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This is part 2 of my investigation to Levels Health - the continuous glucose monitor system to correct your metabolic dysfunction. Josh Clemente is the co-founder and former mechanical engineer for life support systems at Space X. Now, he's designing a way to help the world with metabolic issues. In this fascinating episode of the optimal performance cover: •Follow up from Levels Health Preview •Mechanical Engineer for life support systems at Space X •Became fed up from lacks in mental and physical energy despite working out. •Inspired by Robb Wolf referencing CGM in "Wired to Eat" •What's the difference between normal, pre-diabetic and diabetic metabolic range •We are seeing the effects of a metabolically dysfunctional society •Levels for physical performance •Ultramarathon runners using levels to optimize fat oxidation •Fluctuations in REM causing blood sugar to rise. EARLY studies! •The potential that CGM may help predict cardiac events in the future

Alec Zeck is a holistic health coach and consumer health advocate. He's a voracious researcher and online truth teller. His story of how he became such an outspoken champion for health freedom is both harrowing and inspiring. In this hard hitting podcast we cover: •Medical system failures and fighting against a broken system •How research, personal power and the a thirst for the truth can revolutionize health •Alec's origin story of becoming an advocate for holistic health - Trauma, •Family working with Dr. Kelly Brogan: these pills are what's causing this issue for you. Clean up your diet, create a process of introspection, heal trauma, and use techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique •Helping his wife work through lupus…by getting off rheumatoid arthritis drugs now symptom free •What is Health Freedoms For Humanity? Medical and health freedom for all. •Coronavirus time lines broken down: •2017 Fauci predicts that this president with deal with a surprise pandemic •2018 Event 201 occurs with John's Hopkins, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation run a mock even to run tests on what would happen with a coronavirus outbreak •2019 Moderna applies for a patent having never been in the patent business before •94% of covid deaths may have been able to be prevented if they had better health. •Is the coronavirus manipulation all about gaining money and power? •The problems around ostracizing people who ask deep questions

Steven C. Hayes is a professor and author of over 44 books and over 600 scientific articles. He co-created Acceptance Commitment Therapy which has stood up to decades of testing and study. It's simply a better way to make decisions in your life. In this fascinating episode we cover: •What is the simple definition of Acceptance Commitment Therapy •How important it is to open up to your emotions in your decision making. •What is the importance of facing darkness, how does it allow us to move forward in our lives with intention. •The use of ACT in Psychedelic Research Studies - tearing down the gate keeper of your consciousness. •How can we learn lessons from visceral emotions like anger and fear. •How to capitalize on the anxiety you face during high performance activities. •How to increase your psychological flexibility? •If you allow yourself to habitually react (rather than respond) to adversity •The damaging trend of the celebration of victimhood and virtue signaling •How important it is to take responsibility for how painful experiences are being carried in you. How blame and shame don't help for yourself or toward others. •1.Empowering the sense of self 2.Cognitive openness 3. Emotional openness 4.. flexibile attention in the now. 5. Values identification 6. committed action. •Hoe ACT is used in sports and performance •Blogs on Psych today and Medium

Steve Matheson invents things to help people stay youthful. I've been taking his Senolytic stack to help rid my body of zombie cells that are slowly accumulating in my body. Email him at [email protected] In this fascinating episode of we cover: •Senolytics stack - what does it do? •All 240 types of cells emit chemicals - all of them can become senescent •Desatenib, Quercetin, Polyphenols, TCM - effective ingredients. •Senescent cells are important to our body. But they don't die. The turn into zombie cells that accumulate, emit chemicals and recruit others •Newborn have 5-7% By full maturity - up to 18% at end of life •Our immune system when strong have the capacity to rid the body of senescent cells •The process of researching combinations of compounds for longevity, cancer Alzheimers and more. •Doing 1 course a year, 35-40, 2 courses 40-50, 3 courses 50-60 •Steve's experience of regrowing hair, and resolving skin issues through his Senolytics stack •What's the future of customized health and medicine. •The importance of biometrics •Increased HRV, decreased CRP, *Steve's 8 daily biohacks: Senolytics, Red light therapy, katsu, vagus nerve stim, fasting, breathing, meditation, kittens

This is going to be huge. Hapbee has all the makings of a life-changing piece of biohacking tech. You Can Get $30 off Here! Fascinating high-tech origin story, cutting edge user-interface, AND IT ACTUALLY WORKS. I've been using Hapbee for a few weeks and I absolutely love it. In this fascinating episode with co-founder Scott Donell we cover: •Origin story for wearable mood modification technology •Precise magnetic fields to control how you feel in a given moment •Happy, alert, calm, sleepy, relax, focus, •The signal mimics the molecule of the emotional state •Placebo controlled studies prove how this works •The incredible story of how the tech came to be •$80M in research and development •Dave Asprey, Jim Kwik, Joe Polish all advising in this totally unique •Using it under your pillow to help you get deeper sleep •New moods coming like appetite suppressant, histamines, blood flow, passion •How the launch of the indigo campaign created mass hysteria and interest *Healthy skepticism… I ask Scott some hard questions about the possible downsides of the device

Udo Erasmus is far and away thee global expert in high quality oils. His books: Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, The Book on Total Sexy Health have sold more than 250,000 copies worldwide. While we differ in what optimal nutrition is - his case for optimal health through the consumption of oils, prepared with care, and in the proper ratio stands the test of time Get A Free Ebook And Mini-Course HERE In this episode we cover: •Off-setting the glucose spike by adding oils with carb intake •You need both omega 6 and 3 in the right proportion for optimal bioavailability •Why MCT oil is NOT the end-all be-all •What kind of fat are you eating and how was It processed? •What happens when you eat too much fat…how your liver lets you know. Tired, heavy or nauseous… •What is the optimal diet according to Udo! Fresh, whole, raw and organic •Why we should eat our foods raw and cook our poop… •How can you make your body stronger to fight against viruses - why isn't MSM promoting these healthy lifestyle considerations. •The importance of unconditionally loving the earth

