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Several podcast episodes ago, I tackled a very tricky and often confusing topic with a doctor named Konstantin Monastyrsky.   In that episode, entitled "How Much Fiber To Eat, Where To Get Your Fiber, And Is Fiber *Really* Killing Your Insides?", Konstantin covered several topics, including: -Why it is that doctors tell us to eat plenty of fiber…and what doctors don’t know… -How much fiber is “too much”, and how much it varies from person to person… -The difference between just eating lots of fruits and vegetables vs. using a high fiber “cleanse”... -The truth behind dangerous “laxatives”… -What someone with constipation can do if high fiber and laxatives is not the solution… -And much more... That particular episode generated so many dozens and dozens of questions that I decided to bring Konstantin back, and in this episode, I ask him: -In the article "Is Fiber Bad For You", you discuss how you don't endorse eating the skins of vegetables and fruits. But what about the insoluble fiber you're missing out on, and also the other benefits listed here?   -Isn't there a "hormetic" effect to eating the type of components in the skin of foods like potatoes and tomatoes and eggplants?   -The study "Stopping or reducing dietary fiber intake reduces constipation and its associated symptoms"...and I know that sometimes, especially when acute or inflamed or infected, lower fiber can be helpful.  This is why lower fiber is recommended for acute IBD and for many cases of SIBO. But, once the GI is healed, wouldn't a higher fiber intake is generally well tolerated and health promoting?   -You say: “Fiber intake has also been linked with the metabolic syndrome, a constellation of factors that increases the chances of developing heart disease and diabetes.”  But that study you quoted in full says:   "Fiber intake has also been linked with the metabolic syndrome, a constellation of factors that increases the chances of developing heart disease and diabetes. These factors include high blood pressure, high insulin levels, excess weight (especially around the abdomen), high levels of triglycerides, the body’s main fat-carrying particle, and low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. Several studies suggest that higher intake of cereal fiber and whole grains may somehow ward off this increasingly common syndrome."   How would you reply?   -How do you address this association between fiber intake and lowering of coronary disease?   "Our results suggest an inverse association between fiber intake and MI. These results support current national dietary guidelines to increase dietary fiber intake and suggest that fiber, independent of fat intake, is an important dietary component for the prevention of coronary disease."   and this:   "The greatest impact on lowering total and LDL cholesterol is derived from reduced intakes of saturated fat and cholesterol as well as weight reduction in obese persons. Diets high in complex carbohydrates and fiber are associated with reduced mortality rates from CHD and other chronic diseases. Fiber found in oats, barley, and pectin-rich fruits and vegetables provides adjunctive lipid-lowering benefits beyond those achieved by reductions in total and saturated fat alone. The AHA recommends a total dietary fiber intake of 25 to 30 g/d from foods, not supplements, to ensure nutrient adequacy and maximize the cholesterol-lowering impact of a fat-modified diet. Current dietary fiber intakes among adults in the United States average about 15 g, or half the recommended amount."   -How do you feel about resistant starch and the current "resistant starch" interest in the dietary industry? Is that a form of fiber that also causes issues, or not? Would you recommend this diet in certain cases?   -How does one specifically "fix" a colon that has lack of bacteria. Does a probiotic work? OR would you need more of an enema approach? The reason I ask is I have seen many folks endorse the use of probiotic and/or butyrate enemas for colonic health.   -How about fecal transplants. How do you feel about those for restoring colonic health?   -When it comes to constipation, what is your #1 solution, in terms of specific ingredients or protocols that can help with it?   -And finally, the million dollar question, do you use a Squatty Potty? If you want to try any of Konstantin’s supplements for healing the gut or eliminating constipation, or read his book “The Fiber Menace”, simply click here. Questions, comments or feedback about how much fiber to eat? Leave them at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and either Konstantin or I will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics discussed in the podcast include a 382-day fast, biohacking a hotel experience, comparing chia seeds and flax seeds, and using carb cycling for fat loss. The hosts also touch on building a surfing pool, the nutritional benefits of eating bugs, controversy surrounding chia seeds and flax seeds and their effects on estrogen levels, biohacking hotels and infrared saunas, the importance of sleep and the Chili Pad, optimizing sleep, recovery, and wellness, the importance of credible sources, and the benefits of being kind and inclusive in leadership.

