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Fasting while eating for 5 days in a row. Already losing weight, and digestion resetting. What a fascinating process. Find out more about Prolon here.

Day 2 report on my experience with Prolon's fasting mimicking diet. How am I doing? https://prolonfmd.com/

My 5-day report of the Fasting Mimicking Diet from Prolon Weight on day 1 - 208 https://prolonfmd.com/

The 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet is the most researched, most effective fasting protocol in the world. And you can eat the whole time. It blows the top off of the ideas I had about fasting. Dr. Joseph Antoun is the CEO and chairman at L-Nutra. Founded by Valter Longo - L-Ntura is largely thought of as the most science based approach to fasting in the world. Learn more HERE In this totally eye-opening episode we cover: •What is a fasting mimicking diet specifically •The cells stays fasted while you're still eating plant based •Why intermittent fasting may not be ideal •Currently 16 clinical trials studying the fasting mimicking diet •1 prolon per month for three months •20s or 30s for weight loss, do it 2-3 times per year •For older populations, with health goals do prolon once a month for three months, then quarterly. •Fast bar is equivalent to water when it comes metabolic response - IN A CLINICAL TRIAL. •65-70% of customers are women •12-14 hours is the best fasting period for healthy people according to the studies •Full ethical transparency and they donate 50% of proceeds to the Create Cures Foundation

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We're half the men our grandfathers were, and now you can do something about it. GET A $45 mail in hormone test and virtual dr. visit here. honehealth.com/opp Saad Alam found out he had the testosterone of an 80 year old when he was in his 30s. So he created what is now the fastest growing men's health company in the US. The future of health optimization is here. And we cover it in this awesome episode of Optimal Performance. •Why Saad NEEDED to create a testosterone improvement company •The jarring psychological effects of low T •40% of men over 35 suffer from low T •Our fathers generation had 26% more T and 50% more •More testosterone = fewer cardiac events, generally happier •Primary care physicians aren't trained to help you with hormone optimization •How Hone Health works - Get the test in the mail, send in blood sample, talk to a doc, determine best action to take, receive medication. Re-consult with doc, and retest… •Most medications have noticeable results in 3-6 weeks •The benefits of Clomid •How to feel like yourself again •The importance of connecting with other guys who have gone through TRT •Sleep, stress management, nutrition are essential to a quality life.

Dr. Bredesen is beating Alzheimer's... And now, he's telling the stories of those who have reversed Alzheimer's in his new book - The First Survivor of Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer's statistics are staggering and dwarf all but two causes of death in the U.S. In this relevant, and fascinating episode we cover: •Results of clinical trial of unprecedented medial improvement •4 Groups: Inflammation - mouth, mold, leaky gut etc,, Toxicity - air pollution, glyphosate, biotoxins Energetics - blood flow, oxygenation, mitochondria, ketosis Trophic factors - hormones, thyroids, nutrients •Alzheimers as the third leading cause of death in USA •84% of people in the trial got better brain scores, not just a slowing of decline •4 Groups: Inflammation - mouth, mold, leaky gut etc,, Toxicity - air pollution, glyphosate, biotoxins Energetics - blood flow, oxygenation, mitochondria, ketosis Trophic factors - hormones, thyroids, nutrients •The Alzhiemer's pandemic dwarfs covid •The connection between improvements in cognition and improvements in Parkinson's •Dr. Bredesen and his cognoscapy •Brain training supplementation and detox are essential •Brain training specifically speed of processing is very helpful… •The power of brainhq •What it's like to have Alzheimers •The importance of knowing whether you have the gene APOE4…2 copies means greater than 50% change of developing Alzheimer's •How wearables and social networking are two of the most important influencers in preventing cognitive decline

Some people are on a whole other level. Ra definitely is. Ra is wildly successful working with super food line purium health. He hosts a weekly Kriya yoga practice - kriyaoftheweek. He also drinks his own urine from time to time. HIs Instagram is a treasure trove of off-the-wall and incredibly insightful practices for human optimization. In this fun and interesting episode we cover: •The power of leveraging online avatars •From Elite Crossfit competitor to Elite Human Potential •How to become an interesting person •The power of choosing to be someone new. •Key resources: Seth Speaks, The Nature of Personal Reality •The power of Kriya kriyaoftheweek.com •Thinking of your body as a technology •Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm: Into the dreaming of earth •Ra's impressive morning routine •Why Ra consumes his own urine •The importance of staying connected with nature and observing the information it has for us. •How we can and should fall in love with nature •Skin, color of skin, sunlight, hair color •Ra runs a team of superfood sellers for purium.

Why would anyone want to immerse themselves in icy cold water? Listen up and we'll tell you. GET $100 off Plunge plus free shipping HERE - USE CODE OPP Plunging into cold water for just a few minutes a day has a long list of health benefits. In this episode we cover it all! •The most advanced cold plunge device in the world •A cold plunge that also acts as a hot tub •Origin story of the most advanced cold plunge unit on the market •How even 60 degree temperature shows therapeutic benefits •Customizing your plunge practice •Benefits of cold plunge: mood improvement, lower inflammation, ho rmetic stress optimization, discipline, weight loss, energy enhancement, nervous system override, resilience building, longevity benefits •Why 2-4 minutes is enough •Collaborations with Dr. Andrew Huberman •Optimal temperatures for plunging •Plunge protocols for loss protocols for •Difference between the four models •Who shouldn't be experimenting with cold plunging •Why you shouldn't OVERDO cold therapy

