BIOptimizers - Awesome Health Podcast

What is success? This is a question that entrepreneurs often ask themselves. Is it money? Power? Fame? While all of these things can be a part of success, they don't necessarily define it. Success for entrepreneurs is often about taking risks, pushing boundaries, and achieving goals that others thought were impossible. It's about having the courage to pursue your dreams and the tenacity to see them through, even when the going gets tough. Larry Yatch is an elite leadership strategist and the creator of the SEAL Success programs, a collection of skills-based training, workshops, and courses that enable high performers to find fulfillment, connect with their teams, and make a sustainable impact in their field. According to Larry, success it's also about surrounding yourself with a great team and creating an environment where everyone is working towards a common goal. When everyone is on the same page and working together towards a shared vision, amazing things can happen. The stress points of high performers As the world becomes increasingly technical, a recent trend has emerged that has created stress points for high performers. With platforms like zoom and management systems that are constantly changing, it can be difficult for individuals to keep up. This is especially true in fast-paced environments where there is little room for error. High performers are often under a lot of pressure to perform at their best, and this can lead to burnout. It is important for high performers to have a support system in place to help them cope with the stresses of their job. This could include things like: Regular check-ins with a coach or mentor Taking breaks when needed And having an outlet to vent when things get overwhelming. When high performers are able to manage their stress levels, they are more likely to be successful in their field. The key to developing self-regulation Self-regulation comes from two parts of the brain that control all mental, physical, and emotional self-regulation. These two parts of the brain are just like every other part of the brain in that they either have clear, well-built neural pathways or they don't. If you want to build self-regulation, you need to create strong neural pathways and protect them. This can be done by starting early in life and building up these connections over time. Early childhood trauma is one way to do this, as it creates a drive to do something significant while also requiring significant self-regulation. Once you have built up these connections, you will have the ability to self-regulate in any situation. Knowing how self-regulation works will help you to better manage stressful situations and make better decisions. Creating a shared understanding of purpose within an organization The leader should ensure that each team member understands their individual purpose within the context of the team's purpose, and how that links to the overall organization's purpose. This hierarchy of purposes will help to ensure that everyone is working towards the same goal, and will make it easier for the leader to direct action and motivate employees. In addition, the leader should make sure that everyone understands how tightly coordinated action benefits not only the organization, but also each individual on a personal level. By doing this, employees will be more likely to buy into the mission and work together towards achieving it. In this Podcast you will learn: How Navy Seals handle increased stressors The difference between how people act in the seals and in the civilian world and how we can implement it as a leader to our team. Why Self-regulation is important and the key on developing self-regulation The fundamental problem with most companies and how it can be addressed How to make team members buy in on their level? What do you think prevents people from wanting to change and adapt? The problem with building a team with a mindset of 30 million when they are only at 3 million? How do you handle changes in personnel or changes in commitment to the mission? The different stages of growth for an organization? Ways to encourage founders or team members to continue developing their skills and abilities within the company? And so much more. EPISODE RESOURCES: www.sealteamleaders.com Instagram

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer for women in the United States. While this is alarming, there are things that women can do to reduce their risk of recurrence. The first step is to understand your risk factors. Family history is one of the biggest risk factors for breast cancer. If you have a mother or sister who has had breast cancer, your risk doubles. Other risk factors include: Age Personal history of breast cancer Dense breasts And certain genetic mutations such as BRCA1 and BRCA2. There are lifestyle choices that can help reduce your risk as well. Maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly can lower your chances of reoccurrence by up to 25%. Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains has also been shown to reduce the risk. Holistic ways to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer Dr. Carol Lourie is a naturopathic doctor with over three decades of experience helping women heal from breast cancer. She believes that incorporating holistic and integrative strategies can make a big difference in reducing the risk of recurrence. For many women, the first two years after treatment are the most critical for preventing recurrence. But there are things you can do to improve your odds. Some of the things Dr. Lourie recommends nurturing nutrition, targeted supplementation, healthy lifestyle changes, and an empowered mindset. She also believes that addressing the emotional and spiritual components of breast cancer is crucial for deep healing to occur. Effects of radiation doctors don't usually talk about Many people don't realize that there are side effects of radiation that doctors usually don't talk about. This can include things like the impact on your mitochondria, the risk of developing more aggressive cancers, and the impact on your intimate relationships. It's important to be aware of these things so that you can be prepared for them and understand what you're going through. If you or someone you know has cancer, make sure to reach out for help and support so that you can get through this tough time. Genomics Testing and why cancer patients need it. Carol Lourie also endorses genomics testing. She believes that this type of testing is essential in order to properly treat cancer. Genomics testing looks at the specific genes that are involved in cancer. This information can help doctors choose the best treatment for each patient. It can also help eligible patients find clinical trials that may be life-saving. Lourie believes that genomics testing should be standard of care for all cancer patients. In this podcast you'll learn about: What are the benefits of the Healing Smoothie? Importance of having a mantra for yourself when dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis What are some of the things that you can do to detoxify your home? Importance of genomic testing How to recover from the trauma of cancer. Habits you can build to improve your nutrition? And so much more EPISODE RESOURCES: Carollourie.com Instagram FB group FB page

In today's world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and forget about our health. We are constantly bombarded with unhealthy choices and it can be hard to make lasting changes. However, according to Meredith Oke, an expert on the emerging science of circadian health, there are three essential elements to creating lasting health change: light, beliefs, and habits. Meredith is the co-founder of Quantum Biology Collective & QuantumHealth TV. These organizations focus on decentralizing health education, where medical experts break down the emerging science of circadian health and quantum biology. Through the Quantum Biology Collective, she is currently supporting the education of health practitioners to make the shift to the new paradigm of quantum biology and how light impacts health. Why is light essential for better health? Most people don't realize how important light is to their health. Light affects every single aspect of our health, from a physical, emotional, and spiritual perspective. The frequencies of natural light are constantly changing, and each moment has a different message for our bodies. Spending time outside or near an open window allows our bodies to heal in some capacity. Even just a few minutes of exposure to natural light can have a huge impact on our overall health. Unfortunately, most people spend the majority of their time indoors under artificial lights which can be damaging to their health. These lights can throw off our Circadian rhythm, which controls many aspects of our health. Making even small changes to our light exposure can have a big impact on our overall well-being. How has quantum biology helped people who have been left hanging by medical science? Quantum biology is a new field of study that is helping to explain some of the mysteries that medical science has been unable to solve. One of the key things that quantum biology helps with is understanding how the body works on a cellular level. This information can then be used to develop new treatments for diseases and conditions that have baffled doctors for years. One of the most exciting things about quantum biology is that it opens up the possibility of using quantum mechanics to treat chronic illnesses. For example, there is evidence that quantum entanglement can be used to improve communication between cells, which could potentially help with conditions like fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. In this podcast, we cover: What is the Quantum Biology Collective? The benefits of spending time outdoors The difference between artificial and natural light How does pain relate to a disruption in the flow of energy? How can we find our sense of purpose in life? And more. EPISODE RESOURCES: QuantumHealth.TV Twitter Instagram

The Energy Blueprint (TEB) system is a comprehensive lifestyle and supplement program which has helped more than two million people experience optimal health, better performance, and more energy. Ari Whitten is the founder of TEB and for more than 25 years he has been dedicated to the study of human health science. The blueprint includes programs and supplements to help you make the necessary changes to improve your energy levels. It also has a book called "Eat for Energy", which focuses on how nutrition ties into mitochondrial health. What are the consequences of poor gut health on human energy levels? The human body is designed to produce abundant energy, but when something goes wrong with the mitochondria it can slow down or even shut off energy production. This can lead to a variety of health problems, including chronic fatigue, obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, brain fog, and depression. To understand why this happens, we need to look at the mismatch between our modern lifestyle and what our biology is designed for. Our bodies are not well-adapted to: Processed foods Sedentary living Artificial light exposure And other aspects of the modern world. This mismatch can lead to a variety of physiological problems that result in low energy levels. There are many things we can do to improve our gut health and address these mismatches. Eating a healthy diet, getting enough exercise, and reducing exposure to environmental toxins are all important steps in improving our overall health and restoring normal energy levels. What is the difference between energy production and cellular defense? The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, responsible for energy production. However, they also have a second role that is just as important: cellular defense. The mitochondria are exquisitely sensitive environmental sensors, constantly taking samples of what is going on inside the body and determining if it is safe to produce energy. If they sense danger signals from various stressors like: Poor nutrition Sleep deprivation Environmental toxicants Psychological stress Respiratory infections Physical injuries And overtraining they will turn down the dial on energy production and shift resources towards cellular defense. This process is akin to breaking a bone and getting a cast: the body will atrophy muscle tissue that isn't being used. In the same way, unless you give your body the signal that you need mitochondria to survive (through hormetic stress), they will atrophy. This decline in mitochondrial function has massive implications for your energy levels and many other How does bodybuilding compare to other forms of exercise? Bodybuilding is a unique form of exercise that offers a variety of benefits compared to other forms of exercise. For one, bodybuilding helps to build muscle mass and decrease body fat, which can improve athletic performance. Additionally, bodybuilders gain a deep understanding of how the human body responds to different interventions through their personal experimentation with their own bodies. This knowledge is invaluable for health experts who want to optimize the human body for maximum benefit. In this Podcast you will learn about: What are some of the key drivers of chronic disease in the Western world? What are some of the environmental factors that can impact how much energy is available to a person? What is the best way to improve your sleep and how can you tell if you are not getting enough sleep? How does one age beautifully and articulately? What is the most important type of hormetic stress for maintaining a healthy pool of mitochondria? And so much more. EPISODE RESOURCES: You can find his podcast, programs, and supplement formulas at www.theenergyblueprint.com Breathing For Energy webinar opt-in:https://theenergyblueprint.com Double Your Energy (supplement) webinar opt-in:https://theenergyblueprint.com

Stress is a part of life, but it doesn't have to control you. There are ways to turn stress into a superpower. Trudy Stone, a stress management expert, has developed a system to help her clients rise above stress. This podcast will talk about the different ways that stress affects our bodies, and how we can use Trudy's system to turn stress into our own personal superpower. Effects of Stress One of the ways that stress affects our bodies is by affecting our memory. When we are under stress, the part of the brain responsible for memory and learning (the hippocampus) is affected. This is why it is important to take care of our brains during times of stress. Another way that stress affects our bodies is by causing cravings for sugar and fat. This is because our hormones get out of balance when we are stressed, and this can lead to weight gain. Additionally, stress can also cause digestive problems, as it slows down or shuts down digestion. How can diet help reduce stress levels? When it comes to stress, we often think of it as an emotional response. And while it is true that stress can be caused by psychological factors, there is also a very real physical component to it. When we are stressed, our bodies release hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones cause our blood sugar levels to rise and can lead to health problems like diabetes. Diet can play a role in reducing stress levels. Eating foods that are high in protein and complex carbohydrates can help stabilize blood sugar levels. In addition, consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables provides the body with the vitamins and minerals needed to cope with stress. Turning stress to your advantage Though stress is a normal part of life, it can actually be a tool for growth. Trudy Stone, an author of "The Stress Management Habit", believes that stress can be used to our advantage by learning to lean into it and frame it in a positive light. For example, when she was working in the corporate world, she had a boss who was never satisfied with her work. Rather than getting stressed out and anxious, she took a walk and asked herself what she could learn from the situation. This led her to realize that her boss was giving her yet another reason to leave the job - which ultimately led her to start her own business helping others live healthier lives. In this podcast, you will learn about How can diet help reduce stress levels? What is the "Rise Method" The most important aspect of healthy eating? The psychological and emotional connections that food has for us? Ways to turn stress into a superpower? How to manage stress. And much more. Episode resources: Website Instagram Facebook

Jared Pickard and his wife Velisa are the founders of Be Here Farm + Nature, a 300 acre Nature Sanctuary and Biodynamic farm in Sonoma County CA where they grow and make a collection of very unique self care products, entirely made by hand, and all on their family farm. Jared and Valisa became interested in farming after they realized that they wanted to farm in a beyond-organic way. They had an exposure to Biodynamic Farm, and after two years of farming in Georgia and an apprenticeship at Blackberry Farm, they were prepared to start their own project. They now have their own 300 acres farm where they grow and make a collection of unique hand-made self care products. Be Here Farm produces a variety of unique, hand-made self-care products that use all-natural ingredients. Their products include spot treatments, body oils, and scrubs that are designed to nourish and revitalize the skin. In this podcast you will learn about: What are the differences between conventional and organic farming? What are the challenges faced by farmers in terms of profitability? What's missing from traditional farming? The difference between a chemical support system and a natural one? The difference between "high quality" food and regular? The difference between Monoculture and Polyculture A monoculture is a crop that is grown in large quantities, usually for commercial purposes. The term can also refer to the practice of growing one type of crop in a field, or to the culture that results from it. Monocultures are often criticized for being environmentally unsound, as they can lead to soil depletion and water pollution. They can also be more susceptible to pests and diseases than other types of crops. A polyculture is an alternative farming system in which multiple crops are grown together. This can be anything from a few different vegetables in the same garden bed to a large-scale farm with a diverse mix of crops and animals. There are many benefits to polyculture farming: It helps to mimic natural ecosystems, which are more efficient and resilient than monocultures. Growing multiple crops together can help to improve yields by providing complementary nutrition and pest control. Polyculture farms are typically more biodiverse than conventional farms, supporting a greater variety of wildlife. The Future of Farming Jared also shared his view on the future of the farming industry: "The future of farming looks bright, with more and more people interested in learning about and participating in regenerative agriculture. This type of farming is not only environmentally sustainable but also has the potential to provide nutritious food for communities on a local level. "In order to make this happen on a global scale, however, we need to continue to educate people about the benefits of regenerative agriculture and support those who are already practicing it." We invite you to listen to this amazing episode of the Awesome Health Podcast. EPISODE RESOURCES: 10% discount code wadelove at sunpotion.com on the summer solstice serum(or on any of their products by emailing Jared that code at [email protected]) Website Instagram

