Growth with Keith Norris

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:33 GMT

Keith Norris, Co-Founder of Paleo f(x), joins for a thoughtful conversation on psychedelics, what it's like to confront and overcome fear, and what it’s like to be in business with your significant other.

Who is Keith Norris?

Keith Norris is one of those few lucky souls who has been able to completely transition out of corporate America and dive headlong into his passion for bettering lives by teaching the art and science of physical culture. He not only “walks the walk” on a day-to-day basis, but his economic well-being hinges on his precepts of “proper exercise, stellar diet and lifestyle, and intelligent “hacks” and supplementation” forming the bedrock foundation for a long, healthy and prosperous life.

Keith, together with partner Mark Alexander, have molded Austin-based Efficient Exercise into one of the most highly regarded fitness venues in the nation. Keith’s mix of intelligent and highly effective exercise programming, coupled with Mark’s business savvy and proprietary equipment genius have made Efficient Exercise the preeminent wellness authority.

The very essence of Paleo f(x)™ is rooted in the idea of putting theory to practice; an idea that Keith is heavily invested in, having been blogging about these issues since early 2007. And his “30-thousand-foot view” for the Paleo f(x)™ enterprise serves as the movement’s guiding, north star.

And with a belief that intelligent “hacks” can help bridge the gap between our elegant evolutionary programming and sub-par environmental surroundings, Keith is continually ferreting out and backing the most promising of technological enhancements. As a founding partner of ID Life, Keith is helping to usher-in 21st century, optimal supplement dosing.

It might be said that Keith lives by the credo written by the Greek poet and soldier, Archilochus, over 2,600 years ago – “We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level of our training”. And his vision for Paleo f(x)™ is that of a battle-tested warrior, preserving the right of everyone to fully, actively and enthusiastically engage in the human experience.

Highlights

[4:41] Keith's love of the barbell

[15:21] Behind the curtains of the pharmaceutical industry

[20:37] What it's like to lose your nest egg, the 2008 Crash

[32:53] Starting Paleo FX

[53:27] Launching a successful business with your significant other

[1:05:58] Psychedelics and plant medicine

[1:22:20] Resolving male identity issues

[1:35:58] Paleo FX 2020

Resources

PaleoFx 2020

The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet by Robb Wolf

Return on Integrity: The New Definition of ROI

True Hallucinations by Terence McKenna

Food of the Gods by Terence McKenna

Whitney Miller From Miss America to Becoming A BJJ Black Belt

Vietnam and heroin addiction

Bhagavad Gita

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

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Somavedic

Precious metals and precious stones, aside from a few commodities trades in my life. I haven't really gone down that wormhole yet. But there is something about Somavedic that is just enticing. I have the medic green ultra, which I've plugged in in my office, and whenever I walk into my office now, I feel just a lighter sense of being, I feel more energetic.

The Somavedic device can perfectly harmonize the body and the environment we live in or spend most of the day. Relatively healthy individuals usually feel much better after the effects of Somavedic and ill people re-gain strength to be able to heal more easily. Most people will feel the positive effect in the first few weeks, and more sensitive people may feel it as soon as the device is turned on.

Somavedic was designed based on 15 years of experience in the field of Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, complementary medicine, and scientific knowledge in the field of frequency therapy.

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Immunity, Inflammation, and Individuality with Dr. Will Cole

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:29:37 GMT

Round 2 with one of the Top 50 functional medicine and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Will Cole. Today, he shares his opinion on COVID 19, what is known about the virus, what we can do about it at the time being. Dr. Cole explains the importance of immunity for overall inflammation prevention and the key takeaways from his book, "The Inflammation Spectrum."

Who is Dr. Will Cole?

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional-medicine expert. Dr. Cole consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. He specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems.

Dr. Cole was named one of the top 50 functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is a health expert and course instructor for the world’s largest wellness brands such as mindbodygreen and goop.

Highlights

[9:51] The impact of COVID - 19

[22:51] The goal of the Inflammation Spectrum book

[27:23] Food sensitivity testing

[35:55] Dr. Cole’s diagnosing protocol

[39:07] Food and diet contributions to anxiety

[46:18] Elimination protocols for inflammation

[50:43] The effects of sleep on inflammation

[52:50] Dr. Cole’s thoughts on the Carnivore Diet

[57:29] Fasting and time restricted feeding

Resources

Going Ketotarian with Dr. Will Cole

The Inflammation Spectrum by Dr. Will Cole

Ketotarian by Dr. Will Cole

GoopFellas Podcast

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

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Compounds of Interest: an Exploration of the Medicinal Benefits of Mushrooms with Eric Puro

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:55:21 GMT

Eric Puro is the Co-Founder and Managing Director for KÄÄPÄ Biotech and its subsidiaries . Eric discusses the medicinal and performance benefits of mushrooms and how these fungi help both improve the health of humans and ecosystems.

Who is Eric Puro?

Eric has been intrigued by mushrooms since a boy while hunting morels with his family. After some business education and practical work he decided to join these two passions. Eric sees biotechnology as a tool for solving the upcoming and current problems our world faces. It's time we look to nature and natural design for solutions. He is the Managing Director for KÄÄPÄ Biotech and its subsidiaries - KÄÄPÄ Health, KÄÄPÄ Forest, and Nordic Mushrooms. Find him at Instagram at ericmtpuro. Follow KÄÄPÄ Health on instagram as well.

Highlights

[2:57] The Kentucky - Finland connection

[9:24] Launching KAAPA Biotech

[17:39] Boost your Immune System with Medicinal Mushrooms

[21:20] Natural Receptors for Mushrooms

[27:18] Shiitake, Maitake, and Turkey Tail Mushrooms

[33:53] 40,000 logs of Chaga

[39:01] Compounds of Interest for Chaga

[42:13] Sustainable Mushroom Production

[45:49] Evaluating Performance Mushrooms

[53:57] Benefits of Reishi, Cordyceps and Lion’s Mane

Resources

Kaapa Health

Myco Hacklab

The Psilocybin Mushroom Bible

The International Society for Mushroom Science

Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms by Paul Stamets

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

Biohacker Summit 2020 Helsinki

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Healing, Performing, and Optimizing through Sauna with Johannes Kettelhodt

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:31:40 GMT

Sauna is a tradition dating back centuries. Cultures across Europe have their individual sauna practices. Recently, Sauna is discussed as a tool for high performance and recovery. Johannes Kettelhodt discusses heat shock proteins, the Niacin Flush, and why you may wish to ask about your sauna's EMF exposure.

Who is Johannes Kettelhodt?

Johannes is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Clearlight Saunas International Ltd, providing the best infrared sauna and complementary therapies to Europe and Australasia.

Johannes founded the company while finishing his engineering studies and living overseas in New Zealand. Since then he’s been at the core of promoting Clearlight globally and providing the newest health and wellness technologies to the public.

In his free time, he enjoys surfing in Australia or Northern Germany or having dinner parties.

Recently Johannes and his business partner Sebastian launched the podcast ‘The Sauna Show’, hoping to inspire many people to take their health to the next level.

Highlights

[4:29] Different types of saunas

[12:40] Nudity and the traditional sauna experience

[16:39] The various spectrums of infrared

[20:18] Why you should care about Heat Shock Proteins

[24:39] Boost your growth hormore

[30:50] Mimicking exercise through sauna

[36:42] Real detoxification

[41:41] The Niacin Protocol

[46:57] Clearlight Saunas

Resources

Dr. Rhonda Patrick

The Light Doctor with Dr. Alexander Wunsch

Optimizing Light for Performance with Andy Mant

Sauna Detoxification Using Niacin by Dr. David E. Root

The Niacin Detox Program

Gauss Meter with Certificate, Measures Magnetic Fields Strength and Pole

Red Light Therapy Lamp

The Power of Now

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

The Sauna Show Podcast

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I like the safety of the Clearlight sauna as its made with non-toxic glues and varnishes and the infrared heaters have virtually no EMF.

Clearlight is so confident in their products that they offer a Lifetime Warranty on the entire sauna.

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Quantifying Health with Boomer

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The Muscle Episode: Bodybuilding, The Iron Man, and Putting on Muscle on a Tight Schedule with Kris Gethin

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:28:30 GMT

Can you build muscle with little time? What about while doing an Iron Man? Renowned bodybuilder Kris Gethin thinks so... and he's done so. Kris talked about a bodybuilder doing an Ironman triathlon and gaining muscle during that process. Kris shared his workout routine recommendations and how to build muscle in little time.

Who is Kris Gethin?

Kris is an internationally renowned businessman, celebrity trainer, and physique transformation specialist.

Kris is the CEO of Kaged Muscle Supplements, Co-founder Kris Gethin Gyms franchise, founder of Healthkik.com, author, educator, biohacker, and hybrid athlete.

His passion and determination for building a better, stronger, healthier body and mind pushes him to achieve great things for himself physically and mentally, thus enabling him to motivate and inspire his followers and fans across the world to achieve greatness for themselves. Kris has transformed millions of physiques through his immensely popular video series shown on bodybuilding.com, kagedmuscle.com, and now healthkik.com.

He is the author of many books including the #1 best seller Body by Design, The Adventures KAGED MUSCLE, The Transformer, and Man of Iron, which was released in April 2019. Kris's books and graphic novels have received global praise and have helped and inspired millions of readers.

Kris aspires to help as many people live a healthy, more fulfilling life by raising the bar on health and fitness education through his books, video trainers, blogs, Youtube videos, and show, The Knowledge and Mileage Podcast.

Highlights

[3:42] How long you have to live

[5:58] Bodybuilding to Iron Man

[10:57] Gaining muscle from cardio

[15:20] Injury prevention protocol

[17:09] Doing a full Iron Man

[20:10] Kris Gethin gyms

[26:08] Working out on a tight schedule

[35:55] Daily Cardio

[38:57] Kris answers the final questions

Resources

Kris’ Podcast

KAGED MUSCLE Preworkout for Men & Women

Man of Iron by Kris Gethin

Body by Design by Kris Gethin

Countdown App

Ultra-Premium Testosterone Booster with LJ100®

Tribal Leadership by Dave Logan

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The Oral Episode: the problems with Root Canals, Amalgams, and Removing Wisdom Teeth with Dr Dome Nischwitz

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:40:51 GMT

Dr. Dome explains the oral microbiome and why all health starts in the mouth. If you grew up with crowns, fillings, root canals, had your wisdom teeth removed, you may not be in the clear. Dr. Dome outlines the impact on performance and the best practices for a healthy oral microbiome.

Who is Dr. Dome Nischwitz?

Dr. Dominik Nischwitz is a dentist and naturopath, a world specialist in biological dentistry and ceramic implants and the President of the International Society of Metal-free Implantology (ISMI). With his father, Dr. Nischwitz cofounded DNA Health and Aesthetics Center for Biological Dentistry in Tubingen, Germany in 2015. Dr. Nischwitz has exclusively used ceramic implants since 2013, placing more than 3000 to date. A pioneer in the field of holistic odontology, Dr. Nischwitz regularly gives lectures around the world.

He trains traditional dentists in biological dentistry and believes that all health starts in the mouth.

His new book “It´s All in Your Mouth“ will be published through Chelsea Green on March 18th, 2020.

In addition to his surgical work, his passion for the last 15 years has been optimal health and performance, nutrition and competitive sports.

Consequently he developed the FOOD DESIGN CONCEPT, the BONE HEALING PROTOCOL as well as several intravenous nutritional treatments and is the founder of the company Bioaesthetics and the expert behind the formulations for the SUPZ/SUPZ INSIDE supplement line.

On August 18th, 2018 he opened his first health food concept store – JUICERY THE STORE – in his hometown Tübingen.

Highlights

[7:58] Oral microbiome

[11:13] Explaining Leaky Gum

[26:24] Connection between amalgam fillings mercury and Candida

[33:45] EMF and 5G

[41:37] Root canals

[52:59] Meridians and the impact on performance

[1:02:20] Wisdom teeth extraction

[1:14:24] Using fluoride and brushing your teeth

[1:26:46] Benefits of mouthwash

Resources

It's All in Your Mouth: Biological Dentistry and the Surprising Impact of Oral Health on Whole Body Wellness by Dr. Dominic Nischwitz

Intro to biological dentistry by Dr. Dominic Nischwitz

Root 2 Disease by Dr. Dominik Nischwitz

Food Design according to Dr. Dominik Nischwitz

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The Soul Crisis: Addressing Awareness in the 21st Century with Tim Freke

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:24:40 GMT

Exploring the idea of consciousness through awareness, with Tim Freke, Author of Daily Telegraph 'Book of the Year'. Tim and Boomer explore unividualism, the idea of being an eclectic, why society is going through a soul crisis, and how to find purpose in the 21st century.

Who is Tim Freke?

Tim Freke is a pioneering philosopher whose bestselling books, inspirational talks, and life-changing events have touched the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. He is the author of 35 books, translated into 15 languages, including a top 6 Amazon ‘Surprise Bestseller’ and Daily Telegraph 'Book of the Year'. In his latest books 'Deep Awake' and 'Soul Story' Tim offers a revolutionary approach to awakening for the 21st century and a visionary new understanding of the nature of reality. Tim is the creator of Unividualism: A Deeper Way of Living and the founder of The International Community of Unividuals.

He has been exploring spirituality since a spontaneous awakening when he was 12 years old

Highlights

[4:09] How does someone get interested in philosophy

[8:56] Being influenced by ancient traditions

[13:56] Differentiating deep awake versus consciousness

[19:50] Soul crisis

[44:09] The purpose of life

[55:04] Constraints of consciousness

[1:00:03] Tim explains the concept of unividualism

[1:09:27] Tim answers the superhuman six

Resources

The Perennial Philosophy by Aldous Huxley

In the Light of Death: Spiritual Insight to Help You Live with Death and Bereavement by Tim Freke

Deep Awake: Wake Up to Oneness and Celebrate Your Individuality by Tim Freke

Soul Story: Evolution and The Purpose of Life by Tim Freke

Factfulness by Hans Rosling

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Pirated Copy: Smarter Not Harder, 2019

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:05:13 GMT

This podcast is a bootleg version of a presentation I gave at the first Biohacking Fest in September 2019 in Kyiv, Ukraine. When I look at statistics, the majority of workers are unhappy with their current job situations. My presentation is on the collection of productivity strategies I've employed in my life which allow you to create more space, enjoyment, and time in your work. Or... to work Smarter, Not Harder.

Key Highlights

[2:43] The future of work

[7:31] Why I really started the podcast

[9:05] Bandwidth poverty (aka why you're distracted all the time)

[11:40] Next actions lists

[14:42] Building in components

[19:06] The Playbook

[23:41] 9 things to improve your productivity today

Resources

Bandwidth Poverty

Gallup Poll on Worker Engagement

Sponsor

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Ancient Wisdom, Modern Practices with Dr. Ashley Beckman

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:53:36 GMT

Do ancient traditions have a place in modern health practice? Dr. Ashley Beckman and Boomer discuss acupuncture, dantians, meridians, and the relationship modern sciences like genetics. Dr. Beckman unveils her secrets on handling environmental toxicities in cities and how to protect yourself from toxin overload.

Who is Dr Ashley Beckman?

Dr. Ashley Beckman is a doctor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture and a board certified acupuncturist and herbalist in Los Angeles. Dr. Beckman is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in Los Angeles. She practices in Beverly Hills with Dr. Soram Khalsa.

She specializes in epigenetics, pain management, fertility, detoxification, headaches, stress reduction and facial rejuvenation. She also co-founded Golden Path Alchemy, an organic skincare company based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Ashley Beckman graduated from Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and holds a degree in International Business and Marketing from the University of Texas. Ashley attended Harvard-Westlake high school in Los Angeles. Ashley practices homeopathy in Los Angeles, California, and has attended world-renown Dr. Luc DeSchepper’s Renaissance Institute of Classical Homeopathy.

She has studied the healing properties of herbs, epigenetics, holistic nutrition, flower essences, essential oils, light color therapy and whole foods for more than fifteen years. Dr Ashley Beckman combines all these elements to instill holistic lifestyle change.

Highlights

[3:11] A case for homeopathy

[10:47] Understanding meridians and energy centers

[16:06] Shen - what is it? And how to diagnose it?

[27:10] Rebalancing energy centers

[32:28] Genetics and Chinese Medicine

[37:29] Functional tests through Dr. Beckman's eyes

[43:58] Practical ways to detox

[47:15] The ubiquitous glyphosate

[51:48] Is your air and water killing you?

Resources

There Are No Incurable Diseases by Dr. Richard Schulze

Drop Dead Gorgeous by Linda Howard

Molekule air purifer

AIRDOCTOR 4-in-1 Air Purifier UltraHEPA

Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza

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The Unanswered Questions: AI, Gene Editing, and Transhumanism with Zoltan Istvan

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:34:04 GMT

Republican Presidential Candidate Zoltan Istvan goes in-depth on transhumanism, gene editing, and human alteration, AI technologies and why this should be discussed at a government level.

Who is Zoltan Istvan?

Zoltan Istvan is a leader of the transhumanist movement, which advocates using radical science to improve and evolve the human being.

After graduating from Columbia University with a degree in philosophy and religion, Zoltan began a solo, multi-year sailing journey around the world carrying 500 handpicked books, mostly classics.

Zoltan has explored more than 100 countries—many as a journalist for the National Geographic Channel—writing, filming, and appearing in dozens of television stories, articles, and webcasts. His work has also been featured in various media including The New York Times, Outside, Wired UK, Slate, Vice, San Francisco Chronicle, BBC Radio, CNN, CBS, RT, Fox News, and the Travel Channel. In addition to his award-winning coverage of the war in Kashmir, he gained worldwide attention for pioneering and popularizing the extreme sport of volcano boarding. Later, Zoltan worked for the international conservation group WildAid in Southeast Asia. Upon returning to America, he started various businesses, from real estate development to filmmaking to viticulture.

Zoltan’s award winning thriller, "The Transhumanist Wager," describes philosopher Jethro Knights and his unwavering quest for immortality via science and technology.

Zoltan also writes futurist and transhumanist-themed blogs for The Huffington Post, Psychology Today, and Vice's Motherboard.

Zoltan is the founder of the Transhumanist Party for which he was the 2016 presidential candidate.

As part of his campaign, he toured the country in the Immortality Bus, and on this journey he delivered the original Transhumanist Bill of Rights to the US Capitol. In 2018, he was an endorsed Libertarian candidate for California Governor.

Highlights

[3:59] Near-death experiences and Volcano Boarding

[6:47] Defining transhumanism

[16:48] Human Augmentation Technologies

[21:09] Technological singularity and AI

[25:54] Measures for greater adoption

[29:03] The future of work

[31:19] Where we are in transhumanism right now

[35:25] Running a Presidential campaign

Resources

Volcano Boarding

The Transhumanist Wager

How to Live Forever with Dr. Aubrey De Grey

The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

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Badwater - The World’s toughest foot race

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Relentless: Lessons on Family, Badwater, and Racing the Sahara with Lisa Tamati

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:15:26 GMT

Discussing endurance with one of the most badass women on the planet. Lisa Tamati and Boomer talk about ultramarathons, extreme conditions, how much suffering can you take, overcoming obstacles, dealing with fear and how to manage yourself. Lisa shares a powerful story about her mom.

Who is Lisa Tamati?

For the past 25 years Lisa has competed in the world's toughest endurance events clocking up over 70,000km, racing everywhere from the Sahara, to the Gobi, to Death Valley to the Himalayas, Australia and Europe. She has pushed her mind and body to the limits, has both succeeded and failed and learned many lessons along the way.

She has also had to overcome many obstacles in her personal life from losing two babies to bringing back her mum after an aneurysm left her with major brain damage, to getting through divorce, financial ruin to rebuilding her life.

She knows what it takes to overcome obstacles, to chase massive goals and face your fears and now she lives to teach, coach and inspire people to reach their true potential through her programs and courses. We would love you to be our next success story.

Highlights

[2:09] Why run an ultra marathon?

[3:43] What it takes to finish Badwater - Twice

[11:46] Mindset for discipline

[15:57] Crossing the Libyan dessert

[21:16] Push yourself over a breaking point

[25:07] Preparing for an ultra marathon

[29:14] Helping her mom deal with aneurysm

[36:30] Reversing brain damage with Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy

[40:36] Lisa's book

Resources

Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins

Dr. Harch’s Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

The Brain That Changes Itself by Dr. Norman Doige

Pre-Order “Relentless” by Lisa Tamati

Running to Extremes by Lisa Tamati

Running Hot by Lisa Tamati

Badwater - Where are they now? Feature

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The Light Doctor with Dr. Alexander Wunsch

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:52:57 GMT

Exploring the field of light with one of its top experts, Dr. Alexander Wunsch. Dr. Wunsch and Boomer discuss chronobiology, zeitgeber, circadian rhythms, LED lights versus incandescent lights, and the Lüscher color test.

Who is Dr. Alexander Wunsch?

Dr. med. Alexander Wunsch, physician and light biologist, lives in Heidelberg, Germany. He researches, consults and teaches on the effects of light, color and radiation upon human and environment and is Deputy Managing Director of the Max Lüscher Foundation in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Highlights

[9:20] Incorporating photobiology as a medical physician

[14:38] The right amount of sunlight

[20:31] Guidance for Vitamin D usage

[22:07] Alternative sources for Vitamin D

[34:23] The beginning of the Earth is the beginning of chronobiology

[40:17] Temporal patterns in the environment

[47:03] Color and light therapy

[55:49] Therapeutic effects of green color and light

[1:01:23] Chromotherapy lights

[1:05:03] The Lüscher color test

Resources

The Formula of the Cosmic Octave By Hans Cousto

Luscher Color Test by Max Luscher

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The Healing Power of Neurofeedback - Dr. Barry Sternman

Vimeo

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Enhance Your Mind: Habits, Behaviors, and Tips to Operate a Peak Brain with Andrew Hill

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 14:36:27 GMT

Talking neurofeedback with one of the top peak performance coaches in the United States, Andrew Hill. Andrew and Boomer talk about Brain Mapping, Neurofeedback, and how to get your brain operating at its best.

Who is Dr. Andrew Hill?

Dr. Hill is one of the top peak performance coaches in the United States. He holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA’s Department of Psychology and continues to do research on attention and cognition. Research methodology includes EEG, QEEG, and ERP. He has been practicing neurofeedback since 2003.

In addition to founding Peak Brain Institute, Dr. Hill is the host of the Head First Podcast with Dr. Hill and lectures at UCLA, teaching courses in psychology, neuroscience, and gerontology.

Highlights

[2:29] How did Dr. Hill enter the neuroscience realm

[10:01] Transitioning from psychiatry cases to the Peak Brain Institute

[21:03] Dr. Hill explains what is brain mapping

[32:04] Dr Hill goes over my brain map assessment

[39:10] Explaining neurofeedback and the controlling process

[43:20] SMR training to eliminate ADHD and control autism

[46:21] Dr. Hill describes the operant conditioning

[48:53] Downsides to neurofeedback

[51:22] Neuroscientist perspective on the neurofeedback consumer devices

[55:51The effect of psychedelics and nootropics on the brain

[58:37] Lifestyle modifications that people can do to start training their brain better

[1:01:13] Dr. Andrew Hill answers the superhuman six

Resources

Temple Grandin TED talk

Pavlovian conditioning

B.F. Skinner's Theory of Operant Conditioning

Dr James Hardt

truBrain nootropic stack

Free Mindfulness and Meditation classes

Living Dharma: Teachings and Meditation Instructions from Twelve Theravada Masters

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The article Influencers Unknowingly Promoted Fake Drink Made With Cyanide

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Personal Experiments in Optimization: The Top 10 of 2019

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 21:48:33 GMT

The top 10 behavior changes, experiments, and technologies I used to perform at my best in 2019.

Highlights

[1:01] Influencers in the UK promoted hydrogen cyanide drink

[3:12] Upping my travel game

[5:34] Journaling for stress resilience

[10:30] Minimum effective dose workouts

[17:34] Setting up social media for maximum productivity

[21:58] Leveraging masterminds and conferences

[24:35] The strategic use of psychedelics

Resources

Feedly

Road Warrior Essentials: Limiting the effects of EMF with Andreas Breitfeld

EMF Reducing Travel Pants

Drinking to enhance rather than escape life with Todd White

When Right Goes Wrong: Accelerated Marathon Training

X3: 10 Minute Workouts, Reversing Osteoporosis, and OMAD with Dr. John Jaquish

CAR.O.L FIT AI – Improve Endurance in 8 Minutes and 40 Seconds

Minimum Effective Movement with Pamela Gold

Letting Go by David Hawkins

Vielight Neuro Alpha

Transcranial and intranasal photobiomodulation with Dr. Lew Lim

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Exploring the Next Frontier: a Deep Dive Into Peptides with Jean Francois Tremblay

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 03:49:16 GMT

Peptides and performance enhancing drugs are an often-misunderstood topic. Jean-Francois Tremblay discusses the differences between SARMs and Peptides, the repairing peptides (BPC157), growth hormone, and many others.

Who is Jean-Francois Tremblay?

Jean-François Tremblay studied Exercise Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacy.

He is now, a student and researcher at UQAM. He has been researching (in theory and in practice) peptides and SARMS since the 90s and published multiple studies on this matter, based on his own research. He had been studying the theoretical basis on what peptides are and their practical applications in sports performance, anti-aging, and health in general.

His most recent work has been based on the premisses that the loss of muscle function (loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia), muscle strength (dynapenia) and muscle quality (muscle strength / mass)) begins at the age of 30 and continues exponentially with age in all the individuals.

The mechanisms responsible for the loss of muscle function in the elderly are not yet well known, but probably involve various systems (physiological and neuromuscular) and this, in particular, is the main object of study of the CanLab laboratory. Jean Francois Tremblay is a biochemist that has dealt with peptide, SARMS, both in theory and in practice since the early 1990s.

Highlights

[3:23] What are peptides

[8:18] The various effects that peptides can provide for people

[13:32] The FDA and a potential for Peptide Bans.

[29:00] Cycling Peptides

[33:54] Applications for BPC 157

[47:00] The effects of Melanotan II

[57:11] Discussing growth hormone

[1:13:17] Dosing

[1:21:50] Downsides

[1:23:41] Sourcing

Resources

BPC 157 and Blood Vessels

Melanocortin receptor agonists, penile erection, and sexual motivation: human studies with Melanotan II

Ipamorelin, the first selective growth hormone secretagogue

How to Live Forever with Dr. Aubrey de Grey

Oura Ring

Fitbit Alta

Life Extension: A Practical Scientific Approach

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Hack Your Holidays

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 13:51:41 GMT

Today’s episode is curated by my listeners as I’ll be answering questions from people on social media. I’ll share my holiday meals survival strategy, the way that I prepare for those and what I do to prevent overstuffing. And I finally answer the Superhuman six questions I ask all of my guests.

Highlights

[3:00] What do you do to survive holiday meals?

[5:36] Stimulating digestive enzymes before a meal

[7:40] Stop eating two hours before you go to bed

[8:20] I answer the Superhuman six

Resources

X3 bar

Flow for the masses with Siim Land

Transcranial and intranasal photobiomodulation with Dr. Lew Lim

Inbox Zero

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

The Code of the Samurai

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Fullerenes: A Look Into the Potential of C-60 with Chris Burres

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 10:38:09 GMT

In this podcast, we talk about the difference between Carbon 60 and ESS 60 and all the benefits. We dive into the impact on longevity, the effects on inflammation issues, as well as rebalancing redox. We also cover the doping regulations for C60, since it can help you perform really better both physically and mentally.

Enjoy!

Who is Chris Burres?

Christopher Burres is an entrepreneur, Co-Owner of SES Research Inc and Owner and Operator of eWebResults.com Chris is a Mechanical Engineer turned Scientist turned Entrepreneur.

Using Nobel Prize-Winning chemistry tested by NASA that was shown to double the lifespan of mammals, Chris went on a mission to make C60 a household name years ago. C60 has proven itself to help people feel healthier, live longer and pain-free lives.

His parent company SES has produced most of the raw C60 sold in America since 1991, and today with C60 Evo & ESS60 the secret is out in this fast-moving ExopoliticsTV interview. Co-owner scientists Chris Burres and Robert Wong invented the only reactor machine of its kind to produce Carbon 60 (ESS60) and other Carbon molecules when they were in college.

Highlights

[4:15] Chris explains the concept of fullerenes

[13:40] The difference between C 60 and ESS 60

[16:10] Use cases and applications for ESS60

[17:55] Rats that were given ESS60 were able to live 90% longer

[24:32] Chris explains the concerns over DNA damage from C60

[29:27] Going from not for human consumption in 2013 to the entire industry being sold out in 2017

[36:05] Testimonials on ESS 60 enhancing sleep

[39:12] Improvement of athletics and extra physical performance

[44:12] The role of olive oil and MCT oil in dissolving ESS 60

[49:30] Chris answers the Superhuman 6

Resources

Fullerene

Change Your Brainwaves, Change Your Life with Dr. James V. Hardt

The prolongation of the lifespan of rats by repeated oral administration of C60 fullerene

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matt Walker

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The Greater Good Center Website

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20 Minutes to Become the General of Your Day

Sat, 14 Dec 2019 05:45:57 GMT

Recorded at the Narita airport in Japan. In this solo episode, I speaking how to be the general of your life, breathing, how to regulate your autonomic nervous system, and the benefits of a gratitude practice.

Highlights

[2:52] Explaining the concept of gratitude

[10:41] The importance of breathwork for meditation

[13:15] My favorite aspect of meditation

[15:31] How to start meditating?

Resources

Search inside yourself with Marko Lepik

Proper Breathing Brings Better Health

Meditation affects brain networks differently in long-term meditators and novices

Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin

Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris

10% Happier by Dan Harris

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Longevity, Lectins, and LPS with Dr. Steven Gundry

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:41:41 GMT

International bestselling author Dr. Steven Gundry joins the show to talk about all things lectins: how to test, why we should avoid lectins, and why there are certain types of lectins that are worse than others. In addition, we talk about the carnivore diet, peptides, and alcohol.

Who is Dr. Steven Gundry?

Dr. Steven Gundry is a renowned heart surgeon, celebrity doctor, medical researcher and a New York Times best-selling author. Dr. Gundry worked in medicine for over 40 years. He’s probably best known for the work as a cardiothoracic surgeon and heart surgeon… but today his focus is on something very different:

In 2002 Gundry abandoned his career as a cardiothoracic surgeon to establish The Center for Restorative Medicine, claiming to have discovered some unconventional truths about human nutrition. He has since authored two books focused on food-based health interventions, recommending a plant-based diet. You might have read his books, “The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in “Healthy” Food That Cause Disease and Weight Gain” and he’s now tackling gut health and many of the myths surrounding healthy aging in “The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age.”

He’s a leading expert on the lectin-free diet and believes we have the ability to heal ourselves through nutrition when certain dietary obstacles are removed.

Dr. Gundry’s mission is to improve people’s health, happiness, and longevity by making simple changes to the human diet. He’s the Director and Founder of the International Heart & Lung Institute as well as the Center for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, CA. Every day at these offices, Dr. Gundry helps patients learn how to take control of their weight, health, and energy by using his surprisingly simple diet advice.

Highlights

[2:57] Dr. Gundry explains what is the holobiome

[5:34] Discussing what are lectins

[15:04] The types of food that should be avoided

[20:54] Testing for lectin sensitivity

[27:31] Theories for coronary artery disease and cardiovascular disease

[31:36] Genetics predisposition to lectin sensitivity

[38:51] Carnivore diet for people with autoimmune conditions

[43:18] Glyphosate in wine

Resources

The Plant Paradox Quick and Easy: The 30-Day Plan to Lose Weight, Feel Great, and Live Lectin-Free

The Plant Paradox Family Cookbook: 80 One-Pot Recipes to Nourish Your Family Using Your Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or Sheet Pan

The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age

Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You and Your Waistline

The End of Alzheimer's by Dale Bredesen

Elevated Adiponectin And Tnf-alpha Levels Are Markers For Gluten And Lectin Sensitivity

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2% Better with Kaspars Vendelis

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:41:26 GMT

This episode is all about the tactics and tools that you need to be 2% better, and why life is really a battle between 49 and 51. Towards the end of the episode, we talk about the different conferences we’ve seen and the upcoming Biohacking Congress in London.

Who is Kaspars Vendelis?

Creator and founder of 3-day-live-program and online program RESTARTS for synchronizing brain, nervous system and life purpose.

Cofounder of the biohacking.lv movement, community and organizer of the largest biohacking conference in the Baltics.

Renaissance man.

Serial entrepreneur, healthy lifestyle and top performance promoter.

Systemic improvement of wellbeing by science, technology and nature. Emphasizing the one neglected area of biohacking – social aspect.

Author, communicator, public speaker and mentor of strategies to self-improvement, to high performance, to longevity (through mental models).

Nowadays this biohacking is applied to raising 3 children, optimizing for sleep, right foods i.e. cooking, fasting, brain health, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular systems.

Highlights

[3:12] Kaspars talks about the idea of how to be 2% better

[7:57] The casino analogy

[13:31] Practical tools that people can use to go from 49 to 51 percent

[20:53] Kaspars talks about his two to three-day retreats

[25:01] What exactly is the idea of rebirthing breathing?

