Know Your Physio

Most Know Your Physio podcast episodes consist of Andrés asking his guests in-depth questions about all things physiology and life… Today’s episode is turned on its head, with Natasha Dasaro putting Andrés in the hot-seat! Join us to find out how ADHD affected Andrés’ approach to health and life in general, and why he moved from pre-med into lifestyle medicine and health optimization. We learn about the physiology underlying Adderall and Ritalin, and the effects they had on Andrés growing up. Find out what flow state means, and how powerful it can be when embodied. Andrés shares some fantastic thoughts and quotes on the importance of being curious and courageous in knowing yourself, and why being playful and passionate are core elements in appreciating life as it is. We also hear how Andrés’ episode with Dr. Patrick Porter inspired Natasha to embark on her meditation journey, and what his suggestions are for people who don’t appreciate meditation. As always, there is some hardcore science addressed: today we learn about the physiology behind yoga and meditation (and how they are linked), and how psychedelics can show our brain the pathway to a meditative state. Tune in to discover Andrés’ personal journey through meditation, how he faced his fear of public speaking, why letting go of his ego was key in his health and training, and so much more!Key Points From This Episode:Flipping the podcast on its head: today’s guest is our usual host, Andrés Preschel!How ADHD impacted Andrés’ health and his perception of himself and leveling up to life. Andrés’ journey to lifestyle medicine and health optimization and performance. How amphetamines like Adderall or Ritalin work on a physiological level. Flow State: what it is, and how powerful it can be. How having the curiosity to get to know yourself, and the courage to be yourself, changed Andrés’ life. Why passion is the purest form of expertise.The impacts of meditation on your physiology, and understanding the parasympathetic state. Why people need to meditate longer to truly appreciate its impacts.Putting aside ego to optimize your health and the selfish and selfless aspects of being healthy. The common health journeys Andrés sees and unpacking the factors driving these routes. How psychedelics can show you the thought pathway to a meditative state.Facing the fear of being ourselves, and the physiology underlying it. Andrés’ journey facing his fear of public speaking. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:BiOptimizersAndrés PreschelAndrés Preschel on InstagramAndrew Huberman on LinkedInJim KwikHeadspaceCalmKnow Your Physio 016: Brainwave Entrainment and Meditation for Personal Development with Patrick Porter, PhDKnow Your Physio PodcastSupport the show

While knowing your physio is important in living your best everyday life, it is essential for professional athletes. Talking to us today about his time as an Olympic triathlete and beyond, is Greg Bennett, now motivational speaker, corporate trainer, and entrepreneur. We dive in with Greg describing his incredible career, his journey to where he is now, and how he realized that it was time to retire. Greg has a passion for life and gives every opportunity his all, and he explains why this is so good for his (and potentially your!) mental health. We also hear about the state of introspection achieved when doing a triathlon, the thoughts that went through Greg’s head when racing, and what the different triathlon formats are. Greg also shares how has maintained his identity post retiring, how he continuously builds his relationship with his wife through positivity, why helping yourself inspires others to help you, and the importance of grounding yourself in the modern world. We wrap up the episode with some anecdotes about the crazy training regimes Greg did in the '90s, how the approach to an athlete's training has changed, and the importance of nutrition and good sleeping habits from a retired athlete's perspective. For a fascinating discussion, some great tips and tricks on how to get into visualization (no matter the task: race or life event), and the benefits of being resilient, tune in today! Key Points From This Episode:An introduction to Greg Bennett, and his incredible journey as a triathlete and beyond. How Greg realized when enough was enough, physically. Why doing everything to your full potential is key to your mental health and emotional wellbeing. The introspection that doing a triathlon opens within people. Breaking down the distances in different triathlons, and the formats Greg enjoyed. The thoughts that go through your mind during a triathlon, and the lessons Greg learned along his journey. How visualization helped Greg. What Greg feels set him apart as an athlete: talent, hard work, and opportunity. How Greg has maintained his identity through his retirement: his family, his health, and his work. Why putting yourself out there motivates others to help you, and Greg’s advice on helping yourself. Greg’s tips on visualization during both physical and static training.  How Greg met his wife, Laura, and his appreciation for her and what they have together. Why sleep and evening routines are so crucial to productivity. How knowing his physio has helped Greg as an athlete. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:BiOptimizersBennett EnduranceThe Greg Bennett ShowThe Greg Bennett Show on InstagramAnyQuestionEd Baker on LinkedInHunter Kemper on Team USAPsycho-CyberneticsAndrés PreschelKnow Your Physio PodcastSupport the show

