bengreenfieldfitness.com/nick No trip to San Diego would be complete without interviewing at least one Navy SEAL, which is exactly what I got up to on a recent trip to San Diego. Nick Norris (@nick_norris1981) is a graduate of both the United States Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL (BUD/S) Class 247. Upon completion of SEAL training in 2004, Nick assumed progressively higher positions of leadership within Naval Special Warfare. His deployed roles included combat advisor to Iraqi and Afghan military units, Cross Functional Team Leader, and Ground Force Commander during combat operation in both Iraq and Afghanistan.   Nick was most recently assigned to Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command — SEAL Qualification Training (SQT) as Officer in Charge prior to transitioning off Active Duty. Originally from Chicago, Nick received his Bachelor in Science from the United States Naval Academy in 2003 and his Masters of Science in Real Estate from The University of San Diego in 2013. He is the Executive Director of the C4 Foundation, which provides support and resources through science-based programs to active duty Navy SEALs and their families and is a Board Member of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions, a non profit focused on ending the veteran suicide epidemic via resources, research, and advocacy related to psychedelic assisted therapy.   Nick is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Protekt Products, a wellness company that is committed to positively impacting customer health via both personal care products and nutritional supplements. Both Protekt and the C4 Foundation value the power of time spent in the outdoors and the positive impact it has on overall well-being. During this discussion, you'll discover: -Nick's history with the Navy SEALs...7:15 Nick's interview with Tim Ferriss Graduated SEAL training in 2004 Served in Iraq in the mid 2000's alongside multi services BGF podcasts with Mark Divine Potent Breathwork Tactics From A Navy SEAL Commander, Staring Down Your Wolf, Operating Calmly Under Stress & More With Mark Divine. Secrets Of The Navy Seals: How To Train, Eat & Think Like The World’s Toughest Fighters With Mark Divine. Mark Divine's Kokoro program (Ben says this is one of the more difficult things he's done) -Developing a mindset to overcome uncertainty and the unknown...11:00 COMT gene (shared by serial killers) Means you clear dopamine slower than others Driven by Dr. Doug Brackmann Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes (& Maybe You), With Dr. Doug Brackmann. What separates SEALs from the rest of their peers; it's also a barrier to civilian life when they leave the service High stress environment in SEAL training enables those not genetically endowed to operate under extreme stress -The most important quality of a SEAL leader in Nick's view...14:37 Nick was part of a drill carrying a very heavy object People were falling out, quitting left and right This led to Nick being extremely frustrated, nearly losing control of his emotions He realized that being in control of his emotions was the most important quality of being an officer in the SEALs Dr. Andrew Huberman of Stanford U. The Man Who Is Curing Blindness And Alzheimers, Growing New Brain Cells & Elegantly Fabricating Some Of The Most Powerful Nootropics Known To Humankind, With Dr. Andrew Huberman. Sometimes the best thing you can do is something to make you feel like you're making forward progress Lattice climbing group in the UK -Ibogaine used as treatment for PTSD...21:45 Oura Ring Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions org Nick mentions Blake Mycoskie and Pat Dossett of Madefor Studying Ibogaine as a treatment for PTSD/micro TBI Chris Bell documentary on Ibogaine Typical dose is around 800 mg; smaller than when used for opioid addiction Risk of cardiac arrhythmia, EKG is needed prior to treatment Ibogaine microdose for energy prior to workout -How Nick has treated neural inflammation and PTSD...27:15 Nick struggled with shame associated with PTSD (was reluctant to open up on Ferriss' podcast) SEALs are great at "compartmentalizing"; great for their job, not so much in civilian life Felt "flat" after leaving the SEALs Initially approached it from an endocrine standpoint Docs labeled it as a clinical depression Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) Eventually led to Ibogaine on the recommendation (and social proof) of fellow SEALs Approach Ibogaine with much caution Hot/cold contrast therapy Morozko Forge (use code BENFORGE to save $150) -Dealing with unhealthy habits Nick took from the military to civilian life...43:30 Compartmentalization Fear of judgment; you're either "in" or "out" as a SEAL Overcoming "messiah" complex Relate love for our children with the love God has for us Unconditional love from a greater power -Nick's approach to sleep in and out of the military...49:50 Sleep was messed up for most of his military career (REM sleep was non-existent) Psychedelic assisted therapy Multi-modal approach Meditation to prepare for experience of ibogaine Sam Harris' Waking Up app Developed his own meditation practice (mindfulness and breathwork) Intuition Driven by Doug Brackmann Staying vigilant and operating between green and yellow is a good thing -Nick's fitness regimen post-military...56:00 Bouldering keeps him outdoors Ambulating under load (walking for extended period of time with weight) -Why drinking water is not the best way to hydrate...1:00:30 Protekt