Meet Laird Hamilton and Gabrielle Reece - sporting legends, nutrition and fitness gurus, parents, and - as you will discover on this podcast - deep thinkers and philosophers of life. Laird is an American big-wave surfer, co-inventor of tow-in surfing, and an occasional fashion and action-sports model. He is married to Gabrielle Reece (AKA "Gabby"), a professional volleyball player, television personality, and model. In this podcast (recorded at Laird and Gabby's home in Kauai) you'll discover: -Why Laird and Gabby choose to live in Hawaii... -What it's like to transition from being a pro athlete to moving into later years of life, and Laird and Gabby's anti-aging tips and tricks... -The special breathwork protocol Laird and Gabby both use... -How Laird combines cold, hot, hypoxia, underwater training and more for the ultimate workout...   -The top biohacks Laird keeps in his garage... -A special coffee blend that serves as rocket fuel for your body and brain... -One very stinky fruit Laird takes a shot of each morning... -Why Laird and Gabby homeschool, and why they do it... - How to stay young and vibrant, age gracefully, and defy the norms of what we accept for older generations... -And much more!   Resources from this episode: -Laird's website -Gabby's website -The NBC show "Strong" -Laird's superfoods and coffee blends -The Glasses Off app -Neil Strauss's author page -The iCool cold pool -The Iceman Wim Hof podcast -The Unschooling podcast with Ben Hewitt -Don Wildman's Hardest Workout In The World Do you have questions, comments or feedback for me, Laird Hamilton or Gabby Reece? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben is off-the-grid hiking and exploring the island of Kauai in Hawaii (click here to stay tuned to Instagram to see some very entertaining photos of his adventures). So today, we bring you a special audio episode: the full chapter 3 of Ben's New York Times best-selling book "Beyond Training".   In this chapter, you're going to discover that there is definitely more than one way to build endurance, and whether you're a Crossfitter, obstacle course racer, marathoner, triathlete, cyclist, swimmer or anyone else who simply wants to build stamina, grit, and endurance, and this audio is going to show you the very best way to do just that.   If you like this chapter, then please know that Beyond Training is available as an audiobook, Kindle, and physical book here, and also available in audio .mp3 form to anyone who is a Premium member of Ben Greenfield Fitness show. The book was just updated last month with over 6 new months of Ben's research and edits.   Questions, comments or feedback after listening? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three years ago, an inventor named Paul Becker joined me for a podcast entitled "How Something Called Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Can Make You Sleep Like A Baby (And Do Much More Than That)". In it, Paul talks about a special "PEMF" device called "The EarthPulse". I also mention my own use of this little doughnut-shaped magnetic device for enhancing sleep in the sleep-hacking chapters of my book Beyond Training and also in the recent article 5 Biohacks To Beat Insomia, Sleep Better On Airplanes, And Shut Down Stress. Today Paul's back. But he's not here to fill us in on how PEMF can make us sleep better. Instead, we're going to talk about the legal performance enhancing effects of PEMF, and exactly how to use something like The EarthPulse for way more than sleep. During this episode, you'll discover: -How electrical stimulation can be used to kill bacteria and viruses... -How to triple your mitochondrial density while you are sleeping... -Why earthing, grounding and sleeping outside on the earth is much different than use of a PEMF device... -Why the PEMF emitted by a device is different than what is emitted from a cell phone... -The correct way to use PEMF to increase rate of tissue repair... -How PEMF affects the nervous system and HRV... -And much more... Resources from this episode: -Athletic Performance Enhancement results with EarthPulse -100lb Bench Press increase -Information on specific harmonics in Earthpulse -Sensitivity to electrical stimulation of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 and MAGIC-5 cells -Bob Beck protocol for cancer -David Hood (1989) 10 Hz triples 2 key enzymes responsible for oxygen metabolism -NASA / Goodwin (2003) 4x Tissue Regeneration and Epigenetic Effects of 10 Hz PEMF -James Tong (2007) 10 Hz Triples Nerve Synapse Energy & Doubles Mitochondrial Density -Click here to learn more about the EarthPulse PEMF machine, read more of the research or to get one for yourself now. Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Paul or me? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com, and click here to learn more about the EarthPulse PEMF machine, or to get one for yourself now (use coupon code "bgfitness" to save 15% anytime between February 27 and March 31, 2016).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 24, 2016 Podcast: A Potent New Fat Loss Workout, Why Ben Eats Bread, 5 Things You Must Know About Nutrition & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. WellnessFX introduces an extremely comprehensive home-kit for genetic, microbiome and blood test. TrainingPeaks adds Heart Rate Variability (HRV) tracking Pretty crazy how quick, short term intermittent high intensity training can strip fat off body (15 rounds of 60 on/30 off). Fantastic article on why you should use protein and creatine when injured. In defense of wheat... ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by: -Four Sigmatic Foods: Click here and use 15% discount 'bengreenfield'. -Harrys.com - Get $5 off anything at Harrys.com with discount code 'BEN'. -NASM - Go to MyUSATrainer.com for a FREE 14 day free trial of their fast and fun online program! -GreenfieldFitnessSystems "surprise gift box" - 50% discount on instant access to a box shipped to your front doorstep and full of the latest cutting-edge biohacking gear, nutrients, smart drugs and more, handpicked and curated by Ben. Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Marc Warnke? It was a must-listen - titled "How To Get Into Hunting, Build Hunting Fitness, The Most Challenging Hunts & More." Click here to listen now or download for later! New course from Ben! The 7 Day Full Body Reboot Program To Get Strong And Fit. Optimal fitness and health are closer than you think. In just one week, you can set yourself up for a strong, long, lean and healthy body. May 21-22, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in London. The venue will be one of the most charming venues of London, Tabacco Dock, and features an Upgraded Dinner with wild forager Sami Tallberg and a great opportunity to bring together some fantastic UK based biohackers in the realms of digital health, wearables, supplements, biohacking, lifehacking, quantified self and much more. You'll discover digital health & wellness providers, nutrition & supplement companies, wearables & mobile applications and smart home appliances from infrared saunas to smart sensors. Click here to register and use 10% code "ben". May 27-29, 2016: Ben is speaking at PaleoFX 2016 in Austin, Texas. This is the The Who’s Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including New York Times bestselling authors, leading physicians, scientists, health entrepreneurs, professional athletes, fitness professionals, activists, bloggers, biohackers, and more. And you DON’T need to be Paleo to be able to get a ton of benefit and fun out of this one! Also, one day prior, on May 26 is Health Entrepreneurs f(x) - a full day of deep discussion on marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship for health and wellness people, featuring Mark Sisson, Robb Wolf, Melissa Hartwig, Sarah Ballantyne, Mike Bledsoe, Abel James, and a bunch of other speakers in small group coaching sessions. Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. Click here to get in now at a 40% discount. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - click here to leave your review for a chance to win some! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Rachel Browne, the NEW Podcast Sidekick. Is Foam Rolling Bad For Your IT Band? Ali says: She recently read an article titled "Ilio-tibial Band: Please do not use a foam roller!" and she wants to get your opinion on this? In my response, I recommend: -Rumble Roller Natural Remedies For Corns Meg says: She's an active ironman triathlete and has corns but she feels like she's way too young for them. What causes them and what should she do about them? Is there any other way to get rid of them except surgery? In my response, I recommend: -Seat Saver cream by Hammer Nutrition (use 15% discount code 80244) Can You Eat Avocado Seeds (Or Brown Avocados)? Erin says: She heard avocado seeds are good for you, should she put them in her smoothie? What do you know about avocado seeds and why would that be beneficial? She's also heard you talk about avocado oxidation. Is this when they turn brown? Should she be removing the brown before eating them? In my response, I recommend: -My avocado seed video (5 Shocking Foods You Can Blend) - 5 Things You Must Know About Nutrition Justeen says: If you were to give a 20 minute class on nutrition to people who know nothing about it, what would be the main points? In my response, I recommend: -Calories In And Calories Out Are Independent Variables -Everyone Does Not Respond To Calories Equally -Digestibility vs. Nutrient Density -Your Neighbor's Diet May Not Work For You -You Probably Eat Too Often -We finish this episode with a tip from Jordan Harbinger at the Art of Charm podcast!: nonverbal communication skills versus just using your body to be