BIOptimizers - Awesome Health Podcast

According to this episode's guest: Liz Parrish, people should be demanding access to the latest gene therapy treatments. According to Liz, effective gene therapy that treats and heals a plethora of diseases could be in place today if not for the human race's mistakes in prioritizing our funds. Trillions of dollars have been invested in war machines, for example, when we could have used that money to advance humanity into a healthier, more productive, and enjoyable way of life. As you can see, Liz thinks big - but she's not only a dreamer - Liz is a doer. As the Founder and CEO of BioViva, Liz devotes her life to pursuing scientific advancements that extend healthy lifespans in humans using cell technologies. Liz will tell you that aging is a disease caused by cell damage over time. Her company uses BioInformatics to gain knowledge through collecting, storing, and analyzing data from clinical studies. Liz advocates for overhauling the U.S. medical system so that drugs proven successful in animal trials can be offered more rapidly to human patients. Our aging population needs urgent healthcare. As a passionate science evangelist, Liz is a popular speaking guest. She serves as a motivational speaker in the life sciences field and is a strong proponent of advancing regenerative medicine modalities. She enjoys educating laypeople about the promising field of gene therapy and is actively involved in international educational media outreach. Tune in and meet this humanitarian, entrepreneur, innovator, podcaster, and a leading voice for genetic cures. In this podcast, we cover: Liz's story on how she ended up in the bioinformatics and gene therapy business How our current healthcare system slows down anti-aging solutions What gene therapy is and how it can benefit you Why gene therapy isn't affordable or available for most people today How BioViva is giving people at all income levels access to gene therapy How risk aversion is killing us The age Liz thinks she will reach How the media harms scientific progress And more "I went looking for cures for kids and ended up at a conference." Two seminal moments occurred in Liz's life back in 2011 and 2013. Only ten years ago, Liz was a layperson, not working in the longevity and gene therapy field. Her destiny began to change when she volunteered in 2011 for a stem cell project that aimed to educate the world on the regenerative capacity of stem cells. This sparked an obsession with stem cells - what makes them different? Liz began researching and discovered their differences, which she shares. Then, in 2013, her son was diagnosed with type one diabetes. One day, while in the hospital with her son, Liz asked the doctors about the fabulous research she had been studying on stem cells. Was any of this available for her son? NO. The hospital bluntly told her that stem cell therapy was "experimental medicine." They made it sound dirty. The doctors even had the nerve to tell her, "Your son has a treatable disease. Kids dying here. Maybe you should consider yourself lucky?" This rude attack did NOT sit well with Liz. She pondered, "Why does this technology not translate to humans?" So, Liz searched for pediatric cures and ended up at a conference that introduced her to the promising future of gene therapy. The rest, as they say, is history. Liz practices what she preaches Back in 2015, when she launched BioViva, Liz proved she doesn't just talk the talk. She walks the walk. How? By becoming "patient zero" in her own experiment. She willingly injected herself with two gene therapies. Since then, her results look promising. She tells Wade, "I took two gene therapies, and my biomarkers are great. We have a biostatistician working on those now, and we'll be releasing those with a short synopsis." "My telomeres slowly keep getting longer. My triglyceride levels are low. My blood glucose levels are low - this is something that we see in medical tourism as well...Telomeres are not a perfect aging clock, but they are an indicator of a disease state. Having a better length on your telomere is a good thing. So that should mean better overall health." Keep your eye on Liz - she's a walking gene therapy experiment, as well as a bold individual willing to offer her body to the furthering of scientific advancement. Science geeks will enjoy this episode with Liz Parrish. As an entrepreneur, she fosters scientific advancement in gene therapy by employing scientists, raising funds for research, and using her leadership and marketing skills to spread the word on the fascinating works happening inside the labs at BioViva. Check out this episode - you may end up living longer than you currently think possible. Episode Resources: Check out more about Liz Parrish & BioViva BioViva Science on YouTube Liz Parrish on Instagram Liz Parrish on Twitter BioViva Sciences on Facebook

He's probably the best-known chef in the world when it comes to vegan dining. Matthew Kenney didn't start as someone you would expect to become a leader in the plant-based cooking field. That's because Matthew grew up in Maine, where fishing and hunting were a big part of his family's way of life. But many years ago, before most futurists and business speculators could see it - Matthew caught a vision of where the food industry was going and how plant-based cuisine would one day explode into the billion-dollar business it is today. His career is jaw-dropping for anyone who understands the food business's ins and outs, yet Matthew is still growing. He's planning more exciting things as plant-based cuisine and vegan products continue to grow in popularity. When Matthew first switched from including animal protein in his repertoire to exclusively plant-based cuisine, many of his colleagues thought he was crazy. At the same time, the food media stopped covering his work. Feeling alone and isolated, Matthew struggled through some highly lean years. Thankfully, he persevered, and his work contributed to the paradigm shift that we see today. Now, pretty much every restaurant offers at least a few vegan options. Meanwhile, vegan restaurants continue to multiply. Matthew takes us through his incredible journey during his conversation with host Wade T. Lightheart - who asks his usual probing questions to draw out Matthew's story and what makes him stand out enough to become famous as a plant-based chef. Not only is Matthew the world's leading chef of plant-based cuisines, but he is also the author of twelve books and a best-selling memoir. He is a culinary educator highly respected throughout the halls of all primary cooking schools. As a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, Matthew went on to work in upscale New York kitchens, opening up several of his restaurants along the east coast. His awards include being named one of America's Best New Chefs by Food & Wine Magazine. Matthew was also twice nominated as a Rising Star in America by the James Beard Foundation. Matthew regularly appears on various media channels, including all the well known talk shows, and presented two TEDx talks that are still highly viewed (link below.) In this podcast, we cover: The ups and downs Matthew saw while shifting into gourmet vegetarian cuisine What motivated Matthew to push ahead as a pioneer when everyone thought he was making a mistake The traits that make someone a talented plant-based chef How the Matthew Kenney Cuisine brand grew to world dominance How an experienced chef uses art, fashion, and architecture for culinary inspiration The dessert Matthew makes that Wade can't get out of his head A new plant-based fast-food drive-thru Matthew recently opened How Matthew keeps his restaurants on the cutting-edge of vegetarian cuisine Where Matthew sees his company going in the next ten to twenty years When your career aligns with your passions and principles - magic happens. No matter what industry it is, when a person finds a vision that aligns with their personal beliefs, this is often the secret formula that enables them to leapfrog over their career to the highest levels of success. This is what happened with Matthew. His love for food and wine intersected with his passion for health and environmentalism. Matthew didn't like how many of his tastiest dishes made him and others feel like crap the next day in his early days as a chef. As someone who wanted to achieve optimal wellness and nourish the environment, Matthew found a path that aligned good food, health, and environmental integrity. Matthew tells Wade at one point, "The chef's role is not only to feed and entertain but to nourish people and the environment. This is the most aligned path I have ever experienced. I have always been motivated by the fact that if I don't keep going, I'm not going to be able to share this with people and not show what can be done, to teach others how to do it...I'm lucky that I was able to stick it out." Everything is creative. Matthew is a true polymath with many additional interests outside of food, including fashion, art, architecture, music, and writing. His brand has become multifaceted over the years, as his new clothing line is about to launch. The pandemic pushed his business into other creative areas. For example, Matthew's business creates a ton of content and recently produced a series of educational cooking videos for people to learn cooking skills online. The course was projected to receive a few hundred students. However, because of the lockdowns, more than 500 people signed up for the video course the first month. Matthew says, "We're always shifting our business model. Right now, 85% of our company's revenue is from restaurants. This will eventually flip upside down, and most of our revenue will be products and institutional food service, serving huge campuses with our patented know-how. Our system will be seeing signific

In this episode, Wade chats with two sisters, Lauren Sambataro and Renee Belz, who grew up in a health-driven family. Their dad was "the original biohacker" and a pioneer in holistic dentistry. Dr. Sambataro was one of the first dentists in the country to pivot his dental practice away from mercury fillings. His influence made a strong impression on Lauren and Renee. Although they like to point out that their upbringing was not too extreme - as kids, they still enjoyed mac-n-cheese and peanut butter sandwiches! But Dr. Sambataro taught his daughters how to be independent minded and question everything - a principle sorely needed in this day and age. Renee has quite a story: after years of dealing with many health issues - including a long battle with the Epstein-Barr virus - she became fed up with allopathic care and decided to go the functional medicine route to find the root causes of her chronic fatigue and brain fog. So she began doing her research. She has made a miraculous recovery, regaining her health, and is now on a mission to help others do the same. Renee became a certified nutritional consultant and a holistic life coach with a master's degree in Nutrition along her health education journey. Lauren is her athletic sister who works as a dancer on Broadway - her last show before the Covid lockdowns were Wicked. In the meantime, Lauren trains clients one-to-one in New York, offering virtual health coaching for anyone anywhere in the world. Her certifications include the CHEK Institute Exercise Coach, Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, Pre-Post/Natal Training, and Institute for Functional Health Coaching. The Biohacker Babes want you to discover how your unique body functions at its optimal level through their journeys to wellness. Come join their world of biohacking in this episode with our host Wade T. Lightheart serving as the tour guide. In this podcast, we cover: What it was like for these sisters to grow up in such an unconventional family Renee's incredible healing journey. (With Epstein-Barr syndrome on the rise, you don't want to miss this) The common issues Renee and Lauren are seeing with their clients What does the mindset of a successful biohacker look like? Using technology with intuition in their biohacking practice How to keep biohacking fun and interesting The interesting differences between the two sisters who grew up in the same household Some tech tools the babes like to use for biohacking How "the jab" is affecting Lauren's Broadway career How Lauren and Renee are moving forward in this "new normal" How their dad's questioning mindset made them tenacious biohackers At one point, Wade asks Lauren and Renee to unpack their "questioning mindset." How did it develop? They know their dad played a big part. But how did this passion for finding answers to their health issues (and not blindly accept conventional medicine) rub off on them? Lauren said, "I don't know. I think it probably leaked into the subconscious. When Renee had her burnout, I had my version of burnout - what they used to call adrenal fatigue. My cortisol was super low. Renee had mononucleosis which turned into Epstein-Barr and chronic fatigue." "When you get answers from your doctor like "you're fine. You're normal." That's not okay. That's unacceptable. You want to find out more. There are amazing resources available to us now." Renee unpacked her journey by saying, "My journey led to burnout. I ended up with chronic fatigue syndrome in my early twenties. My doctors were saying that my labs were normal. Just keep sleeping. You need to sleep more. I was sleeping 13 to 14 hours a night. I ended up with Epstein-Barr, virus, mercury toxicity, HPA axis...I just had to keep searching and putting my puzzle pieces together to figure out what I needed to do. So I started studying nutrition. I graduated with a degree in international business and got my "dream job" and hated it." "My dad then asked me, 'what is your Friday night essence?'" And that started the journey to becoming biohacker babes. A peek into Renee's online coaching practice. When Renee first began coaching people how to address their health issues using online tools like Zoom or Skype, she described how at first, she would put on nice clothes and try to look "professional" during an online coaching call. She also presented herself in a "dry and scientific" way. What is interesting is how Renee noticed her clients would mirror her. Their energy would match her energy. If she were serious, the client would be serious. Over time, she realized her clothing and hair worries were unproductive and unnecessary. She began letting herself be silly and brought humor into her coaching sessions. She would be sure to laugh during their talks, and sure enough, the clients then loosen up and laugh as well. Her decision to conduct coaching in a "joyous, positive, lighter way" instead of being so serious made a massive difference in her coaching busines

The bodybuilding coach who guided Wade to victory 25 years ago is back, helping Wade crush his 50th birthday. One day back in 1996, our host Wade Lightheart happened to catch a lecture at the BC provincial bodybuilding championships. Scott Abel was presenting the lecture, and Wade quickly noticed Scott's impressive knowledge of bodybuilding. One of Scott's students stood on stage during the class, and her bodybuilding physique was aesthetically flawless. The experience made an impression on Wade. Over the next year, while Wade struggled in all of his bodybuilding competitions, usually coming in dead last, he kept noticing how multiple students of Scott's were winning contests and looking fantastic onstage. Wade decided he should find out what these other bodybuilders were learning from "Coach Abel." So, Wade hired Scott to be his bodybuilding trainer, which turned out to be one of those defining moments in Wade's life. Scott guided Wade to many victories - not only in bodybuilding competitions - but also internal wins involving fitness, nutrition, mindset, and developing high-performance habits. As Wade approaches 50, he has hired Scott a second time to be his fitness trainer to help guide his 50 weeks to 50 fitness plan. Wade wants to hit his 50th birthday feeling fantastic (and he is documenting the entire process for biOptimizer followers), and Scott is highly qualified to help Wade achieve this milestone. Scott Abel is a 40+ year veteran of the fitness industry whose expertise is in using metabolism to transform the physiques of both everyday people and bodybuilders alike. Scott loves helping ordinary and everyday people lose weight, look better, and feel great - so don't think this episode is only for bodybuilders. Far from it - the groundbreaking information in this episode is already helping overweight, average Joes and Janes get into the best shape of their lives without feeling deprived by food restrictions. Intrigued? Be sure to tune in! In this podcast, we cover: Why Scott thinks the Keto diet is "the worst diet ever." What is the "cycle diet?" How Scott's high-performance bodybuilding history makes him one of the best fitness coaches for "regular people" What you need to do to stay fit and healthy beyond age 50 Metabolism changes as we age and how hormones play into this Scott's recent pivot on plant-based diets Why Scott has never been a low-carb advocate Some gold nuggets found in Scott's exciting books What Professional Eaters Teach Us about Metabolism Scott was ahead of his time back in the 1970s with metabolism. He and Wade talk a lot about the science of metabolism, along with the hype and misinformation out there. As a high-performance expert who constantly seeks out real-world evidence before making claims, Scott points out how his book The Cycle Diet talks about professional eaters and what they teach us about metabolism. He points out a petite, skinny female competitive eater they call the Black Widow and how she can eat crazy amounts of food in a short amount of time - like nine pounds of cheesecake in ten minutes - yet she remains "skinny as a rail." Her example supports everything Scott has taught about metabolism for forty years. Competitive eaters eat very little before a competition. This is what Scott teaches with the Cycle Diet: regular undereating with well-timed "refeeds." This approach keeps your metabolism in fat-burning mode rather than getting sluggish and shifting into a fat-storing mode. You see, diets - meaning long stretches of food deprivation that only work if they last forever, are not the right approach. They set people up for failure because when someone only eats a low-calorie diet for a long time, their metabolism goes into starvation mode, meaning it slows way down to a standstill. So then, when you do enjoy a cheat meal, your body stores it as fat. This illustrates why most diets don't work in the long run. Accept the reality of where you are physically. Scott talks about his spiritual transformation over the years and how he is a different person now. Scott Abel from the 1980s was much different. One of Scott's spiritual principles he now takes to heart is "acceptance is better than resistance." He points out that none of us can change the aging process, so it is better to accept the reality that aging is not something you have to fight off. Aging is not a bad thing. Go ahead and accept how aging is like a snowball going down a hill. "It accelerates as we age, and it's a very real thing. You're going to lose muscle. And you're going to have to accept that. You can mitigate it to some extent, but you cannot stop it." "In my book Physique After 50, I say that 'it's not enough to stop comparing yourself to other people based on your age, gender, or whatever. You must stop comparing yourself to the younger version of yourself." If you are 50 years old and Scott is starting a training program with you, he will not have you doing the same routines you did in your

Attention Women Who Work 60+ Hours & Have Children: You Can Look & Feel Better Than Ever If you are a smart, ambitious, upwardly-mobile woman working as a corporate executive or a business owner - you understand how precious time can be. Having an exciting career brings some fantastic benefits to a woman's life. However, when it comes to looking and feeling your best physically, finding the time to do that can be challenging. Gym workouts, crazy diets, meal prep, eating healthy at restaurants - your career throws many obstacles at you when it comes to staying in shape and feeling good about wearing that sexy dress. And then there is the baby factor. Many successful women experience the "ticking biological clock" in their 30s - they want to have a child! Maybe two or three! Which is such a life-altering thing to do. One of the areas of life that get cut out in the career mom routine is paying attention to their physical fitness. Unfortunately, when this occurs, many smart and savvy career ladies feel unhappy with their appearance, which causes cascading results like avoiding social invitations because you don't have any outfits you feel good in or simply not feeling good in general. The adverse effects of obesity are well documented. What if you could lose 40 pounds while working 60+ hours per week? You absolutely can. In this episode, our guest is health coach Nagina Abdullah. In this exciting conversation, Nagina shares how she lost 40 pounds in 7 months while working full time as a mom. Nagina has already taught 700 other women how to do this as well. The testimonials show that Nagina's approach to looking and feeling great fits perfectly with a career woman's lifestyle because it doesn't require hours in the gym. Be sure to listen in as Nagina shares her secrets to boosting your metabolism using some simple things in your kitchen cabinet. Nagina's expertise has been featured on FOX NEWS, TIME, Health.com, People.com, and Business Insider. In this podcast, we cover: Why this California girl followed her dreams to work in New York City How Nagina's physical weight was "blocking" her from being the woman she wanted to be Secret weapons to weight loss found in your kitchen cabinet Nagina's experiences starting motherhood while working What are the biggest challenges facing women's health that Nagina is seeing Nagina's biggest frustration early on as a coach and how she turned it around to success How to make eating healthy easy The Pressure to Have Kids & Stay In Shape at the Same Time Nagina is part of the Indian culture, where there is still a lot of pressure to have children. Most cultures still have this pressure to some degree. When asked about her experience as a successful corporate executive who wanted to become a mother, Nagina said, " I just wanted to indulge in being a new mom and taking care of my baby and learning from it. I was on full leave with my company, and I pretty much had nothing else to do except focus on being a mom. It was heavenly. I loved it." "Then, after three or four months, I started to feel good again. I started to feel "back to normal" and just went with my body and didn't put any pressure on myself. Then when I felt healthy and was ready to work again, I had a lot of energy." But this is where so many women end up gaining significant amounts of weight over time. They feel "back to normal" after maternity leave, but their diet and lack of exercise prevent them from losing their pregnancy weight. So, many women will want another child and often give birth to a second child around 16 months later. After the second maternity leave, they go back to work with even more weight than after the first child was born. As you can see, this is a typical cycle of weight gain that leads many women to an unhappy place physically. "I didn't enjoy having this physical weight slow me down," said Nagina. A super-fit in her thirties can end up looking much different after two or three children. This profile is the type of woman Nagina works with to help them regain their youthful figure. Professional women are smart - but they still need help and accountability Women executives and entrepreneurs are intelligent and hard working. However, career women are not immune to the food temptations and stress eating that afflicts everyone. Eating out with colleagues is something people expect. What can you eat and lose weight out at a bar? These ladies don't know what choices to make on the menu. Accountability is a significant factor in Nagina's coaching - and a key component to her client's successful results. Once the accountability component to her coaching service was established, Nagina's coaching took off. Clients began sending her before/after pictures. She then began creating online group programs. Nagina also has higher-end programs for super busy women who are physicians and entrepreneurs. Nagina has a 58-year-old client who recently lost 55 pounds in the last eight months! Another client is a p