Welcome back to part two of the awareness shift discussion with high performance and health optimization coach, Joshua Holland. We launch right in with some great tips to biohack your mornings, from inversion and manually grinding coffee beans to the products that Andrés and Josh use. We discuss the steps towards forming a habit, and how positive self-talk can impact your perceptions around starting on the path to achieving a goal. The Awareness Shift centers on five pillars of quality, but without a baseline (which you can’t achieve without awareness), you have no idea how you are improving. To highlight the importance of awareness in achieving goals, Josh gives us his definition of what it means, and an example of how it can be used to help someone achieve the “simple” goal of losing weight. Andrés describes the SMART acronym, and we hear how this links to Josh’s method of coaching. We also take a deep dive into spirituality, how Josh perceives people as energy beings, and why this is key to awareness of those around you. Tune in to hear personal stories from both Josh and Andrés about their relationships with their fathers, and the struggle of making a loved one aware of what their poor health choices are doing to them. We wrap up this inspiring, emotional journey across two episodes with how you can change the narrative with your loved ones. You don't want to miss this special episode. Key Points From This Episode:Welcome back to Joshua Holland for part two of the awareness shift discussion. The cognitive enhancement stacks Josh is using right now: Blue-Cannatine. How Josh starts a new habit, and his advice on the baby steps to take.Why positive self-talk is key in making a habit and the benefits of movement. The products Andrés and Josh use, from KetonAid to Olympic RX, to improve their productivity. Josh’s definition of what an awareness shift is, and why a baseline is crucial. Why the pillars of awareness in Josh’s book center around the concept of quality. How to shift your quality awareness when working to lose weight. Why people should use SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) goals.How having a coach like Josh can help you maintain awareness. The physiology underlying alcohol consumption, and how Josh encourages making healthy choices when drinking. What spirituality means to Josh, and the impact of the spiritual revolution on health and wellness. How the body stores pain and trauma, and what you can do to become aware of these problems. Why you should always start with compassion. The benefits of an eight-second hug, and why you should be expressing your appreciation to friends and family-alike. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:BiOptimizersJoshua HollandJoshua Holland on InstagramSimply Walk the Talk with Joshua HollandThe Awareness ShiftLive Vitae's Troscriptions Blue-CannatineKnow Your Physio Podcast 024: Nootropics, Work-Life Integration, and Health Optimization with BooSupport the show

To truly optimize your health and wellness, simple physical fitness training is not enough. Talking to us today about the role of awareness in our health is high performance and health optimization coach, Joshua Holland. We start the discussion with why Josh does what he does, and how his childhood experiences, his culture, and his martial arts training shaped him. We hear what awareness means to Josh, and how he’s used it in his own life. While awareness may be gained in one area of life, it extends across all areas, necessitating a multifaceted approach. We discover how you can plant the seeds of awareness in other people by asking great questions, and we hear how this has helped Josh in his coaching journey and with the clients (including some celebrities) he has worked with. Despite having a star-studded clientele, Josh has learned the importance of remaining low-key in gaining his client’s trust, and we hear how his business has grown as a result. Josh also co-authored The Awareness Shift, and we find out what drove him to write it and how he found his co-author. Tune in to hear why biohacking is sometimes too reliant on technology, how you can judge when you are ready to use it, and why, if something hasn’t worked for you, you should be asking yourself “Why not?”