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A compound discovered in algae might be one of the most overlooked tools for longevity.I’ve spent years trying to build resilience in a world where avoiding stressors isn’t realistic. This conversation sharpened my thinking about astaxanthin's benefits and what’s actually happening inside the body.Dave Watumull has spent nearly three decades studying this compound, from early work in Hawaii to leading AX3 Life. His focus has been on understanding how a molecule produced by microalgae under extreme UV stress translates into oxidative stress support for humans.We break down how this works at the cellular level, including how free radicals form and why they’re unavoidable. The real shift is learning how to interrupt that damage before it spreads.This episode is for anyone interested in longevity, daily energy, and building resilience in a high-stress modern environment.You’ll learn:[00:00] Introduction[04:19] The science behind astaxanthin as nature's internal sunscreen[13:10] Building internal resilience against EMF when physical shielding isn't enough[25:12] Why algae ponds were abandoned and how AX3 achieves 3x greater absorption[40:53] The NIH study that put astaxanthin in the same conversation as rapamycin for longevity[49:57] How astaxanthin anchors inside cell membranes to stop lipid oxidation before it spreads[01:01:45] The blessing and curse of a molecule that works on nearly every organ in the body[01:12:09] Finding your astaxanthin dose, from baseline to therapeutic[01:16:52] Astaxanthin for joints, dogs, and the real reason farmed salmon are pinkVisit ax3.life/luke and use code LUKE for 20% off your first orderRelated The Life Stylist Episodes:The Truth About Seed Oils, Cellular Detox & Mold Recovery | PodcastAwesome Algae! Nature's Master Healers Spirulina & Chlorella w/ ENERGYBits' Catharine Arnston | PodcastAlgae Unleashed! Spirulina + Chlorella For Detox, Anti-Aging, & Max ATP Power | PodcastHow To Create Superhuman Energy & Immunity W/ Ian Clark | PodcastResources Mentioned:Hecht et al, Astaxanthin (AstaReal®) improved acute and chronic digital eye strain in children: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial | ArticleAX3 Advantage | WebsiteHarrison et al, Astaxanthin and meclizine extend lifespan in UM-HET3 male mice; fisetin, SG1002 (hydrogen sulfide donor), dimethyl fumarate, mycophenolic acid, and 4-phenylbutyrate do not significantly affect lifespan in either sex at the doses and schedules used | Article BodyBio Balance Oil (Omega 6 +3) | WebsiteMitolife PUFA Protect | WebsiteJung-Piao et al, Effect of astaxanthin supplementation on cycling performance, muscle damage biomarkers and oxidative stress in young adults: a randomized controlled trial | ArticleActivation Products Oceans Alive | WebsiteEnergyBits Algae Tablets | WebsiteBlack Lotus Shilajit | WebsiteBEAM Minerals Advanced Canine Mineral & Electrolyte Replenishment Set | WebsiteFull show notes at lukestorey.com/659Find more from Dave:Dave Watumull | InstagramAX3 | Website | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTubeFind more from Luke:Luke Storey | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube | LinkedInTHE LIFE STYLIST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:QUANTUM UPGRADE | Visit lukestorey.com/quantumupgrade and use code LUKE15 to get your 15-day free trial.PIQUE LIFE | Get 20% off sitewide at http://piquelife.com/lukeREAL PROVISIONS | Visit realprovisions.com/luke and use code LUKE to get a free bag of Venison Chips with your order.LEELA QUANTUM | Visit lukestorey.com/leelaq and use code LUKE10 for 10% off your first order.

