The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

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Unlocking Breast Cancer Resilience: The Impact of Shame, Love & Holistic Healing - Dr. Toni Galardi : 1095 Oct 10, 2023

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Every 13 minutes, a woman dies of breast cancer. And this unnecessary epidemic affects men, too. Today, you’ll hear a fascinating interview with a woman on a mission to empower people to do more than just survive breast cancer, but become radiantly healthy; Dr. Toni Galardi.

She's not only a holistic psychotherapist with a PhD in psychology, but a remarkable individual who cured herself of breast cancer. Dr. Galardi is a prolific author with three books under her belt, including her latest one titled BreastQuake: 10 Steps to Awakening from Breast Cancer. In this episode, we delve deep into the esoteric realm of breast cancer; discussing alternative methods for treatment, lowering the risk of breast cancer, and exploring groundbreaking studies that shed light on the incredible healing potential of consciousness within the body.

You see, it's essential to understand that psychology plays a crucial role in the context of cancer. While psychology doesn't cause cancer, ignoring the mind-body connection in the conversation is a missed opportunity. Our bodies possess a remarkable intelligence, residing within our mitochondria, and a distributed consciousness that affects our well-being. So, even if you don't have breasts or breast cancer isn't on your radar, this conversation offers profound insights into psychology's impact on health and wellness.

Dr. Toni Galardi is deeply passionate about helping women navigate their cancer treatment plans, emphasizing the importance of aligning with one's passions, as she believes that passion holds significant healing potential. Throughout this episode, you'll learn about Dr. Galardi’s personal journey with breast cancer, the eye-opening studies she uncovered regarding the high cost of treatment, her recommendations for more affordable (and even free) healing tools, and her unique approach to harmonizing the energetic and emotional aspects of the human experience to combat cancer and reduce your risk.

I want to extend my sincere appreciation to Dr. Toni Galardi for her courage in authoring this groundbreaking book and fearlessly addressing topics that some may question. She calls it as she sees it, and that's precisely why her insights are so valuable.

(02:27) The Role of Shame & Love in the Cancer Recovery Journey

• Read: Cancerpreneur by Mike Koenigs

• What Toni decided to do when she got her breast cancer diagnosis

• The data around how women really feel about their breasts

• Who does and doesn’t have shame around their breasts

• How Toni’s shamanic training and somatic experience came into her healing process

• The World is Your Petri Dish with Bruce Lipton – #336

• The compelling link between shame and breast cancer

• Working with consciousness in the body to cure diagnoses

• Developing the muscle of dream recall

• Intuition is Not a Feeling – Joy Martina – #574

• Loving your breasts into cancer remission

(19:26) Optimizing Diet, Lifestyle & Emotional Well-being for Breast Cancer Resilience

• Diet changes to implement when diagnosed with breast cancer

• How to alkaline your diet & limit acidic foods

• Should you avoid dairy or soy if you have breast cancer?

• Exploring what the cancer personality looks like

• Studies of the impact of negative life events on cancer diagnoses

• Energetic cleansing and hygiene tips

(35:20) Empowering Self-Care & Healing Tools for Breast Cancer Prevention & Recovery

• Diagnostic test recommendations to see if you’re at risk

• Queen of Thrones castor oil packs

• Using thermography

• Read: The Power of Eight by Lynn McTaggart

• The high cost of breast cancer treatment compared to other cancers

• Using the free tool of the power of eight to heal breast cancer

• How toxic relationships & childhood trauma play a role in breast cancer

• Watch: A Call to Courage with Brene Brown on Netflix

• How to deal with trolls on social media

Resources

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books

Website: drtonigalardi.com

Instagram:@drtonigalardi

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-toni-galardi-909a5a7

Facebook: facebook.com/drtoni

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Heart Coherence Unveiled: A Journey with Rollin McCraty : 1094 Oct 05, 2023

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In today's episode I’m reuniting with someone who has had a profound impact on my journey as a biohacker, Rollin McCraty, the director of research at the HeartMath Institute. Rollin specializes in the physiology of emotion, and his research explores how emotions impact cognition, behavior, health, and global interconnectivity. I first encountered Rollin nearly two decades ago during my tenure at the Silicon Valley Health Institute. Back then, I was a young enthusiast, navigating the intricate world of anti-aging and longevity, learning from the seasoned wisdom of octogenarians who were defying the natural aging process.