Have you ever felt like Western Medicine isn't working for you? Natural medicine has become more and more prevalent in today's society. And detoxifying your body is more important than ever as it can Raise energy levels Improve mental clarity And reduce inflammation. Sara Banta is the owner of Accelerated Health Products and the host of Accelerated Health Radio and TV. She helps her clients and listeners reach their optimal state of health through proper frequency, enhanced detox supplements, cutting edge technologies, and modalities. However, her journey hit rock bottom about 15 years ago when she suffered from Crohn's disease, hormonal issues, PCOS and heavy metal toxicity. After Western medicine couldn't give her answers or solutions, she was able to discover all natural solutions that actually worked. As she was on her journey, she was hit with her 9 year old son's diagnosis of leukemia. It was that moment that she knew she had a bigger calling in life: to open people's eyes to the world of natural healing. Fast forward to today where she serves her clients and listeners with cutting edge protocols that combine Scalar frequency-based supplements, Chinese medicine, healing devices, and much more to detox, reset and rebuild their body, mind and spirit. In this podcast you will learn: What is the relationship between iodine deficiency and thyroid function? What are the consequences of iodine deficiency? How does iodine help with detoxing? What are Xenoestrogens? How did detoxification work in Sarah's life? What is the relationship between the liver and estrogen dominance? What is the right way to detox from estrogens? And so much more. What is the importance of iodine? Iodine is a key element in the human body, and its importance cannot be understated. It is estimated that 96% of the US population is iodine deficient. This is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. Iodine deficiency can lead to a host of problems, including decreased IQ, muscle weakness, and sensitivity to cold. Iodine is essential for proper thyroid function, and thus proper hormone production and regulation throughout the body. A lack of iodine can also lead to an increased risk of certain cancers. What are Ketone Salts? Ketone salts are a type of supplement that can help you detoxify your body at a cellular level. They are made up of ketones, which are molecules that your body produces when it breaks down fat for energy, and salt. The ketones in the salt help to increase the digestive fire, which helps to break down fats and toxins more easily. The co-factors in the ketone salts also help to increase the digestive fire and help to turn saturated fats into unsaturated fats, which can be burned more easily by your body. How to Maximize Mitochondrial Function to Detoxify the body? Sarah states that: "First, make sure you're getting enough iodine. Iodine is essential for proper thyroid function, and it also helps to support detoxification. You can get iodine from food sources like seaweed or supplementing with a quality iodine supplement". "Second, make sure you're supporting your liver. The liver is responsible for filtering toxins out of the blood and breaking them down so they can be eliminated from the body. Eating foods that support liver health, such as cruciferous vegetables, will help to keep your liver functioning optimally. You can also take supplements like milk thistle or dandelion root to help support liver function". Finally, she states that: "Make sure you're sweating regularly. Sweating helps to eliminate toxins through the skin and is a great way to boost overall detoxification. If you don't sweat regularly, try doing". SOC MEDIA: acceleratedproducts.com COUPON IS BIO15 Instagram Facebook www.sarabantahealth.com

We are constantly bombarded by toxins, whether it's the air we breathe, the food we eat or the water we drink. Exposure to toxins can lead to a variety of health problems. This includes chronic pain, allergies, hypothyroidism and fatigue. We are constantly bombarded by toxins, whether it's the air we breathe, the food we eat or the water we drink. Our bodies are constantly working to eliminate these toxins, but sometimes they can build up to dangerous levels, which is why… Exposure to toxins can lead to a variety of health problems This includes chronic pain, allergies, hypothyroidism and fatigue. The good news is that the solution may be more simple than what you imagine because it relies on an abundant natural element for all human beings: oxygen. Oxygen is very important for our bodies, yet we often don't think about it much. That's why in this episode of the Awesome Health Podcast we interviewed Eileen Durfee. Eileen is a health pioneer, businesswoman and innovator who has reinvented a way to distribute natural healing products to protect others from toxicity. She is a former nuclear power plant engineer who became sick due to chemical exposure, suffered from chronic pain, allergies, hypothyroidism, lack of energy, among other health challenges. In this podcast we discuss with her: The Benefits of Ozone therapy What did Eileen do in order to try and heal her body? And the gene that Eileen is missing, which prevents her body from eliminating toxins. The benefits of oxygen and ozone therapy Oxygen is a powerful detoxifier that can help break down toxins in our bodies. It can also help to reduce pain and inflammation, and speed up healing. So, how do you get more out of it? with ozone therapy, which is one of the best ways to get more oxygen into your system. Ozone is a form of oxygen that is highly reactive and is effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. It can also help to break down heavy metals and other toxins in our bodies. Durfee explains that: "ozone is effective against a wide variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi". Ozone can help to remove heavy metals and other contaminants from water, that's why I recommend drinking eight ounces of ozone-treated water each day, and cleaning all food with it." Why do people with health issues continue to go the medical route? According to Eileen Durfee: "It's interesting that so many people continue to go down the medical route, pill after pill, and surgery after surgery, when there are other options available. I think part of it is that people don't realize that they have other options, and also that the medical route is seen as the 'safe' option." "The reality is that the medical industry is not in the business of providing health care. They're in the business of managing symptoms..." If you are struggling with some health issue and/or would like to learn more about the benefits of Ozone therapy, don't miss the next episode of the Awesome Health Podcast. EPISODE RESOURCES: www.CreatrixSolutions.com Instagram Youtube

When it comes to the kid's nutrition, there are a lot of present-day challenges that parents face. These challenges can include: The standards for a medical doctor when recommending dietary changes are unclear. The internet has made it easier for people to connect and share information. Many parents are unsure of how to provide for their children nutritionally. And baby food products that are unhealthy and unbalanced. Serenity and Joe Carr set out to change this parental uncertainty: they wanted their baby girl, Della, to grow up healthy and strong. That's when they decided to start their company, Serenity Kids. Serenity Kids creates baby foods that are designed to mimic the nutrients present in breast milk. The baby food is made from pasture-raised meats, organic vegetables, and oils. Serenity has been eating a paleo-style diet for four years and credits it with helping her become healthier. In this podcast, we cover: The challenges around baby nutrition and how parents should handle these challenges. What is the difference between the way big companies and small companies take food safety? What are the best foods for babies? The ingredients in the best formula milk The benefits of Serenity Kids And so much more. How might a baby's health be affected by a diet high in sugar and low in fat? Serenity explains that a baby's health can be affected by a diet high in sugar and low in fat in several ways: "It's pretty scary what you'll find in baby food these days. With all the processed junk that's out there," Food that is often loaded with high sugar can lead to blood sugar spikes and dips, disrupting a baby's sleep patterns and causing fussiness. Some baby foods contain high levels of arsenic, and other heavy metals which can be harmful to developing brains and bodies. Some others are packed with fillers like cornstarch or rice flour, which add no nutritional value. If you are struggling to find the right formula for your child or want to give your child the best nutrition out there, this is the perfect podcast for you to listen to. Episode Resources: www.myserenitykids.com The code to use - BIOPTIMIZERS Instagram Facebook Youtube

In today's world, several options are available to help optimize the healing process after surgery. Something truly works for everyone, from traditional Western medicine to more holistic approaches. However, there is only one thing at the core of optimizing recovery after surgery: proper nutrition. Dr. Daniel Barrett is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. His passion is providing natural results with minimal downtime, utilizing holistic approaches. And he has seen firsthand how vital nutrition is for a healthy healing process after surgery. Dr. Barrett has observed that patients who are well-nourished before surgery tend to heal better and have fewer complications than those who aren't. This led him to develop detailed protocols for the patients that focus on optimizing their nutrition before and after surgery. In this podcast, we cover: What are some carryovers from performance-based athletics that can help with recovery? What are the symptoms of traditional gynecomastia? What are the risks of having a mommy makeover surgery? What are some things to look for in a good surgeon? The experience in completing an Ironman triathlon? How does meditation impact work life? And so much more. How does nutrition affect surgical outcomes? Patients who are well-nourished before surgery tend to have less bleeding, less pain, and a quicker recovery. Dr. Barrett tells his patients that they need, "at least 20% more calories to heal after surgery".. Nutrition is essential for giving your body the extra energy it needs to heal after surgery. One simple way to improve post-surgical outcomes is to ensure that patients get enough magnesium. Magnesium helps with muscle spasms, pain, and sleep. Intermittent fasting and gut health Dr. Barrett is also passionate about intermittent fasting and gut health. He believes that more people should be aware of the benefits of these practices, as they can help with weight loss, anti-aging, and retaining beauty. Barrett himself actually began practicing intermittent fasting and taking probiotics after struggling with his own food sensitivities. He noticed a dramatic improvement in his allergies and has only two moderate sensitivities remaining. Episode Resources: Website Podcast Instagram BarrettBerverlyHills Barrett Medical Spa TikTok

You might have been skeptical if you had heard about ketones and their benefits a few years ago. After all, ketones are a by-product of fat metabolism, and who wants to think about fat when trying to lose weight? However, we're continuing to learn more and more about ketones, and it is becoming clear that they offer several benefits for athletes and people looking to improve their health. Dr. Latt Mansor is a world expert in physiology and metabolism and has spent many years studying the role of ketones in human health. He has consulted with elite sports military clinical and research organizations worldwide. And he is passionate about helping people understand the role that ketones can play in preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. One of the things that Dr. Mansor has found is that ketones can be incredibly beneficial for weight loss. In fact, he has seen average weight losses of 20 pounds in his patients using ketone supplements such as Ketone IQ. He has also found that ketones can help suppress appetite, making losing weight easier. In this podcast, we cover: What is the difference between exogenous and endogenous ketones? Why do our bodies want to stay in a state of balance Discovering how ketones work in low oxygen environments (hypoxia) The difference between ketone esters and ketone IQ Exogenous vs. endogenous ketones The overall benefits of ketones And so much more. What is the difference between exogenous and endogenous ketones? Endogenous ketones are produced by the body, while exogenous ketones are those that come from an external source. Exogenous ketones have become popular lately because they can help people lose weight and improve their athletic performance. How ketones help the brain in a low oxygen environment (hypoxia) In our talk with Dr Latt he said, "The original rationale for ketones was that they could be used as an energy source by the brain, bypassing the blood-brain barrier. And what we know of ketone metabolism is that it produces ATP, which is the energy our cells need to function. We wanted to see if ketones could help mitigate cognitive decline in low-oxygen environments. And what we found was that in a group of people given ketones, there was a flattening of the cognitive decline typically seen in hypoxia. This was promising enough for us to run a bigger study looking at different tasks and populations. And while we're still learning more about how ketones affect cognition and oxygen metabolism, so far the results are promising and suggest that ketones could be a valuable tool in protecting cognitive function in low-oxygen environments." This podcast will help you understand more about ketones and their potential to help people in low oxygen environments and their overall benefit on metabolism, aging, cognition and more. Dr Latt's cutting-edge work on ketones is very exciting. You don't want to miss this. Episode Resources: Hvmn.com - use our custom code AHP for 10% offTwitter: @lattmansor Instagram: @lattmansor

Have you ever realized how much of your balance relies on your feet? This is because of something known as the brain balance connection. The brain balance connection refers to the relationship between the balance nerve in your foot and preventing falls in older adults. This connection is based on neuro balance therapy, which is a new approach to improving balance and preventing falls. This week I am joined by lifelong fitness and health advocate, Chris Wilson. With nearly 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, Chris has worked with some of the biggest names in the fitness industry, including Charles Poliquin, Ben Prentice, Lloyd Weinstein, Jay Cutler, Aaron Reed, and John Hansen. Chris is a strength coach and VP of Content at Critical Bench Publishing. He is also a Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), Specialist in Sports Nutrition (ISSA), Certified Balance and Stability Instructor (ASFA) and a Certified Kettlebell Instructor (RKC). In this podcast, Chris Wilson will cover topics related to fitness, health, and aging and how he got into the fitness industry and found his passion for helping others. He talks about how he started working with people who were post-stroke or had paralysis and how he wanted to help them live better. In this podcast, we cover: The brain balance connection (the relationship between the nerves in your feet and your ability to maintain balance) How to improve the number one balance nerve in your foot to help prevent accidental falls A program based on neuro balance therapy, which is a simple, easy-to-do program that can be done anywhere The consequences of not moving enough The signs that you may need to start focusing on balance and coordination The Deep Peroneal Nerve Did you know that people over the age of 50 are at a greater risk for falls and injuries? One way to help prevent these falls is by improving the number one balance nerve in your foot. The Deep Peroneal Nerve starts outside the knee area and goes down to the end between your big toe and second toe. This particular nerve is often associated with something called "foot drop." Foot drop happens when an individual has difficulty lifting their foot due to weakness or paralysis. As a result, they may drag their toes or catch their foot when walking, leading to slips and trips. Improving nerve function in your feet can help improve balance and thus prevent falls. Daily Movement Prevents Cognitive Decline And Physical Deterioration. Chris believes that maintaining daily movement is the key to preventing cognitive decline and physical deterioration as we age. He also talks about how a sedentary lifestyle can lead to balance problems and falls in older adults. He recommends finding ways to stay active throughout the day to keep your brain-body connection strong. Episode Resources: neurobalancetherapy.org@thecriticalbench@strongbydesignpodcast @coach_chriswilson

Joy Kong has worked to bring an integration of the precision of Western medicine, and the way Chinese medicine works based on the principle of looking at the body as a whole universe. With stem cell research and therapy, she has found there is no need to go to extremes on one side of the medicine or the other but that there is room to respect all fields. In this episode you will learn: What is a stem cell? The difference between a stem cell and a functional cell The environment needed to help these cells work best in our body How age affects the impact of stem cells What stem cell therapies are used for Results of stem cell studies The future of stem cell research The Intelligence of Optimized Health Joy says, "We are made from stem cells. All our cells carry the same genetic material as that first stem cell, with all the DNA that has the ability to form an entire organism that knows how to orchestrate this whole three dimensional structure and function. That's the kind of intelligence that we're tapping into." We don't need to stay in a state where instead of healing we're just being managed. A holistic approach optimizes health because everything affects our brains and bodies. And stem cells know what to do to heal ourselves. "When you're stuck in an inflammatory stage, you're not really healing, you're just inflamed. If you don't give the body the right signals, then they're stuck there. So it's almost like we're speaking the language to the body, that's how the cells work." Respecting Life Joy says she gets excited that we are able to improve our life by better understanding how our life is built on a cellular level. "There's respect for the life force that's inside of me, and that kind of stubbornness that whatever is thrown in front of you, you're not gonna let that life force die. You're gonna nurture that flame, and that's in all of us." Join Wade and Joy as they affirm that "Everything counts in a healthy lifestyle." Episode Resources: www.uplyftcenter.com Instagram Youtube www.aaict.org Get stem cell health products:www.charaomni.com