[35:12] Insights from Kaspars’ talk for the Biohacking Congress in London in 2020

Resources

Making Sense of a Complex World through Mental Models with Kaspars Vendelis

Biohacking Congress, London

Biohacking Conference in Riga, Latvia

Biohacking Fest in Kiev

Drinking to enhance rather than escape life with Todd White

Just Breathe by Dan Brule

The Body Keeps the Score

Letting Go by David Hawkins

Minimum effective movement with Pamela Gold

Kaspars’ Restart Retreats

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The Amazing Health Benefits Of Algae with Catharine Arnston

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:49:00 GMT

Let's discuss all things algae. We dive deep into chlorella and spirulina discussing the benefits of both. Catherine Arnston joins the show to speak about the use and the effect on algae in different diets.

Who is Catharine Arnston?

Catharine Arnston started ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. Catharine immediately sprung into action to help her sister research alkaline foods and in the process she discovered algae. When Catharine learned that algae was the most alkaline, plant-based, nutrient-dense food in the world and had been used for fifty years in Asia to improve health and longevity, she knew she had discovered something big (and yes, her sister fully recovered - thanks for asking).

As Catharine dug into the science of algae, she learned it had 64% protein, 40 vitamins/minerals and was endorsed by the United Nations and NASA as the most nutrient-dense food in the world. She also discovered there were 100,000 studies documenting its long list of benefits and it was the most sustainable, eco-friendly food crop in the world. And yet algae remained virtually unknown outside of Asia. How could this be possible? Catharine knew algae could be a game-changer for our health, our children and our world if she could only convince people it wasn't weird. And so ENERGYbits was born.

It took Catharine eight years to bring algae into the mainstream and build ENERGYbits into a national company. We're glad she finally did because now you and your family can benefit from our naturally grown, toxin-free, Non-GMO algae tablets too. A handful will help satisfy your hunger, help give you steady energy, and help ensure your nutritional needs are met. All this from a food that has one ingredient, no chemicals, caffeine, sugar or processing and is the most sustainable, safe, eco-friendly, crop in the world - algae.

Highlights

[2:30] What is algae and why should it be a part of a human’s diet?

[6:30] The differences between algae and seaweed

[8:10] Overview of spirulina

[15:41] The health benefits of chlorella

[25:57] How did Catharine get into algae?

[31:50] The process of cracking the hard cell wall of chlorella

[37:23] How can we get K2 from algae?

[42:29] What are phytonutrients?

[54:06] Catharine’s opinion on the UN investigating spirulina as a solution to world hunger

Resources

The Summit LA

Algae Nutrition Chart

Energy Bits - Use Code SUPERHUMAN for a discount

Sponsors

Today, so many health issues come from a lack of nutrients in our agriculture. Well, where agriculture falls short, aquaculture is quickly picking up the slack! Spirulina is a type of algae that has been recognized as one of the world’s healthiest foods.

With so many reasons to take it, including detox, immune support, and better athletic performance, chlorella will soon be in green smoothies across the country!

There is an amazing amount of nutrition in spirulina and chlorella. NASA even grows spirulina to be used as a nutritionally dense source of food for astronauts in space!

ENERGYbits have three times as much protein as steak and far more protein than soy, nuts or any other protein option. Even better, this plant-based protein is highly absorbable and bio-available to your body.

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Family First with Doug Anderson

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 12:50:02 GMT

Boomer sits down with Doug Anderson, his father. Growing up, Doug was always able to put family first even as a busy executive. How did he do it? In this Thanksgiving episode, Doug and Boomer talk a bit about growing up doing competition barbecue, moving kids at a young age, and how Doug made it to all the sporting events.

Highlights

[2:00] Making the appropriate child development decisions

[5:44] Growing up in the 60s

[7:47] Competition barbecue

[13:57] Documenting and measuring BBQ performance

[19:18] Managing time between work, family, sports, and leisure activities

[22:02] What has contributed to your successful career?

Resources

Chicago Bears

Kansas City Chiefs

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How to Live Forever with Dr. Aubrey de Grey

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:10:27 GMT

This episode will take you through Dr. Aubrey de Grey’s Seven Pillars of aging, the research that he's currently doing, his opinion on biological age, AGEs and the different sources, and the impact of growth hormone on biological age.

Who is Dr. Aubrey de Grey?

Aubrey de Grey is an English author and biomedical gerontologist. He is the Chief Science Officer of the SENS Research Foundation and VP of New Technology Discovery at AgeX Therapeutics, Inc.

He is the editor-in-chief of the academic journal Rejuvenation Research, author of The Mitochondrial Free Radical Theory of Aging and co-author of Ending Aging. He is known for his view that medical technology may enable human beings alive today not to die from age-related causes.

He is also an amateur mathematician who has contributed to the study of the Hadwiger–Nelson problem.

His research focuses on whether regenerative medicine can prevent the aging process. He works on the development of what he calls "Strategies for Engineered Negligible Senescence" (SENS), a collection of proposed techniques to rejuvenate the human body and stop aging.

To this end, he has identified seven types of molecular and cellular damage caused by essential metabolic processes. SENS is a proposed panel of therapies designed to repair this damage. De Grey is an international adjunct professor of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America, the American Aging Association, and the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies.

He has been interviewed in recent years in a number of news sources, including CBS 60 Minutes, the BBC, The New York Times, Fortune Magazine, The Washington Post, TED, Popular Science, The Colbert Report, Time, the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, and The Joe Rogan Experience.

He is also a member of Flooved advisory board.

Highlights

[1:57] Where are we in the battle against aging?

[4:29] Dr. de Grey explains the seven aspects of aging

[8:38] Effects of lifestyle on the AGEs and aging

[12:23] Measures for biological age

[18:07] Why haven’t we evolved past aging?

[20:28] Alzheimers, cancer and cardiovascular disease as components of aging

[24:44] Transitioning from computer science to gerontology

[27:53] Dr. de Grey answers the Superhuman six

Resources

The Health Optimisation Summit

Horvath’s Epigenetic clock

Reversing Biological Age by Greg Fahy

Ending Aging: The Rejuvenation Breakthroughs That Could Reverse Human Aging in Our Lifetime

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That’s 40 seconds of max-effort, including the warm up and cool downs, you get a kick-ass workout in 8 minutes and 40 seconds.

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Continue Your High Performance Journey with Dr. de Grey

Creating a healthy home with Andrew Pace

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Hack Your Home

Sat, 23 Nov 2019 14:01:05 GMT

Let's talk about optimizing your home environment for performance. You spend a decent portion of your time at home. Would it be nice to know that the environment helps you be at your best rather than hindering you? In this solosode, Boomer talks about the different factors effecting you in the home and the tools you can use today to optimize your house.

Highlights

[2:13] Why should you give a shit about a healthy home?

[4:55] Tests to ways to measure the health of your home environment

[8:09] The Captain Planet risk factors

[15:23] Enhance the air quality at your home

[18:30] Optimize the quality of water

Resources

EMF Home Inspection Device

Austin Air A250B1 HealthMate

How to fix indoor air quality and improve cognition by 60% with Aki Soudunsaari

Berkey Water Filtration Unit

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Reversing Your CAC Score and Heart Disease with Patrick Theut

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:13:32 GMT

This episode takes you through how Patrick discovered his heart disease and discovering what he calls the seven-headed dragon. Patrick shares his knowledge of dynamic systems to reverse a seemingly irreversible health condition. Patrick shares his strategic use of a ketogenic diet when looking at cardiovascular disease as well as one meal a day eating.

Who is Patrick Theut?

Patrick is a biochemist that has vested in over 16,000 hours of study, spread over many years in order to address and resolve his extensive plaque buildup in the Left Main coronary artery of his heart. He has been observing his medical condition for many years and has discovered long-forgotten literature associated with Vitamin K and how the Vitamin K is key for his treatment of his Coronary artery disease, but he was actually taking only a fraction of the dosage needed to help.

To battle with his serious medical condition, he had started researching various cures, aids and supplementations and what was their direct impact on his health.

Patrick is an engineer who has successfully managed to reverse his coronary artery disease.

Patrick is the founder of the Track Your Plaque group where they track different heavy conditions that can be impacted by the Vitamin K.

Highlights

[3:50] How did Patrick find out he had heart disease and how it affected him?

[19:33] Heart disease as a gut bacteria problem and surface chemistry problem.

[25:20] What is fetuin a?

[28:09] What is the purpose of LDL and HDL?

[31:44] Why Patrick hasn't brushed his teeth in 10 years.

[48:48] Why is a ketogenic diet so important here?

[1:05:40] Talk about Vitamin K

Resources

The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

Life Extension: A Practical Scientific Approach Adding Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years

Framingham Heart Study (FHS)

Lore of Running by Timothy Noakes

X3: 10 Minute Workouts, Reversing Osteoporosis, and OMAD

Vitamin K and Vitamin K-Dependent Proteins by Dr. Sarah Booths

Vitamin K and its analogs

Should I take vitamin K2? | Dr. William Davis

Vitamin K and Cardiovascular disease

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Community: You are the Company You Keep

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 01:18:05 GMT

Every quarter, I sit down, evaluate the community that I'm a part of, and within that community, I really look at the five people that I spend my most time with, and are those people causing me to level up or are they potentially bringing me down. This makes me think about what you can do when you get like-minded individuals on performing by your side.

Highlights

[2:37] My view on the Summit Series

[5:07] Contributions of community to performance

[6:38] Doing quarterly reviews

[8:10] How do I actually acquire the people that I want to be in my life

Resources

SUMMIT LA19

The SUMMIT History

Dr. Andrew Hill - Peak Brain Institute

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CAR.O.L FIT AI

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:09:20 GMT

How can you get an effective workout with the CAR.O.L with two 20 seconds sprints? I put this thing to the test first at the Health Optimization Summit and loved it. We talk about the ins and outs of reduced exertion high intensity interval training, how CAR.O.L works, and new features coming soon.

Who are Ratna Singh and Ulrich Dempfle?

Ratna Singh and Ulrich Dempfle are the co-founders of Cardiovascular Optimization Logic, in London, better know as CAR.O.L.

Ratna currently is the CEO of CAR.O.L. Her educational background is microbiology, but instead has spent all of her professional career in advertising and management consultancy in the UK and the U.S. She was McKinsey & Company’s first entrepreneur-in-residence in Silicon Valley.

Ulrich is the chief product officer and acting chief operating officer at CAR.O.L. He has experience in manufacturing and product development due to his mechanical engineering background. He’s led AI and machine learning initiatives and helped to develop the interactive exercise bike that is CAR.O.L.

Highlights

[3:29] Can you really get a good workout in 40 seconds?

[6:34] How does the science behind CAR.O.L exactly work?

[13:07] Why 20-second sprints?

[20:12] Explaining CAR.O.L’s adaptation pathways

[31:26] What is the typical CAR.O.L workout session like?

[43:57] How CAR.O.L’s artificial intelligence works?

[53:29] Why couldn't somebody do this with an assault bike?

[1:01:05] Is CAR.O.L designed to give you a full-body workout, or we should expect a rowing machine or a treadmill?

Resources

CAR.O.L's Website - use Decoding150 for a discount

Reduced Exertion High-Intensity Interval Training Study - Tom F. Cuddy, Joyce S. Ramos and Lance C. Dalleck

Beneficial effects of reduced-exertion high-intensity interval training Richard S. Metcalfe • John A. Babraj • Samantha G. Fawkner • Niels B. J. Vollaard

The effects of high-intensity intermittent exercise training on fat loss and fasting insulin levels of young women. - EG Trapp, DJ Chisholm, J Freund and SH Boutcher

Results from the American Council on Exercise randomized controlled trial

BBC live television case study

Dr. Niels Vollaard on High Intensity Interval Training and CAROL

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Adventure Capitalist

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 16:34:21 GMT

In this short episode, I explain exactly how to optimize travel preparation for maximum health and performance, what goes in the bag, and tricks I use for business trips of different durations.

Highlights

[1:50] How to optimize health and performance during intensive traveling?

[4:33] My day trip prep methods

[6:42] Preparing for overnight flights

[9:53] Multi-day trip preparations

[12:15] Prepping for open-ended or multi-week trips

Resources

Transcranial and intranasal photobiomodulation with Dr. Lew Lim

BluBlox Daylight Blockers - Use Code DS15

GoRuck GR1

Molecular Hydrogen

Optimizing light for performance with Andy Mant

Mack's Pillow Soft Silicone Earplugs

Vielight Neuro Alpha - Use code SUPERHUMAN

X3bar

EarthPulse

SUMMIT LA19

CAR.O.L - Use code Decoding150

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HRV: Your Most Important Marker with Jason Moore

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 07:52:24 GMT

In this episode, Jason and I will dive in deeper into things like what gadgets you should be using to measure your heart rate variability, how to evaluate these gadgets, and why some of the more popular ones may not be the best source for getting the most accurate HRV data. We will also talk about something that has surfaced recently and is called resonant breathing frequency and why I am obsessed with this ever since I heard about it. And finally, Jason explains the most beneficial aspects and features of the Elite HRV app and how accessible they are to you.

Who is Jason Moore?

Jason Moore is the Director and Instructor of National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) accredited coursework on Heart Rate Variability (HRV). Founder of Elite HRV, the most widely used free HRV analysis tool.

Jason holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from Texas A&M University and has been invited to speak about his work at many conferences and venues.

Over the past 5 years, he has researched and used HRV technology through active collaboration with professional athletes, doctors, first responders, and thousands of health and performance seekers. Via this network, he is continuously exposed to the latest scientific research and methods for making the best use of HRV and other biomarkers.

Prior to specializing in Heart Rate Variability, Jason designed and implemented large scale data analysis systems for the Oil and Gas industry, focusing on making complex data actionable.

Highlights

[3:09] What are the effects of having a child on HRV?

[6:10] How does heart rate variability work as a proxy for the nervous system?

[9:20] What are some of the things that people get wrong when they start measuring HRV?

[16:22] Trends versus single data points

[23:47] The best device or app to measure HRV

[26:33] Measuring HRV during public speaking

[34:41] Resonant Breathing Frequency

[47:48] How to know if you’ve reached true resonant frequency?

[52:28] Six breaths per minute can give you the 80/20 benefit

[58:57] The final rapid fire questions

Resources

Elite HRV

Elite HRV Academy

CorSense

Control your nerves: an in-depth exploration of HRV with Jason Moore

Josh Waitzkin: How to Cram 2 Months of Learning Into 1 Day – The Tim Ferriss Show

Eating for Endurance with Dr. Paul Larsen

Athletes: Fit but Unhealthy? By Philip B. Maffetone & Paul B. Laursen

HeartMath

Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor, Bluetooth HRM Chest Strap

Embracing play with Darryl Edwards

Viva Las Vagus with Dr. Navaz Habib

The Chilli Pad

Continue Your High Performance Journal with Jason Moore

The Oxygen Episode with Patrick McKeown

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The proof is really in the pudding. CAR.O.L's effectiveness was independently verified by the American Council on Exercise. I gave the CAR.O.L bike spin at Health Optimization Summit in London this year, and she kicked my ass so much that I had to get one. Check out CAR.O.L at carolfitai.com

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The Reframe

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 04:00:42 GMT

Let's explore the most common stresses people face and how to deal with the stress. You experienced situations of having the heart racing before something important, having sweaty palms, or starting to sweat for no reason. This episode brings back three guests that shared their knowledge and expertise on dealing with stress.

Highlights

[1:02] How do you deal with stress?

[2:06] How stressful is public speaking?

[4:03] Breathing techniques in stressful situations

[11:41] Hidden traumas and the art of letting go

[15:25] Guided meditation

Resources

Minimum Effective Movement with Pamela Gold

Search Inside Yourself with Marko Lepik

The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown

Shut your Mouth and Change your Life | Patrick McKeown TEDx Talk

LipSeal Tape

Neurohacker Collective

Letting Go by David Hawkins

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Distributed Cognition with Tiago Forte

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:12:53 GMT

Tiago Forte is one of the foremost experts in the world on productivity, advocating how knowledge workers can revolutionize their personal effectiveness using technology. In this episode, Tiago talks about his history in micro finance, serving in the Peace Corps, consulting for silicon valley companies, and why he decided to move to Mexico City. Tiago also discusses his organizational system, known as PARA.

Who is Tiago Forte?

Tiago Forte is one of the world’s foremost experts on productivity. He writes and speaks on how knowledge workers can revolutionize their personal effectiveness using technology, and has taught more than 20,000 people around the world through his online courses and live workshops.

Tiago’s online course Building a Second Brain has been taken by more than 1,000 people from more than 60 countries. He draws on academic disciplines such as Information Science, practical fields such as User Experience Design, and his professional experience working with top organizations and leaders in Silicon Valley. Tiago believes idea management is one of the most impactful skills in the world today, and this course makes it accessible to individuals for the first time.

Previous clients include organizations including Toyota, Genentech, Nestle, and the Inter-American Development Bank, as well as startups, universities, and non-profits. His work has been featured in media outlets like The New York Times, Inc. Magazine, Lifehacker, The Atlantic, Thrive Global, and Quartz.

Tiago writes about his ideas on his blog, Praxis. In a previous life, he worked in microfinance in Latin America, served in the Peace Corps in Ukraine, and consulted for large companies on product development in Silicon Valley. He lives in Mexico City with his wife Lauren.

Highlights

[2:18] Why did Tiago move to Mexico City

[5:19] Influences in developing productivity theories

[9:14] Benefits of network effect and momentum on productivity

[17:14] The guy who doesn't like Cal Newport

[27:56] Organizing the endless flow of ideas

[34:05] Michael Hyatt’s tagging is broken

[38:00] The PARA system

[44:01] What is the MESA method?

[52:58] What is the future of work look like?

[56:17] Tiago answers the Superhuman 6

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Resources

Productivity for Precious Snowflakes: a Mood-First Approach to Knowledge Work

Cal Newport Deep Work

Get Stuff Done Like a Boss

Design Your Work: Praxis Volume 1

Extend Your Mind: Praxis Volume 2

Building a Second Brain

Tagging is Broken

The Mesa Method: An Outsider's Perspective

The Body Keeps the Score

Continue Your High-Performance Journey with Tiago

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When Right Goes Wrong

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 19:25:25 GMT

This year, I participated in the Brussels Marathon. After 2 consecutive years of powerlifting, I opted to go to the other end of the barbell, endurance training. My training schedule was short. How did it go? Find out in the episode.

Highlights

[0:32] Full disclosure, don't do this at home

[4:37] Why would anyone run a marathon in 10 weeks of training?

[7:48] A different approach to endurance nutrition

[9:43] How 10 weeks of training became 6 weeks of training

[12:26] Race day and ketone esters

[17:11] Perseverance

[19:49] The difference between Brussels and Amsterdam

Resources

Eating for Endurance with Dr. Paul Laursen

Your Personal Jet Fuel with Frank Llosa

Ketone Aid - Ketone Esters

Biohacking Fest - Kyiv

Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins

Cus D'Amato: Life Lessons On Will, Skill, Discipline & Psychological Warfare From Mike Tyson's Mentor

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The Holobiont Hacker: Part 2 with Dr. Ted Achacoso

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 03:42:09 GMT

This is part two of an interview with Dr. Ted Achacoso. Dr. Achacoso continues to blow me away with his knowledge and ability to make complexity fun. Part two includes deep dives into nootropics, Health Optimization Medicine, Blue Cannatine, and microdosing.

Who is Dr. Ted Achacoso?

At 30, he began science and technology consulting for socially responsible investment funds. At 35, he founded and ran a group collaboration software company and created the first wireless groupware. At 40 he traded currencies using artificial intelligence predictive techniques for a private fund. At 45, he retrained in Interventional Endocrinology (Anti-Aging Medicine) and in Nutritional Medicine in Paris, and became double board-certified in both specialties. Dr. Ted wrote the first-ever connectome (of C. elegans) in a book, is published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, holds US patents and software algorithms, provides TV and podcast interviews, and delivers lectures.

He currently has a tri-continental practice in Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe), a clinical framework that he pioneered to include health management in a disease management practice. He also formulated the Blue Cannatine nootropic troche, a product in the Troscriptions line of Smarter Not Harder, Inc.

What is HOMe?

Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) is a new specialty that takes care of the health of the basic cell that is common to all cells in the body --- the nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondria and other organelles, cell membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, cytoplasm, microtubules, etc --- which forms the base of specialized cells like muscle cells and neurons, and which in turn, makes up the specialized organs in the body like the heart and the brain. HOMe is for physicians and HOPe (Health Optimization Practice) is for non-physician healthcare practitioners.

“Illness Medicine” diagnoses and treats disease at the level of the organ, for example, cardiology and neurology. In contrast, “Health Optimization Medicine” detects and corrects imbalances at the level of the metabolome, for example, intra-cellular mitochondrial metabolites, extra-cellular microbial metabolites, and inter-cellular neurohormones. HOMe and HOPe use the sciences of Clinical Metabolomics, Epigenetics, Bioenergetics, Gut Immune System, Exposomics, Chronobiology, and Evolutionary Medicine – subjects currently not taught in medical and allied health schools.

The science of HOMe/HOPe is “network-wide range shifting,” meaning shifting the objectively detected levels of metabolites, especially of the major hormone and nutrient networks, into the optimal ranges seen in healthy adults aged 21 to 30. This means that HOMe/HOPe does not use the same reference ranges for laboratory tests used in Illness Medicine, for example, for hyper- or hypothyroidism. This also means that an entire metabolic subnetwork of values is shifted and not just one value, for example, in nutrient optimization, Vitamin E is never given singly but always in relation to the measured levels of all the other major antioxidants in the Antioxidant Regeneration Pathway. Since manipulating one node within a network contextually affects the other nodes to which it is connected, the art of HOMe/HOPe is in manipulating the metabolic subnetwork such that borderline deficiencies and subtle toxicities are corrected to the point of concomitant subjective increase in well-being and health, for example, experiencing increased libido and decreased frequency of self-limiting infectious illnesses.

Whereas Illness Medicine is after diagnosis and treatment of disease, lifespan, and quantity, Health Optimization Medicine and Practice is after detection and correction of imbalances, healthspan, and quality. Illness Medicine asks for Immortality. Health Optimization Medicine and Practice asks for Eternal Youth. Together they provide the full spectrum of health care.

Highlights

[2:57] The difference between Health Optimization Medicine and Functional Medicine

[7:12] What role hormones play in Health Optimization Medicine

[8:50] Work-life balance vs. work-life integration

[14:55] Self-awareness as a metric

[18:02] Peptides as a tool for optimization

[21:46] Addressing concerns around exogenous growth hormone

[24:41] Nootropics

[28:18] What happens when you take nootropics without getting the foundations right

[32:01] Designing the perfect experiment for microdosing LSD

[37:39] Dr. Ted's nootropic formulation, Blue Cannatine

[47:21] Dr. Ted answers the Superhuman 6

Resources

Health Optimization Medicine

What are genome editing and CRISPR-Cas9?

Antonio Damasio

The Third Wave

Rocky

Illusions by Richard Bach

Blue Cannatine

The nootropic I'm most excited about coming to market this year is Blue Cannatine. I tried it. Clarity of thought, word recall, focus, and a steady energy. What more could you ask for in a nootropic? Plus, it the Methylene Blue dyes your tongue, well blue, and it is fun.

Blue Cannatine is currently in production. This means you need to sign up to access when it becomes available. Click on the link below and add your name to the list. You will be contacted when it becomes available.

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Exercise: From Overdoing it to Play

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 07:29:15 GMT

This is the first of the reflections episodes. In these 20 minutes, I break down three key takeaways from the past 121 episodes on exercise. To do this, I brought back some old friends: Wolfgang Unsoeld, Darryl Edwards, and Dr. Doug McGuff to discuss how to move from overdoing it to play.

Highlights

[1:14] Wolfgang Unsoeld, strength trainer of Olympic Athletes

[4:17] Finding a workout regimen to support your life goals

[8:12] Darryl Edwards, Author of Animal Moves and TedX speaker

[12:10] Play and removing measurement from exercise... some of the time

[17:02] Dr. Doug McGuff, author of Body by Science

[20:39] Minimum effective dose movement

Resources

Exercise and Supplementation for High Performance with Wolfgang Unsoeld

Embracing Play with Darryl Edwards

The World's Most Efficient Workout with Dr. Doug McGuff

Your Personal Strength Institute

Body by Science by Dr. Doug McGuff

Animal Moves by Darryl Edwards

Primal Play Website

Why Working Out Isn't Working Out - Darryl Edwards at TedX

Dr. Doug McGuff Website

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The Holobiont Hacker: Part 1 with Dr. Ted Achacoso

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 08:37:45 GMT

This is part one of a two-part episode with Dr. Ted Achacoso. In this recording, Dr. Achacoso blows me away with his ability to distill knowledge into actionable and usable information. Part one is a discussion around complex systems, consciousness, health optimization medicine, and eliminating jet lag.

Who is Dr. Ted Achacoso?

Dr. Ted Achacoso earned his college degree in Biology at the age of 18 and his Doctor of Medicine degree at the age of 22. At 25, he was a fellow of interventional neuroradiology, a research professor of pharmacology and toxicology, and a clinical professor of neurology in Manila. At 28, he became a professor of medical informatics and of interventional neuroradiology in Washington, DC, where he also performed artificial intelligence research biased towards connectionist systems. At 30, he began science and technology consulting for socially responsible investment funds. At 35, he founded and ran a group collaboration software company and created the first wireless groupware. At 40 he traded currencies using artificial intelligence predictive techniques for a private fund. At 45, he retrained in Interventional Endocrinology (Anti-Aging Medicine) and in Nutritional Medicine in Paris, and became double board-certified in both specialties. Dr. Ted wrote the first-ever connectome (of C. elegans) in a book, is published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, holds US patents and software algorithms, provides TV and podcast interviews, and delivers lectures. He currently has a tri-continental practice in Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe), a clinical framework that he pioneered to include health management in a disease management practice. He also formulated the Blue Cannatine nootropic troche, a product in the Troscriptions line of Smarter Not Harder, Inc.

What is Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe)?

Highlights

[10:02] The tools required to eliminate jet lag

[19:59] Curiosity as a continuous motivator

[25:03] 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon and mapping your nervous system

[32:23] Holobiont vs. Super Organism

[37:58] The mathematics of consciousness

[47:18] Defining Health Optimization Medicine

[59:24] Anti-aging and being optimized and ripped at age 58

Resources

Health Optimization Medicine

Computer Representation of the Synaptic Connectivity of Caenorhabditis

Elegans

Scaling up the nervous system of Caenorhabditis elegans: Is one ape equal to 33 million worms?

AY's Neuroanatomy of C. elegans for Computation

Bad Blood by John Carreyrou

Krebs Cycle - Chemistry Learning

Learn More about Dr. Ted Achacoso

HOMe/HOPe Association Website

HOMe/HOPe Association Facebook

Dr. Ted Achacoso - Facebook

Troscriptions - Blue Cannatine Website and Signup

Blue Cannatine

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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The Blind Biohacker

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 01:21:29 GMT

Victor Mifsud joins the show to discuss his battle with retinitis pigmentosa, his documentary "My Neuroplastic Adventure", and a forthcoming experiment with peptides designed to improve his vision.

Highlights

[1:32] What is Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)?

[4:20] How did Victor decide to beat RP?

[6:06] Backing away from substance and living on offense

[11:29] Improving eyesight through biohacking

[14:55] Peptides

Resources

My Neuroplastic Adventure Documentary website

Scattered Minds by Gabor Mate

The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science by Dr. Norman Doidge

Protect Your Eyes from Technology with Daniel Georgiev

Iris Computer Software

It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn

The International Peptide Society

Take Off Your Glasses and See: A Mind/Body Approach to Expanding Your Eyesight and Insight

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Eating for Endurance with Paul Laursen

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 12:05:09 GMT

Paul Laursen (PhD) returns for round two. In our previous episode, Paul and Boomer discussed HIIT training in detail. This episode is focused on endurance nutrition. Are high fat diets right for endurance? Or do you need to carb load?

Who is Paul Laursen?

Dr. Paul Laursen resides at the nexus between exercise performance research, theory, and application. He is an Adjunct Professor of Exercise Physiology at AUT University in New Zealand where he leads research into low carb diet and its performance applications. Dr. Laursen has published over 130 peer-reviewed papers and is a co-founder of HIIT Science, which serves to teach The Science and Application of High-Intensity Interval Training (see book and online course). He coaches a select number of elite triathletes, including Kyle Buckingham, and is the inventor of Floe Bottle, which enables ice slushy delivery for hot racing conditions.

Highlights

[3:55] The ideal diet for athletes

[6:06] The value of reflection on personalization

[11:23] Using a CGM to identify your optimal diet

[16:47] Paul's work with Phil Maffetone

[21:57] The role of the HPA axis in your training

[24:53] Are carbs necessary for endurance racing?

[26:02] Rinsing your mouth with Glucose while running

[30:50] The massively fat adapted athlete

[33:01] Fat oxidation and performance in HIIT training

[37:39] Prescribing diets for training

[38:38] Ketogenic diets in a marathon

[45:05] Metrics to track for endurance training

[46:02] Ketone esters in training

Resources

Rethinking the role of fat oxidation: substrate utilisation during high-intensity interval training in well-trained and recreationally trained runners

Overfat Adults and Children in Developed Countries: The Public Health Importance of Identifying Excess Body Fat

Decision-Making in Health and Fitness.

The effect of 1,3-butanediol and carbohydrate supplementation on running performance.

Athletes: Fit but Unhealthy?

Training Peaks

Dexcom - Continuous Glucose Measurement

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AMA: The Foundations of Cognitive Enhancement

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 14:06:40 GMT

Recently, I reached out to the listeners to source ideas for episodes. The result is the first "Ask Me Anything" episode of the Decoding Superhuman podcast. One consistent theme was cognitive enhancement and nootropics. In this episode, I discuss the foundations needed before delving into the vast world of nootropics.

Highlights

[1:00] Reflections on Biohacking Fest Ukraine

[4:51] Biohacker Summit Helsinki

[5:53] The genesis of Ask Me Anything

[7:25] Building your foundations before taking nootropics

[9:15] Glymphatics, Circadian Biology, and the need for sleep

[13:03] Getting your food right through eliminating the bad

[15:55] External brain, bandwidth poverty, and stress optimization

[18:47] Controlling your nervous system through breathing

[19:57] My current favorite nootropics

Resources

Biohacking Fest Ukraine

Biohacker Summit Helsinki 2019

Hacking Biology, Ulcers, and Your Work Environment with Teemu Arina

Pioneering Performance: A Look at Frontier Biohacking with Dr. Olli Sovijärvi

Redefining Human Potential with Dr. Daniel Stickler

Investing in Sleep with Dr. Benjamin Smarr

The Advanced Sleep Class with Dr. Benjamin Smarr

Ted: One Reason to Get a Good Night's Sleep with Dr. Jeff Iliff

Chrononutrition with Greg Potter, PhD

The Hyperbaric Oxygen Episode with Dr. Scott Sherr

Lactose Intolerance - Genetics Home Reference

Neurohacker Collective - Use Code BOOMER for a discount

Troscriptions - Blue Cannatine

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Master Your Workflow with David Allen (Part 2)

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:50:38 GMT

David Allen is an international bestselling author and regarded as one of the top 5 executive coaches in the world. David discusses how to implement the GTD methodology, where people stop before success, and his opinions on deep work.

Who is David Allen?

David Allen is an author, consultant, executive coach, and international lecturer. He is widely recognized as the world’s leading authority on personal and organizational productivity. He is founder of the David Allen Company, which provides services designed to increase performance, capacity and aligned execution through its global partners. Clients include some of the world’s most prestigious corporations, including over 40% of the Fortune 100.

His thirty-five years of pioneering research, coaching and education of some of the world’s highest-performing professionals has earned him Forbes’ recognition as one of the “Top five executive coaches” in the United States, and as one of the “Top 100 thought leaders” by Leadership Magazine. Fast Company hailed David Allen “One of the world’s most influential thinkers” in the arena of personal productivity, for his outstanding programs and writing on time and stress management, the power of aligned focus and vision, and his ground-breaking methodologies in management and executive peak performance.

David is the author of three books; the international bestseller, Getting Things Done: the Art of Stress-Free Productivity (popularly known by the brand shorthand of GTD®), Ready for Anything, and Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and Business of Life. Getting Things Done has been a perennial business bestseller since it’s publication in 2001, and the 2015 revised edition is now published in 30 languages. TIME magazine heralded Getting Things Done as “The defining self-help business book of its time.”

GTD has an international following of adopters in corporate enterprises, institutions and entrepreneurs. It has given rise to a thriving GTD industry of websites, blogs and software applications. Internet searches bring up tens of millions of references. David Allen is a rarity in the Twitter world, as one of the few non-celebrities with over a million followers hanging on his informative wit and inspiration. PC Magazine noted him as one of the “Top One Hundred to Follow” on Twitter.

Highlights

[2:37] Why next actions cause fear

[7:00] The inventory of possibilities in front of you

[9:00] Lowering the barrier to entry

[11:02] How long does it take to implement GTD?