Products "Keep it simple" is the mantra for the brand Book on hydration - Quench by Dana Cohen (drinking water is inefficient for hydrating) Consume foods that are naturally plenteous in water (not dehydrated variants) What's in the water and water content of the food you eat is the most important factor Exercise and a good meal in the afternoon and evening often contradict conventional wisdom -Why Nick feels like he's living on borrowed time...1:09:00 Nearly drowned while cliff jumping on the Big Island of Hawai'i Belief in eternal life as a panacea to FOMO Heaven by Randy Alcorn -Life advice Nick shares with his children...1:14:00 -And much more! Resources from this episode: - Nick Norris: Protekt Products C4 Foundation Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions Nick's Interview with Tim Ferriss - Podcasts and articles: Potent Breathwork Tactics From a Navy SEAL Commander, Staring Down Your Wolf, Operating Calmly Under Stress & More With Mark Divine. Secrets of the Navy Seals: How to Train, Eat & Think Like the World’s Toughest Fighters With Mark Divine. Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes (& Maybe You), With Dr. Doug Brackmann. The Man Who is Curing Blindness and Alzheimers, Growing New Brain Cells & Elegantly Fabricating Some of The Most Powerful Nootropics Known to Humankind, With Dr. Andrew Huberman. Why You Can’t Afford Not to Meditate (& One Simple Mindfulness Exercise You Can Do Today) The Ultimate Breathwork Ninja Guide: How to Banish Stress & Kiss High Cortisol Goodbye - Books: Driven by Dr. Doug Brackmann Quench by Dana Cohen Heaven by Randy Alcorn - Other resources: Oura Ring Morozko Forge (use code BENFORGE to save $150) Mark Divine's Kokoro Program Waking Up App Dr. Andrew Huberman of Stanford University Chris Bell Documentary on Ibogaine Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Intuition Meditation COMT Gene Lattice Climbing Bouldering Episode sponsors: -Kion: My personal playground for new supplement formulations, Kion blends ancestral wisdom with modern science. Ben Greenfield Fitness listeners, save 20% off your first order with code BGF20. -Organifi Red Juice: Enjoy all the benefits of the 11 superfoods and their micronutrients that help increase resting metabolism, support cardiovascular health, and remove toxins to turn back the hands of time! Receive a 20% discount on your entire order when you use discount code BENG20. -Clearlight Saunas: You can be sure that I researched all the saunas before I bought mine and Clearlight was the one that stood out from all the rest because of their EMF and ELF Shielding and their Lifetime Warranty. Mention BEN GREENFIELD and you’ll receive an extra discount on your purchase. -Thrive Market: Organic brands you love, for less. Your favorite organic food and products. Fast and free shipping to your doorstep. Receive a gift card worth up to $20 when you begin a new membership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey, what's up. It's Ben Greenfield. You may have heard that I wrote a new book. It's free at fitsoulbook.com as a digital download. You can also get the physical version for next to nothing. I'm not making any money off this book. I'm just covering my shipping and handling and printing costs. I just want you to experience some of the things I've written within the pages. Now, because of that, I'm also recording the audio book version, and I want to give you a bit of a taste of that audio book version.  If you like it all the resources and everything for what you're about to hear are at fitsoulbook.com/chapter2. So I hope you enjoy this chapter and you can always find me on social media at Ben Greenfield Fitness on most social media platforms. And perhaps there you can just let me know what you think.  So without further ado, here we go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

bengreenfieldfitness.com/anton I've talked in the past about the use of inaudible sound waves to elicit specific brain wave and neurotransmitter responses, specifically with a device called the "Apollo," which I discuss in this podcast. I've also been exploring the use of magnetic waves to elicit certain neurotransmitter responses, via a device called a "Hapbee," which can simulate chemicals such as caffeine, nicotine, melatonin, MDMA, etc. to elicit a physiological response without the actual intake of supplements, pharmaceuticals, or any other compounds or medicines. I'll be doing a podcast on this device soon. And finally, I've now been experimenting with a so-called "Infopathy" device (use code BENG10 for 10% off any of their devices), which "imprints" water, or your body, with frequencies of everything from St. John's Wort to coffee to Viagra to anything else you want from their literal hundreds of "infoceutical" options. It's so fascinating that I just had to get the inventor on the show! Anton Fedorenko, the creator of the Infopathy devices, received his BASc in applied physics and mathematics and MASc in innovation and high technologies from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology in Russia. For 10 years, Anton has been involved with several water-related projects wherein he not only conducted fundamental research but also developed water-related products and web-based platforms. From 2013 to 2017, he was a member of the organizing committee for the annual Water Conference on the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of Water. In 2018, Anton founded Ash•Nu Technologies Inc. and is currently developing two