Attention Men Who Are Struggling with Low Energy & Low Libido: You Can Get Your Spark Back If your male mojo is currently lost, this episode of the Awesome Health Podcast could change your life. There is nothing shameful about having "low-T" or "low testosterone" or any other hormone imbalance as a man. You did nothing wrong. Your endocrine system changed for some reason, which is something entirely out of your control. There are answers if you know where to look. Our guest in this episode, Saad Alam, wants you to know that you can feel like your old self again through his unique approach to hormone therapy. Saad experienced low testosterone firsthand and shared his personal story during this interview with our host Wade Lightheart. Saad knows what it's like to "feel sad all the time" and not understand why. He knows what it's like to lose your sex drive, causing relationship issues. He's been there and done that. And came out on the other side happier and more energized about life than ever before. Once he figured this out through a long and difficult journey, Saad decided to channel his entrepreneurial spirit into starting the Hone Health business, dedicated to offering dignified hormone therapies to men. Saad understands the "seedy" vibe surrounding men's hormone therapy. He knows that too much shady marketing, quackery, and cookie-cutter approaches tainted the male hormone therapy industry. This is why Saad dedicated his business to providing a comfortable, respectful service for men struggling with hormone challenges. Saad helps men by educating them on male hormone issues as well as providing therapies. Through education, you can find clarity on your condition and make better decisions about your needs. If you are feeling "off" these days, listen in as Wade and Saad go on a deep dive into the world of testosterone replacement therapy. In this podcast, we cover: Saad's journey from rugged athlete to ZERO energy and libido, then back to restored manhood How steroid scandals in professional sports confused men's perceptions about testosterone Other hormone therapies for men apart from testosterone How to navigate through the adjustment phases while receiving testosterone therapy How Saad has streamlined the hormone process, so you don't spend too much time and money Why men need to be careful who they get medical info from and avoid the "bro science" on social media Why men should monitor their hormone numbers regularly Why you need more than just a test result - finding out your hormone numbers is only the beginning. These days, a guy can go to a service like Lab Corp. and get their hormone levels lined out. That's fine. But what are you going to do with that information? Unless you're a medical professional, we don't advise you to try to figure it out through a Google search. As a man with hormone issues, you are likely to be dealing with some psychological issues. Saad says, "The psychological problems that result from all the changes are worse than the physical changes alone. Because all of a sudden, you are questioning yourself and your identity as a man. So much of a man's identity is wrapped up in providing for their family, taking care of aging parents, caring for children, being a role model for a younger sibling, building a business. All these things can hit you at once. You can get into a negative feedback loop where you question yourself over and over. Frankly, it messes with you. As guys, we are bad at admitting something is wrong." Saad says he sees too many men who go five, ten, or fifteen years keeping their struggles to themselves until things get so bad they have to talk. If you think it's okay, this is what happens to men when you get to be 35 or 40 years old. Stop right there! No - it doesn't have to be like that at all. Saad says, "I'm blessed that so many of the people I get to see daily are ages 60, 70, or 80 years old, and they look like they're 30 to 45 years old. So much of this is a mindset. They think they're young, and they take care of themselves." What was the trigger point for Saad when he knew something was wrong? At one point, Wade asks Saad what brought him to the point where he acknowledged there was something wrong, and he needed help? Saad said, "I've been very fortunate that I can juggle a lot of things all at once in my life. I've always gone home to see my family every other weekend, regardless of where I lived. And there came the point where I couldn't. I remember it was clearly in the back of my mind - something is off. But I can't figure out what is going on. But I couldn't figure out how all the concepts connected. I couldn't apply this idea to other subject matters, even though I knew applying this idea would make those other areas juicier." "Then, on top of that, I was supposed to go see my family that weekend. And I remember I was planning to take my girl out to dinner, and I told her I couldn't do it because I don't have enough energy." "All of a sudden, I

From Russia with Love This episode's guest is Dr. Gary Shlifer. Born in the former Soviet Union, Dr. Gary emigrated at age three to the United States with his parents, who somehow escaped the totalitarian communism embedded in the country at that time. His parents fell in love with America right away, finding a haven for liberty, free speech, and an environment that fostered new ideas. Not only are Dr. Gary's parents politically brave - but they are also intellectually brave. Both were already physicians when they left Russia, and both of their healing careers greatly influenced Dr. Gary. They started teaching Gary at an early age to "question everything," which is what Gary proceeded to do as he entered medical school. A story Dr. Gary shares here is how he won the award for "the biggest complainer" towards the end of his medical residency. Why? Because Gary questioned everything. He asked a lot of "why" questions, and sadly, the medical "powers that be" labeled him a "complainer." His commitment to living life questioning everything is why Gary became a D.O instead of an M.D. If you don't know what studies are required to become a Doctor of Osteopathy, listen to this episode. As someone who questions everything, Gary forsakes the group-think, herd mentality of the allopathic healthcare industry. Instead, he carves out a more individualistic, unconventional, preventative-focused medical practice. Becoming a D.O. is a crucial part of his journey. Early in his training, Dr. Gary displayed a gift for making personal connections with patients. His bedside manner is top-notch, which also makes him a fun and informative podcast guest. Dr. Gary is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in preventative care, nutrition, metabolism, and anti-aging medicine. He grew up in the San Fernando Valley, where he now practices medicine today. Through his companies and community outreach, Dr. Gary promotes healthy living, eating, and lifestyle practices. In this podcast, we cover: Dr. Gary's fascinating journey to becoming a doctor "Sick Care" vs. "Health Care" D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy) vs. M.D. (Medical Doctor) Some of the unhealthy practices still being done in traditional medicine What is "ancestral healthcare" and how it can improve your health Dr. Shlifer's views on the mRNA "vaccine" and Dr. Fauci The tests Dr. Shlifer uses to find out what is going on with a patient How we can take technology and evolve healthily instead of devolving into further illness Why D.O.'s bring more to the patient's table Dr. Gary attended the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale. He looks back now on his training and realizes that particular schooling opened his mind to things like meditation, manipulative medicine, and herbal medicine - many different modalities he includes in his patient care today. Dr. Gary says, "That made me more open-minded, and I think it (D.O. training) makes osteopathic physicians more open-minded. Some of the stuff that's considered fringe or "woo-woo" or whatever you want to call it is actually a part of our training. Some doctors end up going that path. There's a lot of functional medicine doctors that are osteopaths." Sometimes a doctor with D.O. training ends up following a traditional M.D. path. Dr. Gary says, "that's okay." He elaborates, "We need doctors and more healthcare providers. It's not about poo-pooing one or the other. It's just about understanding that there is a system in place. And this system is driven to make doctors into employees that follow rules that make money for insurance companies and other big corporations." "And then there are a few of us that are like, 'let me do it my way.'" Dr. Gary's Covid Treatment During the pandemic, Dr. Gary has been out there promoting the well-known preventative supplementation that many allopathic care professionals have downplayed or flat-out ignored: vitamin D3 with K2 along with Zinc supplements. Vitamin C is also one of Dr. Gary's main recommendations for Covid. Together, these protocols have proven to be effective for his patients. On the podcast, he says, "It's been overwhelmingly proven that if your Vitamin D is greater than 30 or even closer to like a physiological level of 45, you don't go to the hospital." Dr. Gary tells our host Wade Lightheart that these supplements are not promoted because they are incredibly cheap. In other words - there's no money to be made in promoting them or drugs like Ivermectin (which is also cheap). "What we're talking about here cuts into that bottom line," said Dr. Gary. He didn't hold back, going on to say, "That's why Dr. Fauci doesn't want to talk about it because it gets in the way of his money-making." You can tell Dr. Gary truly cares about his patients. He's a maverick in the medical field, not afraid to speak his mind AND question everything. That's why you don't want to miss this episode. Biohackers, alternative medicine geeks, and people fed up with traditional medicine

Are your mitochondria functioning at full capacity? Remember high school biology? You may recall that every cell in your body has an engine called the mitochondria. Like the car's engine, your mitochondria can lose power and performance through neglect and environmental factors. Our guest in this episode, Dr. Tim Jackson, is sort of like a "mechanic" who "works" on a patient's mitochondria to help clean their cell engines, "oil them up" and restore their vitality through meticulous testing and tune ups. Dr. Tim is a functional doctor and uses a wide variety of tests to determine what is specifically causing a person's mitochondria to "break down" (underperform.) Like a car, environmental factors can take a toll on the wear and tear of your cell's engines. One significant factor that negatively impacts your mitochondria is mold. Dr. Tim shares his expertise on mold in this episode. However, Dr. Tim gives his patients many tests because he knows that if a patient does have an issue with mold - that does not mean mold is her only health challenge. Dr. Tim understands how the environment holds many different toxins. The various environmental toxins we all contend with cause mitochondrial dysfunction, epigenetic polymorphisms, poor diets, pharmacological side effects, and psychological stressors. As you can see, Dr. Tim has one of the most comprehensive medical training to ever appear on the show - which enables him to spot any issues that are missed by the big pharma-trained, overly specialized medical doctors out there. Take a look at Dr. Tim's impressive background: His undergraduate degree is in Health Science and Chemistry (Wake Forest '03). Dr. Tim completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the Medical University of South Carolina in '09. Dr. Tim was not satisfied with only offering manual therapy and orthopedic care to patients. Sometimes a patient needs some other form of treatment, so he proceeded to study functional medicine and environmental medicine, along with digestive health, functional endocrinology, epigenetics, Lyme disease, and auto-immune/neuro-immune disorders to bring a more holistic approach to his patients. There is lots of science on this episode, so put in your earbuds and geek out! In this podcast, we cover: What epigenetic polymorphisms are and how they affect your health What methylation is and its role in genetics and epigenetics The benefits of functional medicine over allopathic medicine Stealth pathogens and some common ones Dr. Tim is seeing today Dr. Tim's thoughts on the mRNA "vaccine" How Dr. Tim uses multiple tests to figure out what is wrong with a patient The role mitochondria play in feeling good and things that impair their function Some of the tools Dr. Tim uses for his health maintenance, like his favorite air filter brand, etc. Some tips on bolstering your immune system Tony Robbins Health Scare Uber famous self-help guru Tony Robbins is a real-world example of how toxins in the environment can affect you despite your self-discipline and knowledge to live your life healthily. Robbins has always been self-disciplined in diet and exercise. He also uses detoxification technologies and practices unconventional wellness hacks like cold immersion. Not long ago, Tony discovered he had extremely high levels of mercury in his body through his diet. His mercury readings were the highest ever recorded in one person, according to Tony. Before his speaking events, Tony was taking blood transfusions. He didn't know that mercury was building up to dangerous levels in his body. Tony's story is a wake-up call for us all. If someone like Tony Robbins, who never drank alcohol and lives an extremely healthy lifestyle, didn't know he had mercury poisoning, how confident are you in your body's health? Even if you're doing all the right things health-wise, Dr. Tim says you need to get tested regularly in various areas. Why Dr. Tim Takes his Patients Along in Baby Steps When you hold a vast amount of knowledge as a doctor, that doctor can easily overwhelm new patients with a bunch of tests and spray them like a firehose with too much information. Over time, Dr. Tim learned he was trying to impress new patients with all his knowledge, and those patients would leave his office thinking, "Wow. That guy is brilliant, but I have no idea what I'm supposed to do." Dr. Tim acknowledges he was doing his patients a disservice. This is why he starts with the patient's environment first because you cannot help someone heal if they remain in a toxic environment. "I can fix a lot of issues, but I can't out supplement or out medicate a bad environment." Dr. Tim even looks at a patient's social connections. "If you're around people who are constantly nagging you about eating healthy or nagging about exercise, then you need to edit your life and get them out of there. I know that sounds harsh, but they are creating psychological strains on your system, and no amount of supplementation or nutritio

Time to step out of the digital realm and plant your bare feet in some lush grass. While working indoors, particularly at a computer hour after hour - you can easily spend too much time in the "digital world" and not enough time in your natural, physical environment. If you wonder why this matters, let me ask you this: how do you feel these days? Are you anxious? Burned out? Do you have mysterious ailments that your doctor says are stress-related, yet gym workouts, a better diet, and medications are not improving the way you feel? Perhaps it's time to take a walk on the rewild side. Our guest today offers a new approach to health coaching that involves getting back in contact with nature. Shawn Slade explains why "nature connection" is a growing therapeutic practice - offering those willing to dip their toes into a nearby lake this amazingly restorative experience that leads to happiness and a serene sense of overall well-being. In this podcast, Shawn reveals expertise in nature contact, ecotherapy, ecopsychology, and rewilding. Shawn began his career as a traditional health coach and then shifted into nature connecting - he is now an emerging scholar in nature contact, nature connection, and human health. As a lifelong scholar, Shawn holds degrees in business and economics (2006), political science (2008), a Master of Science (2014). He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in health promotion at Western University in London, Ontario. Shawn is also a serial entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Booch Organic Kombucha and does research consultations for Exercise is Medicine Canada. He is also a nutrition and weight loss instructor for Canfit Pro, a part-time professor of health promotion at Fanshawe College. Shawn delivers numerous speaking engagements with ACSM, CSEP, and other academic conferences and trade shows. In this podcast, we cover: What are eco-therapy, ecopsychology, and rewilding? The health benefits from nature connecting How city dwellers can connect with nature Shawn's "dark night of the soul" vision quest experience Why "micro exposures" are a good starting point to rewilding Shawn's future vision of the nature connection field Why nature connecting is perfect for people in extensive lockdowns Why Shawn does not want the government leading the nature connecting movement "A lot of research shows nature to be a saving grace for many people." Several published research papers provide evidence of nature's therapeutic power. One of the most vital benefits of nature contacting, or rewilding, is stress reduction - something many people deal with now thanks to our modern, fast-paced world and the added stresses from the pandemic. Lockdowns, fear, economic pressure, isolation, loneliness, and depression reached epidemic proportions aside from the virus. When humans are working on a computer or digging a ditch, or whatever task they focus on, the brain goes into the beta brainwaves, which help us focus. But as we all know, you cannot maintain focus indefinitely. People need time to relax. Nature connecting puts our brains in the alpha brainwave or the gamma brainwave, which are much more calm and relaxed. Shawn goes into a lot of the science backing the practice of nature connecting, including how rewilding drops our cortisol levels. Question: What's the next cool thing in the health industry? Answer: Nature-based interventions. Shawn knows the positive impact connecting with nature brings to the soul, as he experienced a "vision quest" out in the woods for three days that significantly changed his life. (He shares that experience here, and it involves a wolf. You don't want to miss that.) Shawn talks about how nature exploration leads to self-discovery, sparking your creativity and gets you excited about life. With the spark nature provides us at a soul level, you can ride that wave to more happiness and health. Even city dwellers can receive rewilding benefits through small doses of experiencing nature. Shawn is so passionate about nature connecting. He had to defend his doctoral dissertation paper on this very topic the next day! What benefits await you when you begin exploring nature? Tune in to this episode and discover the ways of rewilding. Shawn is about to become a professor of nature connection. You can't get more authoritative on a topic than that. Listen to one of the top experts on the planet - find out which health and wellness surprises you can find at your nearest park, beach, or forest. Episode Resources: Check out more about Shawn Slade Rewild My Bio on Telegram Rewild My Bio on Instagram Book recommendation from Shawn: The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, by Florence Williams