Can your cell phone, laptop, and WiFi router possibly lead to cancer, brain tumors, fertility issues, anxiety, and depression? The answer is yes, and this is because of EMFs. Have you ever heard of EMFs? EMFs, or electromagnetic fields, are one directional waveforms that disrupt the natural communication of the human body. Different forms of EMFs can be harmful to human health. Some of the most common types of EMFs include: Cell phone radiation WiFi radiation 5G radiation Dirty electricity A variety of symptoms that are associated with negative EMF exposure include fatigue, anxiety, cognitive challenges, and fertility issues. Justin Frandson is an Athleticism Performance Coach, author and founder of Athleticism.com and EMFRocks.com. In the late 1990s, Justin Frandson began working with some of the world's best athletes, noticing that they were breaking down from exposure to man-made EMF radiation. In order to help these athletes recover, Frandson looked to nature and developed a line of products designed to reduce EMF exposure and improve nerve health. Today, Frandson's EMF Rocks Grounding Bags are some of the most sought-after natural protection of hand-minded crystals on the market. They're designed to help with sleep, grounding, and recharging us from man-made EMF. Frandson has also curated a range of health and performance products on athleticism.com to help people improve their overall health and well-being. In this podcast, we cover: How EMF exposure can affect your health How to mitigate the effects of EMF exposure What electric cars are doing to our testosterone levels How to stay healthy in an EMF world What are EMF rocks, and how it reduces harmful waves Apps that emit EMFs are the most disruptive Apps affecting people's health and vitality Justin Frandson said, "EMFs are a type of radiation that is emitted by electronic devices and can be harmful to the human body. Some of the most common devices that emit EMFs are cell phones, laptops, tablets, and WiFi routers. EMFs have been linked to a variety of health problems, including cancer, brain tumors, fertility issues, anxiety, and depression." "There are a few simple things that people can do to reduce their exposure to EMFs. First, they can limit their use of electronic devices. Second, they can make sure that their devices are not emitting high levels of EMF by using an EMF meter. Finally, they can invest in EMF protection products like shielding cases or covers for their devices." "EMF rocks are a great way to reduce EMF exposure and improve your health" "They are made of natural crystals that have been hand-mined in the western US, and they have unique magnetic and moisture properties that make them very effective at converting EMF waves into a more harmless form." In conclusion, man-made EMFs are disrupting our health and vitality, but there are things we can do to mitigate the effects. Get grounded, by nature, and understand what the stressors are in your environment. RESOURCES: EMFRocks.com Athleticism.com GoBeyondSummit.com @emfrocks@athleticismneurostacking

Robbie Bent, who is building Othership to create connection in response to addiction, is here to let us know that in 5 minutes with breath, you can change your physiological and emotional state. In this episode you will learn: What breathwork is How breathwork differs from meditation How breathwork can help overcome addiction The 3 types of influence your breath has on your current state Why emotional regulation is important How to change and master your state at will A System for Change Robbie is committed to helping everyone create room for daily space where they can make time for fun and have stimulating experiences. This creates a healthy influence and support system. As he says, "Environment is stronger than will." And we can create the environment we want within us. "Everything we've built is built around changing your nervous system state to process emotions, to teach you how to gain more control and mastery." Search for Transformation, Not Just an Escape Everyone wants healing and to feel good. Othership is working to transform people through community and breathwork. The way you practice your breath not only makes you feel better, but inspires you to continue feeling better. Your experience is what builds your tapestry that you can draw from. "We are creating a space where you're bringing out the activation of childlike curiosity in a curated way that can create transformation," says Robbie. "There will be steps forward, steps back, that's part of life. And even now after 10 years of personal development work there's still hard days and that's okay, it's just committing and knowing I have these practices that as I find a community, in under 5 minutes there's the ability to start changing your state." Robbie and Wade want you to know that if nothing you have tried has helped in regulating your emotions, there's hope. "We're in the world of transformation, because that's what humanity is all about." Episode Resources:www.othership.us Follow on Social Media:www.instagram.com/robbiebent www.instagram.com/othership.app www.instagram.com/othership.to www.twitter.com/robbiebent1 Other resources Robbie mentioned:https://lewishowes.com/podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tybOi4hjZFQ

Owen McKibben is the number 1 Men's Health cover model in world history having been on the cover 17 times, but he doesn't just live to look good, he lives to feel good and help others feel good, too. In this episode you will learn: How to optimize your health Why you need to change your relationship with food Pain management strategies How reprogramming your brain is an essential part of vitality How to believe in your ability to win the day The Work of Being in Shape "Being in shape takes no amount of skill. It just takes hard work. And I'm all about hard work," says Owen. The parts of hard work that he focuses on a daily basis include, waking up early, doing at least 5 things that are physically challenging, mix resistance with cardio in short bursts, learning about what your brain and body need in order to fuel them appropriately, and all around showing up. "It's about doing what other people don't want to do, and doing it consistently. Push yourself harder, and it makes success easier." On Pain and Winning "Pain can be overcome with the mind. You don't need expensive equipment, you don't need to eat all of the time, and you just gotta put some hard work in and do it consistently over and over again and build yourself up." Owen talks about the difference he sees in the way he trains now compared to when he was in his 30s. He said that training then was about going all in and doing it all day. Training now is about efficiency and compound movements, eating less and having a better relationship with food. It's about knowing how to win the first 5 minutes of the day and giving your brain and body what it needs to perform at a super high level so you can defy the odds that pain often brings. Listen as Wade and Owen talk about how the body building industry has changed to be more about the way you build, and how you can build a more vital way of life. As Owen says, "If your brain feels good, your body's gonna follow." Episode Resources: Get Owen's book here www.kidsinthehouse.com/expert/parenting-advice-from-owen-mckibbin

Nootropics are any natural or synthetic substance that may have a positive impact on mental skills. Greg Gostincar, a certified brain health professional, has devoted his life to helping health-conscious professionals achieve peak brain and mental performance by using effective science-based techniques combined with the power of nature. Everyone can benefit from nootropics, though everyone responds to them in different ways – it's not a one-formula fits-all scenario. Things you'll learn in this episode: The benefits of nootropics Different types of nootropics Compounds that help the supplement with a better delivery to the brain matter How to tell the difference between a good and bad product for you Other tools outside of nootropics that can help The future of the brain optimization industry Brain Habits Our habits in our daily life determine how our brain functions. Greg said, "It was my lifestyle that made things problematic." But it's always possible to improve both our habits and our brain optimization. "Those simple, simple hacks had the biggest impact on me." Some of these simple hacks work hand in hand with the supplements that Greg researches and works with. Optimizing sleep, light, nutrition, exercise, and brain games are enhanced by the nootropics stack that can be applied to individuals. "I noticed people mainly search for shortcuts and pills. That's true for the majority of people. But you know how important it is to optimize your lifestyle, not just take the right supplements. I think both those things go hand in had, so the idea is to have this system in place and then give those personalized plans with specific hacks that can optimize different brain regions or can help people optimize if they have any kind of problems. We really wanted to understand to get the whole picture before we give any recommendations." Prevention of cognitive decline is something you can do now, and we can motivate that change before it's too late. As you listen to Wade and Greg, be open, and you might find you can unlock even more potential within your brain. Episode Resources: Brain assessment Nootopia review www.yourinception.com Instagram Youtube Brain Game Greg mentioned: Dual N-Back

What is your hunger telling you? How do you feel after you eat certain foods? These questions are central to the discussion Danielle brings to the table to better help us understand our bodies. Danielle Hamilton is a functional nutritional therapy practitioner and restorative wellness practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation and digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that insulin resistance was at the root of her PCOS. Her mission has become to help others uncover their blood sugar and insulin issues in order to improve health, and reject the feeling that your body hates you. "I never wanted anyone to feel like there's no hope. There's hope for these problems. You can get better, no matter how hard it is. We shouldn't be forcing treatments down someone's throat. This gave me the motivation to find a way to reverse the problems on my own." Blood sugar frustrations Diabetes is one of the leading causes of early death. Insulin doesn't fix this problem, it manages this problem. Insulin is a hormone that tells the body to store sugar, and it blocks fat burning, so it blocks you from accessing metabolic flexibility and tapping into stored sugar. When this happens, the emergency light comes on and it feels like we're running out of energy, which signals hunger to our body. But it's not always a healthy hunger. PCOS is the diabetes of the ovaries, and as you look at how your body reacts to the food we eat, we see that blood sugar is at the heart of every hormone issue. "Insulin resistance is a state of carbohydrate intolerance. So if you're having too much for your body, then it's not good for your body, even if it's healthy carbs." Blood sugar empowerment The body runs on nutrients, not on calories or sunshine, so we need to extract the nutrients from our food. Every person who has had a successful dietary change has done so because they didn't create an unhealthy relationship with food. It feels like a choice, not a shameful event. "What shifted for me," says Danielle, "is that I want to feel good. So I eat in a way that makes me feel good. It feels very empowering. We're making these choices because we are dialed into knowing how these foods make us feel." Danielle assures that these changes aren't a pathway to never enjoying food or life. You can find flexibility in knowing what works for your body and what doesn't feel good for your body, to remove the rigidity of restriction and scarcity in what we eat. She notes, "It becomes a sustainable lifestyle when you have those cycles and those seasons for things." Join Wade and Danielle's discussion to have a better idea about the power your blood sugar has over the way you live. Come be assured that there is a path forward, as Wade says, to add years to your life, and life to your years. Episode Resources: Find out more about Danielle's program, Blood Sugar Mastery at:daniellehamiltonhealth.cominstagram.com/daniellehamiltonhealthfacebook.com/daniellehamiltonhealth.comdaniellehamiltonhealth.com/podcast

Jeff Gaudette has been running for around 20 years, at all levels of the sport. Under his tutelage, hundreds of runners have finished their first marathon and he's helped countless runners qualify for the Boston marathon. In this episode you will learn: Why taking things slow is the best thing you can do. How to build up your workout schedule to get from level zero to marathon. The most common mistakes people make when starting out as a runner. How to reduce your risk of injury as you increase your ability to run. The different phases of training for a race. The equipment and key elements needed for effective training. How weightlifting can improve your performance. The journey of running Jeff reassures us that, "All runners can relate to each other, because no matter what kind of goals you're going after, different speeds, it feels the same as everybody else...the only difference is that the accomplishments happen to happen at a higher, more competitive level." The journey of running is the same arc for everyone. The first wall that everyone needs to break through is that running is hard, it hurts, and it sucks. But once you get through that barrier, it becomes one of the most amazing things you can do. As you keep going, it gets easier and easier, and can turn into a time for daydreaming, meditating, and thinking about your goals. "It's not always going to suck – everyone goes through that process, but give it time and you'll get to the point it's enjoyable and you'll be amazed." Casual to competitive Going from being a casual runner to serious and competitive isn't about your body, it's about your mindset. "The big word I would use for that," says Jeff, "is sacrifice. The better you want to be, the more you have to sacrifice." Sacrifice means letting go of things that other people may find important, and removing things from your life that aren't helpful or aiding you toward your goal. Everyone's sacrifice looks different, and progress happens at different paces. The common thread that everyone can look forward to is enjoying the journey. You don't want to suffer through your race. "Never compare your point now to somebody else's. Focus on you and the progress that you're making." Jeff and Wade walk us through the timelines and work needed to get from couch to marathon, and will prepare you for any training you choose to pursue. Listen to this episode to get off on the right foot when you start running at any level. Episode Resources: Jeff's website Follow along on social media:Instagram Facebook Find a pace calculator and other helpful links at https://linktr.ee/runnersconnect

This episode will expand your appreciation of light beyond a mere tool of vision. Matt Maruca is the founder and CEO of Ra Optics, which teaches people about the important roles that light plays in health, and develops the most advanced light therapy-based products for transforming health. Learning the biology of light led Matt to the discovery that we are beings of light which helped him learn to let go of being sick as an aspect of his identity, and propelled him on a spiritual journey to realize the unlimited nature of our human experience. In this episode you will learn: The difference in how natural and artificial light impact our body and health. How to increase our focus on the energy centers of our life. Why it's important to know why our cells respond to light. The origin of our circadian rhythm. How to recognize and cultivate your own inner light.

Does your fitness routine give you the opportunity to consciously express yourself and your emotions? Aly Giampolo and Colette Dong are here to talk about how using a trampoline with the influence of dance can help you get out of the stagnation of the executive dealings with your days. Through their professional dance career, they discovered the trampoline is a satisfying high intensity, low impact option for fitness. As they experienced the positive impact this had on their personal bodies and minds, they have created a method that shares the lasting benefits of rebounding with their community. In this episode you will learn: The physiological benefits of trampoline work The benefits of low impact exercise paired with high intensity The importance of proprioception in your day-to-day activities (proprioception: the awareness of the position and movement of the body) How dance and movement impact your mood and mental health The way movement fitness methods help relieve stress in the body It's not about monotony Colette says, "Fitness can include all of the different states of being that your body takes on and the different moods that you enter." This program recognizes that your body doesn't always have the same need or the same workout, and so a variety of movements are used to help ground yourself in your state for that day. When you workout you also want to have mental engagement along with your physical engagement. Trampolines may be a small surface, but they allow you to be so dynamic even in a low impact, high intensity space. "You're getting this big dynamic movement that encompasses every piece of you," says Aly. Taking the time to tune into your body and achieve clarity through movement while disconnecting from distractions brings euphoric moments. A Valuable Pathway of Life Movement is inherent to all human beings. When you're doing this work, your body is there for you so there's nothing to fear when you work on remaining connected to your body. You can boost your mood and find an engaging way to make progress and celebrate your accomplishments. And you can do it in community. "We want them to know that it's not an easy thing to do on your own. We understand that it's vulnerable. We see and we hear you. And all those components are pushing people to find this happiness, find this joy, and it just enlightens them." The act of rebounding on the trampoline echos the ability of our body to rebound from strain, and our brain's ability to rebound from struggle. When you realize your body is experiencing something different, it's exciting and important. From the top of your head to the bottom of your feet, this episode will energize and inspire you to move wherever you are, to a better method of health. Episode Resources: https://www.thenessnyc.com - USE DISCOUNT CODE "BIOPTIMIZERS10" Connect with Aly and Colette: https://www.instagram.com/thenessdigital.com https://www.instagram.com/alygiampolo https://www.instagram.com/colettedong