. Press play now to learn from a titan in the world of health and wellness and one of Andrés' role models!Key Points From This Episode:Welcome to Joshua Holland, biohacker, state-of-the-art fitness trainer, holistic health coach, and sports professional.Why Josh does what he does: how his childhood experiences, his culture, and his martial arts training shaped him. The importance of a multifaceted approach to bringing awareness into your life.How to plant the seed of awareness: asking great questions and being open to feedback. Why health and fitness coaching has a psychological component. Josh’s experience with celebrity clients, and what he’s learned about trust. Why being understated and keeping a low-key profile has benefited Josh. What inspired Josh to start podcasting and to write The Awareness Shift. Josh’s four pillars of optimal health and wellness: quality sleep and recovery, quality consumption, quality activeness, and quality exercise. How Tessa Cash’s experience with electrical muscle stimulation showed Josh the fifth pillar of optimal health and wellness. Helping people with the answers they need even when they aren’t asking the deeper questions. Why Josh doesn’t conform to the standard time units and types of exercises: breaking the constraints within the client. Balancing the science and products behind biohacking, and the unconstrained approach Josh uses. An example of some products that Josh initially liked, but then moved away from, and why. How to guarantee that a lack of awareness is not what’s holding you back: checking the other four pillars. Why you should never feel like you know it all! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:BiOptimizersJoshua HollandThe Awareness ShiftNuCalmMuseApolloNeuroAndrés PreschelKnow Your Physio PodcastSupport the show

For thousands of years, humans have been meditating and taking psychedelics to try and move to a higher vibration. With the advent of modern science, a lot of these experiences have been discounted, to the detriment of our wellbeing. Talking to us today about why thousands of years of reproducible results count as science, and why we need to believe in a little bit of magic, is yoga instructor and leader, Nick Becskehazy. We dive into the discussion with a history of why Nick was born to be a leader, and how being a leader is an experience and not merely a role. We hear how to identify if there’s a misalignment between your body and your spirit, and why psychedelics and exercise can help fix this. Nick and Andrés also break down why pure science is not enough, and how to embrace the gross energy of the universe so that awareness pours through us. Tune in to learn why modern solutions distort our ability to channel energy, preventing us from advancing, and how you can purify your chakras using exercise, yoga, and psychedelics. We also learn about the importance of creating space within, and the impermanent role our genetics plays in our life. For all this, and so much more, join us today. Key Points From This Episode:The type of leadership role Nick embodies, and why he was born to it. What Nick aims to help people achieve: coming back to your pure self. How to figure out when there’s a misalignment between your body and your spirit. Where the psychedelic movement is taking people, and returning to it through meditation. How to judge when you’re ready to embark on the psychedelic journey. Why we need to start studying energy, and why science isn’t everything. The importance of disclaimers in science, and why it doesn’t understand magic.Why Nick feels that people have trouble accepting the unknown: only exploring the tangible. Andrés’ experience moving from science to the spiritual world using yoga. Nick’s idea that science is too cerebral, and why we should relax and let gross energy pour through us.The awareness Andrés achieved through psychedelics, sports, and yoga. How we can purify our energy channels and clear our distortions using exercise. Why modern solutions distort our ability to channel energy and advance as people. Nick’s experience with Ayahuasca, and how it cleared his distortions. Serving yourself to better yourself, by knowing yourself. How being discontent negatively affects your vibration, and cultivating the highest vibration you can to live a good life. Setting your intention: gaining insight into your life by trying new things. The benefits of curiosity, and why Andrés feels it’s crucial to identify what you don’t like. Achieving your peak physical state through energy and overcoming your genetics. What to expect from part two! or conversation! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:BiOptimizersNick Becskehazy on Instagram Autobiography of a Yogi (Self-Realization Fellowship)Dr. Joe DispenzaAndrés PreschelKnow Your Physio PodcastSupport the show