Cannabis products are not "one size fits all." If you are interested in using cannabis or hemp related products or started using them but are not satisfied with the results, you came to the right podcast episode. By now, you probably know that the hemp industry exploded across North America. Today, there is a good chance you live near a marijuana dispensary. You might already be using CBD products or THC products, or both. But the question is - are you getting the right cannabis in the proper form that works well with your DNA? As medical science learns more about cannabis and continues to make discoveries on the endocannabinoid system in the human body - the industry is adjusting, growing, and getting better at addressing specific needs. Consumers are starting to find cannabis product options that are more personalized and micro-focused on particular needs for individuals. How this works is all tied to your DNA. The Awesome Health Podcast has the perfect guest to break this topic down: Len May - gifted at explaining the complexities of cannabis in concise, understandable ways. Len is a pioneer of the medical cannabis industry, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the hemp industry. He is also an expert in genomics. As the CEO and Co-Founder of EndoCanna Health, Len is a mover and shaker in the industry. He has held past positions as President of the Cannabis Action Network and Board Member and Lifetime Member of the California Cannabis Association. May is the current chair of the CBDIA science board and is a stakeholder in some of the industry's most iconic brands. In this episode, he shares his expertise on the Endocannabinoid System and how genetic expression plays a role in human experiences. As a Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist in Medicinal Genomics, May has an in-depth knowledge of genomics, cannabinoids and terpenes, and their interaction with the endocannabinoid system. As well, he holds a Masters of Medical Cannabis and a certificate in Endocannabinoid Formulation from the Institute for the Advancement of Integrative Medicine. Len is also a published author (Making Cannabis Personal) and the host of the popular podcast "Everything is Personal." In this podcast, we cover: Len's impressively compressed story of his rise to the top of the cannabis industry Len May's past run-ins with law enforcement as the industry changed A simple explanation of the endocannabinoid system in your body How to determine which cannabinoids are the right fit for your system The differences between CBD and THC How cannabinoids help the top bodybuilders in recovery How you can use your DNA profile (like 23&Me) to fit you with the perfect cannabis formula How other medications can affect your cannabis experience What are terpenes? Why THC makes Wade ravenous How the hemp industry "clones" plants for better quality What the future of the cannabis industry could look like How Len discovered cannabis helps his ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) When Len looks back on his childhood, he describes himself as a kid who would quickly drift off into daydreams while in class, occurring often enough that Len took many different types of prescription medications. Len wasn't happy with any of them - they either didn't work or if they did help, the side effects made him feel like crap. Until one day - Len was hanging out with some older kids, and one said, "Do you want to smoke a cigarette?" Len was excited as he felt like one of the cool kids. He took a drag from the cigarette, coughed, and he instantly knew that this was not the taste of a regular cigarette. He found out it was a rolled joint full of marijuana. What changed Len's life was when he went back to class after smoking the marijuana, he noticed how he was able to focus much better on the schoolwork in front of him. That is how cannabis became Len May's passion and go-to medicine. He got off all other meds and went to using cannabis only. Eventually, through struggles with his parents and later, his entrepreneurial efforts led Len to becoming a cannabis activist and business owner. Hemp is a beautifully complex plant that still has a lot of uses to be discovered. Len says the hemp plant is "very complex" and has "somewhere around 500 different components identified. But we don't know what a lot of them are. We have identified somewhere around 114 different components with actual names, and we understand the effects." In the hemp plant are the cannabinoids themselves: CBD, THC, THCV, CBDV, CBG, CBN, and other components like terpenes. The plant itself has its genetics, which are cannabinoids expressed in the flowers' trichomes. The flower grows to a particular maturity and then begins expressing these cannabinoids. In the plant, they work synergistically together to create an effect. All of these start at the primary cannabinoid, the grandfather cannabinoid or mother cannabinoid, a CBG. Every single cannabinoid has an acid molecule. Len and Wade get into the science

When two biohackers get together, the conversation is a fascinating and educational experience. In this episode, Wade sits down with fellow biohacker Angela Foster, who was, in a previous life, a corporate attorney in London working a crazy amount of hours. She was driven, ambitious, talented, and made partner by age 30. Can you relate to the hard-driving corporate ladder climber? Soon after her overachieving run, dreams of becoming a mom kicked in. Of course, being a type A, high achiever, Angela thought she could have it all - the high-pressure career in corporate law and the "super mom," picture-perfect life with her children. The ticking biological clock, along with a sudden physical and mental illness, knocked Angela off the hamster wheel. Burnout threw her into a hospital bed. Her entire journey is an incredible story to hear - Angela was at one point on several psychiatric medications for bipolar disorder. Angela realized that recovering from burnout was going to require two things: patience and perseverance. She also figured out how she needed to make a dramatic career pivot - from attorney to biohacker coaching. Although she was great at being a lawyer, Angela discovered that practicing law was not her passion. Through her physical ordeal and learning how biohacking could help her recover and feel good again, Angela found her calling: coaching high achieving women how to stay healthy and energized while balancing a successful career and love-filled family life. Angela is a sought-after speaker to large corporations. Her talks inspire corporate executives to optimize the health and wellness of their employees. Angela is also the host of a top-rated alternative health podcast called the High-Performance Health Podcast. In this podcast, we cover: How Angela went from lawyer to biohacker Angela's struggles with depression and suicide The difference between chronic fatigue and burnout How Angela got off of psychiatric medications The critical role spirituality played in Angela's total healing Why the law firm was unfulfilling for Angela and why she loves life now How Angela shifted her mentality out of law into developing a holistic health process for her clients The first thing Angela has her clients do when starting their wellness journey She thought she was bulletproof. Perhaps you are a high achiever and can relate to Angela's story? At one point, after having her first child, Angela was diagnosed with postnatal depression. Here is how Angela responded to this news at that point in her life: "I'm bulletproof. That's exactly what I thought because I always achieved whatever I wanted. I was like, 'this doesn't happen to me.' The doctor says, 'You need to sleep more, take naps in the day when the boys are asleep. I said, 'No. I don't need that. I've run all these deals. I know what it's like not to sleep. I'm fine." "That was crazy." "So I carried on. But then my husband took some time off, and then I couldn't get out of bed till like three o'clock in the afternoon. It was like everything hit." "I called the doctor and, as a type-A personality, I said, "You need to run some tests. Because I can't get out of bed, I must be anemic. Can you check my iron levels, please?" "After the tests, the doctors told me again that I have postnatal depression. I denied it until it finally took me out." Angela's Spirituality as a Key Component to Burnout Recovery She was suffering from severe mood swings related to the bipolar diagnosis and subsequent medications prescribed. Angela realized that her ability to stop taking medication would be a process - patience and perseverance are needed. Angela knew she needed to first get "sustainable" on medication before successfully dropping it. She determined that spirituality would be required to smooth out her mood swings. The problem was the topic of spirituality caused internal struggles for Angela due to her strict Catholic upbringing. Her father was Lebanese and a strict Catholic. Angela figured out a path that led her away from that religion, yet she became more spiritual than ever. As she developed her spirituality aside from her Catholic dogma, she noticed that her mood swings became much more manageable. As she transitioned off the medications, she figured out that the bouts of depression that occur every time she lowered the dosage were a natural part of withdrawal symptoms. Today, Angela is pleased with her spiritual progress, as she is now medication-free. However, she knows her spirituality is still a work in progress. There is so much more to Angela's remarkable transformation. If you are suffering from burnout or mental health issues, work/life balance struggles, or feel like you're going through the motions in life, you must tune in to Angela! She's a living example of someone who has hit rock bottom, used pharmaceuticals at one point for years, and then was able to walk away from those medications. Check out this episode - biohacking can break through your bur

Fatigue is Not Your Fate Fatigue is one of the most common complaints heard in doctor's offices across North America, from Atlanta to Vancouver. This trend is scary because many doctors report an epidemic of fatigue affecting a disturbing number of millennials. Chronic tiredness is not something that only troubles older people. Folks in their thirties and even twenties struggle with low energy, and they don't know what to do as their careers - and life - suffer. In this episode, Dr. Steven Gundry shares his scientific discoveries that help people get out of their low-energy funk. For many years, Dr. Gundry was one of the best heart surgeons in America until his research convinced him to make a dramatic career change (some greedy health professionals might even call it a dumb career move.) He began focusing his cardiac practice on prevention instead of reacting to patient issues with surgery and drugs. One example of this shared by Dr. Gundry was his conversion to vitamin therapy. Dr. Gundry would directly insert vitamins into a patient's artery to help clear the artery if it was clogged. This was, of course, an invasive procedure. Once he dove into researching the benefits of vitamin and mineral supplementation, Dr. Gundry realized his patients could be swallowing those same vitamins long before their arteries clogged up. Along the way, Dr. Gundry's journey led him to the exciting field of the human microbiome. Today, he helps patients use diet and nutrition as a critical component for treating fatigue and all autoimmune disorders like arthritis, psoriasis, lupus, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, and others. It's not every day that we get to listen to a top cardiothoracic surgeon who is also a pioneer in nutrition. Dr. Gundry is the medical director at The International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine. He is also the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers, including The Plant Paradox, The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age, and his new book The Energy Paradox: What to Do When Your Get-Up-and-Go Has Got Up and Gone. Be sure to tune in if you deal with fatigue, exhaustion, brain fog, depression, anxiety, and low metabolism. In this podcast, we cover: How one patient opened Dr. Gundry's eyes to the connection between diet and good health Why so many people today experience chronic fatigue Dr. Gundry's thoughts on our ability to extend our lifespan Signs of leaky gut syndrome, why it occurs, and what to do about it What is glyphosate, and why should you avoid it at all costs? Hypertension and diabetes link to leaky gut The health benefits of intermittent fasting Why Dr. Gundry is not a fan of fruit (surprising info) How a typical day looks for Dr. Gundry with his diet, eating habits, and exercise "It never occurred to me to swallow the dumb things." During the early years of his career as a cardio surgeon, Dr. Gundry was not the epitome of health - he was 75 pounds overweight. His running 30 miles per week and eating a low-fat diet wasn't making a difference. Dr. Gundry still had high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance. One day, a patient arrived in his office that changed Dr. Gundry's medical destiny. The patient traveled the country, going from doctor to doctor, seeking help for clogged arteries. His initial prognosis was his arteriosclerosis was too far gone. The doctor told this man that he could not do an angiogram or bypass surgery. He was "inoperable." During those six months of seeking a doctor for help, this patient - "Big Ed" - went on a radical diet and started taking a big pile of supplements. At first, Dr. Gundry told Big Ed the same thing - "I cannot operate on you." However, Big Ed was persistent and convinced Dr. Gundry to give him another cardiac catheterization (a video of his heart.) Dr. Gundry agreed to this and was astonished by what he found - Big Ed had cleaned out 50 percent of the original blockages in his arteries! In his college thesis, Dr. Gundry realized that Big Ed's diet was the same diet that Gundry wrote about. And some of the vitamins Big Ed was using were the same vitamins that Dr. Gundry would directly insert into the patient's veins to unclog them. "It never occurred to me to swallow the dumb things." Putting himself on the same diet and vitamin regime as Big Ed, Dr. Gundry proceeded to lose 50 pounds his first year, then another 20 pounds, and he has kept this weight off for over 20 years. "If someone calls me a snake oil salesman, I consider that a high honor." After Dr. Gundry lost all that weight and radically changed his medical practice to focus on diet and supplementation, some people called him crazy. Others called Dr. Gundry a snake oil salesman - an old, derogatory term that essentially means "a quack." Here is what Dr. Gundry says about snake oil accusations. "Some of my critics have called me a snake oil salesman. Now, I take that with the highest honor. Because it turns out that snake oil, unbe

The solution to your protein powder dilemma is here. Every fitness buff enjoys a good protein shake. They are simple to make and convenient for people on the go. Unfortunately, most protein shakes include a downside, depending on which diet you follow: vegans avoid powders with whey in the ingredients so that rules out a bunch of options for them. Meanwhile, keto lovers often end up with digestive issues from inferior quality whey in the protein powders. Many people, including some keto followers, have a sensitivity to whey or dairy ingredients. Hence, a whey protein powder causes them to have explosive diarrhea, stomach cramps, and other unpleasant issues. Whey is not the only problem. The protein powder industry is a minefield of questionable, troublesome ingredients - from sweeteners to emulsifiers - preservatives, sugars, plant sources, caffeine (or other stimulants), how the powder is processed - there are so many traps out there from product to product. This is why the founders of Bioptimizers - Wade Lightheart and Matt Gallant - decided to go "all in" to bring to the market a protein powder like no other. In this episode, you will get a sneak peek at the formation of this tasty, potent protein powder that is a perfect fit for vegans - wait till you hear what's in Protein Breakthrough! And keto lovers dealing with intestinal overload, bloating, distended stomach, and other digestive issues will be blown away by the ingredients, including the incredible source of chocolate in the shake that is super healthy and satisfies your sweet tooth. Wade & Matt are leaders in the supplemental space, and each has an impressive resume in the health and fitness field. Wade is a former bodybuilder who competed in the Mr. Universe competition. He has been a vegan bodybuilder now for twenty years. Matt has a degree in kinesiology. He is a strength and conditioning coach and a serial entrepreneur who built 13 companies in 20 years. In this podcast, we cover Wade's 20-year "dark journey" to find the perfect protein powder recipe Wade's story - from bodybuilding champion to "a bag of crap" who then became vegan and rose back up to successful fitness entrepreneur Wade's dietary history and Matt's dietary history Why both Matt and Wade can't wait for Protein Breakthrough The potent protein power of hemp seeds Why pumpkin seeds make a fantastic ingredient for this protein powder Why a diet low in enzymes is highly detrimental to your health The extraordinary quality of chocolate in Protein Breakthrough The food science behind the emulsifiers in this new protein powder How Matt picked the perfect sweetener for Protein Breakthrough Why Wade's Mission is to Help People Overcome Poor Digestion For Wade to become a three-time Canadian national Bodybuilding Champion and competitor for Mr. Universe required some severe self-discipline. Wade had that in spades. But what Wade didn't have back in those days was knowledge about digestion. He was eating a lacto-vegetarian diet. That was fine. Whey protein shakes became a big part of his training routine and required for him to build muscle mass naturally. As Wade was slamming back a ton of whey, the problem was his digestive capabilities were limited in processing all of that whey protein. He hoped that the whey would aid in his workout recovery. Instead, all that whey protein was creating "a sickly layer of black, dark, rotting sludge" building upon his intestinal walls. He didn't realize that his protein shake of choice was feeding the "bad bacteria" in his gut, where they multiplied and caused him so much trouble, he became "a marshmallow man." Wade suffered from brain fog as his leaky gut allowed the sludge to enter his bloodstream. After his Mr. Universe competition, Wade gained 42 pounds of fat and water. This drastic drop in fitness slammed him psychologically. Wade knows how practical and life-changing a protein powder can be. Now, he is off-the-charts excited about what Protein Breakthrough offers those who need high-quality, meatless protein. Matt Says this "beautiful" ingredient is arguably the closest food to "perfection"… During this revealing conversation, Matt recalls Wade's introduction to hemp protein. This was a game-changer for Wade as a bodybuilder. Back then, Vancouver, Canada, was an early hotbed for hemp. Wade also personally knew one of the "godfathers" of hemp protein - the machine's creator that broke down those tiny hemp seeds into a powder. Wade suddenly noticed he got more robust as an early adopter and had faster workout recoveries after using hemp protein powder. Wade was so impressed with the results, he and Matt began sharing this discovery with the athletes they were training - 15,000 worldwide - over the next four years. Wade did not care at the time how poorly hemp seeds tasted back in those days. Fortunately, hemp processing has come a long way, along with the food science that now enables hemp seed protein to taste fantastic. All the other ingredien

Pregnancy takes two to tango. Infertility is caused by the man half the time. In this episode, we dive into the topic of male infertility, as more couples than ever before in recorded history are struggling to have a child. Why is this happening? And what can a guy wanting a child do to ensure his genes get passed down to the next generation? Statistics show that when a couple cannot have a child, the male has the infertility issue 50 percent of the time. More men are opening up to this topic as the industry loses its stigma. Tom Smith is just the right guy to provide us some answers. Tom is the CEO and co-founder of Dadi, a cutting-edge male fertility business disrupting the industry. His entrepreneurial pedigree includes the sale of two software startups, and he began his career as a member of Apple's first iPhone team. This Toronto-native has a lot to say about the sperm bank industry - how it stayed stagnant for forty years, and you will be impressed with how Dadi innovations make the male infertility treatments accessible for men while providing affordable sperm storage. Male sperm count and health are often an overlooked angle to infertility. With Dadi, you can get tested from the convenience of your home and obtain your results within 24 hours of returning your sample. Please don't be embarrassed by this topic. Tom understands what you're going through. If you know a couple struggling with infertility, be sure to send them this episode. In this podcast, we cover: Why did Tom shift into the male fertility industry and leave the tech industry? The factors causing severe drops in male fertility globally How Dadi serves men struggling with infertility (business model) How to get your sperm count tested (conveniently and comfortably) What a guy with a low sperm count can do to raise his fertility The latest developments in artificial insemination Porn and sex robot influences on male fertility There is no single factor causing male infertility. Multiple elements are converging: According to Tom, many factors are working together to decrease men's sperm counts. We know that male fertility counts have been in steady decline over the past 40 years. For example, if you are, say, 33 years old today, when your father was 33 years old, he was likely 50 percent more fertile than you are now. Partially to blame for this decline in male fertility are environmental factors like toxins, plastics, and chemicals. According to Tom, another significant factor is the general health of the male population. Many men today are living "non-active" lifestyles. Also, our diets are much different today, with all the processing and additives, dyes, and chemicals in the food. Then, consider how young people are waiting longer to have children, steadily increasing later and later. This means many couples are ready to have a baby when they are past their peak fertility point. What is the mission of Dadi? To "normalize the conversation around reproductive health." Tom shares how his company is strategically creating awareness of the male's part in infertility. Dadi's industry innovations are a big reason why this topic is spreading. For example, the company offers the Dadi kit, which makes it so much easier for men to provide their sperm samples without the awkwardness of going to a clinic and then escorting them to a smaller room where they get asked to masturbate into a cup. Even though the room is private, that process can still be quite uncomfortable for most men. So Dadi moved the process to the home thanks to their revolutionary home kit, delivered right to your door. Once your sample is in the cup provided, you push a button that releases a preservative that keeps your sample in a quality condition while returning to Dadi. FedEx returns the kit overnight, and you will then receive your fertility report in 24 hours. Your sample gets stored for free for a year. Storage is super helpful for those men going through chemotherapy. Whatever your reasons for wanting to keep your sperm frozen for future usage, you certainly can do that through Dadi for just $99 per year. Men should be proactive when it comes to their general health and their fertility in particular. There are factors in your environment that try to steal your dream of having a child. Once you know those factors and what to do about them, you become empowered with knowledge. Tune in and hear what Tom Smith has to share. Male infertility shouldn't be a taboo topic. Your dreams of becoming a dad are still possible. Dadi is offering you a chance to get there. All you have to do is walk through their door by tuning in. This podcast could be your first step to becoming a father. Episode Resources: AHP Listeners get $20 off total order with code: BIOPTIMIZERS20 on Dadi Kit Dadi on Facebook Dadi on Instagram Tom Smith on LinkedIn

