Health & Wellness Perspectives From a Former NFL Player & Current Serial Entrepreneur w/ Landon Cohen
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Optimizing Health in Your 30s
This chapter explores health and performance optimization strategies, particularly focusing on individuals in their 30s. Key topics include the effects of hormone replacement therapies, the benefits of red light therapy, and the importance of foundational health practices like diet and circadian rhythm normalization. It also emphasizes the impact of environmental factors and modern technologies on mitochondrial health and overall well-being.
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More often than not on this podcast, we have the privilege of listening to and learning from health, wellness, biohacking, longevity experts talk about the latest research, health hacks, books, projects, conferences, stories/anecdotes, clinical experience, etc. And there is so much to glean from those episodes and practical applications for your own wellness regimens. Today's episode with former NFL player, Landon Cohen, provides a very well-rounded conversation on health and wellness from a very unique perspective and from someone that was literally in the trenches as a pro football player.
While Landon is a wildly successful entrepreneur today, which is a grind in its own right, his days as an NFL defensive lineman (and, of course, the years and year of collegiate and high school football) took a major toll on his body and, even more so, his mind and brain. This is secondary to the perpetual banging of pads and helmets every single play between the offensive and defensive lineman. Being drafted in 2008, Landon played in an era where the repercussions of concussions was not yet on the radar in football. Fast forward to early last year, Landon was recommended by a friend to try some BioBlue and red light therapy to see if it would help with his post-NFL body and mind. According to Landon, BioBlue played a major role in regaining his sharp mind and cognition/focus, while the red light therapy (combined with the BioBlue) helped reduce so lingering aches and pains. Needless to say, he is a massive advocate of both modalities.
Along with discussing his experience with MB and RLT, Landon talks about the differences between his health and wellness mindset as an NFL player vs. his mindset in his post-NFL life, his desire and motivation to live a "clean lifestyle", how/why he wakes up around 3 every morning to start his day, his viewpoints on diet/food and some other fun topics, such as crypto, blockchain, AI and much, much more!
If you found the information in today's episode with Landon Cohen particularly interesting and/or compelling, please share it with a family member, friend, colleague and/or anyone that you think could benefit and be illuminated by this knowledge. Sharing is caring :)
As always, light up your health! - Watch this video on YouTube - Where to learn more from and about Landon Cohen:
Instagram
LinkedIn - Key Points
[00:35] Landon's NFL Career Overview
[02:54] NFL Health & Wellness Regimen During Career
[06:08] Painkillers (Toradol) Experience in NFL
[09:13] Transition from NFL to Post-Retirement Lifestyle
[10:18] Fitness & Longevity Routine Post-NFL
[11:59] Importance of Structure After Retirement
[14:21] Introduction to Methylene Blue (BioBlue)
[16:34] Cognitive Benefits & Concussion Recovery
[18:37] Cycling BioBlue for Cognitive Health
[19:41] Potential of Methylene Blue in Concussion Mitigation
[21:13] Methylene Blue for Busy Entrepreneurs
[22:00] Sports Council Certification & Player Safety
[22:39] Methylene Blue's Cognitive & Mood-Boosting Effects
[23:29] Concussions, Inflammation & Methylene Blue's Role
[25:08] Landon's Red Light Therapy Routine
[26:28] Portable Red Light Therapy Devices
[27:44] Red Light Therapy Toothbrush Experience
[28:51] Outdoor Sunlight vs. Red Light Therapy
[29:52] Blue Light Blocking Glasses Adoption
[31:46] Health Benefits of Blue Light Blocking Glasses
[32:29] Preventative Health Mindset
[34:12] Synthetic vs. Natural Health Solutions
[36:55] First-Time Methylene Blue Experience & Brain Buzzing
[38:48] Mitochondria Optimization & Long-Term Use
[39:56] Supplements as Tools, Not Dependencies
[40:27] Methylene Blue's Potential Popularity Growth
[40:51] Creatine's Role in Mitochondrial Health & ATP Production
[41:20] Top Mitochondrial Disruptors: Seed Oils, EMFs, & Poor Circadian Rhythm
[41:56] EMF Exposure Proximity & Impact on Health
[42:27] Natural vs. Non-Native EMFs Explained
[43:03] Circadian Rhythm as the Foundation of Health
[43:19] Cortisol, Stress, and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