[14:54] Why people may fail at implementing GTD

[17:28] What David thinks of Deep Work

[20:31] Why there isn't the perfect GTD app

[25:19] David's success as an educator

[28:26] The age of the stress of opportunity

[33:34] How GTD changed my life

[34:47] David answers the Superhuman 6

Resources

Episode 1 with David Allen

Getting Things Done Website

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity by David Allen

The Getting Things Done Workbook by David Allen

Deep Work by Cal Newport

Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City by Russell Shorto

The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking by Oliver Burkeman

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Creating a Road Map to High Performance

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 05:45:59 GMT

A goal without a plan is a dream. In this episode, Boomer and Satu discuss how to take big performance goals and break them down into next action steps through a process called white boarding.

Highlights

[1:44] Defining your objectives and goal setting

[3:49] Limiting your number of goals in the process

[6:05] Assessing your system

[9:50] Data as a baseline for motivation

[11:12] Microhabits

[14:21] Subjective and objective measurement

Resources

UltaLabs

Oura Ring

Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Master Your Workflow with David Allen

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:05:11 GMT

David Allen is the international bestselling author of, "Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity." Forbes called him one of the Top 5 executive coaches in the United States. Fast Company said David Allen is "one of the world's most influential thinkers." Today, David discusses his background and how Getting Things Done got started.

Who is David Allen?

David Allen is an author, consultant, executive coach, and international lecturer. He is widely recognized as the world's leading authority on personal and organizational productivity. He is founder of the David Allen Company, which provides services designed to increase performance, capacity and aligned execution through its global partners. Clients include some of the world’s most prestigious corporations, including over 40% of the Fortune 100.

His thirty-five years of pioneering research, coaching and education of some of the world's highest-performing professionals has earned him Forbes' recognition as one of the “Top five executive coaches” in the United States, and as one of the "Top 100 thought leaders" by Leadership Magazine. Fast Company hailed David Allen "One of the world's most influential thinkers" in the arena of personal productivity, for his outstanding programs and writing on time and stress management, the power of aligned focus and vision, and his ground-breaking methodologies in management and executive

peak performance.

David is the author of three books; the international bestseller, Getting Things Done: the Art of Stress-Free Productivity (popularly known by the brand shorthand of GTD®), Ready for Anything, and Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and Business of Life. Getting Things Done has been a perennial business bestseller since it's publication in 2001, and the 2015 revised edition is now published in 30 languages. TIME magazine heralded Getting Things Done as "The defining self-help business book of its time."

Highlights

[3:22] Why David and his wife moved to Amsterdam

[7:22] Studying abroad in Switzerland

[14:33] 35 jobs before 35

[21:19] The orgins ofr the Next Actions List

[25:01] An introduction to agreements

[35:07] Capture and your next actions

[38:51] If you keep a calendar, you can do this

[40:48] Externalize your brain

[44:01] Creating good next actions

Resources

The Decline of the West by Helmut Werner, Oswald Spengler

Lifespring

Getting Things Done by David Allen

The Getting Things Done Workbook by David Allen

Getting Things Done Guru David Allen and His Cult of Hyperefficiency

John-Roger

Russel Bishop

Continue Your High-Performance Journey with David Allen

The Biocybernaut Institute

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Redefining Corporate Wellness Programs

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 10:51:03 GMT

Corporate wellness programs need work. Most are ineffective, expensive, and fail to provide value to workers. Boomer and Satu discuss how to upgrade these programs.

Highlights

[0:47] The status quo with corporate wellness programs

[2:13] Problems with current offerings

[7:25] Executive leadership is key

[7:57] The top-down and bottom up approach to corporate wellness

[11:12] Some tools to make corporate wellness programs more individual

[12:42] Upgrading individuals upgrades the whole

[15:58] The value of support

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Change Your Brainwaves, Change Your Life

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 13:10:25 GMT

A fascinating conversation on increasing emotional intelligence, elevating consciousness, training 21 to 40-years of meditation in 7 days, the Akashic Records, and much more. Dr. James V. Hardt is the Founder of The Biocybernaut Institute and an expert in training with biofeedback. He has worked with the likes of Tony Robbins and other high-powered executives to elevate states of intelligence and consciousness for over 40-years.

Who is Dr. James V. Hardt?

Dr. James V. Hardt, president and founder of Biocybernaut Institute, Inc. (biocybernaut.com), shares his personal experiences with biofeedback and brainwave work in general, and the incredible documented results that biocybernaut training can deliver for improved health and wellness. The meditation and brainwave expert discusses the importance of clearing emotional traumas and how they can be major impediments to brainwave improvement. And the biocybernaut training provides effective means to remove emotional trauma baggage that can limit an individual’s progress forward. He discusses the pillars of training and the means for achieving profound improvements in one’s life.

Dr. Hardt has devoted his life to the study of the electrophysiological basis of advanced spiritual states. He has traveled the globe in pursuit of his research, and to India especially to study advanced Yogis, with his technology. From Zen masters to Christian prayer, Dr. Hardt has continued his relentless pursuit of advanced brainwave and meditation connections that allow people to become the best form of themselves that they can be, reducing limitations and addictions, experiencing more joy, less anxiety, improving health and awareness, and developing more meaningful relationships.

Dr. Hardt is a celebrated research scientist with an established history of over 40 years in the study and research of biofeedback. Hardt has authored or co-authored countless scientific research papers on the subject and he currently has more than 30 patents for the core technology, headset, training methodology and brain-centered portion of various virtual reality applications. His findings have been published in numerous scholarly journals such as Science, Psychophysiology, and the Journal of Experimental Psychology, just to name a few. Dr. Hardt received a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from Carnegie Institute of Technology, as well as a master’s degree, and Ph.D., in psychology from Carnegie-Mellon University.

Highlights

[3:08] - Why should you want 40-years of Zen Meditation in 7 days

[6:18] - How Dr. Hardt found altered states of consciousness

[12:54] - A primer in brain waves

[18:28] - Are you skeptical of the training?

[27:47] - How long are the effects of the 7-day training?

[31:02] - Theta Waves and the Akashic Records

[40:20] - Kundalini Awakenings

[46:42] - Foods which may impact getting into Alpha States

[50:16] - Dr. Hardt answers the final questions

[51:10] - Dr. Hardt's breakdown of Happy Hour (must listen)

Resources

Biocybernaut Locations

The Art of Smart Thinking by Dr. James V. Hardt

Letting Go by Dr. David Hawkins

Satori from Zen Buddhism

Dr. Hans Berger

The Akashic Records

AN ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHIC STUDY ON THE ZEN MEDITATION (ZAZEN)

Kundalini Awakening

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How Identity Creates Anxiety

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 05:55:49 GMT

In a world of countless social networks and opportunities to be someone you are not, how do you stay true to your self and aligned with your values?

Highlights

[3:54] Defining identity

[4:41] Diets and identity

[8:13] How does identity create anxiety

[9:21] Alignment and identity

[12:06] Do you need identity anymore?

[19:07] Ikigai

Resources

Why is Everybody Suddenly so Anxious

Ra Optics

The Ultimate Jim Rohn Library

Ikigai by Hector Garcia

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Road Warrior Essentials

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 11:18:55 GMT

Andreas Breitfeld discusses perpetual jetlag, life without hormones, and recovery from the road. As the Head of KTC Lab, Andreas created an incredible EMF-blocking travel pant to benefit road warriors worldwide.

Who is Andreas Breitfeld?

No question, traveling is fun and what better way to broaden your horizons than by traveling the world? If you want to get to know other people, cultures and other markets, you have to leave your home behind from time to time. When Andreas started his own business about 15 years ago with a PR and marketing agency, it was clear to me from the very beginning how important it was to be as close as possible to everything that was happening in my industry around the globe.

The concept worked and with the success of the agency, Andreas' travel volume increased as well. In some years, Andreas visited the USA, Canada, China and South Korea more often than France or Italy in his entire life.

At some point, Andreas realized that adapting to new time zones was harder and harder. He had massive problems recovering at all. Increasing sleep problems, food intolerances, heavy metal poisoning, leaky gut, too much cortisol at first, then probably no cortisol at all at some point - his lifestyle took its toll.

Andreas' travel problems peaked parallel to the introduction of the Skynet, i.e. the wireless networks in the airplane. Andreas sat one day in Thailand at the beach and had to admit to himself that, despite the success, he was physically and increasingly mentally completely down.

Andreas began to do research and was amazed at much of the knowledge he gained. And he realized that he needed help.

Luckily Andreas found understanding, the right support and the way (back) to biohacking. This already fascinated him as the first fitness editor of Shape magazine. As in the past, it fascinates Andreas not only to understand things theoretically, but also to try them out in practice. Thanks to a happy combination of perseverance and willingness to take risks, Andreas managed to get back to his starting point within nine months.

As Head of the Lab at KTC LAB, Andreas sees it as his task to collect and pass on knowledge, experiences, and tips on the subject of "safer and better travel". In addition, Andreas is pleased that through and together with KTC Unlimited he have the opportunity to develop textile solutions for a wide variety of biohacks. KTC Lab is currently working on the completion of a collection that will not only enable frequent flyers to shield their bodies from additional stressors such as EMFs. KTC Lab is also exploring strategies to accelerate regeneration and provide all the tools to meet the challenges of an active, global lifestyle.

Highlights

[3:18] Being perpetually jet lagged

[8:05] Skynet

[13:26] Life with 0 cortisol

[15:01] The effects of constant jet lag

[20:25] Finding biohacking and recouperation

[29:45] EMF and Airplanes

[34:31] Calcium channels

[41:14] Creating EMF blocking pants

[49:30] Testing the effectiveness of the pants

Resources

KTC Lab

Health Optimisation Summit Tickets

Dr. Joseph Mercola

SmartSky Networks

5G: Great risk for EU, U.S. and International Health! Compelling Evidence

for Eight Distinct Types of Great Harm Caused by Electromagnetic Field

(EMF) Exposures and the Mechanism that Causes Them.

How Faraday Cages Work

Electromagnetic fields act via activation of voltage-gated calcium channels to produce beneficial or adverse effects by Martin Pall

Luke Storey

Primal Hacker

Continue your high

performance with Andreas Breitfeld

Health Optimisation Summit Tickets

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The Broken World of Personality Tests

Sat, 07 Sep 2019 10:49:03 GMT

Is there too much weight on personality tests? Boomer and Satu discuss the range of personality tests available, personalities of a high performer, and the future of personality testing with artificial intelligence.

Highlights

[1:14] Defining personality

[3:04] Does a high performer require a particular personality type?

[10:18] Evaluating your dark side

[11:22] The useful side of personality tests

[14:15] The problems with personality exams when screening for employment

[15:38] Myers-Briggs is meaningless

[17:13] What happens when AI takes over personality tests

Resources

Myers-Briggs and 16personalities

Hogan Personality Inventory

DISC Personality Testing

Why the Myers-Briggs test is totally meaningless

Principles by Ray Dalio

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Chrononutrition

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:57:06 GMT

Greg Potter, PhD discusses the biological clock, best times to eat and fast, and what you really need to do to discover whether you are a day person or a night person.

Who is Greg Potter, PhD?

Greg Potter's PhD work at the University of Leeds on sleep, diet, and metabolic health was featured by the likes of the BBC World Service, the Washington Post, and Reuters. Greg has a BSc and an MSc in Exercise Physiology from Loughborough University, where he coached a sprinter to four gold medals at the European Championships. Greg has also worked with groups such as The United States Naval Special Warfare Command on health and performance optimization. He is now Chief Scientific officer for a digital health startup.

Highlights

[3:20] The issue with quoting percentages of night and morning people

[8:00] Biological clocks- circadian rhythms, light dark cycle, peripheral clocks, eating and fasting

[13:54] Biological daytime and how can we hack it

[18:46] Age and biological clock

[20:25] What is chrononutrition?

[22:28] Time restricted feeding - morning fasting versus early time restricted feeding

[28:15] Enhancing morning focus and cognition

[32:24] When to eat and meal sizes

[44:40] One meal a day - is it sustainable?

[51:50] Biological clock and recovery from jet lag

[59:40] Greg answers the final four questions

Resources

Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

Doing Good Better by William MacAskill

Health Optimisation Summit Tickets

Biohacker Summit - Finland

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Upgrading Complex Systems

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 14:59:31 GMT

Complex does not mean complicated. Boomer and Satu discuss the complexities of performance and how systems thinking plays a role in upgrading the human experience.

Highlights

[0:24] The Outside Online Article which sparked this conversation

[2:57] Defining the complex system of performance

[5:02] Unpacking gut issues

[8:43] Discovering complex systems after losing an amature boxing match

[13:16] Testing the system with labs and genetics

[15:54] White boarding the system

[17:56] GAD1 and sleep

[19:04] A take home exercise for the listeners

Resources

We've Reached Peak Wellness. Most of It Is Nonsense.

Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows

The Oura Ring

Morphological heterogeneity of the GABAergic network in the suprachiasmatic nucleus, the brain's circadian pacemaker

The Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth by Buckminster Fuller

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Changing Atmospheres, Epigenetic Expressions, and Health Optimization

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:50:55 GMT

Dr. Scott Sherr is a pioneer in Health Optimization Medicine. This episode is a deep dive into hyperbaric oxygen therapy, metabolomics, and holobiont.

Who is Dr. Scott Sherr?

Dr. Scott Sherr is a physician certified to practice Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) and a specialist in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). He creates personalized treatments for patients including HOMe and cutting-edge, dynamic HBOT protocols as well as adjunctive technologies. Scott likes to say that he is (in no particular order!) a “physician, a creator, a father to four amazing children, a husband, and a synergizer. For me, the box was broken a long time ago. And out of the box there is fun, wonder, love, and healing.”

Highlights

[1:54] Our mutual connection, Tim Gray

[4:12] What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

[15:08] The positive effects of oxidative stress

[18:45] Metabolomics as assesment for individual performance

[20:02] Holobiont

[24:30] Testing metabolomics

[28:15] The epigenetic effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy

[36:28] Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and heart conditions

[41:32] HBOT and Alzheimers Conditions

[50:38] Performance optimization, cognitive enhancement, and improving test scores with HBOT

[58:58] The downsides of hyperbaric oxygen therapy

[1:07:39] Blue Cannatine

[1:15:42] Dr. Sherr answers the final 4 questions

Resources

Integrative HBOT

Health Optimization Medicine

Health Optimisation Summit

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Stalking the Wild Pendulum by Itzhak Bentov

Holobiont

Chris Masterjohn

Effects of hyperbaric oxygen on the Nrf2 signaling pathway in secondary injury following traumatic brain injury.

Additional Studies in PubMed on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Henry's Law

Genova Diagnostics

Hyperbaric oxygen in chronic traumatic brain injury: oxygen, pressure, and gene therapy

Human Heart, Cosmic Heart by Dr. Thomas Cowan

Keto Nutrition - The Official Website of Dr. Dominic D'Agostino

Continue your high

performance with Dr. Scott Sherr

Hyperbaric Medical Solutions

Dr. Sherr's HOMe clinic

Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink

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Language

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 05:00:43 GMT

Language creates. Boomer and Satu delve into the fascinating realm of how the words we use on an everyday basis help shape our reality.

Highlights

[0:37] Abracadabra

[2:00] The impact of language on performance

[6:08] Conflict vs. Architect language

[8:47] Listening, sentence structure, and communication

[10:51] Negations vs. Affirmations

[12:16] The power of questions

[13:14] Binary language

Resources

Procabulary

Ontocore

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Pioneering Performance

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 06:00:39 GMT

Dr. Olli Sovijärvi is a pioneer in the Biohacking world. He is a co-author of the Biohacker’s Handbook with over 1500 sources. Dr. Olli shares wisdom on photobiomodulation, PEMF, eating two kiwis before bed, and much more.

Who is Dr. Olli Sovijärvi?

Dr. Olli Sovijärvi is one of the pioneers of holistic medicine in Finland. In 2006 he graduated from the University of Helsinki with a Licentiate degree in Medicine. In 2010–2011 Dr. Sovijärvi completed an Integral Theory degree at the John F. Kennedy University, focusing on psychology and philosophy.

For the first five years of his career as a physician, Dr Sovijärvi was employed by Finland’s first medical recruitment agency. He has worked at nearly 50 different clinics and ER’s around Finland. Dr. Sovijärvi has also acted as a consultant to various companies and service providers operating in the fields of wellness and health technology. Between 2013–18, Dr. Sovijärvi practiced medicine at a private clinic that specializes in nutrition and holistic health care.

At present, Sovijärvi focuses primarily on the production of scientific content for preventive health care and wellbeing. He is a co-author of the Biohacker’s handbook and co-founder of Biohacker Center. He also runs training sessions and presentations on the topics of biohacking, performance optimization, nutritional issues and maintaining the intestinal balance. At the free time he is an exercise enthusiast and an electronic music DJ.

Highlights

[2:26] How Dr. Olli got into biohacking

[5:59] What they teach you about nutrition in medical school

[9:17] Ken Wilbur’s influence on the development of the Biohacker’s Handbook

[12:34] The 1560 resources in the Biohacker’s Handbook

[13:21] What has Dr. Olli discovered since the publishing of the Biohacker’s Handbook?

[15:41] How to start building resilience

[18:03] Enhancing sleep quality through routines

[26:48] Eating two Green Kiwis before bed

[32:48] Using quantified self devices

[37:25] High intensity repeat training

[45:23] Experiments with the X3 Bar

[49:32] A sneak peak into a future book

[52:13] Nature

[54:49] Dr. Olli answers the final four questions

Resources

Biohacker Summit 2019 - November 1 and 2 in Helsinki

Biohacker’s Handbook

A History of Everything by Ken Wilbur

A Theory of Everything by Ken Wilbur

The Future of the Body: Explorations Into the Further Evolution Of Human Nature by Michael Murphy

Neurosonic Technologies

BEMER PEMF Devices

Vielight - Products - Use Code “SUPERHUMAN” for 10% off

Transcranial and Intranasal Photobiomodulation with Dr. Lew Lim

Garmin

The Oura Ring

CAR.OL - AI powered stationary bike

Wingate Training

X3 Bar

X3 with Dr. John Jaquish

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

Neurohacker Collective - Qualia Mind - use code BOOMER for 15% off

Brain.FM

Mental States on Demand with Daniel Clark

Be Here Now by Ram Das

The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf

Continue Your High Performance Journey

Dr. Olli Sovijärvi on Instagram

Biohacker Summit 2019

Biohacker’s Handbook

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Accelerating Recovery

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 08:00:50 GMT

The recovery equals the stimulus. Boomer and Satu discuss different training regimens, how to measure what amount of exercise you can do, and ways to accelerate recovery.

Highlights

[2:02] Training regimens

[5:15] The reason why certain athletes are able to train multiple times per day

[6:07] Utilizing HRV for training

[11:00] The genetic implications of recovery

[16:00] Lab tests to determine inflammation from exercise

[20:17] Why certain supplements accelerate recovery

Resources

How Recovery Will Uplevel Your Fitness with Marcus Filly

CrossFit

Control Your Nerves with Jason Moore

Importance of maintaining a low omega-6/omega-3 ratio for reducing inflammation.

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X3: 10 Minute Workouts, Reversing Osteoporosis, and OMAD

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:17:06 GMT

The always entertaining Dr. John Jaquish discusses reversing bone density issues, putting on 30 pounds of muscle after 40, the X3 Bar, and what it is like to thrive on one meal a day.

Who is Dr. John Jaquish?

Inventor of the most effective bone density building medical device, which has reversed osteoporosis for thousands and created more powerful/fracture resistant athletes, John is now, partnered with Tony Robbins and OsteoStrong for rapid clinic deployment. In the process of his medical research, he also quantified the variance between power capacities from weak to strong ranges in weight lifting, which brought him to his second invention, X3. The research indicates that this product builds muscle much faster than conventional lifting, and does so in less training time, all with the lowest risk of joint injury. Dr. Jaquish is a research professor at Rushmore University, speaks at scientific conferences all over the world, has been featured on many to the top health podcasts, is an editor of multiple medical journals, and is a nominee of the National Medal of Science.

Highlights

[2:28] Reversing bone density issues in thousands of people

[8:22] The invention of the X3 Bar

[13:05] Putting on 30 pounds of muscle after the age of 40

[19:59] Muscle biopsy studies and recovery from workouts

[23:09] Why muscle confusion exercise is wrong

[24:59] You are 7 times stronger in the strongest part of the range of motion

[29:33] There is no such thing as cardio

[40:42] One Meal a Day and Dr. Jaquish’s diet

[44:10] Why the Recommended Daily Allowance is a joke

[49:12] Carnivore nutrition

[57:19] Dr. Jaquish answers the final four questions

Resources

X3 Bar Website

The time course for elevated muscle protein synthesis following heavy resistance exercise.

The effects of combining elastic and free weight resistance on strength and power in athletes.

American College of Sports Medicine position stand. Progression models in resistance training for healthy adults.

Comparison of Strength Differences and Joint Action Durations Between Full and Partial Range-of-Motion Bench Press Exercise

Dr. Jaquish on Shawn Baker’s Human Performance Outliers Podcast

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Dr. Jaquish

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

X3 Bar Website

Sponsor

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Discover Your Strengths

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 09:41:52 GMT

An overused cliche statement is to focus on your weaknesses. But what happens when you focus on your strengths? And, if overdone, how can strengths become a crutch in performance?

Highlights

[1:59] Why should you focus on strength?

[4:53] The problem with telling an interviewer the strength they want to hear

[6:03] Getting personal on core strengths

[7:52] Identifying the risks of your strengths

[10:09] Mastering your strengths

Resources

Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Strengths Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow by Tom Rath

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Transcranial and Intranasal Photobiomodulation

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 12:47:41 GMT

Dr. Lew Lim talks about the positive effects of low-level light therapy (photobiomodulation) on the body and brain at the cellular level.

Who is Dr. Lew Lim?

Dr Lew Lim is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts in photobiomodulation, particularly in its application for brain health and performance. He is the Founder and CEO of Vielight Inc., offering home-use products that may be at the cutting-edge of brain stimulation. He has directed a lot of his energy to try to help Alzheimer’s Disease. In this regard, the major clinical trial has just started but he is also investigating on ways to make an ordinary brain extraordinary. He is a doctor of natural medicine, engineer and neuroscientist.

Highlights

[2:09] My experience with the Vielight Neuro Alpha
[4:19] Photobiomodulation and Cytochrome C Oxidase
[9:43] The importance of wavelengths in Photobiomodulation
[15:16] Why transcranial and intranasal?
[17:52] Pre and post brain wave studies using the Neuro Gamma
[20:46] Improving cognitive impairment
[25:45] Transcranial and Intranasal photobiomodulation and Traumatic Brain Injury
[28:05] The X-Plus and Parkinson's Disease
[41:29] Light and the default mode network
[47:03] 40 Hertz and memory encoding
[53:03] The X-Plus and the Cerebellum
[56:22] Why you shouldn't use the Vielight every day
[1:03:03] Dr. Lim answers the final four questions

Resources

Continue Your High-Performance Journey with Vielight

Sponsor

Our sponsor for this episode is Vielight.

The Neuro Alpha is a staple in my stress resilience and sleep improvement routine. I get better sleep, better focus, and less anxiety around public speaking. And... increased ability to drop into flow.

Go to vielight.com and use the coupon code BOOMER to get 10% off on your purchase.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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100

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 03:53:18 GMT

100 episodes later. Reflections on lessons learned from Olympic Coaches, Athletes, Scientists, Doctors, and Technologists.

Giveaway

In celebration of episode 100, Decoding Superhuman is giving away a free Genetic Analysis.

What's included?

1 DNA Testing Kit from Apeiron Genomics
Shipping to you, anywhere in the world
Analysis of Nutrition, Supplementation, and Sleep Genetics
~45 page PDF of analysis
60-minute interpretation call with an advisor

You leave understanding your genetics and their implications on your food intake, sleep, and supplement need.

Highlights

[1:00] Interviewing Olympic coaches, athletes, and brilliant scientists
[3:24] Gratitude for you the listener
[6:24] Smart conversations with smart people
[11:23] What stuck? Three things which had a huge impact on Boomer's life
[16:16] The giveaway details

Resources

Disclaimer

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Minimum Effective Movement with Pamela Gold

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 10:07:44 GMT

Staying fit when you are busy is a problem for many. Pamela Gold talks about the future of fitness and how an individual can stay fit by working out for only 40 minutes a week.

Who is Pamela Gold?

Pamela Gold grew up on her family’s apple farm in upstate New York, graduated from Yale University, and then entered the business world in NYC where she was the point person on an IPO at the age of 24. Leaving the workforce to start a family, she co-founded West Village Parents and went on to pursue her passion for fitness and wellness. It was through this pursuit that she discovered yoga, which connected her love of philosophy, science, psychology, and wellness and started her meditation practice, which ultimately unlocked an entirely new flow of wisdom and inspiration. She wrote her book, Find More Strength: 5 Pillars to Unlock Unlimited Power and Happiness in 2 weeks, founded a coaching business and created Peace Power Parenting, an online course to support conscious parenting. In 2018, she created HACKD Fitness, New York City's first biohacking fitness studio.

Highlights

[6:51] - 40 Minutes total workout time per week
[13:41] - How data makes the 40-minute week workout work
[23:01] - Exercise Bulemia - changing the mindset of people on the food their eating
[33:38] The Lief and monitoring HRV as an entrepreneur
[38:31] Live O2 and Oxygen Saturation
[50:20] - How the AMP Coil uses specific frequencies to get specific modes of healing
[55:44] Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence in the path to higher performance

Resources

Continue Your High-Performance Journey with Pamela Gold

Sponsor

Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective. Neurohacker Collective specializes in the comprehensive formulas possible for needs like better mental performance, slowing the aging process, and increasing energy.

Their founder Jordan Greenhall is a well-respected public intellectual who has been on the show to discuss ways to increase human sovereignty, and their medical director Dr. Daniel Stickler has also been on the show and is one of the foremost experts in the world in the field of integrative medicine.

They make the product Qualia Mind which can create astonishing improvements in focus, mental energy, and emotional willpower, with the more affordable Qualia Focus being almost as good at half the cost.They also just debuted a product called Eternus, the most comprehensive anti-aging formula on the market, and are approaching backorder status for this revolutionary formula with dozens of ingredients and anti-aging properties. Go to neurohacker.com and entered discount code BOOMER at checkout for 15% off any purchase of Neurohacker products. Again that’s n-e-u-r-o-h-a-c-k-e-r.com and coupon code BOOMER at checkout for 15% off your purchase. Their products are the real deal for thinking clearer, improving energy, and staying in your physical prime for as long as possible. That’s coupon code BOOMER for any purchase of the amazing products from neurohacker.com

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Burning the Candle

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:18:11 GMT

Does time at work equate to more productivity, output, and therefore a higher quality of life? For many, no. Boomer and Satu look at the current state of workplace engagement in The United States of America and Europe.

Highlights

[2:28] The cost of burn out to Swedish society
[4:56] A personal history with burn out
[8:57] The United States of disengaged workers
[16:06] The problem with the "what are your strengths?" interview question
[16:43] Procabulary
[18:31] Cortisol and the adrenals

Resources

Rate the Podcast

Please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes

Sponsor

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Sleep Optimization for those with Little Time with Dr. Kirk Parsley

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 13:04:46 GMT

Dr. Kirk Parsley is a former SEAL, served as the Undersea Medical Officer at Naval Special Warfare Group One from June 2009 to January 2013. Dr. Parsley shares his insights on how to optimize sleep as a high performing professional, using peptides, hormones, and the issues with sleep deprivation.

Who is Doc Parsley?

Kirk Parsley served as an Undersea Medical Officer at Naval Special Warfare Group One from June 2009 to January 2013. While there, he led the development and supervised the group’s first Sports Medicine Rehabilitation center. He is a former SEAL and received his Medical Degree from Bethesda, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) in 2004. He interned in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Balboa Naval Hospital San Diego in 2005 and subsequently completed a Navy residency in Hyperbarics and Diving Medicine in 2006.

Doctor Parsley has been a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 2006 and served as Naval Special Warfare’s expert on Sleep Medicine. In addition, he is certified in hormonal modulation (Age-Management Medicine). After leaving the Navy he went into concierge medicine and consulting. He continues to consult for multiple corporations, and professional athletes/teams. Doctor Parsley lectures worldwide on sleep, wellness, and hormonal optimization and is currently completing a book on sleep and health optimization.

His philosophy for wellness is simple; in order to optimize our health and get the most out of our bodies and minds, we must live more closely to the way we evolved as a species. He believes that many diseases and disorders that we accept as “inevitable” in modern society are unnecessary complications of poor sleeping habits, living in a toxic environment, eating foods we were not designed to digest, and allowing stress to overwhelm us. His passion is to help his patients and clients achieve the highest quality of life possible, and realize their health, performance, and longevity goals.

Dr. Parsley spends as much of his spare time as possible with his three beautiful children (Hayden, Cole, and Harper). He has been a competitive athlete his entire life and enjoys nearly all outdoor activities and sports.

Highlights

[1:31] Dr. Parsley's background in the Navy Seals
[3:00] B.U.D.S.
[9:37] Being the SEAL team doctor
[16:46] Training jiu-jitsu with Jocko Wollinck
[22:18] The connection between sleep deprivation and drinking alcohol
[28:35] Dealing with jetlag and the occupational hazards of entrepreneurship
[31:26] Uberman sleep
[34:41] The two things you need to perfect sleep hygiene
[41:21] Why Sleep Remedy is a tea
[43:10] Weighing the Netflix show in the evening
[46:10] The effects of sleep drugs
[53:23] Peptides and their effect on sleep and hormones
[1:02:02] Taking vitamin D at night
[1:09:07] Dr. Kirk Parsley answers the final 4 questions

Resources

Continue Your High-Performance Journey with Dr. Kirk Parsley

Website

Sponsor

Dr. Kirk Parsley developed Sleep Remedy to help you get a better night's rest. Want to give it a try? Head over to docparsley.com and plug in the code decodingsuperhuman. You will get 10% off your order.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Stress Buckets: Experiments in Measuring HRV for 72 hours

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 10:08:30 GMT

72 hours with a FirstBeat Bodyguard 2 monitor. What are the takeaways and why would someone with high stress, high output life benefit from the analysis? Boomer and Satu dig deep into the benefits of a 72-hour heart rate variability analysis.

Highlights

[2:00] Why you may want to measure your HRV for 3-days?
[5:07] The value of taking breaks
[10:24] Naps and HRV
[12:40] CrossFit, Powerlifting, and Endurance and HRV
[16:04] VO2 Max, Flossing, and Longevity
[17:51] Alcohol and HRV

Resources

Sponsor

Our sponsor for today’s show is one of the two brands of blue light blockers that I actually recommend using. I’ve had the CEO Matt Maruca on the show before and we got into a two-hour-long discussion, which I think to this day is the longest episode of the Decoding Superhuman podcast. But his company raw optics has made blue light blockers sexy. And the beauty of their product is that blue light doesn’t get in. If any amount of blue light gets in, that Netflix show you’re watching late at night, that book that you’re reading on your iPad, that email that you’re answering, is disrupting your sleep.

So where do you get yours? Head over to raoptics.com plug in the code Boomer you’ll get 10% off your order.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Everything You Need to Know about Vitamin C: The Redox Episode with Doris Loh

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:28:59 GMT

Vitamin C, or Ascorbic Acid, is an essential part of a fully-functioning redox system. Doris Loh discusses the Redox system, Electromagnetic Radiation, and the foundational role Vitamin C plays in human optimization.

Who is Doris Loh?

Doris Low is a medical researcher and writer specializing in the investigation of familiar and innovative health topics using unique perspectives, and traditional and quantum biology.

Her training as a classical pianist allows her the freedom to explore concepts and theories with a curiosity that often results in distinctive conclusions.

Recent works by Doris include an in-depth series on deuterium and a startling two-part series on the quantum properties of vitamin C.

Highlights

[3:00] Reactive Oxygen Species and today's environment
[8:10] Electromagnetic radiation and oxidative stress
[10:55] The electromagnetic radiation issue in detail
[17:00] 2002 World Health Organization ruling around ELF/EMF
[26:18] The role of Vitamin C in the Redox system
[29:42] NADH, Vitamin C, and low carbohydrate diets
[34:49] Comparing Vitamin C and Ascorbic Acid
[37:29] Vitamin C Dosing
[40:24] Addressing the naysayers around supplementation
[44:12] The final four questions

Resources

Continue Your High-Performance Journey with Doris Loh

Doris Loh on LinkedIn

Sponsor

So where do you get yours? Head over to raoptics.com plugin the code Boomer you’ll get 10% off your order.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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When Right Goes Wrong: A Deeper Look into Fats and Sugars

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 16:56:20 GMT

Nutritional advice is dogmatic and polarizing. One day, eggs are good for you. The next, they are not. Fat is good for you. Fat is bad for you. Energy drinks will give you the extra boost you are not getting from coffee.

The truth lies in a gray area called, "it depends."

Boomer and Satu discuss the generational gap in perception of two of these: fat and sugar.

Highlights

[0:45] Sprite, Grant Hill, and the worst nutrition advice ever received
[4:11] The problem with the "fat is evil" perception
[10:27] Canola oil, rapeseed oil, and Omega 6:3 ratios
[17:42] The dangers of energy drinks
[21:15] If you cannot pronounce it, why are you consuming it?

Resources

Deep Nutrition by Catherine Shanahan M.D.

Sponsor

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Building a Mindful Corporate Culture with Arye Shabtai

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 08:17:39 GMT

Arye Shabtai is the CEO of Serenity Ventures and a Co-Founder of Daocloud.com. Arye shares how he built companies, why he emphasizes corporate culture, and how mindfulness is a distinct part of those cultures.