There's a lot we don't know about this global situation. But at the same time, doctors and researchers are learning about the issues that accompany it. Dr. Mac is uniquely qualified to give us a lay of the land. Dr. Ami Mac is the Director of Translational Medicine and Patient Relations at the Stanford Genome Technology Center (SGTC). Here, she coordinates and advances interdisciplinary communication between participants in the healthcare ecosystem. This is a sobering and staggering episode on the implications of Long Covid. •What is long covid •The symptoms of long covid like memory loss, debilitating fatigue •The alarming occurrence of additional symptoms of long covid •How Dr. Mac found her way to Stanford Research •What is ME/CFS and how does it relate to Long Covid •10-12% of covid sufferers never recover from the virus •Co-morbid conditions EM/CFS - Long Covid: Mast-cell activation syndrome, Small intestinal bowel overgrowth, sub-clinical hypothyroidism •How to watch for symptoms •Biochemical processes are broken with people with ME/CFS •What can you do to support those dealing with Long Covid •Practices for coping with ME/CFS and Long Covid •Implications on the healthcare system •A call to action to share this episode

Charlene Gisele has scoured the globe in order to bring ancestral wisdom to the modern world. She's a Primal Coach, Business Coach, Breath Work Coach and Ancestral Living Expert. Check out her website here: https://charlenegisele.com/ In this practical and inspiring episode we cover: •What is the difference between wellness and health •The importance of eating brains, organs and offals •How to be a professional and also live a primal lifestyle •The importance of proximity in your drive to be great •The importance of mimicking your ancestors lifestyle - mimicking nature •How to take full advantage of a coach •The power of a physiological sigh •Breath of fire for virtual presentations •Inner child healing work…I DID IT and it was transformational

No pills, no therapy. Effective anxiety and depression treatment in 20 minutes twice a day. Seems too good to be true, but it's scientifically proven...and everyone should know about it. GET $100 off this profoundly effective device - USE "OPP" at checkout here - https://www.fisherwallace.com/ Fisher Wallace is a very simple neurostimulation device you can use at home. Kelly Roman - CEO and Co-founder joins the OPP to break it all down...and it's fascinating. In this episode we cover: •As effective as prescription drugs….and cheaper than behavioral therapy •Fisher Wallace stimulates your ability to create more beneficial neurochemicals •High effectiveness in sleep outcomes in recent study •The post-pharmaceutical area of electrical therapy •What people are saying about their results •75% of surveyed users said that they'd use Fisher Wallace for the rest of their life! •Other benefits include focus, concentration and memory •If you have anxiety, you probably have sleep issues. •How you can get the prescription for the device quickly and easily. •How the destigmatization of mental health issues will empower people to help themselves •The importance of establishing rituals and daily practices for mental well-being •At 4 weeks, there was a 42 minute increase VS Ambien which improves sleep by 20 min. •Early REM (physical restoration) Late REM (for the brain) •2 weeks to see the insomnia help

We take better care of our cars than we do our bodies. And there's no trading in your body. In order to get a clear picture of what's going on in your body, you have to do the bloodwork. Vitamin D, Stress hormones, Hormones, Lipids and more - are all essential for truly understanding where you're at health-wise. Dr. Gil Blander is the founder of Inside Tracker which has emerged as the critical aspect of personal health knowledge. You can get 25% off this incredible service HERE In this insightful episode we cover: •You take better care of your car than you do your body •How Inside Tracker helps you live a longer better life •Why your doctor can't help you optimize your health. •Whats happening inside your body, and what's the right intervention to optimize it's performance •All recommendations are based on peer reviewed scientific publications •Test, follow the recommendations and test again in 6 months •The difference between sick care and health optimization •Normal is boring. Be optimal •12 years developing the recommendations •How to read the Inside Tracker Results •How Inside Tracker comes up with your inner age •How does the gamification work in improving health Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/328-blood-markers-show-you-your-internal-age-with-dr-gil-blander/

Hair loss is no longer a mystery. And the regrowth solution is simple. Two of the most powerful hair growth ingredients combine to make Auxano Grow - blowing the hair loss prescription drugs out of the water. Copper peptides and C60 are the winning combination. Get 15% off this amazing product HERE by using the code OPP It's all about blood flow to the scalp. It's all about living a low-inflammation lifestyle while supporting your scalp. I've been on a 18 month hair regrowth journey using various techniques to go from balding to thicker, longer hair. -Derma Rolling, c60, red light therapy and amino acids Now, I'll be adding Auxano to my hair growth formula. Jay Campbell - Author, Innovator, Testosterone Expert - and I also talk about the important connection between biohacking and elevated consciousness. In this packed episode we cover: •What is a copper peptide? How does it help regrow hair? •The real key to hair loss is lack of blood flow to the scalp •Even if you have a genetic predisposition to hairless, you can re-grow your hair. •What is DHT (dihydrotestosterone) inhibition…and why is important to understand •The problem with finasteride •What are cosmeceuticals? •The alarming depression after using finasteride, propecia, prescription monoxodil •The formulation of peptide products. •How can we be prepared for what comes next, how can we stay ahead of the curve. •The connection between trauma and hair loss. •Nick Andrews biochemical engineer and peptide formulator. •Jay's origin as the author of The Testosterone Optimization Bible •The importance of raising your internal vibration to improve your life and the lives of the people around you. •The connection between hair and personal power •Mastering your physique, consciousness, presence and love through alchemical mastery •How we can all vibrate at a higher level. •How to get off hair loss pharmaceuticals Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/327-reversing-hair-loss-and-hair-growth-products-with-jay-campbell/