[43:43] Hidden Environmental Stressors & Health Optimization
[44:31] Mitochondrial Boosting Tactics: Grounding, PEMF, Infrared
[45:06] Prioritizing Foundational Health Habits Over Supplements
[45:23] Simple Low-Cost Health Optimization Practices
[46:28] Landon's Clean Eating & Avoidance of Seed Oils
[47:01] Navigating Health Information Overload
[47:53] Red Light Therapy Adoption in Sports Teams
[48:40] Seattle Seahawks' Early Adoption of Health Tracking Systems
[49:25] NFL & Collegiate Teams Exploring Red Light Therapy
[50:51] Dream Vision: Gyms with Red Light Therapy Lighting
[52:26] EMF Exposure Testing & Strength Loss Experiments
[53:21] Unknown Health Ramifications of Rapid Technology Growth
[53:35] Future Vision: Energy-Producing Treadmills
[54:18] Crypto & Blockchain Synergy with Health & Fitness
[54:32] MoveQuest – Earning Cryptocurrency Through Movement & Biometric Data
[55:55] Foreign Countries Using Crypto for Daily Income
[56:22] Compatible Devices for MoveQuest (Smartphones, Smartwatches, Oura Rings)
[57:48] Data Monetization vs. Big Tech Data Exploitation
[58:25] Other Crypto-Based Passive Income Opportunities
[59:38] Evolution of MoveQuest & Educational Entry into Crypto
[1:00:18] Gyms Leveraging Blockchain for Membership & Activity-Based Rewards
[1:00:48] Double dipping with crypto and exercise
[1:01:20] Future of blockchain and crypto
[1:01:56] XRP and its community
[1:02:43] Blue light, EMF protection, and avoiding Bluetooth
[1:04:37] Clean eating and daily diet breakdown
[1:05:55] Importance of wheat bread and Greek yogurt
[1:07:10] Cheat meals and restaurant strategies
[1:07:47] Caloric intake difference between football career vs. current lifestyle
[1:08:23] Sustainable weight loss and 2700 calorie daily intake
[1:10:18] Intermittent fasting and Ramadan fasting
[1:11:52] Using AI for calorie tracking and meal planning
[1:12:13] Thoughts on AI and its future possibilities
[1:13:52] ChatGPT vs. Google as a knowledge tool
[1:16:49] Importance of prompt engineering in AI
[1:18:52] Popular AI tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Grok)
[1:19:36] Everyday practical AI uses like route optimization and gift ideas
[1:21:25] Gift-giving with AI prompts
[1:22:01] Longevity and ultimate health goals
[1:22:37] Growing older with grace and daily motivation
[1:23:15] Longevity habits: red light therapy, BioBlue, and 1% better every day
[1:23:54] Prioritizing quality of life over just hitting 100+ years
[1:24:29] Future of longevity with stem cells and technology
[1:25:13] Gym observations: Inspired by older gym-goers
[1:26:22] Achilles heel snacks and balancing dopamine hits
[1:27:10] Viewing snacks through a calorie cost vs. gym effort lens
[1:27:41] Greek yogurt and fruit as a healthier snack alternative
[1:28:10] Nutrition as fuel vs. empty calorie junk food
[1:28:25] Competitive mindset and separating from the pack with lifestyle choices
[1:29:18] Building habits that make clean eating automatic
[1:29:51] Rejecting excuses and embracing mental toughness
[1:30:05] Simple clean foods like spinach and lemon water becoming enjoyable
[1:30:40] Spinach, lemon water, and simple foods becoming enjoyable
[1:31:21] Walking on the treadmill while podcasting
[1:31:40] Rucking with a 25-pound dog food bag for extra resistance
[1:31:59] Gary Brecka's philosophy on rucking for VO2 max and calorie burn
[1:32:33] Rucking as a way to increase calorie burn during normal daily walking
[1:32:52] Persistent fitness routine and consistency
[1:33:09] Struggling to fit workouts into a busy schedule
[1:33:44] Solution: Waking up earlier to prioritize fitness
[1:34:16] 45-minute drive to the gym each way
[1:34:47] Daily routine: Gym, work, late dinner, and early bedtime
[1:35:34] Sleep optimization and lucid dreaming practices
[1:35:52] Visualization and tactical meditation
[1:36:47] Meditation as a constant state of mindfulness
[1:37:52] Using meditation to find answers or recover from injuries
[1:38:12] Discovering Bikram yoga during NFL career
[1:38:44] Bikram yoga's intensity and mental resilience benefits
[1:39:21] Building tolerance to stress through resistance training
[1:39:57] Hormetic stress and its impact on mental and physical resilience
[1:40:29] Bikram yoga and Jiu-Jitsu as secret weapons during NFL career
[1:41:01] "Autobiography of a Yogi" book recommendation
[1:42:28] Ancient wisdom vs. modern science
[1:43:11] Blending ancient practices with modern technology for optimal living
[1:43:52] Wrapping up the conversation
[1:44:36] Landon's Instagram handle: @billionairelandon
[1:45:41] Steel frame construction business and biohacking lifestyle
[1:46:24] Mutual appreciation and future plans to meet in Miami - Save 20% when you purchase via The Mitochondrial Triad Bundle!