Have you ever been frustrated that a medical diagnosis didn't do anything to fix the problem? Reed Davis talks about how this frustration led him to learning more about how to see and improve the health of the whole person through holistic lifestyle medicine. In this episode you will learn: The difference between functional medicine and diagnostic medicine. The constellation markers that functional medicine uses to connect the dots of your health. The most recognizable patterns that are measurable for improvement. The factors within your own control to change and create a healthy lifestyle. How to preserve and maintain your health. Unique Constellations Reed's dad taught him the benefits of "early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise." He has seen how the most effective advertising is the healthy person you helped. "We have a credibility problem in our medical institutions," says Reed. There are external forces that created the compartmentalization of diagnosis into tiny boxes of specializations that only took 2 dots of information to encompass everyone within broad, "normal" parameters. The holistic approach is to look at the whole person, look at the whole constellation for each unique individual in order to step away from a reductionist mindset and into a program that doesn't only see one fix for one problem of one part of their lives. "You don't deserve to be pigeon-holed." Healing Opportunities Voltaire said, "The art of medicine is distracting the patient long enough for the body to heal itself." Functional Diagnostics is about identifying healing opportunities so the individual can lift themselves out of the problem with support. You can't get through your metabolic chaos alone, and you shouldn't feel like you have to. Some acronym tools that help Reed in his work include: H.I.D.D.E.N. (Hormone, Immune system, Digestion, Detoxification, Energy production, and Nervous system) and D.R.E.S.S. (Diet, Rest, Exercise Stress-reduction, and Supplementation). These tools help you to look at your life through a high resolution lens, and identify the factors that reduce or heighten your longevity potential."You have to have a program that has an effect on every cell, tissue, and organ in the person." This is the purpose of a holistic program. As we know, "you can't empty a bathtub with the water still running." Reed and Wade will talk you through the process of zooming out in order to see the whole, holistic health potential of a person, with some humor along the way. Come D.R.E.S.S. your health for success! Episode Resources: Get the free D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success Guidebook Follow Reed's work: https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalDiagnosticNutrition https://www.instagram.com/fdntraining Books recommended by Reed: "Healing Ourselves" by Naboru Muramoto "The 120-year Diet: How to Double Your Vital Years" by Roy Walford

Time to regain control of your mind, body, and health. We have an exciting show today! Michelle Norris and Keith Norris, co-founders and CEOs of Paleoƒ(x)™, join Wade Lightheart on the podcast. Their idea for Paleoƒ(x)™ originated in August of 2011 while on a flight home from a health symposium and it now ranks as the largest Paleo platform and event in the world. Paleoƒ(x)™ has been featured in the New York Times, The Huffington Post, and Men's Health. And Michelle has appeared on Good Morning San Diego and Good Morning Austin, as well as a guest chef on Paleo Kitchen TV. Keith, a military veteran, became a serial entrepreneur in the health and wellness world with 40-plus years of real-world experience. He's also an expert on changing habits as well as an elite strength and conditioning specialist. Both Michelle and Keith take a multidimensional, holistic approach to health and wellness. "Our main thing is really about the lifestyle and all that it encompasses," Michelle said. "Honestly, Paleoƒ(x)™ has encompassed this from the beginning, embracing the seven pillars of health, which we talk about in our new book Primal Uprising [poised to debut on April 29th at Paleoƒ(x) 2022]. So, for us it's about being a fully optimized human." Prepare to get a sneak peek inside the paleo path to wellness. One that goes way beyond the "caveman" diet. In this podcast, we cover: What you need to be fully optimized How thinking like Aristotle is critical to breaking free of the 'echo chamber' Breaking the 'stranglehold' of the control network Who holds the keys to the 'human zoo' (you may be shocked) The diabolical "whack-a-mole" strategy governments and institutions use to hammer down the truth Even the mainstream media couldn't ignore this shocking economic reality How controversy, conversation, and change work together Where the true battlefield is and what it lies between The 'drama triangle'... once in, it's near impossible to escape The Paleoƒ(x) 2022 event is going live "It is our 10th anniversary and we're super excited, and our book, Primal Uprising, is launching at Paleoƒ(x) 2022. We're super excited about that. It's April 29 through May 1st, and it's going to be an amazing show." In 2020, they were ahead of schedule and on track to hit 10,000 attendees. Then Covid hit, canceling all in-person gatherings. It's now been three years since their last live event. "I'm super excited to finally be back in-person again and back live and with no restrictions," Michelle said, "which it was like when we first got dates." Wade agreed, "We've gotten into the habit of being isolated and living our life through his screen. And I'm encouraging everybody and anybody to make the effort to come down to the event, because there's something magical when you get people in a room together." Michelle added that Wade will be one of their amazing cast of speakers. "And we're really happy about that!" Michelle highlights the uplifting message Paleoƒ(x)™ offers to the world "The main thing is really about the lifestyle... being in process or in flow, not in balance, because we don't believe that that exists. "It's the seven pillars of health: physical, mental, emotional, relational, financial, spiritual, and tribal. All of these pillars really need to be in play for somebody to be fully optimized to be able to truly be a happy, productive human. Paleoƒ(x) encompasses all of those." "Our education system used to be teaching us how to think and how to ask questions and become critical thinkers. Paleoƒ(x) is all about critical thought. What we are not is an echo chamber, because we believe the only way forward... the only way for progression to happen... is for there to be dissension. "The absolute truth right now is that our system is actually geared to keep us sick, to keep us enslaved, and keep us as profit centers... programmed from the day we were born. "A couple of years back, one of our themes was challenge authority, defy dogma, and demand different. We were shocked to find so many people angry with us for questioning the government and questioning the CDC and questioning what was coming out of Washington. "But that's what challenge authority means. That's what defy dogma means. That what demand different means. Paleoƒ(x) is not going to change. In fact, we're going to double down on that. Wade added, "We've been in this indoctrination program for much longer than we think. A look inside the book Primal Uprising Wade asks, "Let's get to the next piece. We've got Paleoƒ(x), an excited group of critical thinkers. Some willing to challenge authority. Some willing to defy whatever gets projected on to them. And now you're bringing forth this idea in your new book called, Primal Uprising... very manifesto-ish. Where did it come from and what is it about?" "It's kind of hysterical because this book was five years in the making. In the proposal we sent out, the title was 'Escaping the Human Zoo', which is the premise that we are all in a zoo

Feeling dis-empowered or anxious about the quality of our sleep doesn't have to be a day-to-day struggle. We can learn how to train our circadian rhythm to work for us. After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally and experiencing other symptoms of poor health, Mollie created what she couldn't find – a place to learn the skill set of sleep. Sleep Is A Skill is a company that optimizes people's sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. She walks us through the benefits of this essential set of skills while inviting us to try on this concept that sleep is a skill so we can bring a clean slate to the thing that we do every single night. "That can empower both certainly our nighttime sleep results, but also the results of our life." In this episode you will learn: A breakdown of the main elements of poor sleep Some of the behavioral elements that affect our sleep How to become a student of sleep to change your circadian rhythm Why sunlight anchoring is important What NASA has found about the effects of light on our sleep cycles How prescription and stimulating drugs and supplements impact our sleep Some supports you can introduce into your environment to improve your sleep Why does our identity with our sleep matter? Do you call yourself a night owl, an easy sleeper, or a short sleeper? Mollie explains that how we identify ourselves with our sleep can become a self-fulfilling prophesy. Being aware of our language and what our current sleep baseline is is the first step to getting better sleep. "You get to examine those thoughts and come back and know that there are so many things that we can do to make a difference with that sleep. That the body wants great sleep and it's pulling for that, it's doing everything possible for that, and often we're the ones getting in the way." As we become a student of sleep, we can turn our current reality into metrics that then empower us to make behavioral changes. "We can see the before and point to an objective space what something was at before they actually made changes in their health, which brings us back into the driver's seat of our sleep versus just sort of being at the effect of or hoping, wishing, all of that." How does our focus help us improve our sleep? "We shift to the first thing that they do in the morning, Taking the paradigm shift from outside of the bedroom to how we're living our lives and how that impacts the quality of our sleep. When we're working with people from that perspective, their life and their health is improving in general, which improves the quality of sleep." Mollie and Wade discuss how to increase the things that have a positive impact, and reduce the things that have a negative impact on our sleep. Mollie warns that our sleep trackers aren't always accurate or don't always highlight the most important factors to your sleep. They're just the start of the conversation. Listen to this episode to help get clear about your intentions you have for your sleep, and decide why improving your sleep is important to you. As you will learn, "By improving the quality of your sleep you're actually improving your life." You won't want to sleep through this one. Listen to the full episode to learn more. Episode Resources: Free PDF at www.sleepisaskill.com Weekly Sleep Newsletter Sleep Is A Skill Podcast LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube

Our guest, Dr. Alan J. Bauman, takes a deep dive into the causes of hair loss in men and women and describes a number of treatment options. Dr. Bauman is a full-time board-certified hair restoration physician who has treated over 30,000 patients and performed more than 10,000 hair transplant procedures since starting his practice at Bauman Medical, located in Boca Raton, FL in 1997. Recognized by Forbes as one of "10 CEOs Transforming Healthcare in America," Dr. Bauman is known for pioneering numerous technologies in the field of hair restoration including minimally-invasive FUE Follicular Unit Extraction, VIP|FUE™ No-Shave Hair Transplant, Low-Level Laser Therapy, PRP Platelet Rich Plasma, PDOgro™, Eyelash Transplants and others. He is a frequently invited faculty member and guest expert at numerous international scientific meetings and live surgery workshops and has been featured in hundreds of news stories in the media. You may have seen him on NBC Today, CBS Early Show, ABC Good Morning America, CNN, The Doctors, Spencer Kobren's The Bald Truth, Bulletproof Radio with Dave Asprey or featured in Men's Health, GQ, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, The New York Times, Oprah Magazine and many more. In this podcast we cover: Psychological impact of hair loss: aging, anxiety depression. "Time is follicles." Hair loss doesn't get better without treatment. 5,000-year history: Egyptian pigeon droppings and lizard skin. Evolution of FDA-approved treatments and transplants. Therapeutic and diagnostic interventions: AI-powered microscopes and DNA. How are diagnostics and treatments managed at Bauman Medical? Wade gets a live hair consultation! Watching this podcast, you'll be quickly taken in by Dr. Bauman's charisma, knowledge and talent. He inspires us all to "feel great every day" and offers life-changing procedures he's perfected over 25 years for those who want to roll back hair loss and capture the vitality of their younger days. A healthy head of hair doesn't always require medical interventions. Dr. Bauman also highlights the importance of stress reduction techniques, good sleep, healthy dieting and keeping the body optimized to improve hair quality. As is so often the case in life, a random discussion (with a hair transplant patient) transformed Dr. Bauman from a general surgeon to a medical hair restoration physician. As Dr. Bauman tells it, "The one thing that really stuck with me from that first conversation was how it changed his life and I'll never forget his description of how he changed personally and professionally." Hair loss, what's the big deal? "It's a sensitive topic for a lot of people. They're embarrassed about it, they want to talk about it, there's a vanity issue and there's all these different things about it." "Appearance wise, they want to look good and feel great. That's the fun part about having a practice like mine. I've been enjoying it like that, you know for 25 years." "They see it [hair loss] as a sign of their youth slipping away." What can I expect if I choose treatment? Diagnosis, treatment and post-care are the cornerstones of the service provided at Bauman Medical and are tailored to each client's specific condition and expectations. "And so we have to have the first, most important thing, which is a good plan." "The first thing we talk about always, what are the appropriate expectations for what the procedure can provide?" "The most common risk is that a person has a procedure, but they don't continue on with medical therapy or they fall off the wagon." "That they must continue, whether it be a topical medication, oral medication, nutritional, nutraceutical or using the laser that they invested in. And that's really been the secret to our success with our patients is that consistent follow up and that kind of team approach." How goes Wade's consult? Dr. Bauman typically does consults in the office or via Zoom. Patients are required to complete a lengthy questionnaire regarding lifestyle, health conditions and expectations. Further, genetic testing is recommended to provide an optimized treatment plan—personalized, precision medicine. Following are excerpts from a 20-minute "consult" without the detailed background information in which Wade seeks advice for his thinning hair. DR: "Tell me a little bit about your hair loss situation and maybe what you're seeing in the mirror and how it looks to you when you look at your hair and when you first became aware of some hair changes? WL: "Maybe in my late 20s I just started to notice like over here on the sides, particularly. It would just start to go back a little bit more. Nothing that was alarming, but something I do recall noticing it's kind of like when you get your first wrinkle. A percentage of loss is happening, each year, and now I have very fine hair, as well as existing blonde and very light." WL: "So that also amplifies it in certain lighting when I'm on lights and things like that, so you know that that light shines right throug

As a business owner, wife, mother, and professor, Nadine Kenney Johnstone was busy! She thought she was doing everything right for her health until she found the power of yoga nidra. Before discovering this type of meditation, she ate nourishing, healthy foods, got good sleep, and exercised. But, she still felt she wasn't at her best and she saw her relationships weren't at their optimum, either. She felt distracted and like she wasn't fully present with the two people she loves most in the world: her husband and her son. She wanted to change that, she wanted to embrace each moment of life fully for herself and her loved ones, and continue doing great work with her clients. How Nadine found yoga nidra and deep rest: That was when she found yoga nidra. Yoga nidra is a Sanskrit term that refers to a meditation practice which induces deep, conscious relaxation. It's been scientifically proven that one hour of yoga nidra is the equivalent of several hours of sleep! It profoundly impacted Nadine. Soon she was prioritizing rest, which led her to actually being more productive and creative in her work. In fact, yoga nidra was so helpful for her that she wanted to share the message with others and she became a certified yoga nidra instructor. She practices it with all of her clients, whether virtually or in person at her writing retreats. How Nadine supports women writers: Nadine talks more about what it's been like to host retreats since the pandemic and what she includes in her retreats. She holds an MFA in Fine Arts, has taught English and creative writing at the university level, and is a published author. When she began presenting at conferences many of the attendees would seek her advice, and that led her to shepherding women writers through the writing process. She now works with women writers as they craft their pages, find an agent and/or a publisher or helps them self-publish, and also through the launch phase of their book. "I love talking about journaling so I'm a writer and a writing coach; I help women, develop and publish their books." More About Nadine's writing retreats: This also led her to create writing retreats. Although they were held virtually in the initial stages of the pandemic, they are back in person now and she notices some similarities in the women who attend. "We had an in person retreat in November and the women who came to it were working women who just felt like they couldn't juggle it at all, and they couldn't handle it all. Not because they're not completely competent, but because we can only hold so much." "They were coming in feeling very overwhelmed and completely exhausted mentally - the pandemic lead to great decision fatigue. Every decision felt like life or death, so they were just completely decision- fatigued, mentally fatigued." Nadine goes on to explain how women ultimately change their lives at the end of her retreats: "By the end it's this real game changer where the women feel so good that they go, I have to live my life, a different way." In this podcast, we cover: - What brain wave state is the "super power of yoga"?One trick to remind yourself you don't always have to be productive. - Where should you turn when you feel your life is missing something? - What it means to surrender and why it is valuable. - How can you use anchors to return to a state of peace? - What is a Sankalpa and how do you use it in yoga nidra? - How journaling can support you in achieving deep rest. She also explains the need for rest and why we often have no problem running for 25 minutes on a treadmill, but it's much more of a challenge for us to spend 25 minutes in a meditative practice like yoga nidra. Finally, Nadine walks us through the stages of yoga nidra, and we dive deep into the topics of surrender and being deeply rested (and why it's more than just getting adequate sleep). Tune in to hear her powerful experiences and wisdom on this edition of Awesome Health. Resources: Nadine Kenney Johnstone's website Nadine Kenney Johnstone on Instagram Nadine Kenney Johnstone's retreats Use code Awesome50 to get $50 off a workshop, coaching program, or in-person retreat. Of This Much I'm Sure, by Nadine Kenney Johnstone Heart of the Story podcast