In this era of medical misinformation and propaganda, we need a voice of reason. We found one! Our host Wade T. Lightheart was super excited to have Dr. Sanjay Gupta back on the Awesome Health Podcast because Dr. Gupta is one of the most outstanding communicators for sharing medical information with the public. He has a real knack for presenting scientific knowledge in a simple, straightforward style. Dr. Gupta advocates for the public to have free access to reliable, jargon-free health information. He delivers once again! Every time he comes on the show, Dr. Gupta brings level-headed health knowledge, tips, and hacks to help you be healthy and stay healthy. He is a cardiologist whose specialty is providing patients with non-invasive cardiology and imaging services. This is a timely podcast, as over half the conversation focuses on the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting mRNA vaccines. Wade asks the doctor some good questions about what's happening out there with the virus and the subsequent vaccines. Dr. Gupta doesn't flinch - he provides straightforward, transparent, honest answers that do not have any hidden agendas. The other half of this conversation focuses on blood pressure. As a cardiologist who believes in prevention, not just reacting to symptoms, Dr. Gupta reveals some fascinating aspects of blood pressure that many lay people don't know. If you are getting older or deal with blood pressure issues, this information is something you don't want to miss. Here's a quick overview of what you'll get... In this podcast, we cover: Dr. Gupta's experiences during the pandemic How to get solid, accurate Covid information and skip the propaganda Recommendations from Dr. Gupta on protecting yourself from Covid How Dr. Gupta determines if a patient is ready for major surgery Is the push for mass vaccinations in the middle of a pandemic a mistake? Why everyone needs easy access to accurate medical information Fascinating insights about blood pressure you probably haven't heard How to spot heart disease in the eyes and kidneys In the context of personal growth, what's the difference between "stretching" and "growing"? We should never have a society where people are afraid to ask questions. This is Dr. Gupta's foundational philosophy with his medical practice. His commitment to patiently answering questions for his patients is more robust now as Covid brought new challenges. Here's some more on this from Dr. Gupta: "This is a fundamental problem. It's clear to me that people are getting sicker. Why? Is it the food? Ingredients in the food? How do we sort out the experiments needed to determine these answers? The problem is this propaganda today. We should never be afraid to ask questions. The answers should be found in properly designed experiments geared to answer our questions." "However, unfortunately, that isn't allowed to happen because the minute you say something, you get branded anti this or that." "I think the point is simple: you should be able to ask questions. Then you design an experiment that answers important questions." "For example: if you have a population of a billion people vaccinated, and then we start seeing things like more chronic fatigue syndrome, or more migraines, or whatever, how do you determine what's going on? It's going to be difficult to tease out." Dealing with Covid as a young person vs. an older person At one point in his conversation with Wade, Dr. Gupta said, "This is why the younger, healthier, more independent will cope fine both with some of the social distancing and social isolation. But the older population, the people who have the most chance of suffering if they get the virus, also struggle more with the mental consequences of being trapped in their house. Suppose a vaccination program offers you some hope that you can get out of the house. For an 80-year-old person, quality of life is more important than the length of life. Most 80 year olds will say they want some quality in my last few years. So why deprive them of that?" "That's why it was important to come up with something like a vaccination program, which gave people hope that they would be okay going out." "We won't know if the vaccines or social isolation and lockdowns are what's working. How do you tease out whether the effectiveness is from the vaccination or the lockdown as things are opening up? It will be interesting to see what happens." This is so refreshing to listen to a caring doctor who doesn't like hype or manipulating people. He wants to give you honest facts about Covid and heart disease - not sensationalistic anecdotes. Dr. Gupta keeps it real, and he uses science, level-headedness, and open-mindedness to help people get answers. And the talk about blood pressure is eye-opening. For example, if a BP reading happens to be on the higher side, you don't have to panic. Retake your BP again 30 minutes later. That higher score might be because you're nervous about seeing the doctor. Check out this

Laughter is the best medicine - something biohackers should take seriously. The healing power of laughter is why our host Wade T. Lightheart invited comedian Brent Pella to show that comedy is a great stress release. Studies show a correlation between laughter, healing, and health. That's why comedy is essential to Wade. When he is with friends, comedy is a big part of their relationship. And in his spare time, Wade enjoys looking up his favorite comedians on YouTube. But Wade is troubled by what's happening these days with Big Tech censorship. America's 1st Amendment is under attack by both politicians and by corporations. 'Wokeism' dramatically influences the nation's culture - Generation Z is learning to devalue free speech and to be easily offended. Political correctness is impacting the comedy industry in dramatic ways. As a comedian, Brent Pella knows firsthand what the atmosphere is like out in the field. He's found success on YouTube - Brent's comedy videos have received over 100 million views. However, in this episode, he shares how one of his episodes got banned by YouTube. The reason they gave him for the ban will disturb you. Where is comedy going in all this? Brent is the perfect guest to help us navigate the comedy scene. His resume includes features on MTV, Funny or Die, WorldStar Hip Hop, BroBible, The Chive, Unilad, 9Gag, LadBible, and more. Trained in both the UC-Berkeley and famous Groundlings improv/sketch comedy programs in Los Angeles - Brent makes people laugh across North America at colleges and comedy clubs. Brent was born and raised in Davis, California, and a former athlete who played basketball in college. He won't let go of his dream to play in the NBA. In this podcast, we cover: Brent's journey becoming a comedian How comedians today deal with 'cancel culture' How comedians workaround 'Big Tech' censorship The path to comedy superstardom in this internet age How Brent writes his jokes and prepares his stage act The comedians' Brent admires and why How spiritual perspective influences comedy What does it take to be a comedian? Brent says there are two traits needed to become a comedian - stubbornness and stupidity. In his own words: "It's stubbornness. You have to be so stupid to want to be a comedian. You have to be so dumb to think, "I'm going to go out there, and all those people are going to pay me attention and be quiet while I talk. And they're going to laugh at me and give me what I need. It's very selfish. "So, the courage comes from stepping onto the stage - beyond that; you have to be an idiot. I say that with a lot of love." "The number one fear for people in America is public speaking. To want to do that for a living and make money is something you have to have the courage for at the end of the day." "I think the courage and stubbornness for me came from my competitive side because I played sports my whole life, basketball in college, and I still do. So, I think it clicked for me within the first couple of years in LA, where I was like, 'Oh, I'm back on the court.' Know what I mean? Like everybody around me are my friends, but they're also 'the other team.' "For me, it was that competitive sports side of myself that flipped a switch." "Removing the President from Twitter is nuts!" Brent and Wade talk about comedy's relationship with social media, and YouTube specifically, where Brent found an audience. While discussing the state of comedy, free speech, and censorship, of course, former President Donald Trump came up. Here's a portion of what Brent had to say: "Regardless of whether or not you love Trump, I'll make fun of the guy until the day I die. All politics aside, removing the President from Twitter is nuts. So, when that happened, I was like, 'Oh, this will never get better.' This is either going to stay how it is, or it's going to get worse very slowly. "How I see it is that many people are going to start alternative social media sites, and I pray it will balance the power out. But Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are so deeply rooted in power grabs and monopoly mindsets that I predict they will do everything in their power to ensure that there is never a level playing field. Playing dirty, buying people out and then dropping the company completely, which they've done before." "I will assume that happens, but I am rooting for the good guys here. I see little sites popping up here and there that are like new types of social sites, new types of interaction places...I have high hopes that the playing field will balance out, and more people will put content on different platforms. As the whole blockchain world starts to be more incorporated, I think this will create new avenues for creators to get their content to people." Free speech is not only crucial to comedy - the health and wellness community needs to be able to communicate freely as well. This refreshing and amusing conversation between two people passionate about health and freedom of artistic expression wi

"Why is Elon Musk taking us to Mars, but we are still expected to spend 8 hours a day on a dumb piece of foam?" That is the question posed by this episode's guest - Matteo Franceschetti - a dynamic Italian entrepreneur who is disrupting the global sleep industry. He's on a quest to crack the code for a perfect night's sleep using big data. How Matteo and his business partner collect that data is where things get fascinating. A former lawyer, Matteo is now CEO of Eight Sleep. A company focused on using technology to help people optimize their 'sleep fitness' and efficiency. Matteo was a serious tennis player during his teen years. As an athlete, that period of his life is when he started to get obsessed with physical recovery and rebounding faster after a grueling tournament or injury. After becoming a "boring business lawyer" for two large firms, Matteo caught the entrepreneurial bug, which naturally led to working long hours. Once again, his bent toward efficiency prompted him to ask, "why do I have to sleep eight hours? Can I sleep less and recover faster?" If you think humans "need" 8 hours of sleep to be at an optimal level of health, Matteo's discoveries through research and data may surprise you. "Eight hours is what our body needs today because there is no technology enhancing our recovery. Elon Musk is taking us to Mars, but I still spend a third of my life on a piece of foam. We have technology everywhere. We are using technology to conduct this interview. But we spend a third of our life, eight hours every single day on something that hasn't changed for 4,000 years." You won't fall asleep listening to this exciting conversation between Matteo and our host Wade T. Lightheart. However, you may start sleeping like a baby after hearing the many hacks and tips on getting better sleep revealed in this episode. In this podcast, we cover: How a lawyer in Italy became a sleep expert and sleep industry innovator Sleep compression - getting more rest while sleeping less time How Matteo's sleep technology "keeps you alive" by detecting early signs of illness, like inflammation, while you sleep How 8 Sleep develops its technology What is "thermal regulation"? Everything that this sleep technology tracks in your body Things Matteo is finding in his research that positively or negatively affect sleep Two revolutionary sleep products developed by 8 Sleep The fantastic software 8 Sleep is developing that Matteo describes as the "Tesla of sleep" A sneak peek behind the curtain: Matteo reveals the co-founder of 8 Sleep is "kind of a genius" who can "build a space shuttle in the garage." So he builds the latest technology, and then Matteo serves as the "guinea pig" who tests out the equipment. Matteo is always sleeping on something that the company will be releasing in a couple of years. He tests it and gives feedback to his team. The engineers then iterate until the product is consumer-ready. What does this technology monitor while you are sleeping? 8 Sleep technology can monitor everything about your heart rate - your HRV (Heart Rate Variability). Their tech is "semi medical-grade accurate," meaning it is within one heartbeat per minute, compared to medical-grade EKG - but you don't have to wear anything. You go to bed as you do now, and then you have this incredible data at your fingertips (on the app.) 8 Sleep technology also monitors your entire respiration. In the future, the tech will be able to track snoring and sleep apnea. Everything about your sleep gets observed - like when you toss and turn or when your sleep stages occur - everything - with no need for charging batteries or wearing anything during the night. Matteo describes the 8 Sleep product as "the Lamborghini of beds." And you can give this sleep technology a test drive for 100 Nights with a risk-free, no-questions-asked full refund policy behind it. Time to put those sleepless nights to bed using modern technology. Matteo and his team at 8 Sleep are doing incredible work. His team includes professors from Stanford and Harvard. Tune in and tune up one of the essential parts of your day - sleeping! Listen to this episode and start sleeping better than ever! You deserve to wake up each morning feeling refreshed. Episode Resources: Check more about Matteo Franceschetti & 8 Sleep: bioptimizers.com/eightsleep 8 Sleep on Facebook 8 Sleep on Twitter Matteo Franceschetti on Twitter 8 Sleep on Instagram

She reversed her own infertility, along with many others. Kela Smith is on a mission to get 100,000 women pregnant. She's capable of reaching that goal. So many women working with Coach Kela are now mothers and have had a baby (or multiple babies) after struggling with infertility for years. With so many couples out there still wrestling with infertility - they need to hear this podcast! Kela is now the CEO and Program Director of the Hormone Puzzle Society, a women's health hub for fertility, hormones, and training those who want to become fertility coaches like Kela and spread joy to desperate couples. Kela still coaches alongside her team, helping women with hormone imbalances and other fertility issues. She coaches women on getting pregnant naturally while eliminating symptoms of hormone imbalances. For 20 years now, Kela has coached women wanting to get pregnant, so she knows her stuff! She holds four different qualifications as a Certified Holistic Health & Wellness Coach. Her unique Hormone Puzzle Method helps her clients learn how to cycle sync, which leads to pleasant periods, boosts fertility, higher "happy" hormones, hotter sex lives, and more creativity, productivity, and wellbeing for their career. Running her own virtual holistic health and wellness coaching practice has been a dream come true for Kela. If you share a similar vision of becoming a coach in health and wellness, Kela's story will inspire you. And if you happen to be interested in fertility coaching, this podcast episode could change your life! In this podcast, we cover: Kela's personal story of infertility struggles The proper diet to encourage fertility (includes some surprises) Why Kela avoids counting macros and instead teaches the 'magic plate' approach to eat for fertility What is 'cycle synching,' and how does it boost fertility? One simple little thing men can do to help their partner when she's menstruating The signs that show when a woman is at her peak point of fertility Exercise adjustments that help your chances of getting pregnant Why women who are not trying to get pregnant should ALSO track their monthly cycle How long does Kela's program usually take to succeed? When a woman struggling with infertility comes to see Kela, how long it will take for her to become pregnant depends on where she is starting. A woman who has never gone to a gym and eats whatever she wants starts at a much different place than someone who works out and watches what they eat. So ask yourself, where are you starting? Be honest with yourself and start there. Someone else starting may only need to make some tweaks here and there. Like, perhaps their diet needs a few simple adjustments? Maybe this person needs to incorporate a meditation practice? Simply adding a few healthy habits to their repertoire can be enough to get pregnant. Wherever you begin - start small. Give yourself some grace. This is not a contest. You don't get a medal for doing this right. Getting started is the best thing. The old saying says it takes 21 days to create a new habit. Kela says putting her protocol together and making the new routine a practice typically takes 30 to 60 days. Kela's fertility program typically runs for six months. Many find success in that timeframe. You will know what to do by then, but you can continue getting support from Kela if you need that. What the initial starting process look like with Coach Kela The first thing you do to become a client of Coach Kela's is to opt-in to her website email list. She will then schedule a phone call with you. She listens to your specific situation, and then if one of her programs can help, she shows you how. If you qualify and get started, you will then undergo a comprehensive dried urine test, where Coach Kela looks at your hormones, what they're doing over a 24 period, and how your body is metabolizing those hormones. If your partner needs testing, Coach Kela has a way to do an at-home semen analysis. Coach Kela analyzes the results. She reviews the data. Then you will fill out an in-depth health questionnaire. Then, you will receive a customized plan based on your medical history, lab work, everything. There is no guessing involved. Coach Kela sees precisely what is going on in your body and draws up a customized plan. You can do this program through one-on-one coaching or Kela's group coaching program. Do you want to have a baby the natural way, but pregnancy eludes you? Do not let this moment pass by! Listen in as Coach Kela not only shares her fertility secrets, you will also hear two incredible testimonials of clients Kela helped get pregnant. One case involves a woman who stopped having a period at age 25 and didn't menstruate for ten years! She's a happy mom today, thanks to Coach Kela! Tune in or pass this episode along to someone who you know is grappling with infertility. Help make baby dreams come true! Episode Resources: Check more about Coach Kela: bioptimizers.com/coachkela Coach Kela on Face