platforms: Infopathy and AquaPsy. Infopathy allows users to transfer infoceuticals (ICs) for health, cosmetic, veterinary, and gardening purposes anytime, anywhere. AquaPsy takes consciousness research to a whole new level. Through AquaPsy, people from around the world can be connected remotely to water-based sensors, which can detect and evaluate influences caused by non-local mind effects. Both these platforms help one rediscover themselves from the quantum view. During this discussion, you'll discover: -Infopathy defined...9:05 An online platform where people can download signals recorded from various substances Use properties for medications without actual substances Naturopaths have used this practice for years First publication on the topic was in 1922 (how metals affect blood vessels in rabbits) Memory of water is a term associated with infopathy Why Water, Sunlight, Grounding & Relationships Are The Keys To Your Health & How To Feed, Clean & Protect Your Body Forever: An Interview With Ben Greenfield’s Father Gary Greenfield. Similar, but not the same as homeopathy Article: What Are Infoceuticals? Infoceutical FAQs -Quantum Electro Dynamic (QED) theory applied to everyday life...13:30 Video on the QED theory Should water be consumed immediately after being treated? Consume within 3 days Avoid exposure to WiFi or cell phones Miron glass to protect herbs and nutrients from radiation 1 tsp of salt added into the water to increases the efficacy of infopathy (mineralized water is more stable) IC Pad for charging water (use code BENG10 to save 10%) -Mixing many ingredients into treated water...18:30 A "complex" is a mix of several ingredients into one water Suggestions for complexes in order to get the desired result Public complexes are created by practitioners via a peer-reviewed process Running a new infoceutical on top of an existing one will override the old one -The wearable that allows you to transmit infoceuticals...22:30 IC Hummer wearable device, that can also be used on water (use code BENG10 to save 10%) If you don't have the IC Pad, wrap the Hummer around the water and get the same effect IC Pad is slightly faster than the Hummer and also contains herbs The IC Hummer can be attached to the body and absorbed while you do stuff Get a better effect if you wear two IC Hummers at once You can be up to 30 feet away from the device and get the effect A wired device will be more effective than a bluetooth device -PEMF used to transfer infoceuticals into the body...29:45 Files are stored in audio format The PEMF absorbs the electromagnetic waves that are present in the audio Some infoceuticals are PEMF only: must be plugged in, no Bluetooth PEMF infoceuticals are best applied directly to the body, not by drinking imprinted water Three types of infoceuticals: Imprint - signals created from substances; physical products (with any device or via water) PEMF - use them with Glowing IC Pad or IC Hummer to emit PEM waves (wearable and wireless) Audible - does not require a device are used with headphones or with the IC Hummer (also emits acoustic waves) PEMFs are directly applied to the body -Liquids other than water that can be used to transfer infoceuticals to the body...34:05 Liquid should not be hotter than 30°C (around 90°F) Molecules move too fast for it to be effective Ben did a liver and gallbladder transfer via a chilled cocktail -Legitimate research that has been conducted on infoceuticals...37:00 Publications listed on Infopathy website Study on Metformin's effects on Type 2 diabetes is forthcoming -Ben and Anton's favorite infoceuticals and best practices...41:35 Imprint into water Treat pain behind eyes Prep 1.5 liter and use throughout the day Trauma complex Testosterone Sildenafil Complex for adrenal fatigue Multiple imprint infoceuticals transfer simultaneously PEMF is best transferred one by one via a playlist BioCharger -Infoceuticals that are appropriate for plants and animals...48:05 Miracle Gro plant booster, which includes minerals Quinton sea minerals Hypertonic seawater -Appropriate frequency of use for infoceuticals...49:20 Imprinted and PEMF require regular use to maintain the effects IC Pad can be made wireless with an inexpensive adapter Occasional Bluetooth exposure is not as problematic as constant exposure -Tips on creating infoceutical complexes...52:22 Miron glass water-dropper bottles Resources from this episode: - Anton Fedorenko: Infopathy (use code BENG10 to save 10%) Glowing IC Pad IC Hummer Circuit IC Pad M.I.N.D. For eyes Liver and gallbladder support Trauma complex Testosterone Sildenafil Complex for adrenal fatigue Hypertonic seawater Miracle Gro Ash•Nu Technologies Inc. AquaPsy - Podcast: Why Water, Sunlight, Grounding & Relationships Are The Keys To Your Health & How To Feed, Clean & Protect Your Body Forever: An Interview With Ben Greenfield’s Father Gary Greenfield. - Gear: Hapbee Apollo Headphones BioCharger - Other resources: Quinton Sea Minerals Sea Salt Miron Glass Water Conference on the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of Water Nikolai P. Kravkov: Informational Influence of Pharmacological Agents on Biological Tissues Video on the QED theory Episode sponsors: -Kion Coffee: Carefully selected and roasted for taste, purity, high antioxidants, and health. BGF listeners save 20% off your first order with code BGF20. -Joovv: After using the Joovv for close to 2 years, it's the only light therapy device I'd ever recommend. Give it a try: you won't be disappointed. For a limited time, Joovv wants to hook you up with an exclusive discount on your first order. Just apply code BEN to your qualifying order.  -Kin Euphorics: Kin Euphorics are stacked with the good stuff and none of the bad: think adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms, that help curb stress in the moment and over time. As well as nootropics that support cognitive function i.e. clarity, memory, creativity. -Organifi Green Juice: Now you can get all your healthy superfoods in one glass...with No Shopping, No Blending, No Juicing, and No Cleanup. Get a 20% discount on your entire order when you use discount code BENG20. Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for Anton or me? Leave your comments below and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