For this MT Bundle, you choose:
(1) RLT device +
(1) BioBlue supplement +
(1) BioC60 supplement
=
20% off the entire order!
No discount code necessary. Discount automatically applied at checkout. To check out The Mitochondrial Triad, click here! - -
While Landon is a wildly successful entrepreneur today, which is a grind in its own right, his days as an NFL defensive lineman (and, of course, the years and year of collegiate and high school football) took a major toll on his body and, even more so, his mind and brain. This is secondary to the perpetual banging of pads and helmets every single play between the offensive and defensive lineman. Being drafted in 2008, Landon played in an era where the repercussions of concussions was not yet on the radar in football. Fast forward to early last year, Landon was recommended by a friend to try some BioBlue and red light therapy to see if it would help with his post-NFL body and mind. According to Landon, BioBlue played a major role in regaining his sharp mind and cognition/focus, while the red light therapy (combined with the BioBlue) helped reduce so lingering aches and pains. Needless to say, he is a massive advocate of both modalities.
Along with discussing his experience with MB and RLT, Landon talks about the differences between his health and wellness mindset as an NFL player vs. his mindset in his post-NFL life, his desire and motivation to live a "clean lifestyle", how/why he wakes up around 3 every morning to start his day, his viewpoints on diet/food and some other fun topics, such as crypto, blockchain, AI and much, much more!
If you found the information in today's episode with Landon Cohen particularly interesting and/or compelling, please share it with a family member, friend, colleague and/or anyone that you think could benefit and be illuminated by this knowledge. Sharing is caring :)
As always, light up your health! - Watch this video on YouTube - Where to learn more from and about Landon Cohen:
LinkedIn - Key Points
[00:35] Landon's NFL Career Overview
[02:54] NFL Health & Wellness Regimen During Career
[06:08] Painkillers (Toradol) Experience in NFL
[09:13] Transition from NFL to Post-Retirement Lifestyle
[10:18] Fitness & Longevity Routine Post-NFL
[11:59] Importance of Structure After Retirement
[14:21] Introduction to Methylene Blue (BioBlue)
[16:34] Cognitive Benefits & Concussion Recovery
[18:37] Cycling BioBlue for Cognitive Health
[19:41] Potential of Methylene Blue in Concussion Mitigation
[21:13] Methylene Blue for Busy Entrepreneurs
[22:00] Sports Council Certification & Player Safety
[22:39] Methylene Blue's Cognitive & Mood-Boosting Effects
[23:29] Concussions, Inflammation & Methylene Blue's Role
[25:08] Landon's Red Light Therapy Routine
[26:28] Portable Red Light Therapy Devices
[27:44] Red Light Therapy Toothbrush Experience
[28:51] Outdoor Sunlight vs. Red Light Therapy
[29:52] Blue Light Blocking Glasses Adoption
[31:46] Health Benefits of Blue Light Blocking Glasses
[32:29] Preventative Health Mindset
[34:12] Synthetic vs. Natural Health Solutions
[36:55] First-Time Methylene Blue Experience & Brain Buzzing
[38:48] Mitochondria Optimization & Long-Term Use
[39:56] Supplements as Tools, Not Dependencies
[40:27] Methylene Blue's Potential Popularity Growth
[40:51] Creatine's Role in Mitochondrial Health & ATP Production
[41:20] Top Mitochondrial Disruptors: Seed Oils, EMFs, & Poor Circadian Rhythm
[41:56] EMF Exposure Proximity & Impact on Health
[42:27] Natural vs. Non-Native EMFs Explained
[43:03] Circadian Rhythm as the Foundation of Health
[43:19] Cortisol, Stress, and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
[43:43] Hidden Environmental Stressors & Health Optimization
[44:31] Mitochondrial Boosting Tactics: Grounding, PEMF, Infrared
[45:06] Prioritizing Foundational Health Habits Over Supplements
[45:23] Simple Low-Cost Health Optimization Practices
[46:28] Landon's Clean Eating & Avoidance of Seed Oils
[47:01] Navigating Health Information Overload
[47:53] Red Light Therapy Adoption in Sports Teams
[48:40] Seattle Seahawks' Early Adoption of Health Tracking Systems
[49:25] NFL & Collegiate Teams Exploring Red Light Therapy
[50:51] Dream Vision: Gyms with Red Light Therapy Lighting
[52:26] EMF Exposure Testing & Strength Loss Experiments
[53:21] Unknown Health Ramifications of Rapid Technology Growth
[53:35] Future Vision: Energy-Producing Treadmills