If you struggle with fatigue, this is the most important thing you need: Fatigue can be a complex puzzle to "figure out." To solve your lack of energy riddle, you need a meticulous, thorough, medically trained specialist who loves taking comprehensive deep dives into each patient's health to find the answers that will restore their energy. That is what the patients of Dr. Evan H. Hirsch get: a caring doctor with the determination of a bulldog. Hirsch leaves "no stone unturned" while working with his patients. Finding the cause(s) of fatigue takes time and requires a curious mind willing to consider multiple possibilities that may not fit inside the box of conventional medicine. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Hirsch points out that prescription pharmaceutical side effects are the "number three killer in the U.S." Taking your fatigue issues to a "functional medicine doctor" like Dr. Hirsch might be the answer to your fatigue battle. Dr. Hirsch does not want to only "manage symptoms" like many general practitioners. That's why he founded the International Center for Fatigue. Hirsch knows from experience how debilitating fatigue can be. He suffered from severe fatigue for five years before achieving resolution using a set of methods that are now helping many people who follow the Fix Your Fatigue program he pioneered. Hirsch is also the author of the book Fix Your Fatigue: The four-step process to resolving chronic fatigue, achieving abundant energy, and reclaiming your life! Suppose you are a doctor who needs some tips to transition your practice to the virtual, online world. In that case, Dr. Hirsch also consults with licensed, functional medicine providers desiring a more digital service experience for patients. Board-certified in integrative medicine, when Dr. Hirsch isn't helping patients, you can find him singing and dancing in musicals (wow) and playing basketball with his family. In this podcast, we cover The differences between a functional medicine doctor and a regular general practitioner The sad fact that many Americans suffer from "medical trauma" and the different patient experiences Dr. Hirsch provides The systematic testing Dr. Hirsch conducts to find your cause of fatigue How your symptoms reveal 75% of your fatigue causes and how you can get this information in one hour Ten categories of fatigue The deficiencies and toxicities that cause fatigue Why you should skip that tuna fish sandwich The insidious role mold plays in fatigue Chronic infections and fatigue - you can have one and not know it! Mindset training to help you overcome fatigue You won't believe how many chemicals hit you daily. Fatigue is a matter of deficiencies and toxicities, meaning you need a trained professional like Dr. Hirsch to help you replenish the deficits and get rid of the toxic junk accumulating in your body. We get exposed to 84,000 different chemicals regularly. Most of these chemicals are not adequately studied - things like pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and plastics, which are all around us. Dr. Hirsch shares that one thing he was doing years ago that led to his fatigue syndrome had to do with his extensive traveling by car across the country. He always had a plastic water bottle with him that was cooking in the sun on these trips. Dr. Hirsch ended up with too much plastic in his body. Plastic in the body is not something people knew about until recently. The good news is Dr. Hirsch shares how you can detox plastics out of your body. Mold: the silent fatigue devil. Many folks suffering from fatigue do not realize that mold is behind their lack of energy. Mold is a huge problem. Half of the world's buildings have water damage, and most of those structures have mold. Most people don't think they have a mold issue because they have never seen mold in their house. They forget that their childhood home had a flooded basement at one time. Or they had a leaky roof or a broken pipe at some point. Few GPs receive training in molds during medical school, so they do not consider it a diagnosis. Mold symptoms generally resemble fungal symptoms: rashes, itching in the anus and ears is common. These symptoms often get worse after eating sugar. The worst sign of all is brain fog, which can get pretty nasty if untreated. Mold is just one of many causes of fatigue discussed by Dr. Hirsch in this episode. You can get them all by listening to this exciting conversation. Finally, a doctor who takes chronic fatigue seriously and works hard to find a solution for patients. Not just shrug his shoulders because he's overwhelmed by the complexity of the issue. Don't miss this episode! Take advantage of the information offered here so you can overcome your struggles with fatigue. Are you tired of feeling tired all the time? Tune in! Let's restore your energy. Episode Resources: Dr. Hirsch main website: www.FixYourFatigue.com Dr. Hirsch's Book - Fix Your Fatigue: The four step process to resolving chronic fatigue, achieving abun

Our guest this episode has a highly unusual medical background. Dr. Misak first began his medical studies in pharmacy, earning a degree in Pharmacy from West Virginia University. He is still a Registered Pharmacist today. But "Doc Misak'' wasn't satisfied with pharmacy only. He has always been fascinated by how things work. Going back to childhood, Misak was always tinkering with things to see how they operated. Misak liked taking things apart - like his bike - and putting them back together to learn how something "functions." His obsession with functionality is why he ended up becoming a Functional Doctor. When Misak looks back at his career, he says "it made perfect sense" for him to go from Pharmacist to Functional Medicine. Because Dr. Misak isn't one to "stay in a box." One day he discovered by accident that functional medicine was about studying the root causes of disease and going deeper into how different bodywork areas work together. He got hooked. Misak quickly flew out to Oregon to attend one of the nation's top functional medical schools. While in school, Dr. Misak also studied compounding pharmacy - which is preparing custom formulated medications for the unique needs of individual patients. Dr. Misak will blow your mind in this episode - from his 5 phase approach to functional health - to his jaw-dropping discoveries in anti-aging, telomeres, and groundbreaking developments in quantum bio-electrical energy and health - get ready for this exciting conversation! Most pharmacists ``stay in their lane," never breaking out of that trained paradigm. Misak's combined expertise in functional medicine is why you will want to tune in. Our host Wade Lightheart declares this to be one of the BEST Awesome Health podcasts EVER at the end of the show. In this podcast, we cover: Dr. Misak's remarkable personal journey to becoming a highly sought-after functional doctor The emerging quantum energy component to healing A fantastic tool called a "multiple wave oscillator" Dr. Misak's 5 phase approach to health How to modulate and measure your "vital force" and energy efficiency for a longer life Why you need to frequently test your urine and saliva using ph strips and a refractometer What are "telomeres,'' and how are they the doorway to longevity? Dr. Misak's supplement recommendations What Dr. Misak thinks about the current COVID-19 vaccine "We are electrical." At one point during the interview, Dr. Misak said: "Even naturopathic doctors today are taught to use drugs as first-line therapy to control people before they broaden out. I kept finding, wait a minute, I do not see the cures that you talk about in nature here. I can get these cancer patients to feel better, but I'm not breaking through with the cures. That led me down a giant rabbit hole where I learned about Dr. Carey Reams and the Reams biological theory of ionization. Instead of taking apart an atom, he's like - how do you put things together. And he learned that we are electrical. Einstein said in his theory of relativity that everything's relative. That energy is the same as matter. So you are heat and electricity. Tesla, you know, if you want to understand the secrets of the universe, think of frequency and vibration. But nobody teaches health on the level of quantum energy." Now, Dr. Misak IS teaching health from a quantum energy perspective. Let's "run your numbers" to get to the root causes of your health issues. As a functional doctor, Misak does complete and thorough testing on his patients. He collects the data on pretty much everything - from blood work to food allergies and more. Dr. Misak talks about bioelectric energy's impact on our body chemistry. When numbers are up or down, these provide tons of helpful information for someone trained like Dr. Misak. One thing he says in this interview: "I can have people come in, run their numbers, and I don't even look at why they came in to see me, because I can tell them everything that's going on with them by looking at their numbers because each variable that's away from normal has a symptom pattern presented with it. So chemistry is what makes up everything, right? You have positive charges, negative charges, cations, and anions. Electrically, they make up your atoms, which make up your molecules. So if you understand what the chemistry is dictating everywhere down the line, you know what the ideal is. You start correcting the chemistry electrochemically, and then everything starts to fix down below. You begin seeing hormonal effects normalizing. You start seeing blood pressure improve. Then you start supporting the liver, pancreas, lungs, adrenals, thyroid, whatever it is - those things begin to fix themselves. But the chemistry will tell you where the weaknesses are and what you need to begin supporting." Dr. Misak is a brilliant yet humble man who can present science in a digestible format for people who didn't go to medical school. There is so much brilliance in this interview. These sho

He's a fitness coach and lifestyle coach with over 22 years of experience. Our host Wade T. Lightheart was excited to get another interview with Joe DiStefano - a true winner who overcame a traumatic brain injury years ago that astounded his doctors. His unique personal story gets covered in episode 99 of the Awesome Health Podcast (link below). After recovering, Joe built a successful health and wellness business called RUNGA - an experiential lifestyle brand that includes a robust online community of healthy-minded people. RUNGA has adapted to recent changes brought on by Covid and is still thriving today. Joe loves empowering individuals to live highly effective and sustainable lives that fuel health, wellness, and performance. Through the course of Joe's career journey as a fitness trainer, he has put together a unique method for sustainable happiness that is the primary focus of this episode. Listen in and discover Joe's six life-changing methods that are so simple, anyone can do them. When done consistently, Joe's clients achieve a reliably steady level of overall wellbeing. Joe is also the host of the STACKED podcast, where he interviews compelling guests on topics related to health and wellness. Wade is one of those exciting guests. (Link to Wade's interview on STACKED below.) In this podcast, we cover: Why you cannot rely on the government to keep you healthy Joe's six powerful methods for living life with sustainable happiness (one is intermittent fasting) The type of people reaching out to Joe and what they're looking for How Joe defines the differences between fitness and health How Joe coaches former athletes who are aging and need to make adjustments in their fitness routines and goals Why kettlebell workouts help you sustain happiness The health benefits of cold immersion (another of the six methods to lasting happiness) The urgency to take responsibility for your wellness in 2021 People contact RUNGA to find THIS Wade asks Joe at one point: what does a typical client of RUNGA look like, and what are their needs? Joe describes his customer base as a spectrum of avatars. Some are like Wade - they know their stuff and want to find a community of like-minded people. Another avatar consists of fitness buffs who have not achieved their fitness goals for whatever reason - it could be a trauma or some emotional barrier or a negative relationship with food. Joe and his team carry out a careful application process. Every person that wants to come in is personally spoken to - and heard. Through that application process, RUNGA then curates a group of people that Joe and his team believe will work well together. This group grows close during the RUNGA four-day events. Sometimes a group that is dealing with the same issue gets curated together. On the outside, these clients might appear quite different. However, they all need to find a sense of stillness. They need to quiet the mental chatter, addiction to the latest and greatest, new diet, new things, etc. RUNGA brings people back to the basics. Joe's clients have a profound interest in health and wellness, but they know something is missing, something isn't right. They might look like Mr. Universe but still suffer health issues (like Wade did years ago.) How to get back to daily exercise when life takes you off course for a while During the interview, Wade asks Joe how a person can get their fitness back on track after letting themselves go during the pandemic. (People in the U.S. have gained an average of 29 pounds since the lockdowns began in 2020.) Joe's response: "As long as you make space for (exercise), and you understand that that happens automatically, and you don't try to force anything, it'll happen and take you on this journey. I think we're so used to being in control. We are used to forcing everything and working for it. We can't let go enough." "That's one thing I can help people with - that understanding. I just had a call with a woman who had some surgery, and now she's saying, 'I gotta get back to the gym. I gotta do this.' You know, she just had her neck cut open. She's got a big wound there. So I'm like, "Hey, right now, be a little easy on yourself. If I told you right now to do a thousand burpees in your garage, that's not going to be good for you. What would be good for you is to walk into your garage and peddle a few times on your bike. Pick up a kettlebell a couple of times, and leave. Because we're trying to anchor that habit of getting into the garage, but we're not judging what happens in the garage right now." "All we're doing is maintaining that habit so that the wheels don't fall off. Then, when you're ready to crush it again, you don't have to start at zero because the routine of going into the garage at 10:00 a.m. never leaves." As the pandemic fizzles out, now is the perfect time to get back to living a more fit and healthy lifestyle. If you are tired of working out alone in your basement and are yearning to find a commu

"Your health is your wealth." Like us all, the Trainer to the Stars got hit by the 2020 pandemic that is still with us in 2021. "It has been an interesting year," Steve Jordan says understatedly to kick off the interview. However, throughout this conversation, Steve shares with Wade the importance of keeping a positive mindset through it all. "I took a step back (during lockdowns.) It was really enlightening and uplifting to hear you read my resume and background because we don't often get an opportunity to reflect on where we came from. I can write down what I've done axnd read it out loud, or you could write it out, and it sounds so much different when somebody else reads it." "Some might shy away from that, but I think it was awesome to hear because it acknowledges the fact that I've done the work and been able to take advantage of awesome opportunities. I've been able to be on multiple platforms to help people create health and wellness, abundance, and lifestyle approaches that I teach to my clients. Steve's incredible two-and-a-half decade career as a health and fitness coach began as a personal trainer at the White House! Along his journey, Steve became a media celebrity in the fitness niche, appearing on programs like Dr. Oz, The Today Show, Men's Fitness, Self, E!, along with dozens of additional media outlets, podcasts, books, and appearances. His passion for helping people live a better life is infectious. Steve doesn't follow the herd when it comes to the latest health data and practices. In his private health and fitness studio in Los Angeles called Westwood Private Fitness, along with his second location OC FIT in Corona Del Mar, he works with elite clients. Plus, Steve hosts his top-rated health and fitness podcast called The Steve Jordan Experience. On that show, Steve talks with other health care professionals about all things related to health and fitness. Steve is an articulate and inspiring speaker, which is why he frequently gets asked to speak at such places as the University of Maryland, William Morris Endeavor, and Robb Report Health & Wellness Summit. He leads regular retreats at Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort and Luxury Spa. In this podcast, we cover: How to get back into a fitness and health routine after lockdowns The first and most crucial question Steve asks his new fitness clients How Steve came back from a debilitating car wreck A peek behind the curtain at Steve's upcoming new book What does a typical day look like for the "trainer to the stars"? When time is short, what areas of health does Steve prioritize? Some signs that older exercisers can use to gauge how hard they should train How Steve adapted his business and his personal life to the pandemic restrictions One of the essential spiritual outlooks to living your best life Getting Back in Shape After Gaining "the Pandemic 30" Pound Average Wade asks Steve: "Do you have any insight into how someone comes back to fitness after last year, or maybe it's their first time? What strategy would make sense for them to employ to reach their best self? Steve replies," That's an terrific question. I've addressed it many times with clients through my 25 years in this profession. People are going to stop working out at times. It's inevitable. We don't always have the momentum and motivation to work out. What I recommend for people is NOT to pick up where they left off. Many people want to dive into an hour-long workout or 90 minutes of exercise or jump back into Zumba class, whatever it was they were doing before - they want to pick up where they left off at the same intensity and length of time. They want to use the same weights. It's what people commonly gravitate to because of familiarity. But I recommend taking two steps back, take your time, shorten the workouts, and ease into it. If you want to start running, walk first. If you're going back to a gym, do the light stuff first for a few weeks. I don't like my clients to get ultra sore after the first day. That's not how I measure success. Success should be measured by consistency. That's what's most important. So start slow and simple. Then think about how you can progress smoothly and safely. Don't injure yourself." "Sleep is so important." Steve explains why his approach to fitness starts with sleep: "I remember studying in college and pulling late-night study sessions with friends for an exam. Everyone would be stressed and cramming until two a.m. At 11 p.m., I would always be like, "I'm out." Because I knew nothing else is getting in my brain at that point. I would rather wake up on a good night's sleep and take that test with maybe less knowledge and make good educated guesses rather than sit out here till two, three in the morning and try to cram stuff in and go to an exam feeling tired. I had an innate understanding of how important sleep was before the knowledge we have gained in the past ten years. So again, sleep is essential. Seven, eight hours. The amount depends on th

Are you thinking about changing careers? He went to chiropractic school, studying medical science for years. Then, he opened his own business, running a chiropractic clinic. Most people at that point would coast for the rest of their life. Stay in their comfort zone and enjoy the "nice income" of a chiropractor, and chill till retirement. That's the conventional plan for most chiropractors. You can't blame them. After devoting so much time, energy, and finances to a career like chiropractic care, who wants to start over in a new field? Jesse Chappus, that's who. Jesse is an "outside the box" thinker. After only four and a half years working as a chiropractor, he knew that he had not yet found his ultimate career path. His passion for health and wellness was evident to his patients, yet Jesse wanted to somehow help more people in a way that felt better aligned with his personality and skills. While his chiropractic business steadily grew, Jesse enjoyed listening to podcasts. What he didn't realize is that seeds of destiny were being planted every time he hit play. This episode is fantastic for budding entrepreneurs in the health and wellness space. Or people not yet in the health and wellness space wanting to pivot their career in this direction. Listen in as Jesse shares how he made the dramatic career change from chiropractor to full-time podcaster. You get the full story - no sugar coating: the financial "tightness" at the beginning, his transition, and how Jesse grew his Ultimate Health Podcast over time to be one of the most listened to health and wellness shows on the internet. As a lifelong learner, Jesse continuously researches the most current information on nutrition and natural health. In this episode, our host Wade Lightheart also gets Jesse to share some of his perspectives on health and wellness. Jesse is a former long-distance runner and cyclist who now enjoys focusing on shorter, more purposeful exercises to accommodate his current lifestyle as a busy dad. In this podcast, we cover: How Jesse shifted from chiropractor to podcaster The structure and goals of The Ultimate Health Podcast business Some of the "extreme" health programs Jesse has experimented with and what he learned Why Jesse is a big fan of kettlebells for exercise Jesse's current diet and his history of eating plans Some biohacks and technologies Jesse enjoys using Why Jesse likes the Oura Ring (link below) Why red light therapy is one of his favorite biohacks Why Jesse kept referring to "getting back to the basics" of health How does it feel to do what you love for a living? What are the mental health benefits? Jesse said: "It's huge for me. I get to learn about what I would be learning about anyways (as a chiropractor.) I prepare for interviews intensely, going really in-depth with my questions. I interview a lot of authors in the health and wellness space. I soak up their books. Then I have these incredible conversations where I pick people's brains, and I get to continue to learn. That is so phenomenal. Everything is so aligned with what I do. It's hard to put into words. I get to learn and make money doing something I love. Plus, I get to help people at the same time! I am so grateful for this. It was just something that came together organically. Me and my wife doing what we were passionate about as a career. All I can say is just 'gratitude.' Even the way we make revenue with our business is just beautiful. We're sharing products that we use and love. That's how we generally make money is through sponsorships and affiliate links. We help people and make money doing that. It's a win-win-win-win all around. I'm very grateful!" Testing the Extremes and Coming Back to the Middle Wade is a big believer in pushing the limits for a short period of time for learning purposes but then pulling back to the center to regain equilibrium. Wade asks Jesse, "What are some of the extreme things you've done in experimentation that taught you a lesson, and then you pulled back from the adventure or the dysfunction or the breakdown and centered back in the middle? Jesse: "I mentioned earlier about diet. I've experimented with diets across the board - from raw food to keto. And then I've come back to the middle. That's where I am now. Again, it's not sexy to talk about, but I like eating organic, whole foods. I'm just eating clean foods all the time. It's a default. There's no choice in the matter for me. "We talked before about having too much on my plate when I was building the show with my wife. I was working all day and even between patients working on the show and then coming home at night and pushing it till maybe 11 pm working on the podcast. Then, waking up and doing it all over again. On the weekends, I was doing most of the traveling to meet my girlfriend (now my wife.) I was redlining - pushing real hard.. Now, I can look back at that time and see the importance of balance. Now I'm lucky enough to be in a position where I can say "