Who is Arye Shabtai?

Arye Shabtai is on a mission to transform global business culture in order to improve society and the environment. He is the founder and CEO of Serenity Ventures, a global mastermind network for impact entrepreneurs. Having co-founded two businesses in the wellness space prior to Serenity Ventures, Arye now supports entrepreneurs to build more profitable, impactful, and sustainable businesses while having fun with the process.

Highlights

[4:06] Arye's battle with Crohn's Disease
[6:09] Building Daocloud.com
[8:02] Experiments in mindfulness at the corporate level
[15:06] The value of enjoying the journey
[26:49] How Yoga shaped Arye's business
[37:44] The mind/body connection in productivity
[40:08] 10-day silent retreats
[43:58] Reverse engineering habits for lifestyle design
[49:24] Empathetic listening
[53:19] Arye answers the final four questions

Resources

Continue Your High-Performance Journey with Arye Shabtai

Sponsor

Quality matters.

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Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Wearables in the Workplace

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Heart rate variability is an easily accessible metric which allows you to monitor the health of your nervous system. This has broad implications in fast-paced industries where stress resilience is tantamount. Boomer and Satu discuss how they use the Oura Ring in performance optimization with top working professionals.

Highlights

[1:34] Blackrock Asset Management and the Oura Ring
[3:00] The financial crisis, quicksand, and stress resilience
[7:54] Heart rate variability and trading in financial markets
[11:38] First encounters with the Oura Ring
[15:01] Lowest resting heart rate and meals

Resources

Sponsor

The sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger. No, I’m not married yet. And frankly, before that ring, I hated wearing rings. But I must say the guys at Oura have done a great job.

The ring allows me to track all sorts of crazy things about my sleep, including my resting heart rate, my deep sleep stages, my REM sleep, etc, etc. I really enjoy the feedback and allows me to make lifestyle decisions to become a higher performer.

Let me give you an example. So prior to getting the ordering, I would fast essentially 16 hours after my last meal. It didn’t matter when that last meal was. However, when I look at my resting heart rate, and how that really correlates to my performance The next day, I know I want my lowest resting heart rate coming as soon as possible after going to sleep because that’s when all my recovery really starts.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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From Zero to 100: Getting Started in Health Optimization with Tim Gray

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 04:02:22 GMT

Whether you are getting started in improving performance or seeking to rebuild your foundations, Tim Gray provides five essentials for health optimization.

Who is Tim Gray?

Tim is a dedicated health optimizing Biohacker, a psychology specialist and is the founder of, and investor in, several successful London-based Digital Marketing Agencies, the Biohacker London Meetup group and London’s first private Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic.

He has been optimizing his health, energy, and mind for over seven years using a vast range of modalities. The Biohacker London Meetup group has over 700 active members, with world-renowned speakers attending every event. Tim advises many well-known influencers, doctors & specialists in the health and wellness space all over the world, and is often featured on podcasts and in the media regarding practical health hacks.

Tim is particularly interested in how to optimize the brain and body for mental clarity, stamina and health by optimizing dental/oral health, the gut, sleep, and hydration, and frequently uses Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, the Ketogenic Diet & Nootropics to operate optimally.

Highlights

[7:46] Occam's Razor and Biohacking
[9:02] Summary of the 5 things you need to hack biohacking
[13:23] Sleep optimization, beyond getting 8 hours
[24:51] Electrolytes and hydration
[36:31] Your oral microbiome
[44:31] The importance of breathing properly
[54:12] Tim answers the final 4 questions

Resources

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Tim

Sponsor

Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective.

Neurohacker Collective specializes in the comprehensive formulas possible for needs like better mental performance, slowing the aging process, and increasing energy.

That’s coupon code BOOMER for any purchase of the amazing products from neurohacker.com

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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The Lost Art of Sleeping through the Night

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 10:52:20 GMT

You remember that time you woke up in the middle of the night and could not get back to sleep? Was it last night? Last week? Never? A very common problem for entrepreneurs, executives, and CEOs is sleeping through the night. In this episode, Boomer and Satu discuss strategies to keep the monkey mind at bay and help you sleep more through the night.

Highlights

[3:28] The myriad of reasons you are awake at 3 am
[5:27] Timing your last meal for optimal rest
[7:49] Alcohol and sleep
[10:05] Cortisol, the HPA Axis, and sleep
[13:48] The problem with the McKinsey article on what to do when you are awake at 3 am
[18:09] Effective Task Management

Resources

Sponsor

Quality matters.

If you head over to blublox.com and plug in the code “DS15”, you’re going to get 15% off your order.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Search Inside Yourself: A Scientific Journey Into Mindfulness with Marko Lepik

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:23:46 GMT

Mindfulness is a bit of a buzzword. In order to dispel myths and look at mindfulness with a scientific lens, Marko Lepik, corporate mindfulness and emotional agility coach joins the show.

Who is Marko Lepik?

Marko Lepik is a corporate mindfulness and emotional agility coach with prior background in strategic communication and consulting, who is passionate about implementing neuroscience-based cognitive training tools in workplaces across the globe.

He worked in the public and NGO sectors during the first half of his 20-year career. Over the past decade, during the short periods when he was not busy studying the legacy of ancient contemplative traditions in Asia, he worked with companies as an independent consultant. He is a dynamic public speaker with experience in TV journalism, PR, and organizational change.

His immersion in traditional mind training practices over the course of 10 years, a part of it also as a Buddhist monk, has led him to join the ranks of SIY Certified Teachers with the with the SIY Leadership Institute, San Francisco – a 501c3 nonprofit set up in 2012 to meet the increasing demand for the mindfulness-based emotional intelligence program called Search Inside Yourself, born at Google.

Marko Lepik studied Management & Governance at the LSE (UK), Duke University (US), NPS (US) & University of Tartu (EE), resulting in MSc and MA degrees. He considers himself a hobby-anthropologist and an amateur-linguist, who finds his way around in 4 to 8 languages to varying degrees. Adapting obscure concepts from Eastern thought into the secular language of the West has become one of his driving interests.

Highlights

[3:09] The Latvia connection
[4:37] From public relations to a monk
[9:26] Search Inside Yourself
[14:02] Measuring progression in meditation
[19:30] Mindfulness tactics and compatibility with the rational mindset
[23:00] Open Awareness practices
[29:44] Dodging bullets like Neo in The Matrix
[36:52] Getting started in mindfulness
[41:03] The problem with "calming the mind"
[44:01] Guided Meditation (you should check this out)
[1:00:31] The final four questions

Resources

Theravada Buddhism
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening by Joseph Goldstein
The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation by S.N. Goenka
Search Inside Yourself by Daniel Goleman and Chade-Meng Tan
Altered Traits by Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson
Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute

Sponsor

Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective.

Neurohacker Collective specializes in the comprehensive formulas possible for needs like better mental performance, slowing the aging process, and increasing energy.

That’s coupon code BOOMER for any purchase of the amazing products from neurohacker.com

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Choosing Your Fuel: How to Navigate Food Selection

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 14:22:52 GMT

Food fuels the body. Food fuels the mind. But what food to select? And How do you know if that food is catalyzing performance or hindering it? In this episode, Boomer and Satu dissect the different options available to you whether on the road or in the grocery store.

Highlights

[3:04] The perimeter of the grocery store theory
[6:39] New Zealand
[7:51] What questions to ask in restaurants
[8:30] I'm allergic to vegetable oil
[10:48] Selecting the right foods eating out
[16:06] The top way to find healthy food on the road

Resources

Sponsor

Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective.

Neurohacker Collective specializes in the comprehensive formulas possible for needs like better mental performance, slowing the aging process, and increasing energy.

Their founder Jordran Greenhall is a well respected public intellectual who has been on the show to discuss ways to increase human sovereignty, and their medical director Dr. Daniel Stickler has also been on the show and is one of the foremost experts in the world in the field of integrative medicine.

They also just debuted a product called Eternus, the most comprehensive anti-aging formula on the market, and are appoaching backorder status for this revolutionary formula with dozens of ingredients and anti-aging properties.

That’s coupon code BOOMER for any purchase of the amazing products from neurohacker.com

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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The Future of Food with Simo Suoheimo

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:09:55 GMT

From issues with foods in his youth to becoming the co-founder of Ambronite, Simo Suoheimo discusses the ins-and-outs of complete food.

Who is Simo Suoheimo?

Simo T. Suoheimo is an entrepreneur, biohacker and speaker. He creates tools for a thriving life and helps people and teams unlock their potential through uncommon habits.

Simo is a co-founder of Ambronite, a company creating life-transforming foods for modern lifestyles, serves on the board of aTalent Recruiting helping the brightest young minds crush it and build meaningful careers, and hosts the Superhero Podcast where he talks to world-class influencers in health and high performance, available on iTunes.

Highlights

[2:55] Simo's food journey
[4:10] What is complete food?
[5:47] The amino acid profile of Ambronite and complete foods
[11:07] Using nutrigenomics in formulations
[14:42] The differences between Ambronite, Soylent, and other complete foods
[18:21] Ambronite and fresh ingredients
[21:12] The problems with sustaining yourself on only complete food
[26:42] Oat vs. Soy vs. Pea Protein
[32:00] The fat component of complete food
[42:29] Sourcing fresh ingredients around the world
[46:56] Anthocyanins
[50:04] The final questions

Resources

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Double Your Output

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 16:35:49 GMT

Productivity is a lifestyle. Constructing a life which allows you to be productive on demand is challenging. This is 20 minutes of strategies, technology, and tools to help you double your output on demand.

Highlights

[1:01] Why "I don't have enough time" is not a good excuse
[2:08] Structuring routines for output
[4:30] Pomodoro vs. Deep Work
[8:44] Multitasking is the enemy
[12:10] Parkinson's Law
[15:31] Supercharge your productivity with software

Resources

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Cultivating Leadership in a Volatile World with Marc Hinnenberg

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 21:04:47 GMT

Marc Hinnenberg kicks off our CEO podcast series by discussing leadership characteristics needed to survive disruption, leadership 2.0, and the future of work.

Who is Marc Hinnenberg?

Marc has spent the last decade working strategy development and making it happen. He has a passion for creating commercial success business impact and profitability, through customer understanding, customer experience and purpose. Before Hanken & SSE, Marc has worked over a decade in the financial industry and management consulting. He has a wide experience from international business from different industries and also non-profit organisations.

As a CEO, Program Director, advisor, and initiator at Hanken & SSE Executive Education, Marc specializes in strategy work and implementation, change management and organizational development tailored to the needs of the customers and their customers.

Highlights

[2:49] Marc's path to CEO
[4:47] Marathons and the importance of health in Marc's performance
[7:21] If you want to be on the edge, you should be modern
[10:21] Hanken & SSE
[11:45] Leadership characteristics required to survive disruption
[17:13] Are Google and Amazon going to run the world?
[21:53] The common characteristics among great leaders
[29:13] The problem with outsourcing corporate culture to Human Resources
[32:42] Steps to align personal purpose with corporate purpose
[36:04] The future of work
[44:39] Leadership 2.0
[50:01] Marc answers the Final Four Questions

Resources

About These Episodes

Going forward, the podcast will feature an interview with an executive or entrepreneur once a month. We are going to speak to them about some of these concepts introduced in the podcast and how they play a role in their life and their ability to make their team as well as themselves perform better.

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Developing the Winner's Attitude

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 13:44:38 GMT

Whether you call it mindset or attitude, your manner of thinking shapes your life experience. Whether you are naturally positive and looking to improve, or have a negative attitude and are looking for a change, there is an abundance of tips in this episode on how to train your attitude.

Highlights

[1:00] The Throwdown
[1:49] How does attitude shape the world around us?
[4:48] Your attitude as a muscle
[8:03] Retraining your focus on the positive
[14:43] The role of people in your life and your mindset

The Throwdown

The Throwdown is 500 words (or less) of highly-curated information on the latest in the world of performance. We discuss the latest scientific discoveries and technology we are using to enhance physical and mental performance. Sign up here and get the next issue of the Throwdown delivered to your inbox.

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The HIIT Deep Dive with Dr. Paul Laursen

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:23:18 GMT

High-Intensity Interval Training is a popular format of exercise to get more done with less time. The research behind HIIT for both physical and mental benefits is convincing. Dr. Paul Laursen joins the show to discuss HIIT in detail.

Who is Dr. Paul Laursen?

Highlights

[2:33] Our mutual connection, Jason Moore
[3:01] What is high-intensity interval training?
[10:03] Sample HIIT programming
[21:42] Electromyography
[22:45] The problem with programs prescribed to the masses
[25:57] HPA Axis and HIIT
[28:44] HRV and HIIT
[32:03] The Five HIIT Weapons
[37:33] Paul Laursen answers the Finishing Four

Resources

The Throwdown

Continue Your Journey with Dr. Paul Laursen

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Stress: It's All About Perception

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:22:35 GMT

The goal of "stress reduction" needs reframing. Rather than reducing stress, what about building resilience? Satu and Boomer discuss positive and negative stress, building resilience, and improving your breathwork.

Highlights

[2:29] What is stress?
[3:08] The stress bucket
[6:16] Positive stress, negative stress, and the role of perception
[9:07] The role of breathing and stress
[12:48] HeartMath
[14:02] Your reaction to stress

Resources

The Throwdown

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Making Sense of a Complex World through Mental Models with Kaspars Vendelis

Tue, 28 May 2019 08:58:13 GMT

Mental models help make sense of our innovative, complex, and volatile world. Charlie Munger, Nassim Taleb, and others use these on a regular basis to make an informed decision. Kaspars Vendelis joins the show to discuss mental model implementation.

Who is Kaspars Vendelis?

Cofounder of the biohacking.lv movement, community and organizer of the largest biohacking conference in the Baltics.

Creator and founder of 3-day-live-program and online program RESTARTS for synchronizing brain, nervous system and life purpose.

Renaissance man.

Serial entrepreneur, healthy lifestyle and top performance promoter.

Systemic improvement of wellbeing by science, technology and nature. Emphasizing the one neglected area of biohacking – social aspect.

Author, communicator, public speaker and mentor of strategies to self-improvement, to high performance, to longevity (through mental models).

Nowadays this biohacking is applied to raising 3 children, optimizing for sleep, right foods i.e. cooking, fasting, brain health, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular systems.

Highlights

[5:20] The Biohacking Latvia Conference
[7:12] Podcasts, frozen water, and Kaspars progression in Biohacking
[15:42] What is a mental model?
[25:43] Pattern Recognition
[28:02] The Dunning-Krueger Effect
[29:56] Heuristics
[41:59] Farnam Street and other resources
[44:31] Evernote and the external brain
[45:14] Confirmation bias

Resources

Continue Your High-Performance Journey with Kaspars

Sponsors

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Workouts: From Couch Potato to Rocky

Sat, 25 May 2019 12:10:58 GMT

Boomer and Satu discuss workouts: the good, the bad, and the ugly. From 15-minutes a day to the journey of getting smarter about working out, Boomer and Satu cover the data and resources you need to perform better.

Highlights

[3:00] Announcing the Throwdown
[7:00] What they don't tell you about the Rocky training sequence
[11:00] Being smart about your workouts
[13:01] Becoming antifragile
[18:16] How you do something is how you do everything
[21:27] Understanding your genetics
[21:48] Microhabits

Resources

The Throwdown

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About these Episodes

The Decoding Superhuman podcast comes out twice per week. Our normal interviews with experts in the domain of performance will continue to occur on Tuesday every week. In those episodes, you receive a deep dive in a particular domain of performance.

The second episode will feature Boomer and Satu discussing a topic in a condensed, 20-minute format. These episodes are action-packed and filled with our experiences and recommendations on how to achieve high performance using the latest tools, technology, and research.

Feel free to send feedback on these, or any other Decoding Superhuman podcast, to podcast@decodingsuperhuman.com

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Eliminate Jet Lag for Good with Jari Koponen

Tue, 21 May 2019 10:59:42 GMT

Can one device eliminate your jet lag forever? Jari Koponen discusses the value of the Human Charger in battling the winter blues and jet lag.

Who is Jari Koponen?

Jari Koponen is a Brand Ambassador of HumanCharger.

Before joining HumanCharger in 2014, Jari spent more than a decade in different roles in the automation industry delivering and taking care of systems in the mining sector. After that, between 2012 and 2014, he was full time at home with kids.

While Jari very much enjoyed the global mining business, it was the constant long haul traveling that eventually motivated Jari to change the direction of his career.

For a period of time, the opportunity to travel the world and to visit exotic mines (gold, copper, platinum, and others) in some of the most remote places on earth felt like a privilege for Jari but eventually the almost never-ending jet-lag and long stretches away from home was not worth the effort.

Nevertheless, it was that first hand experience with the jet lag that connected Jari with the HumanCharger.

When Jari had an opportunity to use the HumanCharger in 2013, while travelling cross 9 time zones, his experience with that "strange device" was so positive (he felt hardly any jet lag!) that after the trip, Jari made it clear to the HumanCharger team that he wants to join them and go out to tell everyone what an amazing device HumanCharger is. And since then Jari has been on mission!

In his role at HumanCharger, Jari is responsible of the marketing efforts (among other things) and you can find him for example at HumanCharger booth at conferences around the world.

Jari has a Master of Technology degree in Electrical Engineering from Helsinki University of Technology (today Aalto University, Finland) and MBA from Helsinki School of Economics (also today Aalto University).

Jari lives in Switzerland with his wife, two kids and a puppy.

Highlights

[5:32] How big is the winter blues issue?
[8:05] Winters in Finland
[12:35] The origins of Valkee
[13:45] How does the Human Charger work?
[20:33] The significance of 12 minutes
[23:24] Why shine lights in your ears? The role of opsin
[33:08] UVB light
[37:30] Tackling jet lag
[50:13] Jari answers the final questions

Resources

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Jari Kopenen

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Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Should You Be Fasting? A Simple Framework for Evaluating Trending Media

Sat, 18 May 2019 09:32:30 GMT

Jack Dorsey's diet gained attention after a recent round of podcasts with Joe Rogan, Ben Greenfield, and others. Should you be following it? How can you evaluate the relevance of this and other nutrition information for your own life? Boomer and Satu discuss this in detail in this episode.

Highlights

[3:45] Fasting... or how Jack Dorsey does it
[7:00] Objective, strategy, tactics
[9:11] Evaluating fasting for your life
[10:41] Late meals and your sleep
[13:52] The issue with celebrity diets
[19:32] Focus on quality

Resources

Sponsor

About These Episodes

Feel free to send feedback on these, or any other Decoding Superhuman podcast, to podcast@decodingsuperhuman.com

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Viva Las Vagus: Why Humming, Gargling, and Cold Showers should be Routine with Dr. Navaz Habib

Mon, 13 May 2019 10:34:02 GMT

Dr. Navaz Habib is the author of Activate Your Vagus Nerve and an expert in training vagal nerve tone. In this episode, Dr. Navaz gives us the why behind training the vagus nerve and provides an actionable training plan.

Who is Dr. Navaz Habib?

Dr. Navaz Habib, is an author and speaker who empowers his clients and patients to dig a little deeper and find the answers to what is holding back their health. He works with Entrepreneurs, Executives and Professionals who want to take their health to a new level, allowing them to contribute and serve more people.

Having gone through his own personal experiences with poor health and weight struggles, Dr. Habib is well equipped to implement personalized recommendations for each of his clients. In identifying the root causes of health imbalances, and addressing them naturally, his patients experience optimal health the way their bodies were meant to feel, rather than continuing to deal with the stressors that are holding them back.

Dr. Habib’s book “Activate Your Vagus Nerve” is a simple to follow guide to help you identify and address a major missing piece in patients dealing with chronic health concerns. By activating the Vagus nerve, we can optimize our productivity, focus and energy levels, allowing us to feel the positive effects of upgraded health.

Highlights

[5:26] Our mutual connection with Sachin Patel
[5:57] Why is the nervous system important?
[7:56] Defining the different aspects of the nervous system
[10:37] What is the vagus nerve?
[14:29] 15% of the vagus is the parasympathetic activity
[15:54] Severing the vagus nerve
[19:14] What is vagal tone?
[24:27] Improving vagal tone
[26:20] The Phrenic Nerve
[28:58] How to tell which side of your vagus nerve needs work
[30:46] The problem with technology designed to stimulate your vagus nerve
[38:13] The DIY Gut Health Test
[46:01] Prioritizing your vagus nerve exercises
[50:33] The final questions

Resources

Sponsor

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This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Fix Your Habits

Sat, 11 May 2019 07:51:20 GMT

Habits are the day-to-day activities which automatically lead to a certain outcome. You reach for the donut in the morning to get you started. You tie your shoes to exercise. In this episode, learn the best path to change your habits and change your performance.

Highlights

[1:43] Sleeping myths
[6:45] Defining habits
[7:22] The process of making habits
[10:47] Micro habits for a big change over time
[12:33] Anti-charities and interesting ways to commit to your habit change
[13:41] The value of communication in habit change
[16:00] Prioritization

Resources

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About these episodes

Feel free to send feedback on these, or any other Decoding Superhuman podcast, to podcast@decodingsuperhuman.com

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Our sponsor for today's show is one of the two brands of blue light blockers that I actually recommend using. I've had the CEO Matt Maruca on the show before and we got into a two-hour long discussion, which I think to this day is the longest episode of the Decoding Superhuman podcast. But his company raw optics has made blue light blockers sexy. And the beauty of their product is that blue light doesn't get in. If any amount of blue light gets in, that Netflix show you're watching late at night, that book that you're reading on your iPad, that email that you're answering, is disrupting your sleep.

So where do you get yours? Head over to raoptics.com? plug in the code Boomer you'll get 15% off your order.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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How to Fix Indoor Air Quality and Improve Cognition by over 60 Percent with Aki Soudunsaari

Tue, 07 May 2019 11:06:01 GMT

Can you really increase your cognition by over 60% just by spending time in nature? Naava CEO and Co-Founder, Aki Soudunsaari, explains the problems with indoor air, why you may want to spend more time outside, and how to upgrade your office air.

Who is Aki Soudunsaari?

Aki lives and breathes entrepreneurship, which he defines as "ideas into action". Equipped with over 10 years of experience, he is a true expert of growth venturing with a passion for human behavior, winning teams, educational leadership and company culture.

After working as a teacher of physical education and health sciences, Aki worked on his PhD in the Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics and was a visiting scholar in Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship at San Jose State University. He ran Global Venture Labs' growth venturing programs for a few years, where multidisciplinary students solved companies problems and learned entrepreneurial thinking and processes.

Aki's personal mission is to improve people's health, happiness and performance. During his PhD work he met Naava's co-founder Niko, and this led to the birth of Naava.

Six years later, Naava has grown from an innovative experiment of two young men, to a global business. Naava brings nature indoors, creating natural environments where we can feel healthier and happier.

Aki has been nominated for EY's Entrepreneur of the Year (2017), PWC’s Most Valuable Entrepreneur (2015) and Young Academic Entrepreneur (2014) awards. He was invited by the President of Finland to join the Finland 100-year ceremonies in 2017, and he has been a keynote speaker at tens of different seminars, events, and conferences.

Key Highlights:

[5:00] How bad is the air quality in the world?
[7:00] 61% increase in cognitive performance from improvement in indoor air
[9:12] The benefits of having plants indoors
[10:09] Indoor air quality is much worse than outdoor
[15:40] The problem with humidity in our buildings
[18:25] How Naava got started
[22:31] Testing air quality
[24:21] It's all about the microbes
[27:39] Your microbiome and air quality
[30:19] How Naava works
[38:12] The range of effectiveness for a Naava
[40:38] Controlling our nervous system with plants
[40:47] Aki answers the final questions

Resources Mentioned:

Continue Your High-Performance Journey with Aki and Naava

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Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Enter Sandman: Constructing Evening Routines for Optimal Sleep

Sat, 04 May 2019 11:30:55 GMT

The second part of our routine series is a deep dive into evening routines. While morning routines and rituals get much publicity, evening routines are often neglected. Boomer and Satu discuss the why, how, and what behind evening routines.

Key Highlights

[3:14] Why you need an evening routine
[6:00] How to develop an evening routine
[9:48] The value of eating early in the evening
[10:58] Rebuilding your body after circadian disruption
[11:42] Evaluating quality blue light blockers
[14:20] The External Brain
[18:56] Put electronics in Airplane Mode

Resources Mentioned

Cognitive Load is Real by Seth Godin
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Kava tea
Four Sigmatic Reishi Tea
Acupressure Mat
Evernote
HeartMath Inner Balance
RomWod

About these Episodes

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What brands of blue light blockers do we recommend? BluBlox is definitely a go to. The CEO Andy Mant on the show before where we got into a really deep dive on blue light. If you get any amount of blue light in your glasses, no matter if it's 3%, 10%, it disrupts melatonin production. So Andy has created blue light blockers that hold up to the highest standards. And in fact, you can see he's tested it versus other brands and that they always come out on top.

Quality matters.

If you head over to blublox.com and plug in the code "DS15", you're going to get 15% off your order.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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The Oxygen Episode: Upgrade Your Performance, Sleep, and Stress Resiliency

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 12:25:10 GMT

Patrick McKeown has worked with some of some of the top athletes in the world across a variety of sports including tennis, cycling, weight lifting, American Football, MMA and track and field. In this episode, Patrick and Boomer discuss the breath in detail and how breathing can help you prepare for a big speech, sporting event, or sleep better.

Who is Patrick McKeown?

Patrick’s book, The Oxygen Advantage (published in fourteen languages)combines simulation of high-altitude training and specifically-formulated exercises which empower readers to improve their corporate and exercise performance. For the first time, individuals are afforded a reliable and accurate means to measure their progress using the Body Oxygen Level Test, enabling them to address poor breathing habits; understand in simple terms how oxygen is released to working muscles, and to practice breath hold exercises that naturally increase aerobic and anaerobic capacity. A summary of the science can be found at http://oxygenadvantage.com/science/

To date, Patrick has worked with some of the top athletes in the world across a variety of sports including tennis, cycling, weight lifting, American Football, MMA and track and field.

A TEDx Speaker, Patrick’s work has touched the lives of thousands and more worldwide.

Key Highlights

[4:34] Patrick's corporate background
[10:00] How the breath is impacted during stressful times
[14:24] What is the BOLT score?
[17:00] Carbon Dioxide
[19:11] The role of breathing in anxiety
[22:00] Slowing down the breath in stressful situations
[27:00] Nitric Oxide
[30:00] Mouth breathing and the correlation with stress
[31:21] What are the attributes of breathing right?
[36:52] Overcoming the fear of public speaking
[53:00] Mouth Taping
[55:41] Increasing erythropoietin naturally
[1:04:02] Wim Hof vs. Oxygen Advantage
[1:08:29] Patrick answers the final four questions

Resources

Sponsor

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Own Your Morning

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 10:39:03 GMT

Morning routines get a lot of hype. There are entire books on the subject. Boomer and Satu discuss the why behind morning routines and some elements which may prime you to win your day.

Key Highlights

[2:00] The purpose of morning routines
[9:00] Constructing the morning routine (Satu)
[12:17] Hemmingway, Satre, and how weird can morning routines get?
[13:02] The why behind morning routines
[15:00] Morning pages
[16:00] The role of HRV in selecting exercise

Resources Mentioned

Daily Rituals
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Audible
Blinkist - for short cliff notes of books

Sponsor

About These Episodes

Feel free to send feedback on these, or any other Decoding Superhuman podcast, to podcast@decodingsuperhuman.com

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Control Your Nerves: An In-Depth Exploration of HRV with Jason Moore

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 18:58:02 GMT

If you could choose one biomarker to monitor each day, heart rate variability may be it. This is an in-depth discussion about everything you wish to know HRV, how to measure it, what it means, and how to improve it.

Who is Jason Moore?

Jason holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from Texas A&M University and has been invited to speak about his work at many conferences and venues.

Prior to specializing in Heart Rate Variability, Jason designed and implemented large scale data analysis systems for the Oil and Gas industry, focusing on making complex data actionable. Jason has also been a health and performance coach and personal trainer, and truly enjoys teaching others how to optimize their health and performance to become their best self.

Key Highlights

[4:28] Our mutual connections
[5:17] What is heart rate variability?
[6:58] The factors which influence heart rate variability
[9:46] What technology is required to measure HRV?
[12:38] The purpose of different time series measurements
[19:10] Why you get different HRV numbers from different devices
[20:02] Calculating HRV
[32:52] Why referencing ranges for HRV are a problem
[37:34] How to improve HRV
[42:43] The role of the vagus nerve
[43:57] The autonomic nervous system
[50:38] Travel and its impact on your nervous system
[54:51] Using HRV in the financial markets
[58:15] Jason answers the final four questions

Resources Mentioned

Sponsor

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Upgrade Your Office

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 09:52:21 GMT

You spend a third (or more) of your waking life inside an office. But when was the last time you took a look at the office environment to figure out if it enhanced or hindered your performance? Boomer and Satu discuss the opportunities to upgrade your office to allow you to focus more, achieve more, and perform better.

Key Highlights of the Episode

[2:06] The "Captain Planet" analysis of problems with an office
[11:02] Choosing the appropriate water filter
[13:18] Upgrading your lighting
[15:00] What to do with noise pollution
[16:34] Is sitting the new smoking?

Resources Mentioned

Berkey Water Filters
Mental States on Demand with Dan Clark
Protecting Your Eyes from Technology with Daniel Georgiev
Iris: software for your screen
BluBlox blue light blocking glasses - use code DS15 for 15% off
RaOptics blue light blocking glasses - use code BOOMER for 15% off
Optimizing Light for Performance with Andy Mant
Quantum Health with Matt Maruca
The Pomodoro Technique
Getting Things Done by David Allen

Sponsor

About this format

Feel free to send feedback on these, or any other Decoding Superhuman podcast, to podcast@decodingsuperhuman.com

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Wake Up Every Day with a Drive to Thrive with Tommy Baker

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 11:49:29 GMT

This episode is about making big decisions. The decision you always avoided about quitting your job, starting that business, or moving to a new city. In this episode, Tommy and Boomer discuss the formula for making big decisions and how to show up as a high performer every day.

Who is Tommy Baker?

Tommy Baker helps dreamers, visionaries and entrepreneurs bring those dreams to life —and create a life they can’t wait to wake up for. As author of UnResolution, The 1% Rule and The Leap Of Your Life, Tommy believes living up to our potential is what we’re here for.

Through his writing, coaching and podcast —he’s helped thousands of people take their next bold step and never look back. He’s been featured in Entrepreneur, Influencive, Thought Catalog and more.

Key Highlights of the Podcast

[4:31] How Tommy made the big leap
[10:08] Using reverse visualization for confidence in making change
[13:05] Making the change before the full-blown crisis
[15:02] Taking a non-emotional inventory of your life
[18:58] Developing a journaling practice
[22:42] How to wake up every day and perform at your best
[24:49] Finding purpose
[29:49 ] The significance of 90 days in planning
[36:07] Indecision as a dream killer
[38:12] Tommy's new book
[40:42] The significance of taking action within 24 hours
[41:20] Tommy answers the final questions

Resources Mentioned

Resist Average Academy
UnResolution by Tommy Baker
The 1% Life by Tommy Baker
The Big Leap by Tommy Baker
Zero to One by Peter Thiel
Linchpin by Seth Godin
The Pomodoro Technique
Rescue Time
Deep Work by Cal Newport

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Tommy Baker

Resist Average Academy
Instagram

Sponsor

The sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger. No, I’m not married yet. And frankly, before that ring, I hated wearing rings. But I must say the guys at Oura have done a great job.

So what did I do? Well, it allowed me to adjust really when my last meal was before going to bed. So I have my last meal. Now, earlier in the night, I get better sleep, I get higher quality sleep. And I must say the next day feels amazing. So if you want to check out the Oura Ring and if you want to pick one up yourself, go to ouraring.com and plug in the code Boomer and you’ll get $50 off your order or 50 euros, depending on your jurisdiction. I really hope you enjoy the ring.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Leadership in the Age of Innovation

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 08:55:44 GMT

In a corporate world with more change and uncertainty, leadership is more important than ever. Leadership, much like today's corporate landscape, is evolving. Leadership starts with the individual and is required in all aspects of the organization (from starting employee to executive).

About these episodes

Starting with this episode, the Decoding Superhuman podcast will release two episodes per week. Our normal interviews with experts in the domain of performance will continue to occur on Tuesday every week. In those episodes, you receive a deep dive in a particular domain of performance.

Feel free to send feedback on these, or any other Decoding Superhuman podcast, to podcast@decodingsuperhuman.com

Key Highlights on Leadership

[2:48] What is leadership?
[3:36] Self-leadership and organizational alignment
[5:28] The importance of your daily actions as a leader
[7:09] Building a culture to support performance
[10:03] Do the organizational values align with your own?
[11:46] Changing leadership in an organization
[12:51] Cultures and leadership change
[15:08] Routines and leadership

Resources Mentioned

Connect with Us

Sponsor

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Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Creating a Healthy Home with Andrew Pace

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Andrew Pace is an expert in constructing a healthy home. Andy reveals the toxins hidden inside the average home, how to remove them, and simple home upgrades which will lead you to high performance.

Who is Andrew Pace?