How we enter this world and leave this world makes a huge difference. For most of the western world, we all experience a similar allopathic birth protocol in a sterile environment we call the hospital. Likewise, when we die, we often leave this world in an allopathic environment, like a hospital. Or an allopathic arrangement we call "hospice." Unfortunately, there are many shortcomings and mistakes to be found in both the westernized practice of birthing babies and caring for people with terminal illnesses. Do you know what these shortcomings are? Many do not - as our western hospital system, and Big Pharma dominate the landscape so profoundly that most of us do not realize there are other ways to go about birthing and dying. Meet our guest today - Dr. Nathan Riley - a medical doctor specializing in OBGYN and hospice medicine. Dr. Nathan is also a holistic health practitioner with extensive training, including the Chek Institute. Through his holistic OBGYN practice - Beloved Holistics - Dr. Nathan offers a path of collaboration between himself, midwives, and health coaches. Dr. Nathan's generous heart thrives as a holistic OBGYN who brings to the table not only allopathic medicine but also functional medicine, Chinese medicine, herbalism, and Ayurveda. Based in Louisville, Kentucky - Dr. Nathan meets with patients locally and remotely to care for common OBGYN issues like pelvic pain, fertility issues, and abnormal periods. He is one of the most diverse, exciting guests to ever appear on the Awesome Health Podcast. His fascinating spiritual approach to death is worth a listen alone. However, you will be blown away by his OBGYN insights as well. But sure to hit that play button! In this podcast, we cover: How Dr. Nathan ended up an OBGYN & hospice care physician together A profound experience Dr. Nathan had with birth and death in the same hour How a traumatic death affected Wade as a teenager Some wisdom on death from Dr. David Hawkins What is "informed consent," and is the medical establishment still upholding this today? How patients and doctors can communicate better Why you need to ask your doctor questions Why many couples deal with infertility and how Dr. Nathan treats this issue How eating this one thing can boost fertility How we face (or not face) mortality in our modern age: At one point in the conversation, Dr. Nathan shared this about his father: "If you've lost anybody close to you, you realize that there's this transition - this transformation of spirit. Getting older and having to face our mortality is something that we all have to do." "If we treat death as a medical process - that's a failure of the modern medical model because we're not forced to contemplate our death." "What happens is we're not forced to face mortality because we have this presumption that somebody's going to save us from this necessary transformation that happens at the end." "For example, my dad - who died when I was in medical school from something called multiple myeloma - he was one of those rough and tough guys that didn't want to talk about emotions. He wasn't open to telling people he loved them…it was that generation of men that is emotionally unavailable." "I worked with a palliative care group and he joined a palliative care group in my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and they got him to open up about things and to really kind of reconcile like hey - this is something that's going to happen, and it's not something to be afraid of." "And so the sacred nature of death started to emerge, for me, and then I ended up in medical school and then into residency experiencing birth and realizing - wow - there's something magical here." 1000 Births & 1000 Deaths Dr. Nathan says he has experienced at least one thousand births and one thousand deaths through his medical practice. Here is one big takeaway Dr. Nathan has found from this: "I've been to so many births and deaths - 1000 of each is what I tell people at least. I came to realize there's a spiritual component to this, and what a person needs from you during these scary times that are sacred rites of passage." "These times can be blissful depending on how you approach it. As a doctor, what they need from you is somebody to see them and witness them. And then to acknowledge that we don't have a way of fixing this." "We can't fix your pregnancy or your birth. Your birth is going to unfold whether you like it or not. And your death is going to unfold, whether you like it or not." "So what I'm trying to illustrate is that [birth and death] are two sides of the same coin. [Birth and death] are both equally transformative in spirit." Dr. Nathan's unconventional medical practice is making waves in a good way. His unique perspective bringing birth (OBGYN) and death (hospice) together into one holistic medical approach offers many insights you rarely find in the specialist-obsessed allopathic healthcare model. Hit that play button and check out this dynamic doctor who

Discover the power of 'Tonic Herbs' Our guest Scott Linde, Founder of Sun Potion Transformational Foods, boils down his entrepreneurial motivations to this simple fact: he enjoys feeling real good. And he wants to share his health and wellness discoveries with others. Growing up close to nature in Minnesota, Scott has a passion for tonic herbs that may be unrivaled. Passion is why Sun Potion continues to grow in size, scope, and sales. So what are 'tonic herbs'? Why does Scott focus his business on tonic herbs and algae, greens, and mushrooms from all over the globe? And why does he refuse to cut corners with the Sun Potion product line - using stringent quality standards and purely organic ingredients? After five minutes of tuning in, you will notice Scott's radiant positive energy and sharp mind. Like that lady in the movie When Harry Met Sally, you will say to yourself: "I'll have what he's having." By listening to this conversation between two health and wellness entrepreneurs, you can discover some new ways to shift your health in a positive direction. Tapping into these transformational foods is a key to radiant health. In this podcast, we cover: Scott's story behind the launch and growth of Sun Potion The first products Scott started offering Overcoming obstacles and lessons learned while Scott built Sun Potion Serendipities experienced in health food stores (Wade & Scott) Scott's supplement recommendations during this pandemic season Scott's thoughts on the "authoritarian crisis" impacting the wellness community How Scott stays above the partisan divide and channels his energy into productive responses to pandemic-related conversations What got Scott interested in tonic herbs and starting a business: In his own words, here is how Scott describes to Wade his "why" to start Sun Potion: "What got me interested initially is I love feeling good. There's an aspect to this that is purely selfish. I enjoy feeling good." "When I was a young person, I did a lot of extreme endurance sports that provide a lot of endorphins. Once I reached my 20s, I began learning through meditation teachers about tonic herbs." "I started trying them out for myself, and it just turned on a light in my body. I was like, 'oh, I love this. I'm into this. It's so cool." "It was like being in high school and blacking out at the finish line of every cross country race to go into that complete bliss, like straight to the godhead. An ecstatic, full sensory feeling." "That kind of contagious feeling - when you feel so good in your body - I began on my own looking around the industry and not finding what I was looking for. So I eventually realized this could be a project where I get to have fun and play with substances and aspects of nature that I enjoy. "I can make these things available to other people if they're interested. In the meantime, this project is fun for me. I'll put my attention and my service into growing a nice, positive gift to share with people." Why does Scott buy health products from other companies? Here's an interesting excerpt of something Scott tells Wade: "I love buying other people's products and have them around." "I'll be honest; I don't necessarily always take them. But it's nice to get the vibe off of the products and feel them, and have them around." "People come to my house - like, when women visit my home, they go into the bathroom, and they come out saying, "you have lots of natural products and body care things that are pretty impressive. I want to spend a couple of hours in your bathroom. LOL" "It's fun. Like a person who loves restoring cars, they will have a bunch of car things in their home. It's their passion." "I have fun with wellness products." Scott goes into detail on his favorite tonic herbs. He also shows off his mushroom expertise - firing off a string of different fungi and their unique health properties. Scott is a gracious guest who gives away so much in this episode - including a surprise gift for Awesome Health Podcast listeners. You must check out this episode - a whole new world of tonics awaits you! Episode Resources: Get 15% off your Sun Potion order using promo code BIOPTIMIZERS HERE Check out more about Scott Linde & Sun Potion Sun Potion on Facebook Sun Potion on Instagram Sun Potion on YouTube

For those haunted by a dark past - here's proof you can turn your life around - starting today! One of the biggest takeaways from our guest's story is this: whatever secrets are in your past do not dictate your future (unless you allow it.) Doug Bopst is a good example. He went from being a drug addict, drug dealer, and convicted felon to one of America's top fitness trainers. He entered prison obese and unable to do one push-up. He left prison with a passion for exercise, and this positive focus proved to be a crucial turning point. But how did Doug do this? So many other drug dealers end up dead or in prison for life. Or, they get out but return to crime, never reaching their full potential. Why did Doug's story turn out differently? How did he end up writing three books, becoming a public speaker and a fitness guru? This former junkie, dope dealer, and out-of-shape fast-food addict became a clean, fit, upstanding citizen through a remarkable journey you will have to hear to believe. Be sure to tune in to this episode as Doug pours his heart out, hoping that one person out there will find hope and strength through his story. Doug is indeed an award-winning personal trainer, author, and host of the Adversity Advantage Podcast - a show that's on a crusade to inspire others to overcome adversity and become the best version of themselves. He's a great communicator in front of the camera, with appearances on NBC's 'Today Show,' Men's Health, Forbes, Rich Roll's podcast, Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, The Skinny Confidential Him and Her podcast, Bulletproof Radio with Dave Asprey, The Be Well by Kelly podcast with Kelly LeVeque, The Blonde Files podcast with Arielle Lorre and more. A short documentary covering his story called 'From Felony to Fitness to Free' has been screened at The Reel Recovery Film Festival in Los Angeles and New York City. In this podcast, we cover: Doug's incredible story of drug addiction, crime, prison, recovery, and redemption The role fitness played in Doug's recovery How Doug's prison cellmate changes his life The physical and mental benefits exercise offers young men How to get comfortable with uncomfortable emotions (like pain) and channel that into your transformation How does Doug train his typical fitness clients? Why do people want to train with Doug? What Doug would say to someone struggling with addiction right now How Jail Saved Doug's Life Doug shares his complete story - why he got arrested, what happened when he stood before the Judge and his experiences inside the prison. Doug says, "When I walked through the gates of the jail, I cried because I didn't want to go in, and when I left, I cried because I didn't want to leave." "Crazy, right?" "On top of all that panic, fear, anger, uncertainty, and depression - all these emotions, I had a horrific opiate addiction going into jail. So my first few weeks behind bars, I detoxed cold turkey from oxycontin." Yikes. Doug and Wade talk more about how rough it is for someone to detox cold turkey off of hard narcotics. "Sitting in discomfort" - how Doug's growing comfort level with pain was critical to his transformation: Doug tells Wade at one point: "I think for many other people struggling with addiction and me, we use substances to numb pain. We use substances to get rid of any feelings of discomfort we're feeling at that moment. Like when someone feels stressed out from work, and they go home and drink a bottle of wine that night to forget about that day." "I was that guy who was completely uncomfortable feeling any kind of discomfort, so fitness gave me a positive outlet to take that discomfort I was feeling and change my state of mind - get out of my head and turn it into something positive." "When I was in jail, I would go for a walk. Then, I could process my thoughts." "Use fitness to change your state of mind." What an inspiring episode! Many people die of shame after making some poor decisions in their life. Doug Bopst proves you don't have to stay stuck in the past, wallowing in guilt. Instead of replaying your past over and over again, discover how fitness and spirituality can pull anyone up out of the mud, clean them up, and set them on a new life path of success. Check out this episode - tune in and turn your tragedy into triumph! Episode Resources: Check out more on Doug Bopst Doug Bopst Amazon Author Page Doug Bopst on Facebook Doug Bopst on LinkedIn Doug Bopst on Instagram Doug Bopst on Twitter

Our guest this episode is helping women find their Yin & Yang balance to live more joyous, satisfying lives. If you are a woman who feels like you can never measure up to how society defines what being a woman looks like - take heart! Dr. Sonya Jensen knows how you feel. As a mother herself, a wife, and a "career woman" who runs her medical practice, she understands the modern stressors facing women today. Ladies want to be happy in their marriage and feel good about their daily interactions with their children - yet they struggle with hormones, too much on their plate, low self-confidence, and our distorted digital distractions (smartphones, etc.) So many women are out of balance with the yin-yang between the masculine and the feminine. Sounding at times like a family therapist - Dr. Sonya shares how she helps women improve and elevate their marriage and home life. The key is learning how to tap into their natural nurturing yin while shifting out of the more masculine yang - the warrior woman, as she calls it - to finding a balance that works much better in the 21st century. Dr. Sonya brings a holistic approach to her patients as a Naturopathic Physician with a background in cell biology combined with her lived experience with Ayurvedic Medicine. Together, this has given Dr. Sonya insights into the human body, providing excellent wellness strategies for women and families. She co-founded Divine Elements Health Center, The Longevity Lab, and The Health Ignited Academy with her husband, Dr. Nicholas Jensen. Men listeners will be fascinated, as host Wade Lightheart certainly was during the conversation. As all men know, women are complex and mysterious. This podcast will help you better understand the women in your life! In this podcast, we cover: How a woman can stop feeling "stretched in different directions" to a place of wholeness The psychological consequences women experience in today's world What is the "duchess polarity" and the "damsel polarity"? How Dr. Sonya navigates two different cultures in her family Why did Dr. Sonya spend time in Southeast Asia? Social media's impact on women and how Dr. Sonya parents her children surrounding electronic gadgets The differences between men and women Do's and don'ts for women The future of women's health over the next 20 years How women can embrace their menstrual cycle to their advantage Here is a snippet of something Sonya told Wade: "I'll lay it out for a woman's cycle first - understanding that hormonal peace and understanding that. Your cells respond to your environment, and that's where all the communication is happening. So the receptors on your cells are going to be activated according to its environment so, for example, for women, if our progesterone is doing what it needs to do, it will activate the GABA receptors, and we will feel calm." "So, for example, in the first half of our cycle, understand that after we bleed, we can move more, we can be more action-oriented, we can be more in the Yang state, we can be more outwardly in the world, and we can fast more. We can do Keto knowing that's what I can do at that time." "This is going to help us make decisions and do the things necessary to serve our body, then, and then come oscillation things shift a little bit. Testosterone goes up a little bit, so your libido is going to be a little bit higher." Parenting Insights: Unleash the Nurturer Dr. Sonya talked a lot about being a mom, a nurturer, and shifting into this mode when a woman is home, away from "the office." At this point, she dives into modern-day parenting of video games and gadgets: "As parents, we have a responsibility to understand the impact that technology is having on us." "We need to have open conversations with them. That's what we started doing with our children with our Sunday night meetings. This is where we talk about all the various things going on and the challenges we face as a family." "We talk about technology a lot, as I recently bought my kids their first game console this past Christmas - the Nintendo Switch. We chose that one because you can play active games on it." "Luckily, my children like to go outside. We openly discuss how technology affects us - all of it. And often, we think our children don't understand. But I do think they understand. We have to keep planting seeds and talk to them like they're in the know. Like, this is what technology does." "At the end of the day, it's going to be your choice because we can only control so much." These few highlights only cover a fraction of this compelling episode. It would be best to tune in and discover the full vision for women's health. Dr. Sonya can teach women how to live in the freedom of their creative energy while overcoming the baggage they carry imprinted on their minds from today's environment. Men listeners can strengthen their relationships with women if they listen closely. Check out this episode - time to unleash the power of womanhood! Episode Resources: Che

"Let's stop calling it 'mental health' and just call it 'health'" Our guest on the show, Nanea Reeves, has the credentials to speak on the future marriage of VR and mental healthcare with her 15-year resume in digital distribution, video game technologies, and mobile application development. She was also an early investor in Oculus. But that's not all! - Nanea is also the CEO and Co-Founder of TRIPP. This award-winning wellness platform that uses scientifically based, researched technology applications that address mental health issues with non-chemical digital alternatives.