From Ballerina to Corporate Branding to Extraordinary Fitness Trainer If you are a woman who is feeling down about your health or your fitness, maybe your weight, or just life in general, you are in for a treat. This episode can offer our male listeners plenty of fitness tips and inspiration as well, so don't write this one off until you give Kristin a listen for a few minutes - you will be captivated by her story! Kristin began studying ballet at the age of five. Like most girls, her body underwent a transformation in her teen years that ended her ballet career at age 15. Not because she could no longer perform ballet - the "gatekeepers" of her local ballet school told her that her body was "not the right shape" for ballet. This was an unfortunate event that made a considerable impact on Kristin. Tragically they took her first love away from her, so she shifted into other forms of dancing for the stage. Fast forward to her early twenties - Kristin began a new career in the adult beverage industry, working in the branding and marketing departments. This work involved a lot of traveling, and Kristin was also the only woman in a team of 18 men. She shares how these years molded and shaped her in many good ways that empower her practical fitness coaching work today. She's a biohacker, certified fitness trainer, a "high-performance maven," and a nutrition specialist who loves helping women gain optimal health. Tune in to this interview with Kristin. Allow her wit and wisdom to capture your attention as she shares her passion for fitness, biohacking, and testing the human body to see how far it can go. In this podcast, we cover: Kristin's journey from child ballerina to corporate branding to certified fitness trainer How she bought a fitness studio to transition out of corporate America What it means to be in "warrior woman mode" How Kristin coaches women to become warriors while developing other "softer," vulnerable parts to their personality Kristin describes her typical clients and the journey she takes them on Why Kristin strongly believes in ice baths and why she has her clients do ice baths despite their initial fears How Kristin incorporates meditation into her program The legacy Kristin wants to leave on this earth The Beginnings of Kristen's Warrior Woman Mode Mission In her own words: "Warrior woman mode is a name I pulled, the LLC name, five years ago. I wanted a name that encapsulated strength and a little bit of that ancestral health, like a nod to traditional health. I want women to understand how strongly they can stand. I always talk about women as powerhouses. They can have a ripple effect on the world. So there is a warrior aspect, but I also like to remind myself and help my clients discover that they don't have to be so intense. I have a Type A personality, and I work with many Type A females - but there is a softness that we need to bring to ourselves. There is a vulnerability. I think moving to California helped me open up slowly. Five years ago, I wouldn't have talked about my background in the same way because it felt personal or like a wound that I didn't want to share. But there's a softness, and that softness has strength when you can talk about your broken parts. That's what I like to find - women who feel like it's broken, and I show them it's not really broken. It's a vital part (of yourself) to share." How does a woman become a warrior yet retain their total femininity but can flip a switch at any time and say, "not today"? Kristin said, "What I'm doing is working with women from a 360-degree health perspective. I'm not a medical doctor. And the women that come to me typically are between ages 30 to 55. These women come to me for several reasons. Before Covid, it was mainly to lose weight and feel better. Which I think is upside down. You need to cultivate a healthy body, and then you can lose fat. If you're looking for fat loss so you can gain more muscle, have better mental acuity, or sleep better? All those things will happen. So what I do is work with women to help them understand that this is a 360-degree picture. If a woman comes to me with a medical condition, that's challenging. I will work with their doctor and make sure there are conversations. We're all in the loop together. I spend nine weeks with them, and I'm a combination of the best accountability cheerleader and experienced coach they could ever have. Be sure to tune in to the full episode if you want to wrap your brain around the "warrior woman mode" mindset and way of life. Kristin has 20+ years of fitness coaching experience along with many certifications, including breathwork. You have probably heard people talk about taking cold water plunges or ice baths and the positive benefits that result from doing something that seems so crazy on the surface. Kristen's level-headed and personable approach to coaching will steer you correctly - even in ice water. Take the plunge - ice baths could change your life. Episode

"You have an extraordinary resume!" - Wade T. Lightheart, after introducing Dr. Tara, listing her incredible achievements. Yes, Dr. Sylvia Tara does indeed have an impressive and unique resume. Here's the thing: our guest on this episode holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry from UC-San Diego AND an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. Why did a chemist want to study business? "I like to think big." That is how Dr. Tara explains her impressive degrees. "When I got my Ph.D. and did research on fat, every tiny atom of that fat, focusing on the intricacies of how that fat interacts with the human body - there's another part of me that likes to think big. What does this mean for people? What does this scientific information mean for the masses? What does it mean from a business sense and economic sense and a health sense? Putting biochemistry and business together helps me think. Thinking big helps me navigate in a big way." Dr. Tara applied her natural curiosity to fat research years ago when she became frustrated with her weight loss struggles. She noticed how eating less and exercising more than her friends was not resulting in the weight loss she wanted. She saw how some friends could eat all day and stay skinny, while other friends had an easier time losing weight. Dr. Tara soon discovered that fat loss is a highly individualized thing. No program or diet will work the same for everyone. That became apparent. So she set out to learn all she could about fat - how it works and what people can do to reduce fat from their bodies. In this podcast, we cover: How did Dr. Tara end up with both a Ph.D. in biochemistry and an MBA? Why do women seem to gain more weight than men? Did you know there are different types of body fat? Dr. Tara goes over each one and what each type of fat does How body fat has a "voice" and talks to your body organs Some little known facts about fat that are key to weight loss Why Dr. Tara considers fat to be an "organ" like skin or your liver or heart The relationship between your microbiome and fat If you have struggled to lose weight, here is how to shed fat right away What is "slow fat loss" or "fast fat loss?" What is a reasonable level to expect? Dr. Tara: "That is so individual. I would love to lose a couple of pounds a week, which feels healthy - nothing terrible. But I personally cannot. So for me, a pound every couple of weeks, if I'm lucky. Other people can lose a few pounds a week. It depends on how much weight you have to lose. If you're 300 pounds overweight, there's no problem with losing five pounds a week or so. You should be able to do that. It's all relative and on a scale. Crash dieting, or fasting, is something many people do now with bone broth diets and things like that. As long as you're getting nutrients for your brain to keep ticking in your body and you feel okay with it, keep going. However, you can't overcompensate by saying, 'I fasted for a week, and now I'm going to eat everything. You have to be careful on that ramp back up. That's what you have to watch. The body doesn't like change. It doesn't like to stop eating altogether and it doesn't want to start eating altogether. It wants to get to homeostasis where it knows what to expect from its environment. That makes our body happy. That's why when you start losing weight, lowering your fat, your body's not happy. You took your body out of homeostatic comfort and threw it into uncertainty. Now, your body tries to maintain whatever it had - like more or less fat." How does someone select the proper diet for them and avoid running in circles with fad diets? Dr. Tara: "It has to work for you psychologically, socially, and biologically. If you find a very restrictive diet that requires eating only certain foods, you have to buy special foods, there's a lot of preparation, and you're a busy person - you're not going to stay on that diet. Or if you don't like a lot of rules, you're not going to keep on that diet. So, the diet has to work with your lifestyle. Look at fasting - some people want to eat dinner with their family. So fasting after lunch or something like that isn't going to work. It would be best if you found a diet that works in all three dimensions and you have to be able to stay on it at least a year. So find something you can pick for the long run. Your lifestyle and psychological preferences matter. Low-carb diets are successful. If you eat meat and high fat and minimal carbs, you will lose weight. But it has such a high recidivism rate. People come off of that diet and gain more weight than before. Our bodies are so different individually. Keep a log of everything you're doing. That is what I've done. It's almost like self-directed dieting. Try a diet for a few weeks, and if you haven't lost any weight, the diet is not suitable for you." Dr. Tara is a top expert in the subject of fat within the human body. Stop wasting time picking the wrong diet and living in a state of disappointment with your body fa

Essential Oils are Still Essential As soon as this episode begins, Dr. Z's passion for essential oils comes across loud and clear. He's the author of two books on this topic: The Healing Power of Essential Oils & The Essential Oils Apothecary. Dr. Z has experienced firsthand the various ways essential oils foster healing in a person's physical body and how essential oils help us mentally and spiritually. His many clients attest to their power. Your nose knows. That's the fascinating opening point Dr. Z explains here. He shares how our modern way of life is killing our sense of smell. Imperfect olfactory senses hurt people's health and wellness - again, not just physically but also mentally and spiritually. Dr. Z exposes what is causing humans to lose their sense of smell and how turning to essential oils is crucial to restoring our God-given sense of smell intended to help us enjoy a long life of prosperity. In this podcast, we cover: Why our sense of smell is disappearing Dr. Z's essential oil recommendations for stress and anxiety Why the "ancient wisdom" of essential oils is leaving modern culture Some of the most significant toxic chemicals that harm people How to detox from chemical overloads How this new trend called "forest bathing" works Why staying indoors to avoid coronavirus is a stupid strategy Should someone use vaping as a means to inhale essential oils? Modern Conveniences Gave Humanity a Bloody Nose In his books, Dr. Z talks about the significance of olfaction - our sense of smell. Olfaction is the primal sense of humans. Our keen sense of smell was once our primary connection to the primates. Thousands of years ago, we relied heavily on our sense of smell. Humans have dampened our olfaction through the centuries to the point where people don't consider their sense of smell necessary anymore. That is a dangerous notion. Modern conveniences stole humans' connection with nature. For example, humans should not need a "smoke detector." We need one today because our sense of smell is not what it used to be. Too many chemicals in the environment get much of the blame. Dr. Z talks a lot about these chemicals on this podcast and in his books. Forest Bathing for Better Health Makes Total Scents Here is a snippet of Dr. Z talking about Forest Bathing on this episode: "The thing about forest bathing is, and the reason why I talk about it in my book The Essential Oils Apothecary is the volatile organic compounds being emitted from the forest plants stimulate the olfactory system to bring you to a place of true healing. Forest bathing is tree medicine. And when you're smelling something outside, even smelling blades of grass freshly mown with your lawnmower, what do you think you're smelling? Essential oils. When you're walking in densely wooded areas filled with evergreens, like Cypress and fir trees, those are wonderful. Pinene oil is a wonderfully healing anti-inflammatory mood-boosting chemical. While forest bathing, you get aromatherapy. You're getting the experience. Hopefully you're grounding, but here's the key: I'll give everyone a tip - forest bathing isn't about doing a mud runner or a hundred-mile run. It's not about going to the woods with the direct purpose of accomplishing something. It's about being, hopefully, with some people that you love, you want to be with, or maybe being by yourself and just enjoying the outdoors. Leave your phone in the car and enjoy nature." Essential oils have never been more critical. With today's "new normal" of quarantines, social distancing, and other practices that weaken the immune system, people need aromatherapy to strengthen their immunity, alleviate stress and anxiety, improve focus and restore energy. Time to get back in touch with your nose. Dr. Z can help sharpen your olfactory senses back to where God intended. Pay attention to the aromas in your life - the results could be life-changing! Episode Resources: Natural Living Family Dr. Z's New Book: The Essential Oils Apothecary Dr. Z's National Bestseller: The Healing Power of Essential Oils TIME Mag Article: 'Forest Bathing' is Great for Your Health. Here's How to Do It

Are you getting your health and fitness information from trusted sources? Our host, Wade Lightheart, talks with one of the fittest globetrotters you will ever meet in this episode - John Fawkes - who lives the "digital nomad" lifestyle. John travels the world while serving as the editor-in-chief of the health and fitness website The Unwinder.com - a place where health-conscious people can find reviews and articles on health and fitness products, services and trends. What separates The Unwinder from most other fitness websites is how all their reviews, tips, and advice is "evidence-based." John and other contributing writers use published studies to back their claims - or to back off. The website is not all about selling you something. The Unwinder publishes negative reviews when they deem necessary. They will also tell you why you shouldn't do that latest health trend everyone is talking about. John says, "I'm good at writing health and fitness topics in a research-informed manner and citing all my sources. The goal of The Unwinder is to give people honest advice about supplements and some other topics like exercise equipment. We also strive to be leaders with cutting edge topics that are in niche circles and bring those topics to the mainstream." John started out working at an ad agency and didn't enjoy his job, so he started a fitness blog. Writing became a way for him to escape the drudgery. Once he began researching other blogs for guest post opportunities, John noticed how the sites that used evidence-based research and cited the sources in their content had the information you could trust. "I was like, why doesn't everyone do this? I was an instant convert. I think it's the most honest and informative way to talk about health." John is someone you want to listen to as he uses scientific studies in his work. But he's also quite experienced in health and fitness in his own right. John is an NSCA certified personal trainer, Precision Nutrition Level 1 nutrition coach, and managing editor at The Unwinder. In this podcast, we cover: How to determine actual research from bogus research How to take scientific evidence and apply it to your fitness program John's analysis of the ketogenic diet Daily things John does for optimal health and longevity Discoveries in maintaining cognitive function as we age John's nutritional findings John's experiments with caffeine for optimal energy How John uses EEG headsets and music for better focus So How Does John Sift Through the Fake Research, Find Legit Research, and Then Apply It to His Life? John says, "A lot of studies are legit and still lead to the wrong conclusion. The first thing I do is look at the sum total of research, not just a single study. I think a lot of people have this misconception that new research replaces old research. New research adds to old research. It's another piece of data." "Another thing I do is look at sample sizes. Smaller sample sizes make a study more likely to find no significant correlation or no significant difference between groups. By the way, the reverse is not true." "Many people think that if a study does find something that it finds a significant correlation. Well, a small sample size makes that less valid. That's wrong. Small sample size means the effect size had to be bigger to overcome that to be significant. So, if there is a positive result, the effects of a small sample size have already been accounted for by a small sample size, which makes a study more likely to find nothing." "Whereas a big sample size means a result can be significant statistically, but not be that important. So make sure you keep those things straight." John's Sleep Tips for Better Health John emphasizes the importance of sleep. He says the best studies indicate 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night to be optimal for overall health, particularly brain health and avoiding dementia. His evening routine is consistent. The importance of consistency cannot be overstated. John begins to "wind-down" two hours before bedtime. He stops playing video games two hours before bedtime. The last hour is when John likes to read a physical book. He does not look at computer screens the last hour before bed--including his phone. John has been a night owl since childhood. These days, he generally gets to bed at midnight and sleeps till 8 am. Wade and John talk a little bit about chronotypes and which chronotype fits their personality. This conversation has much more to offer! There is a lot of "noise" out there passing off as legitimate health research. Lots of fitness and health content does not even use scientific research to back their claims. Instead, they use the "experience" of the person providing the information, which makes it harder to know if the information is legit or fake. John Fawkes knows how to separate truth from fiction in the health industry. Listen in as he shares his secrets to sifting through health information and finding the gold nuggets of truth. C

Sean helps people boost their energy so they can make positive changes in their life. His methods for helping people reach their optimal performance levels are multi-faceted. As a biohacker and natural health enthusiast, Sean has in-depth knowledge in supplementation, diet, and exercise. Sean also owns a chain of float centers, which are places that offer isolation tanks (a.k.a. flotation tanks). Float therapy is a powerful method for improving the way you feel and function, regardless of age. Sean explains the benefits of using a float tank for your health in this fantastic conversation with Wade. Sean is also a Certified Life Coach and Performance Coach whose clients include professional athletes, television actors, MLS professionals, and the Luluemon corporate team. His credentials equip Sean to coach you through mindset challenges effectively. Another tool in Sean's biohacking toolbox is psychedelics. This podcast episode spends a significant portion of time on this topic, providing a great learning opportunity for listeners who are curious about leveraging psychedelics as a personal growth tool. Although controversial, using psychedelics can provide many health benefits, particularly on a mental and spiritual level, when done under proper guidance with an experienced shaman or practitioner who has your best interest in mind. Wade asks all the right questions, and Sean is gracious with his time providing in-depth answers that dive into all facets of psychedelics, including spirituality. In this podcast, we cover: The daily routines and practices Sean uses to stay positive and at peace during the pandemic Why Sean broke into the flotation therapy business and the benefits his customers get from this still novel health practice Why you should do dopamine fasts and how to do them The dangers of diving into psychedelics unprepared and not taking them seriously Sean's experiences with ayahuasca and how this psychedelic helps people heal, experience personal growth, and expand consciousness What good is a spiritual awakening if you don't do anything with it? How social media addictions steal the benefits of our dopamine and shift those benefits to "someone else" (like Mark Zuckerberg or Jack Dorsey) How people working in the digital space can still benefit from a "media fast" A powerful NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) technique that rewires your brain from a nonproductive emotional state to a productive emotional state Energy is the Key to Making Positive Changes that Last It would help if you had the energy to make lasting impactful changes in your life. Yet, so many are struggling with low energy. This pandemic of lethargy has a lot to do with our modern technological society. Many people are bombarded with digital stimuli and don't know how to get off that train. Sean talks about some of these positive changes you can make to increase your energy flow. Things like making some changes in your environment. Are you sleeping with your Wi-Fi on? Do you keep your phone close to your head? When you wake up, is the first thing you do is look at your phone? No wonder you're getting crappy sleep. You should establish a quality morning routine to start your day strong. Sean spends time talking about practical things you can do to stoke your creative fires without caffeine dependence. How do you make sure your ayahuasca retreat provides lasting change - not just a short "experience"? As Sean and Wade discuss the right mindset in using psychedelics for healing and growth, at one point, the discussion turns to what do you do after coming back from an ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica? Because the same habits, vices, and people are waiting for you when you return home. Here is a snippet of what Sean says in this episode: "The work up to and the work on the backside of experiences is everything because your friends are still at home, your family, your habits. When you left to go do this experience (ayahuasca), seeking greater awareness and clarity, maybe healing - all your same vices, the same habits, and negative thought patterns and trigger points are all there waiting for you. So unless you have somebody that you can work with to help navigate all that, you must have enough resolve in yourself to say, okay, I'm going to make some behavioral changes. I'm going to give up sugar. I'm going not watch so much media anymore. I'm going to be kinder to my children. Those sorts of changes are like a baseline. You can also start meditating or begin journaling and then build off of that "big experience." Like, what good is a spiritual awakening if you don't do anything with it, right?" Sean McCormick was introduced to transcendental meditation when he was 12 years old, bringing this podcast one of the most spiritual conversations Wade has ever recorded. Achieving levels of expertise in some of the most cutting-edge biohacking techniques out there today, you don't want to miss what Sean has to share. Check out this episode - heal