Andrew Pace is the founder and owner of the Green Design Center® in Waukesha, WI. He launched the company in 1992 as Safe Building Solutions ®, a division of Mitchell Pace & Associates, a family owned business that serves the commercial and industrial building market. Green Design Center® is now the premiere retailer of green and healthy home building and improvement products and consulting in Wisconsin, and a major national distributor of green home improvement products. Green Design Center® currently operates its own retail location in Waukesha, and has 8 GDC Trade partners throughout the Midwest

Pace has been a materials consultant for numerous LEED®, NAHB®, Healthy Child Healthy World®, and Green Built Homes® projects throughout his career.

Pace has become a nationally recognized expert on green and healthy building products. Along with being profiled in numerous publications, Pace has authored several articles about the construction of healthy homes, which have been published in regional and national magazines, such as Environmental Design & Construction, Ecological Home Ideas, and Paint Dealer magazines. Pace is a columnist and serves as an editorial advisor for Green Building Product Dealer magazine. In 2008, Pace launched a new green building product rating system called Degree of Green®, which has already been featured in numerous national publications. Degree of Green® is being used by retailers and manufacturers alike to educate consumers and eliminate confusion within the green building realm.

Pace regularly shares his knowledge through online forums and blogs covering green and healthy home improvement and building topics. Further, his insights have been chronicled in print publications such as Home Improvement Magazine, InBusiness Magazine, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Business Journal, Small Business Times, and others.

An avid speaker on the regional and national level, Pace has lent his expertise in the field of technical product knowledge to the National Healthy Homes Conference, Paint and Decorating Contractors Association, Construction Specifications Institute, National Hardware Manufacturers Association, Southern Building Materials Assoc, as well as numerous regional conferences and presentations. Pace is a regular lecturer at numerous interior design schools throughout the Midwest.

His successful business ventures illustrates his strong understanding of the green and healthy products market. In 2016, Pace launched Nontoxic Environments, Inc., a non-profit corporation dedicated to the education and avoidance of the many thousands of toxins and pollutants found in our homes and workspaces.

Pace is a past board member of the USGBC-WI Affiliate and is a two-time president of the Construction Specifications Institute-Milwaukee Chapter. In 2003, he received the Citation for Distinguished Service from the American Institute of Architects.

Key Highlights on a Healthy Home

[6:04] The common toxins found inside the home
[8:38] Toxins in your flooring
[10:31] What happens when you do not address the toxins in your home
[12:49] Formaldehyde in your home
[18:42] Identifying and ridding your home of mold
[25:12] What is off-gassing?
[29:10] How to optimize a condominium environment
[31:28] Air filters in detail
[43:03] What tools are a waste of time in your home?

Additional Resources

Continue Your High-Performance Journey with Andy Pace

Sponsor

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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The Art of High Performance Travel

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 07:57:00 GMT

Mastering the art of travel is key to any high performers life. You are expected to take redeyes, stay in foreign hotel rooms, and eat food outside of your traditional food regimen. How do you navigate this and still show up as your best at the meeting the next day? In this podcast, Boomer and Satu speak about the lost art of high-performance travel.

About These Episodes

Feel free to send feedback on these, or any other Decoding Superhuman podcast, to podcast@decodingsuperhuman.com

Key Takeaways on High-Performance Travel

[6:11] What to eat (or not eat) on the plane
[10:24] The importance of hydration
[11:28] A proactive approach to jet lag
[17:47] Exercising when you land
[19:04] What to do to your hotel room when you arrive

High-Performance Travel Resources

Timeshifter Mobile Application
The Human Charger
Eliminating Jet Lag with Christopher Babayode
Red Light Rising - Near Infrared Lighting (use "Decode" for a discount)
SaunaSpace - Near Infrared Lighting
Fun in Photobiomodulation with Bryan Gohl
Beyond Heat Shock Proteins: a Deep Dive in Near Infrared with Brian Richards
BluBlox - blue light blockers - use code DS15 for a discount
Ra Optics - blue light blockers - use code "Boomer" for a discount
Sleep Master Sleep Mask

Sponsor

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Becoming a Ninja: Welcome to Prehab Dojo with Skip Kelly

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:01:46 GMT

Skip Kelly is a corrective exercise specialist, trainer of Olympic athletes, and founder and CEO of the Prehab Dojo. Prehabing may help you with current injuries, get you ready for the day, or even improve cognition.

“When you're prehabing your spine to decompress it, you're realistically compressing it at a high intensity. That will allow it to decompress itself if it wants to.”

Skip Kelly

Who is Skip Kelly?

Skip Kelly ditched his life being a corrective exercise specialist to travel the globe building education companies and creating world-class courses to eventually return and create a digital product to ensure we all didn’t need professionals like him anymore.

Key Highlights of the Podcast:

[6:15] Skip's background in hip-hop dancing, training Olympians, etc.
[12:17] What is prehab?
[13:36] Helping veterans with shrapnel walk again
[23:13] Using the prehab technique to repair a broken foot without surgery (after dancing dressed as Gandolf from Lord of the Rings)
[24:00] Your body is perfect
[36:04] Using prehabing for performance optimization
[40:12] Decompressing your spine with prehab techniques
[42:51] 80% of the neurons that are in your brain also control movement
[46:22] Using biomechanics to access peak performance
[52:44] Microdosing death
[54:54] Skip answers the final questions

Resources Mentioned:

Continue Your High-Performance Journey with Skip:

Sponsor:

The sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger. No, I’m not married yet. And frankly, before that ring, I hated wearing rings. But I must say the guys at Oura have done a great job.

Let me give you an example. So prior to getting the Oura Ring, I would fast 16 hours after my last meal. It didn’t matter when that last meal was. When I look at my resting heart rate, and how that really correlates to my performance the next day, I know I want my lowest resting heart rate coming as soon as possible after going to sleep because that’s when all my recovery really starts.

So what did I do? Well, it allowed me to adjust really when my last meal was before going to bed. So I have my last meal. Now, earlier in the night, I get better sleep, I get higher quality sleep. And I must say the next day feels amazing. If you want to check out the Oura Ring and if you want to pick one up yourself, go to ouraring.com and plug in the code Boomer and you’ll get $50 off your order or 50 euros, depending on your jurisdiction. I really hope you enjoy the ring.

Disclaimer:

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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A Day-to-Day Guide to Surviving and Preventing Injury with Dr. David Heitmann

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:50:56 GMT

Dr. David Heitmann joins the podcast to discuss the elements of injury, injury rehabilitation, programming for the long-term, and stoic philosophy.

“I just said, "screw it!" I changed my mindset. I said I'm in control of my own destiny. And I started focusing on my health instead of the business. It changed my whole world around.”

Dr. David Heitmann

Who is Dr. David Heitmann

The path to high performance doesn't come without bumps in the roads. Dr. Heitmann had 14 broken bones and torn ligaments, his foot chopped up in a lawnmower, nerve traction injuries, debilitating sciatic pain, and even a period in his life which could be described as an "overstressed dark time."

Dr. Dave experienced severe depression, brain fog, fatigue, digestive issues, joint pain, swelling, stress fractures, and even had 3 teeth crack in half which had to be removed.

All of these amazing experiences have taught him about the journey of health.

Dr. David Heitmann's obsession with health and performance started out of a love for football in 4th grade. Dr. Dave was a 5 sport athlete growing up and played competitive football and rugby until he was 27. College allowed him to geek out on with a double major in biochemistry and molecular biology. As if that was not enough, he also did research in biomechanics and energetics.

From there, Dr. Dave went to get his Doctor of Chiropractic along with a Masters in Sports Science and Rehabilitation completing 600 hours of training around Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Certified Strength and Conditioning.

In his 10 years of owning a sports medicine clinic, he's treated 4700 patients. Dr. Dave was the medical director of 12 sports teams and provided athletic training services for most of them. He was the onsite medical provider for more than 100 endurance races, and was contracted provider for a hospital system.

The list goes on...

Key Highlights:

[5:57] - Dr. Dave's background, degrees, and experience in the sports medicine world
[8:24] Dr. Dave's injuries (warning, involves a lawnmower)
[10:02] The burnout of running your own business
[17:49] Stress buckets and what happens when you empty it
[20:42] The problem with exercise programs designed by pro athletes
[22:50] What is an injury?
[23:20] Dr. Dave and Boomer discuss Boomer's knee injury
[26:30] The significance of 3-month cycles in programming
[28:12] Microdosing ligament flexibility
[31:52] Why society needs "traditional" medical doctors
[34:08] Using Photobiomodulation in injury recovery
[42:22] Why you still need to exercise after injury and post-injury programming
[52:51] Dr. Dave answers the final questions

Resources Mentioned

Continue Your High-Performance Journey with Dr. Heitmann

Sponsor

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Your Personal Jetfuel: Ketone Esters Decoded with Frank Llosa

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 01:14:13 GMT

Frank Llosa discusses ketone esters, racemic versus non-racemic ketone salts, and why you should really pay attention to those terms on the label of exogenous ketones.

“It costs so much more to be non-racemic. They are going to put it on the package. They’re not going to accidentally sell you something that costs them 10 times more.”

Frank Llosa

Who is Frank Llosa?

Frank Llosa is the founder and CEO of KetoneAid – the same ketone ester company that raised over $150,000 on Indiegogo (5X their projected target!) to continue research on their ketone ester product. They had so many people pre-order the product, that they had to stop the offer. He got into the wide world of ketones after his wife’s godfather – the creator of the exogenous ketone Dr. Richard Veech tapped him on the shoulder.

Key Highlights of the Podcast

Resources Mentioned

Sponsor

Frank came on the show because he wants all superhumans out there to have a chance to try Ketone Esters. Head over to Ketone Aid and use the code DecodingSuperhuman for a nice little discount.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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The Mind Upgrade Behind Winning Million Dollar Poker Hands with Felix Paries

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 22:42:23 GMT

Hypnosis is misunderstood. Felix Paries, CEO of Primed Mind, joins the show to discuss how hypnosis has helped the world top poker players win million plus dollar hands and how you can use it for increased performance.

“Poker is a lot about having the right mindset and having that right mindset at the table. Two years later, he was number one in the world.”

Felix Paries

Who is Felix Paries?

Felix Paries is the CEO of Primed Mind. Felix sees entrepreneurship as a spiritual path of self-development and freedom. Primed Mind is a mobile application company supporting people to really close the gap between their performance and potential. Primed Mind focuses on getting people to experience the life-changing benefits of hypnotherapy.

Key Highlights from the Podcast:

[03:07] The connection to the World Series of Poker
[04:22] Elliot Roe, the coach behind million dollar hands of poker
[06:03] Common misconceptions about hypnosis
[10:56] The difference between hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programming
[16:53] Using hypnotherapy to deal with past obstacles
[18:32] The benefits of hypnotherapy
[19:54] Hypnotherapy and public speaking anxiety
[20:48] Primed Mind App
[26:56] Felix answers the final 4 questions

Resources Mentioned

Primed Mind App
Study on Hypnosis
High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Felix

Sponsor

Check out the Primed Mind App for free for 7 days. Get it on iOS or Android.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Behind the Curtain: an Inside Look into Chinese Weightlifting

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 02:30:00 GMT

Manuel Buitrago, PhD is the Co-Director of Ma Strength. This episode is a deep dive into weightlifting technique, the discipline of professional weightlifters, and the path to mastery.

He just had his own philosophy about how to give you a perfect lift. And so he said that if you can follow the principles of close, fast, low timing, and stable, you can make a perfect lift.

Manuel Buitrago

Who is Manuel Buitrago?

Coach Manuel received his honorary coaching credential in weightlifting from Chengdu Sports University in Sichuan, China. He has been traveling to China since 2003 and furthered his weightlifting knowledge by studying and translating Chinese sports science research articles, manuals, and textbooks on weightlifting written by Chinese sports scientists and coaches. Manuel was mentored by Coach Ma Jianping where he learned Chinese weightlifting technique and training methods. He’s furthered his lifting ability and knowledge by traveling to various training bases in China where he trained with professional Chinese weightlifters.

Coach Manuel has taught Chinese weightlifting technique, theory, and programming in China as well as around the world. He has worked with Olympic and world-level weightlifters as well as high-level Crossfit athletes from various countries. His knowledge of Chinese language and culture allows him to bridge language barriers and convey the essence behind Chinese weightlifting methods to Western audiences without changing the content. He has conducted Chinese Weightlifting seminars in Spanish, Portuguese, and is working on Italian translations.

Key Highlights of the Podcast

[5:35] Manuel's path to finding Chinese Weightlifting
[7:29] The principles behind Chinese Weightlifting
[10:55] Quadriceps and their role in technique
[12:24] Balance in weightlifting
[14:38] How to measure overtraining
[16:38] The testing protocols of Professional Weightlifters
[18:14] Why flexibility is the most important place to start for a weightlifter
[21:48] The ratio of accessory and full movements
[26:17] Plotting out a training plan for goals
[29:32] Balancing cardiovascular work and weightlifting
[31:16] How frequently do elite athletes train vs. the average person
[34:04] Using machines vs. barbells
[39:17] Manuel answers the final 4 questions

Resources Mentioned

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Manuel

Instagram
Website

Sponsor

The sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger. No, I’m not married yet. And frankly, before that ring, I hated wearing rings. But I must say the guys at Oura have done a great job.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Embracing Play with Darryl Edwards

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:57:31 GMT

Bestselling Author Darryl Edwards discusses the value of movement, why traditional exercise is not enough, and the value of play in life.

"Just because you're in nature doesn't make it playful. Just because you're moving and being active doesn't make it playful.

It's the attitude which makes something playful."

Darryl Edwards

Who is Darryl Edwards?

Darryl Edwards is a best-selling author of Animal Moves, a movement coach, TEDx speaker and thought leader in the area of creativity and innovation in fitness and health. Founder of Primal Play.

Key Highlights of the Podcast

[4:18] Darryl's transition from investment banking to play
[8:08] How Darryl reversed his pre diabetes
[11:43] Darryl's journey from intense exercise to play
[13:33] The current movement crisis
[16:38] Homo sedentarians
[22:27] The dangers of being sedentary
[26:44] Exercise vs. Play
[35:38] Do you need to break the Type A, measure everything, personality?
[46:21] Optimizing movement under a time constrain

Resources Mentioned

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Darryl

Sponsor

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Drinking to Enhance Rather Than Escaping Life with Todd White

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 02:59:49 GMT

Todd White did the impossible. At Dry Farm Wines, Todd built a company which emphasizes both health and the use of wine to enhance life. This episode is packed with his tips for consuming wine with an eye on health.

“It's not about deprivation. It's about elevation.”

Todd White

Who is Todd White?

Todd has been a serial entrepreneur and creator since he was age 17.

Today, after 15 years in the wine business his life is dedicated to educating and helping people make better choices about food, nutrition, and how they think about consuming alcohol. He is the founder of Dry Farm Wines; a writer, speaker, and a leading authority on healthy organic/natural wines and the importance of micro-dosing alcohol for health, longevity, and vitality. Todd’s passion is unlocking the best way to enjoy alcohol, how to enjoy the benefits of moderate consumption while avoiding the negative outcomes.

Key Highlights on High Performance Wine

[3:00] Can you drink wine and be a high performer?
[4:25] Are you drinking to tap out or tune in?
[5:59] Why you should drink low alcohol wine
[11:57] The additives in everyday wine which make you feel like crap
[14:14] Natural, dry-farmed wine
[15:55] Irrigation and the dilution of polyphenols
[21:03] The problem with Robert Parker
[24:49] Natural vs. Biodynamic vs. Organic Wines
[29:42] How to order wine at the business dinner
[32:19] Dry Farms Criteria for selecting wine
[36:02] The statistically sugar-free wine
[43:01] Todd answers the final 4 questions
[48:45] Todd White on Meditation

Resources Mentioned

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Todd White

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Disclaimer

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Beyond Heat Shock Proteins: A Deep Dive in Near Infrared with Brian Richards

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Brian Richards is the Founder and CEO of SaunaSpace. This podcast episode is a deep dive into the performance benefits of photobiomodulation, heat shock proteins, near-infrared, and incandescent light therapy.

Who is Brian Richards?

Brian fully healed his toxin-related acne, brain fog, adrenal fatigue and more with the power of the incandescent sauna therapy: full-spectrum near-infrared light and heat therapy. His personal journey to optimal health inspired him to create SaunaSpace’s Incandescent Sauna product line, in order to help others discover the pathway to natural healing, which now includes the world’s 1st Faraday-Cage Sauna.

Key Highlights on Near Infrared

[2:17] What is photobiomodulation?
[5:43] Structured Water in the Body (also see the episode with Hans Eng from Eng3)
[11:24] The SaunaSpace story
[16:56] Near Infrared, Far Infrared, and Finnish Saunas
[18:13] Red light and structured water
[22:21] LED vs. Incandescent Lighting
[25:32] Heat shock proteins and the benefits of near infrared sauna
[29:22] LED and flicker, EMF, etc.
[35:38] The significance of a zero EMF sauna
[46:03] How to deal with 5G?
[48:26] Near-Infrared Lighting Routines
[52:13] Cheat days
[54:41] Using the target light
[58:56] Brian answers the final questions

Resources Mentioned

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Brian Richards

Sponsor

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Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Super Learning and Keeping Up in the Age of Innovation with Justin Noppé

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 14:30:30 GMT

Justin Noppé once memorized a chapter in Moby Dick and Pi to 100 digits. The techniques Justin employed go far beyond the memory palace. He developed systems which are useful in tackling the feats of memory and applicable to learning any subject, including language.

“Most people just want to have a conversation that's comfortable. How much time do you need to put in for that? I would say, yes, 30 minutes a day. Five, maybe six times a week for about six months. You'll get to a point, if you use the correct methodology if you're learning the correct stuff, the correct material in six months you will become very comfortable with that language.”

Justin Noppé

Who is Justin Noppé?

Like you, language and performance expert, Justin Noppé, went through the regular school pipeline, coming out the other end asking if this was really beneficial? How much information from those 12 years is still accessible? Do I know how to study? Teaching languages for 15 years, his approach is radically different.

Unlike many teachers and language programs, he shows how to become automatic with a language and use your brains natural methods. Working in harmony with what is, rather than working against it. Asking the question, "How can I get better results with less time?" Justin is able to help his clients connect with other cultures and achieve surprising results. Justin's method is a fusion of language and brain training that connects his clients to their previously unrealized potential.

Companies and individuals all along the spectrum, from style consultants to internet exchange companies, have come to him for fast, long term results not only in languages, but also with other aspects of language and brain performance such as presentation coaching, accent reduction and meta-cognitive skills training (like memory techniques, speed reading and mental model workshops). Justin continues to work with cross-cultural professionals online or in group workshops.

Key Highlights on Super Learning

[8:38] Memorizing Pi to 100 digits
[11:06] How to internalize an entire chapter of Moby Dick
[12:16] The anatomy of memory
[13:48] Memory palaces
[20:06] Using emotion over logic to learn language
[24:21] Dealing with cognitive fatigue while learning
[25:58] The importance of the base-level of knowledge
[32:37] Establishing multiple neural connections in memory
[37:49] Is 30-minutes a day enough to learn a language?
[43:52] The 6-month protocol to learning a new language
[44:46] The role of threading
[47:45] The Spanish program which is making learning languages fun again
[50:28] Justin answers the final questions

Resources Mentioned

Continue Your High-Performance Journey with Justin Noppé

Sponsor

Disclaimer

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Constructing Systems on the Path to Mastery with Thane Marcus Ringler

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:07:09 GMT

Former professional golfer, Thane Marcus Ringler, joins the podcast to discuss the path to the perfect swing. The system he developed on that path applies for mastery in any endeavor.

It's super boring. It's super unsexy. It's not fun, but you do it. You do the work because you know it produces results. The best performers, the best of anything... they find beauty in the process. Enjoying the mundane and they're able to do it over and over and over again because of it. And that is what produces the results.

Thane Marcus Ringler

Who is Thane Marcus Ringler?

Thane Marcus Ringler is a former pro golfer turned writer, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur living in Los Angeles, CA. After competing for nearly four years as a professional, he transitioned out of the world of golf into his new endeavors.

In his current work, Thane is coming alongside freelancers, business owners, and entrepreneurs to help them by taking the professional athlete’s mindset to everyday people in everyday life. He is passionate about speaking to the journey from the journey and wants to empower this generation to take ownership of their lives and never settle for less than they are capable of.

Key Highlights on Mastery through Systems

[6:59] Life as a professional golfer
[9:09] Simplicity, complexity, simplicity
[12:08] Do humans make tasks too complicated?
[17:57] There's no plan B (but what about A.5)
[23:59] What it means to be a learner
[26:17] Taking the path of most resistance
[27:22] Becoming teachable
[29:41] A debate on pride
[31:54] Dealing with fear
[35:02] Creating rituals and routines for performance
[38:31] Dealing with failure
[44:01] The final four questions

Resources Mentioned

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Thane

Sponsor

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This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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How to Optimize Your Light for Sleep, Energy, and an Epic Life with Andy Mant

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:57:09 GMT

Andy Mant is the Founder and CEO of BluBlox, a company who produces high-quality blue light blocking glasses. Andy and Boomer discuss the role of melanopsin, how to regulate blue light, and the role of circadian rhythms for performance.

"When the sun rises in the morning and as it actually sets in the evening, the intensity of light changes. During first sort of sunrise periods, you're going to have a very low lux light. It is probably about sort of 1800 Kelvin on the sunrise and the sunset. It's actually not really that difficult to look at and it also contains a lot yet less frequencies of invisible light like UV."

Andy Mant, CEO of BluBlox

Who is Andy Mant?

Andy Mant is the founder and CEO of BLUblox, a company specializing in evidence-based advanced light filtering eyewear. Andy started BLUblox after becoming dissatisfied with the quality and standards of blue light blocking glasses available and so set about to design lenses that match the evidence in the academic literature. Andy was born in the UK and moved to Australia in 2011. After moving and about 2 years after arriving Andy’s gained a lot of weight and become chronically fatigued and lacked energy. Traditional dietary approaches only worked to a certain degree and after stumbling across light and health Andy forged a passion and niche understanding of all things light related to health. Today Andy is a leading figure in managing light to improve health and wellbeing.

Key Highlights on Optimizing Light

[5:27] Andy Mant's health journey
[9:44] How to reset your circadian rhythm
[12:04] The relationship between cortisol and blue light
[14:19] Practicing sun gazing
[16:09] The best resources for diving deep on circadian rhythms
[22:27] Melanopsin in detail
[25:31] Why blue light blocking glasses at night is not enough
[30:21] Taking a light break from work
[34:14] An after dark routine to optimize your sleep
[37:21] Reducing flicker with Iris
[39:01] Does it matter if the light gets in the side of the glasses?
[41:25] The role of melanin in needing sunglasses
[49:55] Testing different blue light blocking brands
[53:22] The question you should ask of the manufacturer of your glasses
[55:20] Andy answers the final four questions

Resources Mentioned

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Andy Mant

Sponsor

The sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger. No, I’m not married yet. And frankly, before that ring, I hated wearing rings. But I must say the guys at Oura have done a great job.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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The Fat Head Kids Documentary with Tom Naughton

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:55:14 GMT

Fat Head and Fat Head Kids creator Tom Naughton discusses nutrition bias, the problems with observational studies, and the release of his new film "Fat Head Kids."

“Yeah. I didn't bother to see it because when these vegan propaganda movies come out, it's always the same stuff. They seem to think it's their mission in life to track you down and try to convince you that meat and eggs are going to kill you. So I've gotten very used to the type of evidence. Please put evidence in air quotes that they throw at you....So I've thrown a challenge out there. No one's accepted it yet. I'll continue eating four eggs a day. You Start Smoking 20 cigarettes a day. We'll compare our health in 10 years.”

Tom Naughton

Who is Tom Naughton?

Tom Naughton began his professional life as a writer and editor for Family Safety & Health magazine. In the many years since, he's worked as a freelance writer, a touring standup comedian and a software programmer. Fat Head, his humorous documentary about the lousy health advice handed down from official sources, has been seen on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime, as well as on television networks in several countries. His speeches and other health-related videos have been viewed by millions of people online. Tom now lives on a small hobby farm with one wife, two daughters, two dogs, one cat, and dozens of chickens.

Highlights of the Episode

[5:49] Tom's opinion of What the Health
[7:55] The origins of the Fat Head documentary
[11:04] The problems with Supersize Me
[12:36] When BMI becomes an irrelevant metric
[13:57] The Piggy Bank theory of losing weight
[18:11] What would happen if you stopped eating fat tomorrow
[21:12] The problem with vegetable oil
[23:53] The influential arm of the CSPI... and the lack of science which backs their statements.
[26:18] Observational studies
[35:03] The origin of man boobs
[38:31] Put down the orange juice
[40:36] Simple steps to creating the optimal diet
[44:24] Tom answers the final 4 questions

Resources Mentioned

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Tom Naughton

Sponsor

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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The Advanced Sleep Class with Dr. Benjamin Smarr

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 18:38:46 GMT

Dr. Benjamin Smarr returns for a deeper dive into sleep physiology, wearable technology, social jet lag, and the missed opportunities in health innovation.

“If people have been doing rotating shift work, the longer that they've not been doing it, the more all these bad effects tend to go away...which is amazing and wonderful. That's for adults. That's not for developing kids. But even so, I think saying I'm pregnant so I can never fly is probably overblown. I think it's more an issue of the chronic daily insults where you just don't get time to recover.”

Dr. Benjamin Smarr

Who is Dr. Benjamin Smarr?

Dr. Benjamin Smarr studies the temporal structures that biological systems make as they move through time. An NIH research fellow at UC Berkeley, his work focuses on understanding how physiological dynamics like sleep, circadian rhythms, and ovulatory cycles are shaped by the brain, and how disturbances to those cycles gives rise to disease. Dr. Smarr is also an advocate for scientific outreach, and routinely gives public lectures and visits K-12 classrooms to help promote the idea that by understanding the biology that guides us, we can live more empowered lives.

Highlights on Sleep

[4:59] The importance of sleep cycles
[6:36] Is any sleep stage more important than another?
[11:04] Uberman, or Polyphasic sleep
[14:40] Social jet lag
[20:45] Circadian rhythms and pregnancy
[24:18] The role of circadian rhythms and inflammation
[27:40] Social jet lag, chronotypes, and student performance in the classroom.
[32:50] Testing your chronotype without genetics
[34:27] Dr. Smarr's take on the wearable market and the current best of breed. I do a deeper dive on this here.
[37:54] If Dr. Benjamin Smarr designed his own wearable, what would it look like?
[41:19] Global healthcare, data privacy, and other issues deterring health innovation
[43:59] Why do we know so little about sleep?
[49:59] Dr. Smarr's recent research with the "Gut Rig"
[52:09] The Quantified Self project Dr. Smarr and I were involved in together
[54:47] Dr. Smarr answers the final three questions

Resources Mentioned

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Dr. Smarr

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Frontier Epigenetics with Dr. Tom Stubbs

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 14:44:25 GMT

Dr. Tom Stubbs joins the Decoding Superhuman podcast to speak about methylation testing, biological age, and how to use epigenetics for high performance.

Epigenetics is the only measure of biological age that, independent of the tissue or the sample that you take... whether it be saliva, a liver sample, a urine sample, a blood sample, you get age prediction. Now, if you take telomere length, for instance, you only actually get a weak positive correlation with age in blood.

Dr. Tom Stubbs

Who is Dr. Tom Stubbs?

Tom obtained a First-Class Honours degree in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry from Magdalen College, Oxford. Tom subsequently undertook a PhD in epigenetics at the University of Cambridge, which was broadly on the development and implementation of novel wet-lab and computational methods aimed at improving the understanding of epigenetics (specifically DNA methylation).

Over the last four years, Tom has been working at the forefront of epigenetic research and has authored a number of high impact scientific publications and patented two models. An epigenetics test enables individuals to predict the effects of environmental and lifestyle factors on their biological age. Tom realized that access to information about a person’s epigenetic clock would be incredibly useful from both personal and public health perspectives. Tom co-founded Chronomics, helping individuals to understand how previously unseen factors might have lasting effects on their health ahead of time.

Tom worked alongside Dani and Toby to define the first models, bringing Charles into the team to communicate the science behind Chronomics to the public. The company is unique in its field, providing people with proactive, personalized and consumer-centric health management.

Key Highlights of the Frontier Epigenetics Podcast?

[4:25] What is epigenetics?
[5:27] How Chronomics got started?
[7:43] Next Generation Sequencing technology
[10:09] Sodium Bisulfate Conversion and Methylation Marks
[15:26] What you can learn from methylation testing
[16:55] Epigenetics as the best marker of biological age
[20:34] The role of epigenetics in the evolution from single-cell organisms to humans
[24:28] Stress history, environmental toxins, and their relation to epigenetic marks.
[26:10] Using epigenetic testing to direct lifestyle modification
[27:41] The future of Chronomics
[28:20] Data privacy with genetic testing
[31:28] The 500 million markers measured by Chronomics

Resources Mentioned

What is Health to Dr. Tom Stubbs?

Health is a holistic concept that shouldn't just be the absence of illness.

Dr. Tom Stubbs' Favorite Book on High Performance?

It's Not About the Bike by Lance Armstrong

Dr. Tom Stubbs' Top Trick to Enhance Focus?

Exercise
Removing distractions from technology

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Chronomics

Website
Instagram
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This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Quit Your Bingeing with Dr. Glenn Livingston

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 05:34:58 GMT

Dr. Glenn Livingston digs deep on the food industry, his background as an overweight person, and the techniques discussed in his book “Never Binge Again” to stop binge eating.

Who is Dr. Glenn Livingston?

Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a veteran psychologist and was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry.

Glenn has sold $30,000,000 of marketing consulting services over the course of his career. You may have seen his (or his company’s) previous work, theories, and research in major periodicals like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, and American Demographics

You may also have heard him on ABC, WGN, and/or CBS radio, or UPN TV.

Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. Most important, however, was his own personal journey out of obesity and food prison to a normal, healthy weight and a much more lighthearted relationship with food.

Key Highlights

What is bingeing?
How to end food cravings
How to stop binge eating
Why traditional psychological tactics like “love yourself thin” don’t work
The algorithms of healthy eating and living
Does a daily weigh in work?
Dr. Livingston speaks about his favorite books, tricks for focus, and what health is to him

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Dr. Livingston

Never Binge Again Website

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The World's Most Efficient Workout by Dr. Doug McGuff

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 03:24:18 GMT

Dr. Doug McGuff is an expert in High Intensity Training, emergency room physician, and bestselling author of Body by Science. Dr. McGuff sheds light on the aerobic benefits of resistance training and how to get a complete workout in 20 minutes once a week.

“You cannot go into this process with an idea of someone that you admire. Or a look that you would like to have or a capability that someone else has that you want to try to emulate or reproduce. That will fail every time. You have to go into the process with the idea is that I'm going to take what I have, in terms of my own genotype and seek its ideal phenotypic expression by applying a stimulus and allowing a response to occur.”

Dr. Doug McGuff on Exercise

Who is Dr. Doug McGuff?

Doug McGuff, MD became interested in exercise at the age of 15 when he first read Arthur Jones’ Nautilus Training Bulletin No. 2. His interest in exercise and biology led him to a career in medicine.

In 1989, he graduated from the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio and went on to train in Emergency Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences at Little Rock where he served as Chief Resident. From there, Dr. McGuff served as Faculty in the Wright State University Emergency Medicine Residency and was a staff Emergency Physician at Wright-Patterson AFB Hospital.

In 1995, Dr. McGuff moved to Seneca, South Carolina where he joined Blue Ridge Emergency Physicians with whom he continues to practice full-time emergency medicine.

Throughout his career, Dr. McGuff maintained his interest in high-intensity exercise. Doug realized a lifelong dream when he opened Ultimate Exercise in November 1997, where he and his instructors continue to explore the limits of exercise through their personal training of clients.

In addition to his work at Ultimate Exercise, Dr. McGuff is a full-time practicing emergency physician who lives in Seneca, South Carolina with his wife of 30 years, Wendy, and their children Eric and Madeline.

What is High-Intensity Training?

High-intensity training (HIT) is a form of strength training popularized in the 1970s by Arthur Jones, the founder of Nautilus. The training focuses on performing quality weight training repetitions to the point of momentary muscular failure. The training takes into account the number of repetitions, the amount of weight, and the amount of time the muscle is exposed to tension in order to maximize the amount of muscle fiber recruitment.

Source: High-Intensity Training: more strength and power in less time. Human Kinetics.

Why is Resistance Training Most Effective?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJP_Xq2Wp5w&lc=z220unbwypywuxyjs04t1aokgvgt4d5cjj4xenm1forgbk0h00410

Key Highlights of the Podcast

[6:00] The Stimulus Organism Response
[10:00] The importance of self-reflection before undertaking exercise
[18:48] Myokines and training
[24:21] The Body by Science Protocol
[31:54] Why is resistance training the best exercise?
[37:57] The Big 5 exercises
[40:55] How to deal with someone getting in the way of your workout
[44:19] Tracking time under load
[51:27] Measuring HRV and other metrics for recovery
[54:42] The final four questions with Dr. Doug McGuff

Resources Mentioned

Dr. McGuff's Favorite Book(s) on High Performance?

How does Dr. McGuff Increase His Focus?

