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EP 95 — Gary Crozier: From Pain Teacher to Dream Weaver: How to Turn Challenge into Opportunity Jul 28, 2020

Show notes

The life of Gary Crozier has been a harrowing one full of pain, numerous health challenges and 16 major surgeries. At any point along this journey, Gary could’ve stopped. Many people would’ve, but Gary isn’t just your average human.

Gary describes his journey from painful to pain-free living and how he became a world-renowned trainer then developed PtEnhance, the first software tailored for the needs of health and fitness professionals and their clients, in this inspirational Living 4D conversation.

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Learn more about Gary’s work with PtEnhance via social media on Facebook.

Show Notes

Gary went from being a “case study” to an award-winning personal trainer and CHEK Professional. (6:50)
Sixteen major surgeries. (17:30)
The origins of PtEnhance. (33:10)
Are you open to synchronicities? (44:51)
One of the biggest challenges fitness professionals face: Writing a program scientifically. (49:32)
Rather than paying attention to pain you’re feeling, focus on where you’re not feeling it to survive. (1:05:14)
The benefits of mitigating risks, having a plan B and managing your ego as a fitness professional. (1:17:52)
Are you asking the right/better questions? (1:25:10)
“What saved me: When I learned to say the business rather than my business. When I was saying my business, it owned me… .” (1:45:37)
Success in life may be partly dictated by your ability to change and adapt. (1:54:10)
Anger can be a positive emotion, if it prompts you to change. (2:02:35)

Resources

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EP 94 — Kris Buchanan: From Olympic Athlete to Serious Illness to Whole Food Restaurant Jul 21, 2020

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Even athletes who achieve their greatest goal of competing in the Olympics can fall hard healthwise after their careers end due to a lifetime of unhealthy eating habits.

Former Olympian Kris Buchanan shares her story from rise and fall to recovery and opening her GOODONYA Organic restaurant in Encinitas, Calif., in this foodie Living 4D conversation.

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Show Notes

Kris thanks Sean Croxton for saving her life from a health crash. (7:44)
Choosing organic foods is just a starting point. (17:11)
How elite athletes were taught food is fuel: Eight McDonald’s pop-up restaurants fed some 10,000 athletes during the 1996 Olympics. (30:58)
Did you know stevia was banned by the FDA until major food companies created their own versions? (45:09)
“I’m dogmatic about not following a dogmatic diet. We’ve been yelled at every day by vegans for 20 years, and I’m over it.” (1:09:33)
The myths about canola oil. (1:12:38)
Electrolyte drinks: A symbol of everything that’s wrong with processed foods in one bottle. (1:34:32)
The number one question Kris gets asked as a nutritionist: Can you go to the grocery store with me? (1:46:59)
Is eating organic/biodynamic foods really cheaper and affordable in the long run? (1:53:35)
The nocebo effect. (2:09:27)
“Education is the only way you can learn how to live.” (2:17:11)
Kris’ Coca-Cola tattoo on her ankle is a constant reminder about her journey to better health. (2:22:30)

Resources

Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World
The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay
The Soil Association
Paul’s Living 4D conversation with Michael Judd
Beating The Food Giants by Paul Stitt
Your Body’s Many Cries for Water by Fereydoon Batmanghelidj
The Living Soil and the Haughley Experiment by Lady Evelyn Barbara Balfour

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EP 93 — Dr. Zach Bush: The Reincarnation of Hippocrates? Jul 14, 2020

Show notes

There’s a pretty good chance you’ve seen or heard about the work and philosophies of Dr. Zach Bush on YouTube videos or programs like the Rich Roll podcast.

But what makes him lay awake at night thinking about how our planet and the human race is going to survive?

Paul explores the deepest realms of Zach's philosophies that makes him worry about the world, his family and his grandchildren in this Living 4D conversation.

Learn more about Zach’s work at his website and Farmer’s Footprint, and on social media via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Living 4D listeners can save 15 percent on Zach’s ION*Biome line of products (excluding subscriptions) until July 28 by visiting this website and using the code CHEK1KS at checkout.