charming. ----------------------------------------------------- Prior to asking your question, do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness! -----------------------------------------------------    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m often asked… …why… …instead of podcasting, interviewing and speaking about one specific topic, I have such a huge variety of guests on my show, from vegans to Paleo-ists, from biohackers to mushroom harvesters, from minimalist exercisers to ultraendurance masochists… …why… …instead of recommending one single mighty exercise program, I write about and feature everything from super-slow training to powerlifting to obstacle racing to body weight workouts to yoga and beyond…. …why… …instead of recommending one single supplement or brand, I instead experiment with and talk about a huge variety of superfoods, herbs, oils, tinctures, patches, supplements, supplement stacks and supplement companies… …and why… …instead of using and recommending one single quantification or biohacking device, I talk about and use everything from heart rate variability to intranasal light devices to in-ear phototherapy to wearable infrared and beyond. As a matter of fact, because I’m constantly immersed in, studying and experimenting with the most intriguing, the most enchanting and the most useful things to better your body and brain, I’ve been accused of being a guy with a confusing and ever-shifting message, a flake, shallow, a charlatan, a hypocrite, and a sleazy internet marketer who promotes every newest workout, diet or supplement on the face of the planet! ——————- So please allow me to set the record straight here with three quick facts for you. Fact #1: Since I was 15 years old, and for nearly two decades, I’ve spent time immersed in everything from tennis to bodybuilding to water polo to basketball to volleyball to obstacle racing to Ironman to hunting to freediving to fiction writing to guitar to violin to being single to being married to being a father…you get the idea. And during that time, I’ve committed to 7 day body part split workouts, isometric training, electrostimulation, neurofeedback, water aerobics, strength-only, endurance-only, spinning, Zumba, infrared sauna, transcranial direct current stimulation, kickboxing and beyond. Take-away message: it’s OK to have different body and brain training approaches for different skills and desired outcomes. My goal is to simply spend time in the trenches so I can educate and equip YOU with as much helpful information as possible so that you are able to choose the correct movement approach, workout, exercise or “hack”  for your specific goals. That’s not going to be the same for everyone, and I certainly don’t recommend you do it all at once (looking at you, yoga guy holding the kettlebell underwater with an electrostimulation cap). Fact #2: Posted on my office wall is a sign that says: “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.” Take-away message: even though it’s just fine to do so, you don’t *have* to do the same thing your whole life (e.g. Ironman triathlons or bodybuilding or yoga). You can branch out and live life to the fullest, and for you, this may mean experimenting with many different pleasures and pursuits planet Earth has to offer. And sometimes people will find it confusing when your passions change like new chapters in a book. That has certainly seemed to happen to me (e.g. Q. “But Ben, you said last year that you found Tai Chi was the best way to reduce stress and now you say it’s freediving…you’re such a flake!” A. “That’s because my opinion changed based on personal experience”). Hopefully that does you more good than harm. Fact #3: Every week, I look at dozens of blood and biomarker results from clients all over the globe, and spend countless hours doing phone and Skype consults, coaching everyone from athletes to CEO’s to soccer moms, and doing online exercise and nutrition programming. While working with so many different individual body types, metabolisms and personalities, I have developed different biohacks, different diets and different supplement stacks for different people and have found that those needs often drastically change depending on what you happen to be doing in life at the time (e.g. long breath-holds vs. fat loss vs. ketosis vs. pulling an all-nighter studying vs. libido vs. hunting in the wilderness, etc.). Take-away message: when I recommend or talk about a specific fat loss supplement, or meal replacement powder, or a probiotic, or infrared device, or electrostimulation tool, or heck, a razor, it doesn’t mean I recommend every single person on the face of the planet needs to rush out to buy that tool immediately. All it means is that I’ve discovered a cool new thing that is going to help SOME people in SOME situations, and if you listen to my podcasts and read my articles, you will become very well educated about whether something I recommend is actually meant for YOU at this point in your life, and if you DON’T know or you’re confused, then