Reducing inputs

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Dr. McGuff

Sponsor

Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective. Chairman, Jordan Greenhall has been on the show discussing Sovereignty and Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Stickler joined me to discuss unleashing your human potential through Epigenetics. I enjoy the products so much that I use them 5 out of 7 days. Whether it’s Qualia, Qualia Mind, or one of their new formulas, I find them to be completely revolutionary in the supplement world. It upgrades me as a person. If you wanna try Qualia, Qualia Mind, or any of their other products, go over to neurohacker.com, plug in the discount code ‘BOOMER’ and you’ll get 10% off your first order or 15% off any order if you subscribe. Get their free Foundational Guide to Neurohacking at Neurohacker.com

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Training Focus with Kasper van der Meulen

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Bestselling author Kasper van der Meulen discusses breathwork, scheduling, and different strategies to improve your overall focus in this podcast episode.

"Focus is consciously directed attention. So you have attention. You have a finite amount of it. Actually, because attention is like a mental currency. It costs energy to spend it. Now attention that is spent on autopilot cost less energy, right? If you do something completely automatic, because you've done it so many times, it as simple and as basic really just run the neural pathway. You just do what you do. Conscious attention takes a bit more energy, which is why it's a bit harder to acquire."

Kasper van der Meulen

Who is Kasper van der Meulen?

Kasper van der Meulen is an author and lifestyle adventurer. He went from being overweight, burnt out and unhappy, to developing laser focus, optimal fitness, and personal freedom. He put himself through numerous experiments and challenges. He optimized his lifestyle, conquered the cold, ran ultramarathons on his bare feet, tested countless diets, read a ton of scientific literature and explored as many esoteric practices he could find.

With over ten thousand hours of experience in teaching science, self-development and biohacking, he decided to demystify and methodize these principles in a fun and bite-sized manner. As a final test of his focus, he wrote his book within 30 days, so that he would have to practice everything he preaches. His book “MindLift - Mental Fitness for the Modern Mind” became an Amazon bestseller. Kasper now travels the world on a mission to teach others to be the healthiest, happiest and strongest version of themselves through transformative experiences, scientific understanding, and vivid storytelling.

Highlights of the Podcast

[5:22] How Kasper wrote a bestseller in 30 days
[10:38] Kasper's health history and how he got on the right path
[18:50] The Wim Hof Method and how Kasper became Wim's lead instructor
[28:37] Focus and "focus fatigue"
[33:43] What is mental interval training?
[39:00] How to build focus habits
[44:22] Kasper answers the final 4 questions

Resources Mentioned

What is Health to Kasper?

The ability to flexibly respond to whatever life asked from you.

Kasper's Go-To for Enhancing Focus?

Cold showers and productivity intervals.

Kasper's Favorite Book on High Performance

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Kasper

Sponsor

The sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger. No, I’m not married yet. And frankly, before that ring, I hated wearing rings. But I must say the guys at Oura have done a great job.

So what did I do? Well, it allowed me to adjust really when my last meal was before going to bed. So I have my last meal earlier in the night, I get better sleep, I get higher quality sleep. And I must say the next day feels amazing. So if you want to check out the Oura Ring and if you want to pick one up yourself, go to ouraring.com and plug in the code Boomer and you’ll get $50 off your order or 50 euros, depending on your jurisdiction. I really hope you enjoy the ring and on with the show.

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Tracking Health with Dave Korsunsky

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:39:39 GMT

David Korsunsky comes on the Decoding Superhuman podcast to explain the value of dashboarding quantified self-data with his product, Heads Up Health.

Well, I think the future is now starting to provide more automated insights for people. So without you even having to log in, the system should be smart enough to say we found an extremely strong correlation between your carbohydrate intake and your resting heart rate.

David Korsunsky, CEO Heads Up Health Who is Dave Korsunsky?

Dave is the CEO and Founder of Heads Up Health. David has fifteen years of experience working for industry leading technology firms and most recently served as Director of Technical Alliances at VMware, Inc. where he led strategic partnerships with global EHR companies including EPIC, Cerner, McKesson, GE, Allscripts and many more. As an avid health enthusiast, he recognized an opportunity to build a software solution that makes it easier for anyone to take control over their health through better use of their data.

Key Highlights from the Podcast

[5:00] What led to Dave starting Heads Up Health?
[6:00] Our mutual love of the now-defunct Zeo
[8:00] Combining lifestyle data with medical records
[12:09] The Electronic Health Record system in the United States
[17:00] Using the Oura Ring for behavior modification
[24:00] Heads Up Health and Data Privacy
[26:00] What about people who do not enjoy knowing all of this data about themselves?
[28:00] What data to expect to be available on Heads Up Health soon?
[33:00] Establishing correlation between two different types of data
[36:47] Dave answers the final 4 questions

Resources Mentioned

Heads Up Health Website
Sleep Tracking Startup Zeo Says Goodnight
Nootropics with Mansal Denton (an interview to get the basics on nootropics)
Freestyle Libre – Continuous Glucose Measurement
Whoop
Oura Ring (use code BOOMER for a USD 50 discount)
Epi-Paleo Rx by Jack Kruse
The Bulletproof Diet by David Asprey

How does Dave Define Health?

Balance

Dave’s Top Trick for Enhancing Focus?

Optimal sleep and Modafinil

Dave Korsunsky’s Favorite Book on High Performance?

Epi-Paleo Rx by Jack Kruse
The Bulletproof Diet by David Asprey

Continue Your Journey with Heads Up Health

Website
Heads Up Health Facebook
Heads Up Health Instagram
Email Dave – dave@headsuphealth.com

Sponsor

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Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Is the Future Functional Medicine? With James Maskell

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 12:44:12 GMT

James Maskell talks about systems thinking, patient/practitioner engagement, and root cause resolution as the future of medicine. His newest venture, KNEW Health, seeks to change the face of healthcare by adopting a functional medicine model and making healthcare more affordable.

The reason why functional medicine appears expensive. I think it's actually an illusion, right? What what's actually expensive $10,000 per person in America per year is expensive. Humira, at $5,000 per month for a biological, is expensive. Healthcare is expensive, the reason why functional medicine appears expensive, is because it's not included in your medical plan.

James Maskell Who is James Maskell?

With the soul of an advocate and the mind of an entrepreneur, James Maskell has spent the past decade sparking debate and encouraging a shift away from conventional western medicine and toward a wellness-centered, functional medicine model—starting with the doctors themselves. To that end, he created Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference with record-setting participation online and growing physician communities around the world. His organization and best selling book of the same name, Evolution of Medicine, prepares health professionals for this new era of predictive, preventive medicine.

His newest venture, KNEW Health, is a new alternative to health insurance for health-conscious Americans. He is an in-demand speaker and impresario, being featured on TEDMED, HuffPostLive and TEDx, as well as lecturing internationally.

Key Highlights of the Podcast

[5:09] Why did James start the Functional Forum?
[14:59] How does Functional Medicine bring down the cost of healthcare?
[21:51] The case for more functional medicine doctors
[28:12 ] Why Trump getting elected allowed James to start KNEW Health
[34:41] How to scale the community model KNEW Health promotes?
[44:01] Psychedelics and their role in fixing PTSD
[45:34] Does KNEW Health plan to expand outside of The United States of America?
[49:23] James answers the final four questions

Resources Mentioned

Complexity Medicine: The Basis for a Functional Standard of Care with Daniel Schmachtenburger
Evolution of Medicine by James Maskell
Functional Forum
Qualia Mind by Neurohacker Collective (use the code BOOMER for a discount)
Linchpin by Seth Godin
KNEW Health

The Final Four with James Maskell What is health to you?

The ability to actualize your potential as a human

How do you enhance your focus?

Qualia Mind

Favorite book on high performance?

Linchpin by Seth Godin

Continue Your High-Performance Journey with James Maskell

KNEW Health

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Going Ketotarian with Dr. Will Cole

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:44:06 GMT

Dr. Will Cole joins the Decoding Superhuman podcast to discuss the problems with a vegetarian or vegan diet and how to get the benefits of a plant-based diet through being Ketotarian.

I spent my mid to late teens to my mid to late 20s being a vegan. It was the conventional vegan diet. It was higher carbohydrates, lower fat.So sprouted grains and soaked you know beans and lentils and legumes. That is by and large where I got my calories. It was better than the standard American diet. But just because something's better doesn't mean it's optimal. Over that time period. I slowly not overnight started seeing digestive issue is and inflammatory problems and fatigue.

Dr. Will Cole Who is Dr. Will Cole?

Dr. Will Cole, leading functional-medicine expert, consults people around the world via webcam at www.drwillcole.com and locally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole was named one of the top fifty functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is a health expert for mindbodygreen and goop. Dr. Cole is the author of the book, Ketotarian in which he melds the powerful benefits of a ketogenic diet with a plant-based one.

What is Ketotarian?

Ketotarian combines the best parts of a ketogenic diet with the best parts of a plant-based diet.

Key Highlights of this Podcast

[5:33] What is ketotarian?
[7:30] Dr. Cole's experience with going vegan for 10-years
[13:00] What is the significance of the 60-day onboarding process with the ketotarian diet?
[16:02] The best fish to eat on a "vegequarian" (or ketogenic pescatarian) diet
[17:30] Under what circumstances to add foods like Tempeh and Natto
[21:51] How to properly use bone broth
[25:05] The benefits of collagen
[27:07] Should you be tracking gross or net carbs?
[31:06] Under what circumstances do sugar alcohols matter
[33:39] Does alcohol knock you out of ketosis?
[37:22] Dr. Cole answers the final 4 questions

Resources Mentioned

The Final Four with Dr. Will Cole What is Health?

Radiance

What is Dr. Cole's Top Trick for Enhancing Focus?

Being fat adapted
Lion's Mane and Mucina Puriens

Favorite Book on High Performance?

Continue Your High Performance Journey with Dr. Will Cole

Sponsor

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Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about health, healthy living, nutrition, genetics, performance, and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to https://decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer.

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Molecular Hydrogen and Anti-Aging

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:19:30 GMT

Dr. Mark Sircus explains the benefits of the first element on the periodic table, hydrogen, and its role in recovery and anti-aging.

It's 10 years exactly where the first essay in Nature Magazine came out talking about hydrogen as a medicine. So it's only 10 years old. Most of the research has been done in Japan and China, both of these countries use hydrogen in medicine. And now it's coming to the west. Hydrogen water is something that's been back around the United States for a couple years. And hydrogen gas machines. It's only about a year, year and a half the first machines at the shows in United States, so it's very new.

Dr. Mark Sircus

Who is Dr. Mark Sircus?

Dr. Mark Sircus, Ac., OMD, DM (P) (acupuncturist, doctor of oriental and pastoral medicine) is a prolific writer and author of some astounding medical and health-related books. Dr. Sircus’s methods are based on medical science and long years of clinical experience, not only his own but experiences of doctors from around the world who have been practicing brilliant medicine.

His books are heavily referenced, but the layperson finds little difficulty in understanding his presentation of medical topics. For many years Dr. Sircus has been researching into the human condition and into the causes of disease; he has distilled many of the divergent medical systems into a new form of medicine that he has coined Natural Allopathic Medicine.

What is Natural Allopathic Medicine?

Natural Allopathic Medicine represents a new therapeutic principle that revolutionizes both allopathic and naturopathic medicine offering a radical shift in medical thought and practice. Dr. Sircus’s protocol addresses foundational physiology. It focuses on pH management, cell voltage, magnesium and iodine medicine, cannabinoid medicine, carbon dioxide medicine, re-mineralization of the body, increasing oxygen transport and oxygenation of the tissues, opening up of blood vessels, saturation and healing of cells with concentrated nutrition via superfoods, breathing retraining, emotional transformation processing, detoxification and removal of heavy metals and radioactive particles.

Key Highlights of the Podcast

[5:39] What is Molecular Hydrogen?
[10:47] Gerald Pollack and the molecular makeup of the body
[11:08] The different use cases, and how Dr. Sircus improved his own life with molecular hydrogen
[18:26] Is there a danger in overdoing molecular hydrogen?
[19:47] Using a hydrogen gas machine
[23:42] Molecular hydrogen and high performance
[26:57] Weighing the costs of different options for molecular hydrogen
[37:01] How often do you need to use hydrogen?
[37:43] Dr. Sircus answers the final 4 questions

Resources Mentioned

The Final 4 Questions with Dr. Sircus

What is Health to You?

The interrelationship between physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health. The levels are related to each other.

What is Your Top Trick for Enhancing Focus?

Imagination

Continue Your High Performance Journey

DrSircus.com

Sponsor

The sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger. No, I’m not married yet. And frankly, before that ring, I hated wearing rings. But I must say the guys at Oura have done a great job.

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Empowered Responsibility with Sachin Patel

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:09:17 GMT

Sachin Patel discusses how the future of medicine and health lies with you. This requires a more proactive involvement in your health. This requires empowered responsibility.

The interesting thing about our current culture is that we enjoy health, or we enjoy vitality for a certain part of our life. Then, we have this unwritten rule that it's our responsibility to then decay and not regenerate. Or, you know, recover and then rely on somebody else to take care of us. If we know how to take care of ourselves in the very beginning, then we can actually create the most abundant life possible

Sachin Patel

Who is Sachin Patel?

Sachin Patel founded The Living Proof Institute as part of his own personal transformation. When he couldn’t find answers through conventional medicine, Sachin explored functional and lifestyle medicine. It dramatically changed his life.

Sachin is most notably a father, husband, philanthropist, functional medicine practice success coach, international speaker, and author. His philosophy is that “The doctor of the future is the patient.” He is actively doing whatever it takes to keep people out of the medical system and empower them through education, self-care, and remapping their mindset.

Sachin has delivered hundreds of community workshops. His videos have been viewed by hundreds of thousands of people. Sachin's online posts have reached millions all over the world. He is an advocate for changing the healthcare paradigm and has devoted his life for the betterment of humanity.

Sachin leads by example and motivates others to take ownership over their own health. He is a passionate visionary that serves as both a teacher and a guide to help people create their best life and bring out their inner healer.

Key Highlights

[3:57] The doctor of the future is the patient
[16:01] What is in the way of a better health future
[19:14] Health basics you should be doing already
[21:21] How to clean up your environment for health
[25:00] The role of light in screwing up your sleep
[26:02] Should you quit your job?
[31:26] How did Sachin start the Living Proof Institute?
[42:35] Sachin answers the final four questions

The Final Four Questions

How does Sachin define health?

True health is mental, physical, and spiritual

What does Sachin do to achieve deep focus?

Love what you do and focus will come with it.

Sachin's favorite book on high performance?

The Bhagavad Gita: A Walkthrough for Westerners

Continue your high performance journey with Sachin

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Floating Away Anxiety with Michael Cordova

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 08:29:26 GMT

Floating is a science-backed methodology for reducing anxiety, helping athletes recover, and provides numerous other benefits. Michael Cordova, founder of the Float Center in Berkshire, United Kingdom walks through the intricate benefits of Floating.

And the interesting thing is for the guys in the US. The US teams since they started using the float tanks with during the first season of using that like tanks incorporated part of the recovery and training program, they've won the major leagues.

Michael Cordova

What is a Floatation Tank?

Floatation tanks are lightproof and soundproof. They are filled with salt water, which allows a person to float and achieve a form of deep relaxation.

Who is Michael Cordova?

Michael Cordova’s purpose is to make a positive contribution to humankind by providing the tools to improve physical and mental wellbeing, whilst creating a safe environment for personal growth. Michael is the co-founder and float facilitator at Floating Point Float Center in Berkshire, United Kingdom. The Floating Point Float Center is an award-winning business that has helped over 5000 people in the last 3 years including the British Rowing Team, the world's strongest woman, and Great Britan track and field athletes. He sees floating as an antidote to our 24/7 digital lives and a way to alter our ingrained behaviors for a more positive and productive life. Michael also spoke at TEDx.

Key Highlights

[5:00] What is Floating (aka Sensory Deprivation Tanks, and restricted environmental stimulation technique)?
[9:00] My first floating experience
[10:12] What are some of the benefits of floating?
[12:00] Floating as a date with yourself
[15:00] The research behind the benefits of floating
[21:00] Using floatation tanks in the major sports leagues
[24:24] Floating as recovery for high performers
[29:00] How "anchoring" helped a British athlete take home the silver medal
[31:00] The power of visualization in the float tank
[32:34] Measuring the benefits of floating by sleeping in the tank
[41:00] Psychedelic-like experiences in the floatation tank
[53:00] The final five questions with Michael Cordova

Resources Mentioned

What is Health to Michael Cordova?

Mind and body in high levels of coherence

Favorite Book on High Performance?

Mindlift by Kasper van der Meulen

Michael's Favorite Way to Upgrade Focus?

Attention Training Technique

Continue Your Floating Journey with Michael Cordova

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How (not) to Keto with Cristi Vlad

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:05:31 GMT

Bestselling author Cristi Vlad comes on the Decoding Superhuman podcast for the second time to provide tips on the best and worst ways to get into ketosis.

I guess there are many keto movements. Like for example, we have the keto carnivores. We have the vegan keto that you just mentioned. You have high protein keto you have people doing if I am you know which is If It Fits Your Macros and I guess that's not really a bad thing. I guess anyone can find their place within this keto space

Cristi Vlad

Who is Cristi Vlad?

Cristi is a repeat guest on the Decoding Superhuman podcast. You can find his first episode here.

Cristi Vlad holds a master’s degree in civil engineering. He’s self-taught in genomics, nutrition and biochemistry, machine learning, bioinformatics, cybersecurity, and rational thinking.

Cristi is the author of seven books including Ketone Power and Periodic Fasting.

Cristi Vlad’s utilizes the scientific method in his approach to experiments to limit logical fallacies and remove cognitive bias. He favors science-based medicine, which is actually different from evidence-based medicine.

In research, Cristi looks for good evidence and solid arguments to support an ever-changing opinion. This method leaves him thinking fluid and flexible instead of fixed and self-limiting.

Key Highlights on How (Not) to Keto

[8:27] Does food quality matter for keto?
[13:15] Genetics and the Ketogenic Diet
[14:00] Are microbiome tests worth the price?
[17:00] APOe genotypes and fat choice
[23:25] Ketone esters vs. Ketone Salts - which exogenous ketone is worthwhile?
[29:29] The problems with fat bombs
[33:00] The one pasta which may work in ketosis
[34:00] Nutrient deficiencies and the ketogenic diet
[38:15] Cristi's opinion of the ketogenic movement

Resources Mentioned

Sponsor

The sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger. No, I’m not married yet. And frankly, before that ring, I hated wearing rings. But I must say the guys at Oura have done a great job.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about health, healthy living, nutrition, genetics, performance, and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC, doing business as Decoding Superhuman, is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to https://decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer.

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Building Stress Resilience and Becoming Antifragile with Dr. Mickra Hamilton

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Breathing is something most of us every day. It's rare to think of breath structure. But if you could structure your breath to increase performance, would you? Dr. Mickra Hamilton brings her psychoacoustics expertise to talk about performance breathing.

[Babies] are barely breathing. They are barely moving air. They are in their belly. It's diaphragmatic. It's smooth. It's amazing. And then we hit puberty and we get all stressed and we start breathing in our chests

Dr. Mickra Hamilton

About Dr. Mickra Hamilton

Dr. Mickra Hamilton is Co-Founder and CEO of Apeiron Center for Human Potential/Apeiron Academy, and a Colonel and Human Performance Subject Matter Expert in the United States Air Force Reserves. She is a “Human Systems Designer,” and creative disruptor in the field of Epigenetic Human Performance Coaching creating a new paradigm for what is possible for human flourishing. Dr. Hamilton skillfully works with a systems-based precision approach to optimize the performance and potential of the human system by leveraging genomic and epigenetic lifestyle strategies along with leading-edge research and technologies. This personalized, evidence-based approach addresses the physiological, emotional, mental, and energetic aspects of the “human system” to enhance the human experience, both in how we interact with our internal and external environment and how this impacts the collective environment. Dr. Hamilton's speaks internationally on the focus areas of the epigenetics of the human environment, conscious leadership, peak psychophysiological performance, and stress optimization.

Additionally, Dr. Hamilton leverages twenty-eight years of experience in the field of psychoacoustics for research and development activities in Apeiron’s R & D Division. Current development focuses on 3-D soundscape/naturescape virtual reality programming and breath/heart/brain entrainment to restore systems equilibrium and create beneficial shifts in states of consciousness. Apeiron’s acoustic research aims to create advanced technology that works with the “human system” to restore resonance and propel the advancement of human evolution.

Highlights from This Episode

Why 60 to 90% of the population is not breathing properly [6:00]
The significance of breathing 6 to 9 times per minute [12:31]
The HeartMath Institute and training coherence [16:43]
What is Capnography? [21:40]
Hyper vs. Hypocapnia [22:06]
Simple actions you can take to start breath training today [34:48]
The importance of awareness for optimal breathing [39:48]
Using breathwork to improve your "Fran" time [42:36]
Dr. Hamilton's answer to the final 5 questions [43:53]

Key Resources Mentioned

The Final Questions with Dr. Mickra Hamilton

What is health to you?

Human Flourishing

How Dr. Mickra Hamilton Improves Focus

Do the work to achieve an optimized, even enhanced, level of health
Breathing
Dialing into a state of pure awareness

The health topic Dr. Hamilton wishes others would look in to?

Environmental Optimization
Air and Water Filters

Favorite Book on High Performance

Continue Your Performance Breathing

Sponsor

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This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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Fun in Photobiomodulation with Bryan Gohl

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Photobiomodulation, or low-level light therapy uses visable light (measuing 400 – 700 nm) and near-infrared light (measuring 700 – 1100 nm). In this episode, Bryan Gohl, Co-Founder of Red Light Rising, discusses red light therapy and its vast benefits.

When it comes to red and infrared light therapy, from minute 2 to minute 20....the benefits of going up and up, you getting maximum ends on release. You're getting maximum your energy turnover within the cells. But after 20 minutes, the benefits start to decrease. So it just becomes a time waste.

Bryan Gohl

What is Red Light Rising?

Bryan Gohl and James Strong co-founded Red Light Rising in 2017. After looking to optimize performance, Bryan and James discovered Photobiomodulation.

PBM has incredible powers and can really enhance people’s quality of life. Whether your goal is to have glowing and younger looking skin, maximise recovery from workouts, have increased energy levels, or to improve circadian rhythm and deeper sleep cycles. PBM can really help you achieve these goals and many, many more…

Our company mission is to bring you this latest top end PBM technology, and make is accessible to everyone at an affordable price. We believe in this technology so much, and once the benefits are more widely publicised, it will not be long before there is a PBM device in every home.

We have a very active community on Instagram, we love all red light, so please tag us in shots of you using your devices @RedLightRising

What is Photobiomodulation?

“A form of light therapy that utilizes non-ionizing forms of light sources, including lasers, LEDs, and broadband light, in the visible and infrared spectrum. It is a nonthermal process involving endogenous chromophores eliciting photophysical (i.e., linear and nonlinear) and photochemical events at various biological scales. This process results in beneficial therapeutic outcomes including but not limited to the alleviation of pain or inflammation, immunomodulation, and promotion of wound healing and tissue regeneration.”

PubMed

The Benefits of Photobiomodulation

Glowing and younger looking skin
Increasing recovery from workouts
Better sleep
Regulation of circadian rhythms
Lowering inflammation
Improving Bone Density
Candida
Weight Loss
... and so many more

Key Highlights of the Podcast

What is Photobiomodulation [5:08]
The benefits of red light therapy [12:20]
Red light and exercise performance [14:57]
Putting red light on your testicles to improve testosterone [20:56]
The EMF produced by Low Level Light Therapy [28:39]
20 minutes and the law of diminishing red light returns [33:32]
Bryan's answer to the final questions [38:01]
Joovv versus Sauna Space - Bryan's thoughts [42:39]

Resources and Additional Research

What is Bryan's Definition of Health?

Thriving

Favorite Book on High Performance

The Bulletproof Diet by Dave Asprey

Continue Your Performance Journey

Sponsor

The sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger. No, I'm not married yet. And frankly, before that ring, I hated wearing rings. But I must say the guys that aura have done a great job.

The ring allows me to track all sorts of crazy things about my sleep, including my resting heart rate, my deep sleep stages, my REM sleep, etc, etc. I really enjoy the feedback and allows me to to make lifestyle decisions to become a higher performer.

Let me give you an example. So prior to getting the ordering, I would fast essentially 16 hours after my last meal. It didn't matter when that last meal was. However, when I look at my resting heart rate, and how that really correlates to my performance The next day, I know I want my lowest resting heart rate coming as soon as possible after going to sleep because that's when all my recovery really starts.

So what did I do? Well, it allowed me to adjust really when my last meal was before going to bed. So I have my last meal. Now, earlier in the night, I get better sleep, I get higher quality sleep. And I must say the next day feels amazing. So if you want to check out the Oura Ring and if you want to pick one up yourself, go to ouraring.com and plug in the code Boomer and you'll get $50 off your order or 50 euros, depending on your jurisdiction. I really hope you enjoy the ring and on with the show.

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This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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The Blueprint for High Performance, Intimacy, and Success in Relationships with Darya Haitoglou

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Having enriching, fulfilling relationships is critical when it comes to performance. But the time and attention we invest in our relationships pale in comparison to the focus we give to our work, our hobbies, or even entertainment. Guest Darya Haitoglou shares the strategic steps we can take to erase the early relationship programming we adopted from our parents and how we can repattern our relationship abilities with a relationship blueprint. Find the show notes here — DecodingSuperhuman .com /Darya

“We are not taught how to make relationships work. We are generally led by our models of the families we come from, from Mommy and Daddy, and they are not always very helpful, you know, functional. So, we need somebody who walks us through and creates a new, re-patterns our blueprint and creates a new blueprint of relationships.”

Who is Darya Haitoglou?

A psychologist and a relationship coach, Darya began her career managing international consumer brands for Procter & Gamble in the UK, moved on to become a human resources manager and eventually became the HR Talent leader for the P&G Geneva hub. She quit her lucrative corporate job in Switzerland to move back to the UK and focus on helping transform people’s life and work.

With more than ten years of coaching and talent management experience, Darya is the author of a best-selling Enrich Your Relationships book, she also writes for the Huffington Post and has been on BBC morning and evening radio shows.

She holds a First Class Honours in Economics, Bachelor’s in Psychology, Masters’ with Distinction in International Relations and holds a Masters’ of Philosophy from the University of Cambridge. Darya is a certified trainers’ trainer in NLP, professional certified coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and strategic interventions for personal and business growth. Working across different countries and speaking five languages, as well as being a mother of two, she is valued for her skills in helping leaders enrich relationships and build successful and meaningful businesses through focusing on their personal growth.

What is a Healthy Relationship?

Everybody has a slightly different meaning of what a healthy relationship is. A healthy relationship is one that brings a person fulfillment and happiness and serves as the foundation of success in life.

Having a relationship blueprint that works for both parties is the first step towards a healthy relationship because the hardest part of our lives is to be in a relationship.

Key Highlights of the discussion with Darya Haitoglou:

Top Issues Superhumans have in Relationships [7:09]
What is a Relationship Blueprint? [10:46]
The Four Categories of People and the Hormones They Thrive on. [14:09]
Sex and Intimacy [20:31]
The Formula to E-N-R-I-C-H Your Relationships [25:03]
How to Build a Healthy Polyamorous Relationship [38:50]
Strategies for Rekindling Romance [43:54]

What Darya Uses to Enhance Focus [48:35]:

With her husband, she uses sex-driven goals.
With her children, she does fun exercises.

Darya’s Favorite Book on Peak Performance[49:57]:

Man ’s Search for Meaning , by Viktor Frankl

The Biggest Problem in the World of Health [50:54]:

We don’t look deeply enough into the root cause of our issues and don’t do enough inner work.

Continue Your Performance Journey:

Darya Haitoglou Website

Enrich Global

Enrich Your Relationships : 10 Secrets to Rekindle Your Intimate Life , by Darya Haitoglou

@Darya .Haitoglou on Instagram

Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective. Chairman, Jordan Greenhall has been on the show discussing Sovereignty and Medical Director , Dr . Daniel Stickler joined me to discuss Unleashing your Human Potential Through Epigenetics. I enjoy the products so much that I use them 5 out of 7 days. Whether it’s Qualia or Qualia Mind, which is a new formula that you should all try, I do find them to be completely revolutionary in the supplement world. I do think it upgrades me as a person. If you wanna try either Qualia or Qualia Mind, go over to neurohacker .com, plug in the discount code ‘BOOMER’ and you’ll get 10% off your first order or 15% off any order if you subscribe. Get their free Foundational Guide to Neurohacking.

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman .com /disclaimer).

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How Recovery Will Uplevel Your Fitness Training with Marcus Filly

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT

When competitive fitness icon Marcus Filly says recovery is essential for health and longevity, I heed his message. As Creator of the Functional Bodybuilding program, he has changed the game by redefining what constitutes a healthy fitness routine. During this conversation, he shares his tips for achieving success in physical competitions and in business and how he maintains focus. Find the show notes here — DecodingSuperhuman .com /Marcus

“When people experience burnout, whether it’s in the corporate world or whether it’s in training and sport, it's the culmination of too much stress in their life and basically their systems can't keep up. They can't adapt or recover fast enough in order to feel normal, or in homeostasis..."

Who is Marcus Filly?

Marcus Filly grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. He played multiple sports as a child including soccer, baseball, and golf, which eventually led to a collegiate career in soccer at the University of California, Berkeley. There he earned his degree in Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Nutrition and Physiology. After Berkeley, he completed a year of graduate work at the Ohio State University School of Medicine.

His interest in both athletics and human health and performance eventually led him to CrossFit in 2007. He has gone on to compete at the CrossFit Games 6 times, three times as an individual (2016 12th fittest) and three times as a team member (2012 6th fittest team). Marcus is also the captain and member of the Phoenix Rise in the NPGL. For two years he has been voted to the all-GRID league team, in 2016 earning 1st team honors, and in 2015 earning the award for leadership excellence.

Marcus has been a Health & Fitness Coach for eight years since leaving Medical School in 2009. He was formerly a CrossFit facility owner for five years, has completed all five of the OPEX CCP courses and has coached clients remotely from all over the world. He has coached athletes at the CrossFit Games as well as several Regionals athletes.

Marcus lives with wife Megan and his daughter. He lists his parents, Barbara and Roy, as role models.

Key Highlights of the discussion with Marcus Filly:

Competitive fitness can wade into unhealthy territory [5:02]
Functional Bodybuilding [9:55]
Recommendations for Training, Recovery, Nutrition, and Supplements [18:49]
SARMs & Performance Enhancing Drugs in competitive fitness [30:56]
How Marcus mentally prepares for competition and business [39:43]

Marcus’ Pet Peeve about Medical Industry [46:02]:

Contraindicated people.

Marcus’ Tip for Enhancing Focus [47:51]:

Have a healthy dose of pessimism — prepare for the worst.

Marcus Filly’s Favorite Book on Peak Performance[52:14]:

The 4-Hour Workweek : Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere , and Join the New Rich , by Timothy Ferriss

Continue Your Performance Journey:

Revival Strength

@MarcusFilly on Instagram

@Functional .Bodybuilding on Instagram

The Awaken Training Series

Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective. Chairman, Jordan Greenhall has been on the show discussing Sovereignty and Medical Director , Dr . Daniel Stickler joined me to discuss Unleashing your Human Potential Through Epigenetics. I enjoy the products so much that I use them 5 out of 7 days. Whether it’s Qualia or Qualia Mind, which is a new formula that you should all try, I do find them to be completely revolutionary in the supplement world. I do think it upgrades me as a person. If you wanna try either Qualia or Qualia Mind, go over to neurohacker .com, plug in the discount code ‘BOOMER’ and you’ll get 10% off your first order or 15% off any order if you subscribe. Get their free Foundational Guide to Neurohacking.

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman .com /disclaimer).

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Defend Yourself Against EMF Exposure with Daniel DeBaun

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Every electronic device you use is emitting harmful electromagnetic frequencies (EMF) into your body. And since escaping technology is not an option, Superhumans must protect themselves and their DNA. Telecom Industry Insider and Author, Daniel DeBaun describes how electromagnetic frequencies affect us, the health risk they pose, and how you can protect yourself. Find the show notes here — Decoding Superhuman .com /DefenderShield

“It's not just the near term 'it bothers me when I am exposed to these kinds of things'; there can be long-term effects because now they are actually changing the cells at a biological and fundamental level."

Who is Dan DeBaun?

Dan is an internationally recognized expert in EMF radiation, EMF shielding, and EMF-related health issues with special focus on the effect of exposure from mobile devices such as laptops, tablets, and cell phones. Daniel’s concern regarding the health impact of EMF emissions grew from over thirty years of engineering experience in the telecommunication industry, where he held a variety of executive positions at SAIC, Telcordia, AT&T, and Bell Labs. He is the co-author of Radiation Nation: The Fallout of Modern Technology.

What is Electromagnetic Frequency or EMF?

EMF is how devices communicate. Every device generates waves in order to talk with each other whether it be WIFI, Bluetooth, 4G, etc. — any transmission that emits electronic and magnetic waves.