Rollin introduced me to the profound connection between cutting-edge science and practices often dismissed back then, like meditation. In a world where admitting to meditating could raise eyebrows and questions about your sanity, Rollin illuminated the scientific links connecting our biology, nervous system, and conscious mind. It was a revelation, a glimpse into the integral role these connections play not just in personal well-being but in the unseen, yet palpable, impact we have on others. Now, as a 50-year-old with the biological markers that defy my calendar age, I attribute part of my own transformation to insights gained from pioneers like Rollin. As a biohacker, personal development isn’t just a journey inward but a meticulous tuning of the body’s ‘hardware’ to optimize function and performance.

In this episode we’re uncovering the impact our energetics can have on others and the world around us. We talk about heart rate variability and coherence, and its importance in aging. We discuss the magnetic environment we live in, and the human response to these natural phenomena. We talk about the impact of phones on our biology, how technology can potentially be harnessed to positively affect human consciousness and global coherence, and changing DNA with intention. And if you’re now motivated to dive into coherence training, we give some tools for that. It’s an honor to have Rollin on the show today, a testament to the evolution of biohacking, where the convergence of science and consciousness isn’t just acknowledged but celebrated.

(03:39) Unlocking the Power of Heart Rate Variability & Earth’s Natural Rhythms

• What heart rate variability is why it’s important for understanding aging

• My experience as a HeartMath coach and using a heart rate variability monitor

• How we affect each other from our heart rate coherence

• Research conducted through the Global Coherence Initiative on fields line resonances

• Why it’s beneficial to be in sync with the rhythm of the earth

• An overview of the Schumann Resonances

(33:37) How the Earth’s Magnetic Environment Impacts Our Biology

• The global magnetometer measuring system

• How understanding the magnetic environment we live in can help us be more resilient

• What disturbed fields can do to humans

• How our phones impact our biology

• Measuring global consciousness with Global Consciousness Project 2.0

• Recognizing and pushing past our own limiting beliefs

(46:35) Exploring Coherence Training & Quantum Consciousness for Healing

• Using technology to affect consciousness in a positive way

• Global Coherence app

• How we are becoming aware of what we're feeding the field

• Where to start with becoming more aligned and shifting into coherence

• The role of mitochondria in coherence training

• How you can change your DNA with coherence and intention

• Biohacking’s link to epigenetics

• The World is Your Petri Dish with Bruce Lipton – #336

• Tap into Tapping: The EFT Episode – Dawson Church # 474

• Mastering Brain Waves and Creating Mind Bridges – Dawson Church – #653

• Channeling healing through energetic fields at Joe Dispenza workshops

• Biohacking Conference: biohackingconference.com

• Rollin’s work with Joe Dispenza

• Quantum level processing and consciousness

• Global Coherence Initiative: heartmath.org/GCI

• Read: Science of the Heart by Rollin McCraty

• Read: Heart Intelligence

Resources

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books

Website: heartmath.org

Instagram: @heartmathinstitute

Global Coherence Initiative: heartmath.org/GCI

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The Key to Longevity & A Workout Routine That Sticks - Tony Horton : 1093 Oct 03, 2023

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In today’s episode, we tackle longevity, exploring workouts optimized for hormones, and dive deep into a crucial quality we all need a bit more of—resilience (or as I like to call it, equanimity). It's about more than just being tough; it's about the ability to maintain your chosen mental and emotional state, no matter what life throws your way.