Kayla Osterhoff has blown my mind in this episode. Working on her thesis, hosting an awesome podcast with really great guests and coaching people in custom biohacking protocols - Kayla is doing sharing a ton of great information in biohacking. •Coaching protocol starts by running 4 tests •Neurochemicals and behavior modification •How sugar effects your neurochemistry and brain fog •Self-regulation and the brain. Are you volatile? •How the current medical system is failing the individual •How research is failing women •Women of child-bearing age are usually not included in research •How to work smoothly with the female cycle. •Kayla and the Human Operating System •Brain as the hardware, mind as the software •How can we influence this system, hypnosis, repetition, flow states and reframing •Reprogramming the subconscious mind

Justin Stenstrom has an inspiring story. From depressed, repressed and anxious to fulfilling his dreams and optimizing his health, Justin has done a lot of work. Justin is the founder of Elite Man Magazine and the host of the Elite Man Podcast. In this episode we cover: •Justin's story of how a guy transcended depression, anxiety, to gain confidence and speak start his own nationally recognized brand •Huge fan of celery juice from Anthony William - The Medical Medium - to deal with early Parkinsons •The most important things men can do in order to keep their shit together during this time. •Relationships are really really important. Date. Make connections. •Sleep 7-9 hours a night. Sweat everyday. •How important it is to stand up for yourself. Speak your mind. •Why it's less and less ok to "Be a Man" •How can men honor their manhood gracefully. •How important it is to disagree respectfully. •What's the balance between optimal performance and having peace in your life.

Part 2 is a mind-blower An incredible continuation of part 1 with the polymath Dr. Ted Achacoso. Learn about his Health Optimization protocols HERE. In this episode we cover: •We start by discussing the potential of psychedelic clinics in the near future •Dr. Ted's research into an ayahuasca micro-dosing protocol called pharmahuasca •DMT - endogenous and exogenous •Understanding that the self is a cognitive illusion - understanding the operation of the ego •Synthesizing microdoses of psychedelics •Default Mode Network and Task Positive Network oscillate •How important perspective shifts are for our continued growth •How to train your mind for performance •The profound power of ketamine for the brain •We can not move our species forward without species awareness •How neurotransmitters correspond to political self-identification •The importance of looking at health indicators instead of deficiency •A + B = C: Absence of Disease plus Balance of anabolic and Catabolic processes according to the life-cycle of the organism

Instant Classic. Dr. Ted Achacoso is a polymath, and lucky for us, he's on a path to reverse aging. His organization HOMe/HOPe aims "to be the hurricane that results from the flapping of a tiny butterfly's wings, where the hurricane is the change in perspective away from disease and into health and the butterfly is HOMe/HOPe" In addition to bringing cutting edge tele-health to masses, Dr. Ted has also created the wildly popular Troscriptions - GET 10% OFF THIS POWERFUL NOOTROPIC HERE. In this eye-opening part one episode of a two part series Dr. Ted Achacoso blows our minds - we cover: •CELLULAR AND MITOCHONDRIAL HEALTH •HEALTH OPTIMIZATION FRAMEWORK, DR TED STARTED 11 YEARS AGO LOOKS TO UNDERSTAND CELLULAR HEALTH FOR THE INDIVIDUAL •CURRENT MEDICINE: ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, PHARMACOLOGY, THEN SURGERY - AND IT'S NOT WORKING •THE CONNECTION BETWEEN DISEASE AND ORGAN ISSUES •HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO LOOK AT THE BODY AS A NETWORK OF COOPERATING CELLS •MEDICINE IS LAGGING TOO FAR BEHIND SCIENCE - INCLUDING EXPOSOMICS (ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES) •EPIGENETIC CLOCKS LIKE HORVATH MEASURE YOURS BIOLOGICAL AGE FROM BRITH VIA YOUR METHYLATION MARKERS •CLOCKS TO PREDICT YOUR FIRST MORBIDITY •THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ANTI-AGING AND AGE-REVERSAL •WHAT IT CHRONOBIOLOGY AND HOW CAN IT HELP US NOW?

Patrick Wanis has a practical approach to helping people grow. He's a human behavior expert, NLP practitioner, therapist and hypnotist. He works with television stars, corporations and he knows how to help you up-level your mind! In this return appearance on the Optimal Performance Podcast we cover: •How Patrick became a human behavior expert •How you think of our relationships, to things, loved ones, strangers is critical to your reality •What is the connection between childhood trauma and adult performance? •CAET trauma assessment •How abuse and trauma shape you •The connection between experiencing abuse as a child and your behavior as an adult •Those who experience trauma, often self-destruct •If you resolve your childhood trauma, will you no longer be exceptional? •What is the law of deservedness? How does it effect your potential? •"The more you heal unresolved issues, not only will the greater success you'll have, you'll actually enjoy it." •"You gotta enjoy the process of every little moment, because that's all you've got." •Work out your WHY, enjoy every moment, don't think that you're suddenly going to be happy when you get what you want. You've gotta enjoy getting what you want." •Some common issues of ethics with therapists. •What my SRTT session with Patrick helped me achieve •Developing the skill of saying "NO"