What if grief isn’t something to get over, but something that reveals what you haven’t felt yet?Today, I’m joined by my wife, Alyson Charles Storey, bestselling author and shamanic teacher known for guiding people back to their connection with the Divine, for a deeply personal conversation on grief, death, and sacred friendship.There’s a difference between understanding loss and being pulled into it without warning. We break down how grief as a living process can reopen emotions you thought were complete, and why that can be part of healing.We also explore what it means to honor someone without turning their life into content, and how Alyson approaches this work through devotion, spiritual practice, and grounded human experience.From there, we shift into sobriety and surrender. I share why real change didn’t come from discipline, but from giving up control and trusting something greater.You’ll learn:[00:00] Introduction[03:56] What losing James Van Der Beek revealed about the rarest kind of friendship[15:01] The kind of person who makes you realize how few of them there are[33:43] The prayer that got me sober and what 29 years taught me about surrender[46:10] Why the most spiritually masterful people are the hardest to recognize[01:02:45] The exhaustion nobody warns you about when you've been awake too long[01:15:03] Two biohacking discoveries I can't stop using[01:26:09] Doyle Bramhall II's healing session delivered plant medicine depth without the plant medicine[01:33:46] When the audience knows what you need before you doGet the Animal Power book and deck, plus a free guided drumming shamanic journey to meet your power animal, at alysoncharles.com/animalpower Visit lukestorey.com/aurora and use code LUKE for 10% off AURORA Vitra Light Water Gel.Resources Mentioned:Read: Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom by John O'Donohue | Book Read: A Horse Named Lonesome: Tales and Teachings for Spiritual Transformation and Healing the Wounds of Separation by Luke Storey | Book Alejandro Sanzon | InstagramPaige Britt | WebsiteSwami Vidyadhishananda | WebsiteDavid R. Hawkins | WebsiteRead: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle | BookThe Light System | WebsiteAurora Vitra Lite Water Gel | WebsiteAnalemma Whole House Structured Water Filter | Website Full show notes at https://lukestorey.com/658 Find more from Alyson:Alyson Charles | Website | Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok | YouTubeFind more from Luke:Luke Storey | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube | LinkedInTHE LIFE STYLIST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:LVLUP HEALTH | Visit lukestorey.com/lvlup and use code LUKE15 to save 15%.FOUR SIGMATIC | Get a FREE bag of Four Sigmatic Original Mushroom Coffee—organic, third‑party tested, with lion’s mane and chaga (just pay shipping) at foursigmatic.com/lukePIQUE LIFE | Get 20% off sitewide at piquelife.com/lukeBIOPTIMIZERS | Visit bioptimizers.com/luke to save 15% off sitewide.

What if the patterns driving today’s global instability have been repeating for far longer than we realize?I sit down with Alex Sachon, a philosopher trained in the social sciences who uses ancient philosophy to make sense of the rapidly shifting social, cultural, and geopolitical landscape we’re living through. His work brings together esoteric philosophy, historical analysis, and a systems-level view of civilization to explain how we arrived at this moment.We trace how early exposure to Daoism and Zen Buddhism opened the door to deeper questions about consciousness, and how that eventually intersected with the study of empire, financial systems, and the evolution of power structures. His recent book, The Coming World Nation, outlines a model of social hierarchy and offers a revisionist look at the last 200 years of American history.If you’ve ever felt like something about the current system doesn’t add up, but couldn’t quite articulate why, this conversation helps connect those dots. It’s especially relevant for people who question mainstream narratives, think in systems, and want a deeper framework for understanding where we might be headed next.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[07:26] Why humans keep choosing rulers, even when it destroys them[17:02] The one thing keeping the masses from organizing against the elite[28:44] Soft power, hard control, how empire stopped needing soldiers[40:38] Free energy, anti-gravity, and why even the ruling class was kept in the dark[01:01:50] What's really behind UFO disclosure, and who's engineering it[01:19:04] Atlantis, astrology, and a 25,000-year pattern we're living through today[01:35:39] Karma, cosmic justice, and why the elite's arrogance is already their punishment[01:43:41] What you bring with you when you die, and how psychedelics show you first[01:53:12] Shakespeare, Masonry, and a secret lineage hiding in plain sight[02:21:51] Philosophy, science, religion; why all three collapse without each otherFull show notes at https://lukestorey.com/wisdomResources Mentioned:Read: Tao Te Ching by Laozi | BookThe Century of the Self | IMDb Westworld | IMDbCarl Jung, Stanislav Grof, and the Science of the Soul by Sachon, A. | Article Read: The Collected Works of C. G. Jung, Vol. 10: Civilization in Transition by C. G. Jung | BookRead: The Scientist in the Crib: What Early Learning Tells Us About the Mind by Alison Gopnik | BookRead: The Secret Teachings of All Ages by Manly P. Hall | BookRead: Manly P. Hall: The Maestro of Esoteric Philosophy by Alex Sachon | BookCracking the Shakespeare Code: The Seven Steps to Mercy | YouTubeRead: The Lost Keys of Freemasonry: The Legend of Hiram Abiff by Manly P. Hall | BookFind more from Alex:Alex Sachon | WebsiteThe Wisdom Tradition | Substack | Instagram | YouTubeFind more from Luke:Luke Storey | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube | LinkedInTHE LIFE STYLIST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:QUANTUM UPGRADE | Visit lukestorey.com/quantumupgrade and use code LUKE15 to get your 15-day free trial.REAL PROVISIONS | Visit RealProvisions.com/luke and enter the promo code LUKE to get a free bag of Venison Chips with your order.BIOPTIMIZERS | Visit bioptimizers.com/luke to save 15% off sitewide.BON CHARGE | Use the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylist.Get Alex's book, The Coming World Nation: Why Global Government Is Inevitable.