[54:18] Crypto & Blockchain Synergy with Health & Fitness
[54:32] MoveQuest – Earning Cryptocurrency Through Movement & Biometric Data
[55:55] Foreign Countries Using Crypto for Daily Income
[56:22] Compatible Devices for MoveQuest (Smartphones, Smartwatches, Oura Rings)
[57:48] Data Monetization vs. Big Tech Data Exploitation
[58:25] Other Crypto-Based Passive Income Opportunities
[59:38] Evolution of MoveQuest & Educational Entry into Crypto
[1:00:18] Gyms Leveraging Blockchain for Membership & Activity-Based Rewards
[1:00:48] Double dipping with crypto and exercise
[1:01:20] Future of blockchain and crypto
[1:01:56] XRP and its community
[1:02:43] Blue light, EMF protection, and avoiding Bluetooth
[1:04:37] Clean eating and daily diet breakdown
[1:05:55] Importance of wheat bread and Greek yogurt
[1:07:10] Cheat meals and restaurant strategies
[1:07:47] Caloric intake difference between football career vs. current lifestyle
[1:08:23] Sustainable weight loss and 2700 calorie daily intake
[1:10:18] Intermittent fasting and Ramadan fasting
[1:11:52] Using AI for calorie tracking and meal planning
[1:12:13] Thoughts on AI and its future possibilities
[1:13:52] ChatGPT vs. Google as a knowledge tool
[1:16:49] Importance of prompt engineering in AI
[1:18:52] Popular AI tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Grok)
[1:19:36] Everyday practical AI uses like route optimization and gift ideas
[1:21:25] Gift-giving with AI prompts
[1:22:01] Longevity and ultimate health goals
[1:22:37] Growing older with grace and daily motivation
[1:23:15] Longevity habits: red light therapy, BioBlue, and 1% better every day
[1:23:54] Prioritizing quality of life over just hitting 100+ years
[1:24:29] Future of longevity with stem cells and technology
[1:25:13] Gym observations: Inspired by older gym-goers
[1:26:22] Achilles heel snacks and balancing dopamine hits
[1:27:10] Viewing snacks through a calorie cost vs. gym effort lens
[1:27:41] Greek yogurt and fruit as a healthier snack alternative
[1:28:10] Nutrition as fuel vs. empty calorie junk food
[1:28:25] Competitive mindset and separating from the pack with lifestyle choices
[1:29:18] Building habits that make clean eating automatic
[1:29:51] Rejecting excuses and embracing mental toughness
[1:30:05] Simple clean foods like spinach and lemon water becoming enjoyable
[1:30:40] Spinach, lemon water, and simple foods becoming enjoyable
[1:31:21] Walking on the treadmill while podcasting
[1:31:40] Rucking with a 25-pound dog food bag for extra resistance
[1:31:59] Gary Brecka's philosophy on rucking for VO2 max and calorie burn
[1:32:33] Rucking as a way to increase calorie burn during normal daily walking
[1:32:52] Persistent fitness routine and consistency
[1:33:09] Struggling to fit workouts into a busy schedule
[1:33:44] Solution: Waking up earlier to prioritize fitness
[1:34:16] 45-minute drive to the gym each way
[1:34:47] Daily routine: Gym, work, late dinner, and early bedtime
[1:35:34] Sleep optimization and lucid dreaming practices
[1:35:52] Visualization and tactical meditation
[1:36:47] Meditation as a constant state of mindfulness
[1:37:52] Using meditation to find answers or recover from injuries
[1:38:12] Discovering Bikram yoga during NFL career
[1:38:44] Bikram yoga's intensity and mental resilience benefits
[1:39:21] Building tolerance to stress through resistance training
[1:39:57] Hormetic stress and its impact on mental and physical resilience
[1:40:29] Bikram yoga and Jiu-Jitsu as secret weapons during NFL career
[1:41:01] "Autobiography of a Yogi" book recommendation
[1:42:28] Ancient wisdom vs. modern science
[1:43:11] Blending ancient practices with modern technology for optimal living
[1:43:52] Wrapping up the conversation
[1:44:36] Landon's Instagram handle: @billionairelandon
[1:45:41] Steel frame construction business and biohacking lifestyle
[1:46:24] Mutual appreciation and future plans to meet in Miami - Save 20% when you purchase via The Mitochondrial Triad Bundle!
For this MT Bundle, you choose:
(1) RLT device +
(1) BioBlue supplement +
(1) BioC60 supplement
=
20% off the entire order!
No discount code necessary. Discount automatically applied at checkout. To check out The Mitochondrial Triad, click here! - -
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- Grounding products: Earthing.com
- EMF-mitigating products: Somavedic
- Blue light-blocking glasses: Ra Optics
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