I’m excited to introduce Tony Horton, a name many of you will recognize. We both are passionate about the journey to self-improvement, albeit via different approaches. Tony is a renowned motivational speaker, the author of Bring It, Crush It, and The Big Picture, and the brains behind immensely popular fitness programs, Beachbody Fitness and P90X®.

His influence in the world of fitness and wellness is vast, as his insights into healthy living have been shaping lives for years.

Today, we uncover the reasons behind Tony's new collaboration with Dr. Mindy Pelz to create a unique fitness program tailored for women's hormone cycle. We also explore the often overlooked roles of humor and mindfulness in promoting longevity and examine how the right workout routine can significantly enhance your relationships.

Tony also shares the best ways to move your body to prevent injuries, and imparts lessons from his extensive experience in entrepreneurship. Get ready for a practical, insightful conversation that will hopefully inspire you to move more, laugh more, and continue striving for the best version of yourself at any age.

(01:15) Inside Tony’s New Program & Health Recovery Journey

• Fast Like A Girl by Mindy Pelz

• How Tony collaborated with Mindy Pelz to create a hormone-centric workout plan

• The Better Baby Book by Dave Asprey

• Being mindful of overtraining

• Tony’s experience with Ramsay Hunt syndrome and Bell's Palsy

• Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zin

• How mindfulness contributes to longevity

• Biohack for stopping pox viruses from replicating

(21:04) Tony’s Biohacking, Fitness & Longevity Blueprint

• Adaptability as a contributor to long-term happiness and resilience

• Tony’s tips for establishing a consistent workout practice

• Why tracking your progress is core to biohacking

• The link between mental health and exercise

• How to incorporate cold plunging into your fitness routine

• Workout modalities that reduce the likelihood of injury

• The value of humor for longevity and happiness

(46:44) Diving Into Muscle Confusion, Relationship Harmony & Entrepreneurship

• The latest science related to muscle confusion

• Early biohacks Tony pioneered

• Maintaining testosterone levels as you get older

• How the PowerSync60 helps women design workouts around their cycle

• PowerSync60: powernationfitness.org/catalog

• How exercising in alignment with your hormones improves relationships

• The hardest parts of entrepreneurship

• Navigating PowerSync60 for women menopausal, perimenopausal, or postmenopausal

Resources

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books

Website: tonyhortonlife.com

Facebook: Tony S. Horton

X: @Tony_Horton

Instagram: @tonyshorton

YouTube: Tony Horton Life

PowerSync60: powernationfitness.org/catalog

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Unconventional Biohacks for More Radiant & Resilient Skin - Rachel Varga : 1092 Sep 28, 2023

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Who doesn’t want more radiant skin? Not only is our skin our largest organ, but it influences our confidence and how we connect with others. That’s why I'm excited to be sitting down at my Austin, Texas studio with skin expert and longtime friend, Rachel Varga.

Rachel is a double board-certified aesthetic nurse specialist, having performed over 20,000 procedures since 2011. She was one of the first to combine functional slow-aging techniques, biohacking, and modern medical aesthetics—teaching us how to tune in to what our skin is telling us about our internal health and what to do about it.

Not only has she had a significant impact on the world of skin science, but she's also trained countless doctors, nurses, and their teams on the art of aesthetics.

I can personally vouch for Rachel's expertise as she's worked on my skin, enhancing it with innovative techniques involving lights and other intriguing procedures. But today, it's not just about aesthetics or vanity. We dive deep into the health of our skin, specifically discussing how to reduce oxidative stress and implement purification and detoxification techniques to become radiant from the inside out.

With Rachel's unique insights you don't typically hear in the skincare space, you'll learn secrets to having not just younger-looking skin, but more pure energetics.