There are lots of reasons why red lights on your testicles works to boost testosterone. Mainly because men have evolved with their junk exposed to the elements. SPECIAL OFFER FOR YOU: 10% OFF Optimus Red 10% OFF Jet Pack - Ice pack for your balls In this fascinating episode we cover: •How men evolved with exposed balls to sunlight via photoreceptors •Finding ways to help men get the inputs they need for their body that doesn't require time or effort •Why you should shine red lights on your balls •Red lights are safe to shine on your balls. •Bro-proofing a testosterone boosting product •How John Ott discovered the importance of wavelength for bio-optimization is everything •Most men's balls are depressed •COLD PACK ON THE NUTS TOO! •Russinan power lifters and Chinese swimmers icing their testicles •Increased….um…man material •No pain no gain does not apply to icing your balls •Reports of better, deeper sleep with ball icing •Mongolian shepherds run their sheep through a cold river once a year for better offspring Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/326-increase-testosterone-with-red-lights-directly-on-your-balls-with-joel-green/

Doctors tell you there's no cure, then prescribe you medications that don't work. Rob Stuart found how to correct his life ruining eczema and now coaches people from around the world to fix theirs. He's a youtube creator, coach, yoga therapist, former athlete, and this was a very informative episode. In it we cover: •Unconventional hacks for healthy skin - like resistance training and a few key nutrients, •Western diet, western lifestyle, western Medicine is terrible for the skin •The stress, mental and spiritual connection to skin health •Gene is the bullet and diet and lifestyle is the trigger •The difference between eczema, psoriasis and rosacea •The link between healing your skin and being a high achiever. •Jaw dropping before and afters… •The importance of using clean products in your home…soap, detergent, deodorant etc. Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/325-the-cure-for-eczema-and-psoriasis-with-robb-stuart/

Everything you need to know about the future of the psychedelic industry. Paul Austin returns for an update on psychedelia. And things are heating up. In this broad and fascinating conversation around psychedelic certification training, microdosing, macrodosing and more we cover: •Clinical versus natural settings for psychedelic medicine •How the future of psychedelic medicine may look •Massive shifts in the Psychedelic Space •How is the psychedelic space shifting and growing? •The use of psychedelics as a tool for deconditioning •How third wave is focused on training people to be psychedelic guides through a certification program •Why starting with MDMA is the best psychedelic to start with •The complexity of financing a psychedelic company Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/324-mdma-then-mushrooms-with-paul-austin/

This is the way. Tight cuffs on your arms and legs makes your fatigue faster and get better results that marathon cardio workouts or killing yourself at the gym. B Strong Training is legit and I love it. GET 15% OFF HERE - bstrong.training and use code OPP •It takes really easy exercises and makes them very intense…leading to fatigue. Fatigue leads to fast results. •15-20 minutes a day 5 days a week is all you need •How to maximize the BFR results •3 bodyweight exercises with Strong, and 1 standard lifting session •How the post-work out protein synthesis is maximized with BStrong •Why training at 60% gets you nowhere. •The importance of sympathetic tone •The future of remote fitness training that's customizable to YOU. •40-70 3x/week is a good target •15-40 5 sessions per week •Determining the inflation level Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/323-stronger-leaner-sexier-in-half-the-time-with-dr-jim-stray-gunderson/

This is some futuristic stuff. Unlike anything else before it, Orchid's service focuses on analyzing both couple''s genes as well as fertilized embryos for IVF. Check them out here. https://www.orchidhealth.com/ In this futuristic episode we cover: •100% of genome 3B bases…versus 2-3% in 23andme or Ancestry *What you can learn about your own genetics as well as your unborn children •Identifying genetic markers and determining the risk involved with the combination of inherited genes •More extensive testing •Each embryo you create you get a report about the health of that embryo and what risks it may have •Old school genetics show broad and largely useless information •Industry establishing genetic testing technology •Orchid's added service of genetic counseling •The implications about being able to know the health risks your unborn children may have Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/322-will-your-baby-be-healthy-with-noor-siddiqui-from-orchid/

Using music to get dialed in. We all do it, and Brain.fm does it better...and backed by brilliant developers. Go to brain.fm for a FREE 3 day trial. In this super fascinating episode we cover: •Patterns effect different brain states •Music triggers those brain patterns •Focus, Relax and Sleep •Using EEGs and fMRIs to look at brain patters to use rhythmic patters to illicit mental states •Comparisons to binaural beats and isometric tones •Why brain.fm is better than binural beats •Studying application for people with ADD •Using brain.fm to bring people back from anesthesia faster •Music made with composers and smart algorithms •Using the sleep setting to play all night. •How to try brain.fm FREE •What is a neural oscillations •Tips for optimizing your experience including drinking plenty of •How to implement brain.fm into your morning routine •How to use it as a tool and respect the tool Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/321-beat-your-add-now-with-brain-fm-dan-clark-ceo/

Robbie Stahl has been shaping physiques for decades Now, combining a highly customized fitness approach with cutting edge technology, Robbie helps people optimize their performance online. Check out www.thefitnessdoctor.com In this episode we cover: •How to increase your load, common ways people injure themselves in exercise •Exercise does not build your body •Exercise in a way that's directly aligned with the way that the creator made you. •Exercising based not your optional function •What is the biomechanics optimization system? •Starts with a head to toe biomechanics analysis •The process of virtual biomechanics analysts •Common training approaches that are damaging •Under-training your back •Doing back squats incorrectly •Just because you can doesn't mean you should…(workout hard, over work, binge watch tv…) •www.theultimateyoupodcast.com •www.thefitnessdoctor.com •Want to connect with Robbie personally -text him! 6024344248 Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/320-ditch-your-personal-trainer-get-customized-with-robbie-stahl-from-the-fitness-doctor/