A beauty, a biohacker, and a beast walk into a podcast… No joke - what do you get when Wade T. Lightheart invites a dynamic duo like Rachel Varga and Katie Moore onto the show? You get a beauty (Rachel) with clinical skincare experience, a hardcore wellness and longevity expert that tests every biohacking tool on the market (Katie), and a beast (Wade) whose ignorance about skincare might make you spontaneously combust! Seriously, listeners who tune into this episode are in for a lot of fun as these two high-powered female entrepreneurs bring a whole lot of energy and knowledge on healthy, youthful skin to the AHP audience. Be sure to hit "Play": it's not often you find free biohacking skincare tips that can lead to a younger-looking YOU (in just a couple of months.) What do these ladies bring to the show table? Rachel is a Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (since 2011) who has worked with thousands of patients and performed about 20,000 rejuvenation procedures. She is incredibly passionate about helping other people look and feel better using proven therapies on the biggest organ of your body (skin.) Katie is a biohacker on a mission to help you achieve success without sacrificing health and happiness. She specializes in sleep and also covers a plethora of additional health topics and gadgets. Her YouTube channel is quickly growing into a "must-watch" destination for those interested in wellness, performance, and longevity. In this podcast, we cover: How Rachel tactfully tells her clients what is going on with their skin How skincare and biohacking can work together What is "derma rolling"? Why men are increasingly interested in skincare Why do humans struggle with wrinkles and other signs of aging How Katie and Rachel work together transforming their clients Laser treatments for skincare - should you use them? Non-surgical options for skin health The typical daily routine for Rachel and Katie What is the skin perspective from the biohacking community? Early in the show, Wade asks Katie to describe how the biohacking community looks at skincare - something that many other biohackers out there don't spend much time on. Katie said this: "As I see it - you take care of your inner self and take care of your nourishment, making sure you are properly hydrated, eating the right foods. Your skin is a literal reflection of what's going on inside of you." "I find that when I'm eating the healthiest, getting the right amount of sunlight… granted, I do live in Hawaii where there is plenty of sunlight all the time, but I also realize that too much of anything - even anything good - like too much sleep is going to be harmful on your body, mind, spirit, and your skin." "So, I always look at what's going on inside of you before I even add any external products." "That's my indication that someone is healthy when they have naturally glowing skin. It's a good sign." What's the difference between the skin on the body vs. skin on the face? Wade asks Rachel why his body skin looks more youthful than his facial skin. Here is a snippet of her response: "There are different skin cell receptors on the face versus the neck, chest, hands, and the rest of the body. When I'm working with clients, I work with a lot of male celebrities." "Because guys want to look good, too. They want to make sure that they look as hot as their counterparts and all of that. It's great." "When couples can share products - I encourage that with my clients, even though the skin cell receptors are different on the face, neck, chest, etc." She then segues into dermal rolling. What is dermal rolling? Something you need to know if you're unhappy with your skin and want to look younger. Women are more comfortable talking about skincare secrets than men tend to be. Let's put it this way - Guys! Do you want to look like Tom Cruise? (Tom is 59 years old, btw.) Then don't be scared - jump into your youthful skin that's waiting under your aging skin with Rachel and Katie! Don't skip this episode! Check out this podcast - these two experts are more than skin deep. Episode Resources: Get 15% off your One on One Skin and Rejuvenation Optimization Consultation with Rachel Varga using promo code AwesomeHealth15 HERE Learn more about Rachel Varga The Rachel Varga Podcast Rachel Varga on Facebook Rachel Varga on YouTube Rachel Varga on Instagram Rachel Varga on Twitter Learn more about Katie Moore Katie Type A on YouTube Katie Type A on Facebook Kaite Type A on Instagram Katie Type A on Twitter Learn More about Rachel & Katie's Beauty & the Biohacker Beauty & the Biohacker Podcast

In this interview with leading GMO spokesperson Jeffrey Smith, you will walk away empowered with knowledge that equips you to make positive changes for your health while also opening your eyes to the battle at hand between Big Agro and consumers. Jeffrey Smith keeps issuing his clarion call to consumers to take action -for the sake of humanity - by avoiding GMOs and glyphosate in their food. It's time to take your passion for organic food to a higher level. In this podcast, we cover: The threat of genetically engineered microbes (GEMs) What glyphosate is and how it ends up in your body Why food production and distribution is critical to your health How the world came within two weeks of a GMO catastrophe How Jeffrey became a leading voice in consumer activism The role a corporation called Monsanto plays in all this What GMOs and glyphosate do to your microbiome How your food can affect your DNA expression What whistleblowers in Big Agro are revealing Tune in to become a food advocate and wise consumer, who does better for both themselves and the environment!

The special H2O covered on this show is The Fourth Phase of Water - also known as EZ (Exclusion Zone) water. Our guest today is the scientist who discovered E.Z water: University of Washington Professor Dr. Gerald Pollack. In this podcast, we cover: What exactly is EZ water? How Dr. Pollack became obsessed with water Dr. Pollack's dealings with criticism and social ostracism at the university The benefits of ultraviolet light and its relationship to EZ water Why you might want to start drinking bulletproof coffee (hint: EZ water) Some surprising science behind the earth's "electrical field" (say what?) Can EZ water help people go without food for years? How much EZ water should you drink each day? The practice of "grounding" and its connections with EZ water A scientific "fact" involving atoms that Dr. Pollack says is wrong

We uncover the untold "secrets" to metabolic health in this episode - straight from a heart surgeon. However, Dr. Philip Ovadia is not your typical allopathic cardiologist dishing out drugs and selling surgery as the only solution to heart issues. Dr. Philip is on a mission to keep people OFF his operating table. In this episode, Wade and Dr. Philip zero in on something called metabolic health - an approach to wellness that focuses on five simple health factors that you are probably already familiar with (blood pressure and blood sugar being two factors.) Dr. Philip explains how these five health indicators provide a gauge that directly relates to a person's risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Considering only twelve percent of Americans are metabolically healthy, you will probably benefit by tuning in. Dr. Philip knows what it is like to be morbidly obese, staring at a future filled with many negative health issues. You will learn how our guest took ownership of his health and is now in that metabolically healthy twelve percent. Dr. Philip Ovadia is a board-certified Cardiac Surgeon and Founder of the Ovadia Heart Health clinic. He is also the author of the book Stay Off My Operating Table: A Heart Surgeon's Metabolic Health Guide to Lose Weight, Prevent Disease, and Feel Your Best Every Day. When you hit "Play," here's the juicy nuggets of knowledge you receive: The five factors that reveal your metabolic health Why did Dr. Philip become morbidly obese? How Dr. Philip lost over 100 pounds How the typical American diet is crippling people's metabolic system How a journalist - not a doctor - changed Dr. Philip's life How Dr. Philip's colleagues responded to his unconventional approach to heart health What happens when we become metabolically unhealthy Which diet does Dr. Philip consider the best for health? The number of times you should eat each day Dr. Philip's surprising views on exercise How heart patients can make lifestyle changes and transition off medications while seeing their current doctor Dr. Philip is a breath of fresh air in a time of eroding customer service happening in healthcare these days. He is motivated to keep people healthy - not manage symptoms of the disease. Following Dr. Philip's five-point guide to metabolic health is a great place to begin your health transformation. This episode is straightforward and easy to follow - but you must tune in to reap the rewards.

He's a master at self-promotion, marketing, trash-talking, and using fear to his advantage. In this episode, one of the most popular and inspiring MMA fighters to ever compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship - Chael Sonnen - sits down with two of his biggest fans: podcast host Wade T. Lightheart and his biOptimizers cofounder Matt Gallant. In this podcast, we cover: How political debates can help you improve your public speaking How to create a public persona to stand out from the crowd Why building an audience is a more valuable skill than having the best technical skills in your industry What Chael's physical training days were like as an MMA fighter Chael's nutrition regime as a UFC fighter How Chael became a dynamic storyteller How to use fear to your advantage What Chael thinks about PEDs Why Chael likes reading the comments below his online videos Chael's prediction: Will Connor McGregor ever fight again?

What a remarkable story. Twenty years ago, our guest took a walk with her wife when her left leg suddenly stopped working correctly. The leg inexplicably lost most of its strength, causing Dr. Terry to hobble home confused. The next day, our guest was in a neurologist's office and heard these life-changing words: "Terry, this could be bad. Or, really, really bad." Over the next two weeks, Dr. Terry went through a battery of tests. During those two long weeks, she kept thinking about what her neurologist said - and prayed for a fatal diagnosis to avoid a life of disability. Finally, the diagnosis came in: multiple sclerosis. Within three years, Dr. Terry found herself in a tilt-recline wheelchair, unable to sit up at her desk. This rapid deterioration occurred despite seeing the best specialists and taking the newest, cutting-edge medications. Whether listening or watching on YoutTube, Dr. Terry's story on what happens next is jaw-dropping. Listen to get inspired. If you know someone with MS, please share this interview with them. Because everything Dr. Terry shares is science-based. Fortunately for her (and ultimately for all of us), being a doctor with MS was a blessing in disguise. This enabled her to begin using the research skills she developed in her medical career to explore multiple sclerosis and search for possibilities. During her journey, Dr. Terry became a functional doctor through the Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner program. She is also a longtime clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, conducting clinical trials. In 2018, Dr. Terry won the Institute for Functional Medicine's Linus Pauling Award for her research, clinical care, and patient care. She is also the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, and The Wahls Protocol: Cooking for Life. How did Dr. Terry go from being in a wheelchair to riding her bike to work each day? How did she overcome MS and restore her health? Tune in and find out! In this podcast, we cover: Dr. Terry's emotional story What is multiple sclerosis? That moment her entire family cried tears of joy Dr. Terry's profound "A-ha" moment The dietary changes involved in her breakthrough How meditation played a role in Dr. Terry's recovery Dr. Terry's exciting clinical trials The emotional struggles of losing your ability to run, ride a bike, or hike How Terry's partner dealt with her MS How to bring more innovation to the medical industry A Funny Moment that Shocked Her Doctors For a long time during her illness with MS, Dr. Terry saw her neurologist every six months. As her condition turned around and she found herself in a much better place, Dr. Terry called her neurologist's office. "There's been a big change! I should really see a physician." Wanting to see her that day, Dr. Terry said, no, I want to come on Friday. Despite their protests, she waited till Friday. "So I walk in, and I'm not in my tilt recline wheelchair. I'm in the waiting area, and the nurse comes out. She's got a chart, and she's looking around, and I realized she is looking for me." "So I stand up and go, 'Hey, Cindy! Over here!' She is like, 'Oh my God, you're walking!" My physician is thrilled, and he says the same thing, 'Oh my God! You're walking!'" Those Who Disrupt the Status Quo Face Ridicule and Criticism Over the time since she defied her prognosis and went on to clinically test her theories and positively change the lives of others suffering from MS, plenty of tomatoes get hurled at Dr. Terry. Here is a snippet of what Dr. Terry said about her critics: "Anyone who is truly innovative is going to draw ire because it's very uncomfortable to have to abandon constructs of how you understand the world." "I don't want to do that. You don't want to do that. None of us do. So I don't think it's possible to have innovation without facing ridicule and rejection at first." "And then your new ideas either pan out or are suppressed. So you keep doing the experiments." One of the most profound episodes of the Awesome Health Podcast, Dr. Terry's personal story from an MS diagnosis back to feeling good again, is truly astonishing. But what makes this even more startling is the fact that this happened to a medical doctor, a clinical professor, who has gone on to show the medical community a whole new way of looking at MS. Many people get results through Dr. Terry's breakthrough work and will continue to do so as she continues her research at the University of Iowa. Check out this episode - discover a groundbreaking approach to multiple sclerosis. Episode Resources: Check out more about Terry Wahls, MD FREE GIFT: Pick up a one-page handout for the Wahl's Diet Clinical Trial in Sage Journals Terry Wahls M.D. on YouTube Dr. Terry Wahls on Instagram Terry Wahls MD on Facebook Dr. Terry Wahls on Twitter Read The Episode Transcript: 1 00:01:24.930 --> 00:01:25.140 Oh. 2 00:03:43.620 --> 00:03:44.700 Wade Lightheart: hi

In this episode, we get the skinny on bone health from Sarah Glicken, who has a wealth of knowledge on this topic. Sarah co-founded the Los Angeles-based wellness center called OsteoStrong LA - a place where clients received attentive care and treatments that strengthen bones, joints, and muscles. Sarah is "pro-aging," not anti-aging. She helps people age gracefully using technology, mindset, and supplementation and believes everyone deserves to live in a healthy body. She is a Certified Holistic Healthcare Coach and holds a Masters in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. She also is an entrepreneur who loves running a business that brings people hope and guides them to a healthier and happier place. In this podcast, we cover: How bone health became Sarah's passion in life Tony Robbins' health challenges and what he thinks about OsteoStrong What "bone degeneration" looks like and how it affects people The typical profile of a new client at OsteoStrong Why do many athletes use OsteoStrong's services? What is "osteogenesis" The four pieces of equipment Sarah uses to stimulate osteogenesis The most fractured body part and the most common way it gets fractured Why "pro-aging" is better than "anti-aging" The critical supplements you need for bone health

They say when you only have a hammer - everything looks like a nail. This expression doesn't apply to our guest today. He has a toolbox full of healing modalities that are cutting edge, tested, and, here's the best part: proven to work! First of all, Dr. Jason Chiriano has an extensive resume as a surgeon: President of the Southern California Vascular Surgery Society, and a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. If you need vascular surgery, he's your man! But what makes Dr. Jason so unique is that his resume continues into the exciting field of regenerative biologics (a.k.a. regenerative medicine.) Buckle up as Dr. Chiriano shares why he started the Vivalife Healing Centers - a destination for those suffering from chronic ailments who cannot find results in the allopathic matrix. Dr. Chiriano's approach to healing includes powerful, non-invasive regenerative-based treatments, including omniwave sonic therapy, stem cells, brainwave activity, IV therapy, photobiomodulation therapy, sound vibrations, and electromagnetic field therapy. If you are suffering from a chronic ailment or want to learn about the compelling field of regenerative biologics, be sure to tune into this episode!