Show Notes

A trip to the Philippines changed Zack’s life mission and how he viewed allopathic medicine afterward. (10:07)
“The scientific method is nothing more than a technique for exploring truth, but at no point is science a body of knowledge or truth…” (28:16)
Zach’s bedrock spiritual philosophy: I am. (41:06)
Homo sapiens: An adaptive species, not a stagnant one. (55:09)
What’s the difference between a rishi and a reishi mushroom? (1:14:00)
A quantum physics fellowship. (1:23:20)
Healing relationships at death’s door. (1:36:32)
Random event generators and the death of George Floyd. (1:40:15)
Do humans have the raw potential to co-create something magnificent? (1:50:21)

Resources

Zack’s articles co-written with Deepak Chopra on June 1 and June 8 in SF Gate
Antoine Béchamp vs. Louis Pasteur
The work of J.R.R. Tolkien and John Archibald Wheeler
Mycorrhiza
Superstring theory
The Abdominal and Pelvic Brain by Byron Robinson
Intestinal Gardening for the Prolongation of Youth by James Empringham

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EP 92 — Leslie Manookian: Bringing Light to the Darkness of Health and Freedom Jul 07, 2020

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Do you think you know everything you need to make sound decisions for the health and wellbeing of you and your family, even during a pandemic?

Leslie Manookian shares her journey from the world of corporate investment services to becoming a homeopath, award-winning filmmaker, writer and health freedom advocate and what she’s uncovered about vaccines and COVID-19 in this Living 4D podcast.

Learn more about Leslie’s work on her website, The Greater Good movie website and on social media via Facebook and GreaterGoodFilm.

Show Notes

Leslie faced a crisis of conscience and a moment of clarity while working in the corporate world of asset management. (11:28)
“The choice between liberty and slavery: That’s the myth playing out today but people don’t realize it.” (29:16)
The problem with masculine energy is one of culture, not of men. (43:46)
Do you love your job or hate it? (1:09:13)
Illness pulls Leslie from the corporate world to homeopathy. (1:15:30)
Looking within to figure out what you really love to do with your life: A silver lining of the pandemic. (1:29:00)
Are you living in a counter myth? (1:35:40)
Wake up, show up and stand up and we can save ourselves and the world. (1:44:33)
A virus: A massive matrix of information being shared among everyone and everything. (1:55:08)
“One way to discover what’s true is to find out what you can’t talk about.” (2:05:26)
The origins of modern medicine began with the Flexner Report in 1910. (2:11:51)
Emergency medicine is different than taking care of our health every day. (2:27:27)
The COVID-19 epidemic isn’t an exponential one according to Stanford’s Dr. Michael Levitt. (2:40:26)
Knowledge is a powerful, empowering tool to combat fear. (2:48:34)
9/11, shock and awe and the trauma response. (2:53:27)

Resources

No God, No Master
None Dare Call It Conspiracy by Gary Allen and Larry Abraham
Dr. Rupert Sheldrake’s banned TED Talk on YouTube
Hoxsey: The Quack Who Cured Cancer on YouTube
Planet of the Humans on YouTube
Burzynski: Cancer is Serious Business on Vimeo

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EP 91 — Laird Hamilton: Bigger Than Waves, Larger Than Life, Closer Than Breath Jun 30, 2020

Show notes

Many of us already know about the amazing things Laird Hamilton has accomplished in the world of surfing and water sports… but what makes him really tick?

How does he handle fear and the everyday challenges of life?

Paul digs deep into Laird’s amazing life (did you know he’s appeared in a number of films?), his influences and why what makes you unique is good enough to compete in this career-spanning Living 4D conversation.

Learn more about Laird on his website and via social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out his line of superfoods on LairdSuperfood.com.

Show Notes

Working on films can be really boring and difficult. (9:12)
The “terrier way” helped Laird make a living out of his passion. (13:38)
Patience: Laird’s biggest challenge. (22:29)
Choosing a sustainable lifestyle for a lifetime over a trendier, temporary one. (36:21)
Laird’s “never cake” philosophy. (48:20)
“Fear and pain live together.” (1:08:59)
Paul overcomes his fear of losing in the boxing ring. (1:17:55)
Why do people watch horror films? (1:27:44)
Feeling uncomfortable keeps you grounded in the present. (1:32:44)
Ego: Our biggest asset and threat to mankind. (1:52:32)
Your uniqueness is enough to compete with others. (2:16:35)
Laird counts his wife, Gabby Reece, and Bally’s founder Don Wildman among his major influences. (2:27:10)
The mechanism of breathing can help you better understand the spirit and soul. (2:44:13)
Paul must balance the archetype of the hermit and staying connected to his family. (2:57:25)

Resources

Liferider: Heart, Body, Soul and Life Beyond the Ocean and Force of Nature by Laird Hamilton
Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton
The Art of Fear by Kristen Ulmer
The Second Book of the Tao by Stephen Mitchell
Laird’s interview with Lewis Howes on the True Power of Breathing on YouTube

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EP 90 — Dr. Keith Witt: Seeing the World and Love Through Integral Psychology Jun 23, 2020

Show notes

With the world becoming a more brittle and fragile place, our relationships with the people we love and care about are more important than ever before.