Robbie hosts guided breath work sessions with companies like Netflix. He helps people go deeeeeep. Inward Breathwork makes a guided breath work accessible. Plus it adds an element of excitement and fun. Combining music with innovative breathing techniques. Check them out here: www.inwardbreathwork.com In this podcast we cover: •Specific breath to release trauma stored in the body. •Nitrous Oxide breathing techniques that are anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral •Breath work practitioner working with Netflix and Kettle and Fire •How the immediate feedback loop provides a more impactful experience than most meditations •What makes a high quality guided breath work session? •How we can all use breathwork •Breath work on cannabis •How to breath correctly throughout the day •How eating too late at night effects your breathing when you sleep. •Pairing breath work and ketamine •PLUS a guided breathwork session at the end. Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/319-relieve-stress-and-anxiety-at-home-with-guided-breath-work-with-robbie-bent-inward-breathwork/

Dr. Christine Rosche From Digestive Health Center is at the cutting edge of gut health. In here return appearance to the OPP - Dr. Rosche shares some incredible data from international studies about treating covid with iodine mouth wash, ivermectin and gut health boosting protocols. Dr. Rosche has two special offers both at 50% off: Gut 360 - with a personal consultation around the status of your gut health. GI 360 - State of the art PCR dna testing with 20% more information than ever before 650-856-3151 within two weeks of the release date In this episode we cover: •The direct impact of gut health with fighting disease and viruses! •The incredible data connecting gut health and your immune system. •How your thoughts, attitudes and stress levels directly effect your gut health •The overwhelming data that shows connection between the gut and the lungs •The role of functional medicine and it's relationship with conventional medicine •The implications gut health has in a litany of other health issues •The link between vaccines and leaky gut •The Digestive Health Center Protocol for custom probiotic prescription •What does Dr. Rosche's Gut 360 test? •Supplement Evaluation •Which foods are the best for gut health beyond probiotic foods Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/318-leaky-gut-leaky-brain-ii-with-dr-christine-rosche-from-digestive-health-center/

When the creator of a massively popular anti-aging protocol is a self-admitted junk food junkie you perk up. Dr. Sandra Kaufman uses her knowledge of cell biology and physiology to treat aging with biochemical biohacking. We talk about the Kaufman Protocol which takes a hard look at the 7 tenets of aging. In this podcast we cover: •Sandra is a super-healthy junk food junkie •Breaking down why cells age and what you can do about it. •Unpacking Metforman and it's keys to longevity: epigenetic modifier, uncouples mitochondria, lowers glucose levels, changes balance of bacteria in the gut toward "skinny people bacteria" •Which are the best tests for gut health, horvath clock, sirtuans, telomeres, mitochondria, •The importance of gut bacteria that make PUFAs •The difference between anti-aging and age-reversal (which isn't really a thing yet) •Senesent cell killing protocols •Breaking down the Kaufman Protocol •Spermadine teasers… Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/317-lose-weight-slow-aging-increase-energy-with-dr-sandra-kaufman/

In this unique episode I walk you through a dynamic Life Coaching exercise called the Life Positioning System. This assessment tool is unique to you and your life. It's eye opening. Why do we bother to optimize our performance? What will we do with extra energy and greater focus? At the heart of all the performance optimization - we must ask ourselves what we're after? What good is biohacking if we're not clear on how it improves our life. This solo show will show you how your life is positioned NOW. Find out more about my coaching offering HERE - http://seanmccormick.com/ Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/316-biohacking-with-a-purpose-solo-show-with-sean/

Wade Lightheart has dedicated his life to creating BEST IN CLASS supplements. He and his team at Bioptimizers are succeeding. I've recently fallen in love with several of the BiOptimzers products...and I'm very very picky. You can get 10% off the most potent Magnesium product on the planet - Magnesium Breakthrough HERE BiOptimizers has also created the most advanced gut and digestion products like Leaky Gut Guardian, P3-OM proteolytic probiotic and Masszymes - the most cutting edge digestive enzyme available. In this episode we cover: •The importance of getting engaged with your own health and having fun •Why you can't supplement your way out of a and diet or bad lifestyle •Ranking your inputs: Air, Movement, Water, Food •How Bioptimizers formulates Best Of Class products •What is the bucket theory of nutrition (totally of optimal functioning in the body) •How to build up to an optimal dose of any supplement - DO A Spectrecell https://www.spectracell.com/ •5 Main tests: Dutch test for hormones, Pulse test for denatured proteins (cardiac disease), HomoIR (Insulin and glucose response), Spectracell (determines how well your body absorbed and uses minerals, Dexascan for body fat Do that every 5 years! •The worlds best proteolytic enyzme •How Wade has created the absolute fool proof digestive health plan This episode is brought to you by LMNT - pick up a 30 pack of Watermelon Salt for $45 and make some mixers! Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/315-building-an-optimal-body-from-the-inside-out-with-wade-lightheart-from-bioptimizers/

Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist is the 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top ranked iTunes podcast, books and seminars. In part one of this convo we cover electrolytes and how we need more sodium. Robb is the co-founder of one of my LMNT - go to for electrolyte support. Pick up a sample pack of 7 electrolyte drink mixes for the price of shipping HERE! Listen To the to Healthy Rebellion Radio Here In this episode we cover: •How he talks to his kids about Covid •Why he moved out of Texas •Lifestyle design and how he's switched to a mostly carnivore diet. •Why we need to stay flexible in our approach to life •His opinion on health tracking platforms •How he manages his kids screen exposure Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/314-how-robb-wolf-lives-life-optimal/