The perfect mix of ancient wisdom and cutting edge science. Doreya Karim grew up learning about the power of design language and shapes having an influence over biological systems. Literally improving the health of whole cities through strategic placement of shapes on cell towers. MIND BLOWING STUFF. In this astounding conversation about the power of shape to heal our bodies and our balance the energy in our homes. You can learn how this design language HERE and use code OPP75 for a discount on the online course. In this episode we cover: •What IS BioGeometry •How do shapes convey information? •The INCREDIBLE studies conducted proving the effectiveness of biogeometry •The body is constantly interacting with the environment •What is natures own design language? •Study showing biogoemetry normalizing liver enzymes vs interferon . •We can measure how the body interacts with environment. •Right-brained perception versus left-brained perception •How Biogeometry specifically influences EMFs - specifically the influence on cell towers in Switzerland. •Mental and physical symptoms people were experiencing before and after the modifications with bio geometry. SEE THE STUDY HERE. •How music is composed with Biogeometry creates a state of cerebral homeostasis •How a design language can convey a life source •How our homes center us •How the biosignature pendant balances energy in the body. •Raising healthy chickens with BioGeometry and no antibiotics •How a little cube can create energy resonance and balance in a 3000 square foot home

Quantified Bob Returns! Bob Troia returns for another mind-blowing interview. In this episode we cover Bob's approach for doing a 5-day water fast. What to do before, during after - and why you should consider doing it. Download his Breathing App here •Motivation for water fast •Bob does it once per quarter, gives the organs a break, Tips: Don't eat a huge meal before beginning the fast •Make sure you have proper minerals and electrolytes. Use mineral water, or pink Himalayan salt. •Re-feed syndrome, and how to break a 5-day water fast •Walter Longo and the fasting mimicking diet- for the regeneration benefits •Bob watched HRV, and other biometrics, ketone bodies, glucose levels with •Starting the fast Sunday afternoon •50% mineral water 50% spring water •Exercise during a 5-day water fast and gluconeogenesis •"It's a great sensation - the trick is to not go crazy eating after the fast, when you actually come out of it." •"The fast was actually kicking up my immune response." •"I saw sleep quality improve throughout the fast" •Many find the second day is the hardest •Working out during the fast •His new breathwork app •What Bob does for stress •How he uses brain entrainment

Dr. Tommy John believes that immune systems beat pandemics. He believes we are not in a pandemic. And many agree with him. In this blow-the-lid-off episode we cover topics head on: •What have you put into your body today answer is awesome! •7 moves to the spinal hygiene protocol •The importance of taking care of your spine daily •The power of staying connected with your spine for staying youthful •How leaders in wholistic health are now pariahs. •How our own personal health choices and lifestyles will preserve a healthy future for our children. •Agenda 21, Event 201, Agenda 2030 •Who are the perpetrators of this health attack? •Being self-sustaining beats the system •Buying local localharvest.com •An appeal to all those in the health field to speak up! •Be as self-sufficient as you can be. •A mega list of leaders in health that TJ follows •How his Chiropractic Clinic is running during quarantines and lock-downs •A look at the future of health

For the first duo-guest episode - we've got a research scientist and phd behavior expert. Chris Burres - founder of MyVitalC the cutting edge C60/ESS60 longevity product AND Therapist and Behavioral Expert Patrick Wanis are a complimentary duo. In this episode we cover: •Why the invisible monster Corona is much more detrimental to your brain •Isolation and looking inward •Is what I'm doing valuable at all? •"People's sleep has been impacted because of the psychological impact of the pandemic" •"Life is experienced in four realms: Physical Mental Emotional and Spiritual" •The importance of recognizing the grieving process associated with the pandemic, dramatic change or loss •The way we respond to these challenges immediately effects our sleep •The horrible emotional sleep spiral. Lack of sleep effects our ability to deal with emtions •Only 1% of the population can deal with less than 6 hours of sleep •If you go 24 hours without sleep, you are equivalent of .1 blood alcohol level •The Seven Emotions That Are Holding You Hostage Right Now: -Fear & Anxiety -What media are you exposing yourself to? •What the science says about naps •More sleep tips •Does alcohol help you relax for sleep? •When was the last time you sat down and evaluated your core values? •"You need to be flexible, pliable and adaptable right now" •The importance of social support

Dr. Christopher Shade is waaaaaay ahead of the curve. His company Quicksilver Scientific create massively effective, and totally innovative products for Optimal Health. An expert in all things biohacking, health and performance, Chris has appeared on Ben Greenfield Podcast, Bulletproof Radio and more. In this ranging conversation we cover: •Awesome answer to "What have you put into your body" •How his biology transformation started, metal out of his mouth and heavy metal detoxification •Delivery systems like liposomal and nano-emulsions •NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide), Resveritrol, •The power of nano emulsions. •How does Push-Catch Liver Detox protocols work - pushing toxins into bile and excreting them •Heavy metal detox for autism •How can you do acute immune system boosting quickly •How to boost your terrain through detoxification •"Toxins disregregulate your immune system" •"Metals are really crazy in the way they manifest in people and the things they make people do." •The importance of getting your cavitations cleaned out. •All of these things (biohacks) that we do have to be natural and fun. And then we're going to live a long time." •Webinars on YouTube…30+ 90 min lectures

Dr. Casey Means has helped create something that will change the lives of millions. Levels is a Continuous Glucose Monitor Company. It gives you access to technology that was reserved for diabetics exclusively…till now. Dr. Means has a fascinating origin story. And the wearable, app and behavior change that comes from Levels is really fascinating. A few years from now, the worlds top performers will all be wearing CGMs. In this episode we cover: •What does a founder of CGM company eat for lunch? •Her journey from Head and Neck Surgeon to private biomedical device company •Most doctors get 4 hours of nutrition education in med school! •Now Dr. Casey is motivated to help people take ownership of their health •Clarifying metabolic health - how food converts to energy •"88% of the country is considered to be metabolically dysfunctional." •What is insulin resistance? •When you reverse metabolic dysfunction a lot of these (disease) symptoms melt away •What is a continuous glucose monitor? •"Something may be healthy, but not healthy for you" •Sleep exercise, stress, food, food timing immediately effect metabolism •"The majority of metabolic dysfunction can be prevented, reversed or improved." •The importance of interception to learn about your body and your sensations •"Normal" fasting glucose is 100 but between 72-85 is optimal for health