What you’ll find is that healthy skin is not just about putting some crap on top of it, it's about nourishing your skin from the inside, doing the energetic practices of biohacking, and then using vetted products that actually work and are safe. If you're hungry for more, Rachel helps inspire others with her unique strategies to slow cellular aging and enhance radiance at TheSchoolofRadiance.com and has previously graced us with her wisdom on of this podcast (#668). I also highly recommend checking out her recent paper on Oxidative Stress Status and Its Relationship to Skin Aging. And, be on the lookout for her upcoming book, Radiance: The New Skin Science.

(02:11) Combatting Modern Stressors: From Oxidative Stress Status to EMFs

• The harm oxidative stress from the environment can cause on your skin

• How often you should be washing your face

• Benefits of EMF-blocking clothing

• EMFs in modern vehicles

• How EMFs affect the skin and ways to combat it

• How your skin impacts your confidence and ability to connect with others

• Acknowledging the impact of lookism

• Signs of oxidative stress status

(22:02) Conscious Skincare: Navigating Toxins, Purification Processes & Eye Health

• Find clean skincare vetted by Rachel: theschoolofradiance.com

• Hidden toxins to look out for in “clean” skincare products

• the importance of being a conscious consumer of products that touch your skin

• The role of purification in keeping skin clean and protected

• How to biohack your home to support your skin health

• Purifying your home environment to reduce oxidative stress

• What’s causing ocular diseases and aging of the eyes

• How to protect your eyes as you sleep

(37:53) Unlocking Radiance: Biohacking, Detoxing & The Secrets to Energetic Beauty

• Detoxing as a part of radiance

• Biohacking Conference: biohackingconference.com

• The difference between men and women when it comes to radiance and detoxing

• The best type of candles to use in your home

• Discerning who has truly radiant energy

• Understanding the four brains

• What happens to your skin when dealing with negative energy (narcissism, stress, toxins)

• Benefits of biohacking on your physical and mental state

Resources:

Use code DAVE and save 15% sitewide at https://TheSchoolofRadiance.com

- FREE Biohacking For Ageless Beauty Training! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/freebies

- Book a One on One with Rachel Varga for customized skin care, rejuvenation guidance and ongoing support! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/consultation

- Join SkinCamp for expert Tutorials on skin care, make up, hair care (and growth), biohacking, and more! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/

- Join The School of Radiance Membership for cultivating resilient radiance through practices and mentorship: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/membership

Subscribe to The School of Radiance Podcast: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/podcasts

Follow @rachelvargaofficial on all platforms (except twitter)

Podcast: Face Aging with the Science of Beauty – Rachel Varga #668

EMF Resources: daveasprey.com/tag/emf

Study: Oxidative Stress Status and Its Relationship to Skin Aging

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books

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Hacking Happiness: How to Leverage Evolutionary Biology to Live the Good Life - Dr. Gad Saad : 1091 Sep 26, 2023

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In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Gad Saad, a professor of marketing at Concordia University's John Molson School of Business. More significantly, Dr. Saad has spent a decade as the research chair in evolutionary behavioral sciences and Darwinian consumption.

Beyond his extensive research and academic accolades, Dr. Saad reaches out to a broader audience, sharing his insights through his popular blog, YouTube channel, and podcast. As someone deeply interested in challenging harmful ideologies, I've taken note of his impactful book, The Parasitic Mind. Today, I'm particularly eager to delve into the findings of his latest release, The Saad Truth About Happiness.

In our discussion centered around his newest book, we delve into the evolutionary aspects of happiness. As someone who's written extensively on longevity and aims to live to at least 180, I believe in the importance of happiness as a skill. With Dr. Saad, we explore living the life you truly desire, the role of anti-fragility in happiness, and the inherent biological differences in male and female behaviors.

It's crucial, especially in today's climate, to understand the triggers that may be rooted in our biology or false belief systems. Drawing from personal experiences, I can vouch for the invaluable insights in Dr. Saad's book. Listeners, it's a must-read for those keen on understanding and cultivating happiness.

(03:50) Decision-Making in Relationships & Academia

• Must-have ingredients for happiness

• The impact of your relationship on happiness

• When do you make the decision to decouple from a relationship?