Robb Wolf needs no introduction. If you're low-carb and loving it, you can thank Robb. Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist is the 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top ranked iTunes podcast, books and seminars. Robb is also the co-founder of one of my new favorite products LMNT. Pick up a sample pack of 7 electrolyte drink mixes for the price of shipping HERE! In this eye-opening episode we cover: •When Rob realized electrolytes were a massive blindspot for him •Symptoms of electrolyte deficiency •Robb has been low carb for 22 years •How low sodium doesn't necessarily effect blood pressure •How Gatorade originally included plenty of sodium •Robb's approach to boosting health •How the pre-bed time salt shot and sufficient electrolytes •How electrolytes can flip your light switch •Demystifying electrolytes •The fact that adrenal fatigue protocols typically include doses of sodium in the morning •You're drinking too much water •Robbs current approach to diet including carnivore diet PLUS a breakdown of the different carnivore diet approaches. •How Robb thinks about resilient aging, physical and emotional challenges Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/313-why-you-need-more-salt-and-electrolytes-with-robb-wolf-part-1/

Scientist Andrew Steele has written a startling chronicle on the frontiers of the science of aging, and reveals how close we are to an astonishing extension of our life spans and a vastly improved quality of life in our later years. Find Ageless HERE In this truly futuristic take on longevity and health we cover: •Your risk of death doubles every 7 years! •What are the most reliable tests for measuring aging •The 5 most important things for Anti-aging! •How the Epigenetic clock measures your age most accurately •The shocking idea if programming cells back into pluripotent cells •The Research of Yamanaka on pluripotent cells •The distinction between Ant-aging and Age Reversal and Transhumanism •What do the skeptics say about Anti-aging •How dying of old age is no longer a thing •Anti-aging and death - how closely are they connected? •Andrew's goals for bringing anti-aging into casual conversations among friends and families Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/312-ageless-and-the-top-5-things-for-staying-young-with-andrew-steele/

I'm constantly looking for the most effective biohacking products. I have a new favorite. Hydrogen tablets from drinkHRW. In this episode we talk about ethics in biohacking products, wellness skepticism and of course hydrogen tablets. Alex Tarnava the inventor and CEO of drinkHRW joins me for a wide ranging conversation about the benefits of hydrogen water, biohacking research and skepticism of wellness products. You can get 10% off here: https://drinkhrw.com/ To be totally honest, I've been very very impressed with the four drinkHRW products I've taken. They're definitely worth checking out. In this episode we coever: •Alex's origin story of the invention of Hydrogen water tablets •Higher concentration of doses taken intermittently for benefits •DrinkHRW as a regulator of the biological systems •Hydrogen is essential for all of our biological systems •Most noticeable effects •Hydrogen seems to regulate oxidative stress - hydrogen study 6 months 60 people reversed metabolic issues •Minimum effective dose for hydrogen in water is .5 ppm - DrinkHRW is 12 •The big problem with hydrogen water devices and tablets. •Let down from ineffectiveness of Hydrogen Water devices. •DrinkHRW Studies: - Phase 3 clinical trial for reducing hospitalizations in the 60+ populations in France - Clinical trials for post-stroke recovery - Parkinsons - Reduce harmful radiation effects in cancer treatments •Myjourney.science database N=1 experiments with biohacking devices, diets etc. •A critical take on biohacking devices Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/311-why-hydrogen-tablets-are-game-changers-with-alex-tarnava-from-drinkhrw/

Gregory Landsman has worked in entertainment and beauty long enough to know some deep truths about youthful skin. He's the reason I'm now washing my face with Apple Cider Vinegar - and my skin hasn't looked this good for years. In this thoughtful and insightful episode about beauty, skin and life purpose we cover: •Best morning hacks for beautification of the skin like lemon water in the morning - thumping your thymus, drinking quality water and focusing on deep even nose breathing, massaging your face with oils each morning •Detoxification and the face •How your environment effects the skin •Massaging the face in circular motions down the neck to remove toxins •Speed up lymphatic drainage and oxygenates the blood and carries nutrients to the face…and gets rid of pillow face. •The importance of knowing your value in the world •How to develop your intuition and make decisions that are best for you. •Developing your conscience…is this good for me…Is this good for humanity and trusting that feeling. •How the physical body never lies. •The skin as the largest organ we have and it shows what's going inside our body •The skin as a lie detector test •How to take years off your face with the right breath and foods •How your appearance shapes you and your self-belief Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/310-take-years-off-your-face-naturally-with-gregory-landsman/

T.C. Hale's story is an odd one. Stand up comedian loses his voice, 23 doctors can't help and only then does he figure out his health issues. Now, as a health coach and podcaster T.C. shares his unique humor and insight around health optimization with the masses. Get his free ebook HERE In this insightful episode we cover: •Everyone should eat for themselves •Found himself helping friends and family with their issues and dove deeper •The problem with magnesium. •The problem with dropping all carbs abruptly •Clarifying how digestion is supposed to work. •The connection between minerals and digestion •How T.C. took his health into his own hands after losing his voice. 23 docs couldn't help him…so he figured it out himself. •How T.C. works 1-on-1 to help people with sleep issues, gut health, menstrual cramps and insomnia. •The importance of understanding all our of our individuality in order to address health issues •Blood pressure, fasting blood sugar •The myth of alkalinity as a marker for health •Simplifying how we think about gut health Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/309-poop-talk-digestion-and-health-hacking-with-t-c-hale/

Dr. Jon Lieff is a neuropsychiatrist with a BA in Mathematics from Yale University and an MD from Harvard Medical School. His new book The Secret Language Of Cells explores how biological conversations happen, and what that may tells us about consciousness. In this detailed and fascinating episode we cover: •The connection between meditation and immunity •The connection between gut cells and immune cells. •MTOR - and how it keeps track of the nutrients we have and need. •Why we need anti-oxidants •What we now know about how acupuncture stimulates t-cellls that activates communication through neurons to various organs •Practical tips to increase cellular health right away •Vagus nerve breakdown: what it does, what it regulates and how to stimulate it •What this means about how we treat disease •The implications this has on how we think about consciousness •How science confirmed that viruses talk to each other just 3 years ago •The fascinating story of how plants communicate with each other Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/308-how-your-cells-talk-to-each-other-with-dr-jon-lieff/