ASK me! Quick summary: 1) different strategies need to be used for different desired outcomes; 2) life is like a book, with new chapters as you go, and that should be exciting, not confusing; 3) take everything I say with a grain of salt because you may need to actually go out and discover (or simply ask me) whether it applies to your specific situation. ——————- Ultimately… I’m a connector. I do my best to connect you with people and solutions that address your specific problems or questions… I’m an author. I write what I keep my fingers crossed will be educational, enchanting and non-run-of-the-mill information about health, fitness, nutrition, longevity and happiness… I’m a teacher. I love to teach you how to get the most out of your body and your brain… And I realize that some people would be less “confused” if I stuck with just one exercise, one workout, one diet, one supplement and one biohack for the rest of all time. But that’s not the life I live. Some days I eat kale, some days I eat bok choy, some days I eat spinach, and some days I fast. Some days I take TianChi, some days TruBrain, some days Reishi mushroom, some days nothing. Some days I do yoga, some powerlifting, some body weight training, some cold water swimming. Sometimes I don’t eat meat for a week and sometimes I have steak every day.    I have different approaches for different days for different needs for different goals. And yes, that means that on any given blog post or podcast I might tell you about five different new ways to solve a problem you’re facing and those ways might be completely different than five other ways I told you about just a year ago. That’s because I’m constantly learning, constantly evolving, constantly adapting. It doesn’t mean I’m some slick, slippery marketer who is taking handfuls of cash under the table so I can jump in front of a microphone or keyboard to promote every silly thing that comes across my radar. Trust me: hundreds of products, diets, books, supplements and people come across my radar every week, and I’m extremely selective about any I choose to experiment with, trial, or tell you about. So there you have it. I realize that it can be confusing to follow a guy who is constantly immersed in and chasing new ways to live life to the fullest, but I also like to think it’s a heckuva lot of fun, and I promise you won’t be bored. And now I’m off my soapbox.  Now it’s your turn. Would you rather I create the Greenfield Workout, Greenfield Diet, Greenfield Supplement and Mighty Greenfield All-Encompassing Wristwatch so that I can get laser-focused and stop confusing people? Or should I keep on keeping an open mind, and exploring every corner of the earth for things that help me and you to continually get better bodies, grow better brains, and become better people?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've been paying attention to the BenGreenfieldFitness Instagram page lately, you may know that I've just returned from a big axis deer hunt in Texas. Before that, I was hunting whitetail deer in Washington and elk in Colorado. I spent the summer competing in TrainToHunt bowhunting, meatpacking and obstacle course competition, I won the Idaho TrainToHunt, and now I've got my eyes on safari hunting in Africa and moose and bear hunting in British Columbia. In the podcast episode "Are Hunters The Fittest People In The World?" I interview TrainToHunt founder Kenton Clairmont, and in the episode "How To Build Primal Fitness And Endurance By Hunting: An Interview With A Bowhunting Triathlete", you learn how an Ironman triathlon competitor combines hunting with endurance sports. With the growing popularity of sports like TrainToHunt, bowhunting, and even a growing interest in the ancestral practice of persistence hunting, I figured it was high time to introduce you to the guy who has organized a couple of the hunts I've been on, and who is one of the world's leading authorities on finding good hunts, building hunting fitness and much more. So if you want to tap into the primal practice of challenging your body in the wilderness and hunting and gathering your own tasty meat, then this episode is for you. My guest Marc Warnke is owner of GotHunts a hunting consultant, family man, avid bow hunter, mule deer fanatic, fly fisherman and best selling author. Marc has had global hunting experience with outfitters in Canada, Africa and New Zealand. He understands what makes a quality hunt, how to find challenging hunts and (as a fellow TrainToHunt competitor) how to build the ultimate hunting fitness. -How Marc became a hunting guide... -The most thrilling place in the world to hunt... -How to "get into" hunting, even if you didn't grow up with it... -The biggest fitness “holes” you're going to face when you begin hunting... -Why persistence hunting may be the next big thing in hunting fitness... -The best kind of hunting and hunts to go on if you really want to challenge your fitness... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -GotHunts.com -How To Hunt 'Till You're 80 podcast -The Splendid Savage book -Video below... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiyQvm9d4tM Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Marc or me about how to get into hunting, how to build hunting fitness, the most challenging hunts or anything else we discuss in this episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/346 February 17, 2016 Podcast: 346: Sirtuin For Longevity (& Other Longevity Hacks), How Much Sleep Is Too Much, Hangovers From Running & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Ever heard of “sirtuin”? If you want to live a long time, you should read this. New longevity hack:  sucking cells out of your body (or save money and just go on a fast). Eat like your grandma: Why you should skip the kale salad. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by: -Kimera Koffee: here's today's recipe (and use code BEN for 10% off at KimeraKoffee.com). FOCUS ON THE COOL KIDS USING IT. -Harrys.com - Get $5 off anything at Harrys.com with discount code 'BEN'. FOCUS ON THEIR WINSTON AND TALK ABOUT MY CRAPPY SHAPE IN BOSTON. -FitLife Organifi Green Juice - Go to BenGreenfieldFitness.com/FitLife and use discount code 'BEN' to get 20% off. NOTE THAT JESSA USED IT. -GreenfieldFitnessSystems "surprise gift box" - 50% discount on instant access to a box shipped to your front doorstep and full of the latest cutting-edge biohacking gear, nutrients, smart drugs and more, handpicked and curated by Ben. Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Steve Sisler? It was a must-listen - titled "News Flash: I Am A 98% Angry, No-Nonsense, Perfectionistic, Extremely Unconventional, Rule-Breaking, Fearless Assassin-Sniper." Click here to listen now or download for later! New course from Ben! The 7 Day Full Body Reboot Program To Get Strong And Fit. Optimal fitness and health are closer than you think. In just one week, you can set yourself up for a strong, long, lean and healthy body. May 21-22, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in London. The venue will be one of the most charming venues of London, Tabacco Dock, and features an Upgraded Dinner with wild forager Sami Tallberg and a great opportunity to bring together some fantastic UK based biohackers in the realms of digital health, wearables, supplements, biohacking, lifehacking, quantified self and much more. You'll discover digital health & wellness providers, nutrition & supplement companies, wearables & mobile applications and smart home appliances from infrared saunas to smart sensors. May 27-29, 2016: Ben is speaking at PaleoFX 2016 in Austin, Texas. This is the The Who’s Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including New York Times bestselling authors, leading physicians, scientists, health entrepreneurs, professional athletes, fitness professionals, activists, bloggers, biohackers, and more. And you DON’T need to be Paleo to be able to get a ton of benefit and fun out of this one! Also, one day prior, on May 26 is Health Entrepreneurs f(x) - a full day of deep discussion on marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship for health and wellness people, featuring Mark Sisson, Robb Wolf, Melissa Hartwig, Sarah Ballantyne, Mike Bledsoe, Abel James, and a bunch of other speakers in small group coaching sessions. Nov 17-18, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. Click here to get in now at a 40% discount. Grab this Official Ben Greenfield Fitness Gear package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - click here to leave your review for a chance to win some! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by Rachel Browne, the NEW Podcast Sidekick. How Much Sleep Is Too Much? Gina says: She thinks she might be getting too much sleep. She's getting 9/9.5 hours/night, she sleeps like a rockstar according to her sleep sensor. She's not depressed, she doesn't get up during sleep, she's not over training. Her question is should she continue listening to her body or should she start waking herself up after 7.5/8 hours or could it be an issue of supplementation? In my response, I recommend: -The new SR1 DeltaSleeper I've been using -how long I slept after agoge -athletes vs. general population -Sleep tracking and my Joe Zelk podcast What Causes Bumps Underneath Skin Anna says: She was foam rolling the outside of her leg and around the middle of her IT band and she noticed the area was bumpy under her skin. What causes this bumpiness? What's the best method to relieve it? In my response, I recommend: - Hangovers From Running Kate says: What can she do to prevent  or recover from a running hangover? After short runs, long runs or hard exercise, she gets headaches, feels nauseous and super awful, after which its hard to get motivated to workout again. She's tried electrolyte tabs, coconut water, foods, preloading electrolytes, drinking tons of fluid and nothing seems to help. What can she do to fix this? In my response, I recommend: -Testing for inflammation -Adrenal stress index -Mobility work/fascial adhesions -Pre-cooling/post-cooling -Motion sickness (ginger/peppermint) How Endurance Athletes Can Gain Weight Ellen says: She's a marathon and ultra runner with CFC's animal and plant based diet. She wants to increase her appetite and her weight, but she doesn't want to reduce her training. Can you make any suggestions? In my response, I recommend: -MRP's like LivingFuel SuperGreens -Fish Oil -Echinachea Alkylamides -Plum Extract -Aminos -We finish this episode with a tip from Jordan Harbinger at the Art of Charm podcast!: nonverbal communication skills versus just using your body to be charming. ----------------------------------------------------- Prior to asking your question, do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 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Prepare for your mind to be blown by today's podcast guest. Mine certainly was. My guest is Steve Sisler, and today's episode, he tears me completely apart, absolutely amazes me as he "psychoanalyzes" me, and during the entire process, you're going to learn a ton about yourself and your behavior. If you've ever wanted to know what makes you tick... Exactly why you think the way you do... What drives you personally when you exercise or race... How you interact with people and relationships (and how you can make this work for or against you)... And why you behave the way you behave... This episode is a must-listen for you... Steve is author of the book: The Four People Types: And What Drives Them, a behavioral profiler and lead behavioral analyst at The Behavioral Resource Group. He works with clients in more than 18 nations, gathering behavioral, emotional, and attitudinal information on individuals within corporate and personal settings. Then he develops strategies for leadership, teamwork, and entrepreneurial or career success. Steve is widely considered as the “go to” source for behavioral and attitudinal issues within the framework of both business and family (he's been doing this stuff since the shocking age of twelve!). He is considered a true anomaly within the world of behavioral analysis. During our fascinating discussion, you'll discover: -How Steven developed the crazy skill of being able to "read people" extremely accurately from the young age of twelve... -The one unique attitude Steven found me to possess - an attitude that only 2% of people on the face of the planet can match... -Why people perceive me to be aloof and arrogant based on my high level of no-nonsense, black-and-white thinking... -Why Steven observes that I could be either a very good assassin or a sniper... -How when I am in work mode I become a complete perfectionistic machine and check my emotions at the door... -Why I score very high on alternative ideas, unconventional thoughts and thinking outside-the-box... -The reason Steven thinks I'm not competitive, but rather simply an artist, discoverer and educator... -I don't compete and race and spend time in the gym because I'm competitive, but rather because I am, what Steven describes as a "body artist"... -Why I score extremely high on individualism, innovation, uniqueness, autonomy, freedom (and hate teleprompters)... -The reason I'm very comfortable not necessarily being the person in charge... -Why I am a rule-breaker and why I have a negative, cautious bias when it comes to following rules...... -The reason some people can perceive that I don't "care", and why I tend to care the most about people who are making an effort to help themselves... -What it means to have an itchy brain, and why some people will change direction very quickly in life and let go of non-effective ideas easily... -Why my score is crystal clear when it comes to how my choices affect those around me, and why it's extremely important to me that any decision I make not hurt anyone around me... -Why I'm extremely demanding and critical of myself... -The personality that makes me relentless, want to never give up, keep striving to get better and better, and have a perception nobody can stop me... -Why I'm very clear about who I am... -And much more! Steve is offering a significant discount on the exact behavioral analysis we do in this episode. Details below!   Resources: Steven's Full Behavioral Analysis - save $50 with this link and code "ben"   Steven's Full Executive Summary (what I did and what we discuss in this episode) - save $100 with this link and code "ben" Steve's Book (link includes free audio of first chapter)   Below are my own results, which Steven and I discuss in this episode.   [embeddoc url="http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Greenfield_Ben_Executive_Summary_-_General.pdf" download="all"]   [embeddoc url="http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Greenfield_Ben_Behavioral_Analysis_and_Motivators.pdf" download="all"]   Do you have questions, comments or feedback for me or Steven about behavioral analysis or anything else we discuss in today's episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.