Dr. Keith Witt shares his five dimensions for building successful relationships and takes on the big questions — racism, violence and radical acceptance — in this expansive and therapeutic Living 4D conversation.

Learn more about Keith’s 40+ years as a psychotherapist and get a free download of his book. The Attuned Family, on his website. You can email him at keith@drkeithwitt.com.
Show Notes

Faced with decisions for a lifetime, Keith chose the warrior and the healer. (6:15)
Everything is relationships. (12:44)
Connecting with your eighth and ninth chakras. (19:15)
What worldview are you living in? (26:54)
Violence: The worst addiction in humanity. (35:24)
Society’s biggest problems: Child abuse, child neglect and education. (43:26)
Moving slower to engage in more consciousness with life and the people we love. (51:21)
Donald Trump’s gift to our world. (1:02:33)
Today’s human culture is brittle, fragile and deconstructing right in front of us. (1:11:07)
Are you weird or just healthy? (1:21:32)
Are you a seeker? (1:29:51)
“Radical acceptance is not radical indulgence.” (1:44:46)
Shame: The basis for morality. (1:56:18)
Erotic polarity. (2:05:16)
Keith and Paul have daughters named Zoe. (2:11:53)
Attachment issues with your partner are a YOU problem too! (2:20:43)
Therapy is like a marriage to a client one hour at a time. (2:27:14)
Why does all love involve some pain and suffering? (2:32:39)
“Carl Jung must’ve been a lonely guy…” (2:39:30)

Resources

Integral Life
Loving Completely, Shadow Light, Shadow Light Workbook: Recording Your Shadow Journey, Waking Up and The Gift of Shame by Dr. Keith Witt
Dune by Frank Herbert
The Religion of Tomorrow by Ken Wilbur
Keith’s Therapist in the Wild video series
The Shrink & The Pundit podcast series with Keith and Jeff Salzman
What is Pendulation in Somatic Experiencing with Dr. Peter Levine on YouTube
Robert Augustus Masters on Shadow Work
Owning Your Own Shadow: Understanding The Dark Side of Psyche by Robert Johnson

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EP 89 — Autumn Smith: Food As Medicine For Healing and Optimal Health Jun 16, 2020

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Are you treating the foods you eat as medicines that can harm your health or give it the boost your body needs?

Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutritional expert Autumn Smith describes her personal transformation to healthy living thanks to shifting her diet to whole, organic foods and her journey to build two ethical, whole health companies — Paleovalley and Wild Pastures — in this delicious Living 4D podcast.

Learn more Autumn's work at Paleovalley via social media on Facebook and Instagram.

Show Notes

Autumn gets rid of her longtime digestive disorders with whole foods. (6:35)
Paul’s tip for weaning off caffeine. (11:30)
The number one ingredient contained in most beef sticks on the market. (17:11)
Paul’s diet philosophies helped Autumn heal and inspire the growth of Paleovalley. (30:05)
The difference between organic and regenerative agriculture. (38:51)
Health benefits of apple cider vinegar in foods. (52:15)
“Collagen is the fountain of youth.” (1:09:00)
How much vitamin C in many foods comes from GMO corn? A lot! (1:15:41)
Organ meats are “nature’s multivitamins.” (1:28:24)
Curcumin is just one compound in turmeric among hundreds that work synergistically to our benefit. (1:41:05)
Why Autumn started Wild Pastures. (1:50:38)

Resources

Gluteomorphins and caseomorphins
The work of Dr. Stephanie Seneff, Ehrenfried Pfeiffer and Francis Pottenger
Paul’s Living 4D conversation with Eugene Trufkin and Dr. Paul Saladino
The Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine 1934
Stalking The Wild Pendulum: On the Mechanics of Consciousness by Itzhak Bentov
The Real Truth About Vitamins and Anti-Oxidants by Judith DeCava

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EP 88 — Sayer Ji: The Future of Health and Wellness is Now! Jun 09, 2020

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Are you concerned about the future of whole health alternatives to the standard allopathic treatment model?