Brad Kearns epitomizes optimal performance. He's a NY Times best selling author, podcaster, Guinness record holder, supplement formulator and primal biohacker. He's teamed up recently with Mark Sisson for the book TWO Meals a Day: The Simple Sustainable Strategy To Lose Fat, Reverse Aging and Break Free from Diet Frustration Forever Brad is an encyclopedia for health, fitness and performance optimization. CATCH HIS PODCAST HERE. In this truly awesome podcast episode we cover: •MOFO for mail hormone optimization, testicles, prostate, heart liver and bone marrow •Liver is among the most nutrient dense food in the world. •The concept of two meals a day - aka the 1 1/2 diet •The research is surprising how bad snacking is for becoming transitioning from carb dependency to fat adapted •Explaining gluconeogenesis - and how your body burns fat •Start by ditching the big three TOXIC MODERN FOODS -the refined grains, sugars and industrial seed oils •The social pressure around living a healthy lifestyle Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/307-two-meals-a-day-with-brad-kearns/

There is a ton of bad information when it comes to running. Here's why: Runners are consistent, independent, tough and often obsessed. Running is such a basic movement, but also divisive topic. You either love it or you hate it. EVERYONE has an opinion on how to run correctly. Brodie Sharp - host of the Run Smarter Podcast joins me for a frank conversation about running. In this episode we cover: •Why you shouldn't static stretch, foam roll, or massage your muscles hard. •Why is running a good idea? •How to start a running regimen •The benefits of running slow •Where to start if you want to begin running now…. •Finding your adaptation sweet spot •Running suggestions for new runners •Common running injuries •Debunking running's connection with osteoarthritis •The misconceptions about rehab devices, stretching Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/306-run-smarter-with-brodie-sharpe/

In this part two of my interview with Steve Rio, we transition from work to personal transformation through psychedelics and entheogens. Steve is currently working with 5-MeO-DMT in Canada and has seen first hand many people totally change their perspective. Find this important work with psychedelics here - enfoldinstitute.com In this truly unique episode we cover: •What is a 5-MeO-DMT experience like? •The difference between N,N-DMT and 5-MeO-DMT •The importance of transcendent experiences for our growth •Psychedelics as a bullet-train •Anything that is easy does not produce that much value •What is the ego elastic band •Enfold is a wellness company with a focus on psychedelic experiences •Working with trained psychedelic practitioners to empower people in a conscious way "You just can't access that layer of your consciousness through language. And psychedelics were given to us by the universe to do that." "Psychedelics are this incredible bullet train to a depth of consciousness…understanding or god or source…or the universe that is unmatched." "It's really easy to have a mind blowing experience on psychedelics and go HOLY SHIT MY WHOLE LIFE HAS CHANGED, then you go back to your life that hasn't changed." "5-MeO-DMT is the strongest hallucinogen on the planet." Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/305-5-meo-dmt-with-steve-rio/

Steve Rio is ahead of his time and luckily he's chosen to spend some time with us! Steve is the Founder and CEO of Nature of Work - which aims to make you a better, more focused more intentional worker in your profession and your life. CHECK OUT Nature Of Work Here In this Part 1 Episode we cover: •Nature of Work techniques like opening and closing your work day •The importance of reflecting on the day. Scoring the day 1-5 - to find trends. •How success leaves clues •The importance of living and working with purpose •Steve's background in tech and agency work •Steve's insights on futurism •Re-thinking how we work remotely, and how we think of work. How the attention economy. •How Nature of Work aims to create personal operating systems to be more productive with less stress. •An 8 week course to track habits, institute journals. •How working from home leaves us lacking tools. Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/304-hacking-your-work-with-steve-rio-of-nature-of-work/

Weighted blankets help you sleep faster, sleep deeper and they're incredibly comfortable. Mimicking the action of deep pressure touch, weighted blankets help: ADD/ADHD, Nerve related conditions, Parkinson's, Cancer treatment and sensory sensitivity. Get 10% off HERE -> https://balooliving.com/ USE CODE "OPP" In this episode we cover: •The weighted blanket mimics the action of deep pressure touch •Deep pressure touch triggering melatonin release •Clinical studies show 42% of participants in a sleep study were considered in remission of sleep troubles. •Temple Grandin, autism and her design of the squeeze machine. •ADD/ADHD, Nerve related conditions, Parkinsons, Cancer treatment and sensory sensitivity. •The different weights of the blankets and why - 12, 15, 20, 25 •Why using glass micro beads for weight is better than plastic pellets •Certified NO VOC •The unique design and orgigin story of the first baloo blanket. •Melatonin doesn't make you sleepy, it's a trigger for your circadian rhythm. Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/303-less-anxiety-and-deeper-sleep-with-weighted-blankets-elizabeth-grojean-of-baloo/

Conner Habib is one of the most fascinating people I've interviewed in...well, maybe ever. He's an author, lecturer, former porn performer and deep thinker about philosophy in the modern world. You can find him on his deeply interesting and important podcast - Against Everyone With Conner Habib In this fascinating episode we cover: •How do you define materialism? •Why is materialism a problematic idea? •What is scientism? How is the biohacking community contributing to the problems with scientism? •A fresh new way to think about vaccines •Differentiating between the internal and external worlds. •How having a healthy body gives you a sense of clarity and emotional stability. •The concept of right action in terms of I/WE/ALL or I/WE/COSMOS •How can we benefit the cosmos in our behaviors? •What do the teachings of Rudolph Steiner have to teach us now? •The importance of reading fiction Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/302-materialism-scientism-and-you-with-conner-habib/