• How statistical decision theory applies to academia

• Read: The Parasitic Mind by Dr. Gad Saad

• The garage band effect that occurs in academia that prevents action-taking

• Why academics who go on the Joe Rogan Experience are ridiculed by peers

• Read: The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

• Behind the scenes of our interviews on Joe Rogan’s podcast

• Joe Rogan Experience #275 - Dave Asprey

• Joe Rogan Experience # 2012 - Dr. Gad Saad

• Happiness in moderation vs. living high on life

(19:40) Perfectionism, Criticism & The Genetics of Happiness

• Navigating the inverted U curve for perfectionism

• Handling the two groups of critics

• The Science Behind Just One Mold Toxin in your Coffee by Dave Asprey

• The genetics of happiness

• Applying the psychometric scale of internal vs. external locus of control to happiness

• How our evolutionary behaviors can become maladaptive in modern society

• Exploring how having children impacts happiness

• What the research shows about how to choose a long term partner

(47:10) Evolutionary Insights on Mating, Cheating & Play

• The evolutionary roots of sexual variety seeking

• Why certain cultures tolerate women on the side more than other cultures

• The impact of birth control and hormonal changes on fertility and attraction

• Read: The Mating Mind by Geoffrey Miller

• The link between the ovulatory cycle and women's beautification

• What increases men’s testosterone: a study providing context for the mid-life crisis

• Why play is essential for happiness

• The re-education of Jordan Peterson

• Read: The Saad Truth About Happiness by Dr. Gad Saad

Resources

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books

Website: gadsaad.com

Read: The Parasitic Mind by Dr. Gad Saad

Read: The Saad Truth About Happiness by Dr. Gad Saad

X: @GadSaad

Podcast: The Saad Truth

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCLH7qUqM0PLieCVaHA7RegA

Instagram: @doctorgadsaad

Facebook: acebook.com/Dr.Gad.Saad

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/gad-saad

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Unlocking Health Through Your Genetic Code: Healing from Veganism, Chronic Pain & Stressors - Chris Masterjohn : 1090 Sep 21, 2023

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Today, we welcome back a guest from the early days of this podcast, fellow former vegan and esteemed researcher and scientist, Chris Masterjohn. Chris Masterjohn earned his PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut, and has worked as a postdoctoral research associate and Assistant Professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences.

In 2016, he transitioned to entrepreneurship. These days, Chris conducts independent research, consults, develops information products, and creates free content to help people improve their health.

Chris is dedicated to sharing practical principles from complex science, and to the pursuit of truth and continuous learning. He's a biohacker from before the word “biohacking” came to be, appearing on episode 16 of this podcast when I was just getting that movement started, because he not only pays attention to how stuff works in the world and academic research, but he hacks his own body. I've always liked the way he thinks mechanistically about biology, nutrients, and what to eat.

In this conversation, we talk about how to recover from veganism and reverse the effects of oxalates, highlighting the long term health impacts of the vegan diet. His own self experimentation lately is of particular interest to me as he’s been exploring the intersection of genetics and mitochondrial health to heal niche health conditions and even quell extreme fears or stressors.

We also talk about the link between energy metabolism and psychological trauma, chronic pain and oxalate overload, and even explore the potential dangers of methylene blue from his latest 58 page research paper breaking down the importance of correct dosing.

If you’re a true biohacker, you’re going to love this deep dive into how minerals and metabolism play a huge role in our biology.

(03:47) Genetic Optimization: A New Approach to Healing Chronic Pain & Disease

• How his perspective on nutrition has changed since our first episode

• The extreme effects veganism had on his health

• Using genetics research to find solutions to rare health issues

• The role of AI in diagnosing health conditions—now and in the future

• Focusing on mitochondria as the root cause to heal health issues

• Access his program: chrismasterjohnphd.com

• What will reverse the anti fertility trend?