bengreenfieldfitness.com/energyformula If there's anything people say they want more of these days...it's energy. The world around us continually requires more from us while we give less and less thought to our long-term health. This distracted and overwhelmed mindset has landed us squarely in survival mode, depriving us of the necessary steps to create lasting, sustained energy. The truth is most of us are so exhausted and don't know how to find the energy to live our best lives. My friend Shawn Wells just put the finishing touches on his new book The ENERGY Formula: Six Life Changing Ingredients to Unleash Your Limitless Potential... ...which covers keto, Paleo, biohacking, stoicism, supplements, CBD, nootropics, MCTs, infrared saunas, cold plunges, how to create a sleep fortress, circadian rhythm, and much more. With about 60 full-color diagrams and over 100 scientific citations, Shawn gives you the knowledge you will not find anywhere else, including "Formulator's Corners" in every chapter that cover doses, brands, and forms of supplements you need to be taking as well as "Resource Hacks" that tell you the products, devices, apps, and more to use. Developed by biochemist, dietitian, sports nutritionist, and formulation scientist Shawn Wells after surviving a series of torturous health battles, this pivotal and groundbreaking book is the product of meticulous and persistent research to find solutions to his personal and painful experiences—paired with two decades of legitimate clinical and scientific expertise. Shawn previously joined me on the podcast episode "The Nitty-Gritty Underground World of Supplement Ingredients, Sports Nutrition Frankenfuels, Illegally Laced Compounds & More.," and he's been studying up on plenty more since that show, so prepare for a wild ride on today's podcast. Shawn, who is an MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN, is a leading nutritional biochemist and expert on health optimization. He has formulated over 500 supplements, foods, beverages, and cosmeceuticals, has patented 10 novel ingredients, and is now known as the Ingredientologist—the scientist of ingredients. Formerly a chief clinical dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience, he has counseled thousands of people on natural health solutions such as keto, paleo, fasting, and supplements. He has also personally overcome various health issues including Epstein-Barr virus, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and a pituitary tumor. As a world-renowned thought leader on mitochondrial health, he has been paid to speak on five different continents. His insights have been prominently featured in documentaries, nationally syndicated radio programs, and regularly on morning television. Shawn's expertise can help any health-conscious individual to better manage stress and experience higher performance and more energy through utilizing his practical research-backed solutions. During this discussion, you'll discover: -What Shawn had for breakfast the day of the interview...7:11 He was 40 hours into a 72-hour fast 36 to 48 hours into the fast is when he starts to feel amazing Pique fasting tea Redmond Real Sea Salt Redmond Re-Lyte Electrolyte Drink Mix Hypernatremia, and why slight dehydration isn't a bad thing for performance...9:40 Hypernatremia: not enough sodium in the blood Athletes are not only more hypernatremic than dehydrated, but usually both Electrolyte formulas are fine, but more salt is lost while sweating Keto dieters tend to be hypernatremic Hunger and headaches may be a sign of hypernatremia rather than a lack of water Redmond Real Salt (contains trace minerals, family-oriented company) Real salt tested low in contamination (no anti-humectant added to dry out the salt) Celtic Sea Salt (recommended by Robert Slovak) Ben's morning hydration regimen: Adds Quinton Hypertonic Minerals to well water from his property Vitamin C 2:1 ratio to baking soda Water and Wellness hydrogen tablets BGF podcasts on deuterium depleted water Deuterium Demystified: Everything You Need To Know About Deuterium Depleted Water (DDW), How To Lower Deuterium & Much More, With Dr. Ann Cooper And Dr. Que Collins. Water & Water Filtration: Everything You Need To Know About Water Filters, Alkaline Water, Structured Water, Hydrogen-Rich Water, Deuterium-Depleted Water & Much More, With Robert Slovak. Why The War On Cancer Has Failed & What You Can Do About It: Mistletoe, NAD, Deuterium Depleted Water, Melatonin, Gerson Therapy & Beyond, With Dr. Thomas Cowan Vape Pens, Hair Growth Serums, Fixing The Pineal Gland & C60 (The Next Great Longevity Molecule), With Ian Mitchell. H2Bev hydrogen water in a can (use code BEN to save 10%) Avoid glyphosate like the plague (Roundup) -Optimizing glutathione