Algae have been around for over four billion years, and there are hundreds of thousands of scientific articles demonstrating their benefits to human health. Yet they are almost completely overlooked in Western societies! Helping bring this new super-duper food (because they're so much better than just a superfood), is Catharine Arnston, founder and CEO of ENERGYbits Inc. When Catharine’s sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and told to shift to a plant-based diet, Catharine was enlisted to help do some research into the foods she could and couldn't eat. Catharine stumbled across algae, and after going down the rabbit hole, she concluded that algae are equivalent to mother nature's breast milk! Join us today as we dive into the two major algae that contribute to human health (spirulina and chlorella), and the ENERGYbits products that contain these. Catharine breaks down what algae are, how they differ from plants and all of the many benefits they have in human health over traditional vegetables. We also find out how spirulina and chlorella differ from each other as algae and the unique health issues that they target. Andrés shares his experience when taking ENERGYbits, while Catharine addresses the nutritional value of each of the different ENERGYbits products, and who should be taking what, when. Find out more about why ENERGYbits is so unique as a company, and why you should be taking Bits today!Key Points From This Episode:Welcome to Catharine Arnston, founder and CEO of ENERGYbits Inc.What’s up with algae: why you should be taking algae, and how Catharine got into it. Why Bits is a company with a difference and balancing the nutrients in the EnergyBits with bit-size and processing. Why algae being a crop, not a supplement is so much better for consumers: from cross-contamination and additives to water quality and low drying heat. How using low heat to dry the algae allows enzyme preservation and the benefits of Superoxide dismutase. What algae is, the difference between macro-algae and micro-algae, and why blue-green and green algae are so nutritious. Why everybody needs spirulina: preventing mitochondrial DNA damage. The only drawback to algae: that nobody knows about them!Today’s bombshell: spirulina is a mitochondrion. How algae are equivalent to mother nature’s breastmilk.Other applications of algae to human health: halting cancer growth, virus entry interference, lowering cholesterol, and improving gut health. Andrés’ experience with EnergyBits.Breaking down Chlorella and how RecoveryBits work on a physiological level, from chlorophyll to vitamin K2 and gamma-linoleic acid. When you should take EnergyBits and RecoveryBits during your day.How to decide how many tablets you need a day, and where you can find out more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:BiOptimizersCatharine Arnston on LinkedInENERGYbits Inc.ENERGYbits 20% Discount Code: AndresPDr. Steven R. GundryAndrés PreschelKnow Your Physio PodcastKetoneAidApolloSupport the show

As part of the drive to improve people’s health, Andrés paired up with Dr. Moisés Roizental and Dr. Patricia Jaimes to form Hambre y Hormonas (Hunger and Hormones). This project aims to teach people how their body works so that they can make decisions based on science and results. Join us today as we talk to Dr. Moisés Roizental (Harvard-trained interventional radiologist and vascular specialist) about this exciting venture and the factors that led him to adopt a more functional medicine approach to his own health, and the health of his patients. From where Dr. Roi was educated, to his current job and the procedures he most commonly uses, to how he and Andrés met, this episode has it all! We dive into the physiology of lifestyle-related diseases, and how merely taking medication is not enough to solve the underlying problem. Dr. Roi explains why he made the shift from treating patients with diseases to disease prevention, and the combination of treatments he suggests. Andrés and Dr. Roi break down the four main hormones responsible for lifestyle-related diseases (Ghrelin, Leptin, Insulin, and Cortisol): what they do, how they are linked to disease, and how they are regulated. Andrés cites a wealth of studies supporting the impact of lifestyle changes in preventing disease, while Dr. Roi explains why he prescribes dietary shifts as well as bariatric embolization for long-lasting results. So, to find out first-hand why marrying functional medicine and mainstream medicine makes the dream team, tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:Meet Andrés’ friend, mentor, business partner, and Harvard-trained interventional radiologist and vascular specialist, Dr. Moisés Roizental. What Andrés did to kickstart his energy for today’s podcast, and how Biostrap works. Dr. Roi’s academic journey to date.What the day-to-day treatments Dr. Roi uses look like, and the major causes of the diseases he treats. Why Dr. Roi made the shift from treating the outcomes of diseases to preventative lifestyle medicine. How Andrés and Dr. Roi met.A procedure that helps patients lose weight and improve their health.The factors that converged to promote Dr. Roi’s own lifestyle change. How Dr. Roi feels with all these lifestyle changes and his “Aha” moment. Hambre y Hormonas: targeting the Spanish-speaking population in making lifestyle changes.Marrying functional medicine and mainstream medicine to make the dream team. Where you can learn more about Hunger and Hormones/Hambre y Hormonas.