Paul talks to Sayer Ji about founding GreenMedInfo, the ongoing fight to share whole health alternatives with the public and his new book, Regenerate: Unlocking Your Body’s Radical Resilience Through the New Biology, in this Living 4D podcast.

Learn more about Sayer and GreenMedInfo on social media via Instagram and Facebook and at Stand For Health Freedom. Download the free e-book, Nature’s Pharmacy: Evidence-Based Alternatives to Drugs, when you sign up for the GreenMedInfo newsletter.

Show Notes

The conventional medical model has been built around trauma from the time we’re born. (10:15)
Paradox: The best way to describe life that integrates the layers of the spiritual, emotional and physical. (24:41)
The magic behind the placebo effect. (35:14)
GreenMedInfo’s mission. (46:57)
Over-estimations of COVID-19 from the experts. (58:58)
“Scientism is the religion that would devour all others.” (1:16:18)
Harnessing zero-point energy. (1:21:37)
The phenomena of cavitation. (1:30:14)
Mitochondria power. (1:44:48)
Paul meets a peacock, a symbol of enlightenment. (1:47:48)
Sayer and his wife, Dr. Kelly Brogan, join forces to create the Vital Life Project. (1:59:19)

Resources

The Source Field Investigations: The Hidden Science and Lost Civilizations Behind the 2012 Prophecies by David Wilcock
The work of James True, Dr. Kelly Brogan, Joseph Rael, Rudolf Steiner, Walter Russell and Dr. William Tiller
A Möbius strip
The Great Hack on Netflix
Paul’s Living 4D conversation with Ervin Laszlo
The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid and Vapor by Gerald and Ethan Pollack
NanoSpire

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EP 87 — Aubrey Marcus: Seeing God in the Eyes of the Devil Jun 02, 2020

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Since his previous appearance on the Living 4D podcast a year ago, life has changed in big ways for Aubrey Marcus, one of Paul’s favorite people.

Aubrey and Paul discuss the big changes and the bigger questions — God, life and free will — in this evolutionary Living 4D episode.

Learn more about Aubrey’s work on his website, the Aubrey Marcus Podcast and on social media via Twitter and Instagram.

Show Notes

Why Aubrey stepped away from Onnit. (2:50)
Does God evolve as humans do? (7:40)
“God is a blank canvas of infinite potentiality and infinite possibilities.” (17:45)
What Aubrey missed after six days in isolation. (26:22)
Two good reasons for polyamory. (35:34)
How Paul delicately balances living with two wives. (45:58)
Relationships are the greatest teachers. (55:59)
Does free will truly exist? (1:05:13)
What it really costs to feed the world and provide everyone clean water. (1:22:48)
The power of doing nothing. (1:29:26)
“If you’re bored living on this planet, you have a problem.” (1:35:44)

Resources

The work of Fred Hoyle, James Jeans and Adam Smith
Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism and the Hopi Prophecy
The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life by Boyd Varty

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EP 86 — Kyle Kingsbury: His Favorite Subjects May 26, 2020

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How do you react to violence? Do you respond with even more violence or do you take a more loving approach?

Kyle Kingsbury, one of Paul’s favorite people in the world, returns to discuss some of his favorite subjects, including meditation, plant medicines, awareness and the quality of time in this psychedelic Living 4D podcast.

Learn more about Kyle on his website where you’ll find his latest ebook, Eat With The Kingsbury's Keto Cookbook, and on Instagram.

Show Notes

Implement new habits and practices deliberately, one at a time. (5:07)
“Time is a form of wealth.” (17:18)
Is our world experiencing a “psychedelic revival?” (27:41)
Your psychedelic playlist. (44:50)
“Some of the best meditation experiences you’ll ever experience are in a sauna or cold tub.” (52:52)
How Kyle’s mental clarity benefited from following a ketogenic diet. (57:59)
To Kyle, there are no “bad trips” on psychedelics. (1:04:42)
What would love do when someone is trying to attack you with a shovel? (1:11:10)
Is awareness by itself a loving thing? (1:16:33)

Resources

Kyle’s podcast conversations with Paul, James Clear, Ramit Sethi, Alex and Allyson Grey, East Forest, Tero Isokauppila, Dr. Peter Attia, Duncan Trussell and Peter Crone
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Business and Life by Charles Duhigg
The Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research
Joker

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