levels for optimal mitochondria...21:35 Mitochondrial glutathione is the main line of defense against cell death; prevents impairment of the electron transport chain N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) is one of the best ways to boost glutathione AlmsBio Mitotherapy, with PQQ and COQ10 (use code BENGREENFIELD10 to save 10%) Bioadvantex's PharmaNAC Thorne NAC (what Shawn uses) -The criteria by which Shawn evaluates a supplement brand...25:30 Contract manufacturing is in some ways better than in-house Thorne, Standard Process, Pure Encapsulations invest heavily in quality control BioTrust spent 2 years working on a formula with Shawn The Nitty-Gritty Underground World of Supplement Ingredients, Sports Nutrition Frankenfuels, Illegally Laced Compounds & More, With Shawn Wells. You get what's on the label, and you don't get what's not on the label A little bit more pricey, but you're paying for that quality Beware of vegetable oils or "proprietary blends" Companies use the leaf or stem in their product when they should be using the root Gingko has to be the leaf; ginseng has to be the root -How Shawn discovered two substances and made them into supplement form...35:45 Theacrine and Dynamine™ Worked with Dr. Hector Lopez and Dr. Tim Ziegenfuss Methylliberine (Dynamine™) In the methylxanthine family (of which caffeine is a part) Enhanced energy and focus Pain reduction Stimulated NAD production No habituation effect as you find in caffeine Less adaptation effect Biggest difference is the half-life Infopathy generator (use code BENG10 for 10% off) (Ben's podcast with Anton Federenko will be published on February 27) Hapbee wearable Theacrine and Dynamine™ are full synthetic (GMP and informed-choice tested for sports - tested athletes can use it); natural extraction is cost-prohibitive, but it does occur naturally in tea leaves and cacao Shawn's energy stack: Creatine Dynamine™ Alpha GPC -The exercise augmenter that has been called "exercise in a bottle"...44:15 Advanced Smart Drugs & Nootropics You’ve Never Heard Of, Rare Japanese Seaweed For Sleep Enhancement, The Most Powerful Form Of Vitamin B1 That Exists & Much More! With Lucas Aoun. Ergogenic Health β-aminoisobutyric Acid - L-Baiba is an exercise mimetic (exercise augmenter) Intense exercise breaks down BCAA muscle pool to use those amino acids for fuel for the workout L-Valine ends up converting into L-Baiba Mitoburn (L-Baiba) Positive things associated with exercise are enhanced when L-Baiba levels are increased in plasma Brown adipose tissue is brown because of the amount of iron; it's more mitochondrially dense (only 2% or so in your body); burns fat like nothing else Babies can't shiver until about 6-9 months to create heat thermogenesis; we have brown adipose tissue for that reason It is around your collarbone because that's your core; it's important to keep heat near your core More brown adipose tissue may be a factor in one's metabolism -Grains of paradise...49:55 Grains of paradise is a type of pepper, gingery taste; similar to capsaicin and ginger Enhances metabolism without a stimulant effect 40mg increased thermogenesis and caloric expenditure of around 100 calories a day -Ben's super easy goals for his upcoming 40th birthday...52:15 Humans are the easiest to kill in all of history Goldilocks zone - just the right amount of hormetic stressors Polyphenols are xenohormetics to plants "Strong people are harder to kill than weak people—and more useful in general." Why Strong People Are Harder To Kill (And How To Get Strong), With Keith Norris. Ben's 40th birthday activity: complete in a 40 hour fasted state: 2-3 rounds of Wim Hof breathing leading up to a 4-minute static breath-hold 1 40 kg kettlebell Turkish get-up per side 4-minute dead hang from a bar  400-meter farmer's walk with a kettlebell in each hand (40kg) 4-minute ice bath at 32°F (use code BENFORGE to save $150 off any Forge) -A different form of berberine that is used to control blood glucose levels...56:30 A Rocket Scientist Homeschooler’s Insider Blood Glucose Monitoring Secrets, The Best Way To Use A Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM), Blood Sugar Biohacking Tips & Much More, with Josh Clemente of Levels Health Dihydroberberine Consuming berberine at the gut level converts it to dihydroberberine; at the plasma level it is converted back to berberine Berberine is a glucose disposal agent Dihydroberberine is Shawn's number 1 recommended anti-aging ingredient 5x more bioavailable than berberine, and lasts around twice as long Doesn't give you GI distress that you get berberine Mitochondrial hormetic -Shawn's new formula for BHB and thoughts on exogenous ketones...1:03:30 HVMN ketone ester Ketone Aid Patent on active isomer RBHB (aka DBHB) Exogenous ketones can carry excess minerals; causes some GI distress All in powder form, very salty in taste -Preferred medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) to go with ketones...1:07:00 Caprylic acid (C8) is best for increasing ketones Lauric acid is great as a virucidal and anti-bacterial; monolaurin for the immune system Dom D'Agostino has a patent pending (ketone + C8) Which Ketone Supplement Works Best: Ketone Salts vs. Ketone Esters With Dr. Dominic D’Agostino. -The best way to raise NAD levels...1:09:20 NMN (use code GREENFIELD10 to save 10%) is better than NR Ben Greenfield Interviews Dr. David Sinclair About Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don’t Have To. Intranasal supplements (use code BEN to save 5%) are often administered incorrectly Getting a quality NMN and the correct amount Fisetin, NMN, apigenin the ultimate stack Add in COQ10 and PQQ for the ultimate mitochondrial stack Article by John Lieurance: Mito Fast: A Brand New Advanced Anti-Aging Protocol To Nurture Your Mitochondria, Boost Autophagy, & Rejuvenate Your Stem Cells.  