Bonus episode here with Eben Britton and his Eben Flow In this episode we talk about: •How we can grow together •Tools for Dopamine Fasting •Techniques for managing your emotions •Deconstructing unchecked forces

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Deeper dives. Do it. Don't wait. Get X3 - use code OPP at checkout for $50 discount by HERE Dr. John Jaquish Returns to the OPP for a third time to dig into the scientific research that supports variable resistance for health and strength. I've been using X3 for over two years with stunning results. I'm in the best shape of my life and I only work out 10 min a day. 6 days a week. In this mind-blowing episode we cover: •8 NFL Players, NBA Players, Including Miami Heat and 20+ Elite Athletes •Canadian Olympic Athlete using X3 and Carnivore •Injuries from 1 rep max on bench can be career enders •The definition of variable resistance and why it works so well. AND how other systems do it incorrectly •Debunking the poorly designed variable resistance research •Elite, Trained and Untrained studies on variable resistance •Why Variable Resistance Training has not been widely adopted. •Why Cardio is also a waste of time •How your body adapts to chronic cardio. •Science shows that cardiac health is better achieved through strength training •Hot the fitness industry is failing all of us •Equipment, protocols, Education haven't changed and it needs to be reimagined •Testosterone boosting with x3 - How it works. •Must move heavy weight to get testosterone benefits •How important protein ratios are. 1gram of protein per pound of body weight. 200 lbs = 2 lbs of steak

Paul Chek is a living LEGEND In the world of nutrition, performance and spirituality Paul Check is the most widely influential figure of our time. Speaker, Coach, Consultant, Author, Inventor and WAY MORE I do not exaggerate when I say that every single word uttered in this podcast is useful. Paul and I dive deeply into our current world predicament including how we got into this sick mess, and what's necessary to get us out. In this episode we cover: •The blatant issues with the coronavirus narrative •How each human being is a cell in the body of one organism called humanity •How humans as citizens of nature, of the planet •The change we're going through and how the ego is resistant to it •Sickness, low-energy make it harder to grow into the changes •The laundry list of things we're addicted to believing •How we're brainwashed by corporations •The importance of natural farming techniques and our relationship with nature •The problem with organizations hiding behind Christianity •Why you can't change people's minds. "It's not a medical system, it's a disease maintenance system." "The ego loves to create the illusion of safety, security and control." "The church doesn't make money when people become enlightened so they got rid of psychedelics tried to kill off all the mystics that told the truth.

Geoffrey Cole can tell a lot about you just from watching your brainwaves on a computer screen. Pathwaves is a method of re-programming your consciousness to get rid of fear, or reach WOKE level, or move into more motivational states. Combining Neurofeedback and Psychological frameworks, Geoff can move mental mountains. In this episode we cover: •Wellness background, interested in it creating better systems for health outcomes •Created Neuroempowerment, combining psychology techniques with neurofeedback and neurofeedforward •Jungian, Cognitive Behavior therapy, buddhism, taoism, 12-step, Life Coaching, NLP, •Intake assessment, then neurofeedback assessment to determine cognitive issues •Set out to create a system to create a fitness strategy for the mind •From session to session, G can see how much change is occurring in your mind. •What the critics say! •You can choose how you want to be. More feeling? More present? More driven? That can be done by customizing the protocol. •The difference between Neurofeedback and Neurofeedforward NFB mirrors your mind to make changes…NFF shows you reduced signals to the brain diminished brainwave patterns "We've broken the code of consciousness." •Working with a coach during session to learn breath work too to help you fine tune the self regulation •Geoffrey can tell about the issues people are having by looking at their brain scans. •"It's about increasing awareness and hack into whatever (mind state) you want." "We're truly synapse hacking, consciousness hacking." "I help people get 20 years of therapeutic change in 2 weeks."

Troy Casey is The Certified Health Nut One minute on his Instagram and you'll know why. His search for medicinal substances in the Amazon, His Liquid Sunshine, His 6-pack and thick beard and His innovate ideas about lifestyle and the future of health are undeniable. This was an awesome and meandering conversation about: •Troy works with clients to help them totally change their lives •4 Needs - Humans Water, Food, Shelter, Fire (Tech) •Our bodies are out of balance •Life creates the conditions for more life •"It's time to…come around the fire and talk about what matters most" •Troy thinks we're in a sophomore Kardashian consciousness •"We did allopathic for about 150 years and where did that take us? We're the sickest nation out there." •Hydration, Organic Food, Exercise, Sleep, Breathing, Grounding, Thinking, Relationships, Nature •Getting back to basics. •Re-connecting the body with •Awakening to wholistic health before you have that life crash moment •"Most fit people aren't healthy and most healthy people aren't fit." •What free things can you do get your health and health education dialed in. •The power of tobacco to eradicate the negative effects of toxic molds.

Dr. Jim Stray-Gunderson has created something revolutionary. Blood Flow Restriction is all the rage in the biohacking world right now. Leaders like Ben Greenfield, Dave Asprey and more are diving into the practice of restricting blood flow to the limbs in order to level up their performance. Now it's your turn GO TO BStrong Training - https://bstrong.training/ USE CODE OPP Get $65 off the whole body system. In this episode we cover: •No need to wait 6 weeks for results, you'll get them in 3. Instead of an hour a day to get results you'll get them in 30 min. •BFR and the systemic release of hormones because your brain thinks your arms and legs are tired •Benefits of BStrong for older populations •The most common concern is about safety, thinking about cutting off blood supply, like a blood pressure cuff. But it's accommodating and stretchy. Dailing the amount of elasticity. •People don't realize that restricting blood flow is beneficial if done correctly. •My personal experience with using BStrong and X3 •Origins of BFR from a Japanese body builder and his recovery from a broken leg. •Surprising benefits of BFR include increased libido. •Experimentation with inflatable tubes •Restricting blood flow…isn't that dangerous? •Using glycogen to activate ATP through BFR •Why 3 sets of 30 reps are the key. •Light weights, high rep, allows for oxygenation to the muscles. •It's all about systemic response •Cascade effect after the workout. Protein synthesis stimulated by restricting blood flow. •Damage and stimulation of protein synthesis occur from BFR.