Dominique D'Vita from Yes Tantra is a specialist. She works with the tantric practices to increase your performance in all aspects of your life. I really enjoyed our conversation - I learned a lot. Tantra is useful for a myriad aspects of your life. In this episode we cover: •Tantra is a tool to weave things together •Tantra first begins with the self. •Using your sexual energy to become more powerful and master the self. •How important tantric practices are for embodiment. •What's the difference romance and intimacy •Surpassing the discomfort associated with being alone. •Tantra and dating. Having intentions using dating apps. •Tesla, Jobs, Einstein, Napoleon Hill all used these techniques to increase creativity. •Worm longevity study with vasectomy •Considering vasectomies. Pros and cons •How the ego plays a part •Dominique's take on people with low sex drives Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/301-using-tantra-to-grow-your-power-with-dominique-dvita/

Smell is powerful. Inhaling essential oils with FUM is both pleasurable and effective at building positive habits. Formulated with essential oils known to be antibacterial, antiviral, and immunity supporting. Shield Cores aid you in maintaining wellness. GET 10% off their Wellness Pack HERE I actually really really like FUM - it's something I get a lot of joy from using it. In this great podcast we cover: •Breathing essential oils through an inhaler •My personal experience with FUM using Peppermint as a nootropic and pre-workout •Peppermint to open airways •How the founders found essential oils useful for performance •Using the highest quality essential oils for FUM •The origin story of the essential oil inhaler •The uses of inhaling the different blends. •The psychological and physiological benefits •Smoking cessation testimonials •Building positive habits with aroma therapy - through psychological anchoring •R&D process for creating blends •Proceeds feeding hungry kids in Kenya Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/300-why-you-should-inhale-essential-oils-with-braedon-pauls-from-fum/

Dr. Scott Sherr is one of world's leading experts in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Recently a study out of Israel showed: -Increased telomere length by 20% -Decreased senescent cell populations by 37% -With NO lifestyle changes! Dr. Scott is director of Integrative Hyperbaric Medicine and Heath Optimization at Hyperbaric Medical Solutions. In this highly informative episode of the OPP we cover: •What is Hyberbaric Oxygen Therapy? •How does it work? •HBOT for new blood vessels, stem cells release, regenerating tissue and cells, oxygenating the body, decreasing inflammation, stroke and heart attack recovery, reduction of senescent cells •Different types of HBOT units •HBOT for burns, wounds and trauma •The importance of supplementing based on your specific needs. •Dr. Sherr got involved with HBOT while looking to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and alternative medicine. •Which tests are most critical for hacking the self in a customized way. Blood, urine, stool, gut microbiota testing. •Optimizing biology is always a moving target. So you have to create foundational health •Why Continuous Glucose Monitors and Heart Rate Variability are Dr. Sherr's favorite trackers. •When you can measure, you can optimize on a foundational level. •Dr. Sherr's work in Health Optimization with Dr. Ted Achacoso Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/299-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-with-dr-scott-sherr/

When paradigms need shifting, we look to great research and coherent social observations...and a plan. In their book Hardwired - How Our Instincts To Stay Healthy Are Making Us Sick - Drs Robert Barrett and Louis Hugo Francescutti explain why we do what we do. In this fascinating episode we cover: •Why are we lacking the ability to adapt? •What are the constraints of evolutionary adaptation that what we're experiencing in modern day? •The importance of genuine caring to improve your life. •Smoking, Inactivity, Poor Nutrition effect accounts for 50% of the disease burden in North America •3rd leading cause of preventable deaths in North America is medical errors. Some of these are due to outdated evolutionary hardwiring in communication. •How we are all running on out-dated software •One of the most powerful drives is social connection and that is HIGHLY manipulatable. •How blinded we are in our own manipulation - especially when it comes to our own health and performance •How does caring help us grow resilience from an evolutionary perspective. •How social media allows us to hide from real life consequences of being a schmuck online •We've evolved to fight, seek and search for things; food, sex, acceptance and it's all readily available for us and it's causing us real harm. •What is the cookie and radish experiment? •List of lifestyle HACKS or patches like increasing joy, tips for managing your children's screen time etc. •Baby boomers are nearing end of life…and we need their stories and wisdom. Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/298-hardwired-for-poor-health-with-drs-robert-barrett-and-louis-hugo-francescutti/

Anya Fernald is the co-founder and CEO of Belcampo. She is an entrepreneur, chef, and agriculture expert. She has important wisdom to share about farming while providing Meat You Can Trust. Use Code OPTIMAL20 for 20% off incredible meat products. •Debunking the criticisms about animal based food production •Belcampo meats growth along side the paleo, keto, carnivore popularity •The importance of protecting and recovering soil. •The importance of regenerative farming to the planet. •How important is the integrity of soil to a healthy civilization. •Whats the process of sequestering carbon? •Pastured eggs have three times the protein as a battery egg. •How does Belcampo pull off sustainable meat at a competitive price and still stay open •10-25 companies have been involved in mass produced meat from the grocery store. •Is there a place in the world for meat alternatives? Impossible burger, Beyond meat etc? •Cricket protein, maggots and more. •Everyone would benefit from knowing how to tap into their intuition around food, eating and satisfying your cravings. Get more information here: https://seanmccormick.com/episodes/297-we-need-meat-regenerative-farms-with-anya-fernald-of-belcampo/