Iontophoresis NAD patches -And much more! Resources from this episode: - Shawn Wells: The ENERGY Formula: Six Life Changing Ingredients to Unleash Your Limitless Potential The Nitty-Gritty Underground World of Supplement Ingredients, Sports Nutrition Frankenfuels, Illegally Laced Compounds & More. - Podcasts and article: Deuterium Demystified: Everything You Need To Know About Deuterium Depleted Water (DDW), How To Lower Deuterium & Much More, With Dr. Ann Cooper And Dr. Que Collins. Water & Water Filtration: Everything You Need To Know About Water Filters, Alkaline Water, Structured Water, Hydrogen-Rich Water, Deuterium-Depleted Water & Much More, With Robert Slovak. Why The War On Cancer Has Failed & What You Can Do About It: Mistletoe, NAD, Deuterium Depleted Water, Melatonin, Gerson Therapy & Beyond, With Dr. Thomas Cowan Vape Pens, Hair Growth Serums, Fixing The Pineal Gland & C60 (The Next Great Longevity Molecule), With Ian Mitchell. Advanced Smart Drugs & Nootropics You’ve Never Heard Of, Rare Japanese Seaweed For Sleep Enhancement, The Most Powerful Form Of Vitamin B1 That Exists & Much More! With Lucas Aoun. A Rocket Scientist Homeschooler’s Insider Blood Glucose Monitoring Secrets, The Best Way To Use A Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM), Blood Sugar Biohacking Tips & Much More, with Josh Clemente Which Ketone Supplement Works Best: Ketone Salts vs. Ketone Esters With Dr. Dominic D’Agostino. Ben Greenfield Interviews Dr. David Sinclair About Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don’t Have To. Why Strong People Are Harder To Kill (And How To Get Strong), With Keith Norris.Mito Fast: A Brand New Advanced Anti-Aging Protocol To Nurture Your Mitochondria, Boost Autophagy, & Rejuvenate Your Stem Cells. - Food and supplements: Pique Tea Redmond Real Sea Salt Redmond Re-Lyte Celtic Sea Salt Quinton Hypertonic Vitamin C Baking Soda Water and Wellness Hydrogen Tablets H2Bev (use code BEN to save 10%) NAC AlmsBio Mitotherapy (use code BENGREENFIELD10 to save 10%) Bioadvantex's PharmaNAC Theacrine Dynamine™ Infopathy (use code BENG10 for 10% off) Creatine Alpha GPC L-Valine Mitoburn (L-Baiba) Grains of Paradise Dihydroberberine Berberine HVMN Ketone Aid Caprylic Acid (C8) Monolaurin NMN (use code GREENFIELD10 to save 10%) Nicotinamide Riboside NeuroNAD Intranasal Spray (use code BEN to save 5%) Fisetin Apigenin COQ10 PQQ NAD Patches - Other resources: Hapbee Wearable Kettlebell Morozko Forge (use code BENFORGE to save $150) Wim Hof Breathing Methylxanthine Turkish Get-up Video Dead Hang Video Farmer's Walk with a Kettlebell Video Episode sponsors: -Kion Coffee: Carefully selected and roasted for taste, purity, high antioxidants, and health. BGF listeners save 20% off your first order with code BGF20. -Chili Technologies: ChiliSleep makes both the chiliPAD and OOLER, innovative options that fit over the top of your mattress and use water to control the temperature of your bed and help lower your core body temperature to trigger deep, relaxing sleep. -Paleovalley Beef Sticks: 100% grass-fed AND grass-finished. Keto friendly and higher levels of Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Receive a 15% discount on your order when you use my link. -Butcher Box: Delivers healthy 100% grass-fed and finished beef, free-range organic chicken, and heritage breed pork directly to your door on a monthly basis. All their products are humanely raised and NEVER given antibiotics or hormones.  -Spiritual Disciplines Journal: The new Spiritual Disciplines Journal by Ben Greenfield is coming soon! Sign up to download a free preview and get notified once it's ready. Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for Shawn or me? Leave your comments below and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey, what's up. It's Ben Greenfield. You may have heard that I wrote a new book. It's free at fitsoulbook.com as a digital download. You can also get the physical version for next to nothing. I'm not making any money off this book. I'm just covering my shipping and handling and printing costs. I just want you to experience some of the things I've written within the pages. Now, because of that, I'm also recording the audio book version, and I want to give you a bit of a taste of that audio book version.  If you like it all the resources and everything for what you're about to hear are at fitsoulbook.com/chapter1. So I hope you enjoy this first chapter and you can always find me on social media at Ben Greenfield Fitness on most social media platforms. And perhaps there you can just let me know what you think.  So without further ado, here we go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Chek, a world-renowned expert in well-being, discusses biogeometry protection for homes, metabolic typing for dietary needs, balancing oxygen and carbon dioxide levels through specific breathing techniques, marketing nervous system enhancing paper bags as a biohack, exploring BG3 energy and levitation, theories surrounding the construction of the pyramids, addiction and intelligent use of tobacco and alcohol, different stages of consciousness, becoming parents again against all odds, and reading habits and strategies.