• The psychological rewiring required to heal chronic disease states

• Lowering your stress response with GABA and hierarchical exposure therapy

• How energy metabolism and psychological trauma symptoms are related

(32:08) Recovering from Veganism & Oxalate Overload

• Can you do veganism well?

• Addressing the impact of plant toxins and oxalates

• The link between chronic pain and oxalate overload

• How to reverse the effects of oxalates

• The use of biotin to clear oxalates and dosing suggestions

• Read: Toxic Superfoods by Sally Norton

• Oxalate dumping symptoms explained

• Advice for recovering vegans

• Read: Le Chatelier's principle

• Viome: viome.com

(01:04:09) Methylene Blue: Potential Dangers & Dosage Recommendations

• The dangers of combining methylene blue with ayahuasca and psychedelics

• Research conclusions on methylene blue dosing

• How methylene blue can impact people with Alzheimer’s

• Side effects of combining methylene blue with SSRIs

• Using methylene blue to help allergy sufferers

• ED as a side effect of methylene blue

Resources

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books

Website: chrismasterjohnphd.com

Facebook: facebook.com/chrismasterjohn

X: twitter.com/ChrisMasterjohn

Rumble: rumble.com/user/chrismasterjohn

YouTube: youtube.com/user/chrismasterjohn

Gab: gab.com/chrismasterjohn

Telegram: t.me/chrismasterjohnphd

GETTR: gettr.com/user/chrismasterjohn

Podcast: Everything You Need To Know About Saturated Fat & Cholesterol with Chris Masterjohn #16

Podcast: Nicotine, the Perfect Psychotropic? Dr. Paul Newhouse # 494

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Game-Changing Focus: Play the World’s First FDA-Approved Video Game – Dr. Adam Gazzaley : 1089 Sep 19, 2023

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If you struggle with retaining sharp focus or have been diagnosed with ADHD or other conditions that impede your brain from functioning at its optimal level, this is the podcast episode for you. We learn about a (literally) out-of-the-box solution to attention training—video games. Yes, you read that right.

Our guest today, Dr. Adam Gazzaley, holds an M.D. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed Neurology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by postdoctoral training in cognitive neuroscience at UC Berkeley. He's currently the David Dolby Distinguished Professor at UC San Francisco and the Founder/Executive Director of Neuroscape, a center focusing on technology-driven scientific research. So it’s safe to say that Adam is not your prototypical basement gamer.

As someone who struggled with focus and attention due to Asperger’s syndrome and brain fog due to the effects of toxic mold exposure, figuring out how to retrain my brain to be able to retain more information and focus longer was one of the first areas of biohacking I ever explored. This is why I’m so excited to be talking all about Endeavor Rx today, the world's first FDA-authorized prescription video game treatment for pediatric ADHD—and Endeavor OTC, for adults who struggle with ADHD, focus, attention, and distraction.

We explore how we can measure attention and improvement in focus, the biological systems that control what we focus on consciously and subconsciously, the role of nutrition in our ability to focus, the underlying technology of Endeavor, measuring its effectiveness, and Adam’s vision for how we can use biosensing technology—now and in the future—to optimize awareness, focus, mood, and more.

(03:07) Addressing Modern Attention Challenges

• Defining our attention systems and how to measure them

• How I learned how to pay attention, even with ADHD

• Read: The Distracted Mind by Adam Gazzaley and Larry D. Rosen

• Tools we have for addressing attention challenges

• What I use now for brain function and focus

• The role nutrition plays in being able to focus

• What typical of video games can aid in training attention

• The potential negative effects of shooter games

(20:37) Understanding Endeavor: How to Train Attention Using a Video Game

• Top down vs. bottom up thinking

• Endeavor: the video game that trains your attention

• The journey of getting Endeavor approved by the FDA

• The effectiveness of Endeavor for adults

• What to expect from playing Endeavor

• How you can utilize multimodal biosensing for quantifying physiology

• Hugs from Dr. Love with Paul Zak – #334

• Exploring what technology is used in a sensory immersion lab, including AI

(49:21) Exploring Potential Costs & Opportunities of Biosensing Technology

• Understanding the potential adverse effects or downsides of this technology

• Join the Live Audience: ourupgradecollective.com

• The exhaustion factor in playing Endeavor

• What video games would be likely to reduce cognitive function

• Using Lion’s Mane for increasing brain function

• What this system could look like in 10 years

Resources

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books

Endeavor OTC: https://www.endeavorotc.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endeavorotc/