No one escapes the cancer conversation. Everyone gets touched by cancer at some point. The latest statistics say 1 out of every 2 of us will experience cancer either directly or through a loved one diagnosed with cancer. The word "cancer" brings immediate fear to people. Some don't even want to speak the word and say "the c-word" or "the big-c" instead. Our guest Cathy Biase knows firsthand the fears people struggle through when they get a cancer diagnosis, go through allopathic treatments, and then return to their previous life once it's over. Cathy has been through this herself, but she is also a Certified Professional Cancer Coach. She specializes in the functional application of nutrition to get to the root cause of health issues whenever possible to improve chronic disease. Cathy focuses primarily on helping people going through cancer care. Her goal is to optimize her client's ability to heal and recover. Many of Cathy's clients who are doing chemotherapy ask her if the chemo is working because they report that they don't feel that bad. This is precisely what Cathy loves to hear because it captures what her mission is all about - helping people reduce their fears and getting through allopathic cancer treatments feeling better than expected. Cathy is the host of a radio show called The Health Hub that is also available as a podcast, where she and her guests talk about integrative health. Cathy also teaches at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Cathy educates people on nutritional support for cancer patients, managing side effects of allopathic cancer care, and the Microbiome's link to health and immunity. In this podcast, we cover: How Cathy helps people psychologically move through the various stages from diagnoses to healing The importance of the microbiome for cancer recovery Cathy's "low stress" approach to nutrition and food prep for cancer patients The role of exercise in a cancer patient's recovery Cathy's approach to detoxification, particularly the liver as preparation for chemotherapy More on Cathy's science-based approach to "stacking the deck your favor" before, during, and after cancer treatment The diagnosis that shaped her destiny Cathy spent the early years of her career working in business, including a small family business. Soon after that business was closed down, Cathy noticed a lump in her breast. She was quickly diagnosed with breast cancer. When Cathy went to her gym to tell them she would be pulling back her membership — something profound occurred: three people she knew at this gym strongly encouraged her not to give up exercise - despite the doctors' advice to cut out her activity. Her friends said, "you are not going to do that. We need you to exercise. We want you to take these supplements." Suddenly, Cathy had three people working with her in three different areas. This coaching made a significant impact on her, as her cancer treatments went incredibly well. Cathy noticed that many others who were getting chemotherapy along with her did not have as smooth of an experience. One lady ended up in the hospital, which prompted Cathy to analyze why her treatment went better than others. Cathy went back to school and earned a certification with the national association of professional cancer coaches. Her new journey to helping other people deal with cancer was underway. What does Cathy, the nutritionist, recommend for a cancer patient's diet? Cathy understands that each person is unique and has unique needs. So she starts there. The foundation of her nutritional approach to cancer care is the microbiome. She helps educate her clients on what the microbiome is, how it affects your health, and how to take care of it. The microbiome is something doctors still are not attending to, and many are not any more knowledgeable about it than most laypeople. Cathy also gets her clients to increase their fiber intake, begin eating (or increase) the intake of fermented foods and add more color into their diet. She also likes to add probiotics if possible. Be sure to discuss these factors between the patient and their doctor before implementation. The proper time to eat is also a part of Cathy's coaching. She also talks with each client about body cycles and circadian rhythms. There is so much more to Cathy's cancer coaching - you need to listen to this episode to get all the nuggets of wisdom she brings to this topic. If you know someone facing a cancer diagnosis, please share this podcast episode with them. Cathy makes a difference in the lives of those she serves. Cathy also has a ton of tips on ways you can "stack the deck" in your favor to avoid a cancer diagnosis. Be sure to tune it. Wade asks all the right questions, and this conversation is quite encouraging despite the "scary" topic! Check out this episode - cancer coaching could save the life of someone you love. Episode Resources: Cathy's Website The Health Hub podcast Cathy on Instagram Cathy on Twitter Cathy on Facebook Integ

Dr. Jacoby discovers a critical connection. Dr. Jacoby was trained initially in podiatry, so you may wonder how a foot doctor became an expert on sugar-related illnesses? Well, Dr. Jacoby's specialty in podiatry led him to see patients with diabetic polyneuropathy - which is the number one problem in the United States. Diabetic polyneuropathy is a neurological disorder of all the nerves in the body as a result of diabetes. Diabetic polyneuropathy often affects a person's feet when they have diabetes. About twenty years ago, Dr. Jacoby attended a lecture and discovered a novel neuropathy treatment using decompressions on the extremities' nerves. The speaker invited Dr. Jacoby down to Johns Hopkins, where he worked. Dr. Jacoby took him up on the offer, went down there, read his textbooks and articles, and discovered how nerves in the lower extremities are being compressed physically by the chemical reaction of sugar that causes numbness, tingling, and burning sensations. This doctor concluded through intense research that diabetic neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome are the same things. Taking what he learned back to Scottsdale, this was only the beginning of the many dots that Dr. Jacoby begins connecting, which led him to some powerful conclusions and treatments. Along the way, Dr. Jacoby has treated thousands of patients, developing a unique holistic approach to understanding how sugar and carbs harm the body and the steps patients take to help regenerate nerves and rehabilitate their normal function dramatically. Time to drop the candy and listen to this fantastic episode! In this podcast, we cover: How a podiatrist like Dr. Jacoby became a leading authority on sugar-related illnesses How the simple formula: trauma + sugar = dysfunction explains the cause of so many diseases Why cholesterol is a "healing molecule" - not a bad guy What are the differences in the diseases related to corn-based sugars vs. wheat-based sugars? The role your microbiome plays in sugar-related disease Some aspects of the medical field that hinder progress and healing Why high fructose corn syrup causes more disease than cane sugar Actions you can take at any age to begin healing from sugar damage How a trip to Taiwan led to more evidence convicting sugar of physical abuse Forty years ago, the Surgeon General of Taiwan invited Dr. Jacoby to visit his country to help figure out why diabetes was popping up in that country for the first time? His name was Dr. Luke Chu - M.D. Ph.D. in pharmacology. While Dr. Jacoby was there, he didn't find a new patient with diabetes. Because it was still so rare back then, today, it's prevalent almost everywhere. When Dr. Jacoby asked Dr. Chu what the word for diabetes is in Mandarin, Chu replied, "diabetes." Dr. Jacoby pointed out that the word has a Greek origin, which means the country and culture had no word to explain the symptoms Dr. Chu was beginning to see in Taiwan. Dr. Jacoby concluded that the nation's current diet must have something to do with it. A colossal study recently conducted looked at fast-food receipts from 37 countries. Many variables were analyzed - meat, cheese, bread, condiments, and drinks. The study concluded what Dr. Jacoby suspected was happening in Taiwan 40 years ago: the number one variable connected to diabetes is sugary drinks or sodas. The MS, Fibromyalgia, ALS connections to sugar Dr. Jacoby spends a lot of time in this interview talking about the connections he has found between sugar and some of the most widely known diseases today - from multiple sclerosis to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis...do you see the common word there? "Sclerosis." In medicine, the word sclerosis means an "abnormal hardening of body tissue." In Dr. Jacoby's opinion, based on decades of research, sugar affects our body tissues. If you don't know - these diseases have the same symptoms of numbness, tingling, burning, and motor control loss. Carpal tunnel is the same. Sugar damages nerves like the glossopharyngeal nerve that is a part of your swallowing reflex. Dr. Jacoby also explains how sugar plays a significant role in arteriosclerosis (there's that word "sclerosis" again), a.k.a. hardening of the arteries. Breaking out of the "specialization silo" of podiatry has enabled Dr. Jacoby to make some exciting connections that a specialist would never find because they typically look only at the same things and talk to the same people throughout their medical career. Don't be another statistic for diabetes and the horrible health results that often occur to those who abuse sugar or cannot process sucrose due to no fault of their own. Check out Dr. Jacoby for answers. You already know that too much sugar is not suitable for you. Whatever you may call it: "doughnut cocaine," "pixy stix," or "carney crack," the sweet white sand commonly called sugar is a wrecking ball on your body. Tune in to this episode. Dr. Jacoby can help you overcome the health issues sugar brings to those who love it too

While on Lockdown in New York City, Oz Dove Deep Within Himself During the dumpster fire year known as 2020, many people faced lockdown situations, where they had no choice but to stay inside their homes and refrain from having contact with people outside their immediate family. Many folks in this situation chose to binge on Netflix, stress eat (which led to weight gain), abuse substances, and a tragic number of people became depressed along the way. The pandemic lockdown was brutal for everyone. Oz Garcia ended up shelving an exciting new book project he began at the beginning of 2020. But the lockdown turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Oz. Or, more accurately, his "pandemic response" shifted his momentum without breaking his momentum. Instead of getting caught up in the news and the chaos on the outside - Oz began meditating more. He dove deeper within himself, and at age 70, this famous "celebrity nutritionist to the stars" experienced a profound shift in perspective that has radically changed his daily life. This is a deep conversation between Oz and our host Wade Lightheart. You may know Oz Garcia as the celebrity nutritionist, the anti-aging expert, and the best-selling author. He's all of those things - but more. The past year has taught Oz a lot about what's truly important in life and how we can be better prepared mentally and physically for the next big crisis that comes along. Listen in as Oz and Wade reflect on the past year and how they are going forward. In this podcast, we cover: How to deal with uncertainty (better) Unpacking Oz's transformation this past year How Oz keeps physically fit What this new spiritual and meditative space looks like for Oz Topics Oz is writing about these days (on his blog) Where is technology taking us? The importance of your microbiome and how a healthy gut strengthens your "B.S." detector What a typical day looks like for Oz when he's in his "flow" Starting Your Day on the Write Foot One thing Oz shares is his new habit of daily writing that began soon after the pandemic started. This daily writing routine developed as a response to the chaos happening in NYC. He discovered how using his new extra time creatively helped keep anxiety at bay. He has an office set up where all his writing materials are prepared and waiting for his arrival. He started with simple journaling. Oz says several good digital journal apps are out there to use - his favorite being The Five Minute Journal app. Oz also starts his day with the writings of other great minds - like the Stoics. Oz is a fan of Ryan Holliday's Daily Stoic journal. The Sam Harris app is another tool Oz mentions as a way to begin your day in a more thoughtful place. Oz says this part of his daily routine helps set up his day for success. "Instead of being preoccupied in the waves that we all are certainly after the first cup of coffee, like, oh, that's something I think I should be thinking about today. And what you're finding is that you're becoming more authentic within the time you invested in reinventing yourself over and over. I don't think I would be thinking the way that I think today had this not occurred." Daily writing is just one part of Oz's entire daily routine that he shares. There is more when it comes to his physical fitness, work, and social practices. Please tune in to see how Oz spends his entire day geared for success. Reinventing Yourself Over and Over If you had to summarize this interview in one word, that word would be reinvention. Wade describes what society has recently experienced as a winter renaissance or a cocooning that sees the blossoms of change bursting forth. Wade asks Oz how he embraced his reinvention. What did he say to his close friends and mentors after he stepped away from his biohacking book project to instead go into a more intuitive, meditative, spiritual place? Here are some things Oz said: "I love the work of Steven Kotler and flow collective, and to get online every day and spend an hour or two where you're examining certain things and pushing yourself to see the world from a whole other perspective. Eventually, you take on multiple points of view, and then, like a circus acrobat, your job is to keep a bunch of spinning plates on poles up in the air. If you're good, you can shift from plate to plate without dropping any. But the point is, what lessons have you learned from each plate? What are you going to give back to the world? You want to get stronger - not physically but mentally and spiritually. Join Oz and Wade in this fascinating conversation full of wisdom and knowledge built on decades of experience. Oz and Wade are two old friends catching up on life post-pandemic, and the results discussed are inspiring. Oz has "done it all." He's been a best-selling author and a consultant to A-List celebrities. But he's still growing. Still open to new ideas. He's reinventing himself at age 70, and he's never been more satisfied. Check out this episode — maybe it's

He's the Juan Ponce de Leon of 21st Century Scientists Just like Juan Ponce de Leon, the European explorer who searched in 1513 for a rumored fountain of youth in Florida, today's guest has been exploring water for decades and maybe getting close to finding a true fountain of youth. Literally. This water scientist is not chasing a rumor. His pursuit of new frontiers in water is scientifically based. Using the latest, high-priced technology, Robert Slovak creates a fresh spring of pristine water that science seems to think might provide longevity, increased energy, and terrific health to those who drink this specially-formulated water. What type of water, you ask? It would be best if you tuned into this episode to grasp Slovak's exciting work with water thoroughly. Robert Slovak is an International water scientist who is regarded as one of the world's foremost water experts and is currently working on deuterium depleted water. He has written hundreds of articles and presentations on water technology, water quality, and consumer advice throughout his career. Robert is best known for co-founding Water Factory Systems in the early 1970s with his brother and was among the early developers of Reverse Osmosis technology and its many applications. Robert has tapped into Soviet-era technology to help bring deuterium-depleted water to consumers, allowing them to reduce their body's burden of deuterium. He is the chief science officer of Litewater Scientific, a brand of deuterium-depleted water (DDW) that is advancing the full potential to help people in depleting their deuterium levels, achieve optimal health, abundant physical energy/vitality, and life extension. Drinking Litewater can potentially reverse fatigue, increase energy levels, promote brain function, support optimal metabolic levels, offer anti-aging benefits, and limit the harmful effects of metabolic toxins. In this podcast, we cover: The health crisis Robert experienced that led him to the health and wellness space One of the "three great medicines and health products of all time" that Robert discovered in Brazil What is deuterium, and why do we want less of it in our drinking water? The only way to remove deuterium from water The biological effects of deuterium depletion (positive results for those who drink this water) How much of this water do you need to drink to reap the benefits? The Most Significant Optimal Health and Anti Aging Strategy of Our Time Robert tells Wade: "As I learned more about deuterium depletion, I've known about it and looked at it for ten years and never thought of doing anything with it. But as a water scientist, it just fascinated me. But all the work was being done in Russia. And I didn't know anything about Russian scientists. Here's my viewpoint as health science's focus shifts from free radicals and antioxidants; you and I came from metabolism and mitochondria. We are going down the rabbit hole to figure out how life works the benefits of depleting excess indigenous deuterium. This qualifies as the most significant health and anti-aging strategy of our time." Vacuum-Assisted Fractional Distillation Rectification Say what? That's a mouthful. Vacuum-Assisted Fractional Distillation Rectification is the process of removing deuterium from water. This involves hundreds of stainless steel tubes, a foot in diameter, three stories high, in which you heat water in these tubes. These tubes have something special inside of them - Robert calls it "the secret sauce" that makes this process work. As the molecules rise with the vacuum and the heat, this forces them to rise. There is a prolonged separation of the lighter molecule from the heavier molecule. And the deuterium stays towards the bottom while the Lightwater goes to the top. This process is not cheap. You can make one gallon of this water per hour using one of these test tubes. That process costs $50,000. However, Robert explains why the consumer's cost works out to be cheaper than a daily Starbucks habit. If you want to not only extend your life but also live a more robust, more energetic existence with the time you do have, be sure to tune in to this episode. Robert Slovak has spent the majority of his life studying water and deuterium, more specifically. His astronautical and mechanical engineering mind may have constructed something truly revolutionary for your health and longevity. Check out this episode - you might run through parking lots while out shopping like 76-year-old Robert Slovak does. Episode Resources: https://www.drinklitewater.com Use AWESOME20 for $20 off Water and Wellness Drink Lite Water Instagram Litewater Scientific Facebook

