In this riveting memoir, Rickson Gracie shares the full story of how his father and uncles developed Jiu-Jitsu, his experiences growing up among several generations of world-renowned fighters, and the principles and skills that guided him to his undefeated record. The book offers insights into martial arts, human performance, and how the connection between mind and body can be harnessed for success both inside and outside the ring. It also includes personal anecdotes, lessons on resilience and mindfulness, and reflections on life, death, and the search for meaning.
In this book, Patrick McKeown introduces the Oxygen Advantage, a revolutionary approach to breathing that can significantly improve health and fitness. The book explains the fundamental relationship between oxygen and the body and provides techniques such as the Body Oxygen Level Test (BOLT) to determine and improve oxygen efficiency. McKeown's methods include light breathing exercises and simulating high-altitude training, techniques used by elite athletes and military personnel to enhance endurance, weight loss, and cardiovascular health. The book addresses chronic overbreathing, a common but often overlooked issue that contributes to various health disorders, including anxiety, asthma, insomnia, and heart problems. By following McKeown's program, readers can achieve better sleep, increased energy, improved concentration, reduced breathlessness during exercise, and enhanced overall well-being.
In 'Boundless', Kathleen Winter recounts her 2010 journey across the Northwest Passage, accompanied by marine scientists, historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists. The book delves into the impacts of climate change, the emergence of new hybrid species, and the geopolitical tensions over sovereignty in the region. Winter also reflects on her personal odyssey, including her childhood migration from England to Canada and the complexities of cultural identity and traditional ways of life among the Inuit population.
In 'What Doesn't Kill Us: My Battle with Anxiety', L.A. Nicholson shares her personal journey with anxiety, offering insights and experiences that aim to help others who are facing similar challenges. The book is a candid and hopeful account that seeks to prevent at least one person from attempting suicide by sharing the author's own struggles and coping mechanisms.
In 'Sound Medicine', Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary delves into the physiological effects of sound vibration, from altering mood to healing disease. The book offers practical lessons on using music and mantras for health improvement, combining Vedic mythology with modern neuroscience.
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My guest on today's show, an immersive journalist and self-experimenter named Scott Carney, first joined me for the fantastic episode entitled "What Doesn’t Kill Us: Why Your Body Needs Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude & Environmental Conditioning."
Today, Scott - a New York Times Bestselling author - is back to discuss his brand new book, which I found to be a thrilling and inspirational read: "The Wedge: Evolution, Consciousness, Stress and the Key to Human Resilience."
Thrive or die: That's the rule of evolution. Despite this brutal logic, some species have learned to survive in even the most hostile conditions. Others couldn't—and perished. While incremental genetic adaptations hone the physiology of nearly every creature on this planet, there's another evolutionary force that is just as important: the power of choice. In an explosive investigation into the limits of endurance, in "The Wedge", Scott discovers how humans can wedge control over automatic physiological responses into the breaking point between stress and biology. We can reclaim our evolutionary destiny.
While writing the book, Carney submerged himself in ice water and learned breathing techniques from daredevil fitness guru Wim Hof. It gave him superhuman levels of endurance and quieted a persistent autoimmune illness. At the core of those methods is a technique called The Wedge that can give a person an edge in just about any situation.
In my conversation w/ Scott, you'll discover:
-What is "The Wedge" described in Scott's book?...18:00
-The concept of "neural symbology"...18:23
-How kettlebells build trust and allow the body to relax in the face of stress...24:10
-Scott's findings on carbon dioxide (CO2)...37:09
-How Scott and his wife condensed 6 months of couples therapy in 3 hours...58:00
Episode sponsors: Kion Lean, Butcher Box, Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers, Vuori Clothing
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