bengreenfieldfitness.com/jimfadiman I get tons of questions about microdosing - specifically, microdosing with psychedelics or plant medicines such as lithium, psilocybin, LSD, san pedro, DMT, ibogaine, and beyond. My guest on today's podcast, Jim Fadiman, PhD, has a host of information on microdosing psychedelics in both his books and also at MicrodosingPsychedelics.com and is considered to be one of the world's leading experts on psychedelics and plant medicine, and has developed some particularly helpful and effective microdosing protocols.  James holds degrees from Harvard and Stanford and wrote his entire dissertation about LSD-assisted therapy. As well as holding consulting, training, counseling and editorial jobs, he has taught in psychology and design engineering at San Francisco State, Brandeis, and Stanford and, for three decades, taught Sufism and other classes at Sophia University that he co-founded. He has published textbooks, professional books, a self-help book, a novel, a produced play and videos including: Drugs: The Children are Choosing for National Public Television. He was featured in a National Geographic documentary and had three solo shows of his nature photography. He has been involved in researching microdosing psychedelics since 2010. His most recent books are: The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys and Your Symphony of Selves: Discover and Understand More of Who We Are (with Jordan Gruber). During our discussion, you'll discover: -How Jim defines a microdose...07:00 Typical LSD micro-dose is 10 micrograms (mcg); mushrooms is .10 gram Small amount, not taken very often The variable you use to know the proper dose is how you feel, not necessarily body mass or type A "high" feeling is a sign it's too much L-theanine used to take the edge off when take too much caffeine (100-200 mg) Magnesium threinate Not just the brain is affected; the entire body feels the effects as well -Microdosing as a pre-workout strategy...10:53 The system works better in general when in equilibrium A marathoner reported taking 20 minutes off his time on a half-marathon after microdosing LSD is not currently banned by WADA, the NCAA, USADA Size of a microgram: 1.45 quadrillion molecules in one microgram The small improvement from a micro-dose may be all you need to win the race, the competition, etc. BGF podcast on ultra-marathoners using CBD/THC to get into a flow state -Lesser known substances people are microdosing with with varying degrees of efficacy...18:50 LSD may turn into other substances once it's in the body (ALD, 1P-LSD) MDMA is not a psychedelic Ibogaine to overcome addiction Psilocybin and peyote have "agendas" or identities not found in LSD Chris Bell documentary on ibogaine Ibogaine is not recreational; the experience can be very unpleasant in its vivid recall of the past Microdosing does not give a psychedelic effect -How microdosing affects neuroplasticity and brain function...28:45 Cells exposed to micro-doses develop more dendrites, capacity People w/ long-term problems such as concussions have legit repair after microdosing Navy SEALs found ibogaine to be one of the best concussion repair treatments they'd experienced -Gold standard microdosing protocols...36:23 Psychedelics have tolerance, the reverse of addiction Fadiman Protocol (2 day effect): 1 day on, 2 days off, 1 day on Stamets Protocol: 4 days on, 3 days off; or 5 days on, 2 days off A study to determine the difference between the two is currently underway Jim does not recommend a "rotational" protocol where a different substance is taken each day Go for the max benefit w/ the least amount you take The best results are reported when taken less often -Best practices for microdosing...44:00 Combine it with other practices such as meditation or walking in nature People report it causes them to return to meditation or walking in nature People have less alcohol, marijuana and coffee because they "don't feel the need" Good idea to take a few weeks off every couple of months Similar to periodization for exercise Flow State Micro Microdosing minus 1 (minus psilocybin) -The effects of microdosing on those suffering from depression...50:00 Chronic depression patients experience remarkable recovery after microdosing Ketamine is uncertain on its effects on neuroplasticity "More glad, less sad" Good Chemistry by Julie Holland -Microdosing used "in-between" larger doses, plant medicine ceremonies, etc...52:45 You experience the social effects of plant medicine for 4-6 weeks after a high dose Don't make a major life decision within 1 week of a high dose Wait until the ego is back onboard, thinking logically Ginkgo Biloba Astaxanthin Quercetin Fecetin Lions Mane Cordyceps Choline derivatives (eggs, walnuts) on microdosing days -What is "multiplicity" and can microdosing be used to assist with "tapping into" one's multiple selves...1:00:00 Your Symphony of Selves by James Fadiman Not wanting to go to the gym, then realizing how much you enjoy the gym when you get there Who are you arguing with when you argue w/ yourself? Different roles you play: professional vs. being a parent Microdosing helps you get into the "right mind at the right time" Become more forgiving of yourself, and more tolerant of the quirks and faults of others, particularly your children -Where do get the products needed for microdosing...1:07:45 microdosingpsychedelics.com -Where can people learn more about microdosing without having to wonder if it's just some uneducated "forum freak" vs. legitimate advice? What were some of the about totally unexpected reports you had from microdosers? Resources from this episode: - Microdosing Institute video: Start your Microdosing Journey today with this video course -The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide: Safe, Therapeutic,and Sacred Journeys -MicrodosingPsychedelics.com -Twenty percent better with 20 micrograms? A qualitative study of psychedelic microdosing self-rapports and discussions on YouTube -Good Chemistry: The Science of Connection, from Soul to Psychedelics Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Jim Fadiman or me? Leave your comments at bengreenfieldfitness.com/jimfadiman and one of us will reply!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To download your free copy of Fit Soul, visit fitsoulbook.com Hey, what's up. It's Ben Greenfield. You may have heard that I wrote a new book. It's free at fitsoulbook.com as a digital download. You can also get the physical version for next to nothing. I'm just covering my shipping and handling and printing costs.  