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:BiOptimizersDr. Moisés Roizental on InstagramDr. Moisés Roizental on TwitterHambre y HormonasHambre y Hormonas on LinkedInHambre y Hormonas on InstagramHambre y Hormonas on FacebookHambre y Hormonas on TwitterHambre y HormonasAndrés PreschelKnow Your Physio PodcastSupport the show

For thousands of years, homo sapiens as a species thrived on a whole food, animal protein-centered diet. Now, we eat primarily processed foods and have the highest rates of lifestyle-related diseases in our history. Join us today as we talk to Brian Sanders about the underlying causes of these diseases and the impact of our diet. Brian is the filmmaker behind Food Lies, host of the Peak Human podcast, and founder of SAPIEN Org. Brian had his eyes opened when he lost both of his parents at the age of 30 to lifestyle-related diseases, and he embarked on a journey to discover our ancestral food culture. Tune in to find out how Brian helps those around him make lifestyle shifts (even when they don’t want to listen), and how the current medical standards are not stringent enough to keep us healthy. We dive into what Food Lies is about, and how big corporations and organizations drive the propaganda behind the current food trends. Brian talks us through his experience meal prepping and eating with traditional cultures across the globe, and how this shaped his perception around ancestral eating habits. Food should be about so much more than simply satisfying cravings or satiating ourselves, and both Brian and Andrés relate their experiences around ancestral food culture. We also find out why tracking macros is a selfish and pointless exercise, and how modern marketing has altered our health behaviors. If you're looking for a roadmap to your healthiest self, press "Play" now!Key Points From This Episode:Meet Brian Sanders, host of the Peak Human podcast, filmmaker of Food Lies, and founder of SAPIEN Org. Why Brian does what he does: how personal loss and aging caused his awakening. Brian’s advice on how to approach parents and siblings about their health choices. How the current medical standards are failing us: normal does not mean healthy. What Food Lies is about, and the common misconceptions around food. The conspiracies underlying our current food systems. How the average person can communicate Brian’s information to their circle.Why “healthy” food is not always so healthy, and how you can avoid seed oils. The process of eating food and cooking, and what it means on an ancestral level. Brian’s experience of how traditional cultures eat and share meals. Why Brian and Andrés feel tracking macros is a selfish exercise and a waste of time. The foods that contain the nutrients that you need: whole foods. Is there such a thing as too many micronutrients?Brian’s closing comments: double animal protein and remove processed food. The food lies about a plant-based diet. Where you can contact Brian, and when to expect the release of Sapiens. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:BiOptimizersBrian Sanders on LinkedInSAPIEN OrgPeak HumanFood LiesDr. Michael Rose on the Peak Human podcastAlan AragonAndrés PreschelKnow Your Physio PodcastSupport the show

In this episode, we chat with Chuck Hazzard, who is the VP of Wearables and Integrationsat Heads Up Health, founder of The Human Optimization Project, and former VP of Sales at Oura. He brings his vast experience to this conversation all about wearable technology, and the benefits, downsides, and ethics around this tool for health optimization. We also discuss the future implications of this tech and how to apply and interpret the best and latest innovations to optimize your health. This conversation also examines the current use of such devices for fitness professionals as well as the average person, and delves into the ways using yourself for study will impact your life – but not always for the better if there isn't adequate knowledge around what the metrics actually mean. Finally, Chuck shares some interesting insights into nocturnal biometrics, how lasers really are the way of the future, and the favorite devices and tools that he uses in his own life! To join in this relevant and