In this episode, our guest Marc Champagne takes us on a quest to find mental fitness - something that is extremely important when it comes to not only your health but also your ability to achieve your goals and dreams. Marc illuminates the pathway: the key is to ask the right questions. But what does it mean to "ask the right questions"? Tune into this episode, where Marc shares these powerful questions and how to use them to break out of a mental rut to find a different life, personally and professionally. Marc is the host of the top 50 ranked podcasts Behind the Human, and his first book recently was recently released titled Personal Socrates. In the pages of his new book, Marc explores the practice of asking pointed questions (like Socrates did) to stimulate our mental fitness, teach us how to direct our internal narrative, and facilitate a better life. Marc is also an entrepreneur. He co-founded the journaling app KYO, which had 87 million people without using advertising. Marc had to shut down KYO, and he shares this life-altering experience with Wade. Marc is a renowned expert on mental fitness - primarily due to his exceptional interviews with legendary figures like Kobe Bryant, Maya Angelou, Robin Williams, James Clear, Coco Chanel, Stephen Hawking, and many others. If you are looking for a way to climb out of depression, start the career of your dreams, or reach higher levels of success, be sure to listen to this episode. Getting clear on who you are and where you're going isn't so hard when someone like Marc can guide your steps.

Meet Aleks Rybchinskiy. This young man and his partner Sara offer one of the most holistic wellness services available today. Aleks is a co-founder of Primal Fusion, which takes "holistic wellness" seriously. In this episode, you will discover the exciting health education and holistic wellness therapies offered at Primal Fusion. Aleks points out that Primal Fusion does not do any intentional marketing. Instead, the business is growing through word-of-mouth referrals because of Aleks and Sara's truly holistic approaches to their clients. Aleks specializes in wellness education and primal integration for optimal living as a co-founder of Primal Fusion. He is a Master CHEK Practitioner and Neurosomatic & Holistic Therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience. Alex works with celebrities, pro athletes, and "regular" folks from all walks of life.

In this episode, you get to hear how the breath powerfully impacts every facet of life from the world's foremost authority on breathing, breathwork, and something called "rebirthing." His name is Dan Brulé, and you will quickly be enraptured by Dan's joy for life and the mind-blowing stories he shares from his incredible life journey. Dan is the author of the popular book JUST BREATHE: Mastering Breathwork for Success in Life, Love, Business, and Beyond (available in ten languages). He is also the Founder and Director of The International Center for Breathwork and The Breathing Festival.

Hippocrates - the father of modern medicine - once said (in so many words) that experiencing illness creates empathy, so those who get sick with many ailments would naturally make the best healers. If there is a best-case example to prove this - Sara Banta might be the one. Although not a doctor - Sara has accumulated years of self-education in nutrition, Ayurveda, Chinese Herbology, fitness nutrition, and supplements to become one of the most followed and respected alternative health coaches out in the field today. Sara also has plenty of empathy through her past suffering with many debilitating ailments, including Crohn's disease, hormonal issues, PCOS, heavy metal toxicity, and depression. Since discovering these new healing modalities, Sara has not been sick in 15 years. You may be wondering how someone battling so many debilitating illnesses could turn into a passionate evangelist for alternative medicine? Let's just say her "momma bear" instinct kicked into high gear several years ago when her nine-year-old son was diagnosed with a devastating illness. Sara's first response was to break out in tears. But when her precious son looked up at her and asked why she was crying, and confidently told his mom, "you're gonna fix me," Sara knew right then what her life's mission was going forward: get her son healed and open people's eyes to the world of natural healing. Early on in her journey, Sara was surrounded by naysayers - many were her family members. Today, those same family members come to Sara for advice on health matters after seeing her son restored and thriving. Sara has accumulated plenty of results during her years of coaching practice, and her happy client testimonials bear the fruits of her labor. She continues to expand her knowledge while serving clients and radio podcast listeners with cutting-edge protocols that combine Scalar frequency-based supplements, Chinese medicine, healing devices, and more to detox, reset and rebuild the Body, Mind, and Spirit. Soon after you hit play, you will notice the soothing, healing frequencies emanating from Sara. Watch her in person, and you will see her aura glowing with red, pink, orange, and yellow energies. Tune in to turn up your frequency. In this podcast, we cover: Sara's heartbreaking beginning and her inspiring journey bringing her to where she is today Why a "scio machine" made Sara cry tears of relief Her son's unexpected diagnosis and how Sara's career launched that day The benefits of supplementing with silver and gold How Sara overcame nervous self-doubt when appearing on podcasts and became a successful radio show host What are frequency-based supplements, and why they are important Managing radiation exposure and radiation toxicity Iodine supplementation The importance of detoxification "People thought I was crazy. They thought I was mental or depressed." That was the low point for Sara. She was suffering physically, but everyone around her thought it was all in her head. Ever feel that way? Sara can relate. She tried working with allopathic doctors but found that experience frustrating. One doctor would completely forget who Sara was and her story between weekly appointments. She would have to recant her entire story each office visit. Yikes. Until one day, Sara had her body scanned by a particular machine to check 10,000 items in the body. "It was like peeling an onion," Sara tells Wade. "Within ten minutes, this man (mind you, he wasn't even female) knew exactly what was going on in my body, what I was experiencing. I started crying. I thought, 'Finally!' This proves I'm not crazy." "This guy tells me, Sarah - you're not digesting food. You've got a leaky gut. You're loaded with heavy metals. You've got hormones that are out of control. You're high in testosterone." "So, we started cleansing me, putting me through detox from heavy metals. I was loaded with heavy metals. Aluminum and mercury were off the charts." "I have to tell you about a client that just finished my cleanse." At one point, Sara brings up one of her clients who went through her cleansing process: "He started out homeless. He was addicted to heroin, cocaine. He was down and out. Now fast forward ten to fifteen years - he's living in a multi-million dollar home. However, he has fatty liver. And he's telling me, 'I can't do anything. I can't live my life. I've got all this money and a beautiful partner to share it with. We want to go road tripping. We want to do all this stuff. I can't do anything. I feel like crap." "Yesterday, he finished the end of the cleanse, the liver cleanse. He says, 'Sarah, I'm buying an RV. I'm living life. The pain's gone. You could see his aura. He looked like a different human being." Be sure to listen in as Sara and Wade cover a lot of ground in the areas of frequency, detoxification, and supplementation. Knowledge is power, and Sara knows this as well as anyone - when you want to be well, you will seek answers. Sara is a wealth of health sol

A Powerful Hypnotherapeutic Technology that Improves Mental Health & Restores Self Confidence Hypnotherapy continues to deliver many people from phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, hang-ups, and low self-esteem. However, too many folks continue to suffer from these mental health issues because they never give hypnotherapy a chance. Why? The answer lies in a few myths floating around hypnotherapy, keeping people too cautious about trying it out. These myths mainly involve a patient's inability to wake back up or have "the wrong program" placed into their mind. These concerns are unnecessary. Finding a trusted, experienced hypnotherapist is the key to getting the results you need - one with many testimonials to back up their work. Our guest today, Jacob Strachotta, has the resume and results. He is one of the best hypnotherapists in the world. If you wrestle with stress or grapple with getting a good night's sleep, be sure to tune in to this episode. Jacob has worked as a hypnotherapist for over 25 years. His work in the mind field started back in his days serving in the Danish Air Force as a Captain. During those years, Jacob worked with technical management, quality control, and organizational management. As part of his training, he learned how to deploy personnel on a psychological level. Jacob's career went to a whole new level in 2016. Fueled by a desire to reach more people, Jacob, and his team launched the App HelloMind. This award-winning app is helping people break and eliminate negative thought patterns. HelloMind already has over 1.5 million downloads and was nominated as Best Mental Company and Best Consumer & Wellness Company by UCSF Digital Health Awards in 2019. Curious to learn more about hypnotherapy? You found a fantastic interview to dive into! Check out this podcast, where we cover: Highlights from Jacob's 25-year career as a hypnotherapist How hypnotherapy took Wade's bodybuilding career to a higher level Busting some harmful myths about hypnotherapy How hypnotherapy works Jacob's new hypnotherapy app that's the talk of the tech world How hypnotherapy can help military veterans with PTSD How much hypnotherapy is needed for it to work Where you can find Jacob's revolutionary hypnotherapeutic app You already went in and out of hypnotic states many times. In the interview, Wade talks about his experiences using hypnotherapy and the powerful results he found. He asks Jacob: "Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't people going in and out of hypnotic states all the time and don't even realize it?" "Yes, we are," replies Jacob. "It's like passive hypnosis that you go in and out of daily. For example, if you sit in your car and drive from one place to another, and you might forget to turn. You were in control, but your mind was somewhere else." Wade: "You realize - I've been playing with the radio and drove three miles but don't remember anything on the road." Jacob: "Exactly. If you have been in school, and your mind wanders, and the teacher says to you, 'read page 17 out loud," and you are still on page 12. There is a time slip. You know where you are (a classroom), but you have been inside yourself." "When you go inside yourself and find tranquility, you can change your long-term memory. We have short-term memory and long-term memory. We want the good stuff to go down into our long-term memory." "I talk about deep learning and hypnosis is good at not only discovering what's in the long-term memory but also learning what's in the long-term memory that you don't want there." "If you have negative beliefs of yourself, your values, or something else you are convinced about - but that belief is not fruitful for you - you can go into this mellow state and change it. You can change beliefs that were formed a long time ago in your life." Hypnotherapy vs. Regular Talk Therapy During the interview, Jacob has this to say: "Hypnotherapy is powerful because you don't need a lot of sessions. It's not like a standard talk therapy where you take a lot of time to get to the root cause of the problem. It can also be confusing for the person sitting in the session to know what they need to solve. Sometimes clients don't know what the problem is." "When I was in the military, I did some research on the people that get sent out into war zones. Soldiers carry stuff with them from back home, including traumatic childhood stuff. What happens is if they get ambushed or in some other scary situation that can trigger a link back to an episode in their childhood. The logical thing would be not just to treat the actual episode, where you talk about what happened. We will debrief you. You also need to go back and link that other episode (from childhood), and that will help." "We have done sessions in the HelloMind app for this." With this new technology that anyone can download with a smartphone, fears and insecurities get addressed from the comfort of home. You deserve better mental health. Now is a great time to see if

Here's why many doctors are NOT healthy... Not all medical professionals live a healthy lifestyle. The long hours filled with stress coupled with diets supplied by hospital cafeterias and vending machines are a toxic combination. Our guest, Alejandro Junger, knows this firsthand. Dr. Junger's life didn't start that way. He was born and raised in Uruguay, and he describes his childhood as being closely connected to the natural environment. Some of his most vivid memories are of his father at the local market teaching young Alejandro how to pick out fruits and vegetables through touch and smell. His youth was spent "in the moment." But when Dr. Junger moved to New York for postgraduate training in internal medicine, he experienced a blast of culture shock. Suddenly, he was working long hours with little time to cook his food. Naturally, he ate from the food sources at the hospital where he worked. Hospital food has never been known for its health benefits. These drastic lifestyle changes wreaked havoc on Dr. Junger. As a workaholic, he lost touch with his body, mind, and spirit and became afflicted with irritable bowel syndrome, allergies, and depression. Through a series of events along life's road, Dr. Junger's well-being was holistically revived - his story is incredible. Be sure to tune in and hear how Dr. Junger's open mind led him to shift his medical career from allopathic healthcare to a medical practice heavily influenced by Eastern medicine. Becoming a patient inside the same healthcare system he worked in was a wake-up call. Dr. Junger became a functional doctor who incorporates Ayurveda and is now an expert in gut health and nutrition. Today, Dr. Junger is known as "The Father of Detox." His Clean Program is followed by people worldwide, including dignitaries, A-List celebrities, and media personalities. In this podcast, we cover: Dr. Alejandro's journey from severe illnesses and prescription medications to a remarkable holistic health revival Why meditation plays a significant role in Dr. Junger's healing program How Dr. Junger is fusing western and eastern medicine Dr. Junger's powerful detox program What happens emotionally and psychologically after detoxification Why do our modern conveniences hurt our health? How Dr. Junger went from helping people in medical crises to instead, prevent medical problems ahead of time Physical, Mental, & Emotional Toxicity are ONE During this episode, here is a snippet from Dr. Junger: "In Ayurvedic medicine, thousands of years ago, they did not distinguish between mental, emotional and physical toxicity. They're all called under an umbrella name - AMA. Some say A-M-M-A. This is a Sanskrit word that encompasses toxic elements. And they include mental, emotional, and physical factors. Now, what is the relationship between them? Ultimately, we're just energy. Whatever vibration your physical body is, it will attract thoughts and emotions as a means average. Are you going to help them be released? "You need to make this available for everyone." Dr. Junger: "I started doing the detoxification with my friends, family, and then my patients. Over time, as I started getting lots of good results, people said, 'you need to scale up. You need to make this available to everyone. That is when my program became a company." "The program is a set of things that you do. It involves food, supplements, and activity that creates the conditions for your body to work its detoxification system at maximum efficiency for optimal health." "Functional medicine talks about the seven systems. The communication system, hormones, nerves, cardiovascular system, transport system, defense, repair system, and immune system have to be equalized because any system will affect other systems. Imagine one system messing up the other six. Balancing them helps 60% of the people I see with all their health problems." "It's about decreasing the workload of the digestive system and decreasing the need for the body to keep on the inflammatory system. By reducing the workload of the digestive system during breakfast and dinner, replacing solid meals with liquid that's easier to digest, a shake in the morning and night and a solid meal at midday, eliminating all the foods known to cause all kinds of reactions, acidity, mucus, and eliminating allergic foods - doing this for 21 days plus certain supplements to enhance liver detoxification - the results are unbelievable." Dr. Junger's message to the world is you can find health and wellness again through detoxification. You need someone to show you how to do it effectively. Dr. Junger has a proven detoxification process. Tune in and discover how to clean your body, soul, and mind in 21 days. (Or start with his 7-day program if you only have a week.) Check out this episode - time to remove toxins and feel fantastic! Episode Resources: AHP Listeners get 20% off with code: AWESOME20 at Clean Program Alejandro Junger Amazon Author Page Dr. Alejandro Junger Personal