Key Highlights of the discussion with Dan DeBaun:

How EMF affects human cells [7:21]
Electromagnetic sensitivity [10:36]
Immune system exposure [16:55]
The correlation between frontal lobe cancer and heart conditions [21:11]
The potential impacts of 5G [23:29]
How to protect yourself from EMF exposure [31:38]

Dan’s Pet Peeves about Medical Industry [58:36]:

Misdiagnoses — Treating the symptom and not the disease.

Dan’s Tip for Enhancing Focus [1:01:52]:

Remember peaceful moments through meditation.

How to Get a Hold of Products for Protection [1:04:11]:

Get 20% off of any Defender Shield product using the code ‘Superhuman 20’ at DefenderShield .com

Continue Your Performance Journey:

Defender Shield

Radiation Nation : Fallout of Modern Technology — Your Complete Guide to EMF Protection & Safety : The Proven Health Risks of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF ) & What to Do Protect Yourself & Family , by Daniel T . DeBaun and Ryan P . DeBaun

Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective. Chairman, Jordan Greenhall has been on the show discussing Sovereignty and Medical Director , Dr . Daniel Stickler joined me to discuss Unleashing your Human Potential Through Epigenetics. I enjoy the products so much that I use them 5 out of 7 days. Whether it’s Qualia or Qualia Mind, which is a new formula that you should all try, I do find them to be completely revolutionary in the supplement world. I do think it upgrades me as a person. If you wanna try either Qualia or Qualia Mind, go over to neurohacker .com, plug in the discount code ‘BOOMER’ and you’ll get 10% off your first order or 15% off any order if you subscribe. Get their free Foundational Guide to Neurohacking.

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman .com /disclaimer).

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Shining a Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder for Year-Round Performance with Sami Salomaa

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Do dark days affect your energy levels? Is your best harder to achieve when winter comes? The CEO of Light Cognitive, Sami Salomaa reveals how his lights reduce the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder and optimize your life by synchronizing your days. Find the show notes here — Decoding Superhuman .com /LightCognitive

“In South Africa, I had a room facing into the Indian Ocean. I would wake up early in the morning, with the sunrise. It was excellent. They spoke about the green flash. So, I woke up every morning to see if I could see the green flash. I'm not sure if I ever saw it but the point is something like this burns into your head. You think this is what mornings should be every time.”

Who is Sami Salomaa?

Sami Salomaa is the founder of Light Cognitive, a startup that designs unique lighting solutions dedicated to well-being and performance.

Prior to starting Light Cognitive, Sami worked for eight years at Nokia CFO office in New York. He has extensive experience in building innovative and complex business models at the crossroads of finance and technology.

After returning to Helsinki and Nordic weather conditions he realized how fundamental the role of light is for our holistic well-being, alertness, and recovery. Basing his innovation on physics models he started developing a solution for re-creating natural light in indoor spaces.

Sami is passionate about well-being and how technology can help people feel better and achieve more. His favorite recipe for well-being is a day skiing and a bright Alpine sky.

Sami graduated from the Helsinki University of Technology, with a Master of Science in Technical Physics and Applied Mathematics. He currently resides in Cambridge, UK, and examines the possibilities of AI.

What is the Light Cognitive?

Light Cognitive uses broad spectrum lighting to control when the day starts and when it ends. They solve year round circadian rhythm issue by activating melanopsin at the right times.

Key Highlights of the discussion with Sami Salomaa:

Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Circadian biology
The benefits of full spectrum light
How to get over jet lag
How light influences the way plants grow
The role Vitamin D plays in overcoming Seasonal Affective Disorder
Achieving peak performance through better sleep
The difference between Light Cognitive products and other offerings
The studies of Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Steven Lockley, Ph.D.

Sami’s Pet Peeves about the Medical Industrial Complex:

Incenting medical professionals to increase medications and operations for financial rewards.

Sami’s Tip for Enhancing Focus:

Shut out the world and get meditative.

Sami Finds Inspiration in:

The writings of Nassim Taleb
Seneca’s writings

Continue Your Performance Journey:

Light Cognitive

Light Cognitive Big Sky

Big Sky Limitless

Light Cognitive on Facebook

Books on Peak Performance:

Antifragile

Letters from a Stoic

Fooled By Randomness — Nassim Taleb

My sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger and yes, I’m not even married yet but I want to give a shout out to these guys because it has changed the way I look at sleep. Oura Ring helps me track the way I sleep. The information it gives me is absolutely essential to becoming a more epic human. I look at things like REM sleep, deep sleep, my sleep stages and the sequence of that. Listen to my podcast with Dr . Smarr if you want to realize what that all really adds up to. And I look just sort of lifestyle adjustments to make me sleep better. For instance, not eating so late at night leads to an earlier resting heart rate, leads to me feeling just more and more awesome the next day and it’s also impacted how I do things like intermittent fasting. So I hope you all check it out and if you want to check it out now, the guys at Oura are giving 50 dollars or 50 euros off depending on what part of the world you’re in. Visit OuraRing .com and plug in the code ‘BOOMER’ for that discount.

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Mental States on Demand with Daniel Clark

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 07:09:01 GMT

"We make functional music to help people focus, relax and sleep better. It's all backed by science. That means that we create music will be idea of building a mental state in the beginning and then through pattern process with our AI and our composers were able to help induce mental states for people on-demand." - Daniel Clark

What is Brain.Fm?

Brain.fm is a music software program which helps users maintain focus on while they listen to Brain.fm music. As of the publish of this episode, it is also used for sleep, meditation, napping, and for a recharge.

Who is Daniel Clark?

Daniel has been in love with technology- and its potential to positively impact the world- for as long as he can remember. From building websites when he was 13, starting a design and advertising business at 18 and driving $2MM in revenue for multinational brands as a director for a boutique ad agency, he has truly been at the forefront of how technology can exponentially grow successful businesses.

One of Brain.fm's first users, he called the company 12 times before they agreed to bring him in for an interview. When he did receive an offer, he jumped at it (even working for free for the first few weeks). He eventually moved up to Head of Technology and is now the CEO. As CEO, Daniel is constantly striving to build a company that can not only change the world through music, but also be one of the best companies for people to work for and grow with.

Daniel has visited over 20 countries across five continents, with plans to set foot on all seven (including Antarctica).

Key Highlights of the Podcast

What is Brain.Fm?
How does Brain.Fm differ from Binural Beats?
What is the composition process for a new track?
What is Neural Phase Locking?
The significance of 15-minutes when using Brain.Fm
Does Brain Fm become less effective with more use?
Brain Fm's grant from the National Science Foundation
The data behind Brain Fm's sleep and focus improvement
What is the future of Brain Fm

Resources Mentioned

The Brain Fm White Paper
Brain Fm's grant from the National Science Foundation for ADHD
The data behind Brain Fm's performance improvements
The data behind Brain Fm's sleep improvements

The Final Three Questions

Daniel's Biggest Pet Peeve with the Health Industry

When someone's health decisions are not based in fact, but rather opinion.

Daniel's Top Trick for Enhancing Focus

Daily habits. Focus is something which needs training. Daily habits and discipline create focus.

Daniel's Favorite Book on Peak Performance

Sponsor

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Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (https://decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).

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The Ketosis Deep Dive with Cristi Vlad

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 09:04:13 GMT

So ketogenesis is the process of creating ketone bodies and mitochondria of liver cells. So that’s where the magic happens primarily. So we are in the mitochondria of liver cells and that’s where ketogenesis occurs… we have three main ketone bodies out of which one is technically not a ketone. So we have Beta hydroxybutyrate, acetoacetate and acetone. Beta hydroxybutyrate is technically not a ketone. It’s a carboxylic acid.

Cristi Vlad Who is Cristi Vlad?

Cristi Vlad holds a master’s degree in civil engineering. He’s self-taught in genomics, nutrition and biochemistry, machine learning, bioinformatics, cybersecurity and rational thinking.

Cristi is the author of seven books including Ketone Power and Periodic Fasting.

In research, Cristi looks for good evidence and solid arguments to support an ever-changing world view and opinion. This method leaves him thinking fluid and flexible instead of fixed and self-limiting.

What is a Ketone?

The simple definition (without getting into organic chemistry): a byproduct of fat being burned in the metabolism. It serves as an alternative to glucose.

Key Highlights from The Ketosis Deep Dive

What is the Ketogenic Diet?
How to restrict carbohydrate intake to enter nutritional ketosis
The effects of a ketogenic diet on hormone signaling
Cristi’s personal experience and benefits with the Ketogenic Diet
The types of ketone tests and which is best
Why Ketone urine strips may not be useful after several months in ketosis
Are exogenous ketones worth the price?
Who will benefit from exogenous ketones?
Ketone Salts vs. Ketone Esters
Why you may not want to consume exogenous ketones on a high carbohydrate diet
Is the ketogenic diet for everyone?
How to manage and maintain electrolyte levels in ketosis
The role of fasting in a ketogenic diet

Resources and Research Mentioned

Products Mentioned

Cristi’s Favorite Trick to Increase Focus Cristi’s Favorite Book on Peak Performance?

Intermittent Fasting
Caffeine and L-Theanine

Where to find Cristi Vlad?

Website: cristivlad.com

Sponsor

So why explore something like ketosis? Why go on a high fat, carb restricted diet? One of the reasons why I choose to do it quite frequently is for increased focus, increased cognition.

The other tool in my toolbox and you guys have heard me say this before for increased cognition and perhaps my favorite nootropic out there is Qualia and Quality is made by a company called Neurohacker Collective which I believe so much in that I’ve invested a significant sum of my money in the company. Qualia is a nootropic and they’ve also come out with a second product called Qualia Mind.

But pay attention to this company, folks, because there’s a lot going on and there’s a lot in the pipeline. Whether it’s sleep, stress and a whole bunch of other things, Neurohacker Collective continues to deliver high quality products which improve my focus, my overall sovereignty and my ability to just frankly kick ass. So if you want to try Qualia which is the original formulation or Qualia Mind, go over to Neurohacker Collective’s website, that’s neurohacker.com, plug in the code BOOMER, in case you forgot how to spell my name and you could get 10% off your first month’s order or if you go and subscribe which I do recommend because you want to try this for several months, you may actually want to try for longer use the code BOOMER you’ll get 15% off your subscription.

Disclaimer

This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about health, healthy living, nutrition, genetics, performance, and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC, doing business as Decoding Superhuman, is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to https://decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer.

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The Superheroes Secret Sauce with Dr. Chris Zaino

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:41:07 GMT

They come into this line to pay a crap load of money when we know we can actually get the literal exact Starbucks coffee put it in a coffee machine at home and it actually turns on by itself so I'm just trying to ... Why are they in this line? Why are they spending money to be here in this line waiting, having to wake up early when they could just it at home for pennies, save that time and as complex and psychological as I try to figure it out, it all came down to the simplest reason why because they wanted to. You wanted to and I'm not saying... like there's no judgment, there's no right or wrong, good or evil here. It's like we do things in our life because we want to.

Who is Dr. Chris Zaino?

Dr. Chris Zaino is a world-renowned speaker, author, entrepreneur, Former Mr. America, Mr. Universe and IFBB Pro Bodybuilder.

After defying a deadly terminal disease in his late 20's, Dr. Zaino leveraged his experience to get his doctorate and establish one of the largest wellness clinics in the world, seeing thousands weekly.

What is the "I Am Hero Project?"

Dr. Zaino created the “IAmHeroProject”, to resurrect Heroes from the complacency of their secret identity, so they may live heroic lives once again, by expressing and experiencing true love, now, in every area of their lives, through his 4 Step methodology “HeroRises”.

Key Highlights

How Dr. Zaino went from Mr. America and Mr. Universe to Chiropractor
The disease which caused Dr. Zaino to drop from 230 to 158 pounds (104 to 71 kgs)
What is the "Atlas" and the role it played in Christopher Reeves accident
The value of extreme ownership in your life
What Dr. Zaino attributes to his success in the entrepreneurial world
The Hero's Secret Sauce
Perfectionism vs. Potentialism
How time management is failing you and time expansion is the model going forward
What "prepaying the well" has to do with a positive attitude
The "I Am Hero Project"

Resources Mentioned

Meditations for Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: Revised Edition by Joe Dispenza
Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Joe Dispenza
System of a Down - "Chop Suey"
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss
The Ultimate Jim Rohn Library

Dr. Zaino's Biggest Health Pet Peeve

People getting distracted that health is how you look and how you feel rather than how you function.

Dr. Zaino's Top Trick for Focus

Exercise, nutrition, and a solid morning routine

Dr. Zaino's Favorite Book on Peak Performance

The Compound Effect

Where to Find More about Dr. Chris Zaino?

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How do I time expand or how do I manage my own time. Well first you know what gets measured gets managed and one of the things that I like to measure the most is my sleep. Why? Because sleep correlates so much with my daily performance. For those of you who have listened to the show for a while, relisten to the episode with Chuck Hazzard. You know that I'm a big fan of the Oura Ring. The Oura Ring - I've had it for over a year now and it has completely revolutionized the way I sleep. It influenced habit change. Everything from when I have my last meal to fasting to looking at data from resting heart rate to deep sleep to REM sleep etc.

It is my favorite wearable on the market at this moment. And the good news is is that they come out with a new ring. The new ring looks a lot more like a ring and a lot less like a Cracker Jack box toy which I actually enjoy. You can get one right now if you go over to ouraring.com. Use the code BOOMER and right now the guys from Oura are offering either 50 Dollars or 50 Euros off depending on what jurisdiction you're in the purchase of a new ring. So go over. Check it out. Enjoy and remember managing time leads to better performance.

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Flow for the Masses with Siim Land

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:01:31 GMT

Empowerment means giving permission and gaining the knowledge and improving yourself to become the greatest version of yourself...if you combine all those things together, then it is this nonstop personal development and self growth in a nutshell.

Who is Siim Land?

Siim Land is an Estonian author, high performance coach, biohacker and a student of life. He has a bachelor's in socio-cultural anthropology, he has a blog, a YouTube channel, and a podcast about human optimization and wellness called Body Mind Empowerment.

What is Flow?

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi coined the term flow and published the work, "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience"

Defined by Csikszentmihalyi, Flow is:

“A state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter; the experience is so enjoyable that people will continue to do it even at great cost, for the sheer sake of doing it.”

What Roles Do Ketosis and Fasting Play in Flow?

Siim Land uses a ketogenic diet and different types of fasting to enhance focus. For Siim, he functions better in ketosis. The combination of a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting reduces Siim's decision fatigue and enables him to get more done without being influenced by hunger or excessive food choice.

Key Highlights of the Podcast

What is Self-Empowerment?
What is the Ketogenic Diet?
What role does the ketogenic diet play in self-empowerment?
Siim's experience with ketosis
How to get into ketosis
Are exogenous ketones worth it?
Avoiding the Keto Flu
Using a ketogenic diet in bodybuilding
Is ketosis for everyone?
The impact of genetics on how to get into ketosis
How to start intermittent fasting
The benefits of intermittent fasting

Resources and Products Mentioned

How to Get Your Tickets for the Biohacker's Summit in Tallinn, Estonia

Siim's Top Trick for Enhancing Focus

Through repetition and discipline, Siim teaches himself to embrace deep work principles to enhance focus.

Siim's Favorite Book on Peak Performance

Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)

Where to Learn More about Siim Land

Siim's Website
Siim's YouTube Channel
Siim's Podcast - "Body Mind Empowerment with Siim Land"
Instagram: @siimland

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As we cover topics like ketosis and fasting in this episode, you'll come to find that Siim and I both look forward to doing these types of things to our bodies in an effort to increase cognition, to increase focus. Well another tool that I have in my little tool box over here for increasing cognition is Qualia. Both Qualia and Qualia Mind have significantly upgraded my sovereignty. I encourage you to go check out the podcast with Jordan Hall if you want to really understand more about what that means. But Qualia in particular has become a staple in my supplement and nootropic stacks and when I have a "get shit done" day, Qualia is definitely by my side. Now if you want to try out either Qualia or Qualia Mind, how could you do this? Well, head over to neurohacker.com, use the coupon code BOOMER and you'll get 10% off your purchase. If you're interested in a subscription, which I have an annual subscription to this one, you can get 15% off of subscriptions.

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The Value of Functional Lab Testing with Reed Davis

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 06:31:38 GMT

...I'm not fine. I feel horrible. You know I have no energy, I don't sleep, the way my skin looks bad, you know on and on and on. So they know something's wrong. So what we run is called functional labs. We use saliva, urine, we use stool, we use some blood top but it's looking at things differently and looking at different things. And so these functional tests are the way to go.

Who is Reed Davis?

Reed is a Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), Fitness Trainer and Environmental Paralegal. He is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine and Founder of the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) Certification Course. Reed served as Health Director and Case Manager at The Better Health & Wellness Center in Poway, California for over 10 years and now teaches the FDN Course with over 2500 trainees or graduates in 50 countries. He is a Clinical Advisor at BioHealth Laboratory, helping practitioners interpret lab test results and develop natural protocols to restore function rather than just treating symptoms. Reed is known as one of the most successful and experienced clinicians in the world today, having provided functional lab assessments to over 10,000 clients for hormonal and bone density problems, adrenal and thyroid dysfunction, and digestion, detoxification and immune system issues. He is also an expert in pathogen screening and food sensitivity testing and many related health problems. Reed lives in Southern California, teaching the FDN Certification Course and helping his graduates build robust private practices.

What is Functional Lab Testing?

Saliva, urine, stool, and blood tests to analyze the status of hormones, the immune system, digestion, and detoxification. From there, Reed teaches Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioners to analyze various systems of the body, identifying healing opportunities and areas for improvement.

Key Highlights from the Podcast

What is Functional Diagnostic Nutrition?
What is the D.R.E.S.S. for health success program?
Why you need supplements to maintain adequate nutrition
Is lab testing necessary for optimal health?
The five labs Reed runs on all of this clients
Reed's pet peeves with the health industry

Reed's Top Trick for Enhancing Focus

A good night's sleep
Having a clear purpose

Reed's Favorite Book on Peak Performance

Where to learn more about Reed

The Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Website

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Now Reed was so generous on this one that he offered to provide all my listeners - that's you guys out there - a $500 discount on his course. Go over to www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com and when you go to the checkout of the course plug in the code SUPERHUMAN. It's $500 off. Also, Reed was king enough to provide a free guide to the D.R.E.S.S. for health success program. You can get this guide here. Enjoy the course. I've learned a lot doing it.

I would love to hear your feedback if you can send me an e-mail at podcast@decodingsuperhuman.com. As some of you guys know, I read and respond to absolutely every review. And speaking of reviews if you don't mind going over to well iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify if they have a review system, Soundcloud, wherever and leave a review for the Decoding Superhuman podcast. Why is that important? Well enjoying this podcast is fantastic but why not share it with friends? Why not get more people to listen? Because we're having great guests, great experts come on and share their knowledge about health and that deserves to be heard around the world.

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Breaking Down Barriers to Peak Performance with Justin Furness

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 04:38:56 GMT

LifePrint really equips individuals, relationships, teams, businesses with a formula that really empowers self leadership. It really gives insight into what the highest driving needs that are necessary in order for a person to experience truth fulfilment within their life. And so it's really there to offer on numerous levels a different model or application of life experience.

Who is Justin Furness?

Justin is an integrative medicine expert. For the past 10 years, Justin has devoted himself to uncovering the biggest challenges that stand in people's way to experiencing a life of passion, purpose and truly personalized fulfillment and removes the walls of conditioning that are typically blocking your view and holding you back from experiencing the life you truly want and deserve.

Mentoring with Doctors and Specialists, training in cutting-edge modalities, techniques and strategies, never being satisfied with the norm, Justin is always searching for people on the fringe, thought leaders, visionaries and futurists who are pushing the boundaries of conventional authorities and who are always getting consistent, long-lasting and often miraculous results, this has equipped him with the tools and knowledge to support you safely through your darkest hours and facilitate you to emerge fully empowered for each step in your journey.

Getting results at the top level of sports with professional athletes, celebrity families and with everyday people from all over the world Justin knows what it means and what it takes to live life on your terms and he truly believes in everybody's uniqueness.

What is LifePrint?

In 2013 The LifePrint System and Methodology was launched to evaluate a person/relationship/team's baseline behavior patterns and the required highest driving needs that are necessary to feel valued and fulfilled within life or business. When this is applied the result is higher engagement, elevated efficiency and happier people who are inspired and who produce higher quality results consistently.

LifePrint is based on the work of Nassim Haramein and Unified Physics.

Key Highlights of the Podcast

What is LifePrint?
What is Unified Physics and how does it prove we are all connected?
The relationship between Sovereignty and fostering collaboration
What are the five categories of human potential?
The 9 Personality Types (aka Myers-Briggs on Steroids)
Taking the information learned from LifePrint and assimilating it into your life
Check it out as I go through a LifePrint Analysis on YouTube (Below)!

Additional Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

Unified Physics at Resonance.is
The Biology of Belief 10th Anniversary Edition: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles
Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

Justin's Top Trick(s) for Enhancing Focus

Breathing
Set an intention with high resonance
Deep Work (similar to other podcast guests)

Favorite Book on Peak Performance

High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way

Where to Learn More about Justin Furness and LifePrint

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My sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger and yes, I'm not even married yet but I want to give a shout out to these guys because it has changed the way I look at sleep. Now if you go back to the episode with Benjamin Smarr and others, I talk a lot about the importance of sleep and how it is absolutely essential to reach epic levels of performance.

Only 3% of you out there can get away with less than 6 hours of sleep. Think about that. But when I went back to hacking my sleep, one of the things that I first went to is how to quantify that and the device I use is the Oura Ring, the new one came out recently and you should all get it because frankly it's shaped more like a ring rather than the original Cracker Jack box one which I enjoy and still wear.

But the information it gives me is absolutely essential to becoming a more epic human. I look at things like REM sleep, deep sleep, my sleep stages and the sequence of that. Again, go back to the episode with Dr. Smarr if you want to realize what that all really adds up to. And I look just sort of lifestyle adjustments to make me sleep better. For instance, not eating so late at night, leads to an earlier resting heart rate, leads to me feeling just more and more awesome the next day and it's also impacted how I do things like intermittent fasting. So I hope you all check it out and if you want to check it out now, the guys at Oura are giving 50 dollars or 50 euros off depending on what part of the world you're in. So go to ouraring.com and plug in the code BOOMER for that discount.

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Creating Peak Performance using Music with Dr. Costas Karageorghis

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 06:31:32 GMT

You can think of a music program almost contouring your expected heart rate. Starting at a low point, having a peak and then gradually coming down. If you're engaged in interval training such as HIIT - high intensity interval training - it might be that you have peaks and troughs in the energy of the music so as to reflect the physiological peaks and troughs in the workout. So I think the desired mental state and the underlying physiological state are drivers for the type of music that you would select. If I was stretching for example I might use a track such as No Diggity.

Who is Dr. Karageorghis?

Dr. Costas Karageorghis is a leader in sports psychology and Divisional Lead for Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences at Brunel University in London. From 2009-14, he served as Deputy Head (Research) of the former School of Sport and Education and led preparations for two REF2014 subject submissions (Sports-Related and Education). Costas has established an international reputation for his research into the psychological, psychophysiological and neurophysiological effects of music. He has captured 25 research grants during his academic career.

Costas is the author of two textbooks, 12 book chapters, 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and 100 professional papers in sport and exercise psychology.

Costas’s music research has been featured in newspapers around the world; most recently in the Times, Independent, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and Sydney Morning Herald.

He is currently working on multi-modal stimulation during physical activity that entails the use of music, video images, virtual reality and visual primes. Such work is oriented towards enhancing people's sensory experiences during physical activity, with a view to increasing exercise adherence and promoting public health.

Costas is a chartered member of the British Psychological Society and a double-accredited member of BASES (psychology research and scientific support). In September 2010, he was elected a Fellow of BASES for his services to sport and exercise sciences in the UK. In September 2013 he was awarded Chartered Scientist status by the Science Council. Costas acts as consultant psychologist to a number of international and professional athletes and has worked with a wide variety of UK governing bodies of sport (e.g. British Athletics, British Canoe Union, British Water Ski Federation and England Hockey). He has also worked with many multinational companies in the sports world and music industry.

During his spare time, Costas plays the piano, often performing in a jazz and latin duo with drummer Joel Shopland.

Dr. Costa Karageorghis' Research and Books

Note: I only link to those referenced in the podcast. The catch-all link is at the bottom.

Books

Research Papers

Key Highlights

What is music?
How Dr. Karageorghis began his studies in music starting in 1995
The effects of music on athletic performance
How Audley Harrison used Japanese Classical music to win a gold medal in Boxing at the 2000 Olympics
Dorian Yates, Guns n' Roses, and the 41-ton leg workout
The process Dr. Karageorghis uses to conduct his studies
Faraday cages, EEG, and the development of technology which allows Dr. Karageorghis to study music in the field
The ergogenic effect of music on performance
Brunel Music Rating Inventory and its use in evaluating music for motivation
How to create the ultimate playlist for performance
Dr. Karageorghis' personal playlist for workouts

Dr. Karageorghis' Top Trick for Enhancing Focus

Deep work - shutting off from the world for a portion of the day

Dr. Karageorghis' Favorite Book on Peak Performance

The Winning Mind: Fine Tune Your Mind for Superior Sports Performance

Additional Information on Dr. Costas Karageorghis

Twitter: @SAVIBrunel
Brunel University Website

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Along the lines of enhancing performance, particularly cognitive performance, there is one name that usually comes to mind - for me at least - in the supplement industry. And that is Neurohacker Collective. I had Jordan Greenhall, the CEO on the show before and you know I love what they’re doing. Neurohacker Collective has a couple of products now and more coming out in the future but one of which is Qualia, which I use 5-7 days every week and the second one is Qualia Mind, which I use on occasion, just when I want to mix it up a little bit. Qualia has over 40 ingredients and has significantly upgraded both my own wellbeing but also the concept of sovereignty which you can go look at the Jordan podcast later if you want. But if you wanna enhance your cognition, I personally believe there’s nothing better out there on the market. So how do you get started? You can go over to neurohacker.com and as you’re checking out plug in the code BOOMER and you’ll get 10% off your purchase. If you wanna subscribe, you’ll get 15% off. I hope you enjoy the products and do yourself a favor, just check it out. One month, all you need to do.

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Neurological Stimulation for Faster Healing and High Performance with Garrett Salpeter

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:17:14 GMT

Instead of [the traditional stimulation device] paradigm, what we're trying to do is send more of a sensory signal so rather than a motor signal taking over the muscles and causing them to do something, we're actually sending a signal as if movement is taking place and even if it isn't, as if movement is taking place and seeing how the brain responds to movement. Remember the body is capable of doing more than it's currently doing. And if we send a signal that movement is happening in a certain area, we're going to be able to tap into where those limitations are actually occurring. As we scan around with the electrode, we're able to find areas where there's dysfunction.

Who is Garrett Salpeter?

Known as "The Health Engineer," Garrett has taken his education in Physics (BS) and Engineering (MSE) and applied it to a system for making the human body better. His journey started when he picked up ice hockey as a boy. It was a game he loved, but for which he had little natural aptitude. After several years "skating by," he decided to delve deeply into the world of strength and conditioning to try to give himself a chance to play at a higher level. Unfortunately, what was popular at the time did not work for him -- and he kept searching.

In dealing with some injury problems, he learned about the paramount importance of the nervous system and saw the connections to how the same neurological principles could be applied to fitness. The neurological approach worked, and he never looked back. He became determined to learn as much as possible about how to affect the nervous system. To that end, he spent hundreds of hours in self-study, mentored under several leading-edge practitioners, tested many of his theories on himself and others, and even went back to school for a Ph.D. program in Neuroscience.

In 2009, he opened his first facility in Austin, TX to start sharing these methods with his community. This has grown into what we now know as NeuFit, which combines an advanced understanding of physiology with the best practices from diverse training and therapeutic practices, and constantly pushes these processes by using technology to accelerate them further. Since that first day, he has worked with people of all ages and in almost all situations, including athletes from MLB, the NFL, the NHL, UFC, Olympics, NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, and more, helping them get out of pain, improve performance, sometimes avoid surgeries, and live life at a higher level.

He lives in Austin, Texas and is ecstatically in love with his wife, Briana, and their two daughters, Gwenny and Gemma.

What is the NEUBIE?

NEUBIE is NeuFit’s patent-pending device. It is an acronym for “NEURO-BIO-ELECTRIC STIMULATOR.” The NEUBIE is engineered to take advantage of all of the amazing things we’ve learned about the nervous system in the last 2-3 decades.

The nervous system controls every muscle movement. The NEUBIE wave form has two main benefits. (1) It provides direct current, and (2) it matches the signals the nervous system already sends naturally on its own.

If a movement dysfunction is contributing to your pain, keeping you injured, limiting your mobility, or robbing you of performance, then the Neubie can help you.

Key Highlights of the Podcast

How Garrett went from engineer to neuroscience
Garrett's background in ice hockey and its driving force behind NeuFit
What is the NEUBIE?
How Garrett advanced electrostimulation with the NEUBIE
The difference between NEUBIE, TDCS, and other electrostimulation devices
Garrett's process for evaluating clients prior to using the NEUBIE
How I used the Neubie to fix a "turned-off" quad
Using the NEUBIE as an exercise tool
How often can you train using the NEUBIE?

Additional Resources and Resources Mentioned

Garret's Top Technology for Peak Perfomance

Neubie

Garret's Top Trick for Enhancing Focus

Sleep
Focus on Passion

Garret's Favorite Books on Peak Performance

See Resources List Above

Where to find Garrett Salpeter and Neufit

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EZ Water and the NanoVi with Hans Eng

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 09:12:03 GMT

We should not forget that our body, the human body is made out of minimum 900,000 different proteins. Most of the proteins we have no clue about. We know something about 30,000 but more than 850,000 proteins we have no clue about what they are, what they do and where they perform but whenever one of those proteins is losing its function we will run into a problem. Some of these problems we know we call them chronic diseases, we call them fatigue, we would call them lost of performance. We can also say simply we are ageing by losing protein functions because we accumulate more damage. By helping the body to regenerate and to repair those damages you would slow down the process of losing optimal functions. And in some cases we actually can reinstall functions that we lost and we perform better, we feel better, we are better.

About the Guest: Hans Eng

Hans Eng is President and CEO of Eng3 Corporation, a Seattle-based company that produces applied biophysics technology for the US and international markets. His 32 years of experience with advanced medical technologies includes working for Johnson & Johnson in Europe and the formation, growth, and successful sale of a German medical implant company. Hans has deep experience in research and development, production, and quality assurance for medical devices. An advanced Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, combined with his background in material science and proteomics enabled Hans to develop the patented technology that underlies Eng3’s NanoVi™ products.

Key Highlights

What is Fourth Phase (or Exclusion Zone) Water?
What is the role of Exclusion Zone Water in Protein Folding?
Do light and wavelengths have an impact on results with the NanoVi?
My experience with the NanoVi at PaleoFx
The science behind the NanoVi and Eng3's relationship with Dr. Pollack
The role of Fourth Phase water in the reduction of oxidative stress
The different NanoVi models and functions (including corporate wellness)
Use cases for the NanoVi, including the 2017-2018 NFL Superbowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles
How to spot a potential Fourth Phase fraud
Hans' work to create the certification of Fourth Phase products

Resources Mentioned

The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor
Water’s Many Roles in Laser Photobiomodulation
Gerald Pollack - Water, Light, and Cells (YouTube Video)
Dr. Gerald Pollack - Drei-Länder-Wasser-Symposiums - The Fourth Phase of Water (YouTube Video)

Additional Information on Eng3 and the NanoVi

Eng3 Contact Information

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If you want to find more on Hans as well as Eng3 or Eng3 Corp, you can go to eng3corp.com or their @eng3corp on Instagram. Before we get into the podcast, however, if you do have an interest in buying one of these devices, please feel free to get in touch with me (podcast@decodingsuperhuman.com).

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The Wonderful World of Wearable Technology with Chuck Hazzard

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:30:27 GMT

Most of the fitness wearables are on the wrist because people are used to wearing watches and one thing that became apparent right off is they work reasonably well, they’ve gotten better at it but that is one of the worst places you can actually measure anything. There are a bunch of reasons for that - your tattoos, skin color, hair, you get vibration no matter how tight it is, you get a lot of interference from the sun, it’s much stronger than the LEDs they use on the watches. But the bigger thing is you don’t have a lot of concentration of where arteries handoff to capillaries, the blood, whereas in the finger you have a huge density of those.

Who is Chuck Hazzard?

Chuck serves as Oura's Vice President of Sales. Chuck Hazzard is an entrepreneur and technology expert, with a current focus on the wearable industry. In the past, Chuck has designed and built computer networks, developed software applications for large corporations, helped build a successful telecommunications business from the ground up, and more recently, helped a large telecommunications company develop and bring to market products and services yielding an additional $500 million in annual revenue.

Chuck earned his BA in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Maine, where he also earned his JD at their School of Law. Chuck is also a graduate of the FDN program and is a licensed Heartmath Provider.

Key Highlights on the Oura Ring

Chuck's background in software development
How Chuck went from ultra-marathon raw vegan to wearable advisor extraordinaire
The difference between Whoop and Oura (as well as why Chuck is very qualified to speak about both sides)
Why Oura is a ring instead of on the wrist
The accuracy of the Oura Ring for items like Deep Sleep and REM
The importance of tracking temperature in nocturnal biology
Does the Oura emit significant EMF?
Establishing a relationship between resting heart rate
An overview of the Oura app, dashboard, and future plans for the Android app
All the details on the new Oura Ring including key changes, improvements, and details of shipping

Resources Mentioned

What are Chuck's Top Tips for Enhancing Focus?