inspiring conversation, tune in today.Key Points From This Episode:Introducing our esteemed guest today, Chuck Hazzard!He takes us through his journey to becoming one of the forefathers of this movement. How the average person can use these devices to support clinical decisions for their health. How the pandemic has highlighted the value of home health monitoring and data systems.Chuck predicts a rise of wearables that provide coaching on top of the metrics. The ethics and downsides behind giving the consumer this type and amount of data.Diving into validation studies, marketing, and how to choose the right wearable.Being your own study and how it can impact your life for the better – and the worse.Discussing certification programs and the future of health coaches and wearables. Chuck gives some insight into the spectrum of cost of this kind of data interpretation.What he's most excited about in this space: lasers!Hear why so many top countries are focusing on nocturnal biometrics.Discussing the future, from embedded devices to diagnostic apartments and the metaverse.Chuck shares some of his favorite tools that have made a huge difference in his life.The efficacy behind recorded biometrics and how professionals can use this information safely. The potential for biometrics to save lives in everyday settings. Discussing gamification and wellbeing in the corporate space. Hypothesizing about the future risk of discrimination based on biometrics. Closing with the ways that Chuck makes different decisions based on his daily data.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:BiOptimizersChuck Hazzard on TwitterChuck Hazzard on LinkedInHeads Up HealthThe Human Optimization ProjectWhoopOuraHeart Rate Variability During Strength and High-Intensity Training Overload MicrocyclesAndrés PreschelKnow Your Physio PodcastSupport the show

The last decade has seen a shift in society’s perception around sugar and health, with far more people concerned about the content of their food. This has spawned a wealth of scientific research, which has largely remained inaccessible to the average person. Today’s guest is changing this with her new book, Glucose Revolution. Jessie Inchauspé is a biochemist and author who also created the Glucose Goddess Instagram page, where she translates the latest science on blood sugar into easy tips for everyone. She joins us today to talk about what it took to write Glucose Revolution and all the behind-the-scenes nitty-gritty. We discover how her progress diary inspired the introduction to Glucose Revolution, and how the experience of breaking her back when she was 19 shaped her. Hear what the four classic symptoms are of being disconnected from your body (hunger, cravings, sleepiness, and poor energy levels), and how three crazy events in rapid succession convinced her it was time to write the book. Jessie shares the process of writing the book, from where she started (a lot of sticky notes!) to her gratitude to the editors and the magic that they work. You’ll also find out how writing has clarified Jessie’s thinking and improved her science, as well as how her Instagram persona has changed over the last year. Tune in to learn where Jessie plans on going from here, what to expect from the book, who should read it (everyone!), and so much more!Key Points From This Episode:How Jessie and Andrés landed on this podcast, talking about stuff no one else will!Making science and the different attitudes between Jessie’s book and Instagram.The importance of a progress diary and why you should have one. Reflecting on how Jessie’s past brought her to where she is now, and feeling ‘split’.How changing your lifestyle can prevent you from feeling disconnected from your body. Classic symptoms people ignore: hunger, cravings, sleepiness, and poor energy levels. The crazy things that happened to inspire Jessie to write the book! How the stress of writing the book finally got to Jessie and her experience of splitting. What Jessie wrote first, and how the content was switched around. The most exciting aspects of writing a book: learning, creating a story, and making jokes. Why Jessie feels writing this book made her a better scientist. Who can read the book: everyone!How the Glucose Goddess persona has changed over the last year. What the next book will be about; linking in mental health.A story about getting the endorsements for the book!Where Jessie finds her inspiration for content creation. Why the book is designed to go where Instagram can’t.What you can expect to learn about Jessie from the book. Why this book is designed for anybody who doesn’t wake up feeling amazing. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:BiOptimizersJessie Inchauspé on LinkedInGlucose GoddessGlucose Goddess on InstagramGlucose Goddess on FacebookGlucose RevolutionAndrés PreschelKnow Your Physio PodcastSupport the show