Big takeaways. Steve Stavs is a South Africa based Chinese Herbalist, Coach, Biohacker, Author, Speaker and Podcaster. He reached out to have me on his podcast Made To Thrive. So, this is that episode, where he interviews me on the 7 Pillars of Made to Thrive. The 7 Pillars Are: •Purpose, community, environment, sleep, movement, nutrition, self-quantification Enjoy

Dr. Ben is uniquely qualified to talk about our individualized health. He is a global expert in understanding the roles that genes play in our lives. Dr. Ben is the author of the hit book "Dirty Genes" and creator of Stratagene the comprehensive and easy to read genetic test. In this direct and impactful conversation we cover: • Episode starts immediately with conversations about electromagnetism in the home, and the systems he uses to reduce dirty electricity. • We cover the intuitive design of Dr. Ben's new version of Stratagene genetic testing •Who's a good candidate for getting genetic testing •Consider, diet, environment, movement as it pertains to your genes •Health factors: environment, lifestyle, food and medications - what cleans your genes •The reason why we are not being educated to enhance our own health "You're not getting news information, you are being manipulated." "Health is political, you can't separate the two" "My work is emphasizing the science of common sense." •The awareness that many people don't want to be healthy. They would rather be overweight and rely on steroids than have good discipline •Should the government be in charge of our health?

Mike Mutzel is a thought leader in health and performance. He's also an independent thinker. So I brought him back for a conversation on health in the time of CVD. In this episode we cover: •Witnessing how groupthink works and how narratives shift with the curated content in mainstream media •How to be mindful with your time and focus •The importance of developing mitochondrial and capillary density at a young age (staying active with your family) •An honest conversation about NOT wearing a mask in public. •Public Policy around health…what makes sense, what doesn't? •How business interests interfere with effective and ethical health oversight •Conflicts of interest between health and business. •What should you be doing to keep yourself healthy and strong whether you want the vaccine or not •The connection of between metabolic inflexibility on your immune system and your response

"You're not sick you're just thirsty, toxic and acid." As a former nuclear power engineer, Eileen became toxic and suffered from serious allergies and chemical sensitivities. Then she got smart on alternative health and detox protocols. The biohacking equipment that she develops range from near infrared saunas, to portable air purification devices. Get 10% off all these awesome biohacking devices HERE Or you can use the code OPP at checkout. In this episode we cover: •What are toxins? •Are we more toxic now that generations in the past? •What does it mean to detox? •What is the law of minerals? "Detoxing too hard can stress the body…it can zap the energy it needs for healing." "Why do we do a sauna? To stimulate a fever to kill weak cells." •Portable air purifiers that emit 19 million negative oins and 4 million positive ions...what! "You've gotta have hacks to provide yourself with a safe breathing environment." "You're not sick, you're just thirsty, toxic and acid." *The importance of getting elimination pathways functioning properly before you do a detox protocol •How can you know if you have high levels of toxins •Symptoms of underachieve or overactive adrenal and thyroid\ •Air purifier devices, which emit negative ions and positive ions, which gets rid of VOCs, bacteria, chemicals, - plasma •A few back and neck health devices •Exploration of the best salt - Healthy Salt

You're being radiated right now. This is our new reality. Nearly everywhere we go we're being exposed to radiation in one for or another. Dan De Baun is internationally recognized as a leading expert in protection from these harmful waves. Dan is the inventor of Defender Shield which makes the most effective EMF protecting devices in the world. Shop Devices here and use code OPP for 20% off! Some of these frequency are more harmful than others - but there are things we can all do to protect ourselves. In this episode we cover: •There is no scientific evidence that shows that 5G is connected to Coronavirus despite some claims •Why the acceptable amount of exposure to cell radiation is based on inappropriate data •Research shows that heart and brain cancer rates associate with cell phone radiation •Why other countries have halted the roll out of 5G. •How to know if you're Elecric Hypersensitive •How to minimize EMF exposure at home. •The problem with biometric trackers that ping to phone 24/7 •Why France has taken wifi out of the classrooms

Dr. Jeffrey Spencer is in a class of his own. He's an Olympian, worked with Tiger Woods, U2, Lance Armstrong, Richard Branson and participated in 8 Tour de France races. He knows winning. In this very impactful conversation we go deep into what it takes to achieve what we set out to accomplish. Download "How Not To Blow It Just Before You Win" his 27-page White Paper HERE In this episode we cover: •How everyone can get to performing at Champion Level. •How important it is to craft your life and lifestyle to the goals you want •What are you going to say about yourself on the other side of the virus? Did you fold with fear or did you push yourself to excel and transcend. •"Take everything that you think you need and throw it away." •"Everyone of us does have a champion side that does want to create a life of value and contribution." •We can't outrun our blindspots so we need to work with outside guidance to prevent preventable problems •"Goal setting doesn't mean or guarantee goal achievement." •"I've never met a person who woke up looking to fail." •Do you have the right goal? - It's more likely to achieve it if you prepare for it. •1. Preparing to perform to achieve the goal. •2. Having the right mindset •3. Pursuing the goal. After you've prepped - have a strong start (scripted starting procedure) •4. The Honeymoon euphoria •The predictability of human nature