Restorative sleep

What is Chuck Hazzard's Favorite Book on Peak Performance?

Why We Run: A Natural History

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The Benefits of Barefoot with Steven Sashen

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:29:35 GMT

And I started investigating that fundamental idea is there something wrong with me? Or what are the things that I think are wrong with me and what’s the evidence that these things are wrong with me and the whole idea of something wrong with me did fall apart. I was no longer able to believe that.

About Steven Sashen

Steven Sashen, CEO of Xero Shoes, is a life-long athlete, a former All-American gymnast and current masters All-American sprinter. A serial entrepreneur and Emmy award-winning television personality, Steven and his wife and co-founder, Lena Phoenix appeared on the ABC hit show, Shark Tank (they turned down a $400,000 offer from Kevin "Mr. Wonderful" O'Leary). When not building the Xero Shoes brand... don't be ridiculous, that's all he does.

Key Highlights from the Steven Sashen Podcast:

How Steven hypnotized his 5th-grade class
Steven's meditation practice and why it stopped at age 38
The problems with the self-help world
Why there may not be anything wrong with you... and you are probably okay
The history of modern-day padded shoes
How Steven started Xero Shoes with a minimalist sandal
The importance of your feet and their nerve endings
Why Steven spends as much time barefoot as possible
How Xero Shoes increase intrinsic foot muscle strength
Can running barefoot and building barefoot strength eliminate plantar fasciitis?
The problem with orthotics
Is grounding a farce?

Resources Mentioned

Top Tool or Technology Steven Uses for Peak Performance

End of day decompression with his wife

Top Trick Steven Uses for Enhancing Cognition

Having confidence in himself that the work will get done. Some days are productive, others are not, but the confidence that the work will get done remains there.

Favorite Book on Peak Performance

None

Where You Can Find More on Steven Sashen

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Quantified Bob with Bob Troia

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:45:20 GMT

I was always kind of curious about myself and understanding what makes me tick so it kind of goes way back to those days and then as I got into my professional life and you get a little bit older, you start shifting from okay I’m trying to be an elite athlete to I want to optimise myself in this high pressure, high-stress world of business.

About Bob Troia

Bob Troia is a technology entrepreneur and citizen scientist who has been at the forefront of digital innovation and emerging technologies for two decades. A leading voice of the Quantified Self and biohacking movements, “Quantified Bob” documents his personal efforts focused on the intersection of data-driven citizen science, health and wellness, human performance, longevity, and self-optimization at QuantifiedBob.com.

In addition to consulting and coaching, Bob is also working on building tools that make self-tracking easy and frictionless for busy people. He is the co-creator of Awesome an app for fast, simple photo-based meal tracking, and will soon be launching a “human optimization” facility in New York City.

What is Quantified Self?

Quantified self is increasing self knowledge through self tracking. You can track endless variables on yourself, but not all of these are impactful or worth tracking. "Quantified Self is really about finding a personal meaning for your data."

Key Highlights with Quantified Bob

Where did the name Quantified Bob come from?
How did Bob initially get into quantified self?
Where does Bob get inspiration for these tests?
How to begin performing self-experiments
What data does Bob recommend gathering for someone performing their first self-experiments?
The best apps and devices for tracking HRV, improving water quality, tracking sleep, and much more
Top tips for optimizing your sleep environment
How mouth taping may help you sleep better
Why is it important to filter your shower water
What is Deuterium? Why is this important in terms of water quality?
Should you get a mold assessment for your home?

Additional Resources

Know Thyself: Tracking Every Facet OF Life, From Sleep to Mood to Pain, 24/7/365
Heavy Water: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Drink Heavy Water

Products Mentioned

The Oura Ring - a self-tracking ring which is an excellent method for tracking sleep. Use the code "Boomer" to get 10% off. Oura will be on the podcast soon!
Whoop - a self-tracking wristband aimed at optimizing recovery in elite athletes and teams.
HRV4Training - a mobile application allowing you to measure your heart rate variability with your phone
Elite HRV - an alternative mobile application to measure HRV using a chest strap
Awesome - Food tracking mobile application to simplify your food tracking through pictures (created by Bob Troia)
Push - armband to measure workout intensity
ARX machine - a once a week, complete 15-minute workout
Precision Xtra - ketone meter
KETO-MOJO Blood Ketone and Glucose Testing Meter Kit, Monitor your ketogenic diet, 1 Lancet Device, 10 Lancets, 10 Ketone Test Strips, Carrying Case. Does NOT include Glucose Strips

What are Bob Troia's Resources to Enhance Cognition?

Brain.Fm - This is also a recommendation of former podcast guest Teemu Arina.

What is Bob Troia's Favorite Book on Peak Performance?

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Vasper with Sebastian Wasowski

Mon, 28 May 2018 08:54:47 GMT

Through a low impact 21 minute protocol, the user is able to mimic the physiology when you do an intensive 2-hour workout, get the same response from their pituitary and endocrine system without the same wear and tear, time and effort normally involved in initiating that anabolic response from exercise.

What is the Vasper?

Sebastian Wasowski is the Co-Founder of Vasper Systems. Vasper is a complete exercise system based on three scientifically proven principles – compression technology, cooling and interval training. By combining all of these principles, the results are extraordinary.

Vasper has a wide-range of use cases and users. The machine is used by medical professionals, people recovering from cardiac incidents, athletic teams, and the Special Forces.

In 21-minutes, the Vasper enables the user to get a complete workout. Utilizing the compression, cooling, and interval training, the user is able to concentrate lactic acid and enhance growth hormone production. The "cooldown" session, which involves laying on a cooling mat, enables you to workout again later in the day (should you like) or head straight into the office.

Key Highlights on Vasper

What is the Vasper?
Why was the Vasper created?
How Sebastian's father built the Vasper prototype with a friend from Costco
Use cases for the Vasper
Why everything cooled on the Vasper
How Vasper is able to mimic 60 minutes of HIIT training in 21-minutes
What is the significance of the 21-minute workout?

Additional Resources and Contact Information

Sebastian's Top Tool for Peak Performance

Vasper and a regular movement practice

Sebastian's Top Trick for Enhancing Cognition

Meditation

Sebastian's Favorite Book on Peak Performance

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

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Sovereignty with Jordan Greenhall

Mon, 21 May 2018 10:33:49 GMT

If you imagine, lets just say a fighter, like a boxer. In the beginning, let’s imagine that our boxer’s poised. Meaning that he’s standing well balanced. That his ability to shift what he’s doing is actually very high. He can read and respond. And when he responds, the action that he takes keeps him in a position of being able to respond. My movement increases my ability to make better choices in the next moment. That’s what response means. Every choice you make has the characteristics of increasing your ability to make good choices in the next moment.

Who is Jordan Greenhall?

Jordan Greenhall is the CEO of Neurohacker Collective and is now in his seventeenth year of building disruptive technology companies.

Comics, science fiction, computers, too much TV and role-playing games led to a deep dive into contemporary philosophy (particularly the works of Gilles Deleuze and Manuel DeLanda), artificial intelligence and complex systems science in college. Jordan graduated from Texas A&M and Harvard Law School where he spent time with Larry Lessig, Jonathan Zittrain and Cornel West examining the coevolution of human civilization and technology.

In 1998, Jordan put all this stuff to use combining disruptive technology, movement building and a taste for going up against obsolete oligopolies. First as an early employee crafting strategy and product for MP3.com, then at InterVU (acquired by Akamai) and then finally in 2000 launching and leading the online digital video revolution as founder and CEO of DivX.

After somewhat successfully navigating two financial crises and an IPO, he left the helm at DivX to return his attention to the big picture. Jordan participated in a number of think tanks and institutes; most notably, the Aspen Institute and the Santa Fe Institute where he served on the Board of Trustees for five sweet years.

This exposure led him to the conclusion that humanity is in the midst of a world-historical transition which will likely kill all of us (see Mad Max) but just might end in a truly amazing future (see Star Trek). Getting there is going to require many things of us – most notably a significant upgrade of our individual and collective capacity for thought and action.

After one week on an early Neurohacker Collective stack, he was convinced about the power and potential of this new technology and joined Daniel Schmachtenberger and James Schmachtenberger to bring it to the world.

What is Sovereignty?

Sovereignty is an individual's capacity to respond to the world. The three elements of sovereignty are perception, sense-making and meaning-making, and action.

Jordan defines sovereignty in his essay as, "It is the ability to be present to the world and to respond to the world — rather than to be overwhelmed or merely reactive. Sovereignty is to be a conscious agent."

For additional information, listen to the podcast episode and read Jordan's essay, "On Sovereignty."

Key Highlights on Sovereignty

Why Jordan is excited about the election of Donald Trump
What is sovereignty?
The historical transition underway, the factors which could lead to an apocalyptic moment, and how it might end a utopian future
Three key elements of sovereignty
Where to start if you want build sovereignty
How to scale from individual to collective sovereignty
The role of blockchain in accomplishing global sovereignty

Additional Resources on Sovereignty

On Sovereignty by Jordan Greenhall
On Thinking and Simulated Thinking by Jordan Greenhall
Jordan's YouTube Channel
Jordan's Medium page

Final Questions What are Jordan's top tricks to enhance cognition?

Breathing
Meditation
Qualia

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Quantum Health with Matt Maruca

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 01:10:10 GMT

About the Guest Matt Maruca

Matt Maruca is an 18-year wonder-kid. He believes our lives are exactly what we choose to make of them. Matt is a researcher, blogger, coach of optimal human health, and the Founder of Ra Optics.

Ra Optics is a company that creates products and shares information to help people protect themselves from the environmental factors responsible for today's worldwide chronic disease epidemic.

Matt has traveled the world and met with some of the leading researchers of quantum biology.

In this episode, Matt shares much of what he learned along the way.

What is Quantum Health?

Quantum health refers to the reconnection of our body's with nature. This includes having a functional circadian rhythm, getting sunlight during the day, reducing exposure to EMF, drinking high-quality water, and exposing yourself to cold temperatures.

For further details, listen to the full episode!

Key Highlights from Quantum Health

How severe gut issues and some severe allergies helped Matt discover Jack Kruse
Why Matt went from vegetarian to Paleo without success
How tans correlate to health
Why "you are what you eat" should be reframed to "you are what you absorb"
The connection between the water you drink, the air you breathe, the use of electronics, and your health
Why you need 2 hours of sun on your face to reach optimal health
The positive impact of drinking mineral or glacial water
Dr. Douglas Wallace and his research into Mitochondrial DNA
Options to eliminate seeing blue light before bed
The role alkaline hydrothermal vents in the development of life
The role of Mitochondria in disease and optimal states of health

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

This podcast is loaded with resources. Whether videos, books, or research papers, I captured them all below.

Products Mentioned in the Podcast

Ra Optics blue light blockers - use the code "Boomer" to get 15% off
Aluminum Foil Blanket

The Final Three Questions: Matt Maruca What is the number one tool or technology Matt uses to become more superhuman?

The Sun

What is Matt's best advice for boosting cognition?

Oxygen, morning sunlight, really good water

What is the best book Matt has read on peak performance?

Where to Find Out More about Matt Maruca

Matt is the founder of Ra Optics. Use the code "Boomer" and get 15% off your next order
Email: matt@raoptics.io

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Biological Rhythm Optimization with Azure Grant

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:05:09 GMT

The awareness that I gained when I started learning about the fact that my body naturally does different things best at different times of day was sort of very freeing in a sense that it let me become a little bit more self aware about when I felt best working and when I felt best resting

Azure Grant is an editor at Quantified Self and a researcher in the field of biological rhythms. Her goal is to combine Chronobiology with Participant-Led Research using wearable sensors and signal processing to map individuals’ biological rhythms in the real world.

Azure currently leads “Blood Testers,” a participatory Quantified Self project. The project created the highest temporal resolution lipid data set ever recorded in free-living humans. In addition, Azure researches the use of continuous body temperature data to investigate sleep, jet lag, and female cycling.

An Introduction to Biological Rhythms and Temporal Structures

Over the course of time, our cells organized to run more efficiently. There are time periods of activity. There are time periods of rest. Each of our cells has these instructions. When these cells organize in a fashion to perform a certain function (like keeping you awake), it becomes biological rhythms.

As Azure mentions, "these rhythms occur without us doing anything. If you put a human or anyone in a box, they would sort of keep going. The rhythms allow our bodies to predict when something about the environment is likely to change."

2018 is my year of rhythms. In this episode, Azure and I dig deep into biological rhythms. Biological rhythms are an obsession of mine after constant travel and stress lead to health issues in my own life over two years ago.

Key Highlights of Biological Rhythms:

What are biological rhythms?
How do biological rhythms differ from temporal structures
Why cortisol and the HPA axis may not be your enemy
How can you use biological rhythms to optimize your health
What is known and not known in about biological rhythms
Some stories I share about how altering towards my day changed my health
Azure's research and how she became involved with Quantified Self
How Azure has used continuous temperature monitoring in her own life to observe these rhythms

Key Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:

Products Mentioned in the Podcast:

Thermochron iButton Starter Kit

The Final Three: Azure Grant What is your top tool or technology for peak performance?

Headspace

Number one tip for enhancing cognition?

Daily social interaction with someone with which you enjoy speaking

Top book on Peak Performance?

In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto

Where Can You Find More on Azure Grant?

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Habits of High Performance with Dr. Matthew Accurso

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:32:03 GMT

Think of a child. When a child knows there’s gonna be a routine, their body automatically kindof starts to go into that rest mode.

About the Guest: Dr. Matthew Accurso

Dr. Matthew Accurso is a world-renowned high performance doctor.

At age 6, Dr. Accurso was an expert at reading lips due to a 75% hearing loss. At age 8, he almost flunked out of school due to his “disability”. At 10 years old, Dr. Accurso was called to be a doctor of cause while listening to his uncle speak. At that moment, he vowed to help people optimize their mind and bodies. Dr. Accurso never looked back.

Dr. Matthew Accurso is one of Americas top concierge wellness advisors for some of the countries most prolific healthpreneurs, CEOs and executives. He hosts Superhuman Entrepreneur, an INC. Magazine top ten podcast. Dr. Accurso teaches doctors across the world on the most cutting-edge strategies to optimize high performance and magnify their impact. He leads high-performance strategy retreats around the world in Sri Lanka, Ma, and Japan.

Habits of High Performance

One of my favorite quotes is Gustave Flaubert's, "Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work."

What Flaubert hinted not-so-subtlely on are daily routines. By "automating" part of your day, you enable the best to come out when needed. This means better work; this means more creativity; this means high performance.

Dr. Accurso is a doctor to top high performers around the world. In this episode, I picked his brain about the commonalities of all these people. Daily routines and habits are at the top of the list.

Key Highlights from Habits of High Performance with Dr. Matthew Accurso

Commonalities among high performers
Why establishing your top priority each day is so important
Living in 90-day sprints
Earthing first thing in the morning
Why "movement" is a common component of morning routines
How to avoid disrupting your organs' resting processes
Using lavender and Frankincense essential oils for relaxation
Why you should cycle supplements and nootropics
Do you actually need to eat right after working out or first thing in the morning?
Why it is important for women to weight lift
How to achieve more mobility through your daily routine

Resources Mentioned:

Products Mentioned:

The Final Three Questions: What is your number one tool or technology that you use to become more superhuman?

Checking Blood Glucose twice a week with Accu Check

What is your top trick for enhancing cognition?

Incorporating brain games into social interaction
Huperzine A - acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (see research on PubMed)

What is your favorite book on peak performance?

Where to find Dr. Matthew Accurso:

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Myth Busters with Dylan Goddard

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 12:02:44 GMT

Eating carbohydrates or releasing sugar into your body is gonna release the serotonin which is the feel-good hormone and that’s gonna allow you to sleep a lot deeper as well and waking up in the morning feeling refreshed and good to go. I think it’s a vital part of nutrition throughout the day.

About the Guest: Dylan Goddard

Looking at Dylan Goddard, you quickly realize he is obsessed with health.

Dylan grew up in South Africa, playing both rugby and squash at a provincial level. After leaving school, Dylan competed in bodybuilding, mixed martial arts, and mountain biking for four years. Over the last six years, Dylan has lived in Singapore, competed in CrossFit and making it to regionals twice.

Dylan is part-owner and head coach at CrossFit Tanjong Pagar in Singapore. Dylan Goodard holds the Precision Nutrition level one certification, is a Qualified Personal Training from the National Federation of Professional Trainers in the United States, and is a CrossFit Level 2 instructor.

As an aside, Dylan was my coach when I lived Singapore. To this day, he is one of my top 10 go-to resources for training information.

Key Highlights from Myth Busters

Dispelling 5 common nutrition myths
Can you get fat from eating high fat?
What cholesterol tests may be more useful than others
Does eating carbohydrates after 5 pm make you fat?
What is carb backloading?
Can you eat too much protein (bro)?

Additional Resources:

Products Mentioned

The Final Three Questions: Dylan Goddard What is the number one tool or technology Dylan uses to become more superhuman?

What is Dylan's best advice for boosting cognition?

Take a step away from the situation and evaluate it
Having mentors and advisors to bounce ideas off

What is the best book Dylan has read on peak performance?

The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance

Where to Learn More about Dylan Goddard

Instagram: @forged.by.dyl
CrossFit Tanjong Pagar

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The Future of Healthcare with Dr. Zayna Khayat

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:06:27 GMT

What we really have is a fundamental disequilibrium between the demand for health services by a population that’s growing in size, staying alive longer and accumulating illness and disease and a system that was designed not for that volume and scale and complexity and therefore it can’t meet the demands.

And so, when demand exceeds supply, it's the perfect breeding ground to do things differently

About the Guest: Dr. Zayna Khayat

Zayna is the Future Strategist at Saint Elizabeth a health and social impact enterprise with a major focus on home care. In 2017, Zayna was on secondment from MaRS Discovery District, an innovation hub in Toronto, Canada to the REshape Health Innovation Centre at Radboud university medical center in Nijmegen, Netherlands (January to December 2017). At the REshape Center, she was their “Innovation Sherpa in Chief”, working on several key initiatives to strengthen the Dutch health innovation ecosystem.

At MaRS, Zayna lead the Health System Innovation platform from 2014 to 2017, helping smooth the path to adoption of health innovation by health and care systems in Canada and around the world.

Zayna is adjunct faculty with the Rotman School of Management in the Health Sector Strategy stream.

Zayna completed her Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Toronto (2001), followed by a long career in strategy consulting, including as a Principal in the healthcare practice of The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Dr. Khayat has been on the Faculty of Singularity University (Exponential Medicine) since 2016. I met Dr. Khayat through Singularity University in the Netherlands.

Key Highlights from the Future of Healthcare Podcast:

What is the current status of healthcare?
Why is the postal code you grow up in the greatest determinant of your health
What are the 3 big forces coming together to change healthcare
Zayna's six pillars or shifts for the future of healthcare
How data from your social media account is leading to the ability to predict disease
The current status of wearable technology
The future of technology and healthcare
What are the current ethical discussions around AI and CRISPR?

Additional Resources for the Future of Healthcare:

Singularity University - Exponential Medicine
The Patient Will See You Now: The Future of Medicine Is in Your Hands by Eric Topol
Unconventional Medicine: Join the Revolution to Reinvent Healthcare, Reverse Chronic Disease, and Create a Practice You Love by Chris Kresser
Berci Meskó, MD, Ph.D. - on Twitter and The Medical Futurist
Dr. Daniel Kraft - Chairman of Exponential Medicine at Singularity University
PWC - Emerging Trends in Healthcare
KPMG - Tech Trends Changing Healthcare
Bain & Company - Healthcare Insights
World Economic Forum - Future of Health and Healthcare

The Final Three Questions: Dr. Zayna Khayat

What is the number one tool or technology Zayna uses to become more superhuman?

Muse: The Brain-Sensing Headband - a meditation device which assists in learning meditation through gamification
Precision Nutrition - a subscription-based nutrition and training service
MyFitnessPal - to log food intake

What is Zayna's best advice for boosting cognition?

What is the best book Zayna has read on peak performance?

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't (for ecosystem wide performance)

How to Learn More About Dr. Zayna Khayat

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Redefining Human Potential with Dr. Daniel Stickler

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:36:33 GMT

We’ve taken the complexity of the human system and try to make it complicated, which really doesn’t work when you’re looking at wellness, health optimization and really moving the body to a greater potential. So what we decided to do is instead of trying to shift or change the paradigm, we need to create a whole new paradigm. We call it human potential medicine but it’s essentially a systems based precision approach to health optimization.

About the Guest: Dr. Daniel Stickler

Dr. Stickler is the visionary pioneer behind the human potential medicine movement, a shift away from the disease model to limitless peak performance in all aspects of life. Dr. Stickler is a physician to high-performing entrepreneurs who want to optimize their performance. He is also an author, speaker, blogger, and host of the Ironman Executive podcast.

Dr. Stickler is an expert in the use of genetics and epigenetics in clinical practice and trains healthcare clinicians from all over the world in the interpretation of genomic data for optimizing human potential. Dr. Stickler works with each client to develop personalized human potential optimization plans based on genetics, quality of life factors, and the seven foundational aspects of health. Dr. Stickler also serves as the Medical Director of Neurohacker Collective.

Using Epigenetics to Optimize Performance

Epigenetics is the study of the changes in organisms caused by modifications in gene expression rather than changes to the underlying genetic code. Our introduction to epigenetics provides a basic overview of epigenetics, epigenetic mechanisms, and lifestyle modifications leading to epigenetic change.

The process of individualized health starts with a genetics test. The test provides a blueprint for lifestyle modifications leading to epigenetic change.

Epigenetics is a science with 10,000+ peer-reviewed scientific studies released per year.

Lifestyle Modifications Leading to Epigenetic Change:

Your genetics are not your destiny.

Through lifestyle modifications, you can change the expression of your genes.

A few examples of lifestyle modification leading to epigenetic change:

Intake of Omega 3 fatty acids leads to a change in expression of several hundred genes
Chronic exercise changes the expression of almost 7,000 genes
Meditation decreases inflammation through a downregulation of pro-inflammatory genes.

Key Highlights from this Episode with Dr. Daniel Stickler:

What is Human Potential Medicine?
Why is epigenetics the systems approach to health?
The anti-vegetarian gene: ABCG8 and ABCG5 and how plant sterols may lead to disease states
What does Dr. Stickler think of the DIETFITS study and low-carb vs. low-fat?
Epigenetics and Red Queen Theory
An introduction to transhumanism

Epigenetics and Additional Research Mentioned:

The associations of cholesterol metabolism and plasma plant sterols with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality
Plasma sitosterol elevations are associated with an increased incidence of coronary events in men: Results of a nested case-control analysis of the Prospective Cardiovascular Munster (PROCAM) study
DIETFITS Study (Diet Intervention Examining the Factors Interacting With Treatment Success) on low-carb versus low-fat.
The A TO Z Weight Loss Study: A Randomized Trial - Dr. Christopher Gardner

Products Mentioned:

Garmin Fenix 5
Qualia by Neurohacker Collective - use code BOOMER for a 10% discount
Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
Ishmael: A Novel

The Final Three Questions: Dr. Daniel Stickler What is the number one tool or technology Dr. Stickler uses to become more superhuman?

Garmin Fenix 5x

What is Dr. Dan's best advice for boosting cognition?

Qualia
Good meditation practice
Consistent, high quality, sleep
Good nutrition practice
Good supplementation practice
Optimizing your health through a systems approach

What is the best book Dr. Dan has read on Peak Performance?

Peak by Eamon Dolan
Ishmael by Daniel Quinn

Want to learn more or potentially work with Dr. Daniel Stickler?

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Hacking Biology, Ulcers, and Your Work Environment with Teemu Arina

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:35:00 GMT

I’ve been interested in optimal performance for quite some time but I was focusing very much into my tools, the way I use technologies, computers, methods and so on. Basically what’s outside of me and how I interact with that world, how I solve problems. I was optimizing the way I work and how I learn and all that. But doing that I discovered that health is also a key component and taking care of your temple - your body - is super important if you want to really perform, ultimately.

About the Guest: Teemu Arina

Teemu is Chief Biohacker and Chairman of the board at Biohacker Center, a research center for digital health & wellness. Biohacker Center publishes the Biohacker’s Handbook series, airs the Biohacker’s Podcast, organizes the international Biohacker Summit conference and provides the Upgraded Workplace coaching & work welfare service for companies interested in taking their employee wellness and performance to the next level. In addition, the company organizes online courses, lectures & conference presentations, facilitates business opportunities for digital health & wellness industry members, provides market insights for digital health & wellness product developers and provides consultation services regarding optimal performance and better living through science. Teemu Arina is also co-author of the forthcoming Biohacker’s Handbook for optimizing health and wellbeing with technological and biological tools.

Teemu Arina is a popular keynote speaker who has presented internationally in countries such as USA, UK, Japan, Russia, the Netherlands, and Germany. He recently won Speaker of the Year by Speaker's Forum. Mr. Arina has held key advisory positions in national, international and EU development projects on topics related to online collaboration, e-learning, professional development, mobile learning and startup companies.

The Hackable Variables in Your Work Environment

The Biohacker's Handbook chapter on work (in English) is forthcoming. Ahead of the release of this chapter, Teemu shared his thoughts on the key variables in the work environment which are able to be altered for higher performance.

The Problems:

Limited Movement
Lighting
Air Quality
Water Quality
Stress

How to Deal with Workplace Environment Problems:

Much of this is discussed in more detail in the podcast episode.

Many of us do not move enough throughout the day. Have you ever wondered why your Fitbit or Jawbone asks you to get 10,000 steps? From an evolution perspective, our ancestors moved this much. When you are stuck at a desk during the day, how is this possible to achieve? For one, get a standing desk. A standing desk, or adjustable desk, will force you to get up and move throughout the day. In addition, you can schedule meetings over walks, coffee, or even workouts to get more movement in your day.

Our offices beam fluorescent lights throughout the day. While some may leave the office before sundown, others still work well into the night, at home, and even before bed. This is not to mention how you are staring at a screen all day long. To prevent long-term eye damage and get the most from your lights, utilize a one/two punch. Place Iris or F.lux on all of your devices. After you outfit the technology, switch your lights to Philips Hue's lights and have them follow the sun.

Studies demonstrate the continued presence of nanoparticles in our air. Some of these nanoparticles, as well as mold and other toxins, end up in our brain and lead to sub-optimal performance. Fix this potential issue by outfitting your office and home with HEPA filters.

Much of the United States tap water contains chlorine, fluoride, and potentially heavy metals. Reduce your risks through the use of a water filter. Teemu mentions Brita in the episode. Alternatives include Berkey Water Filters and Therasage (the CEO was on the show to speak about EMF here).

Stress can lead to illness. However, stress is also beneficial. Remember the last deadline? As it came closer, the deadline drove you to focus. Much of stresses impact on us has to do with our perception of stress. You build stress resiliency through techniques like meditation and breathing.

Key Highlights from Podcasting with Teemu Arina

How Teemu discovered biohacking through an ulcer
Teemu's anti-inflammatory protocol to deal with an ulcer
The benefits of measuring and quantified self to your health
How too much exercise can lead to undesired outcomes
The impact of lighting and air on your workplace environment
Why you should change to a standing, or adjustable, desk
How to not quit your job and turn stress into an ally
Adaptogenic herbs like Reishi and Rhodiola Rosea as an alternative to tea, coffee, and alcohol
Using systems thinking to increase cognition

Research Mentioned or Supporting Points Made

Steve Jobs Stanford University Commencement Speech
2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology - Chronotypes and Circadian Rhythms associated with the Period Gene
Organ lifespan limited to 120-years - published in Nature
Magnetite pollution nanoparticles in the human brain - published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in the United States of America
Citrullination of proteins: a common post-translational modification pathway induced by different nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo - Published in NanoMedicine
Protecting the melatonin rhythm through circadian healthy light exposure - International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Stand More AT Work (SMArT Work): using the behaviour change wheel to develop an intervention to reduce sitting time in the workplace - BMC Public Health

Products Mentioned

Biohacker's Handbook - co-authored by Teemu Arina
F.lux - a blue light protection software.
Iris - founder and developer Daniel Georgiev was on the podcast before. Iris is still my preferred blue light mitigation technology.
Philips Wake-Up Light - use it as an alarm. Getting exposure to daylight is important for the regulation of Circadian Rhythms
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 60W Equivalent Smart Bulb Starter Kit - change the spectrum of light based on the time of day
Air Purifier with True HEPA Filter - helps filter out the nanoparticles in the air
Travel Humidifier - plug in your own water bottle
Brita Large Water Pitcher
Therasage Water Filter
Big Berkey BK4X2 Countertop Water Filter System
Parrot Zik 3 Wireless Noise Cancelling - by Parrott
Brain.FM - music service which stimulates different aspects of the brain for a goal (focus, sleep, meditations, napping, etc.)
Headspace - a mobile application to learn how to meditate
Garmin Fenix 5 - featuring the FirstBeat algorithm which helps you
Reishi, Cordyceps, and other herbs or mushrooms - I use the tea from Four Sigmatic

The Final Three Questions: Teemu Arina What is the number one tool or technology Teemu uses to become more superhuman?

Recovery

What is Teemu's best advice for boosting cognition?

Your body is part of a system. Understanding that it operates as a system will lead you to fix your gut microbiome and nutrition before embarking on additional supplements.
Once your gut is healed, Teemu recommends balancing blood sugar values.
From there, you can look into Lion's Mane or Adaptogenic Herbs.

What is the best book Teemu has read on Peak Performance?

Peter Drucker - The Effective Executive

Where to Find Out More on Teemu Arina?

Biohacker's Handbook website
Biohacker's Summit website

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The Art of Abundance with Dr. Ryan Wohlfert

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Health is the optimal functioning of your body. Physically, chemically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally - all those things together. Health is not just “okay I’m not sick” or “I don’t have symptoms” or “I feel good” or “I look good”. It’s more than that. It’s a higher state of wellness and being.

About the Guest: Dr. Ryan Wohlfert

Dr. Ryan Wohlfert grew up in a small town outside of Lansing, Michigan. An acute interest in health and fitness led him to study at the University of Michigan where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in Kinesiology-Movement Science. Dr. Wohlfert went on to earn another Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude status, and his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the National College of Chiropractic. Dr. Wohlfert is also a Certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP).

Over the last two decades, Dr. Wohlfert owned multiple chiropractic, health, and nutrition clinics, helping 1,000's of patients achieve their health goals. In 2016, he started FitFamilyMan.com to help dads and husbands build their “Family Man 6-Pack” so they can live an abundant life and take care of their family forever.

Dr. Wohlfert has been married to his wife for 15 years and they’re raising three beautiful girls. They are the reason he strives to be a fit family man.

What is the Abundance Mindset?

John Maxwell, Peter Diamandis, and Tony Robbins all emphasize a mindset of abundance. Steven Covey discusses abundance extensively in "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People." However, the dictionary does not define an abundance mindset.

To define and understand the abundance mindset, it is easiest to look at the alternative, scarcity. The person with a scarcity or fixed mindset believes life is a zero-sum game. If someone has more, this means someone else must have less.

The abundance mindset is different. It is the belief in a life of plenty. There is more than enough to go around. Whether it is resources, wealth, health, or opportunity, there is an abundance of resources available.

In the words of Tony Robbins,

Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure

The Steps to Building an Abundance Mindset

In our discussion, Dr. Wohlfert outlines a strategy for building the abundance mindset. If you tune into the podcast, Dr. Wohfert goes through each step in detail.

Step 1 - Identify your self-talk and bring it to your awareness
Step 2 - Aware - realize the self-talk is not helpful
Step 3 - Interrupt - stop it from dragging down your day

Key Highlights from The Art of Abundance Podcast

What is health?
How does your mindset impact your overall health?
The difference between fixed and growth mindsets
How Dr. Ryan defines abundance
What you can do to train an abundance mindset
If you have kids, is good sleep possible? Yes... and how to do it!

Where to Find Dr. Ryan Wohlfert

Website: Fit Family Man
Facebook: Fit Family Man

Research and Additional Resources on the Abundance Mindset:

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
The Biology of Belief 10th Anniversary Edition: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles by Bruce Lipton
Mindset Matters Most: How to Create Success & Happiness by Releasing from the FEAR, LIMITATIONS & SELF-DOUBT That Hold You Back… by Brian Grasso
The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller
Dream Big, Think Small: Living an Extraordinary Life One Day at a Time by Jeff Manion
Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life (Revised and Expanded): The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Lack of Focus, Anger, and Memory Problems by Daniel Amen

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The Insider's Guide to Nootropics with Mansal Denton

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 18:07:50 GMT

The best approach for nootropics that I found and I try to impart on people is to think about them as tools where we can go from hopefully 95 to 100% in that range, just being totally optimized in ourselves to 105, 110% using nootropics. So hoping for some small increase above what we’re already capable of as opposed to what many people are drawn towards nootropics for, which is to go from 60, 70% because they got a bad night of sleep, bad diet, drinking alcohol in order to just simply get by or function and I think that taking that approach is really the first step.