Website: https://gazzaley.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamgazz/

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Secrets to Supercharging Your Health: The Gut Revolution with Hannah Kleinfeld : 1088 Sep 14, 2023

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I am a sucker for supplements with extensive and impressive research to prove their biohacking benefits, and OMNi-BiOTiC is one of them. Research studies by OMNi-BiOTiC show a 50% or 70% improvement in things like brain function, insulin sensitivity, and detoxification which is really compelling—and exactly why we have Hannah Kleinfield on the show today.

Hannah Kleinfeld is the Chief Operating Officer of Allergosan USA, the U.S. joint-venture partner of Institut Allergosan, a global leader in microbiome science and gut health products. She is dedicated to educating about the importance of gut health as a foundation for wellbeing and passionate about helping others experience healthy and vibrant lives.

That passion is clear in today’s episode where she shares the research and broad-ranging benefits of the OMNi-BiOTiC line of probiotic supplements. We talk about why it’s so important to have a thriving gut, the important link between gut health and brain function, what is most likely to harm our guts, especially in the US, and how to find which probiotic is right for you.

If you're into biohacking, whether you're already doing really well and you're looking for what's next, or you've still got that extra 20 pounds that won't budge but you can see you're moving in the right direction, this might be a really big step to help move you toward your goals. If you’d like to try these products for yourself, go to omnibioticlife.com and use code DAVE20 to get 20% off.

(02:24) Revitalizing Gut Health with New Technology

• Repairing her gut after Lyme disease

• The difference between European and US-based supplement brands

• Shop OMNi-BiOTiC (use code DAVE20 to get 20% off)

• Where to start with probiotics

• What is most harmful to the gut

(19:25) Probiotic Power: Detoxing, Brain Boosting & Insulin Resistance

• How to address a bad bacteria—Clostridium difficile

• How a probiotic can change your brain activity

• Delivery method of OMNi-BiOTiC

• Exploring the benefits of OMNi-BiOTiC Hetox for liver support and insulin resistance

• Recommended tests for monitoring what’s going on in your body

(34:41) All You Need to Know About Probiotics

• Why OMNi-BiOTiC doesn’t use spores

• Pairing OMNi-BiOTiC with other probiotics

• What people should know about probiotics

• Tips for clearing SIBO

• When to take probiotics after being on antibiotics

Resources

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books

Website: omnibioticlife.com (use code DAVE20 to get 20% off)

Instagram: @omnibioticlife

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The Science of Sex: Longevity, Pleasure & Performance - Susan Bratton : 1087 Sep 12, 2023

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Today's episode is with my friend Susan Bratton, who is an intimacy expert with 20 years of experience. She runs a publishing company called Better Lover, and has a supplement company called The 20. Her expertise is in ageless sexuality, sexual biohacking, libido supplementation, and sexual regenerative therapies that roll back the clock on aging.

Whether you're a man or a woman, you’ll learn the specific things you can do to change the performance, the shape, the sensitivity, and the longevity of this amazing part of your body.

All life on earth—human and otherwise—runs through the same set of automated decision making that happens before your brain even gets engaged, one of which is what we’ll be talking about today, which keeps the species alive forever. Let’s call it fertility. It is actually a source of nourishment for us. So when you're of the appropriate age, this is as important as eating, breathing and drinking water. Yet, we pay more attention to our food than we do to our reproductive and recreational sides of staying connected to our humanness. That's why Susan's on the show today.