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Stephen Ezell is a thought leader in the conscious capital movement. His companies do good things in the world, while selling non-toxic soap. He's a savvy and honest business leader - and a great interview. Here's really great offer for 56% off non-toxic hand soap In this episode we cover: •What is conscious capitalism •What people need to know about chemicals in their house. •The way we learn about and purchase products is changed •Normal is a thing of the past •The case of organic spinach - why it's cheaper now than it was 5 years ago •Consciousness of consumers are shifting •The people and organizations that fit needs for people •How businesses are approaching the coming financial shifts •How important it is to vote with your dollar •Savvy consuming •The best way to live in a sustainable way

Eben Britton is a truth teller. His article exposing the reality of prescription drug use in the NFL went viral He featured in a Netflix documentary called "Take Your Pills" He continues to advocate for cannabis via Athletes For Care AND he's the co-host of Hotboxin with Mike Tyson. On top of that - Eben is a gifted writer.... In this impactful, in-your-face episode of the OPP we cover: •The compartmentalization of our current world consciousness •From idolizing the warrior archetype and thriving in the NFL to seeing through the system that shape us •Adderall addiction, prescription drugs in the NFL •The price of playing in the NFL - Link to story •The importance of putting in self work to be prepared for hard times •Who you are, what your life is all about •Work with psychedelics showing you yourself. •The power of cannabis for the brain and the body •Perspectives of a free thinker and father •The Fear menachinsms around death and the virus •The serious problem with being told we can't touch each other!!! •The massive benefits of cannabis, and a short history of the importance of cannabis •Clarity on the individuals involved in the handling the covid situation •How Deep Are you Willing To Take Ownership Of Your Life

The most essential driving force of nature is to procreate. We need healthy babies. And Dr. David Adamson knows more about baby-making than nearly everyone on the planet. David Adamson is a consulting reproductive endocrinologist and surgeon, Medical Director of Equal3 Fertility, Clinical Professor ACF at Stanford University, and Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF. In this episode we cover: • The avergage age of first birth is 30 and getting older •Cultural differences in fertility •The importance of fertility insurance and support from employers •Why it's important to begin family planning conversations early •Intercourse 2-3 times a week when you're trying to get pregnant •Benchmarks for when you should consider seeing a fertility doctor •Trying to have a baby for a year, and under 30, go see a doctor •Dr. Adamson sets me straight on me thinking the pill is detrimental to hormones •Key fertility tips •Effects of covid on fertility •Current study shows that covid does not from pregnant mothers to babies

Mike Salemi is a BEAST. Kettlebell Champion, Movement Specialist, Performance Coach and mentee of Paul Chek His approaches to performance of the mind, body, emotions and spirit are next level. So it's no surprise he's a highly sought after speaker and teacher. His Kettlebell Lifestyle program is ROBUST! Kettlebelllifestyle.com/opp He's offering 15% off the pre-sale to the course. If it's anything like the content he shares on Youtube it's awesome. In this episode we cover: •Why you need to move •Specific exercises to re-start some movement during quarantine •Processing emotions through simple movement •The teachings of Paul Chek •Trusting your gut, and committing to learn. •Focusing on movement for clearing emotion and moving it through the body •Inner work, and how to do more working in so you can have higher output working out •Rituals around working out, going to the gym •Movement as medicine •How to specifically re-start some movement and exercise during quarantine •Start small if need be •How simply tracking your movement makes you connect to it and stay more consistent.

Erick Godsey is the thinker we all need. As a trusted confidant and advisor to people like Onnit Founder Aubrey Marcus, Erick has an uncanny way of breaking down our thinking and deconstructing layers of symbolism. Erick's Awesome Podcast - The Myths That Make Us Erick's Website - Erickgodsey.com In this podcast we cover: •Taking a look at symbolic psychology, what's going on in the brains of people around the world •What can we do to activate changes in behavior during this time of crisis •Covid era dreams •Using a dream journal to help you understand your self and your psyche during this crazy time •Breaking down Positive Psychology's acronym H.E.R.O. for dealing with crisis •Ways to become more Hopeful, Effective, Resilient and Optimistic •Psychological thought experiments to improve your mental state •Journaling exercises to assess your own psyche •The heroes journey and the the global shift in consciousness

Now is the best time in your life to experiment with how you eat and how you live. Fasting, intermittent fasting, fat adaptation, metabolic autophagy and more are Siim Land's wheelhouse. A content creator, author and public speaker on all things fasting he knows his stuff. Siim's Youtube channel In this episode we cover: •Insulin resistance and higher risk of Covid-19 •Building fat adaptation - usually takes about a month, start with a 3 day fast •Microsoing gluten and sugar •Targeted Intermittent Fasting - benefits of autophagy, but promotes muscle growth, timing fasting and fast breaking around exercise to get quick energy then quickly burning it off and slip back into ketosis •Why eating carbs later in the day make is preferable to earlier in the day •How long does is it typically take to reset your metabolism, and get into manageable ketotic state •The difference between being in ketosis while you're eating, and fasting •How to become keto adapted •How to gain metabolic flexibility •Choosing your food fuel, not combining carbs and fats. Insuling resistance and type 2 diabetes aka The Randal Cycle. •Nature doesn't care about your salary, your home. WE ARE UNDER-ADAPTED to stressors in the world. •What is hormesis

Shilajit (shil-uh-jeet) is unlike any other substance on the planet. It's formed from shifting tectonic plates. This densely packed mineral resin contains nearly all the elements from the periodic table. And your body thrives on it. Pedro DoAmmaral is an Integrative Health Coach and BioMed research student who understands Shialjit better than most. In this episode we cover: • Biomass of microorganisms, metals, minerals, elements into a tar-like resin, Utah, Andes, Himalayas - • 4 kinds - silver, copper, gold and iron • Cellular explanation of how shilajit works in the body • Enzymes absorbed intracellularly - fulvic acid for protein folding, copper, zinc, increase ATP • Perfectly balanced material for bodily optimization. • Why shilajit is more important than ever! • Shilajit and the liver, the gallbladder • Improves the bones through calcium transport as well as zinc The Shilajit I take is from Pure Himalayan Shilajit