Everything You Know About Skin Care is Wrong - with Danny Neifert Before our guest Danny Neifert dove into the four pillars of optimal skin health, show host Wade T. Lightheart asks her about the "dark arts" of skincare that mislead people into painful procedures and applications. Many skincare routines and products do more damage than good — or they do nothing at all. Danny talks about all of this from her years of experience as a licensed aesthetician with over twenty years of experience with natural product formulating and hands-on individual treatments with clients. She is a clean beauty advocate and speaker, author of Relearning Skincare, The Story of Skin and the New Way, who loves to bring skin health back down to earth through story and practicality. In this podcast, we cover: How Danny ended up going down the rabbit hole of skincare and emerged an expert How our skin is our first line of defense - which is why we should treat our skin well - not burn, clog or scrape it abusively The "caveman" and "cave girl" skincare method The dodgy marketing techniques that suck you into the beauty aisle at your local drug store What types of skincare you should avoid The four pillars of skin health - the "bill of rights for skin" Functional medicine model: skin is hydrated, nourished, and unclogged How Danny's skincare career started with a bottle of horrible pink goop… In her early twenties, Danny was a young mother - when she brought home her first child from the hospital. This is when Danny became mindful of the importance of taking care of our skin. She bathed her infant daughter, then applied something from KMART called baby magic. Danny remembers the product was pink and smelled like melted plastic. "Even back then, I had the good sense to give her another bath to take it off." Before her first child's bath, the skin was not something Danny thought much about. Becoming a parent sent Danny on a quest to understanding our skin. She went down the "rabbit hole" of the skincare industry, spent thousands of dollars to further her education, and the twists and turns of this 20-year journey led Danny to her current skincare business that she describes as a hybrid of medical skincare and natural skincare. Got acne? Be careful which products you choose. Danny talks about acne - what causes it and how to treat it. Most acne products you find on store shelves are astringent, which will dehydrate your skin. Danny says dehydrated skin is the most significant contributor to congested skin. Congested and dry are the same thing with skin. Our skin is supposed to be soft and permeable and a release organ. You are supposed to have a whitehead once in awhile. If you never have a whitehead, your skin is probably dehydrated. Acne products dry out our skin at an extreme level, which causes the skin to get congested, and Danny describes the build-up as like your skin is constipated below the surface. So don't use acne products. If you use them and don't have acne, eventually, you will. Tune in as Danny Neifert tears down the myths of skincare. There's a difference between cosmetic industry skincare vs. natural skincare. Stop getting ripped off by "Big Skincare." Change the way you care for your skin and start glowing with a new radiant look - like we're all supposed to look! Men will benefit from this episode, too. You can look years younger by implementing some simple skincare changes! Episode Resources: Subscribe here for the coupon code for 20% off your first order: www.skinharmonics.com/podcast Danny's Book - Relearning Skincare: The Story of Skin & The New Way Skin Harmonics Instagram Skin Harmonics Facebook

"Why am I tired all the time?" That was the question Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith kept finding herself asking after working 15 years as a doctor while juggling her role as a mother of two toddlers. She was a burned-out working mom needing answers. In this episode, host Wade Lightheart asks some great questions covering a wide range of subtopics surrounding the topic of rest. Real rest. Dr. Saundra delivers, presenting an in-depth look at rest in seven distinct categories that fit our modern lives. She's done the research, the polling, and the interviews over the years to bring together this vital information. Dr. Saundra is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and author. She is an international wellness expert featured in numerous media outlets, including Prevention, MSNBC, Women's Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, INC, and as a guest on Dr. Oz's show. She is the author of numerous books, including her new book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including ground-breaking insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life. In this podcast, we cover: The seven types of rest How Dr. Saundra found herself burned out, to begin with, including her signs of burnout A surprising aspect to burnout that fools people into thinking they're NOT burned out when they ARE The tests Dr. Saundra took to rule out chemical/physical causes of her fatigue How to quantify your levels of rest (for those who like numbers) Best practices for finding the rest you need The do's and don't to get truly restful sleep Breaking Down the Seven Types of Rest Dr. Saundra recalls when she began breaking down "rest" into a more granular, focused definition: she was working in internal medicine, and after fifteen years, she began to notice how patients would come in with the same complaints, year after year - symptoms like tiredness, brain fog, and mild depression. For years, the good doctor advised her patients to "get more sleep." Or "you need better quality sleep." After a decade and a half of listening to these complaints, Dr. Saundra began noticing her own struggles with tiredness - even after getting a good night's sleep! At one point, she had the blue light blocking glasses; she knew all the latest techniques to enhance someone's sleep quality - yet she still felt tired. This was the starting point when Dr. Saundra knew there was more to "rest" than just "better sleep." She was doing a good job getting quality sleep, but she says, "I hadn't taken into account that physical rest has multiple components to it." Why Dr. Saundra Wrote an Entire Book on "Sacred Rest" These discoveries on rest took several years to find. Dr. Saundra had to work through things. She conducted her research while her patients provided feedback, as Dr. Saundra began trading notes with patients. The patients would come into her office and tell her what worked for them, and Dr. Saundra would share with them what she was finding, and a couple of months later, they would come back and provide further feedback. Comparing notes enabled Dr. Saundra to adjust and change things, and over time, figuring things out. Years of back-and-forth patient consultations, including polling and surveys of patients, combined with her research, revealed things that worked and things that didn't work. The stunning conclusion for Dr. Saundra was that there are multiple ways to rest in seven different areas. And results are also based on the individual. A person's likes, dislikes, and personality affect outcomes. What are your tendencies? How do you restore and recover? Dr. Saundra can help you find the balanced formula of work and rest (what she calls the "work-rest ratio.") At the core; you are who you are. And once you find your formula for rest, you can get more rest than you thought possible in this hectic world - and enjoy life at your highest ability. Our host Wade was excited to pick Dr. Saundra's brain on the topic of rest. So many people are struggling with lack of energy, feelings of overwhelm, and poor sleep quality. What can you do if this is you? Tune into this episode, and discover the seven paths to sacred rest! Dr. Saundra has done her homework! Episode Resources: Dr. Saundra's website I Choose My Best Life website Dr. Saundra's Book: Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity Take a Free Quiz on the Rest You Need Twitter Handle: @DrDaltonSmith Facebook Page: Dr. Saundra Dalton – Smith Instagram: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: @DrDaltonSmith

You, too, can have the healthy body and mind you deserve. Transformation - a topic Dr. Paul Maximus knows well. He is a living, breathing case study of the hope that exercise and natural remedies offer. His story of transformation is remarkable. You see, in his early twenties, Dr. Paul was an anorexic, depressed marathon runner. He finally hit "rock bottom" while preparing for yet another half marathon. He crashed and burned that day after stepping off a treadmill. The depression seemingly won the battle - but its victory was short-lived. Through hard work, Dr. Paul won the war - remaking himself, step-by-step, from an antidepressant popping university dropout to the doctor, guide, and teacher he is today. This heavyweight bodybuilding champion, international body transformation coach, and naturopathic physician is now obsessed with helping others find the body, health, and mind they deserve. Because what you can be, you must be. In this podcast, we cover: Dr. Paul's overarching journey from his lowest point to the highest How Dr. Paul defines "depression" The importance of writing down your principles for healing depression The five tests Dr. Paul uses to diagnose and treat his patients Dr. Paul's ultimate guide to beating depression How Dr. Wayne Dyer played a role in Paul's healing How depression serves a purpose according to evolutionary theory When your coping strategy runs out of gas. Dr. Paul grew up in what he calls a "normal, regular" childhood. His father was a surgeon, and Dr. Paul inherited his hardworking, type-A nature. Growing up in Canada, young Paul played a lot of street hockey, and as an immigrant family, he learned how to speak Lithuanian as a second language. Paul left for university, which is when depression "kind of snuck up underneath me." Paul describes depression as "a feeling of heaviness,' and looking at the world with pessimism. His one seeming outlet or life preserver at that time was long-distance running. Young Paul was constantly running, at one point doing a half marathon every week for ten months. After a year, his coping strategy gave out. Depression fell on him like a ton of bricks, and Paul couldn't run anymore. Soon after, Paul dropped out of university. He began using antidepressants, and at 6'2", his weight dropped to 133 pounds. Clinically anorexic and depressed, Paul hit rock bottom. Dr. Paul goes on to share his "4 D's" warning signs someone is depressed. Be sure to tune in if you suspect someone you know might be depressed. Does your doctor do this? Today, many doctors get impatient, offended, or downright irritated with patients who do their research. A patient who prints off a few articles and brings some good questions to the appointment can cause some doctors to get their feathers ruffled. Not Dr. Paul. He celebrates patients who come in with questions after reading a ton of online material. Dr. Paul encourages his patients to do their homework. He is not threatened by that at all. So that is the difference between an "authoritative" doctor and a "collaborative" doctor. Dr. Paul is a collaborative doctor. And here's some excellent news: he sees patients online! So you don't have to live close to Dr.Paul to schedule an appointment with him if you are interested. Dr. Paul understands depression from first-hand experience. He's become an authority on treating depression with a naturopathic approach, using natural remedies and not relying on Big Pharma. That's how he works with all his patients, depressed or not. If you have any health issues, tune in and get to know Dr. Paul. He knows how to help people transform their life. Episode Resources: Dr. Maximus.com THE 52-IN-52 CHALLENGE (free download): drmaximus.com/52 Dr. Paul Maximus on Instagram Paul Maximus on Facebook Dr. Paul Maximus on LinkedIn Episode 025: The Five Health Tests You Need With Dr. Maximus The Benefits of Kava with Cameron George

Serena Poon is a celebrity chef, nutritionist, and reiki master to the Hollywood elite. Her passion and career for curating healing and wellness programs using integrative health, holistic nutrition, and Culinary Alchemy® began long before she started creating contemporary meals, menus, and nutritional goodness for the likes of Jerry Bruckheimer, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, and Kerry Washington. Serena's Culinary Alchemy is the practice of combining intuitive energetic techniques with guidance and education on functional & spiritual nutrition, integrating how food affects our bodies on a physiological level and how it affects the body.

When the bespectacled Chris Burres wears a lab coat, he looks like a mad scientist. But don't let that fool you! He's a funny guy fascinated by many things. And like Elon Musk, Chris enjoys finding connections between the different areas he studies. One of his favorite subjects (and something Chris has devoted a lot of his career on) is longevity—precisely, the fantastic life span results surrounding a molecule called Carbon 60 (a.k.a. Buckyballs). When Chris realized a Nobel Prize-Winning chemical tested by NASA had shown to almost double the mammals' lifespan, he decided to make C60 a household item. Our host Wade Lightheart asks Chris some great questions that will help you wrap your head around C60 - what it is, how its extracted, and the health benefits people report after taking C60.

Jeremy is a high-energy coach who helps executives and entrepreneurs unleash their full potential. He is building a global reputation as an expert in mindful movement, mindset, mushrooms, and brain chemistry. His Thrive University podcast is where people find inspiring and empowering messages. Before impacting the health and wellness space, Jeremy hit a low-point when his Honda CRV became his home for nine straight nights. He had four hundred dollars to his name at that point. He fought through the struggle and found his purpose and now helps other people rise above mediocrity — and medicinal mushrooms play a role in that process. In this episode, you will find out how a total newbie can safely begin microdosing medicinal mushrooms for greater creativity, awareness, and spirituality.

When a food business searches for a competitive advantage, they look into the food industry's future. Doing this is not easy, however. It takes a particular superpower to see what is coming - and companies must find a skillful food futurologist. Not some "woo woo" physic. With the company's future at stake, they need an expert - someone who can take big data and combine it with a knowledge of food history, environmental design, fashion, quantum physics, and quantum philosophy. Throw in talent with pattern recognition, and you have Dr. Morgaine Gaye. Morgaine founded Bellwether: Food Trends, the world's first food trend research compendium. She also has her own health-food line of products called Edible Love, which sells globally online. Morgaine looks at food and eating from a social, cultural, economic, trend, branding, and geopolitical perspective and predicts trends up to 10 years in the future.

His 22-year-old surfing buddy came down with melanoma, and that is when Guerry knew he needed to find a better way to protect skin from the sun. Guerry (pronounced "Gary") began researching sunscreen products and was appalled by what he found - all the available sunscreens pretty much sucked. In fact, it was worse than that: sunscreen products still are not doing what they say they do and are counterproductive - even causing some shocking health problems. Except for one brand - a sunscreen Guerry developed through his knowledge and research.

Cary Jack spent several years hustling in the way many entrepreneurs understand — 100+ hour workweeks, chasing material success, and focusing on profits. (You know, that Gary Vee type hustle.) Cary was working his tail off in New York City with his brother, who was also his business partner. They were a dynamic duo who founded a software startup and put together a seven-figure venture capital deal. Big players were ready to deliver the money that would take their business to the top. But Cary and his brother had a "come to Jesus moment" that stopped them from signing the contract. In this episode, you will find out why Cary felt trapped and unfulfilled and why a short stint living in Thailand changed his whole approach to business — and life!

You may have noticed that most pastry chefs do not look like Adonis. Bakers are typically "doughy" in appearance, not "in great shape." On this episode of the Awesome Health Podcast, today's guest is a pastry chef with abs. That's right, Crosby Tailor is a professional model who has figured out how to make desserts that are not just "sugar-free." His desserts are made with the finest ingredients yet taste delicious. Tailor's incredible treats — from cookies to brownies to ice cream — are so healthy they can even meet your macros. His creations can serve as nutritional meals. Wild! Crosby Tailor is a Los Angeles-based modern-day renaissance man: a health/fitness coach, model, sugar-free dessert chef, and Founder of Crosby's Baking Co.

Eben Britton was a seven-year-old boy watching the news one day at his grandparents when he distinctly recalls seeing the local news covering the NY Jets and Giants at training camp. Eben felt something—like a seed planting in his heart. He told himself that he would one day be "one of those warriors." Over time, Eben grew to be six feet, six inches tall, and weighed at one point 325 pounds. He ultimately became a gridiron gladiator, getting drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars and playing six seasons, including two years with the Chicago Bears. Those six years took a toll on Eben physically. He suffered through a lot of pain and had to retire at age 28. But this is where Eben's story is just beginning.

In this episode, our host Wade T. Lightheart, Co-Founder of Bioptimizers and former competitive bodybuilder, talks to a young, up-and-coming fitness trainer named Juan Salgado, CEO of The Chosen Ones training group. Juan's passion for training traces back to when he was eight years old. Juan loved basketball back then and was extremely competitive even at that young age. So competitive that he organized his first training group for basketball at eight years old. He wanted to win so bad and determined his team was not practicing enough to win a championship. So Juan, the second-grader, went to Barnes and Noble, read a book on basketball drills, then after the next practice, asked all the parents if they would drop their kids off at the park for two extra practices per week. Juan hosted the exercises and found his training to be more fun than the actual games.

This episode is all about overcoming adversity and learning how to turn tough times, even tragedies, into growth opportunities. We get real in this episode—Lance is an open book, and he, along with our host Wade Lightheart, talk about battles with alcohol and drugs, tragic deaths in the family, career disappointments, and financial struggles. Lance has overcome misfortune and disaster and has emerged on the other side dedicated to helping others learn how to turn sorrows into blessings. Lance is a visionary who has experienced life through a diverse set of roles: hockey player, bartender, and now an innovative entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Mic-Up Podcast Productions, an agency that helps entrepreneurs and aspiring podcasters leverage podcasting for their business objectives. He also hosts his growing podcast called "The University of Adversity," an innovative show where guests share their inspiring stories of overcoming incredible adversity and going on to accomplish great things.

Mark Divine is an expert in elite performance, mental toughness, and leadership development for teams. His renowned SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind training programs have transformed tens of thousands from all walks of life, helping everyday leaders optimize their full potential in life. Mark's own leadership skills were initially honed in the Navy SEALs, where he was Honor Man (#1 graduate) of his BUDS class while leading his entire boat crew to success (which has never been repeated). He later built several successful businesses, two of which have scaled into 8 figures. Mark's work addresses integration and training of the whole body-mind-spirit system in his approach he calls the 'Five Mountains' - emphasizing physical, mental, emotional, intuitional, and spiritual development - which he created and tested on over a thousand special operations candidates worldwide, generating a 90% success rate for SEAL trainees using this program. Mark teaches this unique warrior-leader philosophy to executives, corporate leaders, elite sports teams, and entrepreneurs with a mission to lead 100 million people to the path of integrated five-mountain development by 2045.

Brian Richards is the founder of SaunaSpace - a company dedicated to bringing the world quality infrared sauna products. Based in Columbia, Missouri, SaunaSpace uses advanced, lean manufacturing practices that provide quality crafted goods at a fair price. In this episode, you will hear about Brian's personal quest for better health as he found himself struggling with insomnia, acne, and adrenal fatigue in his early twenties. While searching for answers, an alternative medicine doctor recommended Near Infrared (Nir) Sauna Therapy. Intrigue, Brian quickly discovered one problem: he couldn't find a Nir sauna. Thus began his incredible personal journey from a sickly millennial to an amazingly healthy entrepreneur who is spreading Nir Sauna Therapy's health benefits.

Dr. Aaron Tressler was a sickly child who experienced several injuries while playing sports as a young man. Growing up in Pennsylvania with wonderful parents, Aaron found his destiny when one of his baseball teammates introduced him to a chiropractor. Aaron's healing results through the science of chiropractic care made such an impact on Aaron that he eventually became a chiropractor himself, thus launching his dynamic career. Today, Aaron is a chiropractor, entrepreneur, and health expert of 30 years. Owner of In8Life – Tressler Chiropractic, he specializes in revitalizing life to the fullest naturally with chiropractic care, nutrition, exercise, and mental strength.

T.C.(Tony) Hale was a standup comic living in Los Angles in 2004 when he suddenly lost his voice. At first, he wasn't worried, as his voice had gone raspy many times...however, this time his voice never did return. Tony went to 23 doctors, and none could provide any solutions to enable Tony to talk again. That is when he snapped. Tony "went psycho," spending every spare minute researching his condition - for eight years. In this episode, Tony shares his journey - from a desperate comic who couldn't speak to finding a new voice - becoming an expert in natural health and nutrition.

Ashleigh Van Houten grew up as the only girl in a household of brothers, which lead her to watch a lot of wrestling and Arnold Schwartzenegger movies as a kid. She also liked watching the world's strongest man competitions. From an early age, Ashleigh found herself intrigued by displays of strength and seeing what the human body can do. Along the way, Ashleigh became an author, speaker, podcast host, and self-proclaimed muscle nerd. She wrote a cookbook called It Takes Guts and is the host of the Muscle Maven Radio podcast.