I'm also recording the audio book version, but I'd like to give you a bit of a taste of that audio book version. And I may actually begin to release every chapter for you on this podcast on Sundays.  So you can sit back and prepare to experience the half hour long or so audio recording of the first introductory chapter of Fit Soul. I hope you like it. If you like it all the resources and everything for what you're about to hear are at fitsoulbook.com/introduction. So I hope you enjoy this first chapter and you can always find me on social media at Ben Greenfield Fitness on most social media platforms. And perhaps there you can just let me know what you think. And if you want me to keep releasing chapters like this on a weekly basis, if it helps you out touches your life somehow or gives you good information, I'll do it. So without further ado, here we go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have a question you'd like Ben to answer on the podcast? Click here, or use the 'contact' button in the free Ben Greenfield Fitness app.  News Flashes – Follow Ben on Twitter for more…11:30 New drug reverses age related mental decline *within days*!    a proposal to give us patches that make us allergic to meat and smart drugs that make us want to have fewer babies, all for "climate change" management   Oh hooray - more sex makes you live longer! (at least, if you're a naked mole rat) (see conclusions)   In the most recent longevity biomarker study, HIGHER LDL-P levels were protective against death and myocardial infarction   Want to build muscle? Get STRONG first   Researchers find how to stop muscle mass loss as you age (kind of interesting because bodybuilders have been using post-workout arachidonic acid for years to do this same thing!)   This study backs up what I've been saying for a long time - one of the best ways to build muscle is to maintain high blood levels of essential amino acids (EAA's), particularly during training sessions   That charcuterie plate and glass of wine just might be extending your life Special Announcements...53:30   Listener Q&A: Is Ritalin Healthy? (And Natural Alternatives To Ritalin)...59:06 Elle asks: I am a triathlete, I'm a Yogi, and I also have ADHD. I was prescribed Ritalin recently, which has helped me a lot, except that it's compromised the quality of my deep sleep. I have a very excitable parasympathetic nervous system. I do a lot of different yoga and different breathing exercises, transcendental meditation and prayer to help reactivate my parasympathetic nervous system to balance it. However, I still have issues with my deep sleep. Aside from supplements, biohacks, breathing, yoga and exercises, I was wondering if you could help me with this one. Thanks so much for taking the time.     What Your Pee Can Tell You About Your Body...1:10:30 Ben Pollack asks: Hey, Ben Pollack here from Pemberton, British Columbia. Thanks for all the hard work and the amazing information that you bring for us so that we can live an amazing life. My burning question is about pee. Sometimes when I pee it's foamy. Sometimes it's not foamy, and sometimes it's in-between. Is there something that pee tells us? And if so, what? Thanks very much.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

bengreenfieldfitness.com/drivenbydoug I first met today's podcast guest at a private conference where he was teaching long range rifle shooting combined with meditation? Sound a bit weird and intriguing? I thought so.     It turns out that my guest on today's show - Dr. Doug Brackman - has studied and worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, pro-athletes, inventors, adventurers, and Navy SEALs and found that certain people are born with a drive often seen in these types of people. It's in their DNA - research has shown that certain genes can manifest resilient and highly focused people who can also be impulsive and easily distracted. While these traits enabled our ancient ancestors to survive, if you have these traits today, it can create havoc in your life. You may be diagnosed with ADHD, ADD, or OCD.     But what the world tells you is a disability or disorder may actually be your greatest gift. Using his experience teaching the highly driven how to master their gift, Doug provides the insight and tools you need to master yours. He teaches you how to:     - Stop self-sabotage forever - End shame and doubt - Find your wolf pack - Use meditation to put yourself on the right path     I just finished his new book Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes (& Maybe You) and was absolutely glued to the pages, so I just had to have Doug on the show.     After achieving a dual PhD in 2002, Dr. Doug struck out to research the components of powerful thought and action, culminating in a very successful practice of helping driven “hunters” focus their gifts on a daily basis.  Dr. Doug has used and integrated approach of meditation, bio-hacking, and applied real world counseling to help thousands of people. He has been naturally drawn to the driven (often ADD/ADHD spectrum) business owner/entrepreneur, and for the last 10 years has worked exclusively with these amazing clients. Dr. Doug is a twenty plus year meditation practitioner and continuous student of the rapid advances in science explaining the benefits of specific types of meditation. He describes himself as a functional MRI geek and student of all spiritual practices and religions. During our discussion, you'll discover: -How Doug went from a dual PhD to teaching meditation while shooting rifles...6:50         -What it means to be "Driven"...10:45         -How to determine if you're genetically predetermined to be Driven...20:00         -A poly peptide that relates to Driven people...25:05       -How the brain of a Driven person is used differently than that of others...         -Why there's "never enough" for Driven people...         -Practical solutions for Driven people to function in society...         -The only thing that will truly help a Driven person...         -The type of meditation best-suited for Driven people...         -The breath work Doug teaches to Driven people...         -Plant medicine protocols that may be useful for Driven people...       -How to learn more about Doug's work...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.