Dr. Param Dedhia is a specialist's specialist - working at Johns Hopkins, Canyon Ranch and focusing on Sleep, Geriatrics, Health and Vitality. When you've studied as intensively as he has, you have a broad perspective about what it takes to have well rounded, robust health. In this episode we cover: •Sleep to reduce inflammation and boost immunity •Why sleep is more important than diet •Why stressing out about sleep hurts it •My evening pre-sleep routine •Preparing for sleep during the day, and at night by engaging your 5 senses •Why it takes 7-10 days to recover from a night or two of bad sleep •Why Monks think the best way to train your mind is to get good sleep •Demystifying sleep, how it changes through our life, how it will change in the future •How our production of melatonin reduces as we age, so it becomes harder to get to sleep, stay asleep and get quality sleep •How we can better prepare for sleep during the day •Thinking about splitting 8 hours of sleep into the first 4 and the second 4 •How sleep flushed lymphatic system, allowing your brain to stay sharper •Why it's harder to get rid of negative thoughts when you have poor sleep

Del Bigtree is a former producer of the award winning medical show The Doctors. He's the producer of "Vaxxed" a documentary about a CDC whistle-blower. And Del is a returning guest to The Optimal Performance Podcast. In this episode we cover: • Del Challenges scientists to show a single stat that shows that this is more deadly than the flu • A thorough analysis of the limited data we have • The vaccine development process and what is original antigenic sin - vaccines only attack part of a protein, but allows other viruses - which then causes people to have the virus, without symptoms. • Pharma insiders, are now working/leading the regulatory agencies we're paying to help keep us safe. • They're already admitting that they are going to rush it to market, without sufficient safety tests, no placebo groups, 45 people. Will be the most scrutinized safety test in history. Phase 1 trials are going to be very tricky to manage • We may never go back to where we were a month ago.

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Dr. Cate Shanahan is one of the worlds experts in burning fat...and we should all get better at burning fat. Less body fat is one of the more important indicators of longevity. But many of us are confused and frustrated by lack of effective techniques. You are unique, and so should your approach to burning. Customized Fat Burning Protocol Fat Burn Factor Based on Questionnaire - Key to longevity, and custom to you Questions like: When you're active, do you get excessively hot? = toxic fat in body fat = body doesn't want to burn, only heat When you're hungry, do you get a headache? = Your brain isn't getting enough energy from your body fat PUFA! TOP offenders foods that are damaging us - seed oils, refined carbohydrates What has Dr. Cate changed her mind on last year - Fresh food, organ meat, meat on the bone, fermented food Why Carnivore or Vegan work - getting away from toxic foods in the food supply How standard care doctors know only enough about nutrition to be dangerous Demystifying Statins - who should use them What does Deep Nutrition mean Fats that our bodies want

If I told you that silver mesh woven with a sustainable product called modal could create a protective garment that blocks 99.7-99.9 percent of radiation from your body, would you believe me? Listen NOW. Arthur Menard loves his cell phone like all of us. So he and some of his engineer friends created a practical solution to protecting us from our own tech addictions. SPECIAL OFFER 15 percent off your first online purchase CLICK HERE In this episode we cover: EMFs as class 3 carcinogen just like car exhaust Safety standard dated: "healthy level of exposure 2 phone calls, 3 min each, at 3-6 inches from head done in the 80s. Comparing the cell-phone companies to big tobacco Lambs as a practical and effective solution for EMF protection. How cell-phone cases claiming to protect from radiation actually enhance radiation coming from your cell phone. How the Lambs technology works! Cell Phones are ElectroMagnetic Frequencies Mesh of silver creating a faraday cage that protects the area - so patches, stickers, "shields" don't work Silver is also anti-odor and anti-bacterial Combined will modal! Anecdotal customer tests doubling sperm count in two months Effect of emf on cells causing autonomic response, cause fight or flight. How do skeptics try to pick lambs apart

We know the health benefits of coffee. But did you know that coffee is the number one source of anti-oxidants and polyphenols for most people? So why are you drinking, moldy, nutrient depleted, non-organic coffee every morning? SPECIAL OFFER ----> 20% off your first online order https://puritycoffee.com/shop-purity-coffee/ USE PROMO CODE "Biohack" Andrew Salisbury, founder of Purity Coffee shares with us the process of testing, sourcing, harvesting and roasting the highest measured anti-oxidant rich coffee based on extensive testing. In this episode we cover: WHY COFFEE IS THE NUMBER ONE HEALTH FOOD IN THE WORLD What to look for if you're shopping for coffee at the store Coffee as a prebiotic Health benefits of coffee: Number 1 source of antioxidants in people's diets (due to regularity of consumption Nurses study 1m190k tracked over 25 years show 3-5 cups of coffee/day 45% reduction in risk of type 2 diabetes 25M diabetics Best validation of health of coffee - 35 years of liver surgery never seen anyone who drinks 3-5 you don't have liver disease 20% reduction of liver cerosis if you drink 2-4 If you're drinking alcohol, you should be drinking coffee Reduced risk of gout The variability of antioxidants based on geography, processing, roasting Coffees highest in cholorgenic acids are the best (polyphenols) Organic Specialty Grade, roasted to medium range to sustain antioxidants Coffee's natural habitat Regenerative Farming Techniques - as far away from industrial as possible. Hand picked hand selected. How coffee gets moldy Why testing coffee for mold is not a high enough bar Purity coffee and bowel movements