This episode's guest loves to teach. Being an assistant professor or adjunct professor is one of Don Moxley's favorite parts of his resume. He's a scientist at heart who navigates his academic career by staying on the fringes of the university where he teaches - keeping his hands free from the handcuffs of whatever dogma the institution professes. Don loves to teach. However, he is not interested in getting comfortable in a college ivory tower. This is why Don stays nimble in his health and wellness work by working directly with innovative health brands. Trained as an exercise physiologist, Don likes to keep a foot in the wearable technology industry. He has also worked for years in the high-performance athletics field - primarily collegiate wrestling. Don was a good wrestler himself back in college and has spent much of his career working with college wrestling programs, helping athletes reach their full potential. At the beginning of 2017, Don made a significant shift in his mindset by changing how he approached life by operating through his mission statement instead of operating life through definition. His mission is "understanding and directing individual changes that alleviate suffering and contribute to the betterment of well people." This new approach to his career and life opened up tremendous opportunities to grow and impact his community. Currently, Don works with Longevity Labs, an Austrian company, and is helping launch their flagship product, spermidineLIFE. This molecule with the funny name provides serious help to our cells, impacting human longevity, how you feel in the present, and your ability to live a quality life as you age. Tune in as Wade and Don discuss this little-known health agent that biohackers are getting excited about. In this podcast, we cover: Don's career journey in athletics, academia, and cannabis What is "heart rate variability," and how it provides insights into an athlete's potential success What "spermidine" is and how it can contribute to longevity The benefits to fasting and intermittent fasting How spermidine is measured in the body The physical benefits people experience after supplementing with spermidine The one type of food you want to consume when you take spermidine High-Performance Athletics and Cannabis At one point, Don speaks about his experiences working in the cannabis industry, where he did a deep dive into understanding the human endocannabinoid system, a portion of his career Don calls "an incredible opportunity." Here is a snippet of what he said on this episode: "I think if you're trying to do high-performance athletics, and you're not at least trying to understand cannabinoids and terpenes, you're kidding yourself." "I think when you measure HRV, you measure endocannabinoid system status, and you can modify it. While I was doing that, I get a call from a buddy in Austria. He asks, "What are you doing?" He tells me about this company that's focused on autophagy." "I had not done a deep dive into it yet. He then says, 'have you ever heard of a molecule called spermidine?' I had not. He says, 'I want you to do the same thing for us that you did in Florida for the cannabis brand.' "Today, I'm their director of applied science and brand development. So, my job is to help this company build a brand that's based on science. And that's what we do." "So now I've gone down the rabbit hole of autophagy and polyamines." You need THIS for a long, healthy life… The one thing you must be doing for a long, healthy life, according to Don, is autophagy, which is, in layman's terms, your body's natural process of recycling cells. Don tells Wade, "There is no doubt in my mind that to live healthy, to get the most out of your healthspan and lifespan, you have to have good autophagy. Intermittent fasting or fasting is the shortest pathway to that. And spermidine helps. No doubt about it - you increase spermidine, then your autophagy increases as well." "You also need to eliminate sugars. It's one of our biggest challenges as a society. I call it caloric toxic. We have so much access to sugary drinks." "On the other end of the spectrum, you move from caloric restriction and autophagy and then into intermittent fasting and longer fasting, ceremonial fasting. There's a reason why it's included in every major religion in the world. Health benefits come from it." "What's old is new, and old is leading the way," replied Wade. Tune in to find out what spermidine can do for your health, energy, and quality of life. Don Moxley is a science-based researcher with a diversity of subject matter areas. He is good at connecting the dots, revealing connections between spermidine, autophagy, fasting, strength training, our endocannabinoid system, cannabis, and our ability to live a longer, higher quality life through diet, exercise, and supplementation. Check out this episode - spermidine could revolutionize your health! Episode Resources: AHP Listeners get 15% off with code: Wade15 o

She's on a quest to empower and heal. Years ago, Jessica Van Antwerp was a typical college student searching for answers to life's conundrums. Still figuring out what to do with her future, Jessica changed her major from business to philosophy (dad was not happy.) This one decision tells us so much about her - Jessica is a thinker. A critical thinker. A big thinker. Finding business school to be a bore, she fell in love with philosophy, which fit her like a glove, and those thinking skills she picked up would serve her well as an adult. She never stopped asking big questions and seeking truth. Jessica was an athlete in high school, and she was always interested in health and fitness. Over the years, she has lived on a vegetarian diet, but some severe health results (that she shares with Wade) brought her back to eating meat. If you struggle with addiction, be sure to tune in as Jessica talks about her seven-year daily addiction to weed. She has also leaned on alcohol and even nicotine at times during stressful periods. Today, those substances are far behind her. Still relatively young (late 30s), Jessica has overcome addictions, stress, and childhood trauma through two powerful physical and emotional therapy modes: traveling and massage. Today, Jessica is an entrepreneur whose business focuses on both travel and Asian massage therapy. She is the owner and CEO of Integral Travel - a wellness retreat company that educates people on how to unlock the natural healing capacity of their bodies while connecting people around the globe. She draws on over a decade of experience in the health and wellness industry. Her experiences with anxiety, weight, low self-esteem, and addiction are also huge contributors to her knowledge base today. Jessica is also a licensed massage therapist trained in several eastern schools of massage, including Shiatsu, Qigong, Thai Yoga Massage, and other energy modalities. Her story will grab you by the qi. Don't miss this fantastic conversation between Jessica and our host, Wade Lightheart. You'll learn a whole lot during this 80-minute journey. In this podcast, we cover: Jessica and Wade geek out over the topic of philosophy The childhood wounds Jessica discovered that were holding her back and how she overcame those traumatic memories The various modes of massage Jessica practices and how they help people Jessica's profound spiritual moment Jessica's transition from staunch atheist to belief in a "higher power" How Jessica overcame weed addiction From low self-worth to self-love What are Qigong and its ancient medicinal practices Jessica's nervous breakdown and how she found restoration The answers lie within, not outside of you. During the show, Jessica talks about when she first discovered a particular form of Qi gong called Sheng Zhen Gong, which means unconditional love. Here's an excerpt: "I immediately felt its power. I went from feeling qi in the palms of my hands to feeling it in my entire body. And I felt my heart. It was like that scene from the Grinch, where his heart grows three times and busts out." "I felt this in my whole body, and I knew this was my medicine. I dove into the practice. Within a month, I was at a five-day meditation retreat with Master Li, the founder of Sheng Zhen. In China, he trained with a women's martial arts team for over a decade. He's a Kung Fu movie star. This guy knows what he's doing in relation to energy. And so I practiced every day for six months before I felt normal. Meanwhile, very little had changed about my external circumstances." "I think this is the key I want anyone listening to understand - sometimes there's not a lot you can do about the stressors in your life. They are your responsibilities, your obligations. What you can do is change your relationship with them." Gaining New Perspectives You may already have a taste of the impact a retreat can provide - particularly a focused, organized retreat. As the CEO of Integral Travel, Jessica offers powerful wellness retreats. She says: "That's sort of the pinnacle of what we offer during a multi-day experience, just immersing or exploring one's inner terrain while the attendee is exploring an outer terrain that is unfamiliar." "The newness sheds new light and gives perspective on what you're confronting and learning about yourself through the internal practices that we do - yoga, qi gong, meditation - how it takes you out of your day-to-day routine so you can look back and ask yourself, "Okay, what aspects of this are working for me, supporting my health, my vitality, making me feel good? What aspects of my daily life are not so good?" "What do I want to change? That's the magic of going on a retreat - giving conscious attention to your life and yourself, as opposed to just going on vacation, feeding on activities." "A retreat is different. It's about inner reflection for long-term change in your life." Don't feel ashamed if life seems overwhelming. Jessica has been there. She worked 90

Her childhood was filled with danger, confusion, and angst. Picture East LA in the 1990s - neighborhoods filled with gang violence. Police were overstepping their authority, creating fear and mistrust. Drive-by shootings. Riots. Burning buildings. All the media portrayals from that era were very real for Rosie Acosta in those days. Growing up in such a harsh environment took a toll on this episode's guest. By the age of fifteen, Rosie found herself standing before a judge, facing severe penalties for a surprisingly bold and brash crime. Her youth had plenty of anxiety and confusion. Because she witnessed people getting stabbed, shot, and beat up on the street, Rosie had PTSD. She also knew nothing about health and nutrition in her young life. Living on the "McDonald's Diet," Rosie was over two hundred pounds at one point, living a life of quiet desperation. Confusion followed Rosie around like a dark cloud, mainly due to the spiritual mixed messages and failures she witnessed happening inside her community growing up. (Rosie shares her childhood in detail with Wade during the first part of the episode. Wade's attention is riveted to her compelling story. Don't miss it.) But then, one day, her mother left some brochures on her bed, and that's when Rosie's journey took a spiritual turn that changed everything. (You will hear her powerful story about how meditation and yoga transformed her soul to a place of Radical Love.) Today, Rosie is a yoga and meditation teacher and a holistic health coach who works with a wide range of students. Her clients range from East LA residents to Olympic athletes, NFL champions, NBA All-Stars, and military veterans who have seen combat. Rosie is on a mission to help others overcome adversity, anxiety, and low self-worth and replace those negatives with radical love. She has been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes, and the New York Post. If you want to feel radically loved, hit that play button. In this podcast, we cover: What was a typical day like in Rosie's childhood and how she navigated all the dangerous traps Her recounting of the day she skipped school to seek enlightenment The exact moment when Rosie's spiritual awakening took place Why do people need to get past their "Amazon Expectations" Why does the law of attraction kick in when you get your fitness on track Why and when things turned in a positive direction for Rosie When a person exudes electromagnetic attraction and becomes what they seek How yoga led her out of teen crimes to teaching yoga to star athletes How Rosie mentally pushes through those lazy, apathetic moments we all experience The Power of Intention At one point, Rosie says, "I do believe in the power of intention and the power of belief. Also, the right people are coming in at the right time." "The moment that I started to bring my awareness to feeling good and focusing on my body and my health, everything else started to fall into place." "I started getting different job opportunities. I ended up working as a hair salon manager for this celebrity hairstylist. Here I was 19 years old and an ex-criminal - yet I got asked to run a million dollar business." "Now, he didn't need to know my colorful past. At the time he offered me the job, I was working at another salon, and he recruited me because he heard that I was doing a great job." "So that's all it took - one opportunity. One person believed in me and gave me that sort of positive feedback. At the time, I was still learning more. I got more into nutrition and health. I got off the McDonald's diet. I started eating organic foods. I read the China Study. I went deep into wellness. I made a new set of friends." "My world started to expand. I started to see the difference in putting your energy into things that were making you better. I felt better. I started attracting people in my life that were also doing the same type of work that wanted to be better as well." One thing Rosie loves about yoga is THIS Another snippet of Rosie's wisdom: "One of the main things I like about yoga is cultivating discernment." Wade asks, "What does that mean to you?" Rosie: "For me, it means knowing what to do when you're off of the safety of your cushion. Because I know what to do when I'm on my mat. I know what to do when I'm on my cushion. That's easy for me. I've been doing it for years now, almost two decades. That's easy." "But taking that and actually going out into the world and being a kind, compassionate, present human, that's a different story. There are so many variables thrown into that, which are happening simultaneously. Discernment means to know the difference between knowing what's going to serve the highest good." "Sometimes things that you may not think are going to serve your highest good serve do serve your highest good." "It's difficult to navigate a world that's full of impermanence. It's difficult to navigate a world that's constantly changing." Wade and Rosie then go into more conversat

She's applying artificial intelligence to healthcare in groundbreaking ways. At the age of 22, Noosheen Hashemi launched her career at Oracle. Those days during the 1980s were exciting times. Oracle the company experienced exponential growth - Noosheen was one of the power brokers who helped Oracle double its revenues for five straight years. Noosheen moved from Oracle in the mid-90s to a fintech company that was instrumental in bringing financial, educational content to companies like E-Trade and Charles Schwab during the dot com heyday. After this dot com was sold, Noosheen started a family and a couple of foundations who began investing in many companies, which involved Noosheen working closely with nonprofits and think tanks. During those think tank years, Noosheen "became very wonky." Her interest in the government's ability to solve problems (and create problems) took off. With a deep interest in creating lasting change for the betterment of humanity, and after careful, systematic research, Noosheen decided to "bet on herself" by starting her own tech company: January AI. There are reasons why Noosheen pursued the private sector to make a difference. She shares with Wade those reasons in this episode. Listen as she shares how her multiple careers prepared her to lead today's brand new seed-stage precision health tech company that's got people talking. Wait till you hear what January AI offers - user-friendly AI that helps prevent, predict, and postpone chronic disease. Diabetes is where Noosheen's company is already making waves - did you know 80% of the population is prediabetic and doesn't know it? Are you? Tune in and discover how AI can help you predict and prevent future illnesses. In this podcast, we cover: The incredible technology Noosheen's company is developing to stop diabetes Which is more effective at bettering society: business or philanthropy? How to know if you qualify as someone who is pre-diabetic How technology can be used to help you eat better and feel better How January AI can predict your glycemic response 33 hours into the future Using personalized technology to find desserts that are a good fit for YOU while avoiding foods that spike YOUR blood sugar How to create "psychological leverage" to foster self-discipline in your food choices The two tech "wearables" January AI requires that take data from your body to provide digital glucose management solutions Changes in U.S. healthcare Noosheen sees coming in ten to twenty years What does January AI do (and NOT do) with your health data China's role in the future of AI and genome data harvesting Will "singularity" become our reality? Do you have diabetes? January AI started with a focus on diabetes for a good reason - far too many people end up with one type of diabetes or another at some point in life. In her conversation with Wade, Noosheen says we should think about diabetes as a spectrum. We all are on a metabolic health spectrum, some more healthy than others. The healthier side of the spectrum is where a person has better metabolic fitness. They can go from fasting to feeding quickly as their body makes speedy adjustments. This person has enough insulin to process glucose. According to Noosheem, 34 million Americans have diabetes, and 88 million have prediabetes - many of them don't know this. Why is this possible? Because with no symptoms and no testing, how else would someone be able to know they are prediabetic? While Noosheen goes into further detail on this situation, she points out a test you can pick up at a local store that provides a quick and easy way to tell if you are prediabetic or not. Here is a glimpse of AI helping people live healthier lives: Here is Nooshen describing how January AI works with the average user: "We look at what you have been doing and eating. We create a behavioral model and a biological model of your body. This is the core data that tells us what you're going to do next." This provides a "prediction ability" that the AI service can use for your benefit. Noosheen explains, "For biohackers, instead of putting things through your beautiful body that you fine-tuned so much, why don't you instead put this info through the AI, and let the AI tell you how you're going to respond. Why eat this? After only four days of training, you can take off the CGM, and the AI will continue to predict for you." "The AI tells you which pizza you should eat, this pancake vs. that pancake, this grocery item vs. that grocery time. You can compare graphs to decide what you should do. You can compare any two grocery items or recipes. We have 2 million recipes in our database. How will you respond to eating this or that? Our AI will tell you." "It will tell you how many minutes you have to walk to get back into a healthy blood sugar range after eating. So, if you eat a huge meal, you need to walk an hour and a half, for example. If it's Saturday and you don't have an hour and a half, it tells you the price of walking