She shares the science behind the link between intimacy and longevity, explains how to prevent atrophy in these important areas of our bodies, dispels myths about self-pleasure, gives a tutorial on all kinds of toys that can increase function and pleasure for all genders, and lists tips for creating more connection and communication in the bedroom. If you want to check out any of the toys or guides mentioned in this episode, go to moredave.com.

(03:14) How to Live Longer by Engaging in More Intimacy

• Honoring sexual expression outside of the gender binary

• The Human Awareness Institute: www1.hai.org

• How to regenerate and enhance your sex life

• Interesting insight on semen retention

• The correlation between regular intimacy and lifespan

• Categories of pleasure toys for men and women

• The benefits of vacuum erection devices and how to use them

• Sexual enhancement products and guides: moredave.com

(26:12) Orgasmic Cross Training: Toys & Supplements to Expand Pleasure Potential

• Natural nitric oxide supplements that help reverse atrophy

• How Nitric Oxide Controls Oxygen & Nutrient Delivery, Aging & Quality of Life - Nathan Bryan, Ph.D. / Pneuma Nitric Oxide #1041

• Regenerative stack for male and female enhancement

• How to fix atrophy and focus on engorgement in female reproductive parts

• Orgasmic cross training: 8 different toys for females

• How often a man or woman should self-pleasure in order to maintain their potency

• The different types of vibrators and their uses

(42:02) The Power of Safe & Proper Touch for Female Pleasure

• Orgasmic cross training: 4 different toys for males

• Understanding the vulval activation and sensory pleasure women need prior to penetration

• Why yoni massages can be so powerful

• The effects of shame and lack of proper touch in receiving pleasure for women

• The bullseye touch technique: betterlover.com

• Sex Life Bucket List: moredave.com

Resources

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books

More Dave: moredave.com

Website: susanbratton.com

Instagram: @susanbratton

Facebook: Susan Bratton

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Linkedin: Susan Bratton

Blog: betterlover.com

Sex Life Bucket List: moredave.com

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Illuminating Hope: Solutions for Chronic Stress, Pain & Neurological Damage - Dr. Brandon Crawford : 1086 Sep 07, 2023

Show notes

So much of your reality is determined by your brain, and if you have dealt with chronic disease or mental health struggles like me, it can feel like there’s something wrong with you. But, it’s probably not you. It’s probably a brain problem.

Today’s guest, Dr. Brandon Crawford, is here to provide some hope and some answers.

Dr. Brandon Crawford is a board-certified Developmental Functional Neurologist, driven by training from esteemed minds in chiropractic, functional neurology, and functional endocrinology. Renowned as a laser expert, Dr. Crawford shares groundbreaking laser and light therapy protocols in lectures around the world, revolutionizing treatments for various conditions through photobiomodulation.

He has achieved absolutely incredible results helping people rewire their brains and heal chronic conditions at the NeuroSolution Center of Austin. In this conversation, we dive into the really cool technology and research he uses to do it – and share things you can do at home to improve your own brain health. You’ll learn how to hack your brain with light, get an intro to light hygiene, and be educated on the ways we derive energy from light.

We also cover indications of a healthy brain and how to continuously promote brain health, why talk therapy may not be the best way to heal trauma, immediate solutions for when you’re feeling activated by fear, and share advice for parents with kids struggling neurologically after the pandemic mask mandates.

(02:36) Optimizing Your Brain With the Right Light

• Blue light’s impact on brain tissue

• How to combat light toxicity with red light exposure

• TrueLight Luminaire: shoptruelight.com

• How OCD can be a superpower

• Why lasers are used in the NeuroSolution ESM methodology

• Read: The Fourth Phase of Water by Gerald Pollack

• A discussion on how we derive energy from light

• Practices for getting more sunlight without causing skin harm

• How you can hack your brain with light

• TrueDark glasses: truedark.com

• 40 years of Zen: 40yearsofzen.com