Dr. Kristen race has advised large corporations and classrooms alike in the practices of mindfulness. With experience in neuroscience - Dr. Race is keenly aware of the applications and implications of using mindful techniques to deal with stress and keep perspective in times of tension. In this episode we cover: How to manage stress The importance of building resilience Systemic Stress increasing with every generation The importance of exposing your kids to challenges and failure How Dr. Race learned the hard way - how important it is to mindfully practice what you preach The difference between formal and informal mindfulness. Techniques for dealing with stress and elevated states PBR The neurochemical process of increasing resiliency How little inputs and stresses tell our brains that our lives are in danger. How saying "I'm excited" is scientifically proven to help process stress/fear Focusing on growth instead of failure and worry. The power of Gratitude 3 Good Things - as a way to stay positive with friends and fam (2 weeks, improved sleep, work-life balance, happiness, decreased depression and anxiety) 6 month follow up, trends better than prozac for increasing happiness and decreasing depression.

Andy Mant is a one-man encyclopedia when it comes to light. As the founder of BluBlox - his mission to educate the world on the importance of light management and optimization. SPECIAL OFFER - 15% off your online purchase USE CODE OPP at Blublox.com In this episode we cover: •Light hacking tips! •The skin has receptors which also can disrupt sleep, hormones, etc. Recent studies show •What does circadian rhythm really mean and how does it effect us? •The neurotransmitters and near-peptides associated with circadian rhythm •The invention of LED lights and the assault on our health •Skipping the sunrise but exposing your eyes to LED lights creates a circadian mismatch. •Melatonin as a detoxifier. •Why President Trump did us a favor when it comes to light bulbs •The difference between Incandescent and LED •Spectral analysis report when buying blue blocking glasses 400-550 nm is what needs blocking. •Andy's experiment with jet lag management with the Australian National Soccer Team, wrote a paper about to how to phase shifting for as many days as the amount of hours you're traveling to. •Grounding on planes with bare feet directly on metal grounding through DC. •How salt lamps near your computer help add a balance to your blue light beaming tech. •Reaching out to the BluBlox community to help you optimize your light exposure.

If you haven't heard of the Carnivore Diet, you're missing out on the most controversial dietary approach ever. Kind of. No vegetables. Zero. Dr. Paul Saladino has written a comprehensive opus on the subject coming out in February. "The Carnivore Code" Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to Our Ancestral Diet. Carnivore Code LINK In this episode we cover: •Dr. Paul's breakfast! Steak, Suet and Brains for Lunch •A clear justification for not eating plants •What is nose to tail carnivore •How can you practically eat nose to tail •What is dirty carnivore •Pooping on the Carnivore Diet •How does big food influence our dietary options •The processed food agenda •The importance of regenerative farming techniques •The worst mistake in human history •Ishmael, The Story of B - how agriculture has screwed up humanity - the cult of the seed •Why you shouldn't blame ruminant animals for green house gasses •Sustainability and terraforming Mars •The bad logic around woke veganism •Dr. Paul's breakfast! Steak, Suet and Brains for Lunch •A clear justification for not eating plants •What is nose to tail carnivore •How can you practically eat nose to tail •What is dirty carnivore •Pooping on the Carnivore Diet •How does big food influence our dietary options •The processed food agenda •The importance of regenerative farming techniques •The worst mistake in human history •Ishmael, The Story of B - how agriculture has screwed up humanity - the cult of the seed •Why you shouldn't blame ruminant animals for green house gasses •Sustainability and terraforming Mars •The bad logic around woke Veganism

This episode is an instant classic. Robb Wolf needs no introduction. The Paleo Solution changed the way we think about nutrition. Wired To Eat helped us optimize our diets. Robb's Podcast along side his wife Nicki The Healthy Rebellion Radio continues to answer our questions about how to live our best lives. His courses, upcoming book and his contribution on the groundbreaking new film Sacred Cow continue to deliver critical information in a time of great division regarding how we grow our food. In this episode we cover: •The importance of looking at critical metabolic shifts as indicators to larger health issues. •What is metabolic syndrome? •The best resources to learn about health and wellness? •Importance of knowing lipoprotein count beyond cholesterol counts •Rob's shifts in podcast, book and film centered around meat eating, nutrition and global food production •How sustainable animal husbandry actually may have a net climate benefit. An idea that many fringe folks struggle with. •How did we get to this insanely extremist argument about food and climate change? •Selling freedom under the guise of security •The James Wilks v Chris Kresser debate, and why Robb refuses to participate in debates about nutrition and sustainability •Spiritual virtue signaling by vegans and vegetarians. Native Tribes don't buy it. •Access to animal products are major factor for success later in life.

In this episode we take a look at some of the most vital information from this year's OPP episodes. Just in case you missed any episodes this year, I review and share some powerful clips from high performance guests.

Most of us have heard of neurofeedback, we know if could be good for us. But few of us have any idea how it works, or how it would improve our lives. This is why you should listen. Ciarai Gude - Founder of Seattle Neurofeedback - has been doing changing people's brains and lives for over a decade. Seattle Neurofeedback LINK - HERE In this episode we cover: •Success stories, epilepsy medication turnarounds, TBI, behavioral issues in children, •What an actual session of neurofeedback is like •After sessions, most folks never need NF ever again, brain changed forever. •How the Wavi provides critical brain data, how's it used, why we should care. •How to combine Wavi data with Neurofeedback •Infralow Neurofeedback versus other approaches. •Good for PTSD, Soldiers, Addiction, Insomnia, Seizures, Emotional Volatility, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Fibromyalgia, MS •Psoriasis cured from 1 session of NF •Why packing a ton of NF sessions together may not be optimal. And the need to allow your body/brain to feel the effects. •Alpha Theta moves trauma away from the operational part of the brain to the back file cabinet where it doesn't mess with you. •Defining the synchrony is another approach