REVIEW SHOW!!!! In this episode of the Optimal Performance Podcast I review some of the most impactful episodes. SPECIAL OFFERS from the recap: 1. 15% off blue blocking glasses from Blu Blox CODE: OPP 2. 15% off EMF Blocking Clothing from Lambs: CODE optimalperformance 3. $50 off X3 Bar - my favorite biohacking equipment: CODE OPP 4. $65 off Blood Flow Restriction Band from B Strong: CODE OPP 5. Free STOP Method Tutorial - to stop negative emotions 6. Free package of organic Vitamin C - Pure Vitamin C Flush 244 - 15 Best Light Hacks for Optimal Health With Andy Mant from Blublox 247 - EMF Blocking Clothes Are The Future Now With Arthur Menard from Lambs 248 - Live Longer With Less Fat On Your Body With Dr. Cate Shanahan 250 - A Very Different Take On The Virus With Del Bigtree (250) - How To Stop Negative Emotions Forever With Sean McCormick 267 - Blood Flow Restriction Will Supercharge Your Fitness With Dr. Jim Stray Gunderson from B Strong 270 - 1000 Nuggets Of Wisdom With Paul Chek 271 - Weightlifting Is A Waste Of Time With Dr. John Jaquish 272 - Megadosing Vitamin C A True Panacea With Theo Lucier 281 - How To Reverse Aging With The Smartest Doctor In The World - Dr. Ted Achicoso 282 - How To Grow Your Consciousness With The Smartest Doctor In The World - Dr. Ted Achicoso 294 - Tips Beyond Mars And Venus With Dr. John Gray 295 - Boost Testosterone, Have Better Sex and Relationships With Dr. John Gray

Part two of my interview with John Gray THIS EPISODE PROVIDES ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE WISDOM You can follow up with all of the referenced courses and supplements HERE SO MUCH GREAT INFORMATION!!! In this episode we cover: •We need mental flexibility •GMOs, plastic, bus exhaust…are all stimulating estrogen •Tongat Ali, Myomin to cut estrogen out of your gut. Cho-wa Tea boots your brain and energy •In order to honor our feelings and let them go, men need more dopamine and women need more serotonin •John started with a question of how can I balance my brain chemistry •He created a stack of super minerals for men and women •Lithium is critical to balanced brain chemistry •How important digestion is for healthy hormone balance •Pre-digested proteins helped John manage his Parkinson's symptoms •Burbuering and bcaba for •Vit C and grapeseed extract for receding ADD type symptoms •MARS VENUS IN THE BEDROOM •MORE TIPS •Genie in the Bottle for better relationships: 20 min game doing EVERYTHING for the woman. •Status doubles a man's testosterone •Why men have more estrogen these days. More than ever before. •Estrogen makes you ejaculate •The point of changing sexual positions

John Gray is a speaker, teacher, coach and author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are For Venus. Updated for current relationships and trends, John Gray shares a ton of great advice for bringing men and women together. ACCESS his FREE 4-Day Online Course Here. Fascinating, Practical and Actionable - in this interview we cover: •Dr. Gray has totally updated the content from the paradigm shifting book. •Tips for relationships and intimacy during covid times. •Specific tips for interaction with your lover/partner •Really awesome basic ideas from Mars Venus for men and women. •The most important thing in relationships are hormones. •When you have low testosterone you whine and complain •Straightforward sex tips •Is there any room for porn in a healthy sexual reality? •Techniques for tracking emotions in your relationship. •4-day Free Online Course. HOW TO GET EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP •Considering Dopamine and Serotonin in men and women

Analyzing the process of mastery is fascinating work. A typical day at the home office of my guests: Investing in innovative medical technology or managing many millions. Neal Mody - Managing Director for Zoic Capital and Chris Haydel Founder of a Pasadena based wealth management firm make big decisions every day. They're also co-hosts of Market Meditations a podcast on philosophy and finance. In this ode to Tim Ferriss-esque podcast we cover: •Performance through the lens of financial mastery •Performance through ease and grace •Performance through intense focus •The concept of widening your aperture in order to analyze situations and make great decisions. •How meditation empowers the path of mastery •The power of "let me get back to you on that" •The importance of the teachings of Tich Nat Han and Charlie Munger

Gwella is upleveling mushrooms to 2.0 with a truly innovative mushrooms products. Learn MORE here Peter Reitano and Daniel Sanders CEO AND CSO of Gwella In this fascinating episode we cover: •Gwella makes products combining botanicals and ingredients with powerful mushrooms •Microdosing thresholds vary for people •Peter and Daniel and I share their first experiences with mushrooms •We share our first experiences with mushrooms for performance •How do mushrooms work as adaptogens •Clarity of thought, increased energy, stress management. •Can you have too many mushrooms in your system? •Functional Mushrooms, Medicinal Mushrooms and Transformational Mushrooms, Recreational •Taking just enough is the key •What's the difference between a drink mix and a capsulation for uses. •The difference between using mycelium versus a fruity body in mushroom supplements (Example - some cordycept variations in mycelium and fruity body. •The potential of growing your own food and medicine via a mushroom kit. •The importance of N of 1 personal discovery to find what works for you as an individual •Using mushrooms as an alternative to adderal

Dustin Wolfe owns and operates the largest sexual health clinic in North America - Novus. Now, he's bringing the same technology he uses in clinics - Acoustic Wave Therapy - to men for home use. YOU CAN GET $50 OFF THIS INCREDIBLE TECH HERE. Yes, I've tried it...and yes it works like he says it does. In this fascinating and inspiring episode we cover: •Backed by 100s of clinical studies by doctors groups including urology groups from around the world. •Shockwave and acoustic wave therapy are the same thing •Standard price is $3k for 6 20-min treatments •How this works for scar tissue all over the body •Can this work for ladies too? •Totally safe to use •The shame and anxiety around addressing ED •The testimonials are astounding •The research that backs acoustic wave therapy. •The process of developing the specific protocols to improve performance and get results without down time •Clears plaque and grows new tissue. •This is like taking your penis to the gym. •How important intimacy is for relationships. Especially now. •How this works with Peyronin's (crookedness)